Monday, July 30, 2018
A good group
Our sailing friends have always been such a good group. We include doc in his monstrous power boat. Last night we had a wonderful campfire under the stars. Told stories, lies, and had a nice time. Tonight our ship is supposed to make the evening drink. Perhaps we can get it right. Not much wind again today, but enjoying the music motorsailing. Bob and Liz left the marina and along with Vonderchec will have a long way to catch up. Hope we see them tonight. One ship is going to break off and go to Indian Hills for ice. If Kadizzle gets ambitious there may be some pictures. Doc and Kadizzle took a long hike this morning. So nice out here in the Badlands. We were stopped a couple times by poison Ivy. So when we got back to the boat we washed with special soap to keep the ivy oil oil off we will see if it works. North Dakota has such a treasure on the westerrn end of the big lake. No one knows of it and you have it all to yourself. In a couple hours we will be going down into bear den bay an absolutely stunning place still just like it was in the time of Lewis and Clark. The lake is warm and so nice to swim in. The bugs have been behaving. So putt puttt putt, and hope for some wind, but the scenery makes up for the lack of wind.
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Where is the wind?
Wonderful night in Berthold bay with Doc, and the old sailing friends. Motoring west the is no wind. Such a peaceful night and slept very soundly. Now to check the weather and see if there is hope for the fleet to make the twenty miles to the next spot. Maybe later some pictures.
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Rant time
One experiment Kadizzle wants to try is presenting Hoopleheads with factual information. Now we all know Hoopleheads hate factual information. So how can you get them to read something with real meat? Once Kadizzle told the old mayor of Hazen he would give the mayor's church $50 dollars if the mayor would read an article from the New York Times and underline anything he disagreed with. The kind generous man with good Christian motivation would not do it. The New York Times is blasphemy to a Republican. The other day Kadizzle was going to make the same offer to the Republican candidate running to replace the evil Kevin Cramer. It so happens Cramer's Republican replacement has a boat on the same dock with the Words on the Wind ministry boat. This time Kaidizzle was going to offer the Republican $100 for his campaign if he would read an article in The Atlantic Magazine. Same rules apply. Underline the falsehoods. Unfortunately Kadizzle did not encounter the new mini Trump, but he may still make an attempt.
If you want to be a good Republican you have to isolate yourself from facts, data, and most importantly any source of information that does not promote the party line. Russia loves the Republicans for a very simple reason. In Russia they control the media, Republicans in our country are doing a pretty good job doing the same thing. All good dictators, fascist, and right wing rulers know how to exploit the serfs. Always turn the middle class against the poor, so the middle class does not suspect the Aristocracy. The real culprit is never identified. It is always the welfare cheats that are the problem. If not the welfare cheats it is the immigrants. If none of that works make up some conspiracy theory. The current popular conspiracy is the " Deep State". The deep state is anyone who works to expose the fraud of Trump. Of course like all good dictators suppress the free press. That is how fake news works. This is all so elementary and obvious that you would think anyone could see through it, but that is the mistake people make. The 19.95 salesman on television know how to rob a Hooplehead and he knows keep it simple. Free shipping and handling, buy one get one free. Hoopleheads like things kept simple. Why make it complicated. It is the minorities, the lazy welfare cheats, and the Democrats that are after your stuff.
Now you would think anyone would figure out that the person who was stealing the stuff would have the stuff. Do the welfare cheats have much stuff? No. Do the immigrants have much stuff? No. Who has the stuff? The kid that inherited millions from dad has the stuff. The CEO that is paid 347 times more than the worker has the stuff. You can see who has the stuff, but Republicans know how to point the finger and claim that bunch is after our stuff. The neat thing about the Hoopleheads is they make great attendees at magic shows. Fooling them is do da.
If you want to be a good Republican you have to isolate yourself from facts, data, and most importantly any source of information that does not promote the party line. Russia loves the Republicans for a very simple reason. In Russia they control the media, Republicans in our country are doing a pretty good job doing the same thing. All good dictators, fascist, and right wing rulers know how to exploit the serfs. Always turn the middle class against the poor, so the middle class does not suspect the Aristocracy. The real culprit is never identified. It is always the welfare cheats that are the problem. If not the welfare cheats it is the immigrants. If none of that works make up some conspiracy theory. The current popular conspiracy is the " Deep State". The deep state is anyone who works to expose the fraud of Trump. Of course like all good dictators suppress the free press. That is how fake news works. This is all so elementary and obvious that you would think anyone could see through it, but that is the mistake people make. The 19.95 salesman on television know how to rob a Hooplehead and he knows keep it simple. Free shipping and handling, buy one get one free. Hoopleheads like things kept simple. Why make it complicated. It is the minorities, the lazy welfare cheats, and the Democrats that are after your stuff.
Now you would think anyone would figure out that the person who was stealing the stuff would have the stuff. Do the welfare cheats have much stuff? No. Do the immigrants have much stuff? No. Who has the stuff? The kid that inherited millions from dad has the stuff. The CEO that is paid 347 times more than the worker has the stuff. You can see who has the stuff, but Republicans know how to point the finger and claim that bunch is after our stuff. The neat thing about the Hoopleheads is they make great attendees at magic shows. Fooling them is do da.
Broken Hearts hazard at Y Camp
Friday, July 27, 2018
Week Long Sail
Saturday the sailing fleet will head west for a week. So Kadizzle may be out of touch for awhile. Maybe a post can be sent in from the computer. It is a great bunch of people who do this every summer. As usual it will be all sailboats, except on huge power boat. Doc comes with his Titanic. Doc is great to have along. Not only do we have doctor, but he has Mohito night and serves everyone Mohitos. With the lake so high all the usual stops will be so different. North Dakota has some wonderful spots that no one knows about. Few things in the United States compare to sailing up the Little Missouri. The scenery is fantastic, it is remote, and you have it all to yourself. A major part of Lake Sakakawea backs up into the Little Missouri. It almost forms a separate lake. Because it is in the Badlands boats can go long distances up what were once creeks. One of Kadizzles absolute favorite places on the lake is the little creek we go up and anchor in the Badlands. The creek is so narrow you can hardly turn the boat around, but it is a great spot. This is the place where we saw the most fantastic rattlesnake display last year. Two rattlesnakes were either mating or fighting. The snakes would wrestle and fight until they fell down the embankment into the water. The snakes would crawl out rest, and start over. Anyway if the system works perhaps Kadizzle can get you an update from the lake. In the meantime do what you can to save us from the Hoopleheads.
Amazing
Awakening Kadizzle reached over and grabbed the laptop. As usual he got up to date. Pursuing through the usual Facebook nonsense there was a Fox News video. Not sure why, but Kadizzle watched it. The video was amazing. It was Neil Cavuto. Mr. Cauto on Fox News looking directly at the Hoopleheads gave a great demonstration, lecture, and lesson on what a liar Trump is. Jasper Littlebottom lying beside Kadizzle heard it but could not see it. She said "Who was that?'. Kadizzle explained it was on Fox News. Jasper said " That can't be". Yup it was. Fox News can tell the Hoppleheads in no uncertain terms that Trump is a pathological liar, the Hoopleheads just don't care. Fox News is like mother's milk to the Hoopleheads. How do the brains of the Hoopleheads work? If Trump admitted he is a lying cheating scoundrel would the Hoopleheads care? No, they would just say " He is our lying, cheating scoundrel, and Hillary was worse". Watch the video below and you to can be amazed.
Thursday, July 26, 2018
In the Dump
As part of the summer routine Kadizzle had to empty the grass wagon at the city disposal area. As Kadizzle drove in he noticed another man unloading his grass clippings. After awhile the guy walked over and asked if I was who I am. Yes, I guess it is me I confessed. Kadizzle was sort of expecting some confrontation for all the radical ideas Kadizzle spouts. The nice man had an accent that was not local. The fellow said he was a reader of the constant letters Kadizzle writes to the Bismarck Tribune. Rather than give the chew he said keep up the good work. We had a nice conversation and he seemed like what he was, a nice gentleman from Wyoming. He had moved here to work at the gas plant. It was very pleasing to meet a rational person in our swamp of Republicans. Kadizzle inquired how the man got here and where he was from. It turned out he came from a part of Wyoming west of the Black Hills. He had grown up on a ranch there. Now that is some lonely country. Kadizzle has driven through that isolated landscape many times. One thing that always puzzled Kadizzle driving through there was how do you find a girl friend. My new made friend at the dump explained that took place at high school. Well Jasper Littlebottom just came storming into the room insisting Kadizzle start the grill so that is all for now. The custom lamb chops were a little under cooked, but good. Back to the dump. It is refreshing to meet good people. They do exist. It is also a good feeling to be appreciated.
Welcome Aboard Darren
Nice to know some of the local rednecks are on board with Kadizzle. Darren is one of those NRA, gun totting, Trump worshiping, flag waving, people easily taken in by Fox News, Rush, and KFYR. Kadizzle had no idea Darren follows these rantings, but discovered it the other day when he went fishing for Republicans. Remember the other day when Kadizzle put " Trump Committed Treason" on the whiteboard at the Pocket Park? Well that set the right wing minds aflame. The local NRA gang leader took a picture of the comment. Of course it was a mystery who would defame our honorable president. If you read this nonsense you know Kadizzle confessed to the dreadful act of free speech. Of course the rednecks said it was vandalism. Vandalism is something like fake news. According to NRA authorities Kadizzle ruined the whiteboard with ink. This seems a bit strange because Kadizzle used erasable markers meant to be used on whiteboard. However, Kadizzle will go to the Chamber of Commerce today and buy them a new whiteboard. Darren got right on the case of the vandal and pointed out to the rednecks that Kadizzle had confessed right here.
Kadizzle had no idea the local Fox and Friends had their bowels in an uproar over the terrible vandalism. After a couple friends made some remarks Kadizzle figured it out.
One of the people who brought the whole thing to the attention of Kadizzle was an undercover liberal. If the rednecks in town knew who the secret liberals were they would be in a tizzy. For business reasons and to keep peace among the unwashed a lot of people who understand the insanity of Trump keep their opinions under wraps. Fortunately their are people willing to fight for free speech, democracy, and decency. Stacy is one of the best. Stacy closed her flower shop until Trump agreed to free the children he separated from their parents. Darren runs a business, but he would never have the courage to make a political protest by closing his business. Same with the NRA gang leader. They will put American flags all over their windows, but don't seem to like it when someone criticises the Fuhrer.
So once again Darren welcome aboard. With your morning coffee try breaking out of the Republican eggshell. Read the New York Times and watch the steam come from your ears. Darren you could even read George Will and get some steam going. Now if you need to calm down, just turn on Scott Hennen on KFYR. Scott will sooth you with Hillary tales. Scott will tell you for hours what a scoundrel Heidi is. If that doesn't work you can always read or listen to Rob Port. Coming out of the bubble is scary Darren, but it also can be satisfying to think for yourself. Just a little tip for you Darren since you are inexperienced at thinking for yourself. Try asking yourself " Does this make sense?". Here is a little test for you Darren. Trump starts a trade war. The Trade war depresses farm prices. Farmers go nuts and lose faith in Trump. Trump says no problem we will just give you some money. The farmers say were will you get the 12 billion dollars. Trump says" we will add it to the deficit I said I would get rid of." Who do we owe the money to? We will borrow the money from China to pay the farmers that are getting hurt by the trade war with China. Now Darren this will be hard, but does all that make sense? If thinking is too difficult and no fun Darren, just let Kevin Cramer, Scott Hennen, Rush, Port think for you. Kadizzle goes to the Crazy club where we have open discussions. Why not start a Fox and Friends group for the rednecks in Hazen Darren? You could talk about the welfare cheats, the immigrants, the leftist, and discuss how education just confuses people. Kadizzle almost forgot, you already have several Fox and Friends groups in Hazen. They are called coffee clubs.
By the way Darren do you remember when you and I were messaging about the NRA debate and you referred to my wife in the most vulgar term imaginable? It seemed like the kind of word Trump would use when he tells people where to grab women. My wife did more for the City of Hazen than any woman Kadizzle can think of except maybe Myra Axtman. When she was on the park board for twenty years she actually did physical labor for free for hours and hours to improve the parks. Darren the woman you use such vulgar words about would be a great model for you to follow. If you were half as dedicated as my "leftist" wife you would be a different and better man.
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Kadizzle had no idea the local Fox and Friends had their bowels in an uproar over the terrible vandalism. After a couple friends made some remarks Kadizzle figured it out.
One of the people who brought the whole thing to the attention of Kadizzle was an undercover liberal. If the rednecks in town knew who the secret liberals were they would be in a tizzy. For business reasons and to keep peace among the unwashed a lot of people who understand the insanity of Trump keep their opinions under wraps. Fortunately their are people willing to fight for free speech, democracy, and decency. Stacy is one of the best. Stacy closed her flower shop until Trump agreed to free the children he separated from their parents. Darren runs a business, but he would never have the courage to make a political protest by closing his business. Same with the NRA gang leader. They will put American flags all over their windows, but don't seem to like it when someone criticises the Fuhrer.
So once again Darren welcome aboard. With your morning coffee try breaking out of the Republican eggshell. Read the New York Times and watch the steam come from your ears. Darren you could even read George Will and get some steam going. Now if you need to calm down, just turn on Scott Hennen on KFYR. Scott will sooth you with Hillary tales. Scott will tell you for hours what a scoundrel Heidi is. If that doesn't work you can always read or listen to Rob Port. Coming out of the bubble is scary Darren, but it also can be satisfying to think for yourself. Just a little tip for you Darren since you are inexperienced at thinking for yourself. Try asking yourself " Does this make sense?". Here is a little test for you Darren. Trump starts a trade war. The Trade war depresses farm prices. Farmers go nuts and lose faith in Trump. Trump says no problem we will just give you some money. The farmers say were will you get the 12 billion dollars. Trump says" we will add it to the deficit I said I would get rid of." Who do we owe the money to? We will borrow the money from China to pay the farmers that are getting hurt by the trade war with China. Now Darren this will be hard, but does all that make sense? If thinking is too difficult and no fun Darren, just let Kevin Cramer, Scott Hennen, Rush, Port think for you. Kadizzle goes to the Crazy club where we have open discussions. Why not start a Fox and Friends group for the rednecks in Hazen Darren? You could talk about the welfare cheats, the immigrants, the leftist, and discuss how education just confuses people. Kadizzle almost forgot, you already have several Fox and Friends groups in Hazen. They are called coffee clubs.
By the way Darren do you remember when you and I were messaging about the NRA debate and you referred to my wife in the most vulgar term imaginable? It seemed like the kind of word Trump would use when he tells people where to grab women. My wife did more for the City of Hazen than any woman Kadizzle can think of except maybe Myra Axtman. When she was on the park board for twenty years she actually did physical labor for free for hours and hours to improve the parks. Darren the woman you use such vulgar words about would be a great model for you to follow. If you were half as dedicated as my "leftist" wife you would be a different and better man.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Stunning
The idiocy, audacity, and insanity of Trump never fails to amaze. Today the NYT reports Trump got agitated because his wife was watching CNN. Trump demands that all televisions on Air Force One be tuned to Fox News. Anyone or anything that criticizes the delusional president must be stomped out. If you read much of anything you know Trump wants to take security clearance away from anyone critical of him. No one with a functioning mind does not know Trump is basically insane. Now the real puzzle is the people who support Trump. In North Dakota the Hoopleheads will elect people willing to pretend like Trump is a normal human being.
Just believe, that is all it takes. If you really want help believing watch Fox, listen to Rush, or locally tune into KFYR radio. All of them will tell you exactly what you want to hear. It is the oldest Republican trick in the book, blame everything on the poor. The welfare cheats are after you money and robbing you blind. Unite with Trump and keep your stuff safe from the welfare cheats. If you need help believing this absurdity tune in to right wing radio or watch Fox.
Trump is the consummate con man. Anyone with a rudimentary understanding of math can see his schemes at work. Trump disrupts the world with tariffs. The farmers loose money, Trump gives the farmers subsidies to make up for the money they loose. Trump borrows the money to pay the farmers from China. What a bargain. Now anyone can see this is a typical eleaborate Trump check kiting deal. Just like his tax breaks. Trump gives most of the tax break to the rich and corporations. Trump tosses the working guy a quarter and says " Wow, I am great". The working man now pays more for steel, food, electronics, and on it goes. The working man gets billed for the farmers subsidy. A subsidy is just welfare. Remember how welfare is so terrible?
Kadizzle has learned from Trump. Kadizzle was helping Rita's husband move some stuff. While in their truck Kadizzle notices the ten dollars laying on the console Kadizzle had paid Rita with the day before for some sewing. Kadizzle took the ten dollars and went into Rita's sewing shop. Kadizzle then told Rita he should have paid more for the work he did. Kadizzle then gave Rita the same ten dollars for a second time. Rita thought it was a great gesture. Her husband just laughed because he knew the whole scheme. This is how Trump works everyday. Trump is now saying the Russians are interfering in our elections to try to get a Democrat elected. Can you get anymore insane? A couple days ago Trump said the Russians did not interfere in the election, then they did. Trump can tell his cult absolutely anything and they buy it. A day after Trump said he trusted Putin more than our own CIA Trump did a 180 and praised our intelligence agencies. Of course the Hoopleheads did not notice the switch.
The last time Kadizzle checked Trump had over 3,000 verifiable lies since he took office. Who knows the current number. Most amazing of all is what Trump is doing to the deficit. Remember those Republicans who were all for shrinking the deficit? Trump just pulled billions out of no where to pay the welfare checks for the farmers he pissed off. The real problem is the welfare cheats not the rich who refuse to pay taxes and are making out like bandits with the corporate tax breaks. So lets all talk about the rotten black guy that will not take a job. Don't mention the rich kid that never worked in his life and just inherited ten million dollars to give him a little push. Can people really be this stupid? Yes, people line up to get kicked in the ass. Some Sunday morning turn on the television and watch the crooked preachers rob old ladies. Trump just has a different snake oil to sell, but the buyers line up.
Just believe, that is all it takes. If you really want help believing watch Fox, listen to Rush, or locally tune into KFYR radio. All of them will tell you exactly what you want to hear. It is the oldest Republican trick in the book, blame everything on the poor. The welfare cheats are after you money and robbing you blind. Unite with Trump and keep your stuff safe from the welfare cheats. If you need help believing this absurdity tune in to right wing radio or watch Fox.
Trump is the consummate con man. Anyone with a rudimentary understanding of math can see his schemes at work. Trump disrupts the world with tariffs. The farmers loose money, Trump gives the farmers subsidies to make up for the money they loose. Trump borrows the money to pay the farmers from China. What a bargain. Now anyone can see this is a typical eleaborate Trump check kiting deal. Just like his tax breaks. Trump gives most of the tax break to the rich and corporations. Trump tosses the working guy a quarter and says " Wow, I am great". The working man now pays more for steel, food, electronics, and on it goes. The working man gets billed for the farmers subsidy. A subsidy is just welfare. Remember how welfare is so terrible?
Kadizzle has learned from Trump. Kadizzle was helping Rita's husband move some stuff. While in their truck Kadizzle notices the ten dollars laying on the console Kadizzle had paid Rita with the day before for some sewing. Kadizzle took the ten dollars and went into Rita's sewing shop. Kadizzle then told Rita he should have paid more for the work he did. Kadizzle then gave Rita the same ten dollars for a second time. Rita thought it was a great gesture. Her husband just laughed because he knew the whole scheme. This is how Trump works everyday. Trump is now saying the Russians are interfering in our elections to try to get a Democrat elected. Can you get anymore insane? A couple days ago Trump said the Russians did not interfere in the election, then they did. Trump can tell his cult absolutely anything and they buy it. A day after Trump said he trusted Putin more than our own CIA Trump did a 180 and praised our intelligence agencies. Of course the Hoopleheads did not notice the switch.
The last time Kadizzle checked Trump had over 3,000 verifiable lies since he took office. Who knows the current number. Most amazing of all is what Trump is doing to the deficit. Remember those Republicans who were all for shrinking the deficit? Trump just pulled billions out of no where to pay the welfare checks for the farmers he pissed off. The real problem is the welfare cheats not the rich who refuse to pay taxes and are making out like bandits with the corporate tax breaks. So lets all talk about the rotten black guy that will not take a job. Don't mention the rich kid that never worked in his life and just inherited ten million dollars to give him a little push. Can people really be this stupid? Yes, people line up to get kicked in the ass. Some Sunday morning turn on the television and watch the crooked preachers rob old ladies. Trump just has a different snake oil to sell, but the buyers line up.
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Strange Life
Kadizzle's older brother is as far right as old Kadizzle is far left. Big Brother called today to tell Kadizzle about Kevin Cramer having a fund raiser in Wheeling, W.Va. Big Brother has been invited to an exclusive event with Pence and Cramer. Now this takes the cake. Remember when Kadizzle stuffed money down Cramer's shirt? Well now big brother who supports the Republican nonsense will be able to introduce himself to Cramer as Kadizzle's brother. My brother says he will tell Cramer he knows me, but we are not related.
Now for the money laundering. My nephew does work for one of the crookedest coal operators alive, Bob Murray. Bob Murray is a greedy Republican from way back with a reputation for getting people killed just to make an extra buck. So here we go. Bob Murray is a Trump rat. Murray promotes coal mining by kissing Trumps, well just imagine what. So Murray launders money for Trump. Kadizzle will not go into the details, but in the end Murray funnels money to Trump, and his gang, which in this case includes Kevin Cramer. Kevin Cramer is in West Virginia raising money today. Now this takes the cake. Cramer accuses Heidi Heitkempt of taking out of state money, while Cramer goes to West Virginia to be buddies with Pence and raise money. The hypocrisy never ends. Remember the movie " The Prince's Bride". Remember RUS that is Rats of Unusual Size. Well Cramer is a RUS and will no doubt be swept into office buy the Republican idiots of North Dakota. Make me puke. Just seeing how easy the Hoopleheads can be made to dance is disheartening.
Now for the money laundering. My nephew does work for one of the crookedest coal operators alive, Bob Murray. Bob Murray is a greedy Republican from way back with a reputation for getting people killed just to make an extra buck. So here we go. Bob Murray is a Trump rat. Murray promotes coal mining by kissing Trumps, well just imagine what. So Murray launders money for Trump. Kadizzle will not go into the details, but in the end Murray funnels money to Trump, and his gang, which in this case includes Kevin Cramer. Kevin Cramer is in West Virginia raising money today. Now this takes the cake. Cramer accuses Heidi Heitkempt of taking out of state money, while Cramer goes to West Virginia to be buddies with Pence and raise money. The hypocrisy never ends. Remember the movie " The Prince's Bride". Remember RUS that is Rats of Unusual Size. Well Cramer is a RUS and will no doubt be swept into office buy the Republican idiots of North Dakota. Make me puke. Just seeing how easy the Hoopleheads can be made to dance is disheartening.
Monday, July 23, 2018
The Snoochel goes to camp
Gramps and Granny took Sylvie to camp yesterday. For the first time our nine year old granddaughter will be on her own in the world of horses and camp. Both our kids went to Triangle Y Camp. Of course her mom, her dad, and the grampers are all wondering how she is getting along. We had to get there early and make sure she got a good bunk, on the bottom by the window. A swimming check will be made to see how well the kids can swim. Sylvie assured the counselors she was on the swimming team and things would be fine.
A thousand years ago old Kadizzle went to various camps. Back in the hills our family of nine children all went to nature camp. At this moment my nephew's boys are at nature camp back in the hills up Wheeling Creek. In the old days sometimes we went to a camp in the mountains of West Virginia in a town called Terra Alta. Kadizzle was too young to go on the hikes and often had to stay back at camp. A memory from those days remains. Older sister Melissa would not get out of bed so the other campers picked up her cot and put her in the row boat and shoved her out in the lake. The lake was pathetic. You could walk across it.
All this camp nonsense started with Kadizzle's father who was an ardent Boy Scout. Scouting led to birding and the family has been deep in bird watching ever since. Kadizzle hated bird walks. At nature camp they would make us get up early in the fog and look for the damn birds. Kadizzle was always a good whistler and would get at the back of the line snaking thought the woods. At the back of the line he would imitate various bird sounds. The group would come to a stop and some would declare the name of the bird Kadizzle was faking. That was the only fun on a bird walk. To this day the sisters are still bird brains.
A thousand years ago old Kadizzle went to various camps. Back in the hills our family of nine children all went to nature camp. At this moment my nephew's boys are at nature camp back in the hills up Wheeling Creek. In the old days sometimes we went to a camp in the mountains of West Virginia in a town called Terra Alta. Kadizzle was too young to go on the hikes and often had to stay back at camp. A memory from those days remains. Older sister Melissa would not get out of bed so the other campers picked up her cot and put her in the row boat and shoved her out in the lake. The lake was pathetic. You could walk across it.
All this camp nonsense started with Kadizzle's father who was an ardent Boy Scout. Scouting led to birding and the family has been deep in bird watching ever since. Kadizzle hated bird walks. At nature camp they would make us get up early in the fog and look for the damn birds. Kadizzle was always a good whistler and would get at the back of the line snaking thought the woods. At the back of the line he would imitate various bird sounds. The group would come to a stop and some would declare the name of the bird Kadizzle was faking. That was the only fun on a bird walk. To this day the sisters are still bird brains.
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Grandpa at the water sllide
The Hazen pool was closed so Sylvie and Grandpa had to go to the Beulah water park. Of course we had to do the water slide. The slide is a huge snaking totally enclosed tube full of water. Once in the tube there is no light, so you are being swirled around in total darkness, a strange sensation.
Jasper made a wonderful Juneberry pie last night. Nothing in the world comes close to a good June berry pie. Hopefully legislation will be passed that requires ice cream on all pies.
Did a couple trips on the electric bike. Kadizzle is sold on the concept. If electric bikes become wide spread it will be a great achievement. There are many benefits, no pollution, exercise, and tremendous energy savings. Older people need to get out and move, and these bikes are the perfect solution. Kadizzle rode out to Stroupini's house twice. One trip was along the railroad tracks and the bike does very well in rough terrain with the big fat tires it has. In all the biking the battery does not seem to lose much charge. Kadizzle wants to try a trip to the lake on the bike to test the battery. If you are interested read up or watch some videos on the Radrover bike.
Jasper made a wonderful Juneberry pie last night. Nothing in the world comes close to a good June berry pie. Hopefully legislation will be passed that requires ice cream on all pies.
Did a couple trips on the electric bike. Kadizzle is sold on the concept. If electric bikes become wide spread it will be a great achievement. There are many benefits, no pollution, exercise, and tremendous energy savings. Older people need to get out and move, and these bikes are the perfect solution. Kadizzle rode out to Stroupini's house twice. One trip was along the railroad tracks and the bike does very well in rough terrain with the big fat tires it has. In all the biking the battery does not seem to lose much charge. Kadizzle wants to try a trip to the lake on the bike to test the battery. If you are interested read up or watch some videos on the Radrover bike.
Saturday, July 21, 2018
The Electric Bike is Here
To trumpets and fanfare the Radrover electric bike arrived yesterday. Stroupini and Kadizzle quickly assemble the new machine. Electric bikes may be the future. Here is how it works: You get on and decide how much help you want peddling. You can change the help setting on the go from one to five. Since the bike weighs about sixty pounds you need at least the one setting to cancel the weight of the bike. At five the bike does it all. The bike has seven gears so you select the gear like you would a normal bike. Also the bike has a throttle you can turn on and off. So if you are going up a hill and want a little boost just turn the throttle. Danger, danger, danger. If the throttle is turned on and you grab the bike while standing beside it and accidentally twist the throttle the bike will take off. Sylvie found this out.
So far the bike has proven to be fun. The bike crew needs to figure how far the bike will actually take you. We may experiment today. On flat ground without peddling it should take you twenty miles. Basically the harder you pedal the farther you go. The manual predicts you can go forty miles with some hard peddling. The bike is fun to ride. Once you start to peddal the bike gives you a nice little boost and off you go. Stoupini and Kadizzle rode the bike back and forth to his house on the bike path. It is a nice looking bike that comes with headlight, tail light, bell, and nice leather hand grips.
If all goes well the bike will soon be tested at Harmon lake on the nice dirt bike path. That should be real fun. The best thing about the bike are the fat tires, and we do mean fat. The fat tires mean snow, sand, and mud are do da. Today will be fat tire bike day.
So far the bike has proven to be fun. The bike crew needs to figure how far the bike will actually take you. We may experiment today. On flat ground without peddling it should take you twenty miles. Basically the harder you pedal the farther you go. The manual predicts you can go forty miles with some hard peddling. The bike is fun to ride. Once you start to peddal the bike gives you a nice little boost and off you go. Stoupini and Kadizzle rode the bike back and forth to his house on the bike path. It is a nice looking bike that comes with headlight, tail light, bell, and nice leather hand grips.
If all goes well the bike will soon be tested at Harmon lake on the nice dirt bike path. That should be real fun. The best thing about the bike are the fat tires, and we do mean fat. The fat tires mean snow, sand, and mud are do da. Today will be fat tire bike day.
Friday, July 20, 2018
Sylvie has arrived
Our tall little girl ready for the fourth grade arrived on her plane by herself. So good to see the little bundle of energy . Sylvie is going to camp, the same camp Erin and Megan attended. In the old days we used to take them to camp on the sailboat. Last night old Kadizzle gave Sylvie dog training lessons at Grandpa Jerry's house. Sylvie has the patients to succeed.
Oh no NPR just triggered my Trump bump. Maybe Kadizzle can put the rant off for a little bit. If all goes well Kadizzle will take the little snoochel on a sailboat trip on the lake today. We throw a rope off the boat and let her drag behind. The lake is warm and she should have a good time.
Ok cannot resist some Trump ranting. Yesterday before we picked up Sylvie Kadizzle engaged a young man at Office Depot in a discussion. This was one of those hard core Trump supporters who bought the whole nine yards. Then there is Archie and his gang of rednecks who live close by and have redneck conferences in the garage. You cannot pound the truth into these people, but listening to them make excuses for Trump is an education in American stupidity. Archie's gang uses the "everyone does it" gambit. Everyone lies, everyone cheats, all politicians are crooked, and the same, so Trump is just a better liar and cheat than the others. All the idiots love the way Trump spits in the eye of respectable people and acts like a drunk slob at the bar. It is very disheartening to realize how many simple minded dingers exist. Jasper and Kadizzle had breakfast at a truck stop in Bismarck yesterday. On display were signs the owner had collected. Great big signs that had bullet holes in them. Sitting there staring at the signs and thinking "Just how many idiots are there that shoot sighs?". Those bullet holes tell you how abundant idiots are. We had a drink of beer in downtown Bismarck. Again you could judge the number of idiots by the loud motor cycles, the squealing tires, and the obnoxious cars. Human beings amused because they can go around town and make noises like a howler monkey. Nascar racing is a great indication of the idiot population. A bunch of cars mindlessly going in a circle and people cheering to see who can go nowhere the fastest. You get to the lake to enjoy the peace and quiet. Idiots show up with loud boats and music blaring. Why do idiots like loud noises, and stupid presidents. Trump says one thing in the morning, and in the afternoon the exact opposite. The idiots just don't notice.
Trump is destroying the future of my children and my grand children. That is why Kadizzle get's upset. There is so much good that could be done, but Trump just sells greed and hate. So sad.
Oh no NPR just triggered my Trump bump. Maybe Kadizzle can put the rant off for a little bit. If all goes well Kadizzle will take the little snoochel on a sailboat trip on the lake today. We throw a rope off the boat and let her drag behind. The lake is warm and she should have a good time.
Ok cannot resist some Trump ranting. Yesterday before we picked up Sylvie Kadizzle engaged a young man at Office Depot in a discussion. This was one of those hard core Trump supporters who bought the whole nine yards. Then there is Archie and his gang of rednecks who live close by and have redneck conferences in the garage. You cannot pound the truth into these people, but listening to them make excuses for Trump is an education in American stupidity. Archie's gang uses the "everyone does it" gambit. Everyone lies, everyone cheats, all politicians are crooked, and the same, so Trump is just a better liar and cheat than the others. All the idiots love the way Trump spits in the eye of respectable people and acts like a drunk slob at the bar. It is very disheartening to realize how many simple minded dingers exist. Jasper and Kadizzle had breakfast at a truck stop in Bismarck yesterday. On display were signs the owner had collected. Great big signs that had bullet holes in them. Sitting there staring at the signs and thinking "Just how many idiots are there that shoot sighs?". Those bullet holes tell you how abundant idiots are. We had a drink of beer in downtown Bismarck. Again you could judge the number of idiots by the loud motor cycles, the squealing tires, and the obnoxious cars. Human beings amused because they can go around town and make noises like a howler monkey. Nascar racing is a great indication of the idiot population. A bunch of cars mindlessly going in a circle and people cheering to see who can go nowhere the fastest. You get to the lake to enjoy the peace and quiet. Idiots show up with loud boats and music blaring. Why do idiots like loud noises, and stupid presidents. Trump says one thing in the morning, and in the afternoon the exact opposite. The idiots just don't notice.
Trump is destroying the future of my children and my grand children. That is why Kadizzle get's upset. There is so much good that could be done, but Trump just sells greed and hate. So sad.
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
A minor protest
Feeling a bit ornery today Kadizzle went to the Pocket Park. There he noticed the sandwich board used to announce musical events. After borrowing some markers from Rita, Kadizzle wrote on the board " Trump has committed treason". Kadizzle placed the board on a table in the park and waited to see how long it would last. When Kadizzle came back about an hour later the sign was gone. Fishing for Republicans is fun. They took the bait.
The water on the lake is finally going down. Kadizzle blasted his boat and Stroupini's with the pressure washer. Tomorrow the little or not so little snoochel Sylvie will come from Denver to be with Grandma and Grandpa. We will have fun and then Sylvie will go to YMCA camp. Stoupini wants to sing Chito songs on the boat with Sylvie. Last year as we sailed along we made up words to the Chito song.
How will Trump top his latest insanity, only tomorrow will tell.
The water on the lake is finally going down. Kadizzle blasted his boat and Stroupini's with the pressure washer. Tomorrow the little or not so little snoochel Sylvie will come from Denver to be with Grandma and Grandpa. We will have fun and then Sylvie will go to YMCA camp. Stoupini wants to sing Chito songs on the boat with Sylvie. Last year as we sailed along we made up words to the Chito song.
How will Trump top his latest insanity, only tomorrow will tell.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Amazing
Trump's performance in Russia was just stunning. Kadizzle awakened this morning bewildered by the stunning number of idiots in our country that have let Trump come into existence. This is the letter to the editor Kadizzle sent to the Fargo Forum today.
Russia has resources in the United States and Putin knows how to mine those resources. Donald Trump, Fox News, Rush Limbaugh, and the Republicans along with an ample supply of ignorant ill informed people constitute a treasure trove for Russia. Creating chaos in our country is simply a matter of manipulating Trump and his right wing allies. When our president openly declares to Putin he trust Putin more than his own intelligence agencies it is clear the Russians have succeeded in undermining our democracy. In North Dakota our representatives are complicit in assisting Trump destroy our democracy. Kevin Cramer is to Trump, what Trump is to Putin. North Dakota has disgraced itself with the support the state has shown for Trump. Trump or Pence can show up any day in North Dakota and have a fawning crowd of supporters clap at any idiotic thing they say. In Montana Trump gave an incomprehensible speech. His supporters clapped and cheered even though no one could make sense of what he said. Like children at a magic show it does not take much to dupe a right wing Trump supporter. Russia has perfected exploiting our ignorance and gullibility, and the right wing media is the strongest weapon they have.
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Senile Sailing.
Sailing alone in good weather is a bit of a task, but going alone in a big blow can get you in trouble. As long as Kadizzle has sailed he has still not developed any good habits. A good sailor does things in and orderly fashion. The hell with that. Put the sail up and lets go. Kaddizzle and Stroupini each sailed their boat down the lake to spend the night. After a pleasant supper, some nice squeeze box music by Stroupini and a visit from an old friend the sailors settled down for a good sleep. Kadizzle was awakened by Stoupini with coffee.
As predicted the wind came up big time. Now it was time for the first senile moment. After cooking the egg sandwiches Kadizzle decided to put some water in the frying pan and heat the water to make cleaning the pan easier. Somehow attention got diverted and the boats pulled anchor with the pan cooking on the stove. With luck Kadizzle smelled something and went below. This was just before he was about to set sail and heel the boat over big time. The frying pan was plenty hot and the spatula in the pan was melted in several places. Pan and all went in the lake. Had that hot pan slid from the stove onto the floor it would have surely burnt some nice stains. That was senile moment one. On the last sail Kadizzle forgot the coffee pot was not stowed and it fell overboard. It broke the top in the process but it was fished out of the lake successfully. On the way into the marina Kadizzle notice a line dragging along the boat as it plowed ahead full speed. The line for the running back stay somehow had found its way into the water. It would have surely fouled the prop coming into the marina. Not a good thing in a big wind. Finally back at the marina Kadizzle wondered if anyone would pop out to help him land at the slip. It was not a cross wind landing so it was not hard, but Conner the fourth grader appeared to help. Conner and Kadizzle got the ship tied up.
As predicted the wind came up big time. Now it was time for the first senile moment. After cooking the egg sandwiches Kadizzle decided to put some water in the frying pan and heat the water to make cleaning the pan easier. Somehow attention got diverted and the boats pulled anchor with the pan cooking on the stove. With luck Kadizzle smelled something and went below. This was just before he was about to set sail and heel the boat over big time. The frying pan was plenty hot and the spatula in the pan was melted in several places. Pan and all went in the lake. Had that hot pan slid from the stove onto the floor it would have surely burnt some nice stains. That was senile moment one. On the last sail Kadizzle forgot the coffee pot was not stowed and it fell overboard. It broke the top in the process but it was fished out of the lake successfully. On the way into the marina Kadizzle notice a line dragging along the boat as it plowed ahead full speed. The line for the running back stay somehow had found its way into the water. It would have surely fouled the prop coming into the marina. Not a good thing in a big wind. Finally back at the marina Kadizzle wondered if anyone would pop out to help him land at the slip. It was not a cross wind landing so it was not hard, but Conner the fourth grader appeared to help. Conner and Kadizzle got the ship tied up.
Friday, July 13, 2018
Make something Happen
Some people swim, and some people let the current push them. In life you meet those who let the current push them when with just a little effort they could swim to a more pleasant place. Once Kadizzle heard a stump preacher say " Don't ever ask God for anything, take it". The same preacher said " Do you realize that when you kneel down to pray you are in a perfect position to be kicked in the ass?". There is some wisdom in all this. In life you either make something happen or you let it happen. The huge wheel on my good ship suffered a broken spoke. The wheel is made from stainless steel and the broken wheel needed the aid of a good welder. Kadizzle went to the welding shop in town and was told it would be weeks before the wheel could be fixed. Driving down the street the next day Kadizzle saw a pipeline welders truck sitting in front of his home. Now if you can weld on a pipeline you are probably a pretty good welder. Kadizzle knocked on the door and the nice young welder said sure he could fix the wheel. So here we are a few days later and the wheel is fixed. Welding the wheel without leaving burn marks was not easy, but the welder did a great job, and Kadizzle is over joyed.
Now what is the point of this story? Kadizzle believes so much can be accomplished by simply asking. The other day Kadizzle and Binki wanted to stay in a nice hotel, but we did not want to pay too much to do it. What is the solution? Ask to pay less. After asking and negotiating we got a lower price and they gave us a suite rather than the typical room. The problem is most people are afraid to ask. Somehow they think it is embarrassing to ask for a better deal. Turn the table on this thought process. The guy selling you the car is not embarrassed to ask too much for the car, he is not embarrassed to sell you extra crap you don't need. So why should you be embarrassed to ask for a discount?
The people who get kicked around are the people that lay down. Like that preacher said kneel down bend over and you can expect to get kicked.
There is one moral thing about asking. When you ask the world for something think how you can give the world something. Back to the boat wheel. Kadizzle paid the welder well for fixing the wheel, but Kadizzle also invited the welder to go for a nice sail on the boat. So the welder may in the end come out with more than he expected. Once someone does you a good deed you should try your best to pay them back. Many times when a clerk or waitress does something nice for you a simple way to do a good deed is to remark to the manager what a good job the person did. You can always write a thank you or you can speak well of the business. On the big lake there used to be two terrible marina managers. Farther down the lake at Indian Hills the people were as nice as could be. Kadizzle always made it a point to speak highly of them. The old saying, " What goes around comes around?" has a lot of truth. So try to do good deeds. The pay it forward thing works. Kadizzle cannot think of how many times a stranger has got him out of a bind.
Kadizzle and Jasper Little bottom have always invited bicycling and kayaking strangers into our home. We met some great people and made some good friends. Once when Kadizzle was gathering up some strays bicycling a fried said I could never do that. Kadizzle asked the person whey they could not assist a stranger by inviting them home to sleep and shower. The friend said you might get robbed or murdered. Now how many people are riding a bike across country just looking for a chance to rob or murder someone? When you live in that world of fear you miss so much and you have put yourself in jail. Go forth a prosper. Be nice, and enjoy what time you have. You never know when the battery will go dead.
Now what is the point of this story? Kadizzle believes so much can be accomplished by simply asking. The other day Kadizzle and Binki wanted to stay in a nice hotel, but we did not want to pay too much to do it. What is the solution? Ask to pay less. After asking and negotiating we got a lower price and they gave us a suite rather than the typical room. The problem is most people are afraid to ask. Somehow they think it is embarrassing to ask for a better deal. Turn the table on this thought process. The guy selling you the car is not embarrassed to ask too much for the car, he is not embarrassed to sell you extra crap you don't need. So why should you be embarrassed to ask for a discount?
The people who get kicked around are the people that lay down. Like that preacher said kneel down bend over and you can expect to get kicked.
There is one moral thing about asking. When you ask the world for something think how you can give the world something. Back to the boat wheel. Kadizzle paid the welder well for fixing the wheel, but Kadizzle also invited the welder to go for a nice sail on the boat. So the welder may in the end come out with more than he expected. Once someone does you a good deed you should try your best to pay them back. Many times when a clerk or waitress does something nice for you a simple way to do a good deed is to remark to the manager what a good job the person did. You can always write a thank you or you can speak well of the business. On the big lake there used to be two terrible marina managers. Farther down the lake at Indian Hills the people were as nice as could be. Kadizzle always made it a point to speak highly of them. The old saying, " What goes around comes around?" has a lot of truth. So try to do good deeds. The pay it forward thing works. Kadizzle cannot think of how many times a stranger has got him out of a bind.
Kadizzle and Jasper Little bottom have always invited bicycling and kayaking strangers into our home. We met some great people and made some good friends. Once when Kadizzle was gathering up some strays bicycling a fried said I could never do that. Kadizzle asked the person whey they could not assist a stranger by inviting them home to sleep and shower. The friend said you might get robbed or murdered. Now how many people are riding a bike across country just looking for a chance to rob or murder someone? When you live in that world of fear you miss so much and you have put yourself in jail. Go forth a prosper. Be nice, and enjoy what time you have. You never know when the battery will go dead.
Thursday, July 12, 2018
It rained gravity
Kadizzle came back from MN and got on the scale. Apparently gravity rained all over him while on his jaunt to Duluth. To counteract the gravity Kadizzle went with Jasper Littlebottom to Harmon Lake. Nine miles around the lake Kadizzle went. A couple of the gravity pellets came off, but still many remain. Harmon lake is a great example of what can be done in North Dakota with some imagination. The lake is a well done project and the combination bike and hike trail is excellent. The trail part is fascinating because it shows what can be done inexpensively in North Dakota to build trails. North Dakota should have a trail along the river from the dam to Bismarck. There should be trails along Lake Sakakawea. Trails are not that expensive or hard to make, but the old goat farmers in North Dakota would rather have a fiberglass cow or some other effigy to silliness. You cannot lose weight looking at a fiberglass cow, or starring at a tractor museum, but pedaling the bike gets the chicken meat off. North Dakota needs to stop the flow of money out of state to oil companies and keep some home to improve the state. Until we rid ourselves of the Republican curse we will have nothing to do but stare at fiberglass fish, cows, and buffalo.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Howling like a Wolf
Binki and Kadizzle started yesterday by visiting the Corp of Engineers museum in Duluth. As we were leaving the museum Kadizzle heard this blood curdling howl. The acoustics of the place made it even more emphasized. The first thought was it was some child. Going out the door Kadizzle realized it was a person with a mental disability. Kadizzle remarked to Binki he had never heard such a reaction from a mentally disabled person. Binki explained it was common with the people who lived in a home near him. The remarkable resemblance to a wild animal was striking.
So soon we were on our way west again. Back to Walker MN to meet Stroupini. Last nights meal was again more than we should have eaten, but we are on vacation was the excuse. Now a peculiar thing happened. The eating establishment could not process our credit card because of some national computer glitch. The waitress suggested we use the ATM machine to get some cash. After we became impatient for the fix of the glitch Kadizzle gave in and went to the machine. The worn debit card that is never used did not work in the machine. A nearby lady said why don't I just give you the money you need. Our bill was almost $100 and we needed about $60. Kadizzle explained to the lady he had no way to pay her back. She said that was OK and insisted on helping. It seemed like an extreme case of generosity. Kadizzle could not take the ladies money and we finally had to use Binki's card.
Sitting here at the hotel waiting for Binki to awaken Kadizzle is eating a muffin. Now Honest Omar if you are reading today's report you were part of the situation yesterday. As Kadizzle pulled up to the hotel on his return from the casino he noticed a Honda motorcycle. Cannot remember the model, but it is the one you are trying to sell Omar. Kadizzle asked the guy with the Honda if he knew of anyone who wanted to buy one similar. Which would be yours Omar. The stranger said he recognized Kadizzle. Kadizzle explained it was unlikely the stranger knew Kadizzle because Kadizzle was from North Dakota. The guy insisted he knew Kadizzle. After some sorting out it turned out he did. The man must have had a good memory. Over twenty years ago the fellow had done some repair work at the mine where Kadizzle worked. Indeed we had met in the past. Sorry Omar, but I could not find a buyer.
Today will be a long car ride slug back to North Dakota. If Kadizzle can make it in time the good neighbor is going to cook him steak. The neighbor cooks the best steak ever. Somehow he marinates it in beer. That is one secret. The other is he owns a grocery store. That means the meat he gets is cut just for him. The last thing Kadizzle needs is one more big meal, but will power is scarce when Little Joey is involved. Little Joey can be controlled the first part of the day, but around four he goes wild.
Back to the casino. Kadizzle thinks gambling is one of the worst curses put on our country. It is appropriate that most of the gamble done now is on Indian reservations. It gives the native Americans a chance for revenge on the foolish white man. Sometime back Kadizzle was taught by a casino employee how to cash out the free playing points you get when you join the casino club. Most casinos will give you $20 of free play to join. Kadizzle never spends his own money, but with nothing to do always gets the $20. One they give you the free play you cash out every time you win on the slot machine. Traveling with two people this usually means you can recoup about forty dollars. So at the casino Binki and Kadizzle managed to bring back about twenty dollars. It was less than the usual, but it did pay for some drinks, and is a fool proof way to get back at the evil gambling joints. In New Mexico Littlebottom and Kadizzle managed to get two free nights in the RV area from a casino with this technique.
Now for just a little rant. A day does not go by that Trump does not out do himself for stupidity. Pardoning the Bundy gang that took over a national park sets a new low for Trump if that is possible. The man loves to play to the Hoopleheads. The news today is Trump insulting NATO and his secret meeting with Putin. November must bring relief.
So soon we were on our way west again. Back to Walker MN to meet Stroupini. Last nights meal was again more than we should have eaten, but we are on vacation was the excuse. Now a peculiar thing happened. The eating establishment could not process our credit card because of some national computer glitch. The waitress suggested we use the ATM machine to get some cash. After we became impatient for the fix of the glitch Kadizzle gave in and went to the machine. The worn debit card that is never used did not work in the machine. A nearby lady said why don't I just give you the money you need. Our bill was almost $100 and we needed about $60. Kadizzle explained to the lady he had no way to pay her back. She said that was OK and insisted on helping. It seemed like an extreme case of generosity. Kadizzle could not take the ladies money and we finally had to use Binki's card.
Sitting here at the hotel waiting for Binki to awaken Kadizzle is eating a muffin. Now Honest Omar if you are reading today's report you were part of the situation yesterday. As Kadizzle pulled up to the hotel on his return from the casino he noticed a Honda motorcycle. Cannot remember the model, but it is the one you are trying to sell Omar. Kadizzle asked the guy with the Honda if he knew of anyone who wanted to buy one similar. Which would be yours Omar. The stranger said he recognized Kadizzle. Kadizzle explained it was unlikely the stranger knew Kadizzle because Kadizzle was from North Dakota. The guy insisted he knew Kadizzle. After some sorting out it turned out he did. The man must have had a good memory. Over twenty years ago the fellow had done some repair work at the mine where Kadizzle worked. Indeed we had met in the past. Sorry Omar, but I could not find a buyer.
Today will be a long car ride slug back to North Dakota. If Kadizzle can make it in time the good neighbor is going to cook him steak. The neighbor cooks the best steak ever. Somehow he marinates it in beer. That is one secret. The other is he owns a grocery store. That means the meat he gets is cut just for him. The last thing Kadizzle needs is one more big meal, but will power is scarce when Little Joey is involved. Little Joey can be controlled the first part of the day, but around four he goes wild.
Back to the casino. Kadizzle thinks gambling is one of the worst curses put on our country. It is appropriate that most of the gamble done now is on Indian reservations. It gives the native Americans a chance for revenge on the foolish white man. Sometime back Kadizzle was taught by a casino employee how to cash out the free playing points you get when you join the casino club. Most casinos will give you $20 of free play to join. Kadizzle never spends his own money, but with nothing to do always gets the $20. One they give you the free play you cash out every time you win on the slot machine. Traveling with two people this usually means you can recoup about forty dollars. So at the casino Binki and Kadizzle managed to bring back about twenty dollars. It was less than the usual, but it did pay for some drinks, and is a fool proof way to get back at the evil gambling joints. In New Mexico Littlebottom and Kadizzle managed to get two free nights in the RV area from a casino with this technique.
Now for just a little rant. A day does not go by that Trump does not out do himself for stupidity. Pardoning the Bundy gang that took over a national park sets a new low for Trump if that is possible. The man loves to play to the Hoopleheads. The news today is Trump insulting NATO and his secret meeting with Putin. November must bring relief.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Have You Found Jesus?
Binki and Kadizzle made it to Duluth after we dropped off Stroupini in Walker MN. Never been to Duluth before so thought Kadizzle would give it a spin. So here we are sitting in our nice little suite. Ah, some good coffee to start the day. First we went to an Irish Pub to wet our whistle. Then the search for a good eating place. We ended up at Pickwicks. The prices helped finance the national debt. Kadizzle made a big mistake and got the firebelly ribs. All night the stomach boiled with firebelly. Kadizzle never gets any smarter. See all the pretty summer girls is a treat. After supper we walked toward the lakeshore boardwalk. Sitting in front of some bar was a younger woman with holes drilled in her head everywhere so she could put all sorts of pierced rings and bobbles on her face. Of course her hair was dyed purple with cool aid. Approaching the woman Kadizzle asked " Have you found Jesus?". She answered " Yes, he was behind the couch". She went on to say sometimes he was is the closet and elsewhere. It seemed like such a good answer. Think about it when they come to your door and ask if you found Jesus, they never ask where. With so many people looking for Jesus it would seem useful to know where he hides.
Next we settled in for an after dinner drink at a nice little place by the lake. Some ranting lunatic kept harassing the customers. The owner chased him off once, but he came back. The owner called the gendarmes and they showed up in force. We did not get to see the capture, but it would have been fun. Today we have to entertain ourselves in Duluth then go back to get Stroupini tomorrow. Stroupini is at some sort of banking meeting since he owns numerous banks. On the way over Stroupini offered to buy Kadizzle an electric bicycle he has been coveting. Apparently in some kind of haze Stroupini ordered the thing. If it shows up on the doorstep Kadizzle will be grateful. A friend in need is a friend in deed, and a friend with a few banks isn't bad either.
Binki is in the other room sleeping away. Old Binki has been looking for a job that does not involve work for some time. It became too strenuous so now he has canceled the search. If he finds such work perhaps Kadizzle could sign on. Crooked preaching is the best way to go. No inventory, set your own hours, and you get a private jet.
Next we settled in for an after dinner drink at a nice little place by the lake. Some ranting lunatic kept harassing the customers. The owner chased him off once, but he came back. The owner called the gendarmes and they showed up in force. We did not get to see the capture, but it would have been fun. Today we have to entertain ourselves in Duluth then go back to get Stroupini tomorrow. Stroupini is at some sort of banking meeting since he owns numerous banks. On the way over Stroupini offered to buy Kadizzle an electric bicycle he has been coveting. Apparently in some kind of haze Stroupini ordered the thing. If it shows up on the doorstep Kadizzle will be grateful. A friend in need is a friend in deed, and a friend with a few banks isn't bad either.
Binki is in the other room sleeping away. Old Binki has been looking for a job that does not involve work for some time. It became too strenuous so now he has canceled the search. If he finds such work perhaps Kadizzle could sign on. Crooked preaching is the best way to go. No inventory, set your own hours, and you get a private jet.
Monday, July 09, 2018
June Berry Pie
The mother of all pies is the June Berry pie. Yesterday Jasper Littlebottom baked two of the precious pies. Kadizzle just polished off two pieces of pie for breakfast. Kadizzle once ran for the North Dakota legislature. His only goal was to pass legislation requiring all pies to be served with ice cream. Sadly he did not get elected, but eating a June Berry Pie without ice cream is still considered an offense in our home.
Today three members of the Crazy Club will head to Walker MN. Stroupini who owns more banks than Jesus has to go to some sort of bank meeting. Binki and Kadizzle will go on to Duluth MN. At 9 we take off. Shiny has been running a rummage sale in her garage. So far after four days we have made three dollars. The streets in Hazen are torn up and no one can get to the garage.
NPR is playing in the background. The topic is the cave disaster with the boys. Boys trapped in a cave, while the Republicans are trapped in a mental cave. Republicans have no clue they are mesmerized by stupidity. Trump is far an away the most insane person ever to hold such a high office in our country. The amazing thing is people's inability to recognize he is absolutely crazy. A few days back in Montana Trump gave an incoherent speech. His minions did not notice. They just clapped and waved their red hats in approval.
Maybe you listened to NPR yesterday or perhaps the day before. A woman who had been editor of the New Yorker spoke about how Trump poured wine down the back of a woman he was angry with for writing a negative article about him. This took place at a formal dinner party before he was president. The man is totally insane, yet Republicans will make up any excuse to believe he is normal.
Today three members of the Crazy Club will head to Walker MN. Stroupini who owns more banks than Jesus has to go to some sort of bank meeting. Binki and Kadizzle will go on to Duluth MN. At 9 we take off. Shiny has been running a rummage sale in her garage. So far after four days we have made three dollars. The streets in Hazen are torn up and no one can get to the garage.
NPR is playing in the background. The topic is the cave disaster with the boys. Boys trapped in a cave, while the Republicans are trapped in a mental cave. Republicans have no clue they are mesmerized by stupidity. Trump is far an away the most insane person ever to hold such a high office in our country. The amazing thing is people's inability to recognize he is absolutely crazy. A few days back in Montana Trump gave an incoherent speech. His minions did not notice. They just clapped and waved their red hats in approval.
Maybe you listened to NPR yesterday or perhaps the day before. A woman who had been editor of the New Yorker spoke about how Trump poured wine down the back of a woman he was angry with for writing a negative article about him. This took place at a formal dinner party before he was president. The man is totally insane, yet Republicans will make up any excuse to believe he is normal.
Sunday, July 08, 2018
The Ghost Ship
The sail west took Kadizzle first to Berthold Bay, then to Moose Bay. At Berthold Kadizzle took a couple swims then got bored. Heading East Kadizzle ran into the ship named Ghost. On that ship were two liberals infected as badly as Kadizzle. The ships tied up together in Moose Bay and had a liberal love fest. With a few rounds of drinks the laughing and story telling ensued. In the morning all awoke and the pancakes flew out of the pan. Winds were light on the way back but it was another good encounter with old friends on the lake.
Time is flying by so fast. Kids are growing like weeds. People you remember as little kids now tell you they are fifty. It makes you feel like you are one hundred when you see every kid now taller than their mom and dad.
Occasionally Kadizzle gives reading recommendations. If you can get your hands on the latest issue of The New Yorker read the humor column about St. Don. Of course it is about the most insane man ever to hold public office. If you actually read the things Trump says you cannot help but realize the man is totally crazy. Recently he was in Montana and gave an incoherent speech. His minions just cheered and thought it was wonderful. As a country we have reached a level of national insanity that is beyond comprehension. Trump is the leader of a cult. No matter what he says or does his cultist just yell in support. It is beyond belief. Trump appoints people to jobs they don't even know how to pronounce. Trump puts foxes in charge of chicken coops and his minions just cheer. Like Bill Mahr said every minute you wonder what new idiocy Trump will cook up. The Hoopleheads love the Trump circus. Who cares if he destroys the planet, starts a war, or robs you blind it is just fun watching him burn the house down.
Time is flying by so fast. Kids are growing like weeds. People you remember as little kids now tell you they are fifty. It makes you feel like you are one hundred when you see every kid now taller than their mom and dad.
Occasionally Kadizzle gives reading recommendations. If you can get your hands on the latest issue of The New Yorker read the humor column about St. Don. Of course it is about the most insane man ever to hold public office. If you actually read the things Trump says you cannot help but realize the man is totally crazy. Recently he was in Montana and gave an incoherent speech. His minions just cheered and thought it was wonderful. As a country we have reached a level of national insanity that is beyond comprehension. Trump is the leader of a cult. No matter what he says or does his cultist just yell in support. It is beyond belief. Trump appoints people to jobs they don't even know how to pronounce. Trump puts foxes in charge of chicken coops and his minions just cheer. Like Bill Mahr said every minute you wonder what new idiocy Trump will cook up. The Hoopleheads love the Trump circus. Who cares if he destroys the planet, starts a war, or robs you blind it is just fun watching him burn the house down.
Friday, July 06, 2018
Booming West?
Honest Omar can appreciate Kadizzle's location at his old dock. Kadizzle made a big trip of about five hundred yards from his dock over to Curly's docks. The Checkmate crew and Kadizzle had some beverages and went to town for dinner. Kadizzle did not want to get an SWI ( sailing while intoxicated) so he spent the night with his ship over at Curly's. The wind blew all night and sleeping was sparse from the wave slap. Kadizzle had intended to just go out a little way and anchor. It would have been much better sleeping. A fender was squeaking all night so at three Kadizzle got up and re positioned the ship.
Now awake with sunshine and coffee Kadizzle has to decide on a goal for today. It would be a great day to boom West. The wind is howling out of the East. As always on a sailing ship the problem is getting back. It appears the wind will shift and tomorrow it could come from the NW. That would give a decent ride back. Even going downwind by himself could be a problem for Kadizzle with a big wind. So that decision has to be made. Perhaps Stroupini can be talked into going along.
How about a little ranting? So good to see old Pruit quitting. Maybe you saw the young woman holding a baby telling him to quit in a restaurant. More people need to confront the Trump rats. In this case it seemed to have worked. Kadizzle got so fed up with the Hazen City commission he delivered them a letter. Kadizzle told them if they could not do their job they should quit. Next morning the mayor showed up in the driveway and said he would not quit. The mayor is a pretty good guy and we had a good chat. The mayor gets a lot of credit, he had the courage to show up and talk. None of the other cowardly commissioners had the ability to show up and discuss Kadizzle's war on the slummers. The jest of the letter was " Why does the city commission always take the side of the slummers?"
. Since we are trying to sell our home Kadizzle would lie the slummers to remove their junkers from our street. The gutless commissioners do not have the courage to enforce the law. So that is all folks it is time to listen to NPR and have another cup of coffee. Have a good day.
Now awake with sunshine and coffee Kadizzle has to decide on a goal for today. It would be a great day to boom West. The wind is howling out of the East. As always on a sailing ship the problem is getting back. It appears the wind will shift and tomorrow it could come from the NW. That would give a decent ride back. Even going downwind by himself could be a problem for Kadizzle with a big wind. So that decision has to be made. Perhaps Stroupini can be talked into going along.
How about a little ranting? So good to see old Pruit quitting. Maybe you saw the young woman holding a baby telling him to quit in a restaurant. More people need to confront the Trump rats. In this case it seemed to have worked. Kadizzle got so fed up with the Hazen City commission he delivered them a letter. Kadizzle told them if they could not do their job they should quit. Next morning the mayor showed up in the driveway and said he would not quit. The mayor is a pretty good guy and we had a good chat. The mayor gets a lot of credit, he had the courage to show up and talk. None of the other cowardly commissioners had the ability to show up and discuss Kadizzle's war on the slummers. The jest of the letter was " Why does the city commission always take the side of the slummers?"
. Since we are trying to sell our home Kadizzle would lie the slummers to remove their junkers from our street. The gutless commissioners do not have the courage to enforce the law. So that is all folks it is time to listen to NPR and have another cup of coffee. Have a good day.
Thursday, July 05, 2018
The Death Spiral and a Small World
Kadizzle awakened and asked Alexa what the time was. Shocked when Alexa answered it was 8:54 A.M. Kadizzle rolled out of bed. Sometimes the gravity rolls while you are asleep like a fog. Once you come out of a death spiral sleep you feel like awakening from the dead. Jasper asked why Kadizzle had to get up from bed and immediately sit down. It seems like the liquid lead in the body all goes to the head or one side. It takes awhile for the body to rearrange itself to a functioning state. Coffee has a magic solvent that can dissolve gravity. So here we sit gradually coming to life.
Today's main topic is about people who live in a small world. Years ago old Kadizzle used to spend hours riding around a surface coal mine with the operations superintendent. He was a nice guy and a good friend. He was instrumental in getting rid of a scoundrel that used to have his job. One day he said about another man "He lives in a small world". Kadizzle always loved that description. Yesterday Kadizzle spoke with another old friend. Kadizzle asked him if he grew up with any black people in his town. He replied no. Then he went on to say he was amazed when he met his first Catholic. He grew up in a small town in Nebraska. He lived in a small world. As he grew older he traveled to Europe, and moved about the country quite a bit, but his mind was and is always in a small world.
Small minds locked in small worlds like simple solutions. In small world most solutions are small. So much seems black and white in small worlds. Build a wall. What simple solution for simple people.
Now this makes Kadizzle recall his solution for Trumps wall. Build the wall, but put drive up windows in the wall. Want Mexican food? Drive up to one of the windows in Trump's wall and order your favorite Mexican dish. Hasn't that always been the American solution, just separate people. Let the rich live in gated communities, let the poor live on the other side of the tracks, let the minorities live in ghettos. Now there has always been a problem. We always want the poor and oppressed to come into our gated community, and do what we are too good and lazy to do. Come on over and cut the grass, watch the kids, and put a new roof on the house, then go back to you place. You lazy no got rapist. The worst Bible verse ever penned was " The poor will always be with us". Every good Christian cites that verse when you ask them to share. God wanted poor people. The Bible tells us so. That is your Bible lesson for today. Try as you may you cannot eliminate poverty, because God want a little.
Today's main topic is about people who live in a small world. Years ago old Kadizzle used to spend hours riding around a surface coal mine with the operations superintendent. He was a nice guy and a good friend. He was instrumental in getting rid of a scoundrel that used to have his job. One day he said about another man "He lives in a small world". Kadizzle always loved that description. Yesterday Kadizzle spoke with another old friend. Kadizzle asked him if he grew up with any black people in his town. He replied no. Then he went on to say he was amazed when he met his first Catholic. He grew up in a small town in Nebraska. He lived in a small world. As he grew older he traveled to Europe, and moved about the country quite a bit, but his mind was and is always in a small world.
Small minds locked in small worlds like simple solutions. In small world most solutions are small. So much seems black and white in small worlds. Build a wall. What simple solution for simple people.
Now this makes Kadizzle recall his solution for Trumps wall. Build the wall, but put drive up windows in the wall. Want Mexican food? Drive up to one of the windows in Trump's wall and order your favorite Mexican dish. Hasn't that always been the American solution, just separate people. Let the rich live in gated communities, let the poor live on the other side of the tracks, let the minorities live in ghettos. Now there has always been a problem. We always want the poor and oppressed to come into our gated community, and do what we are too good and lazy to do. Come on over and cut the grass, watch the kids, and put a new roof on the house, then go back to you place. You lazy no got rapist. The worst Bible verse ever penned was " The poor will always be with us". Every good Christian cites that verse when you ask them to share. God wanted poor people. The Bible tells us so. That is your Bible lesson for today. Try as you may you cannot eliminate poverty, because God want a little.
Wednesday, July 04, 2018
The 4th of July is upon us. First time Kadizzle has celebrated under a ruthless greedy, dictator. Good thing we got our guns we don't need fireworks anymore. Those pesky Mexicans come over cut our grass, put up our drywall, and pick our vegetables. Next they rape us, kill us, make us use drugs, and refuse to help pay for the wall. Thankless people you know. Kadizzle really likes Mexican food so maybe they can put some drive up windows in the wall.
With the Mexicans on the move raping and drugging Honest Omar split the country. Omar claim he will not come back until it is safe. Maybe in November we can tempt him back if the elections go well. However, after we get a Trumpet supreme court member elections and democracy will be toast. Next fourth of July we can celebrate burning the constitution and making the Bible the new rule of the land. Kadizzle is investing in a rock query to provide for the stoning that will take place. Omar when you come back wear a helmet. Stoning liberals will be OK. Trump math is terrific. You get a thousand dollar tax break, lose ten thousand in the stock market and in your business from the tariffs. It all works out in the end. Just be patient.
Yesterday an old Republican friend stopped by. Indirectly he claimed he was not a racist. Kadizzle was going to remind him of the time he said he would never vote for a black man for president. Now this guy makes it a point to go to church every Sunday. Wow, he is getting close to his time to go to Heaven. If God turns out to be a black guy my buddy better take some depends to the grave.
With the Mexicans on the move raping and drugging Honest Omar split the country. Omar claim he will not come back until it is safe. Maybe in November we can tempt him back if the elections go well. However, after we get a Trumpet supreme court member elections and democracy will be toast. Next fourth of July we can celebrate burning the constitution and making the Bible the new rule of the land. Kadizzle is investing in a rock query to provide for the stoning that will take place. Omar when you come back wear a helmet. Stoning liberals will be OK. Trump math is terrific. You get a thousand dollar tax break, lose ten thousand in the stock market and in your business from the tariffs. It all works out in the end. Just be patient.
Yesterday an old Republican friend stopped by. Indirectly he claimed he was not a racist. Kadizzle was going to remind him of the time he said he would never vote for a black man for president. Now this guy makes it a point to go to church every Sunday. Wow, he is getting close to his time to go to Heaven. If God turns out to be a black guy my buddy better take some depends to the grave.
Monday, July 02, 2018
Kadizzle Bikes 40 miles
Old Kadizzle awakened with the goal of riding the pedal bike up to the lake. That might have come out to 26 miles at best. Jasper Little Bottom suggested Kadizzle go to Harmon lake and ride. Like a fool Kadizzle went with Jasper. So Kadizzle pedaled from Harmon Lake back toward Hazen. After forty miles Jasper pulled up and took Kadizzle home. So a little tired, but more surprised that the old body would do it. No speed records were broken. In the old days Kadizzle used to average 14.5 miles per hours. Sadly it is now closer to 11.5. There is a lot more chicken meat to move down the road. The goal was to lose some weight. Kadizzle did burn up from 3 to four pounds. So all is well that ends well. Fifty miles could have been done at that pace, but the tank was getting empty.
Shaniki turns into Binki.
Shaniki asked to have his name changed so now Shanika is Binki. Binki and Kadizzle buzzed to Minot to look at a motorcycle. Lately we have been on a binge to buy a motorcycle. The NC700 by Honda is just a little too zippy for old 70 year old guys so we gave up and decided to go sailing. Stoupini met us but decided to sail on his ship Over The Edge. So Sovereign and Over The Edge headed to Mallard Island. Since the Sovereign is do fast Stroupini suggested we take the most circumlocutous ( after some research it turns out that word should be circuitous) route possible. In the course of our wandering we came across the ship Point B. Kadizzled hailed the new owner Matt and suggested he join us for the evening at Mallard Island. After a nice sail all three boats tied to the shore in a cove. We had a wonderful evening cooking on the grill singing and drinking. Matt had a very nice guitar, and Stroupini, Binki, and Matt all picked out some nice tunes. Stoupini and Kadizzle made up a love ballad to our imaginary love Michelle. At long last we went to sleep and awoke to coffee and a fine morning.
Getting back to port was going to be a breeze, a very strong breeze. Binki and Kadizzle fought it our with some water over the rail and some long hard tacks. Stroupini just motored back into the large waves. Back at the dock we cooked up some flap jacks and eggs. All is well that ends well.
Getting back to port was going to be a breeze, a very strong breeze. Binki and Kadizzle fought it our with some water over the rail and some long hard tacks. Stroupini just motored back into the large waves. Back at the dock we cooked up some flap jacks and eggs. All is well that ends well.
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