The guy who pulls me along.
Who inspires me.
Who helps me achieve more.
My buddy.
My Dad.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Friday, January 9, 2009
Wrong
(From Dad)
Wrong.
Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong.
W
R
O
N
G
Wrong. Incorrect. Wide of the mark. Not even close. Uh, no. El Bado Callo. Missed it by that much. Mistaken. Erroneous. Misguided. Faulty. Flawed. Foolish. In error.
Am I being too subtle here? Holy flaming chads Batman but I missed that call. The worst part is how badly I missed it. It’s not like it was even a near thing. That part I got right it was just the whole wrong guy thing that threw it off. Take a minute, go back and read my post again. Go ahead, I’ll wait.
You tell me. Did I miss the call? Maybe just a little? Comeuppance come to mind? Nee-ner, nee-ner, nee-ner? Go ahead, I deserve it. A missed call of that immense magnitude has to be mocked and pointed at. If you don’t I’ll never learn.
That said I have an excuse. Several actually.
See, what what happened was that my dog see, he came in see and he ate my polling data.
I was sick and the fever softened my medulla oblongata.
My dog hypnotized me and made me do it. (I have a pattern of blaming my misfortunes on the dog. It’s ok though. He’s a Lab and besides, he told me it’s alright)
I watched ‘Stop or My Mom Will Shoot’ and it made me suddenly stupid.
My last 2 brain cells rubbed against each other too hard and burst into flame, rendering me incapable of recognizing reality when it started flicking me on the nose.
The aliens kidnapped me and shoved the probe too far up my ass and scratched my brain.
That wasn’t me; it was Fluffy, my evil twin.
I may in fact be stupid (you’ll have to ask my wife about that) but I am a man of my word.
Presented here for your enjoyment: My Shame.
Jen and I took these photos. Some willingly, some less so. At least no tears were shed. Not until the nerf gun was brought out anyway. You know how it is. Refusals had been uttered. Threats were made. People were ‘convinced’ to keep certain promises. Craven snuffling followed.
Dug, I hope this satisfies my debt. If not I will entertain suggestions. Nothing obscene.
By the way, anyone want to buy a shirt? Nice color, no tears, low mileage.
Only cried on once.
I tired to stop him, really I did... What can I say, the pain was just too much to bear!
Wrong.
Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong.
W
R
O
N
G
Wrong. Incorrect. Wide of the mark. Not even close. Uh, no. El Bado Callo. Missed it by that much. Mistaken. Erroneous. Misguided. Faulty. Flawed. Foolish. In error.
Am I being too subtle here? Holy flaming chads Batman but I missed that call. The worst part is how badly I missed it. It’s not like it was even a near thing. That part I got right it was just the whole wrong guy thing that threw it off. Take a minute, go back and read my post again. Go ahead, I’ll wait.
You tell me. Did I miss the call? Maybe just a little? Comeuppance come to mind? Nee-ner, nee-ner, nee-ner? Go ahead, I deserve it. A missed call of that immense magnitude has to be mocked and pointed at. If you don’t I’ll never learn.
That said I have an excuse. Several actually.
See, what what happened was that my dog see, he came in see and he ate my polling data.
I was sick and the fever softened my medulla oblongata.
My dog hypnotized me and made me do it. (I have a pattern of blaming my misfortunes on the dog. It’s ok though. He’s a Lab and besides, he told me it’s alright)
I watched ‘Stop or My Mom Will Shoot’ and it made me suddenly stupid.
My last 2 brain cells rubbed against each other too hard and burst into flame, rendering me incapable of recognizing reality when it started flicking me on the nose.
The aliens kidnapped me and shoved the probe too far up my ass and scratched my brain.
That wasn’t me; it was Fluffy, my evil twin.
I may in fact be stupid (you’ll have to ask my wife about that) but I am a man of my word.
Presented here for your enjoyment: My Shame.
Jen and I took these photos. Some willingly, some less so. At least no tears were shed. Not until the nerf gun was brought out anyway. You know how it is. Refusals had been uttered. Threats were made. People were ‘convinced’ to keep certain promises. Craven snuffling followed.
Dug, I hope this satisfies my debt. If not I will entertain suggestions. Nothing obscene.
By the way, anyone want to buy a shirt? Nice color, no tears, low mileage.
Only cried on once.
(From Jenn)
Lastly, I will leave you for today with a teaser that our latest ride will be documented either later today or tomorrow (you'll want to see it:).
Oh, um, and there is this:
I tired to stop him, really I did... What can I say, the pain was just too much to bear!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
It's here
Just a short note to say that ths shirt is here. (good thing I spellchecked that.... shirt minus and r isn't what I intended to say!) When the time is right we will be sure to snap those pics for all 4 of us to see:)
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Gah. I feel dirty:)
Yep, been online looking to buy (gah, buy!) an Obama shirt. Oh, the horror I tell ya! And now, of course, I feel dirty:)
So, the run down: I've been horribly busy trying to clear housing, move in with my folks, talk to my hubby via an Internet telephone and run to Utah and back. Needless to say blogging wasn't my primary concern. That all being said, I am in a (mostly) stable moment and it's time to make good on the bet. I did the dirty work for Dad, getting the shirt, and as soon as it's in we'll post a picture of it. Anyone have a suggestion for the backdrop? I mean, I wanted Dug in his infamous shorts and socks after all. Now, we might not take the suggestion, but it might be fun to see what ya'll think. And by ya'll I mean Gramps, Dug and Chris cause I don't think there's anyone else out there.
And if anyone else is out there... Well, then, HI there!
So, stay tuned. Not only will there be pictures, but I'll have to enlighten you all as to why I moved and why I'm talking to Hubby via a phone line.
Uh, I'll try not to take a month this time!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
A departure from my Conservative roots
Alrighty, like the title says, I have something to say that most conservatives won't agree with.
Here goes.
Here in California there is Prop 8 out to set marriage as between a man and woman. I'm not going to do a blog about moral issues or any of that. No, I have a much simpler reason for not supporting Prop 8 and it is because of civil rights.
The proponents of Prop 8, and of the defense of marriage issues in general, say that not allowing same sex marriage is not a civil rights issue, but I disagree. It is paramount to not allowing a black man and a white woman to marry. I use to support the idea that gay marriage was not an appropriate thing for our nation to allow; then I became heavily involved with a forum website that takes on these kinds of issues (politics, religion, 9-11, etc). I started the thread against gay marriage and I will admit that it changed my mind. And here's why.
In our society, marriage is the legal way for a couple to announce their intentions to petition the government for certain legal rights. To disallow certain legal age citizens to petition for these right based on something like gender is a civil rights issue. From a legal standing, not allowing two people to petition for legal status, and yet allows others the same right, is not freedom. I have many issues with the serious lack of freedom in this country (income tax, ever heard of it?), and I take serious issue with the idea that "freedom" should be the reasoning for allowing all manner of things to take place; however, in this situation it is a serious infringement upon my freedoms to not be able to gain legal rights because of something as minor as gender.
Yes, I said minor. I understand where the defense of marriage folks are coming from. They look around and see drive through divorce shops, families shattered, morals declining, and a general muckery of the institution of marriage and family. Totally with ya. But this isn't the way to go about saving the family. It just isn't, and it doesn't give you the right to say that person A and B are fit for marriage and person C and D are unfit. I've met persons A and B, and trust me that they shouldn't be married. C and D? Great together. Totally. Does it matter their gender? Really? Why? Cause they will teach gay marriage in school? Sorry, doesn't fly with me.
As schools are already teaching abhorrent sexual issues (right to choose, my ass), and sex ed is being taught as early as 2nd grade, I don't think that gay marriage is our biggest concern with the educational system. That modern teachers have almost unlimited rights to teach any (left-leaning) propaganda that they choose (remember, I'm in Cali, and educated here), and that parents have little to no say in a child's education is a much, much scarier issue for me. As long as they aren't teaching what happens on the honeymoon, why is talking about gay marriage so terrifying?
So, no, I don't support ending my right to marry whomever I wish. Because, even though I'm happily married to an opposite sex partner, I'm American enough to be pissy that someone thinks they have the right to tell me whom I can marry and who I can't.
*Edit to add: I understand that many Christian see this as a moral issue, but I strongly feel that if that is what you believe, then you should preach it not legislate it. What I'm talking about here is the legal standing of two people. Legal. Not moral.
Here goes.
Here in California there is Prop 8 out to set marriage as between a man and woman. I'm not going to do a blog about moral issues or any of that. No, I have a much simpler reason for not supporting Prop 8 and it is because of civil rights.
The proponents of Prop 8, and of the defense of marriage issues in general, say that not allowing same sex marriage is not a civil rights issue, but I disagree. It is paramount to not allowing a black man and a white woman to marry. I use to support the idea that gay marriage was not an appropriate thing for our nation to allow; then I became heavily involved with a forum website that takes on these kinds of issues (politics, religion, 9-11, etc). I started the thread against gay marriage and I will admit that it changed my mind. And here's why.
In our society, marriage is the legal way for a couple to announce their intentions to petition the government for certain legal rights. To disallow certain legal age citizens to petition for these right based on something like gender is a civil rights issue. From a legal standing, not allowing two people to petition for legal status, and yet allows others the same right, is not freedom. I have many issues with the serious lack of freedom in this country (income tax, ever heard of it?), and I take serious issue with the idea that "freedom" should be the reasoning for allowing all manner of things to take place; however, in this situation it is a serious infringement upon my freedoms to not be able to gain legal rights because of something as minor as gender.
Yes, I said minor. I understand where the defense of marriage folks are coming from. They look around and see drive through divorce shops, families shattered, morals declining, and a general muckery of the institution of marriage and family. Totally with ya. But this isn't the way to go about saving the family. It just isn't, and it doesn't give you the right to say that person A and B are fit for marriage and person C and D are unfit. I've met persons A and B, and trust me that they shouldn't be married. C and D? Great together. Totally. Does it matter their gender? Really? Why? Cause they will teach gay marriage in school? Sorry, doesn't fly with me.
As schools are already teaching abhorrent sexual issues (right to choose, my ass), and sex ed is being taught as early as 2nd grade, I don't think that gay marriage is our biggest concern with the educational system. That modern teachers have almost unlimited rights to teach any (left-leaning) propaganda that they choose (remember, I'm in Cali, and educated here), and that parents have little to no say in a child's education is a much, much scarier issue for me. As long as they aren't teaching what happens on the honeymoon, why is talking about gay marriage so terrifying?
So, no, I don't support ending my right to marry whomever I wish. Because, even though I'm happily married to an opposite sex partner, I'm American enough to be pissy that someone thinks they have the right to tell me whom I can marry and who I can't.
*Edit to add: I understand that many Christian see this as a moral issue, but I strongly feel that if that is what you believe, then you should preach it not legislate it. What I'm talking about here is the legal standing of two people. Legal. Not moral.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Throwdown!
Well, this little blog has gotten a little more exciting recently as Dad and Dug have been having a spirited bit of debabte! In the process, Dad threw out the challenge that he who's candidate isn't elected will post a picture of themselves in the other candidates shirt! Now, Dug is undeterred, but then Dug has a decidedly fun wardrobe and I personally hope McCain wins even if it's just to see Dug in a Palin shirt, plaid shorts, and (if I'm lucky) a bike with a basket on the front. (Really, go read his blog, and while you are at it, go visit Elden. They are great and it's kinda backstory:)
So, there it is, Challenge throwndown, Challenge accepted! Alright then.... This should be fun:) We'll have to get all the rules ironed down, but stay tuned, only 3 weeks to go!
On a personal note from me:
This has been an interesting experience for me as I have a distinct tendency to shy away from confrontation.... But, really, Dad and Dug have been having a friendly discussion about this election and that has been sorely missing the last few years I think. The election has become a yelling match that has had a very mean streak in it. This nation has always been divided when it comes to politics, this election is no different. It's just nice to see people with such different views that can still be friendly. Okay. All done:)
So, there it is, Challenge throwndown, Challenge accepted! Alright then.... This should be fun:) We'll have to get all the rules ironed down, but stay tuned, only 3 weeks to go!
On a personal note from me:
This has been an interesting experience for me as I have a distinct tendency to shy away from confrontation.... But, really, Dad and Dug have been having a friendly discussion about this election and that has been sorely missing the last few years I think. The election has become a yelling match that has had a very mean streak in it. This nation has always been divided when it comes to politics, this election is no different. It's just nice to see people with such different views that can still be friendly. Okay. All done:)
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Dad's Response
The following is a response by Dad:
Polls are essentially meaningless. Reagan was down 8 points in 1980. W was down twice. How'd that work out? Polls are dependent on just who's being polled and the questions being asked.
Sarah Palin knows enough. It's about Leadership and she's got it in spades. All the rest is subject matter and we can hire experts for that.
Sarah Palin is in fact "Joe Sixpack" (or Jane actually) and that gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling. If you think the common man isn't qualified to be President you're badly mistaken. It's time and past time we kicked the professional politicians out of office and returned this country to the common man. Or woman. Heh heh.
I think liberals do in fact hate Palin. She's been excoriated in the media. She's bright, intelligent, well spoken (yes, I did indeed say well spoken), possessed of her fair share of common sense and decisive. In short she's supremely well qualified to be Vice president or President. I wish she was at the top of the ticket to tell the truth. She's a leader.
My argument against Obama has nothing to do with his qualifications (though if his connections with such as Ayers and ACORN don't give you pause I have to wonder what will). It's that he's the most liberal candidate to ever make a serious run for President and that's exactly the wrong person to lead this country.
I might be wrong but I don't think so. Tell you what, in the interest of continuing a friendly disagreement how about making it interesting? If I'm wrong I'll buy and publicly wear an Obama shirt. I'm sure Jen would be happy to publish a pic of it here. Against that? A pic of you publicly wearing a Sarah Palin shirt of course. Any takers? How about it Dug? I read your blog (excellent and very funny by the way. If you haven't read it please do and be sure to support cancer research) and I think you'd look just precious wearing a nice pink Palin t-shirt. Either way, one side is going to be badly disappointed, might as well have some fun.
Eric
Polls are essentially meaningless. Reagan was down 8 points in 1980. W was down twice. How'd that work out? Polls are dependent on just who's being polled and the questions being asked.
Sarah Palin knows enough. It's about Leadership and she's got it in spades. All the rest is subject matter and we can hire experts for that.
Sarah Palin is in fact "Joe Sixpack" (or Jane actually) and that gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling. If you think the common man isn't qualified to be President you're badly mistaken. It's time and past time we kicked the professional politicians out of office and returned this country to the common man. Or woman. Heh heh.
I think liberals do in fact hate Palin. She's been excoriated in the media. She's bright, intelligent, well spoken (yes, I did indeed say well spoken), possessed of her fair share of common sense and decisive. In short she's supremely well qualified to be Vice president or President. I wish she was at the top of the ticket to tell the truth. She's a leader.
My argument against Obama has nothing to do with his qualifications (though if his connections with such as Ayers and ACORN don't give you pause I have to wonder what will). It's that he's the most liberal candidate to ever make a serious run for President and that's exactly the wrong person to lead this country.
I might be wrong but I don't think so. Tell you what, in the interest of continuing a friendly disagreement how about making it interesting? If I'm wrong I'll buy and publicly wear an Obama shirt. I'm sure Jen would be happy to publish a pic of it here. Against that? A pic of you publicly wearing a Sarah Palin shirt of course. Any takers? How about it Dug? I read your blog (excellent and very funny by the way. If you haven't read it please do and be sure to support cancer research) and I think you'd look just precious wearing a nice pink Palin t-shirt. Either way, one side is going to be badly disappointed, might as well have some fun.
Eric
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