#18 Post election

With the election just over, there are many who are unhappy with the results.  Mostly those on the left.  When Obama won the election there were many on the right who were unhappy.  Their behavior was very different than what we are seeing now from the left.  It was accepted and we moved on.  Many of the laws and executive orders we did not agree with.  Court cases were filed and lawful actions were taken to remedy the situation.  I agree the left has a right to protest.  Blocking traffic, destroying property, and civil disobedience only tend to defeat the purpose.  As we transition through this change in leadership, be tolerant and understanding of your fellow American.  To many things are taken in 140 charters or less.  Look at platform positions, read the pro's and con's.  Educate your self on the issues.  Claims can be made without the facts. 

Pappy1
   

# 17 Elections

We had our presidential elections yesterday.  The votes were counted and a winner selected under the terms of our constitution.  This was our 45th president election.  This is how we transfer power from one person to the next.  In a peaceful and lawful way.  Now there are those who disagree with this process and the outcome.  Perhaps they do not understand how the system works.  Or could they be just sore losers?  The liberal left in this country is for diversity and under standing as long as you agree with their view point.  Heaven help you should you have a different view.  You are labeled and ridiculed with out mercy.  Grow up liberals.  You are not the answer to our country's problems, more like the cause of them.

Pappy 1
   

#16 When to leave the nest

For me this was not a problem.  I left when I enlisted in the US Army.  For our children it was for all practical purposes when they went to college.  It was hard for me when the youngest went away to SD.  The older one was already settled in ID.  I saw her often because I traveled thru the town.  The youngest was hard for me to leave her at the school.  Maybe because she was my baby girl.  But I think it was time.  She was only two hours away and we saw her often.  They still come and visit, call often.  Home is where Mom and Dad live.  But they each have their own home and we used to visit their homes regular.  Now that my health does not allow me to travel as freely, not as much.  Still look forward to their visits to Mom and Dad.

Moving away from home brings a considerable amount of responsibility.  Income to pay rent, food, clothes, entertainment and so on.  These things need to be addressed before you make the decision.  A plan needs to be thought out and many things considered.  You might think 'I will be able to do what I want".  Maybe so but not always.  Responsible choices, good planning, and a desire to succeed are also necessary.  If you do decide to move out, sit down with your parents and make a plan.  Outline who is paying for what.  Make the process as pleasant as possible.  Hard breakups between parents and children are never good. 

When you leave the nest you take on more responsibility.  Just because you leave home doesn't mean they are through with you.  You will still need their love and support.  They will need your love and support.  A family together is a strong family.

As I have always told you choose wisely.

Pappy1
     

#15 Misc.

Trouble falling to sleep tonight.  Random thoughts running through my mind.  Enjoy reading blogs from RedRed Hot Head, Meeting Grace, and KinderWorld.  They are recalling a trip they took together a year ago.  A trip to Barcelona, Spain.  They have a memory they can share.  Reading about the things they did, and saw.  I can share this trip with them.  I am happy they had this time together. 

Good night.  Pleasant dreams.
Pappy1

#14 My incounter with automation

Today I had some checks to deposit.  The bank I use closed the one close to us.  They opened a new branch in a mini-mall not very fare away.  I had not been to the new location since it opened.  I pulled parked and checked out the ATM.  There was a slot for check deposit.  I inserted my  my card and flowed the instructions on the screen.  Slid the checks into the slot, photo copied each check (4) and printed them on my receipt.  WOW!!!!!  That machine was slick.  Very pleased.

I was at my computer the other day and felt someone put their arms around me and gave me a hug.  But there was no one around.  I was puzzled.  Later I read a comment from my last post, S had sent me a virtual hug.  Thanks I felt the hug.

Take care, tell some one you love "love you".
Pappy1

# 13 Fall just around the corner

This morning there was a hint of Fall in the air.  Here in SoCal we don't really have seasons.  Winter and summer.  But every once in a while there will be just a small hint of the change in seasons.  Fall is very appealing.  Hot summer days are gone.  Milder temps make it more fun to be out side.  Prime TV returns.  Football season gets underway.  Should be interesting in the AFC West this year. 

How has your summer treated you?  I have had a good summer.  Trip to SD to see L's house before she moved.    Trip to UT to watch T;s graduation from High school.  Visit here from T.  ST and L come up for the weekend. (ST was visiting L in SD in her new apartment.)  JP and I have been out to lunch several times tis summer,  My Brother and Sister's are well. 

I hope you all have had a pleasant summer.

Take care and hug someone you love.
Pappy1

#12 Welcome visit from T

T arrived Thursday evening.  We picked him up at the LB Airport.  Good to see him, he was a little tired from work, partying, and traveling.  A quick stop at our local In & Out Burger emporium perked him up some.  Home and some small talk then he went to bed.  Rather early for him.  He is quite grown up now, although I saw him in June at his HS graduation.  He seems older.  Friday we went to Panda Inn for lunch.  It was good as usual.  He took Grammy's Mustang out Friday night to explore our town.  Saturday I was at he Center, so he and Grammy had a few hours together.  That was good for both of them.  Sunday was my day with T.  We took the Mustang to the car wash, then the gas station,  From there we went to the Brea Mall.  It has been somewhat of a tradition that when T and I get together we (he) goes shopping for something he wants.  That something has changed over the years, but we still go.  I must say it has been several years since I was in a big shopping mall.  Sunday is not the best day to go.  The parking lot was very full.  He dropped me off at one of the entrances and proceed to find a parking spot.  Then we had to locate the store he wanted to check out.  Now I don't walk as well as I used to so it was a bit of a struggle.  We found the store he went in while I waited out side in a comfortable chair.  I always set a limit on the amount I want to spend and he try's to stay within that limit.  Not always successful but usually pretty close.  After he made his selections he come and got me, I went in and paid.  (side note; the mall was very busy and crowed)  Then we needed to find the way out.  Not so simple.  Any way we were finally on our way home. 

I enjoy these little shopping trips with T.  It is something we have been doing for many years.  He is always thankful and appreciative.  We are not just family, we like each other.

Take care, help make this a better world.  Be kind and respectful.
Pappy1