Saturday Morning Confusion

We slept in today, well 6:30 is sleeping in for me and Jessie. I managed to let her stay in bed until 7 and it was well earned. Beautiful mornings right now, we had an early gathering at the back fence as our neighbor was draining his pond. Yes pond, with fish and all. Our dogs really like to play together.
Off I went to Checker Auto parts and bought a can of keep cool for the car A/C. Why? Well it's getting near that time here. It's easy to do and doesn't cost much. So if you haven't checked your A/C, now is the time. You should run the a/c in winter even though you don't use it. Trust me, you really should.
We are going off to Rose and Mikes at 3 today, so I have to set the DVR as Russ is going to speak at the CPAC. When will those morons get their heads straight and get back to fiscal conservatism? Or am I one of the few left in this world? For the life of me, I can not figure how POTUS and Congress think that spending on credit is good? It sure isn't good in my life, nor in yours. That is a fact and can't be argued. Spending what you don't have is how we got into this mess. It wasn't good whe Bush did, when Congress does it it is even worse.

Okay, okay.... I have got to stop! It only makes me crazy! Oh, that tax credit POTUS is giving, is income and you will have to pay for it. LOL who need that kind of help. Oh right, those that don't work and draw money for not working. There I go again, sorry.

Going to go for a walk with Guinness and rest the mind. I hope you all have a wonderful afternoon.

Well It's Spring Here

Guinness and I took our morning trip to the desert, yes there is a difference between there and here. How? Well, shade for one! Anyway, it's blooming out there like crazy. Thus, I find myself welling up and sneezing soon after I get there and the eyes are blurry from pollen. But, he gets to poop and I don't have to pick it up so I don't mind. We met Mike and his boxer Gracie, and he and I talk over yesterdays events, both local and world wide. Sometimes we even find ways to fix this mess politicians have gotten us into.
If you have ever had allergies and wish there was something to do about it besides drugs, I found something that helps me. Nasal Rinse! Yup, I thought it was gross at first, but I sure feel better after I've used it. So, if you find yourself sneezing and congested, go to the Walgreen's and look for a nasal rinse. They don't cost much and it is easy to do. I'm going to do mine right now!

IT'S FRIDAY, EVEN BETTER!

Ribs and Sky

Last night was a bust again, clouds moved in and stayed until this morning. Right now it's looking good so the telescope is ready and so am I. It's in the 80's today so this should be a nice night to sit out and look at the sky.

Jessie and I bought ribs yesterday and they are nearly ready now. Mesquite smoked and we made a sauce from scratch. It is going to be messy and finger lickin' good. Jessie is making a pasta salad now to go with it. Sam Adams is cold, cold, cold. Stop by if you want to join us.

Rock On

Finally finished rocking the property. Yes rock, VLM very low maintenance. And long lasting to boot. Cleaning the truck is not so easy as I thought it might be. But with the overcast ski, I gave her a wash on Sunday. Today was wax day, so I got that done while listening to Rush on the garage radio. I must say he doesn't make me feel good. So much going on in the country and I don't think much of it is good.
The Oscars on last night, no I couldn't watch it. We watched the race and went to bed. 4:30 a.m. is so early. Even the dog doesn't get up that early, he sleeps in until 6. Then we went for a walk in the desert and met up with Mike and his dog Gracie. She and Guinness had a good run. Mike and I solved many world problems in our minds. So much for that, it never helps.

Cloudy again this morning and I still can't get a look at Lulin C2007, that is a 'green' comet close to Saturn now and making it's closest pass (.41 AU). I'm hoping to get some ski tomorrow morning though Jessie is off work, I expect I'll be awake early. I'll let you know what happens.

Some Thoughts

Our President is going to send about 20,000 more troops to Afghanistan soon. Did you know that? Did you read about it in a newspaper? Chances are you didn't, and you know why? Because newspapers are liberal. Had G.W. Bush done this, it would be front page and progressives everywhere would be yelling and calling him war monger. No one in Hollywood is upset by this, they won't talk about it at the Oscars. The President is also going to be cutting the military budget soon. I sure hope he isn't planning to "tax" bullets for them is he plans to do to us. But let's face it, the President really is not interested in the military and what happens to our men and women over there. Why you ask, because they can't do anything to help him look good!
Rob is due to come home from South Korea on March 24th. He will report to Fort Riley, Kansas on April 6th. He wanted to be part of the 1st Infantry, you may know it as "The Big Red 1". He has been told that his chances of going to Afghanistan are very high. We are proud of Rob! He volunteered to go.

Poor Dog

Today was different, I started by having to get a battery for the car. Yes it finally died after six years. Six years I'm had that car, yes it is paid and still in good condition. I don't like having car debt at all. If you have car debt, you most likely have too much car. And if you live in California, you are going to really hate having more than one vehicle as your costs will double soon to register them. I hear that one State is charging drivers tax for every 1/4 mile they drive. Bet you can't wait for Arnold to hear about that one. I'm going to see if Arizona will ask California for the money I owe. California won't give me what they owe me, so I figure it's only fair!
Now, Guinness went to the doctor today to see what is up with his eye. It seems that he and the groomer didn't get along so well and he now has a deep cut on the cornea. That coupled with his allergies it wasn't a fun trip for him and Jessie. But, on the ride home, he had a seizure. First his front leg rose up then his back leg and his head went back and his tongue lay out of his mouth and he started foaming at the mouth. Needless to say Jessie freaked! She drove right back to the Vet and with tears raining down, she explained what happened. Well, he was stressed and much better now.

What a day

Chile Festival

New Mexico is the capital of chile growing. Every Labor Day weekend they put on a festival of chiles. My loving wife loves chiles, as anyone that has seen our place knows. Well this year we are hoping to make it to the festival.
Back a few years ago when my children where still living at home, me and some friends would have pounds of these chiles shipped to our home and we would roast them on the BBQ and freeze them. They are just unbelievablely tasty. Big green meaty chiles that go with almost any meal. Well at least I always thought so. Big Jims are mild and wonderful stuffed with cheese and things. Sandias are nice at a medium degree of heat. Purfect for a burger or if you are still young enough to with stand the extreme heat, there are Barker chiles. I bet Christopher remembers them and would love to have some in the freezer again.

I'm hoping to bring enough back to last me the year. Vacuum sealed and frozen.

The Stimulus Tragedy

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123396623933859023.html

This is an article by "The Wall Street Journal", and it addresses why they believe Mr. Obama is wrong with his premise that we can "spend our way to prosperity." This makes me believe as does the writer, that when this "recovery plan" doesn't work and the cost is so high, we will not have anymore ammo to throw at the problem. Can you imagine what that means?

If you aren't saving money for that rainy day, start because that day could be around the corner.

Rainy days and Mondays

Rainy day schedule most of today, took a drive to see if the washes ran at all and they are. That means it's a good rain. The desert will bloom like mad. Sage wafting through the air. Guinness does not like the rain and will go no farther than the garage until it stops. Finally, he was able to pee.
Still gloomy but not too cold. We had the fireplace on for a little while and that took the "chill" off us. Cozy and warm we will watch something on the t.v. and go to bed early as Jessie has to work tomorrow.

Finally Friday

It's February 06, 2009 and this is my first "blog". I don't even understand what that four letter word really means, but that is okay. Chances are I won't be able to change it.
Jessie and I went fishing today just to "get out of the house", that means not to the store or work.
Speaking of work, the back yard is coming along nicely. I love the fact that I don't even need to own a lawn mower. It hard work but I'm feeling good and getting tanned in the process. Tomorrow it is forecast to rain. Always welcome because we get so little of the sky juice. Brian and Terri are coming over later and we are bbq'ing carne asada from Le Roy's. Chris you would just love this stuff. Oh, and not to forget some pollo asada too. Beer and Margarita at the ready. It should be a beautiful evening. If you have never seen the stars in the desert, you just can't imagine.