What a mess we are in,,, our Government is in turmoil,,, Brits are in the same mess,,,, and I have the feeling that Putin is smiling,,,, Did he orchestrate all this, ??? Part of it for sure,,, getting his Butt Boy Trump elected President..... and him having something on Trump is the only reasonable explanation of why your POTUS is doin what he is doing !
I'm in a mess..... no sleeping ,,,,, I think my eating is out of control,,,
I wake up before 5am,, and can't get back to sleep - but only on the days I'm off,,, on the days that I work, and need to get up at 5AM... I am have a hard time getting going,,, WTF is going on ?? Maybe winter Stress.... ?? Maybe Life Stress ?? ahh - it will all work it self out - one way or other - Huh,....
Oh - the Polar Vortex has fractured,,,, What the hell does that mean ?? I never even heard of the Polar Vortex till a few years ago ,,, Did it just start Vortexing ? Is there a Southern Vortex ?? a Caribbean Vortex ??? What the Hell.....
That's all,,, I gotta go - painting don't cha Know,,, at least thats inside,,,,
Here is the new one from Tedeschi Trucks band,..
Give you an old one - also......Watched CREAM - Live from Royal Albert Hall...
Yea,, that's Jack Bruce on Bass, Ginger Baker on the Drums, and some guy named Clapton playing guitar...
So - where have you been,... nothing for like a month,,,, Let's go for some highlights since 12/20...
- Really nice holiday season... Xmas eve at the Sons and xmas day at the daughters...Excellent foods and a great Family time... it is certainly more fun with all the kids and we are fortunate to get to see all of the Grands for the holidays. !! Of Course they received way to many gifts.
- Work continues to go well,,, I think the Wife enjoys her job... and I am getting by with just the two days per week... collecting unemployment for the other 2 - put it is very minimal ( don't know how folks get by on this little money ) . I work on the boat - up in the heated shop - thank god... Almost completed the tear our, scrape and sand work,,, getting ready to paint all the trim, and the inside bottom of the boat with 2 part epoxy paint,,, like you would use in your garage,, then replace all the wood - that still needs to be cut out,,, paint that,, and reinstall everything !! might be able to sneak you a photo ....
you a football person ?? - so all the Division winner won at home, Saint hung on to beat the Eagles... Pats killed the Chargers....Chiefs opened a can of WhoopAss on the Colts, and Rams defeated the Cowboys ,,, Its Pats at Chiefs and Saints at the Rams,,, I have a felling that both road teams may win these games so the Super bowl will be Saints .vs Pats....
I think the Yankees are out of the Machado (good thing - he is a bum) and the Bryce harper show..
I'll say that they will go - Machado to the White Sox, and Harper either resign with the Nats or signs with the Dodgers..
The POTUS you ask ?? That Ass-Wipe ? Government still shutdown,,,He said he would be happy to own the Shutdown over a border wall that EVERYONE know is not the way to go,,it's not what the Border agents wants, and it WILL NOT WORK and now says it's the Democrats that are responsible. While 800, 000 people are out of work,,, sure most will get paid back,, but what are they doing now ?? And it has to be some new kind of insulting to hear a President that had a Multimillionaire father, and lived the life of Luxury all his life say that he understands what these people are going thru - What an ASSHOLE !! His FIXER Lawyer is going to testify before Congress... Cohen should make for great TV,.. what a Circus...Dickhead continues to Tweet and give - blurb "press conferences " that are not... the latest is the the FBI -OUR FBI,,, THE FBI investigated if he had direct ties to Russia and was working on their behalf. Imagine that statement, the FBI - that BTW has a few other things on its plate - investigate to see if the POTUS has committed TREASON FBI officials were contemplating with regard to Russia whether Trump was "acting at the behest of and somehow following directions, somehow executing their will." !! AND even when asked about it by HIS Butt Buddy Pirro on FOX news,,, he did not answer the Question.,,, here is what he said,... Jeanine Pirro pressed him on whether or not he’s working as a Russian asset. “Are you now or have you ever worked for Russia Mr. President?” Pirro asked the President. “I think it's the most insulting thing I've ever been asked. I think it's the most insulting article I've ever had written,” Trump responded. “And if you read the article you'd see that they found absolutely nothing.” Let me tell you that one report - had on sentence that may be devastating - it said that the Information about Trump ties to Russia had not yet reported Publicly ... Humm,,,, Publicly ?? so they know something that is still under Wraps,,, there is a report that the Interpreter in some of the SECRET meeting ShitForBrains had with Putin would be compelled to testify before Congress. now that would make great TV,,, We read a report last week that tRump would resign this year, in a deal that will halt the investigations into his and his families business ties with the Soviets IF he agrees to resign the presidency - OMG from their pens to Gods ears.... Bigger News,,,, I bought a Truck ! yup - not new but a 2012 RAM 1500 Quad Cab SLT ,, White , with black highlights,,, I love the look of this Truck,,, I ordered and have installed , a Tonneau Cover - nice one - Extang Trifecta,,, it folds up in three sections , guess that the tRifecta. Westin Black 4 inch oval Nerf Bars (kinda like Running boards) - easier to get in and out of the Cab, and I have yet to figure out how to install the bug shield,, the clips they gave me don't work for shit,,, so i Need a warmer day to do this,, 3 hours laying in the Driveway to install the Nerf bars was enough fo this nearly 63 year old body - felt like I was hit by a truck ! These shots with no accessories....
Going to reduce the number of concerts that we go to this year, saving all the pennies for the Alaska trip in about 6 months. Most of that is paid for , but still need extra Coin for food and travel. I did score tickets to see the ROLLING STONES ! in June. I can't wait,,, hope they all live long enough and I live that long !!
Heard a great story about Ancestry dot Com data helping to find a person that murdered someone out in California. Police had DNA , but no match in any FBI or local data bases... However, when this guys sister who was unknowing of his crime - sent in her sample to be analyzed for Genealogy ..... I guess you agree in that process that they can share that data for Criminal cases . This from the Report. Experts confirm DNA in these databases can be accessed by law enforcement and third party companies under certain circumstances, revealing intimate information about user’s medical history and biological relationships. and Whoops - she was a partial match - so they knew that someone else in her family committed the Crime, and they arrested her Brother - after he was an EXACT MATCH - GOTCHA !! Did you see Escape at Dannemora ?? Great short mini Series - 7 episodes - about that Prison break that took place in Northern NY state in 2015.... go watch it... Two new songs for videos,,, Mumford and Sons
You start as a kid wanting to be a teenager - get a drivers license, have a prom date, graduate from HighSchool - Maybe go to college and graduate from there. For some - finding thats someone so Marry ?? Or these days S.O. is perhaps more popular.. Get a job or start a career - which ever way you think if it. Make money - no money does not buy everything - however things go much easier with it than without it... now one does not need to be a millionaire - be being financially sound is a good thing. Purchasing a home on the list ?? Advancing in that Career that was mentioned earlier... Is being your own boss a thing ?? Retiring ?? really ? from "gee can I bee a teenage " and have drivers license to it's time to think about retiring ! I know a little bit of info here.... you gotta have a What's next . A Part time job,, A hobby that you can do everyday that makes you happy or at the very least Occupied... How many Re-runs can you watch and can anyone watch that much TV. ??
But you better have a plan or develop one,..... You know - well "I know" folks that never stopped working,.. their career was there retirement - or they could not think of or think of themselves doing something else..... perhaps frightened at the prospect of not having that JOB to fall back on to define themselves and/or don't want to do anything different , cause they think its below them to perform menial talks.
Listen - it's not too late - find that Niche - Volunteer , get a job even of you do not need the Money , It will get ya out of the house , it will let you interact with others, and hell you might even find you like it , even of its something you never thought of doing.... ! If you like to be outdoors then find a job where you can do that, plant flowers in the summer. Want to be inside - only about 1000 jobs that let you do that,,, specially around the holidays and in the summer. I know this .. businesses love to hire folks - my age. You have experience of a life time of employment, Teamwork Communications skills, Interpersonal Skills. If you were any kind of successful at a Career / Job then you are dependable, have a flexible work schedule, you are honest and hard working. I tend to go to Disney World from time to time ... Look at who they hire as Bus drivers, Boat Captains (don't need a Coast Guard License WDW is private waters) Hosts and Hostesses... Retired FOLKS !! Cause of the reasons I just described... Bet those folks show up for work Early , and can stay late... If someone calls in they can - most times - drop what ever they were doing and come in to cover. Plus they are excellent role models for the younger employees ...... What business does not want that !
OK - so think about WHAT's NEXT ,,, get a plan and get going , even if it's uncomfortable at first... Try this - do what ever the heck you come up with for 60 days .... If it ain't working be honest and go try something else !! Now GET GOING !!
Next time I'll be talking HOT STOVE baseball,,,,, and looking forward to Christmas / New Years !!
Enjoy..... here are two Christmas / Holiday songs....
Keb Mo...Shopping on Christmas Eve ...
Buster Poindexter,,, With an old song - that was down by Louis Armstrong
I cannot believe that it has been Months since I have been here... and so much has happened...
Look - the Crap with our current "President" has not changed,,, Mueller is about set to unveil what he has found out ,,, and Comey and Cohen have both agreed to testify about what they know,,,, Roger Stove says he will never testify against tRump and I guess its just another Lie that the POTUS has said he wants truth to come out,,, but yet praises those who have kept their mouths shut and Vilifies those who have told the truth.. WE know what side of the TRUTH the POTUS is on. I continue to believe that there is someone out there with the GUTS to tell the truth and blow the lid off this thing,. OR we might see that Mueller - has the truth ,, and then we see what the Republican push back is on his report... Impeachment or Resignation = we can only hope..
We had a short trip to New Orleans, - very good .... Good food,,, good music,,,as you would expect... Did tour of the St Louis Cemetery #1... extreemly interesting how they "bury" folks there... Glad we went , don't think I would go back any time soon.,,
We are on the cusp of a 10 day WDW trip.... and for folks that go twice year - we have not been in TWO years !! So I am really looking forward to this trip. It's a bit longer than we usually go for.. , so I hope it gives us some real time to relax, wander "The WORLD" and see all the Holiday shows and activities.. Definitely some new stuff to see and do in all the parks...
In 6 months - our Alaska will be underway... and right before that - we have tickets to see the ROLLING STONES !! I can hope they all live that long !! And we live that long !
I am going to make this one a short post,,,, with the Promise that you won't have to wait long before the next one...
SO - today's bitch is the hassle in finding a used car - and more specifically the price for a Used Car - in this case it's Truck - but no matter same thing..... and this rant refers to USED CAR DEALERS, and maybe ore pointed at NEW car Dealers that also - like they all do sell used cars.....
OK got it !?!?!?! this getting a price on a used truck that a Car Dealer has listed on the CAR FAX , and KBB web sites.. A nice Ford F150 - ample Photos so I can see the vehicle inside and out,,,, 77 Photos - wow - like this was a 1st child ,.. they even took pictures of the door Jams !! Cool - ...
Ok so I click the Link that SAYS "GET A QUOTE" - now - If you are purchasing a can of Beans say or a Pair of Shoes... mostly insignificant purchases in one life the price is right there on the can or shelf and posted right on the shoe box !! Correct ?? But a vehicle that is a MAJOT purchase in ones life - for most of us ,,,,, you have this cat and mouse game ,,, to find what the price is ...l So I clicked the GET A QUOTE ,,, and here is what I got back,,
Hi Mark.This is Joanne from XXXXXX. I am in receipt of your interest in our 2014 Ford F-150. Thank you for the opportunity to earn your business. The 2014 Ford F-150 is an excellent choice with very low mileage, tonneau cover, side assist steps, spray-in bed liner, single owner and a clean Carfax report. This vehicle is available and ready for immediate delivery. I would like to extend an invitation to you to visit with us and test drive this F-150. In scheduling your visit, I have appointments available today at 12:15pm, 4:45pm or 5:45pm or tomorrow at 11:45am or 6:15pm. If these days and times do not work for you, what would work best so I can set aside some time for you?
Do you prefer email or phone? I look forward to hearing back from you and assisting you further. Thanks again for the opportunity to earn your business Mark. Have a great day. DO YOU SEE A QUOTE ??? I sure as hell do not ! What I see is info I already know What Dealer the Truck is at ... What make and Model the Truck is... The options that are on the truck - and BTW what are listed as options are mostly standard equipment. The Car Fx Report - which I already saw !. the Mileage - Again - SEEN IT ! I am guessing you need and invite to visit the Dealership - cause she extends me one... and Even needs to schedule me an appointment to test drive the truck ..... Do prefer an Email or Phone contact ?? What I prefer is what I asked for - A PRICE !!! My Response was fairly pointed - I resent the Request for a Quote - they don't call 'em Prices. I pasted in the Link from the Web that said "REQUEST for Quote" and asked If I needed to send that to a different department to get the Quote . I thanked her for the info on the test drive. and again,,, stated that what I preferred was Price on the Truck !
I think the Country and our Political game has struck a new low...
Bombs - 10 of them so far - delivered to Democrats or The president's political opponents - people who have spoken poorly of tRump..... I do not need to be an FBI investigator to see a pattern here...
If I understand correctly - the news is reporting that the Bombs could not explode. humm ok,,
Lou Dobbs - says Fake news = Fake Bombs
Does it look like the NYPD officer in the Bomb suit is about to go get a FAKE bomb???
Tell Lou to go F himself ! And Rush (ASSHOLE) Limbaugh suggested that this was a Democratic plot - that they sent these FAKE Bombs to themselves and then would report it in the Media as if they came from Republicans - NOTE see my Suggestion for Lou Dobbs only insert Limbaugh's name.
The Shitheel in the White house almost sounded Presidential for a minute says that the attacks on each other, and calling for us to unify,,,, but then of Course he double-d down on where he thought the blame lied - The news media “has a responsibility to set a civil tone and to stop the endless hostility and constant negative, and oftentimes false attacks and stories,” he told the crowd. On Twitter the following morning, he made his position even more clear. “A very big part of the Anger we see today in our society is caused by the purposely false and inaccurate reporting of the Mainstream Media that I refer to as Fake News,” - Seriously - ???? What an Asshole .. he as to be the #1 person - leading the Divisions in this country. I don't know where we are headed ..... I am betting this can't keep up ... there will be an Explosion - if I can use that word - even of its not of the Actual explosion kind.... IT cannot be that one side or the other is all correct and the other side is all Incorrect... It can't be that we are the good guys and THEY are the Bad guys..
Let's do some music,.. How about Three Jacks,,, See what I did there....??
