Saturday, September 14, 2024

Great News For The Dems...


...according to Gavin Newsom:  Kamala exceeded all expectations in the recent debate.

Translation: she didn't assume the fetal position and suck her thumb, so it's a big win.

Then again, neither did she answer any of the questions she was asked, including the most important one in any presidential election:

Are people better off now than they were 4 years ago?

Since the answer to that is both obvious and damning, she chose instead to ignore it and spout debunked lies* and democrat talking points in her annoying nasal whine.

If you hoped to learn how she would make your life better - improve the economy, fix inflation...

...lower energy costs, stop illegal immigration, reduce crime - well, you're out of luck.

She didn't have time for trivia like that...


...she and her ABC teammates were too busy ganging up on The Bad Orange Man.

If watching a 3 on 1 fight is your thing...


...then you were one happy camper.

Some folks - <Megyn Kelly> for example - were not quite as happy:


But hey, Trump knew what he was in for: in the runup to the debate, 100% of ABC's coverage of Harris was positive; 93% of their coverage of Trump was negative.

And why wouldn't it be?  As the NY Times reported in August:


Bias much?

Even so, Trump willingly walked into a hostile arena for the chance to tell the truth about the disastrous Harris / Biden administration.

That's bravery, but then this is the guy who stood tall after an assassination attempt...


...and yelled, "Fight!  Fight!  Fight!"

So who would you rather have leading your country?

Someone who's so weak she needs the help of two dishonest moderators in a rigged debate, or someone who stands his ground, takes on all comers and fearlessly proclaims his message of <America First>?

Anyone who claims to be undecided at this point is a pillock who shouldn't be allowed to handle anything sharper than a crayon.

Both of these candidates are known quantities and diametrically opposed to one other.

Their actions - or lack thereof - speak for themselves.

The only thing being judged at this point is the character of the voters.

* she refused to answer questions or explain her many failures (inflation, open borders, crime, etc), and while her moderator teammates wouldn't fact check her, the rest of the world did: <KAMALA'S LIES> 



Question:  how do you celebrate the arrival of Autumn?


Answer:  With an Autumn Tree, of course.

No, that's not ours.

It's the clever creation of some friends who recently invited us to spend a mid-September afternoon with them:


That's Captain Mark and his lovely bride Tina, our hosts for a relaxing boat ride on the lake, followed by a delicious meal in their gorgeous home.

The weather was perfect, the conversation interesting, and our time together rejuvenating.

Mark and I were going to burn a couple of Rocky Patel's to cap the day...


...but that's a two hour commitment we did not want to foist on our better halves.

A pleasure denied, saved for another day.

Tina even gifted us a couple of her handmade "cozys" on our way out...

Go Blue!

...used for holding hot/cold bowls of soup or ice cream, etc.

Mark and Tina embody the spirit of gracious living at its finest; what a delight to share an afternoon with them.


Another enjoyable week on the links:

#5 tee, looking straight into the bright sunshine...

...and where I teed off, so I at least had a chance to see where my drive landed.  not a fan of east/west fairways and there are 2 of them on this course.

on the green in regulation; 3 putt for bogey; grit teeth, mumble under breath, stomp off to next tee.

My play from the tees and fairways has improved this season, but my troubles with the short game continue.

A common refrain from all us residents of Dufferville, but even so you gotta love hickory golf.

When the shouting's done...



...it's still a little solitude, a little exercise and a pleasant stroll through the countryside.


Alrighty then, time to embrace your...


...and 23 Skidoo:

plottin' against the menfolk


a couple of strays looking for a handout at Larry's cottage


not dead; sleeping


she spends more money on avgas for her private jet in a week than most people make in a year.  why would anyone care what liberal bubble girl thinks?


can I help it if he's photogenic?


lakeside view from Larry's cottage


hydrangea centerpiece courtesy of Karen




As my southern belle mom used to tell me when I was underfoot, "time to scat!"

On your way out, here's something to ponder.

In every objective measure that matters, we're living in a time of decline and gathering darkness, but there is a solution:


It's up to God's people to take those first steps of humility, prayer, commitment and repentance.

If we do, God promises He will hear our prayers, forgive our sins and heal our country.

For what exactly are we waiting?

Chop chop.

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Saturday, September 7, 2024

Everything Old...

Putin says he loves her "infectious laugh"
 
...is new again:  The Russian Collusion Hoax, Part Deux.

They may not be moral, they're certainly not honest, but you gotta hand it to the democrats:  they're persistent.

They're hoping the hoi polloi, the great unwashed, will fall for their debunked hogwash a 2nd time, and who knows?

There's no lack of ignorant apparatchik's wandering around out there and they don't call them "yellow dog democrats"* for nothing.

In the meantime, Kamala had to <bus in supporters> for another rally, this time in NH:


Wonder how much she had to pay them to endure her special blend of word salads and "infectious laugh"?

As you're pondering our choices for president, consider this:

In 1968 a high jumper named Dick Fosbury took the track and field world by storm, winning an Olympic gold medal with his unique style...


...nicknamed "The Fosbury Flop".

In 2024 the Dems have their own unique candidate with her own distinctive style...




The difference?

Fosbury's style had actual substance that garnered positive results, including an Olympic record and gold medal.

Kamala's flip flops are just smoke and mirrors, designed to steal votes by hiding what she really believes:

She'll outlaw fracking on day one, but trust her, she's in favor of fracking.

She's believes in open borders, but until Tuesday, November 5th, she'll build a border wall.

She's a proponent of the green new deal and eliminating fossil fuels, but right now she's all about drill, baby, drill.

She supports an accelerated EV mandate that will eliminate gasoline cars by 2035, but don't worry, she's opposed to an EV mandate.

Schizophrenic or inauthentic?

Who cares?  Either way you lose.

They're desperately hoping you'll be dazzled by the glitz and faux-joy (not to mention her <pathetic faux-accent>), and won't pay attention to the obvious lies and direct contradictions to her actual political beliefs.

Just remember what the LORD said through the prophet Jeremiah:


Don't be fooled.

* a yellow dog democrat is mindlessly loyal to the party above all.  they'll vote for "an old yellow dog” before they’ll vote republican.



Said I'd include some results of the first pics taken with my Kodak Cameo 110 film camera, to wit:








Overall, I'm pleased - with outdoor pics, that is.  The indoor / flash pics are pretty much trash.  The flash works, but the pics are all uniformly bad - way too dark:





I'm wondering if the flash is pointing too far down.  Here it is in its normal "open" position:


It's pointing down toward the shutter, which may be how it was designed?

Here it is after I put a small piece of scotch tape on the back to hold the flash up:



Don't know if that will help anything - might just blind my human subjects - but I'm going to test it.

Of course, if that does actually help, there goes any spontaneity while capturing that unscripted Kodak Moment.

"Um, yeah...could you repeat that impulsive laugh and hug when she first came into the room, please?

"I just have to find some scotch tape and jerry rig my flash here and then I'll be right with you..."

More to come.



Here's the best thing that happened in my two hickory golf outings this past week:



That's just before I teed off, when the winsome hope of golfing excellence had yet to founder on the unyielding reef of harsh reality.

Yeah, it was that kind of week.

I'm actually doing pretty well from the tees and fairways, and it's no longer a miracle when I'm on or near the green in regulation.

My short game, however, has completely gone south.



We all know someone who's tone deaf and can't carry a tune in a bucket; not sure what the golfing equivalent of that is when it comes to play on and around the green, but lately that's been me.

I'm hoping it's just a temporary illness...

actual photograph of me after missing a 4 ft putt for par


...and will soon pass.



Alrighty boys, line 'em up here, that's right, hustle up, single file, no pushing or shoving, everyone gets a look as we 23 skidoo:

mr. squirrel enjoying some berries


a grandson threw a shoe in a recent X country meet, but he soldiered on and finished the race.  good man!


baby 'possum dining al fresco


to be fair, I'd vote for an old yellow dog before voting democrat


chip, at it again


pic courtesy of Larry on a recent kayak outing



trying something new on the cigar front...


...and liking them pretty well.  not as much of a pepper spice kick as Kentucky Cheroots, but still a flavorful smoke




Wrapping up the 1st week of September, and it's definitely feeling like Fall now.

48 degrees this morning with a 10 mph North wind...


...makes it pretty easy to imagine where we're headed weather-wise.

I actually love September, but not what comes later.

However, since no one asked me, I guess I'll just shut up now.


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