While the South has been suffering from heavy snowfalls and freezing rain we up here in New England ave been enjoying sub-zero wind chills and below zero night time temperatures. That's worked out well for us here at Lake Winnipesaukee because this is the weekend of the Rotary Ice Fishing Derby. It's also been a problem because it requires a lot more firewood to keep The Manse above 60°F when the temperature outside is -10°F with a wind chill of -35°F.
It was cold enough that last night BeezleBub's boss, Farmer Andy, messaged him to let him know it was going to be too cold to spend the day outside splitting wood. (It might have also had something to with the difficulty of getting the diesel on the John Deere 5510 started when it's below zero in the barn.)
We usually don't see frost heaves quite this early, which bodes ill for the 'regular' frost heave season in March.
As Bogie says, "If the vents are the worst thing I have to complain about in the next 5 years...then I will consider myself truly lucky."
It appears the IPCC quoted an article in a mountaineering magazine and a master's dissertation, calling both of them 'papers' proving another facet of global warming. The only problem with them is that neither were based upon scientific study. Instead they both quoted anecdotal evidence from mountain guides in the Andes, Alps, and Africa.
The case for AGW is falling apart, as is the apparent severity of global warming in general.
Unfortunately his call for bipartisanship still sounds too much like his original definition of bipartisanship: Sit down, shut up, and vote the way we tell you to vote.
It sounds like he still doesn't understand that compromise means that both sides end up giving up something to get something they want. Over the past three years the Democrats have seemed unwilling to compromise on key issues, making the Republicans the only ones needing to compromise. And that means it isn't a compromise.
It was cold enough that last night BeezleBub's boss, Farmer Andy, messaged him to let him know it was going to be too cold to spend the day outside splitting wood. (It might have also had something to with the difficulty of getting the diesel on the John Deere 5510 started when it's below zero in the barn.)
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With the thaw/freeze/thaw/freeze cycle we've been though the last couple of weeks the frost heaves have appeared in large numbers, making traveling down roads and side streets an exercise in preservation. In this case I'm talking about the preservation of automotive suspension parts and front end alignments.We usually don't see frost heaves quite this early, which bodes ill for the 'regular' frost heave season in March.
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If you think the TEA parties are nothing more than a tool of the GOP, you're wrong. Instead it's the TEA parties taking over the GOP, replacing the faux fiscal conservatives with the real thing.**********
If anyone should know whether the US is moving towards socialism, it's Lech Walesa. After all, he lived it and was one of the driving forces overthrowing it in Poland.**********
Bogie's had her new Jeep for a month now ans she's still loving it. There were a few minor things she found wanting, with the worst being the air vents won't work unless the blower is on. That's been one of my pet peeves about Chrysler products since I had my trusty '95 Neon.As Bogie says, "If the vents are the worst thing I have to complain about in the next 5 years...then I will consider myself truly lucky."
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And the hits keep on coming....It appears the IPCC quoted an article in a mountaineering magazine and a master's dissertation, calling both of them 'papers' proving another facet of global warming. The only problem with them is that neither were based upon scientific study. Instead they both quoted anecdotal evidence from mountain guides in the Andes, Alps, and Africa.
The case for AGW is falling apart, as is the apparent severity of global warming in general.
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Robert Mitchell points out an important point which far too many Americans are ignorant: The US Constitution does not grant rights to anyone.As recent events have clearly amplified, the average American's grasp of the content and purpose of the U.S. Constitution is woefully inadequate and too often inaccurate.I am constantly amazed at the ignorance of our citizens when it comes to the Constitution and our rights.
Ask a friend, a family member or a co-worker about the Constitution and what it does. You are likely to be told it grants Americans their rights and assures democratic elections and fair trials, or something along those lines. You'll also learn these things belong only to individual Americans. Foreigners and corporations are not covered. The Constitution does not permit. It does not dispense rights. It grants limited powers to the various branches of government and then provides checks and balances. Such as Article 1, Section 8: "The Congress shall have power to ..."
The Bill of Rights does not grant rights, either. Those 10 amendments limit the power of government to encroach on the rights presumed to belong to all of us. (Emphasis added.)
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It appears Obama has solidified his newest political strategy: blame the other guy if he doesn't get his way.Unfortunately his call for bipartisanship still sounds too much like his original definition of bipartisanship: Sit down, shut up, and vote the way we tell you to vote.
It sounds like he still doesn't understand that compromise means that both sides end up giving up something to get something they want. Over the past three years the Democrats have seemed unwilling to compromise on key issues, making the Republicans the only ones needing to compromise. And that means it isn't a compromise.
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