Rob Riggle, of The Daily Show, does a follow up interview from his Berkley report..check it out! Kinda frigging funny.
Monday, November 3, 2008
It just caught my eye (follow up)
http://wbztv.com/local/Albert.Arroyo.arrested.2.854910.html
This is the moron firefighter that made a mockery about the retirement system. I will lengthen this comment later, as I need to leave for work, HOWEVER, I didn't want to pass it up.
This is the moron firefighter that made a mockery about the retirement system. I will lengthen this comment later, as I need to leave for work, HOWEVER, I didn't want to pass it up.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Top Ten things in Movies I wish I had
Ya, I know a little weak. But there are a million things being blogged about that are serious right now, that I don't feel the need to beat the horse anymore. I have been SO aggravated with society lately, that I won't be involved in the banter. This time, its just gonna be silliness. So, agree or not, here are things I wish I had that only exist (and mostly exist) in Movies:
10. Rodney Dangerfields Putter from Caddyshack.
Lets face it, my golf game sucks as it is. But my Achilles heel, toes arm and back is my short game. I have NONE to speak of. So this little bad ass would certainly save me at least 6-7 shots a hole. Bringing my overall score on any hole from a 15 to a 9, now that's an improvement. With a scope, "Laser" guidance and just general baddassery I think every self respecting terrible golfer would KILL for one of these in the bag. KISS MY ASS BILLY BAROU!
9. Bumblebee from Transformers.
UP YOUR GAS STATIONS. First, no gas RIGHT...RIGHT. Serious, this is a true HYBRID, eat your heart out HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. Not only do we not have to stop to get gas, we don't have to stop for ANYTHING, and get to look PRETTY bad ass doing it. Wouldn't it be the balls, driving down the highway, some asshole cuts you off and gives you the finger ...your pissed right. Well, that's were my little buddy Bumblee comes in and gives him the fingers, then kicks the hell out of the 1989 Dodge Avenger, with optional A/C. Your gonna need A/C when Bumblebee drops an ASS KICKING on you. EAT YOUR HEART OUT K.I.T.T.
8. Ma
xwell Smart's Phone booth.
Ok, I haven't worked out all the kinks on this one. Logistically it would be a nightmare to have it moved to where ever you need it, and SERIOUSLY to have the holes in the ground at all those spots would be difficult. But, lets look beyond that and to the fact that what better way to escape, from everything. Picture, if you will, walking down the street and DAMN here comes that PAIN IN THE ASS NEIGHBOR that just wants to talk to you about shit you could care less about. Well, step into your phone booth my friend and BUH-BYE. GONE. No more ridiculous conversation as to why the neighbor on the other side is not cutting his lawn short enough...therefore saving you from having to hide ANY bodies. Viola~
7. The Fedora from Indiana Jones.
Nothing more than the fact that I think I'd look BAD ASS in a Fedora!
6. Doc Browns DELOREAN from Back to the future
1.21 JIGGAHOTTTT, right. And the one from part 2, that has the Mr. Fusion on it. This is important because I can't find Plutonium ANYWHERE, and we all remember the difficulty in finding the lighting strike. I wouldn't use this for evil like Biff did, Doc would CERTAINLY not approve. But I think we all would change the little things. Would it not be great to alter just a FEW little things. Like, for instance, doing stupid things as a kid, asking someone out, car accidents, financial choices, TATTOO's etc. you get the point. I know we could all go back and MAKE ourselves rich, but seriously, everyone would do it and NOBODY would be rich...we'd all have as much money as the next person. So I wont Entertain it for a minute. And careers and people could be saved. You bust in to the movie studio just before Kevin Costner signs the WATERWORLD contract and save him from the worst downward spiral EVER. "STOP, Kevin..don't do it man. Field of Dreams 2 is the far better choice. Seriously put the pen down and step away from the FLOP". There are so many other people that could be saved, but honestly, don't we all somewhere just feel a LITTLE bad for Kevin.
5. Chewbacca and the Millennium Falcon.
Ok, who doesn't want this. Not only the fastest hunk of junk in the Galaxy, but a WOOKIE who owes a life debt to you!!! You can almost ALWAYS jump into light speed (except for the occasional sabotage), smuggling bay's, a bad ass cockpit, laser turrets and constantly outrunning imperial cruisers...I am SO in. Not to mention the hi jinx you and Chewy can get into...THE AWESOMENESS IS STRONG WITH THIS ONE!
.4 The "Ring" from he lord of the rings
Its kinda along the lines of the Get Smart Phone booth only more practical. I could have used this more as a teen, when I knew I was in trouble and my parents were coming and just before they arrived "BOOM" ring on and invisible. I am sure, there is that whole "hunger for power issue" but I think that issue is apparent with this whole list, so what the hell right. Even as an adult, you know this would come in handy. Sitting in the cubicle at work, day just started, your reading my blog and you can hear Bill Lumbergh (that's right an OFFICESPACE reference) and poof, invisible baby..and you could even snap his suspenders and he'd never no you were there....SWEET. Now right now don't picture the part where he is showing you his "O" face holding the coffee....TOO LATE.
.3 Red Sox season tickets from "Fever Pitch"
Ok, This may not be out of the realm of possibility. I mean season tickets are out there somewhere. But where the tickets were is the key. SECTION THIRTY, 10 or so rows back, about six or seven feet from the dugout. OH YES, the dream is there. These are the tickets that usually go to celeb's, politicians or other people who don't appreciate them enough. PLUS, free sponges from AL WATERMAN!!!!!! Take me out to the Mutha F*$kin Ball Game!
.2 The Force.
Not the Throat Choking, lightening throwing DARK SIDE. I am talking about good old fashion, Yoda Lovin' lightside. Again, I don't want the ability to choke people from afar, I want to reach the remote if it is more than 3 feet from me. SERIOUSLY, does it not seem there is a strange power in the universe that places your remote just far enough away that your would HAVE to get up from where you just sat down. Other applications, buying a car. Knowing EXACT bullshit the salesmen was tossing. "You don't need to check my credit, these are not the percentage rates we are looking for...cut a deal" and BOOM car at dealer cost (I don't condone stealing it for under its cost, that's JUST WRONG). Or, if you ACCIDENTALLY land the Millennium Falcon in a swamp and it sinks BOOM...grab that swampy bastard right out of there. too tired to play catch with the kids/dogs, you can play FORCE CATCH and keep them entertained while you sit on your ass....
.1 Brewsters Millions!!!!!
BECAUSE I HATE MY FUCKING JOB!
10. Rodney Dangerfields Putter from Caddyshack.
Lets face it, my golf game sucks as it is. But my Achilles heel, toes arm and back is my short game. I have NONE to speak of. So this little bad ass would certainly save me at least 6-7 shots a hole. Bringing my overall score on any hole from a 15 to a 9, now that's an improvement. With a scope, "Laser" guidance and just general baddassery I think every self respecting terrible golfer would KILL for one of these in the bag. KISS MY ASS BILLY BAROU!9. Bumblebee from Transformers.
UP YOUR GAS STATIONS. First, no gas RIGHT...RIGHT. Serious, this is a true HYBRID, eat your heart out HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. Not only do we not have to stop to get gas, we don't have to stop for ANYTHING, and get to look PRETTY bad ass doing it. Wouldn't it be the balls, driving down the highway, some asshole cuts you off and gives you the finger ...your pissed right. Well, that's were my little buddy Bumblee comes in and gives him the fingers, then kicks the hell out of the 1989 Dodge Avenger, with optional A/C. Your gonna need A/C when Bumblebee drops an ASS KICKING on you. EAT YOUR HEART OUT K.I.T.T.8. Ma
xwell Smart's Phone booth.Ok, I haven't worked out all the kinks on this one. Logistically it would be a nightmare to have it moved to where ever you need it, and SERIOUSLY to have the holes in the ground at all those spots would be difficult. But, lets look beyond that and to the fact that what better way to escape, from everything. Picture, if you will, walking down the street and DAMN here comes that PAIN IN THE ASS NEIGHBOR that just wants to talk to you about shit you could care less about. Well, step into your phone booth my friend and BUH-BYE. GONE. No more ridiculous conversation as to why the neighbor on the other side is not cutting his lawn short enough...therefore saving you from having to hide ANY bodies. Viola~
7. The Fedora from Indiana Jones.
Nothing more than the fact that I think I'd look BAD ASS in a Fedora!6. Doc Browns DELOREAN from Back to the future
1.21 JIGGAHOTTTT, right. And the one from part 2, that has the Mr. Fusion on it. This is important because I can't find Plutonium ANYWHERE, and we all remember the difficulty in finding the lighting strike. I wouldn't use this for evil like Biff did, Doc would CERTAINLY not approve. But I think we all would change the little things. Would it not be great to alter just a FEW little things. Like, for instance, doing stupid things as a kid, asking someone out, car accidents, financial choices, TATTOO's etc. you get the point. I know we could all go back and MAKE ourselves rich, but seriously, everyone would do it and NOBODY would be rich...we'd all have as much money as the next person. So I wont Entertain it for a minute. And careers and people could be saved. You bust in to the movie studio just before Kevin Costner signs the WATERWORLD contract and save him from the worst downward spiral EVER. "STOP, Kevin..don't do it man. Field of Dreams 2 is the far better choice. Seriously put the pen down and step away from the FLOP". There are so many other people that could be saved, but honestly, don't we all somewhere just feel a LITTLE bad for Kevin.5. Chewbacca and the Millennium Falcon.
Ok, who doesn't want this. Not only the fastest hunk of junk in the Galaxy, but a WOOKIE who owes a life debt to you!!! You can almost ALWAYS jump into light speed (except for the occasional sabotage), smuggling bay's, a bad ass cockpit, laser turrets and constantly outrunning imperial cruisers...I am SO in. Not to mention the hi jinx you and Chewy can get into...THE AWESOMENESS IS STRONG WITH THIS ONE!.4 The "Ring" from he lord of the rings
Its kinda along the lines of the Get Smart Phone booth only more practical. I could have used this more as a teen, when I knew I was in trouble and my parents were coming and just before they arrived "BOOM" ring on and invisible. I am sure, there is that whole "hunger for power issue" but I think that issue is apparent with this whole list, so what the hell right. Even as an adult, you know this would come in handy. Sitting in the cubicle at work, day just started, your reading my blog and you can hear Bill Lumbergh (that's right an OFFICESPACE reference) and poof, invisible baby..and you could even snap his suspenders and he'd never no you were there....SWEET. Now right now don't picture the part where he is showing you his "O" face holding the coffee....TOO LATE..3 Red Sox season tickets from "Fever Pitch"
Ok, This may not be out of the realm of possibility. I mean season tickets are out there somewhere. But where the tickets were is the key. SECTION THIRTY, 10 or so rows back, about six or seven feet from the dugout. OH YES, the dream is there. These are the tickets that usually go to celeb's, politicians or other people who don't appreciate them enough. PLUS, free sponges from AL WATERMAN!!!!!! Take me out to the Mutha F*$kin Ball Game!.2 The Force.
Not the Throat Choking, lightening throwing DARK SIDE. I am talking about good old fashion, Yoda Lovin' lightside. Again, I don't want the ability to choke people from afar, I want to reach the remote if it is more than 3 feet from me. SERIOUSLY, does it not seem there is a strange power in the universe that places your remote just far enough away that your would HAVE to get up from where you just sat down. Other applications, buying a car. Knowing EXACT bullshit the salesmen was tossing. "You don't need to check my credit, these are not the percentage rates we are looking for...cut a deal" and BOOM car at dealer cost (I don't condone stealing it for under its cost, that's JUST WRONG). Or, if you ACCIDENTALLY land the Millennium Falcon in a swamp and it sinks BOOM...grab that swampy bastard right out of there. too tired to play catch with the kids/dogs, you can play FORCE CATCH and keep them entertained while you sit on your ass.....1 Brewsters Millions!!!!!
BECAUSE I HATE MY FUCKING JOB!Thursday, July 31, 2008
"Manny-delay Bay"
That is just one "witty" new paper headline that will probably be written in regards to the 3 way deal with Manny Ramirez for Jason Bay. These will be the same writers that will now trash Manny for the next week or so in the Boston Area. Also will be heard the first few times Jason Bay either hits a home run or makes a nice catch is "But, he is NO Manny Ramirez". And before you jump on the BYE BYE MANNY band wagon lets get a few things out in the open.
Manny needed to go, his agent wasn't happy in Boston. Scott Boras, Manny's agent, felt that he could make more money that Boston was going to offer. When I say he, I mean Boras. If you can't smell what I am stepping in right here I am saying "Scott Boras has fueled Manny's little temper tantrum of recent times". See, Boras is the most hated of all agents in baseball. He is a tough negotiator and usually gets what he wants, and when he doesn't he gets his players to jump ship. Manny is the easiest on because, I have said this along time, Manny is a child. He is easily led by the nose, and Boras knows this cash cow only has 3-4 more years of mooing. He figures get him out now, and make it seem the team is to blame. This will make it easier to get another team to give him a good contract, henceforth, Boras gets paid. I am sure that he had to work hard, because as we all know, Manny loves being Manny, and people would over look his run of the mill lunacy and not pay attention. So, its onto slamming the team, and making funny signs to hold up on TV. It is about cash, not winning. If it were about winning Manny would be in a Cubs Uniform or a Angels Uniform (they both need 1 more big bat and they are both contenders)
Now, I want to be the first to THANK Manny for allowing us to witness 2 World Series Rings. We all stood and cheered during walk offs, big home runs, the occasional GREAT assist and his goofy disposition. I know everyone is going onto that "I never liked him" truck. I am hearing it 2 1/2 hours after the trade on the west coast. But lets face it, Fenway went NUTS when Manny came to bat in big situations, the man is the active leaders in RBI's. He was true in the box, never cheated him self. He studied his craft, it is probably the only thing he takes serious. He is a student of the game, with his nasty dreads flying around and the silly stocking cap. I loved him on the field, and I will miss his bat. I wish HIM nothing but luck, because he is honestly just the cog in the Boras Engine. Manny will be in the hall of fame, and he will probably do it in a Red Sox uniform, because he won't remember this soap opera. I will cheer that day, and hope he never beats us before then. I know Manny needed to leave, he was a distraction. The team wasn't happy and its time. I am not blind to reality, I am just one who remembers what he DID on the field, and that's why I love baseball.
Now the Red Sox also lose, Craig Hansen and Brandon Moss. Hansen is going to me a GREAT middle reliever mark my words. He will probably be Mike Timlin in his prime a year or to. He has come leaps and bounds this year, and he WILL beat us at some point in his career. Brandon Moss at best is a journeymen outfielder. Decent glove, slow light bat. He may steal a home run from us, who knows.
In return we get Jason Bay. He has been in the major's since 2004. He was the NL Rookie of the year. He is a catalyst player. He is NOT MANNY. He is a tough, wall running into guy. He is about 5 years younger and about 16 Million a year cheaper. He has good pop in the bat, decent RBI guy and can steal the occasionally bag. He is a good outfielder, who can track a ball well. He has some good years left and he probably can hit 500 Home runs if he stays on course, though he is susceptible to left handed pitching, which Manny was not. But in Boston, the writers will eat him up, and constantly say he isn't Manny. Which is sad, but so aren't the writers.....................................Oh and the first time Joe Buck, Joe Morgan or John Miller say "I bet there missing Manny now" when the game is on the line, I am smacking them.
Manny needed to go, his agent wasn't happy in Boston. Scott Boras, Manny's agent, felt that he could make more money that Boston was going to offer. When I say he, I mean Boras. If you can't smell what I am stepping in right here I am saying "Scott Boras has fueled Manny's little temper tantrum of recent times". See, Boras is the most hated of all agents in baseball. He is a tough negotiator and usually gets what he wants, and when he doesn't he gets his players to jump ship. Manny is the easiest on because, I have said this along time, Manny is a child. He is easily led by the nose, and Boras knows this cash cow only has 3-4 more years of mooing. He figures get him out now, and make it seem the team is to blame. This will make it easier to get another team to give him a good contract, henceforth, Boras gets paid. I am sure that he had to work hard, because as we all know, Manny loves being Manny, and people would over look his run of the mill lunacy and not pay attention. So, its onto slamming the team, and making funny signs to hold up on TV. It is about cash, not winning. If it were about winning Manny would be in a Cubs Uniform or a Angels Uniform (they both need 1 more big bat and they are both contenders)
Now, I want to be the first to THANK Manny for allowing us to witness 2 World Series Rings. We all stood and cheered during walk offs, big home runs, the occasional GREAT assist and his goofy disposition. I know everyone is going onto that "I never liked him" truck. I am hearing it 2 1/2 hours after the trade on the west coast. But lets face it, Fenway went NUTS when Manny came to bat in big situations, the man is the active leaders in RBI's. He was true in the box, never cheated him self. He studied his craft, it is probably the only thing he takes serious. He is a student of the game, with his nasty dreads flying around and the silly stocking cap. I loved him on the field, and I will miss his bat. I wish HIM nothing but luck, because he is honestly just the cog in the Boras Engine. Manny will be in the hall of fame, and he will probably do it in a Red Sox uniform, because he won't remember this soap opera. I will cheer that day, and hope he never beats us before then. I know Manny needed to leave, he was a distraction. The team wasn't happy and its time. I am not blind to reality, I am just one who remembers what he DID on the field, and that's why I love baseball.
Now the Red Sox also lose, Craig Hansen and Brandon Moss. Hansen is going to me a GREAT middle reliever mark my words. He will probably be Mike Timlin in his prime a year or to. He has come leaps and bounds this year, and he WILL beat us at some point in his career. Brandon Moss at best is a journeymen outfielder. Decent glove, slow light bat. He may steal a home run from us, who knows.
In return we get Jason Bay. He has been in the major's since 2004. He was the NL Rookie of the year. He is a catalyst player. He is NOT MANNY. He is a tough, wall running into guy. He is about 5 years younger and about 16 Million a year cheaper. He has good pop in the bat, decent RBI guy and can steal the occasionally bag. He is a good outfielder, who can track a ball well. He has some good years left and he probably can hit 500 Home runs if he stays on course, though he is susceptible to left handed pitching, which Manny was not. But in Boston, the writers will eat him up, and constantly say he isn't Manny. Which is sad, but so aren't the writers.....................................Oh and the first time Joe Buck, Joe Morgan or John Miller say "I bet there missing Manny now" when the game is on the line, I am smacking them.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
That poor Fire Fighter! INJURIES SUCK
Ok, I know I have not posted in a long time. Part of it was lack of inspiration, the other part was me not caring too much. But this can not and will not be overlooked. I tried. My brother in law Chuck emailed this to me and I sat on it for a day. Partially to see if it enraged me enough to sit and type my aggravation out, the other part was me trying to find a little bit of good in it. Well, as my unemployed ass sat in bed last night, I couldn't help but think "what a dick head, your a injured firefighter getting 100% tax free". That's right, as a fire fighter in mass, if you are hurt on the job, you get 100% tax free until you can return to work or retire out. If you retire out injured, at my last check it, is the average of your top 3 years of by, multiplied by 72% and that's what you get. No taxes taken, you get health care and a few other little things. That is (and rightfully so) a thank you from the state to police officers and fire fighters who injure themselves in the line of duty and can not work any longer. I know this because, I worked with plenty of people police and fire that HAD to take it. Personally, my father had a stroke as a police officer. His doctor stated that it was work/stress related. The cities doctor stated otherwise...guess who won!! Ya, I am a tad bitter on this subject. So now onto injured fire fighter turned professional body builder Albert Arroyo. If you know the story read on, if not here is the link to the story.
Now, first of all I am no FIRE FIGHTING BASHING. I have a few friends in the business and I will be the first to state that I would take a gun toting lunatic against a fire burning ANY DAY. A fire and not be rationalized with, a lunatic can be on one level or another. Fire Fighters in general are ALMOST as wonderful as the news makes them out to be. Honestly no group could live up to the hype set forth by today's media when it comes to Fire Fighters.
So Albert I have two questions, is your IQ the same number as you placed in the competition (number 8) and WHAT THE F*^k. How friggen arrogant can one man be. Its not like you called in sick to go to the RED SOX game or to go to your kids school play. YOU COMPETED IN A NATIONAL BODY BUILDING competition. Were you confident that there was no camera's there or press coverage. What if you won, its not like you competed under an assumed name. You DOLT! Are you that good of a guy where you never pissed ANYONE OFF, so you were confident NOBODY IN THE WORLD would turn you in. ASSH*OLE.
Ok, that made me feel a LITTLE better. now let me jump pages to his Lawyer, James S. Dilday (that joke writes itself). This obvious ambulance chaser, who consulted ARROYO, but had not been hired by him (I don't believe that) states "The bodybuilding helped him cope, emotionally and physically, with the travails and rigors of working as a firefighter". Ok, keep going you should now say "UNTIL HE HURT HIS BACK THEN HE COULD NOT LIFT WEIGHTS"...say it damn it...SAY IT. Where the hell is Sam Kinison when you need him. This guy would be F^*king fired already for not coming up with a better line. It wasn't even a Boston Fire Fighters Union Lawyer, that's how you know this is such B*LL SHIT, his own brothers and sisters aren't coming to his aid.
Now back to Arroyo, 'cause I ain't done yet. He got on the job (slang for started work) in 1986. His current salary is $68,133, that's not peso's my friends. So, I spoke earlier of how the injury retirement would go. If he RETIRED with an injury it is the average of his top 3 years of pay multiplied by 72%. But he is out INJURED, still on the job. So he gets %100 tax free.I needed help figuring what he was making but thanks to quicken, Microsoft money and my toes I came up with this figure, $68,000 give or take a few hundred. Oh, and medical coverage and what ever else any other active fire fighter received. That is what he got paid to get ready for this competition. if he retired it would be close to that, not to mention the public servant equivalent of a private 401K that HE pays into (I wouldn't argue that he should get that), health care, and a nice watch, and a party at St. Florians Hall (The Boston FF union/function hall).
And, again, its not like this guy was a front line JAKE (slang for fire fighter) running into burning buildings. He was a fire fighter assigned to be a BUILDING INSPECTOR. He isn't the guy or gal that jumps off the truck, turn out gear (fire fighting gear) grabs an axe and saves granny from a 4th alarm fire. He is the guy that is going to show up and tell you your sprinkler system sucks.
So, Congrats on coming in 8th Arroyo, cause in my heart you are the 1st place ASSH*OLE.
(oh, and if this was a cop it would have made NATIONAL news and his family would be incarcerated with him. but that's a different story on why the news sucks and the double standard that happens there)
Now, first of all I am no FIRE FIGHTING BASHING. I have a few friends in the business and I will be the first to state that I would take a gun toting lunatic against a fire burning ANY DAY. A fire and not be rationalized with, a lunatic can be on one level or another. Fire Fighters in general are ALMOST as wonderful as the news makes them out to be. Honestly no group could live up to the hype set forth by today's media when it comes to Fire Fighters.
So Albert I have two questions, is your IQ the same number as you placed in the competition (number 8) and WHAT THE F*^k. How friggen arrogant can one man be. Its not like you called in sick to go to the RED SOX game or to go to your kids school play. YOU COMPETED IN A NATIONAL BODY BUILDING competition. Were you confident that there was no camera's there or press coverage. What if you won, its not like you competed under an assumed name. You DOLT! Are you that good of a guy where you never pissed ANYONE OFF, so you were confident NOBODY IN THE WORLD would turn you in. ASSH*OLE.
Ok, that made me feel a LITTLE better. now let me jump pages to his Lawyer, James S. Dilday (that joke writes itself). This obvious ambulance chaser, who consulted ARROYO, but had not been hired by him (I don't believe that) states "The bodybuilding helped him cope, emotionally and physically, with the travails and rigors of working as a firefighter". Ok, keep going you should now say "UNTIL HE HURT HIS BACK THEN HE COULD NOT LIFT WEIGHTS"...say it damn it...SAY IT. Where the hell is Sam Kinison when you need him. This guy would be F^*king fired already for not coming up with a better line. It wasn't even a Boston Fire Fighters Union Lawyer, that's how you know this is such B*LL SHIT, his own brothers and sisters aren't coming to his aid.
Now back to Arroyo, 'cause I ain't done yet. He got on the job (slang for started work) in 1986. His current salary is $68,133, that's not peso's my friends. So, I spoke earlier of how the injury retirement would go. If he RETIRED with an injury it is the average of his top 3 years of pay multiplied by 72%. But he is out INJURED, still on the job. So he gets %100 tax free.I needed help figuring what he was making but thanks to quicken, Microsoft money and my toes I came up with this figure, $68,000 give or take a few hundred. Oh, and medical coverage and what ever else any other active fire fighter received. That is what he got paid to get ready for this competition. if he retired it would be close to that, not to mention the public servant equivalent of a private 401K that HE pays into (I wouldn't argue that he should get that), health care, and a nice watch, and a party at St. Florians Hall (The Boston FF union/function hall).
And, again, its not like this guy was a front line JAKE (slang for fire fighter) running into burning buildings. He was a fire fighter assigned to be a BUILDING INSPECTOR. He isn't the guy or gal that jumps off the truck, turn out gear (fire fighting gear) grabs an axe and saves granny from a 4th alarm fire. He is the guy that is going to show up and tell you your sprinkler system sucks.
So, Congrats on coming in 8th Arroyo, cause in my heart you are the 1st place ASSH*OLE.
(oh, and if this was a cop it would have made NATIONAL news and his family would be incarcerated with him. but that's a different story on why the news sucks and the double standard that happens there)
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Dear Berkeley Follow up
For anyone who hasn't seen, Rob Riggle and the Daily Show did a KICK ASS report on the Berkeley protests against the Marines. Just search Rob Riggle and Berkeley from Google and it is one of the first responses. Too funny, but it also shows the insanity that is bred among this lunatics. Also, I have received NO response from any of the city council members I emailed, I guess that is the ultimate answer. So, I am also starting to forward the blog to major news sources, because I am sick of this shit.
Shaun
Shaun
Monday, March 3, 2008
Kona's First Search and Rescue Training
Well everyone, we had Kona's first training Session on 3.2.08 and it went great. We were able to see the too initial types of training. First we went on an AIRSCENT search where the dog essentially covers a "grid" area and uses his or her nose to locate a "victim". The shepard we went with covered about 1/4 square mile and located the "victim" in about 13 minutes or so. The second was a trail, following foot prints like a blood hound would, and that was about 3/4 of a mile and the dog located the "victim" in about 40 minutes. I think Kona and I will try and learn airscent, it is a more used search type and longer "deployments" during a search.I will add the slideshow from my Flikr Page as well as a video that of Kona's first runaway. It is a very basic trial that tests his want and ability to learn. He did very well and the trainer said that she did not think he would do well. So here ya go enjoy:)
Flikr URL: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23702354@N04/sets/72157604038886582/
Flikr URL: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23702354@N04/sets/72157604038886582/
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Dear Berkeley California, FUCK OFF
First, READ THIS LINK ~ http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/02/07/berkeley.protests/ and when you are done, read on.
So, I was going to have this blog be a happy, fun going, YAY entry. I have had a lot of good things in life, Work, Home, Family and Friends that is going great. I was trying to decide if I should write about starting Search and rescue training with Kona (see earlier blog) or my friends having their first baby, or doing a blurb about family and the meaning of it....then the rage built. I have been thinking about those assholes down in Berkeley. I tried to fight but to quote David Banner "Mr. Mcghee, don't make me angry....you wouldn't like me when I am angry". And here I go.................................
Dear Berkeley California, FUCK OFF. Love Shaun. See, I started this blog to chronicle some of my life in trying to adapt in politically correct California. As many of you know, I grew up in a far different place in Massachusetts near Boston. I grew up with several morals, one of which you stand up for you country no matter what. Remember 9-11 (I hate throwing that around to ground peoples mind) and how we all felt, I honestly feel like that all the time. My country is the best, and I am allowed to post on here and say what ever I want because millions of Soldiers gave their life for me to be able to do it. Not just the current Iraq war, but all of our conflicts. There were soldiers who didn't know me or my family from a hole in the ground, but they fought tooth and nail and many paid the ultimate sacrifice for me and you to be able to walk around saying what we want and believing what we want. NOW PAY SOME RESPECT!!
Ok, you don't support the Iraq War, fine. I appreciate that. I have to admit that there are certain things that I don't agree with. But god strike me down if I don't believe in the Soldiers that are over there. They can set up a recruitment center in my living room if they want. I'll make the new recruits dinner as they come in and kiss there ass before they sit at my table. But for these lowlife, inbred, misguided DICKHEADS, I wanna punch them all in there Duodenum. And that is just the fucks that are protesting.
Now, the city council. Hi friends, your fucking fired. How the hell do you morons sleep at night? I'll tell ya WRAPPED IN THE AMERICAN FLAG. You boneheads are missing the point, you have free speech, the right of lawful assembly. You can have a giant antiwar march all over your backward ass city for all I care. JUST LEAVE THE MILITARY ALONE. There are young men and woman who understand the importance of country and freedom. For some its a way to give back to the country that has provided for them, and others its there only chance to lead a positive life. Whatever it is, they are ADULTS, you let them decide. God, I wish I lived in there so I could get the city so fire'd up at me they would show up with pitchforks and torches. That would be sweet. Oh and by the way, I have already wrote to my State Rep and Senators to have the University of California facility moved to a city that could use the money. Watch your property values and rental properties fall through the floor. Oh and the millions in commerce that Starbucks, Borders and other popular student hangouts are, GONE. Yup, they will follow the UC to the next city. Parking Citations, Moving Violations GONE. No one would be driving around there is some more money down the drain. Now, when that's all gone you'll be begging for a Marine recruiting station because you want the business. Piss off and get out of my country. Oh here is a link to the Berkely City Council.
Remember don't threaten them or anything crazy, because that is reason for them to get air time telling everyone how they were threatened for being a bold politician that stood up for change. That will fuel thier run for Governor or something like that. Just tell them how you feel, they are all getting a copy of my blog for their enjoyment. Seriously, I don't care where you live, email them and see if they respond, them forward them to me at splewis1977@gmail.com. I want to post them as well. To quote Roman Moroni from Johnny Dangerously "This is fargin war! ".
And for "CODE PINK" here is there website http://www.codepinkalert.org/article.php?id=3622.I don't know what to say about these idiots. Again, I am all for freedom of speech and right to lawful assembly, but DAMN don't shit on the ones who give you that right. Go protest the judge that lets a convicted sex offender walk, or a domestic violence suspect. Protest unfair wages for woman, or ANYTHING but this. don't turn a good idea and act (your speech and freedoms) in to acts of outright lunacy and stupidity.
Now, as far as the poor Marines who pulled a shit assignment and got stuck dealing with these jackoffs, I can not find direct email to them. So, the next servicemen or servicewoman you see, thank them, kiss their ass and make them dinner, that's is what I would do:)
Shaun
PS~ This is one I want feedback on. Please leave comments and REALLY email those councillors. thanks! Oh and in case you don't think I am all about this, I have forwarded a link to the Berkeley City Council.
So, I was going to have this blog be a happy, fun going, YAY entry. I have had a lot of good things in life, Work, Home, Family and Friends that is going great. I was trying to decide if I should write about starting Search and rescue training with Kona (see earlier blog) or my friends having their first baby, or doing a blurb about family and the meaning of it....then the rage built. I have been thinking about those assholes down in Berkeley. I tried to fight but to quote David Banner "Mr. Mcghee, don't make me angry....you wouldn't like me when I am angry". And here I go.................................
Dear Berkeley California, FUCK OFF. Love Shaun. See, I started this blog to chronicle some of my life in trying to adapt in politically correct California. As many of you know, I grew up in a far different place in Massachusetts near Boston. I grew up with several morals, one of which you stand up for you country no matter what. Remember 9-11 (I hate throwing that around to ground peoples mind) and how we all felt, I honestly feel like that all the time. My country is the best, and I am allowed to post on here and say what ever I want because millions of Soldiers gave their life for me to be able to do it. Not just the current Iraq war, but all of our conflicts. There were soldiers who didn't know me or my family from a hole in the ground, but they fought tooth and nail and many paid the ultimate sacrifice for me and you to be able to walk around saying what we want and believing what we want. NOW PAY SOME RESPECT!!
Ok, you don't support the Iraq War, fine. I appreciate that. I have to admit that there are certain things that I don't agree with. But god strike me down if I don't believe in the Soldiers that are over there. They can set up a recruitment center in my living room if they want. I'll make the new recruits dinner as they come in and kiss there ass before they sit at my table. But for these lowlife, inbred, misguided DICKHEADS, I wanna punch them all in there Duodenum. And that is just the fucks that are protesting.
Now, the city council. Hi friends, your fucking fired. How the hell do you morons sleep at night? I'll tell ya WRAPPED IN THE AMERICAN FLAG. You boneheads are missing the point, you have free speech, the right of lawful assembly. You can have a giant antiwar march all over your backward ass city for all I care. JUST LEAVE THE MILITARY ALONE. There are young men and woman who understand the importance of country and freedom. For some its a way to give back to the country that has provided for them, and others its there only chance to lead a positive life. Whatever it is, they are ADULTS, you let them decide. God, I wish I lived in there so I could get the city so fire'd up at me they would show up with pitchforks and torches. That would be sweet. Oh and by the way, I have already wrote to my State Rep and Senators to have the University of California facility moved to a city that could use the money. Watch your property values and rental properties fall through the floor. Oh and the millions in commerce that Starbucks, Borders and other popular student hangouts are, GONE. Yup, they will follow the UC to the next city. Parking Citations, Moving Violations GONE. No one would be driving around there is some more money down the drain. Now, when that's all gone you'll be begging for a Marine recruiting station because you want the business. Piss off and get out of my country. Oh here is a link to the Berkely City Council.
Remember don't threaten them or anything crazy, because that is reason for them to get air time telling everyone how they were threatened for being a bold politician that stood up for change. That will fuel thier run for Governor or something like that. Just tell them how you feel, they are all getting a copy of my blog for their enjoyment. Seriously, I don't care where you live, email them and see if they respond, them forward them to me at splewis1977@gmail.com. I want to post them as well. To quote Roman Moroni from Johnny Dangerously "This is fargin war! ".
And for "CODE PINK" here is there website http://www.codepinkalert.org/article.php?id=3622.I don't know what to say about these idiots. Again, I am all for freedom of speech and right to lawful assembly, but DAMN don't shit on the ones who give you that right. Go protest the judge that lets a convicted sex offender walk, or a domestic violence suspect. Protest unfair wages for woman, or ANYTHING but this. don't turn a good idea and act (your speech and freedoms) in to acts of outright lunacy and stupidity.
Now, as far as the poor Marines who pulled a shit assignment and got stuck dealing with these jackoffs, I can not find direct email to them. So, the next servicemen or servicewoman you see, thank them, kiss their ass and make them dinner, that's is what I would do:)
Shaun
PS~ This is one I want feedback on. Please leave comments and REALLY email those councillors. thanks! Oh and in case you don't think I am all about this, I have forwarded a link to the Berkeley City Council.
Monday, February 11, 2008
"New dog in the house, incumbent dog wants a recount - News at 11."
Well, He is surely big, smart and Handsome. But enough about me from a third person prospective, Everyone meet Kona, our new 1 year old Chocolate Lab (a touch of Chesapeake Bay Retriever). He is about 65 lbs. right now and according to the vet "In perfect health".We recently adopted Kona from some people that did not long have the time to give him. Here he is in pictures from an obedience training session.
Lola, as seen here, is just as excited about our decision to add a new dog to the family. Actually, she has been doing so well, and we are so proud of her. She has surely let him know who's house he is in, but also has let him get comfortable in his new digs. We were a little nervous, since she has always been a little screwy with other dogs, however, I think she is enjoying having her personal bodyguard around.
Kona and I found out that were are going to be accepted into the VERY preliminary training for Search and Rescue Training though CARDA and we are excited. We have a lot to work to do to even make the apprenticeship program and then become ready to work, but he is smart and I think he will do fine....me on the other hand.....we'll see. All I know is in the short time we have had time he has done FANTASTIC with his obedience and trusting me. He really has excelled in numerous tasks, as you can see in the pictures. The ones in the field and the play structure are his "Training" pictures. One of the things I have been told for a working dog, is to get them as used to the unusual as possible. Let the dog know that he can go into whatever tell him to and trust that he won't get hurt. So, these are preliminary "tests" just to see where our trust and bond are. I'd say pretty good. Well, I got lots to do with the dogs (its off to the park and let them run run run). enjoy the slide show pictures, and please leave me your comments. Also, ignore the sound on the video, I was being nice
Also, a full Flickr slide show can be seen here: Kona and Lola
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Happy New Year: Losing weight, and other resolutions I intend to break
Well, here we are in the first week of January huh? Well don't worry about those resolutions, you'll break all of them soon. I know, I know, you want to be happy, healthier, better with money, new job.....stop me when I get to the one your either going to break, or already have broke. See, I think it is all a crock. I think your resolutions should be made on your birthday. YOUR new year, not the one you share with the masses. That way there would be far less pressure and more success. The way it is now, from December 31st until Feb 1st every A-hole and their mother asks you "whats you resolutions, you sticking with it..muahahahahahaha". To which I would like to answer "No, I didn't make any new ones this year probably because I rock and don't need fixing". Is it true? Partially, I like me, my values and who I am. I am sure that other people don't think so, but they don't have to live my life. But for the sake of argument here are some things I would change about me.....
1. "I am going to lose weight" - OK, I could probably lose to drop about 20 lbs., and then I think of the people at the food store, I start eating less what would happen to their bottom line? These people depend on me to keep food on their loved ones table, and I am a giver......So I can not let them down, I refuse.
2. "Come January 1, no more smoking" - That's right, I will not allow myself to be set on fire and have my body smoke for the sake of entertainment, what you thought I meant cigarettes??? HA HA HA
3. "I am going to be better with money" - No more putting it though the wash or pissing it away to charities, I am going keep it all for myself, I can take it with me when I die.
4. "I am going to treat me fellow man better" - I would never make this resolution because I understand that that woman are equally important, and I am not a sexist. So, try again.
5. "I am going to be better to the environment" - DONE, long before it was cool to drive a low gas mileage vehicle, and hug trees, I was driving a little 4 cylinder pick up that gets 27 mpg (I figured that out driving across the country) , Move over Al Gore, I want my Nobel Prize.
6. "I will remember that telemarketers are people too" - People that have no soul I may add. And I am not forgetting that. Go ahead call me when I am sleeping one more time and try to sell me a LARK........
7. "I am going to try and just be a better person and American" - This one is realistic. You see, were have become a society in which someone with a degree or a TV show constantly telling me how I should improve myself. Lose weight, quit smoking, worry about the environment etc... Here is a novel idea, TAKE CARE OF YOUR SELF AND FAMILY, and then TAKE CARE OF THE COUNTRY. I am sick and tired of watching people disgrace themselves and my country. HAVE SOME DAMN COMMON SENSE, and do the right thing. Help people when they need it, REALLY NEED IT, get some self pride and pride in your country. I am not saying that people aren't proud, but they are only proud a few days a year, i.e. July 4th, 9/11, etc. That pride you feel those days to be an American, HAVE IT EVERYDAY. Where an American Flag pin on your suit, get an American flag sticker on your car, teach your children the rich history of this country. I am not saying you have to join the military, you don't have to you live in a country that has a voluntary service law. So don't disrespect the place that lets you be free. And if you don't feel this way, get up off your ass and run for government. It is your right! I don't agree with many politicians, I will defend to the death their right to say it.
So, that's it I am issuing everyone that challenge. Once a week, learn something new about our country and teach it to your kids if u have them. Read about the sacrifices American service men and woman, Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters and everyone else who have made sacrifices for us all the way back to the revolutionary war. I know this isn't a perfect nation, but look around we are one of the closest to being so. So, go wave a flag and Happy New YEAR....and I remind everyone to read my disclaimer on my first post if u don't agree.
1. "I am going to lose weight" - OK, I could probably lose to drop about 20 lbs., and then I think of the people at the food store, I start eating less what would happen to their bottom line? These people depend on me to keep food on their loved ones table, and I am a giver......So I can not let them down, I refuse.
2. "Come January 1, no more smoking" - That's right, I will not allow myself to be set on fire and have my body smoke for the sake of entertainment, what you thought I meant cigarettes??? HA HA HA
3. "I am going to be better with money" - No more putting it though the wash or pissing it away to charities, I am going keep it all for myself, I can take it with me when I die.
4. "I am going to treat me fellow man better" - I would never make this resolution because I understand that that woman are equally important, and I am not a sexist. So, try again.
5. "I am going to be better to the environment" - DONE, long before it was cool to drive a low gas mileage vehicle, and hug trees, I was driving a little 4 cylinder pick up that gets 27 mpg (I figured that out driving across the country) , Move over Al Gore, I want my Nobel Prize.
6. "I will remember that telemarketers are people too" - People that have no soul I may add. And I am not forgetting that. Go ahead call me when I am sleeping one more time and try to sell me a LARK........
7. "I am going to try and just be a better person and American" - This one is realistic. You see, were have become a society in which someone with a degree or a TV show constantly telling me how I should improve myself. Lose weight, quit smoking, worry about the environment etc... Here is a novel idea, TAKE CARE OF YOUR SELF AND FAMILY, and then TAKE CARE OF THE COUNTRY. I am sick and tired of watching people disgrace themselves and my country. HAVE SOME DAMN COMMON SENSE, and do the right thing. Help people when they need it, REALLY NEED IT, get some self pride and pride in your country. I am not saying that people aren't proud, but they are only proud a few days a year, i.e. July 4th, 9/11, etc. That pride you feel those days to be an American, HAVE IT EVERYDAY. Where an American Flag pin on your suit, get an American flag sticker on your car, teach your children the rich history of this country. I am not saying you have to join the military, you don't have to you live in a country that has a voluntary service law. So don't disrespect the place that lets you be free. And if you don't feel this way, get up off your ass and run for government. It is your right! I don't agree with many politicians, I will defend to the death their right to say it.
So, that's it I am issuing everyone that challenge. Once a week, learn something new about our country and teach it to your kids if u have them. Read about the sacrifices American service men and woman, Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters and everyone else who have made sacrifices for us all the way back to the revolutionary war. I know this isn't a perfect nation, but look around we are one of the closest to being so. So, go wave a flag and Happy New YEAR....and I remind everyone to read my disclaimer on my first post if u don't agree.
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