RIP 4/1/09--10/1/09

Time to open up the sock drawer except for an odd Winter holiday here and there. A couple of strong points to remember this past Spring, Summer and beginning of Fall"

“It’s the new male cleavage,” said Thom Browne, the men’s wear designer

and a professed ankle exhibitionist.

“You can’t believe the snickers and comments I get because

I’m not wearing socks. It sends people into a tailspin.”

"I am wearing no socks and matching underwear"

From the Phoenix Real Estate Insider's

"Top Ten Reasons Why Guys Don't Wear Socks"

10. My dog chewed them up

9. The washer shredded them to pieces

8. They make my feet sweat.

7. My shoes are too small to wear socks.

6. I am just too cool to wear socks.

5. My fiance likes me au natureal

4. It's casual Friday, every day.

3. Socks just get wet in the rain.

2. I can't run fast with socks

1. I left them at her house last night

YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO ASK FOR THE SALE

OFF THE CUFF

One of the few blogs I follow on a regular basis is Chris Hogan's Off the Cuff .

One of Chris's post was just featured in the Washingtonian Magazine, check it out by clicking here.

NOT MY TWITTER

WOKE UP THIS MORNING AND CHECKED MY BLOG. TWITTER IS SET UP TO SEND THE MOST TWO RECENT TWITTER MESSAGES TO MY BLOG.

THIS MORNING THERE WAS A WHOLE LIST OF MESSAGES NOT FROM ME, WITH LANGUAGE THAT WAS UNDESIRABLE FOR A FAMILY BASED BLOG (?).

SORRY

ITALIAN PLASTICHIC WATCHES

While on a recent trip, I found this light weight, no sparkling jewelled watch. Purchased in a glass tube, it has been a lot of fun to wear and a great conversation piece.

Plastichic, the ultra stylish Italian lightweight silicon watch is now available in the United States through exclusive retailers. Tubular and ergonomically shaped with a flat back and anti-perspiration slits on the sides, Plastichic (The Original) has presented an unconventional use of Tourmaline® that can be worn comfortably to emphasize any personal style. Fashionable, colorful, practical and functional, the anti-sweat and water resistant Plastichic watch is the “timepiece cult of the moment”, as seen on celebrities David Beckham, Lindsay Lohan and Kristin Dunst. The aquamarine, turquoise, coral, green and orange, plus the 2009 shades of purple, pink, army green, acid green and fuchsia are just some of the colors that join the basic white and black. The timepiece is available in 19 different colors.

Urine or You're Out

I received the following comment from a friend, I believe this is a frustration for everyone paying taxes.

THE JOB - URINE TEST (Whoever wrote this one deserves a HUGE pat on the back!)

Like most folks in this country, I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to get that paycheck in my case, I am required to pass a random urine test (with which I have no problem). What I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who don't have to pass a urine test. So, here is my Question: Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check because I have to pass one to earn it for them? Please understand, I have no problem with helping people get back on their feet. I do, on the other hand, have a problem with helping someone sitting on their ______- doing drugs, while I work. . . Can you imagine how much money each state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check?

I guess we could title that program, 'Urine or You're Out'.
Pass this along if you agree or simply delete if you don't. Hope you all will pass it along, though. Something has to change in this country -- and soon!!!!!!!

Thank you to Dave L.

FOR EVERY BAD THERE IS A GOOD

Amazing week for athletes and entertainers.

Click below to see the good and the bad:

Serena Williams, made a fool of her self to the tennis world.

Michael Jordan cries, talks about his family and is thankful.

Taylor Swift is embarrassed by an ex-con.

This world has to get better, soon.

TIPS FROM SEAN CARPENTER

Every Monday morning, Sean Carpenter post his "Monday Morning Match". Usually it is well worth the time to read. This morning's "Do you aim to deliver quality" once again offers several good thoughts and links to other sites that are helpful.

SUMMER NOT COMPLETED LIST

Some of the things I missed this past summer:

Only played golf one time, Knap-in at Flint Ridge Park, having dinner at Buckeye Lake, Cedar Point (don’t like King’s Island), Amish Country visit, National Trail Raceway, Light-the-Night car show, photos of the murals on the side of downtown buildings, Corn Festival, Ice Cream Festival, Memorial Day Parade, Pataskala Festival, Clippers game in the new stadium, Labor Day Parade ( rained out even though it did not rain), Greek Festival, Westerville Art Show, attend one of Coach Kurt’s baseball games, Swappers Day plus many other dumb things to most people.

We did take a trip this summer, this was more like a working trip because I did not want to miss anything, and it was not a relaxing trip. I did seal our concrete driveway, painted all our exterior wood trim, throw a July 4th party, clean the garage, washed down our home’s exterior, worked on the gutters, installed a new front on the other bathroom vanity, pulled a couple of shrubs out, visited the guys at the fire stations, do repair work to a bathroom that became more work than I expected, trim trees and sold homes.

Not saying next summer is going to be any better, but I am going to make it a point to do more things for pleasure. The exterior trim painting, tree trimming and driveway sealing does not have to be done again until 2011.

EIGHT YEARS IS NOT A LONG TIME TO FORGET

EVERY ONE SHOULD GO HOME

JACK WEBB SCHOOLS BARACK

$5.88 to $1,252.37

One of my biggest worries is shopping for cereal at a big box grocery store. So many choices, from the low end Puff Rice in a plastic bag to the high end cereal saying if you start eating it at age 2, you will never die because it is healthy for you.

While shopping at Lowes yesterday, I walked through the plumbing bathroom fixture area. I am so happy I did not need to purchase a new toilet seat, they had 47 hanging on display, one was missing. I figure someone had taken it down and was trying it before purchasing. Kind of interesting the toilet seat display is one aisle from the restrooms.

Here is a brief description of what you can choose from: portfolio round, elongated, sculptured, twist or fixed hinges, automatic close, chip resistant, odor resistant, bacteria resistant, high gloss, low gloss, wood, vinyl plain and embroidered, heated seat, auto deodoriser, in-line water heater, remote control with two memory settings quick snap out removal, clear with sea shells & glitter etc. Per Lowes' web site there are 236 selections.

See what you can actually get for your money, click here: $5.88 or $1,252.37

"ROSE IN A TUBE"

Several months ago I served as Foreman of the Licking County Grand Jury. The knowledge I gained every Thursday for three months was well worth the time and effort. When you visit a Grade C or less convenient store, you may see the item shown. When ever I have seen this rose in a glass tube, I have always felt sorry for the lady who it would be purchased, perhaps making up for being out late or a last minute Mother's Day gift. Then my eyes were open by the county's prosecutor and narcotic agents.

Click here to read more about the real use of the "Rose in a Tube". This is one good way to know if you are shopping at a Grade C or lower store.

The bad news is time flies.

The good news is you're the pilot.

~Michael Altshuler

Thank you Jerry White

H1N1 Home Protection Kit

NON-LATEX EXAM GLOVES

SHIELD WITH MASK

BIO HAZARD TRASH BAG

PDI SUPER SANI CLOTH

BZK TOWELETTE

INSTRUCTION FOR USE

Watch video from Columbus Channel Ten

Morrison Medical Influenza Kit

DAWES ARBORETUM

This Labor Day weekend Dawes Arboretum event

will feature bluegrass bands barbecue vendors and fireworks.

Gates open at 3:00pm, music begins at 3:30pm.

One of the largest and most popular events is a fantastic way to spend an evening with family and friends. Music will include the Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra

along with Frosty Morning Bluegrass featuring Kenny Sidle, The Dappled Grays and

the Andy Carlson Band.

Delicious BBQ meals will be available for purchase from Dicky's Barbecue,

Gary's Buckeye Bar-b-q and The Grill on Twenty First.

BEAT NAVY WITH RESPECT