Posted on 05/28/2006 5:46:49 PM PDT by elkfersupper
I’ve come to the conclusion that I’ve lived too long.
I spent a lot of time outdoors over the last few days, and the mockingbirds are imitating cell phone and video game noises.
I can’t risk inviting people over for a traditional holiday weekend party because LEO may visit due to excessive smoke, noise, parking violations, dust, or watering the lawn at the wrong time of day, etc, etc.
If I do invite people over for a traditional holiday weekend party, they risk getting caught up in a “Click It Or Ticket” or “DWI” checkpoint - something my 7th –grade civics teacher (1965) told me could never happen in the United States of America.
A pack of cigarettes costs 4 times as much as a “Happy Meal”.
I can’t smoke anywhere (including outside in most New Mexico Counties), except in my truck or my home (for now).
I can’t fill up my truck at pay-at-the-pump gas stations because they cut you off at $75.00.
The neighbors are upset because I shot a marauding squirrel that’s been gnawing on various things I need.
It’s clear to me that I’ve just lived way too long.
Just kill me now.
Ping.
Being a citizen of the USA isn't as cool as it used to be.
Or so the Senate tells me.
Slacker!
Fighting it until I can't see the front sight and the target at 150 yards.
Thar's always Wyoming or Alaska... at least for now & a bit
Don't give up, we need the wisdom of older generations, now more than ever.
You can still shoot squirrels! Shooting except at ranges is gone in my area.
.45 LC loaded with shotshells. Sorry to hear about your predicament. My situation is approaching the same.
by George Carlin
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbour. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete.
Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all, mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
We're there.
Found a box with my Boy Scout knife in it today.
That's gone for our kids also.
Stolen and soon to be passed on.
Carlin stole it too...
I think that "Click it or Ticket" completely debunks the notion that we couldn't deport 11m illegals. If they can screen us all for seatbelt compliance this wekend, they can screen for illegals next weekend.
Some of us are easier to catch and easier marks for revenue.
Don't be such a puss....
Here's what ya do, FRiend:
Buy the three best Bruce Lee movies you know. I suggest, "Return of the Dragon," and, "The Chinese Connection."
Buy two sets of nunchaku.
Learn how to use 'em.
Works for me! Now CHEER UP AND BURN ONE!
;-)
Duly noted. Just having a "moment".
Thanks for that.
Carrying on.
Just fired up a Padron Robusto.
Cheers!
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