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.I have begun an old blog, at a new location. You may follow along if you wish, although why one would choose to do so is beyond me.I'm going back to my roots... to the blog it all started with. Several years ago, when I began blogging, I had no idea where it would lead. Now I know the extremes it can take, and what it can do to ones life both good and bad. So be it.....I return to:.

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.Wednesday morning... and eyes popped open by 4am. That makes five hours sleep, and I'll call that a win. Eight would be better, but five will do. I can make the rest up with caffeine and will power.Strange happenings when I woke. My cell phone in it's charger had turned itself off. Not wildly unusual, except it would not turn on. Punching buttons in the dark... and nothing. Turning the

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..Droplets in the darkdisturb the ponds still silence announcing the rain...

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.Okay... made it this far through the day.This morning I spent at school, rebuilding my students locker room. Two coats of fresh paint, repaired the lockers... and it looks good now. Far better than the prison-chic it used to.The school budgeted a few days with two people, and I did all the work solo in eight hours. I just can't waste the time by stretching the job, but I sure wish it had taken

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.The sun rose this morning. I am impressed, and not just a little surprised.

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.A year and a half ago I left my marriage. It was a choice for me between living life, or not caring if I lived. At the time... and to the best of my ability since then, I have tried not to say anything bad about my wife. She is human, with all the flaws that entails. I accept that, and I take upon myself any blame to be attached to the failure. That seems the right thing to do.The effect of

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.There will be little sleep tonight. I don't know who I thought I was kidding.... actually going to bed like it was going to work.Six hours till dawn......

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.I've been under the weather for a few days... but surviving. Felt like treating myself today, so I went for a ride in the country. Yes...a traditional Sunday Drive, only without stopping for ice cream.Going for a Sunday Drive is almost a lost art these days. People are so busy, and days are so planned. The thought of getting the family in the car and "Going North till we see a herd of sheep,

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.Each school year, my partner and I have 'The Talk' with the new class. It's all about what we expect from our students, what they can expect from us, and what they have gotten themselves into. Today I'm considering the talk in light of the past year, and challenges we have faced.Part of this two hour speech covers the unforgettable sins. Lying, and Stealing. We discuss what both mean, and

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.Market Friday at the Green Dragon, a Lancaster County staple since the 1930's. The last two miles of road to the market.... will suck 30 minutes from your life as you wait your turn at the 20 acre parking lot. Once in the lot.... you will circle slowly, waiting for a spot to open up.The vendors get there at 4am, and put in a 20 hour day. For many of them, this one day a week market is their

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.Ever have your internal alarm clock going off, but just not know why?Well, this seems to be one of those nights for me. Sleep is elusive.... so it's a night with some music playing quietly and a nice thick Tom Clancy novel in my lap. If I finish that tonight, maybe I can start in on that library edition of the dictionary I've been meaning to read.Sure wish Johny Carson was still around....

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.A lean burger made with steak seasoning and fresh cracked pepper, and then grilled till just done. Plated on top of a big 'ol flaky biscuit, and topped with fresh coleslaw still crunchy and sweet.Ya'll can click on the picture and enlarge it, if you wish (GGG).

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.As long as I can recall, I've been one to tuck a few things away. A little cash, a little food, maybe some extra ammunition and even a few books to while away a required wait. That desire to 'be prepared' predated my youthful stint on the boy scouts. I can only surmise it's genetic, as both my parents were the same.This morning I began assembling a 'possibles' bag to live in my new scooty car.

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.Ok.... I'll admit it. I have a ham radio license. So there... now you know.I've been off air for almost ten years, but now I wish to rejoin the fold. Towards that end, I'm looking for a 2 meter mobile rig. 50 watts or upwards, and with DTMF. I'll also need a decent antenna (mag mount preferred) and a 2 meter SWR meter to tune it with.The bleg is...... anybody know where I can get the gear

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.Some students just get into their work................

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.Our own Oleg Volk designed the covers... and the album sounds interesting. If Oleg says it's worth it, then I'm sure it is!

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.Enough with the negativity! Time for a food post!I give you... tonights dinner. Sweet Italian sausage from the grill, and baked apple from the same grill.The sausage is easy, tasty and satisfying. The apple... that is something of an experiment. I took a Granny Smith, and sliced off the top. The core was cut out with a knife, without cutting all the way through. Into this hollow I stuffed

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..I've been teaching tech school for eight years now, and I love it. The challenges are endless, the days are interesting, and the kids make it worthwhile. I have so much to learn, and mandatory college courses to prove it. It's what I've always wanted to do.That said... there's been something missing, till now.I bought myself another vehicle, one I could pay cash for. Given the economic state

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.A science teacher back in 7th grade once told me "If you can gather enough data, any situation eventually becomes clear". (I enjoyed Mr. Godwin's class immensely.)I offer this as a data point, and note that it's just one tiny piece of information.This essay/post/article has been making the rounds on the internet. I managed to track it back to the source, which I just linked. I also checked to

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.

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.In one way or another I have been armed since I was old enough to have my own .22 rifle. When I was of age I applied for and received a carry permit, and have held one most of my years since then. Truth be told, permit or not I have always had a weapon near me.Since I grew up with weapons as tools, the morality of being armed was never raised as an issue. You had a chain saw to cut wood, and you

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.Click to embiggen

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.There is a segment of our society that has been searching for their best political representative. Somebody who truly reflects their nature. They have finally found him. Congratualtions.

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.Two situations, both involving meetings with strangers that involve cash. One raises my hackles, and one is perfectly comfortable. One I will follow through with, and the other I politely declined.I am searching for a vehicle, this one to be a cheap clunker for specific reasons. One of my sons pointed out a Volvo brick on Craigslist, and I contacted the seller via e-mail. The response was

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.Now that the House has voted on Cap and Trade without any idea what was in it.... details are starting to leak out.The bloody bill was not even finished being written before they voted on it..... they did so blindly under party orders. The final three hundred page amendment was handed out just three hours before the vote, and the whole bill was not assembled at the time of voting.So.... what

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.H/T to Instapundit for noting this post, and this movement. There are some who are now calling for Conservatives, and all those who are fed up with government taxation and spending, to 'Go Galt' in consumption. A specific day has been chosen (July 30th) to conduct a one day strike. Conservatives simply don't go to work that day, and don't spend any money that day. More overreaching is a call

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.Spent an hour at the range today. Warm, buggy, and honestly my heart was not in it. Too many troubles knocking at the door to really enjoy myself much. Still, mustn't allow the skills to rust away, so I put a few hundred rounds through my carry pistol. Draw from awkward positions and double tap multiple targets while moving. Rinse and repeat as necessary, reloading magazines from my standard

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..There was a time when I favored one political party over another, although I have never in my life voted a straight party ticket. I like to look at each candidate and try determining what he or she stands for; Looking back over track records, campaign literature, and when possible a glimpse in person. Since I began paying attention to politics I have identified myself as 'mostly Republic' and

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.Life has gotten interesting.... so blogging may be light for a while.

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.Time for a repost........I was listening to a news conference yesterday that spoke of the proposed changes to our entire national health care industry, and the huge expansion of government provided health care.... Cause you know.... they are doing so wonderful with the health care they already run.....The question came up about Government health care driving private companies out of existence...

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.Into a small casserole dish put a cup of Jasmine long grain rice, a 12 ounce can of cream of chicken soup, 6 ounces of evaporated milk, two cups of water, two tablespoons of dried onion flakes, a tablespoon of dried minced garlic, half a teaspoon of salt, and five or six grinds of fresh pepper. Stir a few times till mixed.Bake at 375 for 45 minutes, and then remove from the oven. Stir in half

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.Read this article..... and then we'll talk.600 billion in new taxes on citizens.400 billion in Medicare payment cuts, but only to private insurance companies.New taxes on any private insurance which is better than the proposed public insurance, which means every other plan, period. This tax is on individuals.Criminal prosecution for employers who don't pay for coverage.Another $1,000,000,000,000

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.About an hour before making the French toast, take a fresh loaf of Italian bread and slice it on the bias, about 1" thick. Set aside to go slightly stale. Yes, I said stale. It's important, unless you like mushy French toast.In fair sized mixing bowl, crack open eight jumbo eggs. Yes... eight. This is no light weight pantywaist breakfast. Add a quarter cup of French Vanilla creamer from

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.One of the cool things about the blogging community is how it is a community. Folks care about each other, and help each other.Well.... one of our blogging cousins could use a hand just about now. They are fighting to keep their kids, and doing so against a lackadaisical 'justice' system and systemic prejudice.In true American fashion... they are not asking for charity. Instead, they created

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. Read this.

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.Another story of decay, albeit a minor one. H/T to Shomes on the story.The other day, I posted about an article regarding cities bulldozing neighborhoods and shrinking. In comments, JK says that shrinking cities are not a bad idea, and I can't help but agree with that. I think many cities have outlived their real purpose, and devolved to geographic warehouses for the poor. Then again, hasn't

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.I have a few words to say to my class that last week of school, after all the grades are in and most of the pressure is off.I tell them "Now that the grades are entered for the final time... now that attendance no longer counts... now that work accomplished won't bring points... NOW is when a persons true character shines through".I explain that some students will continue working, and continue

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.Ok... now this is worth watching.

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.Listen closely friends and you shall hearA tale of bold 'Man Shopping' to delight your earInto the very pits of hell, but with a buying planIt was Wal Mart at dawn, entered a daring old manRace to the photo center to print me some printsZoom, clip, and crop, seeking the perfect tintsFire it up nice lady clerk for I'm in a real pushSlug that hot coffee and move that cute tushStorm the mens

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.What better way to welcome someone home, than have them arrive to a clean house and a plate of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies?

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.The ghost of Ayn Rand.......I suspect most folks who read this blog have also read Ayn Rand's philosophical novel 'Atlas Shrugged'.Here is yet one more piece of evidence pointing towards her prescient thinking.So many folks have pointed at her book, and the way it's apparently coming to life before our eyes. They wave it at those in power, yelling at them to open their eyes and see what they

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.Most thoughts flee my intellect as quick as they appear. Sometimes I get a chance to visit with my thoughts as they flicker past.One today, as I was reading Old NFO's post.....Is it worth getting angry over that boob Letterman and his sick attempt at humor? No, not really. Sure, he called a sitting female governor 'slutty' and made allusions to her minor daughter being raped by some animal

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.Salad is supposed to be healthy? Who says?Iceberg lettuce torn into chunks, layered with grilled peppered bacon and feta cheese, and a large dollop of Blue Cheese dressing over all.The bacon is grilled right on the rack, seared in the flame and crispy.

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.Ok, so thats a teaser title.I've worked out a fairly reliable method of annealing my brass case necks. Total cash outlay: $11, amortized over the next 2000 cases I do. I'll write it up over the next few days for posting on Carteach0. Interesting stuff, at least to me (g).My friend.... hoping she comes home in a few days, or over the weekend. The house is ready for a warm welcome home.That's

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.Og is back!

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.The ride into work this evening was... eventful. It was raining heavy as I left, but I didn't get thirty feet when it almost stopped raining. Then, it began to hail! Oh Boy, free body damage! I got the truck under some trees along the street... and that shielded me from the worst of it. The photo shows the hail on my wiper... about dime sized. Sounded like Buddy Rich on my roof for a

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Click on the image, find that nastiest weather, and thats where I am. Tornado! Flood! Hail! Democrats! Oh My!

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.First.... my friend in hospital... is still there. Nothing to add. It's funny how life can settle into a weird new form of 'normal' so quickly. I do not approve.My days are now partially free. I'm teaching and taking adult evening courses, but many of the other hours are clear to enjoy. Housekeeping, lawn work, and assorted other small tasks steal away hours, but I've been making up for the

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.Ambulance driver has updated his story on Cycles and More, the company who's customer service is so... exceptional..... that it needs to be held up to the light of critical public inspection.It seems to be getting that, as Googling 'Cycles and More' has AD's post right next to the companies web site in the listing. That is the power of modern communications and the internet. People can share

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.I've been staring at this screen for five minutes.... thinking about what I wanted to post. Every idea that comes up.... is accompanied by a reason not to post it.Think I'll pass for the night.You folks enjoy the evening, and if you have someone... give them a hug.

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."You're going to turn me into a vegetarian" said Joseph, as I invited him to share this meal. Last time it was asparagus and mushrooms on the grill, this time sweet corn on the cob and string beans, simmered together.Vegetarian? No..... not much chance of that. That grill has seen many a steak, and burger, and sausage, and kosher dog, and bacon, and...... meat. No, not vegetarian, but summer

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.Some flavors are so full and distinct, they need no embellishment or accompaniment. For me, a good baked sweet potato is one of them. A little butter, a little salt... and a fork. I feel the same about Idaho bakers, and will sometimes settle down to a meal of nothing more complicated than one simple potato, with a pat of butter.It's reminder of a simpler time, as I grew up on a farm. New

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.This image is mostly untouched. It wasn't created in Photoshop, but with camera techniques. It's a long term exposure (20 seconds) on a deck lit only by a kitchen window. Having set the camera and begun the exposure, I sat down for a counted ten seconds and then removed myself from the scene. Photoshop was used only to crop away assorted deck debris and clutter.The result.... a ghostly image

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As the price of ammunition keeps rising, when it can be found at all... the time I spend reloading looks like a better and better deal.Today, 150 rounds of 9mm with cast bullets and another 200 with plated bullets. All fairly light practice/target rounds. At the same time fodder was found for a future Carteach0 post.After that, 60 rounds of match 8x57mm for Sundays military rifle shoot at

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.The prettiest and perhaps best armed librarian in the world has a birthday today!Congratulations Breda!

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.Life will seek to normalize, and I won't fight it. Last night I spent a little free time blog walking, and checking in with friends I haven't had time (or will) to in a while. Over at Brigid's place she has posted a good piece on Glocks, and plastic pistols in general.I've never been a Glock owner, nor fired one of the Austrian/USA offerings. Every one I ever held just felt 'funny' to me.

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My friend with medical issues..... could be better news. In fact, any other prognosis would probably be better. All thats left to do, from my perspective, is comfort and helping out. As for me, I've had better weeks, better days, and far better nights. School is done for me, as of today, so any sleep I lack at night might be caught in naps during the day.I'm unsure what the summer will hold,

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.You know.... when you sign on to be someones friend, it means for the good times and the bad.Well... looks like a long stretch of bad coming up. Some close friends are looking at a hard spell, and I won't turn away. If my posts appear dark on occasion, I'll hope for understanding.

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.Gala apples, with the tops sliced off. Scoop out the seeds, and fill the core with raisins. Add a few drops of clover honey, a teaspoon of bourbon, and a teaspoon of water to each. Bake on the upper rack of the grill for about 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Serve warm, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream alongside would not hurt.

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.Okay, so it's almost healthy (there's butter in the shrooms).... but it tastes GOOD!Fresh asparagus with just a little salt and fresh pepper sprinkled on it. A tiny bit a butter so it won't stick...Mushroom caps, with a dab of butter inside, along with minced garlic, fresh ground pepper, and smoked sweet paprika.Grilled till just tender.

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.A little range time this morning, to test some cartridges and loads. For an upcoming Carteach0 post, I patterned and played with shot cartridges in .22, 9mm, and .38. Interesting results, and neatly explained why I have never been able to knock down a single pest with a .22lr shot cartridge. It will be posted over on Carteach0 sometime tomorrow morning, after today's post soaks a while.Over

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.My thoughts at present are entirely occupied, and stalled. A very close friend is in hospital. It's a time when time does not really exist, and hours turn into eons while waiting for a team of doctors to reach careful conclusions.Instead of a real post, I'll just put up some photos of the brownies I made this weekend, and ya'll can use your imagination to fill in what I would have written. Make

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.We had an 'Emergency services' day at our campus last week. This happens once each year, and is generally a pretty kewl affair. Our students get to meet and interact with police officers, EMT's, firemen, National Guard troops, K9 officers, and other assorted critters of the public good.This year... new folks made an appearance, at least new to me. Turns out my county has it's own SERT team! (

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Across the blogoverse there are memorial day posts appearing. Poems, songs, well written statements of thanks..... and of these I have none.The wall is blank, with nothing good enough to say what should be said. They've earned better than I can provide.To my brother who served. To my father, and grandfather who served. To the friends over the years who took their turn without complaint, giving

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.

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.This morning, a quiche. Inspired by photos and recipe at Brigids house of weight gain, I fired up the ol' oven and cranked out a few crusts full of delightful decadence. Now, I didn't have any of the Penzeys spice that she recommended, but I managed to make do. A faint dusting of smoked paprika kissed the crust before it was loaded with lots of crisp peppered bacon, extra sharp cheddar cheese

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.I read this story about a wealthy New York businessman who can do simple math (h/t to Peter). He added up his sums, and discovered he could give himself a $5,000,000 a year raise.... simply by moving to Florida. That is the difference in tax load for him between the two states.The man is not alone. Wealthy people have been abandoning high tax states for as long as I can recall, but in the

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.A beautiful evening.... after a really good day. Gently warm with a perfect breeze, the woodland outside the window is alive with critter sounds, and I have time to put my feet up and reflect. I think I will open that bottle of bourbon and pour a taste, to sip in quiet pleasure as I think back on the year.Today was the last real school day of this school year. Next Tuesday is the 'Last day',

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.Yesterday a student initiated a conversation with me. He had been thinking about the year, all he had learned, and where he was headed in life. Good kid.He wanted to tell me.... he learned how to think better while he was with us. He now knew how to look at a problem critically, research the technology involved, and work through a problem logically. We wanted to say thank you for teaching

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.Last full week of school.... and motivation has dropping to disgusting levels. Since any form of grading and discipline ended last week, and the students know it, there is a great opportunity for real character to show through. In some cases, it's wonderful to watch. In others.... depressing as hell.My partner and I got sucked into a two hour meeting yesterday afternoon, and it was deeply

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.This photo of green beans on the grill is a study in aperture and depth of field. Taken with the aperture as wide as possible to capture an image in low available light, the camera still clicked off at 1/25th of a second.With the short range from camera to subject the depth of field is quite narrow, measuring in only a few inches. Depth of field is the distance from the camera the subject will

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.Blogger 'Ambulance Driver' has a first hand review of the service provided by 'Cycles and More' down in looosiana. It would appear they suffer from a serious lack of service. Or more to the point, their customers suffer from it.I used to ride, and was well acquainted with the local motorcycle shops and their service. The ones who are good flourish even in hard times. The ones who offer poor

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.I realized this morning that I have reached my 'Popeye Limit' with politics and financial insanities. 'I've stoods all I can stands, and I cantz stands no more!" The effect is manifested by my skimming past the news and evaluations, zooming through commentary, and proceeding straight to da pretty pictures. Any minute now I'm going to get myself a pet rabbit and name him George.It's not from

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.60 hours of work in 5 days.... and they have taken their toll. Teaching teenagers during the day, on the cusp of being men. After that, instructing adults in the evening when I'm not taking my own Penn State course on educational theory.Now, Friday evening and it's a sweet thing. The house is quiet, and dinner is before me.Despite a bone deep exhaustion, I roused myself long enough to

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.12 hour work days. In survival mode.

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HT to Brigid

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..Saturday morning I had the joy of attending the spring steam up at Rough and Tumble Engineer's Museum. That is the the day the place gets jumping for the summer, and people make smoke with their antique tractors and steam engines. Not just that, but hit and miss stationaries, vintage natural gas engines, antique tractors, and other assorted equipment our grandfathers would have been

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.Blue sky... that is what I see from my window this morning. A gorgeous cloudless sky with a light breeze pushing refreshing 60 degree air through the screens. The songbirds are singing with abandon, sending their mating calls out into the world with unbridled hope. It is such a perfect day, the idea of staying inside to do needed work is almost beyond thought.Into this perfect morning... my

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.Twelve days.... that is the time I have left with my students. Only twelve school days in which to do so much!Where other programs are winding down, we are actually picking up the pace. There is so much material to cover, and so much left to lay in front of them.Monday I test students for their emissions inspection license. Twenty one of the buggers, both from my class and another automotive

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.If you haven't stumbled on Glenn Reynold's Pajamas TV yet, here's a link to one of their presentations. I'm finding myself watching their work more and more, and might just have to give up a few bucks and sign up.This little video clip tries to make it clear just how much money Congress is spending.It's.... appalling. I'm looking at my students every day, and wondering what their world will be

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Over on Carteach0, a new post is up. This time, a review of how a $100 1938 Turkish Mauser became the most feared match rifle in these parts.Ok, that was an exaggeration. The rifle only cost $95. The rest might be true. In some other universe, perhaps. The one where I still have hair.

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.In my never ending quest to warp young minds, I engaged a few of my students in discussion today. The subject.... 'what is money?'No, this is not part of the program curriculum, but instead comes under the heading of 'life lessons'. I'd be remiss in my duties if I didn't at least offer them the chance to consider the matter. It's a safe bet no one else is going to. Certainly not in any '

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.Yesterday morning I tried something new to me. Sporting clays.... often described as 'Golf with Shotguns'. Having never had an interest in Golf, I can't say. But one thing is clear... this sporting clays thing has promise. I can see getting hooked.No pictures folks... sorry. I had a camera in the truck, but it stayed there. We shot in the rain (Bang SPLAT damn), and while I knew I would

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Bluesy kind of evening here...And later.....

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Ever have one of those days? When everything you touch does one of three things.... Snap, fizzle, or splot....

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.One of my students.... a really, really good one..... told me something today. He said his mother cried happy over how he's doing in our program. He said... his Mama is gonna COOK for us.You have to understand... this boy is from Puerto Rico, and he means his mom is going to make us rice and beans!You have NO idea how much that means to me. My student's Mama is going to make home made rice

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.At the beginning of the school year....."This is a jack stand, and this is how you use it to support a vehicle".Today...."Oh, so you think EGR systems are easy? How about telling me what Cerium Oxide is and what it's significance to vehicle exhaust emissions is?".Some of the students are making me stretch to keep them challenged. One has already been accepted to an Aeronautics college.

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.

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.A son asked for some money, as he had a bill come due and he was short.I turned him down.... but not down flat.It's like this.... Lately he's spent some money in ways I didn't think was a good idea. He didn't ask my opinion before spending... but I offered it anyway. Dad's are allowed to do that. I didn't lay into him harshly, but I took the time to point out his obligations and the idea of

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.I don't like the idea that I can know what tomorrows headlines will be just by rereading my worn copy of Atlas Shrugged. The world Rand described is harsh, cruel, and giving up on civilization.

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.No, I have not found my muse, nor even her little sister. Not even her little dog.Tonight (Tuesday) , the blog talk radio show of 'Gun Nuts, the next generation' with Caleb and Breda. Both are friends, both are good people, and it's a fine way to spend an hour. I expect to be listening in tonight, and the show line up is promising:Running the slide on a pump shotgun is the ultimate

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.Well, back to school today. It was a good weekend, and enjoyable. A nice recharge to help with this last four week run of school.Only four weeks left... and another school year in the books. I am looking forward to Summer, a lot, but I'll miss some of these kids. A few of them are pretty special.Swine flu.... yes, I'm worried a bit. I teach school after all, and that places my kids and I in

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.I'm taking the weekend and letting the wheels turn for a while. Where... I won't say, but I'd like to point out that Saturday begins Spring turkey season here in PA. (g).Gobble Gobble, Ya'll.That is all.

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.In our local newspaper (Lancaster Intelligencer), Larry Alexander had an opinion column. Larry is a staff writer with Lancaster newspapers. In this column, after stumping for his own book (he can find no buyers, sad to say) he comments on the April 15th 'Tea Party' that he didn't attend....."I hope all of you had a happy Tea Bag Party Day last week. On April 15, tens of Americans, in a

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My favorite shooting range is beginning steel matches this summer. Fun shoots the rest of the year, and then they begin steel in earnest for points next year.I found this out the past weekend as I was shooting in one bay, and heard the tell tale "Bang Tink" from down the way a bit. I wandered over... and it turns out they were just working out the set up and details, in preparation for this

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.A good friend asked me to capture some images of a weeping cherry tree. It's special to them, you see. Her mothers ashes were sprinkled around the tree when it was planted.

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.Only about six weeks left with school.... and the battle is joined in keeping our students focused. The best of them are greedy for more. The worst of them... well.... we do what we can. They'll run face first into life shortly, and I hope it's not a bloody nose moment for them.We just got done with our boys and State Inspection licensing. About 60% passed. Down from our usual average, but

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.In a recent post I made some comments about the 'major media' covering a tea party event. To my simple eye, they just didn't seem to matter. People didn't line up to be interviewed, and the camera's seemed invisible to the crowd.Nobody seemed to care about the local TV news crew, or even the ones who piled out of the big expensive white truck with no name on it.Nobody cared about them.That is

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