Dad's Deadpool blog

Life Isn't Fair Dept.

2012-01-28T07:54:00.002-05:00

It's not enough of an advantage over the rest of the ladies that she is a tall gorgeous red-haired expert marksman who hunts and runs a I-could-tell-ya-but-I'd-have-to-kill-ya secret squirrel unit of the gov...

Now she smells like bacon.....

No Excuse But ...but...

2012-01-19T19:15:00.004-05:00

It has been a long time since I've had the time and inclination to post anything to my soap-box-on-the-'net. Being the libertarian/conservative-leaning type I am, the non-Democrat race-for-the-Roses-in-2012 RINO nomination has depressed the hell out of me. Now I talk.

There is an upside, if it is done properly, to remove the Congressional problem: namely elect Congress critters that are really representative of the electorate. If you doubt it can be done, see the Whigs... As near as I can tell the GOP has managed to become as much of a non-factor. All that is left seems to be a county-level organization....

None of the declared candy-dates are any better than McCain was - and despite his POW credentials, with him as a leader, it would have cost us almost as much in prestige as Hopey's spending to run Johnny's vision of government. (This doesn't EVEN talk about the hatchet job done on Johnny by his buds in the media....) But as the opposing candidate to the Chosen One he was ordained roadkill. So concentrate on removing the Congress from Democrat control. Veto-proof it - and crush the funding.

And screw Bambam blind on appointments, anywhere from the lowest appellate court to SCOTUS... Otherwise he will Kagan those of us in flyover country... Again.

Not sure which side will win, but I know which side I'm on How's about YOU?

Now act on your decision....

This Is a Hoot

2012-01-10T06:58:00.002-05:00

I laughed my ass off.... But I'm a sick puppy, as y'all know...

Happy Election Year

2012-01-02T08:36:00.002-05:00

Cheerfully toon-napped from the Few...

Love the names of the months - but I'm afraid the reality is going to be much more of a be-yotch.

Good luck in 2012.

Skyfall V

2011-12-31T20:55:00.003-05:00

Again, via the circuitous route through Dotter comes a pic of one of the x-rays of the boss lady's arm. She's sportin' a plate (seen in profile) and NINE screws. Needless to say she's still in pain.....

It has not been a fun experience for her. Loss of mobility due to being unable to drive is starting to really get to her.
Better days are coming.

Skyfall IV

2011-12-27T17:42:00.004-05:00

While the Bear was home for Christmas, he sent Dotter a photo of the impact zone for Skyfall. I did not know until a minute ago, so I decided to share it with y'all.

Skyfall III - Update

2011-12-27T16:30:00.002-05:00

The L&T had a followup appointment with an orthopedic surgeon this morning. The splint was removed, roentgens were released and the stitches from the December 13 surgery were removed. According to the digital x-ray, nine screws and a porkchop-kinda-shaped plate were installed to stabilize the three breaks in the bones. Regimen of massage and exercise laid out for boss lady to do. Followup in two weeks.
So naturally she wanted to go visit the Tutu Cowgirl (so named because one of her favorite outfits features cowboy boots and a pink tutu) up in Meeshigun. Four hours later she is yakking full speed with Dotter. Further updates as hilarity ensues.....

Christmas Eve

2011-12-24T14:53:00.001-05:00

The L&T, the Bear and myself are heading to the MIL's house shortly for the annual Christmas celebration. May you and yours have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

I Hate To Say This - I NEVER Quote Dems...

2011-12-22T14:28:00.002-05:00

As I see it, if the Heffalumps don't claim to be fighting for Grandma at the same time bloody murder is being screamed over the fact that Hopey's Boys want to continue sucking the money from Social Security to pump up the 47% non-income-taxpayers, a severe house-cleaning is most definitely in order. Re-elect no one.

It's the economy, stupid.

Skyfall II

2011-12-20T17:56:00.002-05:00

Well, the L&T was operated on Tuesday to better repair the damage caused by her fall. Major pain somewhat exorcised by oxycodone has followed. But the new "appliance" on her arm that replaced the original cast is smaller, but not lighter. The orthopedic surgeon worried that there was going to be a problem with arthritis in her finger and elbow joints if she didn't keep them exercised and the new setup allows that.
The followup appointment is set for December 27th, the day after she had planned to leave to celebrate Christmas with SIL, the Dotter and Sleezix. Undeterred, she now plans to leave right after the appointment. Hopefully she will feel like traveling. I shudder to think of the alternative.
On the upside, she seems to enjoy my cooking. But I really hate doing dishes. It is what it is - necessary. However, tonight is the Post Christmas Party, so she will get a break.

These six weeks canna pass too quickly for me - or her either....

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

2011-12-11T14:40:00.002-05:00

Skyfall

2011-12-06T08:40:00.002-05:00

Yesterday the Lovely and Talented wife managed to do a little skywalking in our garage off of the stairway that leads to the upper floor. It looks like it was a 3 or 4 foot drop to the floor. She broke and displaced the right radius, bruised several ribs, and abraded/"gravel rashed" the right side of her forehead on the concrete floor, wrenching her neck severely. She was transported to the local hospital and held last night for observation. As I understand it, she will need surgery on the wrist soon. She will have a cast on for a minimum of the next six weeks, as well as a world-class pair of shiners that have already begun blooming.
And the poor dear is going to be subject to my cooking.....

All The Kewl Kids Are Doin' It

2011-11-29T18:19:00.003-05:00

Doin' the calorie strut, I mean. Showin' off the food. The L&T made bacon pasta carbonara (I see you, Greybeard. Last time we four met for dinner, I had this and loved it.). Luckily, prior to the carb overload I just had, I took this photo:

Lord have mercy, that lady nailed it. Even have some left over for the MIL and myself. Life is good. Hope y'all are doing as well as I am.

Music For Old Farts

2011-11-20T19:54:00.001-05:00

Gleefully ripped offa Borepatch...

11-11-11

2011-11-11T09:50:00.003-05:00

Remember the vets today. Our Post is going to a nursing home to put on a program and recognize the 16 vets there with a goodie bag and branch-of-service caps. Tonight is our Veteran's Day dinner. Most of us are fat old men now. Unimpressive as individuals....

But we have manned the ramparts.... And still do.

UPDATE - In a nondescript nursing home on the outskirts of Cleveland I was privileged to converse with the following individuals among others:
a 155mm howitzer gunner whose Field Arty unit had fought almost to Berlin prior to being shipped to the Philippines to await Operation Olympic and invade Japan;
a Marine machine-gunner who island-hopped from Guadalcanal to the Philippines; and
a Mustang pilot who'd transitioned from T'bolts and had 2 air-to-air kills

I trust they also had a good day. They sure as hell brightened mine. Visit a vet before they are gone and touch history. Awe is a good feeling.

Whaddaya Doin' Here?

2011-11-08T05:06:00.003-05:00

Why are you wastin' your time on the 'net today? Getcher ass out and Vote Against a Moron! The clowns won't un-elect themselves, yanno.
And if you're a Buckeye, vote for Issues 1, 2, and 3 as well as any library millage measures. Now SHOO!

Snicker

2011-10-26T19:49:00.001-04:00

Thank you John. Cheap laughs, I love 'em...

Uno Mas

2011-10-22T09:36:00.003-04:00

Like everyone else, I will draw a line from the Democrat betrayal of our war in the 'Nam to the dictum by Hopey regarding Iraq.

Thanks again. Forty years later than the fall of Saigon - where is the choppa' photo op? The lib-ruls suck liberty from the world again. Thanks....

Graffic for Tomorrow?

2011-10-20T09:14:00.003-04:00

Stolen from Goeff over at Hot Monkies.

Sad But True....

2011-10-18T09:41:00.002-04:00

Stolen from our bud Cajun. No comment other than where is the outrage? The story exists, but is not treated like Watergate.....

Oh Em Eff Gee

2011-10-17T19:58:00.002-04:00

This kicked my giggle box over. I read it but collapsed completely at the end. I found this story via Tam - and she's right: it doesn't get any less surreal or funny no matter how many times you read it. Go here and be amused.... Have kleenex.

More Truth Than Humor

2011-10-15T19:00:00.003-04:00

Stolen shamelessly from TRKOF. I have long maintained that the ideologues and fanatics running the EPA should be tarred and feathered for their drilling permit antics.

Food Post

2011-10-12T20:21:00.003-04:00

The Lovely-and-Talented Wife and I are on the road for a little vacation and are presently in the Hershey/Gettysburg area. We are going to Philly to see my nephew and generally mooch around the area.
Above is an interesting little place to eat outside of Harrisburg called the Capitol Diner. Absolute pure-quill Americana, right down to the uniforms on the waitresses. It has the Old Man's seal of approval.

Do Not Insult Our Intelligence Any More

2011-09-30T06:30:00.003-04:00

Please.

Try thinking about scale, ladies and germs. Even a purpose-designed warhead made of 5 pounds of C-4 won't do a lot to the Capitol or the Pentagon. If the pilot can deliver it.
C'mon, a foam F-86? Gimme a break. It ain't quite a Tomahawk filled with a nuke....

Save the hysteria and plaudits - and your time. Go after folks with a dangerous plan, not a TV script - go big time.

Now re-entering my "that's it?" funk generated by the Republican nominees. (But Herman has a solid business background.....)

In Memorium

2011-09-11T07:05:00.002-04:00

I'm no bloody wordsmith - can hardly stitch two of 'em together and be understood. Many far more talented writers will blog about today's anniversary. Any efforts on my part will be little noted nor long remembered.
So instead I'm donning my Legion unie and headed to City Hall shortly. Got an honor guard to stand, volleys to fire, memories to recall. Think of those 2,997 some time today, as you live the day that they can't. And thank God for those rough men and women that stand between America and those who would destroy her from both within and without.

Let's Roll...

Lib-rul Warmonger

2011-09-07T05:05:00.000-04:00

Welcome to the Lib-rul Civility

2011-09-06T09:33:00.002-04:00

Can't embed this, but I'd like to. Almost as good as Hoffa wanting to attack the citizens of the US because they won't grant him supremacy...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtB0gUuLBf0

WARNING: Projectile vomiting to follow....

Hopey Fires Up His 2011 Snit Hybrid

2011-09-05T19:37:00.003-04:00