Interesting conversation…

Spent the morning at the dealer getting stuff done on the truck… Ended up sitting next to an Army Major (Ranger/Airborne), just back from downrange.  We got into a rather in-depth conversation about what is going on in the Army. … Continue reading

Observations…

We are, I believe, getting closer and closer to the ‘tipping point’ everyone keeps talking about.  Attitudes are getting worse and worse, people are less and less accommodating, and more people are disconnected than ever before. The divisions are hardening, … Continue reading

Cars…

An oldie but a goody…  I actually drove a Cobra back in the 60s, it was a 289 and an absolute blast!  I think the guy wanted $3000 for it if I remember correctly… sigh… Why, other than the cars … Continue reading

Udvar-Hazy, part deux…

Continuing with pictures from Pediem’s and my visit to Udvar-Hazy NASM at Dulles Airport. Again, clicken to embiggen on any picture. This one is for Ev!  And Ev, I didn’t see a single thing being held on by duct tape!!! … Continue reading

I don’t understand…

Why are all these kids committing suicide? A friend’s daughter, 26 and a college grad, tried to commit suicide last month. Granted she is ADHD with known problems, but still… She was on medication, but tried it anyway. The other … Continue reading

Random stuff…

It’s official, Jace is now an ankle biter… 🙂 In other news, a three hour trip turned into four and a half due to rain and idjits… And a pro-tip to the s**thead in the hot rodded Honda with all … Continue reading

Airliner down…

Been listening to the ML17 shoot down all day on the radio, I can’t help but get chills thinking how ‘similar’ this is to the KAL007 shootdown… ‘Supposedly’ shooting at ‘something else’, but bag an airliner??? WTF??? And Geraldo had … Continue reading

Bird Brain???

This one will boggle your mind… I know some PEOPLE that couldn’t solve that one… 🙂 h/t JP … Continue reading

Snerk…

On a road trip… In lieu of real content, a couple of videos… Gotta ‘love’ blondes… And then there is this one from Ray Stevens… His wry humor hits pretty close to home (much like much of his stuff going … Continue reading

Now THAT is strange…

One can only wonder about stories like this… A Stevens Point woman found a special surprise in an unlikely place. Five years ago, Lois Matykowski lost her wedding ring. Matykowski had given up all hope finding it, until her dog, … Continue reading