The View from Lady Lake

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

If life truly is like a tire swing...

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

'Speak in to the mike, honey...'

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This company makes a great knife.

I know - I've been carrying an Old Timer for 55 years.

Find one for yourself by clicking on the picture or here:

Old Timer Boot Knife

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Sad news from The Kid...

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Here a great gift idea for that special

woman in your life -

and Mother's Day will be here soon...

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They lied to us about the meatballs. What else did they lie about - French toast?

A BBC report indicates that Swedish meatballs, the national dish of Sweden, have been revealed to have originated from another country - Turkey. A post on Sweden.Se, the nation's official Twitter account, on Saturday told followers: "Swedish meatballs are actually based on a recipe King Charles XII brought home from Turkey in the early 18th century. Let's stick to the facts!".

Reaction to the news has included speculation over what other foods may be Turkish, and what this may mean for Swedish furniture store Ikea, known for its meatballs. Some people in Turkey have made a link between meatballs and the popularity of the furniture chain Ikea in their country since the first store opened in 2005.

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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 and come to

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

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Here in Florida, we have killer Gators, pythons and wheelchairs...

A Florida woman narrowly avoided a violent death after buying a second-hand wheelchair at a thrift store that exploded in a huge fireball outside her home. Alexandra Anaya, from Hollywood, heard a clicking sound coming from the electric mobility device on Sunday morning, according to Hollywood Fire Rescue and Beach Safety. Fearing something was terribly wrong, Anaya pushed the lithium battery-powered chair she'd bought for a relative out onto the driveway of her home, NBC Miami reported.

Shortly before the wheelchair detonated, the woman had been charging it with a non-manufacturer charger, 'which can overload or overheat a battery.'

Hollywood Fire Rescue and Beach Safety said that Anaya saved 'her house and her family from catastrophe' by choosing not to ignore the suspicious clicking sounds that had started coming from the wheelchair.

Another HillBetty with deadly eyes...

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Miss Puerto Rico may not be a 'miss' after all. WTF is wrong with that picture?

Gabriel Rodríguez Velázquez - representing the town of Cidra - is the second male to compete for the crown in Miss Universe Puerto Rico. Notably, Rodríguez Velázquez’s participation in Miss Universe Puerto Rico makes for the second transgender model to compete for the crown - after Daniela Arroyo González, who became the first trans contestant in 2023.

“Transgender man competing to become Miss Universe Puerto Rico,” one X user wrote, sharing a promotional video. “Gabriel Rodríguez Velázquez, who identifies as a woman, is hoping to win the women’s beauty pageant for 2026 after previously qualifying to compete in 2023.”

“ My mom named me Gabriel after the angel Gabriel .” Gabriel Rodriguez Velazquez , better known as La Rostra , says she never changed her name. Well, don't look now, pal but somebody shoulda added more than a vowel to you.

I wonder what they may have removed. You really have to wonder how valid a 'Miss Anything' title is if the winner may actually musta usta been a guy. Juss' sayin'. And don't give me shit over the 'musta usta' - you know it's legit...

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Who needs food when you've got comics?

Fighting back with Kash...

I think if we've learned only one thing about this guy since he's taken charge at the FBI, it's that he's tenacious. He fights back when people try to railroad or bullshit him. Now, Kash Patel has filed a $250 million lawsuit against The Atlantic, claiming the publication defamed him in an article discussing his alleged 'excessive drinking'. The article, which appeared last Friday, cites anonymous sources and describes instances of erratic behavior attributed to Patel, including a “freak-out” over being locked out of a computer system. The piece suggests that Patel’s drinking habits have raised concerns throughout the government and questioned the impact of alcohol on his public communications regarding the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s murder.

·Patel vehemently denies these allegations, asserting that The Atlantic ignored the FBI’s statements labeling the claims as “obviously false.” The lawsuit refutes assertions that Patel drinks to intoxication at well-known venues like Ned’s in Washington, D.C., and the Poodle Room in Las Vegas. Following the lawsuit’s filing in Washington, D.C. federal court, The Atlantic maintained its defense of the story, stating they would vigorously contest what they deem a 'meritless lawsuit'.

·This legal action marks the second defamation suit Patel has initiated since his appointment as FBI director. In a previous suit still pending, Patel accused Frank Figliuzzi, a former FBI analyst and MSNBC columnist, of defamation regarding similar claims about his social habits. Both lawsuits are being handled by Jesse Binnall, an attorney noted for representing Trump allies in various legal matters. Kick their asses and take their money Kash. They deserve it, the hateful fucks.

Thanks to Florida Hillbilly for the source material on this...

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Birthday or Anniversary coming up?

Mother's Day is coming up soon also.

Here's a great idea for a gift for her.

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Our influences from the 60's...

I guess ya gotta be in the same age range as me (I'm 73 now) to relate to what I mean about our specific influences growing up. TV was a relatively new thing in society. Movie theaters still reigned for entertainment out of the house. Radio was still king - as far as music, anyway. The Beatles, The Who, Sinatra, Dean, Ella - all influences who's marks we carry to this day. We had Archie and Jughead, Norman Rockwell on the covers, Readers Digest and then in the late 60's, ZAP comics.

I think when the underground comics arrived was a turning point in my life. I gave up on being a Boy Scout and let my hair grow. Started smokin'(yeah, both), hanging out, chasin' babes and generally fuckin' up, but man was it fun. For all the good, the bad and the stupid shit we did, it made us who we are today, and for that I'm eternally grateful. Or, al least think I am...

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How do you take a good thing and turn it in to a bad thing? Have an agenda. Obviously, this cartoonist is some kinda tree-hugger who's perspective allows him to take a positive and turn it in to a negative by injecting that climate-alarmist bullshit in to the toon. It must really suck to live your life like that. Juss' sayin'...

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Look very closely at this picture.

Now tell me an Eagles' song didn't

just start playing in your head...

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I honest to god didn't know they charge you for that.

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This is a great bag at a great price. Click on the picture or the description here:

DALIX 21" Sports Bag w' Adjustable Strap

Great overnight bag too!

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I get who all the people are and all, but I can't seem to get the underlying message in that 'toon. I know it's a play on that AI stupidity Trump posted last week, right?

Is it something to do with the Pope taking sides in the upcoming midterms? That's the closest I can get to it. What say you?

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Don't tell me you don't have at least one junk drawer in the kitchen. I mean, the fuckin' cavemen had junk holes in the cave walls ferfucksake.

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Really. How do you negotiate with people like this? They can't/don't/won't tell the truth about anything, they'll break any 'promise' they make, and they fuckin' want you dead anyway, so what's to friggin' 'bargain' about? They'll eventually appear to capitulate,, but every finger'll be crossed and they'll go back on their word the split second you blink. There is only one way to deal with fanatics like these guys, Set 'em on a path to their supposed virgins - if ya get my drift...

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Jose Antonio Morante Camacho suffered that major-league pain in the ass after he collided with the raging animal at an event in Seville on Sunday. I'da thought that'd be the only reason to go to a bull fight - to see the fighter guy get it up the ass from the bull, don'tcha think? Kinda like them idiots running throught the streets of Pamplona with the bulls. If somebody doesn't get trampled to death or gored or something, what'd be the point of even watching? Pretty snappy duds on this dude, though, wouldn'tja say? Wonder how easy it is to get the blood stains out...

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Birthday or Anniversary coming up?

Here's a great idea for a gift for her -

especially with Mother's Day coming up.