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Tuesday, November 11th 2008

9:53 AM (9 days, 14h, 7min ago)

Day of Rememberance..Veterans Day!

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  • Current Temp: 39F sunny, breezy, cool
  • ISKC intake: 3 cups and counting

 
These are the names of my comrades in arms I had the distinct pleasure of serving with and also but a handfull of the 278 that lost their lives during this tragic event.. All of the above were US Navy personnel attatched to the Marine Barracks in Beruit and were assigned as Medical personnel.
                                                                      
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This is a Day of Rememberance. Veterans Day here in the US. I never much liked the term or name "Veterans Day" personally feel it should be called Rememberance Day, but thats my opinion. We not only honor and remember those having sacrificed and given in'the name of service, but we also need to consider those family members whom may have lost, friends that never returned, and those still serving across the globe. We must also remember that we are not the only country having sacrificed so many for causes we may not have understood, but faught for anyway.
 
Our neighboring communities, and Canada has stood by American Forces on many scurmishes and other operations and too have lost many. They did not go with the intentions of dying that day.. but knew why they were there and what they went through, and deserve just as much respect and honor as our American Servicemen and Women. (But I digress)
 
My thought is that it is not just an American holiday exclusive to us...it should be worldwide acceptance as a Rememberance Day for all.
 

 
THEY DESERVE NOTHING LESS!
They showed it, earned it, and faught for it..
Now give it back to them!
 
 
 
 
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Monday, November 10th 2008

7:12 PM (10 days, 4h, 48min ago)

Trivial things by the wayside..

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  • Current Temp: 39F drizzle possible snow later tonight
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We all have days were we just like to complain, gripe, and feel really down. Welcome to life folks...but you know what.... No matter how badly one feels about any given situation in their personal lives...there is always hope, a chance to learn from others and always a way to move forward and forget the trivial things that seem to weight us down in life. I am not innocent by all means in this.. I to have had multiple days of just these feelings, even the smallest of things just seemed to set me apart from reality and justification usually followed.. Well.. there is no justification for ones feeling betrayed, disappointed, depressed, etc. We allow ourselves to falter into these emotional roller coasters each and everytime... Optimism VS. Pessimism, I have spoken on this before.. yet even I still falter and have to take several steps back to review the issues before me and realize how trivial most things really are... Please take a moment and watch this awe inspiring individual and the message he shares with this group of folks. His message is clear, conscise, and very to the point... we could all learn from his efforts, wisdom, and words....

THIS GUY IS AMAZING~WARNING~ TISSUE ALERT!

 
and to think of all the litte things that bother me...and I complain about..
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Friday, November 7th 2008

12:26 PM (13 days, 11h, 34min ago)

Obama, Obama, Obama...

Ok, all you Obamites, I take issue with an individual that can't even show the slightest respect to the flag of the Country he is to serve and protect.Excuses such as I "Will let my words speak to my patriotism" for removing the US Flag Lapel from visual acquity of the general public.

Why can this man not place his hand over his heart when the National Anthem is played? Why does this man choose to remove the American flag from the tail of his parties plane, and replace it with a miniscule decal on the side?

Why does this man not pledge his allegiance to the country and flag..which he is supposedly a citizen of and now elected to protect and serve?

When it comes time for swearing into office.. will his hand be placed upon the Bible regardless of his religious affiliation??

I say until you can show enough respect for the country you have been elected to serve, you must first show some respect to the people, gestures of good faith will take you far Mr. Obama...

 

On a personal note: I did not vote, so I have every right to bitch about any candidate for as long as I want. Personally, I would rather have seen Donald Duck in office at this point.. He has just as good credentials and chance to turn this country around as the other two candidates.

This whole issue of his citizenship just had me to ruffled to begin with...Hell if were gunna allow that, then we may as well elect the first jackass to sign up..from who knows where... What ever happened to of the people, by the people , for the people???? I know there is now way he could run without proof of citizenship, but there is still question as to his past and being entitled as such.. much could be said to the same for McCain given the existing laws on the books during that time period. But still... any "American" or citizen from any country that renounces and refuses to sport their countries flag????

Obama... I am still not convinced you are even an American Citizen, let alone a president elect...Since when did the nation become a corprate democracy??? You are a puppet among many...others have pulled your strings and brought you to where you are today for their own personal agendas worldwide.

I really have to wonder how many actually voted the lesser of two evils this election as apposed to dedicated truths and beliefs and from the heart. That is why I obstained from voting this election...I didn't believe nor want to see either candidate in office, and refused to fall to the lesser of two evils to guide my decision...

I can now move forward with a clear conscience, knowing I did not contribute to the near future in our nations unrest and ultimately its demise..Folks, we are headed for a missle crisis such has never been seen before, The Cuban Missle Crisis will fall short in comparison... mark my words.. folks, Obama has been played and brought to where he is for a reason...keep an eye on the unrest worldwide over the next few years..

Its shameful that we as a nation have come 180 degrees and are now bordering a socialist republic instead of a free Nation founded on the basic principles our forefathers laid. Normally I do not speak about politics and individual politicians, but in retrospect..I have a serious fear for the immediate future not of just our country, but for those worldwide.

I am seriously considering building a bunker and stocking it to the hilt with supplies and ammunition for self preservation....thats how much I believe we are heading down a bad road and turning back is almost impossible....Just my thoughts...

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Friday, November 7th 2008

7:44 AM (13 days, 16h, 16min ago)

and still, we do not have an answer..or do we?

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  • Current Temp: 55F drizzle, rain, fog
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Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?


BARACK OBAMA: The chicken crossed the road because it was time for a change!
The chicken wanted change!

JOHN MC CAIN: My friends, that chicken crossed the road because he
recognized the need to engage in cooperation and dialogue with all the
chickens on the other side of the road.

SARAH PALIN: BECAUSE, PRAISE JESUS, I WAS GONNA SHOOT HIS SORRY LIBERAL ASS OFF FOR BLOCKING MY VIEW OF RUSSIA!

HILLARY CLINTON: When I was First Lady, I personally helped that little
chicken to cross the road. This experience makes me uniquely qualified to
ensure right from Day One that every chicken in this country gets the chance
it deserves to cross the road. But then, this really isn't about me.

GEORGE W. BUSH: We don't really care why the chicken crossed the road. We
just want to know if the chicken is on our side of the road, or not. The
chicken is either against us, or for us. There is no middle ground here.

DICK CHENEY: Where's my gun?

COLIN POWELL: Now to the left of the screen, you can clearly see the
satellite image of the chicken crossing the road.

BILL CLINTON: I did not cross the road with that chicken. What is your
definition of crossing?

AL GORE: I invented the chicken.

JOHN KERRY: Although I voted to let the chicken cross the road, I am now
against it! It was the wrong road to cross, and I was misled about the
chicken's intentions. I am not for it now, and will remain against it.

AL SHARPTON: Why are all the chickens white? We need some black chickens.
 
DR. PHIL: The problem we have here is that this chicken won't realize that
he must first deal with the problem on this side of the road before it goes
after the problem on the other side of the road. What we need to do is help
him realize how stupid he's acting by not taking on his current problems
before adding new problems.

OPRAH: Well, I understand that the chicken is having problems, which is why
he wants to cross this road so bad. So instead of having the chicken learn
from his mistakes and take falls, which is a part of life, I'm going to give
this chicken a car so that he can just drive across the road and not live
his life like the rest of the chickens.

ANDERSON COOPER, CNN: We have reason to believe there is a chicken, but we
have not yet been allowed to have access to the other side of the road.

NANCY GRACE: That chicken crossed the road because he's guilty! You can see
it in his eyes and the way he walks.

PAT BUCHANAN: To steal the job of a decent, hardworking American.

MARTHA STEWART: No one called me to warn me which way that chicken was
going. I had a standing order at the Farmers Market to sell my eggs when the
price dropped to a certain level. No little bird gave me any inside
information.

DR SEUSS: Did the chicken cross the road? Did he cross it with a toad? Yes,
the chicken crossed the road, but why it crossed I've not been told.

ERNEST HEMINGWAY: To die in the rain, alone.

JERRY FALWELL: Because the chicken was gay! Can't you people see the plain
truth? That's why they call it the other side. Yes, my friends,
that chicken is gay. And if you eat that chicken, you will become gay,
too. I say we boycott all chickens until we sort out this abomination
that the liberal media whitewashes with seemingly harmless phrases
like the other side. That chicken should not be crossing the road. It's as
plain and as simple as that.

GRANDPA: In my day we didn't ask why the chicken crossed the road. Somebody
told us the chicken crossed the road, and that was good enough.

BARBARA WALTERS: Isn't that interesting? In a few moments, we will be
listening to the chicken tell, for the first time, the heartwarming story of
how it experienced a serious case of molting, and went on to accomplish its
lifelong dream of crossing the road.

ARISTOTLE: It is the nature of chickens to cross the road.

JOHN LENNON: Imagine all the chickens in the world crossing roads
together, in peace.

BILL GATES: I have just released eChicken2008, which will not only
cross roads, but will lay eggs, file your important documents, and balance
your checkbook. Internet Explorer is an integral part of eChicken2008. This
new platform is much more stable and will never crash.

ALBERT EINSTEIN: Did the chicken really cross the road, or did the
road move beneath the chicken?

COLONEL SANDERS: Did I miss one?
 
But still my favorite of them all....

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Wednesday, November 5th 2008

8:56 AM (15 days, 15h, 4min ago)

Getting even with Telemarketers,LMAO...

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  • Current Temp: 46F overcast and fog
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Ok, as we approach the holiday season once again, I have been getting the increased telemarketing calls we all seem to get annoyed with every year. I have nothing against people just doing there job and understand it to be  a neccesity to maintain many businesses, but you just ever get tired of the repeated calls and attempts to rope you in?... Well this fella has it all figured out- You gotta listen to this conversation between an unsuspected telemarketer and the recipient of the original call. I heard this and had tears in my eyes..I laughed through the whole thing.. Its not all that long but for a good laugh and some really great ideas on getting even...Give a listen....

http://www.hoolsfools.zoomshare.com/files/GreatestTelemarketingCall.wmv

Hope you all have a great week as we welcome again a new President of our United States..

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Tuesday, November 4th 2008

8:23 AM (16 days, 15h, 37min ago)

We are all one..

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Within the web of all life, we are all related.. we are all as one. Put aside the hatred, the violence, and the ill comments toward one another.
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Today is a hallmark day for our nation. Yes its the day some have been awaiting, and many are fearing.. Its voting day.
As a personal comment, I favor not either of the senators in the running. I cannot seem to wrap my brain and emotions around either one's party or promises.
 
No matter the outcome, we must remain as one and unified in order to be successful in bringing this nation back together and stronger than we have been over the past 8-10 years.
 
Suffice it to say, no matter the outcome, one cannot complain nor feel guilt so long as the vote was made in earnest and with good intentions... So my friends, no matter your choices and beliefs with the opponents, just get out there and vote your heart, put aside the misguided cutthroat attitudes and bashings from both parties.. remember we are as one no matter who sits in the office of the Presidency, we the people will prevail in the longrun... do it for yourself, do it for your country, do it for your people...
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Thursday, October 30th 2008

10:34 AM (21 days, 14h, 26min ago)

Halloween Greetings...

 

Hoping you all have a great Halloween everyone. Stay safe, and remember..its always better to treat than to be tricked...

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Wednesday, October 22nd 2008

12:06 PM (29 days, 12h, 54min ago)

Next time Treat is best...

This poor fella had to learn the hardway..lol� Next time Halloween rolls around, he may want to consider treating instead of being stingy and getting tricked..

Its also a great way to tell your neighbors just what ya think of 'em.

Do you have those overgrown shrubs that just seem to never get trimmed and properly taken care of.. Do you also have them nosey neighbors that like to gripe about everything...especially your yard work or lack thereof?

�Well here is a creative way to get your point across...Hire yourself an artist, arborist or whomever that can be creative and turn them loose on your shrubs...Your point may just come across much better than you thought...

In a politically correct society today...I think it states the facts and opinions of this owner rather well...lol. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out the message here folks...

Have a great day everyone.

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Saturday, October 18th 2008

12:25 PM (33 days, 12h, 35min ago)

A lazy day in store today...

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  • Music: Playlist sounds of Mother Nature whisping by..
  • Current Temp: 48F, sunny, breezy.
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Greetings to all you braveneters, well its the weekend and I have absolutely nothing planned for the next 24 hours. The hustle and bustle has finally caught up to me and keeping late hours recouping the computer system and files, etc. I have had enough for a day.

So to you all have a great weekend, enjoy life and dont be like me....lol.

Have a great day, many blessings...

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Friday, October 17th 2008

9:11 PM (34 days, 3h, 50min ago)

Decorating page

Well, I spotted Holly's post and figured I would go along with the rest of the community and start decorating my blog as well. I have a few little ghosties and pumpkin goblins here for your amusement. Not sure about content as far as the Halloween holiday goes as I don't much celebrate or get into the spirit of things. I think it stems back some years ago...I never really could figure out the purpose or point to Halloween. To me it makes the candy makers and the dentists extremely happy and profitable, but at the same time makes parents, teachers and others irrate at the bills, the euphoria from the sugar highs and the constant battles of itts with the little ones lol. Oh well, in the spirit of things I have done a little at least. Good luck to all you Braveneters in your quest for the coveted Bravenet Community Blog "Halloween" award for 2008... Best wishes to all...
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