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So it's been quite a spell, eh?
All is well. I just don't really give a shit about posting blogs any more I reckon. Since I don't bitch about politics and the news much any more, I reckon there's not much to bitch about. Change the things you can, accept the things you can't, know the difference, all that shit.
Besides, I reckon I've gone to the dark side. I poke around on facebook much more than here. Those people from 20, 30, 40 years ago. It's like a time capsule sometimes.

So the news is (well, to some it's news, to others it's like "No Fucking Shit"), NASA has proven the "Global Warming™" is bullshit. That it has been a made up scare by do-gooder blowhards. Go read the news on Yahoo. I ain't going to bother with a link.

In other news, Mark came up for the weekend and us and 3 other guys took off to 'The Retreat' for a guy's weekend. Got plenty of poker, ATV riding, fishing, movies and adult beverages taken care of. A good time fer sher.

Quick question: Why is it that ... no, I ain't going there. No more political shit on this blog.

Okay then, I'm going to poke around and visit some of the regulars now. (Hi Freddie! Hi Jean! Hi Deb! Joe! Dennis! ...)

See y'all next time!

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Off To The Desert

I'm headed out of town for the weekend to visit a cactus dweller. You all know who he is. Hopefully, he stalked up on beer and chalk.

Tomorrow is supposed to be the end of the world. Are you all ready for the rapture?

You all have a weekend now!

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Easter

So did you hear about the dude giving up food for lent? No joke, it's totally true.
He vowed that during lent, all he would consume is beer and water.
I think I like this guy.

In the meantime, a picture that has been floating around for a couple years:

I know, I know. Blasphemous. Oh well.

Happy Bunny Day everyone!  Now go grill some steaks, or maybe some pork chops.


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Update Update

Well, that was fun.
Actually, we got back monday, but I've been too lazy to post anything.

A good trip though.
However, I would recommend to anyone that before going to Mickeyland, make sure there are NO FUCKING high school cheerleader championships happening the same time you are there.
I've never seen so many ornery, snotty, obnoxious, ugly, adolescent bitches in one place at the same time. They were like fucking cockroaches coming out of the walls. Every cafe, quickie-mart, store, ... everywhere.

Of course we went other places too. Beaches, tide pools full of critters, Newport, even saw the nuts at Venice beach. Good time.

Side note: I accidentally clicked the wrong button and deleted a whole bunch of your comments. So sorry. I wasn't being mean.

Oh, and Freddie/Rae Rae, I'm expecting an email as to where the fuck you went now.


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That Damned Weather

I have to say, that even though I grew up high in the Rockies, where shitty weather like blizzards and 40 below was the norm, I don't miss it.
Sure, snow country has its advantages like skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and so on. I always enjoyed that stuff when I lived there. But I've become somewhat accustomed to getting in the truck and driving to work without having to start it and let it warm up while scraping the windshields and shoveling the driveway.

Now it does get a bit chilly here, but 20's is easy to dress for as long as the wind ain't blowing.

So where is all this going? Nowhere. Just that it's supposed to be in the 60's here this weekend. So you folks north and east of the Grand Canyon? Bummer. Sucks to be you right now. ;)



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It's Not Like There Has Been Anything Noteworthy Anyway

The world keeps on turning, I just haven't been talking about it.
So with that, I'll be even more absent that usual. I'll of town for a few days ice fishing.
You all have a good weekend now.



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Turkey Day

So here it is almost Thanksgiving. You wouldn't know it, stores put out all their Christmas decorations even earlier than usual this year.
Pathetic. I went to the hardware store the weekend before Halloween to see if I could grab a couple stray witches or goblins to put out in the yard and all the hell they had was Christmas decorations.

Sad really. This holiday - or this day of recognition if you prefer - is, in my opinion, every bit as fun or traditional or 'togetherness' related as any holiday can be. What other time of year do you actually plan out and make it a point to join up with family and friends near and/or far that you usually don't meet up with? Unless of course, it's a funeral or a wedding.
Now I'm part of one of the luckier families where at least some of us get together several times a year. But for many people, this is the only time they get together - for better or worse.

On top of that, it's a celebration of where this country began, and what we have.
We don't know for sure what actually happened that first Thanksgiving, as we weren't there. Tradition has it that the new arrivals sat down and ate a big ole' meal with the indians. They cooked up a turkey, some corn, cranberries (I know, this is all loosely translated. Sue me), maybe a yam or two, some stuffing, mashed potatoes with giblet gravy, and big ole' punkin pie. Then they all said 'Grace' and passed platters full of bounty around the tables.

More realistically though, it's the end of the growing season. Fall is in the air and now it's time to hunker down and dig in for winter. Time to appreciate that all the hard work you have done during the past year has put food on the plate, in the pantry and down in the cellar. Time to give thanks for what you have, and what you are a part of. And that (hopefully) you have others to join you at the dinner table to share it all with.

Nowdays though, it seems retailers are so concerned with 'Black Friday' that they've moved it up a month. Rather than appreciate and celebrate anything you have accomplished in the last year, they get dollar signs in their eyes.
As soon as the Halloween candy has been passed out to all the little brats, it's time to grab the parents' money before they have a chance to even think about getting ready for the holidays. Get that "FANTASTIC DOOR BUSTER 3 O'CLOCK IN THE BLESSED MORNING 99% OFF TODAY ONLY BLUE LIGHT WITH A COUPON LIMITED TO THE FIRST 3 PEOPLE IN LINE" deals going. Got to get those impulse dollars in through the front door before they have any sort of a chance to slip away on something so silly as a trip to gramma's house.

Well, I got some news. I ain't getting distracted. I ain't going to let Thanksgiving slip past. The horn-o-plenty will remain the centerpiece for a few more days.
The gourds will sit on the mantle for a few more days.
The boxes of Christmas decorations aren't coming off the shelf until after T-day, and the lights can sit there quietly untested for a few more days.

The turkey is in the refrigerator thawing, along with the ham. The stockings are in a box.
We'll lounge around and enjoy each others company, some football and perhaps even some of the parade, the aroma of the bird roasting in the oven. After all that, we'll settle in for the evening and relax. It is over a month until Christmas. There is plenty of time to get the tree decorated, lights put up, and gifts bought, without having to miss out on one single bit of the pleasure and value of this holiday.

You all do the same. Have a happy Thanksgiving.


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Whatta Dude

FBI: Stripper, drugs, guns and judge don't mix

ATLANTA – A 67-year-old federal judge's wild relationship with a stripper started with a lap dance, prosecutors said, and quickly escalated into escapades of prostitution and gun-toting drug deals for cocaine and prescription pills.[...]

I think I like this guy!


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Who'da Thunk It

Ham and pepper-jack cheese makes quite the tasty combination for a sandwich.


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Amazing

For those of you who dine on fast food occasionally for lunch, and who may not know this, the Sourdough Steak Melt from Jack/Box is the shit. That is one spiffy fast food invention.

I could quite possibly be addicted.


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Quote Of The Day

From some random blog I stumbled across:

"I think it's time to schedule you
for a high colonic of love;"

The dude was seriously trying to be romantic. But what he was referring to, I'm not quite sure.

Oh well, whatever. Just sit back and visualize what you will. I'll just sit here and guffaw.


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For Those Interested

In watching live coverage of the gulf oil gusher, click this link and watch your choice of 12 live cameras:

Real time coverage

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Later

Extended weekend ahead for me. See you next week.


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Outta Luck

Well, after extensive consideration, you all are out of luck. I decided to not do it. At least not for free.



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So I've been Thinking

I should probably do a nude photo shoot and post the results on this here blog.
Thoughts anyone?


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Don't Talk To 'Strangers'

Aliens may exist but contact would hurt: Hawking

LONDON (AFP) - Aliens may exist but mankind should avoid contact with them as the consequences could be devastating, British scientist Stephen Hawking has warned.
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Bullshit. If they've figgered out a way to get here, I want to know how the hell they did it. That would be some cool shit.


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Good Gawd

Muslim swimwear? BWAAAAHHHH!!!!

Now that is a hoot.

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Immunity?

I'm sure by now you've heard of the asshole who was smoking in the shitter of the airplane:

US to close book on diplomat's airline bomb scare

WASHINGTON - The U.S. plans to close the book on the bomb scare aboard a Denver-bound airliner after receiving assurances from Qatar that the diplomat who touched off the panic will be sent home, officials said.
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The dude may have diplomatic immunity from prosecution of any crime, but he don't have immunity from a good beat-down.

Too bad the other passengers didn't just kick the fuck out of the asshole.




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Just Because It Made Me Laugh

I thought the movie "E.T." sucked. But that picture gave me a good giggle.


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Vertigo Anyone?

I don't know about anyone else, but I would be scared shitless:

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