Not a "Random Thoughts" just a few

I need Plexiglass. Lots of it. Anyone know somebody?

If you have a room temperature IQ and have been alive for more than 20 minutes, why would you vote for Barry?

I will release my college transcripts to anyone (graduated with honors with a 3.47) why won't our president? Was he that bad of a student or is there something else? Queer that.

I figured out my driver two weeks ago. Hitting it 270 ( at altitude ) and scoring great. I still can't hit it as far as I could my old Persimmons three wood in college but, oh well.

There is a light on the horizon. More on that later. When I've had a couple. Or more than that.

My Cincinnati Reds are in first place and going to the playoffs. My tattoo is really paying off. Just sayin.

I bought a new temperpedic (sp?) if you don't have one, get one. With the full options.

I grew a goatee. Had one for ten years and then shaved it off in 2006. Grew it back this year. Lots of gray. Lots and lots of gray. Probably going to shave it off soon.

A haiku for Troll ( who never stops by, who can blame him )

Poured another one
Aunty Belle stopped to visit
Will anyone else

Safe Journeys,

Chip

It is .... ALIVE!!!!

Yup. That is the truth. I'm still here. Bringing truth, justice and the American Way to the three or four of you who may be slightly interested in what I have to say which isn't much.

Life is good. The new job is a lot of work, which I knew it would be and welcomed the opportunity.

Some new developments on life ( more on that later).

My beloved Bobcats open their season next week under the lights for the first time in Montana State history.

Lots of bloggers who haven't had a lot to say, aside from me and I suck, have been pretty idle. So I don't feel to awefully bad.

Not a lot to say. Some rumors of  a semi-blogfest.  Not in Bozeman. Which is a tragedy.

My sister, LP, lives close to NYC.  The Yankees and the Reds would be a great World Series.  The Reds will sweep them again, just like 1976, the bicentennial if you are keeping track.

Just a note to let you all know I'm still out here and doing well.

MRM

Whew. A breather finally

I have not been home for a full weekend since before Memorial Day.

Nothing this weekend. Just a little work, some golf, pull some weeds. Maybe a glass of Canada's finest.

I bought a car. A 2004 Audi A6 with a twin turbo 2.6 liter engine.  Two words. Fucking Awesome!!!!! I'm glad I'm 49 because if I was 29, I would probably have five wreckless driving tickets by now as this car gets to 120 way to easy and I have no problem driving that fast. I decided a couple of months ago I wanted to get a car to drive for my road trips.  I have the money, I picked a number and then found it. Driving it is more fun than stepping on baby ducks.  Just a good time.

Work is good. I love the pressure.  There is a difference between pressure and stress. I'm not stressed. Sleep well every night. Will sleep better on my new temperpedic come Monday, but honestly love the pressure of the decision making. As long as there are not women involved, I'm a good decision maker. Didn't get here being a bad one.

My golf game is alright. Played in the Steamboat Two Man Best Ball with Danny for the tenth time and we finally won. We both played great on Saturday.  Sunday, we were a little wobbly. Not from any post Saturday imbibing, just didn't play well to start. We started with a five stroke lead.  After nine we had a one stroke lead. Our opponents were playing good, we weren't. It was a shotgun start on Sunday.  We started on hold 5. Signal Point is a nine hole track so you play it twice. After nine we were up one, we clung to that lead. We arrived at hole 9 the second time. Still up one, we only had five holes left.  I walked up to Danny "I need a birdie from you here."  I was struggling and so was he. We played 9 the second time and gained a stroke. We went to hole 1 and picked up another one. Now we are up three with three to play. They crumbled like crackers into tomato soup. Finally winning after so long was fun. Three years ago we had a three stroke lead and folded up like a suitcase and had our asses kicked.  Nice to rally.

I miss you all and hope this grand blessing of life is treating you fairly.

MRM

Catching up with a good friend

Big Sky Fly Guy is a friend of mine from years past.  We played pool together for 5 or 6 years.  Then he got married, quit playing pool and we fell out of touch.  The last time I ran into him was at the grocery store. I posted in May that I was switching to VO. BSFG's response was "When can we expect to see the first Blog at 'VO on the rocks?'

My response to him was"Great question BSFG. How about when you have your third child? Or when you can come over for a drink? My money is on the third kid. Just sayin."

Well I forgot he had his third child two years ago. So I suppose I have to change it now. Maybe.

TOUCH THIS WALL FOUL!

I've told a few stories about my great friend Ralph.  If any of you were to meet him today, there is not one of you who would not say "Gosh, he is so nice." That is because he is so nice. He is a great man. A best friend. You would say "He is so polite. Engaging. A nice person." Again, that is all true. Ralph is the glue in our band of friends. When I talk to anyone else (Dan, Delmer, Jimmy, Adrian, etc.) the question is always "What's Ralph up to?" A big part of that is because Ralph and I talked very regularly.  The biggest part is because of who he his. Not a man among us wouldn't step in front of a bus or give up a kidney for the man you would meet. But then again, that's the Ralph you would meet. Not the Ralph we know.

Ralph as a young man was extremely competitive. He knocked a board game away from me when we were 10 or 11 because I was winning. He hated to lose. I do as well. It's one of our many bonds. Quick to fire, as easily quick to cool off.

 Delmer and I were talking a couple years ago. Delmer and Ralph were roommates through college at Eastern Montana College and Country Club. It was called that because you really didn't have to go to class, or read or take tests actually. Just pay your tuition and get a degree. It was one of "those" schools. Anyway Delm and I were talking and a conversation we had inspired this post.

Random thoughts #25

1) Yes I know I said I was on hiatus.  I guess I decided to say that because I was tired of making promises I wasn't keeping. It's not who I am. Rather than say "I'll be back" and not be, I decided to just quit and do it when I can. Maybe that is why I'm posting a bit more. Because I said I wouldn't. Who knows.

2) I talk too much. I'm a talker. Way overboard in that aspect. I admit it. That being said, if I say anything tonight that I've already said it's because I've become to dumb I can't remember if I've said it or not. However my subconscious takes over and I suppose that is why I may repeat myself. Because I think it's worth saying again.

Schoolhouse Rock

So my great friend Kim (Jimmy's wife) sent me this email about prepositions. I responded with a Schoolhouse Rock about prepositions. Then I thought about my favorites. Here are a few. A bushel of wheat, a bushel of rye.

Three
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPzAjiLr5Zw

Nouns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pFEiDd9nuY

Conjunction Junction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZqI5b5wGA4

I'm just a bill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxT7QjlvDqM

The Preamble
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIKhRERqPS4&feature=related

Mother Necessity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APANtAd0AZo

And what would this be without "FIVE"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_1x7V1sHd0

It's all I have.