Well, 2008 is almost over and this will be my last blog for the year. A lot has happened this year and a lot did not happen. No, I am not going to do a Top 100 list for every area of my life, so you can relax and take a deep breath. I will vent and stand on the soap box in other venues. What meant the most to me this year? My wife, Lady. My mother, Wild Mom and my patchwork Family (#1, #2, Peanut, Star, Lew, Lil Princess, and AJ). Without them, this would have been a very boring and dull year. My first resolution and probably the only one for the New Year will be to tell them how much I love them.
I hope work improves because the last day sucks and has tried my patience. I remember a time when I couldn't wait to get there ... and then delayed leaving to get just one more thing done. I have a great boss but the list dies off extremely fast. I remember a time in my past seeing people fired or removed from the position for much less.
Many of our friends have made this a great year. Especially Carl & Lynne and Tom & Wendy.
I look forward to 2009, and especially on Thursday, the crab dip, football games, friends and family. I want to hug them all (friends and family, not the dip) and express how much they mean to me.
So I will end the year with a prayer;
God of our yesterdays, our today, and our tomorrows. We praise You for Your unequaled greatness. Thank You for the year behind us and for the year ahead. Help us in Your New Year, Father, to fret less and laugh more. To teach our children to laugh by laughing with them. To teach others to love by loving them. Knowing, when Love came to the stable in Bethlehem, He came for us. So that Love could be with us, and we could know You. That we could share Love with others. Help us, Father, to hear Your love song in every sunrise, in the chirping of sparrows in our backyards, in the stories of our old folks, and the fantasies of our children. Help us to stop and listen to Your love songs, so that we may know You better and better. We rejoice in the world You loved into being. Thank You for another new year and for new chances every day. We pray for peace, for light, and for hope, that we might spread them to others. Forgive us for falling short this past year. We leave the irreparable past in your hands, and step out into the unknown new year knowing You will go with us. We accept Your gift of a new year and we rejoice in what's ahead, depending on You to help us do exactly what You want ... I say it again, we rejoice! ... In Jesus name, Amen.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Aftermath
Well, did you get all you wished for? I hope you did, but if you did not ... then wish harder for next year. Things have been hectic for the last couple of weeks. Hours were spent locating, buying and wrapping the many gifts ... only to see them unwrapped in less than 45 seconds. Some of them generated tears and others laughter with the grandkids receiving the spotlight. I think that "oh my god" and "awesome" topped the list of their exclamations. I did ok and enjoyed the whole experience though the present I wished for the most must of got lost in shipping. So I will just wish harder for next year.
Wild Mom had a quiet Christmas compared to the one at our place. Jennifer was supposed to be there but decided at the last minute to move to Nashville. Peace or Pandemonium ... which is better. It has been decided that next year she will be with us and get to experience the Pandemonium. Thanks Harold and Betty for being there for Mom!
Lady was awesome as she directed all the activity. There was no lacking of food to snack on and the Christmas Day meal hit the spot as we had Ham and Au Gratin Potatoes and all the appropriate veggies. We managed to avoid most of the deserts but the fruit salad hit the spot.
#1 was himself and really enjoyed his Tennessee Titans Division Championship hat. Not! He liked the Jaguars stocking cap better. He received his bowling ball earlier and the secret to its operation is avoiding him. Maybe it will show up as a birthday present!
#2 managed to eat everything on site thus ensuring that we had no leftovers. He is still chuckling over the Chuck Norris book. Kindred Spirit?
Lou and Lil Princess were great though our time with them was very limited. We made up for some of it later during the weekend but lost time can never be made up or compensated for.
Saturday was our 33rd Anniversary and we celebrated it with friends at the Blue Ridge Seafood Restaurant. The food was excellent and worth another trip another day. We started the whole evening with a movie matinee where we saw "Seven Pounds" with Will Smith. A`good movie though it took a bit to figure it out. In an attempt to maintain my PG rating ... details of what happened later will be skipped.
Work is the same and getting more hectic as we get closer to the deadline for the automation system changeover. I like orderly and planned and the mode of operation lately has been shoot from the hip when the mood strikes. I would have retired a second lieutenant if I had ran my maintenance squadron this way.
Other Christmas presents:
Wild Mom had a quiet Christmas compared to the one at our place. Jennifer was supposed to be there but decided at the last minute to move to Nashville. Peace or Pandemonium ... which is better. It has been decided that next year she will be with us and get to experience the Pandemonium. Thanks Harold and Betty for being there for Mom!
Lady was awesome as she directed all the activity. There was no lacking of food to snack on and the Christmas Day meal hit the spot as we had Ham and Au Gratin Potatoes and all the appropriate veggies. We managed to avoid most of the deserts but the fruit salad hit the spot.
#1 was himself and really enjoyed his Tennessee Titans Division Championship hat. Not! He liked the Jaguars stocking cap better. He received his bowling ball earlier and the secret to its operation is avoiding him. Maybe it will show up as a birthday present!
#2 managed to eat everything on site thus ensuring that we had no leftovers. He is still chuckling over the Chuck Norris book. Kindred Spirit?
- If you have five dollars and Chuck Norris has five dollars, Chuck Norris has more money than you.
- There is no 'ctrl' button on Chuck Norris's computer. Chuck Norris is always in control.
- Apple pays Chuck Norris 99 cents every time he listens to a song.
- Chuck Norris can sneeze with his eyes open.
- Chuck Norris can eat just one Lay's potato chip.
- Chuck Norris is suing Myspace for taking the name of what he calls everything around you.
- Chuck Norris destroyed the periodic table, because he only recognizes the element of surprise.
- Chuck Norris can kill two stones with one bird.
Lou and Lil Princess were great though our time with them was very limited. We made up for some of it later during the weekend but lost time can never be made up or compensated for.
Saturday was our 33rd Anniversary and we celebrated it with friends at the Blue Ridge Seafood Restaurant. The food was excellent and worth another trip another day. We started the whole evening with a movie matinee where we saw "Seven Pounds" with Will Smith. A`good movie though it took a bit to figure it out. In an attempt to maintain my PG rating ... details of what happened later will be skipped.
Work is the same and getting more hectic as we get closer to the deadline for the automation system changeover. I like orderly and planned and the mode of operation lately has been shoot from the hip when the mood strikes. I would have retired a second lieutenant if I had ran my maintenance squadron this way.
Other Christmas presents:
- The Redskins lost and their preseason anointed playoff team finished 8-8.
- Dallas Cowboys got what they deserve ... get rid of T.O. and give the team a chance. Hopefully the eagles spanking of them will get their attention.
- Jacksonville stumbled their way to a lousy and losing season. next year their uniform will proudly display a very large and contrasting color ... "L".
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Why Christmas Trees are better than Women
10. A Christmas tree doesn't care how many other Christmas trees you have had in the past.
9. Christmas trees don't get mad if you use exotic electrical devices.
8. A Christmas tree doesn't care if you have an artificial one in the closet.
7. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you break one of its balls.
6. You can feel a Christmas tree before you take it home.
5. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you look up underneath it.
4. When you are done with a Christmas tree you can throw it on the curb and have it hauled away.
3. A Christmas tree doesn't get jealous around other Christmas trees.
2. A Christmas tree doesn't care if you watch football all day.
And the # ONE reason Christmas Trees are better than women
1. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you tie it up and throw it in the back of your pickup truck.
9. Christmas trees don't get mad if you use exotic electrical devices.
8. A Christmas tree doesn't care if you have an artificial one in the closet.
7. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you break one of its balls.
6. You can feel a Christmas tree before you take it home.
5. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you look up underneath it.
4. When you are done with a Christmas tree you can throw it on the curb and have it hauled away.
3. A Christmas tree doesn't get jealous around other Christmas trees.
2. A Christmas tree doesn't care if you watch football all day.
And the # ONE reason Christmas Trees are better than women
1. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you tie it up and throw it in the back of your pickup truck.
Christmas Trees Over men
Why is a Christmas tree better than a man?
1. A Christmas tree is always erect.
2. Even small ones give satisfaction.
3. A Christmas tree stays up for 12 days and nights.
4. It looks good - even with the lights on.
5. A Christmas tree is always happy with its size.
6. A Christmas tree has cute balls.
7. You can throw a Christmas tree out when it's past its sell-by date.
8. You don't have to put up with a Christmas tree all year.
1. A Christmas tree is always erect.
2. Even small ones give satisfaction.
3. A Christmas tree stays up for 12 days and nights.
4. It looks good - even with the lights on.
5. A Christmas tree is always happy with its size.
6. A Christmas tree has cute balls.
7. You can throw a Christmas tree out when it's past its sell-by date.
8. You don't have to put up with a Christmas tree all year.
Top 10 Comments Made By The Reindeer During Their Xmas Flight
10. "Sheesh! What's he been eating this year? ROCKS?"
9. "He shouts all our names all the time, sure, but do you really think he
knows which one is which?"
8. "I never knew Donner had a tattoo THERE."
7. "Sure ... HIS seat is a flotation device. What about us?"
6. "Tried those new lite oats? You really should."
5. "Man, I hope we pause on a rooftop soon. I'm beat."
4. "HEY! Watch the antlers there, buddy!"
3. "Did you hear you-know-who got a nose job?"
2. "You know, after a few hundred miles, these jingling bells really get
annoying!"
And Finally ...
1. "So, you want to go someplace afterward for some reindeer games?"
9. "He shouts all our names all the time, sure, but do you really think he
knows which one is which?"
8. "I never knew Donner had a tattoo THERE."
7. "Sure ... HIS seat is a flotation device. What about us?"
6. "Tried those new lite oats? You really should."
5. "Man, I hope we pause on a rooftop soon. I'm beat."
4. "HEY! Watch the antlers there, buddy!"
3. "Did you hear you-know-who got a nose job?"
2. "You know, after a few hundred miles, these jingling bells really get
annoying!"
And Finally ...
1. "So, you want to go someplace afterward for some reindeer games?"
Monday, December 15, 2008
Party Time
Well, the weekend is over and the work week begins once again. For the most part the weekend was a quiet one. Saturday Night was Lady's work Christmas Party. It was fun. The location for the party was changed at the last minute on Friday. The only way to keep her from taking up all the karaoke slots was to ply her with wine. The music was quite loud but a fun time was had by everyone. Is everyone that deaf? Saturday lunch at El Agave was quiet as it was just the two of us and AJ that went. No words from the South so we assume Wild Mom is busily crafting away. #1, #2 and Peanut all worked so that was the biggest reason the house was so peaceful. Lady managed to get the Christmas Tree up with a little help from #2 with the electrical wires. AJ did his best to eat the tree. Just as soon as you shooed him away from the tree he headed for the TV and its controls. Back and forth. Sunday was the last weekend for Youth Bowling until the new year. Looks like they will finish 3rd. With the party on Saturday, Lew and Lil princess were not around this weekend. Probably a good idea since AJ got sick Saturday and it literally spilled over into Sunday. By Sunday night the stomach virus was gone and he was more like his old self once again. Does his battery ever run down? Starr has decided that it is not feasible to roller skate all the way up here. Our Church is in full swing for the season. Christmas programs, carolling, cards and gifts is the norm. This upcoming Saturday is the Youth group Christmas party so that will consume most of my Saturday.
What do I want for Christmas? Two things ... something from you to me. It could range from a note to something you made for me. The cost of it doesn't make it anymore special but the maximum value comes from the thought that it came from you. The other gift is a special unspoken one, so I won't say anything. If it happens, well, then I know my angel just received their wings.
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Anyone tired of Football and Bowl games? Not me. It is just another excuse to eat more dip and chips. What makes me happy .... Cowboy wins, Redskins lose, Jets win and Green Bay loss. Hopes that Chicago wins despite the Viking attempt to cheat their way in by using the Court Injunction to cover up a wrong doing.
I am saddened that this year is the last Republican White House Christmas ornament for the next few years. Almost feels like the Dark Ages are upon us.
What do I want for Christmas? Two things ... something from you to me. It could range from a note to something you made for me. The cost of it doesn't make it anymore special but the maximum value comes from the thought that it came from you. The other gift is a special unspoken one, so I won't say anything. If it happens, well, then I know my angel just received their wings.
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Anyone tired of Football and Bowl games? Not me. It is just another excuse to eat more dip and chips. What makes me happy .... Cowboy wins, Redskins lose, Jets win and Green Bay loss. Hopes that Chicago wins despite the Viking attempt to cheat their way in by using the Court Injunction to cover up a wrong doing.
I am saddened that this year is the last Republican White House Christmas ornament for the next few years. Almost feels like the Dark Ages are upon us.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Twinkle - Twinkle
Well, it is hump day and all is well. The weather is definitely winter with us even getting some snow flurries. The Christmas season is upon us, so I guess I should get my scrooge outfit out and practice my "Bah Humbugs."
Still trying to figure out how to get Starr up here for the Holiday's. Maybe she could put on a pair of skates, strap a pillow to her hiney, get a rope with a hook and catch a ride from a car passing by? She shouldn't get too many bugs in her mouth this time of the year. Wild Mom is doing fine but the twinges for the family to be there do crop up once in a while. Lady is working and shopping. Not many days go past that a box doesn't show up and she whisks it away before the box gremlins get it open. Lady's work place is having their Christmas party this weekend so that usually provides a few laughs as the alcohol takes it toll later in the evening. Things are usually ok until they start swapping clothes and dancing. #1 is still working but he has found another cheating XBox 360 game. I honestly believe they distribute those games just to irritate certain customers. I can't speak from first hand knowledge since the games behave when I play them. Also #1 got a new bowling ball and that has been a blast watching. He can't bellyache about me throwing a gutter ball ... seems the new one knows just the right way to get there. #2 works but the hours are few and far apart. Perhaps it is time to find another one? Peanut is slaving away and doing her best to train AJ ... but I think he is winning. She is starting a new diet and before long AJ's baby food will taste pretty good to her as a substitute for the diet food. We won't get to see Lew and Lil Princess this weekend and we will sorely miss them.
I keep getting asked what I want since I am such a hard person to buy for. "Keep it simple and something from you to me" would be my best answer. Just spending some time together and doing something we both like would be the best. Spending a lot of money is not the way to go ... that is unless you are filthy rich and want to waste some of it.
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A Christmas Prayer
Loving Father, help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and the worship of the wise men. Let kindness come with every gift, and good desires with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by the blessings which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clear hearts. Amen
Robert Louis Stevenson
Still trying to figure out how to get Starr up here for the Holiday's. Maybe she could put on a pair of skates, strap a pillow to her hiney, get a rope with a hook and catch a ride from a car passing by? She shouldn't get too many bugs in her mouth this time of the year. Wild Mom is doing fine but the twinges for the family to be there do crop up once in a while. Lady is working and shopping. Not many days go past that a box doesn't show up and she whisks it away before the box gremlins get it open. Lady's work place is having their Christmas party this weekend so that usually provides a few laughs as the alcohol takes it toll later in the evening. Things are usually ok until they start swapping clothes and dancing. #1 is still working but he has found another cheating XBox 360 game. I honestly believe they distribute those games just to irritate certain customers. I can't speak from first hand knowledge since the games behave when I play them. Also #1 got a new bowling ball and that has been a blast watching. He can't bellyache about me throwing a gutter ball ... seems the new one knows just the right way to get there. #2 works but the hours are few and far apart. Perhaps it is time to find another one? Peanut is slaving away and doing her best to train AJ ... but I think he is winning. She is starting a new diet and before long AJ's baby food will taste pretty good to her as a substitute for the diet food. We won't get to see Lew and Lil Princess this weekend and we will sorely miss them.
I keep getting asked what I want since I am such a hard person to buy for. "Keep it simple and something from you to me" would be my best answer. Just spending some time together and doing something we both like would be the best. Spending a lot of money is not the way to go ... that is unless you are filthy rich and want to waste some of it.
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A Christmas Prayer
Loving Father, help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and the worship of the wise men. Let kindness come with every gift, and good desires with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by the blessings which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clear hearts. Amen
Robert Louis Stevenson
Friday, December 05, 2008
To wiki or not?
Snow Flurries ... is it that time yet. One thing I don't like about Winter is the cold that comes through my office window. It is about a 12x12 foot single glass pane that conducts every degree ( or lack thereof) of the 39 degree weather. It sure makes thinking of the warm Southern Caribbean a nice thought. Can I click my heels and go there now?
Well, I broke down and goofed up. I went Christmas shopping and got most of it done. All that is left is the wrapping. I guess I can make one mistake in 56 years and be forgiven. I have a few things left and an anniversary present left. How long do you have to be married and then there will be no need buy the anniversary gift?
Wild Mom is fine and trying to decide about going to a wedding in England and Christmas in Tennessee. Decisions - decisions. Lady is getting into the Holiday spirit and thinking about the Christmas tree location in the house. Actually, the question is what toys will have to be move to make room. #1 is working and dreaming of a new bowling ball, as if that will help him do better against me. Well, I guess everyone is allowed a pipe dream once and a while. #2 is erratic in his work schedule ... almost like he is just a fill in for the sick ones. A phone call from Star was nice last night. She is well and in the pursuit of a new job. Hmmm, cotton picking and peach picking come to mind. AJ is spending several days a week at a friends while Peanut works. I miss him in the morning now. That playtime was fun. Oh well, all I can do is wait and make the best of the rest of the time. Lew and Lil Princess will show up tomorrow and liven up our weekend. Sunday, a day of rest ... since when?
During a discussion this week that involved a question concerning forgiveness, I found a very good and interesting article on "forgiveness." I will let you decide its merit.
Holiday Schedule:
13 December 2008: Kalothia Christmas Party
16 December 2008: WAVA Christmas Party
20 December 2008: Church Youth Group Christmas Party
21 December 2008: Children's Christmas Program at Church
01 January 2009: Bible Study Christmas Get Together
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Well, OJ got what he deserved for his Las Vegas antics. I may never understand why money and fame give you some right to do what you please even at the expense of someone else.
Don't you just love that the Detroit CEOs are double dipping. They want around $34 Billion in bailout money and at the same time are asking for some $20 Billion from the Dept of Energy money. Of course, don't tell the public so they aren't aware of just how broke the Automotive world is. Will they as promised only get $1 a year if the Bailout money is made available? However, how much will they get of the other money ... the end effect being they get everything they always did plus $1. I also loved the answer to the question of would they ask more more in a year or so and they answered, "a high probability." When do we stop paying for a broke business. They have been in a decline for the last 25 years and now want us to bail them out. In a capitalistic system you are guaranteed success only if you have a good product or service at the best price. Obviously, the Detroit CEOs don't. So why should we continue to let them suck us dry for they benefits. As for getting to D.C. , did they drive or a chauffeur? Did they drive the biggest and most lavish vehicle available ... or something economical and reasonable? Why not carpool since they all three were coming from the same place to the same place and back? At time I think they think we are too stupid to understand that they are taking advantage of us. I fail to respond when they stand there in their $100 starched and monogrammed shirt with sparkling cuff links and Rolex watch. And I am supposed to make a sacrifice for their opulence?
Big football weekend ... Alabama vs Florida for the SEC Championship. GO GATORS!
Will the God's prevail and the Raven's defeat the Redskins?
For Further Thought ... I am considering setting up a family wiki. A place where we can write our thoughts and have people write back their thoughts or you make comments on someone else's thoughts. Of course, it would be limited to the family and not the whole world. What do you think?
Well, I broke down and goofed up. I went Christmas shopping and got most of it done. All that is left is the wrapping. I guess I can make one mistake in 56 years and be forgiven. I have a few things left and an anniversary present left. How long do you have to be married and then there will be no need buy the anniversary gift?
Wild Mom is fine and trying to decide about going to a wedding in England and Christmas in Tennessee. Decisions - decisions. Lady is getting into the Holiday spirit and thinking about the Christmas tree location in the house. Actually, the question is what toys will have to be move to make room. #1 is working and dreaming of a new bowling ball, as if that will help him do better against me. Well, I guess everyone is allowed a pipe dream once and a while. #2 is erratic in his work schedule ... almost like he is just a fill in for the sick ones. A phone call from Star was nice last night. She is well and in the pursuit of a new job. Hmmm, cotton picking and peach picking come to mind. AJ is spending several days a week at a friends while Peanut works. I miss him in the morning now. That playtime was fun. Oh well, all I can do is wait and make the best of the rest of the time. Lew and Lil Princess will show up tomorrow and liven up our weekend. Sunday, a day of rest ... since when?
During a discussion this week that involved a question concerning forgiveness, I found a very good and interesting article on "forgiveness." I will let you decide its merit.
Holiday Schedule:
13 December 2008: Kalothia Christmas Party
16 December 2008: WAVA Christmas Party
20 December 2008: Church Youth Group Christmas Party
21 December 2008: Children's Christmas Program at Church
01 January 2009: Bible Study Christmas Get Together
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Well, OJ got what he deserved for his Las Vegas antics. I may never understand why money and fame give you some right to do what you please even at the expense of someone else.
Don't you just love that the Detroit CEOs are double dipping. They want around $34 Billion in bailout money and at the same time are asking for some $20 Billion from the Dept of Energy money. Of course, don't tell the public so they aren't aware of just how broke the Automotive world is. Will they as promised only get $1 a year if the Bailout money is made available? However, how much will they get of the other money ... the end effect being they get everything they always did plus $1. I also loved the answer to the question of would they ask more more in a year or so and they answered, "a high probability." When do we stop paying for a broke business. They have been in a decline for the last 25 years and now want us to bail them out. In a capitalistic system you are guaranteed success only if you have a good product or service at the best price. Obviously, the Detroit CEOs don't. So why should we continue to let them suck us dry for they benefits. As for getting to D.C. , did they drive or a chauffeur? Did they drive the biggest and most lavish vehicle available ... or something economical and reasonable? Why not carpool since they all three were coming from the same place to the same place and back? At time I think they think we are too stupid to understand that they are taking advantage of us. I fail to respond when they stand there in their $100 starched and monogrammed shirt with sparkling cuff links and Rolex watch. And I am supposed to make a sacrifice for their opulence?
Big football weekend ... Alabama vs Florida for the SEC Championship. GO GATORS!
Will the God's prevail and the Raven's defeat the Redskins?
For Further Thought ... I am considering setting up a family wiki. A place where we can write our thoughts and have people write back their thoughts or you make comments on someone else's thoughts. Of course, it would be limited to the family and not the whole world. What do you think?
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
23 and counting
Believe it or not ... December is here and Christmas is only 23 days away. Surprised? It seems conversations have turn to shopping and then the quiet hush as "presents" are discussed. I always shop on Christmas Eve so that is not a problem but I do start thinking about things now. Maybe one day I will wear green leotards and curly toed shoes and do my shopping as an elf. That would blow some minds. Just managing all the events becomes a chore during this season. Maybe I should clone myself and make it easier. We never made it to ChincoTeague Island this year perhaps I lost some of my motivation too. But, Lady and I did manage to squeeze in Pigeon Forge visit. The fudge was great, the meal super and the brief respite from driving a soothing relief. Our schedule now looks like:
13 December 2008: Kalothia Christmas Party
20 December 2008: Church Youth Group Christmas Party
January 2009: Cruise to Southern Caribbean
March 2009: national Bowling Tournament - Las Vegas NV
May 2009: Lady and Wild Mom's vacation in Pigeon Forge
Star has managed to put all the fires out in Cherokee County and is scoping out Cobb County. Even the poor old man just trying to light his pipe ... she hosed him down good. We missed her for Thanksgiving but she gave us hope that she might visit during the Christmas Holidays. #1 is working and having a blast boxing up your Internet packages. His shift is overnight so it fits his life style though it does interfere with his gaming time. #2 is having fun in toy land ... what a job ... to play games all day. Peanut is working hard and long hours. Go girl, you make us proud. AJ is a little stuffy and fighting off a cold. Nothing I love more is a kid that crawls up to you and buries his head into your pants leg ... runny nose and all. He will be a hand full one day as he is very opinionated and doesn't hesitate to tell you so. Lady is continuing to fight her cold that just keeps on giving ... just like the energizer bunny. The treadmill was cleaned off this weekend as she gets the jump on the effects of all the Christmas goodies. Maybe I should climb up on that contraption so I can get closer to the keyboard. But then I think of that TV commercial where the person falls and is shot across the room. Wild Mom should have most her decorations up by now. Most of her house guests are gone and peace and quiet returns. I wonder what it would take to take her into coming to Virginia for the holidays?
Work continues to plod on ... the project has slipped but not for engineering reasons. Some decisions you really have to wonder about. I am amazed that we will pay someone a lot of money just to make a decision that makes no sense and costs us an arm and a leg to do.
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They have finally called this economic mess a "recession." My wallet knew that 6 months ago. I love how they are bailing out the corporations but it is the consumer who is be squeezed. Bailout GM so they can run at a loss for another year because the consumer can't afford the vehicle or get credit to buy it. Bailout the consumer and we will spend the money on the products that really matter. We will buy the car that runs the best and gets the best mileage instead of what GM wants ... a gas guzzling monster built by overpaid union workers.
Don't you love Radio Talk Shows where everyone is crying and so emotional you can't understand half the words or grasp the thought they are trying to make?
I love the CEO comment, "I will work for a dollar a year if the company gets some bailout money." I would too if for the previous 5 years I had been paid millions to do nothing and then got an even bigger bonus for the effort.
13 December 2008: Kalothia Christmas Party
20 December 2008: Church Youth Group Christmas Party
January 2009: Cruise to Southern Caribbean
March 2009: national Bowling Tournament - Las Vegas NV
May 2009: Lady and Wild Mom's vacation in Pigeon Forge
Star has managed to put all the fires out in Cherokee County and is scoping out Cobb County. Even the poor old man just trying to light his pipe ... she hosed him down good. We missed her for Thanksgiving but she gave us hope that she might visit during the Christmas Holidays. #1 is working and having a blast boxing up your Internet packages. His shift is overnight so it fits his life style though it does interfere with his gaming time. #2 is having fun in toy land ... what a job ... to play games all day. Peanut is working hard and long hours. Go girl, you make us proud. AJ is a little stuffy and fighting off a cold. Nothing I love more is a kid that crawls up to you and buries his head into your pants leg ... runny nose and all. He will be a hand full one day as he is very opinionated and doesn't hesitate to tell you so. Lady is continuing to fight her cold that just keeps on giving ... just like the energizer bunny. The treadmill was cleaned off this weekend as she gets the jump on the effects of all the Christmas goodies. Maybe I should climb up on that contraption so I can get closer to the keyboard. But then I think of that TV commercial where the person falls and is shot across the room. Wild Mom should have most her decorations up by now. Most of her house guests are gone and peace and quiet returns. I wonder what it would take to take her into coming to Virginia for the holidays?
Work continues to plod on ... the project has slipped but not for engineering reasons. Some decisions you really have to wonder about. I am amazed that we will pay someone a lot of money just to make a decision that makes no sense and costs us an arm and a leg to do.
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They have finally called this economic mess a "recession." My wallet knew that 6 months ago. I love how they are bailing out the corporations but it is the consumer who is be squeezed. Bailout GM so they can run at a loss for another year because the consumer can't afford the vehicle or get credit to buy it. Bailout the consumer and we will spend the money on the products that really matter. We will buy the car that runs the best and gets the best mileage instead of what GM wants ... a gas guzzling monster built by overpaid union workers.
Don't you love Radio Talk Shows where everyone is crying and so emotional you can't understand half the words or grasp the thought they are trying to make?
I love the CEO comment, "I will work for a dollar a year if the company gets some bailout money." I would too if for the previous 5 years I had been paid millions to do nothing and then got an even bigger bonus for the effort.
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