Sunday, December 6, 2015

I Hate Getting Up In The Dark .......

There's just something unnatural about having to get up when it's still dark outside.  I don't think I will ever get used to it.  On the ranch, we got up with the sun and went to bed with the chickens when it got dark.  Course I slept MUCH better in those days, except for the snakes and bears.  Back then, there were no nagging thoughts about getting year end accounting done, packing the rig, is Jonathan going to be warm enough, where can I get those batteries for the rig, where will I get the jack repaired and at what cost.  Am I the only one that does this??  Maybe I just have too much time on my hands.

This kid is responsible for most of my early mornings.  He is so fanatic about playing with the ball, that the second I move after 3:00 am, he jumps on my back and wants to play.  If I open the door, he'll then be quiet for a bit as he plays by himself, but it's MUCH more fun to roll the ball under something, then bark until I get up and find it.  It's ridiculous how well he has me trained.  If I don't get up, he just barks louder.  He's actually asleep here ... this being about 6:30 am.  I know, I'm crazy to put up with this nonsense, but I'm a dog lover .... what can I say.  
It was a rather boring overcast day yesterday ... and  C O L D !!!!!  What better way to heat up the house than to bake!  Shortbread cookies here .......
Then dipped in chocolate.  Today they will be edged in white chocolate, packed up and left in the freezer until Elks Magic Kingdom night.  These aren't for the peasants, but for the Knights and Guards that help control the unruly crowds.
Here's more ...... it was a VERY slow day, but at least I didn't freeze.  That damp cold kept my oven and fireplace going all day long.  I cringe just to think about my PGE bill!!  I'd much rather give my dollars to strangers on the street than to big business to waste it on advertising.  I mean really, there's NO OTHER OPTION here.  Why oh why do you need to advertise?????
This is me in a nutshell .... not the crazy purple outfit though.  I'll still be wearing my cowboy boots when I'm ninety ... if I make it that long.  It's already started ... my friends are always asking this question!!
I've purposely not spoken about the San Bernadino thing until now.  It even happened right here in River City at our University.  I think many of us have seen this coming ... everyone except the President, that is.  His lack of action is getting people killed right and left.  More gun laws aren't going to help ... look how many gun control laws those two broke before their rampage!!  The guy here used a knife for heavens sake.  

Thing is, if they want to kill people, they WILL, regardless of the type of weapon.  What happened to Homeland Security??  Maybe we should be MUCH more vigilant about our borders and who we let into this country!!  Maybe we should be MUCH more exacting in our efforts to stop terrorism at our borders, instead of sitting on our hands and saying ... oh those poor people ... lets be NICE to them!! Honestly ... think about it ..... there are now training videos out on how to survive a terrorist attack at your workplace!!!!!!!   

I could go on and on, but I won't.  Just know that if it ever happens around me, I'll go out with guns a blazing.  Us cowgirls don't mess around and have no intention of living in fear of these idiots who think killing innocent people is okay!!!



10 comments:

  1. When Vyaadka come to America Vyaadka be well trained Vyaadka get up and play with puppy. Ms Nancy sleep late. All Ms Nancy do when get up is fix cookies. Vyaadka do not believe picture in nut shell Ms Nancy never get old only what on earth she up to now. Ms Nancy is Vyaadka hero. Vyaadka agree take away guns from good people and only criminals have guns. Vyaadka believe president is using shooting across America to take guns away from all America. Vyaadka believe should be MUCH more vigilant about borders and who America let into US of A but please get Vyaadka in country before closing border. Vyaadka good guy. Vyaadka talk too much about politics so Vyaadka shut mouth now.

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    1. Boy does THAT sound tempting!! Sleeping in late!!! I certainly hope the President wakes up and really tightens the noose on the borders. If so, I'll vouch for you Vyaakda!!!

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  2. Saw your question on UPS in Nick's Blog. Every computer should have one. It is a box that contains one or two batteries and the batteries keep the power going to the computer when power is off. Makes a loud beeping when it looses shore power. Let's you power down normally if power goes out. Keeps the computer on when power surges or slumps come through the line. We just got 4 with retail of $70 for $30 each at black Friday sale. Should last 4 to 5 years then you replace the battery. Never plug a laser printer into a UPS. Jim

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    1. Thank you Jim .. I've never heard of that before. I haven't had a lot of problems, but you can never be too careful when it comes to computers!!

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  3. Love your blog, but not the political stuff. Everyone thinks there is a simple soulation when there is not. It's easy to blame the presedent. Yeah. You think the donald would do better?

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    1. I usually try to stay away from political stuff Gene. I certainly don't think there is a simple solution, but at the same time, I'm not willing to give up my rights to protect myself. Could Donald do better? Who knows. Unfortunately I always feel like I'm voting for the lesser of two evils!!

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  4. Someone (not a nice man) once said, "The purpose of terrorism is to terrify."
    Reading the paper, it's sure working! I don't have answers eather, and I agree with your last sentance. To keep my sanity, I have discoverd the magic of apathy.
    I agree about the right to protect ones self, but common: do we really need an AK with a 30 round mag?

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    1. You are right Gene .... automatic weapons with that much ammo really aren't required to protect ourselves, but you can bet the bad buys will get them one way or another, even if the law says they are illegal. I'm afraid the more guns they ban, the more they WILL ban.

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  5. Americans ever give up their guns, it is all over. People kill, and the ones that do it are evil. That is why we need MORE GUNS, for the innocent to protect themselves! Are they gonna outlaw knives next? They darn well know just what they are planning to do to us when they get those guns and it is not pretty.

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    1. The Terrorists will always come up with something to spread their terror, be it knives, guns, bombs or airplanes. I really don't understand. If you worship a God that tells you it's okay to kill, then you need a new religion!!

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