Merry Christmas Eve,
Glenn B
Sunday, December 24, 2017
This Is It - The Last Shopping Day Before Christmas...
...and you can bet I will soon be out there doing my obligatory Christmas Eve shopping. I have been doing it every year since I was around 9 or 10 or so. Yes, kids used to be able to walk the streets alone back then with little fear of being abducted by mobsters, molesters, rapists, terrorists, teachers, psychos or aliens. Anyway, I have a couple of things still on my need to get list and I had better get going before the stores close - speaking of which they close early today if open at all. So if you too still need to pick up something, get your arse in gear and get it done before it is too late. Merry Christmas.
All the best,
Glenn B
All the best,
Glenn B
Saturday, December 23, 2017
The Best Christmas Present Possible...
...just walked in the front door not 20 minutes ago (as this was written)!
Yep, it does not get any better than the prodigal son showing up totally unexpected all the way from AR? The wife was in tears (of joy)! It is going to be an excellent Christmas, the whole family together.
Merry Christmas,
Glenn B
Yep, it does not get any better than the prodigal son showing up totally unexpected all the way from AR? The wife was in tears (of joy)! It is going to be an excellent Christmas, the whole family together.
Merry Christmas,
Glenn B
A Favorite Of Mine By The Rolling Stones
A well deserved momentary break from the Christmas carols.
All the best,
Glenn B
I'm Sitting Here (no I am not on the Group W bench)...
...trying to occupy some time until the bagel shop opens. Went to bed earlier than usual by a few hours. Woke up at 0230 not too refreshed but unable to go bac to sleep. I've been watching TV and sitting here at the desk on the laptop. The bagel shop opens at 0500. With my luck, I will fall asleep before then and miss out on fresh ones.
Edited to add: Stayed awake and made it to the bagel shop at 0505, 5 minutes after they opened. Hit the bank just before that or would have been there right at 5. A strong cup of French Sumatran Mandheling coffee, a banana, a buttered bagel (actually 2 - a cinnamon raisin fbagel ollowed a little later by an everything bagel) a banana, and an almost hardboiled egg for breakfast was delicious. It was probably close to the largest, if not the largest, breakfast I have had all year. Been taking a medication for the last week that increases the appetite and probably the waistline!
I've got three pounds of bacon in reserve for tomorrow and Christmas day. I am thinking maybe one of the leftover bagels toasted with some loosely scrambled eggs with coffee and OJ tomorrow and for Christmas a bacon sandwich on an English muffin for breakfast. Life is good - sometimes.
Merry Christmas.
All the best,
GB
Edited to add: Stayed awake and made it to the bagel shop at 0505, 5 minutes after they opened. Hit the bank just before that or would have been there right at 5. A strong cup of French Sumatran Mandheling coffee, a banana, a buttered bagel (actually 2 - a cinnamon raisin fbagel ollowed a little later by an everything bagel) a banana, and an almost hardboiled egg for breakfast was delicious. It was probably close to the largest, if not the largest, breakfast I have had all year. Been taking a medication for the last week that increases the appetite and probably the waistline!
I've got three pounds of bacon in reserve for tomorrow and Christmas day. I am thinking maybe one of the leftover bagels toasted with some loosely scrambled eggs with coffee and OJ tomorrow and for Christmas a bacon sandwich on an English muffin for breakfast. Life is good - sometimes.
Merry Christmas.
All the best,
GB
Consider An Exoneration of President Trump If Mueller's Investigation...
...does not result in an indictment of President Trump, or at least in charges being filed against him, all within a relatively short period of time. Then consider how long do you think it will be before the Dems' libs, lefties accuse Trump of giving and Mueller of accepting a bribe? I am surprised they have not yet suggested it. Of course, Mueller could attempt to have the president charged with high crimes and then the left will pat him on the back, raise him on a pedestal and probably elect him our next president. I tend to think it will be the first one (or at least if charged the case will fall apart). Oh the agony of suspense!
That is all,
Glenn B
That is all,
Glenn B
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Donald Trump - A Tax Victory & Much More
As for the tax thing, I can only hope I understand the changes correctly because if I do, I may get about $1,400 more or so back each year even though I live in super high tax NY State.
Damn Republicans (or should I say RINOS because that is what the great majority became) have been promising tax reform or change for around 20 or more years. Do they do it on heir own - no they whine and moan and groan about how it is impossible right now but they are getting closer. Then in comes president Donald trump who gets them all pissed off at him by calling them arsehats and worse, while at the same time concentrating their ire and maybe their determination, and bitches slaps them with embarrassment over their past performance and what do they do - they overwhelmingly vote for his tax reform plan after he works the art of the deal on them!
Since Donald Trump has become president: The GDP and GNP are up markedly. Employment is up. Businesses are promising more jobs. There are less people on public assistance. Influx of potential terrorists from certain countries has been put at a virtual freeze because no immigrants are being allowed in from those countries. ISIS is being beaten back soundly (see this) and although not dead there has been great progress, under Trump, in the fight against them; yet, the MSN (Mud Slinging Media, as I call them) refuses to report it, we are for the first time in decades approaching the problem of North Korea in a different way (more here and here) than that which had only emboldened and empowered them in the past, and we finally and seriously may be beginning to address the problem of illegal aliens in essence sucking the lifeblood of our country dry!
The Republicans this day are actually acting more like true Republicans, than the RINOs they have been for the past 8-12 years or so, now that they are under Donald Trump - the man they said was anything but a Republican. It makes me think that if Trump is not our merely a last hurrah (as my pal CF says he may be) then there is truly hope for America to become exceedingly great again.
Donald Trump may be much more the man than the one for which I had dared to hope!
All the best,
Glenn B
Damn Republicans (or should I say RINOS because that is what the great majority became) have been promising tax reform or change for around 20 or more years. Do they do it on heir own - no they whine and moan and groan about how it is impossible right now but they are getting closer. Then in comes president Donald trump who gets them all pissed off at him by calling them arsehats and worse, while at the same time concentrating their ire and maybe their determination, and bitches slaps them with embarrassment over their past performance and what do they do - they overwhelmingly vote for his tax reform plan after he works the art of the deal on them!
Since Donald Trump has become president: The GDP and GNP are up markedly. Employment is up. Businesses are promising more jobs. There are less people on public assistance. Influx of potential terrorists from certain countries has been put at a virtual freeze because no immigrants are being allowed in from those countries. ISIS is being beaten back soundly (see this) and although not dead there has been great progress, under Trump, in the fight against them; yet, the MSN (Mud Slinging Media, as I call them) refuses to report it, we are for the first time in decades approaching the problem of North Korea in a different way (more here and here) than that which had only emboldened and empowered them in the past, and we finally and seriously may be beginning to address the problem of illegal aliens in essence sucking the lifeblood of our country dry!
The Republicans this day are actually acting more like true Republicans, than the RINOs they have been for the past 8-12 years or so, now that they are under Donald Trump - the man they said was anything but a Republican. It makes me think that if Trump is not our merely a last hurrah (as my pal CF says he may be) then there is truly hope for America to become exceedingly great again.
Donald Trump may be much more the man than the one for which I had dared to hope!
All the best,
Glenn B
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Heart Warming But Yet Very Concerning News
My heart has been warmed to its cockles after watching the video in the accompanying article and of course after reading that piece here at the source. What can I say except I think it right and just each time a piece of shit terrorist (or wanna be terrorist or someone stupid enough to mimic a terrorist) is shot down and prevented from potentially harming many others in a possible act of terrorism. If the suspected suicide belt, that the person who was shot was wearing, actually turned out to be a fake as per what was claimed in the article (reportedly by a third party), well tough noogies - you always face the consequences of your actions, especially the truly monumentally moronic ones. Then again - either way - live suicide bomb belt or dummy suicide bomb belt - I think the guy got what he deserved for making himself out to be a potential terrorist threat to others.
Now as for my concern and I have been concerned from a bit before President Trump actually deciding to tell the world he was moving the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The way I see it, it is all well and fine that he decided to move the location of the embassy. He is the president and it falls within his decision making and authority to do so. I have zero problem with just about wherever he wants to put it. My concern though is that he should have waited to make the announcement, even to hint at it, until after the holidays. It truly was a novice move on his part to have done so before the holidays. I like Trump, I see him as doing good for the U.S of A. and for our allies and in general for the world. I am happy about our economy already improving markedly under him, about his appoint to the Supreme Court, about his stance on the RKBA, about his attempt at changing the tax system, about our prospects for a prosperous future under him, about the way he has broken the mold on how to handle North Korea, China and Russia (and all the others), about his allowing the military to actually commence annihilation of ISIS and his new approach to working with our allies in Israel and on and on.
Then again, I do not like him seemingly not having given what I believe was enough serious and balanced thought to his timing on the decision to make the announcement regarding the embassy move. Why potentially give terrorists another excuse to set into motion something that is likely to jeopardize Americans and their allies around the world at a time when we will be coming together in droves to celebrate the major religious holiday of Christmas, the religious holiday & military victory commemoration of Chanukah,
the new year, and whatever else - like maybe the winter solstice - that folks around the world flock together to celebrate. To me it was a bad call but hopefully it will work out ok although with violence already under way because of the announcement I tend to doubt there will not be more trouble and possibly many killed or wounded. Mind you, I understand President Trump is not going to be blowing up folks or shooting them down or beheading them or stoning them - the terrorists will be doing that though and they will be coming at us while we are at our most vulnerable - if they get the chance. Mind you, if they get the chance, they will take advantage of it - they have a track record of doing so.
What can we do? Right now, I pray we will remain vigilante and safe and ready to take all the action necessary to protect ourselves and our allies.
All the best,
Glenn B
Now as for my concern and I have been concerned from a bit before President Trump actually deciding to tell the world he was moving the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The way I see it, it is all well and fine that he decided to move the location of the embassy. He is the president and it falls within his decision making and authority to do so. I have zero problem with just about wherever he wants to put it. My concern though is that he should have waited to make the announcement, even to hint at it, until after the holidays. It truly was a novice move on his part to have done so before the holidays. I like Trump, I see him as doing good for the U.S of A. and for our allies and in general for the world. I am happy about our economy already improving markedly under him, about his appoint to the Supreme Court, about his stance on the RKBA, about his attempt at changing the tax system, about our prospects for a prosperous future under him, about the way he has broken the mold on how to handle North Korea, China and Russia (and all the others), about his allowing the military to actually commence annihilation of ISIS and his new approach to working with our allies in Israel and on and on.
Then again, I do not like him seemingly not having given what I believe was enough serious and balanced thought to his timing on the decision to make the announcement regarding the embassy move. Why potentially give terrorists another excuse to set into motion something that is likely to jeopardize Americans and their allies around the world at a time when we will be coming together in droves to celebrate the major religious holiday of Christmas, the religious holiday & military victory commemoration of Chanukah,
the new year, and whatever else - like maybe the winter solstice - that folks around the world flock together to celebrate. To me it was a bad call but hopefully it will work out ok although with violence already under way because of the announcement I tend to doubt there will not be more trouble and possibly many killed or wounded. Mind you, I understand President Trump is not going to be blowing up folks or shooting them down or beheading them or stoning them - the terrorists will be doing that though and they will be coming at us while we are at our most vulnerable - if they get the chance. Mind you, if they get the chance, they will take advantage of it - they have a track record of doing so.
What can we do? Right now, I pray we will remain vigilante and safe and ready to take all the action necessary to protect ourselves and our allies.
All the best,
Glenn B
Best Holster Ever - Maybe...
...but maybe not.
I knew where that was going after he said where it was not, you probably guessed too. Still, I was amused.
All the best,
Glenn B
I knew where that was going after he said where it was not, you probably guessed too. Still, I was amused.
All the best,
Glenn B
Saturday, December 16, 2017
A Bit of Christmas Music - Lest You Think I Forgot What Christmas Is About...
...by way of my last two musical Christmas selections in my previous two posts. So, if you have got several hours you can listen to tall of these and if you are not in the Christmas mood by then - you are hopeless.
That last one was definitely not the best I have ever heard it sung but if did not bring a tear to your eyes and fill you with the true spirit of Christmas and the wonderful gift we received on the first one - well, you just might just be a combination of the Grinch and Ebenezer Scrooge before they reformed! Anyhow, I think there has got to be something there for you if you celebrate Christmas.
All the best,
Glenn B
If That Last One Did Not Work For You...
...this one can probably get you in the Christmas mood.
All the best,
Glenn B
All the best,
Glenn B
Christmas Shopping Update
Christmas Shopping has been completed for: She who must be adored (at least at most times), the son, myself (a bottle of Schladerer Kirschwasser), the brothers-in-law and a couple of friends of mine.
That leaves my daughter, son-in-law, grandson, mother in law, my nephew (almost forgot I need to get him something) and another friend of mine. Working almost all this coming week week and little time to get it done except for Tuesday when I will be off because of other commitments. That should be all the time I need. of course, there is always the obligatory shopping at the last minute on Christmas Eve that I look forward to and enjoy each year and this year should be no exception.
All the best,
Glenn B
That leaves my daughter, son-in-law, grandson, mother in law, my nephew (almost forgot I need to get him something) and another friend of mine. Working almost all this coming week week and little time to get it done except for Tuesday when I will be off because of other commitments. That should be all the time I need. of course, there is always the obligatory shopping at the last minute on Christmas Eve that I look forward to and enjoy each year and this year should be no exception.
All the best,
Glenn B
Total Wine Has Arrived Near Me
Back in 2009, I was on a 4 month detail in Tucson, AZ. Several times while driving in either direction on the highway south of the city, I noted a place called Total Wine. Stopped in there to see if they had my favorite wine (MD 20/20 - not really) and was amazed to find a huge warehouse type wine, booze and beer store. The next year I was again in AZ for 4 months and shopped there as needed. Their selection is huge and their prices were relatively low, lower than anywhere else I bought my booze out there.
About a year and a half ago, I found out there is Total Wine in CT. Never got the chance to stop there though I had wanted to do so. Then forgot all about it.
On Wednesday this week, I worked in Long Island City and took the LIRR to get there. There was a sign for Total Wine at the LIRR station. Yes, Total Wine has come to Nassau County, NY; it is located next to Walmart on Old Country Road in Westbury. I stopped there today after about a two to two and a half hour pain in mine arse shopping trip to the madhouse known as Costco. I got so carried away looking around trying to find this or that when I meant to be there only 10 or 15. I needed to get home and drop off the haul from Costco and then pick up a rifle to bring to UPS to ship to my son. That now has to wait until Tuesday because I must have been in there for well over an hour trying to find stuff - their system of stocking the shelves leaves something to be desired. Anyway, I wound up spending a tidy sum on some of my favorites and saved money over getting it where I normally buy it. For instance, a 750 ml bottle of Schladerer Kirschwasser (supposedly a cherry brandy but it tastes more like white lightning or moonshine than brandy). It normally costs me $49.99 where I buy it; at Total Wine, the same bottle was just under $35.99! The wife likes Nurnberger Gluhwein, a spiced wine from Germany. I normally pay $9.99 per bottle. I bought a case of 6 at $5.84 per bottle (individual bottles went for $6.49 each). They also had something I have not drunk in well over 35, maybe 40 years - Mellow Corn (100 proof corn whiskey). It was only $10.99 for a 750 ml bottle, quality stuff made in the US of A. I bought two - one for a gift for a guy who drank it with me way back when and one as snakebite medicine to put on the shelf until I get bitten. They also have a beer side (not allowed to sell liquor, wine and beer in the same store in mega-regulated NY state, so it was an attached but different store set-up of the same name where they sold the beer. That was emptier than the booze side but has a huge selection of beers and ales.
I could become an alcoholic shopping there although I must say it too was a madhouse with all the Christmas shoppers in there. I want to take about a three hour tour of the place after the holidays kind of like they were supposed to do on The Minnow. Who knows, I may buy enough booze to last a lifetime of being shipwrecked on a desert island just like Gilligan and the all rest. It has only been open about a month, or so I was told by an employee. Maybe that is why a couple of other workers there told me they did not have things I asked for but then I found them on my own. They have some bugs to work out but I am sure that will happen and it will be my go to liquor store when I am purchasing in quantity. My local mom and pop store (literally so) will still get my business for a bottle or three. Anyway, I highly recommend Total Wine - based on my prior experience and my shopping tonight - for somewhat large quantity purchases.
All the best,
Glenn B
About a year and a half ago, I found out there is Total Wine in CT. Never got the chance to stop there though I had wanted to do so. Then forgot all about it.
On Wednesday this week, I worked in Long Island City and took the LIRR to get there. There was a sign for Total Wine at the LIRR station. Yes, Total Wine has come to Nassau County, NY; it is located next to Walmart on Old Country Road in Westbury. I stopped there today after about a two to two and a half hour pain in mine arse shopping trip to the madhouse known as Costco. I got so carried away looking around trying to find this or that when I meant to be there only 10 or 15. I needed to get home and drop off the haul from Costco and then pick up a rifle to bring to UPS to ship to my son. That now has to wait until Tuesday because I must have been in there for well over an hour trying to find stuff - their system of stocking the shelves leaves something to be desired. Anyway, I wound up spending a tidy sum on some of my favorites and saved money over getting it where I normally buy it. For instance, a 750 ml bottle of Schladerer Kirschwasser (supposedly a cherry brandy but it tastes more like white lightning or moonshine than brandy). It normally costs me $49.99 where I buy it; at Total Wine, the same bottle was just under $35.99! The wife likes Nurnberger Gluhwein, a spiced wine from Germany. I normally pay $9.99 per bottle. I bought a case of 6 at $5.84 per bottle (individual bottles went for $6.49 each). They also had something I have not drunk in well over 35, maybe 40 years - Mellow Corn (100 proof corn whiskey). It was only $10.99 for a 750 ml bottle, quality stuff made in the US of A. I bought two - one for a gift for a guy who drank it with me way back when and one as snakebite medicine to put on the shelf until I get bitten. They also have a beer side (not allowed to sell liquor, wine and beer in the same store in mega-regulated NY state, so it was an attached but different store set-up of the same name where they sold the beer. That was emptier than the booze side but has a huge selection of beers and ales.
I could become an alcoholic shopping there although I must say it too was a madhouse with all the Christmas shoppers in there. I want to take about a three hour tour of the place after the holidays kind of like they were supposed to do on The Minnow. Who knows, I may buy enough booze to last a lifetime of being shipwrecked on a desert island just like Gilligan and the all rest. It has only been open about a month, or so I was told by an employee. Maybe that is why a couple of other workers there told me they did not have things I asked for but then I found them on my own. They have some bugs to work out but I am sure that will happen and it will be my go to liquor store when I am purchasing in quantity. My local mom and pop store (literally so) will still get my business for a bottle or three. Anyway, I highly recommend Total Wine - based on my prior experience and my shopping tonight - for somewhat large quantity purchases.
All the best,
Glenn B
Friday, December 15, 2017
Down The Gout - Up The Moonshine (Or should that be: Down The Gout & Down The Moonshine)
Damn my current gout attack - it was a moonshine cherries kind of night no matter what!
All the best,
Glenn B
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