Wednesday Balance Open Comments

Here’s a video to bring some balance back into your lives. Watch allaway to the end.

h/t: my Mom (Garrulous Grandma)


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  1. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    But will it outdraw the speech of the century tomorrow nite?

  2. El Gordo Avatar

    But will it outdraw the speech of the century tomorrow nite?

  3. Hamous Avatar

    I heard on FoxNews this am, something somewhere last night, and again this morning on 700am. . . . . . .Obama has terminated a contract (early) and grounded most, if not all the federal firefighting airtankers. To add insult to injury he has prohibited allowing the federal firefighters (US Forest service?) from using foam to help fight the fires. Foam extends the water’s capability to quench fire by five fold.
    A reasonable question to ask is why?
    Is he really that vindictive, that he would actively hinder firefighting efforts in a state that is experiencing its worst drought in history? Is he intentionally causing (through his grounding of the air tanker fleet and prohibition of fire foam) people to lose their lives, not to mention everything they own because this state had the temerity to not vote for him in 2008 AND is growing in prosperity in spite of all his efforts? Does he really think that this is going to help him in his 2012 re-election effort?

  4. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    I heard on FoxNews this am, something somewhere last night, and again this morning on 700am. . . . . . .Obama has terminated a contract (early) and grounded most, if not all the federal firefighting airtankers. To add insult to injury he has prohibited allowing the federal firefighters (US Forest service?) from using foam to help fight the fires. Foam extends the water’s capability to quench fire by five fold.
    A reasonable question to ask is why?
    Is he really that vindictive, that he would actively hinder firefighting efforts in a state that is experiencing its worst drought in history? Is he intentionally causing (through his grounding of the air tanker fleet and prohibition of fire foam) people to lose their lives, not to mention everything they own because this state had the temerity to not vote for him in 2008 AND is growing in prosperity in spite of all his efforts? Does he really think that this is going to help him in his 2012 re-election effort?

  5. Hamous Avatar

    The O/C video was/is impressive to say the least. It doesn’t matter how small you may feel, you are an important part of the bigger picture.

  6. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    The O/C video was/is impressive to say the least. It doesn’t matter how small you may feel, you are an important part of the bigger picture.

  7. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    LINKIE for my #3 above.

  8. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    Is he really that vindictive, that he would actively hinder firefighting efforts in a state that is experiencing its worst drought in history?

    Absolutely!

    Does he really think that this is going to help him in his 2012 re-election effort?

    He doesn’t care because he knows that there is NO WAY he’ll carry Texas.
    I hope that clears it up for ya’.
    Mornin’ Gang

  9. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    Is he really that vindictive, that he would actively hinder firefighting efforts in a state that is experiencing its worst drought in history?

    Absolutely!

    Does he really think that this is going to help him in his 2012 re-election effort?

    He doesn’t care because he knows that there is NO WAY he’ll carry Texas.
    I hope that clears it up for ya’.
    Mornin’ Gang

  10. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    Mayhem in Nevada………………..

    Gunman shoots 11 including guardsmen in Nevada

    *kneemail* is up for all families & friends

    get your raffle tickets while they’re HOT – which conservative will be to blame? $5 each or 6 for $25………..

  11. Katfish Avatar

    Mayhem in Nevada………………..
    Gunman shoots 11 including guardsmen in Nevada
    *kneemail* is up for all families & friends
    get your raffle tickets while they’re HOT – which conservative will be to blame? $5 each or 6 for $25………..

  12. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    G’Morning all

    #3 Boney: It really wisses me off. /blood spurting out of eye.

    How ’bout some kneemail for all of the fire fighters and citizens in the wildfire areas?

    Daughter Reesa will be over doing an eight hour shift tomorrow.

    Magnolia TX Fire and Evacuation Information Volunteers are needed to serve eight hour shifts serving first responders at Magnolia West Command Centers. Volunteers must register tomorrow between 7:30 a.m. And 4:00 p.m. at Magnolia YMCA located at 36725 FM 1774 at High Meadow Ranch. Only registered volunteers will be allowed through the
    Sheriffs’ checkpoint.

  13. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    G’Morning all
    #3 Boney: It really wisses me off. /blood spurting out of eye.
    How ’bout some kneemail for all of the fire fighters and citizens in the wildfire areas?
    Daughter Reesa will be over doing an eight hour shift tomorrow.

    Magnolia TX Fire and Evacuation Information Volunteers are needed to serve eight hour shifts serving first responders at Magnolia West Command Centers. Volunteers must register tomorrow between 7:30 a.m. And 4:00 p.m. at Magnolia YMCA located at 36725 FM 1774 at High Meadow Ranch. Only registered volunteers will be allowed through the
    Sheriffs’ checkpoint.

  14. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Where has OBH really gotten us in 3 years?

    GENEVA (AP) – The United States has tumbled further down a global ranking of the world’s most competitive economies, landing at fifth place due to its massive deficits and declining public faith in government, a global economic group said Wednesday.

    Sep 7 06:59 AM US/Eastern
    By JOHN HEILPRIN
    Associated Press

    The announcement by the World Economic Forum was the latest bad news for the Obama administration, which has been struggling to boost the sinking American economy and lower an unemployment rate of more than 9 percent.

    Switzerland held onto the top spot for the third year in a row in the annual ranking by the Geneva-based forum, which is best known for its exclusive meeting of luminaries in Davos, Switzerland, each January.

    Singapore moved up to second place, bumping Sweden down to third. Finland moved up to fourth place, from seventh last year. The United States was in fourth place last year, after falling from No. 1 in 2008.

    The rankings, which the forum has issued for more than three decades, are based on economic data and a survey of 15,000 business executives.

    The forum praised the United States for its productivity, highly sophisticated and innovative companies, excellent universities and flexible labor market. But it also cited “a number of escalating weaknesses” such as rising government debt and declining public faith in political leaders and corporate ethics.

    Switzerland held its top rank, the forum said, due to “continuing strong performance across the board” with innovation, technological readiness, even-handed regulation and having one of the world’s most stable economic environments.

  15. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    Where has OBH really gotten us in 3 years?

    GENEVA (AP) – The United States has tumbled further down a global ranking of the world’s most competitive economies, landing at fifth place due to its massive deficits and declining public faith in government, a global economic group said Wednesday.
    Sep 7 06:59 AM US/Eastern
    By JOHN HEILPRIN
    Associated Press
    The announcement by the World Economic Forum was the latest bad news for the Obama administration, which has been struggling to boost the sinking American economy and lower an unemployment rate of more than 9 percent.
    Switzerland held onto the top spot for the third year in a row in the annual ranking by the Geneva-based forum, which is best known for its exclusive meeting of luminaries in Davos, Switzerland, each January.
    Singapore moved up to second place, bumping Sweden down to third. Finland moved up to fourth place, from seventh last year. The United States was in fourth place last year, after falling from No. 1 in 2008.

    The rankings, which the forum has issued for more than three decades, are based on economic data and a survey of 15,000 business executives.
    The forum praised the United States for its productivity, highly sophisticated and innovative companies, excellent universities and flexible labor market. But it also cited “a number of escalating weaknesses” such as rising government debt and declining public faith in political leaders and corporate ethics.
    Switzerland held its top rank, the forum said, due to “continuing strong performance across the board” with innovation, technological readiness, even-handed regulation and having one of the world’s most stable economic environments.

  16. Hamous Avatar

    #6 SD:

    He doesn’t care because he knows that there is NO WAY he’ll carry Texas.
    I hope that clears it up for ya’.

    I don’t think that anyone who has the capacity to fog a mirror believes that he can carry Texas; the question is how many voters in other states will see the unmitigated partisan hate and wonder if their state is going to be next? Will it be enough to cause the bulk of the country to reach for the political toilet flusher and start over with whomever the R pick is? Will O’s searing incompetence/malevolence be enough to cause him to be primaried?

  17. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #6 SD:

    He doesn’t care because he knows that there is NO WAY he’ll carry Texas.
    I hope that clears it up for ya’.

    I don’t think that anyone who has the capacity to fog a mirror believes that he can carry Texas; the question is how many voters in other states will see the unmitigated partisan hate and wonder if their state is going to be next? Will it be enough to cause the bulk of the country to reach for the political toilet flusher and start over with whomever the R pick is? Will O’s searing incompetence/malevolence be enough to cause him to be primaried?

  18. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    Gaining some ground near Bastrop…………..

    Wildfires in Texas area 30 percent contained

  19. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    And closer to home………….from the Comical this morning

    Closer to Houston, the three-county Magnolia-area fire was 50 percent contained by late Tuesday afternoon after consuming about 7,800 acres, the forest service said. The blaze, known as the Riley Road fire, destroyed about 73 homes in the Remington Forest subdivision Monday night, said Capt. Joe Hester of the Waller County Sheriff’s Office.

    Texas wildfires claim 2 more lives

  20. Katfish Avatar

    And closer to home………….from the Comical this morning

    Closer to Houston, the three-county Magnolia-area fire was 50 percent contained by late Tuesday afternoon after consuming about 7,800 acres, the forest service said. The blaze, known as the Riley Road fire, destroyed about 73 homes in the Remington Forest subdivision Monday night, said Capt. Joe Hester of the Waller County Sheriff’s Office.

    Texas wildfires claim 2 more lives

  21. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Are Democrat congressmen required to register”

    Registration begins for .xxx Internet porn domain
    Sep 7 06:39 AM US/Eastern

    Pornography dealers can start registering on the industry’s own exclusive .xxx web domain on Wednesday following its approval by an international regulatory body earlier this year, the domain operator said.

    The Florida-based ICM Registry, which provides the management and supporting infrastructure for the domain name, has touted its benefits for the industry, customers and those who prefer to avoid online adult content.

  22. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    Are Democrat congressmen required to register”

    Registration begins for .xxx Internet porn domain
    Sep 7 06:39 AM US/Eastern
    Pornography dealers can start registering on the industry’s own exclusive .xxx web domain on Wednesday following its approval by an international regulatory body earlier this year, the domain operator said.
    The Florida-based ICM Registry, which provides the management and supporting infrastructure for the domain name, has touted its benefits for the industry, customers and those who prefer to avoid online adult content.

  23. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Labor Day picnics were the thing Monday. The holiday allows working Americans to get away, kick back, relax, shoot some hoops, play golf or enjoy a barbecue.

    It’s like being president for a day.

  24. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    Labor Day picnics were the thing Monday. The holiday allows working Americans to get away, kick back, relax, shoot some hoops, play golf or enjoy a barbecue.
    It’s like being president for a day.

  25. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    Perry should be on a plane to California with contract in hand for Aero Union. This is what the Rainy Day Fund is for, not to balance a bloated budget.

  26. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    Perry should be on a plane to California with contract in hand for Aero Union. This is what the Rainy Day Fund is for, not to balance a bloated budget.

  27. Hamous Avatar

    This is a test to be sure that my new (to me) office computer is fully functional, at least as far as blogging goes.

  28. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    This is a test to be sure that my new (to me) office computer is fully functional, at least as far as blogging goes.

  29. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    From Bonecrusher’s link. Now THIS is the way the Obummer adminstration handles jobs!

    “We were certified to fly all season, but they just terminated us and threw 60 people out of work and left the country vulnerable to fires, as you can see right now in Texas,” said Britt Gourley, CEO for Aero Union.
    Snip~
    “We wanted to sit down with them and ask why it was canceled and find a quick resolution, but they didn’t want to talk about it. They just said, ‘We don’t want the airplanes, have a nice life,’ ” Gourley said. “I had to let go of my staff–60 people and their families were devastated,” Gourley said. “It’s really been tragic.”

    …..Sigh 🙁

  30. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    From Bonecrusher’s link. Now THIS is the way the Obummer adminstration handles jobs!

    “We were certified to fly all season, but they just terminated us and threw 60 people out of work and left the country vulnerable to fires, as you can see right now in Texas,” said Britt Gourley, CEO for Aero Union.
    Snip~
    “We wanted to sit down with them and ask why it was canceled and find a quick resolution, but they didn’t want to talk about it. They just said, ‘We don’t want the airplanes, have a nice life,’ ” Gourley said. “I had to let go of my staff–60 people and their families were devastated,” Gourley said. “It’s really been tragic.”

    …..Sigh 🙁

  31. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    Bones, you have passed the test!

  32. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    Bones, you have passed the test!

  33. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    #16 Boney

    computer is fully functional

    The computer is, how ’bout the operator?

  34. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    #16 Boney

    computer is fully functional

    The computer is, how ’bout the operator?

  35. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    OBH invited a bunch of NASCAR drivers to the White House.

    He’s so desperate for support that he’s begun courting athletes whose fans wave Confederate flags.

  36. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    OBH invited a bunch of NASCAR drivers to the White House.
    He’s so desperate for support that he’s begun courting athletes whose fans wave Confederate flags.

  37. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    Good morning Hamsters. A wonderfully cool 58 this morning a 6 and barely a breath of an E breeze so far that’s predicted to be NE as the day advances. Yesterday it was 56 in the morning, rated that as crisp.

    The past two late afternoons into evening and Sundown the haze and smoke smell from the Magnolia area fires has spread to the Richmond/Rosenberg area. In the mornings and until about 2 pm the air is clear and fresh here. Gratefully the wind is greatly diminished from Sunday and Monday, so the valiant firemen, support staff, and volunteers have a fighting chance.

    Now where are those @%&! water carrying planes? Do we need a Texas bounty on the government fools who cancelled the contract? We do need an investigation headed by Texas Representatives and Senators. And joined by all the other states currently suffering wildfires. An investigative posse.

  38. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    Good morning Hamsters. A wonderfully cool 58 this morning a 6 and barely a breath of an E breeze so far that’s predicted to be NE as the day advances. Yesterday it was 56 in the morning, rated that as crisp.
    The past two late afternoons into evening and Sundown the haze and smoke smell from the Magnolia area fires has spread to the Richmond/Rosenberg area. In the mornings and until about 2 pm the air is clear and fresh here. Gratefully the wind is greatly diminished from Sunday and Monday, so the valiant firemen, support staff, and volunteers have a fighting chance.
    Now where are those @%&! water carrying planes? Do we need a Texas bounty on the government fools who cancelled the contract? We do need an investigation headed by Texas Representatives and Senators. And joined by all the other states currently suffering wildfires. An investigative posse.

  39. Hamous Avatar

    #19 Geezer:

    The computer is, how ’bout the operator?

    Highly questionable.
    You geeks would really be geeking right now; I have 2 different complete computers on and working at my desk right now. I don’t even have space for all my wissin clutter.

  40. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #19 Geezer:

    The computer is, how ’bout the operator?

    Highly questionable.
    You geeks would really be geeking right now; I have 2 different complete computers on and working at my desk right now. I don’t even have space for all my wissin clutter.

  41. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Adee

    @%&!

    You forgot to put it between

    the

    and

    government

    .

    I was nice and didn’t do a FIFY shame on you! – wb 😉

  42. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    Adee

    @%&!

    You forgot to put it between

    the

    and

    government

    .
    I was nice and didn’t do a FIFY shame on you! – wb 😉

  43. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    OBH’s big speech to the joint session is tomorrow. He will roll out his long-awaited jobs program.

    No one knows the specifics of the speech but it mentions scavenging for recyclables seventeen times.

  44. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    OBH’s big speech to the joint session is tomorrow. He will roll out his long-awaited jobs program.
    No one knows the specifics of the speech but it mentions scavenging for recyclables seventeen times.

  45. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    #22 Boney

    Before I retired from the nasty petrochemical engineering/construction business, we used dual monitor set-ups so we could have drawings/documents open on one monitor and do calculations/design on the other and transport them one to the other with a point and shoot. Like being in heaven, it was.

  46. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    #22 Boney
    Before I retired from the nasty petrochemical engineering/construction business, we used dual monitor set-ups so we could have drawings/documents open on one monitor and do calculations/design on the other and transport them one to the other with a point and shoot. Like being in heaven, it was.

  47. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    Pyro, I finally had the 8 mins to watch the video straight through. An impressive feat, but I would like to know more about it. The vocals sound native American, but I wouldn’t know where to begin to search for this performance genre. Got a link to some text, or can you tell us a bit about it?

  48. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    Pyro, I finally had the 8 mins to watch the video straight through. An impressive feat, but I would like to know more about it. The vocals sound native American, but I wouldn’t know where to begin to search for this performance genre. Got a link to some text, or can you tell us a bit about it?

  49. Hamous Avatar

    #24 Geezer: Having 2 screens is one thing but having 2 computer boxes, 2 keyboards, 2 mouses in addition to 2 screens is really something. I am eager to get this excess crapola off my desk!

  50. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #24 Geezer: Having 2 screens is one thing but having 2 computer boxes, 2 keyboards, 2 mouses in addition to 2 screens is really something. I am eager to get this excess crapola off my desk!

  51. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Ohio police found three thousand pair of panties along a highway. It was strewn on the roadside, hanging in the trees and lying in the weeds.

    When John Boehner sings at fundraisers in Ohio the women go wild.

  52. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    Ohio police found three thousand pair of panties along a highway. It was strewn on the roadside, hanging in the trees and lying in the weeds.
    When John Boehner sings at fundraisers in Ohio the women go wild.

  53. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Caroline wrote a book of Jackie’s taped conversations describing life with JFK. The book quotes everything her mother said about her father’s White House infidelities.

    Slick Willie just bought Chelsea two yachts and a car.

  54. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    Caroline wrote a book of Jackie’s taped conversations describing life with JFK. The book quotes everything her mother said about her father’s White House infidelities.
    Slick Willie just bought Chelsea two yachts and a car.

  55. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    What’s wrong doing your own butchering? I haven’t done a calf in several years, but I still do my own venison. Maybe the driveway is the only place he had.

    Cops: Man found butchering cow in driveway
    Sept. 6, 2011 05:28 PM
    Associated Press

    OGDEN, Utah — Authorities are considering charges after a Utah man was found butchering a cow in his driveway.

    The Standard-Examiner of Ogden reports that authorities received a call Sunday afternoon from an Ogden resident who reported a neighbor cutting up a cow in his driveway. The caller told authorities they heard what sounded like a gunshot shortly before the butchering began.

    Police say when officers arrived, the man was removing the cow’s head. He denied shooting the animal, and told the officers it had been delivered dead.

    Prosecutors are now reviewing the case for potential charges, including possible health code violations.

    http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/2011/09/06/20110906utah-man-butchers-cow-in-driveway.html

  56. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    What’s wrong doing your own butchering? I haven’t done a calf in several years, but I still do my own venison. Maybe the driveway is the only place he had.

    Cops: Man found butchering cow in driveway
    Sept. 6, 2011 05:28 PM
    Associated Press
    OGDEN, Utah — Authorities are considering charges after a Utah man was found butchering a cow in his driveway.
    The Standard-Examiner of Ogden reports that authorities received a call Sunday afternoon from an Ogden resident who reported a neighbor cutting up a cow in his driveway. The caller told authorities they heard what sounded like a gunshot shortly before the butchering began.
    Police say when officers arrived, the man was removing the cow’s head. He denied shooting the animal, and told the officers it had been delivered dead.
    Prosecutors are now reviewing the case for potential charges, including possible health code violations.

    http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/2011/09/06/20110906utah-man-butchers-cow-in-driveway.html

  57. Katfish Avatar

    #25 mh42
    I can’t get to youtube here at all.

    Go to this link and look at the description, related videos, and comments. There may be something there.

  58. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    #25 mh42
    I can’t get to youtube here at all.
    Go to this link and look at the description, related videos, and comments. There may be something there.

  59. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    The magic crony coffee/mail run hour is fast approaching. Think I’ll carry my electronic Whoopee cushion and stick it under a chair to liven up the conservation today.

  60. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    The magic crony coffee/mail run hour is fast approaching. Think I’ll carry my electronic Whoopee cushion and stick it under a chair to liven up the conservation today.

  61. Katfish Avatar

    #29 otl
    Muslims cut up sheep in their driveways at the end of Ramadan. What’s the difference?

  62. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    #29 otl
    Muslims cut up sheep in their driveways at the end of Ramadan. What’s the difference?

  63. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Muslims cut up sheep in their driveways at the end of Ramadan. What’s the difference?

    Mutton taste terrible. Years ago I shot a Fallow deer (they are closer to the sheep family than the deer family). Brought it home and cut it up. It was to strong to even make sausage out of. The white head sure made a pretty mount, though. I donated the meat to the wildlife for the poor.

  64. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    Muslims cut up sheep in their driveways at the end of Ramadan. What’s the difference?

    Mutton taste terrible. Years ago I shot a Fallow deer (they are closer to the sheep family than the deer family). Brought it home and cut it up. It was to strong to even make sausage out of. The white head sure made a pretty mount, though. I donated the meat to the wildlife for the poor.

  65. Katfish Avatar

    Mutton taste terrible.

    But lamb (young mutton?) is really yummy.

  66. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Mutton taste terrible.

    But lamb (young mutton?) is really yummy.

  67. Tedtam Avatar

    Kilt the sheep.
    Kilt the blog.

    Dang kilters.

  68. Tedtam Avatar

    Kilt the sheep.
    Kilt the blog.
    Dang kilters.

  69. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Perry should be on a plane to California with contract in hand for Aero Union. This is what the Rainy Day Fund is for, not to balance a bloated budget.

    Ahhh–

    You just don’t understand what the Rainy Day Fund was for. It was meant to rescue politicians from having to make tough decisions, not rescue Texans from fires, floods, and hurricanes.

    Try to keep up you ignent peasant.

  70. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Perry should be on a plane to California with contract in hand for Aero Union. This is what the Rainy Day Fund is for, not to balance a bloated budget.

    Ahhh–
    You just don’t understand what the Rainy Day Fund was for. It was meant to rescue politicians from having to make tough decisions, not rescue Texans from fires, floods, and hurricanes.
    Try to keep up you ignent peasant.

  71. Tedtam Avatar

    Hey, who you calling a peasant?!!

  72. Tedtam Avatar

    Hey, who you calling a peasant?!!

  73. Tedtam Avatar

    BTW – our tenants did skip out on us. We now have two units available, one of which needs a door replacement (for some reason, they ripped the frame off the wall and took the door off the hinges):

    Sweeny/W Columbia area, quiet, riverfront properties. Two units separated by a garage/breezeway. About an hour’s drive from Houston, for those who like country living:

    3BR/2BA: Large living room with new wood floors, patio doors to the backyard and river. Concrete driveway wraps around from front to back, so lots of parking. Kitchen comes furnished with dishwasher, cooktop, oven, refrigerator. (Garbage compactor is jammed and we are not replacing nor repairing.) Kitchen island. Separate laundry room next to kitchen, inside unit. Tenant is responsible for electricity. Unit is on its own well. No gas appliances. We have not repainted, but unit is otherwise pretty much ready to go. $850/month, $500 deposit

    2BR/2BA: Cleaned yesterday, not painted. Needs new door in one bedroom. Needs some minor fixes (outlet covers, etc.) Wood floors in living room. Also riverfront view. Laundry next to kitchen, inside the unit. Nice big kitchen with island. Kitchen has microwave, refrigerator, stove. Opens directly into garden area. $650/month, $300 deposit

    Prefer no pets. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please have them email to [email protected]

    Thanks, guys. We need to get these rented asap. My helper who was with me yesterday kept saying over and over “Why would anyone want to leave here? It’s so peaceful!” It is a nice lot, and the river is right there!

  74. Tedtam Avatar

    BTW – our tenants did skip out on us. We now have two units available, one of which needs a door replacement (for some reason, they ripped the frame off the wall and took the door off the hinges):
    Sweeny/W Columbia area, quiet, riverfront properties. Two units separated by a garage/breezeway. About an hour’s drive from Houston, for those who like country living:
    3BR/2BA: Large living room with new wood floors, patio doors to the backyard and river. Concrete driveway wraps around from front to back, so lots of parking. Kitchen comes furnished with dishwasher, cooktop, oven, refrigerator. (Garbage compactor is jammed and we are not replacing nor repairing.) Kitchen island. Separate laundry room next to kitchen, inside unit. Tenant is responsible for electricity. Unit is on its own well. No gas appliances. We have not repainted, but unit is otherwise pretty much ready to go. $850/month, $500 deposit
    2BR/2BA: Cleaned yesterday, not painted. Needs new door in one bedroom. Needs some minor fixes (outlet covers, etc.) Wood floors in living room. Also riverfront view. Laundry next to kitchen, inside the unit. Nice big kitchen with island. Kitchen has microwave, refrigerator, stove. Opens directly into garden area. $650/month, $300 deposit
    Prefer no pets. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please have them email to [email protected]
    Thanks, guys. We need to get these rented asap. My helper who was with me yesterday kept saying over and over “Why would anyone want to leave here? It’s so peaceful!” It is a nice lot, and the river is right there!

  75. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    OTL #23 and wb: 🙂 Y’all must know I’m stingy with the cuss words and likewise stingy with the euphemistic symbols. Besides, the symbols let the reader fill in the blanks with whatever he/she deems appropriate to the subject. Cuss words are warranted here.

    Shannon #15 nails it. Gov. Perry should do just that and pay for it by withholding the federal gasoline tax. We will hear cheering from most of the country. And the parts that aren’t cheering will be in shock, and they don’t count anyhow.

  76. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    OTL #23 and wb: 🙂 Y’all must know I’m stingy with the cuss words and likewise stingy with the euphemistic symbols. Besides, the symbols let the reader fill in the blanks with whatever he/she deems appropriate to the subject. Cuss words are warranted here.
    Shannon #15 nails it. Gov. Perry should do just that and pay for it by withholding the federal gasoline tax. We will hear cheering from most of the country. And the parts that aren’t cheering will be in shock, and they don’t count anyhow.

  77. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    40 TT
    …..and all the mosquitos you could possibly use!!!! 🙂

  78. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    40 TT
    …..and all the mosquitos you could possibly use!!!! 🙂

  79. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    Obama’s abortion absolutism and the 1st Amendment.

    This President, as a State Senator, voted against a bill requiring doctors to care for babies born after failed abortions (and then misled the media on the matter). As a candidate, he promised his first act would be signing the sweeping “Freedom of Choice Act,” which would wipe out nearly all limitations on abortion and abortion subsidies. And then during the budget debates we saw him draw nearly his only line in the sand over Planned Parenthood subsidies.
    It’s abortion absolutism. Everything else — free assembly, free speech, conscience protection, and his party’s other interests — they all take a back seat to protecting abortion.

  80. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    Obama’s abortion absolutism and the 1st Amendment.

    This President, as a State Senator, voted against a bill requiring doctors to care for babies born after failed abortions (and then misled the media on the matter). As a candidate, he promised his first act would be signing the sweeping “Freedom of Choice Act,” which would wipe out nearly all limitations on abortion and abortion subsidies. And then during the budget debates we saw him draw nearly his only line in the sand over Planned Parenthood subsidies.
    It’s abortion absolutism. Everything else — free assembly, free speech, conscience protection, and his party’s other interests — they all take a back seat to protecting abortion.

  81. Tedtam Avatar

    #42 Shannon

    Actually, as one who is a mosquito magnet, I have found very few down there this year, even being right on the water. Pleasantly surprised, I was.

  82. Tedtam Avatar

    #42 Shannon
    Actually, as one who is a mosquito magnet, I have found very few down there this year, even being right on the water. Pleasantly surprised, I was.

  83. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    If the river is flowing, it wouldn’t have mosquitos. They breed in standing/stagnant water.

  84. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    If the river is flowing, it wouldn’t have mosquitos. They breed in standing/stagnant water.

  85. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    #45 – unless the river is falling straight off a cliff – there will be eddies, calm spots, and surrounding puddles & pools……………….mosquitoes ARE there I can assure you – it’s all about how hard the wind is blowing (or not) whether they want to carry you home for supper………………………..granted this DRY DRY year has helped lessen the overall mosquito population in general

  86. Katfish Avatar

    #45 – unless the river is falling straight off a cliff – there will be eddies, calm spots, and surrounding puddles & pools……………….mosquitoes ARE there I can assure you – it’s all about how hard the wind is blowing (or not) whether they want to carry you home for supper………………………..granted this DRY DRY year has helped lessen the overall mosquito population in general

  87. Tedtam Avatar

    The San Bernard is not a fast flowing river, but it does have some barge traffic and recreational boat traffic. They’ve had mosquitoes, but usually not as bad as I’d expect, with the water so close and such opportunity for breeding. This dry summer has helped a lot.

    The year I met Hubby’s mother and father was the year the mosquitoes down there were so bad that cattle were dropping dead of blood loss. I never want to repeat that year again. /shudder

  88. Tedtam Avatar

    The San Bernard is not a fast flowing river, but it does have some barge traffic and recreational boat traffic. They’ve had mosquitoes, but usually not as bad as I’d expect, with the water so close and such opportunity for breeding. This dry summer has helped a lot.
    The year I met Hubby’s mother and father was the year the mosquitoes down there were so bad that cattle were dropping dead of blood loss. I never want to repeat that year again. /shudder

  89. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    This is just plain insanity.

    BASTROP — Firefighting-trained volunteers from around the state converged on Bastrop and Smithville Tuesday to lend a hand to the beleaguered local firefighters battling the Bastrop County Complex Fire — only to be sent away as federal officials arrived at the scene and took command, apparently because local officials never made a formal request for volunteers.

    “We were at the station getting set up into strike teams, and this guy came up and said that the U.S. Forest Service had ‘assumed control of the situation, and that ‘If you don’t have a vehicle that squirts water, go home,’” said Gordon Greer of Kirbyville, who drove all night Monday to arrive in the town beset by the worst wildfire in Texas history. “You’ve got guys who had driven all night long from Corpus Christi and Brownsville on their own dime, and they turned them away. He was really a (bleep) about it.

  90. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    This is just plain insanity.

    BASTROP — Firefighting-trained volunteers from around the state converged on Bastrop and Smithville Tuesday to lend a hand to the beleaguered local firefighters battling the Bastrop County Complex Fire — only to be sent away as federal officials arrived at the scene and took command, apparently because local officials never made a formal request for volunteers.
    “We were at the station getting set up into strike teams, and this guy came up and said that the U.S. Forest Service had ‘assumed control of the situation, and that ‘If you don’t have a vehicle that squirts water, go home,’” said Gordon Greer of Kirbyville, who drove all night Monday to arrive in the town beset by the worst wildfire in Texas history. “You’ve got guys who had driven all night long from Corpus Christi and Brownsville on their own dime, and they turned them away. He was really a (bleep) about it.

  91. Hamous Avatar

    #48 Sarge: I guess those surviving gay dudes ain’t so wissin happy now are they?

  92. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #48 Sarge: I guess those surviving gay dudes ain’t so wissin happy now are they?

  93. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    #48 Sarge: I guess those surviving gay dudes ain’t so wissin happy now are they?

    Its just frikkin weird. Sounds like the guy was killed during kinky sex and the guy who killed him went to sleep afterwards.

    This is more about drugs than it is about being gay.

  94. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    #48 Sarge: I guess those surviving gay dudes ain’t so wissin happy now are they?

    Its just frikkin weird. Sounds like the guy was killed during kinky sex and the guy who killed him went to sleep afterwards.
    This is more about drugs than it is about being gay.

  95. LurkerGoneWild Avatar
    LurkerGoneWild

    (sticks head out of LurkCave, starts shivering uncontrollably from cold)

    Howdy Hamsterousians! Goodgawdamighty, it’s cold. 😯 Can’t believe it’s like this but I’m not complaining.

    Prayers to all whose friends are in the fires. I know some folks up there, too. Some are OK, some ??

    Ms. Adee, I hope y’all have checked out the hay sellers, are they able to verify the moisture content of the bales? Upon looking through the web, I found a bunch of sites that have info. Too numerous to mention here, but I searched “hay spontaneous combustion caused by” and got a bunch of information. Some from tech schools, some from farmers’ industry sites. A “must read” for you. It is crucial that your hay storage be monitored daily for temperature increases if the source is questionable and/or the stacking of the bales is not the configuration which is safest. The timeframe spans 1-2 months.

    Saw Baby Dillo yesterday, he was a lot more fiesty and moving faster.

    Back to errands.

    (retreats back into LurkCave, frantically searching for wool blankets, long johns, handwarmers, and recipe for hot toddies. Forget that cold adult beverage in the fridge, it’s passe’ 😉 … well, on second thought, wouldn’t want it to go to waste, should I heat it in the microwave??)

  96. LurkerGoneWild Avatar
    LurkerGoneWild

    (sticks head out of LurkCave, starts shivering uncontrollably from cold)
    Howdy Hamsterousians! Goodgawdamighty, it’s cold. 😯 Can’t believe it’s like this but I’m not complaining.
    Prayers to all whose friends are in the fires. I know some folks up there, too. Some are OK, some ??
    Ms. Adee, I hope y’all have checked out the hay sellers, are they able to verify the moisture content of the bales? Upon looking through the web, I found a bunch of sites that have info. Too numerous to mention here, but I searched “hay spontaneous combustion caused by” and got a bunch of information. Some from tech schools, some from farmers’ industry sites. A “must read” for you. It is crucial that your hay storage be monitored daily for temperature increases if the source is questionable and/or the stacking of the bales is not the configuration which is safest. The timeframe spans 1-2 months.
    Saw Baby Dillo yesterday, he was a lot more fiesty and moving faster.
    Back to errands.
    (retreats back into LurkCave, frantically searching for wool blankets, long johns, handwarmers, and recipe for hot toddies. Forget that cold adult beverage in the fridge, it’s passe’ 😉 … well, on second thought, wouldn’t want it to go to waste, should I heat it in the microwave??)

  97. Hamous Avatar

    #52 LGW:

    wouldn’t want it to go to waste, should I heat it in the microwave??)

    Why the wiss not! Ifn you want an exiting life (short perhaps) be sure to leave the cap on before you heat it for about 30 mins or so.

  98. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #52 LGW:

    wouldn’t want it to go to waste, should I heat it in the microwave??)

    Why the wiss not! Ifn you want an exiting life (short perhaps) be sure to leave the cap on before you heat it for about 30 mins or so.

  99. Tedtam Avatar

    I am about to embark on a new year of educating young minds full of mush. Tonight I begin my new faith formation year….

    …with a new pastor, who I hear is a stickler about teaching FROM THE BOOK. Well, I teach from the text book, and the Bible, and a whole slew of apologetics resources. I don’t think the Bible will be a problem, but I’m hoping he approves of all of the “added” material I have, else I’m in for a world of headaches as I restructure my whole curriculum.

    Wish me luck. My goal is also to keep better control of the hecklers this year.

  100. Tedtam Avatar

    I am about to embark on a new year of educating young minds full of mush. Tonight I begin my new faith formation year….
    …with a new pastor, who I hear is a stickler about teaching FROM THE BOOK. Well, I teach from the text book, and the Bible, and a whole slew of apologetics resources. I don’t think the Bible will be a problem, but I’m hoping he approves of all of the “added” material I have, else I’m in for a world of headaches as I restructure my whole curriculum.
    Wish me luck. My goal is also to keep better control of the hecklers this year.

  101. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    TT

    I have become convinced that school is the problem. My recent experience has been that several of the young men who were well behaved and attentive all summer long have become rebellious and inattentive after two weeks of school.

  102. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    TT
    I have become convinced that school is the problem. My recent experience has been that several of the young men who were well behaved and attentive all summer long have become rebellious and inattentive after two weeks of school.

  103. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    Who’s carrying the debate tonight?

  104. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    Who’s carrying the debate tonight?

  105. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Who’s carrying the debate tonight?

    I think defisherman put it in deboat.

  106. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Who’s carrying the debate tonight?

    I think defisherman put it in deboat.

  107. Katfish Avatar

    Who’s carrying the debate tonight?

    Who cares?

  108. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Who’s carrying the debate tonight?

    Who cares?

  109. Katfish Avatar

    Crazy Aunt – do you require service hours/projects?

  110. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Crazy Aunt – do you require service hours/projects?

  111. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    #56 – TV = MSNBC (ewwwwwwwwwwwwww)

    Live Stream via Politico

    Air Time: Wednesday, September 7th at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT on MSNBC

    Live Stream: Politico (live around 7:30 pm ET)

  112. Katfish Avatar

    #56 – TV = MSNBC (ewwwwwwwwwwwwww)
    Live Stream via Politico
    Air Time: Wednesday, September 7th at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT on MSNBC
    Live Stream: Politico (live around 7:30 pm ET)

  113. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    Nevermind. I have to watch Big Brother, anyway.

  114. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    Nevermind. I have to watch Big Brother, anyway.

  115. Hamous Avatar

    Bridgitte Gabriel is coming to town in 2 weeks.
    Date: September 22, 2011
    Time: 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
    Location:
    First Baptist Church Katy
    600 Pin Oak Road
    Katy , Texas
    IF you really want to know what the terrorist mooooooooooooslim mindset is come and listen. Otherwise keep your head in the sand.

  116. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    Bridgitte Gabriel is coming to town in 2 weeks.
    Date: September 22, 2011
    Time: 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
    Location:
    First Baptist Church Katy
    600 Pin Oak Road
    Katy , Texas
    IF you really want to know what the terrorist mooooooooooooslim mindset is come and listen. Otherwise keep your head in the sand.

  117. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Nevermind. I have to watch Big Brother, anyway.

    Why not?

    He’s watching YOU

  118. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Nevermind. I have to watch Big Brother, anyway.

    Why not?
    He’s watching YOU

  119. Tedtam Avatar

    No, I don’t require service hours or projects, though some of my students need ’em for their public high school requirements. Next year, as they go through their final preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation, they will have them.

    My students are required to attend class regularly, pay attention, and make one retreat with me this year.

  120. Tedtam Avatar

    No, I don’t require service hours or projects, though some of my students need ’em for their public high school requirements. Next year, as they go through their final preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation, they will have them.
    My students are required to attend class regularly, pay attention, and make one retreat with me this year.

  121. Katfish Avatar

    Nevermind. I have to watch Big Brother, anyway.

    He’s visiting?

  122. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Nevermind. I have to watch Big Brother, anyway.

    He’s visiting?

  123. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #52 Lurk
    Thanks for the report on your l’il pet Dillo.

  124. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #52 Lurk
    Thanks for the report on your l’il pet Dillo.

  125. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    I’ll have to admit that the Administration never ceases to pull out all the stops when it comes to its war with Texas. Just cancelling it’s contract to provide fire fighting airplanes right here “in season” and forcing them to sit idle while Texas burns just blows me away.

    http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=46009

  126. El Gordo Avatar

    I’ll have to admit that the Administration never ceases to pull out all the stops when it comes to its war with Texas. Just cancelling it’s contract to provide fire fighting airplanes right here “in season” and forcing them to sit idle while Texas burns just blows me away.
    http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=46009

  127. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    RE: today’s video;

    That would have been a horrible time for a hiccup attack, eh?

  128. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    RE: today’s video;
    That would have been a horrible time for a hiccup attack, eh?

  129. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    Or a sneeze…

  130. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    Or a sneeze…

  131. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    If John Huntsman ever had a chance of getting the nomination, he just chucked it out the window.

  132. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    If John Huntsman ever had a chance of getting the nomination, he just chucked it out the window.

  133. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    My favorite debate event was comment that Texas under Perry has executed 200-some-odd people, more than any other state in history, and that got audience applause!

  134. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    My favorite debate event was comment that Texas under Perry has executed 200-some-odd people, more than any other state in history, and that got audience applause!

  135. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    and that got audience applause!

    Heh. I liked that as well. 🙂

  136. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    and that got audience applause!

    Heh. I liked that as well. 🙂

  137. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Well, it didn’t take long fpor Hoffa supporters to attack the “puppies”.

    Hoffa supporters have created a Facebook page on which they have posted the address of tea partier Justen Charters and are encouraging fellow Hoffa supporters to send human excrement through the federal mail system. Why? Because Charters came up with the idea to sent 1,000 tea bags to Jimmy Hoffa, Jr.

    Hoffa Supporters Threaten Tea Partier

  138. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Well, it didn’t take long fpor Hoffa supporters to attack the “puppies”.

    Hoffa supporters have created a Facebook page on which they have posted the address of tea partier Justen Charters and are encouraging fellow Hoffa supporters to send human excrement through the federal mail system. Why? Because Charters came up with the idea to sent 1,000 tea bags to Jimmy Hoffa, Jr.

    Hoffa Supporters Threaten Tea Partier

  139. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    I agree completely with Perry on Social Security but…

    Update: A Romney advisor e-mails Ben Smith the following about Perry: “He has lost. No federal candidate has ever won on the Perry program to kill Social Security. Never has. never will.”

    …unfortnately this email may speak the truth. 🙁

    Video: Romney hits Perry on Social Security, Perry doubles down on “Ponzi scheme”; Update: Perry swats Rove

  140. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    I agree completely with Perry on Social Security but…

    Update: A Romney advisor e-mails Ben Smith the following about Perry: “He has lost. No federal candidate has ever won on the Perry program to kill Social Security. Never has. never will.”

    …unfortnately this email may speak the truth. 🙁
    Video: Romney hits Perry on Social Security, Perry doubles down on “Ponzi scheme”; Update: Perry swats Rove

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