Yes, it is that time of the year again where I take a look at my predictions for 2013 and see how I did and go out on a limb for 2014. I think my crystal ball is working this year, so let’s see how we did to set the bar for 2014.
*2013 Predictions*
*WEATHER*
??”Another mild winter and early spring for Vermont — I will have my motorcycle out in March”?? — Yup, it was pretty mild and I did have the bike out early.
??”There will be more snow in 2013 than in any of the previous three years.”?? — Artie, who starts changing his chat status in June at the solstice to: “the days are getting shorter and I hope is snows soon…” is my expert here, and he says I got it right!
*SPORTS*
??”The Cubs will not be in last place this year and the LA Angels will take the World Series”?? — Oops; wrong on both counts.
??”The Celtics will not make the playoffs; the Thunder will win the NBA Championship”?? — Wrong again.
??”There will not be an NHL season”?? — Do we notice a trend on my sports predictions?
??”The Patriots will not win the Super Bowl.”?? — Oh yeah, one sports prediction right!
??”Hapy will not lift more than 1055 pounds at one time.”?? — I got that one right – his max this year was over 750, but in 2004 he did over 1000.
*APPLE*
??”Apple stock will hit a low of $425 but will reach a high of over $750″?? — I am giving myself 50% on this one since it hit the low but didn’t hit the high.
??”Apple will not release an actual TV set (and no rabbit ears, either!)”?? — Right; No TV.
??”Apple will introduce a product we never thought we needed but will find essential by the end of the year”?? — Hmm…a Mac Pro? I have to give myself a no here, too.
*SMALL DOG ELECTRONICS*
??”Small Dog Electronics will have at least 5 retail locations”?? — Yup we have 5 with our newest stores in Rutland, VT and Key West, FL.
??”Small Dog Speaks (our radio show on WDEV) will be carried live by at least one more radio station”?? — Nope, we are not in syndication (yet).
*MISC*
??”There will be confirmed evidence of intelligent extraterrestrial life”?? — Have you met my little alien friend? Okay, wrong again.