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11/8/09 – 11/12/09

11/12/09

We caught Con Ed using a giant crane to lift out an older transformer in the neighborhood today. Checkout the cool video too. This thing was huge. 2009 1112 Con Ed transformer lift

I’ve updated Rosanne’s Photography page. Over 200 photos were added. Enjoy the slideshow below.

Here’s a sign of the times. Sign on the front lawn of a gun owner, who lives next door to someone who wants to ban guns. Beautiful !!!

Here’s the full montage of the USS New York pics we’ve taken, since she arrived and pulled into port for our visit.

11/11/09

Today is Veterans Day. A day to honor our fellow Americans who took to serving our country. Some lost their lives protecting us and our way of life, while others serve today or reflect upon prior service. We honor you all. Each and every one of you. Thank You for your sacrifice.

11/10/09

	It isn’t often that I’m captured on film, but here are 2 videos that caught both me and Ro at the Bryant Park skating rink on 2 different dates. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6_4UFAtpc8 – with me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-6Q7WPqvOI – with Ro
	Well, that’s over !!! Thank God. John Allen Muhammad was executed tonight. Pronounced dead at 9:11pm, how fitting is that for the scumbag ?
	Here are the pics from our USS New York tour of ship – Nov. 2009
	For Veteran’s Day tomorrow, here’s a wonderful poem by my friend retired Navy Lt. JgA. God Bless You and your family for all your service to our country. Reflections of a Veteran

11/9/09

Me, Ro and Joe visited the USS New York today, and got to walk aboard and meet the crew. A fine crew they are, young and willing to serve our country for our freedom. An awesome experience. I took some great photos and hope you enjoy them – USS New York tour of ship – Nov. 2009. I left one of my Never Forget bracelets with the 9/11 steel plate plaque, and am honored to have it stay on that ship for it’s commission.

I get a real kick out of reading these stories. I especially like when these folks have beliefs that Muslims shouldn’t kill Muslims. How do they say that with a straight face. Did Hasan radicalize others at Fort Hood ? They seem to have no problem killing other Muslims when they have bombs strapped to themselves and then walk into a mosque, or market, or on a bus full of other Muslims. Retards.

11/8/09

	Here’s my special tribute collage to the USS New York, as it was commissioned into service this weekend in NYC. God Bless You and your crew.
	Scooby & the Lady spent their last day in DC visiting the room where Lincoln died. Read his stories – Moments in History , We the People.
	Regarding the Ft. Hood Muslim terrorist killer. For me things are simple. He has stated that he was a Muslim first and an American second. That is opposite being American. I think that everyone would agree with me. Americans don’t give a shit what your religious beliefs are or aren’t. So long as you don’t shove them down our throats, we could care less. HOWEVER, an American is an American first and their religious beliefs, if any are secondary. If your religious beliefs somehow conflict with the country you decided to live in or move to, you should think about either moving away or adapting. You can’t decide to be here and think you can force your way of thinking on others. It’s time for you to leave or shut up and be an American first. I fault the American educational system for not teaching more of our constitution and founding father’s ideology that shaped America. With this guy, it’s even more important to acknowledge. Why ? Because he voluntarily ENLISTED in our Armed Forces.  You can’t join the service and think for a minute you have some option to ignore, disagree or otherwise influence the actions our commanding officers direct upon you. You are deployed where your country needs you. You weren’t drafted, or forced to serve, so you lose your right to ‘conscientiously object‘ to orders you receive from your superiors. You don’t get to choose your destination. This ain’t a fucking personal vacation in some far away luxury location.
	And on a positive note, another US citizen Muslim terrorist gets executed on Tuesday. Just in time for the holidays. John Allen Muhammad gets to meet Allah on Tuesday, God willing. So, you see, God is Great. He must be so looking forward to that sweet, flowing river of honey and all those anxious virgins waiting for him. I hope he isn’t disappointed by having some liberals slow him down and cause a delay to his looming sexfest …
	Congratulations to Phil Mickelson, winner of the 2009 HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai.

11/01/09 – 11/07/09

11/7/09

My son Joe turns 23 years old today. Simply saying we’re proud of him isn’t enough. A newly minted NYPD Police Officer, he makes his family proud each and every day. He has compassion, honor, modesty, energy, hope and willingness to serve. An all around good man, who has strong friendships, a healthy love life and a wonderful girlfriend. However, the most significant reason for his personality and well being is the bond he maintains with his 2 brothers and mother. When one things of the value of strong family bonds, his relationship with mom and bros are at the core of his success. I Love You Joe, we love you Joe, Happy Birthday !!!

The USS New York gets commissioned today in New York City. It’s a time to reflect upon the many sacrifices our young mean and women who have fallen in defense of our liberties.

One such hero is 1st Lt. Ronald W. Winchester. Please visit his memorial page if you have some time today.

	Happy Birthday to my AJ, who shares a birthday with my son, PPOJaL
	My honey is always looking out for our relationship. She came across a wonderful new device, sure to solve many fights wit married couples. See for yourself, SpatSolver: The Ultimate Argument Resolution Device. Get yours today, I got mine !!!
	Here’s a bunch of political cartoons on the Ft. Hood massacre.

11/6/09

	Scooby and the Lady are down in DC to spread the word of We the People. Read his latest blogpost, Dear Nancy. For more on the adventures of Scooby, checkout his blog over at Visit his blog Scooby Says – “It’s all good” for the latest updates from his latest adventure
	Checkout the pics from the USS New York. USS New York comes home to NYC
	Get well soon Glenn Beck.
	And to show that I do have a little culture in me. I was at the opening of The Pond ice rink at Bryant Park today.

	From the Big Guy, WFP, an early Christmas commercial. The perfect gift.
	From JpL, down Port St Lucie way, a friendly oral care health reminder. Don’t forget to floss.
	Happy Birthday to my beautiful niece GAs puppies. They’re nine today and are still as cute as the day they came home.
	Someone let their kid play hooky today so they can go to the Yankee ticker tape parade. I ain’t complaining, they brought me back a great 2009 World Series hat. Thanks guys, your secret is safe with me.
	Classic Pins has some nice looking pins to mark the NY Yankees 27th World Series win. Good prices too.

Anyone surprised that the Fort Hood gunmen was a religion of peacenik ? But, shush, don’t mention all the other recent ‘events’ perpetrated by other religion of peaceniks. It’s only OK to piss on Jesus, or destroy Christian symbols in movies. Perhaps the Christians should follow the lead of the religion of peaceniks. Threaten violence if they are insulted, and issue ‘curses’ on the infidels. God is Great !!!

Happy Anniversary to Boom Boom and the missus. 15 years of bliss, and still going strong. God Bless !!!

11/4/09

Congratulations to the New York Yankees on winning the World Series for the 27th time. I don’t watch the games all year, but enjoy the playoffs and series games, when the Yank are there. It was nice to see them win in the new stadium and continue the tradition in a new home. Sorry Scotty …

	This week began our 2010 health benefits open enrollment period at work. We were warned about significant increases and cuts in benefits, and they ain’t kidding. So far, my costs for the same coverage jumped by 121%. That’s right, doubled for one year period. They added a deductible, co-insurance, and out of pocket maximums. Shame on you all. Mind you, we haven’t had a pay increase in over 3 years, so with everything else going up around us, how is this supposed to work for us ?
	Here’s a piece from Joseph Farah that basically states how the planned socialist leaning Obamacare is worse than terrorism.
	And watch the report that got good ole John fired from 20/20. About Obama’s anti-American ‘health care plan’
	Here’s a good article by John Stossel, who gives us the truth about journalists’ bias. The hypocrisy of these people is amazing, they have no shame or sense of honor or dignity. And it ain’t just the journalists, you know who you are …
	Here’s an interesting bit of news coming out of Iran. Iran opposition to apologize to US for embassy siege.
	PPOJaL and his wicked nurse KP visited the Top of the Rock today and took this stunning pic at dusk.

From TR, we have an international news item.

Yesterday Mexico celebrated the “Day of the Dead”, where people believe
the dead rise and again walk the earth. Or, as the Committee to Re-Elect
Barack Obama call it, “Voter Registration Day.”

11/3/09

Oops, gets even better for Republicans, or is that worser for Socialists ? Congratulations Mayor Mike !!!

	Big election news. Looks like Republicans won governor in both Virginia and New Jersey. The 2 states where Barry made several visits each, and yucked it up with his fellow Maoists. Hmmm…. A vast right wing conspiracy perhaps ?
	I almost blew the house up last night. Wifey asks me to roll over  the BBQ, so I did and even started it for her. Went inside, we both got caught up in USS New York coverage on the news, I tell her I smell something burning, she asks if I started the BBQ and boom, we got a huge blaze in the yard. And the lesson learned ? Don’t bother helping the wife. She’s better off without my help.

	Be sure you get out and vote today. I was actually going to skip it. Came home, got on the couch, and the phone rings. It’s Mike Bloomberg telling me he knows I didn’t vote and asked me to go vote, so I did.
	My AJ sends this in, and it’s quite funny. Heck, it’s election day, so check out Rowan Atkinson’s sketch about the Devil Welcoming People to Hell
	My honey snapped this pic and me and LF hanging outside. LF just made 29 years at the Bank and is one of our senior leaders on our team and a close friend of mine.
	This lady hawking AM New York newspapers outside the 5th ave subway station sure looks familiar…
	Our Man about Town, CH, came across this hotel in his travels around the globe. A 727 fuselage suite.
	Our retired Navy friend, LtJgA sends in a current work in progress painting, titles Blues in Orlando.

11/2/09

	Rosanne and I got to see the USS New York come home to NYC today. What an experience. It was great to see that ship come to our city. Rosanne also saw it dock next to the Intrepid and got some additional great shots of her. With some luck, we may even get tix to her commissioning on 11/7.
	Here are a few videos of the USS New York, as it entered New York harbor this morning for the first time.

11/1/09

Pablo did it. Finished the marathon in 5:42:01. Congratulations Pablo, we’re proud of you !!!

10/27/09 – 10/31/09

10/31/09

	Halloween was fun today. We had a bunch of kids. They all had a great time. Checkout the Happy Halloween – October 2009 pics.
	Here’s a recap of my Days of Autumn – Fall 2009 photos so far.
	Here’s a nice pic of a group of trees showing their colors down the park.

10/30/09

	I’ve been called a ‘birther’ by some, and well, I’m damn proud of it. All I want is the answers to a few questions. No more than we’d ask of Bush or Clinton, or me or you in a similar position. Anywho, this is a great article about when Michelle contradicts Barry’s birthing event , er, appearance on earth. What does it mean ? Who knows, is the truth important to you ? Did we not get promised transparency ?
	And then we have Joseph Farah asking his questions in his latest piece – The ever-changing Obama nativity story – simple questions. Like Beck says, questions one shouldn’t be afraid to ask. They aren’t hurtful questions, they are valid questions, deserving an honest response. Pretend you wanted to ask these questions yourself, to someone else…
	Well, this was bound to happen. California is now looking at way to possibly legalize and then tax marijuana. It’s a win-win for the state. It increases revenues by a billion dollars, and cuts expenses by tens of millions on prison and police costs…

10/29/09

The New York City Marathon is Sunday Nov. 1, 2009. We have one of our own all ready to go and test his will. Good luck PA, your co-workers will be keeping an eye on your progress.

I know a lot of impressionable people who read the NY Times, so I hope they get information from several sources before they accept something written on toilet paper. Here’s a piece from that hag, Maureen Dowd on an article she wrote about the Pope, which was full of distortions, and to be quite honest, apparently, just plain old flat out lies. I wouldn’t even give people an out anymore for some of the lunacy lately. And the way Beck does his thing, this one is riddled with verifiable, traceable facts. Something to learn from….

Hey, it looks like the violence is coming from the peaceful side again. Someone’s now taking shots at poor old Lou Dobbs. Why is it always that way ? Now, what’s missing from the article is the part where little old Mrs. Dobbs grabs here shotgun and blows the fuckers away…. but I digress.

10/28/09

As Halloween approaches, here’s our little treat for you…. Happy Halloween from the Zany Leone’s

 

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	Scooby is tracking the journey of the USS New York as it makes it’s way to New York Harbor, for it’s commissioning on Nov. 2. Read his latest post – This is a call to duty
	The neighborhood kids repainted the St. Fidelis mural, and it looks great.

	We’re about a week away from the opening of the Bryant Park ice skating rink.
	Checkout this wonderful rainbow forming over the Point tonight.

	By the time I got to the Yankee rally in Times Square it was over.
	Me and Goombazza got to see Hulk Hogan at his book signing at Barnes & Noble.

I hear the first kids got their vaccinations. OK everyone, go for it. If you believe it …

10/20/09 – 10/26/09

10/26/09

	For those struggling with the decision to get the kids vaccinated – when the first kids get vaccinated, then you may want to consider it for your children. Until then, don’t do it.
	Roving Reporter checks in with a few doozies. Here are my favorites.

From TR, who’s still recuperating from knee surgery. This funny comedian, John Pinette on French vs Italian food

10/25/09

We had a very colorful sunset this evening here in the Point.

	We had a very nice dinner with our dear friends E&T, and B&V. Even got to watch Rambo, which is always a crowd pleaser… Dinner w/Friends – October 2009
	The front of the library looks nice this time of year.

	For those that can’t wait, the Bryant Park ice skating rink is beginning to be built. Should be open in about 2 weeks.
	I’m hoping that since Halloween is next week, this is a gag, and not what happened to our happy nurses’ last psycho patient…
	We haven’t reached the fall peak yet, but these trees are showing great color down by the bridge.

So, what the heck was this that washed up on a Guinea beach ?

10/24/09

	Here’s a tip for you. Don’t get caught jaywalking in Brooklyn.
	I updated my PEZ page – LPTS as of 10.24.09
	BongoBilly sends in this field photo of the Rock and Samuel L Jackson filming ‘The Other Guys’ the other day.
	My honey picked up some pinecones down the park. They make a great soup.

	TV stopped by the other day to say hi to the boys out front.
	Yesterday was a bad day for animals. I spotted 3 dead ones in one day.
	Soupy Sales died the other day. He was a pretty funny guy in his time.
	Here’s a couple of pics from Frank’s birthday bash.

10/20/09

Our youngest son, Frank, turns 17 years old today. Frank is a senior at Holy Cross High School, and maintains excellent grades. He has developed into a fine young man. He’s best friends with his mother, which is a great contribution to his maturity and compassion as a person. He’s best friends with his brothers as well. I’ve never seen 3 brothers as close as my 3 sons. Their relationship will sustain them through all time. They will always have each other. We are very proud of you Frank, and we love you very much. Happy Birthday !!!

10/10/09 – 10/17/09

10/17/09

	Where oh where are you Don Ciccci ? YF is looking for you ….
	Just asking, but if you had allergies to certain foods, would you eat things you don’t know what they are ? And after one bite, would you eat more ?
	I’ve always said, be nice to those you meet on the way up, cause you will pass them again on the way down.
	Spoke to an old RNB colleague the other day, and he confirmed for me that JW has left the Bank. Thank God, what a scumbag he was. So long JW, no one will miss you.

10/16/09

	My honey is down in AC with the gurls, and sends in this pic. I’m hoping these are other people, and not an indication that the room service is good….
	You’re gonna love this one PEZ has a Disney Fairies set out. 3 new Fairies were released. Their names you ask ? Well, Rosetta, Fawn and Terence.

10/14/09

Congrats to ET and his family on the birth of his beautiful grand-daughter. Look at this face !!!

	Bongo Billy gives us a glimpse of speed control in Denmark. I’m applying for my passport now. Enjoy the Bikini Bandits.
	BB also sent in this vintage pic of Robert Plant onstage. Now, if I was a chick ….

The USS New York is headed our way for commissioning in NYC on 11/7/09. And then it visits for a week, with the public allowed to board her. Please make some time to visit.

I like gadgets. So much so that my old man calls me his Asian son. No offense meant. Imagine my glee when my AJ gave me this really kool new toy to play with. This is gonna come in real handy around the office.

	Have you been over to check on what Scooby has been up to ? He does have some stuff on his mind. Like his latest rant on A Inconvenient Truth Visit his blog Scooby Says – “It’s all good” for the latest updates from his latest adventure
	Have you heard the sad news out of the professional wrestling world ? Captain Lou Albano died today. He was a pretty entertainign wrestler during his time. You know, back in the day…

10/13/09

Here’s a story about the Mars rover finding another meteorite on the surface of Mars. As interesting as the article might be about our amazement that we’ve ’stumbled’ across 2 of these, I am more interested in the not talked about story here. Aren’t you the least bit curious how it is we have a freaking remote controlled car on the surface of freaking Mars, that has kept it’s charge, manages to recharge for over 5 freaking years without having to be plugged into a freaking wall outlet ? Aren’t you curious ? Just a little ? My freaking phone, pda, mp3 player, camera konks out after less that 24 freaking HOURS and this thing is still freaking driving around Mars for 5 freaking years. Something is freaking wrong, and we are being freaked with in a most freaking spooky way.

Visited the NJDC today to take some photos. Here are MW, TT and SaY providing their onsite support.

10/12/09

We were down Whitestone Park today. And it was a fine day for our fuzzy friends at Francis Lewis Park.

Work is continuing on our new bocce ball courts at the park.

	You can always count on our man about town, CH for international items. Here’s a video about a social experiment, using stairs as a piano.
	Without celebrities where would we get our comedy ? Dopey quote of the week from Alicia Silverstone – “Dairy was designed to make a baby calf into a 400-pound cow. So it’s like, if I want to be a 400-pound cow, I know what to eat“
	I heard a great joke on the news the other night. President Obama won the Nobel Appease Prize, oh, it really happened ? It’s still a pretty funny joke.

10/11/09

	We owed Pop a dinner for his birthday from last week. Went to Primo Amore with Zelda too.
	The pool hall we go to is closed for renovations. It don’t look like it’s opening anytime soon to me. It looks like they are adding a few floors to it too.
	Checkout these kool 3-D chalk drawings.
	Roving Reporter checks in with this image from the Girl Scouts support site. Just buy the cookies…

JjLJr sends in this cool video of 1 million frames per second slow motion of bullets hitting objects. Amazing.

10/10/09

	We have an urgent swine flu health alert for everyone. Even though our health care workers are required to get the H1N1 vaccine, doesn’t mean they won’t get the swine flu. Our favorite nurse, KP seems to have gotten infected despite the vaccine. So be careful out there…. On the positive side, you will be able to identify anyone with the swine flu rather quickly.
	JM turns 12 today, and all he got from us was this half-eaten striped bass. Hey, a gift is a gift. It’s the thought that counts. Happy Birthday JustInTime
	I dug this out of the archives, from December 2004 as I was cleaning up some older posts.

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10/1/09 – 10/9/09

10/9/09

	It’s good to see that cops get towed sometimes as well. I wonder if PPOJaL wrote this ticket ?
	Here’s a question I have begun to ask again at our monthly tenant meetings. Are we still bullet-proof ?

Here’s a nice pic of Jack and his hottie mom.

	We had a mini-band parked at the corner of 39th and 5th on Friday. Actually sounded pretty good.
	Leaves are starting to turn by us. The new camera picks up the colors pretty good.
	We think this was some sort of Teletubby hanging out on 5th ave. I’m glad my kids are too old for these things.

10/6/09

	Had a nice lunch to mark 10 great years of service from a few guys at work. Celebrating 10 Years – Juan, Paul, Tom – October 2009
	From KP, checkout the people of Walmart.
	So, today starts the H1N1 vaccinations in the US. I think that before regular citizens (or non-citizens) begin to take this shot, our leaders ought to lead by example. What do I mean ? Well, until Barry and his family and cabinet takes the shot. Then the Senate and House take theirs, we regular Americans can wait. If this vaccination is so safe and necessary, then these folks should be the first to take it, we wait a month or so, then we can take it. Many people are struggling with the decision to allow their kids to get this shot, and this would go a long way in allaying their fears for the families.
	We just painted the garage door. It came out pretty good, don’t you think ?
	We stopped by Pop for his birthday. Here are a couple of pics. Pop1 , Pop2

10/5/09

	It looks like the sale of our building is now official. 452 5th avenue sold to Israeli investors.
	Today is my old man’s birthday. Happy Birthday Pop. We Love You !!!

10/4/09

This is what happens when striped bass don’t pay attention at Orchard Beach. They get eaten by the blues. JM was there to pick up the piece…

10/3/09

Here’s a relevant piece on the Polanski matter. Wonder Why Middle America Doesn’t Trust Hollywood Liberals? Three Words: Weinstein and Polanski

I bought meself a new camera. The Samsung DualView TL220, pretty slick camera, and at 12 megapixels blows the doors off of my old kool Kyocera. One of the nice things about it is the 27mm focal length, which allows for a slight wide-angle view. This is great for groups and building photos. The macro mode is pretty good too, so my macro shots will be super great going forward. I hope you enjoy the new images.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s Superman, on 5th avenue.

From TR, we have a story. About a man, the beach, and a deck chair. Ouch !!!

9/17/09 – 9/30/09

9/30/09

I love this kind of stuff. When is a rape not a rape ? When it’s committed by someone Whoopi Goldberg likes. Liberals get all twisted when laws are applied to them. Especially when it’s laws they wrote, championed, and just yesterday stood by the rape victim, no matter how long justice would take. The man drugged and raped a 13 year old girl. He plead guilty, before sentencing he fled the country. You’re going down dopey.

The Big Guy, WFP, reminds us males in our 50’s the importance of our colonoscopy exams. Now, if they were conducted like this, we may go more often.

9/29/09

	Read Mychal Massie as he details why There’s good reason not to trust Obama. Remember, Dear Leader won’t talk to those who oppose his plans because they’re too radical, yet will go and sit with tyrants like Mahmoud from Iran, or shake Chavez’ hand, and send that other half-black president Clinton to hug Kim Jong Il….. Have you no shame ?
	Seems the pressure is getting to Barry and his wife. Now they are drafting an ‘enemies’ list.
	From the field, KP spots one of the effects of the downturn in our economy. This couple could no longer afford a stroller, so they improvised.

9/27/09

Checkout this story about a ‘creature’ found in Mexico. DNA tests were unable to identify the species. Interesting.

9/26/09

Our Man about town, CH, doesn’t say much, but has this to say

There are four things that you cannot recover in life: (1) The Stone……….after it’s thrown, (2) The Word………..after it’s said,? (3) The Occasion…..after it’s missed, and (4) The Time…………after it’s gone..

Here’s an interesting compilation of past, current new headlines from around the world and predictions for a major situation developing. Called War News. The summary on the last page is quite interesting.

War News

TR sends in this website of examples of how men fix things around the house and about. After looking at these, I cautioned my wife to not make fun of or complain when I fix things. Some of these are quite interesting and creative. Ah, the human mind.

9/25/09

	Happy Birthday to our artist/RN KPm, who turns 25 today. We love you !!!
	Have you seen this video of a UFO over Arizona ? Wow !!! I think these are planetary alignments they are creating. Some sort of attempt to communicate. I love this crap.
	This is a great piece. Simple title – One simple question about Obama – “…What passport did he use when he was shuttling between New York, Jakarta, and Karachi ?…”
	pPOJaL got his first arrest last night. 4 knives off the streets of Brooklyn. Good man. Congratulations !!! We love you.

9/24/09

Have you seen this video of kids singing some song to Obama ? Also see how they change the lyrics to the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Revolting and worrisome. Check these lyrics out. And as I said, for the liberals out here, substitute the name George W. Bush for Barry for purposes of illustration. And we can’t have students recite the Pledge of Allegiance any longer ? Shameful. It’s all being exposed now, and We the People will be taking our country back from you fucking commies. You don’t like it here ? Go to Venezuela.

The children are lined up in front of a stage, and an adult is teaching them the chant:

Uhm, uhm, uhm, Barack Hussein Obama
He said all should lend a hand to make the country strong again
Uhm, uhm, uhm, Barack Hussein Obama
He said we must be fair today, equal work means equal pay
Uhm, uhm, uhm, Barack Hussein Obama
He said take a stand, make sure everyone gets a chance
Uhm, uhm, uhm, Barack Hussein Obama
He said red, yellow, black and white, all are equal in his sight
Uhm, uhm, uhm, Barack Hussein Obama
YEAH. Barack Hussein Obama

9/23/09

	KP sends in a pic of her and FjL frm Citifield. I think that’s my honey dressed up as Ms. Met.
	Scooby came across Mayor Mike today in his travels, and files this report from the field.
	Here’s a nice photo of the family at the little party we had for our birthdays.

	Unless I was seeing things, the Dolphins and Pats were playing through on 40th street the other day.
	AT sends over this video of the 9/12 march on Washington. Our old friend JoeD makes a cameo at 2:06 and reports that unlike the filthy mess left on the Capitol grass from the ‘people’ at the Barry coronation, these folks picked up their own trash and the place was much cleaner. And there was nearly 2,000,000 of them.

So, they found that missing nuclear power plant engineer dead from an apparent ’suicide’…. Except he had no reason to kill himself. I don’t know, I gots a bad feeling here.

9/22/09

	They are beginning to take down the scaffolding that has covered our building for nearly a year. Should be all down to 2nd floor by the end of the month.
	Just got the new Wizard of Oz Pez set. Cool dispensers.

	Here’s a great idea for walking around town with a gaggle of kids. A kiddie kinder van.
	A birthday shout out to a good friend, BF. Enjoy your birthday my friend and fellow Virgo.

9/20/09

Today also marks 2 years that my Uncle and God-father passed away. I miss you Zeke. We all do and will forever. If you visit my Family & Friends page you will see that life goes on. I’ve made over 50 entries on that page alone since Zeke passed on. Time marches on, but we still hurt, yet our memories get stronger, more meaningful. I wear this band each day to help me stay connected. Later Zeke. I Love You !

Today marks my birthday. I’m 52 today and another year closer to retiring. Things are pretty good. I love my wife, she still loves me, and our boys are wonderful young men. Thanks to all the family, and friends who sent along their birthday wishes. (yes Gimp, me gots friends) I do appreciate it, but still feel funny being on the receiving end.

9/18/09

For the guys at work. Arlo Guthrie’s Alice’s Restaurant. It’s about 18mb, so be patient.

My son Jack Jr turns 25 years old today. Happy Birthday son. We Love You very much. We are proud of the fine young man you have become. You are a recent college graduate, and a full time worker. You work hard, have sensitive and mature values, and a really nice person to boot. We wish you continued success and happiness, in whatever direction you head. Be sure to travel and experience the world, before you settle down. And remember to always be true to yourself. I Love You !!!

9/17/09

What do you think Ernie Anastos said about that chicken the other night. Look at Dari’s face when he makes the statement.

9/12/09 – 9/16/09

9/16/09

Checkout Obama calling Kanye West a jackass. Kool.

My honey sends in this article – Comet Outbursts Spawns Mini-Comets. I love when they tell us this is the first time this was ever witnessed by astronomers. You can’t even imagine what’s going on out there that we aren’t seeing. You silly human race. Don’t you know you mean nothing to the stars ?

9/15/09

	More doom and gloom to ponder. An ‘emergency’ arranged as end of U.S. as a democracy ? It does make you think, don’t it ?
	Looks like we have the Italian tri-fecta this weekend. There’s my broken window story and these two items from AT and the Big Guy WFP, with a link to the cutest little Italian teddy-bear and this bit from Mike Marino about an Italian American President going after Bin Laden.
	Some rascals broke into my car while it was parked at Shea all day. Took my gps and mp3 player. And I just loaded it up with new Shemekia Copeland tunes. At least they were neat about it, and smart enough to take the power adapters.

It was free day on 5th avenue the other day. You had your choice between coffee and coconut water. Yummy

9/14/09

	Well, it looks like they got Acorn by their nuts. Checkout these videos.
	Scooby & The Lads were by the Library and came across one of those there housewives.

9/13/09

The Malba Car show was today. Great weather, big turnout of great classic cars.

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9/12/09

	Some foreign news radio show tried to interview a couple of the boys out front. Here’s C & T politely declining …
	Very nice sunrise the other morning. Don’t mind the power lines, we don’t notice them any longer.
	Using new video conference technology, we held a town hall meeting between 30 remote locations as well as folks on a conference call. VCONF1 , VCONF2

	Ya gotta love audits. This should satisfy the gods. Before and After.
	Checkout this interesting story. Music is in the eye of the beholder
	More mystery surrounding Barry’s eligibility. Here is a story about 2, not 1 documents the DNC generated and had notarized when they prepared to  nominate Barry and Joe the retard for President and Vice-President. Seems one version is missing a key series of those pesky objects we call words. Words that can suggest some awareness about whether Barry Soetero is eligible to be our president. Besides the fact there are two versions, these documents can also be used as evidence AGAINST public education, because both versions spell the word ‘through’ wrong. Go figure. I would be very interested to see the version the DNC produced for the last election in 2004. To see which words were used then.
	Don’t you find it interesting that those nightly news US serviceman death counts we used to get during the Bush administration have stopped ? The number of deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan are on the rise, he wants to increase troop levels,  but no news outlet mentions it since Dear Leader was elected. How shameful is that ? If Bush tried to add one more soldier it was a news bulletin. This guy is extending tours and adding more guys to the fight, but nary a peep from the MSM.
	Patchy (Scooby’s Scrappy-doo) jumped hisself out of a plane from really high up. Congrats Scrappy, me thinks u b crazy.

For more on the adventures of Scooby, checkout his blog over at

Visit his blog Scooby Says – “It’s all good” for the latest updates from his latest adventure

Got a call from a little birdie who tells me the building is sold. As I receive more information, I will get it posted.

9/1/09 – 9/11/09

9/11/09

Well, it’s been 8 years since that awful day, and it really doesn’t get better. All year long it kinda feels like it’s getting better, but as the days draw closer it kind of slows down again and it begins to set in. Like I said, September is a weird month for me, and this day starts it all. Do what you can, we have to get through it. We must reflect and remember the day. We have to remember the days and months after. We are New Yorkers, so it will make us slip and trip, but we’ll be fine and stronger and better for it. Please take some time to watch Never Forget – Remember the Blood of Heroes and join us as we support each other today. God Bless America

	I was looking through some scanned documents and came across these pics I scanned of a trip Rosanne and the boys took to the Twin Towers in the early 90’s. This is the way it was, and at least we’ll always have the memories and these images to draw upon.
	Here’s a site called Ride with the 40. It provides support for the families of Flight 93. Please check it out. Read through the biographies and help us support the families.

9/10/09

You know, just the look on Nancy Pelosi’s plastic face was worth the embarrassment of knuckle-head Joe Wilson shouting out and calling Dear Leader a liar at that speech before Congress ….

9/8/09

Here’s a video the mainstream media, your friends if you live on the left, conveniently failed to show us. It’s Tiger Woods’ speech at the Obama Coronation, er Inauguration. Listen to his words, and you will understand why the MSM failed to inform We the People.

From my AJ, a very funny librarian joke.

A man went into a library and said to the matronly librarian, “I want a book on suicide.”

She looked up at him and said, “Fuck off. You won’t bring it back.”

9/7/09

I’ve always wanted to paint a mural on our roof of this 9/11 ribbon I’ve adopted. This weekend KM volunteered her great artistic abilities to this project and competed the ribbon and a peace sign that Ro wanted. It came out great and means so much as we approach 8 years. Never Forget 09.11.2001 ribbon. I am also curious to see how long it takes Google Maps to show the new roof.

	Here’s one of those ‘out there’ articles I like – An explanation for impossible phenomena
	Also checkout 83 Optical Illusions & Visual Phenomena
	DAnGD stopped over and gave us this neat happy family decal.

	Here’s an interesting site – Optical illusion web source: http://creativebits.org/amazing_optical_illusions
	A birthday shout out to our favorite bongo boy, BM. Have a great birthday my friend.

From KPakaMXS, should JaL ever decide to change careers, here’s one he can pursue.

9/6/09

From my AJ, a joke about a situation I face each day at the office.

Every day, a male co-worker walks up very close to a lady standing at  the coffee machine, inhales a big breath of air and tells her that her hair smells nice.

After a week of this, she can’t stand it anymore, takes her complaint to a supervisor in the personnel department and states that she wants to file a sexual harassment grievance against him.

The Human Resources supervisor is puzzled by this decision and asks, ‘what’s sexually threatening about a co-worker telling you your hair smells nice?’

The woman replies, ‘It’s Keith, the midget.”

It’s definitely a good sign that Van Jones resigned, however, I think it took too long to happen. We the People need to keep up this sort of pressure, as it does work. And kudos to Glenn Beck who paved the way for this to occur. We need to continue challenging the picks and direction that dear leader is taking us, and get that man to get back to the center.

9/5/09

JjLJr got his Queens College Diploma in the mail today. Congratulations son, we are very proud of you.

	Work continues on our new bocce ball courts down at Whitestone Park.
	We have an amazing amount of nature in our College Point. There’s new caterpillars in our yard, and hawks down at Whitestone Park.
	All sorts of couples were down the park this weekend. Even the horseshoe crabs enjoy the beach.
	They are finally working on this old house near the Malba Circle. It’s nice to see if beginning to shine and come to new life.
	BF came across this prank played on an Italian mother by her son and a radio station. I gotta tell you, it sounds familiar.

9/4/09

With Labor Day weekend upon on, we no doubt will begin to see holiday commercials. Well, the Big Guy sends us the first Christmas gift commercial of the season. Merry Christmas, &itch

9/3/09

Here’s the video piece of that WWF tsunami ad that used the 9/11 attacks as some sort of save the fucking planet message. Assholes. What’s the damn point of the message ? What’s one thing got to do with the other ?

9/1/09

	We have a new cub field photographer who spotted this interesting sight of a motorcycle driving pooch. Good work JM, and we look forward to a fruitful and productive new career for you.
	From ScoobyFitz and his Emmy winning son AF, enjoy the wedding of B & M

	There’s a new hot couple on the scene here in West Malba (CP). FjLnKK are lighting things up.
	I spotted this big red beast coming down Roosevelt Ave near new Shea today.
	Say goodbye to those orange seats on the 7 train. They are all being replaced over time with these blue ones. Supposedly there is a significant cost savings involved.
	Tomorrow marks 5 years that First Lt. Ron Winchester was killed in Iraq. If you have some time, please visit the Guest Book for Ronald Winchester.

	Well, it’s September. I can’t believe the year is nearly gone already. September is a weird month for me, so bear with me as I go thru some ‘phases’.
	Here’s something we should be concerned about. Emergency powers that would allow our government to shutdown the internet in an ‘emergency’. You can read the entire bill here, post or review comments as well. http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s773/text

9/1/09 – 9/11/09

8/28/09 – 8/31/09

8/31/09

	Here’s an interesting story about the latest dead Kennedy. Seemingly he was a traitor too.
	Check out Glenn Beck In or Out 2010

Here’s a spooky story about a broom that stands alone.

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I wonder about a whole load of shit. I wonder today why these cows keep jumping off this cliff in Switzerland.

8/30/09

	Today is my God-daughters’ birthday. Happy Birthday NaL, I Love You !!!
	A friendly reminder How many czars are there now ? Do you know what the definition of czar is ? czar –noun 1. an emperor or king. 2. (often initial capital letter) the former emperor of Russia. 3. an autocratic ruler or leader. 4. any person exercising great authority or power in a particular field: a czar of industry. Also, tsar, tzar.
	Here another story about a criminal who got released early from prison for good behavior. The Iraqi shoe thrower is out early now too. Last week it was the Lockerbie bomber. Why couldn’t they just behave better before committing their crimes ?
	Remember that story about the missing and mysterious Russian freighter ? The story gets interesting.
	Here’s a fascinating story about a single molecule, one million times smaller than a grain of sand, pictured for first time

8/29/09

From AT, a link to recently declassified 9/11 aerial photographs. Very disturbing, but important to see and be reminded. Never Forget. God Bless America.

8/28/09

At the First Vermont Blues Festival, we got to see this great singer named Shemekia Copeland. She was from Harlem before moving to Chicago, and I even got to meet her and we gave her one of my Never Forget bracelets.

Anyway, here’s an interview she did with Backstage @Mountain Stage. Get her album, she’s pretty good.

And this is a great live video of her doing Never Going back to Memphis

And another good video – Ghetto Child , this girl is gonna be a big star

Raw Illustrations – in Pencil & Pastel, by MF

We have some hidden talent on our night shift. MF does wonderful sketches, (in pencil & pastel). Here’s a great collection of her work. Raw Illustrations – in Pencil & Pastel, by MF

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Raw Illustrations - in Pencil & Pastel, by MF

8/17/09 – 8/27/09

8/27/09

	So now the crazies want to tie Ted Kennedy’s death to the ObamaCare plan. Haven’t you all been paying attention ? There are 2 points to be taken from Kennedy’s death on this plan : Congress has been written OUT of the plan. They are NOT ALLOWED to select that plan, the plan they are trying to sell to you. Even IF they wanted it (and they really, really DON’T), they CAN’T have it. It’s their law. If you think Kennedy was one of you, for you, cared for you, was equal to you ? Would you be able to shutdown Mass for a 60 mile motorcade, and get yourself all laid out in the JFK presidential Library when you die for 2 days ??? They don’t own that library. Don’t ever try to compare yourself to these people, no matter what they tell you. You know what you should do ? You can use Kennedy’s death as the baseline to COMPARE what is in store for you, against the treatment he received. Before they scrub the news, go back two years and collect the articles. See what procedures he had, how often, how quickly they were done. See how many specialists he had working on his case. Ask if it was all necessary and meant to make him well. Ask if you can expect the exact same treatment, timing, expediency should similar or other ailments affect you or a loved one under ObamaCare. Yes, we can make use of his death, to ask real questions, with real life reference points, we can all now relate to with dear Teddy passing at this most important time in America. We the People have QUESTIONS
	We enjoy looking at clouds, and I came across this image of what’s known as ‘morning glory’ clouds.
	So, I get these Mets tix from my friends, they give ‘em to someone I know, and I ain’t naming names, he sends me a text, says tix are for the 24th, I say gr8, I can’t go, but know who can, so we arrange for MixxieSparkles and FjL the new crooner to go, leave the tix, leave the cash, life is good, head north for the blues, mixxie and the crooner head over to new shea on monday, ticket guy says sorry charlies, these ducats were for sunday, go away, mixxie puts on the waterworks, scores better tix, with free pop and refills, cases of life water, and life is good again, we call to check, they tell us story, we say holy cow, sunday was history day with unassisted triple play, I tell someone I know, and I ain’t naming names, that I got a story to tell, he says sure, you give away tix and someone else sees history, i say no way, tix were for yesterday, so no history to be seen, but 4 cases of sobe water, he says, see, it’s all good !!!

8/26/09

	Here are the pics from our weekend in Vermont at the First Vermont Blues Festival – Aug 2009 at Mt. Snow. Great show, super performances.
	So, those CIA techniques were rough on those poor detainees huh? Perhaps we should have just thrown them out of 110 story burning buildings. Or better yet, throw their kids from the top of the burning WTC towers and let them watch. Fuck them all. Who fucking cares how we got them to talk, they talked is all that matters. We the People say, throw them in the pit at Ground Zero and let the families at them. That’s compassion for the families, and justice for the rest of us.
	It’s that time again at the Bank. Time to swap out all the PC’s. Here we have our DSS team handling our workstations. Thanks guys.
	Work continues on the NY Public Library steps.
	I went to the 24th floor to take some pics of Bryant Park, and took these two great shots of the Bryant Park Hotel and the new Verizon and BofA buildings.
	SAY’s mom is in town. She stopped by to say hello and take this photo.
	John McEnroe was at Bryant Park today playing tennis if you can believe it. They setup tennis courts on our lawn. Check out these pics – BP1 , BP2 , BP3 , BP4
	We all go to doctors. Some more often than others. But, we all go. Do yourself a favor. Each time you go to one, or know of someone who goes to one, begin to ask the doctor questions. New questions. Ask him what would happen with your visit, if this was under the new ObamaCare program. His answer will lead to you asking more questions. Just ask every doctor, and collect responses, then sit and think about it. Think about it. We the People need to start asking questions. And We the People need to hear the answers.
	If you’re looking for a real comfy chair for your yard, or other place with limited space, consider buying the AirChair. We saw these in Vermont at the Blues Festival, and they were very comfortable. Reasonably priced as well.
	If you have some time, stop over at the Free to Breathe website and make a donation to a family facing lung cancer.

	Our Man about town, CH, who is always looking out for a good American made product, submits this for your consideration. Do you know someone ‘odor challenged’ ? Move your mouse over to Aspray and kill those odors before you die. And for our green minded citizens, it’s all natural…
	I had a lot of fun powerwashing my house and helping my dad with is. I cam across this gadget that connects to the hose and may do a good job of helping to maintain that clean look for a nominal cost. Checkout the Water Jet power washer – Order yours today, I did, and I’m not even a spokesman !!! (written by a non-compensated stranger, with nothing to gain by doing so)
	My Bro FlRc, sends over this little ditty :

So simple – so Irish

So Paddy asks Murphy: “Why do scuba divers always fall backwards off their boats?”

To which Murphy replies, “Well, if they fell forward they’d still be in the fuckin’ boat!”

	Here’s a story about a subject I find quite intriguing : New theory questions why we sleep
	I see that Ted Kennedy finally died. Good fucking riddance. Perhaps now, the family of Mary Jo Kopechne will finally rest knowing this asshole is dead. Remember Chappaquiddick – hopefully also, the Kennedy dynasty ends too.

8/25/09

Here’s a special Public Service Announcement – Don’t text & drive from Jack’s Musings. Thank you to the Gwent Police

It’s time for another Musings Poll – Overall, How do you rate Obama as President?

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	WorldNetDaily was on a roll today. A gaggle of great articles to consider. Here goes : Savage, Lockerbie and ‘humane’ considerations – By Joseph Farah The question no one asks – By Mychal Massie The Great Awakening – By Janet Porter Scotland’s turn to shame the West – By Dennis Prager The great escape from responsibility – By Thomas Sowell
	From DpF, up Buffalo way, an article warning about Obama’s plan to desecrate 9/11. Don’t buy into this sappy National Day of Service crap, it’s for the weak minded amongst us. And you all know who you are, right ? September 11th must remain as a solemn day of remembrance for those that were lost. And a day to Never Forget what fucking animals did to America that day. Animals who deserve no compassion, understanding or tolerance. Why, cause those things are 2 way streets.
	I’m sure by now you might have heard about, read about, or even watch Glenn Beck. Well if you haven’t, check out this updated list of Reasonable questions for unreasonable times. No matter you’re opinion, won’t these questions stimulate conversation ? potentially enlighten the many ? Remind you that We the People are what matters, and deserve accountable answers for basic questions.

TR just got his TH Permit in the mail. Have you sent away for yours yet ? Get it and display it proudly on your car window

Have you been over to check on what Scooby has been up to ?

Visit his blog Scooby Says – “It’s all good” for the latest updates from his latest adventure

Patchy put together this collection of images of waves kicked up by Hurricane Bill as seen from Far Rockaway, NY

8/24/09

Spent the weekend in Vermont at the First Vermont Blues Festival at Mt. Snow. Great show, super performances. First Vermont Blues Festival – Aug 2009

	This is an interesting and scary article about something called The Codex Alimentarius Commission. If there is any truth to this, we are in for some interesting changes in our lives.
	JjLJr saw District 9 and said it was pretty good. Here’s a review of it, with connections to current events.
	An interesting opinion piece regarding that mysterious Russian cargo ship. Did the Mossad snatch it ?

8/21/09

I have but one question and one suggestion for the ObamaCare town halls. Question – If the public option is so good for Americans why has the bill being proposed been written to explicitly EXCLUDE every member of Congress from participating in it ? Even if they wanted this option, they couldn’t get it. Suggestion – All 535 members of Congress should be the ONLY participants in this plan for 2 years. After 2 years, they should report to the American public their opinion of it, and then we will all vote for it via a referendum. This comes under the heading of Lead by Example. Until these two issues are cleared up, there is really no point in discussing anything else

If you’re heading to the beach over the next week or so, be aware of the rip tides. My honey and JM got caught up in one at Jones Beach and needed help from a lifeguard to get free from it. Was scary for a bit, but a lesson learned.

8/20/09

Here’s a great shot of a Rosanne butterfly born over at SRs home.

Thinking about using that new ‘low-level laser’ therapy to help you quit smoking ??? Well, think again, and read this letter sent to the FDA about this device and the way certain companies are marketing it. It’s illegal. It can be harmful to you, and you should not be so weak minded as to think this silly procedure would actually help you. If you don’t want to smoke any more, just fucking stop. Grow the fuck up and just stop. Otherwise, just cut down smoking, count the cigs you haven’t bought, and enjoy the rest of your life. Don’t believe me or the letter, how about this post and this one and read this report at the FDA site Here is the FDA list of approved products for smoking cessation and there are no hokey low-level lasers listed.

8/19/09

Here’s my Flickr slideshow of our anniversary lunch. Jack & Linda 30 Year anniversary lunch. Thanks again to everyone who joined us.

See more of BT at the Gotham Thunder Dragon Boat Team website.

I updated my slideshow at Flickr of 2009 People, Places & Things. Hope you enjoy it.

8/18/09

	Our prayers go out to LK and his family. They were recently involved in a serious accident with a taxi.
	Have you heard about the exploding iPhones ? Better watch out…
	Read which NY Knick was just arrested by one of our newest finest.
	DpF gives us this link to a website to contact your Congressman and voice your opposition to Obama’s Socialized health reform plan. Yes ladies, your president is a socialist.
	Look who I spotted crossing 6th avenue on my way to Staples. It’s our old friend RC from the Factors crew. I just saw TV the other day, didn’t snag a pic of him, but they are both doing good.
	The new 2nd Exit 14 is now open off the Whitestone Expwy. It’s a whole new experience, at a different location.

	Summer always brings out the best on 5th avenue. Here are a few of our goth crowd.
	It was a special day at my house the other day. The mail came and ALL the bills weren’t mine.
	My brudder and FrankieV came our way the other day to just say hey.
	Have you thought about your position on mandatory vaccine for H1N1 ? You might want to. Remind your school-age kids to decline a surprise needle… Read on – Forced vaccines : Ready for yours ? – and for those Obama lovers out there, this sort of behavior is un-American.
	Pat Buchanan puts it quite nice in – Populist right rising – you see Barry the commie and Nancy the hag only support ‘disrupting’ when it’s someone else being disrupted. All those dems best start ordering their moving boxes.
	Have you been paying attention to that missing Russian cargo ship ? Here’s a report covering reports the ship is being scanned for radioactive material. Why radiation tests for a shipment of lumber ? A possible Al Qaeda connection as well. Stay tuned …
	I’m pretty sure this is our one and only BT, rowing her pants off in the Dragon Boat festival at Flushing Meadows. And you thought she just knew Notes and Domino.

	JLJr sends over this neat pic of a beach on Mars.
	Our man about town, CH passes this along, and it’s hilarious.

BEAR GOES INTO A BAR IN BILLINGS MONTANA AND ASKS FOR A BEER.

THE BARTENDER SAYS WE DON’T SERVE BEER TO BEARS IN BARS IN BILLINGS

BEAR GETS PISSED, AND ASKS AGAIN FOR THE BEER

BARTENDER SAYS AGAIN WE DON’T SERVE BEER TO BELLIGERENT BEARS IN BARS IN BILLINGS

THE BEAR SAYS IF YOU DON’T GIVE ME A BEER , I AM GOING TO EAT THAT WOMAN OVER THERE.

BARTENDER SAYS WE DON’T SERVE BEER TO BELLIGERENT , BULLY BEARS IN BARS IN BILLINGS

TO WHICH THE BEAR GOES DOWN AND EATS THE WOMAN, COMES BACK AND DEMANDS HIS BEER

BARTENDER SAYS WE DON’T SERVE BEER TO BELLIGERENT, BULLY BEARS IN BARS IN BILLINGS THAT ARE ON DRUGS

BEAR LOOKS AT HIM AND SAYS WHAT!! I AM NOT ON DRUGS

BARTENDER SAYS YOU ARE NOW

THAT WAS A BARBITCHYOUATE

8/17/09

Scooby sends over a link to newly released UFO files from the UK at the same time Brazil has released 1,300 pages of new material.

8/1/09 – 8/14/09

8/14/09

	Checkout the latest crop circle. A wonderful 3-D cube
	This video is great, and comes to us from the Big Guy, WFP, down Tampa way. Ted Nugent explains why he prefers dead offenders to repeat offenders. Brilliant. We the People stand right by you Ted.

Here’s an interesting article that suggests the second American revolution has begun

8/13/09

	Send a message to the nearest Earth like planet, outside our solar system here. My message was – tenalp siht no deppart m’I em pleH
	I came across this great sight with various text tags done in a butterfly motif. Jazz Pixi home page. AMAZING

Have you heard about the elephant that fell into a manhole while texting ? Rumors are it was actually sexting, but either way, they gotta outlaw this behavior.

8/12/09

	What should we make of our President lying about things at townhalls ? He used the phrase ‘AARP endorsed the bill’, despite the fact they haven’t endorsed anything. The sheople only hear what he said then, not the facts and end up believing our leader when he is simply playing with their heads. We the People don’t like to be lied to.
	I think there is a very basic question for our congressman. If the Obamacare plan is so good for Americans, why are they specifically excluded from having to use the plan ? It’s only for us, not them. Shouldn’t they lead by example, and adopt their own plan for 2 years, then we can see how they liked it before putting any change to a public referendum.
	You see, I think that if the Scots are going to release the Lockerbie bomber on compassionate grounds that he has prostate cancer, they should at least drop him off at the town square and let the families of the victims greet him, so they can apply some of their compassion. What say you ? I know that was a run on sentence, but there really was no other way to say it.
	We had a nice little luncheon yesterday to celebrate Jack & LJs 30 year anniversary at the Bank. Thanks for all our friends who stopped by and the many kind words we each received.
	I just love watching astronomers and scientists explain things they have never seen before, and otherwise can’t account for. The shock, surprise, clear lucid speculation. So heartwarming to me, to know they have us covered. See what they say about discovering a tropical storm on Saturn’s moon TItan. As we say about our new life safety director, ‘we’re all going to die’
	Ain’t it interesting as Iraq announces it is working to ban dual-citizenship for it’s top leaders ? Seems they want to ensure top leaders are ‘natural born citizens’…. just like America…

8/11/09

	If you are a star gazer, starting tonight the annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to put on a good show all week for those willing to get up in the wee hours of the morning and wait patiently for the shooting stars. I did it last year, and it was a wonder to watch. You don’t have to stay up long and you will enjoy it.
	ShR got to participate in the ringing of the closing bell at the NY Stock Exchange last week. Part of the activities around winning the CEO Award. Here’s the video from the event.

8/10/09

The city just began work on the new bocce ball courts at Whitestone Park. Looks like there will be 2 brand new courts, set up quite nicely by next Spring.

Here’s a popular message I’ve been getting.

Thomas Jefferson said after sigining the Decleration of Independence that we finally had a form of Government that allowed people to benefit or fail based on the merit of their own hard work and inguniety. We should not allow ther government to establish any further entitlements. I urge all of you to get involved. Write your congressperson. and tell them to stay out of your personal business. We must work to prevent the collapse of the best medical system in the world.

From DpF, up Buffalo way, Slip and Fly and the amazing waterslide jump. I guess it could be faked, but it does look good.

8/9/09

Keep up on your ‘filtered’ news, and get used to your future here in Obamerica. News from North Korea

8/8/09

	Hey VM, and everyone else, head over to Open Congress to view the bill  HR 3200 : America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. Open Congress – track bills, votes, senators and reps in Congress
	It’s interesting how today’s anti-Obama voices are criminals, but those Bush-bashers the past 8 years were patriots. Gotta love hypocrisy, especially when it’s not even wearing a mask. Our community organizer in chief doesn’t like the organized reaction to his death care plan… Can you imagine Bush/Ashcroft coming up with the snitching emails program ?
	I made a few posts about a year ago about many countries building some sort of mass population ‘camps’. I don’t believe they are for dissidents, since it began years ago under Bush. I’m still of the opinion they are in anticipation of some large scale ‘event’; be it ‘man-made’, weather, health or ‘outer-worldly’…
	Here are some of those older posts Project Camelot and a Norwegian politician’s letter. http://projectcamelot.org/norway.html Doomsday seed vault – http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=7529 What’s with all the concentration camps being built in the USA ? http://www.libertyforlife.com/jail-police/us_concentration_camps.htm ;  http://www.libertyforlife.com/jail-police/us-concentration_camp-locations.htm Chinese tunnels, if not nuclear war, what ? http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=63860 Preparing us mentally for no electricity – http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=70472 Why is the government stockpiling food – http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=70281 Religion preparing us for something – http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=64184 , http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/62208

8/7/09

	Walking thru the zoo, we came across what looked liked a early stage baby squirrel on the ground. We think it fell from a nest above the walk. We alerted a zoo attendant who safeguarded it. It was barely alive when we left.
	We visited the Bronx Zoo with my brother and Frankie V. A very enjoyable time. The Bronx Zoo – August 2009

8/5/09

	Sad news out of the Point, after a local roofer and friend of the family got electrocuted at a work site.
	Noodles has a birthday to celebrate as well. We love you kid. Happy Birthday !!!

8/4/09

A couple of Happy Birthday shout outs to my bro-in-law, BA and our friend from down NC, TR. TR continues to recuperate from recent surgery, and we wish him well.

8/3/09

	It’s been 18 years since I quit smoking. At the rate I was going, it means I’ve avoided smoking 13,140 packs, or 262,800 cigarettes, for an approximate cost of ~$91,980. I should have banked all this cash.
	Our Man about town, CH passes us this video clip from the Apollo 40th anniversary of the moon landing. A press conference with several astronauts. At around 57:20 of the clip, our friend TC asks a question.
	Check out the new posters circulating out of LA of our president.

From KP, a very freaky pic of my boys, er daughters…

8/2/09

	Ro and I enjoyed a very nice lunch and afternoon with Zelda. No one believes she’s turning 99 in December.
	I bought one of those power washers the other day and went to work on my patio. WOW, what a difference. Check out how clean it got the patio. Amazing results. Patio1 , Patio2
	Had a good time at Jones Beach the other day with my Bro and his family.
	This one is for my friend SAY. He never believes me when I tell him, I was born in Harlem. Here’s St. Lucy’s Church, where I was baptized.
	The bees are back. The bees under the pool rim really seem to like that location. I gotta find a better way to get rid of them. Any ideas ?
	Has Barry’s Kenyan birth certificate been found ?
	In case you’re being silly about the whole thing, this is the type of birth certificate we expect el Presidente to provide.

8/1/09

	Check this story out. The home plate from Shea Stadium was on the Space Shuttle mission to fix the Hubble Telescope.
	What a way to start August. From JpL, down Port St. Lucie way, a senior moment :

I was in the pub yesterday when I suddenly realized I desperately needed to fart. The music was really, really loud, so I timed my farts with the beat.

After a couple of songs, I started to feel better. I finished my pint and noticed that everybody was staring at me.

Then I suddenly remembered that I was listening to my I-Pod.

7/14/09 – 7/31/09

7/31/09

Today marks 30 years that I started working at Republic National Bank (now HSBC). I started out as a 3rd shift operator, working alone on weekends and holidays and worked my tail off for the company to rise to where I am today. It’s been quite an experience and one that I am quite proud of. I think I’ve done well for the company, and for my team of professionals. Congratulations to me on this major accomplishment… And thank you to my beautiful bride, Rosanne, who encouraged me, pushed me, let me whiteboard ideas and for just putting up with me through the years. (I’m still the world’s best putterupperer…)

This is interesting, even the Huffington Post writer Mark Joseph is calling for Barry to release his birth certificate. As he notes :

“… Most American’s aren’t Birthers or anti-Birthers, but we are beginning to wonder why the president doesn’t put this one to rest once and for all. Every day he allows this circus to continue is another day that he behaves less like the President of the United States facing weird accusations from fringe groups and more like a strange politician flying to Argentina to visit his soul-mate while pretending to be hiking the Appalachians…”

7/30/09

Roving Reporter weighs in on the birth certificate situation with this interesting image.

7/29/09

	10 things you’re not supposed to know about the H1N1 vaccine.
	From the Big Guy, WFP, an Abbott & Costello lesson on unions and the stimulus plan.

7/27/09

	I had one of those extremely rare bouts of creativity this weekend, accompanied by intense manual labor. I built a replacement wooden flower box for the front of the house. I think I did pretty good, considering I don’t do too much tool work. Jack builds a flower box.
	We had a very nice BBQ with my AJ & UD and family this weekend. And a few of our butterflies emerged as well. See our Syosset BBQ & Butterfly pics
	From AT, a very interesting site. Wolfram|Alpha – computational knowledge engine
	From the Big Guy, WFP, sometimes being an inventor isn’t all that great.

Dr. Calvin Rickson,
a scientist from Ohio State University , has invented a bra
that keeps women’s breasts from jiggling and prevents
the nipples from pushing through the fabric when cold weather sets in.

At a news conference, after announcing the invention,
a large group of men took Rickson outside and kicked the shit out of him ! !

Our CEO Award winner, ShR just received this invitation – How cool is this ?

Dear CEO Award Winner

On behalf of Brendan McDonagh, CEO of HSBC-North America, you are
cordially invited to participate in the ringing of the closing of the New
York Stock Exchange in celebration of HSBC’s 10th Anniversary being listed
on the exchange.

On Wednesday, August 5, HSBC executives will visit the NYSE and we would be
delighted for you to attend.

7/26/09

Ro took a nice pic of the boys at Jones Beach the other day. Don’t the brothers look kool together ?

These photos clearly show the end of a really bad day off the Whitestone Bridge.

They have started a huge project to repair the stone steps at the New York Public Library.

7/25/09

	From our friend DPF up Buffalo way, a warning sign for hunters. Read it all, it’s important to your safety.
	Ro and I had a great weekend recently down at Sandy Hook. We also joined our friends at FirstTech’s day at the Races over at Monmouth Park. We even got to take pics with the winning jockey in the Winner’s Circle. How cool was that. Pics are coming soon Sandy Hook vacation pics First Tech Day at the Races @Monmouth Park
	Our dear friend TR just had knee replacement surgery yesterday and is doing well. Good luck my friend.
	Also from DpF a lesson in Socialism that even our students can understand. We the people hope that is…

This Professor has it right. Great experiment.

An economics professor at a local college (not Berkley) made a statement that he had never failed a single student before, but had once failed an entire class.

That class had insisted that Obama’s socialism worked and that no one would be poor and no one would be rich, a great equalizer. The professor then said, “OK, we will have an experiment in this class on Obama’s plan”. All grades would be averaged and everyone would receive the same grade so no one would fail and no one would receive an A.

After the first test, the grades were averaged and everyone got a B. The students who studied hard were upset and the students who studied little were happy.

As the second test rolled around, the students who studied little had studied even less and the ones who studied hard decided they wanted a free ride too so they studied little.
The second test average was a D and no one was happy!

When the 3rd test rolled around, the average was an F. The scores never increased as bickering, blame and name-calling all resulted in hard feelings and no one would study for the benefit of anyone else.

All failed, to their great surprise, and the professor told them that socialism would also ultimately fail because when the reward is great, the effort to succeed is great but when government takes all the reward away, no one will try or want to succeed.

Could not be any simpler than that.

It’s been a while since we got something good from Roving Reporter, and this one’s a beaut. To The Moon Alice.

Checkout the Dexter Season 4 trailer.

7/24/09

	Check this story out. It seems that Obama had 17 outstanding parking tickets dating back to 1989-1991. From where you ask ? Well, from Cambridge, MA of course. And here’s the best part. He didn’t pay them until weeks before announcing his candidacy for president.
	Here’s some slick technology. Wireless power.
	Good to see that Lou Dobbs is still on the birth certificate story. Cause there is a story there. We the people require that we see this document.

7/23/09

	Barry’s lies just keep getting better. Where is the media doing their job ? How can he remember the Apollo capsules splashing down in the Pacific while living in Hawaii, when he was living in Indonesia those years ?
	So, in one sentence during his press conference, Barry stated he didn’t know all the facts about why that black scholar was arrested, but he still had to opine – Police acted “stupidly” arresting black scholar. He was arrested for acting like a retard when the cop was only trying to help. Resist that urge to speak, unless and until you have more information. It’s like shooting pool, resist the urge to hit the ball too hard. Soft shots run the table.
	We the people insist that any bill Congress passes, applies to all members of Congress too. Otherwise, what sort of government would we have if laws and bills didn’t apply to the chosen elite of Congress.

7/22/09

	We the People better wake up soon. We the people insist you read bills before voting on them. We the people feel there should be one version of the bill to read. We the people don’t believe in czars. We the people don’t want to fundamentally change America. We the people are watching you.
	How many czars are there now ? Do you know what the definition of czar is ?

czar

–noun

1.	an emperor or king.

2.	(often initial capital letter) the former emperor of Russia.

3.	an autocratic ruler or leader.

4.	any person exercising great authority or power in a particular field: a czar of industry.

Also, tsar, tzar.

Origin:
1545–55; < Russ tsar’, ORuss tsĭsarĭ emperor, king (akin to OCS tsěsarĭ) < Goth kaisar emperor (< Gk or L); Gk kaîsar < L Caesar caesar

How the HELL are We the People accepting this ?

	Heard a new joke today. What’s black & white and red all over ? — Barack Obama
	With news stories line this, how can you think that nothing is happening. We are going down, fast. Man sniffing gasoline bursts into flames after being Tasered, say cops
	Watch both parts of this guys video – How World Government Will Come About
	Gidget, the Chihuahua Taco Bell dog died. She was 15. Now, I’m really worried. Everyone’s dying !!!! What’s up with that ?

	Check this story out. That earthquake in New Zealand MOVED New Zealand.
	Here’s an interesting story about the reason why Judge Sotomayor’s vote was rescheduled. She might be better off arrested.
	While our government distracts s with health care plans, gun ownership bills, taxes, socialism, etc, we must remind ourselves there are other people out there who also want to KILL us. Read this story about a guy who was just arrested for giving Al Qaeda NYC transit information, before it disappears and be ever vigilant. Never Forget !

7/21/09

	Here’s an enlightening article by Joe Farah about just 2 of Barry’s latest unconstitutional czars – Obama’s radical, anti-American czars , One of these guys even advocated a global police force to keep population down. And they said Dubya was a fascist.
	Scooby sends us this link regarding a new bill making it’s way through Congress, H.R. 45. If it passes, gun ownership will be impacted and extremely impaired. Not a good sign for our liberties.
	Scooby gives us a nice read on the state of Data Centers these days. I can see some big changes in our future. Pages 4 and 5 are quite interesting.
	Scooby’s got a beef, and he ain’t afraid to express himself. That was no way to find out about Emerson’s latest news – Emerson’s New State-of-the-Art, Energy-Efficient Data Centers. Not after all the support he gave and valuable design feedback. And the way I recall it all, it all happened inside MY data centers.

Visit his blog Scooby Says – “It’s all good” for the latest updates from his latest adventure

	Did you read the story about the asteroid or comet that hit Jupiter a few days ago. Wild. Check it out and note that NASA didn’t know anything about it, and it was a chance sighting by an amateur.
	Here’s a site from TR you will need to add to your favorites. It is the U.S. National Debt Clock : Real Time – Quite amazing. Check frequently and watch our prosperity whither away…

7/20/09

Happy 30th Birthday to my beautiful niece and God-daughter, DjH.

	Here’s a crazy story out of the UK. They are going to have airport security DECIDE if you look like you have swine flu.
	Now Lou Dobbs can’t stop talking about the missing birth certificate. Hmmm.
	What better way to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the moon, than by having the story of it being all faked ?
	Check this story out about mysterious, glowing clouds. I can’t wait to see this.

Read about the harmony of new age.

7/18/09

	Checkout the website for the USS New York. Information on the NYC commissioning activities, as well as ability to donate or buy merchandise.
	Here’s a great patriotic photo of LF and JF.
	The bank is getting ready to work on the facade of the landmark building. They are building new ATM lobby, which should relocate our hanging out for a few months. ATM1 , ATM2

7/17/09

	PEZ is going after one of the places I buy PEZ from. It’s also a very famous ‘museum’ of PEZ items. It’s called the Burlingame Museum of PEZ, and needs your support.
	It was great to see AJ, KT and S in the lobby the other day. You guys look great.
	Please take some time to read this article and few others of your own choice. Before our Congress helps slide us ever closer to Socialism, read how one this passes, it will be ILLEGAL to acquire or be offered an individual health care plan, outside of the governments. It’s explicitly written into the bill. So, call your congressman and tell him to vote against it.

7/1/09 – 7/13/09

7/13/09

	If traffic is like this at the Utopia exits, it’s gonna be a real bad ride to the park… This was due to closing of the Throgs Neck Bridge.
	Me and my honey came across this $1,500 guitar at a garage sale.
	This obviously Italian made blue demon was screaming through Malba the other day.

	Check these pics out of a Troglodyte village in IRAN, that’s around 700 years old
	Ro took a couple of pensive shots of me. I should smile more. Me 1 , Me 2
	Congratulations to PA on his 5 year anniversary at the Bank. Thank You for all your work !!!
	PA is training for the NYC Marathon race. Here’s a story that could be.

Here are 2 good shots with the bridge in the view. Ro did one and I the other.

Here’s a long distance view of CitiField from the College Point Home Depot lot.

7/10/09

	Whoopsie …. DA took a fall in Brooklyn today and suffered a Jones fracture. Spent some time at Beth Israel, but should be good as new in about 6-8 weeks.
	Checkout the ingredients in your products on this website. Like this ingredient in moisturizer – METHYLPARABEN.
	Here’s another Evian ad, We Will Rock You water boy. Kool.
	Have you seen the skating babies yet ? A great way to start your weekend. Enjoy !!!

7/9/09

	Congratulations to two people today. First is the Vinman, who graduated Culinary School today. We’re proud of you man. And we love you a lot !!!. Good luck as you pursue your dreams. The other person is a secret, that only a few of us are allowed to know. We are proud of you and hope there are many more in your future. Oh hell, we love you too !!!
	We had a very nice lunch today to celebrate the 5 year anniversary of PA.
	Look how handsome FjL is ? He is one hot CPdude.

	We caught one of our butterflies as it began to emerge from it’s cocoon. Check these pics out. Rosanne’s Butterfly – July 2009
	From my honey, and interesting story about How the Declaration of Independence Changed the World
	Here’s a site I will be checking more often now. NYPD Crime Statistics page
	You know it’s summer vacation when FjL sports a new radical doo…

I know what you are going to say. Enough already Jack. It’s a ‘mute’ point. But just take a minute and stop and really think about it. Here’s a very interesting story about that hospital in Hawaii that ‘claims’ they got a letter from our ‘President’ that states he was born there. They show the letter and all on their site. Trouble is, it ain’t an image of the letter. It’s html code made up to ‘recreate’ the letter. Is the letter a fake ? Everyone else thought he was born at the other hospital on the island. None of this would matter if he would just do like Ro had to do to renew her license, and show us his damn long form birth certificate. I wonder if he wrote about the place of his birth in any of his 2 books….

The Big Guy, WFP asks that we checkout and watch this We the People Stimulus package video.

	Checkout the Rasmussen polls on Obama. He seems to be losing a point every day or so…. And the Quinnipiac polls show similar drops.
	I hope that the comments our retarded, retiring Supreme Court justice inspire the pro-choice bunch. It’s a revealing look at the true mind of a liberal. The all knowing, and powerful master. I wonder if she lives near any “populations that we don’t want to have too many of.” Where’s NOW now ?

7/7/09

From our friend up north, DF, a sad but true story. Joe legal vs. Jose illegal If a man sneaks into your home he is a burglar, not an undocumented tenant you must provide for!

7/6/09

Happy Birthday Dubya, We miss you. Enjoy your birthday.

and after just 7 months of retirement…

	Has the latest crop circle predicted our planet being hit by a Coronal Mass Ejection tomorrow ? The scientists are watching.
	Here it looks like those sunspots have started. Hold on for a bumpy ride.
	Here’s a very interesting article that suggests the Russians believe they know what downed the 2 jets that crashed recently. I like the tie-in to Nibiru at the end. Even Yemen has canceled flights along that route. Perhaps there is something top this after all.
	I love the idea of this story. Another Human Civilization living in Earth’s hollow?
	Pretty interesting news about Sarah Palin resigning as Governor of Alaska.
	CB 7 OKs police academy in College Pt., road fixes. I know this sounds good, but do you know what the conditions are going to be like for the next 7-10 years ?
	Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July today. God Bless America

7/3/09

Our first butterfly emerged yesterday. What a beautiful sight.

7/2/09

JaL graduated from the New York City Police Academy today. Very nice ceremony. Poignant words by Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Kelly. I believe he is the first Leone or Albanese to become a police officer. We are certainly proud of JaL as he continues to pursue his goals in life. We wish him luck as he begins this new phase of his career. We know how much this means to you, and we will always be there to support you, encourage you and to remind you to always be honorable as you go about policing this fine city. It will be challenging and rewarding. Your mom and I will always be worried about you, yet comforted in knowing that our son is out there helping all New Yorkers, every hour, every day. We are all part of a much larger family now and we look forward to sharing this experience with you. Be safe out there son. I Love You !!!

7/1/09

	When Helen Thomas wakes up at a press conference and laces into the press secretary, you know things are starting to get unglued for the anointed one. Just watch that mary, Robert Gibbs squirm, about not having an answer because he didn’t know she was going to ask a question. It’s beautiful, and makes her point best. Ain’t a free press great when one party doesn’t know the question ahead of time ???? I guess to illegal aliens this guys is amazing, but to us redneck americans, he’s a putz.
	It sounds to me like Honduras was exercising a fast-track impeachment of it’s president. Barry should take the same approach he did with Iran. Stay out of the internal politics of another country. I think what worries old Barry and the progressives is how the Honduran people exercised their constitutional rights…. We might do well to review the approach they took.
	Another liberal celebrity croaked. Karl Malden is dead at 97. And the guy from Fargo, Harve Presnell died at 75. I’d start worrying if I carried a SAG card. I bet Patrick Swayze is shitting bullets.
	PEZ is suing one of the stores I purchase PEZ from. If fact, I bought the fantasy PEZ of Obama/Biden 08.
	Checkout the prototype for the PEZ Rappers series.

Checko

6/26/09 – 6/30/09

6/30/09

FjL got his report card, and he made second Honors. Congratulations son, you make us very proud. Enjoy summer, and read lots of books.

	Here’s a close-up shot of that illegal tattoo on Noodles’ back.
	I have many other pics from the party that couldn’t be made part of the party page I created. Here’s a less than flattering shot of some local thug on the Island. Now, I ain’t naming names. After all, I ain’;t no rat. But, I’m pretty sure a mother could tell who the thug is.
	And did you notice that my god-daughter, NL has a belly ring.
	Rosanne & FjL spent a few days in Montauk. Rosanne took tons of great pics. Rosanne & Frank Montauk vacation – June 2009
	Here are pics from Noodles’ gradiation party. AnL High School graduation – June 2009
	Work continues on the landmark restoration at the bank. Here the site supervisor checks on the new window installation.
	ScoobyFitz checks in with tales from his latest adventure. The river was wild, I tell ya

Visit his blog Scooby Says – “It’s all good” for the latest updates from his latest adventure

	Here’s an interesting website for the curious. If you enjoy numbers and want to know what any NY state, city, or public utility employee earns, this website is for you. It’s a watchdog site with tons of public information. SeeThrough New York.
	This article comes from the UK, written about Michael Jackson. It’s actually quite interesting.
	We have this small plant-tree in our yard that has the smallest flower. Check it out.

	JaL had his first official fender bender with his own insurance. Good luck as you deal with insurance companies…
	We enjoyed a spectacular sunset the other night. Add to it the unique cloud formations and it was a beautiful sight. Enjoy these pics. Sunset1 , Sunset2

It’s comforting to see that the NYPD is spending our tax money wisely. Here’s a hybrid cruiser they are using now.

Gots a bunch of things to post, so stay awake.

6/28/09

	Congratulations to my nephew AL, ‘Noodles’. ‘Noodles’ graduates High School and makes his family proud.
	Here’s a some pics of Scooby and The Lady as they rafted down the Colorado River rapids.

6/26/09

	Checkout Homeless Real World at the Danza Tap, (formerly Take a Report) and then surf a bit for the new items there.
	We got a letter from Fannie Mae stating that the bank transferrred ownership of our mortgage to them. I don’t understand it all yet, several others got the same letter. I guess I’m the proud owner of my own mortgage. I have an idea. How about you write the loan down, and we call it even for all the tax increases I’m getting. Don’t make me stop paying myself.

6/16/09 – 6/25/09

6/25/09

	Congratulations to Coach Mike and the Colts team from Long Island. Colts win the Super Bowl. Way to go RL and the boys.
	How worried are the lefties of Sarah Palin ? read this one, from a very funny senator John Kerry. Go Sarah !! You got them blubbering….
	My honey sends in this article about space blobs are pubescent galaxies. I do love this Star Trek stuff, but I also love when the scientists talk in such technical lingo, meant to make you believe what they say. Remember, the weather guy can’t tell the weather NOW, forget about the things these guys are trying to explain to you as some sort of fact.
	Here’s another cheery article about US, Iran and a nuclear EMP attack. I hate to say I told you so…
	Sad news out of LA, Farah Fawcett and Michael Jackson both died today.

6/24/09

	From the Big Guy, WFP, what does muslim pussy look like ?
	Our own easy rider, LF participated in the Kelsey Charity Run recently. Check out the article here.
	We have some hidden talent on our night shift. MF does wonderful sketches, (in pencil & pastel). Here’s a great collection of her work. Raw Illustrations – in Pencil & Pastel, by MF

6/23/09

	Pretty sad state of our country when France comes out for the Iranian people a week before the USA. Hey Barry, that’s no way to project power and influence. The French stood up for someone before we did ????? And the best part is, despite the beatings and killing of civilians, the Iranians are still invited to our 4th of July festivities at the embassies….
	ScoobyFitz and the Lady are back from their latest adventure. The Colorado River rapids…. WOW !!!

Visit his blog Scooby Says – “It’s all good” for the latest updates from his latest adventure

	KP and the PPO came across this sign the other day on the road. How do you read it ? “Insanity we trust” or “In sanity we trust”, you decide!
	Heeee’s gone !. Ed McMahon passed away today, at 86 years old. Say hi to Johnny Carson.

6/22/09

Checkout the new JibJab video – He’s Barack Obama.

6/21/09

	Here are a couple of pics that Ro took of the geese in Malba. Geese1 , Geese2
	This link has some great shots of the Northern Lights from space.
	Happy Fathers Day to all you dads out there. We took my dad to dinner and helped him learn his new GPS gadget.

6/20/09

	There was a cowboy themed party at the Ds house tonite. Here are a few of the characters that rode in. Cowboy1 , Cowboy2
	Happy Birthday to SF, who is travelling with Scooby on the mighty Colorado River.
	Fast moving events taking place in Iran. This is the only way for change to happen, from the inside of the country by it’s own people. All we can and should do is offer our support to the people.

6/19/09

	Congratulations to SHR at work, for his winning of the CEO Award. Thank you for all your hard work and efforts. SHR wins the CEO Award.
	This one comes to us from the Big Guy, WFP, and also carries a For Mature Audiences Only warning tag. Simply titled, Is there nothing the Hulk can’t do ?
	This is a real nice pic of the bridge as a storm rolled in the other night.
	It took me 3 hours to get home from work the other night due to some sort of signal problem that impacted the entire line. We had to evacuate the train, since we were halfway out of the station when brakes went into emergency. Here are pics of the evacuation and an empty car, which you never see these days. Evac1 , Evac2
	Our lovely security guard, SP celebrated a birthday this week.
	TR stopped by the other day to say hello. It’s been a while since we saw him last, and he’s doing great working for Local 3. TR1, TR2
	Our first crop of caterpillars are doing quite well. We should have butterflies in a few weeks.
	PPO Leone spent 8hrs at the Apollo as part of training.
	Why aren’t we hearing more about the $134.5 billion dollars that 2 Japanese individuals tried to smuggle into Switzerland ?
	Here’s a cool story, NASA prepares to bomb the moon.
	Did you see the piece on TV the other day about a place called the Heart Attack Grill in Arizona ? Checkout the size of these burgers.
	The Vinman turns 21 years old today. Congratulations young man. We love you.

6/18/09

	ScoobyFitz threw this one over the wall before heading out to Co. A letter to Glenn Beck from a reader.
	Our travelling man, ScoobyFitz is headed to the mighty Colorado river for some rafting. Stay tuned, and keep your head low boy.

Visit his blog Scooby Says – “It’s all good” for the latest updates from his latest adventure

BA is recovering well from his surgery. He’s really enjoying the push button pain medication dispenser.

6/17/09

	Today’s the day. Joe left in a grey shirt, and returns in a blue shirt, signifying he’s packing heat…. 2 more weeks and he’s a brandy new NYPD cop. Way to go son. We love you and support you.
	Why is Barry denying the CIA the ability to help fund or otherwise support the opposition in Iran ? I bet the rest of the world misses Dubya.
	Azzam the American is at it again, doing his bit for the jihadi cause.

6/16/09

KP has just 3 more days of training at Creedmor. It’s been quite an experience and will prepare her for life with old, crazy people. To celebrate the achievement, we made a special pin to commemorate the conclusion of training.

So, Jimmy Carter wants us to remove Hamas from the terrorist state list. It’s been very easy for Hamas to come off that list. The international community has asked Hamas to recognize Israel, renounce violence and accept previous peace deals as part of ongoing efforts for Palestinians overall to acquire their own country. Hamas has refused. So until they do, they can’t. Have you ever read the official Hamas Charter ? Quite scary. I suggest you read it before proceeding to form an opinion.

The Musings continues to draw traffic from around the globe.

5/28/09 – 6/15/09

6/15/09

	Wednesday is gun & shield day for PPO Leone. Hopefully photos aren’t illegal.
	There’s a new huge, 400ft crop circle of the Phoenix rising.

	Finally, all of these czar appointments are drawing attention. It might be because every one of them is ILLEGAL.
	Check this out. Japanese water powered vehicle. Where’s the media coverage on this ?

	So, what’s with the $134 billion of smuggled US bearer bonds ? http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=10797 http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/090615/world/eu_italy_switzerland_smuggled_bonds
	I updated  People, Places & Things. I hope you enjoy it. Check back often for the latest images.
	David Letterman is  still getting his hiney kicked over that bad joke about Sarah Palin’s daughter. Now there’s a new website called – http://firedavidletterman.com/ – I’ve seen the joke, and the apology, both are pretty lame. He should do a retake and just insert Malia’s name instead. I think the true test of any suspected tasteless or rude comment can best be measured by running two versions. The one where it’s said about a popular person, fad or act, and again with the opposite. So, when you want to display the crucifix dripping in urine, place it next to the koran the same way. When you cover the story about the crazy white man killing people at the Holocaust museum, show the story about the wild Muslim killing soldiers at the recruiting station. Balance.

6/13/09

	ET stopped by the other day to show off his new choppers …
	Sometimes, I just don’t know who the real landowner is, me or the cats that roam the yard …
	Here’s a nice pic taken from the newly painted Malba Circle.
	Here’s my honey at the circle. Ain’t she cute ?

	Looks to me like North Korea is itching for a bitchin‘ from someone…
	Good luck to BA as he goes under the knife for a back problem.
	Sad news to report. HD who lived across the street with LD, passed away the other day. God Bless you HD and say hi to LD for us.
	A Con Ed crew thought they’d clean the street the other day after they finished working. Except after they opened the fire hydrant, they couldn’t close it, so the Fire Department had to be called to turn it off from the valve.
	This may be the last known photo of the Malba geese. NYC is getting ready to collect several thousand and ‘put them to sleep’. We were all getting along nicely until a rogue gang of geese decided to attack our planes.
	Election report out of Iran don’t look good for US or Barry …
	Speaking of Barry, funny cartoon in today’s Post.

	I come across a wide variety of fruits on Fifth Avenue, but never saw a carrot before …
	Bad news for everyone planning to attend that Hell party…..

6/11/09

Checkout Ann Coulter’s article from today. I like the way she writes. Welcome Back, Carter

6/10/09

	Surfing thru EPs blog, I see that JP is a chip off the old momma block. Looks like we missed a nice family BBQ.
	Here’s a funny from my AJ. Just hope my better half doesn’t get an ideas…

Husband says: When I get mad at you, You never fight back. How do you control your anger?

Wife says: I clean the toilet…

Husband says: How does that help?

Wife says: I use your Toothbrush…..

6/9/09

	There has been 10 bombings in mosques in just the last 2 months. How do the religious righteous justify these attacks ? How do the faithful put up with it ? It’s time for a little local street justice. Secure your village, idiot.
	From my honey, the biggest black hole known. No, not Lil Kim !!!
	Here’s a good article that covers some of the economics of using solar energy.

6/8/09

	What gives ? Is the tide turning ? The EU votes in the right wing, Hezbollah loses in Lebanon, the New York State Senate is retaken by Republicans, and the Supreme Court delays the Chrysler sale. (by Ginsburg too !).
	We have about 8 caterpillars growing already.
	This seems promising too. Hawaii wouldn’t even accept a certain document as an official document for some purposes… hmmm.
	I Know !!!. I got a bunch of broken older links. I screwed up when I moved to my new hosting provider. I have a plan. It’s gonna take time. If you need to see anything, drop me the link, and I’ll fix it first.
	I’m getting ready for some space travel.

As summer brings out the seasonal sights, I dug this image out of the archives as a reminder to my male colleagues.

6/6/09

	I selected my bank 30 year anniversary gift today. Check out the selections. I picked this item. The end of July marks 30 years for me. Yikes !!!
	Checkout some of the latest crop circles out of the UK. There’s been 19 of them so far this year.
	I admit, I read some weird stuff. I came across this item about time jumping. I am sure there is much more to read on this, but it is interesting to read through.
	Congratulations to my cousin, LF. Her battle with AVM may have ended with a complete success. It’s nearly 100% reduced and she is so happy and can’t wait to celebrate. I love you L, great news and we’ll see you soon.

6/5/09

DnC contributes this funny video of a blind man by the pool…

6/3/09

	A couple of really interesting articles at Natural Born Citizen. They might be long, but read them and think of the potential. http://naturalborncitizen.wordpress.com/2009/03/15/the-natural-born-citizen-blog-is-now-restricted/ http://naturalborncitizen.wordpress.com/2009/03/16/scotus-has-no-original-jurisdiction-to-issue-writs-of-quo-warranto-legal-presumption-in-favor-of-natural-born-citizen-clause-and-effect/ http://naturalborncitizen.wordpress.com/2009/03/18/two-minute-warning-vattel-decoded/
	From our friend up north DF, a video they should make into an MTA PSA warning not to climb on trains.
	My brudder NL celebrates another birthday. Happy Birthday. I Love You !!!

One of the 124th street crew turns the big 6 years old today. Happy Birthday C.Kool

6/2/09

	Here’s Dennis Prager with a great piece – The speech Obama won’t give in Egypt.
	Checkout DA , whose set to play at BB Kings in Orlando June 7, 2009 at this live feed link starting at 4pm. He’s the Blues playing son of our retired Navy friend JgA.
	My honey checks in with this little ditty about those born between 1930-1979. My mouth still hurts every time I think about playing street hockey and getting the puck in my face during some kids slapshot….

5/30/09

	Lollipops is open again for business.
	Our condolences to TB and her family, as her dad passes. And our prayers go out to our cousins G&FM, on the loss of Gs mother.
	You can always tell an election year around town. The roads are being repaired, potholes filled.
	Here’s a shot of another flock of birds returning from wherever it is they went to all winter.
	We had a Con Ed street ‘event’ the other day. Here’s our crack CRE team keeping an eye on things for us.

5/29/09

Here’s one sent in by my honey.

What is different about the 8th of July this year ?

At five minutes and six seconds after 4 AM on the 8th of July this year, the time and date will be 04:05:06 07/08/09.

This will never happen again.

	This is also quite true, from TR – Why boys need parents
	From my AJ, a story about those cute little girls.

A stranger was seated next to a little girl on the airplane when the stranger turned to her and said,
‘Let’s talk. I’ve heard tha t flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger.’

The little girl, who had just opened her book, closed it slowly and said to the stranger, ‘What would you
like to talk about?’

‘Oh, I don’t know,’ said the stranger. ‘How about nuclear power?’ and he smiles.

OK, ‘ she said. ‘That could be an interesting topic. But let me ask you a question first. A horse, a cow,
and a deer all eat the same stuff – grass – . Yet a deer excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a
flat patty, and a horse produces clumps of dried grass. Why do you suppose that is?’

The stranger, visibly surprised by the little girl’s intelligence, thinks about it and says, ‘Hmmm, I have
no idea.’

To which the little girl replies, ‘Do you really feel qualified to discuss nuclear power when you don’t know
shit?

From TR, check out the Bad Dog – Bud Light commercial.

5/28/09

	Jack Joseph Leone Jr. graduated Queens College today. Today was the formal ceremony, and the one we will use for our ‘records’, however Jack graduated in January. Not one for formality, Jack worked today, and skipped the ceremony, giving us a break from being in the rain today. We thank you for that Jack. We also congratulate you on this milestone in your life. Your hard work and efforts have paid off. You make your Mom and me happy and proud everyday. You’re a very special person to us, what being our first son and all that. I can still remember the day we brought you home, and the way you smelled. I don’t remember much more than that these days, so I am happy I still have that. You are a wonderful, loving and caring young man and with some incredible potential. You’re a wonderful brother to Joe and Frank, as well as a great friend to have. The special relationship you have with your Mother is a testament to her skills and have prepared you for your own family. We love you and are very proud of you today and everyday !!! I Love You and wish you the very best in life. Congratulations !!!
	Our John Jay college graduate son, Joe the cop, figured this out. Any number you choose for this results in the answer being a multiple of nine. Keep an eye on the 2nd screen each time you refresh the page. Look at the multiple of 9 items. I’m glad to see all that college tuition didn’t go to waste…
	From TR, Black is In, poor MJ

5/16/09 – 5/27/09

5/27/09

From the Big Guy, WFP, see if you can beat the regifter.

5/25/09

	On this Memorial Day, let’s remember the true meaning of the day.
	Please visit our local heroes memorial pages. They gave their lives for our freedom.

Here’s something you don’t see everyday in Whitestone. Horses going down 147 Street towards the park.

	Happy Birthday to my AD and cousin DC. DC turns 50, and still looks 30.
	The College Point Memorial Day Parade was Sunday. Great weather, and a very nice parade. Also good to see our leaders there, Mayor Bloomberg, Sen. Schumer, and Congressman Weiner.

5/21/09

	Well, our new boss, BP was down for the past few days. It was good to see him. He’s a good man, and will be great to work with. He has our full support.
	Checkout the size of this Hummer. I’d love to see it parallel park.

5/20/09

	Congratulations to America’s new American Idol, Kris Allen. I thunked he was the best all along. And our visitors did as well, as indicated by the Musings poll.
	Scooby sends in the event schedule for Fleet Week here in NYC.
	A couple of new work collages for the wall.

As we approach Memorial Day, I wanted to post this link to the website of the USS New York. She comes to New York in November for commissioning.

5/19/09

Today marks the 19th anniversary of my marriage to my second wife. Thank you baby for these wonderful 19 years. I Love You !!!

	Scooby and the Lady passed on this important link to the Wounded Warriors Project.
	You can judge for yourself if this is real. It looks good to me, and it’s amazing. Bangladesh brickworker
	JtF came by for a visit the other day. He’s gotten so big, and always smiling.
	The Musings continued our tradition of sponsoring the St. Fidelis Annual Walk. Checkout the winning design, and the other sponsors.
	For some strange reason, this video by Adam Sandler comes to mind these days. Steve Polychronopoulos . Wasn’t he about 6 foot tall ?

Music Video:STEVE POLYCHRONOPOLOUS (by Adam Sandler)

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5/18/09

	From my AJ, Bruce Lee playing ping pong with nunchucks.
	From TR, The Cat in the Hat on aging.
	My latest civic adventure involved the SE intersection of 123st and 14th avenue. Here is a Google Street view of the location. DOT will be installing No Standing signs within 90 days…. Thank you CC.
	Here’s a funny from the Big Guy, WFP, from down Tampa way. Always plugging Florida.

Two businessmen in Florida were sitting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store. As yet, store wasn’t ready, with only a few shelves set up. One said to the other, ‘I bet any minute now some senior is going to walk by, put his face to the window, and ask what we’re selling.’

No sooner were the words out of his mouth when, sure enough, a curious senior walked to the window, had a peek, and in a soft voice asked ‘What are you sellin’ here?’

One of the men replied sarcastically, ‘We’re selling ass-holes.’

Without skipping a beat, the old timer said, ‘You’re doing well. Only two left.’

Seniors – don’t mess with them.

5/17/09

	Am I the only one weirded out over the strange relationship between that Quiznos oven and Scott ? Put it where ???
	A warning for men out there everywhere, from the Elusive Sail Capri. Be careful with that woman in leather you pick up in the bar.

Although the Elusive Sail Capri has been away for a while, he checks in with this simple story about the wedding test.

5/16/09

	This just in … despite all that hoping, praying and positive thinking, newly married RS, is also the expectant father to a baby girl. That should learn him …
	Have you seen the shuttle astronauts working on the Hubbell telescope ? They have super thin gloves, holding small bolts. They aren’t cold, their hands aren’t frost-bitten, and they are in OUTER SPACE. We here on earth have to wear thick gloves that won’t keep you warm in a breeze, what gives ?