Today's News (& Ramblings)

So, how's it been going in your part of he world?  It's been good to hear from some friends over this way.  I've just been trying to lay some tile and get some home improvements done.  Have you ever laid tile?  I haven't either!  Still haven't!!  I've been 3 days so far on just trying to get the floor ready to lay tile and I'm only about 1/2 way through that at this point!  Who would have known it would be this much back-breaking work!  Oh well, as the saying goes, "nothing ventured, nothing gained."  I've at least gained a sore back that will probaby end up being stronger down the road but it's not a happy camper this morning. 

It's been good to hear from friends from all over.  Dallas in Atlanta, Stella over in Dexter, Angie in St. Louis, Catherine out in Phoenix, Shana down in Little Rock, Bryan over in the Bootheel, and several others over this way.  Always nice to have an update. 

Been playing some in our praise band at church and our choir has started back too.  I even rehearsed with the "bell ringers" Sunday afternoon.  That was a lot of fun and a little different.  My youngest son Ian has started back to school.  My oldest son, Logan, is gearing up to go full time in the military.  He's in the National Guard now and.... recently married to Ashley!  She's working full time while he's going through some training.  I'm really proud of both of my boys. 

Send me some of your photos.  I'll try and add some updated ones next time I do an update.  I have some but they are on my Mac computer and not on this PC.  I have to do my updates on the PC at the moment but I'll be glad when I don't.  The Mac is just so much better I have found.  It takes a little getting used to after using the PC for so many years but it's really not that much different and after you get used to it it's like you are driving a Mercedes and then you have to go back to your Escort or something.  Not that my Escort didn't give me good service back in the day but it just didn't perform like the Benz! 

Well, send those photos, stories, links, jokes, band / gig promotions, songs, etc....  I'll be waiting for them!

Have a blessed week!

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Links

Go here to check out some of my tunes!!

....www.MySpace.com/VitoTunes

Here's a link to an interview I did for Banned Promotions.

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Thots & What Nots

The justification for a pistol, is to aid in your fight to get to your rifle or shotgun.

'Those  who hammer their guns into plows will plow  for those who do not.' Thomas Jefferson

 1.   An armed man is a citizen.  An unarmed man is a subject.
2.  A gun in  the hand is better  than a cop on the phone.
3.  Colt:  The  original point and click interface.
4.  Gun control is not about  guns; it's about  control.
5.  If guns are outlawed, can we  use swords?
6.  If guns cause crime,  then pencils cause misspelled words.
7.  If you don't  know  your rights, you don't have any.
8.  Those who  trade liberty for security have neither.
9.   What part of 'shall not be  infringed' do  you not understand?
10. The  Second Amendment is in place in case the politicians ignore the others.
11.  64,999,987 firearms owners killed no one yesterday.
12.  Guns have only two enemies; rust and  politicians.
13.  Know guns, know peace, know safety.  No guns, no peace, no  safety.
14.  You don't shoot to  kill; you shoot to stay alive.
15.  911:  Government sponsored  Dial-a-Prayer.
16.  Assault is a behavior, not  a device.
17.  Criminals  love gun control; it makes their jobs safer.
18.  If guns cause crime, then matches cause  arson.
19.  Only a government that is  afraid of its citizens tries to control them.
20.  You have only the rights you are willing  to fight for.
21.  Enforce the gun  control laws we ALREADY have;  don't make more.
22.  When you remove the people's right to bear  arms, you create slaves.
23.  The American  Revolution would never have happened with gun control.
24.  It is better to be in court for protecting yourself with a gun then to be in a coffin for not.
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Things heard and / or said back in 1955

'I'll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it's going to be impossible to buy a week's groceries for $20.00.

'Have you seen the new cars coming out next year? It won't be long before $2, 000.00 will only buy a used one.

'If cigarettes keep going up in price, I'm going to quit. A quarter a pack is ridiculous.

'Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging a dime just to mail a letter

'If they raise the minimum wage to $1.00, nobody will be able to hire outside help at the store.

'When I first started driving, who would have thought gas would someday cost 29 cents a gallon. Guess we'd be better off leaving the car in the garage.

'I'm afraid to send my kids to the movies any more. Ever since they let?Clark Gable?get by with saying DAMN in GONE WITH THE WIND, it seems every new movie has either HELL or DAMN in it.

'I read the other day where some scientist thinks it's possible to put a man on the moon by the end of the century. They even have some fellows they call astronauts preparing for it down in Texas .

'Did you see where some baseball player just signed a contract for $75,000 a year just to play ball? It wouldn't surprise me if someday they'll be making more than the President.

'I never thought I'd see the day all our?kitchen appliances would be electric. They are even making electric typewriters now.

'It's too bad things are so tough nowadays. I see where a few married women are having to work to make ends meet.

'It won't be long before young couples are going to have to hire someone to watch their kids so they can both work.

'I'm afraid the Volkswagen car is going to open the door to a whole lot of foreign business.

'Thank goodness I won't live to see the day when the Government takes half our income in taxes. I sometimes wonder if we are electing the best people to congress.

'The drive-in restaurant is convenient in nice weather, but I seriously doubt they will ever catch on.

'There is no sense going to Lincoln or Omaha anymore for a weekend, it costs nearly $15.00 a night to stay in a hotel.

'No one can afford to be sick anymore, at $35.00 a day in the hospital it's too rich for my blood.'

'If they think I'll pay 50 cents for a hair cut, forget it.'

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Funnies!

An older, tired-looking dog wandered into my yard; I could tell 
from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was 
well taken care of. 

He calmly came over to me, I gave him a few pats on his head; 
he then followed me into my house, slowly walked down the 

hall, curled up in the corner and fell asleep.  
 
An hour later, he went to the door, and I let him out. 

The next day he was back, greeted me in my yard, walked inside and resumed his spot in the hall and again slept for about an hour. This continued off and on for several weeks. 

Curious I pinned a note to his collar: 'I would like to find out who the owner of this wonderful sweet dog is and ask if you are aware that almost every afternoon your dog comes to my house for a nap.' 

The next day he arrived for his nap, with a different note pinned to his collar: 'He lives in a home with 6 children, 2 under the age of 3 - he's trying to catch up on his sleep. Can I come with him tomorrow?'

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Bubbles and Barbie, two blonde sisters had promised their Uncle, who had been a seafaring gentleman all his life, to bury him at sea when he died. Of course, in due time, he did pass away and the two blondes kept their promise. They set off from Clearwater Beach with their uncle all stitched up in a burial bag and loaded onto their rowboat.

After a while Bubbles says, 'Do you think we're out far enough, Barbie?" Barbie slipped over the side and finding the water only knee deep said, "Nope, not yet Bubbles."

So they row a little farther.... Again Bubbles asks Barbie, "Do you think we're out far enough now?"

Once again Barbie slips over the side and almost immediately says, "No, this will never do. The water is only up to my chest."
So on they row and row and row, and finally Barbie slips over the side and disappears. Quite a bit of time goes by and poor Bubbles is really getting worried when suddenly Barbie breaks the surface, gasping for breath she says, "OK, it's finally deep enough. Hand me the shovel.
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Do you know what happened this week back in 1850, 158 years ago?

California became a state.

The State had no electricity.

The State had no money.

Almost everyone spoke Spanish.

There were gunfights in the streets.

So basically, it was just like it is today, 
except the women had real breasts and the men didn't hold hands.---------------
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OBITUARY OF THE LATE MR. COMMON SENSE
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: 
Knowing when to come in out of the rain; 
Why the early bird gets the worm; 
Life isn't always fair; 
Maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple sound financial policies: 
Don't spend more than you can earn.
And reliable strategies: 
Adults, not children, are in charge.

His health began to deteriorate when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer Tylenol, sun lotion or a band-aid to a student but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband, churches became businesses and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense took a beating when it became punishable for you to defend yourself from a burglar in your own home but the burglar could sue you for assault. He began to lose ground rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his Daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason.

He is survived by his 3 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, Someone Else Is To blame, and I'm A Victim.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.
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A guy named Joe finds himself in dire trouble. His business has gone bust and he's in serious financial trouble. He's so desperate that he decides to ask God for help. He begins to pray...
"God, please help me, I've lost my business and if I don't get some money, I'm going to lose my house as well, please let me win the lotto".

Lotto night comes and somebody else wins it.

Joe again prays...

"God, please let me win the lotto! I've lost my business, my house and I'm going to lose my car as well".

Lotto night comes and Joe still has no luck.

Once again, he prays...

"My God, why have you forsaken me?? I've lost my business, my house, and my car. My wife and children are starving. I don't often ask you for help and I have always been a good servant to you. PLEASE just let me win the lotto this one time so I can get my life back in order ... "

Suddenly there is a blinding flash of light as the heavens open and Joe is confronted by the voice of GOD himself:

"JOE, MEET ME HALF WAY ON THIS ONE ... BUY A TICKET!"
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A plumber was called to a woman's apartment in New York to repair a leaking pipe. When he arrived he was pleased to discover that the woman was quite a l babe, and during the course of the afternoon the two became extremely friendly.

About 5.30 p.m. the phone rang, disturbing their shenanigans. "That was my husband," she said, "He's on his way home, but he's going back to the office around 8. Come back then, dear, and we can take up where we left off."

The union plumber looked at the woman in disbelief. "What? On my own time??"
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A newly married sailor was informed by the Navy that he was going to be stationed a long way from home on a remote island in the Pacific for a year. A few weeks after he got there he began to miss his new wife, so he wrote her a letter.
"My love," he wrote, "we are going to be apart for a very long time. Already I'm starting to miss you and there's really not much to do here in the evenings. Besides that, we're constantly surrounded by young attractive native girls. Do you think if I had a hobby of some kind I would not be tempted? "

So his wife sent him back a harmonica saying, "Why don't you learn to play this?"

Eventually his tour of duty came to an end and he rushed back to his wife. "Darling" he said, "I can't wait to get into bed with you!"

She kissed him and said, "First, let's see you play that harmonica."