Wild bison in Florida? Yup...

 

When you think of bison you probably imagine somewhere like Yellowstone National Park with mountains covered in snow, or maybe the rolling plains of the Midwest. But what if I told you we have a population of wild bison roaming around one of Florida’s best state parks? Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is located just south of Gainesville, and it is one of the most unique and biodiverse environments in the state. The park protects a 23,000-acre section of the Florida Wildlife Corridor and is home to a herd of wild bison and Spanish horses which thrive in the prairie landscape.

To revitalize the state park and return it to what it was like before colonial settlement, 10 bison were introduced to Paynes Prairie in 1975 from the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Since then, the herd has grown to almost 2,100+/- bison which serve as a reminder of what North America used to look like. 

 

Here's a great article about the Park:
https://www.southernliving.com/paynes-prairie-state-park-8736921

Learning to ride - at all costs...

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Yesterday's Tigers-Orioles game got a little squirrelly...

The Tigers ground crew took “how many people does it take to capture a squirrel” to a whole new level on Monday.  A rogue black squirrel got loose on the field during the Tigers’ game against the Orioles at Comerica Park, leading to a wild moment in the middle of the seventh inning, as an army of staffers tried to corral the critter to no avail for several minutes before they finally captured it.

The four-legged trespasser made its way onto the field sometime around the sixth inning and managed to meander around until the middle of the seventh when the grounds crew made its move. 

 

At one point, the squirrel was positioned near Orioles’ third base coach Buck Britton, who decided to share a sunflower seed with it in a hilarious moment that was caught on the broadcast. The Tigers have not publicly stated the squirrel’s condition, nor have they said if it will face any further disciplinary action other than being removed from the field. The Tigers lost the ballgame 8-5 to the Orioles.

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Thinking about retiring - or relocating? How about Leesburg...

American retirees spent an average of $5,100 per month in 2024, according to Federal Reserve data. If your budget is lower than that, take heart: GoBankingRates recently published a report on the best small, fast-growing cities where senior adults can live well on half that amount.

 

The ranking is led by Leesburg, a town in central Florida, where the population has grown by over 50 percent since 2018 to 39,000. More than 28 percent of full-time residents are aged 65 or older, so there’s a strong built-in retiree community, which is enhanced by its proximity to the Villages, one of the world’s largest retirement enclaves. The town’s nearness to the Villages and Orlando also gives its residents access to an outsize network of healthcare providers; UF Health Leesburg Hospital is one of the top hospitals, with an 86 percent patient satisfaction rate.

Nicknamed “The Lakefront City,” Leesburg is surrounded by more than 1,000 lakes in the county alone, and is the perfect spot for fishing, boating, water sports, and waterfront dining. Lake Griffin and Lake Harris are the two major bodies of water in town, where residents have access to a marina with boat slips, along with the beautiful Venetian Gardens. 

 

The 64-acre waterfront park has trails, picnic facilities, and often hosts live music performances. Leesburg is also home to a large three-day bike fest and motorcycle rally each spring, with many more annual festivals and events throughout Lake County.

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Someone must have a birthday 

or anniversary coming up.

Here's a great new gift idea...

 

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Jersey takes another hit, plus...

 
Coupla things mention-worthy in that headline, not the least of which is the idea that these guys would threaten to quit their cushy, no-brainer high-pay/big benefits jobs just because they'd have to go to Jersey? That's a laugh in and of itself, but anyway. I am a firm believer that government employees should not be allowed to have a union. 

Don't get me wrong - I support most - not all - unions. It's just that I think working within and for the government should be treated differently than the private sector. Chime in however you want on this - I'd be interested to hear what you have to say on this.

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The Smithsonian published a pamphlet teaching kids that politeness, being on time, hard work and a nuclear family are symbols of white supremacy. 

So you see, Nazism did not die with Hitler. It lives on today through Leave it to Beaver, Ozzie and Harriet, Little house on the prairie and My three sons reruns. 

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I've mentioned before that I admire this guy's work, 

not so much for the content as for the actual artwork itself. As for the content, this one's a doozy. You can tell he's got his feet firmly planted on the party line with this. 

Just thinking that DJT would somehow rank below his mumbling, stumbling predecessor is just ridiculous, but then again, that's what absolute adherence to a party narrative is all about, isn't it?

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What do you do with the opinion of a racist idiot of a guy who likes taking it up the ole' poop chute? How and why is this guy relevant in any way anymore? Seriously - the media's gotta find something better to present us than these tired, worn-out, useless old party hacks - from either side of the aisle, although it does seem to me that ones from the 'other' side, whether it's guys like him or cows like that unfunny fat broad who moved out of here 'causa Trump but is now somehow miraculously back again with a new face that is not an improvement over the old one - you know who I mean - are worthless...

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How'd dat first date work out, Shuga? According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, 67-year-old David O’Brien offered a woman $1,000 to be his “sugar baby” after meeting her on Tinder. Investigators say the woman later felt uncomfortable and left with friends. O’Brien allegedly chased their vehicle, rammed it twice, then pointed a handgun at one of the occupants before deputies arrested him. He now faces charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and multiple counts of aggravated battery. 

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You can find great gift ideas for her - and 

you don't need a reason to buy one... 

Click on the picture for more information on what's online today.

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Yeah  - don't quite get the point of this one...

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I remember back in the summer of '58 or '59, my father rented one of these for the five of us - him, my mom and my two brothers - drove from NJ to Quebec for a week's vacation. 

Five of us in the station wagon and sleeping in that thing, camping out in public campsites and stuff. Longest seven days of my life.

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Even with the teeth - very doable. Shame on me...

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When all else fails, stick with the ones they know best...

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Tortola sunrise...

 

Tortola is the largest of the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. It features several white-sand beaches, including Cane Garden Bay and Smuggler’s Cove. Road Town, the capital of the British Virgin Islands, has a harbor dotted with sailing boats and is known as a yachting hub. In the island's southwest, forested Sage Mountain National Park offers trails and sweeping views over neighboring cays.

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The end of the marijuana patch...

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The wrong kind of 'guidance'?

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Sure, everybody needs some kinda 'outlet', but screaming in to the void? I'll pass...

People strolling along North Avenue Beach, a sandy strip on Lake Michigan, in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, are apt to see something unusual on Sunday evenings.

That’s because Chicago’s “Scream Club” meets there every week during the city’s warmer months, bringing together a community of up to 300 people who like to scream out over the water – and it’s an activity that seems to be spreading across the US.

Founded last year by couple Emanuel Hernandez and Elena Soboleva, the Chicago Scream Club has become a popular resource for anyone looking to release stress or, in at least one case, celebrate getting married. Videos online of people standing in line, each shrieking into the lake, proves that it’s a popular group activity.

 

The screaming, videos of which went viral online this week, started after Hernandez and Soboleva found themselves arguing. Hernandez had moved to Chicago to be with Soboleva, leaving behind a career as an actor and crossfit coach. The pair were having issues settling into their new routine, Hernandez said. Good for him. I don't give them two years...

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I may be many things, but...

But I sure as fuck ain't no influencer. Babs said I am last night when we were out having a few pops. She said my blog 'influenced' people, hence me being 'an influencer'. I disagree completely. I don't try to influence shit. I know enough about human nature to know two things. First and foremost, it's almost impossible anymore to change someone's mind about anything - whether it's politics, food they like and don't, music, whatever. Was my father an influemcer on me? Absolutely - and so was my Mother, but fuck, that's about it.

I don't try to influence any of y'all with what I post here, because, first and foremost, I do this blog for me. As it works out, enough people like you like what I put up on the blog, but trying to change your minds about anything? I just don't see that happening. 

If I say I like liver and onions (which I hate with a passion), is it gonna make you wanna try it? Doubt it. And I don't have big tits or duck lips, so that can't be the reason you're here.

 

So, all that being said, the only influencing that I do do (still love saying that) here is allow Amazon to post ads on the blog. I do that for very selfish reasons. If you like something you see and you buy it, I get a (very) small commision on it - literally pennies. But, those pennies do justify why I spend as much time doing this as I do. Can't blame me for that, can ya? 

Juss' sayin...

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This blog is supported by the meager commissions I get when you buy stuff 

on Amazon going through a link you see here. It doesn't matter if you buy what

 is promoted, or something else - it's all still credited to the blog. I am ever so

 greatful when you guys do it, because that little I do make from Amazon is still

 a big help now that I'm no longer working.

Long and short of it? If you're ever going to Amazon, do me a favor - come to

 the blog first and use one of my links. Your help is greatly appreciated. Seriously...

                                                                                                                         

                                                                      

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Birthday or Anniversary coming up?

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