Yep, and I want to make damn sure I keep it all the way it is right now! And that is precisely WHY I vote. Although I understand that you are deliberately over-simplifying things in order to make light of me.
It's ok, Phil. I know alot more about you than you do about me - And before you ask, I'll explain: Just because I enjoy a simple lifestyle does not mean that I am simple man.
My apologies Starlin - Better run for the hills because I agree, yet again, with your initial post. That's why I posted the two emoticons in my initial post, not because of my personal feelings towards Mr. Obama.
I drink Corona at home, mostly, but the best beer I've ever had in my life came from Illinois - don't know where, but I bought it in Farmer City - and was a micro-brewery beer called "Bad Frog."
Recently, I've developed a penchant for "Delerium Tremens" a Belgian ale that runs about 8-9 bucks for a 750ml bottle. It's pricey, but DAMN, it's GOOD!
If this post is directed at me - I've never worn " the grey confederate." I'm from Kansas (hence the name "The Kansan") and we were on BOTH sides during the U.S. Civil war, hence the nickname "Bloody Kansas."
I do indeed hunt and if Mr. Obama has his way I'm sure that will come to a rather screeching halt, despite the lies he told several sportman's magazines during his presidential race.
My life IS good, but I rather think it's a case of making lemonade out of life's lemons and the love of a good woman and the freedom to make the choices I deem necessary to continue my current lifestyle.
Speaking of which, I have no need to defend myself/my lifestyle from anything/anyone. If someone else doesn't care for the way I live they are more than welcome to look the other way or jump in front of a train - Whichever would best suit them. If, on the other hand, someone tries to infringe upon my rights to live the lifestyle I choose, then I'm afraid it's going to be "Katie, bar the door!" and devil take the hindmost!
I'm glad I went wild hog hunting this morning. It's always wonderful being out in the woods and getting a good workout and plenty of fresh air - even when it's raining (like today!)
...But if I could do this morning over again... I think I'd oversleep... Like my hunting partner did... Except instead of calling him to tell him I'm running late I'd let him go ahead and get soaked without me and then make up a lie about a flat tire and a dead cell phone...
Hogs, hogs, everywhere wild hogs! Sign all over the g*ddamn place and 4 hours and 4 miles of hunting/hiking straight up and down through buckbrush, saw briars and rhododenron thickets and the only animal moving besides birds was a feral housecat!
My lovely Jackson lost her car keys this past Wednesday. Had to fire up my ol' Ramcharger to pick me up at the truck. When we got home, thinking maybe she'd dropped them in the trunk when she was looking for something earlier, she said, "Honey, pop the trunk of the car open." I looked at the key slot and said "Why don't you just use your keys?" (They were still hanging there!)
I dated a gal I met here on CS who lived in East Tennessee while I was living in Northwest Kansas. Liked her so much that I packed up and moved to East Tennessee and married her! Never dreamed that it was possible to be this happy and contented!
Hope everyone can someday find someone to give them the peace, contentment and fulfillment that I've found with this wonderful lady!
Long distance relationships can work, but only if they don't remain long distance...
If all the useless facts of the world were gathered together and published in a book, it would make a great step-stool or door-stop but wouldn't be much good for anything else.
FYI - It would seem that the powers that be equate our States with your countries as there IS not a specific "American forum" but only individual "State" forums, most of which are pretty dull.
Oh, and while company would be nice, it would depend upon the type of terrain and/or climate as to whether I would definitely agree to take someone else along.
One who stands alone - in this particular situation - is strongest. And no matter how capable the other person is, part of your time will be spent looking out for them and part of theirs in looking out for you. During the time you are looking out for each other, you're NOT going to be looking out for yourself and I see that as potential weakness.
If, on the other hand, we're talking about some idyllic desert island where the climate is moderate and food abounds, then by all means I'd take another person in half a heartbeat...
Didn't mean to imply specifically that the things I listed didn't exist 125 years ago. It was just a partial list of things that most take for granted and don't think about until they have to do without them, plus some items that most would consider essential to a "survival outing."
I travel further in a week than most folks travel in a month and more in a month than most do in a year... And I'm damn glad that I don't have to show a passport or learn a new language every time I cross what would amount to one of our state or county lines.
I have no need to follow you. You evidently failed to follow me.
That's okay, though. I'm going to exercise one of the freedoms guaranteed by our constitution and defended by our armed forces and go hunting. You are more than free to continue attacking my <perceived> ignorance while I'm gone.
P.S. I'll be walking. (That's another way to get places.)
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