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I almost don't want to listen to the State of the Union Address ......

 I already know there is going to be a military down sizing, so i hope we get some details on how we will help integrate those service members who have served honorably into our economy with jobs and health benefits. Yes it looks like the economy is getting better what specifically will we do to ensure continued success. Don't even think about talking gun control it you plan to restrict my 2nd Amendment right to bear arms. Oh BTW  there is no grandfather clause on assault type rifles. if one citizen can own them before then another should be able to get something comparable now. if you want reform tell me how you will structure baseline standards across all states  so i don't have to have jump through hops every time i drive down the east coast esp. in DC. How will we u insure the mentally unstable don't have access? With all the things going on in the world what is our position as a nation on hostile nations states, and groups. What if any repercussions should be levied against a congress that can't balance the budget. Why are our service members committing suicide at alarming rates.

I hate running

I really dislike running, pretty much to the point where i hate it, but i still get out there and run because i know its something i am not even remotely good at and i would like say that i at least put forth a serious effort. Not to forget about the all the health benefits that you gain, like a stronger heart, hopefully less fat storage,  cardiovascular  fitness, reduction of high blood pressure and lower cholesterol just some that jump to the top of the grey matter.
i hope that one day i will have a respectful pace and not look so awkward, i keep extending offers to people to come run with me but i hope that no ever excepts my offer. I really hate people that can run better than me. pretty much if you are slower than me you are walking so go figure. maybe i should try yoga. i hear about people that get in there zone and can work out issues and stuff kinda of like a meditative thing while running not me i concentrate on not tripping, stopping gasping for air or passing out pretty much keeps my mind occupied. i had one avid person tell me to run faster on my return leg i have been pretty much following that advice but only because i pick runs that start off with some type of uphill slope. people always expect me to somehow excel at running because i have long legs really well that is a negative ghost rider.   my legs hurt. my breathing is erratic and my heart rate is always red lined,  i had to stop wearing a heart monitor because it keep warning me that i was in the red zone every time i ran pretty much from beginning to end

I told a young lady that she was wrong for berating someone for being a deadbeat dad. Basically you both acted irresponsibly now you want them to act responsible after you decided that you were going to have the baby, a decision that he had no say so. Not only does your logic suck but you have completely taken him out of the after the fact decision making. I am not an advocate of absentee dads, i didnt have much interaction with my dad and there was no support at all. needless to say oh well.  ladies act responsible  respect yourself enough to not be intimate with someone you barely know. In the case where a man leaves you and neglects his kids guess what you probably don't need or want him around them anyway. There is a reason they wanted to leave and staying will only make it fester. ...rant

Well today i had a great round table discussion on relationships with a couple of the ladies at Starbucks. We talked for almost 2 hours. It was a very engaging and enlightening exchange that we will probably revisit once a week if time permits. it was a little crisp outside the Starbucks and we would have taken the conversation inside had they permitted smoking. I think we hit on some pretty good subjects that were wide ranging from single parent families, abortion, deadbeat dads, products of deadbeat dads, marriage, dating, cycles, expectations, books, the foundations for marriage, strippers and strip clubs.

Julie 

I was a little hesitant last night about going on regular Saturday run, my knees had been aching from the MMA class Thursday and sitting on my but in a desk that is kinda small aggregated everything, not to mention there was a constant stream of network traffic that needed to be analyzed. With all the traffic my 3rd point of contact was pretty much in the hot seat all night, except when i went to the bathroom and forgot my badge and got locked out . Well everything hurt and i was definitely going cancel the run but i had a Motrin and some icy/hot so i decided to see how i felt once i was out in the fresh air.

I got out to my normal parking spot around 0630 and and made my way to the  Lincoln Memorial, it was just about day break a little cloudy and the temperature was around 60, i would rather run in the cold than in the heat any day. it was still a little dark and as i made my way up the side street to the monument starting point.  i noticed that was starting to approach a woman from behind, as i have had a few experiences like this that didn't go to well; i made my way to the far side of the side walk made some over top coughing noises and then quickly passed with a hardy good morning to put any anxiety on her part at ease. we were both headed to the monument apparently and just continued in silence until we reached the steps and she asked me if i was doing the marathon i thought to m myself if she knew me at all she would be laughing at the ridiculousness on the question. i told her maybe if it were an 1/8 of an marathon a slight laugh and we went our separate ways. The run was okay i took it slow hated every step and everyone i saw along the way, although i give everyone passing casual salute and good morning. I was pretty satisfied with he overall run. i made it back to the steps a little winded and crashed on the steps.

When i was composed i looked up and took i n the the view of the reflecting pool  and the other monuments in the distance. A woman's voice asked " was it a good run?" and i responded with "it never is" when i looked over it was the same women from earlier. A older women maybe late 50 just casually sitting  enjoying the daybreak over the monuments. We eventually  talked for about 45 minutes about all the events on the mall, her history in the area, families, politics, her New Years tradition of watching the daybreak from the memorial steps with a group for the past ten years and how proud we were to be citizens of this great country. I have a terrible memory when it comes to names and i just cant make myself use the different mental exercises like repeating the name 5 times while conversing to help move someones name from short term to long term. but i made sure to write her name down when i got to the car i am sure i will have the opportunity to see her again since we both have a similar habits on early Saturday mornings and more then likely over the past year we probably were encountered each other in passing. it was definitely a blessing. 

Had a great talk with my son culminating with this statement.

" I don't expect you to be the best, I expect you to try your best"

We spent and 2 hours talking Politics, people, news, The Constitution, psychology, chess, Taxes, 401ks, investment property, Sex, fiscal responsibility ; personal and government,  School, College, acceptance of others, Civics and Love both with a women companion  and that of your family, video games, and obsessive behavior, Computer network defense, physical security, dogs, alcohol, MMA and money.

    Not completely sure how to feel about something; I work the night shift 12hr two days on two off... blah blah well every other weekend I am off. Well this past weekend on Monday morning i couldn't stay on my sleep schedule so i ended up getting up at my old time of 0500. I still had to got to work that evening  but my body just wouldn't let me sleep in.  i got up washed clothes, cleaned the kitchen and took care of the dogs.   
Well our dogs unfortunately are not as house broken as we wished a direct reflection on the amount of effort we put in to training them 0 .Bottom line my son sent me a text msg. that evening thanking me for cleaning up behind the dogs .. well thanks son but if you noticed THAT I CLEANED IT THEN, YOU ALSO NOTICED THAT IT NEEDED CLEANING.

Love you 

Before i brought her home (Chopper)

The Ad that was calling my name

I have a 2004 Hardcore II Chopper for Sale. Bike is in Excellent Condition and runs great also. I no longer ride and I MUST SELL. It has a 110 RevTech 110 hp motor and a RevTech Tranny. The Custom Chopper has a Santee Frame with a West Coast Chopper Villain Gas Tank with 44 Caliber Gas Cap, West Coast Fender and a 200mm Tire. Chopper only has 2,100 miles on it and runs and looks excellent. Bike has a Black Cherry Paint Job With Silver and Grey Ghost Flames. Only serious buyers need to call. 

Chopper ReWire v2.0

Chopper Wire Harness redo.

engine wasn't turning over, picked up a stronger battery which fried up a wire that was already suspect on the wire harness control panel. I ordered a new control panel and the connectors were different..WTFO. Two hours and some blessings later... 

VW Journey

The 70 VW BUS we bought this thing back in 1997 when we were stationed at Fort Hood TX it was on the lemon lot for $3000 i took out a personal loan with Orchard bank to get that Bus for my wife with the interest they charged who knows what i really paid. My wife wanted it and i made it happen she might have gotten married at the Justice of the peace but she was going to have the things in life she wanted if i had my way. So the Bus was just one of many things i made happen and that 1600 cc engine and half dead generator just kept on keeping up with us. we eventually ended up in KS, Junction City, Fort Riley.......24ID G6 and Company command for her. the bus made it i drove from TX to KS and stopped at every Walmart along the way because the damn generator wasn't charging the batteries and i had to keep replacing them. i went through like 5-6 on that trip. Thats Danny Mendoza in the pic with and Greg Danny owns Reich's foreign car shop in Junction City. he took care of every car i had for 5 years and then stored and shelters the bus in his bay for another 5 years. Thats more then business that's friendship. Thank you Danny. We finally got the bus loaded up and Danny and Greg drove from KS to N. VA to drop it here so i could start this new leg in her life.

Monk ;

Where I work (COOL)

Well I retired AUG 2011 and this is where i have been since that time Fort Belvoir West i think they call it. I took this pic for my old rental in Lorton VA. Would have been a easier commute for real.