Where have I been???

I was looking at some pictures the other day and thought to myself, I will post these on my blog. Shit!!! I got a blog that has been totally ignored, what was I thinking? So that being said, I have to go back gathering my thoughts to get caught up. Yes the last six months have been pretty busy. Hang on for updates.

Party in the Old Home Town

http://youtu.be/9KhJ5jsUL5c

A little clip of the gig at the Toadstool Billiards Cafe in Emmett Idaho, fine camera work by Mel and Morgan. Great editing Honey, thank you everyone for coming.

Pickin and Drivin

Getting all our ducks in a row for a trip to Idaho, really looking forward to seeing everyone and having a little R&R. But first we have Blooms and Butterfly's at the fort on the 18th, Jody is participating in her first 5K Run (She's going to do Great!) and I am playing at the Open Pit BBQ. Going to be a big crowd and good food $10 a plate and all the money is for restoration of the fort. Then on Monday the 2oth we hop in the car and drive to the land of ID to hang with Mel and family then spend a little time with Rita and Matt and of course we will see the rest of you along the way. Friday evening starts the gathering of Emmett High School Class of 71 with a get together at Roe-Ann at 6pm, a little later I will be playing a two hour show at the Toadstool Billiard Cafe music starts at 9pm. Saturday morning the class will assemble for coffee/danish and a walk at the Island Sports Complex, all of us O.F.'s need to stay in shape, my shape is potato. Saturday evening the class will have their dinner and entertainment, I will be part of that show too at the Old High School. On Sunday a picnic in the city park, class picture shoot the breeze, you know the routine. Then on the road again, get home and let the kitties out of the house. Back to the grind as the boss and his family will be on the farm for the their annual 4th of July visit. The camp ground is open for you all to come and hang with us for a while. See you soon.

Pond in the Morning

A view of our pond from the outside security camera, don't know where the geese are but they're not far away. Gearing up for the bosses first visit of the year, lots of mowing and weeding and planting. Jody has planted a ton of new stuff on the island and with the help of Rita we have lilies in several places and they are floating on the surface already. I fished from the dock for about 20 minutes the other day and caught three good sized bass, the smallest was about a pound and a half. Finally going to have some sunny weather starting tomorrow so we will get some weed spraying done and few other tasks that require dry weather. Looking forward to you all coming by to camp and fish and stay a few days, see ya soon.

New Car - Thank You Shaklee!!

Here it is folks 2011 VW Jetta TDI, that would be Turbo Diesel Injected. This puppy's got all the bells and whistles, 6 speed Automatic transmission, Navigation, Satellite radio, CD, IPod plug in, memory card reader. It is Platinum Gray with black interior, seat warmers and lots of leg room. We will be in Idaho for a week at the end of June and we will take you for a ride. See ya on the flip side.

We The People - On An Even Playing Field

Congressional Reform Act of 2011

1. Term Limits. 12 years only, one of the possible options below..

A. Two Six-year Senate terms

B. Six Two-year House terms

C. One Six-year Senate term and three Two-Year House terms

2. No Tenure / No Pension A Congressman collects a salary while in office and receives no pay when they are out of office.

3. Congress (past, present & future) participates in Social Security. All funds in the Congressional retirement fund move to the Social Security system immediately. All future funds flow into the Social Security system, and Congress participates with the American people.

4. Congress can purchase their own retirement plan, just as all Americans do.

5. Congress will no longer vote themselves a pay raise. Congressional pay will rise by the lower of CPI or 3%.

6. Congress loses their current health care system and participates in the same health care system as the American people.

7. Congress must equally abide by all laws they impose on the American people.

8. All contracts with past and present Congressmen are void effective 1/1/11.

Congressmen made all these contracts for themselves. Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career.. The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, so ours should serve their term(s), then go home and back to work.

PARAPROSDOKIAN

Ø I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way; So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.
Ø Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
Ø Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.
Ø The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list.
Ø Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
Ø If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
Ø We never really grow up; we only learn how to act in public.
Ø War does not determine who is right -- only who is left.
Ø Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Ø The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Ø Evening news is where they begin with 'Good Evening,' and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.
Ø To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.
Ø A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. My desk is a work station.
Ø How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?
Ø Some people are like Slinkies ... not really good for anything, but you can't help smiling when you push one down the stairs.
Ø Dolphins are so smart, that within a few weeks of captivity they can train people to stand on the edge of the pool and throw them fish.
Ø I thought I wanted a career; turns out I just wanted a paycheck.
Ø Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says "In case of an emergency, notify - - -", I put "DOCTOR."
Ø I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
Ø Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?
Ø Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America ?
Ø Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.
Ø A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
Ø You do not need a parachute to sky dive. You only need a parachute to sky dive,,,, twice.
Ø The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!
Ø A diplomat is someone who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you will look forward to the trip.
Ø Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with.
Ø Some cause happiness wherever they go. Others, whenever they go.
Ø There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.
Ø I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.
Ø I always take life with a grain of salt... plus a slice of lemon... and a shot of tequila.
Ø When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.
Ø You're never too old to learn something stupid.
Ø To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit "the target".
Ø Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.