Wow today was such a gorgeous day! So summery with plenty of sunshine, yet not too hot or humid. This tag is one I snagged from Missie. She is amazing with this graphic stuff! Actually there are a few I've seen around here that are really good with these tags. Definitely lots of creative folks here in J-land that's for sure.
You know what else I've discovered about folks here? This is one of the few places I have seen where politics can be discussed, and people's opinions are respected. This last week or so I've seen quite a few people, myself included, posting something to do with politics. It's so nice reading through the comments to see other people's opinions, and not seeing someone be offensive or leaving nasty comments.
We had LOTS of political figures around here today. Today was the funeral of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones. Obama was here, the Clintons, Biden, and lots of other members of Congress. Dubya was supposed to be here, but I didn't see him anywhere among the other bigwigs. Of course lots of city, county, and state officials were here as well. Our current governor and previous governor, as well as current mayor and previous mayor (You heard of Dumb and Dumber... meet Stupid and Stupider). She will be missed very much. She was a wonderful woman, down to earth, and when meeting her constituents she treated all like a friend. I don't know who will fill her spot, but they will never fill her shoes.
I went with my mom this morning to take my parents' cat back to the vet. Our vet wasn't in unfortunately and the vet we saw wasn't comfortable doing anything. Our vet is a great vet, all of the vets at the clinic we use are. But our vet doesn't always take good notes for the other vets. He knows what's going on with each animal he cares for. But he's so busy he seldom has time to update the notes so the other vets know what the plan is. He is responding to the injections though. He hasn't vomited for two weeks and he gained almost two pounds. He's eating really well again like heused to. So we'll have to see what doc thinks when he comes back which will be Tuesday. But my guess is it's not cancer.
Coming home I liberated him from his carrier on the ride home. He was very vocal about wanting to sit with my mom while she was driving. So we argued back and forth for a few minutes. When he realized it was going to be my way or back in the carrier he quieted down. Well, actually he hissed and growled a few times first because he has to have the last word. But then he did find himself a nice spot half in my arms, half on my shoulder to look out the window. My mom thought that was the greatest thing that he and I were going back and forth. That's a good sign. He's not been his usual argumentative self in a while. And he is usually very argumentative, especially with me and my dad.
The Blue Angels leave day after tomorrow. Maybe I'll go out and try to get a few pics of them flying over. I guess the Thunderbirds aren't going to be here this year. I haven't seen or heard them and when I checked the schedule aren't scheduled to be here. That's fine with me. The Golden Knights are coming the day the Blue Angels leave though. That's also fine with me because at least they are quiet lol. Actually the Blue Angels have been pretty quiet today. I guess maybe they were grounded for most the day with all the bigwigs flying in or something. Don't get me wrong - I don't dislike the air shows. In fact I do enjoy it for the most part. I just don't like my house shaking, and them doing their maneuvers directly above me while trying to see how much G-Force it will take to tear my roof off. LOL
I heard earlier on the news that Gustav has been upgraded to a Cat 4 and will possibly be a Cat 5 by the time it hits. So terrible. I can't imagine having a storm this big coming at you after facing Katrina just 3 years ago. I read on that ticker that scrolls at the bottom of the news that it's possible at least 70 are dead from Gustav making it's way across the Caribbean. Such a tragedy. I hope everyone in it's current path has made it to safety by now. Those who haven't I hope will make it to safety soon.
My oldest son just dropped over so I'm going to end this here. Have a good night everyone!
Have a good night!
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