Aunty (anti) FOX

to see Oliver Stone's new movie about Bush, "W . " See preview here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEyJ2kdaaTQ

Bailey reached a new high, this morning. I was outside with her when we saw a robin, sitting on the side of the roof, obviously scolding her. She didn't like it, so she ran up a tree, beside the garden window in the kitchen, leapt to the roof and ran after it. It flew, but then she noticed a sparrow on the peak of the roof, and the hunt was on. She eventually decided to come down and took a flying leap, landed on the closest branch and crawled down the tree. I think I gotta trim the tree back, cause she looked like she had WAY too much fun.

As good patriotic American citizens, we love the idea of a good education. It is the American dream and what most of us aspire to. BUT, does anyone else see a disconnect, when our youngsters actually GET an education and see the brave new world out there? They usually turn into liberals. DUH.... If you are the lucky recipient of a good American education, which MOST are NOT, (but their votes count the same) there is an OVERWHELMING tendency to turn Liberal/Democrat/Independent/enlightened. Sorry, Repubs, it's just an unfortunate sideline to being educated. Don't believe me? Top ten educ./incomes states are ALL blue. Bottom ten, guess what?? All Red! Coincidence? I DON'T THINK SOOO....

where they talk about the high price of gas and energy, then at the end they say, "You know who's fault it is"?, then they show a picture of Obama. Are you kidding??? After Big Oil Bush and Cheney have secret energy policy meetings, followed by an (oops, bad information) attack on the oil basket of the world, and allowing all the big oil companies to merge, it turns out the fault belongs to Obama. WTF! Are there people out there actually stupid enough to believe this drivel? Unfortunately, yes. Lots of them. If you ever question the stupidity/gullibility of the American people, just remember George W Bush was RE-elected. Case closed...

Had a fun b-day party for Kari yesterday, steaks and drinks and games. Is always SO much fun to get together w/the kids, but, the bad news, it's over... Got a down payment for the smart car today. The bad news, looks like they're serious about buying my cute little car. Just like real life, good news, bad news. Or, as the French say, "say la vee", or however they spell it....

If I can believe Lenny from Grand Junction, he is picking up the car (AFTER payment), this Monday. Maybe sold it too cheap, but it looks like a done deal. Wish I had a bunch of them...

Our little smart car, sitting in the driveway. Can actually park it in my shop, at the back of the garage. Kinda like it and am gonna miss it if/when I sell it.

while it's still fresh. Just watched a (Netflix) movie, and although I'm the first to admit, it's definitely a chick-flick, I REALLY liked, 'Definitely, Maybe'. Might not admit it, tomorrow, but, it touched something, somehow. An old-fashioned love story, with the little girl from 'Little Miss Sunshine' and the chick from 'Wedding Crashers", BUT what made it good was that it kept my interest all the way thru, and what more can you ask for, from a movie. Fantasic dialogue. Prob'ly never win an Oscar, but who cares...

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and, a kinda funny story. Was mostly thru the closing, and really appreciated the fact that my brand new salesperson, Patti Trujillo, who happened to be less than 5 ft and under 100 lbs, not that that had anything to do with anything, agreed not to try to 'sell me' a bunch of accessories. Anyway, about 3/4 way thru the transaction, there was a big disturbance on the street, right in front of the dealership, as about 8 cop cars and 12 cops, with guns drawn, hiding behind their cruisers, hauled 3 perps out, threw 'em on the hot asphalt, cuffed 'em, with knees in their backs, and drug 'em off to jail. Bottom line, Patti, the new salesgirl, FORGOT to have me pay for the car, and I forgot, too. Was on my way home, when I got a call from her, pleading with me to come back and pay for it. Messed with her for awhile, then turned around, went back and paid for it. Am actually really happy w/the new Smart car after I drove it home at 75 MPH on the turnpike. Pretty cool...

the new Batman movie, is AMAZING. even though I am not a Batman or comic book character fan. Maybe a little long, BUT, the performances are all first class. Highest rating I have ever seen on IMDB.com, and well worth it. You keep asking yourself, "How did they DO that"? I predict that Heath Ledger will win a posthumous Oscar for his portrayal of 'The Joker'. Pretty easy call, actually...

as I came in for a landing on the strip. So real it was SCARY. (See next post for explanation)

Jen and Jess had a pre-ship party for their new, 3rd generation flight simulator, before it was shipped out this week. These kids saw a market and developed an amazing product. I chose to take off, do some tricks, then fly into Vegas and try to land on the strip, but misjudged a bit and finally crashed into the fountain at Bellagio. 'Twas so real, Carol screamed and got airsick. Really! I broke out in a sweat and was queasy for 15 minutes. So proud of what these two, with a great education, imagination and work ethic have been able to accomplish, with their own company. Check it out, http://www.paradigmshiftsolutions.com/ Congrats, kids.

Immediately after Padraig Harrington won the British Open, on the other side of the world, today, the first two commentaries/interviews were from Rick Reilly and Judy Rankin, close relatives of guys in my regular foursome for years. Dave Rankin and John Reilly. Pretty small world...

Got a call from the local smartcar dealer, and my new car just arrived. Will be ready to pick up on Tuesday. Already there's some extra charges, but hopefully not TOO many. Plan to play with it for awhile, then pass it on to someone who needs to save some $$ on gas. Will be my first ever NEW car, if it happens. We'll see...

by Peter Beinart, "It is quite possible to love your country and still want it to be better."

on how to make a deadbeat pay up? Had a good day on the golf course the other day and won $306, BUT, the new guy in our group (first time, last time) is now not returning calls or e-mails. Kinda pisses me off, if you know what I mean. He is a local electrician, and I think has has the $, but he's just being a jerk. Would let him pay in installments or let him try to win it back, but no luck, SOO, loyal readers, am soliciting suggestions to help this deadbeat 'do the right thing', if you know what I mean. Please use your imaginations, and there will be a reward if your idea is used and it works. Put those devious brains of yours to work. Thanks...

that in all the political ads, (and I mean ALL, around here), none of the Repubs claim a political affiliation? The Dems proudly claim membership, but the R's, don't want to be associated with Bush and the party that has gotten us into such a mess. Can't really blame 'em...

if he remembered who won the war in Viet Nam. He claims he is more qualified to lead the US (to neverending war in Iraq), because, in his words, "I know how to win wars". Oh Really! Seems to me the only war he was involved in was Viet Nam, and not even an ignorant right-winger could claim victory there. Seems like just the guy we need to continue with the worst foreign policy EVER.

7+ years into your man Bush's reign. The war in Iraq was a great idea. The economy is fantastic, although his buddies in Big Oil struggle to make a living. The dollar is doing well and the rest of the world respects us. Right? We need more of that stuff. GO McCain!! What's wrong with those naysayers????