Global warming.
Over my many (some would say thousands) of years residing in the family estate here in scenic Screw Castle I have traipsed, traversed, trekked, and otherwise extensively hiked the local woods, parks and environs. I could tell you where to find the relict populations of the giant (6″+) purple millipede, the hellbender, and the rarest of the woodland spring dwelling salamanders as well as rare and extraordinary species of trees. Over my many years I have observed much change in the flora and fauna (“ya wanna” – F. Zappa RIP) of the region, All of the changes previously attributable to completely direct human intervention. Mechanical and physical intervention by way of foreign species introduction and land form interventions have caused the major changes but this year I have seen the future. The future is that climate change is occurring. This year I have seen two species here on sheep hill that were never here before in my lifetime. They are from the south – that is to say south of here, and they have moved here on their own. What I would call a true northward range expansion. I saw my first mocking bird here on sheep hill this fall! And this bird was flying within a few 10s of feet from two young (less than 3 year old) eastern red cedars! Neither of these native species have no fucking business here! Granted, the two are physically linked - the cedars were probably brought here by way of seeds in the digestive tract of the mocking birds so I may infer that the birds have been here for a few years but that is how they expand their range.
The Chinese curse – “May you live in interesting times” is being visited on us.
Happy winter solstice and new year to all.
It is nice to know daylight is getting longer again, even if it’s a little early to notice. Peace.
Mockingbirds are very common around Cincinnati.
You know what they say, “when life gives you mockingbirds….have a barbecue.
mock..yeah,ing..yeah,bird,..yeah,
yeah..yeah, MOCKINGBIRD
Anybody ever heard of MWP? The earth cools and warms without the help of SUV’s at times.
Hey Jack, send some of that global warming in my direction. It is COLD here!
Hey Jack, check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiyqvuTxaEs&feature=topvideos
I am not alone!
How about this…
(CNN) — Key West, Florida — the southernmost point in the continental United States — hit a 131-year low of 47 degrees Thursday and the forecast promised more of the same as icy cold swept across the Southeast.
Temperatures on Sunday and Monday at the tip of the Sunshine State are expected to be in the low-to-mid-40s.
Hey Buss,
I opened the youtube link and I’m assuming we’re supposed to watch the “America Rising” video, not Dr. Phil. I don’t have much experience with youtube but I guess the “related videos” are significant in some way. Let’s see….”Astrological Predictions for 2009-2010″……hmmmmmm….
It looks like they moved the video. It was the “America Rising – An open letter to the Democrat Politicians” video.
AIH moooved the vidao.
Whut wur youuu thinkin?
GO MASSACHUSETTS!!!
And so the pendulum starts to swing back the other way. Ying Yang
Doesn’t seem like it spent enough time on the left side.
What we should all be outraged about is the Supreme Court ruling that gives big money carte blanche to buy elections. Just what we need, more power in the hands of lobbyists and Wall Street.
The American people elect themselves a liberal government about once every 15-20 years, just so that they can remember why they don’t do it more often.
Think about it Hogfish, politicians changing laws to shut down their gravy train, yeah right.
And where is Jack through all this? It is as hard to get a rise out of him lately as it is on Firth during Mayfly hatches.
I guess the other take on that is that 4 years of intelligent government is able to blunt 8 years of stupidity.
I think Jack is enjoying his life as a hero of the working class. just remember Jack, convert all that $$ to cases of 50. Puts it in perspective.
As opposed to all that big money going into elections from unions and George Soros. Most of the union employees don’t even agree how their dues are being used.
I think we’ll have to rename this the Buss/Baxter/Phry Blog if Jack doesn’t turn up in the next week or so.
I suspect the most powerful “union” is the AARP. Maybe the teachers union has some clout. I think labor has seen its day. I guess it’s foolish to think that any elections will be decided by voters who make their choice based on “vetted” facts. Loudmouths (and they’re on both sides) who spew opinion as truth are more persuasive and more “fun” to listen to. Here’s a simple example:
Will health insurance be affordable 10 years from now if the increases of the last 10 years are repeated (6X where I work)? I would answer “No”.
Can our society afford to give MRIs to everyone with a head ache (or liver transfers, in vitro fertilization, etc)? Once again, “No”.
OK. Find something in between. And then tweek it.
This shouldn’t be about politics but obviously that what its become.
Come home Jack, we’re getting boring.
I don’t know, labor has some clout. They got their insurance exempted from the national “plan.”
What do you think health insurance costs will do if those with pre-existing conditions are mandated to be insured?
In Vitro is normally paid privately not on an insurance plan.
How can you find a brain tumor (headache) without an MRI?
I agree that people are abusing the system and that makes the costs rise.
Solution is everyone pays for catastophic insurance and the small stuff out of pocket. (Colds, check ups, flu, VD ..) Watch the market work then and the abuses slow down.
Where are you Jack, I need to be put in my place.
The point is that neither society or insurance plans are going to be able to pay for all the possible medical marvels that are out there. When my kids were born it cost about $1000. I think it’s more like 10K now. Sonagrams are routine. Why? Because they’re cute and insurance pays for them. A lot of our health care is excessive but it’s accepted because it’s “covered”. I had a wart cut off. Doctor sent it to a pathology lab. Stupid, it was a wart, obviously. I didn’t have to pay for it so what did I care. I got a bill for $280. Called the lab said why didn’t insurance pay it. Lab charged insurance $19. If you don’t have insurance you’re doubly screwed.
I agree with the idea of paying for the small stuff. That would probably bring those costs down.
I’m sure that brain tumors were being diagnosed before MRIs were invented. You’re pretty much screwed anyway. Might be better not to know. Go faster with fewer hassles.
What exactly is your place?
Rumor has it Jack has got himself a job, Surly the end of the world is near.
The good news is that I have found a local supplier for 50’s.
At least I will have a nice beverage to watch the Apocalypse.
Hey, we all have jobs and still find time to comment. Perhaps he is finally seeing that he was wrong all along and regrets voting for the liberals (like many others)!
And don’t call me Shirley (ba-dum-bum)!
Dear Shirley,
I suspect after all these years we’re immune to the mind numbing drudgery of work and can manage to voice our eloquent opinions despite our other obligations. Right now it will take all that Jack’s got to summon up one good “You can all fuck yourselves”.
Here a good one for you:
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-groundhog-day-phil-0201,0,320955.story
These PETA folks make Jack look like a right winger!
Unfortunately, Phil saw his shadow, six more weeks.
I saw my shadow and we will have 6 more weeks of wackos telling us the cold is the actually the result of man made global warming.
That is like saying that cancer causes smoking.
I think if I had cancer I’d take up smoking pot. Does that count?
Not if you already smoke pot.
I’ve tried to leave this several times.hopefully it will post this time…..Jack has gotten a job….Phil sees his shadow…but none of us has ever seem them in the same photo….Hmmmm…maybe he did it for the benefits that offend Peta so much
To all my Sportmen’s camp blog friends I met up with Jack last night for a few beers & pizza.
The rumors are true he does have a job, yes a full time job. He looked well and as always we had great time. Our vist was cut short and the number of beers consumed were fewer then normal due to the fact that his driver (Janet) needed to get him back so that he can get up at 6:00 AM to get to work on time. Jesus Christ Jack up at six to go to work, not fishing or the like.
Truly the end of the world is near. Stock up on your 50s, drink’em if ya got’em.
Where is this global warming?
Where is the Anti-snow Generator??
Where the hell is Jack???
Man made global warming is a sham.
They cooked the books and got caught. They have defrauded the world and the US tax payer out of billions of dollars and deserve the same fate as the Enron scammers. Jail and lawsuits. Maybe worse. Has Al Gore given his Nobel back yet?
Twas the Night before the Canada Trip
Twas the night before the Canada trip
Everyone was packing, “especially the mouse!”
The trucks were all packed with so much care
Hoping the Queen wouldn’t look in there.
The boats were all loaded with extra gas
All the tackle you can carry, this is gonna be a blast.
Enough clothing for a year and a day
Cause you never know how long your gonna stay.
Extra rods and reels more line to,
Off to Bass Pro Shops to spend a million or two.
Wake up Jefferson Davis and Robert E Lee
Cause the shit we’re gonna see
Ain’t fit for TV.
Call up Jack and Jan for a report
Let them know that we’re gonna trash their resort.
Pack Daiwa, Shimino, St. Croix, Ambassitor to
Pack Rapala and Meeps and a bomber or two.
Crank away, crank away all the way to the North
To Sportsmen’s Camp they journey
All such in a hurry
Only to get lost cause we’re in a scurry;
The coolers are loaded and packed with care
In hopes that northern and walleye would soon be in there.
Then out in the driveway arose such a clatter
We’re gonna be late was all the chatter.
Up 79 to 80-90 to the Q.E.W.
700 to 11 North without ado
To the shores of Firth Lake we venture
To stay for a week of fishing and bugs of every array
And from our route we won’t stray.
We’re the bug masters of West Virginia and we’re off to the North Country
Good friends and fishing is what we seek
Adventure and mayhem is what we reap.
A few fish and good memories is what we keep.
The “Bug Masters”
Heading up already!?
Gonna look kinda funny with your boat sitting on the ice.
Man am I jealous.
Have fun.
UCLA STUDY (very interesting and short)
A study worth sharing with friends both male and female:
A study conducted by UCLA’s Department of Psychiatry has revealed that the kind of face a woman finds attractive on a man can differ depending on where she is in her menstrual cycle. For example: if she is ovulating, she is attracted to men with more rugged and masculine features. However, if she is menstruating or menopausal, she tends to be more attracted to a man with duct tape over his mouth and a spear lodged in his chest while he is on fire.
No further studies are expected.
He is Risen!
Christ is risen indeed!!!!
Happy Easter
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Great story Rev Bob.
Makes me wish that I could drink more than one Guiness in a sitting.
Tax day:
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tax Day is a dreaded deadline for millions, but for nearly half of U.S. households it’s simply somebody else’s problem.
About 47 percent will pay no federal income taxes at all for 2009. Either their incomes were too low, or they qualified for enough credits, deductions and exemptions to eliminate their liability. That’s according to projections by the Tax Policy Center, a Washington research organization…
…The result is a tax system that exempts almost half the country from paying for programs that benefit everyone, including national defense, public safety, infrastructure and education. It is a system in which the top 10 percent of earners — households making an average of $366,400 in 2006 — paid about 73 percent of the income taxes collected by the federal government.
Gee, that’s fair!!???
More from CNN:
…The real issue is that millions of Americans no longer have any skin in the game and are becoming inoculated from the basic cost of government. To them, government seems free and politicians can easily convince them to support more and more spending because someone else is going to pay the tab. This trend deserves a broader national discussion than either party in Washington seems willing to engage in.
I wish I could get to that top 10 percent so I could then assess how significant the problem is