Say something random about you (Part 2)

I just took some Nyquil. Hopefully I'll feel up to going to work tomorrow. I don't get paid if I don't go in, so I don't have a choice. That, and I'm supposed to be working 4 10's because I'm taking off on Friday.

How do you prepare for a cyclone, Nay? Stay safe.

You have a cyclone on the way? Sheesh, be safe!

Happy St Paddy's day, everyone!

Yep! Yep! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Nay, if you're not in the direct path of the storm, have some drinking water (or booze) at home. Have munchies and flashlights (torches) and a manual can opener. Probably floor towels for the scared pooch.

If you're in the direct path of the storm, go somewhere else (away from the cyclone) for a few days.

Last hurricane (Rita) that came my way broke my back fence and nearby trees and neighbor's roofs and knocked out power for a couple of weeks. We have a gasoline-powered generator now.

Oh, yeah, wash your clothes now and dry them before storm gets there.

Happy Green day! St. P's day!

Dog...check???

Nay, hubby says to check things on the roof, too, like antennae, weather vanes. I guess awnings, wind chimes, hammocks, bird feeders, pails, hoes, etc. that could fly around.

Random:
I'm watching Armageddon looming in Washington with the health care vote.
Geez, there are 38 states preparing to file lawsuits if this thing passes...
I have never seen such conflict between Fed and State power in my life.
BTW -I predict the impact will be larger than just in the health care arena and on the US economy. I predict it will have a ripple effect and touch the global markets. Hope I'm wrong, but we shall see....
I'm watching my investments closely. All this turmoil is not good on the stock market.

This is my Sunday. Not as relaxing as I had planned on.....


Wow, just saw footage on the news of the volcano in Iceland. Incredible.

Nay, it isn't that simple. The bill has so much crap in it, that is is mind boggling - including giving power to the IRS to monthly review every persons coverage to determine if it meets government requirements and access penalties to citizens etc. Yes, I said the IRS. Unf/cking believable.

The news just broke in --It just passed. I'm dumbfounded since most haven't even read the 2700 page document or the reconciliation bill and additional documents that just came out in the past few days. I expect representatives to read and know what is in legislation before voting on it. It's called being informed.

This will effect the US economy because of the expense. Expense starts now, but some benefits won't be seen for 4 years. Some experts claim this will bankrupt America. The economic impact on the US will, in my opinon, affect the global market etc because we are one of the largest economies in the world. Whether you are for or against this bill, there has to be a way to pay for it. That is what many see as the primary flaw.

We shall see. Anyway, I don't want to make this a political thread. Regardless of one's stance on the bill, it is undeniably one of the most divisive issues in recent history. The majority of Americans were not for this bill - in this form. Polls have shown that. That is not to say that they are against reform. Most Americans want reform. The issue is that the lawmakers are not necessarily following their constituents wishes and the pork in the bill and backroom deals that have been made to get this done is repugnant to most people. It is business as usual in Washington and not the "change" and "open process" promised (i.e. promises to have discussions live on C-Span and no backroom deals). It comes across as a powergrab -- JMO.

I am disgusted with the actions of BOTH parties in Congress -- again my opinion only. I expect the states' lawsuits to be filed in the near future. As an attorney, I find the Fed/State power issue fascinating as well as the constitutionality of requiring people to buy health insurance and issuing fines for those who don't.

Texas needs to secede.

I was talking on the phone with my sister today and told her that she might be seeing that on the news soon - i.e. big secession rallies in Texas!!!

I was only half-joking.

LJ - did you see Governor Perry's statement that went out immediately after the vote?

http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/14396/

Does Australia need any lawyers with a southern accent and who are deadly with a gun?

Prepare your guest room.

hahahaha.

I agree that reforms are needed. But I'm afraid of the burden that will be placed on my children and grandchildren with this particular bill.

Dallas, I didn't see that. Thanks! I feel much better about Gov. Perry.

What a bunch of wusses writing and passing the health bill. They don't have the balls to make a "National Health System" and "TAX" people for it, so they're pussyfooting around the real issue and "requiring" people to buy health insurance.

I thought the only thing the feds can require people to pay is federal tax.

People don't need health "insurance". People need health "care". There's a BIG difference.

Hey Nay, how did it go over the weekend with the cyclone? Is everyone ok? How did Buddy do?

After watching Lost this evening, I feel as if I need a cigarette...and I don't even smoke.

Looks like Texas coastal areas after hurricane visits.

Glad you didn't get a yard of rain all at once.

"Storm" tourists deserve what they get. Lots of weirdos go to big storms to experience them. I'm happy this lot got to experience the aftermaths of no modern conveniences. It ain't the storm itself that's painful, it's living without all the stuff the storm sweeps away.

wow nay! those pics are scary! glad you are ok!

Oh my goodness...alot of damage and that wasn't at "full throttle"? Our local news was showing videos of the cyclone when it hit Perth. How did YOU and Buddy fair through all of it? Is is all over now? (except the residuals it left behind)