And It Came To Pass In The Age Of Insanity

And it came to pass in the Age of Insanity that the people of the land called America, having lost their morals, their initiative, and their will to defend their liberties, chose as their Supreme Leader that person known as The One.

He emerged from the vapors with a message that had no meaning; but He hypnotized the people telling them, “I am sent to save you. My lack of experience, my questionable ethics, my monstrous ego, and my association with evil doers are of no consequence. For I shall save you with Hope and Change. Go, therefore, and proclaim throughout the land that he who preceded me is evil, that he has defiled the nation, and that all he has built must be destroyed.”

And the people rejoiced. For even though they knew not what The One would do, He had promised that it was good; and they believed.

And The One said “We live in the greatest country in the world. Help me change everything about it!”

And the people said, “Hallelujah!! Change is good!”

Then He said, “We are going to tax the rich fat-cats,”—-

And the people said “Sock it to them!”

“—- and redistribute their wealth.”

And the people said, “Show us the money!”

And then He said, “Redistribution of wealth is good for everybody.”

And Joe the plumber asked, “Are you kidding me? You’re going to steal my money and give it to the deadbeats??”

And The One ridiculed and taunted him, and Joe’s personal records were hacked and publicized.

One lone reporter asked, “Isn’t that Marxist policy?”

And she was banished from the kingdom!

Then a citizen asked, “With no foreign relations experience and having zero military experience or knowledge, how will you deal with radical terrorists?”

And The One said, “Simple. I shall sit with them and talk with them and show them how nice we really are; and they will forget that they ever wanted to kill us all!”

And the people said, “Hallelujah!! We are safe at last, and we can beat our weapons into free cars for the people!”

Then The One said, “I shall give 95% of you lower taxes.”

And one, lone voice said, “But 40% of us don’t pay ANY taxes.”

So The One said, “Then I shall give you some of the taxes the fat-cats pay!”

And the people said, “Hallelujah!! Show us the money!”

Then The One said, “I shall tax your Capital Gains when you sell your homes!”

And the people yawned and the slumping housing market collapsed.

And He said, “I shall mandate employer-funded health care for EVERY worker and raise the minimum wage. And I shall give every person unlimited healthcare and medicine
and transportation to the clinics.”

And the people said, “Gim’me some of that!”

Then he said, “I shall penalize employers who ship jobs overseas.”

And the people said, “Where’s my rebate check?”

Then The One said, “I shall bankrupt the coal industry and electricity rates will skyrocket!”

And the people said, “Coal is dirty, coal is evil, no more coal! But we don’t care for that part about higher electric rates.”

So The One said, “Not to worry. If your rebate isn’t enough to cover your expenses, we shall bail you out. Just sign up with ACORN and your troubles are over!”

Then He said, “Illegal immigrants feel scorned and slighted. Let’s grant them amnesty, Social Security, free education, free lunches, free medical care, bi-lingual signs and guaranteed housing . . .”

And the people said, “Hallelujah!!” And they made him King!

And so it came to pass that employers, facing spiraling costs and ever-higher taxes, raised their prices and laid off workers. Others simply gave up and went out of business and the economy sank like unto a rock dropped from a cliff. The banking industry was destroyed and blamed. Manufacturing slowed to a crawl. And more of the people were without a means of support.

Then The One said, “I am the The One - The Messiah - and I’m here to save you! We shall just print more money so everyone will have enough!”

But our foreign trading partners said unto Him, “Wait a minute. Your dollar is not worth a pile of camel dung! You will have to pay more . . . ”

And the people said, “Wait a minute. That is unfair!!”

And the world said, “Neither are these other idiotic programs you have embraced. Lo, you have become a Socialist state and a second-rate power. Now you shall play by our rules!”

And the people cried out, “Alas, alas!! What have we done?”

But yea verily, it was too late. The people set upon The One and spat upon him and stoned him, and his name was dung.

And the once mighty nation was no more; and the once proud people were without sustenance or shelter or hope. And the Change The One had given them was as like unto a poison that had destroyed them and like a whirlwind that consumed all that they had built.

And the people beat their chests in despair and cried out in anguish, “Give us back our nation and our pride and our hope!!”

But it was too late, and their homeland was no more.

Written by: Lee W. Lawrence

My Day In Pictures

So ... I come in from outside and have a cold one ...


... I turn on my beloved Fox Business News ...
and they're freakin' out over a (real or imagined) flu pandemic ...

Trust Me
... that our oh so wise government claims is real ...


... but quite frankly, I don't see what the big deal is about Panda's!? Do you?


Hey, I ain't scared.
I think I can take 'em when he looks the other way ...


(BTW, I turned the news off. I'm watching Arny beat up some bad guy Terrorists in a movie. And not to diminish their suffering but only 3 people got this flu in New York City at last count ... and, let's see, there's 8 million living there now ... right? Nope, not concerned a bit.)

Wordless Wednesday, Counterthink Comic

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Head One What Be In Charge

Mr. Obama took the big airplane for a spin yesterday. Well, he decided that he would just fly over New York City without any warning.

"See all those big buildings there Barry?
It's called New York City."
"An Air Force One lookalike, the backup plane for the one regularly used by the president, flew low over parts of New York and New Jersey on Monday morning, accompanied by two F-16 fighters, so Air Force photographers could take pictures high above the New York harbor.

But the exercise — conducted without any notification to the public — caused momentary panic in some quarters and led to the evacuation of several buildings in Lower Manhattan and Jersey City. By the afternoon, the situation had turned into a political fuse box, with Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg saying that he was “furious” that he had not been told in advance about the flyover." Source

Gosh, how dumb can someone be?!? Or maybe Mr. Obama is just incredibly narcissistic. (Duh, yah think?)


Guess this graphic is true after all.

Spa Day In France

You're Invited!

To A Spa Day In France


Hosted by Muse Swings

Join The Fun!

Everybody deserves a break now and then.

H.R. 45 Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing

This is very important. People need to be aware of yet another lie from Mr. Obama's administration. In the House, Rep. Bobby Rush [Democrat, IL-1] has introduced a new bill called the "HR 45 Blair Holt Firearm Licensing & Record of Sale Act of 2009".

Apparently, even gun shop owners didn't know about this new bill because it is flying under the radar.

Basically, this bill would make it illegal to own a firearm, any rifle with a clip or ANY pistol unless:
. It is registered.
. You are fingerprinted.
. You supply a current Driver's License.
. You supply your Social Security Number.
. You will submit to a physical & mental evaluation at any time of their choosing.
. Each update - change or ownership through private or public sale must be reported and costs $25.
. Failure to comply with any of these Hitler like tactics and you automatically lose the right to own a firearm and are subject up to a year in jail.
. There is a child provision clause on page 16 section 305 stating a child-access provision. Gun must be locked and inaccessible to any child under 18.

The Government would have the right to come into your home and inspect that you are storing your gun safely away from accessibility to children and fine is punishable for up to 5 yrs. in prison.

If you think this is a joke, click on the website link and take your pick of many options to read it in total: http://www.opencong ress.org/bill/111-h45/show .

It is lengthy, but more and more people are becoming aware of this. Please pass the word along.

Doesn't all this sound like pre-1776?? When the English would just waltz into American homes and expect to be treated to their room and board? Our ancestors went to war over this very thing. So, FAILURE TO ACT ON STOPPING THIS BILL IS AT YOUR PERIL! This is one 'bill' in which whether you own a gun or not, it effects everyone. If they try to take our guns away from us, this is a hill we will die on. Period.

The best way to fight this encroachment into our lives and preserve our FREEDOM is to spread the news and "spring into action". Call, write, e-mail, camp out at representative's offices.

I would also suggest joining a pro-gun group like any hunting associations, gun clubs and especially the National Rifle Association. Hubby and I are members of the NRA. They are the big guns and can actively lobby to help prevent such loss of liberties.

This is just a "termite" approach to complete confiscation of guns and disarming of our society to the point we have no defense. Their goal is to chip away a little here and there until the goal is accomplished before anyone realizes it.

Remember, the Second Amendment is America's original homeland security.

Thank you so much for listening and taking an active part in preserving America. This kinda reminds of a t-shirt I saw at the last Tea Party "If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention."

A Republic For Which It Stands

I recently had the priviledge to hear from the nice young lady, Dawn, that organized the first Anti-Tax Tea Party in Glynn County, Georgia. She asked if I would help spread the word about the next "Tea Party".

Well, I'll do my best. I'm not a very good writer but my heart is in the right place. [bump-bump] [bump-bump] lol

Dawn stated that the next "Tea Party" in Glynn county will be Independence Day, July 4th, 2009, at the Gascoigne Park. Not being familiar with the area as I am with our little corner, I Googled the Park and here's what I found: "Gascoigne Park is located near Epworth-By-The-Sea" on Saint Simon's Island. Good enough. Sounds lovely! And believe me, on July 4th in southeast Georgia, one heads for the shade very quickly, especially at my age. Heat just melts me like a bar of dark chocolate on a hot sidewalk. Ewwww.

Also, the organizers of the event are trying to raise enough money to rent the park, pay for advertising and other incidentals. The organizers of all these events need our prayers and support y'all.

I am also putting out feelers to see if one will be held in our area, preferably in Ware county (Waycross), Pierce county (Blackshear), Bacon county (Alma) and / or Wayne county (Jesup). I've left a message at Topix hoping to get a bite. If anyone knows of any such events, I would appreciate a Head's Up. We don't subscribe to any of these local papers so the Internet, word of mouth and Fox News is our only source of information.

If you don't live in the area, look for one in yours. I believe there will be these events all across America.

Stay strong fellow Patriots!

**Update: To find a Tea Party near you, try this website: Tea Party Patriots. (Thanks Dawn.) Good luck y'all!**

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson

"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." 1 Peter 5:8

Happy Birthday Hubby

61 years ago, you were giving your mother a little trouble by being born backwards. Bet she didn't know that Heavens angels are born that way?!

I do. I know.

Because to the world, you may be one person. But to me, you are the world.

Hubby as a newborn

Isn't he a cutie? (1949)
And always remember, it is not being in love that makes me happy but it is being in love with YOU that makes me happy.

So Great Big Happy Birthday Wishes my dearest and sweetest, not a day goes by when you're not in my thoughts and how empty my life would be if you were not here.

Now, let's go eat some of that carrot cake reposing in the 'frig. :o)

Pre Birthday Celebrations

Tomorrow is Steve's birthday.

This morning, I asked him what he would like to do today. His response? "Ride the bikes to the Buccaneer Club Restaurant and have my favorite meal." Steve loves seafood! He's really a sailor at heart.

So, we hopped on the faithful steeds and took off for coastal Darien, Georgia. First we journeyed to that flea speck town of Ludowici again, then down Highway 57 to the town of Cresent. Doggone, if the restaurant wasn't closed! Oh well. No problem. We headed south on Highway 99 to just inside the Glynn County line (north of Brunswick) and had lunch at Mudcat Charley's.


I'm all ready for my tea party now. I'm even drinking iced tea!


Still cute after all these years.

You can't tell it from these photos but the restaurant was packed! The table of bikers behind Steve had just left when I snapped this. It's hard to tell there's an economic downturn in our area. Everywhere we go, places are full of people, which, of course, is a good thing. It's always so sad to hear of a business failing and people losing their jobs.


I try to always check the bike over before hopping back on it.


There was a pack of Harley riders there when we arrived. They were "newbies", we could tell because they were snooty and had all their H-D regalia on that loudly proclaims "Look at me, I ride". Yeah, like, I'm so impressed.

As if!


Half way home, we stopped in Popwellville for a rest. We were getting really fatigued and decided to book it on home. All in all we rode about 150 miles today. It was a great day!


Now it's time for coffee and cake. I bought hubby his favorite, carrot cake. I'll just munch on my dark chocolate, thank you. [lol]


Oh, and I read this on the Triumph Tiger 1050 forum and thought y'all would enjoy it.

Things Hard To Say When Drunk

DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
1. Innovative
2. Preliminary
3. Proliferation
4. Cinnamon

VERY DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
1. Specificity
2. Anti-constitutionalistically
3. Passive-aggressive disorder
4. Transubstantiate

DOWNRIGHT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
1. No thanks, I'm married.
2. Nope, no more booze for me!
3. Sorry,but you're not really my type.
4. Taco Bell? No thanks, I'm not hungry.
5. Good evening officer. Isn't it a lovely night?
6. Oh I couldn't! No one wants to hear me sing karaoke.
7. I'm not interested in fighting you.
8. Thank you, but I won't make any attempt to dance, I have no coordination. I'd hate to look like a fool!
9. Where is the nearest bathroom? I refuse to pee in this parking lot or on the side of the road!
10. I must be going home now, as I have to work in the morning.

Postcard Friendship Friday (04/24)

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Gladewater street scene, circa 1913

Apparently, it snowed there that year and it was very unusual. I just hope they don't expect me to shovel any of it as I've done enough yardwork this week. :o)

"Gladewater is the antique capital of East Texas, a Texas Main Street and a National Main Street city as well as a favorite tourism spot, where visitors can enjoy a bit of past while browsing through the quaint old buildings. You will find over 200 antique and crafter's in over 30 antique malls and individual shops, bed and breakfast inns, restaurants, bakeries and down home entertainment. World famous PRCA rodeo, massive East Texas Gusher Days, Arts & Crafts Festival, opry, lake recreations and the infamous July 4th Fireworks at Lake Gladewater.

Located on U.S. Highway 80 and State Highway 271, Gladewater is 105 miles east of Dallas. With welcome you to come and visit us as we treasure the past while embracing the future."

Gladewater appears to be a lovely, little town. Here's a link to their Chamber of Commerce, for anyone interested. We might want to visit the town next time we breeze through enroute to the Texas Hill Country.


Postcard Friendship Friday is hosted by my good friend Marie at Voila! Vintage Postcards. Everyone is welcome. Come join in the fun!

Getting Some Delta Breeze On Our Knees

2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 (yellow)
2007 Suzuki V-Strom 650 (blue)
We decided to take a break from all the yard work today. The metal steeds were calling to us anyway and I thought a good, vigorous ride would shut them up. [giggle]

Hubby checked the bikes to insure a safe ride. Then we donned all our appropriate riding apparel and left the house riding north on Highway 84 to a flea speck of a town called Ludowici, where we turned onto the Elim Baptist Church Road. This road meanders to just a little outside of Walthourville. Then we headed north west on 196 to the small town of Glennville. From there we hopped on the Highway 144 west to a place called 5 Points. Then we headed south down through Surrency on Highway 121 to Highway 15 south. Then a little ways down the road is a nice little back road called Long Branch that parallels the boundaries of Pierce county and Appling county. Then it's a hop, skip, and a jump to home. It was a great big fun circle. All in all we road about 100 miles. It was grand.

Now we feel tired, but refreshed and ready for more projects.

Spring Has Sprung And I'm Undone

We had a really productive day today. The weather is so pleasant that we just had to 'play' outside. :o)


Here's hubby burning debris that has gathered all around the property. The ashes can then be spread on various areas. Our soil is so acidic from the pines that using wood ashes 'sweetens' the soil. Flowers and centipede grass grow like crazy after spreading this around. And contrary to what some say, burning is good, for too many reasons to list here.


Maxie stopped to have a drink from the bird's little watering hole before I started ...

"Let's go Mommy! Make this thing move please."
... while Sam Jr. looked on ... riding in the golf cart is his favorite place when I'm working in the yard. Lucy, the boxer, is off somewhere chasing rabbits, real or imagined.

"It's Shake And Bake, and I heped!"
Remember that silly old commercial for Shake and Bake and the kid with the fake southern accent? That's what Maxie looks like she's saying. Yeah, she helped alright. Helped getting in the way! :o) Good thing she's so cute.

Now I'm tired from all that work. But, it's a good tired from achieving something and being productive.


Oh, and an FYI for anyone living in the SE Georgia / NE Florida area. There is a new classic country music station now and it is superb! The location on the dial is Country Legends 100.7 FM. I listen to it all the time. It's fun to listen to a song with a good Texas swing.

Oh, Really? Can They Spell 'Oops'?!

Colton, California

Man Texting And Riding A Motorcycle In India

I've witnessed quite a few crazy motorcycle riders before, but never one like this.



Isn't that just the most insane riding you've ever seen!!?? I am amazed he didn't end up on the side of the road being carried off in a body bag. He must be a heck of a rider. I wouldn't even dare to attempt something this crazy. :o)

Resolution Passes Claiming Oklahoma's Sovereignty

I now like Oklahoma!

The lesson? That despite what some ex-hippie, brain dead, government paid baby sitters indoctrinate U.S. kids with in that place called a class room, this is the real reason for the original War Of Northern Aggression: States rights!

History appears to be repeating itself and we get to witness this one.

Texas fired the first 'shot' over the Federal bow this time, instead of South Carolina. Now the noble State of Oklahoma is wading into the fray. We are feverantly praying that Georgia will flip the Fed's the Big Finger and tell them "We don't need no stinkin' money".

--+--


Oklahoma City - State lawmakers have passed a resolution that claims the state's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

It comes a day after Texas made headlines for doing the same thing.

House Joint Resolution 1003 was authored by Republican Representative Charles Key of Oklahoma City and was championed in the Senate by Republican Senator Randy Brogdon of Owasso.

"The Tenth Amendment assures that we, the people of the United States of America and each sovereign state in the Union of States, now have, and have always had, rights the federal government may not usurp," the legislation reads.

The 10th Amendment states that "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."

The resolution passed in the Senate by a vote of 29 to 18. It previously passed in the House in February by a vote of 83 to 13.

"Today, thousands of regular citizens showed up at this state Capitol to say they want the federal government to follow the United States Constitution," said Key. "

Oklahoma became the first state to pass 10th Amendment legislation last year. But, the House resolution hit a road block in the state Senate when the legislature adjourned with no action being taken.

"We now have an opportunity to be the first state to have it signed it into law," Key added. "Once the resolution is on the governor’s desk, I hope he will quickly sign House Joint Resolution 1003 into law. I also hope that when it is distributed to President Barack Obama and other elected officials of the federal government that they will recall the oaths to the United States Constitution that they all took and take heed.”

The resolution is now on its way back to the House.

Source

Roll, Roll, Roll In Zee ... Hey!?

Wouldn't you really hate to be the one to try and rescue him!?







By the way, he's not dead and badgers can give a nasty bite.

I wonder where this is? There are no wild badgers in SE Georgia. I received these images in an e-mail from a friend who did not state the location.

Got any stuck in hay jokes y'all ... that can be repeated in mixed company. :o)

Anyway, I am pretty sure this qualifies as one of the things that really pisses a badger off …

Our Fencing Project And More

The projects down by the gate are finally completed! Well, almost, that is. The only thing left is to do is hire those nice strong fence guys again and have them complete the black creosote fence all the way down the front of our property (about 100 feet, give or take).

But, for the most part, our work is done!

"YAY! Party! Party!" [lol]

So, here's a few photos of the project.


In the beginning, the fence guys arrived and put up the start of the creosote fence. I had them keep the field fencing behind the new fence to keep our doggies IN and neighbor doggies OUT.


Doesn't that look lovely now? Wait until the fence runs down the entire front of our country property. I'm just waiting for the checkbook to catch up with my gardening ambitions. [smile]


Here's Sweetie laying down the first landscaping timbers to hold the top soil and mulch in place. There will be two of planters, one for each side of the gate.


There ... now you see what I'm talkin' about! Now to just fill them with top soil, plants and mulch ... in that order.


And one for the other side ...


I told Sweetie, "Quick, take a picture, I'm working!" Now there's proof. :^P


Ta da! All done. This side has lavender Lantana and one Bottle Brush plant (red).


Looks better, doesn't it? This side has yellow Lantana with one Bottle Brush (red). These should offer dramatic visual effects when blooming.

One of the really important things I've learned in flower gardening is to cluster the same colors together for a more dramatic effect. It draws the eye to one area at a time. It makes more of an impression that way (if that's what one is aiming for).

Now to call the fencing company and order the remainder of that fence ... oh, dang ... WAIT ... it's Sunday. I'll have to wait a couple of days.

Did I just hear the checkbook heave a big sigh of relief ... ???

Saturday Toilings

I've had such a wonderful day! Husband I have been working outside frequently of late. The weather is so pleasant. The air has that sweet, deliciousness about it that only Spring can have. Even my neck feels dandy. I must be completely healed from the surgery as I have no more pain at all now. Just a little muscle soreness on the right side from lack of use but that can be worked out. The secret is to pace myself and quick trying to do everything in 5 minutes. Even after all these years, I still have to remind myself that my father isn't yelling at me to "hurry up" anymore.

Sweeeeeeeet.

We're almost done with the matching planters project down by the road. The only chore remaining is to lay the red cypress mulch evenly between the Yellow Lantana and I'm 'Good To Go'. I plan to save that for after church tomorrow. When that is completed, I can share all the photos. It's suppose to rain Monday and that's good news too. It's been my experience that transplants love rain. They'll grow like crazy after that!

Then, we get to work on the rest of the yard! [sigh] It just never ends, does it? ... (aw, you know I love it .. lol).

So have a happy weekend y'all!

"Give thought to the flowers: they do no work, they make no thread; and still I say to you, Even Solomon, in all his glory, was not clothed like one of these."
Luke 12:27

Postcard Friendship Friday (04/17)

Didn't they look like a happy couple. Wonder why she isn't smiling though? Maybe her corset was too tight. Could be what caused the split-up between Lady Liberty and Uncle Sam.


Happy Postcard Friendship Friday
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World's Shortest Books

THINGS I LOVE ABOUT MY COUNTRY
by Jane Fonda & Cindy Sheehan
Illustrated by Michael Moore

MY CHRISTIAN ACCOMPLISHMENTS &
HOW I HELPED AFTER KATRINA
by Rev. Jesse Jackson & Rev. Al Sharpton

THINGS I LOVE ABOUT BILL
by Hillary Clinton

THINGS I LOVE ABOUT HILLARY
By Bill Clinton

MY BOOK OF MORALS
by Bill Clinton
with introduction by Rev. Jesse Jackson

MY LITTLE BOOK OF PERSONAL HYGIENE
by Osama Bin Laden

THINGS I CANNOT AFFORD
by Bill Gates

THINGS I WOULD NOT DO FOR MONEY
by Dennis Rodman

ALL THE MEN I HAVE LOVED
by Ellen de Generes & Rosie O'Donnel

GUIDE TO DATING ETIQUETTE
by Mike Tyson

THE AMISH PHONE DIRECTORY

THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE
by Al Gore & John Kerry

HOW TO DRINK & DRIVE OVER BRIDGES
by Ted Kennedy

A COLLECTION OF MOTIVATIONAL SPEECHES
by Dr. Jack Kevorkian

MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE US SENATE
by Barak Hussein Obama, Jr.

... and just added ...

MY COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF MILIARY STRATEGY
By Nancy Pelosi

Anti-Tax Tea Day Patriots (Updated)

"CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW!!?"
(Please scroll to bottom for updated links concerning the rally)

In tradition with our rich heritage of free speech, my husband and I decided to join in one of the 'local' Tea Day protests.

Original Boston Tea Party
"You heap pale red man, kemosloppy"


We estimated there were about 636* folks in attendance at the St. Simon's Island Marina today. Could be more because some were pouring in as we left.

* Source is Scarlett who hosted the event. Thanks Dawn! :o)


Everyone we talked to and met was polite, calm, and respectful. Most of us had never protested anything our entire lives. Says something, doesn't it? No wonder the liberal news media is lieing about all these events. Claiming that the Republicans are behind it, yadda, yadda, yadda. Bunch of hot air. Nope. This is a grass roots effort to stop the Democrat-Republican fascism in our politics.

And only a couple of passersby showed us their I.Q. level with one finger. I think that's pretty good!


Husband made the signs. Yeah, I see the misspelled "Allready" and made him carry it. Ain't I a stinker?

Well, it was such fun.

There were also petitions to sign that are being sent to our politians asking them to respect our wishes for lower taxes and less intrusive government. We are earnestly praying that these events will make a difference and are hoping to avoid another Civil War. I am praying that somehow we can restore our rights and liberties for future generations by going back to the Constitution. Hey, miracles can happen.

Oh, yeah, and we're going to be in the local Brunswick news. I'll post that if I can find a link and/or photos.

***UPDATES***

You can find live footage of the rally at: OurNetNews.Com (Hubby and I are at the 5:46 mark)

We were interviewed by The Brunswick News but they don't seem to have anything on-line ... yet. It should be under 'Local News' if it ever gets posted.

Now We Know The Real Reason Buddy Died

A Prayer And A Family Photo

Billy Graham
Billy Graham's Prayer For Our Nation:

"Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask your forgiveness and to seek your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, 'Woe to those who call evil good,' but that is exactly what we have done.

We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values.
We have exploited the poor and called it the lottery.
We have rewarded laziness and called it welfare.
We have killed our unborn and called it choice.
We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable.
We have neglected to discipline our children and called it building self esteem.
We have abused power and called it politics.
We have coveted our neighbor's possessions and called it ambition.
We have polluted the air with profanity and pornography and called it freedom of expression.
We have ridiculed the time-honored values of our forefathers and called it enlightenment.

Search us, Oh God, and know our hearts today; cleanse us from every sin and Set us free.

Amen!"

Commentator Paul Harvey aired this prayer on his radio program, 'The Rest of the Story,' and received a larger response to this program than any other he has ever aired. With the Lord's help, may this prayer sweep over our nation and wholeheartedly become our desire so that we again can be called 'One nation under God.'

Hubby told me that he knows now that it was watching one those old Billy Graham specials on TV that helped lead him to Christ. Mr. Graham has helped many people change their lives.

And a family photo:

Amberlee
This is a recent photo of our little niece, Amberlee. She is growing like a weed.

Happy Easter Y'all!

Wiregrass Musings

The weather and temperatures are so pleasant that we went for our daily two mile stroll this morning. I call it a stroll, because at our age anything over 2 miles per hour is brisk.

Mill Creek Road
Can you believe the locals actually trash this beautiful scene? Yep. So, when I walk, I also carry a garbage bag and the proper tools for picking up trash. It's so pretty here that I want to keep it that way. Just my way of saving the world, one beer can at a time (and these are not mine). [giggle]

Ssssave Our Sssssnakessss
Met with Mr. Greensnake for a moment. He was laying in the road sunning himself. Lazy thing. "Get a job, you bum!" He didn't want to help, so, husband shoo-ed him off the road. At least he wouldn't get run over. We saw a brillant reddish colored young rat snake about 3 feet long yesterday. Hubby helped him off the road too before some local toothless yocal can brag "Yep, I kilt a rattle snake 10 feet long ..."

"See a penny, pick it up.
All the day you'll have good luck."
It's about time I got paid for picking everyone else's trash! :o)

"A penny saved, is a penny taxed."

Who said that?

Anyway, it makes me wonder how many folks will be attending "Tea Party's" this April 15th? There's one in Atlanta, GA, I know that. We will watch Fox News all day and hope that others can make the events across country. Hey, I can't save the world on my own you people! Ya gotta meet me halfway here. [lol]

"I'd rather stay in my shell, thank you."
With all the rain, a box turtle decided to get up and move around. I love meeting up with all these creatures on our walks. Country living is so much fun!

Happy Passover and Happy Easter. Have a great weekend y'all. God bless.

Postcard Friendship Friday (04/10)

Peek-A-Boo
My husband snapped a picture of me after traveling over 2,400 miles in two weeks. [lol]

Nah, it's a postcard photo of a Budda statue with a tree growing around it. He looks sleepy too. Source: Zazzle.Com

Postcard Friendship Friday is hosted by Marie at Voila! Vintage Postcards. Join in the fun! Everyone is welcome.

Texas Rocks!

Gruene, Texas
The above photo was taken in Gruene (pronounced "Greene") a German town near San Antonio.

We are home from the two week Texas Hill Country vacation. We dragged in about 2:00 pm today with our motorcycles in tow. Whew. What a long drive! Especially when towing over 2,000 pounds across uneven pavement for countless miles. The trip was happily uneventful though. So no complaints (at least, no loud complaints ... ha ha).

Anyway, here's a link to all the photos from the trip: MyPhotoAlbum . I may still be labeling some of them, so, if in doubt as to where we were, feel free to ask.

Now we can't wait to go back again!

A Unique Way To Display Your Boots

Ready To Head Home

The bikes and other non-essential items are loaded on the trailer. We're ready to head out in the morning. What a great place this is! The Texas Hill Country is our kinda place. The Hampton Inn has become a second home to us this week. It's been lovely and comfortable.

We did a big loop today. From Kerrville to Camp Verde. Then over to Leakey (pronounced "Lakey"), down through Utopia to Medina, then back to Kerrville. So, I thought I'd share a few photos of our trip today. See y'all in a few days!

FM 337 to Leakey, TX
We where privileged to ride the wonderful Texas roads. Some turns are off camber with steep grades making them a bit dicey, but they're still quite a bit of fun ... as long as there are no slow pokey cruisers in front, slowing the approaches ... jingle, jingle. [giggle] Sorry, personal joke. For those of you who don't ride, our local friend, Pappy, very kindly lead us around the Hill Country one day and he rides a cruiser style motorcycle. He told us later that the bells under his floor boards kept 'jingling' on some of those tight turns which means he was dangerously close to dragging. This is NOT a good thing on a motorcycle.

Anyway, we had such a good time while he was here. Pappy was very missed after leaving. Thanks for showing us Greenhorns around pal!

Camp Verde Creek
There is some breathe taking scenery, especially around the creek beds.

Dam Store
We even stopped at that dam store. [lol]

"Where the deer and the antelope play ..."

Nanny Goats (but not in panties)
Margaret, are you missing any goats? The one up front kept 'talking' to us "baaa, baaa, baaa". Then when we didn't feed her, she started spitting. It was so comical.


Time to replace this user. I'm tired. Goodnight until the next post! God bless.

Welcome To Obama's USSA

This one is no shock. I had the TV on not too long ago and was watching a live feed of the illegal new 'President' Mr. Obama speaking. He very flippantly stated something similiar to "I have to do something about this internet ..."

"Excuse me!!??" I remember shouting in the general direction of our TV. I turned to hubby and said "Oh brother, what do you suppose he's up to now?! 'Do' something about the internet?"

Well, here it is folks. This is what he wants to 'do' to the internet. And it's straight from the horses ass ... mouth Mr. Obama himself.

Cries of protest, censorship meet news of cybersecurity bill

Communism, Fascism, treading on liberties, censorship and other political cries greeted the news of proposed legislation in the U.S. Senate that would give the president power to disconnect the Internet.

While many Network World readers thought the story on a bill introduced April 1 in the Senate concerning cybersecurity was an April Fools' gag, it was not.

"This was an April Fools, right? Please say that it was," one reader wrote.

The bill was introduced by West Virginia Democratic Sen. John Rockefeller, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Sen. Olympia Snowe, a Republican from Maine.

The sweeping legislation included a provision to give the president the power to "order the disconnection of any Federal government or United States critical infrastructure information systems or networks in the interest of national security."

Critics of the measure said the provision needed to be more clearly defined, but expected the Internet, along with telecommunications and banking systems, to fall under "critical infrastructure."

Many Network World readers said the bill gives the government too much power and liken the scope of its provisions to China and other communist countries or regimes.
And many criticized President Obama for abuse of power even though he had nothing to do with the bi-partisan legislation that would pertain to any sitting president.

"This guy is taking over banks, auto and now the internet. Is it time to move to a small deserted island in the Pacific until this madness runs it's course." wrote one anonymous responder.

Still others said that cybersecurity is a serious issue that will take some difficult decisions to combat.

"...Some good may come off the mere existence of this idea. As for security standards: It can be something sweeping, or something as basic as "Use of a hardened OS is required," which is loose enough to permit variety," said reader N. Secure.
Some were put off by the ill-defined reference to national security that was part of the bill.

"You would be amazed at what the government can consider 'national security.' Let's see... A report about black water goes public on CNN. Government feels report undermines its authority... Next thing you know, CNN is disconnected from the world due to "National Security," said G3iMacMan, on Network World's Web site. "This is government censorship. That is what is happening in China. Do you know what to do in the event of a cyber attack? You unplug YOUR OWN network cable. And you ADVISE others to do the same. This is a VERY BAD IDEA."

The references to other forms of government were a recurring theme.

"The walls keep getting closer. Regulation keeps increasing while the opposition is targeted by name. Welcome to fascism," wrote one responder.

"Hello Comrads! Welcome to the United Socialist States of America. We have become them...we just don't know it yet. Any co-incidence that every position filled by Obama is aptly named 'czar'?" wrote another.

A poster called Spee said, "We already have the new GM, aka Government Motors. What's next? Government approval of internet services? Yeah, great, let's imitate countries like North Korea, China and Saudi Arabia.

Others said the bill just needed to die.

"I like Obama, as a rule, but this legislation has got to die on the vine," said an anonymous poster.

Despite the questions, concerns and complaints some saw good in the bill's intent
"If such a crisis should ever happen then fine give the president the authority to 'pull the internet plug' on all government owned systems and systems that must connect to government systems. But to shutdown the internet for the entire country and everyone is a scary thought," responded an anonymous poster.

And some thought that congressional time could be spent better in other areas.

"There are already policies and procedures in place in government IT departments to shun traffic at the router in the event of an attack, whether it be worm/botnet related or any form of DoS," said an anonymous poster. "For the most part, government networks are monitored and administered by capable and competent government IT professionals or contractors. Congress would spend it's time better by looking at how our current defense stance could be improved, and allot funding for upgrades and infrastructure redesign. There is no need for a law that gives the executive branch such autonomous sweeping power."

Source

Either we do something about this now or we learn to live with the consequences of further lost liberties. I know I'm going to get in contact with my representatives, etc. come Monday and make my voice heard.

Southeast Georgia Flood Warnings

Here in the Texas Hill Country, it's cool and sunny with heavy winds. Back home it appears our roads are all but washed out!

Gee whiz, we're only gone for 5 days and the 'world' falls apart. [lol]

I hope that the Pierce County Road Department will have our dirt road repaired by the time we have to traverse it with a motorcycle trailer. Our road is one of those on the list of closings.

List of road closures and washouts at The Blackshear Times.

Texas Hill Country Trip

I am fatigued from too much fun this evening. But very briefly, I wanted to share how we are having a wonderful time in the Texas Hill Country. Unfortunately, the Texas Bluebonnets haven't bloomed here yet. Darn, I'm so disappointed. Aw well, that'll just give me another excuse to return next year!

Pappy met us here in Kerrville and very graciously showed us all the sights. He has made our stay here even more enjoyable. His Mother was in surgery today and we all said special prayers for her speedy recovery. (We just heard she came thru fine and is even hungry ... always a good sign!)

First though, I must share how we drove through some of the worst weather we've been in for many years. The storms that plowed through the southern United States Saturday March 28th was as scary as any hurricane. There were tornadoes all around us and flooded ditches everywhere. We rarely travel Interstate, preferring instead backroads. US Highway 84 was closed in Alabama because of the flooding, so, we had to backtrack 100 miles from outside of Dothan back to Bainbridge, Georgia. Then travel south to Quincey, FL and get on the Interstate 10. (Yuck) We stayed in the local DeFuniak Springs fleabag because we where so dead tired and couldn't travel another inch. But the next day we drove a butt crunching 534 miles to the quaint little town of Jasper, Texas.

Lesson Learned: Best Western's are so much better than Travel Lodge [aka Fleabag] and Hampton Inns are even better.

Anyway, here's a few 'teaser' photos of the trip so far. The weather has been nice except for the strong winds. My neck is a bit sore this evening from the 130 mile loop ride but there is a *big smile* on my sunburnt face.

Wahoo!!

Yeah, ok, some of the smile is from the wine tonight, but most is because of the trip. [grin]

I wish all my bloggy buddies could be here with us. The folks are friendly, the weather pleasant, and the food devine. I'm sure y'all would enjoy it too.

Hope you enjoy the photos. Here's some more if you want to view the trip to date: LINK. The other couple in the photos are long time friends of ours that met us out here too. They are also motorcyclists ... of course!

Our faithful steeds awaiting their masters.


Pappy and Sparky hamming it up!


Then Wiregrass Steve had to get into the act ... big ham. :o)


Sanibal River in Lost Maples State Park (near Vanderpool)


Texas Mountain Laurel is in bloom right now.


Rivers Edge Tuscan Grill Restaurant, Kerrville, TX


And I'm missing the dogs somethin' fierce, especially Maxie. [sigh] I've already called the kennel twice to check on them.

Have a great evening y'all and thanks for stopping by!