I'm back.:D Everything is OK in the capitol now. :nod:












... well, actually it's not but I can't fix everything. :shrug:

Of course you can, just vote in people who can do the job without falling into the trough.

Oldfart, nice theory but it only works on paper.

No, it works when the will of the people is actually heard.

It's a majorly steep path, but it can happen.

Viva the transparent revolution.

No, it only works so long as the incorruptible are running for office. Otherwise no matter who you vote for it won't change anything. Which is what seems to be happening with our federal government.

Of course the problem with people running for office is finding someone incorruptible who can turn a blind eye to the temptations of power. :(

Term limits (six years with no retirement benefits or pension) seem like a good way to start. Only those that really want to serve the people would likely run.

Fun part about term limits being set is it takes an act of Congress. As we all know con is the opposite of pro. Therefore CONgress is the opposite of PROgress.

In the office, getting ready to head home.

Montana. Jeezy creezy, it was cold up there!

Cape Cod...... very nice!

Sorry, for a daft moment I saw this as a bin Laden thread.

RIH Osama bin Laden.

Hide and seek champion

2001-2011.

Here, there, everywhere & nowhere.

gekkogecko has been listening to the Beatles.

Good choice.

Checking airfare to Orlando.

The weather is miserable here.

here instead of there

The weather was absolutely beautiful yesterday, and so I went for a long walk out in the fresh air and sunshine. More recently, I was sleeping the night away. :)

I honestly forgot about this place. But now I have a whole new excuse to request more pics of my gf.

Cramming two years of school into one, finishing up my BA degree, winning a writing award, planning for graduation in 11 days, getting engaged, setting up summer classes, nailing down my internship position for next year, watching my kids grow up, planning a wedding, and simultaneously working on my MAT degree. It's been busy. Miss you guys. :)

Glad you haven't been home counting M and Ms.

Good to hear from you.

Thanks! Good to see you again, too!

Great to see you! sounds like your life has been exciting! Would love to hear all the juicy details. Grats on all the good news.

(congratulatory head bobs to IAKG)

Moving, moving back, getting a job, losing the job, waiting, getting another job, getting a better job, moving in with the girlfriend near the better job, buying a house, fixing up said house, still fixing said house, looking for better job.

That would be three years.

Wow. What kind of job you in now?

Well, at first I was on craigslist making an add, then I was helping dad unload an engine, go through more of my ranchero for a more complete parts list, then I had to help move a 1968 mustang which was interesting since it had a tree growing around it. Next thing you know it's dinner, then dishes, and now I'm back for a few before a shower.

A Court of Honor for our latest Eagle Scout.

We hope he gets off.

Mainly in bed since Friday. Caught myself a touch of a cold and just trying to shake it. Going to stay in today, but, by tomorrow I hope to get back out. Could be worse, though. It's sunny but pretty chilly outside and I'm nice and warm in here.

Unpacking,in the basement doing laundry, running upstairs to put unpacked stuff away...all over the hosue today.

Work and then dinner.

Working and hoping this cold will go away.

Hot tub. It's a glorious evening here in the old pueblo.

So does that mean you were in the tub and making it hot?

Yes. Yes it does.

:D

AZ, it might not be wise to take an asthmatic's breath away like that.

I teach Math and Science in a juvenile correctional facility. I'm looking for better teaching opportunities.

In bed, asleep, but I'm about to head off to work.

Out to dinner with a couple of coworkers. Kind of shame one is taken and the other doesn't like my long hair.

Trying to sleep until recently. Now that I've got to get up ... I'm finally getting tired. :(