The most important thing

FAMILY: natural born, adopted, or friends you have gathered together. Family is the most important thing. Call your family today and tell them that you love them...

David<~~~~~~loves his Family!

no worries no apologies new socks new thoughts

Hello Faithful Reader,

(That's singular on purpose, as I suspect I'm the only person that ever reads these posts.)

Buck Rogers had a sidekick named Twiki who famously said, "bidi-bidi-bidi". Twiki sounds like Wiki. Wikipedia famously said, "John Rackham is most remembered for two things: (1) the design of his Jolly Roger flag, which contributed to the popularization of the design and its association with piracy in popular culture; and (2) employing two of the most notorious female pirates of the age as part of his crew – Mary Read and Anne Bonny (the latter of whom he had whisked away from her husband). Foreshadowing... ::taps the tip of my nose:: I purchased two pair of socks off of the Internet. Why you might ask? I dunno. I bought a pair of black nerd socks with skull and crossbones on them from Target or some place recently. I really like my new nerd socks, I have worn them every week since I purchased them. Have I ever mentioned that I'm a nerd? I might have, anywho... I watch The Big Bang Theory on Monday nights. I have to, it's in the Nerd Charter. Appendix IX subsection iii, it's right here in the heading. So is Dr. Sheldon Cooper, Appendix IX subsection iii, paragraph two. Sheldon is my hero. Sheldon wore Super Hero Socks on Season 2, Episode 6 (The Cooper-Nowitzki Theorem) of The Big Bang Theory. Super Hero Socks are also nerd socks. Nerds know how to use computers, so THIS nerd found Sheldon's Super Hero Socks on-line. At the website that sells them they have a TON of socks, stockings, n such. Mostly for girls but they do have some guy stuff. I'm a guy. Guy nerd socks? Hmmmmm. So I lied when I said I didn't know why I purchased the socks. I am a Founding Member and one of 3 people on the drafting commission of the Nerd Charter. I was in charge of Cheetos and Mountain Dew at our first Christmas Party. So of course I watch The Big Bang Theory and Dr. Sheldon Cooper wearing his Super Hero Socks. Once you add in the inevitable laptop it was a foregone conclusion. OK, that's not the whole truth either. I like my new skull and crossbones socks. I know where there are more cool socks (OK in this ONE reference, Cool = Nerd). Let's consult the mathematical diagram on our handy-dandy chalkboard. 1 pair of nerd socks = good feeling. 2 pair of nerd socks = very good feeling. Super Hero Socks don't cost all that much, neither does shipping. The mail arrives every single day except for Sunday. I like getting mail. I like feeling good. So it's kinda like I'm mailing myself some future happiness for the bargain price of two pairs of socks plus shipping. I just happen to have a time machine. A time machine that walks around in the guise of a disgruntled Federal Employee. The disgruntled Federal Employee who stuffs all my mail down to the bottom of my mailbox with his fist. Socks bend, so it's OK. Nerds like time machines also...see? no worries, no apologies, new socks, new thoughts... I like bacon.

Who designed the pirate flag featured on these socks?

(hint: Calico Jack)

(Please put your answer

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For 10 pts of EXTRA CREDIT: Who is wearing the socks in the following picture?

Beep! Beep!

Stop...HAMMERTIME!

(Replace the word hammer with nerd)

OK, I'm a gamer. There I said it.
First, please allow me to dispel a few myths...


#1) I do not live in my parent's basement.

#2) I do shower on a regular basis.

#3) I have kissed a girl.


Having dispelled those three myths, my previously stated accomplishments do however qualify me as... 'KING OF THE NERDS'. Bow down and adore me! Anoint me with Mountain Dew. Bring me dice and Cheetos, and fan me with the latest copy of The White Dwarf. Lately I have been trying to get out and play wargames more often. I need to be more social. David<~~~Cave Troll. I am now proud to say that in the last 6 years I have played Warhammer twice now. Whoot Whoot!

::dances like MC Hammer::

Still, I'm mainstream enough to get annoyed by some of the goofier players down at the shop, but nerdy enough to make and understand all the appropriate jokes. Example, upon watching A Demon Prince charge an Eldar Wraithlord I rattled off this gem..."That's like watching an Amway salesman and a Jehovah's Witness both arrive on your doorstep at the same time, whatcha gonna do?"

HAhaHAhaHAhaHAhaHEEhee*snort*

No seriously, that went over very well last Tuesday evening. Major nerd points scored. My divinity is assured. Now I shall post Nerd pictures, you may gaze upon their visage...

I'm just a big ol' honking nerd

BEEP! BEEP!

OK, I'm just gonna come right out and say it...

It's all about power. The Democrats want more and the Republicans don't want them to have more. The Democrats power base is built on taking care of average Americans by providing Government services. The Republican power base is based on taking care of American Businesses and the richest 1% of Americans. Insurance Companies will have reduced profits under our Health Care Reform. It's not hard to imagine Big Business emailing out the marching orders to the Republican Party. "If this passes, you are out of the Country Club!" I kinda feel sorry for the Republican Party. Who will fund their election races? Who will pay for their 3rd home in the Bahamas? I hope Big Business will forgive them their failure. The Republican Party voted against Civil Rights, the creation of the Medicare system, and the creation of Social Security. They have been on the wrong side of every one of these important American Ideologies. The Republicans wouldn't ever dare try and roll back our Civil Rights laws, eliminate our Medicare system or go on the record as being against our Social Security Programs. They won't touch Health Care Reform either. How did the Health Care Reform debate get so ugly? It's easy, by spreading rumors and half-truths. Whisper in the ear of the Militias/gun nuts that 'Big Brother is coming for them and is going to take away their Constitutional Rights'. Lie to the Religious Right and tell them that Health Care Reform will fund Abortions and/or Death Panels. Organize and fund the nut jobs, give them a different name, fire them up with rhetoric and let them loose to spit and hurl racial slurs against Congressmen. Then the Republican Party gets to stand back and say, that's the Tea Party, we're the Republican Party, we have nothing to do with them. I've said it before, THE BEST TRICK THE REPUBLICAN PARTY EVER PULLED OFF WAS TALKING PEOPLE INTO VOTING AGAINST THEIR OWN INTERESTS. Was there one single Tea Bagger at the 'protest rally' yesterday whose income last year was in the top 1% of America? No, I will eat my hat if proven wrong. Every one of the Tea Baggers will benefit from this Health Care Reform. The loudest critics today will be the loudest supporters in ten years. "Don't you DARE touch MY Health Care Reform, Bertie go get my shotgun..." Think I'm crazy, don't know what I'm talking about? I wonder if the mobs in Little Rock Arkansas trying to block the black students from attending the whites only High School back in 1957 would be willing to stand up today and shout the same racial slurs? It's about power folks. The Democrats have figured out how to provide important services to the Average Americans, and they will reap the rewards in future elections. The Republicans failed their Big Business bosses and have lost more ground in the court of public opinion and will face the consequences in future elections. It's about power...

My Favorite Irish Band

Who just happens to sing my favorite Christmas Song. WARNING: they cuss during this song, if you are offended by curse words, do not click on the link to the video.

Ladies & Gentlemen...

Why are The Pogues my favorite Irish Band? Read their lyrics. Listen to their songs. Fairytale of New York is so real, so full of emotion, good times and bad. Shane MacGowan is a tortured soul, and I love him so...

"I could have been someone"

'Well so could anyone

You took my dreams from me

When I first found you'

"I kept them with me babe

I put them with me own

Can´t make it all alone

I´ve built my dreams around you"

I can't swear the lyrics I put down here are accurate, but it's what I hear when he sings, and that's good enough for me...

"I HAVE BITTERLY DISAPPOINTED ALL OF YOU"

That's what Tiger Woods said today in his televised statement. And this is my reply:

'NO YOU DIDN'T!'

1. I'm not related to you or your wife.




2. Your personal life has no impact on me.




3. I don't play golf, or make my living from your sport.




4. Your professional life has no impact on me.




5. I don't look up to sports players or expect you to be a role model.




6. Your personal choices have no impact on me.

Why is it that we the public love to build someone up as a "HERO" (using the word incorrectly of course) or as a "Role Model" and then gleefully help to tear them down. Are we that small? Do we need to destroy someone else to feel better about ourselves? I remember when Britney Spears was considered a "Role Model". I remember when Michael Jackson was considered 'Unfit to have children'. It's weird. I like to watch Reality Television as much as the next consumer but I don't think they are better than me or on a higher plane. Why did Princess Diana die in that car accident? Because her chauffeur was legally drunk while fleeing the Paparazzi. Why was her chauffeur fleeing the Paparazzi? Because the Paparazzi are intrusive in Celebrities lives. Why are Paparazzi intrusive in Celebrities lives? Because they are paid huge sums of money to take pictures of Celebrities. Why are they paid huge sums of money to take pictures of Celebrities? Because pictures of Celebrities sell Newspapers. Why do pictures of Celebrities sell Newspapers? Because we the public can't wait to build someone up or tear them down for our personal entertainment. I'm reminded of the Coliseum of Rome. I hope they've fed the lions recently...

Today is a Bad Day and a Good Day

But how can a day be good or bad. It just is. It is only our perception of what happens to us (or rarely to other people) during this time period that we reference. All the other people might have had a 'Good Day' while you are having a 'Bad Day'. Today was a mixed bag for me. I knew this day was coming but it's still upsetting. Then when I get home from Tif's place I find a message from a friend. See? It's still the same day, just our perception changes. Personally any day on this side of the grass is a good day for me...So. I guess all that there's left to say is,

HAVE A DAY!

David<~~~~~~~~glass half full kind of a guy!

The NERDS go marching two by two, Hurrah Hurrah...

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DAVID<----BIG OL' HONKING NERD!

(I just purchased 7 of these on ebay,

super limited edition el grande cool

Space Marine Riding Lizard)

::beep beep::

Star Wars According To A 3 Year Old

This is the link to a hilarious video on YouTube...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBM854BTGL0

Revisionist History...

NOPE!


David<---has a memory longer than a gnat's

Snooky is sleeping on my sweatshirt

I feel bad for Snooky. She comes from an environment of multiple dogs and lots of excitement. I'm afraid that is not the case in David's Apartment. I would love to get a second dog. But the GIRLFRIEND would disapprove. ::sigh:: IF I ever got a second dog it would be another Boston Terrier or a French Bulldog. IF I ever got a second dog I would name it Scout if it's a girl and Spartacus if it was a boy. That is a lot of IF's. So for now, I'm going to stay a single dog guy and act as the surrogate doggie playmate for a bored Boston. ::makes a bitey dog face out of my hand:: Let's play Snooky! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...


David<---------loves animals!

Great song...

David<-----Paul's buddy!

I need a life...

Final report of the commercial starship Nostromo, third officer reporting. The other members of the crew, Kane, Lambert, Parker, Brett, Ash and Captain Dallas, are dead. Cargo and ship destroyed. I should reach the frontier in about six weeks. With a little luck, the network will pick me up. This is Ripley, last survivor of the Nostromo, signing off. Come on, cat.

USELESS FACT #5734

The Almighty Dollar is the OFFICIAL currency in the following countries: American Samoa, British Virgin Islands, El Salvador (I know threw me for a loop too!), Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of Micronesia), Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of Palau (pictured above), Puerto Rico, United States of America, Turks and Caicos Islands, Virgin Islands, Timor-Leste (Gesundheit!), Ecuador (sure, why not), Johnston Island (I've included a map in case you're wondering), Midway Islands, and Wake Island.



DAVID<-----------Smert!

I'm writing the outline of a story

I have been jotting down ideas for a story. I'm working on the timeline of events. It'll probably come to nothing, but it's fun to work on.

::scribbles on the pavement with an oversized piece of chalk::


David<--------------a WRITER!

I never knew that...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkD60wab3n4


When I lived at Ft. Riley KS, my Grandparents came to visit my family. We were all out at the stables (I shoveled out manure from horses stalls WAY more than I ever rode our horses). So I'm coming out of one of the Quonset hut buildings at the stables and I walk across the wide cement doorstep. On top of that cement was a little bit of sand. So Pap-pa is standing there, and when I hear the sound of the sand underneath my shoes, I stop and pretend to do a soft shoe. You know just showing off for my Grandfather. When I'm done, Pap-pa motions me out of the way and steps up to the cement slab and proceeds to do a 10 minute soft shoe routine. It was just like in the movies. I stood there with my mouth open. You learn something new every day...

David<------misses Pap-pa!

HA!

David<-----misses playing W40K with Pablo!

HA!

HELLUU from Tejas...

I'm down at the Ranch for a week. Mark and I are going through Dad's stuff in his study. Mom is 'simplifying', so she wants us to cart off stuff in preparation of her selling the Ranch (but not so much that she let me have the $7K print of the Cavalry Officers at Ft. Riley). Mark is taking one of the 'Armor in the Desert' prints and I'm taking the other (He won the flip to choose which one). We found a bunch of Dad's old drawings from when he was 16 and taking H.S. Art classes. He was very talented. I'm going to frame some of them and put the rest in acid free sleeves and store them. Today Prince (the Pom) ran off and one of the County Policemen spotted him sprinting along the fence next to Farm Rd. 116 (which has the crazy TX drivers roaring 70mph down it and passing each other on the shoulder). Tif might get to come down earlier tomorrow. I can't wait...


David<------------misses Tiffany!

At some point this won't make me sad...

It still bothers me when I drive past an Outlet or walk past one of our old Mall locations (but not Mid-Rivers or The Mills, hmmmmm)...

David<--------I'm onrey like that!

What is this I am holding in my hand?

It appears to be the short end of a stick...




David<------slept on the fold out couch

The Christmas Trip

CHRISTMAS AGAIN?

You bet. My brother Mark is back from Afghanistan and he and his family (YES, I get to see my nephew!) are traveling to the Ranch in TX. Tif & I will be driving down soon to celebrate the Holiday he missed while in country. My cousin Angie and her family are also coming. NOTE: I am NOT sleeping on the fold out couch...


David<---------misses his friends at work

Think large canary...

Today Tif and I are taking her neice Kenzie to see Seaseme Street Live. Tif is keeping her for a while while her Mom is recovering in the Hospital. Tif is estatic over her new neice Morgan. Kenzie thinks Big Bird lives in the Arch. ::shrugs::

::yawns::

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!