Stormdrane needs new shoes...

My dogs are size 13 4E(extra wide). I have to try footwear on before I buy unless I get an exact replacement model. Unfortunately manufacturers keep changing what they offer, so that just adds to the problem. Some white duck tape will have to suffice for repairs for the time being.

Thomas Jefferson

From a forwarded email I received...

Subj: THOMAS JEFFERSON

----- Original Message -----

John Kennedy once said to a assembled group of scholars in the White House * I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered at the White House - with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone."

The quotes below could prove his point.

His words have come to pass................. When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe . Thomas Jefferson The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world. Thomas Jefferson I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. Thomas Jefferson My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government. Thomas Jefferson No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. Thomas Jefferson The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. Thomas Jefferson The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. Thomas Jefferson

I remember that my dog was always cool with wearing a bandana, but I don't think she cared for the sweaters. This loldog got a laugh from me...

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Black Crater Cord Lock LED Light

I bought a couple of these cord lock lights, by Black Crater, from photonlight.com and they're also available from REI. A little larger than I imagined, but still of a usable size. The LED runs off of two CR1220 lithium batteries and has run times listed on the package of: High 12 hrs, Low 20 hrs , and Flash 50 hrs, though I've not tested those. The light cycles through a push button on the side. It puts out the typical small key chain LED amount of light with just a slight difference between low and high. The batteries are accessible through the black rubber boot held in place by a lip and friction. Easy enough to remove with a fingernail, but I think it'll stay in place with normal use, and the package mentions 'Water Resistant Construction', probably meaning it'll be ok in the rain. A loop of paracord easily fits through the cord lock section. I'll probably put one on a paracord key chain and the other on a jacket. Sorry for the poor video quality from my no frills camera, remix with TV frame and cheesy music done with Photobucket video editing.

Walmart Bingo

I came across this posted on one of the forums today... FTW!

Cars Sliding Down Icy Hill...

I used to like driving in the snow when I was a trucker(I've driven an 18-wheeler thru 47 states and Canada), but ice is a whole nuther ball game..

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Christmas Lights...

Some friends of my folks sent an email about them finally putting up their Christmas lights.

Some folks put 'em up around Thanksgiving, some a week before Christmas, others on Christmas eve. And some have gotten to the point where they just don't get stressed out with the decorations anymore and just plug something in....

Get a BlendTec!

Will it blend? I was reading a thread on one of the forums and the Magic Bullet Blender, as seen on tv, was brought up. The responses varied, but the consensus was that it's underpowered, overpriced, and too small. You have to use a knife to cut up whatever you're going to put in it before you can use it. An alternate suggestion was the BlendTec, just right for every guy's Man Cave.

The Doghouse...

I came across this link on one of the forums...

It's that time of year for gift giving, so choose wisely, for the wife or girlfriend, or you may end up in the doghouse...

King of the Hill: Season 13 : Ep. 1

Being a diabetic, I enjoyed this episode.