Friday, September 23, 2011
Well now
I haven't posted here since January? Dang. I guess life just gets in the way, and Facebook is "easier". Not really, though. I think the real issue is wondering who's seeing this & worrying about saying the wrong things. If I was smart I'd just redirect to some innocuous page, or just take it all private. I may still do that. Right now I can't seem to muster up the initiative to do much of anything. Gah, you know life sucks when all you can think about is a Linkin Park song running through your head. The thing that I miss most about my youth is hope.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
WORLDWIDE HISTORY OF GUN CONFISCATION
In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control. From 1929 to 1953, about 20 million dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated...
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In 1911, Turkey established gun control. From 1915 to 1917, 1.5 million Armenians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Germany established gun control in 1938 and from 1939 to 1945, a total of 13 million Jews and others who were unable to defend themselves were rounded up and exterminated.
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China established gun control in 1935. From 1948 to 1952, 20 million political dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Guatemala established gun control in 1964. From 1964 to 1981, 100,000 Mayan Indians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Uganda established gun control in 1970. From 1971 to 1979, 300,000 Christians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Cambodia established gun control in 1956. From 1975 to 1977, one million educated people, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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In 1911, Turkey established gun control. From 1915 to 1917, 1.5 million Armenians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Germany established gun control in 1938 and from 1939 to 1945, a total of 13 million Jews and others who were unable to defend themselves were rounded up and exterminated.
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China established gun control in 1935. From 1948 to 1952, 20 million political dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Guatemala established gun control in 1964. From 1964 to 1981, 100,000 Mayan Indians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Uganda established gun control in 1970. From 1971 to 1979, 300,000 Christians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Cambodia established gun control in 1956. From 1975 to 1977, one million educated people, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
I suppose I should look into google bookmarks or something
But who knows. Maybe someone else is looking at getting off the grid & moving to the hills...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biointensive
http://www.smoking-meat.com/
http://www.motherearthnews.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biointensive
http://www.smoking-meat.com/
http://www.motherearthnews.com/
Thursday, September 23, 2010
That figures
Ramona *would* wait until AFTER I left CO to find a (much older) boyfriend. I can only hope that we've taught her as well as it seems. At least he doesn't *seem* like a scumbag.
Friday, September 03, 2010
Paraprosdokian sentences
Paraprosdokian sentences-- A paraprosdokian (from Greek "παρα-", meaning "beyond" and "προσδοκία", meaning "expectation") is a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to reframe or reinterpret the first part.
Ø I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.
Ø Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
Ø I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather. Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car.
Ø Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.
Ø The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list.
Ø Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
Ø If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
Ø We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.
Ø War does not determine who is right - only who is left.
Ø Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Ø The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Ø Evening news is where they begin with 'Good evening', and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.
Ø To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.
Ø A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station.
Ø How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?
Ø Some people are like Slinkies ... not really good for anything, but you can't help smiling when you see one tumble down the stairs.
Ø Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
Ø I thought I wanted a career, turns out I just wanted pay checks.
Ø A bank is a place that will lend you money, if you can prove that you don't need it.
Ø Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says "If an emergency, notify:" I put "DOCTOR".
Ø I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
Ø Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?
Ø Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy.
Ø Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America ?
Ø Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.
Ø A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
Ø You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.
Ø The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!
Ø Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won't expect it back.
Ø A diplomat is someone who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you will look forward to the trip.
Ø Hospitality: making your guests feel like they're at home, even if you wish they were.
Ø Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with.
Ø I discovered I scream the same way whether I'm about to be devoured by a great white shark or if a piece of seaweed touches my foot.
Ø Some cause happiness wherever they go. Others whenever they go.
Ø There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.
Ø I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.
Ø I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lemon, and a shot of tequila.
Ø When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.
Ø You're never too old to learn something stupid.
Ø To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.
Ø Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.
Ø Some people hear voices. Some see invisible people. Others have no imagination whatsoever.
Ø A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are after it as when you are in it.
Ø If you are supposed to learn from your mistakes, why do some people have more than one child?
Ø Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
Ø I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.
Ø Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
Ø I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather. Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car.
Ø Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.
Ø The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list.
Ø Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
Ø If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
Ø We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.
Ø War does not determine who is right - only who is left.
Ø Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Ø The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Ø Evening news is where they begin with 'Good evening', and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.
Ø To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.
Ø A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station.
Ø How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?
Ø Some people are like Slinkies ... not really good for anything, but you can't help smiling when you see one tumble down the stairs.
Ø Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
Ø I thought I wanted a career, turns out I just wanted pay checks.
Ø A bank is a place that will lend you money, if you can prove that you don't need it.
Ø Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says "If an emergency, notify:" I put "DOCTOR".
Ø I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
Ø Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?
Ø Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy.
Ø Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America ?
Ø Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.
Ø A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
Ø You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.
Ø The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!
Ø Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won't expect it back.
Ø A diplomat is someone who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you will look forward to the trip.
Ø Hospitality: making your guests feel like they're at home, even if you wish they were.
Ø Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with.
Ø I discovered I scream the same way whether I'm about to be devoured by a great white shark or if a piece of seaweed touches my foot.
Ø Some cause happiness wherever they go. Others whenever they go.
Ø There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.
Ø I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.
Ø I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lemon, and a shot of tequila.
Ø When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.
Ø You're never too old to learn something stupid.
Ø To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.
Ø Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.
Ø Some people hear voices. Some see invisible people. Others have no imagination whatsoever.
Ø A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are after it as when you are in it.
Ø If you are supposed to learn from your mistakes, why do some people have more than one child?
Ø Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Wow
Did I really skip a month & a half? I guess not much is going on. Well, nothing I want to talk about publicly, anyway.
I *am* about to go on a "vacation". Really it's just a trip to visit Ramona. I am going for the Iron Butt 1000 on the way out, but I'm not counting on getting it on the way back. I'll take my time :)
This will hopefully also be my first trip using a hammock instead of a tent. Not 100% sure I'll have it ready in time, but hopefully I will. At least I got the thread injection finished on the hammock last night. I need to string it up, and do something about a bug net & tarp. I may end up using a generic plastic tarp, though.
I've added Latitude to this page, so you can see where I am, at least as long as I have GPS turned on :)
I *am* about to go on a "vacation". Really it's just a trip to visit Ramona. I am going for the Iron Butt 1000 on the way out, but I'm not counting on getting it on the way back. I'll take my time :)
This will hopefully also be my first trip using a hammock instead of a tent. Not 100% sure I'll have it ready in time, but hopefully I will. At least I got the thread injection finished on the hammock last night. I need to string it up, and do something about a bug net & tarp. I may end up using a generic plastic tarp, though.
I've added Latitude to this page, so you can see where I am, at least as long as I have GPS turned on :)
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Not quite SSDD
I haven't done any work on the patio for the last month. We were too busy spending time with Ramona before she left. We've been going to Sardis most weekends, cooking out, swimming, etc. Now little Miss Ramona is well on her way to Colorado, and my eyes sweat too damned much.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Fun day
I spent most of today working on putting a roof on the patio. It's going slower than I'd imagined. Mostly because it's so freaking hot, I take a lot of breaks. I'm probably not doing it the "right" way, but I'm pretty sure it will work. I've got the holes dug for the two posts, and after today have that wall square & together, almost ready to put in the holes & pour sack-crete. I still need to put the 2nd corner brace on each side, drop the wall into the holes, make sure it's level, prop it up, pour the concrete. I had intended to do all that today, but it started raining before I finished. Story of my life. Now, instead of being able to put up the other two corners tomorrow & tie it all together, I have to finish this wall, and hopefully do the other two corners Monday. Yay for holidays :)
Then it'll just be a matter of waiting for the next payday to buy the rafters & the corrugated roofing. That should be relatively easy, and it'll be finished.
At that point, we can put our folding chairs out there & the next time it rains, sit & listen to the pitter-patter of the raindrops.
For the most part, I could care less about the dang roof. Oh, it will be handy to have a place to put bicycles & lawnmowers & stuff to clear out the carport so I can have a bit more room, but that's just a secondary benefit. I know how much she loves the sound of rain on a tin roof, and this is the closest I can get practically. Right now the total stands at $200 & two weekends. I figure by the time I'm done, it'll be closer to $400 & 4 weekends. A small price to pay...
Then it'll just be a matter of waiting for the next payday to buy the rafters & the corrugated roofing. That should be relatively easy, and it'll be finished.
At that point, we can put our folding chairs out there & the next time it rains, sit & listen to the pitter-patter of the raindrops.
For the most part, I could care less about the dang roof. Oh, it will be handy to have a place to put bicycles & lawnmowers & stuff to clear out the carport so I can have a bit more room, but that's just a secondary benefit. I know how much she loves the sound of rain on a tin roof, and this is the closest I can get practically. Right now the total stands at $200 & two weekends. I figure by the time I'm done, it'll be closer to $400 & 4 weekends. A small price to pay...
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Today
Today I woke up, went to work, came home, cleaned rabbit hutch, and played a video game. Now I'll shower, read, and go to sleep. Be interested.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Huh...
| Disorder | Rating |
| Paranoid Disorder: | Low |
| Schizoid Disorder: | Moderate |
| Schizotypal Disorder: | Moderate |
| Antisocial Disorder: | Moderate |
| Borderline Disorder: | Low |
| Histrionic Disorder: | Low |
| Narcissistic Disorder: | Low |
| Avoidant Disorder: | High |
| Dependent Disorder: | Low |
| Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: | High |
-- Personality Disorder Test - Take It! -- -- Personality Disorders -- | |
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
You know something is wrong
When I suddenly call out, "I'd like to change the subject to something other than boobs!!!"
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Son of a gun!
I wish I didn't keep so much stuff in my car. I've been cleaning it out for an hour & a half now, only half done. Transmission went out, and some fool bought it for cash money (slightly less than bluebook with a *good* transmission). He's picking it up tomorrow, so I have to finish cleaning it out tonight :(
Monday, February 22, 2010
Is nothing sacred?
I am looking forward to the new Alice in Wonderland movie. I've always had a strange attraction to the story.
Too bad that once the movie hits, it's going to be a huge scenester thing.
Oh well, eventually it will fad out, and I can get cool AiW stuff cheap :)
Too bad that once the movie hits, it's going to be a huge scenester thing.
Oh well, eventually it will fad out, and I can get cool AiW stuff cheap :)
Friday, February 19, 2010
Tiger's in the news again
I'm not condoning what he did, but I can certainly understand a lot. I don't know if I'd necessarily call it sex addiction, but if you look at the definition of addiction it fits.
One thing I will say, it *is* possible to change. Hopefully he will.
One thing I will say, it *is* possible to change. Hopefully he will.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Blah
I've had a killer sinus headache for two days now. It's gotten to the point of being barely manageable.
I suppose I'm getting old. Just about the only thing I can ever think of to talk/blog about is my various aches & pains.
I suppose I'm getting old. Just about the only thing I can ever think of to talk/blog about is my various aches & pains.
Thursday, January 07, 2010
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