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Saturday, March 17, 2007
Dang It!
The Dante's Inferno Test has sent you to Purgatory!
Here is how you matched up against all the levels:
Take the Dante's Divine Comedy Inferno Test
Here is how you matched up against all the levels:
| Level | Score |
|---|---|
| Purgatory (Repenting Believers) | Very High |
| Level 1 - Limbo (Virtuous Non-Believers) | Very Low |
| Level 2 (Lustful) | Very High |
| Level 3 (Gluttonous) | Moderate |
| Level 4 (Prodigal and Avaricious) | Moderate |
| Level 5 (Wrathful and Gloomy) | Moderate |
| Level 6 - The City of Dis (Heretics) | Very Low |
| Level 7 (Violent) | Moderate |
| Level 8- the Malebolge (Fraudulent, Malicious, Panderers) | High |
| Level 9 - Cocytus (Treacherous) | Very Low |
Take the Dante's Divine Comedy Inferno Test
Friday, March 16, 2007
They keep getting sillier and sillier
Well, today was the last day of work for me until 02 April. That thought really sounds nice. Today was a nice springtime snowstorm with about 2 inches of snow. Am I ready to go on this trip? You can bet your bottom dollar I am.
Wild Mom is knitting around the clock while she just sits around goofs off. Her car received a nice white covering of snow today. She threatened to paint a red spot on Bubbles so she would not disappear when she went out to potty. Tomorrow she wants to invade the Craft Fair and spend my inheritance.
Lady is tired of work. She even has to work tomorrow to get everything done before she leaves for Reno.
#1 is still getting my mail. Boy I cannot wait until I can corner that pecker headed mail carrier tomorrow. He said he would fix that 2 weeks ago. Liar. #1 is happy because was payday and now he can eat a meal that has more than one mouthful.
#2 has an interview at 7-11 next week. It will be fun seeing how much crap Critty gives him for standing her up. They were supposed to go to a birthday party.
Starr finishes another week of work. Tonight starts another weekend at the Fire Station. She is looking a bit ragged keeping up with this schedule but some sleep would do the most help.
Princess is also playing junior firefighter tonight. How can one place manage those two at the same time? Her grades are up and quite acceptable for a blonde-haired person. Booger is learning a lot … crap here, piss here, crap there and piss there. It is amazing how such little amount of food creates so much crap. Who will crack first? Princess or Booger. Oh, she even called him “Booger” today.
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I love it. The Court is trying to stop a local madam from exposing her client list. If they want to stop her then stop, the swinging dicks that pays her for service. I bet they are afraid of who is on the list … probably half of the Congress is on it. We all know Bill Clinton lacks the restraint to stay away from her … oh that is right, He had no sexual relations with that woman! Would anyone that believes that crap want a Cigar from Clinton’s personal supply? Her point of view.
I am delighted at the seven-year-old that was handcuffed and booked. It is not often such a heinous criminal is caught. I can sleep safely tonight knowing that one more scum of the earth is off the street. I wish they would pursue the other 1000 criminals with the same zeal before they maim, kill, rod, or rape another innocent tax-paying person.
More nonsense as Whipple whips his winkie and whiz’s in a bag.
Wild Mom is knitting around the clock while she just sits around goofs off. Her car received a nice white covering of snow today. She threatened to paint a red spot on Bubbles so she would not disappear when she went out to potty. Tomorrow she wants to invade the Craft Fair and spend my inheritance.
Lady is tired of work. She even has to work tomorrow to get everything done before she leaves for Reno.
#1 is still getting my mail. Boy I cannot wait until I can corner that pecker headed mail carrier tomorrow. He said he would fix that 2 weeks ago. Liar. #1 is happy because was payday and now he can eat a meal that has more than one mouthful.
#2 has an interview at 7-11 next week. It will be fun seeing how much crap Critty gives him for standing her up. They were supposed to go to a birthday party.
Starr finishes another week of work. Tonight starts another weekend at the Fire Station. She is looking a bit ragged keeping up with this schedule but some sleep would do the most help.
Princess is also playing junior firefighter tonight. How can one place manage those two at the same time? Her grades are up and quite acceptable for a blonde-haired person. Booger is learning a lot … crap here, piss here, crap there and piss there. It is amazing how such little amount of food creates so much crap. Who will crack first? Princess or Booger. Oh, she even called him “Booger” today.
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I love it. The Court is trying to stop a local madam from exposing her client list. If they want to stop her then stop, the swinging dicks that pays her for service. I bet they are afraid of who is on the list … probably half of the Congress is on it. We all know Bill Clinton lacks the restraint to stay away from her … oh that is right, He had no sexual relations with that woman! Would anyone that believes that crap want a Cigar from Clinton’s personal supply? Her point of view.
I am delighted at the seven-year-old that was handcuffed and booked. It is not often such a heinous criminal is caught. I can sleep safely tonight knowing that one more scum of the earth is off the street. I wish they would pursue the other 1000 criminals with the same zeal before they maim, kill, rod, or rape another innocent tax-paying person.
More nonsense as Whipple whips his winkie and whiz’s in a bag.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Did Someone miss the mark?
| You Are a Dreaming Soul |
 Your vivid emotions and imagination takes you away from this world So much so that you tend to live in your head most of the time You have great dreams and ambitions that could be the envy of all... But for you, following through with your dreams is a bit difficult You are charming, endearing, and people tend to love you. Forgiving and tolerant, you see the world through rose colored glasses. Underneath it all, you have a ton of passion that you hide from others. Always hopeful, you tend to expect positive outcomes in your life. Souls you are most compatible with: Newborn Soul, Prophet Soul, and Traveler Soul |
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Soap Box 101
Today was not a fun day. From the very start, I had to deal with the attack of the idiots. They were in rare form. I will never understand their logic. One of the web developers screws up the archives and I get the blame. I fix their mess and the Bosses reply is “oh well, fix so it won’t happen again.” Well, fire their piddly arse and the problem is fixed. The system was broke on the 12th and fixed on the 13th. Tonight I get an email saying the archive for the 12th was broke. “Is there still a problem?” Well, duh, dye your hair black so you will not have another blonde moment. Right now, my motivation level is extremely low. If someone were to offer me a job paying 36K, I would go without thinking. Hell, I might go anyways. Just go to Reno and not go back to work. Lady is getting close to wanting to stop working too. Perhaps the stars are lining up for a major universal shift.
Wild Mom is just being lazy and saving her strength for the trip.
Lady is trying to get ahead at work and not having much luck.
#1 is running low on funds since Friday is payday. He got his first electric bill (about $180) and decided all non-essential stuff should be turned off. He has one cigarette to last 3 days. Sound familiar?
Starr is the same as usual.
Princess is finding that puppy ownership comes at a cost. Booger wants to play and she wants to nap. The puppy won! Do you love waking up to puppy kisses? We washed the kiss away this evening with a hot fudge sundae.
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I loved hearing DC’s speeding cameras were broke, out of calibration, and in some cases even missing all together. Why would this surprise me?
When will they start firing some of the workers at Walter Reed Hospital? They were there and saw the mess. Did they raise the flag on the deplorable conditions? The bosses are not the whole problem. Perhaps some of the worker’s there had an “I do not care” or a “good enough for government work” attitude. I recollect that the boss depended on his subordinates to identify problems and if possible fix them on their on. Obviously, the workers subscribe to the same thought process I see at work every day.
I also see the District is outraged over the fact their gun law is being struck down. Well, the current law is so effective that the District has one of the nation’s highest murder rates, if not the highest. What does it matter if I am going to get 40 years if convicted that you tack on 5 years for using a gun? Make the punishment hurt. I say commit a crime with a gun and you automatically get Life with no parole if convicted.
Wild Mom is just being lazy and saving her strength for the trip.
Lady is trying to get ahead at work and not having much luck.
#1 is running low on funds since Friday is payday. He got his first electric bill (about $180) and decided all non-essential stuff should be turned off. He has one cigarette to last 3 days. Sound familiar?
Starr is the same as usual.
Princess is finding that puppy ownership comes at a cost. Booger wants to play and she wants to nap. The puppy won! Do you love waking up to puppy kisses? We washed the kiss away this evening with a hot fudge sundae.
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I loved hearing DC’s speeding cameras were broke, out of calibration, and in some cases even missing all together. Why would this surprise me?
When will they start firing some of the workers at Walter Reed Hospital? They were there and saw the mess. Did they raise the flag on the deplorable conditions? The bosses are not the whole problem. Perhaps some of the worker’s there had an “I do not care” or a “good enough for government work” attitude. I recollect that the boss depended on his subordinates to identify problems and if possible fix them on their on. Obviously, the workers subscribe to the same thought process I see at work every day.
I also see the District is outraged over the fact their gun law is being struck down. Well, the current law is so effective that the District has one of the nation’s highest murder rates, if not the highest. What does it matter if I am going to get 40 years if convicted that you tack on 5 years for using a gun? Make the punishment hurt. I say commit a crime with a gun and you automatically get Life with no parole if convicted.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Ok, who turned the Lights Out?
What happened? One day it was March 5 and the next it is March 12. Pinch me ... I must be dreaming. Preparations for Reno are nearing completion. Only the ride to and from the train station is left to be done. That should be settled by tomorrow. This past week has been pretty much a blur with the transmitter build out and all the preparations for the trip.
Work: Would someone tell all the computer experts how to use the ON/OFF button. Three times last week I got panic calls that the computer was broke and all they needed was to have the ON button pushed. Idiots can be the only explanation. I considered maybe they were lazy but I gave them the benefit of the doubt. This week we will “smoke-test” the transmitter. Today we started all the wiring needed for this stuff to run. On recollection, maybe I have a magic finger!
Bowling was called off for some tournament. Next week is the final week for the kid’s league. The night team is hanging onto 4th place.
Wild-Mom is safe in Virginia. Her and bubbles arrived Saturday Night by the Davis Taxi service. Trouble is the meter was broke and I got no money for the ride. She did manage to get breakfast at the Apple Barn in Pidgeon Forge, Tn. Bubbles did not enjoy the ride too much but made the trip unharmed.
Lady is happy for her new ring arrived and she is flashing it all over the place. She is getting anxious to see #1. The Reno part is just a side trip as long as she sees him.
#1 has been silent. Perhaps he is starving and cannot talk.
#2 shows no change. The jobs manage to elude him despite his best effort to catch one. Still no license yet but the odds for which comes first, a job or the license is at 8:1 for license.
Starr continues to train completing her Haz Mat course. She brought hubby’s car home and during her first driving experience with it she managed to get a flat tire. You really have to watch that air for it will slip out and blow away before you know it. Perhaps next time she can use it as a chance to practice CPR and buddy breathing. NO! I did not call her a windbag. She dragged more stuff back to the house when she emptied out the storage shed in South Boston. The new job is going fine and she managed to survive the first week. Correction, the Boss managed to survive.
Princess is learning a lot about motherhood as she deals with Booger. She will soon qualify as a “Super Duper Pooper Scooper” since the puppy has an active rear end. I have never heard her say “no” so many times in one day. I hope she remembers that when the “boy friends” start hanging around the house. She managed to squeeze in some station time. Now she flashes her CPR card. Some how she managed to wash her car while washing the Fire Truck. Sounds like a lot of overspray! Now I must remind her that bikini tops are not part of the official fire station attire, even while washing the truck.
Lew was a handful but also a joy and a bundle of laughs. He told us all about his sister “Reni” (Serenity). He would go up to mom and listen and even to say goodbye when they left. He decided to use my electric razor to trim his hair. Good thing I got there when I did and salvaged something or he would look like me.
Mormonville is preparing for the Wild Mom invasion. What will the LDS church do after she arrives?
Work: Would someone tell all the computer experts how to use the ON/OFF button. Three times last week I got panic calls that the computer was broke and all they needed was to have the ON button pushed. Idiots can be the only explanation. I considered maybe they were lazy but I gave them the benefit of the doubt. This week we will “smoke-test” the transmitter. Today we started all the wiring needed for this stuff to run. On recollection, maybe I have a magic finger!
Bowling was called off for some tournament. Next week is the final week for the kid’s league. The night team is hanging onto 4th place.
Wild-Mom is safe in Virginia. Her and bubbles arrived Saturday Night by the Davis Taxi service. Trouble is the meter was broke and I got no money for the ride. She did manage to get breakfast at the Apple Barn in Pidgeon Forge, Tn. Bubbles did not enjoy the ride too much but made the trip unharmed.
Lady is happy for her new ring arrived and she is flashing it all over the place. She is getting anxious to see #1. The Reno part is just a side trip as long as she sees him.
#1 has been silent. Perhaps he is starving and cannot talk.
#2 shows no change. The jobs manage to elude him despite his best effort to catch one. Still no license yet but the odds for which comes first, a job or the license is at 8:1 for license.
Starr continues to train completing her Haz Mat course. She brought hubby’s car home and during her first driving experience with it she managed to get a flat tire. You really have to watch that air for it will slip out and blow away before you know it. Perhaps next time she can use it as a chance to practice CPR and buddy breathing. NO! I did not call her a windbag. She dragged more stuff back to the house when she emptied out the storage shed in South Boston. The new job is going fine and she managed to survive the first week. Correction, the Boss managed to survive.
Princess is learning a lot about motherhood as she deals with Booger. She will soon qualify as a “Super Duper Pooper Scooper” since the puppy has an active rear end. I have never heard her say “no” so many times in one day. I hope she remembers that when the “boy friends” start hanging around the house. She managed to squeeze in some station time. Now she flashes her CPR card. Some how she managed to wash her car while washing the Fire Truck. Sounds like a lot of overspray! Now I must remind her that bikini tops are not part of the official fire station attire, even while washing the truck.
Lew was a handful but also a joy and a bundle of laughs. He told us all about his sister “Reni” (Serenity). He would go up to mom and listen and even to say goodbye when they left. He decided to use my electric razor to trim his hair. Good thing I got there when I did and salvaged something or he would look like me.
Mormonville is preparing for the Wild Mom invasion. What will the LDS church do after she arrives?
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Booger is the name!
The weekend drags to an end slowly. I sure wish it could last longer but someone has this stupid idea that Monday has t start at 0001 hours. Bowling was ok. I did better than the team did but that is the way it goes. I did not get my weekly dose of Mexican food because we were puppy hunting. It seems we drove all over the county plus some extra before we finally found one, a boxer, almost in Richmond. So now, it is the naming, housebreaking, and all that puppy training stuff that must be done. I wonder who will train whom. Perhaps I should start a lottery. I voted for the name “Booger.”
Wild Mom is in serious sonny-do list making. There is enough there to keep an army employed for a year. Next Friday, March 09, she heads this way. I arrive on Air Trans Flight 427 arriving at 0925. Hope she does not forget me and I have to walk to Pace Fla.
Lady is still struggling with the crud. Sure makes going to work harder. Then the train ride to Reno will allow her to recover and get a lot of rest.
Starr spent most of the weekend at the fire station. Tomorrow is the start of her first full week of work. She went bowling with some friends and managed to roll a big 100. She is such a jock!
Princess is a doting mother of a 9-week-old Boxer. She is already tired because he kept her awake all night whining. The extra potty breaks in the cold night air did not help. Ownership places many demands on a person especially a single mom. Not much fire station time this weekend, I wonder why. Yes, Davis managed to spend most of the weekend here puppy sitting.
Lew was here and was his usual effervescent self. Sometimes he wants to make you quit and ship him home. However, other times he can be so adorable. The little beggar just eats and eats.
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Big Oil keeps jacking the price up and we are now seeing $2.37 for unleaded. When will the profit taking quit? Of course, they have reasons why the price keeps rising but the proof in the pudding is when they post those massive profit levels every quarter.
They are already boasting about Juicer Bonds breaking Aaron’s record. That will be a sad day if MLB allows it. I wish more people would protest the lack of control and punishment for Steroid Abuse in MLB. Pete Rose, if they allow this to happen then I vote for your induction into the Hall of Fame!
Wild Mom is in serious sonny-do list making. There is enough there to keep an army employed for a year. Next Friday, March 09, she heads this way. I arrive on Air Trans Flight 427 arriving at 0925. Hope she does not forget me and I have to walk to Pace Fla.
Lady is still struggling with the crud. Sure makes going to work harder. Then the train ride to Reno will allow her to recover and get a lot of rest.
Starr spent most of the weekend at the fire station. Tomorrow is the start of her first full week of work. She went bowling with some friends and managed to roll a big 100. She is such a jock!
Princess is a doting mother of a 9-week-old Boxer. She is already tired because he kept her awake all night whining. The extra potty breaks in the cold night air did not help. Ownership places many demands on a person especially a single mom. Not much fire station time this weekend, I wonder why. Yes, Davis managed to spend most of the weekend here puppy sitting.
Lew was here and was his usual effervescent self. Sometimes he wants to make you quit and ship him home. However, other times he can be so adorable. The little beggar just eats and eats.
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Big Oil keeps jacking the price up and we are now seeing $2.37 for unleaded. When will the profit taking quit? Of course, they have reasons why the price keeps rising but the proof in the pudding is when they post those massive profit levels every quarter.
They are already boasting about Juicer Bonds breaking Aaron’s record. That will be a sad day if MLB allows it. I wish more people would protest the lack of control and punishment for Steroid Abuse in MLB. Pete Rose, if they allow this to happen then I vote for your induction into the Hall of Fame!
Friday, March 02, 2007
Ditch ... Where?
Well the week has finally ended and I am alive ... Please pinch me to make sure. Well Puppy #1 has not worked out so far. It seems Princess is #2 on the waiting list for the dog. Therefore, we visited the Animal Shelter and Princess managed to fall in love with the second dog she saw. Tomorrow will be more looking, squealing, and oohing at the puppies. Oh my poor ears!
Preamble
This stuff sounds petty good. Too bad no one in Congress has the guts to pursue it.
"We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden, delusional, and other liberal bed-wetters. We hold these truths to be self evident: that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill of NON-Rights."
ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or any other form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing anything.
ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone – not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc.; but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be.
ARTICLE III: You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful; do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy.
ARTICLE IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes.
ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in public health care.
ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair.
ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure.
ARTICLE VIII: You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful.
ARTICLE IX: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to PURSUE happiness, which by the way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights.
ARTICLE X: This is an English speaking country. We don't care where you are from, English is our language. Learn it or go back to wherever you came from!
ARTICLE XI: You do not have the right to change our country's history or heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one true God. And yet, you are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all; with no fear of persecution. The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of our heritage and history, and if you are uncomfortable with it, TOUGH!
NEW PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION
"We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden, delusional, and other liberal bed-wetters. We hold these truths to be self evident: that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill of NON-Rights."
ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or any other form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing anything.
ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone – not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc.; but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be.
ARTICLE III: You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful; do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy.
ARTICLE IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes.
ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in public health care.
ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair.
ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure.
ARTICLE VIII: You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful.
ARTICLE IX: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to PURSUE happiness, which by the way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights.
ARTICLE X: This is an English speaking country. We don't care where you are from, English is our language. Learn it or go back to wherever you came from!
ARTICLE XI: You do not have the right to change our country's history or heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one true God. And yet, you are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all; with no fear of persecution. The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of our heritage and history, and if you are uncomfortable with it, TOUGH!
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Who's Fault is it? ... Yours
Well, were do I start? This has been a busy week and it is nearly over.
Wild Mom is packing up a storm. She will now get a chance to see the new great grandkid in Mormonville on our way to Reno. There are barely 10 days before she gets up here to start that journey.
Lady is about over with her cold. Her work has been quiet and this week they celebrated the Boss’s birthday.
#1 is doing well and getting ready for his first overnight guest.
#2 has finished the driving lessons and awaits the real test. Now we have to get him so driving time. I wonder if the doctor will give me a few sedatives to help me through this process. A job interview is on the schedule for tomorrow.
Starr starts her new job tomorrow. 6 am comes very early so that means I will get to see more of her in the evenings now. She has her Fire Station pager and some of her gear. Just what I need at home, the constant beeping of … 2 pagers.
Princess is getting over her headaches. It looks like sinus congestion was the culprit. That was a by-product of running out side too many times without shoes. She has a new puppy but I cannot see the pictures of it since she posted them on MySpace and I am not one of her friends. It is hard to get on her good side and be her friend.
It is quiet on all the other fronts.
This week a young boy died of a toothache. You heard it right, a toothache. It was abscessed and infected and when it reached the brain, the poor child had no chance. Even the $250,000 effort by the Hospital and paid for by Medicare was not enough. The mother could not pay the $80 extraction bill. Therefore, she blamed the Government and Health care system for messing up since she was on welfare and did not have the insurance to have the work done. I see this a little different.
Springtime is here and it must be time for Big Oil to pay bonuses because they have quietly slipped the price of gas back up to a ridiculous price level. What is funny is that they did it with out the public crying out. But then again John Q. Public is usually asleep at the horn switch.
I love how the Nationals are praising their pitchers for doing so well in spring training. As bad as the Nationals bats were last year even I could have less than a 1.00 era against those characters. See what happens when you go up against a mediocre team and forget going against a good team. Yes, Yes, Yes, I realize this is a rebuilding year yet again. Let us be a rebuilding team for the next 20 years and our expectations can be so low even the Nationals can meet them. I just wish the ticket prices reflected the team ability. I would rather spend $4 to see a good minor league team than what I have to pay to watch the Nationals error their way to a losing season.
Wild Mom is packing up a storm. She will now get a chance to see the new great grandkid in Mormonville on our way to Reno. There are barely 10 days before she gets up here to start that journey.
Lady is about over with her cold. Her work has been quiet and this week they celebrated the Boss’s birthday.
#1 is doing well and getting ready for his first overnight guest.
#2 has finished the driving lessons and awaits the real test. Now we have to get him so driving time. I wonder if the doctor will give me a few sedatives to help me through this process. A job interview is on the schedule for tomorrow.
Starr starts her new job tomorrow. 6 am comes very early so that means I will get to see more of her in the evenings now. She has her Fire Station pager and some of her gear. Just what I need at home, the constant beeping of … 2 pagers.
Princess is getting over her headaches. It looks like sinus congestion was the culprit. That was a by-product of running out side too many times without shoes. She has a new puppy but I cannot see the pictures of it since she posted them on MySpace and I am not one of her friends. It is hard to get on her good side and be her friend.
It is quiet on all the other fronts.
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This week a young boy died of a toothache. You heard it right, a toothache. It was abscessed and infected and when it reached the brain, the poor child had no chance. Even the $250,000 effort by the Hospital and paid for by Medicare was not enough. The mother could not pay the $80 extraction bill. Therefore, she blamed the Government and Health care system for messing up since she was on welfare and did not have the insurance to have the work done. I see this a little different.
- I agree the Health care system in America is screwed up royally. The weak politicians in Washington do not have the balls or boobs to fix it. Why? Because of money, … money they get in lobbyists and benefits.
- Medicare should be scrapped. No wonder they are going broke. They think spending $250,000 is a good deal if it saves them $80. They are running that place as a “for profit” business and could care less for the people as long as they get their share of the money.
- The mother should be investigated for abuse or neglect. She could not come up with $80? I think what happened was she just blamed the Government and Health System and then just let the child die from the infection. Instead of doing anything to get help she resorted to the blame game and “poor me.” I find it hard to think she could not find a church to help her. The media has all kinds of help lines. Call them and let them pressure Medicare or the church community for lack of support. Nobody in her church thought of paying the $80? Some Christians! We wonder why people leave the church.
Springtime is here and it must be time for Big Oil to pay bonuses because they have quietly slipped the price of gas back up to a ridiculous price level. What is funny is that they did it with out the public crying out. But then again John Q. Public is usually asleep at the horn switch.
I love how the Nationals are praising their pitchers for doing so well in spring training. As bad as the Nationals bats were last year even I could have less than a 1.00 era against those characters. See what happens when you go up against a mediocre team and forget going against a good team. Yes, Yes, Yes, I realize this is a rebuilding year yet again. Let us be a rebuilding team for the next 20 years and our expectations can be so low even the Nationals can meet them. I just wish the ticket prices reflected the team ability. I would rather spend $4 to see a good minor league team than what I have to pay to watch the Nationals error their way to a losing season.
Reno 2007
For those who want to know.
ITINERARY
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Washington - Union Station, DC (WAS) to Reno, NV (RNO)
19-MAR-07; 4:05 pm - 22-MAR-07; 9:14 am
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Service: 29 Capitol Limited
Duration: 17h 35m
Washington - Union Station, DC (WAS)
19-MAR-07; 4:05 pm
Chicago - Union Station, IL (CHI)
20-MAR-07; 8:40 am
5 Reserved Coach Seats
Amenities: Dining car, Lounge, Checked baggage
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Service: 5 California Zephyr
Duration: 45h 24m
Chicago - Union Station, IL (CHI)
20-MAR-07; 1:50 pm
Reno, NV (RNO)
22-MAR-07; 9:14 am
5 Reserved Coach Seats
Amenities: Dining car, Lounge, Checked baggage
In Reno we have reservations at the Silver Legacy:
HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION
Hotel name: Silver Legacy Resort Casino
Address: 407 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89501
Phone: 800-687-8733
The reservation is in my name.
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Reno, NV (RNO) to Washington - Union Station, DC (WAS)
25-MAR-07; 3:58 pm - 28-MAR-07; 1:30 pm
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Service: 6 California Zephyr
Duration: 45h 7m
Reno, NV (RNO)
25-MAR-07; 3:58 pm
Chicago - Union Station, IL (CHI)
27-MAR-07; 3:05 pm
5 Reserved Coach Seats
Amenities: Dining car, Lounge, Checked baggage
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Service: 30 Capitol Limited
Duration: 17h 25m
Chicago - Union Station, IL (CHI)
27-MAR-07; 7:05 pm
Washington - Union Station, DC (WAS)
28-MAR-07; 1:30 pm
5 Reserved Coach Seats
Amenities: Dining car, Lounge, Checked baggage
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ITINERARY
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Washington - Union Station, DC (WAS) to Reno, NV (RNO)
19-MAR-07; 4:05 pm - 22-MAR-07; 9:14 am
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Service: 29 Capitol Limited
Duration: 17h 35m
Washington - Union Station, DC (WAS)
19-MAR-07; 4:05 pm
Chicago - Union Station, IL (CHI)
20-MAR-07; 8:40 am
5 Reserved Coach Seats
Amenities: Dining car, Lounge, Checked baggage
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Service: 5 California Zephyr
Duration: 45h 24m
Chicago - Union Station, IL (CHI)
20-MAR-07; 1:50 pm
Reno, NV (RNO)
22-MAR-07; 9:14 am
5 Reserved Coach Seats
Amenities: Dining car, Lounge, Checked baggage
In Reno we have reservations at the Silver Legacy:
HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION
Hotel name: Silver Legacy Resort Casino
Address: 407 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89501
Phone: 800-687-8733
The reservation is in my name.
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Reno, NV (RNO) to Washington - Union Station, DC (WAS)
25-MAR-07; 3:58 pm - 28-MAR-07; 1:30 pm
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Service: 6 California Zephyr
Duration: 45h 7m
Reno, NV (RNO)
25-MAR-07; 3:58 pm
Chicago - Union Station, IL (CHI)
27-MAR-07; 3:05 pm
5 Reserved Coach Seats
Amenities: Dining car, Lounge, Checked baggage
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Service: 30 Capitol Limited
Duration: 17h 25m
Chicago - Union Station, IL (CHI)
27-MAR-07; 7:05 pm
Washington - Union Station, DC (WAS)
28-MAR-07; 1:30 pm
5 Reserved Coach Seats
Amenities: Dining car, Lounge, Checked baggage
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Sunday, February 25, 2007
Quickie 107
I am tired. This weekend has been fun and busy. The Microwave died Friday so I spent Saturday finding a new one. Sunday was the snowstorm. They predicted 1 inch and a lot of ice and all we got was 6 inches of wet heavy snow. I am tired of shoveling. Bowling for both leagues was cancelled. I was looking forward to starting my tournament prep, oh well there is always next weekend. I made the mistake of taking Starr and Princess and a few of their friends out to the steak house. They made a major dent in the Steak House food supplies.
Wild Mom reports the yard fix is working but we need to tweak the front yard some. Guess I have a job to do in April if it works out. Other than that, she is packing for Reno.
Lady has been sick and is slowly getting over it. Having the little dynamo (Lew) this weekend did not help a lot. She really likes the new Microwave. We also ordered her Mothers Ring on Saturday so in a week she will be super happy. Lady is also a great aunt now. No way! She is not that old.
#1 is doing fine. Starting to figure out where lady will sleep when she gets there next month.
#2 was not around very much this weekend.
Starr went to South Boston for her Grandmothers viewing and funeral. For the most part all went well. Keith was going to be there but the weather messed that up. Oh well, that will make the March meeting all that better.
Princess was at the station this weekend. She even managed to get CPR qualified. Actually, she liked the buddy breathing part or shall we say the legal kissing part.
Wild Mom reports the yard fix is working but we need to tweak the front yard some. Guess I have a job to do in April if it works out. Other than that, she is packing for Reno.
Lady has been sick and is slowly getting over it. Having the little dynamo (Lew) this weekend did not help a lot. She really likes the new Microwave. We also ordered her Mothers Ring on Saturday so in a week she will be super happy. Lady is also a great aunt now. No way! She is not that old.
#1 is doing fine. Starting to figure out where lady will sleep when she gets there next month.
#2 was not around very much this weekend.
Starr went to South Boston for her Grandmothers viewing and funeral. For the most part all went well. Keith was going to be there but the weather messed that up. Oh well, that will make the March meeting all that better.
Princess was at the station this weekend. She even managed to get CPR qualified. Actually, she liked the buddy breathing part or shall we say the legal kissing part.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
I saw this and found it interesting.
Media comparisons between Viet Nam and our current war piqued my interest so I researched the following. I guess we're at step 3 now with the rest to quickly follow. I just wonder if everyone understands what's coming.
Step 1:
Viet Nam and Iraq Comparison
(Six Steps to Defeat)
(Six Steps to Defeat)
Step 1:
- Viet Nam - As the war went badly, the press and the public increasingly saw it as a failure. When Nixon took over he transferred responsibility to the Vietnamese who won some battles but the public and Congress continued to see Viet Nam as a failure and so it became.
- Iraq - As the war goes badly, the press and gradually the public see it as a failure. After the golden dome was bombed in Samarra and sectarian violence followed, the anti-war movement in America was greatly encouraged. Even Jane Fonda is reappearing in anti-war rallies. Like 1968, we're now changing field commanders in an attempt to turn things around but don't have the patience to judge any effectiveness.
- Viet Nam - Our politicians started the blame game. Some blamed the American government and some blamed the Vietnamese government all the more fueling the public's frustration.
- Iraq - Now our politicians have started the blame game. Many of them are blaming the American government as well as the Iraqi government we're defending. Sen. Clinton: "I would never cut money for our troops when they're in harm's way. But I sure would threaten to cut money for the Iraqi troops and for the security for the Iraqi leadership. I don't know how else to get their attention." Others are not so tactful in their statements.
- Viet Nam - Congress began passing resolutions and holding hearings criticizing the war.
- Iraq - Congress is currently attempting to pass resolutions criticizing the war and promising a multitude of hearings that will undermine any further support for any efforts being made in Iraq.
- Viet Nam - Congress and the public forced Nixon to turn over the military burden to the Vietnamese and begin withdrawing our troops. Over the next few years, the Vietnamese actually won some battles but the media failed to report any of these victories and only reported what was bad about what was happening. The public continued to be against the war.
- Iraq - 'Let them fight their own war' Calls are being made in congress to force the Iraqi army to take over total combat operations. "We shouldn't be in the middle of a civil war" is a familiar refrain.
- Viet Nam - Congress voted to cut all funding for the war. Ignoring any successes of the Vietnamese military, congress then, in a bipartisan manner, voted to withdraw all military support to the South Vietnamese.
- Iraq - 'Cut all War Funding` Already being discussed. John Murtha and others are calling for a total cut in funding.
- Viet Nam - Collapse of a country and it's aftermath. When the Viet Cong took over the south, a murderous purge took place in Cambodia and throughout the region. Here at home, Jimmy Carter cut our military budget and shredded our intelligence community. Russia became emboldened and invaded Afghanistan.
- Iraq - 'Collapse within the country we were helping?' Most likely, the region will be consumed in unfettered ethnic warfare with the Shiites aligning themselves with the Iranians who are or have developed nuclear bombs. Al Qaeda will have outlasted the United States in our war against terrorism and will resume it's attacks against us as we lower our guard by cutting back on Homeland Defense's ability to track and investigate terrorist cells here in our country.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Give Us a Break
Work, Work, Work, all I seem to do is work. Is there anyone who goofs off for a living want to trade? I took Princess to Ft. Belvoir to get her new ID card and get her car registered on Base. Do you realize that no matter how much you prep for your ID picture, just like the driver’s license picture, it always look horrible?
Reno is less than a month away. This time next month, I will be in Denver and Lady will be spending the day with #1. I finally got the room reservations at the Silver Legacy in Reno. Only thing left to do now is figure out how to pay for all this.
Wild Mom is silent as she saves up for Reno. Three Days on the train! I must remember to buy me an Ipod to take with me.
Lady just works away and spends time doing some of her many projects.
#1 returned my mail that was sent him. He has managed to almost make it to spring without capturing any snow bunnies. Perhaps I should mail him some cats because we all know he is lonely.
#2 is driving and getting use to the safe roads of Virginia. Other than that, it seems Critty is getting most of his attention.
Starr is being her loveable self. I think she needs a few more workdays to keep her wallet from nipping her on the bum because its stomach is empty.
Princess is legal now. Whoa, there guys … not that legal. She has her ID card for the base. Now she can checkout the GI’s like big sister did. Fire station training is back in full swing. I guess we will just have to think of her, but only for a minute as we cruise to the warm islands in the Caribbean.
Lew is in Florida chasing the bikinis around the beach.
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Well Nancy Grace on CNN has no material for her show now. After finding Anna Nicole Smith’s will she have nothing to speculate on and bore us to tears. That woman will milk a turnip to try a make her show go.
Reno is less than a month away. This time next month, I will be in Denver and Lady will be spending the day with #1. I finally got the room reservations at the Silver Legacy in Reno. Only thing left to do now is figure out how to pay for all this.
Wild Mom is silent as she saves up for Reno. Three Days on the train! I must remember to buy me an Ipod to take with me.
Lady just works away and spends time doing some of her many projects.
#1 returned my mail that was sent him. He has managed to almost make it to spring without capturing any snow bunnies. Perhaps I should mail him some cats because we all know he is lonely.
#2 is driving and getting use to the safe roads of Virginia. Other than that, it seems Critty is getting most of his attention.
Starr is being her loveable self. I think she needs a few more workdays to keep her wallet from nipping her on the bum because its stomach is empty.
Princess is legal now. Whoa, there guys … not that legal. She has her ID card for the base. Now she can checkout the GI’s like big sister did. Fire station training is back in full swing. I guess we will just have to think of her, but only for a minute as we cruise to the warm islands in the Caribbean.
Lew is in Florida chasing the bikinis around the beach.
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Well Nancy Grace on CNN has no material for her show now. After finding Anna Nicole Smith’s will she have nothing to speculate on and bore us to tears. That woman will milk a turnip to try a make her show go.
Chuckles
After every flight,UPS pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet," which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The
mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight. Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by UPS ' pilots (marked with a P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers.
By the way,UPS is the only major airline that has never, ever, had an accident.
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P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
P: Something loose in cockpit
S: Something tightened in cockpit
P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.
P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.
P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.
P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what friction locks are for.
P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you're right.
P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
P: Aircraft handles funny. (I love this one!)
S: Aircraft warned to: straighten up, fly right, and be serious.
P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.
And the best one for last ...
P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.
mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight. Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by UPS ' pilots (marked with a P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers.
By the way,UPS is the only major airline that has never, ever, had an accident.
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P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
P: Something loose in cockpit
S: Something tightened in cockpit
P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.
P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.
P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.
P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what friction locks are for.
P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you're right.
P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
P: Aircraft handles funny. (I love this one!)
S: Aircraft warned to: straighten up, fly right, and be serious.
P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.
And the best one for last ...
P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Being Lazy
Another weekend has slipped into the pages of history. We are slowly digging out of the ice. Right now, I am waiting for the sun to soften the ice up so I can go out and hack away at it. Bowling was a mixed bag this week as the kids went 2-2 and the night team went 7-0. I was beginning to wonder after the first game with the kids. The other team slammed us and I started wondering why we as a team did not click and bowl good. Then the second and third game they did and we destroy the other team. I am hoping they learn to bowl as a team and winning can be a constant occurrence. There is only a month until we head for Reno and the National Tournament, so I guess I need to get started prepping and get ready for this one. Too many eyes will be watching me.
Wild Mom is probably starting the packing process for next month. I contacted Amtrak and they are adding an extra baggage car for her.
Lady is working today. She had a good day bowling yesterday. She was a bit off center as Lew was not here to keep the activity level high.
#1 is doing well and not much to say. He does enjoy the boxes of homemade cookies Lady fixes and sends to him. His big challenge now is to get a bed for Lady to sleep on when she gets there in March.
#2 had his first driving lesson. Yes, we survived and the car returned with no new wrinkles in it. He and Critty was our guest at the sweetheart dinner and Lady and I really enjoyed the time. This was just one of those growing moments all parents enjoy.
Starr was, well Starr was Starr. You never know how she will be dressed even to just go out and get coffee at Starbucks. She did not have to work as they already had a full shift. Some of her hours are dictated by how much another young woman who is pregnant can work. Now we have to get her an inside job that pays more. Waiting tables is a great way to tide you over but we want to see her go further especially since we know she has the smarts to go far.
Princess spent most of the weekend at the Station. After being stuck at home all week, she wanted to be stuck at the fire station. We could not talk her into being with us at the dinner. I did ask the people who prepared the dinner to maybe next time include more fast food. This way the younger crowd would come. There is something about a buffalo wing dinner we cannot compete against with a balanced meal.
Monday - No puppy … No Puppy
Tuesday - No puppy … No Puppy
Wednesday - No puppy … No Puppy
Thursday - No puppy … No Puppy
Friday - No puppy … No Puppy
Saturday - No puppy … No Puppy
Sunday - No puppy … No Puppy
Ok, got that out of the way for the week.
Lew was in time-out and did not spend the weekend with us.
Well another state adds civil unions to what it will allow.
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I see the Democrats are still beating up Bush on Iraq. I wonder when they will step up to the plate and put forth a plan to deal with the problem as they see it. However, they will not because that means taking a stand and facing the music if it backfires. We all know the Democrats do not have that much inner fortitude since all they can do is gripe.
Looks like MLB will allow Bonds to break Aaron’s record after the Giant’s agreed to terms. It appears cheating will be the new norm for MLB. Why play fair is you can cheat and do it easier. What a sad signal is being sent by MLB to the youth. If this record is allowed to be broken by juicer Bonds then vote Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame. Do not penalize Pete anymore if the rules are meant to be broken.
Wild Mom is probably starting the packing process for next month. I contacted Amtrak and they are adding an extra baggage car for her.
Lady is working today. She had a good day bowling yesterday. She was a bit off center as Lew was not here to keep the activity level high.
#1 is doing well and not much to say. He does enjoy the boxes of homemade cookies Lady fixes and sends to him. His big challenge now is to get a bed for Lady to sleep on when she gets there in March.
#2 had his first driving lesson. Yes, we survived and the car returned with no new wrinkles in it. He and Critty was our guest at the sweetheart dinner and Lady and I really enjoyed the time. This was just one of those growing moments all parents enjoy.
Starr was, well Starr was Starr. You never know how she will be dressed even to just go out and get coffee at Starbucks. She did not have to work as they already had a full shift. Some of her hours are dictated by how much another young woman who is pregnant can work. Now we have to get her an inside job that pays more. Waiting tables is a great way to tide you over but we want to see her go further especially since we know she has the smarts to go far.
Princess spent most of the weekend at the Station. After being stuck at home all week, she wanted to be stuck at the fire station. We could not talk her into being with us at the dinner. I did ask the people who prepared the dinner to maybe next time include more fast food. This way the younger crowd would come. There is something about a buffalo wing dinner we cannot compete against with a balanced meal.
Monday - No puppy … No Puppy
Tuesday - No puppy … No Puppy
Wednesday - No puppy … No Puppy
Thursday - No puppy … No Puppy
Friday - No puppy … No Puppy
Saturday - No puppy … No Puppy
Sunday - No puppy … No Puppy
Ok, got that out of the way for the week.
Lew was in time-out and did not spend the weekend with us.
Well another state adds civil unions to what it will allow.
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I see the Democrats are still beating up Bush on Iraq. I wonder when they will step up to the plate and put forth a plan to deal with the problem as they see it. However, they will not because that means taking a stand and facing the music if it backfires. We all know the Democrats do not have that much inner fortitude since all they can do is gripe.
Looks like MLB will allow Bonds to break Aaron’s record after the Giant’s agreed to terms. It appears cheating will be the new norm for MLB. Why play fair is you can cheat and do it easier. What a sad signal is being sent by MLB to the youth. If this record is allowed to be broken by juicer Bonds then vote Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame. Do not penalize Pete anymore if the rules are meant to be broken.
Friday, February 16, 2007
Quickie 106
Well, I returned to work today and nothing has changed other than the work piling up as the managers keep adding projects. Through it all I did manage to get computers fixed and get caught up on things. Next week is dedicated to installing Zimbra, a web-based email system. That should prove to be fun.
I saw a great cruise flyer for a Round the World Cruise on the HMS Queen Victoria lasting from 01/13/08 till 04/28/08. I would love to go on that one but I know right now it is just a dream. I guess we all need dreams like cruises and puppies but we must know dreams don't always come true.
Wild Mom reported that the work we did last weekend held up very well during the last rainstorm. There are a couple of things to fix but the basic problem has greatly abated. So I guess April will hold a Florida Work Weekend.
Lady is getting ready for the Sweetheart Dinner on Saturday. Guess I better invite her to go with me. This time of the year is hard on someone living in a doghouse.
#1 is doing fine. He is trying to figure out why he is getting all my mail. Hope he has a plan for Lady to stay with him in March.
#2 is getting ready for Saturday Night with Critty. Now he has to learn how to store a wine bottle so that all the contents won't run out onto the floor.
Starr is getting ready for work tomorrow. We survived another hair dying night without any major damage. Still waiting to hear about the other potential job she is trying for. Need Money is the motto here.
Princess is bored. This is a downside to all the consecutive weather days that closed the schools. She wants to start bowling again next season. Is the world ready for that? I had to put up a pair of "love dice" when she started playing with them. I guess she wanted to practice before challenging her "boy friend" to a game.
I am watching the story of the NBA player who wants nothing to do with gay people. Why is he being hounded for it? Why does he have to do what he doesn't want to do or like? So now we have to like them and want to be with them or we get ostracized. I too don't like to be around them either as it makes me uncomfortable. So am I to be blacklisted too? I have a right to choose who I am with or associate with and until I act in an unlawful or abusive manner the others should just back off.
I saw a great cruise flyer for a Round the World Cruise on the HMS Queen Victoria lasting from 01/13/08 till 04/28/08. I would love to go on that one but I know right now it is just a dream. I guess we all need dreams like cruises and puppies but we must know dreams don't always come true.
Wild Mom reported that the work we did last weekend held up very well during the last rainstorm. There are a couple of things to fix but the basic problem has greatly abated. So I guess April will hold a Florida Work Weekend.
Lady is getting ready for the Sweetheart Dinner on Saturday. Guess I better invite her to go with me. This time of the year is hard on someone living in a doghouse.
#1 is doing fine. He is trying to figure out why he is getting all my mail. Hope he has a plan for Lady to stay with him in March.
#2 is getting ready for Saturday Night with Critty. Now he has to learn how to store a wine bottle so that all the contents won't run out onto the floor.
Starr is getting ready for work tomorrow. We survived another hair dying night without any major damage. Still waiting to hear about the other potential job she is trying for. Need Money is the motto here.
Princess is bored. This is a downside to all the consecutive weather days that closed the schools. She wants to start bowling again next season. Is the world ready for that? I had to put up a pair of "love dice" when she started playing with them. I guess she wanted to practice before challenging her "boy friend" to a game.
I am watching the story of the NBA player who wants nothing to do with gay people. Why is he being hounded for it? Why does he have to do what he doesn't want to do or like? So now we have to like them and want to be with them or we get ostracized. I too don't like to be around them either as it makes me uncomfortable. So am I to be blacklisted too? I have a right to choose who I am with or associate with and until I act in an unlawful or abusive manner the others should just back off.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Short Note
Today was a bit rough. I didn't have to go to work because of the ice storm so I was able to stay home. We survived the storm with no accidents. Well, perhaps a few bruised tushes when they forgot about the ice on the ground. With it being a snow day the kids were home also. Nothing like a day spent with bored kids with nothing to do. They asked for the day off (actually they begged for God to make the weather) and then were bored. I never got "snow days" when I was in school nor did I ever get "teacher planning days" either.
Today was the One year anniversary of Dad's passing. I just really didn't have a lot of get up and go. I think I thought of him at least once every hour. I think of the days when we didn't say anything to each other because we were too busy or preoccupied with something else and went our own ways. Now I would give anything to have those days back. Just a few days would be great. I am still in awe of his impact on so many lives. Some of those lives after a year still have a big hole in them because he can't be replaced. I wish I could step up but I can't because his shoes are bigger than most men can fill. Where did this year go to? Maybe I have been in a haze for the last 12 months.
Work continues like it has been for the last six months. The best part of the day is lunch that is if I don't get a few phone calls during it. It is so frustrating watching this company beat itself silly as it tries to save a nickel so the CEO can get a bigger bonus. They will spend $10.00 to save a nickel and consider it responsible. The only thing "responsible" about this is they will be responsible when they run a good company into the ground.
You know you are having a bad day when they recall "Peanut Butter" because the label doesn't say it has peanuts inside and the word "Peanut" isn't prominently displayed on the label.
Today was the One year anniversary of Dad's passing. I just really didn't have a lot of get up and go. I think I thought of him at least once every hour. I think of the days when we didn't say anything to each other because we were too busy or preoccupied with something else and went our own ways. Now I would give anything to have those days back. Just a few days would be great. I am still in awe of his impact on so many lives. Some of those lives after a year still have a big hole in them because he can't be replaced. I wish I could step up but I can't because his shoes are bigger than most men can fill. Where did this year go to? Maybe I have been in a haze for the last 12 months.
Work continues like it has been for the last six months. The best part of the day is lunch that is if I don't get a few phone calls during it. It is so frustrating watching this company beat itself silly as it tries to save a nickel so the CEO can get a bigger bonus. They will spend $10.00 to save a nickel and consider it responsible. The only thing "responsible" about this is they will be responsible when they run a good company into the ground.
You know you are having a bad day when they recall "Peanut Butter" because the label doesn't say it has peanuts inside and the word "Peanut" isn't prominently displayed on the label.
Billy J. Davis
March 1933 - February 2006
-- Love You Dad --
March 1933 - February 2006
-- Love You Dad --
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Oh, my aching back
Well, it is time I wrote something down. I did go to Florida and hopefully fixed the drainage problem at moms. Like usual the ride down and back home was way to long for a normal human being to tolerate. I do want to thank Carl and Michael for going down and helping. I couldn't have done it alone or at least without returning home with a bad back. It feels good to be back in to the same routine once again. The only remaining question is when will all the stuff start?
Wild Mom is happy that we came and got a lot done. Believe me the sonny-do list was more than long enough for the hours we had available. Saturday Night's dinner at the Oar House was great and Sunday lunch at the Red Barn BBQ wasn't that bad. Believe it or not, Wild Mom cooked dinner Friday night and it was good. Ham and potato salad is always a winning combination. Just after we left Sunday night, a real good friend of Wild Mom passed away. Though we hate to lose her I know she is better off and in a much better place. Monday found Wild Mom taking off to go camping. Something about going into the woods and letting her wild side take over. Kind of reminds me of Sasquatch.
Lady had a quiet weekend. Well, sort of. Lew managed to get uninvited next weekend. This is the second weekend that he has acted out and made our time together very unenjoyable. She got her car fixed so now her tootsies won't get cold.
#1 is all and well. Life is settling into a pattern. I wonder if we will recognize him when we pass through Denver next month.
#2 was a great help in Florida. It was fun watching him when the waitress at Denny's like him. He would make a mistake while ordering his food and she enjoyed smiling and calling him honey while he straightened it out.
Starr is sick and trying to get over the crud. Work is going well and there is potential for a second job that makes more money. Time will tell. She is kind of grounded because she left a glass of water next to the computer keyboard and the cat knocked it over. Bye Bye Keyboard. So she is down to her cell phone as a way to communicate. She watched Max while I was gone so hopefully the maternal instinct is satisfied for QUITE A LONG TIME.
Princess is also sick and trying to get over the crud. Hmmm, is the fire station to blame? Or is it too much smacky lips with the boy friend. Oops, Starr has it too so the boy friend can't be the source ... unless! It is hard to believe she has been here some 9 months now. Even after 9 months she hasn't learned she can't out wrestle me. Even as old and ancient as I am ... I am better than her.
Mormonville sent pictures of the new family member. I am amazed how average looking parents (at least on the Dad's part) can have such a beautiful baby. Must be something in the water.
Wild Mom is happy that we came and got a lot done. Believe me the sonny-do list was more than long enough for the hours we had available. Saturday Night's dinner at the Oar House was great and Sunday lunch at the Red Barn BBQ wasn't that bad. Believe it or not, Wild Mom cooked dinner Friday night and it was good. Ham and potato salad is always a winning combination. Just after we left Sunday night, a real good friend of Wild Mom passed away. Though we hate to lose her I know she is better off and in a much better place. Monday found Wild Mom taking off to go camping. Something about going into the woods and letting her wild side take over. Kind of reminds me of Sasquatch.
Lady had a quiet weekend. Well, sort of. Lew managed to get uninvited next weekend. This is the second weekend that he has acted out and made our time together very unenjoyable. She got her car fixed so now her tootsies won't get cold.
#1 is all and well. Life is settling into a pattern. I wonder if we will recognize him when we pass through Denver next month.
#2 was a great help in Florida. It was fun watching him when the waitress at Denny's like him. He would make a mistake while ordering his food and she enjoyed smiling and calling him honey while he straightened it out.
Starr is sick and trying to get over the crud. Work is going well and there is potential for a second job that makes more money. Time will tell. She is kind of grounded because she left a glass of water next to the computer keyboard and the cat knocked it over. Bye Bye Keyboard. So she is down to her cell phone as a way to communicate. She watched Max while I was gone so hopefully the maternal instinct is satisfied for QUITE A LONG TIME.
Princess is also sick and trying to get over the crud. Hmmm, is the fire station to blame? Or is it too much smacky lips with the boy friend. Oops, Starr has it too so the boy friend can't be the source ... unless! It is hard to believe she has been here some 9 months now. Even after 9 months she hasn't learned she can't out wrestle me. Even as old and ancient as I am ... I am better than her.
Mormonville sent pictures of the new family member. I am amazed how average looking parents (at least on the Dad's part) can have such a beautiful baby. Must be something in the water.
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Are we that dumb?
This will be a great work week. I only work 3 days and then it is off to Florida. I picked up the van after it was repaired from Starr’s wild tree incident. Kevin did a real super job. Now I have to get the brakes and oil change done and it will be good till 300,000 miles.
Work continues to be a pain in the arse. The new manager has succeeded in being promoted way past his competence level. His management decisions really suck. From what I can see morale among the employees is really low. If you make a decision he will tell you he will support you and then when it happens he pulls the rug out from under you. He has his pet people who can't do wrong and that is just flat wrong. Retirement sure looks better and better. At least with me the boss of my business that crap doesn't happen.
I can't wait for Reno. I always enjoy my trip and this year won't be any different.
Wild Mom is dreaming and scheming in preparation to us coming this weekend to work. I still need to go to RiteAid and load up on Ben-gay and icy-hots.
Lady is still exercising and working to fit into her bikini in time for the Mediterranean Cruise. I don’t think the “All natural beach” is in the cards but an “itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini” is.
#1 is making us proud as he continues to make it on his own. Though Lady wishes it wasn’t on the other side of the world.
#2 is waiting to start his driving course. We are beginning to think that getting a job is as hard as picking the right case in “Deal or No Deal.”
Starr is working at Tom’s Diner which is relatively close to the house. Gee, she can save gas by just walking to work. Hmmm! I still have my fingers crossed that she will head for Texas before long.
Princess still does the jiggy jig when school is closed for less than 1” of snow. This school system is a wimp. When I lived in Minot North Dakota, I can remember walking to school in knee high snow (yes, I lived too close for the bus) and bundled up like an Eskimo in the 0 degree weather. Princess struggles if the car she drives isn’t pre-warmed for the 5 minute drive to school. The puppy whines have resumed but like any other sniffle it will go away. To her credit she has been home a lot more … though her boy-friend has been here more … perhaps in time she will see my point of view and send him packing. Like all daddy’s I think she is too good for anyone.
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Gee even education, a great job, and super adventure can’t keep an astronaut from joining the 100 mile high club and then getting jealous. Maybe she sucked too much Oxygen and it wiped out her wedding vows. Just from a military aspect you have a Colonel having an affair with a Lt Commander and assaulting a junior officer. This is called Fraternization. This alone says she should be drummed out of the service. Or do astronauts get preferential treatment? Actually they all should be punished for their parts. The Lt Commander was having an affair with a sub-ordinate (captain) which is wrong. The captain should be reprimanded for doing what she knew as wrong. Just goes to show you a little secret whoopee messes everything up. I see they are already talking a psych defense. Excuse me, but the astronauts are in excellent physical and mental health so this defense is paramount to saying that outer space is full of US Nuts or is that Space Balls?
Red lights camera again? They are discussing it once again along with talks on how to get more transportation money. But they only install the cameras for safety reasons … right? Only if you suck the same stuff the astronaut stalker did will you believe that line.
Well, after about 120 days, I see the Democratic Congress is just as inept as their counterparts. They don’t give a hoot about the country if it interferes with their politics. With so many yahoos’ running for President, you can’t believe a word from any of them. I still think Santorum is the best choice!
Work continues to be a pain in the arse. The new manager has succeeded in being promoted way past his competence level. His management decisions really suck. From what I can see morale among the employees is really low. If you make a decision he will tell you he will support you and then when it happens he pulls the rug out from under you. He has his pet people who can't do wrong and that is just flat wrong. Retirement sure looks better and better. At least with me the boss of my business that crap doesn't happen.
I can't wait for Reno. I always enjoy my trip and this year won't be any different.
Wild Mom is dreaming and scheming in preparation to us coming this weekend to work. I still need to go to RiteAid and load up on Ben-gay and icy-hots.
Lady is still exercising and working to fit into her bikini in time for the Mediterranean Cruise. I don’t think the “All natural beach” is in the cards but an “itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini” is.
#1 is making us proud as he continues to make it on his own. Though Lady wishes it wasn’t on the other side of the world.
#2 is waiting to start his driving course. We are beginning to think that getting a job is as hard as picking the right case in “Deal or No Deal.”
Starr is working at Tom’s Diner which is relatively close to the house. Gee, she can save gas by just walking to work. Hmmm! I still have my fingers crossed that she will head for Texas before long.
Princess still does the jiggy jig when school is closed for less than 1” of snow. This school system is a wimp. When I lived in Minot North Dakota, I can remember walking to school in knee high snow (yes, I lived too close for the bus) and bundled up like an Eskimo in the 0 degree weather. Princess struggles if the car she drives isn’t pre-warmed for the 5 minute drive to school. The puppy whines have resumed but like any other sniffle it will go away. To her credit she has been home a lot more … though her boy-friend has been here more … perhaps in time she will see my point of view and send him packing. Like all daddy’s I think she is too good for anyone.
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Gee even education, a great job, and super adventure can’t keep an astronaut from joining the 100 mile high club and then getting jealous. Maybe she sucked too much Oxygen and it wiped out her wedding vows. Just from a military aspect you have a Colonel having an affair with a Lt Commander and assaulting a junior officer. This is called Fraternization. This alone says she should be drummed out of the service. Or do astronauts get preferential treatment? Actually they all should be punished for their parts. The Lt Commander was having an affair with a sub-ordinate (captain) which is wrong. The captain should be reprimanded for doing what she knew as wrong. Just goes to show you a little secret whoopee messes everything up. I see they are already talking a psych defense. Excuse me, but the astronauts are in excellent physical and mental health so this defense is paramount to saying that outer space is full of US Nuts or is that Space Balls?
Red lights camera again? They are discussing it once again along with talks on how to get more transportation money. But they only install the cameras for safety reasons … right? Only if you suck the same stuff the astronaut stalker did will you believe that line.
Well, after about 120 days, I see the Democratic Congress is just as inept as their counterparts. They don’t give a hoot about the country if it interferes with their politics. With so many yahoos’ running for President, you can’t believe a word from any of them. I still think Santorum is the best choice!
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