or has what I’ve seen as the window of opportunity for anyone hoping to get a head start to beating the Mayor just closed? With the feds shutting down the endless train horns has the chance for someone… anyone… to climb aboard the train of city discontent and riding it all the way to an easy victory just left the station? (Sigh) I hope not. Well, I’m sure Mayor Larry will somehow manage to tick off most of the voters out there in time for another target… I mean new mayor to take his place, I was just hoping someone would take advantage of what I saw as a great opportunity. Will voters remember this fiasco? Mmm, I don’t know… Remember, Mayor Larry comes from the political school of, well, school. He’s run the city like the public education dept. You know …"don’t ask don’t tell", …"if we ignore it, it will go away", …"if things are messed up, don’t fix it, just change the way it’s graded" … "we know what’s best for you"… Soooo, who’s up for the task, eh?
Black hole dispatch…
August 2, 2008 at 9:49 am (General Vagrancy)
Due to technical difficulties (like choosing the ability to eat/drive to work over the ability to go online) posting will be scarce… like, whenever I’m able to get to the library or I’m able to find a free wi-fi spot round town.
Not to worry, now that I’m (pretty sure I’ll be) working steady, this sinking ship will float again! …yah, the economy sure is strong huh? (yah, strong like a skunk…)
Who could use $100 in free gas?!?!?!?!
July 30, 2008 at 5:24 pm (the Sha... it ROCKS!)
The Blood Center is giving away $100 in free gas!!! Check it out!
Mayor Nelson… Puttin on the dog, yo!
July 30, 2008 at 5:16 pm (Just funnin', the Sha... it ROCKS!)
Yesterday while speaking at the Almont Gallery, Mayor nelson proved that yes, he does indeed own a sport coat, loudly proclaiming
“check it dog, respect the silk!”
… the rest went unheard as the 11:05 passed by…
Waukesha’s Evangelical & Reformed UCC church bell… cool pic…
July 30, 2008 at 4:59 pm (I'm not sayin... I'm just sayin)
Was God saying something or does this always happen when you take pictures of bells? (me, I think he was saying something)
Smog n Blog… I was a “no show”… sheesh
July 29, 2008 at 8:49 pm (Uncategorized)
Sorry bout that. Hope it was good.
Chronicles of an idiot, blog addition…
July 28, 2008 at 10:22 pm (Chronicles of an idiot, General Vagrancy)
concerning comments/spam/links.
For some reason Mr James is unable to comment/trace a link to Off main, I think the same holds true for Hobo. His links tie to the posts, but the links don’t show up as “comments” on the post. I find the link in the “dashboard, incoming link” section, it just doesn’t show up as a link on the actual post. For my part, links are way cool, and I’d like be able to show them off. James’s are the only ones I’ve noticed so far that don’t show up. Any clues?
Smog n Blog… and dis da time! (finally huh?)
July 28, 2008 at 4:23 pm (Blog n Grog, the Sha... it ROCKS!)
Okay, we finally have a time to go with the place and day. (That being the Nice Ash at 327 west Main st. tomorrow the 29th)
…and the time is 8pm! Same “rules” apply, come one come all, you blog come grog… um, and smog, if you can find it on a map, you can come. See ya!
Update - apparently there’s a “Nice Ash” contest going on from 8 to 10, “see if you can smoke the cigar of your choice to achieve the longest ash. Prizes include a box of cigars, a dart board, and a Nice Ash gift certificate.”
Great night with Americans for Prosperity…
July 27, 2008 at 7:49 pm (General madness)
(Oops, forgot to add this pic with the others)
Okay, I know Mark Block didn’t set this thing up all by his lonesome, but since I have no idea who actually did all the footwork, I’ll give a hearty “THANKS MARK” (and by “Mark” I mean everyone at Americans for Prosperity ) for a great time!
Americans For Prosperity… living the High Life… oh yah!
July 26, 2008 at 11:21 pm (General madness)
Dang right I got my free Miller lunch cooler! From the man himself yo!
Great seats, great game, good friends… too bad our section never heard of “the wave” before though 
Or you can call me Alex…
July 25, 2008 at 11:10 pm (General Vagrancy)
I’ve gone through a few blogs, 3 or 4 versions of La Raza de Waukesha, 2 versions of Hobo Springs, and now off Main. I’ve called myself Sancho for most of it, and have decided to call myself by the name Mommy gave me, Alexander. I’m a carpenter/superintendent/foremen/garbage hauler… depending on who I work for. (I’m currently back with VJS - formally Voss Jorgenson Schuller). I was born and raised in Waukesha (Hadfield, Horning (7th), Central, North) I spent 4 years in the Corps. I am married to a wonderful lady (whom I call Lady) whos WAY more into politics than I am and we have more than 1.5 kids… okay, WAY more than 1.5. I am not a member of any political party (I trust my gut more than I trust the money brokers to tell me who to vote for), I am conservative, I have the coolest avatar in the world yo!
And this is me.
You can call me Alex, hi.
Ruth Page Jones… a contender?
July 25, 2008 at 6:17 pm (Argh.. the election!)
Here’s her home page…. (what the heck, it doesn’t hurt to be informed, right?)
Working for Waukesha – Working for You
I’m Ruth Page Jones and I’m running for the Wisconsin State Assembly in the 97th District, representing most of the city of Waukesha and four wards in the town of Waukesha.
I’ve entered this race to bring a higher level of energy and skill to the State Assembly and to work on those issues that matter most to the people in this district.
Political bickering and partisan politics are not serving the interests of our children, our seniors and our working families. We deserve representation that will fervently advocate for the things we value and work for solutions that improve our quality of life, ensure equal opportunity for all, and protect our safety and essential freedoms.
I am excited about the opportunity to demonstrate how my high level of energy and ‘can do’ attitude make me the best choice to work successfully in Madison. I share your concerns about the issues we discuss daily at our kitchen tables – good jobs, excellent schools, quality and affordable health care, clean air and water, safe roads, and fair taxes.
For many years I have worked alongside others in this community to make it a great place to live, work and raise a family. I ask for your vote to elect me your next State Assembly representative so that I can continue working for Waukesha – working for you.
Smog n Blog… and dis da day!
July 23, 2008 at 9:52 pm (Blog n Grog, the Sha... it ROCKS!)
Next Tuesday the 29th, 8 pm!
Smog n blog… Dis da place!
July 22, 2008 at 3:21 pm (Blog n Grog)
Oops! Forgot to mention that this is this months Blog n Grog! (thanks Steveegg)
eventually I’ll figure out the day (next Tuesday or Wed)…
the Clarke…
July 20, 2008 at 7:50 pm (General Vagrancy, the Sha... it ROCKS!)
When does this project need to be done?
The exterior ain’t as bad as it looks,
bout 10 days work and it could be done…
the crazy part is the innards,
this is the newly (last Friday) poured basement floor. (they had a few plywood panels open). They should be done with the concrete now, give em 3 days to frame the deck (1st floor), than 3 to 5 days to frame all partitions. than the mechanicals (including kitchen equipment, and that depends heavily on delivery) then drywall, finishes etc… from this pic, I’d say bout 5 weeks before food starts pouring out on the restaurant part. The “rooms” (second floor) have their new windows, and most walls looked framed in… bout 4 weeks out. Of course everything (and I mean everything) depends on deliveries. This is where you need a good superintendent, they need to call/contact/harass/bug/beg/plead/pry hard delivery dates for ALL materials, and wrap their schedule around these dates accordingly. It ain’t easy, but it is fun! Good luck people…
I have to add- if this where my project, I’d automatically add 2 weeks to the overall schedule, for late deliveries, unforeseen conditions (asbestos, structural failings, crazy building codes), and I would push for weekend work until the end.
Blog News Network… the new Crack dealer…
July 20, 2008 at 6:44 pm (General madness)
I/we have been a part of one of the newest forms of crack dealing, “splog“. (Not really sure what “splog” means, but it does sound cool don’t it?)
Here’s my take.
We (bloggers) are now players (whether we realize it or not) in an online burlesque show, and we ain’t getting paid. We’ve been lured on stage with the candy called “hits”, and what little we get we eagerly gobble up, yum yum, gimmi more! Meanwhile BNN has opened the gates, is taking tickets (paid adds), and has locked the back door so’s we cant get out, no matter how much we dislike the patrons (adds).
I know, I know, “we signed up for it”, but shouldn’t we be allowed to “sign out of it” if we so choose? Hmm, I guess we could just stop blogging, or start another blog, I’m sure there’s something we could do as far as “copywriting” all posts and demanding that we either get our share of the coin or we get let off the stage. Hmm. Sure is a pickle.
Me, I don’t care what BNN does with my stuff, I throw it out there for my own therapy, and if anyone chooses to enjoy it great. Thing is, if someone wants out, they need to be let out. As soon as the “club owners” bar the exits it becomes a hostage situation and than as far as I’m concerned, IT’S ON!!!
Now I understand, I’ll have little effect on what happens, but that don’t mean I ain’t fightin… I’m in!
Smog n Grog…
July 20, 2008 at 1:53 pm (Blog n Grog)
Will be at the Nice Ash at 327 W. Main st (Waukesha of course), just west of where the Gazebo was, and across the street from the soon(er or later) to be opened Clarke Hotel. (I’ll get back to you on what day…Tuesday or Wednesday for sure… sorry)
(Blog n Grogs’l be bouncing around Main st from now on, stay tuned)
Chronicles of an idiot… a fathers edition…
July 14, 2008 at 5:07 pm (Chronicles of an idiot)
Here’s what happens when you don’t really listen to what your sweetheart is asking for…
You find yourself “chaperoning” said sweetheart and friends to the Rave to catch “Bullet for my Valentine” (Yup, that’s the name of the band…)
Oh well, at least I remembered to grab a set of earplugs from work…
Update -
“mosh pit” - yawn
“”body surfing” - blazay
“head banging” - snore
“Wall of Death” … what the heck?
Moon stations?
July 11, 2008 at 9:11 pm (Argh.. the election!, General Vagrancy)
If/when Obama announces an American moon station mission, how will it be recieved? Me? I’d love it! Kiddn me? I don’t care if it is a little too Kennedyish, it would rock!
“Republicans for Obama”… (funny)…
July 3, 2008 at 4:33 pm (Argh.. the election!, I'm not sayin... I'm just sayin)
Saw a “Republicans for Obama” bumper sticker today, funny. Wasn’t the one on this post, I couldn’t find the actual sticker.
Hmm, is it really possible for a republican to actively support Obama, and still call themselves republican? I suppose so, I mean, what does it take to be “a republican”? What, 25 bucks? So lets say you send the check, than get yourself some Obama posters/shirts/stickers and call a press conference. You’d probably have your “15 minutes of fame” right there. Whudja think, 25 bucks, a few phone calls, and bam, you get your 15 minutes, sounds easy huh? I mean, why not… we already know the outcome of this election, may as well have some fun while we watch the show…
…and no, this aint somethin I’d do, I don’t have the energy…
“The economies fine”… Really?
July 2, 2008 at 9:08 am (General madness)
Overheard a local/regional politician recently. (Something like)”everyone’s working, the economies fine…” Really? I’m number 400 on the layoff list for carpenters local 400 (almost funny) (oops, I mean local 344.) and I’m “one of the lucky ones”. I’ve been living on sub 40 hour weeks for the past 6 months and I’m “one of the lucky ones”. I call around the local mega construction companies about work and find that I’m “one the lucky ones”. Guys I work with call the Hall to complain about working conditions/job threats and they are told to be glad their working, their “one of the lucky ones”. Hmm, the economies fine… really? Okay, I guess your right, you’re still getting plenty of ice in your drinks, Toppers still delivers, theirs no chance of you getting laid off from the assembly… Hmm, I guess the economy is fine…
