Saturday, February 16, 2013

I REALLY MEAN THIS.............MY APOLOGY to you ALL

Annual apology
Over the past few months I have forwarded some inappropriate pictures and jokes to friends who I thought shared the same sense of humor.. Unfortunately this wasn't the case and I seem to have upset quite a few people who have accused me of being sexist and shallow..
If you were one of these people, please accept my sincerest apologies.
Looking to 2013 onward, I will only post or send e-mail with a cultural or educational content such as old monuments, nature and other interesting topics. Below is a picture of the Pont Neuf Bridge in Paris . It is the oldest bridge in Paris and took 26 years to build. It was completed in 1604
OH CRAP, WHERE DID SHE COME FROM????

sign in front of a restaurant

Bubba is driving down a back road in Alabama .............
He sees a sign in front of a restaurant that reads:
HAPPY HOUR SPECIAL

Lobster Tail and Beer
"Lord have mercy!" he says to himself, "Them's my three favorites!"

Open Blog - Weekend


Have a great weekend.

Friday, February 15, 2013

City Signs Contract with Zoo - $600,000 Tax Dollars per Year for Zoo

http://racineexposed.wordpress.com/2013/02/14/how-much-is-that-doggie-in-the-window/

What the hell is going on?  Lying John keeps telling us how broke the city is, but he doesn't have any problem with giving the zoo over $600,000 tax dollars per year for the next four years.  We get our streetlights turned off while lying John funnels millions of tax dollars to his cronies. There is money for everything that lying John wants, millions and millions of tax dollars.  But for the taxpayers, they get their lights turned off and a boot in the ass.

Why didn't we hear about this when it happened, lying Journal Times?  Your swine support the swine in City Hall.  Racist pigs in suits.

Journal Times had the story about Team Porters on their site for a brief time.  Journal Times knows we resent giving a million tax dollars to a millionaire for his private project.  Pigs everywhere.        

A Rose

It's Friday and here's a rose for all you lovely JTI ladies out there!

Four for Fridays

Hello everyone! Welcome back! Don't you hate it when you have get up extra early because of the snow? Seems like every Friday it's like this.... Go figure.... Anyways, some questions for you...

1) What would you do if you were invisible for a day?

2) Who do you talk to on the phone most often?

3) What is the prettiest city or town you have been too?

4) What celebrity irritates you the most?

Enjoy your weekend!

Breaking Story: Meteorite Hits Russia?

I am not going to write a lot right now, but it sure looks like a reasonable size meteor hit Chelyabinsk, Russia. Lots of videos are online that look like the same object. I would be skeptical of this type of story at first, but there are lots of videos and they all look like the same object so it appears real or a hell of a sick, coordinated viral marketing campaign.

Here is one of the best videos.



As I said, there are a lot. Here is a link to many others.

This seems to be the page with the most info (although I am not sure how accurate it all is) including a pic of a factory allegedly damaged by the fall.

I am sure more will be forthcoming on this in the coming hours.

Open Blog - Friday


Thank you, Tweety.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

"City Appeals Court Decision on Union Contract"

Two hot stories from Racine Communicator News:

1) City Appeals Court Decision on Union Contract: http://www.racinecommunicator.com/73-city-appeals-court-decision-on-union-contract

The city signed a contract with union workers, then Dickert tried to renege on the contract.  A judge ruled that the contract is valid.  It's a clear cut case.  Now Dickert is appealing that decision.  All of this idiocy funded by taxpayer money.  The lawyers are making a killing off of Dickert's Racine.

2) Racine's CAR 25 - In Their own Words: http://www.racinecommunicator.com/72-racine-s-car-25-in-their-own-words

The slimy story of Dickert's power grab for CAR 25 is being read and told by more and more people.  The arrogance of lying John is infinite. 
 
a very ingenious advertising campaign to promote their dental floss. But ...... before I explain to you the main detail of these images,  I shall let you appreciate them quietly.
 
 
 
 

Alright ......... now that you've had time to quietly observe the images ....... * in the first photograph, you might have noticed that the lady has one finger too many on her left hand, * in the second photograph, a phantom arm is floating behind, * and in the third photograph, the man has only one ear. The campaign attained its purpose. It proved that food debris on your teeth draws more attention than any physical defect does. How well did you do ??

'Ultimate Dog Tease'


Rant

I am fed up with ignorant and/or stupid and/or rude people! 

That is all.

Lying John, the Early Years



Party on, lying John!

"Condom Delivery on Campus"



This guy probably is a natural entrepreneur. He'll be rich before he is out of his twenties, maybe even before he graduates from college.

Open Blog - Valentine's Day


Happy Valentine's Day to all!

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

I Seem To Have Misplaced My Penis...

Well, not me personally. But it turns out there is a species of sea slug that has a detachable penis. Chromodoris reticulata is a simultaneous hermaphrodite meaning it has male and female sex organs and can use them both at the same time (I imagine that makes it really hard to figure out who is on top).  So when these sea slugs mate, they both give and receive sperm at the same time. After mating, they just leave their penises, possibly because barbs on the penis make them difficult to pull out. But that's okay, because it's got a lot more penis inside of it and it just pops out another one within a day.

In case you are wondering, I have already nominated this for an IgNobel Prize.

Useless Information


Did you Know:

Arnold Schwarzenegger was born and raised in Thal, Austria and the home he grew up in is now the Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum? They have on the average over 30,000 visitors per year.

Westminster Dog Show

 
Affenpinscher Best in Show
 

Dear Madame Zoltar

Hello, my pretty valentines!  How are you? That snowstorm last week gave us a taste of what winter is supposed to feel like around here.  It’s hard for me to believe that as a child I loved to play in the snow.  Today, I despise it.  I enjoy scenic winter views as much as anyone.  My problems arise, however, when I have to deal with the snow and ice personally.  Scenic views won’t slip you up and put you in the hospital.  Black ice will do that in a heartbeat.

Tomorrow is when we celebrate VD.  Valentine’s Day, that is.  Be sure to show that special someone in your life that you love and appreciate him or her.  A gift, a meal, flowers, candy, just some words, whatever, take some time to share your feelings with your loved one.  Big, expensive, fancy gifts are wonderful, but giving of yourself is the best. I ask all of the Irregulars and regulars to be my valentine.

Why don’t friends of Mr. Mayor Dickert have to pay property taxes?  Why are the rest of us forced to financially support Mr. Mayor’s friends?  Failure after failure after failure is piled upon residents’ backs while Mr. Mayor’s friends don’t pay their “fair share.”  Mr. Mayor begs churches for money while his friends don’t pay property taxes.  What is wrong with City Hall?  Why do our “representatives” (aldermen) allow these conditions to continue?

I read about the Pope retiring and my response was, “Good.”  I’m not a Catholic, but I realize that Catholicism is a large and influential religion.  One reason I don’t like Pope Benedict may seem superficial, but he is the leader and face of the Roman Catholic Church.  I don’t like the way he looks.  Mostly, it’s those dark circles under his eyes.  He looks like an emissary from hell.  The other reason I don’t like him is because, as Cardinal Ratzinger, he actively hid and protected pedophile priests. Lots of them.  Maybe he is an emissary from hell.  When the latest round of pedophile priests broke out in Europe, the Pope cried and said that the accusers and critics were hurting the church.  That’s right: it’s the victims’ fault. Someone like that doesn’t deserve to be Pope.  Oh my.

Sorry for so much soapbox this week.  Here’s something a little more lighthearted:


Thank you, my dears, for reading my blog this week.  I always appreciate your comments. You are my raison d’etre.

Don’t have a valentine? madamezoltar@jtirregulars.com.

Don’t eat too much candy tomorrow.  Send it to me, instead.  Tee-hee.  Be careful when you’re walking or driving out there.  I love you all. Valetudinarian!

Open Blog - Wednesday


Scandalous, simply scandalous!

Monday, February 11, 2013

"Will You Be My Valentine?"



She's made a number of videos with those psychopathic eyes:  
http://www.youtube.com/user/wzr0713?feature=watch

"'Paperman' - Full Animated Short Film"



"Introducing a groundbreaking technique that seamlessly merges computer-generated and hand-drawn animation techniques, first-time director John Kahrs takes the art of animation in a bold new direction with the Oscar®-nominated short, 'Paperman.' Using a minimalist black-and-white style, the short follows the story of a lonely young man in mid-century New York City, whose destiny takes an unexpected turn after a chance meeting with a beautiful woman on his morning commute. Convinced the girl of his dreams is gone forever, he gets a second chance when he spots her in a skyscraper window across the avenue from his office. With only his heart, imagination and a stack of papers to get her attention, his efforts are no match for what the fates have in store for him. Created by a small, innovative team working at Walt Disney Animation Studios, 'Paperman' pushes the animation medium in an exciting new direction."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTLySbGoMX0


Disney or not, I still prefer the classic cartoons:

Common Redpoll

Despite the fact that Common Redpolls are fairly common, I never seen any till last weekend.... Believe me, I've tried.

The red cap is what draws my attention.... The Common Redpoll is a small streaked breast finch, with a tiny pointed yellow bill and a deeply notched black tail. They are brown overall with two white wing bars. The best field marks are the black chin and the distinctive “red cap.” They do look similar to several other species of birds, please check with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology for more details.

These birds from the Arctic often travel in large flocks, many as a couple of hundred have been reported.... There are also often seen foraging for seeds in conifer forests, weedy fields and backyard feeders along with Pine Siskins, They do have a rather irregular migration, coming down from the Great White North when the food supply is scarce. Sightings in Racine County are also sporadic, a few small flocks have been seen here and there, especially around Shoop Park and Olympia Brown School.

These pictures were taken over the weekend at my folk's place up in Pickerel, WI. Imagine the surprise on my face when I saw a huge flock of these birds in their feeder! Especially after missing out opportunities here in Racine! A lifer for me....

   

"Patti Smith to be Awarded Bryn Mawr’s Katharine Hepburn Medal on Feb. 7"


psmith"The Katharine Houghton Hepburn Center at Bryn Mawr College will present the 2013 Katharine Hepburn Medal to acclaimed musician, writer, performer, and visual artist Patti Smith, announced Hepburn Center Director Katherine Rowe. The College will award the medal to Smith at a gala event in Goodhart Hall on Feb. 7, 2013.

"The Katharine Hepburn Medal recognizes women who change their worlds: those whose lives, work, and contributions embody the intelligence, drive, and independence of the four-time Oscar winner. Award recipients are chosen on the basis of their commitment and contributions to the Hepburn women’s greatest passions—the arts, civic engagement, and women’s health.

“'Bryn Mawr College is proud to honor Patti Smith with our 2013 Hepburn Medal. She was a trailblazer in the male-dominated world of rock and roll, and conveys enormous passion and continues to transform herself throughout her artistic journey, which resonates deeply with the Bryn Mawr College community,' said Bryn Mawr President Jane McAuliffe. 'At Bryn Mawr we encourage our students to strive to be their authentic selves, find passion in their lives and use that to transform their futures, and Patti Smith embodies this through and through.'

"Smith has produced a body of work whose influence branches out through generations, across disciplines, and around the world. She is a poet, writer, singer, songwriter, photographer, and fine artist."

Read more:  http://news.brynmawr.edu/2012/09/27/patti-smith-to-be-awarded-bryn-mawrs-katharine-hepburn-medal-on-feb-7/


Thank you, Patti, for everything that you've done.

Open Blog - Monday


Watch out for Mondays.

Sunday, February 10, 2013

The Moon Joins the Mercury-Mars Party


Although closest approach between Mercury and Mars was Friday night, the show is still going on and the Moon is joining the party. But before I get to that, sunset was particularly nice tonight. There were several nice flashes starting with green and even including blue and purple. Interestingly enough, last year on almost exactly this same date, I got wonderful pics of multicolored flashes as well. Wondering if there is something about this mountain that makes it particularly conducive to producing this phenomena. Click to see larger versions and look close for the colors.
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After sunset, I was actually more interested in seeing the crescent Moon tonight. I knew it could be a challenge since new Moon occurred earlier today (12:22am MST) so the Moon would be less than 19 hours pas new. I finally spotted the Moon at about 6:43pm putting the Moon 18 hours and 21 minutes past new. At this time less than 1% of the Moon was illuminated.I probably could have found it a few minutes earlier, but I was looking a little too far south for it...I found it a little farther north than I was expecting (that will teach me to look up its azimuth before I go observing!) Here is a close up of the very young crescent Moon with a plane flying by.
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As I said, Mercury and Mars are still fairly close together so I turned my attention to them. My real goal was to see if I could get Mercury, Mars and the crescent Moon. The Moon was rapidly setting at that time and I barely got it. Mercury is the brighter one toward the top and Mars is slightly beneath it. I got a plane in this one as well. The Moon is lower in the sky and its light is passing through more atmosphere so it doesn't show up as well. Look to the lower right of the bright plane, just above the horizon. You have to look very close. 
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Tomorrow night the Moon will be much higher in the sky and easier to see. The Moon will be above and to the right of Mercury and about 3.8% illuminated, much easier to see. Mars will be the toughest of the three to pick out against the twilight sky, so have patience but don't wait too long or they will set behind the western horizon before you see them!

Reprinted with permission from the Half-Astrophysicist Blog.

"The Number Of Steps Is Too Damn High"



That is a lot of steps. I don't know if I could do it sober.

Grandpa's Drink


ONE FOR ALL THE OLD CODGERS!!!!
 
There was a family gathering, with all generations around the table.
 
Mischievous teenagers put a Viagra tablet into Grandpa's drink, and after a while, Grandpa excused himself because he had to go to the bathroom.
 
When he returned, however, his trousers are wet all over.
 
'What happened, Grandpa?' asked by his concerned children.
 
'Well,' he answered, 'I don't really know.  I had to go to the bathroom. So I took it out and started to pee, but then I saw that it wasn't mine, so I put it back!'

RACINE RAIDERS ANNOUNCE 2012 INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

"Seven different Racine Raiders players, head coach Gino Perfetto and one volunteer were recognized for their efforts during the team's historic 2012 national championship season at the annual team banquet held on Saturday, February 9, 2012, at Infusino's Banquet Hall in Racine.

"The player awards were voted on by the players as part of an anonymous vote held near the end of the season. The following awards were given out Saturday night:
  • Most Valuable Player: Quarterback Craig McClelland
  • Offensive Player of the Year: Quarterback Craig McClelland
  • Defensive Player of the Year: Linebacker Nate Harris
  • Special Teams Player of the Year: Kicker/Punter Joel DaPra
  • Offensive Lineman of the Year: Ronald Lollis
  • Defensive Lineman of the Year: Larry Williams
  • Rookie of the Year: Quarterback Craig McClelland
"The board of directors also named Raiders radio broadcaster and webmaster, Don Wadewitz, as the volunteer of the year. It's the second time Wadewitz was named volunteer of the year in his decade with the team.

"In addition to the team-specific awards, two awards were also presented to individual players for their efforts in the Semi-Pro BCS national championship game. Running back J.R. Taylor was named the offensive most valuable player and defensive lineman Ardray Jarrett received defensive most valuable player. The Semi-Pro BCS Committee named Gino Perfetto as the National Coach of the Year.

"Board of directors president Matthew Snyder also unveiled two additional team trophies. The  Mid-States Football League (MSFL) presented the Raiders with trophies for winning the team's division and conference.

"The banquet was attended by over 40 players, dozens of volunteers, board members and coaches as well as their spouses and significant others. Snyder served as emcee for the evening and City of Racine Mayor John Dickert attended and spoke at the event.

"The evening also included a short recap of the 60-year history of the team as well as the 2012 national championship season. Barry Tait of Tait Media showed a 15 minute highlight video of the Semi-Pro BCS National Championship game. Players, staff and volunteers were also given an embroidered fleece blanket.


"PHOTO CREDIT: Tom Christensen, Racine Raiders
PICTURED IN PHOTO (L-R): Don Wadewitz, J.R. Taylor, Nate Harris, Craig McClelland, Ardray Jarrett, Ronald Lollis, Gino Perfetto, Joel DaPra (Not Pictured: Larry Williams)
  
"For more information on the Racine Raiders, please visit http://www.racineraiders.com."

Saturday, February 9, 2013

"Birds-of-Paradise Project"



http://www.birds.cornell.edu/

Are those birds or aliens? Maybe Muppets?

The Mercury Mars Conjunction


Tonight was the Mercury-Mars conjunction when they passed within about 0.25 degrees of each other. Well, closest approach was at 17:00UT (about 10am Tucson time) so these pics were about 8.5 hours after closest approach. That may not seem like much, but tonight Mercury is above Mars, the reverse of last night, so these guys were moving fast. Here are a few pics.
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Reprinted with permission from the Half-Astrophysicist Blog.

Canadian analysis of Conn. shootings


By: Howard Galganov, Canadian writer December 14, 2012
 

I was just about to publish my latest editorial... on Canada 's Supreme Court decision to suspend Freedom of Speech in favor of promoting one language over all others.  THEN THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL SHOOTINGS HAPPENED.
 
What happened at Sandy Hook School takes precedence over any language issues in Canada and a failed Judicial System in both our countries.
 
I won't waste words describing my feelings, because how I feel is indescribable about 27 people murdered, (20 young children and six adults at the school), the murder of the shooter's mother beforehand, then the cowardly suicide of the shooter at the school as law enforcement closed in.
 
BUT I CAN TELL YOU WITH CERTAINTY WHY IT HAPPENED:
 
It didn't happen because of the so-called gun culture, or because of poor security at the school.  It happened because of the modern LEFTIST culture that has been busy removing all semblance of personal responsibility and respect from our lives.
 
It happened because of the Hollywood and television types who lecture the Conservatives on how people should live, while they make FORTUNES producing absolute FILTH and VIOLENCE in their movies, videos and television programs.
 
It happened because of reality TV shows that demean humanity, along with shows that make people laugh at the pain and humiliation of others.
 
The senseless murders happened because multi-millionaire computer game producers create UGLY digital scenarios that poison young minds with abject depravity and gratuitous violence.
 
It happened because the school system doesn't teach values, and promotes the idea that "anything goes."  And that all people are equal, regardless of the truth.  And that no one ever fails.
 
It happened because LEFTISTS won't allow concerned and loving parents to discipline their children, or raise their children in the time-honored way they feel is right.
 
It happened because far too many Liberals spend their time and effort ridiculing and attacking the people who want to live by the lessons of the Bible and the Torah.
 
In truth, this and other horrible acts of violence happen because our society-from the entertainment industry to schools to the media and to our governments-have created the social and cultural foundation that is eating away at both Canada and the United States like a cancer.
 
I know that what I am writing will inflame those on the LEFT, but that's OK-because if they don't like it, they can ROT in HELL along with the demons and losers of their own creation.  I want my old country's values back.
 
Values like standing in school when an adult entered the room.  Like being seriously disciplined for bad behavior.  Like when we were measured by our successes and failures.  When not everyone had to waste years of his or her life going to college to study basket weaving instead of taking a trades course or going to work or the service right after high school.  When your Mom was a caring woman and your Dad was a real man, an authority in the home.  And when there weren't vulgar parades extolling the "virtues" of being gay.
 
If you want to stop the sickness . . . IT'S TIME TO STOP THE LEFT.
 
 
In sadness . . . Howard Galganov
 
 
 

Open Blog - Weekend


Ooo, spooky.

Friday, February 8, 2013

German Band


The Woman's Code by Cheryl Lavin

WARNING!!! Sensitive people may find the following material offensive. Contains humor. Read at your own risk!

This was written by an actual woman using the "estrogen font". Men, be sure to wear your special filtering glasses.

 

The Woman's Code by Cheryl Lavin


Rules that women live by, but rarely divulge to men.

Invite a man to go shopping with you only if you need someone to carry your packages or drive.

Assure your boyfriend that every female movie star has had a boob job.

When your man asks you what's wrong, say "Nothing." However, when Oprah, Dr. Phil or Dr. Laura asks you, go into excruciating detail. Leave nothing out.

The negative effects of cheese puffs and chocolate-chocolate chip ice cream are offset by the positive effects of diet soda.

Feet are flexible and can be made to fit into shoes varying from size 7 to 9, depending on what's on sale.

You can skimp on clothes, but a good bra is worth its weight in gold. (That's Victoria's secret.)

The Patricia Principle: The more you've been trying to attract the attention of a particular man, the more likely it is that you'll run into him when you're sweaty, short of sleep, without makeup, wearing house-painting clothes, with your hair in a bandana.

The best response to a married man who's hitting on you is, "Say, don't I know your wife?"

Learn how to say "Back off" very loudly and look fierce while you say it.

Let every new man in your life know that you've got a black belt in karate.

Make friends with your hormones. They're what make you colorful and unpredictable. If other people have a hard time with that, that's their problem.

When you hear your mother's words coming out of your mouth, shut your mouth. Unless your mother was really wise.

When in doubt, say no.

You're under no obligation to tell the truth when asked the number of your sexual partners.

Men love a woman who's good in bed. But not the first time they go to bed with her.

No matter how much they fight it, all men need a woman to organize their lives and their closets and tell them what kind of hair products to use.

Consider yourself a sculptor and your man a block of marble. Chip away until you have created someone you can live with. He'll thank you. Later.

Always remember: Inside the biggest, burliest, most macho man lives an ego as delicate and fragile as a baby chick making its first venture outside the egg.

Laugh at a man at your own peril.

The only women who look good first thing in the morning are the women who don't know how to put on makeup.

When splitting a dinner check with girlfriends, it's perfectly acceptable to take out a calculator.

If you drop your girlfriends as soon as you have a boyfriend, you will live to regret your decision.

Food eaten while preparing other food has no calories.

When consumed for its antioxidant properties, dark chocolate has less fat than broccoli.

It's a medical fact that some women gain weight although they eat only salads.

It's another medical fact that too much lettuce can lead to depression.

Women who never binge have no souls.

Only a masochist weighs herself the day after a binge.

Ditto anyone who looks at herself naked in a three-way mirror.

Even Angelina Jolie has some part of her body she hates.

Falling in love is a sure way to lose five pounds.

Getting dumped is a sure way to gain 10.

Nothing is sweeter than finding out that the cute boy who dumped you in the 12th grade lives in his mother's basement.

Except going to your high school reunion and seeing that the prom queen shops at Lane Bryant.

Black really does make you look thinner.

Useless Information



Did you know:

Video Conferencing was introduced by IBM in 1991?

Rules Men Live By


These are our rules! Please note.. These are all numbered "1 " ON PURPOSE!

1.Men are NOT mind readers.

1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.

1. Sunday sports It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be.

1. Crying is blackmail.

1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!

1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.

1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become Null and void after 7 Days.

1.. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.

1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one

1. You can either ask us to do something Or tell us how you want it done. Not both.  If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.

1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials. ...

1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.

1. ALL men see in only 16 colours, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A colour. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.

1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.

1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.

1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear.

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine...Really

1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as FOOTBALL or motor sports

1. You have enough clothes.

1. You have too many shoes.

1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!

1. Thank you for reading this.


Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;  But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.

Four for Fridays

Hello everyone! Welcome back to Four for Fridays after a fun filled week of snow and other interesting items! Anyways some questions for you....

1) When clearing snow do you use a snow blower or a shovel?

2)  What do you feel strongly enough about to protest?

3) What book can you read over and over again? 

4) How do you manage stress?

Enjoy your weekend!

A NIGHT AT THE BAR!

I was at the bar the other night and heard three girls with an overabundance of flesh, talking at the bar.

Their accent appeared to be Scottish, so I approached and asked, "Hello, are you three lassies from Scotland?"

One of them screeched, "It's WALES, you bloody idiot!"

So I apologized and replied, "I am so sorry. Are you three whales from Scotland?"

And...that's the last thing I remember....

Roll call

After our wonderful weather day yesterday, 
and since it's been quite some time since
we did anything like this, ya'all please check in.
 
Let us know you're ok, still here, 
weathered the storm, etc. 
 
How did you manage yesterday?
 
Stay safe, and stay warm!

Open Blog - Friday


Hello to you, too.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

"Subtle Butt"



http://www.subtlebutt.com/

They're for real. How bad does a gas problem have to be to require a charcoal filter in your undies?

Be careful out there, drew.


Some of those birds may resent your photographing them.

A Couple of Planets and the ISS


I got out tonight to photograph Mercury and Mars. They are rapidly converging for a very close encounter on Friday evening when they will be separated by about half the diameter of the full Moon (forecast is for cloudy in Tucson Friday so I figured I better get them when I can). I was lucky enough to get them just above Kitt Peak as they set. Mercury is the bright one on the bottom and Mars is fainter and higher in the sky.
IMG_0611I then headed out to Saguaro National Park East to get ready for an ISS pass. While waiting, I was experimenting and snapped a quick self portrait in front of a Saguaro. I pulled a little trick and got that dreamy effect where I appear to be transparent and you can see the clouds through me. I am sure photographers know how I did that (it was NOT a double exposure!)
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I snapped a series of pics of the ISS pass. This pass was near maximum brightness. Here is the ISS pass.




Enjoying the new camera. Hoping for clear skies for the next couple of nights for more Mercury/Mars pics!

Reprinted with permission from the Half-Astrophysicist Blog.