I did not pass out on Christmas Eve like last year.I
Oh and don't tell me I am not romantic. Tracy's best present (one of the few she did not return) was a box of door knobs. Yep, Ladies I am taken. Sorry.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Merry Christmas
Well Christmas came and went for 2010.
I did not pass out on Christmas Eve like last year.I
made it through the following day without sleeping too much at Mom's house.
Oh and don't tell me I am not romantic. Tracy's best present (one of the few she did not return) was a box of door knobs. Yep, Ladies I am taken. Sorry.
I did not pass out on Christmas Eve like last year.I
Oh and don't tell me I am not romantic. Tracy's best present (one of the few she did not return) was a box of door knobs. Yep, Ladies I am taken. Sorry.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
That time of year
No not THAT time of year.
It's the annual (semi annual) visit by our local Jehova's Witnesses.
I cherish these visits. I really do. It makes my heart race and my mind wander on how I really want to approach their knock on the door.
Sometimes I pretend that the dog is uncontrollable and that he really doesn't like strangers. In his yard, at his door. If they only knew he was only looking for treats.
This year the timing was perfect. I had just finished a book. The End of Faith, by Sam Harris. A very interesting look at organized religions, beliefs and faith. Many interesting points backed up with much reference and evidence. This post is not to do a book review, but to set the stage.
Everyone who reads this knows, even with my parents fine Catholic upbringing (sorry Mom), I struggle with religious concepts and beliefs. Again, another conversation for another day.
So when I saw this stout middle aged women get out of her nice car and approach my door, I instinctively look around for Bailey. However, he being hard of hearing most days, never even knew she was at the door.
I open the door and she mentions that she picked up one of my 'decorations' that had fell over in the wind. Yes a mini Christmas tree. I thought about belaboring the Christmas angle. Or that is was my birthday! Nah too easy.
She reaches into her purse and pulls out The Watchtower and Awake! publications. Again, I think to myself, they need some new way of evangelizing. This is getting old. The first real words out of her mouth, other than the pleasantries, were, "Did you know that there are more atheists than ever in this world?"
"hmmm, define athiest" I ask. Since that is a very broad brush to paint with.
"People who don't believe in god"
"God, god? or your concept of god or any god??" I politely ask
Looking somewhat off balance, she points to her fine publications and asks differently. "Do you wonder why this is? people rejecting god?"
I smile a little and reply "No, I really don't wonder why"
"Our publication 'Awake!' describes why. Would you like to read it?"
Wow, she is obviously not listening to me. It is also obvious she would not care to debate god on my front step either. "No thanks. I have my own opinions as to why"
"I see. can I leave these two booklets with you to look at on your own time?"
I think and almost ask; does she get closer to 'salvation' by the number of publications she hands out?
At a point I almost invited her in to continue this ruse. Thoughts fresh from my recent reading, one half wanting me to go in full debate, er, discussion mode. My other half, being of a bit more respectful, just politely declined her offer. She thanks me for my time and off she goes taking her car from my driveway and parking in the neighbors to continue her quest.
A while later I really wondered why I engaged her so much. Far be it from most Turk's comfort zone to do anymore than do the 'uh, sorry, don't have the time,can't help ya bro' and close the door or hang up the phone. Maybe it was my recent reading, maybe my subconscious attempt at having fun with this woman; feeling unjustly smarter than her, or just hoping the dog would eventually hear her and come charging in to save me.
It's the annual (semi annual) visit by our local Jehova's Witnesses.
I cherish these visits. I really do. It makes my heart race and my mind wander on how I really want to approach their knock on the door.
Sometimes I pretend that the dog is uncontrollable and that he really doesn't like strangers. In his yard, at his door. If they only knew he was only looking for treats.
This year the timing was perfect. I had just finished a book. The End of Faith, by Sam Harris. A very interesting look at organized religions, beliefs and faith. Many interesting points backed up with much reference and evidence. This post is not to do a book review, but to set the stage.
Everyone who reads this knows, even with my parents fine Catholic upbringing (sorry Mom), I struggle with religious concepts and beliefs. Again, another conversation for another day.
So when I saw this stout middle aged women get out of her nice car and approach my door, I instinctively look around for Bailey. However, he being hard of hearing most days, never even knew she was at the door.
I open the door and she mentions that she picked up one of my 'decorations' that had fell over in the wind. Yes a mini Christmas tree. I thought about belaboring the Christmas angle. Or that is was my birthday! Nah too easy.
She reaches into her purse and pulls out The Watchtower and Awake! publications. Again, I think to myself, they need some new way of evangelizing. This is getting old. The first real words out of her mouth, other than the pleasantries, were, "Did you know that there are more atheists than ever in this world?"
"hmmm, define athiest" I ask. Since that is a very broad brush to paint with.
"People who don't believe in god"
"God, god? or your concept of god or any god??" I politely ask
Looking somewhat off balance, she points to her fine publications and asks differently. "Do you wonder why this is? people rejecting god?"
I smile a little and reply "No, I really don't wonder why"
"Our publication 'Awake!' describes why. Would you like to read it?"
Wow, she is obviously not listening to me. It is also obvious she would not care to debate god on my front step either. "No thanks. I have my own opinions as to why"
"I see. can I leave these two booklets with you to look at on your own time?"
I think and almost ask; does she get closer to 'salvation' by the number of publications she hands out?
At a point I almost invited her in to continue this ruse. Thoughts fresh from my recent reading, one half wanting me to go in full debate, er, discussion mode. My other half, being of a bit more respectful, just politely declined her offer. She thanks me for my time and off she goes taking her car from my driveway and parking in the neighbors to continue her quest.
A while later I really wondered why I engaged her so much. Far be it from most Turk's comfort zone to do anymore than do the 'uh, sorry, don't have the time,can't help ya bro' and close the door or hang up the phone. Maybe it was my recent reading, maybe my subconscious attempt at having fun with this woman; feeling unjustly smarter than her, or just hoping the dog would eventually hear her and come charging in to save me.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Been pretty cold the last few days, as if you didn't already know. Well this is Bailey weather. He sure loves the snow and cold. So yesterday I hooked him up and let him out. He went to sleep in the grass. About an hour later I go check on him. He can sometimes unhook his tie out when its this cold, so he was gone. No big deal, he doesn't wander too far anymore. A little later I go look for him again. He is in the backyard laying down. How adorable!
He's waving!
He looks a little goofy and I realize hes chewing on something. Again nothing too unusual as he often steals toys and bones from the neighbor dogs. Then he flips it around.
Yep - that' a squirrel. Yummy Squirrel-cicle! I busted him and made him come in. He left the critter right there. I don't think he actually caught it as much and found it. It was whole and had no major wounds except where the dog tried eating it.
Today is garbage day, but instead of throwing it away, I have some fun. Take frozen solid critter and well...help him out, by putting him back in the tree!
He's waving!
he even looks like he's happy!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Cincinnati
Some of you how see my tweets or Facebook items will know I was in Cincinnati this week. For once it was uneventful and no delays or broken shoes or other crazy stuff that happens when I travel.
However, I did have some interesting observances, the rental car.
I was given this Chevy HHR - or toaster on wheels I like to call it.
How they ever sold this to any one I will never know. Retro styling? In fact it's no wonder GM has not done well. The seating is horrible. It has minivan type seating. Very high up, more like sitting in a chair. This brings me to the next issue that the front wind shield is small. This combined with ridiculously high seating gave me a great view of the headliner. At a stop light I could not see the lights unless I ducked my head down. Add a giant rear-view mirror and I might as well look through a a port hole. But enough about the bitching and moaning on the car I got.
When I came back from the all day meetings, I saw another HHR in the hotel lot. Funny right?
However, I did have some interesting observances, the rental car.
I was given this Chevy HHR - or toaster on wheels I like to call it.
How they ever sold this to any one I will never know. Retro styling? In fact it's no wonder GM has not done well. The seating is horrible. It has minivan type seating. Very high up, more like sitting in a chair. This brings me to the next issue that the front wind shield is small. This combined with ridiculously high seating gave me a great view of the headliner. At a stop light I could not see the lights unless I ducked my head down. Add a giant rear-view mirror and I might as well look through a a port hole. But enough about the bitching and moaning on the car I got.
When I came back from the all day meetings, I saw another HHR in the hotel lot. Funny right?
So of course I park next to it and take a funny picture. This was a Hertz rental also, based on the bar code on the windows.
The next morning I go out to get to the airport for an early flight and see not 2 but 3 HHR's in the same hotel lot.
Again all the same color and all rentals. What is going on? Apparently they were giving a great deal on these cars.
So off to the Airport and rental return only to pull in behind.... yes you guessed it. More HHR's. 2 in fact, although not red this time.
I inquired with the lady from Hertz as I turned the car in. She laughed and said "I think the got them buy one, get one free". I told her even at that rate them they still paid too much for them.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Some think I am nuts
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| 18 degrees when I started. Had to wait till the sun got higher to keep it all from freezing |
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| Where the sun did not hit, it got icy. |
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| Bailey loves the cold and stayed out with me all morning. |
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| Almost done: Wash, Polish, Glaze, Sealant and Wax. Ready for winter. |
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Kewaskum Indians Still Undefeated!
Yes, the Kewaskum Indians are 2-0 on the season.
To put this in perspective:
You have to go back to 2005 to see 2 wins back to back.
2006-2009 season the Indians were a combined 7-58
2009 was a three win season
The Indians have not had a record above .500 in 31 years.
Picked by all local publications to finish last in the conference again.
There is high hopes that this is a breakout season and that they will take a lot of teams by surprise.
This team is made up of 1 senior, 8 juniors and 1 sophomore. The juniors on last years team (JV) won 15 games as a team.
I can't help but be excited for this season. I have watched a lot of bad basketball for the last 3 years as Joel traveled with the Varsity team and was forced to watch.
To put this in perspective:
You have to go back to 2005 to see 2 wins back to back.
2006-2009 season the Indians were a combined 7-58
2009 was a three win season
The Indians have not had a record above .500 in 31 years.
Picked by all local publications to finish last in the conference again.
There is high hopes that this is a breakout season and that they will take a lot of teams by surprise.
This team is made up of 1 senior, 8 juniors and 1 sophomore. The juniors on last years team (JV) won 15 games as a team.
I can't help but be excited for this season. I have watched a lot of bad basketball for the last 3 years as Joel traveled with the Varsity team and was forced to watch.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Day of 12000
Ok strange but true. More like nerdy and only I care.
My car hit 12,000 miles yesterday.
My Xbox Gamer score also hit 12,000 pts yesterday.
My car hit 12,000 miles yesterday.
My Xbox Gamer score also hit 12,000 pts yesterday.
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