Walk with me in Hell.
Go read please. It may enlighten some to how I walk in my world. Its been nearly 20 years but I still find myself doing threat assessment of people around me.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Little hope for our society, Nothing is sacred.
I am working on my truck today as she is being finicky with it being cold. Fuel issues and I haven't quite worked out exactly what is going on but that's not the point of this post.
While I was out working I went to get a wrench from the small tool kit I keep in the cab of the truck. This isn't an expensive kit when it comes to tools but its not cheap either. Well, its not there. I haven't found anything else missing yet but the fact that it's gone REALLY PISSES ME OFF! There are far too many people that seem to think unprotected property is fair game. This is the second time that my truck has been ripped off in this neighborhood this month. Third time since I moved here. I park right in front of my apartment and under a street light but that isn't enough.
I really don't have much of a leg to stand on since I do leave my truck unlocked. I would rather replace a small item then try to replace another window. My insurance won't cover items in the truck and my deductible makes it so that would be replacing a window out of pocket anyway.
It just bothers me that there are so many dishonest people in this world that haven't any regard for anothers property. Even though this JERK made off with tools I know he/she isn't going to use them. He/she is going to turn around and sell them for a few bucks to buy a fix. Someone is going to be happy with the purchase at my expense.
I can't wait to bail on this town. Leave these vultures to pick amongst themselves and whine about 'not getting a fair shake'.
While I was out working I went to get a wrench from the small tool kit I keep in the cab of the truck. This isn't an expensive kit when it comes to tools but its not cheap either. Well, its not there. I haven't found anything else missing yet but the fact that it's gone REALLY PISSES ME OFF! There are far too many people that seem to think unprotected property is fair game. This is the second time that my truck has been ripped off in this neighborhood this month. Third time since I moved here. I park right in front of my apartment and under a street light but that isn't enough.
I really don't have much of a leg to stand on since I do leave my truck unlocked. I would rather replace a small item then try to replace another window. My insurance won't cover items in the truck and my deductible makes it so that would be replacing a window out of pocket anyway.
It just bothers me that there are so many dishonest people in this world that haven't any regard for anothers property. Even though this JERK made off with tools I know he/she isn't going to use them. He/she is going to turn around and sell them for a few bucks to buy a fix. Someone is going to be happy with the purchase at my expense.
I can't wait to bail on this town. Leave these vultures to pick amongst themselves and whine about 'not getting a fair shake'.
Friday, October 30, 2009
News
Phone interview today. Hope to hear something a little more solid soon.
Could use something steady for once. Some say the economy is growing, I think its illusory numbers generated by Economists trying to keep the 'good feelings' afloat nationwide. People know we are in trouble but in denial. The numbers can't be denied when you really look at the big picture. Anyone with experience balancing a checkbook should know that we are bleeding cash faster than we are generating it. Its hard to generate anything when 90% of our economy is based on service industries and not manufacturing. Even 'Intelligent Properties' like Programs, Operating systems, etc are enough IF we have enough of them. Biggest problem is we outsourced so many of these things in the last 10 years we would have a hard time bringing them back to our shores.
Back to the original point of this post. Job hunt. Have been sending out 3-4 resumes a day for the last 4 months and today is only the second call I have received. Least to say I am not holding my breath on this one but it did give me hope. I like being a carpenter but the work really isn't steady enough to count on. One of the points of trying to move and build is to become self sufficient. I have enough skills to manufacture items given a workshop and enough internet savvy to generate a small income from that. I would have the property to raise a garden, areas for hunting in the right season, and family around to keep me company. If I could get my daughter to face reality and move with me I could also help raise the Granbehbie and educate her the way the schools aren't.(she would be the Tomboy, truckdriving wrench wielding, gunshooting envy of all the boys. Just gotta get by Grandpa and Mom. LOL)
Maybe I am pipe dreaming here. Its enough to help me hold out a little longer in a town I despise though. I know My chances of getting ahead are here first and foremost, FOR NOW. Once I hit a point though I will be making that move faster than you can scare a cat. I only fear getting caught in this town when things start getting rough. Getting out could be hairy at that point.
Could use something steady for once. Some say the economy is growing, I think its illusory numbers generated by Economists trying to keep the 'good feelings' afloat nationwide. People know we are in trouble but in denial. The numbers can't be denied when you really look at the big picture. Anyone with experience balancing a checkbook should know that we are bleeding cash faster than we are generating it. Its hard to generate anything when 90% of our economy is based on service industries and not manufacturing. Even 'Intelligent Properties' like Programs, Operating systems, etc are enough IF we have enough of them. Biggest problem is we outsourced so many of these things in the last 10 years we would have a hard time bringing them back to our shores.
Back to the original point of this post. Job hunt. Have been sending out 3-4 resumes a day for the last 4 months and today is only the second call I have received. Least to say I am not holding my breath on this one but it did give me hope. I like being a carpenter but the work really isn't steady enough to count on. One of the points of trying to move and build is to become self sufficient. I have enough skills to manufacture items given a workshop and enough internet savvy to generate a small income from that. I would have the property to raise a garden, areas for hunting in the right season, and family around to keep me company. If I could get my daughter to face reality and move with me I could also help raise the Granbehbie and educate her the way the schools aren't.(she would be the Tomboy, truckdriving wrench wielding, gunshooting envy of all the boys. Just gotta get by Grandpa and Mom. LOL)
Maybe I am pipe dreaming here. Its enough to help me hold out a little longer in a town I despise though. I know My chances of getting ahead are here first and foremost, FOR NOW. Once I hit a point though I will be making that move faster than you can scare a cat. I only fear getting caught in this town when things start getting rough. Getting out could be hairy at that point.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
An Exercise in Futility.
Arguing with Liberals is like herding cats, counting sandgrains, or teaching pigs to sing. Frustrating is only the icing on that cake.
I am refering to a fisk that I did today on IrateNation. 'Liberal and Proud of it" went off the handle again last night and I spent half of the day while working thinking about it. When I came home I ripped into his post and while not scathing I did get a little hostile by my standards. I really shouldn't let stupidity get to me the way it does. Maybe its the fact that I see so many that are so willing to give their lives to the Nanny State without a whimper. So many potentially good people being swallowed up in this mess and not one TRIED to make it on their own principles.
I see the stories of Ayn Rand coming to life in front of my eyes. While we aren't so bad as George Orwell predicted I think that is more a matter of self-preventing prophecy. Tell it so horrible that no one wants to even toe that pathway. Still in many ways we aren't that far from that future if people continue ignoring the basic Premises of Freedom and Liberty. I expand upon these things as much as possible to as many will give me an ear(to the point of my daughter being sick of hearing it some days.)(though she has made poppa proud by quoting me on occasion :-D) To say the least, in a liberal town, I have few friends. No regrets about it as I don't need friends like that when the SHTF. Far too many are going to be clamoring for escape from the mess they voted for. Elections have consequences as they say. We are starting to see the cumulative effects of several elections coming to fruition.
Work seems to be coming back on line some, will know more here in the next day or two. If Not then I will be searching starting monday which means fewer posts unless I get a Support position where I will be online. Haven't been to many of those posting though, will see.
Addendum: Seems I am not the only one. http://www.thepriceofliberty.org/09/10/26/commentary.html
I am refering to a fisk that I did today on IrateNation. 'Liberal and Proud of it" went off the handle again last night and I spent half of the day while working thinking about it. When I came home I ripped into his post and while not scathing I did get a little hostile by my standards. I really shouldn't let stupidity get to me the way it does. Maybe its the fact that I see so many that are so willing to give their lives to the Nanny State without a whimper. So many potentially good people being swallowed up in this mess and not one TRIED to make it on their own principles.
I see the stories of Ayn Rand coming to life in front of my eyes. While we aren't so bad as George Orwell predicted I think that is more a matter of self-preventing prophecy. Tell it so horrible that no one wants to even toe that pathway. Still in many ways we aren't that far from that future if people continue ignoring the basic Premises of Freedom and Liberty. I expand upon these things as much as possible to as many will give me an ear(to the point of my daughter being sick of hearing it some days.)(though she has made poppa proud by quoting me on occasion :-D) To say the least, in a liberal town, I have few friends. No regrets about it as I don't need friends like that when the SHTF. Far too many are going to be clamoring for escape from the mess they voted for. Elections have consequences as they say. We are starting to see the cumulative effects of several elections coming to fruition.
Work seems to be coming back on line some, will know more here in the next day or two. If Not then I will be searching starting monday which means fewer posts unless I get a Support position where I will be online. Haven't been to many of those posting though, will see.
Addendum: Seems I am not the only one. http://www.thepriceofliberty.org/09/10/26/commentary.html
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Support our troops.
This is getting a lot of hits in the Blog-o-sphere but I am gonna post it anyway.
These are the guys that are there doing the dirty work that Our politicians wash their hands of. These are the people that will do what is needed when the time comes no matter what that need is.
These are the people that just want to come home in one piece upright and breathing.
I have been there, I know.
Semper Fi
These are the guys that are there doing the dirty work that Our politicians wash their hands of. These are the people that will do what is needed when the time comes no matter what that need is.
These are the people that just want to come home in one piece upright and breathing.
I have been there, I know.
Semper Fi
A little something to think about.
If you wonder why I have gone on about owning rifles and handguns(one, why are you reading this? 2. Why aren't you getting your own?) I would suggest a little history lesson.
Kevin over at the Smallest Minority posted a great article on it today. I am a regular reader of his blog but I fell into this one through another link today. This is one of my main reads that I hit every day among a few others. Since not everyone posts daily sometimes I miss a piece; usually though someone else will link it. Aren't the interwebs great?!
Do read, Do your homework, Make up your own mind.
Are we ready for what is coming?
I am not sure we are as a nation though I know that there are those that are ready. I am working on it.
Kevin over at the Smallest Minority posted a great article on it today. I am a regular reader of his blog but I fell into this one through another link today. This is one of my main reads that I hit every day among a few others. Since not everyone posts daily sometimes I miss a piece; usually though someone else will link it. Aren't the interwebs great?!
Do read, Do your homework, Make up your own mind.
Are we ready for what is coming?
I am not sure we are as a nation though I know that there are those that are ready. I am working on it.
day at home.
Boss is in court today trying to get some nasty people out of one of his apartments. (and by nasty I mean NASTY, bedbug nasty kind of people. Ick!) So we are 'taking the day off'. HA! Like Diogenes ever just sits around.(well sometimes but pretty frikin rare)
Started off the day by putting new shoes on the beastie. Now have a parking brake again. Kinda let that one slide while I was messing with the axles and what not. Was really starting to weigh on my mind though.
So I ended up doing some sitting in front of the PC and messing with VLC and my clips from the range. Using slow motion I was able to diagnose an issue that I wasn't aware of while shooting the 'Dragunov'. A flinch. Nothing to be ashamed of, I know. It is something that I want to correct though. Now I think this one is because I am adjusting to having 1) A scope and 2) that funky eye relief cover on the scope. I have read that others have had issues adjusting to this style of scope and while watching in the slow motion you can see me flinch right as the eye cover hits my face. Its not like this piece can do any harm but getting anything right in the eye socket will make people flinch. I may have to video myself more if only to record my shooting so that I can fix little issues like this. Another tool to use to better myself. (guess I am gonna have to get over being camera shy eh?) It was interesting to note how little the rifle actually rises in recoil though. Much faster recoveries are possible with recoil that manageable. Way cool.
Started off the day by putting new shoes on the beastie. Now have a parking brake again. Kinda let that one slide while I was messing with the axles and what not. Was really starting to weigh on my mind though.
So I ended up doing some sitting in front of the PC and messing with VLC and my clips from the range. Using slow motion I was able to diagnose an issue that I wasn't aware of while shooting the 'Dragunov'. A flinch. Nothing to be ashamed of, I know. It is something that I want to correct though. Now I think this one is because I am adjusting to having 1) A scope and 2) that funky eye relief cover on the scope. I have read that others have had issues adjusting to this style of scope and while watching in the slow motion you can see me flinch right as the eye cover hits my face. Its not like this piece can do any harm but getting anything right in the eye socket will make people flinch. I may have to video myself more if only to record my shooting so that I can fix little issues like this. Another tool to use to better myself. (guess I am gonna have to get over being camera shy eh?) It was interesting to note how little the rifle actually rises in recoil though. Much faster recoveries are possible with recoil that manageable. Way cool.
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