Workin Up A New Look...
Well, I think this is what I like. I'm not real sure why, but it seems kinda simple, yet customizable. I like that. So, I might just keep it. If you don't....sorry. Naw, just kidding. I would like to know if you like it, so don't hesitate to leave me a comment.
All is still well with the Millers...school is back in full swing, and work is relentless, but hey, at least I'm working. I'll post more soon, just mostly checking out this new blog-look. You Missed The Garage, Driver.. This is so funny....Look, there's got to be nothing worse than not being able to get your wienermobile in the garage...lol Read more about the story here... Another Weekend Is Finally Here...
Another weekend is upon us, and I'm taking some much needed rest. It has been absolutely nuts at work (in which I'm not complaining too much because I have a job), but it has been quite taxing on the body and brain. It's frustrating though, because since being put on day shift, I've also had to go salary, and I'm working more hours than I did before...going to work dark and coming home dark is getting old. Earlier this week I had over 30 hours in just two days. Geez.
Well, that's why I took me some more days off because I need to spend time with family and relax. I'll post up some pictures next... A Super Weekend..
Just sittin around the house this weekend trying to take it easy. Alot of work going during the week makes for a relaxing weekend. Not much else new coming up. We are looking a maybe having a yard sale sometime next weekend, so if you are into that, come by and see us for some super deals.
Got some random pictures here - - just us having fun...  Cool gifts for Father's Day Our little collection of DVD's Mik...looking sooo forward to Kid's At College Susan's fuzzy paper weight..
Happy Independence Day
Well, another holiday has come and gone (dang it, vacation is over). We still enjoyed our holiday with some friends, grilled some hot dogs and had some smoked pulled pork from Smokey Bones, and even enjoyed some el-cheapo fireworks (in which weren't too bad). The kids had fun and we had fun watching them.
Here's a few pictures from our "big" event...     
Happy Fourth Of JULY! Well, the Fourth is here again, and my vacation is starting to wind down (crap). But that's ok, even though I haven't done everything I wanted to, I still got to spend time with my wife and kids, and tinker (in which is what I do best anyway). Tonight we will be having our own little July 4th celebration and hope to chill out and enjoy some cheap fireworks. YAY. (No really, that sounds fine to me) Everyone have a great and SAFE holiday. Can You Hear That Music?
By the way, let me know if the whole automatic-music-playing-thing in the background is annoying. I know it may get annoying when you change pages and it starts all over again. I can change that if it's stupid.....lol
Thanks for the comments... **UPDATE** Ok, I killed the autostart on the music...it didn't make sense if you were watching a video trying to listen to that and the music (duh). Anyway, if you want to listen to some tunes, just click on the red playlist on the right of the page and enjoy. Thanks again Takin a break...jpg) Me, Susan and Jeremy...from a few years back (btw-that mullet ROCKS) (lol) ..and here's a recent cell phone pic of me and Susan. My how times have changed.. I've been taking some time off this week to chill, and to celebrate our 19th anniversary (thank you..I love you Susan). I've been trying to get to some of my honey-do's, but the rain has been pretty consistent (in which I'm not complaining because we need it badly). Anyway, hope all is well. Please come back and visit. The Ketchup Jam
This is hilarious. I love this stuff. It gives ketchup a whole new look....
FREAKIN WOOT-OFF TIME AGAIN!!! CRAP - - Another WOOT-OFF today, and I'm gonna be too busy being able to keep up with with the woots. What I need to do is learn how to send the posts to my phone so at least I get a text message. Anyway, hope all is well. All I got to do is make it through this week and I'm off for a weeks, and I just don't know what I"m going to do....nothing sounds great to me :-) Everone have a super day. ITS FREAKIN HOT OUT THERE! This was from my truck on Saturday.... Wow Well, summer is here for sure. And by the feel of it, it's going to be a long one. I LOVE FREON! I still think Al Gore is a complete tool. More Pics From Mulberry Relay For Life 2009
Here's a few more pictures this year's Mulberry Relay For Life. Once again, it was a lot of work, but all for a very good cause. Please join us in support of next year's RFL.
     
Happy Fathers Day Give the gift of peace and quiet this father's day. The idea for creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father's Day while listening to a Mother's Day sermon in 1909. Having been raised by her father, William Jackson Smart, after her mother died, Sonora wanted her father to know how special he was to her. It was her father that made all the parental sacrifices and was, in the eyes of his daughter, a courageous, selfless, and loving man. Sonora's father was born in June, so she chose to hold the first Father's Day celebration in Spokane, Washington on the 19th of June, 1910. In 1926, a National Father's Day Committee was formed in New York City. Father's Day was recognized by a Joint Resolution of Congress in 1956. In 1972, President Richard Nixon established a permanent national observance of Father's Day to be held on the third Sunday of June. So Father's Day was born in memory and gratitude by a daughter who thought that her father and all good fathers should be honored with a special day just like we honor our mothers on Mother's Day. Funny Quote: Spread the diaper in the position of the diamond with you at bat. Then fold second base down to home and set the baby on the pitcher's mound. Put first base and third together, bring up home plate and pin the three together. Of course, in case of rain, you gotta call the game and start all over again. ~Jimmy Piersal, on how to diaper a baby, 1968 Any man can be a Father, but it takes a special person to be called Dad. Used Cars and What To Look Out For...
Saw this article on Yahoo Research and wanted to share. Used cars are in big demand nowadays so be careful what you pick out if your in the market.
Used Car Lemons and Lemonade By Jada A. Graves 2008 Chrysler Sebring  Knowing where to place your bets with a used car can be tricky. The horror stories are all too common -- the pieced-together parts, the unexplained and unexpected sounds and smells, the bodies in the trunk ... Okay. Maybe the last one isn't quite as common. But buying used doesn't have to be such a gamble if you do your research. There's a wealth of online information available that can make it easier to avoid a lemon. With the federal government's vehicle defect notices and J.D. Power and Associates' reliability data the most common mechanical issues are all easy to trace. In addition, U.S. News' used car listings make the search easier for the best used car options in your area. But we've already done at that research to help you narrow down your choices. Check out our list of the best and worst used cars. Remember, while this list is a good start, all used cars are different. Before buying, make sure you give any used car -- even one on our best list -- a thorough inspection. Worst Used Cars: GMC Canyon The GMC Canyon successfully balances an imposing stance on the highway while providing coddling comfort in the cab. Reviewers also praise the 2009 model's new V8 engine for helping the Canyon effectively compete with meatier trucks in its segment. But Consumer Reports cites the Canyon's troubled reliability history as the reason it makes their Worst Used Cars list. According to Consumer Guide, Canyons from 2004 through 2008 are "underpowered for anything other than daily commuting," with pronounced road noise and a tiresome ride depending on the trim. Consumer Guide says some commonly reported problems for these model years include electrical wiring problems with the OnStar system and weak exhaust valve springs that could cause the engine to misfire. Chrysler Sebring As Chrysler dealerships close across the country, you can expect unbelievable prices on both new and used models of the Sebring sedan or convertible. It's just too bad that shaky reliability, poor cabin quality and disappointing performance lead most reviewers to say the Sebring was never a great buy to begin with. Consumer Reports chose the Sebring convertible as one of the Worst Used Cars based on reliability data from vehicles from 1999 through 2008. Meanwhile, CarComplaints.com shows many Sebring owners have reported problems with the engine, air conditioning and heating systems and airbags on both the 2001 and 2002 Sebrings. Ford Explorer The current generation of the Ford Explorer ranks mid-pack among affordable midsize SUVs, and is praised for its off-roading capabilities and a spacious cabin. But according to CarComplaints.com, car owners have recounted problems with the third generation of the Explorer -- made from 2002 to 2005 -- for cracked window panels and faulty transmissions. Consumer Guide also recounts this generation of Explorer has commonly had problems with coolant and oil leaks, rattling timing belts and ticking valves in the 4.6-liter engines. Dodge Intrepid The Intrepid was a Consumer Guide Best Buy or Recommended Pick almost every year of its 1998 to 2004 run. Reviewers liked the sedan's passenger and cargo room and praised the nimble handling, especially for the car's size. But a large number of Intrepid owners have reported engine troubles with the 2000 model, and the federal government previously recalled Intrepids for faulty airbags and seatbelts. Consumer Guide notes the Intrepid's most commonly reported mechanical problems include electrical problems with the cabin lights and headlights, plus an engine tapping noise when driving a V6 Intrepid. Pontiac Aztek The Aztek's brief four-year run in Pontiac's lineup is a testament to this midsize crossover SUV's unpopularity. We could fudge it and say that disdain for the SUV had to do with its low gas mileage or lacking cabin quality, but truly, critics say the biggest problem with the Aztek was its ungainly dimensions. According to Britain's Daily Telegraph, the Aztek's obtuse shape was "proof that Americans do ugly better than anyone else." On our side of the Atlantic, Consumer Reports lists the Aztek on its Worst Used Cars and TIME Magazine dinged the 2001 model as one of its "Worst Cars of All Time." According to TIME's writers, "This car could not have been more instantly hated it if had a Swastika tattoo on its forehead. ... a bulky, plastic-clad mess. ... The Aztek violates one of the principal rules of car design: We like cars that look like us." But if you can get around the Aztek's unconventional look, reviewers admit the SUV is a competent performer with stable handling and minimal road noise. Best Used Cars: 2009 Honda Civic  There's a reason the Civic shows up on many auto experts "Best" lists: When it comes to outstanding quality, safety and dependability, there are few better cars. Cars.com notes the Civic is one the most popular used cars sold from July to September of 2008, while Consumer Reports chose it as the best used car in the small car class because its "reliable, economical and fun to drive." CarsComplaints.com finds that some Civic owners have had transmission problems with the 2001 and 2002 models, but the current generation Civic, first sold in 2006, has a strong reliability record and few federal government defect notices. Subaru Impreza If you're looking for a distinctive design or thrills on the road, the Impreza probably isn't your first choice. But critics say the car is a safe choice, literally and figuratively. Writers praise the Impreza's secure dynamics with standard all-wheel drive, and highlight the safety features and strong safety scores from the federal government and insurance industry. J.D. Power and Associates lists the 2006 Subie Impreza as a top pick in its 2009 Vehicle Dependability Survey. Although Cars.com reports the 2009 Impreza has one of the best resale values (which means finding one that's used and cheap could be a challenge), Edmunds suggests an Impreza made between 1998 and 2001 as one of the best used cars for those on a tighter budget. "We found high-mileage (150,000-plus) 2.5RS models starting at around $4,500 on Auto Trader," they report. There's an even better deal in U.S. News' used car listings: a 1999 Impreza with 98,746 miles for only $3,995. Toyota Prius With every model year the Prius seems to make advancements in fuel efficiency. But even an older model Toyota Prius offers outstanding gas mileage. In 2001, the first year the car was available in the United States, the EPA gave it a combined rating of 41 mpg. Cars.com notes the 2009 Prius has one of the strongest resale values, and J.D. Power and Associates lists the 2006 model as the most dependable car in the compact category in its 2009 Vehicle Dependability Survey. Ford Mustang Car writers say nothing looks, drives or feels like a Ford Mustang, whether you buy one new or used. More importantly, buying used rather than new will help you get that retro-cool vibe the current Mustang is known for. According to Edmunds, any Mustang made between 1986 and 2004 is perfect "if you prefer a V8 rumble to drown out the rattles from your cheap ride's aging interior," and you should be able to find one from that time period for less than $5,000. Cars.com reports the Mustang is one of the top-10 most popular used cars based on reports from dealers and private sellers. Mazda MX-5 Miata It's sexy and affordable. It corners on a dime, and with an impressive reliability record, it's built to last. While it's not as powerful as some affordable sports cars, numerous automotive experts say the Mazda MX-5 Miata's nimble handling is great no matter what model year you choose. Edmunds notes, "this little roadster proves that the right sports car formula has real staying power," and notes that first generation Miata's made between 1990 and 1997 "are readily available for well under $5 grand." Not only that, but J.D. Power and Associates chose the 2006 Miata as the most reliable compact sports car in its 2009 Vehicle Dependability Survey, and Consumer Reports selected the Miata as its Best Used Sports Car. I LOVE WALMARTS
This cake is for someone who was moving from an insurance claims office.
 Okay... so this is how I imagine this conversation went: Walmart Employee: "Hello 'dis be Walmarts, how can I help you?" Customer: "I would like to order a cake for a going away party this week." Walmart Employee: "What you want on da cake?" Customer: "Best Wishes Suzanne'" and underneath that "We will miss you'" STOP LAUGHING! You can't fix stupid What The?
Once again....I'm amazed. You can tell this woman is a bit of a beeoch. This is another example of the arrogant, self centered stuck-ups that we have running this country. I know, I know. I still need to pray for her, but she's still a beeoch. GET OVER IT WOMAN! Here's the article from Foxnews.com:
Boxer, the U.S. Senator, Chides Brigadier General for Calling Her 'Ma'am' The feisty California lawmaker reminds an Army brigadier general of her title after he has the apparent gall to call her "ma'am." In case you forgot, Barbara Boxer is a senator. The feisty California lawmaker felt the need to remind an Army brigadier general of that fact Tuesday during a hearing before her Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, where the military officer testifying had the apparent gall to call Boxer "ma'am." Brig. Gen. Michael Walsh, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was testifying on the Louisiana coastal restoration process in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. He began to answer one of Boxer's questions with "ma'am" when Boxer immediately cut him off. "You know, do me a favor," an irritated Boxer said. "Could say 'senator' instead of 'ma'am?'" "Yes, ma'am," Walsh interjected. "It's just a thing, I worked so hard to get that title, so I'd appreciate it, yes, thank you," she said. "Yes, senator," he responded. YOU DECIDE: Super Sensitive or Right On? However, Walsh surely meant no disrespect, as military protocol advises that officers may use "sir" or "ma'am" when addressing anybody higher than them on the chain of command. "We would call them 'sir' or 'ma'am' or 'senator such-and-such'," Army spokesman Lt. Col. Nathan Banks said. Banks said any of those terms would be "appropriate" when addressing a senator. According to one guide, the Navy and Coast Guard typically use "mister" or "miss" to address officers below the rank of commander, and "sir" or "ma'am," or a specific title, to address anyone at that rank or higher. "You can never go wrong by using 'Sir' or 'Ma'am,' but it is a nice touch if you can properly address a senior officer," says the guide, Military Protocol: Uniformed Services. Tuesday's hearing was hardly the first time a military officer used those terms during sworn testimony. The same day at a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing, two Navy officials repeatedly referred to Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., with the title, "sir." "Yes, sir," Navy Vice Adm. Bernard McCullough said when answering questions. Wicker raised no objections. Obama Kills Fly, PETA Expresses Disapproval
PETA has a few words for President Obama: Brush, don’t kill. After the President very publically swatted and then killed a fly during an interview with CNBC yesterday, the outspoken animal rights group PETA said they wished Obama had served a better example.
We support compassion for the even the smallest animals," says Bruce Friedrich, VP for Policy at PETA. “We support giving insects the benefit of the doubt." Friedrich says PETA supports "brushing flies away rather than killing them" and was disappointed that the President had gone ahead and squashed the pesky fly. This afternoon PETA sent a Katcha Bug, a device which traps bugs and allows their safe release back into nature to the White House. PETA hopes the President will use the catcher but has no far not received communication back from the White House, although they did not ask for specific correspondence. Friedrich admits that despite his fly-swatting ways, the President has been a champion for animal rights in the past. PETA claims to be pleased by Obama’s denouncement of factory farming, Canadian seal hunting andMichelle Obama’s stance against wearing fur. YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!! Long Live XP It looks like Microsoft may actually be extending the life of XP...and they should. It's amazing how MS ended up thinking Vista was going to be some kind of OS breakthrough. Fortunately, I only have one machine with Vista on it, and I hardly use it. Let's hope Windows 7 is as good as XP in functionality. Here's the blog from Christopher Null: Windows XP life extended yet again to (possibly) 2011 Like Michael Corleone in The Godfather Part III, just when you think Windows XP is out... they pull it back in. Once again -- and I've now lost count on this one -- Microsoft is officially extending the life of the venerable Windows XP operating system. Based on the company's new rules, the OS can be pre-installed on machines for up to 18 months after the general availability of Windows 7 -- or until Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is released, whichever is sooner. Assuming Windows 7 ships in October as planned, that means XP may be alive and well until April 2011. On the other hand, Microsoft has been releasing Service Packs more quickly of late, and 18 months would be an awfully long time for Windows to go without a patch. The move was apparently a response to Gartner's Michael Silver, who lambasted the company's previous policy, which would create only six months of overlap between XP and Windows 7, and which he saw as not enough time for large enterprises to manage the transition from one OS to the other. (And let's get real: No one is going to upgrade to Vista in the meantime.) In response, Silver called the new policy "good" but "still not great." His beef? Microsoft's Service Pack clause, which is as nebulous a term as one can fathom. Service Packs are really nothing more than bundled up collections of bug fixes, and there are no guidelines about how serious those fixes need to be or how many of them one needs in order to justify putting out a Service Pack of them. Microsoft could release Windows 7 Service Pack 1 a week after it was released -- citing whatever reasons it wanted -- and abruptly yank XP from the market. What's worse is that Service Packs can arrive without much warning, which would give businesses even less time to prepare for XP going off market. As a side note, remember that XP is already technically at its end of life: It's no longer available at retail, and only extended support plans are available. Technically only businesses are supposed to be able to buy it. Microsoft will stop patching XP, as well, in April 2014 -- and that includes all security updates. Unless it changes its mind. Again. Dang I Wish It Was Friday
It can't only be Wednesday???? This week is just taking it's sweet time. Not much to post today. I've been working late as usual, so not much time for other things. Still tinkering with blogger as time permits.
Here's some more random pics from the family unit. Have a great day today! Stay tuned for more...  Mik and Mom at an awards ceremony for the end of the year. Mik got an award for being the best goober of the year. (of course, I'm kidding) A rainbow after a recent storm. A view from the back porch.  Our Tent at this years Relay For Life. We don't have many pictures this year due to the fact Susan and I were busy doing other things, but it was a good turnout and I think everyone had a good time  A flyover, fighter jet and older fighter plane from the Sun-N-Fun fly in this year. Another view from the back porch  Marv hangin out with us on a Saturday night. FLAG DAY
"This untouched photo, I believe, is a devine message (Daniel 6:27: "He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth.") to our country and not only honors our fallen hereos who so bravely and willingly fought for the United States of America to preserve our freedom and save us, but it's also a message of comfort to their surviving families and friends that their death was not in vane. In their death, the faithful have received the crown of life, and the cross illuminated in the flag, while perhaps somewhat mysterious, offers the message that God is with the United States of America whether you believe in Him or not." - http://granitegrok.com/
 The flag of the United States has not been created by rhetorical sentences in declarations of independence and in bills of rights. It has been created by the experience of a great people, and nothing is written upon it that has not been written by their life. It is the embodiment, not of a sentiment, but of a history. ~Woodrow Wilson History of the American Flag Well, It's Friday Night And... I'm sitting at home doing absolutely nothing. Sometimes, that's a good thing. Sometimes, NOT. Mik and Susan and a bunch of other brats are at a play tonight, where my daughter is actually operating a large spotlight for a play. WOW. I'm impressed to say the least. She's shown an interest in something like this, so this is just the beginning, and we are very proud of her for sticking to this and seeing it through. GOOD JOB MIK! One day, she may be producing/editing some big major production, so don't laugh! Mik and her peeps
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