It's time for new soccer shoes for Coco. Camp starts Monday so we need a couple days to break them in. This could be an adventure tomorrow!
Oil is still under 50 bucks a gallon yet gas prices are still hovering over $2.50 and not budging down like they were. Pure manipulation!
Congrats to Senator Murphy on his filibuster in the Senate. Trying to get this Congress off their ass for anything is like trying to get a kid to flush the toilet. Nothing happens unless you stand over them!
We have a new keyboard and I must say I'm quite impressed with this Lenovo model. Joanne bought it for us at an estate sale. Thanks!
The Cubs beat the Nationals again in an extra inning ballgame. So far it's a memorable season. All 4 Cubs infielders are leading the All-Star game balloting. That would be something to watch. I haven't actually watched an All-Star game in years. I don't watch any of them really but this year I'm making an exception!
Later
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Goodbye Riviera
I picked up John from the airport today and gave him a lift. He was away on a business trip and was staying in Las Vegas at the Cosmopolitan when he was awoke by some loud noise. It turned out to be the controlled explosion of the Riviera Casino which was opened in 1955 and closed last year. It's a total show as they've took down many old casinos only to build new ones in their place. A piece of history gone in the name of progress I guess.
The Cubs beat the Nationals in the 9th inning with a hit from new rookie Albert Almora. I don't think the kid wants to go back to the minors!
Coco and I played soccer again today as he gets ready for the Marquette camp next week. He is getting better every week and he was already pretty good!
Later
The Cubs beat the Nationals in the 9th inning with a hit from new rookie Albert Almora. I don't think the kid wants to go back to the minors!
Coco and I played soccer again today as he gets ready for the Marquette camp next week. He is getting better every week and he was already pretty good!
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Monday, June 13, 2016
Kudos To Congressman Himes
Coco is all signed up for the Marquette University soccer camp and he's super excited. We'll be going out for shoes this week as he outgrew his old ones. It starts next Monday!
Congrats to Congressman Jim Himes from Connecticut as he walked out of the moment of silence for the Orlando victims as a symbol of protest because Congress refuses to do anything about assault rifles. The do nothing Congress has a 9% approval rating because they do NOTHING! Himes said this would be the 15th time Congress has a 10 second moment of silence and then keeps doing nothing. Kudos to Himes for showing some Moxy! I'm not sure why a domestic terrorist on an FBI watchlist is protected by the second amendment for an assault rifle and becomes more important than anybody else's right to live. It all comes down to lobbyists and money absent common sense. And why is buying body armor legal? It's used for only one thing. If you ever see your number taking delivery of body armor it might be time to go out the back door.
Be careful of a colored notecard that comes in the mail for Unclaimed Property Notification. It's a pure scam through and through as no state mails these cards to people.
Milwaukee is having an Orlando remembrance tonight at the south end of City Hall in the enclave. It's the same place they had one for France last year.
Trump has banned the Washington Post from attending his events because they write some bad things about him. Trump is like the kid who takes his ball and goes home because he's losing or doesn't like the rules. Except he never grew up and keeps doing it. I hated kids like that because they simply grow up to be like that as adults. Just like Trump!
Jake
Congrats to Congressman Jim Himes from Connecticut as he walked out of the moment of silence for the Orlando victims as a symbol of protest because Congress refuses to do anything about assault rifles. The do nothing Congress has a 9% approval rating because they do NOTHING! Himes said this would be the 15th time Congress has a 10 second moment of silence and then keeps doing nothing. Kudos to Himes for showing some Moxy! I'm not sure why a domestic terrorist on an FBI watchlist is protected by the second amendment for an assault rifle and becomes more important than anybody else's right to live. It all comes down to lobbyists and money absent common sense. And why is buying body armor legal? It's used for only one thing. If you ever see your number taking delivery of body armor it might be time to go out the back door.
Be careful of a colored notecard that comes in the mail for Unclaimed Property Notification. It's a pure scam through and through as no state mails these cards to people.
Milwaukee is having an Orlando remembrance tonight at the south end of City Hall in the enclave. It's the same place they had one for France last year.
Trump has banned the Washington Post from attending his events because they write some bad things about him. Trump is like the kid who takes his ball and goes home because he's losing or doesn't like the rules. Except he never grew up and keeps doing it. I hated kids like that because they simply grow up to be like that as adults. Just like Trump!
Jake
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
It's hard to believe that yesterday was the 30th anniversary of Ferris Bueller's Day Off. It's one of my top 3 movies of all time right up there with Casablanca. I still recall vividly going to the movie theater with no plan to see a movie with a friend and we had several choices to make and we knew none of them. We chose Ferris Bueller's Day Off and loved it. Ironically, my son Cole just loves this movie also despite never seeing it with me.
What a great day despite the tragic news in Orlando which Donald Trump took to twitter to say thanks for the congrats. Dude, get a grip because you truly look like a piece of crap as far as human beings are concerned. Get rid of the twitter account! And take Megyn Kelly with you as she is heading to Orlando tomorrow like they can't get ahold of this story without her. Honey, your importance to the world is totally in your mind.
Anyway, Locust Street Festival was great. From the weather to the food and everything in between. RAS Movement is the best reggae band in the Midwest and when they play it's officially the start to summer. Such a great band!
My big treat today was Fried Twinkies. Two for 5 bucks. Such a deal for the delicacy of my childhood!
On the way back from Locust Street we stopped at the Beer Bistro for dinner. Everything is cooked with beer and why not? It's the Milwaukee way!!!!
Later
What a great day despite the tragic news in Orlando which Donald Trump took to twitter to say thanks for the congrats. Dude, get a grip because you truly look like a piece of crap as far as human beings are concerned. Get rid of the twitter account! And take Megyn Kelly with you as she is heading to Orlando tomorrow like they can't get ahold of this story without her. Honey, your importance to the world is totally in your mind.
Anyway, Locust Street Festival was great. From the weather to the food and everything in between. RAS Movement is the best reggae band in the Midwest and when they play it's officially the start to summer. Such a great band!
My big treat today was Fried Twinkies. Two for 5 bucks. Such a deal for the delicacy of my childhood!
On the way back from Locust Street we stopped at the Beer Bistro for dinner. Everything is cooked with beer and why not? It's the Milwaukee way!!!!
Later
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Action In Jackson
It's almost like Jackson, WI is becoming our second home as we've been up there so much this year. Thanks again to Steve and Holly for a great time at the festival. It was hot and humid in the 90's before a breeze came in around 10pm and knocked it down to the mid 60's in five minutes.
I did have fried chicken on a stick and it was great. How come meat on a stick always tastes great???
The Cubs won again today and Jake Arrieta is now 10-1. The guy is almost unbeatable this year.
We did see a guy watching the band play and he was wearing a Ted Nugent for President t-shirt. I'm fairly certain he will be voting for Trump!
Going to bed. Stay safe!
Later
I did have fried chicken on a stick and it was great. How come meat on a stick always tastes great???
The Cubs won again today and Jake Arrieta is now 10-1. The guy is almost unbeatable this year.
We did see a guy watching the band play and he was wearing a Ted Nugent for President t-shirt. I'm fairly certain he will be voting for Trump!
Going to bed. Stay safe!
Later
Friday, June 10, 2016
Cuba Opening Up
The Department of Transportation approved 6 airlines for flights to Cuba. It's opening up even faster than anyone could imagine!
Gordie Howe passed away. He was Mr. Hockey to a lot of fans. A hat trick is 3 goals in a game then there's the Gordie Howe hat trick which is a goal, an assist and a fight. He was truly legendary.
The deck is almost complete. A little wood short but it will be finished for painting very soon!
We had 90's and a lot of humidity today. I'm so tired and we put the AC on so we can sleep.
Tomorrow is Action in Jackson. Our first festival of the season followed by Locust Street Festival on Sunday. You gotta love summer!
Later
Gordie Howe passed away. He was Mr. Hockey to a lot of fans. A hat trick is 3 goals in a game then there's the Gordie Howe hat trick which is a goal, an assist and a fight. He was truly legendary.
The deck is almost complete. A little wood short but it will be finished for painting very soon!
We had 90's and a lot of humidity today. I'm so tired and we put the AC on so we can sleep.
Tomorrow is Action in Jackson. Our first festival of the season followed by Locust Street Festival on Sunday. You gotta love summer!
Later
Thursday, June 9, 2016
The Deck Is Started
I was so tired last night that I fell asleep on my couch before I could write my blog. Sincere apologies. Anyway, today we went and bought the wood for our deck addition. We weren't supposed to start it but we're 8 hours in already. We had to move a bunch of shrubs and bushes first and transplant them and the frame of the deck is mostly done. A big thanks to Jim, Joanne and Ashley for all their help!
A man fell into the hot springs at Yellowstone National Park and died. They haven't been able to recover his body yet. I've been there and those springs are so hot that you wouldn't have a chance if you fall.
The Cubs are still on a big roll. My friend Brian in Chicago is working on some August tickets for us. I can't wait!
There was a good article in the local paper about Diane Hendrick's who owns ABC Supply Company in Wisconsin. She hasn't paid any state taxes 4 out of the last 6 years. She has a net worth bigger than Oprah Winfrey. This is exactly what is wrong with the system. It's corporate welfare at it's finest. She bought and paid a Governor so it should be no surprise that she is running a Trump PAC. The more things change the more they stay the same!
Later
A man fell into the hot springs at Yellowstone National Park and died. They haven't been able to recover his body yet. I've been there and those springs are so hot that you wouldn't have a chance if you fall.
The Cubs are still on a big roll. My friend Brian in Chicago is working on some August tickets for us. I can't wait!
There was a good article in the local paper about Diane Hendrick's who owns ABC Supply Company in Wisconsin. She hasn't paid any state taxes 4 out of the last 6 years. She has a net worth bigger than Oprah Winfrey. This is exactly what is wrong with the system. It's corporate welfare at it's finest. She bought and paid a Governor so it should be no surprise that she is running a Trump PAC. The more things change the more they stay the same!
Later
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