Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Cover it or it might freeze off
Had my teeth cleaning this morning with the funniest Dentist around, Randy Miller. If you see him ask him about the guy with the wooden legs who's mobile home caught on fire. He still has it. I am the worst flosser on the planet. Every time I get my teeth cleaned I have to get a pint of blood. I know, Floss and brush.
I'll say one thing about our Governor Jim Douglass, he sure knows how to put out press releases! I must get 3-4 a day. If he could only put that effect into curing our ills.
I disagree with his budget cuts, most hurting the most needy, I am 100% against his idea of cutting school budgets. What the Governor doesn't tell you about is the federal mandates that we have to pay for. Once again budget cuts in school budgets will only hurt the students that need it most, K-5. We cannot let this happen. For the past 6 years he has watched over the collapse of our roads and bridges and now he wants to oversee the downward spiral of our school systems.
Wow, as I am writing this, I just received another press release from the Gov. Office. You might want to take a break and cut a ribbon or hit a Chicken Dinner Jim.
I'll say one thing about our Governor Jim Douglass, he sure knows how to put out press releases! I must get 3-4 a day. If he could only put that effect into curing our ills.
I disagree with his budget cuts, most hurting the most needy, I am 100% against his idea of cutting school budgets. What the Governor doesn't tell you about is the federal mandates that we have to pay for. Once again budget cuts in school budgets will only hurt the students that need it most, K-5. We cannot let this happen. For the past 6 years he has watched over the collapse of our roads and bridges and now he wants to oversee the downward spiral of our school systems.
Wow, as I am writing this, I just received another press release from the Gov. Office. You might want to take a break and cut a ribbon or hit a Chicken Dinner Jim.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Somethings in the Air
With the price of gas under $2 a gallon you think I'd be happy, but I'm not. The price was $1.56 a gallon just a few weeks back and now it's up to $1.85. WTF? That sucks. That's up almost 30 cents for no reason at all. With the economy in the crapper the last thing we need if for the price of gas to start shooting up for no reason, and that's what its doing, going up for no reason.
How about this. The temperature on Sunday is supposed to be 8 degrees and I'll be golfing and running in the 1/9 miler on Church Street. I was going to go topless but not now. Beside I don't need the Free Press putting my stomach back on the front page of the paper.
How about this. The temperature on Sunday is supposed to be 8 degrees and I'll be golfing and running in the 1/9 miler on Church Street. I was going to go topless but not now. Beside I don't need the Free Press putting my stomach back on the front page of the paper.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Party on Garth
Wow!! It was better than I expected. Barack Obama is now our President and it feels great. I am so happy and so proud to be an American. The storm clouds have cleared from our country and a breath of fresh air has arrived. Translation, George Bush is back in Texas and now we have tremendous hope for our new President and our future. I pray to God to watch over him and his family and to keep him safe and strong for our country and this world. I have never in my 53 years seen such an outpouring of good thoughts and excitement. I only wish I was in Washington to be there in person.
Nice job America.
Nice job America.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Don't you have something better to cover
Journalism? It is amazing what shit passes as Journalism these days. For example, The News Channel 5 Restaurant report. It's one thing if the information they are using is a day or two old at the most a week, but tonight one of the Restaurants that scored low on a inspection was from almost 2 months ago. That's not news, that fill. To be honest, it's a joke.
By the way, have I told you I still love Gus Rosendale. After his report on the dog left in the Van for almost 3 weeks at the airport, his response, "What is wrong with people". Right on Gus, right on. Most times news anchors show no emotion, but he was absolutely right in saying that.
Speaking of the dog in the Van. Where are the idiots who did this. By the way they are from Quebec. Stupid Queebs. Since my Grandfather came from Quebec, I can say that. Queebs are the rudest people I have every met. Maybe when they find them, instead of going to jail lets put them back in the Van they had there dog in and lock them in for 3 weeks with nothing just like they left their dog.
Can't wait until Tuesday.
By the way, have I told you I still love Gus Rosendale. After his report on the dog left in the Van for almost 3 weeks at the airport, his response, "What is wrong with people". Right on Gus, right on. Most times news anchors show no emotion, but he was absolutely right in saying that.
Speaking of the dog in the Van. Where are the idiots who did this. By the way they are from Quebec. Stupid Queebs. Since my Grandfather came from Quebec, I can say that. Queebs are the rudest people I have every met. Maybe when they find them, instead of going to jail lets put them back in the Van they had there dog in and lock them in for 3 weeks with nothing just like they left their dog.
Can't wait until Tuesday.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
One week and counting
Our long national nightmare is almost over. George Bush is going back to Texas in one week. Good riddance. He has done more damage to this country in the last 8 years than the previous 233 years. I still love the fact that when Jim Jeffords was a Senator he stuck it to "W" and the republicans by becoming an independent. God bless Jim Jeffords. That is true courage when you know a decision like that will turn old friends into enemies and have the conservative right just vilify you. As I have said many times, people like Rush Limburger are just so full of hate. Like Lord Voldemort. Keep popping those pills you big fat loser.
Lets see, if Tom Messiner says 2 inches of snow tonight, does that mean 8 inches? Just having some fun Tom.
Glad to see Jim Rice get into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He should have been voted in years ago but I guess some baseball writers got upset with him because he would talk to them when he was a player. Grow the F up. Writers should have no say on who does and doesn't get into the Hall. Let the members of the Hall of Fame decide.
Speaking of getting in the Hall of Fame. Big congrats to Metallica and Jeff Beck for getting into the Rock N Roll Hall of fame. The induction ceremony happens in April.
Lets see, if Tom Messiner says 2 inches of snow tonight, does that mean 8 inches? Just having some fun Tom.
Glad to see Jim Rice get into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He should have been voted in years ago but I guess some baseball writers got upset with him because he would talk to them when he was a player. Grow the F up. Writers should have no say on who does and doesn't get into the Hall. Let the members of the Hall of Fame decide.
Speaking of getting in the Hall of Fame. Big congrats to Metallica and Jeff Beck for getting into the Rock N Roll Hall of fame. The induction ceremony happens in April.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Giants lose...ha ha ha ha
I love the fact that the New York football Giants lost in their playoff game today. I am a Cowboy and Patriot fan so it is with some satisfaction that the Giants will not go to the Superbowl this year. Don't tell me your team went further then mine because it doesn't matter. They are done just like my teams are!
How about those UVM hockey cats. The hockey team took 3 of 4 points this weekend from Boston College. A tie and win in two games had us on the edge of our seats, especially the Friday night tilt. My favorite player is Peter Lenes. He is a little dynamo
The real reason for my blog today is our Governor. I have always said that I like Jim Douglass. He is a good guy and has served out state for many many year, but some of his comments and suggestion lately trouble me. The article in today's Free Press hit it right on the nose. He comes up with these ideas that come out of left field, doesn't talk to anyone about them for feedback, doesn't work with anyone to find consensus and then complains. What really concerns me is his proposal on schools and school budgets. In a tough year he is scaring people and what will happen is that school budgets across our state will take a hit because of his scare tactic. I urge the Democrats in the house and Senate to ignore him over the next two years and take control of the dialogue and decisions in Montpelier. You have the numbers to get what you need done and you are veto proof as well. There is no better time to do this than right now. If the Governor doesn't want to work together and move the state in the right track it is the duty of the house and senate Democrats to take charge.
By the way, do not vote for any candidate running for Mayor of Burlington who does not approve of a waterfront Hotel and Convention center. It's needed and will bring more business to our area and right now that is what we need.
How about those UVM hockey cats. The hockey team took 3 of 4 points this weekend from Boston College. A tie and win in two games had us on the edge of our seats, especially the Friday night tilt. My favorite player is Peter Lenes. He is a little dynamo
The real reason for my blog today is our Governor. I have always said that I like Jim Douglass. He is a good guy and has served out state for many many year, but some of his comments and suggestion lately trouble me. The article in today's Free Press hit it right on the nose. He comes up with these ideas that come out of left field, doesn't talk to anyone about them for feedback, doesn't work with anyone to find consensus and then complains. What really concerns me is his proposal on schools and school budgets. In a tough year he is scaring people and what will happen is that school budgets across our state will take a hit because of his scare tactic. I urge the Democrats in the house and Senate to ignore him over the next two years and take control of the dialogue and decisions in Montpelier. You have the numbers to get what you need done and you are veto proof as well. There is no better time to do this than right now. If the Governor doesn't want to work together and move the state in the right track it is the duty of the house and senate Democrats to take charge.
By the way, do not vote for any candidate running for Mayor of Burlington who does not approve of a waterfront Hotel and Convention center. It's needed and will bring more business to our area and right now that is what we need.
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