Need your daily caffeine fix and tired of the less than zip in your coffee then check out the list above to see which "colas" have more caffeine than coffee (all 'soft' drinks have more caffeine than coffee but some teas have more than some 'soft' drinks).
Friday, August 31, 2007
Caffeine
Need your daily caffeine fix and tired of the less than zip in your coffee then check out the list above to see which "colas" have more caffeine than coffee (all 'soft' drinks have more caffeine than coffee but some teas have more than some 'soft' drinks).
It's Labor Day Weekend
It's the weekend we all celebrate working by not working, right?
Here and Chateau Nu and around the Alban Estate the plans are for intense labor over the BBQ and massive strain to remain afloat on the water and keeping our heads above hot water.
We will be joined in those endeavors by a multitude of friends, neighbors and a few odd relatives getting naked in the sun and feasting on the pot-luck picnic over the entire weekend - the first tents are being erected now (those people will be sleeping in that is) - I erected the canopies over the BBQ and outdoor tables yesterday, after I set up the BBQ and tables in the first place.
This year's annual Labor Day party and gathering has grown by leaps and bounds over previous years ... seems everybody wants to spend time on the farm nude, even got a few first timers who have committed to being here - in fact one couple of the first timers are already here and nude (neither have been nude outdoors before and the tanlines prove it - LOL), and are helping to erect the tents I have and helping people with their own, with my granddaughter "G" supervising the entire process.
Come to think of it I need to drain and refill the hot tub ...
Here and Chateau Nu and around the Alban Estate the plans are for intense labor over the BBQ and massive strain to remain afloat on the water and keeping our heads above hot water.
We will be joined in those endeavors by a multitude of friends, neighbors and a few odd relatives getting naked in the sun and feasting on the pot-luck picnic over the entire weekend - the first tents are being erected now (those people will be sleeping in that is) - I erected the canopies over the BBQ and outdoor tables yesterday, after I set up the BBQ and tables in the first place.
This year's annual Labor Day party and gathering has grown by leaps and bounds over previous years ... seems everybody wants to spend time on the farm nude, even got a few first timers who have committed to being here - in fact one couple of the first timers are already here and nude (neither have been nude outdoors before and the tanlines prove it - LOL), and are helping to erect the tents I have and helping people with their own, with my granddaughter "G" supervising the entire process.
Come to think of it I need to drain and refill the hot tub ...
P.F. Chang's
A while back I posted about a 'new' bistro in town named P.F. CHANG'S and come to find out the "PF" stands for 'Pre-Fab'. That's right all their food is pre-made and frozen and shipped in to be thrown in the microwave by their 'chefs'.
No wonder they put on such a show up front with better than average decor and atmosphere ... they have to!
I had wondered about their lack of ability to make anything on the menu sans onions when the Mrs., and I tried the 'new' place in town, now I know ... and I am spreading the word. Not only is the food 'pre-fab' it is nothing to write home about - the hot teas were okay, so at least they didn't screw them up ... that time - unfortunately that will be the only time we ever grace them with our presence.
Avoid the P.F. CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO in your town!
No wonder they put on such a show up front with better than average decor and atmosphere ... they have to!
I had wondered about their lack of ability to make anything on the menu sans onions when the Mrs., and I tried the 'new' place in town, now I know ... and I am spreading the word. Not only is the food 'pre-fab' it is nothing to write home about - the hot teas were okay, so at least they didn't screw them up ... that time - unfortunately that will be the only time we ever grace them with our presence.
Avoid the P.F. CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO in your town!
Thursday, August 30, 2007
The Daily Word
Today's Daily Word is:
Sphygmus: (sfig' - mas) n (Medical) ... the pulse.
Be sure to follow the Daily Word for more words that you may not have heard of or know the meaning.
Here's an offer for you!
The Mrs., got an offer for a Gold MasterCard from Bank of Delaware in the mail today.
All she has to do is pay $89.00 "start-up fee" along with a $25.00 "application fee" and a $10.00 "administration fee" for which they will send her in return a Gold MasterCard with an incredible beginning credit limit of $75.00.
Let's see ... pay an out of state bank $124.00 and they will extend you "credit" in the amount of $75.00 ... sounds like a no brainer to me ... where does she sign up?!
All she has to do is pay $89.00 "start-up fee" along with a $25.00 "application fee" and a $10.00 "administration fee" for which they will send her in return a Gold MasterCard with an incredible beginning credit limit of $75.00.
Let's see ... pay an out of state bank $124.00 and they will extend you "credit" in the amount of $75.00 ... sounds like a no brainer to me ... where does she sign up?!
(What is really sad, is that some people actually go for such a "deal")
Need a clue?
The current Miss South Carolina 'competing' in the Miss Teen USA Pageant is the poster child as to why our schools are so poor.
Have you heard this airhead's reason most American high school students can't find the United States on a world map?
She somehow goes from America to Iraq and then off into space as she rambles on saying the reason they can't find the nation they live in is that there aren't enough maps. Say what ... the lack of the proper number of maps is the reason students can't find the country and we need to educate students so they can read maps. I repeat, say what ...
The fact she is a 'blonde' only compounds the stupidity of the rambling - stereotypes and all.
Definitely a "Space for Rent" sign between those ears!
NEMO Fan
I don't have any air conditioning in my truck so my seven year-old granddaughter took it upon herself a couple of weeks ago to use her chore money and buy me a little hand-held "Finding Nemo" electric fan for me to keep in my truck so I "can stay cool with your new fan papa", because she thought it was too hot for me to be driving around without air conditioning.
"G", ya gotta love her! She makes me one proud papa.
I have used the devil out of that little fan, too!
"G", ya gotta love her! She makes me one proud papa.
I have used the devil out of that little fan, too!
Despondent the shrub sulks.
Despondent over the departures of his brain and gonzo the shrub sits on the curb pouting and sulking after failing to catch up with the speeding getaway cars.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Fall BBQs
While the heat of summer is still blasting us, autumn is approaching and Labor Day is the "official" kicking off point - though seasonally its September 21st or 22nd that autumn really begins.
Around here that means it's Barbeque season with all the churches and local fire stations holding their annual or semi-annual (some participate in the shorter spring BBQ season as well) BBQ dinners. Most of the local BBQ is surprisingly good for outsiders coming in - we locals knew that already - and some plan their vacations around the local BBQ season, some coming from Canada every year. There have been overseas visitors who have stumbled on our BBQ and have made a point to come back the next time they are over here during the season and some have had it delivered via overnight air express to their home in such places as London, Edinburgh, Warsaw, (that I know of), and several other smaller towns around Europe.
That's some good eating ...
Around here that means it's Barbeque season with all the churches and local fire stations holding their annual or semi-annual (some participate in the shorter spring BBQ season as well) BBQ dinners. Most of the local BBQ is surprisingly good for outsiders coming in - we locals knew that already - and some plan their vacations around the local BBQ season, some coming from Canada every year. There have been overseas visitors who have stumbled on our BBQ and have made a point to come back the next time they are over here during the season and some have had it delivered via overnight air express to their home in such places as London, Edinburgh, Warsaw, (that I know of), and several other smaller towns around Europe.
That's some good eating ...
More Herbs, Less Salt
August 29th - today - is More Herbs, Less Salt Day.
One of the many holidays and celebrations we humans have invented for almost everyday of the year. Of those many this one is a better one for your health. More flavorful foods spiced with herbs and less sodium chloride ... yippie.
Having laid down salt (sodium chloride), for lent back when tricky-dick was resigning from the Whitehouse and not picking it back up since I support this 'celebration' whole heartedly and can do so with lower blood pressure than many of my contemporaries (without medications).
Having laid down salt (sodium chloride), for lent back when tricky-dick was resigning from the Whitehouse and not picking it back up since I support this 'celebration' whole heartedly and can do so with lower blood pressure than many of my contemporaries (without medications).
Go HERBS!
Chickenhawks
Chickenhawk - n - 1. A person enthusiastic about war, provided someone else fights it; particularly when that enthusiasm is undimmed by personal experience with war; most particularly when that lack of experience came in spite of ample opportunity in that person's youth. 2. A male who prefers sexual encounters with young boys.With the Gung ho let's go to war and stay there attitude of the GOP -most of whom definitely fall under definition number 1 - and the growing list of GOPers that are 'coming out' as falling under definition number 2, one has to wonder!
It is very appropriate that the National Park Service provide the proper signage in the sample above.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Can't wait until tomorrow ...
I can't wait until tomorrow. I got up at 5am today after waking up with my whole left leg cramping at 3am. It's a bitch to have your heel touching your ass and you can't straighten it out. Thank god for Absorbine Jr. Horse liniment cut to a quarter strength, who cares if it is highly flammable, it works ... as it is right now as I am rubbing it on the same damn cramp again.
It's time for bed!
It's time for bed!
Do people still watch?
Does anyone actually still watch this "news channel"? Much less believe anything they say.I mean other than the cabal and their loyal troglodytes, that is!
Bumper Sticker
I saw this bumper sticker recently:
I may be Schizophrenic , but at least I have each other!
A Funny
A man walks into a bar and tells the bartender to give him something cold and full of gin.
The bartender looks at him and says,
"You want something cold and full of gin?
Here, take my wife!"
The bartender looks at him and says,
"You want something cold and full of gin?
Here, take my wife!"
He could have said it today!
It is a common failing of totalitarian regimes that they cannot really understand the nature of our democracy. They mistake dissent for disloyalty.
~ Lyndon Baines Johnson
36th President of the United States of America
Though he uttered those words in response about North Vietnam forty odd years ago he could have said the same thing in reference to our own 'government' today!
36th President of the United States of America
Though he uttered those words in response about North Vietnam forty odd years ago he could have said the same thing in reference to our own 'government' today!
Nude Presidents
Both John Adams the 2nd President of the United States of America and Lyndon Johnson the 36th President of the United States of America were skinny dippers.
They are but two of many of our presidents (and first ladies), who enjoyed being nude.
Thoughts on being a naturist ...
Less laundry bills.
Less stress.
More peace of mind.
Better health and well being.
More friends.
Open and meaningful living.
At ease in the natural world.
Yep, being a naturist sure helps with daily life.
So, take your clothes and cares off and enjoy life!
Wrongful Convictions
Ontario, Canada:
In another story of a wrongful conviction being over turned (see the Actual Innocence posting for the other story), the conviction of Steven Truscott for the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl when he was but a 14 year-old himself was over turned today in Ontario, Canada.
Truscott was convicted and sentenced to hang on September 30, 1959, but his death sentence was quickly commuted to life in prison because the nation feared what the image of them hanging such a young boy - the youngest sentenced to hang in Canadian history - would be to the rest of the world.
Now at 62, Truscott, who has been living and raised a family under an assumed name since his parole after serving ten years in prison, has his name back and cleared due to new evidence.
Sometime justice does take a while.
In another story of a wrongful conviction being over turned (see the Actual Innocence posting for the other story), the conviction of Steven Truscott for the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl when he was but a 14 year-old himself was over turned today in Ontario, Canada.
Truscott was convicted and sentenced to hang on September 30, 1959, but his death sentence was quickly commuted to life in prison because the nation feared what the image of them hanging such a young boy - the youngest sentenced to hang in Canadian history - would be to the rest of the world.
Now at 62, Truscott, who has been living and raised a family under an assumed name since his parole after serving ten years in prison, has his name back and cleared due to new evidence.
Sometime justice does take a while.
And I Quote
You can do what you have to do, and sometimes you can do it even better than you think you can.
~ Jimmy Carter
39th President of the United States of America
39th President of the United States of America
And I Quote
Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened, but go on in fortune and misfortune at their own private pace, like a clock during a thunderstorm.~ Robert Louis Stevenson
Actual Innocence
Goldsboro, North Carolina:
Dwayne Allen Dail is a free man after spending 18 years in jail for a crime he did not commit.
He was wrongly convicted and imprisoned in 1989 of child rape for the rape of a 12-year-old girl in 1987. He was convicted on the girls mistaken identification of him as her attacker and hair samples found at the crime scene "consistent" with his.
In 2001 his lawyer pushed for new DNA testing and the tests proved he was not the rapist but that another man already in prison was the man guilty of raping the 12-year-old.
The District Attorney asked that the conviction be reversed and Wayne county Superior Court Judge Jack Hooks Jr., set aside the conviction.
Dail's lawyer plnes to seek Governor Easley's pardon and erasure of the conviction and the $20,000 for each year Dail spent in prison wrongfully convicted.
What I want to see is his name removed from the sex offenders list as well ... but I think that will be the hardest part.
Dwayne Allen Dail is a free man after spending 18 years in jail for a crime he did not commit.
He was wrongly convicted and imprisoned in 1989 of child rape for the rape of a 12-year-old girl in 1987. He was convicted on the girls mistaken identification of him as her attacker and hair samples found at the crime scene "consistent" with his.
In 2001 his lawyer pushed for new DNA testing and the tests proved he was not the rapist but that another man already in prison was the man guilty of raping the 12-year-old.
The District Attorney asked that the conviction be reversed and Wayne county Superior Court Judge Jack Hooks Jr., set aside the conviction.
Dail's lawyer plnes to seek Governor Easley's pardon and erasure of the conviction and the $20,000 for each year Dail spent in prison wrongfully convicted.
What I want to see is his name removed from the sex offenders list as well ... but I think that will be the hardest part.
Greek Fire
Having been extremely busy over the past few days I haven't caught all the news but the snippets I have heard about the fire raging in Greece haven't been pretty.
First, I heard it had burned through Olympia, site of the original Olympic games ... which is a tragedy in and of itself from a historic and cultural perspective.
Second, I heard it was burning "over literally half that country" ... which is a horrible tragedy for the people of Greece and their lives and their livelihood.
Third, I heard that the fire was deliberately set ... which is so heinous that the one(s) guilty of doing so should be publicly beaten with a cat-o-nine because a: it would be severely painful, and b: they could never be made to make full restitution.
Sorry, but firebugs are firmly planted as one of the top social malcontents on my shit list.
Fourth, I heard that the fire was so massive it can be seen from space ... an achievement that should be of note but here is just another facet of the tragedy.
It is as if this Greek Tragedy has reached into the sublimely nebulous etherworld to become a Greek Comedy.
Forgive me but the pun was so open and as they say if there is an opening go for it, besides you have to laugh to keep from crying.
First, I heard it had burned through Olympia, site of the original Olympic games ... which is a tragedy in and of itself from a historic and cultural perspective.
Second, I heard it was burning "over literally half that country" ... which is a horrible tragedy for the people of Greece and their lives and their livelihood.
Third, I heard that the fire was deliberately set ... which is so heinous that the one(s) guilty of doing so should be publicly beaten with a cat-o-nine because a: it would be severely painful, and b: they could never be made to make full restitution.
Sorry, but firebugs are firmly planted as one of the top social malcontents on my shit list.
Fourth, I heard that the fire was so massive it can be seen from space ... an achievement that should be of note but here is just another facet of the tragedy.
It is as if this Greek Tragedy has reached into the sublimely nebulous etherworld to become a Greek Comedy.
Forgive me but the pun was so open and as they say if there is an opening go for it, besides you have to laugh to keep from crying.
Mark of a Successful Man
The mark of a successful man is one who has spent the entire day on the bank of a river without feeling guilty about it.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Ladies from Hell
No one wants to face the Scots on the battlefield.During WW1 the 'highlanders' earned the moniker "Damen ab Holle" aka "Ladies from Hell" from the the Germans because they fought like demons.
All who face faced off against the Scots throughout history have had similar 'names' for them ... you'd think they'd wise up by now wouldn't you?!
Quiet Morning
It's been a quiet morning so far and I am worried ... yesterday was a quiet morning as well and I ended up having and bunch of people over and a burglar on top of that (see the Barnyard Follies post for details) ... what will today bring?
Working on my tan while typing this Blog, hearing the occasional bird chirp, contemplating a dip in the pool, solving the world's problems, yep that's pretty much it this morning.
Working on my tan while typing this Blog, hearing the occasional bird chirp, contemplating a dip in the pool, solving the world's problems, yep that's pretty much it this morning.
Bedtime for Gonzo
Alleluiah, alleluiah, come on everybody sing it with me, alleluiah Alberto is gone away!
Alberto Gonzales is resigning as Attorney General much to the delight of all sane and rational people in the nation. We had wondered where the shrub would find a worse Attorney General than Aschroft when Ashcroft resigned and he found Gonzo.
Never before have the top law enforcement officers of the nation been such law breakers as have these last two bozos ... even old J. Edgar tipped his hat at the law - granted he didn't do much more than tip it, but he did tip it.
Never before have the top law enforcement officers of the nation been such law breakers as have these last two bozos ... even old J. Edgar tipped his hat at the law - granted he didn't do much more than tip it, but he did tip it.
Now, everybody sing ...
Alleluiah!
Alleluiah!
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Barnyard Follies
Chickens in the yard and cows on the porch:
the light in the window is a burglar's torch.
the light in the window is a burglar's torch.
We had an uninvited guest a little earlier this evening and Bossie scared the bejesus out of them coming up on the porch behind them and bellowing a deep "Moo" - how the thief didn't hear her coming up the steps is amazing, I heard her from the other end of the barn.
The hapless fool then fell into the Mrs., roses -man that had to hurt and when she sees them he'll wish he was dead, only to roll out of the bushes into a dozen or so squawking hens who began to peck at him like nobody's business. At which point he looked up to see Seamus and Angus "grinning" at him and letting a low rumbling growl out of their throats not six inches from his face.
I swear he pissed himself then and then he lifted his eyes passed the dogs and saw my laughing hysterically but with my rifle trained on his head, I asked him if he was a 'city boy' to which he croaked 'yes sir'. I said I figured as much when I saw you jump when Bossie there 'mooed'.
We just waited there as we were until the police arrived to take him to jail for attempting to break into my home which wasn't long as there were several calls to the police from the various others hanging around the pool and hot tub and they all seem to have remembered their cell phones.
Then I had to convince Bossie to get off the porch and get back to the barn ... which I tell you wasn't the most easy ordeal I have had to face ... she makes a mule look outright congenial when she gets spooked!
It has been several months since the last poor souls tried to burgle my home ... there must be some new blood in the city that don't know about my security system because the last ones thought hell had opened up and two hell hounds had come forth to bite them a new asshole or at least that is what they told the cops who 'saved' them from Seamus and Angus. I guess Bossie wouldn't be left out so she took it upon herself to become a "watch cow" to keep up with the Labs.
The hapless fool then fell into the Mrs., roses -man that had to hurt and when she sees them he'll wish he was dead, only to roll out of the bushes into a dozen or so squawking hens who began to peck at him like nobody's business. At which point he looked up to see Seamus and Angus "grinning" at him and letting a low rumbling growl out of their throats not six inches from his face.
I swear he pissed himself then and then he lifted his eyes passed the dogs and saw my laughing hysterically but with my rifle trained on his head, I asked him if he was a 'city boy' to which he croaked 'yes sir'. I said I figured as much when I saw you jump when Bossie there 'mooed'.
We just waited there as we were until the police arrived to take him to jail for attempting to break into my home which wasn't long as there were several calls to the police from the various others hanging around the pool and hot tub and they all seem to have remembered their cell phones.
Then I had to convince Bossie to get off the porch and get back to the barn ... which I tell you wasn't the most easy ordeal I have had to face ... she makes a mule look outright congenial when she gets spooked!
It has been several months since the last poor souls tried to burgle my home ... there must be some new blood in the city that don't know about my security system because the last ones thought hell had opened up and two hell hounds had come forth to bite them a new asshole or at least that is what they told the cops who 'saved' them from Seamus and Angus. I guess Bossie wouldn't be left out so she took it upon herself to become a "watch cow" to keep up with the Labs.
No Rust
The Statue of Liberty should never rust.
Teflon was placed between the steel framework and the copper skin when they restored the statue.
Now, if we can polish the tarnish off that has covered it over the last 6 plus years it will shine as a beacon to the world once again.
Shine on Lady! Shine on!
Panthers one and two.
After winning 16 of 18 pre-season games over the last few years and having great teams with buzz about Superbowl appearances and winning that game bandied about only to falter during the season due to injuries, poor play, etc., the Carolina Panthers just might live up to their potential and all the 'expert's' buzz this year ... They have lost 2 0f 3 pre-season games so far this year!
History has proven that the best teams at the end of the season are the worst in pre-season. It's about time the Panthers got it right - pre-season loose - season win - post season win.
Go Panthers!
Fire in the sky!
Two people died and eleven where seriously injured as relatives watched from the ground when a Hot Air Balloon burst into flames over Western Canada in flight.
Passengers had to leap to the ground - some with their clothes aflame - to get out of the fire. The flaming balloon flew on to land near the U.S. border in an RV Park where it set three RVs and several vehicles on fire - no word as to anyone injured there.
My condolences and sympathies go out to the victims and their families and I wish for a speedy recovery for those injured. The senselessness of such a tragedy on what should have been a pleasurable afternoon defies all reason.
Easy like Sunday morning ...
This morning has been a lazy, warm morning with the birds even remaining quiet as if to not spoil the serenity. I like mornings like this ... even if it is morning.
Up and out feeding the animals at 6am (Yea, I know I slept in this morning) as the sun was fully dawning was a blast, even the cows were in a good mood - the chickens were a wee bit testy at first but they warmed up to the idea of the day quickly when I began to throw feed in the yard for them.
Seamus, Angus and I just finished our dip in the river and came on back to the house whereupon they took off for the lake and more water fun. For those that don't know Seamus and Angus are my Labrador Retrievers. At the moment I have Mac Duff (Alistair), bouncing around the room like a pinball wanting to get in my lap - Mac Duff is the Mrs., Jack Russell, by the way.
Living nude on the farm is what life is all about, hell living nude is all it is about ... lower laundry bills is a big thing you know.
Seriously though, living nude is a more calm and peaceful way of life with much less stress and much better health and with my neighbors also living their lives nude it makes for a close and friendly neighborhood (granted our 'neighborhood' is much larger than most as it is rural farming country next to a big city).
We had one harridan in the neighborhood for a while but she one day out of the blue showed up at our back door nude and has been that way ever since - and this was a women so prudish and spiteful she tried to forced a local ordinance through to require pets to wear clothes a year before her 'revelation'.
Also, with her epiphany came Seamus' liking of her. Prior to that she was the only person he has ever had a dislike for, even to the point of trying to bite her a new asshole on several occasions. Now they are the best of friends.
If only the heat would not rise today ...
Up and out feeding the animals at 6am (Yea, I know I slept in this morning) as the sun was fully dawning was a blast, even the cows were in a good mood - the chickens were a wee bit testy at first but they warmed up to the idea of the day quickly when I began to throw feed in the yard for them.
Seamus, Angus and I just finished our dip in the river and came on back to the house whereupon they took off for the lake and more water fun. For those that don't know Seamus and Angus are my Labrador Retrievers. At the moment I have Mac Duff (Alistair), bouncing around the room like a pinball wanting to get in my lap - Mac Duff is the Mrs., Jack Russell, by the way.
Living nude on the farm is what life is all about, hell living nude is all it is about ... lower laundry bills is a big thing you know.
Seriously though, living nude is a more calm and peaceful way of life with much less stress and much better health and with my neighbors also living their lives nude it makes for a close and friendly neighborhood (granted our 'neighborhood' is much larger than most as it is rural farming country next to a big city).
We had one harridan in the neighborhood for a while but she one day out of the blue showed up at our back door nude and has been that way ever since - and this was a women so prudish and spiteful she tried to forced a local ordinance through to require pets to wear clothes a year before her 'revelation'.
Also, with her epiphany came Seamus' liking of her. Prior to that she was the only person he has ever had a dislike for, even to the point of trying to bite her a new asshole on several occasions. Now they are the best of friends.
If only the heat would not rise today ...
Techno Nude
The trend of bands performing nude that was the craze in Europe in the late 60s and early 70s is making a comeback with the techno/dancebeat sound in Europe. Here's to hoping it catches on better here than it did back then ... of course the music back then was better. So let's have the first craze of nude performances we should have had 30 years ago with the music of 30 years ago!
Saturday, August 25, 2007
One Thousand
One thousand people have checked in to see what Carolina Naturally is all about, along with her sister Blog The Naked, The Nude and The Nekkid.
Thanks for your support.
Issues profound and mundane have been the bulwark of these Blogs and shall continue to be the bulwarks as well as a healthy dose of wit and irony that have already been hallmarks and keep the faithful and the new converts coming back for more.
Thanks again.
Thanks for your support.
Issues profound and mundane have been the bulwark of these Blogs and shall continue to be the bulwarks as well as a healthy dose of wit and irony that have already been hallmarks and keep the faithful and the new converts coming back for more.
Thanks again.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Battleboro, Vermont
The Selectboard of this small Vermont town has voted to drop the ban on nudity in the town that was prompted by teenagers the past two summers who started going about nude to say 'cool' in the heat. So it is back to being nude is O.K. in Battleboro, Vermont at the end of next month when the temporary ban is set to expire and since the Selectboard voted no to making it permanent it will wind up on the refuse heap where it belonged in the first place.
Several hundred readers ...
Several hundred readers check in with this Blog and her sister Blog regularly.
Not bad for being less than two months old.
I might actually be doing something right for a change, wow!
Who would have thought it possible.
Thanks for checking in everybody.
Not bad for being less than two months old.
I might actually be doing something right for a change, wow!
Who would have thought it possible.
Thanks for checking in everybody.
One A.M. Funny
My friend Bill Dentz called last night to say he was recovering nicely from the injuries he received when he went to a costume party dressed as a pinata.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Amazing Machine
Amazing Machine: The human heart is an amazing machine.
It beats about 100,000 times a day on average.
It does so with enough power to pump five quarts of blood every minute.
It beats about 100,000 times a day on average.
It does so with enough power to pump five quarts of blood every minute.
For all the shade tree mechanics left out there that's truly amazing because human blood is about the same consistency of 40weight oil and we all know it takes a pretty strong oil pump to pump oil throughout a 400cc small block engine. Just think the human heart does the same thing and the average adult human is a bit bigger than 400cc's too!
Vacation ...
The Confused Dictionary defines VACATION:
Vacation starts when Dad says, "I know a short cut."
Vacation starts when Dad says, "I know a short cut."
Reality Check Please
While talking on the phone, whether it be on a cell phone or a stationary phone, may seem like a commonplace occurrence - and a pain in the ass - in reality more than 50% of the people in the world have never made or received a telephone call.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
The Good: You give the "Birds and Bees" talk to your daughter ...
The Bad: she keeps interrupting ...
The Ugly: with CORRECTIONS!
The Bad: she keeps interrupting ...
The Ugly: with CORRECTIONS!
All in good time ...
In the United States, you can't keep an eye on the clock when you go to mail a letter.
The clocks have been removed from 37,000 post offices as part of a "retail standardization program." The idea is that it will give all the post office's public service areas a uniform look. Stephen Seewoester, a spokesman for the U.S. Postal Service in Dallas, Texas, said the agency wants its customers to focus on the service, not the clock.
"I guess they think people don't have watches, " retorted Leonard Berry, a customer service expert at Texas A&M University.
The clocks have been removed from 37,000 post offices as part of a "retail standardization program." The idea is that it will give all the post office's public service areas a uniform look. Stephen Seewoester, a spokesman for the U.S. Postal Service in Dallas, Texas, said the agency wants its customers to focus on the service, not the clock.
"I guess they think people don't have watches, " retorted Leonard Berry, a customer service expert at Texas A&M University.
If it was me I'd be wanting them to focus on anything BUT the service.
But, hey, it's the government - no wait they're not part of the government anymore!
Ahemm, it's just another case of stupid herding mentality then and doing anything but actually fixing the "problem".
But, hey, it's the government - no wait they're not part of the government anymore!
Ahemm, it's just another case of stupid herding mentality then and doing anything but actually fixing the "problem".
Big Surprise
Olga Mauriello, who lives in a town near Naples, Italy, was peeling potatoes when she realized one of the spuds wasn't a potato at all. It was a hand grenade from the Second World War. Mauriello had had the potatoes soaking in water and wasn't expecting to find what she did.
"If I hadn't felt its weight, I wouldn't even have realized that it was a bomb," Mrs., Mauriello said.
She called neighbors who then called the police. The police took care of safely detonating the grenade in a park.
It's believed the potatoes - and the antique grenade - originated in France.
"If I hadn't felt its weight, I wouldn't even have realized that it was a bomb," Mrs., Mauriello said.
She called neighbors who then called the police. The police took care of safely detonating the grenade in a park.
It's believed the potatoes - and the antique grenade - originated in France.
Talk about a wee bit of something exciting for dinner!
Brave Daughter
Dayna Lineberger was driving when she started to feel faint. Bothered by ulcerative colitis, she knew she and to get something to eat, but before she could pull into a restaurant, she passed out.
Her 11-year-old daughter, sitting in the back seat of the car, leaned forward and grabbed the steering wheel, swerving to miss hitting a car. She wasn't quite fast enough to avoid a tree, but it caused the car to stop, and no one was hurt from the impact.
The Charlotte, North Carolina, youngster said she "screamed like crazy" during the ordeal, but was happy to help prevent what could have been a serious accident.
Her 11-year-old daughter, sitting in the back seat of the car, leaned forward and grabbed the steering wheel, swerving to miss hitting a car. She wasn't quite fast enough to avoid a tree, but it caused the car to stop, and no one was hurt from the impact.
The Charlotte, North Carolina, youngster said she "screamed like crazy" during the ordeal, but was happy to help prevent what could have been a serious accident.
Way to go girl!
Monday, August 20, 2007
Bunny Porn
I know I said early on there would be nudity on this Blog but no Porn. Looks like I was mistaken!
Morning Funny
INSULT # 678: Sleep is a 'four-letter' word ... said the insomniac to the narcoleptic!
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Two Hundred Posts
It's all 'PLUS" from here!Carolina Naturally has reached the 200th post milestone - time to celebrate!
Party at John's place!
Weekly the second Tuesday of the week.
Weekly the second Tuesday of the week.
Butterflies speak to my soul ...
Have you ever wondered at the beauty of nature and saw the butterfly in flight?
Down an open road.
Down a open road. Driving down an open road is part of the American Dream. Songs and stories have been written about it. Hell, our entire culture is built around it. So where have all the open roads gone to and when did they leave?
There is even a 'subdivision' and a new elementary school being built right next to my land on the one side that is not protected by its 'historical designation' and already we have traffic and the thing ain't even broke ground yet!
Time to move on over the next hill ...
And I Quote
The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.
~ Albert Einstein
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Thanks folks, and I hope we passed the audition.
Whew, do you how many bad actors there are out there? I do, I saw them all today at the cattle call for new performers at the Renaissance Faire! Save me from bad actors!
No really the auditions went smoothly (despite the bad acting), and we had some we selected to join the cast ... they don't know it yet - we got to make them sweat it out for a few days.
Now if the 'army' working on my new doublet will get it finished in time I will be a 'happy camper' indeed.
No really the auditions went smoothly (despite the bad acting), and we had some we selected to join the cast ... they don't know it yet - we got to make them sweat it out for a few days.
Now if the 'army' working on my new doublet will get it finished in time I will be a 'happy camper' indeed.
Friday, August 17, 2007
Sorry I missed yesterday.
I missed posting anything at all yesterday, bummer. I do have a good reason, though.
I spent much of the day seeing it that a severely mentally ill person was committed to the lock-down ward of the asylum near where they are living.
This person was dangerous to everybody but especially females and having someone committed takes a lot of work even just to hold them until their permanent commitment is finalized.
The judge had no problem with this one however and stripped them of their rights in the preliminary hearing.
Now I can concentrate on more pleasant matters.
I spent much of the day seeing it that a severely mentally ill person was committed to the lock-down ward of the asylum near where they are living.
This person was dangerous to everybody but especially females and having someone committed takes a lot of work even just to hold them until their permanent commitment is finalized.
The judge had no problem with this one however and stripped them of their rights in the preliminary hearing.
Now I can concentrate on more pleasant matters.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Night Funny
There was a lady swimmer quite nude
who's clothes by winds where strewed
saw a man come along
and unless I am wrong
you expected this line to be lewd!
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Night Funny
On the subject of Golf:
Although it was originally restricted to wealthy Protestants, today it's open to anybody who owns hideous clothing.
~ Dave Berry
~ Dave Berry
World Up Close And Personal
Having started life when horses still pulled wagons into town for the farmer's market and airplanes still had propellers, I find the ability to 'chat' with people from around the world via the internet wonderful.
Just a few moments ago I was chatting with a young man in Maryland, USA and a young man in New Zealand at the same time ... that wasn't even dreamed of when I was a child - it was prohibitively expensive by phone and three-way calling was "not thought of" yet (it had always been around from the beginning ... every one knew 'Ethel' stayed on the line after she connected you to your party, but as a 'wanted' feature it wasn't even in the works then), and the only other means of doing so was by short-wave radio - a hit and miss proposition at the best of times.
Now though I can chat and have chatted with people from all over the planet. It is amazing how many people know some English. It also helps that I speak several other languages as well.
I can learn so much more now and that is vital to my makeup - always learning more. It is a shame some others can not do the same.
If you want to learn more use the internet for more than downloading porn.
Just a few moments ago I was chatting with a young man in Maryland, USA and a young man in New Zealand at the same time ... that wasn't even dreamed of when I was a child - it was prohibitively expensive by phone and three-way calling was "not thought of" yet (it had always been around from the beginning ... every one knew 'Ethel' stayed on the line after she connected you to your party, but as a 'wanted' feature it wasn't even in the works then), and the only other means of doing so was by short-wave radio - a hit and miss proposition at the best of times.
Now though I can chat and have chatted with people from all over the planet. It is amazing how many people know some English. It also helps that I speak several other languages as well.
I can learn so much more now and that is vital to my makeup - always learning more. It is a shame some others can not do the same.
If you want to learn more use the internet for more than downloading porn.
Friday, August 10, 2007
Cartoons
I have been asked if I had a site where I posted all the cartoons and editorials I have collected and I have had to answer no, that is until now.
I have just set up a Blog just for those cartoons and editorials ... literally.
You can find it at nakedcartoons.blogspot.com.
At the moment it is blank save for the format layout, but I will be adding to it as I am able - I have a ton of cartoons and editorials and there are always more coming out everyday.
I have just set up a Blog just for those cartoons and editorials ... literally.
You can find it at nakedcartoons.blogspot.com.
At the moment it is blank save for the format layout, but I will be adding to it as I am able - I have a ton of cartoons and editorials and there are always more coming out everyday.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
August in the Carolinas
They say you know it is August in North Carolina when you remember asphalt has a liquid state.
Today we topped 105F and I don't care who you are that's bloody hot!
It was better just to put yours clothes on right out of the shower while you were still wet today ... it just saved time and you'd be used to the damp and clingy things by the time you went out the door instead of the shock of them instantly getting wet and clingy as you opened the door.
Today we topped 105F and I don't care who you are that's bloody hot!
It was better just to put yours clothes on right out of the shower while you were still wet today ... it just saved time and you'd be used to the damp and clingy things by the time you went out the door instead of the shock of them instantly getting wet and clingy as you opened the door.
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