Question of the day
Wednesday, Jun 24, 2015 - Posted by Rich Miller
* This guy is really gonna be missed…
Republican state Rep. Mike Tryon announced that he will not seek re-election next year, ending a 12-year run representing McHenry County in the General Assembly.
Tryon, of Crystal Lake, cited his belief in term limits as the primary reason for stepping down, as well as a desire to spend more time with his family. He said it would be “disingenuous” of him as a Republican to support term limits – a cornerstone of new Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed agenda – yet serve beyond 12 years in Springfield.
“I’ve always supported a 12-year term limit, and I think there’s some commitment to that policy if you really are a supporter of it. I’ll be 61 at the end of this term, I own two businesses, I have my first grandchild on the way, and it’s time for me to focus on that. I’ll have no shortage of things to do,” Tryon said.
* Here he is on the left, playing with the Boat Drink Caucus…
* The Question: Caption?
- Jake From Elwood - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 2:52 pm:
“It’s time for me to fly.”
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 2:53 pm:
“A, G, F sharp, G…”
- Allen Skillicorn - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 2:54 pm:
Somehow, I believe the Drink Boat Caucus will live on. Will their be a talent hunt in Springfield?
- A guy - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 2:55 pm:
“I’m comin’ home I’ve done my time…”
- 47th Ward - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 2:57 pm:
Playing his guitar as loud as his shirt.
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 2:59 pm:
“Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge. Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge. Every…”
- AlabamaShake - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:00 pm:
I know this is not a caption, but this is sad… he’ll definitely be missed.
Both Tryon and Sen. Sullivan will be missed in Springfield. And its scary to think about who will replace Tryon.
- Mama - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:01 pm:
Rep. Mike Tryon with the Boat Drink Caucus singing the Budget Blues. Another rep is flying the coop. Best wishes on your retirement.
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:02 pm:
“Wait, are we playing ‘Werewolves of London’ or ‘Sweet Home Alabama’? I always get those two songs confused.”
- nona - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:03 pm:
It’s good to see someone who practices what he preaches, in this case about the desirability of term limits. I wonder how many of his colleagues who are now for term limits will follow Mike’s example?
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:04 pm:
“If Chad tells that story again about how we got backstage at Phases of the Moon I’m gonna scream.”
- Just saying... - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:07 pm:
A solid well informed, thoughtful, and independent conservative lawmaker who could get things done. His district should be fearful of a hand picked ultra conservative (Proft, Uhlein, Rauner) type mouthpiece…
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:09 pm:
“Who the heck took off my ‘cheat’ stickers!”
- hot chocolate - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:09 pm:
Becoming a rock star has to be easier than trying to explain what’s going on as a member of this HGOP.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:09 pm:
“I can’t watch him sing this part again…”
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:10 pm:
“I just shot six holes in this budget
Somebody sound the alarm!”
- The Colossus of Roads - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:11 pm:
” It must have been the whine.”
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:11 pm:
“Did I leave the lights on at home… “
- walker - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:12 pm:
Wonderful guy. Another loss for those hoping for bipartisan solutions.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:12 pm:
“When am I going to tell them I’m going solo… “
- The Muse - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:12 pm:
“That’s right, folks, Mikey’s leavin’ the band. We’ll be having open tryouts next week in my parent’s garage.”
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:14 pm:
“Hmm. Getting a little thin on top. Maybe I should try a hat. Works for Hays.”
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:15 pm:
“I’m not the ‘Pete Best’, I’m not the ‘Pete Best’, I belong here… “
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:16 pm:
But If I ever leave here
I hope never to return
And if I get that van back
Man, the road I’m gonna burn
- nadia - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:17 pm:
DPI response to this announcement?? I’m betting on the high road or no response necessary.
- Dirty Red - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:18 pm:
“If I told them once I told them a hundred times: put ‘Mike Tryon’ first, and ‘Puppet Show’ last.”
- LBJ - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:27 pm:
Dr. Rockzo would be proud.
- Michelle Flaherty - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:27 pm:
He’s breaking up the band and going solo.
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:28 pm:
I GOT BLISTERS ON ME FINGERS!!!
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:33 pm:
“Maybe I am playing with the wrong hand…”
- zatoichi - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:34 pm:
Clapton and Buffet work the crowd. No?
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:43 pm:
“Zzzzzzzzzzz…. What? What? I’m awake. Keep playing.”
- Dirty Red - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:47 pm:
“Thank you! Now here’s Wonderwall…”
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:49 pm:
“Just keep playing, Jake and Elwood are making a break for it”
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:50 pm:
“If I just don’t look up, the drunk in the front will stop yelling ‘Free Bird’… “
- Concerned - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:52 pm:
how ironic that the day the Daily Herald announces that Skillicorn might run against Tryon, Tryon says he’s not runnng again. I really hope it’s because of what he says and not that he’s afraid of that joke Skillicorn. Hopefully McHenry Co will start looking for a replacement and give Alan a challenge.
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:54 pm:
===how ironic that the day the Daily Herald announces===
I’ve known about this retirement for a few weeks at least. I respected his right to announce it on his own because I like the guy so much.
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:55 pm:
…Now, please get back to the caption contest.
- Duke of earl - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 4:03 pm:
Grandpa’s can’t wear blue jeans!
- anonymous - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 4:25 pm:
So happy for him, so sad for Springfield. A truly nice, smart, normal person here for all the right reasons.
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 4:27 pm:
=== A truly nice, smart, normal===
You had me until that last word.
lol
Actually, you’re right. He is just a guy. That’s one reason why I like him so much. He’s just so unassuming.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 4:27 pm:
Playing lead and leading by example
- Huh? - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 4:28 pm:
My index finger goes on that string, my middle finger goes on this string, my ring finger goes there. Now strum
- Islandmon - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 4:37 pm:
Class act another one of the best of the best,wish him all the best the man always lived by his convictions and beliefs.
“Sail on Sailor”
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 4:42 pm:
Appearing live noon Tuesday.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 4:48 pm:
Yea the new guy wants to play French horn?
- Keyser Soze - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 4:55 pm:
One of the good ones.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 5:17 pm:
All the best to you, Rep. Tyron, you will be missed. I hope you keep on playing for a long, long time.
OW
- AlabamaShake - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 5:20 pm:
“Not only do I get to play in this awesome band and wear this ugly shirt, but now I also get to vote for a tax increase!”
- Man Club - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 5:31 pm:
Another good moderate republican. Bad for Illinois.
- Six Degrees of Separation - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 5:40 pm:
For some reason, Alice Cooper popped into my head. The obvious choice would be the song “Elected”, but since he is observing the spirit of term limits, a few lyrics of “The Ballad of Dwight Fry” would be more appropriate.
I was gone for all those days
But I was not all alone
I made friends with a lot of people
In the danger zone
followed by repeated cries of
Ya gotta let me out of here
Let me outta here
I gotta get outta here
I gotta get outta here
- 13thone - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 5:51 pm:
I wonder if the Governor or any member of his entourage will be releasin a statement takin credit for scarin away another reasonable member of the General Assembly? Have a great day!:^)
- Anonin' - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 6:13 pm:
Cashin the check
- Commonsense in Illinois - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 6:36 pm:
Louie Louie…yep that’s the entire repertoire…wait, what’s that last chord again?
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 8:33 pm:
Long may you run.
- Gooner - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 8:55 pm:
That contradiction never bothered Bill Brady.
In any case, although I don’t agree with term limits, it is great to see somebody who advocates for them applying them to himself. That takes guts. Very impressive.
- Amalia - Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 9:17 pm:
Rock on!