Sunday, December 23, 2007

Interesting Vase


This is what I did yesterday, I did have a bit of a head start on it though. Making one of these is a involved process, this one turned out nice. It will be a gift.

If you really want one leave me a comment with contact info and I may make one for you too.

Monday, December 17, 2007

Charades

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I don't know what is about google search on the word Charades, but I get hits on this every day.

Sunday, December 09, 2007

Speaking of Craigslist

I mentioned a response on my car for sale, well here's the reply to my 1st reply:

thanks for your response. I am okay with the price and the conditions. I would have come to check it out, but it's just that i am a very busy person and i am out of state for now. I would make Payment to you via Certified Cashiers check and i understand it must clear your bank before you release item to me. I will also be responsible for the pick up and shipping. So, all you will do as soon as you get the payment check is to get it cashed, deduct your money for the item and send the rest to my shipper whose name and address will be enclosed in the envelope of the check, so that they can come for the pick up at your residence.
Hope i can trust you with my money? cos i dont wanna be scammed again.
If this is okay with you, please get back to me with your....
Names, full contact address(city,state and zipcode) and your phone Number.
Do get back to me asap so that i can issue out the payment check to you via UPS next day delivery. kindly remove the item from site so that no one will contact you for it.
Regards.

And being the smart a** I am here's what I wrote back:

Hey Deb,

There's a problem, see I'm on the run from the law. So I have to keep a low profile so I can't go into banks or anyplace with camera's where the FBI might see me. This would have to be a in person deal, I'm very familiar with dealing with large sums of money and contraband and am always well armed, so as to insure a deal goes off without a hitch, well except for that last one, but he drew first. Anyhow I'm really anxious to unload this car the upholstery is freshly clean and there's also a new passenger window, so I hope you’re not just yanking my chain.


Fall back

Tomorrow I will fall back into the rut of working out in the morning before work. I’ve taken off a month due to a vacation and starting a new position at work.

Craigslist

I really like Craigslist classifieds, I've made three sales over the last 30 days. No fees, no hassle. I would have not likely ever been able to make those sales on ebay. I've got a car up for sale right now and have gotten a response already.

Saturday, December 08, 2007

Yes, I still come here

Someone has to. I've been busy, haven't we all heard that excuse before. Most of November I was hunting and now at work I've been promoted to manager, but luckily, I still get to keep all my engineering responsibilities, yes that was sarcasm. Overall it's been a smooth transition.

Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Hiatus

I'm out of the office until the 26th. I hope to, among other things put some venison in the freezer.

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Weekend

Folk's place

Sarah on the quad

Ross and Sarah helping Grandma



Friday, October 26, 2007

TGIF

The week went well, was able to get quite a bit of work done. Today I picked up a new wheel bearing and axle for my Accord. With any luck I can get it back together this weekend.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

The day after Hump Day

Not to much going on, my back is getting better, worked out this morning, no more sharp pains. Glad tomorrows Friday. I spent this evening tearing apart the drivers side, front end of my Honda. Needs new axles, ball joints, and at least a new wheel bearing on the side I've got apart. I really do enjoy working on cars, especially when I can take my time.

Monday, October 22, 2007

Oh!!! my aching back!



Everything was fine until I moved from my chair this morning, like a sword through my lower back. As of now I can't really tell if its getting better, I don't think the three hour design review meeting this afternoon helped. I normally don't get sick or have pains like this, I lifted at the gym this morning and can't really remember doing anything to hurt my back. The only way this may have happened is when I was doing sets of fly's, I normally sit up at the end of the set and set the dumbbells in front of me; today, once I just set the weights down to my sides while still laying on the bench I think thats what did it.

Sunday, October 21, 2007

This weekend

Instead of hunting like I should have been doing, I've been playing domestic God all weekend. Today's chore was to fix a damaged chair. Before and......

After, better then new. Yesterday it was a tear out and rebuild of the commode, but I'll spare you the pictures of that.

Sunday, October 14, 2007

At work

Amazing huh, no not really, well you had to be there I guess.



Sorry for the coarse shop talk, no its not me.

Work stuff

This is the culmination of much hard work


Saturday, September 22, 2007

I've always wondered about this

Cleaning fruits and vegetables its not really surprising, just good common sense.

Sunday, September 09, 2007

Saturday, September 01, 2007

Urban Hunter

I’ve taken up urban squirrel hunting, not as much for the love of hunting, but to rid the neighborhood of the tree rat. With many walnut trees in close proximity to my property the nuts draw them in, them being the “Red squirrel” (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) they’ve ran out all the fox and gray squirrels and have taken over the habitat….more to come.

Friday, August 31, 2007

Eye opener

As I drove east on Cleveland to turn north on Ravenna road and drive the last 10 mile leg of my 40 mile commute, I saw something remarkable. What I saw from a distance, at first confused me, a truck backing up in the opposing lane. As I drove near the truck came to a stop and a boy of 10 or 11 hopped out to help an elderly gentleman who was struggling to pull his trash cart to the curb. Driving by and watching the boy and the old man work together to move the cart made me think. Would I have done the same? Sadly, I don’t think I would have. What bothers me most is I’m not sure why I can say that.

Sunday, July 22, 2007

LOL

I can't even remember where I snagged this picture from, but every time I see it in my photo I laugh. Hope you laugh too. Click to enlarge.

UPDATE: Go here and read more about Birdman weapons systems, I did and laughing even harder than before.



Saturday


Ross and I went up to my folks Saturday with a couple of objectives in mind. One was to convert the electrical system on the old 8N tractor from 6 to 12 volt. That went well; of course I didn’t stop there. I became frustrated at the inconsistent flow of fuel and pulled the tank. Of course it was full of crud, mostly rust flakes, no big surprise the thing is 54 years old. Pressure washing the inside helped, there’s still rust in the tank; the only other solution is to replace it or have a radiator shop acid wash and coat it, both costly. I guess I can live with a little rust in the sediment bowl.

Secondly, I wanted to shoot dad’s new revolver, he hadn’t even shot it yet. What a beautiful weapon! Taurus model 617 total titanium in .357 Mag, he started out 7 rounds of .38 special, after shooting through that we went to .357 Mag, he was impressed to say the least by the difference between the two rounds. This weapon is amazingly accurately, for a 2” barrel, much better than the Ruger SP 101 in .357 Mag that I used to carry. Go here to check out the specs.

Monday, July 16, 2007

Beer snob

Dog days, it’s that time again in Ravenna when anybody who’s anyone in town gathers at the park for an evening out. There’s food, fun, beer, and music at Ravenna’s Dog Day’s.

I must not be anyone or just anti-social because I’ve lived here for 14 years and the other night was the first time I went. The kids always go, its two blocks away and they love playing the games the church always sets up.

The kids had been down there for a while, I thought I would amble down and have a look’ see. Well it was everything I imagined it to be, the kids were engrossed in the games, the band was playing and people were having a great time. I made my way towards what I believed to be the beer stand, it was a token set up so I found a near by booth and bought a $2.50 token which I soon turn into a $2.50 Bud light.

Yes I’m a beer snob, I only bought this beer out civic duty, and it goes to the Lions Club. I can’t remember the last time I had such a tasteless beer. I normally choose to drink draft beer if at all possible, Guinness, Heineken something with taste. I sat at a picnic table watching the kids nursing my can of pilsner, it was soon gone and I had had my fill of dog days. I headed home, packing some of the loot the kids had won.

Saturday, July 14, 2007

Turf pest


This is my first ever "hand kill" of my lawn nemesis Scalopus aquaticus AKA "the mole"
I had noted the grass around the pool was getting long and trim. Not wanting to use the weed whacker near the sides of the pool I opted for the traditional hand shears. Bending down to begin the job, I saw movement in the grass and the unmistakable fur of this varmint. With little hesitation I skewered the pest. My aim was true, right thru the center between the shoulders. As I lifted the creature, still run thru on the shears it showed little life and quickly succumbed to its injuries.

This is my 2nd kill for the year. Walking across the front lawn this morning I saw evidence that there’s been a replacement for my earlier kill. Fortunately these pests are very territorial; one in itself can wreak havoc on your turf.

Sunday, July 08, 2007

Interesting flowers

I've yet to try to identify these small flowers, in this picture, if you look closely you should be able to see the bee collecting nectar. Click on picture to enlarge.
Update: After a bit of research it turns out that this a very interesting plant. Monotropa Unflora, the ghost plant, also known as Indian pipe.

Happy 231st Birthday America



As I was hiking this morning I came across the remnants of this birthday celebration. The scale of this mess is not captured by this single photo Not that I was surprised by this total disregard for the environment, just bent me the wrong way.

Saturday, June 23, 2007

A few weeks ago Ross and I spent a few days in Grand Marais, staying with my folks at woodland park. Above is a shot from the roll away(log slide) at Grand Sable Dunes, 300 feet above Lake Superior.


While waiting on the dock in Munising to take the Pictured Rocks boat tour, this plane landed, do you call it that in the water? picked up a passenger and took off. The weather that day was prefect, practically no wind out on the lake.

I was taken on this same cruise when I was Ross's age, I think I enjoyed the sights more now than 30 years ago.

My only regret is the lack of a quality camera, these photo hardly do this scenery justice.

This outcrop is Indian Head, yes it sorta looks like a Indians head, use your imagination.


This is spray falls, the captain said this was a bonus to see they normally don't cruise this far but, due to the great weather the boat made good time. I would recommend this cruise to anyone with a few hours to spend in Munising.

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Camouflage

Looking for mushrooms today at my folks I almost stepped on this little guy



I know mom was nearby, we saw her cross the drive from that spot when we pulled in.

Saturday, May 12, 2007

Go fly a kite!



Sarah got a new kite at Menards today, about 10 minutes into flying it the wind seemed to die and we struggled to keep it airborne. Unfortunately tomorrow’s forecast calls for little wind.

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Homework


I’ve been avoiding it all week, but it’s almost Friday and still I have a major work load and my entire day tomorrow is booked with design reviews. So I’ve been working since I came home at six-thirty, my VPN connection is thru Oslo, Norway so speed is just not happening; however with two computers running here I’m getting quite a bit done.

Wednesday, May 09, 2007

A test I didn't study for


I received an odd phone call this morning, the gal in HR asked me to come to her office.
I had been selected of a drug screen. No worries here, I’m clean, I don’t do drugs…..anymore. Just glad I could go and didn’t have to wait around. When I worked at AutoDie years ago they had the same random testing. They would send you to the clinic right across the street for your test, when I worked afternoons there was a guy who sat there for almost six hours before he went, nothing they could do about it.

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Whats going on

Not much going on my way this week so far. I’ve been staying late at work, finishing up designs I have reviews for on Friday . By the time I get home at 6:30 or 7:00 have some dinner, well lets just say I'm done for the evening. I’ve left my laptop at work the last couple of night just so I don’t spend all night working, even thought I found my self researching H8 fits for a 28mm hole this evening, which by the way is +.033mm its hard to stop.

Saturday, May 05, 2007

House cleaning, literally

On the northern exposure of my attached garage was a nasty film mildew, dirt and who knows what. I don’t have this problem on any of the other northern walls, could have been caused by the close proximity of a recently removed spruce tree. The pressure washer made short work of this unsightly mess.






I have no morels.

Hiked a few miles this morning in search of morels, only to return empty handed. This has been one of my most disappointing seasons so far. Years ago I never found them this early, but the last few years I have, my hope is that its just not happened yet.

Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Day off, sorta

After falling asleep around six this morning my wife brings me my cell at 7:30 saying its been ringing, messages from vender's. Make a couple calls and back to see the sandman. 11:00 rolls around and I'm up again and out of bed. I have a new laptop with a VPN (virtual private network) card which allows me to work from home, too slow for serious design work but lets me access my work email and files. So I spent a couple hours taking care of business. Ross had his school work done, so we drove over to Gross park. Nice walking trails cover the park land, we spent an hour or so hiking around. When we finished up there we drove to a vender that I do work with to look at a couple of jobs. All and all, a nice afternoon, now I have to go finish a few jobs outside, my work is never done!

Off to bed

I've been up now for a little over 24 hours now, got a call at 9:30 last night about trouble with a tool at the shop. Left there at 3:45, just trying to kill a few minutes before the Mrs. gets up and I'm off to bed.

Sunday, April 29, 2007

Wild Turkey

Rolled out of the sack at 0700, the Mrs. was already up, grabbed a cup of coffee and headed east for my folks house. Stopping at my folks mailbox to pickup the Sunday paper, I could see there where a few birds in the drive, a ½ mile dirt lane. I reached over and grabbed my binoculars and quietly open the door and stepped out for a closer look.


Three big tom’s with their tails all spread, vying for the attention of one hen. I watched for a minute and then started down the drive on foot following the edge of the woods looking for morals, went for about a hundred yards and stepped back out to the roads edge and the turkeys were gone. Someday I will add these wary birds to my hunting quarry.




Outdoors

Yesterday my son and I went north looking for the elusive moral. We scouted for new spots in state land near white cloud, no luck. We did however stumble across this handsome fellow sunning himself in a clearing.




By the time I had taken the second picture, he or she was mad and was vibrating its tail like a rattler, and as you can see turned to face me down.

What's going on

I’ve tired of writing about politics and current events as is apparent by my lack of posting. Posting from here on out will be about whatever is going on in my head, not to say there won’t be any politics and current events, I’ve just tired of that steady diet.

Ok then; Friday a project I’ve been working on came to fruition. This to date is the biggest project of my career and involves moving business from a company within our conglomerate to an independent local company. This move will save hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, perhaps a million on tooling costs. And will generate more sales due to completive tooling costs. This move rolls much more responsibility onto my shoulders and increases my work load, but it was the right move to make for the good of our company. I’ve become quite an unpopular fellow overseas due to this and there are factions that hope to see failure in this project; I will however, proceed with confidence and make this a success not only for my company but for myself.

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Get a clue

I laughed when I read this headline. Not because its funny when gang bangers got shot, but the answer is so obvious, I can't believe they would post this as a headline. I know where is neighborhood is at, the corner of crackville and gangland and the fact that two in one family have been shot means; drug deal gone bad, somebody disrespected or fight over turf. These are the problems that Jason Whitlock is talking about in my previous post.

Capitalism, pure and simple

Yesterday I finally got off the couch and did something; I’ve had a chest cold this last week and have done nothing but rest. Driving to one of my favorite hiking area’s I was listening to a local talker on Wood radio. Yes, he was all wound up over the Imus firing and like many was looking at this in the wrong light. First off he claimed we’ve empowered Sharpton and Jackson. Wrong, it was the big media MSNBC and SeeBS who fired Imus and empowered the race baiters. This entire issue is over money, and if Imus can bring ratings, money to another broadcaster he’ll be back on the air.

I've posted more over here as C_it1/2full. This guy has it right and takes the race baiters to the mat.

Friday, April 13, 2007

Leadership or lack there of

Over at the GOP house page is another fine example of the government that the people of southeast Michigan deserve, after all, they voted these people into power. Read about this guy

From the article:
Cushingberry’s attorney, Gerald Evelyn, said his client is innocent. He’s a lifelong public servant who gave the responsibility for campaign statements to a contractor, Evelyn said.
This statement really sums it up quite well, he's a victim who's been doing it all for us. Term limits anyone?

Monday, April 09, 2007

Back to the old grind

Spring break is over, kids are back in school, and Easter weekend was nice, even though the weather was crap. I managed to load about 500 rounds of .40 cal, finished the tongue and groove paneling in the downstairs bathroom, and had a nice dinner at my folks. Already looking forward to the summer holidays.

Friday, April 06, 2007

After reading this over at Lucianne I went over here. I was please to see this type of behavior isn’t going on in my state. Not yet anyhow

Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Recall Grandholm

Time to put your money where your mouth is; there will be a rally in Lansing this month, Wednesday the 18th I plan on being there. I will be leaving the Grand Rapids area around 7:00 AM anyone like minded and needing a ride please feel free to contact my though the comments.

Thursday, March 29, 2007

It’s all about the children

Now she's using one of the dems original plays, threaten children's safety. Pure political theater, jenny’s moves are as predicable as the tax increases that she has tried to foist on us following her reelection. For those who don’t understand what’s taking place, think about how large state government is; now think of all the places that funding could be cut before CPS. If you still don’t get it, it’s because you’re on her side.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Not surprised

Just what this state needs more taxes, never ceases to amaze me how the government can't ever get by with less, I've been doing it for the last five years, a lot less.

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

To my reader

Yes, you shop. I haven't given up on this blog just been busy and haven't been in a writing mood lately. I'll be back.


Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Yes, it's a scam!




After visiting Shop's blog and not being able to link up, I found it elsewhere. Long, but if you really have any doubts this should clear it up for you.

Monday, March 12, 2007

Do gooders foiled.....

This is so classic, especially the last paragraph.

I think the cat may just about be "out of the bag" on global warming.

Sunday, March 11, 2007

Finally or still too soon?

The honorable former senator from Tennessee, Fred Thompson has shown interest in becoming a candidate for President in 2008. Fred is the real deal, and has a voting record to prove it, go here and read it. I can honestly say I don’t agree with all his votes; however, I would pick him hands down over anybody who is currently running. I saw him on the dreaded Fox News this AM and he was great.

Friday, March 09, 2007

Considering what will take place this weekend I thought this is a informative article.

Thursday, March 08, 2007

WWDD?

It was reported today that demorats in the state house stifled the “State Spending Reform Act” that would make state department report over budget situations. This is why you never heard about his massive budget issue before the last election, convenient eh?


Yes, I’ve raised concern over this issue before and will likely bring it up again. What does please me is that her tax increases are going over like a “lead balloon” at least on this side of the state. The media has been cordial, but asking the right questions. This AM, Gary Allen with WOOD radio asked Rick Albin, WOOD TV8 political reporter “ do you think these town hall meetings are a waste of time” there was a five second hesitation before Albin gave a half hearted response of its her responsibility.

The bottom line is, the cuts she’s claimed just don’t affect a majority of this states residents, and until people can see a direct result from said cuts, she’s faces a hard if not impossible sell for her tax increases.

What I'm left to consider is “What Would Dick Do?” Because, I know she has a tax and spend mentality and has stated numerous times that’s how she plans to fix this problem.

Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Chat withJenny

Lee Van Ameyde: You're going around the state, trying to get public input I presume on what people are thinking and what they think of your ideas for the budget crisis. I don't want to be unfair to you but I just got in my e-mail a study on your 2 cent service tax proposal from the Mackinaw Center which is described as a conservative think tank admittedly. Their analysis of the whole thing is that if this 2 cents [tax] were to go into affect 19,000 jobs would be in jeopardy in 16 months.


Governor Granholm: No I don't agree with it, I haven't seen this study. They are, they come from a certain perspective which is that the less you can have any government the better off you are

To me that sums up what I've always thought of her. How is it that you can disagree with what you haven’t read? Is it just through sheer arrogance or ignorance? Maybe her highness should take a few minutes and read it, better yet, take note of it. This state doesn’t need educated workers, that’s not why businesses are leaving or coming, that’s just code speak for pouring money into coffers of the NEA. Michigan needs tax structures that promote business startup and growth, not more taxes.

Friday, March 02, 2007

Flip flopping

The demorats, with their finger to wind have changed positions again, as one poster at Lucianne put it, “These guys have got more positions than the Kama Sutra...”

There’s nothing new about floating a “trial balloon” both sides of the aisle do it; however the issue is do you support our men an women in the armed forces or not. There is no “I support the troops, just not their mission” that has to be one of the most asinine, double speak phrase put out there yet. The rats will continually work at de-funding the troops under the guise of looking out for their best interests, nothing full well if their polls said they could pull it off, they’d vote to cut off funds tomorrow consequences be damned.

How a person with a modicum of common sense and reasoning could support this group and trust it to govern our country is bewildering, have we became a nation of fools?

Thursday, March 01, 2007

Slow week

Light posting to no posting this week, not much has peaked my interest lately. I’m sick of griping about our lame excuse for a governor, besides I’ve been so busy at work this week, getting home late, I just not in the mood for it. I thought about how the DNR has reconsidered its proposed license fee increases. Those folks must be out of their minds! 30 bucks for a fishing license, 60 bucks for a combo deer tag. I digress, with any luck I’ll find a thing or two this weekend to rant about.

Sunday, February 25, 2007

NASCAR

I guess NASCAR needs a warm place to run this time of year and I’m sure it’s revenue generator, but the races at California Speedway are real yawners. Today’s anti-climatic finish was brought to you by Roush Racing, who da guessed. Nearly spoiling #17 Matt Kenseth’s coast to a win was #29 Kevin Harvick, winner of last weeks Daytona 500. I sat back down to watch the last 15 laps, Harvick was a second behind Kenseth and with 10 laps to go was closing fast. What makes racing exciting for me was not to happen today, #00 David Reutimann was hit from behind, sliding up into the safer barrier wall at 150 MPH took what he described as the hardest hit he’s ever taking. This event stopped the race while workers cleared the track; evidently, not good enough as the race started Harvick was forced to pit with a flat left front tire, Kenseth was able to get a good restart and easily took the checkered flag. Harvick was able to come back out finishing 17th. Well that’s racing folks.

For a more in depth coverage of today's race go to NASCAR

Murtha drops the ball

Murtha stumbles and fumbles


Why are people so reluctant to see Murtha, for what Murtha is, a tool, among other adjectives I will label him. A tool in the hands of a craftsman can give grand results, in this case the tool in question is acting on its own and its masters are far from craftsmen.
Nancy has sent Murtha on a fool’s errand, to appease the anti-war lefties, while trying to appear to be in support of the troops. Anyone who’s been paying attention knows this old fool is been waving the white flag for at least a year now. Before the last election the demorats were essentially powerless do affect the war, now they control the house and do have the authority to call a vote and de-fund the war. Knowing they little support for such a cowardly act, they chose to have non-binding resolutions to which the only affect is to strengthen our enemies resolve.

Summon that doddering old, anti-war, Vietnam vet to craft a back door, end run to make sure troops can’t be deployed bill. This may have gotten some traction had that blithering idiot not opened his mouth and telegraphed his true intentions. Now it appears that his tactics have divided the traitors in his party from the, lets just call them the more patriotic demorats, and united the Republicans


Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Bush's fault !

I’ll give credit, where credit seems to be due. President Bush said he would pay down the deficit, and to his credit it appears to be happening; despite, over half the government and their lackey’s in the media working against him. Throw in the cost of fighting terrorism on a global scale and I’d say the economy is booming, except for my state that I’ll blame on granholm.


What is uncertain is how and what the demorats will do to undermine this economy. Demorats thrive during economic downswings, their so good at playing the “class warfare” card and illustrating how the evil capitalist’s are subjugating the masses. Ironic, considering the kids and me just finishing watching “Animal Farm

Monday, February 19, 2007

This reads like bazaro world

Read This

No Kidding, I couldn't hardly believe my eyes. Whats next, pigs take flight?

Responsible?

Here we are in the middle of winter and I see we have more climbers in trouble on mount Hood. After the deaths of three climbers little over two months ago and all the media hype that went with it I really start to wonder about the foresight of these individuals. Not even having a clue as to the cost of a search and rescue operation. I wonder if these folk’s who get stuck should be made to pay for their recovery? Should they have to set up some type of escrow or bond to be permitted to climb?

Sunday, February 18, 2007

And it begins

And that’s racing, after Jr crashed out, had to root for someone else.

Not really a Mark Martin fan, but have a huge amount of respect for the guy and was pulling for him to win; however, I have always liked Harvick so his win pleases me.

What would you expect

Must really depressing to have a majority in the senate and continuously fail to push your Anti-troop resolutions on a majority of American’s who oppose them. But a definition of insanity is to do the same act and expect a different result. Komb-over Karl one of those crazy domorats and one of my senators and another folically challenged wacko and serial plagiarizer, Joe biden, vow to take another swipe at our troops. When I read the words spoken by these spineless traitors I get a surreal feeling about what’s being said. I know that these types feel this way towards our troops; I just can’t believe they are now so brazen and emboldened to say it in public.

Race day !

The super bowl of racing kicks off this afternoon what should be an interesting season. With the season not even started and a handful of teams in a point’s deficit due to illegalities in their cars, NASCAR has set the standard for the way rules violations will be handled.

In years passed, some would argue that bending the rules was just part of the race as was the banging and bumping, and it was. The king, Richard Petty was arguably one of the best in the business at both driving and cheating. Those days gone, money, safety and the legitimizing of what some would call a “redneck thing” is in play. NASCAR is the fastest growing spectator sport in the country and with merchandising in the multi-millions, NASCAR is out to show the world that it is a legitimate sanctioning body and rules are made to be followed.

Saturday, February 17, 2007

How much more will you take?

Let’s hope this craven act of treason is giving ample the time in the media and that all who supported it are held accountable. This is pure politics and nothing more; those who would chose to support this type of resolution give no support to our troops in this time of war. My most profound memory of the Vietnam War was the day that my teacher announced the war was over; I have only the opinions and memories of my elders and what is written as history that I can discern as fact to base my opinions on. And from that, I see the demorats using their old play book over again. Over at sweetness and light is the list of traitors. If one these cowards may claim to represent you, the right thing to do is put pen to paper and express your thoughts. I, in no way feel that the countries issues with spineless, maneuvering, and corrupt politicians can be solved at the ballot box. Not unless major changes in our political system were to take place, ice water in Hades is more likely. Does this country need a civil war? Will it take another attack with enormous losses of life?

I sense this country is in a steady decline. Not just along political lines, but socially too. I’m just amazed at what I see; the media foisting obama, a man with little or no business, executive, or political experience as to be a candidate for president. Our president stands idly by as this country is invaded by illegal aliens. A Muslim terrorist attacks citizens in a mall, and we as a nation stand by. A major attack is not far off , I’ve always said one more time and it will be open season, I’m just not sure about that any more.

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Rope, Tree, Traitor, some assemble required

John Murtha, this guy just won’t stop. I’m so mad at the tactics that the demorats are using to damage the war effort. I listened to a clip of him on Hanity’s show this afternoon; I just can’t believe the words out of this guy’s mouth. I’m at a loss for words or at least words to be used here. Now those cowards want to use regulations and red tape to bog down our soldiers in an effort to surrender to those who pledge to kill us. I will update this post as more info becomes available; don’t bother looking for it on alphabet networks they won’t touch it I’m sure. UPDATE: here a link to the story if you have not yet read it

To whom it may concern

I've been busy! As a matter of fact I just finish doing a brake job on the boy's car and was fishing up north all weekend and Monday. Hope to get back to regular posting ASAP.

Sunday, February 04, 2007

Common Sense

Penn and Teller; can’t say I agree with all their views and I do think Penn could make his points without the use of sentence enhancers. These guys expose the politics behind today’s environmentalist wacko’s The recycling clip is good too.

Saturday, February 03, 2007

What one only has to remember.

The Clinton era. The 90’s, a time of prosperity and of plenty, yes it was all that and more. I just finish reading a piece by Jack Cashill. As I read along it became clear what six years had done to my memory and I fear others memories may have lapsed as mine had. The many travesties that occurred while the Clinton's were president , while their allies in the press sat idly by all came flooding back. I pondered the question to myself; would they have gotten away with it today, would the Blogosphere nailed them, we’ll never know.


I would urge all who may see this to read the article, refresh your memories and understand why those two should never be allowed back.

Think you got it bad?

Living here in conservative West Michigan I sometimes feel, well less than properly represented in the senate. I mean, Karl and Debbie hardly share my views and I’m sure you know how I feel about the fine job Jenny’s doing


Which brings me to my point, Minnesota must be a goofy place to live, politically speaking. They elect a professional wrester as there governor. In the midst of a war against muslim death cultists, yes I just said that, they elect a muslim as a representative in DC. I’m sure Minnesota is a great place, outdoorsman’s Valhalla from what I’ve read. But it must be tough for a conservative in those parts, I feel for those guys, and when I think its bad here in Michigan, I feel lucky when I see this.




This guy wants to represent Minnesotans as one of their senators, and considering the track record out there he may just stand a chance.

Algore is a greenhouse gasbag

Yes, most of us already knew that, and yes there is still some sanity in the academic world, this guy takes Algore to task long article, but a good read. Common sense, in language even guys like me can understand. IMO Global warming is a grant money scheme. Those who buy into it because actors, politicians, and people with financial agendas say its so, well are just ignorant. Oh and one more thing, those folks who are barking the loudest, well it’s their lifestyles that are creating more Co2 that you and me, that’s what I call an Inconvenient Truth.

Snow bound


Yes, this is parked right over us.


Ran the snowblower first thing this morning, there's already 3 inch's in the drive. My plans where to get in some well deserved ice fishing, but with the national weather service posting a blizzard warning. I've decided to forgo the 45 mile drive to my folks for the warmth and safety of home, I must be getting old or smarter, I've never let a little snow get in the way of fishing. Looks like I'll spend the day domestic, got the wood stove fired up, drying the kids snow clothes from their first foray outside this morning. For now there holed up in here with the neighbor kids, it's likely there's a sledding expedition in the near future, and fishing tomorrow.

Friday, February 02, 2007

Oh, by the way

Never was this addressed throughout her last campaign, now she acts like, look what we just realized. The state is in big money issues, a “fiscal crisis” she’s calling it in a leak to the press to soften the blow for her State of the State address.
After years of automotive job losses and corresponding state budget cuts ... the Emergency Financial Advisory Panel says it's time to revamp the state's tax system for the 21st century. Granholm says, “I think the panel said that we are in crisis and that we need to look at a blend of solutions." According to the panel, those solutions include cutting government spending, reorganizing state government, and raising taxes.
Well at least Devos was going to relinquish his salary, is she doing as much?
Granholm said, “I know you're thinking, oh, she's saying all this to set up some kind of a tax increase.
Your right, that’s exactly what I’m thinking and I’ll eat my hat if it don’t go down that way.

Granholm says, “Clearly, what we need to be obsessed about is building the next Michigan. What is the Michigan that we want to become? And how do we get from A to Z? I'll be proposing a way to do that next week."
What the…. She told us before the election she had a plan, a five year plan. So was she just kidding around about that plan, is she pulling my leg, again? Ok I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed; I know this is all about raising taxes after an election. She’s a democrat, that’s what they do, I can’t say Devos wouldn’t do the same, but he didn’t run a campaign while privy to budgetary information saying things are fine. I just wonder if that five year plan is still on the table, and if we have to bring her back for another term to make it work?

Monday, January 29, 2007

Its only been a week!

Now that the weekend news cycle has pasted, and the old media is back reporting on death and misery in Iraq, just our guys, not to much is said about the IA and US putting the hurts to 300 terrorists.
Hitlerey was the big story this past weekend, and only after a week it looks like she’s in way over here head, statements like these only reinforce it.
"We expect him to extricate our country from this before he leaves office."
Which I interpret as “there’s no way I can handle the war on terror” she would do anything to avoid confronting this issue, just as the fornicator in chief did. I don’t think she can lay low enough for the next year and a half to avoid talking and that’s when she gets in trouble. Just imagine if she’s asked a question, and better yet not from the script.

Sunday, January 28, 2007

Winter

All in all, not much motivation here today, yesterday Ross and I made it out fishing caught nothing but small perch. Ice conditions weren’t the best either, 3 to 4 inches, lots of cracking noises. I’ve got a fire started in the woodstove, out in the garage to give me a stimulus to do something besides setting in front of this monitor all day.

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Such a waste



This is senseless to the 10th power. Most of these weapons are likely of little value, but I'm sure there has to be a few collectibles in there.

Whats really intriguing me is the construction of these pyre's

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Sunday, January 21, 2007

Who could'da guessed?

Yes, I know this is out of the news cycle.
I’m only going to write about this once, I planned on not even doing that. The prestitutes are all a flutter with her grand ambition, the suspense leading up to the announcement kept them all giddy with anticipation. Now she’s thrown her hat in the ring, with a video that looks to have been shot 6 months ago. I’ve said it from the get go, I go on record today, she’s not electable. If I turn out to be wrong on November 4th 2008, I’ll stand corrected.

Saturday, January 20, 2007

Don't try this at home!

Losing Strategy

H/T Cox&Forkum

Not sure were you stand?

Take the test !


H/T Hombre1

I'm know as C_it1/2full over there. it's a local forum, I hang out in the lobby most of the time.


Friday, January 19, 2007

TGIF

This week has been a long one, I’ve been busy at work and busy at home. Last night I was up until today reformatting and installing software on two computers, the good thing is that I’ve got my old Sony back from the kids. I’ve been racking my brain trying to come up with a name for my business; every time I come up with one someone else already has it.

I hope this weekend lasts as long as this week did!

Thursday, January 18, 2007

Sorry to the few who come here on a regular basis for my lack of posting. I have been involved in a personal business venture and its been taking up my time. I hope to be posting at a daily pace by this weekend.
Thanks

Saturday, January 13, 2007

I was looking around over at the old 360 blog and came across this story, I’m pretty sure nobody that comes here has read it, and yes there are people who read this blog, go figure. I had a chuckle when I read it again, of course I was there when it happened and it was even funnier then. Just picture my boss, Kevin as a good ol’ boy from Arkansas.

Scandinavian is a great place to visit, I really miss taking a sauna, love me some loyly!

Adventures in Stockholm !

Adventures in Stockholm



Driving in an unfamiliar city can be difficult, my first time driving in downtown Stockholm was just a bit more than that. Signage when present is so small it can’t be read at a distance of more than fifteen feet and to make matter worst it posted on the side of the build so as you approach street you have no idea of the street name until you are driving past. So after about two hours of navigating and back tracking though Stockholm we find the street (ally) we’re looking for. After a few hours of discussion our host asks us to my follow him to the hotel he’s made reservation for us, I ask we’re were staying, because my boss and I had no idea going in to this were we would be staying.

Ralf, our host says, “its in the old city”, it was at that that time that little voice said “ this doesn’t sound good” well it wasn’t long before the little voice became a resounding yell.

As we turn off a main street into a cobble stone plaza, past the castle and wind our way through buildings that have been there since 1300, 1400 we find ourselves at the Lady Hamilton Hotel, a building dating back to 1470. Having been lodged at some of Scandinavia’s finest hotels these room where, well quite disappointing. Small, smelled of cigarette smoke and the beds looked as if they where almost as old as the hotel. We meet back in the lobby to discuss our parking arrangement, I could see on Kevin’s face he was almost as impressed with his room as I was with mine. It was then we were told that the parking service did not open until 07:00 and our car wouldn’t be available. Our flight was leaving at 06:30 from Arlanda, nearly an hour’s drive from Stockholm. The girl at the desk suggested we park our car at a lot just a five minute walk away, by this the little voice was speaking loudly, but we decided to forge ahead. Following the direction given we soon realized she must have meant 5 K instead of 5 minutes. Now the voice was yelling “leave this place and stay near the airport” Kevin must have heard it too because he said the same thing.

We returned to the hotel grabbed our bags, checked out and headed north to Arlanda. We were fortunate to find a couple of rooms at the Arlanda hotel, a small place outside of the airport. They did provide us with a very nice dinner and beers. As a bonus the hotel had a nice sauna that I had a chance to enjoy after dinner. It had been a long day; tomorrow, flying home would prove to be longer.

Saturday September 23, 2006 -

The people you meet on the net

Yesterday shoprat posted a link to a person’s blog, a person with a small mind a narrow view. This person went on about how he would kill in the name of his cult and terrorizing people with his assault rifle, you get the picture. First I thought to give it to this guy with both barrels, with full use of sentence enhancers. But instead I left a short but to the point message. My days of looking for a fight are gone; however, bring it to me and pose a threat I will respond with overwhelming force. This person is in reality, just some troll with a PC. Most likely has never shot an assault rifle, let alone has one, unlike myself with two at arms reach and train with them. People like this troll have know idea how many of us (guys armed to the teeth) are out there and if the excrement hits the fan, we could form a militia that would number in the tens of thousands. I’m not a theologian, and will not participate in any debate to what has transpired in past history. This I do know, if Islam does not make the same shift in its beliefs and tolerance that Christianity has, it will be destined to an unending battle that it can never win.

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

This gives jumping out of a perfectly good plane a whole new meaning




What some folks will do for fun :)

HT/C&S

Friday, January 05, 2007

I wonder

Living here in west Michigan there has been no shortage of accolades and fond remembrances of the late President Jerry Ford, how he was a man of the people and for the people. All of which, I couldn't agree with more.

My question is why was that moron elected over him?

Tuesday, January 02, 2007

Adventure

Taking advantage of this unseasonable weather I set out on an expedition just after lunch. My aim was to scout the mosquito creek bottom and surrounding highlands for future hunting areas. Crossing mosquito creek and turning into the two-track that divides Muskegon county property from state land, I was behind a log truck slowly making its way up the track. This fall they lumbered off large sections above the creek. When looking at a clear cut area its easy for someone to note what appears as total devastation; however, it’s this type of selective clear cutting that promotes abundant wildlife. The truck pulled to a stop in the muddy track and I guided my van into a turn off. I struck up a conversation with the two foresters, I asked about their operation and about land that adjoined this property.

I set off following the creek down stream; it was easy going for the first mile or so. Soon a vast ridge was in view and it was decided that I would go up and over than around. Reaching the summit of the ridge it was only 50 feet wide but continued on to the south well out of my field of vision. I followed the ridge, at its end I found the remnants of a camp. Hearing brush breaking, I looked to the higher banks on the opposite side of the gorge to see three whitetails running up the step ravine. As I walked back up the peninsula, I spotted a bright orange fungus on a fallen tree near the bottom of the gorge, I made way down to it, stopping to take a picture. The next chapter of this journey would be called: Brush and mud. Following the creek through the thick brush and soggy ground I was pleased to see an abundance of deer sign and thinking if there was a place in Muskegon County to find a bear, it would be down here. Eventually finding a dry route out of the swamp and back up to high ground, I could hear the forester’s machinery in the distance.

The route I chose to travel on my return is across the highlands. By now my legs are fatigued, and when I finally decide to turn south and find the two-track I am glad to see I haven’t walked past my van. My goals for the day where met, I gotten a good lay of the land and some sorely needed exercise. The pleasure I derive a walk like this can’t be measured, only remembered.

Monday, January 01, 2007

Let the games begin!

This is a rhetorical question, but I'm willing to entertain any answers. Why do members of a certain political party break rules and laws with an almost assured impunity, and when finally this corruption can’t be ignored any longer its prosecution is merely a slap of the wrist.

Over here they’re discussing one such case, with a few speculations as well

Under the cover of holiday cheer and inattentiveness, this story was nearly able to be slid under the radar, if it weren’t for a few attentive folks.

Hot Link Fun

Its Bush’s fault, yes I’m jumping on the bandwagon. If he would have only listened to Algore and signed the Kyoto treaty I would have been ice fishing this weekend. Now we have sky is falling global warming and now I have to drive 400 miles to find good ice only making the situation worst. This brings me to a question of ethics; should I burn all that fossil fuel and release green house gases into the atmosphere making the hole in the ozone bigger and take a chance of harming next years ice fishing? Or take up varmint hunting and kill off the local coyotes, foxes, and coons.? By choosing the later, I may incur the wrath of the local PETA chapter, I could never be so lucky, while selling the hides of these creatures for monetary gain.

That darn Bush. It’s all because of him, I’m stuck making this tough decision. Then again I could just take the easy way out and do both. In reality, my dilemma in this is that I'm lacking a decent varmint rifle. Michigan law, requires all hunting after dark to be done with a rim fire cartridge. This brings me to selling a pistol or coming up with sum of money of which I am short of at this time of year. I’ve started my research and hope to have a solid idea by the 20th when the gun show is in town. I hope by then we either have ice for fishing or snow for hunting.