Some Humor.

Thought I'd post something a little more light-hearted, because Jenna comes here to laugh.

Chad Vader, Day Shift Manager





Some fine Wisconsin folks made this video

Choke Hold

It's a somewhat long story that I don't care to type, so I'll just give you the highlights:

I haven't seen my kids in 13 months.
My ex called to say she would be flying back to the US to visit her terminally ill mother.
She asked if I wanted to pick up the kids for a few weeks.
I said yes.
The day before I was supposed to leave my ex called to say she didn't want me taking them.
Argument back and forth.
Worked Tuesday night till Wednesday morning, got in my car and drove to Omaha, Nebraska.
Couldn't find my ex, she wouldn't return my calls.
Drove back to Wisconsin without my kids.
She stood me up.

As you would imagine, I'm very angry at the moment.

Dear Bicycle Enthusiasts

Hello all of you Lance Armstrong wannabes.

Today I saw you. I wasn't particularly happy about this. You see, I have to question your judgement when you choose to ride your overpriced bikes into the heart of a tourist trap and I get even more upset when the route that you choose to travel is the only state highway leading to our little hamlet.

I've got to admit, my car is a piece of shit. But simple science tells me that in a battle between my car and your bike, I'll win every time. That means you shouldn't try to pass someone while traveling through an intersection and on the state highway. If you absolutely must pass (I understand it's a race) then I would strongly encourage you to look behind you before pulling within a foot of the highway centerline. As I mentioned earlier, my car isn't the greatest. It takes me longer than others to make a complete stop from 55 miles per hour.

But it's all in good fun and a worthy cause, right? You're racing to help find a cure for Leukemia and Lymphoma. You're racing 150 miles to do it. Yeah, that's all fine and dandy, but I have to make a few points:

1. You look gay in your little biker shorts and super tight racing jerseys.
2. No matter how long you fantasize, you'll never be the next Lance Armstrong.
3. Oblong helmets make you look like an alien.
4. Drop the zero and get with the hero.

Next time I see you, you just might get run over. I wouldn't do it on purpose, but it could happen. Next year, pick a different route or stay the fuck home.

Sincerely,

Wiggle Dick

This Bud's for me.

And so was the one after that, and the one after that, and...

Well, you get the idea.

Question of the Day.

Lately, does it feel more like:

A. June 28, 1914

B. September 29, 1939

C. October 29th, 1956

D. June 5th, 1967

E. October 6th, 1973

I'm going with A, but I'm thinking E is a close second.

Help us Bill!

I try not to be political on here because it tends to turn people off, but I found something I wanted to comment on.

Have you seen the new ad from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee?

I do like the way the portray Bush & Company as bad guys. It is a campaign ad afterall. But what I don't like about it is that they invoke Bill Clinton. This tells me they are still lost and reaching for the good old days. Ever since Clinton left office the Democrats have been trying to emulate him and find his clone, and it just isn't going to happen. Even if Hillary gets the nod, she's no Bill. Also I think they could've made an anti-war statement without using soldier's coffins.

I thought the Democrats were a party that wanted to unite, not divide?

Latest Installment Of..

As I've said before on this blog, when our little community makes the national news, its almost never for a good reason.














ELLISON BAY, Wisconsin (AP) -- At least one explosion damaged three buildings in this resort community early Monday, killing two people and sending seven others to hospitals, authorities said. CNN article here.




And on a lighter note: those who've been here for a while may have read an occasional drunk post now and then. I'm pleased to announce that I'll be posting a drunk picture or two sometime this week, so that should be fun for all.

Some random thoughts and stuff.

I was going to make this a seperate post, but I know that nobody would've read the whole thing, so I'll just say this: The whole situation with Isreal and the Palestinians is very complicated and neither side has clean hands. But as a former soldier I find it very encouraging that a country is willing to put everything they have into finding their kidnapped conscript. That's dedication & loyalty - two traits a soldier is supposed to show towards their country and, unfortunately, usually not shown by their country towards them.

I see Cindy Sheehan is going on a hunger strike this summer. Only going to drink water, supposedly. I hope you get some bacteria infested water and die Cindy. You're a disgrace to your son's memory.

If I were North Korea I would tread lightly. Forget about what Uncle George has to say, I'd worry about Japan. Last time they got pissed off, they conquered the entire Pacific Rim.

Happy belated Fourth of July. I was going to post about this too, but I figured why bother? Hardly anyone celebrates the reason behind the holiday. It's just an excuse to get drunk. I find that very discouraging. (The not remembering part - we all know I like to drink in excess!)

My most memorable Fourth of July celebration happened a few years ago when my then wife was serving overseas in Korea. I took my two children to see the annual fireworks display on base and I just happened to find a patch of grass to sit on that was right next to a WWII vet. Me and my kids sitting next to this guy and his son, who was a Vietnam vet. My kids spent 2 1/2 hours watching fireworks, I spent it asking the old man to tell me another story, and another, and another. Hearing a first hand account of D-day is something everyone should be able to experience. Tom Browkow was right, they were the greatest generation.

As far as my holiday weekend? I spent it on the job. Working a 12 hour shift and walking a post with a pistol on your hip and a machine gun in your hand gives you a lot of time to reflect on the history of our country and a reminder that our independence isn't something to be taken lightly.

Luckily no terrorists jumped the fence. Hopefully they never do.