Virus. And I don't mean a summer cold.

Basil here, with a message about Linda...

A virus has struck.

And not one of those you fight with Zicam or vitamin C or chicken soup or such.

I'm talking the nasty computer kind.

I blame Obama.

Until her computer is back and running, posting here will be light.

Don't Be Selfish!

In a local restaurant my server had on an "Obama 08" tie. I laughed as he had given away his political preference - just imagine the coincidence.

When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need - the homeless guy outside. The waiter angrily stormed from my sight.

I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I've decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was very grateful.

At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment, I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was very angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient deserved the money more.

I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.

And government can't understand why the majority of US Taxpayer s feel like the waiter in this story...I figured the waiter would be overjoyed to have his money taken without his permission, given to help someone he did not know or choose but who was deemed to be more in need than he was...guess I was wrong!

Thank You, President Bush

I am so tired of hearing BHO throw President's Bush's name out with a sneer--I've reached the end of my rope! Finally, a journalist put into words how I feel about the kind of president he has been.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/03/an-election-day-note-thanks-president-bush/

Happy Halloween Pumpkins!

Remember, just treats, no tricks!

We don't get trickrtreaters 'cause we're off the beaten path so I mailed halloween candy to some people I care about and are related to-not just candy but books and toys also!

I also sent some soldiers I know thru AnySoldier.com all sorts of stuff besides the usual food and snacks--like decorations and all kinds of candy! One group that I've known the longest got Jason hockey masks for all 16, a Jason movie and a bowl of eyeballs (gummy!). They didn't need any horror stories since they have their own to tell! I hope to get a picture I can post from them.

In case you like ghost stories:

Never Mind Them Watermelons
retold by
S. E. Schlosser

Listen to the story (4.3 mb download)

Well now, old Sam Gibb, he didn't believe in ghosts. Not one bit. Everyone in town knew the old log cabin back in the woods was haunted, but Sam Gibb just laughed whenever folks talked about it. Finally, the blacksmith dared Sam Gibb to spend the night in the haunted log cabin. If he stayed there until dawn, the blacksmith would buy him a whole cartload of watermelons. Sam was delighted. Watermelon was Sam's absolute favorite fruit. He accepted the dare at once, packed some matches and his pipe, and went right over to the log cabin to spend the night.

Sam went into the old log cabin, started a fire, lit his pipe, and settled into a rickety old chair with yesterday's newspaper. As he was reading, he heard a creaking sound. Looking up, he saw that a gnarled little creature with glowing red eyes had taken the seat beside him. It had a long, forked tail, two horns on its head, claws at the ends of its hands, and sharp teeth that poked right through its large lips.

"There ain't nobody here tonight except you and me," the creature said to old Sam Gibb. It had a voice like the hiss of flames. Sam's heart nearly stopped with fright. He leapt to his feet.

"There ain't going to be nobody here but you in a minute," Sam Gibb told the gnarled creature. He leapt straight for the nearest exit - which happened to be the window - and hi-tailed it down the lane lickety-split. He ran so fast he overtook two rabbits being chased by a coyote. But it wasn't long before he heard the pounding of little hooves, and the gnarled creature with the red eyes caught up with him.

"You're making pretty good speed for an old man," said the creature to old Sam Gibb.

"Oh, I can run much faster than this," Sam Gibb told it. He took off like a bolt of lightning, leaving the gnarled creature in the dust. As he ran passed the smithy, the blacksmith came flying out of the forge to see what was wrong.

"Never mind about them watermelons," Sam Gibb shouted to the blacksmith without breaking his stride.

Old Sam Gibb ran all the way home and hid under his bed for the rest of the night. After that, he was a firm believer in ghosts and spooks, and he refused to go anywhere near the old cabin in the woods.

You can read more Alabama ghost stories in Spooky South by S. E. Schlosser

Your Future President?

Maybe he learned how to honor the flag and country from William Ayers or Jeremiah Wright.


[YouTube link]

Click to view -- if you dare!

Hmm... did someone forget to tell whatshisname that his heart is alittle further up? heh

Battle Hymn of the Republic

WOW

Get a load of these high school kids. At the conclusion listen to the high notes on the trumpet . . . Played by a high school student!! One of the fathers recorded it, added some graphic enhancements to the recording, and posted it on the web.

The song, of course, is the "Battle Hymn of the Republic".

Be prepared . . . It will definitely send a few shivers up your spine. It did mine. Click on the link below...

http://www.greatdanepromilitary.com/

Thanks to my friend, Lynn, for sending this to me!

Mary Mapes Quite Contrary

Remember Dan Rather's producer who was determined to give her boss something he could sink his teeth into in regard to President Bush? (Whether it was true or not!) Seems she has some ill feelings!

"Ha, ha.

Nothing makes me happier than seeing once swaggering players like Powerline, Free Republic and Little Green Footballs forced onto the sidelines, left to limply watch this campaign pass by like a parade in which they play no meaningful part.

They just don’t matter anymore!"

Maybe she and Dan are planning a come back! Better watch yourself, Katie!

Read more:

 

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/article/31669_Mapes_Hallucinating_About_Giant_Lizards#rss

Newt Gives the MSM a Clue!

Have you heard enough about Gov Palin's clothes? Evidently Newt Gingrich had and it was the straw that broke the camel's back! His chat with Greta is located here:

 http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2008/10/woah-newt-gingrich-compares-media.html! :

How The Troops Are Voting

Maj Pain shares an interesting bit of news via the Military News concerning the election.  Their poll shows McCain ahead with their voters!

The story:

http://www.onemarinesview.com/one_marines_view/2008/10/no-shit-news-ns.html

Biden's Crystal Ball

“Mark my words,” the Democratic vice presidential nominee warned at the second of his two Seattle fundraisers Sunday. “It will not be six months before the world tests Barack Obama like they did John Kennedy. The world is looking. We’re about to elect a brilliant 47-year-old senator president of the United States of America. Remember I said it standing here if you don’t remember anything else I said. Watch, we’re gonna have an international crisis, a generated crisis, to test the mettle of this guy.”

http://hotair.com/archives/2008/10/20/biden-obamas-inexperience-will-prompt-nations-to-test-us/