John gets married

Yesterday we went to the Moxon wedding reception. Since John and Rebecca got married in Wisconsin they decided to have a reception here in Denver for all of his family and friends. Many thanks to Dad and Mom. I explained to John that anybody who claims that marriage is a fifty-fifty proposition doesn't know the first thing about women or fractions! Hmmm.... he's only been married about a month. Not sure he heard it.

We ran into Bob and Claire at the reception and enjoyed looking at pictures and videos of the kids and grand kids on Nancy's I-phone. Or, is it an eye-phone? She thinks it might be an I-store. Who knows what it is? If someone can tell me what that thing is, please do!

At the end, we enjoyed this really good cake. Their friend who made it, drove it all the way out to Colorado from Wisconsin the day she made it! What great friends they have to do that. You sure wouldn't want me driving all the way to Wisconsin in 24 hours. There wouldn't be any cake left!

Time on Thanksgiving '08

Time spent together is very special. I always know when thirty second are up. I'm halfway through my Minute Rice! Time is a great healer too, but it doesn't do much for beauty! Notice the guy on the left! You see, I'm for helping people slow down enough to have fun. I've never found anyone who can laugh and run at the same time. One or the other has to give. I root for laughter to stick around. Nothing against joggers, but they are a somber bunch.

Baseball is about over

Well the season is almost over and we're still cheering for the Rockies. It doesn't look good but we're cheering anyway. Life isn't fair. When I tried out for baseball, I couldn't hit a curve ball. Now I play golf once in a while and I can't stop hitting them!

Banks, Credit scores, and balance

There was a time when a drive-in bank was designed so that people could show their cars who really owned them. Not any more. They're either paid for, or re-possessed. Who are the bank robbers now? The FDIC. Just change the rules and you own them. A bank used to be a dignified institution that was established for people to have a place to keep the government's money until tax time. Now it's a government institution established to keep the government's money until tax time. I think the Feds must have some sort of inner ear problem. They went into banking and lost their balance! They really shouldn't run anything.

Biscuit on a stick

My daughter sent me this photo of a biscuit, cooked while camping. Marshmallows in the evening and biscuits in the morning all on a stick. I can do that! I know good food when I see it because I'm a born gourmet. I start out every day with a bowl of Cheerios Rockefeller! And, cooking outside is my thing. That's why I don't know a thing about the kitchen. The other day I tried to defrost the stove! You know the handiest appliance in our kitchen is the fire extinguisher. Don't ask.

Medical Marijuana growers join teamsters

Yes it's true. In California the medical marijuana growers are joining the teamsters union. Union membership is declining and this seemed to be the next most logical step for both parties. What puzzles me is how they can protect their "farm workers" when it's a federal crime. Do you think the union will get the Feds to come up with one of those signs to post in growers offices: KEEP ON THE GRASS? One more question; will the union be a considerate pusher and just sell candy reefers to kids who are too young to smoke? For more on this click above and read the article from the Sacramento Bee.

Thankful to be an American

Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, the teacher asked her kindergarten class, "What do you have to be thankful for?" One youngster said, "I'm thankful I'm not a turkey!" Well, I guess I'm thankful I'm not a politician. But you have to hand it to them. They're going to get it anyway. And our very own Udall here in Colorado has done the work of two men - the James Brothers! I am thankful for the tea party. They don't really look like party-goers do they? Not then, and not now.

Biking

The best part of the biking trip this weekend was meeting up with Nancy. She had to leave late for the trip due to a prior commitment and met us half way on the ride. I rode up with Dan and Tammie because I couldn't wait. I'm a model husband you see, just not a working model.

Biking in Leadville

We went to Leadville yesterday and went biking with our friends from church on the Mineral Belt Trail. The aspen leaves were changing and the colors in the mountains were stunning. We also had spectacular weather and enjoyed a beautiful ride.

Behind us is the tiny town of Leadville, CO where we started our ride. I think small towns like this are so small they deserve a special category. Certainly this one. It's 10,200 feet in elevation! But when Chris tried to call to make a reservation at the local diner... the area code was busy!

We had a great time except on the uphill sections. For some reason it seemed like there were more uphills than downhills. But we made it up and down and then had a nice lunch at the local diner. More on this trip later...

Is it sin tax or syntax?

I don't mind the "sin" tax but I do mind the "syntax." "We're here to support small business." he says, and "We will tax the rich, not the poor and middle class." Guess which tax bracket gets the largest increase in 2011? The poorest get a 5% increase in 2011, the highest increase. As it relates to small business and the Forbes article he dislikes, Obama should take a lesson from Bill Clinton who said, "Never pick a fight with people who buy ink by the barrel."

A fine mess

I love political cartoons these days. Unfortunately, I don't like these days. Everyone is tightening their belts, cutting back, watching their money, except the government. What old movie are they watching?

Noelle's back yard

I took this photo of a spider in Seth and Noelle's back yard. It turns out to be a harmless orb-weaver. Yeah right! I think I'll go up and pet it. I've never gone near a spider. I think we both like that.

Illegal immigration

So you don't think illegal immigration affects much more than Arizona, California, and Texas? In my business, we see it everywhere! To work anywhere you have to show your driver's license. It's required by law. Hmmm, I wonder what the police in Mississippi would do if they stopped this guy? Probably more than they can do in Arizona! I suppose if you're a Democrat you'd call them a cute couple.

What's in a name?

I guess it's no secret that Seth and Noelle are expecting another little boy in late January. Don't worry Daisy, you'll be tougher for it. Anyway, we spent a lot of time trying to come up with a name. Any ideas out there? I can recite ten pages of the phone book by heart - Smith, Smith, Smith, Smith... But what's in a name anyway? He who steals my name has nothing. He who steals my credit cards with my name on them, now he's got something.