Monthly Archives: December 2011

Gun Stuff, Humor

Last ‘Gun Post’ of the Year

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And I’ll add a little fuel to the “Best caliber for a carry gun” argument from a guy that’s BEEN THERE:

What is the smallest caliber you trust to protect yourself? The best answer:

My personal favorite defense gun has always been a Beretta Jetfire in 22 Short. Over all the years I’ve been hiking I never leave without it in my pocket. Of course we all know too the first rule when hiking in the wilderness is to use the “Buddy System”. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with this it means you NEVER hike alone, you bring a friend or companion, even an in-law, that way if something happens there is someone to go get help.

I remember one time hiking with my brother-in-law in northern Alberta . Out of nowhere came this huge brown bear and man was she mad. We must have been near one of her cubs. Anyway, if I had not had my little Jetfire I’d sure not be here today. Just one shot to my brother-in-law’s knee cap and I was able to escape by just walking at a brisk pace.

That’s one of the best pistols in my safe…

(Another one from Bob)

Politics

Party Identification

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With 2012 being a big election year, it may be time to review how you determine what sort of party persuasion pertains to your views.

Me, being your benevolent and ever-helpful friend, I offer the following. You might just fit the democrat party.

Top 12 Reasons….

*When people cannot explain why they voted for democrats, give them this list. They can then pick their reasons from this “TOP12″…*

1. I voted Democrat because I believe oil companies’ profits of 4% on a gallon of gas are obscene, but the government taxing the same gallon of gas at 15% isn’t.

2. I voted Democrat because I believe the government will do a better job of spending the money I earn than I would.

3. I voted Democrat because Freedom of Speech is fine as long as nobody is offended by it.

4. I voted Democrat because I’m way too irresponsible to own a gun, and I know that my local police are all I need to protect me from murderers and thieves.

5. I voted Democrat because I believe that people who can’t tell us if it will rain on Friday can tell us that the polar ice caps will melt away in ten years if I don’t start driving a Prius.

6. I voted Democrat because I’m not concerned about millions of babies being aborted so long as we keep all death row inmates alive.

7. I voted Democrat because I think illegal aliens have a right to free health care, education, and Social Security benefits at my expense.

8. I voted Democrat because I believe that business should not be allowed to make profits for themselves. They need to break even and give the rest away to the government for redistribution as the Democrats see fit.

9. I voted Democrat because I believe liberal judges need to rewrite the Constitution every few days to suit some fringe kooks who would never get their agendas past the voters.

10. I voted Democrat because I think that it’s better to pay billions to people who hate us for their oil, but not drill our own because it might upset some endangered beetle or gopher.

11. I voted Democrat because while we live in the greatest, most wonderful country in the world, I was promised “HOPE AND CHANGE”.

12. I voted Democrat because my head is so firmly planted up my A$$ it’s unlikely that I’ll ever have another point of view.

(And, yes, I AM passing along an email from good friend Bob, who is also a helpful individual.)

Pets

Watchcats

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One of the bad things about having six highly-trained watchcats is their sensitivities to unusual noises.

On New Years’ Eve.

With fireworks going off from now until midnight.

The Name Game

The Name Game Adjunct

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(Incidentally, this is the 7,000th post on this blog since it started, rising out of the digital ooze in January of 2004)

Just in case you think that we in Southwest Louisiana have a lock on that ‘goofy-a**ed names’ thing, look at what comes out of Houston:

Each of these names was bestowed on a girl this year: Amazing-Grace, A’Miracle, Apple, Babygirl, Beyonce, Dae’Gorgeous, Elektra, Forever, Gorgeousg’zaiya, Myranique, Paisley-Ann, Passion, Praisegod and Radiance.

Some of the more creative boy names appeared inspired by faith: Divine­favour, Ezra-Nehemiah, Godswill, Goodness, Jesus­Nazaret and King-David. Other little guys were dubbed Baby Boy, Clever, Handsome, Sir Genius, Memphiz and Tuff. In true Texas flair, one boy was named Stetson and another met the world as Dallas Cowboys.

That BOLD name is from me. Let me repeat it: Gorgeousg’zaiya

I stand in awe…

Current events - global, Current events - national, History, Politics, Wheels of Industry

Looking back over 2011

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Another trip around the sun.

The year started with my work, at least the fun part, taking place in Florida, a mere ten driving hours away.  it was fun, and the people I work with are top notch.  Well’ some of ’em are crazier than a her of sh**house mice, but still fun to work with, especially when at the end of the day you punch the button and crank up 22,000 horsepower.

There was a down-side to all that driving:  My knees gave up.  With a few doctor trips and a little rest, that cleared up.

So work was good.  Still is.

My country, though…  Man, what a mess.  I am NOT optimistic.  We’re governed by the worst sort of trash, coupling incompetence with larceny and delusions of adequacy.  That’s the present administration.  Worse, we have NO hope of an adequate replacement.  The republican party is bent on dismantling original thought in favor of nominating the guy who got beat by the guy who got beat by Obama.  The mainstream republican establishment is convinced that NO amount of bad government will prevent them from lifestyles of luxury while hobnobbing with others of the ruling class, no matter whether there’s an ‘R’ or a ‘D’ after the name.

Basically, I’ve turned into a pessimist.  As I used to say quite often, “There will be NO justice this side of heaven.”  I hold that to be true today.  When all is said and done, much will be said, little done, and we’re NOT voting our way out of this mess.

 

History

Today in History – December 31

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1687 – The first Huguenots set sail from France to the Cape of Good Hope. Does the name “du Toit” ring a bell?

1759 – Arthur Guinness signs a 9,000 year lease at £45 per annum and starts brewing Guinness.

1805 – End of the French Republican calendar; France returns to Gregorian calendar like the rest of the civilized world. If you EVER want to see what happens when the Left takes control of government and implements all its “enlightened” ideals, study the French Revolution.

1879 – Thomas Edison demonstrates incandescent lighting to the public for the first time. 2012 – Incandescent bulbs are essentially outlawed by ignorant legislation.

1961 – The Marshall Plan expires after distributing more than $12 billion USD in foreign aid to rebuild Europe. Then we stayed there for the next thirty years making sure the commie hordes didn’t come take the place, and they treat US like crap!

1998– The European Exchange Rate Mechanism freezes the values of the legacy currencies in the Eurozone, and establishes the value of the euro currency. And right now, Europe is seriously reconsidering the wisdom of that move…

2007 – The Massive Big Dig construction project in Boston, Massachusetts ends as it starts filling itself in…

The Name Game

2011 Name of the Year

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Who's the 2011 Name of the Year?
Makynle' Joynce Renne
Ja'Ceira Lei'Shai
Ken'Dailyah d'Ariel
Jayvein Jovontaye
Ja'Kyja Sa'Mona
Phylajha Renee'
Na'Mahnie Tre'nea
Ni'sar De'meare
Deeonnie Darrielle
Ta'nyria Lynae
Di'Amon Ja'Nai
D'zyiah Da'Shay
Kayleia Aurhianna
Cy'Ra Na'Sha & My'Ra Ja'Nae (Twins!)
Breezi Lei
Keyonnie Amayah Le'Shay
Aly'Jiah Andrellus
Na'Lainti Shanel Bethany
  
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History

Today in History – December 30

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1066 – Granada massacre: A Muslim mob storms the royal palace spreading the gospel of the Religion of Peace in Granada, crucifies Jewish vizier Joseph ibn Naghrela and massacres most of the Jewish population of the city. “Religion of Peace”, yeah…

1817 – First coffee planted in Kona, Hawaii. Hawaiian Kona is still a GREAT coffee. Visit Smith Farms if you want to try some.

1853 – Gadsden Purchase: The United States buys land from Mexico to facilitate railroad building in the Southwest. 29,670 square miles for $10 million. Bought it fair and square. Bite that, Aztlan!

1854 – Pennsylvania Rock Oil Co., first oil company in the US is incorporated in NYC. “Rock Oil”= “petroleum”.

1906 – The All India Muslim League is founded in Dacca, East Bengal, British India Empire, which later laid down the foundations of Pakistan. Ambitious title, but “all India” didn’t want to be Muslim, not that such feelings have any bearing to radical Muslims…

1922 – The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is formed. That’s good for about seventy years… And several million of its own people.

1953 – The first ever NTSC color television sets go on sale for about USD at $1,175 each from RCA. “NTSC” stands of “Never The Same Color”. And $1175 was a year’s worth of minimum wage in 1953.

1959 – USS George Washington, world’s first ballistic missile sub commissioned, resulting in numerous pants being shat in the Kremlin.

1980 – “Wonderful World of Disney,” last performance on NBC-TV , back when Disney was still VERY patriotic (you old f*rts remember “The Sons of Liberty”?) and very pro-science. Not like today when it’s very “let’s promote a few kiddie acts to the pre-pubescent crowd and make lots of money”.

1987 – Premier Mugabe elected president of Zimbabwe. He’s still there. Zimbabwe is almost gone, but Mugabe is still there.

2006 – Saddam Hussein is executed by hanging. “Justice” would have had him fed into a shredder, feet first.

2009 – The last roll of Kodachrome film is developed by Dwayne’s Photo, the only remaining Kodachrome processor at the time, concluding the film’s 74-year run as a photography icon. “Camera film” goes the way of “Dialing a phone”… And people will have to do research to see what the words to that song mean…


Wheels of Industry

‘Tween Week

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That DEAD week between Christmas and New Years’ Day.

We usually have thirty or so occupants of our building, minus a few who’re on the road for various reasons.

Today we have five.

I’m taking care of end-of-year training and I’m reading NFPA 70E (National Fire Prevention Association Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace) for the yucks…