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Real Life American Pickin' in Billings

Greg Tillotson — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:34:15 +0000

One of my new found passions is “junkin”. I guess I’ve watched too many episodes of American Pickers. Once a month my wife and I designate a Saturday as our “junkin day”…I know sounds romantic right? Actually it is quite fun. The weeks leading up to it we talk about things we’ll be on the [...]

Do You Believe In Ghosts

Greg Tillotson — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:08:00 +0000

As I blogged about yesterday, my wife and I paid a visit to Pictograph State Park yesterday. I can’t believe the amount of people who I talk to who have no idea this place is just a 10 minute drive from downtown Billings. There is so much history waiting to be learned. Of the [...]

Road Trip Time

Greg Tillotson — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:33:10 +0000

So this weekend we headed west. We have not driven past Laurel since we arrived in Billings in late November. And to be completely honest, I don’t remember what the area looked like west of Laurel. We were so excited to get to Billings, the towns and landscape were all a blur to us at [...]

Blast From the Past

Greg Tillotson — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:30:26 +0000

I had a little flashback to the 80′s and 90′s last night. My wife and I were in need of a recording device, not to make a mix-tape, but rather record some other audio. In other situations I would use the DVR, but since the radio stations in Billings are not broadcast over the cable [...]

Living History In Downtown Billings

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:40:33 +0000

On a recent stroll downtown, I passed the Babcock Theater on 2nd Avenue. What a great building! The marquee was lit up advertising a show with the Newsboys coming to town. I was surprised; I thought it was just a vacant movie theater like you see in many downtown areas. But it’s not. I did [...]

On The Road Again…

Greg Tillotson — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:07:18 +0000

I love playing tourist in my own town, and still being new to the area, I am just a notch under tourist. Today we headed East on 90. First stop was Hardin and discovered the Purple Cow Family restaurant, which is now a Chinese Buffett – I guess they ran out of that special breed [...]

Presidential Look-A-Likes

Greg Tillotson — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:29:18 +0000

Found this web site and just had to share with you. Who knew there were so many doubles out there for Presidents? Enjoy. http://mashable.com/2013/01/20/totally-look-like-presidents/#m!c918

Nearly Impossible Question and Answer for August 28th

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:27:53 +0000

It is time to reveal today’s Nearly Impossible Question’s answer. First the question. The average person can only do this for 1 minute? Answer: Hold their breath Listen tomorrow for the Nearly Impossible Question at 7:10 a .m. on the K-Bear Morning Show.

Nearly Impossible Question Results For August 22nd

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:21:47 +0000

Thanks for play the Nearly Impossible Questions on the K-Bear Morning show. Today’s question was: 10% of us have at least one of these in our cars? Answer: A french fry Listen at 7:10 a.m. on Thursday for the Nearly Impossible Question and you will see it on Facebook too!

Nearly Impossible Question & Answer for August 21st

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 22:31:57 +0000

This mornings K-Bear Nearly Impossible Question was my attempt of making it easier on you. Turns out it took about 30 minutes to get the correct answer! Today’s question was: There are 132 rooms here? Answer: The White House Listen weekdays at 7:10 a.m. for the Nearly Impossible Question!

August 20th Nearly Impossible Question & Answer

Livin Large Larry — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:13:21 +0000

The Monday Nearly Impossible Question is: This has 5 times the bacteria than the toilet? If you go to kbear.com and check out the multiple choices and enter correctly, you get 2500 points as a 3-G's VIP member to the Bear's Den!

This Day in History for August 20 – NFL Founded and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:00:43 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1866 – President Andrew Johnson formally declares an end to the Civil War (More info)

1920 – The National Football League is founded (More info)

It Is Crow Fair Weekend in Crow Agency

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:53:20 +0000

If you really want to see and learn about culture than make plans this weekend to attend the 93rd Crow Fair and rodeo in Crow Agency. Crow Agency becomes the Tee Pee capital of the world for the weekend with over 1,500 Tee Pee's set up.

24th Annual Threshing Bee, August 18 and 19 [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:50:13 +0000

The last Threshing Bee I attended was when my family lived in Kansas about 15 years ago! This weekend, August 18 and 19 it is the 24th Annual Threshing Bee just east of Huntley at the Huntley Project Museum. Two full days of great food, drink and tractor fun for the entire family.

I'm Thinking About Buying A Town

Livin Large Larry — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:30:07 +0000

I read in the paper today that Garryowen, Montana is up for auction on Wednesday, August, 15. For a second I thought maybe it would be kind of cool to own my own town! Name it Livin Large Larry-ville? Opening bid is $250,000!

Montana Represented at The London Olympics

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:25:42 +0000

The London Summer Olympics begin on Friday, July 27. My favorite sport to watch is swimming and basketball.Two Montanans will be representing the United States in London at the Summer Olympics. Nick Mower is 25 from Butte. He will be competing in the Olympic Shooting Competition. That begins on August 5th. What is your favorite [...]

This Day in History for July 19 – First Women's Rights Convention and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:30:41 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1692 – Five women are hanged for witchcraft in Salem, Mass. (More info)

1848 – The first women’s rights convention, called by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia C. Mott, was held in Seneca Falls, N.Y. (More info)

Custer's Last Stand Reenactment 2012 Begins Friday [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 21:27:44 +0000

The 2012 Custer’s Last Stand Reenactment in Hardin begins with a Friday, June 22 matinee at 1:30 p.m., 6 miles west of Hardin off Highway 87.Out of respect for the annual event and the history involved, video cameras will not be allowed, however bring your other cameras. After this year’s reenactment be sure to go [...]

This Day in History for June 19 – US Abolishes Slavery and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:00:13 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1862 – Congress abolishes slavery in US territories, nullifying the Dred Scott Case (More info)

1910 – The first Father’s Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington (More info)

Aerialist Nik Wallenda Becomes First Man to Tight Rope Walk Across Niagra Falls

Nick Romano — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 21:51:00 +0000

Starting at 10:10 pm on Friday and finishing approximately 25 minutes later, 33-year-old Nik Wallenda completed a death-defying stunt that left everyone in attendance in awe. The daredevil aerialist balanced his way across Niagra Falls on a tight rope, becoming the first man to perform this feat.