A landmark attack

This landmark attack in the annals of modern terrorism should give all of our first responders something to think seriously about. Will the Mumbai tactics become the norm? And how do we beat them? I talked to Andy about this Thursday - my suggestion was not pretty. We may have to demonstrate a low regard for human life until we kill all the bad guts...

OMG! It's a keyboard for blondes

This should show up under someone's Xmas tree.

New old motorcycle

This is a 175cc 1973 Yamaha CT-3 street/trail motorcycle. It is the first new motorcycle I ever owned, and the vehicle I was riding when I started the destruction of my hips - my fault, not the bikes! I have been itching to get my license back and have a small dual purpose bike to shake the cobwebs out of my brain once in a while. I saw this on Craig's List Friday and went to Lockhart with tom to look at it - and bought it. It needs some work, but it started once when the seller tried. It is obvious that it has been sitting for most of the 35 years of it's life, but the gold paint is still good, only 1 small tank dent, original tires with 1760 miles still have the pips on them. It needs a new Autolube pump and carb rebuilt. Ebay and JCWhitney seem to have nearly everything I need. I hope to have it on the road before the end of the year.

FDR's New Deal revisited

This is a good explanation of why my father and his parents didn't like FDR. They knew he made things worse for more people for a longer period of time. Giving money away is neve rthe answer. Hear that Congress?

Dripping Springs Winery coming

Dripping Springs news.

Sarah Palin

Some casual pictures. Click on the 'photos' tab.

Election Night thoughts

Short note - ok, we're at Andy and Jamie's at an election night 'party' == first time for me to spend a night like this away from my sanctum. It looks like mcCain is going down. I'm concerned for the future, but not suicidal. All things considered the election is closer than predicted. Just consider:
- outspent by BHO 4:1
- bush in the tank
- financial meltdown blamed on Repubs
- war fatigue - and success
- press in the tank

More tomorrow...