Dear American liberals, leftists, social progressives, socialists, Marxists and Obama supporters,
March 9, 2009 by Ryan Elledge
Some fun SpAm iS KoOl, passed on to me from friend Eli Bowman. Ryan likes.
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Dear American liberals, leftists, social progressives, socialists, Marxists and Obama supporters,
We’ve stuck together since the late 1950s, but the whole of this
latest election process has made me realize that I want a divorce. I
know that we tolerated each other for many years for the sake of
future generations, but sadly this relationship has run its course.
Our two ideological sides of America cannot and just will not ever
agree on what’s right. So let’s just end it right now while we can do
it on friendly terms. We can smile, shake hands, chalk it up to
irreconcilable differences and each go our own way.
So here’s a model separation agreement.
Our two groups can equitably divide up the country by land mass, each
taking a portion. That’s going to be the difficult part, but I’m sure
our two sides can come to a friendly agreement. After that, it should
be relatively easy. Our respective representatives can effortlessly
divide other assets since both sides have such distinct and disparate
taste.
We don’t like redistributive taxes so you can have those. You are
welcome to the liberal judges and the ACLU.
And since you hate guns and you hate war, we’ll take the firearms, the
cops, the NRA and the military. You can keep Oprah, Michael Moore and
Rosie O’Donnell. But you are going to be responsible for finding a
biodiesel vehicle big enough to haul them around.
We’ll keep the capitalism, the greedy corporations, the pharmaceutical
companies; we will keep Wal-Mart and Wall Street. You can have the
homeless, the homeboys, the hippies and illegal aliens. We will keep
the hot Alaskan hockey moms, the greedy CEOS and all of the rednecks.
We’ll keep the Bibles and we’ll let you have NBC and Hollywood.
You can be nice to Iran and Palestine and we’ll retain the right to
invade and hammer anybody that threatens us.
You can have the peaceniks and the war protesters. When our allies or
our way of life are under assault, we will provide them with security.
You won’t have to worry about it. We will keep our Judeo-Christian
values. You are welcome to Islam, Scientology, Humanism and Shirley
Maclaine. You can also have the UN, but we will no longer pay the
bill.
We will keep the SUVs, the pickup trucks and the oversize luxury cars.
You can have the compacts, the subcompacts and every Subaru station
wagon you can find. You can give everybody healthcare, if you can find
any practicing doctors. We will continue to believe that healthcare is
a privilege and not a right. We will keep “The Battle Hymn of the
Republic” and the national anthem, and I am sure you will be happy to
substitute in their place “Imagine.” I’d like to teach the world to
sing “Kumbaya” or “We are the world.” We will practice trickle-down
economics and you can give trickle-up poverty your best shot.
And since it so offends you, we will keep our history, our name and
our flag.
Would you agree to this? If so, please pass it along other like-minded
liberal and conservative patriots. And if you do not agree, just hit
delete. In the friendly spirit of parting, I’ll bet you ANWAR which
one of us will need whose help in about 15 years.
Sincerely,
John J Wall
Law student and an American
P.S. You can also have Barbara Streisand and Jane Fonda
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February 17, 2009 by Ryan Elledge
Laying in bed, watching TV. I have become addicted to The History Channel and National Geographic of late. The past few days, I have watched hours of programs related to the Presidents of the United States… a bunch about Abraham Lincoln. In fact, just got done watching a two hour special on how many times Lincoln’s body has been moved since he died. I guess I didn’t pay that much attention during history classes growing up. Oh well, the Boob Tube makes up for that now.
Speaking of Presidents, I must say that (hold your breath, this will likely be a huge surprise to you) I am not impressed with the first few weeks of the Obama administration. After watching last week’s press conference during prime time TV, I think America witnessed just how unsmooth Obama is without a teleprompter. Sure, he sounded his normal eloquent self during the prepared remarks, but the Q&A session that followed actually became very painful. Long, drawn out responses full of “ums” and pauses show that the savior isn’t so swift on his feet. Add to that the botched nominations of tax evaders, the pushing for the American Bailout of 2009 (without the 48 hours of full text disclosure before the vote, as promised)… I know we’re in for a long four years or perhaps eight. I just don’t get why Letterman dropped his feature on presidential speeches where he always made so much fun of W Bush (pretty easy task). Heck, the press conference would have kept Letterman busy for a week, as would Obama knocking his head on the Marine One helicopter … that made lots of news when Bush did it. Oh well, as I well know, it’s all Bush’s fault we’re in the mess we are… I just wonder how long the honeymoon period will be for Obama. At this pace, it can’t be too much longer… can it? Oh, probably so.
Haven’t been feeling the best for the past few days. In fact, stayed home from work today. I think I should be heading into the office tomorrow. I kept up with e-mails and everything, so it shouldn’t be too hard to catch up. It’s my favorite week of the quarter… board meeting week! Ah, I just can’t wait for Thursday.
Friday, weather pending, I may be heading down to Stillwater, Oklahoma. Dusty Harvard, a former player of mine, opens his junior year with a four game set beginning Friday evening. Spencer and I may be making the journey to watch a few college games. I certainly hope D-Town has some successes this year… he deserves it. He will potentially get drafted this year. Sure hope so. Hopefully the pressure doesn’t get to him so he has to juice up like A-Rod. What a shame that America’s (former) past-time has become the mess that it is. Oh well, I will be watching the Royals on their home opening day at the “new” Kauffman Stadium this year take on the (once) mighty Yankees, courtesy of my CEO Phil Spencer. Should be good times. I bet A-Rod won’t quite hit it as far…
Moving from the diamond to the wrestling mat, I am so proud of my second oldest nephew Nathan Lecher, who on Saturday won the regional tournament in Colorado at the 152 lbs weight class. He will compete for the final time at the State Tournament in Denver at the Pepsi Center later this week. He had a pretty good State Tournament as a junior last year, coming out of nowhere and taking 6th. Hopefully he will wipe the mat with his opponents and take home the title. Good luck, Nate. Can’t wait to see you and the rest of the clan when you graduate in May.
Cold front heading our way. I am so ready for spring… or summer. I am anxious to get out on my boat, Wastin’ Time, and waste some time relaxing on the water.
Braelyn is doing great. She is officially walking. Not all the time, mind you, but she is definitely walking around. It all seemed to click last Thursday. It is cute to watch her moving around, desperately trying to get where she is going without dropping down. At times she appears to be running, though that is quickly followed by a head first slide. It is definitely a monumental step in her development. Now, if we could get her to speak a bit more and quit screaming in that high pitched squelch when she wants something. Oh, I long for that monumental step to come.
The Big Dawg, Hoover, seems to have mostly recovered from his limp. He went from not very active to too active a week or so ago as I took him for a lot of walks and from playing with Parker Hashmi in the back yard. He is still a little ginger on that back right leg, but doing much better. If I still see any signs of it late this week, we’ll take him into the vet to have it looked at.
My thoughts and prayers are still with mom and dad as the continue to cope with the loss of one of their two Pugs, Maggie. She died unexpectedly about two weeks ago when she went in for a teeth cleaning session. She went into cardiac arrest and they couldn’t save her. Devastated my mom and dad. I loved that little girl, too. She always kept me warm when I was back in Wyoming coaching.
Still can’t believe that the Crappys, I mean Grammys, failed to include LeRoi Moore of the Dave Matthews Band in their tribute to lost musicians last week. I guess despite being nominated 12 times and winning one, that just isn’t worthy to be remembered. Screw the grammys. I certainly won’t watch again. I am anxious for May, though, when Rebecca and I will journey to Las Vegas and watch Jason Mraz open two nights for the Dave Matthews Band at the MGM. Good times, they are-a-coming!
Well, I guess that’s enough rambling for one sleepless night. Yeah, I have been having a hard time sleeping lately. Too much on my mind, I guess. Sad thing is I don’t remember half the stuff on my mind. My memory sucks, to say the least, and it is frustrating. Sometimes I think my 90 year old grandma remembers better than I do… and perhaps even my grandpa, who is suffering the horrid Alzheimer’s Disease. That is right up there with cancer as the most horrible things in the world. Maybe Obama our savior will bring out the cure for both of those… I’m sure many expect him to.
Signing off from Overland Park, KS,
–Relledge
Sad Day for a DMB Fan
August 19, 2008 by Ryan Elledge
LeRoi Moore of the Dave Matthews Band
Laying in bed tonight watching the television, my phone rang at about 11:20 pm. It was Gabe. “Have you heard the news?” he asked. Well, I had not. This afternoon, LeRoi Moore, the saxophonist and a founding member of the Dave Matthews Band, passed away unexpectedly from complications stemming from an ATV accident he had back in June. Since the accident, LeRoi had been in and out of the hospital, but had recently returned to Los Angeles to begin rehabilitation. He hasn’t played with the band since his accident, but the severity was never really disclosed. I kept thinking that he would be back on stage with the band any time. I was definitely hoping for his return before the Gorge in a few weeks. Little did I know that June 6 and 7th, in Chicago and St. Louis respectively, would be the last time I would see the full DMB together… forever.
Much to my surprise, DMB is in midst of a concert tonight… at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, of all places. I certainly hope that Dave and crew were able to see LeRoi before his passing, being in the same city and all. I guess it is fitting that the band would jam tonight in celebration of a musical genius.
Time will tell if LeRoi will be replaced permanently in the band or if the saxophone will be silenced. Jeff Collins from Bela Fleck and the Flecktones has filled in for LeRoi for almost every concert since LeRoi’s accident, and I presume he will be with the band for the rest of the tour barring any other conflicting dates with the Flecktones. But what will the future hold?
My thoughts and prayers go out to the band, the fans, and LeRoi’s family and friends. I will never forget sitting in a bar in Moses Lake, Washington, with LeRoi and his girlfriend having drinks just a few tables away. That was back in 2002, but outside of a concert and sitting front row a few times, that is the only time I witnessed him off stage.
Rest in Peace, LeRoi. You were The Stone.
Summer is almost over?
August 12, 2008 by Vickie Elledge
Teachers here in Casper started back on duty yesterday. Kids start to school here next week, I think they also start in Ft Collins also. Seems early to me. Speaking of kids, I ordered a large canvas print of the grandkids who were here last week. Should arrive tomorrow. I hope it is as good as the one I have of little B. Will be a great memory of a fun time last week and week-end.
I think Maggie and Sophie have about recuperated from all the people.
Going to a function tonight with Women in the Word.. Another indication summer is almost over. I even made it to the club for a work out yesterday and if I finish this in time… I am going again today.
The Moore/Rocks had some interesting adventures on their way home. Seems they blew a tire down in the Denver area. That would have scared me with that many people and that much stuff in there. Praise God that no one or nothing was hurt. They made it back to California Sunday evening. I am sure they were glad to be out of the car.
Courtney tried out for a different softball team and she was chosen to be on the team. Keegan has selected for a competitive team next year also. Think Tony and Nate will be missing coaching.
Brandon will be here this week-end. Basement almost finished painted. Still no furniture so guess he will sleep on his mattress for a while. Ashley and Stevie busy this week at a camp for kids and Ashley is teaching. Nate is still working with Dave. Havent heard what is going on with Spencer and Braelyn, but I am sure they are keeping everyone busy there. I know that each of my special grandkids will have a wonderful year at school.
Steve is on the road again this week some, but just day trips I think. Lifetime health and fitness is calling me…not really as the body is a bit stiff today, but I AM going anyway.
tata for now.
Fort Collins City Champs
July 29, 2008 by Vickie Elledge
Steve and I had the excitement of driving to Ft Collins Sunday after church to witness the 12 and under city baseball championship. Yep,, Tony and Nate the coaches coached their team to the city championship. Keegan pitched the last 3 innings and basically shut the other team down. I am not sure just how many he struck out in 3 innings, but I know it was most of the batters. Great little baseball player and a pitcher. Congrats Boys. I know I had a great time. Haven’t seen any baseball this summer and I miss it. We have watched a few tball (coach pitch) with Stevie playing and a couple of Ashley’s softball, so we have not been totally deprived.
We have a whole bunch of family members coming in this week and the next for a couple of special birthdays. All my family, but one nephew will be here. Josh could not come, but his daughter Karlie is coming with grandma and grandpa. Little Joshie will be missing also. Not sure if he would like being in a car for 2 days each way. Hard on 4 year olds. Our kids are all going to be here also. LOVE IT. Steve’s cousin from Tennessee is coming and also neice Heidi and Kids and nephew Paul. Lots of festivities.
Happy Birthday also to Rebecca’s mom. She has the big 60 in a day or two. Also if memory serves me right (and it often doesnt), I think this summer was Tony’s mom’s 60 as well as sister Lynda. Wow we are getting a bit older arent we…. NOT.
Have a safe trip all of you. Cant wait for you all to get here and for the Moore’s and Rocks to get out of the area of the earthquake today.
All for now from ME…
Vickie
Back and busy
July 13, 2008 by admin
After the LONG drive from California, I decided in earnest to start on the basement to get it ready for company at the end of the month and for Brandon when he comes here for college. Lots to do, but we did get a LOT of stuff out of there today for the extra trash pickup tomorrow. Yes, we are collectors of stuff we realllllllly do not need and stored lots of things for Ryan from baseball, etc, that he probably does not even know still exists. Probably wont miss any of it….
The trip to California was fun but hot. We spent several days at Disneyland. Ashley danced at Spotlight nationals and did very well. She got 2 diamonds, one on her solo, one on a duet, 2 rubies, another solo and duet, and the team got an emerald. So she did very well especially competing with much larger studios from California, etc. Good job Ashley. Stevie had a ball swimming in the Moore’s pool, and doing projects with Fred and Andy. He also enjoyed most of disneyland. He is not really one for the dressed up characters, and Indiana Jones and Snow White were not in his list of do agains. We helped Lynda and Fred celebrate their birthdays, Lynda another major milestone…the big 60. The party was really nice and everyone seemed to have a great time.
Tony had to have some surgery on Friday after the mototcycle accident. The doctors repaired a cut tendon in his left hand. He will have to learn to keyboard on the computer one handed for a while. Thank God that he was not more seriously injured. He also has lots of cuts and scrapes and stitches.
Steve and the girls survived very well with out me, but they say I was missed. I missed them also. Maggie did chew me out a bit, but Sophie just barked to let me know she agreed with Maggie. Sophie has never been a leader only a follower of her sister.
We visited with Braelyn, Ryan and Rebecca on the web cam last night. Braelyn was talking to us in her very cute way. She likes to hear her voice. Funny little girl. Hoover was being lazy wouldnt even wake up to say hi. The other Sophie was not around either. Lazy dogs.
Guess that is about all from here. Think I will go out and enjoy my nice fountain, and relax a bit on the patio.
Have a great week all….
Love to you,
THE MOM
Here in Sunny (hot) California
July 5, 2008 by admin
Writing here in Cypress, California. Ashley is dancing at Spotlight Nationals, Stephanie visiting long time friend Gina, and Stevie is helping Uncle Fred and Andy build a ramp for the cars. We are going soon to Seal Beach after lunch.
I am uploading the pictures to the gallery under Vacations, California July 08. Beautiful fireworks last night at the a military base near the Moore’s house. They were beautiful. Stevie and Ashley swam most of yesterday in the pool. Madison and Baby Luke came over for the afternoon. They kids all had fun.
The Lecher’s were at the lake for the Holiday. Mike went to visit his dad and brothers in Evanston. Ryan and Rebecca and family went to the lake where their boat is. Hopefully Hoovie is enjoying that better than the last time he went there. Steve has been home and each time I talk to him he is working on some project or another there. Probably just chillin with the dogs. Be Nice Mag and Sophie. Especially you Miss Sophie.
Well lunch time here. Enjoy the pictures so far. More to come.
Love to all
The Mom
In California
May 6, 2008 by admin
Good evening, As I write this, it is not quite as late here in not so sunny California as it is in Wyoming where I usually write from. We have been out here for a few days. Met the new Moore baby.. Luke Rieland .. the other day at the Rock’s birthday party. They are all doing well. Justin and Christian are both liking the new school they are going to this year. Madison, Luke, Karlie, and Joshie were all at the birthday party for Heather and Dale.
Graduation announcements from Brandon started arriving in the mail this week. Hard for me to believe that B will be out of high school in a few weeks. OMG now I am getting old. Next year Nathan and Abbie will graduate. Time goes so quickly. I have really noticed that since I am no longer working.
Steve will be up here tomorrow. The trade show/conference will be over so he will drive to LA tomorrow sometime mid day. I think we are going to go to Catalina Island on Friday. I hope it warms up here some. We have not been to that island before and I am looking forward to going there. Then it will be a return to Casper. Back to the weight watchers….lol.
Good night all… from the Moore house in Cypress, California…. just checking in..
Back at Work…Brae’s at daycare
March 17, 2008 by admin
It’s official, I ended my 9 week maternity leave today. The day started pretty normal, I mean pre-Braelyn normal. I got a shower, dressed, put on make-up and fixed my hair. Then my new normal day started. I had to wash bottles, get Braelyn up, diaper changed, dressed, fed *note to myself, she takes FOREVER to eat in the morning, I need to get up 15 minutes earlier to adjust to that. Bottles made for the day ahead at daycare, threw in a load of endless laundry, wrote a check for daycare, grabbed a breakfast bar and a Diet Pepsi, buckled Braelyn in the car and off we went. But, before I got her in the car, Ryan told me to have a good day at work. Work? Holy cow, I completely forgot about work. That’s the reason I am rushing around this morning to get Braelyn to daycare so I could go to work. Wow…haven’t heard that phrase in a long time.We left the house and I pulled in 5 minutes later at Deb Moore’s house. Deb is the lady watching Braelyn, the woman we are trusting to take care of our baby for 9 hours a day. She is a great lady with two kids of her own. So as it is pouring down rain in OP, I grab the diapers, bag of clothes, wipes, paperwork and Braelyn run into the house without dropping anything or her. Deb was waiting for us as we hit the door. She was excited to see Brae-Brae. After giving Deb the run down of Braelyn’s schedule and telling Braelyn “I love you” a hundered times and giving her multiple kisses I left our baby there for the day. So I drove to work in the rain, pulled into the parking lot and rain to the front door. I thought to myself, wow the last time I ran into the office like this I was pregnant, and barely running…more of a waddle.
Work is pretty much the same, I have a lot of new accounts. I’ve lost a lot of my new ones due to re-alignment. It was great to see the ole’ gang here at SoftVu. Although my mind was on Brae rather anything else. I called a couple of times to see how she’s doing. Apparently she hates to be put down, and wanted to be held a lot…I think she was spoiled last week while we were on the cruise. I hope Deb didn’t mind too much.
So…now I am heading out the door to pick our little girl up…yep honey its 5:00 and I am headed out the door, just like I promised!
Oh – check out Ryan’s site, I think he’ll have the cruise pics uploaded tonight.
R.
Waiting to leave here
March 7, 2008 by admin
Just sitting here waiting for the Mike to pick us up for the airport. The plane does not leave for several hours, but the pained looks I am getting from my dogs, who do understand that they aren’t going…well it makes me sad. They will be fine, and the kids that are staying here are looking forward to being here. I just hope the girls behave for Nick and Bridgette.
The temperature is only 26 here this morning. Hopefully by late tonight we will have some warm warm warm. That will be good. The Moore’s, Lovato’s and the Ryan families are not leaving until tomorrow. The Murphy’s arrive on Sunday. Ship sails at 5:00 pm or so. I am praying for sunny skies. I looked at the Miami forecast and it could be raining. Oh well……
Well tata..
The mom
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