Another raccoon sleeping in the pickup,

I mistakenly left the back window open in the pickup again. Since the kids are vacationing, and Bree is gone, there is not much activity outside after dark. Therefore, when I went out to the truck on Saturday morning, there was a raccoon sleeping on the driver side floorboard. He (or at least I think it was a he) was fat and happy after eating a pack of French Fries, 2 packs of sunflower seeds and about 14 packets of ketchup. I am not sure if he was playing opossum (heh heh heh) or genuinely asleep after I opened the truck door and asked him to leave. But after shaking the truck and breaking out the garden hose. I imagine he realized I was going to give him a bath with the hose if he did not get out so he sauntered out and ambled away towards the garage. I am happy; he did not take a big raccoon poop in my truck.

OK, I don't get it. What's the difference?

With all the hullabaloo about the Episcopal gay Bishop, what is the difference? What changed in the Episcopal church "that specific day"? If Episcopalians have a problem with this, what was done when the man was an Episcopal Priest? I don’t get it. If someone one has the definitive insight about this and why it is "now" a bad thing to be gay in the Episcopal Church, please explain it to me.

Thinking about satellite radio??

Well, what your going to get is the "Either / Or" situation. In other words, Either XM or Sirius. I have listened to both and I chose the XM over the Sirius without any questions. The sound quality of the XM was good. It is not digital CD or DVD quality, but it is good. I thought that the Sirius was rather...., less good, if that makes any sense. How did I choose? First, I researched what channels were available on both systems. Then, I listened to both in the Eastgate BestBuy before I made the decision. I want to make it clear that I am not the only one who has a clear choice. Watch the review from Patrick and Leo of The Screen Savers. Your going to need to get Quicktime6 if your going to watch it. If you have QuickTime and it does not work, click here and download it. Remember, you can take the free version without any feelings of guilt. In case your wondering, I bought the XM setup, and I absolutely love it. Matter of fact, when I drive Bree's van, I don't even turn on the radio since she does not have XM. That is how much I loathe broadcast radio now.

Schools and training so far,

Here is a partial listing of the Universities, school(s) and formal training I have completed. To fill in the accuracy, I will search through the certificates I have filed away and I will update this ASAP. University of Cincinnati: Core requirements, Southern Illinois University: Degree work in “Vocational Education and Curriculum Development”, (Dean’s list for grade point average) Florida Community College of Jacksonville: Sign Language for hearing people United States Navy: Total Quality Leadership (TQL) classes, 1994-1996. Total Quality Management (TQM) classes, 1994-1996. Navy Leadership Development Program (NLDP), 1995. Instructor / Trainer class (Training team), 1992. Quality Assurance Worker School, 1990 Maintenance and Material Management (3M) Managers school, 1989 Enlisted Surface Warefare Specialist, 1986 Navy Molder (Foundrymen) class "A" school 1984. Foundry Operation and Management. Highest score ever obtained at the school! Navy Courses completed that did not include certifications: Principles of Naval Engineering, Human Behavior, Educational Psychology, 4000 documented hours towards Navy Journeymen (Foundrymen) Lotus (Domino & Notes): Domino User Administration, Domino Server Administration Analytical Graphics: Satellite Toolkit (STK) Orbital Propagation, Satellite Access Calculation, Data Management, Scenario Development, Sensor Analysis Helicopter Flight Training - Northstar Helicopter (Blue Ash, OH) 12 hours - flight time Microsoft Training: Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server / Enterprise Server, Exchange 2000 Server, Exchange 5.5 Server, SQL 2000 Server, Visual Basic 6, Windows ME, Windows 98 (and SE), Windows 95, Windows (PocketPC, PocketPC2002), Material Handling Equipment Training School (Navy) OSHA Standard Operation and Maintenance training for: Forklift, (Internal Combustion and Electric), 5,000 Lbs., Forklift, (Internal Combustion), 20,000 Lbs., Pallet Jack (electric), 3,000 Lbs., Forklift, Narrow Isle, Reach /Standup (electric), 4000 Lbs. 20%

Did anyone go see Hannity today in Cincinnati?

If you did see him, please tell me if I missed anything good. I wanted to go but could not get a ticket. Thanks! 10%

The seven deadly sins of marketing

Well, I didn't make the site up, but it is rather interesting to go through. I imagine you could call this "The seven deadly sins of highly effective people" but that is just my opinion, I could be wrong. EyeScream

On days like this

With the kids gone, I start to miss them really bad. then it hits me how much I miss my Dad & Mom (who are in Florida with the kids right now).

Sorry, but I needed a laugh.

This is an an adult Cartoon. Please, No kids, people without a sense of humor, or anyone with a bug up their ass: Orgasms from around the world

Anyone want to play a game?

Well, all you have to do is click the link. Battleship (Gets a 4 out of 5) Putt-Putt Golf (Gets a 4 out of 5)

The "WB" network needs to be renamed the "PG" (or maybe even the "NC") channel

Uh, I don't think the kids are going to be watching "Smallville" on the WB anymore. I thought Smallville was pretty good. Sorta along the lines of "Lois and Clark" that shows on TBS. But after watching it a couple of times, I am not so sure. Here is a clip of a scene that is what I would have anyone consider before letting the little ones watch "Smallville". Superman is not for kids anymore. I am not sure how long the link will be good but it works today.