Reasons I would rather watch movies at home

1. I don't have to sit in a dark room with a bunch of strangers who talk, smell, kick the back of my seat, hog the arm rest, spill crap up hill of me, and are fat and sitting next to me an entering my personal space
   
2. I control the volume
3. I can pause the movie whenever I want
4. I can use the rest room and miss nothing
5. I can get up and get food and miss nothing (not overpriced crap)
   
6. Alcohol is served in my movie theater
7. I control the air temperature
8. It is a lot cheaper
9. My dog can watch it at my side
10. I can usually skip the coming previews
11. It starts when I want it to start
12. I can talk when I want (at the theater some people still do this)
13. The couch is much more comfortable
14. I can put my feet up
15. I can wear limited clothing
16. If I fall asleep I can watch it later
17. I have much more space to put stuff down other than the lone cup holder

I feel like I am missing something, so I reserve the right to amend this list.

I'm Back

I really have been neglecting the blog. Shame on me. So much good stuff and so much irritating stuff. Just not enough time to write about it. This time the good stuff. Alex is now one. He had been taking like five steps at a time. Then on his birthday, he walked about ten steps. Now he is walking all over the place. I made a child and he now walks. Simply amazing. New ball game. No walking pics but we do have the video of course.

The other night the moon, Venus and Jupiter had the closest conjunction for like the next 60 years. Went out and snapped some pics before the marine layer rolled in. The bright one is Venus because it is much closer, but much smaller than Jupiter. Click on the pic and it looks much better.


Alex and Pop.












Alex at the park.

















Alex and his BDay cake

The conjunction.

Thanksgiving

Sometimes life does not go the way we like and things are not perfect. Yet if you look over your shoulder there is plenty of good and things to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving. I apologize for neglecting the blog- I will be back. If I forget happy big #1 Alexander.

Thoughts On Obama and the election

When I first started this blog, I said it was pretty amazing that either a woman vice president or African American president would come to be. Well it may not have came out in the end the way that I wanted, but nonetheless it is still an amazing story and does demonstrate how far this country has come. Obama is an amazing speaker, last nights speech will likely go down as one of the most historic of this time.

On another note I have already found a common ground with Obama. He wants a playoff system for college football. So Mr. President Elect, as your first act abolish the BCS! I think this will unite all people, Mexican, disabled, white, black, red state, blue state...........

See the title of the Blog

Why do people have to make their vehicles louder? Motorcycles are the worst, but cars are annoying as well. I don't care if it is a Honda or a big truck. You are lame and clearly compensating for something else. The best is when you see some douche bag on a motorcycle wearing ear plugs. Seriously I have seen this a number of times. I have to listen to that crap, but your ears are to delicate? I just don't get it? What am I missing?


On another note When I take the kids on a walk I always come across this sign. I understand it is about public safety, but what's with the person? To me it says: Watch out for the prancing and skipping homosexual children wearing yamakas and knee high socks playing in the street. They really could not come up with a better depiction of a playing child. Frankly I am surprised people who are on the street corners supporting Prop 8 have not had this taken down.

On the Prop 8 thing (after a number of heated conversations with my wife and others)I have decided to vote no. I would rather be aligned with homosexuals (preferably hot lesbians) than the religious right.

Killer amoung us

Hannah has been unable to catch the mole. Although I believe she has literally been marking her territory where the little bastards did (or do) their business. The area not had any new destruction in a while. The moles can smell Hannah's stench, sense a predator and have left the yard. So, as any animal with natural instinct to kill, (god love her) she has decided to focus on sweet little bunnies. Hannah has a history of killing mice, rats, birds, and even a squirrel. Well today she expanded her resume.

I was in San Diego and called Anne to see how Alex as doing (he had a temperature). Anyways she frantically tells me how she lets Hannah into the backyard. Hannah sees a bunny and makes a b-line for it. apparently bunnies are not the smartest animals in the world. Instead of hopping over to the hole under the fence where it breached the security if my yard, it decided to head in the opposite direction. Poor Choice. She corners the Bunny in the rose bushes and emerges from the roses with the bunny in her jaws.

If I am home I am praising her. The bunnies come into my yard eat the grass and foliage while leaving their little turds all over the place. They are nothing more than fancy looking rats. Anyways, Anne comes into the yard and sees Hannah with the bunny in her mouth and shaking it vigorously. Carnivores do this to break the preys neck and render them defenseless. The bunny looks at Anne and shrieks. A sound she will never forget. Anne yells for Hannah to drop the bunny which she does. The bunny does not move until I return home and resuscitate it.

Yeah right, she broke the neck. It was dead. I disposed of the carcass over the fence. I expect the coyotes to be particularly active tonight. I know it is sick but I am really proud of Hannah. She is protecting the integrity of the yard, while feeding her natural tendencies. Good Girl.

Stew Anyone?

I am proud of my puppy!

Is this is to funny to be real?

Man Named Fox Wrecks Car After Picking Up 'Dead' Fox

A man who decided to take home a fox he hit on the road wrecked his SUV after the animal he thought was dead revived.

Tommy Fox ran over the fox last Wednesday near Dover, Tenn., as he returned home from work, the Leaf Chronicle reports.

Thinking the animal was dead, he decided to take the animal home to cut off its tail as a souvenir, Dale Grandstaff of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency told the paper.

"The tails are real bushy and pretty and thick this time of year," Grandstaff said.

Instead, the driver flipped his GMC Jimmy trying to keep the fox — that had awoken in the backseat — from biting him, Grandstaff told the paper.

Fox suffered minor injuries and bruises, the Leaf Chronicle reports. The fox died, though it was unclear if it was from initial injuries or the subsequent wreck of the vehicle.

Please Stop!

If I hear one more network or cable goon refer to Governor Palin's husband as the "first dude" I may projectile vomit. It is lame. I hear it and read it and it just seems so wrong. Maybe we should call the next first lady the "first chick"? I am sure that would fly.

I love the law

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday disbarred a former judge who served prison time for using a sexual device while presiding over trials.

Former Creek County District Judge Donald Thompson, 61, was accused of using a "penis pump" in court and convicted in June 2006 on four counts of indecent exposure.

Thompson was released in April after serving 20 months of a four-year prison term and has had to register as a sex offender. He was suspended from the bar association in late 2006.

The opinion written by Supreme Court Justice John Reif states that discipline less than disbarment has been imposed in cases involving felony convictions.

"However, the nature of the crimes in this matter led this Court to conclude that nothing less than disbarment is appropriate. The conduct was not isolated, having occurred over a fairly lengthy period of time and on four separate occasions," Reif wrote.

Thompson maintained during trial that the device was given to him as a gag gift by a hunting buddy and denied ever using it during trials. The Supreme Court said he never responded to requests for a hearing on his disbarment.

Thompson's attorney, Clark Brewster, said Thompson never had any intention of practicing law after he resigned in 2004 when the allegations were first made.

Burgers

BEFORE




AFTER

Jack you are my hero. In my opinion Fudruckers has just about the best burger money can buy. Last week Tom and I who are frequent patrons of this fine establishment introduced it to Jack. We always wondered who could eat the Pound burger? Well we found our guy. Yes he conquered the Pound with bacon and cheese. The amazing part was that he did it with out any ill effects. Jack you the man.

Happy Birthday Mom

On Wednesday Mom turns the big " ?". Out of respect for her I will not utter the number. What I will say is that she does not look or act it. You're the best, love ya mom.

On the mole front, it looks as if my constant bombardment of the area (Shock and awe) over the weekend may be working. I filled more holes and on the other side of the fence pulled up more roots and beat the crap out of the ground with an ax and shovel. The neighbors must think I am insane. ( like I care) Since the weekend there have been no mole sightings or signs of the little bastard. I will keep my fingers crossed. I do appreciate some of the ideas and sympathy that has come in from readers of this blog. CM I like a the propane idea. Even if it is not effective it involves fire. I would try to scare them to my neighbors yards, but one has no grass and a bunch of concrete and the other yard looks like they park a car on the lawn. I think both would be unappealing for a mole. If everything stays copacetic I will need to re sod a bit, but I want to make sure he is gone. I think I will give it a couple of weeks.

WMD's ???

I still can't kill the little bastard. The last two nights the mole went into the area where I extract dirt from the tunnel and set the trap. Each morning the tunnel is filled back up and the trap is not set off. (It really is not a "trap" since it kills it) So I am now considering poison. I can place it in tunnels on the other side of the fence? Of course the Commander and Chief is against this, a.k.a my wife. I may have to do some special interest lobbying. Sorry for all of the political jargon, I guess it is just the season. Wish me luck.

While I pursue moles

While I try to eliminate a mole from my yard, Kevin is after much more interesting animals in the bush. When he has been in Africa, we periodically have conversations via Blackberry Messenger which also allows pictures to be sent. It sounds like they are having an amazing time. They have seen all kinds of wildlife and even some fornicating lions. roaaaaaaaaaaaaar! I wish he provided a picture of that as well.

My mole was back in the yard yesterday. I found a main tunnel that had 3 other little tunnels branching off of it. I inserted in another "destroyer", then flooded the tunnels and lastly dumped in a bunch of the hogs blood and Pepper. I will not rest until this is resolved.

The War Front

Came home from the vacation to find that a mole had started to build a compound in the yard. I am pretty sure it was a mole jihad training camp. Anyways, with out Hannah on the prowl the little bastards had free reign of the yard. Like most patriotic Americans I take pride in my lawn. When the enemy attacks and degrades our sovereign territory (the lawn) there is only one option, destroy the bastards. (note: If this was Obama's back yard he would sit down, try to speak to them and ask them to leave.) So woke up early Sunday and went to the local arms dealer, a.k.a. Lowes. They set me up with the above, some dried hogs blood mixed with pepper powder, and this metal contraption that you place over the hole. The pictured Giant Destroyer was a smart weapon. Light the fuse place it in a hole and when it smokes cover the hole. Then find the other holes where smoke is escaping and cover them. The idea is to suffocate the little bastards. Good fun. I then ripped out a bunch of ground cover with an extensive root system on the other side of the fence. Based on my extensive research I believed that the ground cover was supplying food for the grubs. Moles live primarily on grubs. Then fertilized the lawn and placed the powder around the perimeter of the yard. They are blind, and rely on smell to get around. The hogs blood and pepper should help repel the moles. Hopefully the war is won. If another mound and hole appear I will use the gadget that sits over the hole and spears the mole when it is triggered.

Another major irritant on Sunday the Charger Game was not televised in the OC. Instead we got the Browns and Cowboys. What a joke.

hmmmmmm

*******THIS IS NOT REAL. AN INDIVIDUAL WHO SHALL REMAIN UNNAMED THOUGHT THIS WAS REAL. 9/12/08

Mr. Man

What is good about this country

Despite our various political affiliations and views this has already been a truly historic election season. The Democratic nominee is an African American. The close second for the Democratic nomination was a woman. Lastly, from what I have read and heard Joe Lieberman a Jew is still in the running for the veep stakes and has been given a long hard look by McCain. Ultimately though I feel that because of Lieberman's Democratic roots and the fact it would not be looked upon favorably by the staunch conservatives this will not occur. Nonetheless this is all remarkable and indicative of how far this country has come.

Stop Signs

It drives me nuts when the guy at an intersection is on the side where there is no stop sign and he Stops. Because I am stopped does not mean you need to stop. Do you think that they forgot to put a stop sign where you are? Or are you just an idiot? Or both? I say both. Please let this serve as a public service announcement.

Day at the Beach

Mr. Man

Mr. Man and Grandpa

Pop in his whites

Playing in the Sand

An irrtant

Assholes who throw their cigarette butts out of the car (or anywhere else for that matter) while driving. What you don't want to dirty your ash tray? Don't want your car to smell like crap. Idiots- I really hate any type of littering no matter how small. I am for sure not Mr. Green, but we try here. A few months back we started to religiously recycle- It is really amazing how much can go into the Brown Bin. I guess every little bit helps. I will be able to sleep at night when we purchase another SUV.

Sat was a Good Day

Heard the little guy wake up from his slumber, and look what we found. He now stands up in the crib. Looks very proud of himself.
Playing with the water toys with the Girls. What a ladies man. Thanks Jen and Dave we had a great time at the BBQ.
Camping time?

Pop messing with Nigerian Con Artist

I know this is long, but it is very amusing. My grandfather lately has taken to messing with Internet con artist. They are usually from Nigeria. Typically they say they have a bank account with funds, either from a long lost relative or some other source that they want to provide to you. The catch is you need to send them some money so that they can process the whole thing. The first email is in the bottom. I think it is hilarious, but maybe that is because I am a little twisted like pop. Enjoy


Dear Mrs. Johnson, I am sorry for the delay, but can Yorkie (I have already decided to name him Yorkie) Isn't that a great name for him?? Will he be able to survive the climate in Africa until than? Would it be possible for you to get the balance so we would not have to wait? I have tried desperately to get the other $100.00. I really have nothing worthwhile to sell. If you can't wait, Yorkies health should be the first consideration, but I only have the $100,00 and won't have the rest until September 12th. You will have to decide what to do. what's best for Yorkie. I am humbled and depressed, but what can I do. I have already made a mental attraction to little Yorkie.

Sincerely, Mr G


nicole johnson <njohnson212@gmail.com> wrote:
Okay when you get the remaining $100, you should let me know. Try toget it on time because i dont have much time.Do email me as soon as possible.Nicole.

On 8/22/08, Grandpa wrote:> Dear Mrs Johnson, Please have patience. I borrowed $100.00 and I hope I can> raise the other $100.00. I am trying my best to borrow the other $100,00> with a promisarry note on my Social Security. So far I have not been> successful. I will not get my Social Security check until 12th of September.> I am very upset. In the meanwhile I have taken the $100.00 and put it in an> envelope marked Yorkie. Please take care of that little lovaable dog until> than. Please have patience. I will not use that $100.00 even for food. I am> very very upset. It is not good being old and poor. Sincerely, Mr G>>

nicole johnson wrote:
Thanks for your email. i am more than convinced that you will take good care of my baby. I will not like to use any other shipping agent beuase i cant afford my baby to be maltreated on his way to you. People arround told me that the shipping agent is very good and has been helping people in the neigbourhood with the shipping need for quite a while. I believe we can make it happen. I will be able to raise the sum of $200 too. I will get shipping agent payment information and have it sent to you>for payment while i will pay my own part of the money.>Thanks very much for giving the puppy a home. May God bless you richly.

Nicole.

On 8/22/08, Grandpa wrote:

Dear Mrs Johnson, I am very disappointed. I do not have $400.00 for the shipping. As I stated in my previous mail I am a senior senior citizen and rely on my Social Security for substinance. Rarely do I have enough money through the end of the month, and have to borrow to get me through the end of the month. I would love a> little Yorkie, but the most I can raise for the shipping is $200.00. Perhaps you can find a less expensive method to ship that poor little dog.

Sincerely Mr G

nicole johnson wrote:
Thanks for getting back to me. i am happy that my baby will finally be going to a home where he willget the care he deserves. I attached the pictures of the puppy,His name is> tenis. he is AKC registered and all shots are up to date. very friendly with kids. The next step is the registration for the shipping of the puppy, So I want you to get back to me with your shipping details as follow so that i can start the shipping arrangement immediately... Full names as appeared on your Id card or driving licence The nearest airport to you Your phone number State; City:Zipcode: I will start the shipping arrangement immediately Please if you know that you are not going to take very good care of my baby, do not reply me because i am not giving because of bad condition or anything i am only> giving this puppy out because we dont have time to take care of the puppy again due to the mission work before us here NOTE AGAIN: I AM GIVING YOU THE PUPPY BECAUSE I DONT HAVE TIME TO TAKE CARE OF HER ANYMORE AND THE WEATHER CONDITION HERE. The puppy is in good condition,So get back to me with your shipping informations so that i can carry out shipping immediately.And the total> shipping fee is $400 USD Only Okay? And no other fee Okay? ..So the puppy is> ready to go now.I awaits your response. God bless.

On 8/21/08, Grandpa wrote: Dear Nicole, I am sorry for your plight and of the poor puppy. Can you tell me what the cost would be to have the puppy sent to me.I'm a senior citizen and can't afford to much of an outlay. Please advise. Mr G


nicole johnson wrote:

MY NAME IS NICOLE JOHNSON, I AND MY HUSBAND ARE ON A CHRISTIAN MISSION TO> AFRICA AND I CAME ALONG WITH MY PUPPY. AFTER A WHILE I NOTICE THAT THE AFRICAN WEATHER IS NOT GOOD FOR THE PUPPY AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF HIM THE WAY I ALWAYS DO BECAUSE OF MY JOB. I NEED A SOMEONE TO ADOPT HIM AND TAKE CARE OF HIM THE WAY I ALWAYS DO. IF YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF HIM DO SEND A REPLY AND I WILL EMAIL YOU HIS PICTURES. I HOPE TO READ FROM YOU. REGARDS, NICOLE.

We should have given her a nut check.

door to door salesman

If you really had such an excellent product would you need to go door to door to sell it? Try an infomercial? The dudes wearing white shirts and clip on ties were stalking the neighborhood today. I need to come up with some act if I am home when they come to the house again. Maybe invite them in for a drink? Pour my self scotch and have a lively discussion? I assume they were Mormons. I could tell them about their sinner UPS counter part. Dirty bastard. May be I will just let Hannah go after them? Do Mormons carry mace? What actually works pretty well is the "I am a Jew" while pointing at the mezzuzah.

If this man looses we are moving to Canada-I like what the polls are showing as of late.

blackberry

If this works the blog will or can also be mobile. Sweet.

The Good Stuff

I can be a negative person. I know that. So much good around me I should also touch on that once in a while, hence the name change of the blog. Posting about the good may also help to temper my negativity? On the pads pre game show they have ups and downs every day. When time is short maybe this is the way to go. For instance, Up: starting to get very excited about my brother and peps wedding, Down: Peavy blows the game after being spotted a 4 run lead in the first.

The Padres

What a joke. They have traded away future Hall of Famer Greg Maddux. He was just about the only reason to watch that lousy team, besides peavy. I don't remember the last time I was so disinterested in baseball. Good thing football is right around the corner.

On another sport note.You know what bugs me? When people give me hard time about being a Trojan Fan. My wife's entire Family went to USC- most importantly my wife. Frankly I really did not pay much attention to College Football prior to meeting my wife. Anyone who questions this can piss off. San Diego State is a Joke and UCSB does not have a team. I guess I just happened to come into the family at a good time.

The Weekend

Spending time with the boy is the best- that was Sat. Really was a wonderful day. Took a long walk from North beach to the pier and back. Like Ted Leightner always says, "Chamber of Commerce day".

Why does my Dog want to eat almost all small dogs? Maybe the little ankle biters have such a resemblance to rabbits? Who knows. If your dog is small enough to carry around in a purse it should not be walked where other dogs are, especially if they have yippity little barks.

The whole dog though brings me to something that I saw about a month ago- that still pisses me off when I think about it.......Assholes who drive around with there dogs in the back of their trucks. It is cruel and dangerous. I saw a dog fall out of a truck while the truck turned in front of me on Pomerado road in San Diego. The dog had on a leash, so instead of just falling out it got dragged for about 10-15 yards. Geniuses. They fortunately saw what happened and stopped the car not to far from where I was at the light. I don't remember the last time I was this pissed. I rolled down my widow- while traffic was waiting behind me (the light turned green) and yelled a number of expletives at the idiots. Made my blood boil. Would you put your kid in the back of your truck moron? I don't think the dog was to badly injured.

Irritant- People who talk during your back swing (religiously). Highlight of the weekend- the little guy at the beach.

One more irritant- putting up a piece of shit tent in the wind at the beach. My wife is right, we should have purchased an easy up.

First thing that comes to mind

The Mormon UPS guy that comes into my office bugs me. First of all he admitted to my wife that he starred at her breast (she used to be in my office). He actually apologized to her, I imagine that was uncomfortable. OK so maybe I hold a grudge against him, but he tries to make small talk with me. Just drop off the shit and Leave, that's what brown can do for me! hmmmm that felt good.

the reason we are here

not here as in earth. Here reading this blog. The mind never stops-sometimes life is strange and in my eyes always needs to be analyzed. Whether it be something that annoys me, drives me insane, or I just find it interesting this blog will serve as my therapy. During a recent drive to Newport with my wife...I began a typical rant about something that pissed me off during the drive. My wife, does not appreciate negativity and unfortunately a great deal that comes out of my mouth can be negative. I don't think I am a "negative" person, maybe I just call it how I see it and I see things differently than most people. Who knows. Anyways during this rant I thought that a blog (My wife recommended a diary or journal) may be a good way to vent or just be used as an avenue for the little voice in my head to express it self. So here it begins. Not even sure if I will share this anyone? Maybe my Grandfather? I think it may upset my wife from time to time, but it also may be less annoying if it is not permeating from my lips.