Bubba J is a puppet in the Jeff Dunham concert series. The man is seriously funny. Bubba is a gigantic redneck. I guess so am I.
Tomorrow afternoon there is a monthly county supervisors meeting. What that means is there are 21 older men and 3 women publicly discussing county matters. Most of us have no earthly idea of what the hell is going on or why we are there. Some of us like to put on a show for the public and media. I've already done all of that years ago and have no real purpose to be on TV looking like an asshole and/or speaking like one.
Anyway there is more bitterness than I have ever seen and it has to stop somewhere. Yup you guessed it, I am one of the leading candidates to become the new chair. But it will only be temporary because do not intend to run again. I just want to see if I can guide these folks through the next four or five months and wait until the "new guys" get their feet wet and learn about county politics. Not that I am any whiz but I ain't bad either.
I'm tired and my Geritol awaits ( I don't take that crap) so I need to bail out for the time and I will be back with more news later.
I feel like that jerk in Brooklyn; ever read or watched the Brooklyn Kid. Punch that in on the net and catch a load of this piece of work.
We'll talk!!!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
CRITICAL
I have been away from my blog for a time. I missed commenting. Then I sat back and started to read the garbage I have been sending out. No wonder no one answers or blogs back (if commenting back is what you do.)
I had to attend a county meeting this afternoon and as quick and pointless as it was I was glad I went. It is the county process at work. Then I began to examine that process.
Why do we need this committee? My group oversees the operation of the county nursing home and 100 patients called clients. I don't know how the hell you get called a client, they aren't buying or selling anything. They are just trying to stay alive.
It is never fun for me to see some old-timer sitting in a large chair with a sheet tied around his/her chest so they don't fall out on the floor. Tragic to reach that stage in life. Amazing isn't it? We pretty much go out of life, unless there is an early exit, they way we come in. No hair or teeth and we can't walk. That really sucks huh?
Many of us spend time in our lives doing for others. We volunteer, run for politics and unsundry other things. We are right too. Just listen to some of the political conversations we have. Hell we have the worlds problems all solved without ever leaving the neighborhood. Why in the hell don't the big decision makers listen to us? Why are we not invited to the state capitals, the white house, before congress, Wherever? Crap, I'm right most of the time. All you have to do is ask me. Besides I get to make my decisions right after I found out what the answers really are and what goes best or sounds and looks best. Isn't that what a politician does best?
I have a best friend. No kidding. Guys like him don't come along a often in your life. You need to get old to find that out.
Anyway my friend is very intelligent, witty and wise. But not as wise as I. He makes a lot of noise in his field, has written a boat load of books and is very well known in the literary circles as well as on many of the worlds stages. But you see he has remained my friend because he isn't upset with me because I don't agree with a number of his positions on things. He allows me that but he doesn't keep coming at me nor me at him. I haven't changed his mind and he hasn't changed mine but I have learned one thing. I can be like a bull in a china closet but now I have learned not to open my mouth for fear something will break. It seems to work.
My wife has some hams and eggs frying up for me so I have to cut this short. But just so you know. No more candy-ass comments in my blogs. If my pal thinks I'm a redneck then I must be and I will write what I feel and not what you, or anyone might be comfortable reading. In the remaining time we have we will have fun, not take ourselves too seriously and enjoy. Stay tuned to this blog and I'll take you along for the ride.
I had to attend a county meeting this afternoon and as quick and pointless as it was I was glad I went. It is the county process at work. Then I began to examine that process.
Why do we need this committee? My group oversees the operation of the county nursing home and 100 patients called clients. I don't know how the hell you get called a client, they aren't buying or selling anything. They are just trying to stay alive.
It is never fun for me to see some old-timer sitting in a large chair with a sheet tied around his/her chest so they don't fall out on the floor. Tragic to reach that stage in life. Amazing isn't it? We pretty much go out of life, unless there is an early exit, they way we come in. No hair or teeth and we can't walk. That really sucks huh?
Many of us spend time in our lives doing for others. We volunteer, run for politics and unsundry other things. We are right too. Just listen to some of the political conversations we have. Hell we have the worlds problems all solved without ever leaving the neighborhood. Why in the hell don't the big decision makers listen to us? Why are we not invited to the state capitals, the white house, before congress, Wherever? Crap, I'm right most of the time. All you have to do is ask me. Besides I get to make my decisions right after I found out what the answers really are and what goes best or sounds and looks best. Isn't that what a politician does best?
I have a best friend. No kidding. Guys like him don't come along a often in your life. You need to get old to find that out.
Anyway my friend is very intelligent, witty and wise. But not as wise as I. He makes a lot of noise in his field, has written a boat load of books and is very well known in the literary circles as well as on many of the worlds stages. But you see he has remained my friend because he isn't upset with me because I don't agree with a number of his positions on things. He allows me that but he doesn't keep coming at me nor me at him. I haven't changed his mind and he hasn't changed mine but I have learned one thing. I can be like a bull in a china closet but now I have learned not to open my mouth for fear something will break. It seems to work.
My wife has some hams and eggs frying up for me so I have to cut this short. But just so you know. No more candy-ass comments in my blogs. If my pal thinks I'm a redneck then I must be and I will write what I feel and not what you, or anyone might be comfortable reading. In the remaining time we have we will have fun, not take ourselves too seriously and enjoy. Stay tuned to this blog and I'll take you along for the ride.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Oh The Weather Outside Is rightful #9
It has been snowing on and off most of the day. That's enough to tarnish the balls on a brass monkey. Too early for this.
Why would this be important to anyone? Well, it probably isn't for most people, me included, but there are others entrenched in a real funk. Ah, but I digress.
In my last blog (I have been just northwest of the Twin Cities for the weekend) I said I was composing ideas for a book. You probably thought so what? Didn't read the blog again did you? You are reminding me of the Manning brothers. This is an HD blog.
You know what? I have just written a ton of stuff and somehow most of it went flying into cyberspace and I am not in the mood to try to remember all of my clever remarks. That put me in a real bad mood. I have to go have a glass of red wine and cut this off for now. I may be back later but don't hang by your thumbs waiting.
You have been a good audience anyway and if my missing text shows up please inform me so I don't go talking about the same stuff again. Oh yes, my picture is real. The hat has a Notre Dame logo.
See ya.
Why would this be important to anyone? Well, it probably isn't for most people, me included, but there are others entrenched in a real funk. Ah, but I digress.
In my last blog (I have been just northwest of the Twin Cities for the weekend) I said I was composing ideas for a book. You probably thought so what? Didn't read the blog again did you? You are reminding me of the Manning brothers. This is an HD blog.
You know what? I have just written a ton of stuff and somehow most of it went flying into cyberspace and I am not in the mood to try to remember all of my clever remarks. That put me in a real bad mood. I have to go have a glass of red wine and cut this off for now. I may be back later but don't hang by your thumbs waiting.
You have been a good audience anyway and if my missing text shows up please inform me so I don't go talking about the same stuff again. Oh yes, my picture is real. The hat has a Notre Dame logo.
See ya.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Precursor to Chapters
I'm told I am supposed to give my entries a title. Sooo, I have decided to number chapters. This way it can be like a "make-believe" book. Well, maybe not so make-believe. I have had thoughts of writing for more years than I care to remember but each time I decide to discuss it with someone I get discouraged with comments like "oh everyone wants to write a book" or all cops and ex-cops want to write. Bartenders want to write about drunk experiences. I did that too; bar tend I mean.
I've decided there are so many things to write/talk about that the supply is endless.
Then you hear "who will want to read you?"
Everyone! I'm a pretty interesting old guy. I pay my wife well and she encourages me.
One of these days someone is going to pick up on this blog and "poof" before you know it there I go.
I like to tell folks I buy my friends. Otherwise I wouldn't have any. Most folks are like that they; just don't know it.
I am retiring from my/our business in December and then can devote more time to writing and making notes.
Hmmm Devote. Is that what you do when you don't vote for someone? By the way, I even have political stories to tell. I actually met Eisenhower. More to the point he addressed me. More about him in my tales. Nice man I thought.
I am worried that when I write I won't know where I stopped and will have to go back to the beginning and read it all over to find my place. Ah ha says I. I have figured that a blog with chapter numbers will do just fine. Not too shabby.
So I will shut it down for now and ponder my thoughts and put the little gems away in my memory bank.
Oh and by the way, I learned in English 101 never to begin a sentence with "and." Ha, watch me.
Oh, and one last thing for now. I am going to introduce you to my good friend Cyrus. It will be easier talking to him than trying to talk to a keyboard. I do expect however he will be a smart-ass and there are going to be some disagreements.
I've decided there are so many things to write/talk about that the supply is endless.
Then you hear "who will want to read you?"
Everyone! I'm a pretty interesting old guy. I pay my wife well and she encourages me.
One of these days someone is going to pick up on this blog and "poof" before you know it there I go.
I like to tell folks I buy my friends. Otherwise I wouldn't have any. Most folks are like that they; just don't know it.
I am retiring from my/our business in December and then can devote more time to writing and making notes.
Hmmm Devote. Is that what you do when you don't vote for someone? By the way, I even have political stories to tell. I actually met Eisenhower. More to the point he addressed me. More about him in my tales. Nice man I thought.
I am worried that when I write I won't know where I stopped and will have to go back to the beginning and read it all over to find my place. Ah ha says I. I have figured that a blog with chapter numbers will do just fine. Not too shabby.
So I will shut it down for now and ponder my thoughts and put the little gems away in my memory bank.
Oh and by the way, I learned in English 101 never to begin a sentence with "and." Ha, watch me.
Oh, and one last thing for now. I am going to introduce you to my good friend Cyrus. It will be easier talking to him than trying to talk to a keyboard. I do expect however he will be a smart-ass and there are going to be some disagreements.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Harv7
Today was supposed to be a day off. NOT!! Had a dental appointment at 8:30AM. Getting some work done on the ole jibs. Jo, our new very cute dental professional assistant met the wife and I and was directed to a nicely appointed side/rear exam room. Cutting to the chase here, my doctor/orthodontist came in and we decided to make some impressions in my trap. Dr. Leo had a "tooth builder" we'll call him, come in and a 3-way took place. No not what you're thinking for God's sake. We talked about making a new partial bottom denture to match what is going to be done topside.
Everything went fine and I was appointed back at 4PM. No problem. Jo met us again and helped us engineer another "break-in."
Parked helplessly in the reclining chair Dr. Leo took an impression of the lower jaw that extended to the chin, neck, chest, waist and stopped somewhere just north of the right knee. After the goop is formed you are supposed to be able to just slip the holder thing out and transfer that information to however they do it. That is if it comes out at all. That became questionable. The goop hardened too much and the struggle began.
Finally Dr. Leo, who has a pretty good grip with his fingers put his foot on my chest and pulled and pulled and pulled. Finally success. My intestines came out with the appliance as did the toenails of the left foot. It was not pretty because I have toenail fungus and they are ugly.
However all is well that ends well and I drove my tired and hurting lips back to my office and then home vowing to enter this in to my blog. It has been so entered.
I can't wait to go back. This time I am going to put an IUD in my mouth and scare the hell out of everyone. Except Jo cause she's a "keeper."
Everything went fine and I was appointed back at 4PM. No problem. Jo met us again and helped us engineer another "break-in."
Parked helplessly in the reclining chair Dr. Leo took an impression of the lower jaw that extended to the chin, neck, chest, waist and stopped somewhere just north of the right knee. After the goop is formed you are supposed to be able to just slip the holder thing out and transfer that information to however they do it. That is if it comes out at all. That became questionable. The goop hardened too much and the struggle began.
Finally Dr. Leo, who has a pretty good grip with his fingers put his foot on my chest and pulled and pulled and pulled. Finally success. My intestines came out with the appliance as did the toenails of the left foot. It was not pretty because I have toenail fungus and they are ugly.
However all is well that ends well and I drove my tired and hurting lips back to my office and then home vowing to enter this in to my blog. It has been so entered.
I can't wait to go back. This time I am going to put an IUD in my mouth and scare the hell out of everyone. Except Jo cause she's a "keeper."
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Harv 6
I have made any number of attempts to bring my blog up to date but the computer won't cooperate again. Last time I got a message, or notification, or threat even, from Google that they had formed a new deal for which I had to sign in all over again. I tried. Repeatedly!! No luck. Finally the brains of the mob (wife,) came up here while I was downstairs throwing a fit, and did what Google asked and got me logged back in. So here we are.
Mainly I wanted to write about my last county supervisors board meeting.
Had I previously mentioned that an elite group of GOB's (good ole boys) want to build a $30 million justice center? Contains a jail, courtrooms, and a whole bunch of things. God knows we need a new jail and need to make room for another judge but we are broke. Our 2010 budget has no money in it and will be pared down from last years budget.
Taxes will skyrocket. More people will be foreclosed on and a whole bunch of problems exist. After a 5 hour debate the GOB's won 14 to 10. We will proceed with this monstrosity in the face of the public.
It almost seems as though there is nothing more to be done but I haven't given up yet and am still leading the "anti-group."
We'll see. I will continue to post updates.
Mainly I wanted to write about my last county supervisors board meeting.
Had I previously mentioned that an elite group of GOB's (good ole boys) want to build a $30 million justice center? Contains a jail, courtrooms, and a whole bunch of things. God knows we need a new jail and need to make room for another judge but we are broke. Our 2010 budget has no money in it and will be pared down from last years budget.
Taxes will skyrocket. More people will be foreclosed on and a whole bunch of problems exist. After a 5 hour debate the GOB's won 14 to 10. We will proceed with this monstrosity in the face of the public.
It almost seems as though there is nothing more to be done but I haven't given up yet and am still leading the "anti-group."
We'll see. I will continue to post updates.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Harv 5
Just keeping up the blog. The past few days has been stuffed with political happenings. I know it isn't, but it seems as though I have other supervisors coming to me constantly and expecting me to perform some miracle as far as county decisions are made.
I have decided this really isn't a lot fun mostly because of the time it takes away from my business and my wife and home.
There is a big recall election coming up in a couple of weeks and changing over some county board members could mean some major changes on the board of 24 supervisors itself. There is a growing opinion that the chairman should be replaced and I am being considered. I already did that as a younger man and am not sure I want to do that again. Money is better though. Nah!!! don't need that.
That's all for tonight. Got to watch the rest of Fox news.
I have decided this really isn't a lot fun mostly because of the time it takes away from my business and my wife and home.
There is a big recall election coming up in a couple of weeks and changing over some county board members could mean some major changes on the board of 24 supervisors itself. There is a growing opinion that the chairman should be replaced and I am being considered. I already did that as a younger man and am not sure I want to do that again. Money is better though. Nah!!! don't need that.
That's all for tonight. Got to watch the rest of Fox news.
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