Home is where the plug is

I’m sitting in my new office. It’s called Starbucks Coffee! We’re into the second day of no electricity after the hurricane, a problem forcing me to seek out a new place to plug into for power. The fascinating thing about this adventure is discovering how many people are sitting at Starbucks working on their laptop, using their cell phones, drinking coffee, and pretending they are at work. 
I remember back in 1985 we had another hurricane which knocked out electricity. In that storm we had no Starbucks, no laptops and no cell phones. Think about that. To make a call away from home, we needed to find a pay phone (that is a phone that you have to put money into if you want to make a call). 
The only thing that remains the same is the coffee. Nevertheless, twenty five years ago I didn’t have to pay $4.95 for a cup. Just Say'n

Blown in the wind Part 3

It is finished! As usual, the Irene was more hype than fact, nevertheless it was an experience to be remembered. Unfortunately, we are still without electricity so I am working at Starbucks along with about 30 other people. When you have a need for power, Starbucks must be the answer.


The storm did mess up our beaches and rearrange some of our trees. This is the house for all the beach patrol which the storm moved about 30 feet up the beach. Guess the people who keep the beach secure need a more secure house to work from. 

So what did I learn from four days of Hurricane Irene. Not much. Things happen, we adapt, life goes on. One of the stores kind of summed it all up. "Hello Irene, Open Sunday". No matter what happens on any given day, tomorrow is another day for something new. Just Say'n

Jimmy Buffett LIVE

We did it. A couple months ago I reported that my wonderful wife gave me tickets to a Jimmy Buffett concert here in Long Island. For those not familiar with Jimmy Buffett hit this link link for Buffett. Anyhow, this weekend we went to the concert and it was fantastic as aways. The thing about a Jimmy Buffett concert is the parking lot that becomes a playground before the concert. Here is on picture of someone who made a pirate ship out of their RV. 

At 8:00 pm Jimmy comes on the stage and tell us to head for shelter as a thunderstorm is rapidly approaching. We obeyed as Jimmy is an experienced pilot and if he says run, we run. By 9:00 pm the rain slowed down and Jimmy started. For two hours we stood in the rain and he gave the concert of a lifetime. Only Buffett fans would stand in the rain for a concert. If you know Jimmy, you know that one of the best songs he does is “Fins all around”. Here is a clip of that song as we stood in the rain and sang along with his wonderful music.

The average age of the people in the concert was over 50, so next time he come to town we may all be sitting in wheel chairs. Nevertheless, if he is there, we will be too. Your never too old for Jimmy. Just Say’n.

Blown in the wind Part 2

The hurricane is now charging up the coast heading right for my backyard. We’ve been given a mandatory order to vacate our homes, so my wife and I obeyed by walking down to the beach. The storm is still 24 hours away, so we’ll vacate tomorrow. In the meantime, the waves on the beach are fantastic.
 We spent 3 hours watching surfers do things in the water that I didn’t know were humanly possible. I went in the ocean, but stayed long enough to understand why it was a no swimming in the ocean day. Here is a little of what was going on at the beach.

So tomorrow we vacate our home and head to my mother-in-laws house which is way inland. But for tonight we will enjoy the peace and quiet that comes before the storm. Our prayers are with everyone in the storms path. May we all get through this so we can party and enjoy more of this wonderful life. 
In the meantime, surf is up so let’s go back to the beach. Gotta make the best of the situation, can’t do anything else. Just Say’en.

blown in the wind

HURRICANE - What an end of summer bummer!!! We are sitting near the beach on the south shore of Long Island NY which is like having a bullseye target on our back so the Hurricane can find us.
Our boat is out of the water, furniture is packed up, food in the fridge, flashlights on hand. I guess we are ready.
You do pick up interesting facts going through something like this. For example I found out that a 7 pound bag of ice will chill six 12-oz Budweiser’s to a drinkable temperature in 11 minutes, and still keep a 14 lb turkey frozen for 8 more hours. Hey, with my boat in dry dock and my yard wrapped up in rope, I have to do something to keep amused. Just say’n.


Good luck to everyone, catch you on the other side of the storm. 

Pain in the

Woke up with a new pain today. I’m blessed with good health but I do notice that in the last few years I’ve joined the “NEW PAIN OF THE WEEK” club. Fortunately, they are never serious or severe, just irritating. Part of the clubs activity is the secret greeting we give other members. This takes place at odd moments when, for no aparent reason, a person exclaims “Ouch” or “OOOO” and then grimisis. It is the arrival of a new pain which decides to show up for no reason. If you’re near a person when they give the secret greeting, simply smile and say "I know, new pain”. Nothing more needs to be said 


Unfortunately, there are treatments for the pains. I say unfortunately because often the cure is worse than the problem. I googled about my new pain this morning and the information said to use an anti-inflamatory like Naproxen. Googled naproxen and it said possible side effects are:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; trouble breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; wheezing); bloody or black, tarry stools; change in the amount of urine produced; chest pain; confusion; dark urine; depression; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; loss of appetite; mental or mood changes; numbness of an arm or leg; one-sided weakness;


That’s enough. It goes on for another 20 problems. So now I can either live with my new pain or take a chance on a new symptom. If I wanted to gamble I would go to Vegas! Just Say’n.


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Think this over

Talked to a woman living in Missouri the other day who shared she and her family were going to Florida for a vacation. They were going to spend a week at the beach in Florida and were very excited. Sounded like a good plan and I was happy for her.


Then talked to a man in Florida who told me he was going to Missouri for a vacation with his family. They were going to the Lake of the Ozark’s to be on the beach for a week and they were very excited.


I guess when we go on vacation it isn’t the location that’s important, it’s simply being someplace else. Nevertheless, it seems it would have been a lot easier if they had each stayed home. Just say’n


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Swimming pool problems

Few years ago, we decided to put a swimming pool in our back yard. Looking back, I wonder just what crazy thought was driving that decision. Our summer use of a pool is maybe four month, we have a boat so we aren’t home much, we live two block from a beautiful beach and a pool doesn’t take care of itself. Other than those simple facts, I suppose a pool in our backyard was a rational idea.
The problem with a pool, which isn’t used much, is its ability to accumulate ugly green algae, creating it a place you don’t want to really use. I have so many chemicals in the water, I’m not sure it’s really safe for me to use. My wife and I got in the other day and scrubbed all the algea off the pool. After we finished, the water was so murky we quickly exited. Next day, pool looked great but we didn’t have time to use it. Day after that, the algae had started again.
I think the next idea for the pool is to remove it and make a flower garden. However, I’m also sure we will look at the garden full of weeds in a few years and wonder what crazy thought drove us to remove the pool. 
Life isn’t complicated, we just make it that way. Just Say’n.


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Raccoon, wherefore art thou

Sitting quietly in my back yard the other night when I had a surprise. Now my back yard is not necessarily urban, but because we live in a beach community, there isn’t a lot of property around us, so it feels more city than rural.
Anyhow, as I quietly sat thinking about how great life was, I heard this noise and suddenly, upon the top of my fence appeared this giant raccoon. He was at least 5’ long and 200 lb.. Once I recovered from shock, I then saw he was only about a foot long and maybe 30 lb., but at the moment he seemed much larger. In my moment of unrest, I did my manly thing by jumping to my feet and waving my hands rapidly while shouting “get the hell out of here”!
He left, only to return an hour later to jump the fence behind my wife, who reacted much the same as my first encounter. She claimed he was rabid and headed into the house. I doubted she was right, but taking no chances, headed into the house to help her calm down (that’s my story and I’m stick’n to it!)


I checked with the local vet the next day and he said the raccoons were running out of places to go and and becoming more brazen in their adventures, even to the point of going around during the daylight hours.
I feel sorry for the raccoon and his loss of territory, but I think my neighbor has a bigger back yard than I do. Just Say’n


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Presidential concern

Dear Mr. President,
First, let me wish you a belated happy 50th birthday. 
You have now entered the phase of your life when you don’t have to prove anything to anybody, you can just be yourself. However, that may be difficult in your job.
The concern I have for you is Mid Life Crisis. In men, generally as they enter their 50’s, an evaluation of life takes place that often forces them into either depression or erratic behavior. In an effort to recapture their lost childhood, those impacted with the Mid Life Crisis syndrome will exhibit tendencies of adolescent behavior which often play out in sexual activity.
In our country’s history, you are the seventh president to enter into 50 while in office. Five of these were before even my time on earth, but the last one prior to you was President William Clinton. I think you will remember how well he handled Mid Life Crisis. Thus my concern for you.


Please do not accept any advise from Bill about how to handle Mid Life Crisis, and I think you will make it through this with no problem. Just Say’n.


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New Baby

Person I was talking to the other day told me she was expecting to have a baby. I smiled, gave some positive comments, and silently thanked God it was her and not me. 
I love my kids, but I am so glad I never have to face raising babies anymore. Guess that’s why God lets young people have babies and those over 50 have good times.
Anyhow, I asked if she knew what they were going to have, and she said no, they wanted to be surprised. 
Later on I thought about that statement and realized it was really not a good thing to say. I mean you are either going to have a boy or a girl; 50/50 shot anyway you look at it. That doesnt qualify as a surprise anymore that flipping a coin doesnt provide a suprise ending. It is either heads or tails, boy or girl; no real surprises. 
Now if they give birth to an alligator, then they have the right to be surprised. Fortunately, I didn’t share these thoughts with her, not sure she would have found them very interesting. Just Say’n.


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Summer trips

Been talking to a lot of people who are taking summer vacation trips to various places. My wife and I stay close to home in the summer. We live near the beach, own a boat, and have great weather here. Winter is a better time to travel for us, but I guess everybody has their own way of spending time. 
One family I talked to went on a trip to Pennsylvania, about 3 hours from their home. On the way home, they ran into construction that backed up the highway for 30 miles on a day that was over 90 degrees outside. It took them 9 hours to accomplish a 3 hour trip. Mark Twain once wrote that he’d discovered that there isn’t any surer way to  find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them. My friends who took this trip were all related, cause if they weren’t, I am sure they would never talk to each other again.
Thus, another reason not to travel in the summer. Just Say’n


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Bumpen into each other

Watched a few thousand people walking around  today in Manhattan’s Penn Station. 


They all went fast, occupied with their own directions and goal, and 99% of the time never ran into each other. 


Then I see people who need to get into fights over really dumb things, like parking places or who is the best sport team.


Makes me wonder: 
If we can have that much individual activity without conflict in a rail road station, why cant we pull off the same trick in the bigger world. Just say’n


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