Gridlock

So we will once again have a split legislature.  I generally think that is a good thing because if they can't pass laws, then they aren't screwing up as much.  Historically, I've like gridlock. Generally, what ever the Fed Gov does is bad. In this case it's not so good because Rs have been doing a lot of good, especially the guy in the oval office.  Like his personality or not, the man has done a lot of good, especially reducing how much regulations has held back the economy.  About time we stopped being the door mat for the rest of the world.

Invasion

We continue to be invaded by unwelcome people through our southern border.  Even though they break our laws by the way they enter our country, the Dems don't care.  In fact they seem to welcome the law breakers as potential new voters.  I sure as hell don't!  If this continues we won't have a country, and we'll become like the places those people are fleeing from.

Maybe we should create a zone along the border similar to the DMZ in Korea.  Enter at risk of great bodily harm or death.

And while we're at it, cut off all financial aid to any and all countries.  It sure as hell doesn't help the ordinary citizens.

Bummer

A few years back we took a trip to Alaska.  The number 1 thing the Boss wanted to do was a float plane trip looking for bears.  The day it was scheduled it was foggy so the plane didn't fly.

The Bosses number 1 thing on this trip was a stern wheeler river boat to an island on the Ohio River to an island with a historic mansion.  The boat was having mechanical difficulties so the trip was refunded.  It was going to take until after we leave before it was ready to run. Bummer.

Tomorrow is thing number 2 on the list.  A river boat luncheon cruise.  Hope that goes well.

Time Away

Had to get away for a little while to hopefully recharge the battery and revive some sanity.  Have driven through West Virginia but never spent any time in this state.  Yep, spending a week in W.V.  It just occurred to me that Volks Wagon (VW) backwards is W.V.

My sister volunteered to take care of our dogs while we're gone.  We miss having the furry critters around, but at the same time there's less hassle when traveling and staying in motel rooms.

And the guy where we board the horses will be giving my mare her 'anti-bitch' shot this time around.

I think everybody needs a little escape from the norm once in a while.

Before leaving the house the Boss wanted to be sure I remembered to bring a gun.  She didn't ask about anything else I might forget.

Some Thoughts

My sister just bought an old & small house nearby.  So she'll be spending more time away from her home in Florida.  That means more work for me.

Just finished a big project for the Boss.

Instead of only working 4 days a week as planned, I'm doing 5 days and need a clone.  Looking foreword to retiring in May.

In the past, on occasion, I actually voted for a Democrat.  Never again.  Emotional, violent, power hungry communists have no business in power of any kind.  They would abolish the constitution and turn this country into Venezuela.

Pussification Continues

Way back in the dark ages, when I first heard about internet blogs I read an essay by Kim Dutoit called Pussification of the American Male.  It was quite an essay, and hit the nail squarely on the head.  He now has a post on a very similar subject called Exclusive.  Unfortunate for our society, this pussification has invaded our military like a cancer.  Our country is going to hell partly because men have become an endangered species.

We managed to hit the trail today after about 5 weeks.  Both horses were 'fresh' especially my little mare.  We were about half way through our ride when she finally settled down.  She wasn't squirely the whole time, just spurts of high energy and ignoring what I was telling her.  Despite that we had a nice early morning ride.

I checked out whether the new saddle pad had the desired effect.  Glad to say it did.  There was no evidence that the back of the saddle skirt rubbed on her at all.

After 5 hours at a local festival, and a short ride this morning, my arthritic hip and the Bosses back are sore.

Since I just finished a home project, maybe I can get to the range next weekend.