September 12, 2005
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911
I watched several different programs about the terrorist happenings on 11 September 2001. Most of the programs were very informative about the happenings of that day, and about the building (and falling) of the World Trade Center. However, it was still sad to see the number of deaths that happened that day. And from the firefighter side of me (retired fire squad Captain), it was sad that the already proven defective radio equipment used by the firefighters was still being used. The big thing to me is that that cowardly act of terrorism is still sickening to me, as is every occurence of terrorism across the world and there are countries that have more than most Americans have ever thought about. I would have no problem of eliminating every proven or professed terrorist, or of anything that carried their genes and stupidity, but that's just me.
Friend Day
On a better note, our church had Friend Day yesterday. This was a time to bring your friends that don't regularly attend church to the services. In past blogs, I've written that my beliefs are a little different than most, so one may smirk about this service when they really don't know anything about it since I won't burn you at the stake if you don't agree. And that's okay with me. We have the freedom to say what we want, no matter how ridiculous our opinions. Maybe someday I'll open the line of thought up for others to read....maybe....
Busy
This past week has been very busy. From underpinning a manufactured house (new term for mobile home), to landscaping, to a virus and trojan (me the virus, my computer the trojan), to setting up a volleyball schedule with tournaments, to everything. It's just been busy. I guess that's good, but it would be nicer if I had gotten more sleep. Going to sleep at 4am and getting up by 8am does not make for a good time. I'm tired. Extremely tired!
Two Mules For Sister Sara
Someone stated yesterday that the ol' Clint Eastwood movies were stupid. Another ridiculous opinion. LoL! I like 'em, the person that said that and the movies! Anyway, this is NOT about that, but it is about a mule, a Kawasaki Mule. I've wanted one for quite awhile now. It's a four wheeler of sorts, with a couple of main exceptions like the steering wheel and the benchseat. I can use it for hunting, or putting around to my son's house, or whatever. I just couldn't afford to buy one, so no mule for Brother FogWalker.
This past week, my brother asked me if I would still like to have one. Of course I would, but I could find any place that would let me make low payments. He asked me how low the payments would be and I told him a hundred, never realizing what was about to happen. In his caring brotherly way, he bought a used one and is selling it to me for a low monthly payment. I never expected that. He's been my best friend for many years, and now he does something like this. I had to go off by myself for awhile. People just don't do stuff like that. The more I'm around most people, the more I like my cats. But the more I'm around my brother, well, he's just a great friend and brother.
The Mule that I'm getting is 4 or 5 years old. It's in great shape, except it needs some tires. It's a four wheel drive with a full cab (so it's like a mini-truck). It even has a heater in the cab. I'm excited to be getting it. I'll be picking it up sometime this week. If I had a tail, it would be wagging! Last year I didn't get to go camping like I normally do in the fall because the road was so tore up that my van wouldn't go out it. A four wheel drive "something" was needed. This year, I have the means to get out there and camp! Woohoo! **insert happy smile**
Stupid Quote
"Sure there have been injuries and deaths in boxing - but none of them serious." Alan Minter, boxer
Thesaurus-ize
"To be apprehended in the exploit is the matriarch of fabrication."
Un-thesaurus-ize
02 September 2005: "Household tasks are easier and quicker when done by somebody else." James Thorpe
The FogWalker gets ready to go out.......yeah really....
Comments (3)
Hey, long time no see!
I think I saw that part about the defective and ancient walkie talkies as well (referring to the subject of 9/11).
On this past 9/11, I saw Flight 93. Raw emotion. They interviewed the victim's families who were on Flight 93, the plane that was headed for Washington, D.C. The show paints a picture of how the hijackers got onto the plane, how they got educated to operate the plane, tells the story of each passenger, where the passengers were headed, what the passengers said to their families over the phones, how they overpowered the hijackers. It was on the Discovery Channel. Did you get to see it? If not, do so. You can't miss it.
Nice to see a mostly upbeat entry from you
There is something about siblings that you just can't get with friends - I have a blog entry about sisters floating around in my head that I may do some day. But I have been the benefactor for my sister a few times because of her financial circumstances. It's just something one does.
Whoever said old Clint Eastwood movies were stupid could not possibly have been around in the 70s. I LOVE old Clint Eastwood movies!
RYN: I have walked with someone when I have guests visiting, but they usually slow me down, so I prefer to walk alone. I listen to music as I walk. I pick out songs that have a good walking tempo and burn them to CD.
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