tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.comments2023-08-23T03:48:41.105-07:00The Cheap DudeThe Cheaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05164439950131063115noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-14603894550647654462019-05-23T19:19:03.086-07:002019-05-23T19:19:03.086-07:00I'd like that. we come thru there a few times...I'd like that. we come thru there a few times during the summer on our way camping. I'll call. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18435331312738464493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-42275752102849397872019-05-17T11:39:43.225-07:002019-05-17T11:39:43.225-07:00Thanks for reading homey. I scribbled a lot of cra...Thanks for reading homey. I scribbled a lot of crap but every now and then did good 8) Someday we should have a visit.The Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164439950131063115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-12181937532861133732019-05-16T19:44:24.262-07:002019-05-16T19:44:24.262-07:00No longer "unknown"No longer "unknown"Ted Langstonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-86233288685504813292019-05-16T19:40:18.254-07:002019-05-16T19:40:18.254-07:00Jeffrey, I enjoyed this entry greatly. It was gr...Jeffrey, I enjoyed this entry greatly. It was great to feel that old jeffjonesness again. Thanks for sharing. I agree with every word. My atheism has brought me more peace than "belief" ever did.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18435331312738464493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-56549198858267910532014-11-18T18:46:41.702-08:002014-11-18T18:46:41.702-08:00Gold King Mine not Iron King, forgetful jones.Gold King Mine not Iron King, forgetful jones.The Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164439950131063115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-76712085191439023472014-02-23T03:12:56.781-08:002014-02-23T03:12:56.781-08:00Thanks for reading good sir...and for commenting.....Thanks for reading good sir...and for commenting...it's inspiring a rant this morning...<br /><br />My overall theme here is that automobiles are killing us. We spend zillions on gas and cars, yet they kill more of us every year than every terrorist in the last 100 years put together. Instead of making war on the killers, we love and embrace and use them as status objects. We've set up a society where you have to burn gasoline to get food in most cases.<br /><br />We could choose, or the gob'ment could force us, to drive far more fuel efficient cars, but no. Look how many folks driving down your freeways are driving alone--but it's uncool, and often inconvenient, to ride public transportation. <br /><br />I am as guilty as anyone...I try to consolidate trips to the grocery and such, but last night when mama wanted a cheeseburger I simply got in the car and went and got her one. (I did make a stop at Home Depeaux for a sack of cement, to save a future trip.) We had food in the house, there was no need for the trip except for our culture of wanting what we want, when we want it. I see little old ladies driving Hummers--who the F needs to drive a Hummer? How many people driving down the road are doing so as a matter of life or death, which is what we are dealing with here? We're driving today to visit our sons...completely unnecessary.<br /><br />We destroy Iraq, have sanctions on Iran (deadly for its citizens), and are now destabilizing Venezuela, why? They have lots of oil. We are building pipelines, which always leak eventually, destroying watersheds with "fracking" (and wasting natural gas there 'cause we're in such a hurry to get the oil.)<br /><br />Our massive food production is based on burning oil too. Even if one was to argue that there is still plenty of oil, there is no denying that eventually the world will run out, and the whole shooting match will collapse.<br /><br />Meanwhile, if you read the McKibben article, we're raising sea levels, cooking the planet, and it's happening faster than even the pessimists predicted.<br /><br />It doesn't seem realistic to stop driving. But we have no choice. We can do it now and figure out a more sensible way to run the world, or we can sit and watch the wars and droughts and storms, and go lalala, think I'll go get a cheeseburger.<br /><br />Again, I'm guilty as anyone, even while trying not to be. Our children are going to see a lot of shit go down as the overpopulated world fights more often and more vehemently for resources. Our grandchildren and their children are absolutely fucked.<br /><br />Eventually all our food and community will be local, post-apocalypse. Or we can try and turn the tide now. I'm just trying to get folks to take another look at it, to produce some sensible propaganda that could save us, instead of the prevailing mindset that is guaranteed to destroy the world.<br /><br />Thanks again for reading, and thanks especially for commenting. All is well...as you were, soldier.The Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164439950131063115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-17355977077493134442014-02-22T06:42:52.807-08:002014-02-22T06:42:52.807-08:00Interesting...your suggestion is, if I understand ...Interesting...your suggestion is, if I understand your overall theme, is to restore community. Bring back local farming and light man ufacturing to eliminate the presumed need for uncle Auto. This would also reduce the amount of trash ie containers and plastic packages boxes bundles and bags. If you want Wisconsin cheese, live in Wisconsin.<br /><br /> We have the technology to have 2/3 of the commuting workforce stay home.<br /><br />Great stuff Cheap DudeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-25241712417782345632013-07-02T19:34:23.648-07:002013-07-02T19:34:23.648-07:00Yeah, just west of. Shoulda snapped a current pic ...Yeah, just west of. Shoulda snapped a current pic in keeping with the yoni theme.The Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164439950131063115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-54772320862875927042013-06-29T08:59:15.169-07:002013-06-29T08:59:15.169-07:00Is this Vagina Rock bro???Is this Vagina Rock bro???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-76818556197902492232013-05-27T10:54:37.073-07:002013-05-27T10:54:37.073-07:00Yo Red, thank you for taking time to comment. I am...Yo Red, thank you for taking time to comment. I am a dick for taking so long to thank you.<br /><br />When I hear folks talk about getting a second job, I want to yell "No! Just quit buying useless crap!"<br /><br />What p's me off is how in the last few decades, all workplaces have become far more efficient, via technology. But instead of spreading the wealth to their workers, the Owners keep it all. We should all be working three four hour shifts for the same pay, and let the owners settle for one home and one car.<br />The Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164439950131063115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-79565260620741427732013-03-16T18:35:10.198-07:002013-03-16T18:35:10.198-07:00We've been pulling for a four day work week fo...We've been pulling for a four day work week for some time. Some boast " I work four ten's" for a three day weekend...I say let's work 3 4s and sing and dance....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-46057596162947528112013-03-01T17:35:46.911-08:002013-03-01T17:35:46.911-08:00Hold your horsepower Mrs. Jones (with whom I “have...Hold your horsepower Mrs. Jones (with whom I “have a thing goin’ on.”) I admit up front to being a hypocrite, and my secrets may be little but are cleaned up for the public.<br /> <br />1. All four pieces were purchased at your behest, as you may recall, my darling. Two have stranded us repeatedly, and all four exist in varying stages of nearly unsaleable crapmorphosis. (The Honda, with its peeling paint, missing chrome, and cracked windshield, is the best of the lot.) As you know, I hardly drive anymore anyway, due to my vocal self-righteous half-assed oil boycott.<br /><br />2. I did inform our offspring that oil companies are poison-spewing dictator-funding greedy bastards that will continue pumping until we all quit our addiction. However, what clinched it was watching their classmates work in order to pay for the vehicles they drove to work; obvious absurdity. I am proud they decided to stay home and play video games instead.<br /><br />3. It is flattering to be credited with “supernatural power of persuasion,” and I thank you. More often, folks refer to this skill as “a good line of bullshit.”<br /><br />In closing: since you are the better mechanic, I propose we share all future repair experiences fifty-fifty. It’s not fair for me to have all the fun. Also I will need your help to lubricate the crankshaft.The Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164439950131063115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-65333559031892628092013-02-20T18:57:01.079-08:002013-02-20T18:57:01.079-08:00Dudine my darling,
I must compliment you on your a...Dudine my darling,<br />I must compliment you on your ability to spread your holiday hate through the year, so that your holiday hate level is indistinguishable from the normal level. <br /><br />You know every day is Christmas to me, which is why I am always so jolly. <br /><br />As the lady said, frolic on, everyone.The Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164439950131063115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-52764618196007655882013-02-20T15:29:52.258-08:002013-02-20T15:29:52.258-08:00Your dirty little secrets exposed:
1. Owning 4 veh...Your dirty little secrets exposed:<br />1. Owning 4 vehicles (in case one breaks down).<br />2. By successfully "greenwashing" your kids, you save on teen insurance rates, driving lessons, accidents/repairs. (Fail: no errand boy)<br />3. You have supernatural powers of persuasion--our kids don't drive and I married you AFTER you nearly hurtled me to my death.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16948110209399002867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-59171758372651947202013-01-28T16:57:44.971-08:002013-01-28T16:57:44.971-08:00Have I told you how much I hate you from November ...Have I told you how much I hate you from November to January? Stop trying to spoil other people's fun, CB! Frolic on everyone, Dudine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-73873524218554173842012-12-23T10:05:15.359-08:002012-12-23T10:05:15.359-08:00Yes! Vinegar! A mild and wholesome natural acid. G...Yes! Vinegar! A mild and wholesome natural acid. Good point. Works for all ages and social strata, though old hippies will naturally prefer a stronger acid.<br /><br />Thank you for reading, and for dropping the (helpful hint about the) acid.The Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164439950131063115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-37287673718187223122012-12-22T14:27:03.048-08:002012-12-22T14:27:03.048-08:00Vinegar. Cleans everything.
Cheap SisterVinegar. Cleans everything. <br /><br />Cheap SisterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-55857515747671462132012-12-09T11:33:55.516-08:002012-12-09T11:33:55.516-08:00Thank you for reading and commenting, my Red Relat...Thank you for reading and commenting, my Red Relative.<br /> <br /> It has been suggested by Dudine that my xmas apathy is really an elaborate ruse to cover up the fact that I am a tight-fisted bastard. Teehee. It is indeed easier to take a principled stand against consumerism when yr broke.<br /><br />Now, let's smoke that wreath!The Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164439950131063115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-17836104120809344142012-12-08T15:37:04.737-08:002012-12-08T15:37:04.737-08:00Amen my Brother. Enough of the consumerism. Let u...Amen my Brother. Enough of the consumerism. Let us not shop. Instead, let us share in the joy of creation, and our common needs and challenges. Everyday.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-33542026549130990802012-11-16T12:26:06.373-08:002012-11-16T12:26:06.373-08:00Also, thank you for the image of a fancy car chasi...Also, thank you for the image of a fancy car chasing javelina around the yard. And thanks for reading and commenting!The Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164439950131063115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-37568059617849448032012-11-16T12:21:22.271-08:002012-11-16T12:21:22.271-08:00Yeah, you have to have a deep concrete footing and...Yeah, you have to have a deep concrete footing and good fence to keep 'em out...which I never did. They've already ruined and eaten everything they can, long ago, so I just let 'em run through. This was their neighborhood long before it was mine. Our dogs used to bark insanely at them, but wouldn't run them off--too scared.<br /><br />Oh, and by the way--if poaching, do as the poachers do: put up a tent over the kill, then you can take your time dressing it. Them's good eatins if you done it right.<br /><br />They're aggressive garbage eaters, but I respect them 'cause they're so bad-ass. And, seriously, if I was starving, they would start looking more and more like dinner.<br /><br />The Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164439950131063115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-62371174800813257062012-11-14T07:18:25.134-08:002012-11-14T07:18:25.134-08:00UGH I hate those bastards! We spent so much time ...UGH I hate those bastards! We spent so much time trying to keep them out, up to and including urinating on the gates where they slip under. We have finally gotten them completely 86'd from the yard, but Geez, what a pain in the ass! They were so unaafraid, they had to be chased out by getting in my $50,000 car and chasing them around the yard till they climbed back under the fence. Oh, and by the way? The fine for shooting these giant rats is $10,000, so don't do it. Unless you have a bow and arrow and alot of construction strength garbage bags to put them in...AND< they hate to be squirted with water so that's another way to get rid of them. They will kill dogs too...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-18521851869806727572012-10-27T10:44:13.440-07:002012-10-27T10:44:13.440-07:00Please do. I work nights but we're always up a...Please do. I work nights but we're always up and aboot in the afternoons. We'll always feed ya, too! The Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164439950131063115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-57967298668392925302012-10-26T12:53:37.515-07:002012-10-26T12:53:37.515-07:00Yea man everything is going goo down here. I will ...Yea man everything is going goo down here. I will be up in the Wood for most of December and half of January so I will make sure and stop by and say hi you you and Mrs. JM. Hartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088392701725225342.post-4893492063321245782012-10-25T14:31:41.507-07:002012-10-25T14:31:41.507-07:00Thanks for reading Mason, glad you enjoyed it. Hop...Thanks for reading Mason, glad you enjoyed it. Hope Yuma is treating you well.The Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164439950131063115noreply@blogger.com