Random thoughts on traveling to Florida.

I recently drove my family to Florida to visit family there. It was a good time all the way around but I thought of some intresting things while there.

First, Kentucky is absolutely beautiful.

Ever notice that the further south you go, the more numerous the billboard signs get?

70 mph speed limits rock. It may only be 5 mph faster than in Illinois, but it feels like you are really getting somewhere alot faster.

While in Florida, we visited Epcot. While there in the "England" area we were eating and I asked our very friendly waiter where he was from. After a few more questions he quickly said, "You're going to aske me about our kings, aren't you. I only know of one, Henry VIII." I have met a number of average English persons and they all seem to be fairly unknowledgeable about their history. Granted, most US high schoolers don't know history well, but I think they are better schooled than people give them credit for. I have met only a few people from England who really knew their own history, but they were at historical re-enactments. Oh well, just a comment on that. And while I was there, I found out that my family name has a heraldic crest! A sable dragon, rampant, on a field of gold. Cool! Given sometime in the late 1400's.

Also, at Epcot, I learned that in the native language of Morocco, my name means "religion."

There are way too many cars on the road anymore..

How is it that Georgia can have gas for $1.71 and twenty miles later in Florida, it is $1.97?

Vacations in Florida aren't expensive, it's the eating in Florida that is expensive. The last thing we bought in Florida was a bottle of water for $3.75!!!

Florida smells rotten to me. Nothing personal to Floridains and you have a wonderful state, but it just smells rotten to my nose.

Manifesto

This is something I had prepared for a Survivor Audition Tape but at the last minute decided to do something different. However, everything in my little manifesto is still true. Never did get on that stupid show...


Who I am is a husband, a father, and a son. Who I am is someone who believes that without the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, you can never find real happiness or prosperity.
I believe that it takes a real man to find a woman who is your soul-mate and love her for the rest of your life.
I believe that most modern Americans are soft, lazy and over legislated, but we are still the greatest nation history has ever known.
Politically, I think most left wingers and liberals are self-loathing whiners who want Americans to be hand fed by the government.
I believe that to hunt, track and kill wild game is the best way to get closer to being a natural person, not wearing sandals, eating tofu and hugging trees. Vegetarianism is unnatural.
And speaking of things like hunting, gun control is hitting your target on the first shot. Drugs, even casual use drugs, are for losers. I’ve never used them, never will.
I have never much been interested in athletics, but believe that to let oneself go physically is a sin. I believe in staying in the best shape that one can.
And speaking of athletes, I think most professional athletes are over-sexed, over-medicated, moral degenerates that have no place being role models for our kids.
My biggest regret is not joining the military service. I would have made a great soldier.
Living outdoors, sleeping under the stars, without a whole lot, or very little modern conveniences, is what I call a vacation.
I am a great liar. But I have a guilty conscience so, I hate to lie. But when needed, you will never know I am doing it.
I believe that in order to have friends, you must be, and act like a friend.

And Speaking of Games....

For you XBOX Halo fans... I finally recieved my copy of HALO 2 and so far everything is thumbs up... way up! It is a great increase over the first game. I did not say improvement because it is hard to improve on Halo the Original but it is a great sequel and the extras and new add ons are great and make it all the more fun.

I really wish there was a way I could make good money playing games or doing living history. Until that time comes, I guess I will have to satisfy myself with making other people rich by buying them and playing them.


Recommended Games of the Moment:

Pirates of the Spanish Main
Mammoth Hunters
RISK 2110 AD
Pirateer!


These are all easy games to learn and play and are excellent for younger players too! (RISK may be a bit hard on kids younger than 13) Go check them out.

Later!

30 years of great gaming!!!

This is something I sent to many of my friends back in October when I first discovered the article. It is accompanied by another article that pretty much says the same thing but the last sentence is a hoot! Very well said and you can certainly tell the author is a D&D gamer!!

The National Review is a pretty conservative paper, but it comes as no surprise that even nationally newspaper columnists are "coming out of the closet" about being gamers. Gamers are a billion dollar industry and let's face it, gamer geeks are running the industry now. I personally have very fond memories of my gaming days and I think this guy hits it right on the head of the nail. It was fun and actually beneficial, regardless of what out parents told us....

http://www.nationalreview.com/miller/miller200410151029.asp


And the most recent article from the Boston Globe which also echoes my own sentiments about the game and the influences it had on me and many of my friends.

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2004/11/15/dungeons_and_dragons_we_love_you/

I think it is time to get the books out and start relearning the game.... damned updates and all!
Later!

Michael Moore- The hack... what a loser

Just heard that Michael Moore, producer, director and head whiner of the "documentary" (it's in quote's because documentaries are supposed to be factual) Farenheit 9/11 is planning on making a sequel to it. Apparently he didn't spread enough lies the first time around and thinks it will set the stage for trying to affect the 2008 presidential elections. Geez! Get a grip Mike! You are a loser and more than half of the people don't care what you have to say or lie about and the people who did see your movie are brainless twits anyway! (okay, that is harsh, but they sure seem to be awful gullible) You know, if he tried his hand at making a real documentary, he might be pretty good! It must be really terrible to wake up each morning when you think that everything around you is a scam or a conspiracy. He must have had a horrible childhood. That is what makes Republicans so much different from Democrats. We like to see the good and look on the bright side of humanity. We have goals! We believe in doing our best and if that is not good enough, then trying to better it! I sometimes feel that Democrats really are self - loathing manic depressives! Really! Things are not that bad! Smile once in awhile and embrace life! Have fun! Quit bringing people down. Dang...

Enough already.

Gun Owner in Illinois! We Win!

Hey Hey! the Illinois General Assembly did it! They overrode the veto of SB 2161 by the Governor. People in Illinois will now be able to preserve and defend themselves and their families as nature demands and not be punished for doing so! Oh yeah! Common sense prevails!

Gun Owners in Illinois!! Take Note!

In the Legislature in Illinois there is a Senate Bill # 2165 that reinforces an individual's Second Amendment right of self-protection and self-preservation. Overwhelming approved by the General Assembly in the 2004 session, it was vetoed by none other than "Mr. Chicago" himself, Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Basically he believes that if you kill or hurt someone with a gun who is intent on killing you, then you are the bad guy and you should go to jail. However, there is the opportunity for the General Assembly of Illinois to override the Gov's veto in the fall session. Gun owners should call their senators and representatives and tell them to over-ride the veto and support SB 2165. Do it now! (Oh, and tell them to think about Concealed Carry in Illinois. Sooner or later it will happen)

Anybody who wants to come into my home and harm my family will find more than one gun pointed at them...


And now back to regularly scheduled programming.

First Time out...

Well here is my first Blog posting... Pretty anti-clamatic if you ask me... as the title says, for what it is worth...

Not much to impart upon you at this point. No deep thoughts or insight, other than this weekend I reconfirmed that I was born out of time. I spent the weekend in a 18th century cabin with my wife and a few friends, with very little of modern convienences and loved it. I was amazed as further the sun set, the more tired I was getting as there was little to distract my internal natural clock from beig distracted by the computer, phone, or television. I was ready for bed by 7:30! I was also quite pleased at how relaxed I was able to become, because normally I am not someone who relaxes easilty around the house. I would give just about anything to travel and live the life of an early American of the 1700's or early 1800's. Maybe there will be another reality experiment on PBS the likes of Colonial House, except without the knee jerk liberals and namby pamby iggits that can't leave their issues at the door... that show sucked! But thank God for letting me have a little taste of it and sharing it with my wife and friend.

Anyway... back to the 21st century... Important date tomorrow!!! HALO 2 for XBOX arrives! I will be sitting in front of the TV with my son and daughter killing and maiming religious fanatic aliens as they try to destroy Earth. If it is all of what I have read, then it will be absolutely killer!!! Can't wait!

Well, that's it for post #1.
Later