Wednesday, November 11, 2026

God, I wish I could draw like this...








We haven't been out drinking with the booby girls in a while, so...








You're welcome. Always nice to visit 
'the girls' if ya know what I mean...

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Handmade gifts are extra special when
they're for someone extra special.
Click on the picture for more information on this beautiful, one-of-a-kind
bracelet. Each item she makes is sold seperately and come with free shipping.
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Your Red State not so Red anymore? The Free State of Florida may be your only hope...

Thinking about moving to Florida? Here's a little guide to help you figure out which part of the Sunshine State might be right for you. Just remember, Florida is a whole lot bigger than Miami and Orlando! From the sugar-white beaches of the Panhandle to the natural springs of North Central Florida, the excitement of Tampa Bay, the historic charm of St. Augustine, and the tropical paradise of the Florida Keys, every region has its own personality and lifestyle.
Whether you love big-city energy, quiet small towns, beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures, or year-round sunshine, Florida has a place that might feel like home. 
I chose to buy and live in The Villlages for a number of reasons, not the least of which was affordability, which seems to be a very popular topic lately. 
I won't tell you what my monthly nut is beyond saying that with a mortgage and insurance and the typical shit you need to survive, it's well under 3 G's a month - well under. We could  honestly live out our days here just on our SSI, so - Choose wisely!


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Those two items popped up side by side when I went looking for the listing I wanted to see. Obviously the one on the left (the one I have outside my lanai) is the better deal. See for yourself by clicking on the lower-priced one. They have bigger sizes also. Take a look. I like the one I have...
Sorry about the size of this ad, but hadda make a point.
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Turn the heat down? You'll go to jail, maybe...

Missouri's Cold Weather Rule is in effect from November 1 through March 31 each year, offering protections against heat-related utility shutoffs.
Investor-owned utilities regulated by the Missouri Public Service Commission cannot disconnect residential heat-related electric or natural gas service on any day the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures to fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Municipal utilities, rural electric cooperatives, and truck-delivered propane are exempt (so they can shut people off?).
 A cold weather shutoff freeze is not a free pass or a forgiveness of charges. Customers remain responsible for the balance, and debt will continue to accumulate if payments are missed. If you cannot pay your bill in full, you should contact your utility company immediately to set up a cold weather payment plan or ask about low-income assistance programs. Customers who are disabled or 65 and older can register with their utility for specialized payment terms and additional safeguards.
So I beg to ask - are there seriously fucked-up people up there that would actually turn somebody's heat off in the winter - even if they can't make timely payments? That's some serious Ebenezer Scrooge shit if it's true.


This sale ends at Midnight tonight. Grab one while you can...
Other sizes and models are also available in the DREO store


A beautiful HillBetty for all of you veterans...








Yeah - that prety much captures where I am today - how about you?



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They're still holding that price, but today may be 
last day of the sale. Grab a couple. I did.
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Even Snoopy honors Veterans on Veterans Day...




This sale ends at Midnight tonight. Grab one while you can...


More freebies for veterans today...

Me? I'll probably hit Red Lobster tonight. Babs has a $ 50.00 gift card,and by the time we leave they'll probably owe me money. Cya there - and thanks for your service to our country...
 

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Someone must have a birthday 
or anniversary coming up.
Here's a great new gift idea...
 Click on the picture for more information on this cute bracelet
It's only $ 25.00 - and comes to you with free shipping!
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'The Boss' hears from his fans...

 
The Spring-Nuts fan club has announced that it is ending its operations and has told its more than 18,000 Facebook members that they will have to look elsewhere to indulge their support of the “Born in the USA” singer thanks to Springsteen’s constant political activism that has the fans at each other’s throats. The club’s Facebook page has already been deleted.
But before being deleted, the members joined with the agreement that they must “Respect everyone’s choices and opinions. You don’t have to agree with them but you must respect them. NO DRAMA. No infighting here or you’re gone. That simple. That quick. No hesitations.” But, thanks to Springsteen’s hate for Trump and Republicans, the fan page became a battle ground. “As Bruce became more outspoken about his politics, something we understood and respected as his absolute right, we found ourselves facing a difficult balancing act,” club founder Howie Chaz told Asbury Park Press. “How could we be a Bruce Springsteen fan community trying to protect that harmony and camaraderie and ignore messages and statements coming directly from the very artist who brought us all together?”
“The breaking point was Springsteen’s endorsement of El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race,” Chaz added.

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In which we served...

 Celebrated every year on November 11, marking the anniversary of the end of World War I (when major hostilities formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918). Originally proclaimed as Armistice Day in 1938 to promote world peace, the holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 after World War II and the Korean War to honor all American veterans, living and dead, from every conflict.
There is a difference from Memorial Day: Memorial Day (in May) specifically honors service members who died while serving in the military, whereas Veterans Day honors all living and deceased veterans who have served, whether in war or peacetime.
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My Father sent this to my Mother right after he had been involved in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. The Battle of Leyte Gulf (23–26 October 1944) was the largest naval battle of World War II and by some criteria the largest naval battle in history, with over 200,000 naval personnel involved. He was a clerk and a gunner on an LST, supporting the Battleship New Jersey, which is now dry-docked in Trenton. I took my Dad to see the great ship back in '03. He got so emotional with the flood of memories that must have come back to him that he actually started to cry.
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They're still holding that price, but today may be 
last day of the sale. Grab a couple. I did.
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As of 2026, roughly 30,000 U.S. World War II veterans are still alive, according to data from The National WWII Museum and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
• U.S. Service Total: 16.4 million Americans served during the war.
• Percentage Remaining: Less than 0.2% of those who wore the uniform are still living.
• Median Age: Virtually all surviving U.S. veterans are 95 or older (approaching or past 100 years old). The absolute youngest a WWII veteran could be is 96, and that's only if they 
A: Lied about their age and were only 15 years old and 
B: They entered service at or near the end of the war in 1945
• Projected Timeline: The VA projects that no living WWII veterans will remain by the early 2040s.
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There really aren't many thing in life that can bring you as much joy as 
a couple of really good chili dogs with mustard on 'em. Juss' sayin'...
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Alexander Hamilton's observation that a certain enthusiasm in liberty elevates human nature to acts of bravery and heroism appears in editorial tributes timed near Veterans Day. The quote draws attention to the personal resolve required to defend freedom, a theme that resonates each November as the nation honors those who served. Its circulation this year reinforces the link between foundational principles and the sacrifices made by service members across generations.
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Someone must have a birthday 
or anniversary coming up. 
Here's a great new gift idea...
 

Click on the picture for more information on these cute earrings.
They're only $ 18.00 - and come to you with free shipping!
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When you buy anything on Amazon going from a link
on this blog, I get credit for whatever you buy. 
Granted, it's only pennies, but every penny helps, right?
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Ft. Dix, February, 1972. That's me in the middle...
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House Republicans on Tuesday blocked an effort to impeach Pete Hegseth, rejecting allegations that the defense secretary had repeatedly violated the constitution through his handling of the Iran war and other conflicts globally.
The vote came a week after Republicans lost control of the Senate and House of Representatives in their worst midterm election in more than a half century, and underscored how lawmakers remain wary of crossing Donald Trump, who has signaled his continued support for Hegseth.
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God, I wish I could draw like this...