Blogging

Blogging has been an interesting experience. I am not sure I totally had fun with it, but it is okay. At times it is hard to think of things to talk about. I am sure even when I do blog about something most people could give a crap less about it. It does make you think, and it gives you writing practice. My attention span is too short to stick with anything too terribly long. So have no fear bloggers I am afraid I will not put you out of the blogging business.

A lot of bull

I am in the process of looking to rent a bull. Did you know you could do such a thing? Yes you can. After I got to thinking about it it seem to be I am looking for a male prostitute. I am not sure how I feel about that. Besides that what will the heifers think about it. Will they look at me funny after the deed is done?

Spring?

When is it going to be Spring? The calendar says it is but the weather is not showing it. There are snow storms up north along with lake effect snow. It seems this global warming is killing us. I guess if I didn't talk about the weather I would gripe about politics.

End of school

The end of school is in sight, at least for this semester, and I am ready. It get the blah's about this time of the year. Spring break was too short and the summer is too far away. I now have to put my nose to the grindstone (cliche) and get my work finished. As with all things it time this will too pass.

Obama

Uncle Sam is doing it again. The Government has fired the CEO of GM. I guess we are now closer to a socialist state than ever before. They are ass deep into the private sector. Why did the Government not let them fail early on? When will this stop? Perhaps when we all think and do as they tell us too.

Spring Break

Spring break is over and what a great week it was. My son and I spent the entire week on the run. We worked on the farm most of the week but had time for fishing and even a trip to Branson. I just wish we had another week together. Like they say time flies when you are having fun.

Spring

I am sitting here on my back porch enjoying the spring rain. It stinks that I can't go and do what I want outside, but it sure is nice and relaxing to sit here and watch it rain. The smell of rain and spring can't be beat. I wish I could bottle it. I sure I would make a fortune.

Feel the wind

If you stepped outside today I am sure you felt the wind. It was so strong I threw a chain against the side of the house and it stayed there all day. I did have a casualty though. I had a tree break in half so I got to clean that mess up. At least it was warm.

Spring Break

Spring break is here and it looks like rain. I have a busy week planned with my son fishing, camping and planting garden. I wonder how much I will get accomplished? That's OK I have plans A through Z so I hope I have all bases covered.

AIG

Well the politicians are all upset, at least in public, about AIG and their bonuses they paid. What a surprise. AIG has had bad management for years. I say charge them 10% interest on the Government loan. If they pay it back, who cares what they do. In time hopefully they will either improve or go away. We know Uncle Sam will not let them go away.

The Sickness

I have read on a few blogs that sickness is making it's rounds. It seems it always makes one last final push when the weather starts to get warm. I think it makes you feel worse when you are stuck inside and it is warm and sunny outside.

Garden

I was able to get the garden tilled up this weekend. I can taste the tomatoes now. It is so nice to be able to work outside all day and not freeze to death.

Cheaters

I am amazed as I watch the news how many people are being caught and charged with stealing money. Do these idiots that are stealing money from their jobs or their clients not watch the news? It happens over and over again. They always get caught. A word to the wise, don't steal.

The Farm

I was down at the farm today and the cattle are looking good. They are fat and sassy. I don't care for all of the women in my life to have this trait, but for them it is great. The grass is starting to grow and they are loving it. I think at times I could hear them laughing about the nice warm grass filled day.

A Beautiful Day

What beautiful weather we have been having lately. This is my favorite time of year. Everything starts to get green outside and the cold weather will soon be gone. I think the main reason this is my favorite time of year is because this is the farthest point away from winter there is.

Stimulus Package

Well it looks like the talking heads in Washington have worked out a deal for the stimulus package. It still has to be voted on both both the House and Senate, but it appears it will pass. I hope for all our sakes it helps. I guess time will tell. If not we will have to throw all of the bums out of D.C.

Spring storms

It appears we have had the first of our spring storms. How terrible all of the people killed in Oklahoma. Even here in town we had damage. Fortunately no one was hurt. This is one of the joys of living in the Midwest we get to enjoy storms of this nature.

It is that time of year again!

If you were wondering, it is true. I have witnessed it with my own eyes and the rumors you have heard are correct. The White Bass are officially making their annual run. This is my favorite time of year. The weather starts to turn nice, you can go outside without such a heavy coat, and you can catch fish. Just for the record the catch totals are still low but the fish are starting to bite...

Why can't we all get along?

I have been watching the news and reading some blogs and have noticed we are a mean and hateful nation. All I hear about is I hate this ,and I hate that, and how terrible of a person so-and-so is. What happened to the days when you met someone in the store and you just exchanged a smile?

Calves

The calves made it through the snow storm quite well. They looked pretty pitiful standing out in the sleet storm all covered. But it did not seem to bother them. The had shelter to get in, but they didn't they just stood out in the snow and ate. It still amazes me how adapted animals are to the weather.

Tough Times

Today I am in the process of paying a small bill I received from a doctors visit. I saw the doctor back in November, and I am still having trouble with the bill. I received my bill and called them, and tried to pay it with a credit card. Less than a month later I received the same bill as unpaid. I called them a second time and tried to pay it again. Today I called for the third time and it still has not been placed on my credit card. Perhaps the third time will be a charm. I thought we were having tough times in America with the economy. I guess the medical industry is doing fine.

It's about your perspective

I am so glad we here in Springfield missed the worst of the ice storm. It still brings back the memories of generators running and long dark nights. My son was wishing the power our would go out. I asked him why and he said it was like camping in your own house. He had a good point, and it was interesting to see how you could actually survive without the luxury of electricity. It is all about your perspective and he decided to make the best of a bad situation and enjoy it.

Winter weather

I sure looks pretty outside. As I sit here and enjoy the sites of winter, I am thinking of all the work this beautiful mess will cause for me. It will be a cold tiring day of shoveling the drive first so I can get off of the hill I live on, then off to the farm to make sure the calves are well taken care of. Oh well, what else did I have to do today?

Here we go again?

I sit here writing out my blog while keeping a keen ear to the weather. The good ole' reliable weather man is calling for ice, sleet, or rain. This brings back bad memories from the last two years. All of the cold, dark nights and the long cold days working outside. I hope we are spared this time. I can handle snow and sleet but please no ice.

Enough already

I am so sick of hearing about politics. For the past two years we have been immersed in a sea of back biting and name calling. Yesterday hopefully will be the point where it will all slow down. I hope the new President will help turn things around. But it sure was nauseating to hear the media go on and on about him. And by the way is it that big of a deal what his wife wears?

It happens in threes

Have you ever noticed things happen in threes? This seems to only apply to bad things. Today I got a traffic ticket, had to send my tractor into the shop for repairs and now I sit and wait for the furnace repair man to fix the furnace. Just when you start to get ahead in the money department it all goes right out the window. I can only hope it is not a doubly special day and I have three more treats waiting for me around the corner.

Think about it

A duck walks into a pharmacy and asks the employee for a tube of Chapstick. The employee gives it to the duck and asks "will this be cash or check"? The duck responds "just put it on my bill".

What a Deal

We have all heard the Jeff Foxworthy sayings "you might be a redneck if", well I have witness to one and it is too close to home. I have a cousin by marriage, I want to make this part very clear by marriage, who had a close relative die, lets say her MOTHER. I have always enjoyed her quirky antics, by saying enjoy it makes for good stories to laugh at her. At her mothers funeral, a very sad and somber event, out comes her pet dog. Note the service is at a funeral home with a very traditional service. The dog did not escape and follow her here it was brought to enjoy the service. As you can imagine the eyes began to roll and snickers began. It's nice to know that no matter what the occasion is we can always find something to laugh at.

Need to do more clean living

Why is it good ole' Missouri weather strikes at the least appreciated time? Today I went to break the ice on the pond for the calves and set up the bubbler to ensure the water stays ice free for the up coming cold snap. While driving to the farm the thermometer in the truck was reading 45 degrees. I get to the farm and get on the tractor with a light jacket on and noticed the air was a bit chillier. The farther away from the warm truck, on the open air tractor ,I got cooler, cooler, colder and colder. I get the bubbler in and working, climb back on the tractor and put it in the shop. As I shiver and climb back in the truck and warm up I notice the thermometer now reads 36 degrees. I head to town to do errands and now am reading the thermometer and watch it climb back to 45. I guess all of the clean living I thought I had been doing had worn off and I was paid back with a little jab from mother nature.

It's all about attitude

Today I saw the funniest site. I saw a elderly person riding their "Jazzy Wheel Chair" down Glenstone. They were rolling along as if they owned the road. But the main thing that caught my eye was what they were wearing. They had on a full face motorcycle helmet and a leather jacket. I guess no matter what your situation is in life you can still have a little attitude and feel the freedom wind blow in you in the face. Also I'm sure it feels good to flip the bird to people that honk at you.

Welcome

This is the inaugural post to my new project. I hope to keep it more entertaining than opinion.