“When you’re dead, they stick their hand in the coffin and rob you.” — Me in a discussion with my lawyer about the NJ Death Taxes.
I trick them. No coffin for me. I’ll escape to a non-tax state!
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MEMORIES: REMEMBERING “OUR GIRL”
Thursday, March 24, 2011As most reading this will know, we affectionately refer to Evlynn as ‘our girl’ … most everyone does when referring to her. It’s like a badge of honor, being allowed to say “she was our girl” … proud to have had the opportunity to know her.
My relationship with Ev goes way back to 1971, when I was working at NSA while in the Navy, and I had met this great guy John who was in the Air Force at the time, and also working at NSA. We hit it off quite well, and he even helped me learn how to program in FORTRAN … which proved to be quite valuable, as I am working on 40 years now in Information Technology. If I didn’t thank you back then buddy, I certainly do now!
But back to Ev … I found out that my new buddy John was pretty smart, because he had married Evlynn! John had invited Marge (my wife) and I to a ‘hootenanny’ (don’t ask, it was a 70’s phenomenon … and that’s a whole other story in itself!) with he and his new bride. We had both gotten married around the same time it turns out, and John wanted us to meet ‘his Evlynn’. Well we had a blast at that hootenanny, and then at several other times with John and Ev…at their apartment, and at ours … young military newlyweds with a lot in common (we liked board games and card games, except John won all the time!). We also liked an adult beverage on occasion, and sometimes on several occasions! [You know how those young people are.]
I could write tons about “our girl” Evy, about how caring she always was, how super generous she was, and just someone that you wanted to be around … she made you feel good.
But for this memory moment, for this time of thinking about Ev … I have decided to comment on something that John mentioned on his blog … about Ev and her basketball prowess, and how she humiliated several of his ‘macho’ buddies.
One weekend we all decided to head out to Williamsburg, VA, and we stayed at a beautiful golf resort called Kingsmill on the James (nothing but the best for us!). I think we went to Busch Gardens and then maybe to dinner one night … when we got back to the ‘condo’ it was still light out so we decided to take a walk around the resort property. Well we stumbled upon a huge building and were curious about what was inside … we peeked in and it was a full gymnasium! Complete with basketballs laying around, and open nets waiting to be ‘swished’. We started fooling around, shooting some shots and passing the balls around … and Ev says, “Hey Frenchy (my nickname), want to shoot a game of HORSE?”
My first reaction was to laugh … and I think I did, something like “Are you kidding? Play HORSE against me?” And Ev said, “Sure, why not?”
I wasn’t any superstar by the longest shot, but I played some intramural basketball in high school, and I had a pretty good shot. I think I asked if she wanted ‘a spot’, you know…like I have to play until I get HORSE, but she only had to get to HOR to win…something like that. I think I insulted her … because she said “NO, just shoot”, and passed me the ball. Well the rest is a short story, I think she beat me “H” to “HORSE” … in other words she spanked me bad. I recall asking for a rematch, since that had to be a fluke. But then I think she shut me out the second game … HORSE to zero!
So now my new buddy’s wife, who was also fast becoming our best buddy too … had a whole new level of respect from me! Not only was she a great person, by gosh, she could play some hoops too!
I recall her husband John watching all this with a smug look on his face … he knew how it was going to turn out. Of course it wasn’t until later that I found out how good she was on her high school team, and then also played some semi-pro ball as well!
On some of our later visits to their house in NJ, we used to watch Ev coach “her girls” … at St. A’s where her teams were always sharp in their play, whether they were highly skilled or not. You could see how good a coach she was too … I think one year they only lost one game. So … you can see, “our girl” was something else … multi-talented and a good sport too, I don’t think she rubbed it in too much after my embarrassing defeat.
And it wouldn’t have been so embarrassing if I hadn’t tried to give her a spot at the beginning … that probably just made her mad. :-) We love you and miss you girl … just one of the many stories I could tell about Ev, as Marge and I were blessed all these years by knowing her.
Thanks for the memories Ev.
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SOFTWARE: APPLE IPHOTO doesn’t allow you to …
Thursday, March 24, 2011APPLE IPHOTO doesn’t allow you to …
… easily mange the size of the Photo Library.
And, the backup function is lame. There’s no way to do a backup to an external drive except by doing individual exports.
It would have been trivial to allow it, but they didn’t.
One can only imagine that the decision to implement this way was to drive sales to Time Machine or Mobile Me. Clearly, that might be speculation. But, it fits how I see APPLE. Exploitive. The software is designed and implemented in a way that’s best for APPLE; not the User. imho
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When one imports pictures into IPHOTO from a camera, that is the easiest time to create the external backup.
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MACBOOKAIR: two panics today
Thursday, March 24, 2011Argh!
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RANT: It’s not, once again, “our” fight
Thursday, March 24, 2011http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul726.html
No-Fly Won’t Fly Constitutionally by Ron Paul
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Last week we once again heard numerous voices calling for intervention in Libya. Most say the US should establish a “no-fly” zone over Libya, pretending that it is a benign, virtually cost-free action, and the least we could do to assist those trying to oust the Gaddafi regime. Let us be clear about one thing: for the US to establish a “no fly” zone over all or part of Libya would constitute an act of war against Libya. Establishing any kind of military presence in the sovereign territory of Libya will require committing troops to engage in combat against the Libyan air force, as well as anti-aircraft systems.
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Even by the loose standards of the War Powers Resolution, which cedes far too much power to the president, he would have no authority to engage in hostilities because we have not been attacked – not by Gaddafi, and not by the rebels. This is not our fight. If the administration wants to make it our fight, let them make their case before Congress and put it to a vote. I would strongly oppose such a measure, but that is the proper way to proceed.
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How many wars do these politicians and bureaucrats want to fight at the same time?
Bring the girls and boys home NOW!
MYOB.
It’s not our fight.
And shut up.
Remember the Hungarian Revolution? The USA agitated, mostly over VOA, and when the patriots rose up, “America” turned its back. They were slaughtered.
It should be the national foreign policy to keep our collective mouths shut. Any one who want to go fight in Libya, AfPak, Darfur, or where ever, let them go stick their nose in first. Any politicians and / or bureaucrats, who advocate interventionism, get to lead the charge.
That should end that “advice”.
What foreigner in their right mind would ever trust the USA?
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MEMORIES: Our Girl was like a big sister to … … everybody?
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Dear John-
Thank you so much for sharing this great picture. I’ve forwarded it on to my fashionable siblings. I guess I wasn’t old enough to make the cut for the picture.
I have so many wonderful memories of Ev. I used to love when she would take me for rides in her Covair – boy, did I think I was cool then! Taking me for Italian ice, or a burger and a shake on a Saturday afternoon – I so looked forward to spending time with her. Although I was probably her pesky little cousin, I think Ev actually enjoyed my company and took me places voluntarily – unlike my sister who was forced to take me everywhere she went. Joyce must have loved Ev spending time with me too – it meant she didn’t have to! Joyce told me Ev taught her how to drive and also took her to take her driving test. She was like a big sister to both of us. And like everyone else on 8th Street, Joyce, Jeff and I all learned how to shoot hoops from Cousin Ev. Driving home from her funeral, I remembered something about Ev that I had forgotten all about – When I was a Girl Scout at St. Mary’s, one of the other GS troops was going to Palisades Park. MY troop was not going and I was heartbroken. Two weeks later, guess who took me to Palisades Park?? I think she even brought Patty Ann along for the trip – and maybe you were there too? I have to admit, I was none too pleased when you came on the scene thinking she wouldn’t have time for me anymore, but of course, that was not the case! Not only did she continue to make time for me but fulfilled the dream of every young girl and had me as a “Junior Bridesmaid” in your wedding! I tell you, if I thought I was cool riding in her Covair, THAT just topped it all!!
I hope you are coping okay. I can’t even begin to imagine how difficult it must be. She was such a special person and she just touched so many people with her kindness and love. You are in my prayers and I hope you are able to find some comfort in all the great memories you have of her.
If you come across any more of these priceless photos, please share them with me.
Thanks John – Will keep in touch.
Love,
XXX
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Ahh, the Corvair! No one probably knows that back in the Eighties when we were flush, I offered to buy her a “fun car” like her old Corvair. She wisely said no, “You can NEVER go back to what you were.” Wise woman.
She loved to be around people. So you probably gave her as much joy as you received.
Your going to Palisades Park story doesn’t surprise me. She wanted every child to be happy. No, I wasn’t on the scene yet. Maybe her old boyfriend. She was a “catch” and I know she could have her pick of the litter. And, I know of at least two suitors were unhappy when he took herself “off the market”.
I’d didn’t see any rejection by any of her family. Once I past the “Peg” test, and she was assured of my honorable intentions, she even gave everyone the word that “I was Ev’s choice”. She was the “energizer bunny” and made time for everyone. It wasn’t until she got sick did she have to recognize her limitations. I’m glad you enjoyed the wedding. She put together her “dream wedding”.
Coping? If feels funny not to have medical people to supervise while cajoling her into going along with the “fun”. She did make an impression on one fat young white guy injineer. Two dates and I was “hooked”. Took me a while to sell her on the idea. Even Peg was worried that we were so different. Guess it worked out.
Thanks for the prayers and kind words. I’ll send you invites to the other pictures. I’m scanning and putting up as I can. It’s a sad chore.
You’re most welcome. I’m happy to “share” her with you again.
Donna Nobis Pacem
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GUNS:“She was not a good shot at the range”
Wednesday, March 23, 2011Now that’s a “beauty queen”. No one should have to kill a fellow human being. But self-defense here did what all the Gooferment courts could NOT — protect her rights. How does that bumper sticker go “God made man and woman; Sam Colt made them equal”! Florida is catching up on NH for my affection with the Castle Doctrine. (Defend your home and the Gooferment bureaucrats can’t bother you. Nor can the dead guy sue.) “Better judged by 12 than carried by six”.
Armed Beauty Queen Fatally Shoots Intruder in Florida Home Invasion
By Cristina Corbin
Published March 22, 2011
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When a burly ex-convict forced his way into a posh Florida home last week, he had no idea what awaited him — a 25-year-old beauty queen with a pink .38-caliber handgun.
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Brown, who reigned as the 2009 Miss Tierra Verde, snatched her gun from a nearby bedroom and shot the suspect several times – hitting him in the chest, groin, thigh and back, her fiance said. Hill was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Panthaber, meanwhile, said he and his fiancee are lucky to be alive. He said he purchased the pink handgun for Brown last Christmas and that the two had gone to target practice together.
“She was not a good shot at the range,” he quipped.
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Good enough. Only four shots. She may have violated an old “rule of thumb” that I quoted in Church:
“Ask God’s help between each pull of the trigger. I like “JMJHELP’ myself. Feel free to select your own short one. This rifle has eight shots. When the clip springs out, it’s empty. You should play dead. Lay as flat as you can and pray. Someday, someone may kill you with your own weapon. But they should have to beat you to death with it. Because it’s empty.”
Keep shooting until the weapon is dry.
:-)
That book really does have everything I know in it. Somewhere.
Get armed; stay alive and protect your loved ones. Remember “Dial 911 and die”.
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RANT: Lawrence Taylor — a sad pathetic image of a past idol
Wednesday, March 23, 2011Imus roasted him yday. (Rightly so.)
His sidekick whined that Taylor was getting a raw deal.
They played a clip, where Taylor says: “Everybody does it.”
Nope, sorry, I don’t! I have to much respect for the role of women in human civilization.
All that being said, as a little L libertarian, being pro-choice on everything that doesn’t hurt another human being, prostitution could be a victimless crime. If, and only if, the Gooferment took it guns and went home.
Nevada has legal prostitution and you never ever hear anything about it. If Nevada, why not everywhere else.
Consenting adults. Harming no one else.
Just don’t ask me to pay for your problems that arise from it.
Pimps, public prostitution, disease, Johns, and a ton of police hours wasted on attempting to legislate morality and curb the “oldest profession”.
Only the Gooferment could be this stupid!
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MACBOOKAIR: So much for that upgrade
Wednesday, March 23, 2011Spent a lot of time yday making space for the upgrade purported to fix panics.
Had one last night after the upgrande and two today so far.
“Bare metal restore” is looking like my only option.
If I wanted to have these type of problems, I could have stay on windoze.
Outlook’s looking better and better.
Argh!
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Another panic
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Another panic
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Another panic. Moved to backup machine. Argh!
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POLITICAL: Put a bumpersticker on my car
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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