Zig's Rants.....My ongoing tales and bitchings.......:)

Touchless hand soap dispensers..

2011-10-12T18:29:00.003-04:00

Can somebody explain this shit to me? I mean really............explain it please.....pretty please.

Here my friends we have a product that makes absolutely no damn sense.

OHH Zig....you're off on a rant again......ease up man...F*UCK YOU! Allow me to explain.

The soap in the ad is reputed to kill 99.9% of germs...it's specifically geared for washing your hands. On the surface...this is a noble enough thing.....magic actually...well not actually..theoretically....but if we go with these numbers...I ask you this simple question?

If your soap is damn good at killing germs.....including those on the pump....why in the hell do I need to buy a touchless dispenser? Why?

This my friends is worse than the ED commercials with 2 damn bathtubs in the middle of a yard.............or my all time favorite....the massingil commercials with the mother and daughter.....field of flowers....on a swing set...(you know damn well you remember what I'm talking about..)

So tell me goofs and friends....what commercials get to you of late?

Social Media and it's crap...

2011-06-20T19:32:00.007-04:00

This isn't a new rant in fairness, but of late I don't know.....but seems bigger than usual.

I'm an old fucker in terms of the internet......more importantly "chat". I kind have been around long enough to remember and still favor IRC as a way to chat. I remember when ICQ was new and then MSN and AIM came about. I actually remember when AOL's internal chat was just a hybrid of IRC......:) I digress....but ask this...Why sooooo damn cranky???

MySpace....Facebook..........MyYearbook......on and on and f*cking on..........drama drama drama. Last week in particular....but also in general there is atleast one friend.....usually more saying..."I'm shutting this profile down and if you're a real friend.....you'll follow me here.." FUCK YOU!!!

If I'm your friend...I have to pack my shit.........create a new account....or visit a site I've already decided I don't really care for to maintain a friendship with somebody I've....1 never met, 2 won't meet, and 3 have no prospects with past perhaps more drama?

Send me an e-mail......if we were all that you have it...........or call me........because if we all that ya probably have my number. I refuse to dance like a monkey just to stay on your friends list...........it's silly.......embarassing actually.

That is all.............:)

So I'm sitting at a friends house....

2011-04-01T21:04:00.002-04:00

and I'm listening to "Live from Ireland.."

It's classic folk music streaming while I'm perusing the web and stuff and friend comes in..

Friend: Hey......whatch'ya listening to?.....see you got music up

Me: It's Gaelic.....do you like?

Friend: Garlic? What the hell is garlic music?

Me: No.........Gaelic.......ummmmmn........celtic?

Friend: Cel what? What is she saying?

Me: Celtic......and no this one isn't in english.....it's in Gaelic..

Friend: I don't understand...

Me: It's fucking Irish!

Friend: Ohhhhhhhhhhh

two palms to my face...........somebody please shoot me......:)

And on this day......................

2011-03-31T18:37:00.001-04:00

not a single fuck was given..........

It's a new mantra actually.

Cara Dillon Falling Like A Star

2011-02-22T00:06:00.007-05:00

For me........

And for my daughter.......

For my son.......who really really want to know the 80's..........:)

......:)

On turning 42.....

2011-02-19T21:30:00.003-05:00

It sucks!!!! It sucks no more or no less than 41.........but still.....:)

I mean WTF? I don't really feel old.........but i feel jaded........jaded and pissed.....well mostly jaded. I dunno........hell nobody thought I'd make it to 21....HAHAHAHAH,,,,eat it!!

Sock puppets and goofs aside......I miss some of you and think of you goofs often. I'm old...not dead...:)

and well ..........NEENER! :)

The end of the world...........well kinda.......actually not really..

2011-01-10T14:15:00.002-05:00

So I'm reading today about yet another "Thousands of birds" dropping from the sky and ofcourse there is the regular post comment chatter. Theories abound from toxins to HAARP type energy weapons to the Mayan calendar to global warming to the earths magnetic field flipping.........well you get the point I think.

It's always situations like this that I look for that one nugget......that gem of a comment....the one that makes me smile.....and by golly, I found it...

"Millions of birds found dead in KFC buckets of chicken...more news at eleven"

That my friends.......puts it all in perspective......:)

Super Powers and other stuff

2010-10-24T13:29:00.001-04:00

So it's been an interesting year so far in the world of Zig........

Family drama has come and gone and come and gone again....The job continues to amaze and amuse me, yet get curiouser and curiouser every day....Friends and family in the ground..some expected....some not....

Love has even been found.....very much to my surprise as it was the last thing I was looking for.......I mean, come on...mindless meaningless sex all the time with different beautiful women again and again gets old..(OK....that last line was bullshit and we know it..but it's fun to toss in...lol).....I digress...

I was asked the other day one of those random oddball questions you get on FB /MYB...things and it made me ponder...."Q: If you could have any Super Power what would it be and how would you use it?"

I mean c'mon goofs and friends......this is me we're asking. I pondered and pondered..I went through every comic book retained in m memory...

Invisibility?? naw....just get me in trouble at the YWCA...

Flight??? I've got dry skin as it is....

Teleportation.....super strength....healing...telempathy......BORING!!!

Then it dawned on me friends...a super power so ingenious....so sinister...so obvious!!

I want to bend spoons with my mind!!!!!!

Think of the implications.....think of the mischief...think if you dare....the possibilities.....

Just think of the mischief.......we could be sitting there at a diner.......a guy orders soup.......just as he's about to get a mouthful.......*BEND*........ha ha hahahahahaahaha.........take that Mr noisy soup eating fancy man...........who's the big man now??? Huh?? Uh huh.......now you know!!!....................................................................................I digress....:)

Sometimes I miss m sock puppet....I think Argyle would have been proud....:O)

Jokes from the bar.......

2010-02-27T09:49:00.003-05:00

Yeah yeah...I'm a heathen. I actually break with tradition and mingle with the masses. Well actually it's more people watching than mingling.......but it can be great fun damnit!! :)

Joke 1:

2 buddies are sitting at the bar having a few beers friday night.

1st one says...Frank....if I were to leave right now and make sweet love to your wife...and she got pregnant.....would that make us related?

Frank take a long pull off his beer and ponders.....Well Sam I'm not sure about related, but it would probably make us even.

Joke2:

It's been determined that by age 40...99% of all women will have intelligent dna in them at some point....unfortunately it has also been determined that 99% of them will spit it back out.:)

Joke3

A Texan walks into a pub and takes a seat next to a very attractive woman. He gives her a quick glance then casually looks at his watch for a moment.

The woman notices this and asks, 'Is your date running late?'

No', he replies,'I just got this state-of the-art watch, and I was just testing it..'

The intrigued woman says, 'a state-of-the-art watch? ''What's so special about it?'

The Texan explains, 'It uses alpha waves to talk to me telepathically.'

The lady says, 'What's it telling you now?'

Well, it says you're not wearing any panties.'

The woman giggles and replies Well it must be broken because I am wearing panties!'

The Texan smiles, taps his watch and says, The damned thing's an hour fast!'

Enjoy the weekend goofs and friends.......you all play safe...;)

TMI Tuesday and just general silliness....:)

2010-01-26T19:01:00.002-05:00

So I'm sitting home alone......girlfriend is with her "bff"....which is a term that disturbs me to actually say.....I mean c'mon.....bff.......we're not 12 man.....fer fucks sake.....it's bad enough it's an American Idol party......I digress.....

So anywho.....it's been awhile.....and lo and behold, there is indeed a TMI Tuesday waiting for me. I don't know friends........it's been awhile...but it's about the art of self pleasure in a mastaburetory way.....or however the hell ya spell it.

Shall we....shall we take a spin...............sure...why not...:)

SLINKY + ESCALATOR = NEVER ENDING FUN!

Well f*ckitty...............lets try cut and past again......but thats too much fun to delete.....it's my blog....it stays..........

1. When you masturbate, how long, typically, is your session and what do you think about (other than having an orgasm)?

*It's always been a long held belief of mine that masturbating is not and should not be an endurance sport damnit....as for the second half of the question....well my legal council advised me keep that quiet...:)

2. Have you ever been "caught" masturbating?

*Indeed I have.......hence the legal council thingy...

3. Have you ever masturbated in front of your computer? If 'yes' was it for your own purposes or for someone's viewing pleasure?

*I'm a fairly rational man......I suspect the european porno was not aware of my appreciation or affection felt at that moment......repeatedly. Oh you mean cams........you goofballs....:)

4. Have you ever attended a group masturbation party? Same-sex or mixed?

We call this a circle jerk......and well......actually no. You could lose an eye or sumfin....creepy stuff.

5. When masturbating, as you reach orgasm, do you continue to stimulate yourself without interruption, or do you stop and apply pressure until your spasms subside? Or?

*WTF?? To each their own man......but I'm gonna defer to #1 on this one myself.....:)

6. Have you ever video'ed yourself while masturbating (solo)? Where are they now?

*It's a damn lucky thing you tossed "solo" in that question....thats all I'm saying....:)

Bonus (as in optional): How often do you use the word "fuck" (or its derivatives) in casual conversation - frequently, occasionally, rarely, never.

*Ohhhhh....I don't effing know......:)

OK goofs and friends.......you all play safe and stuff.......and happy TMI!!! :)

Words matter

2010-01-09T12:00:00.004-05:00

Always remember..........should you be facing a disciplinary action at your place employment, it is far easier to justify having told a co-worker to "bite my ass" than to say..... ohhhh I dunno......"Bite my pasty white cottage cheese hairy ass"

Thats a trip from your uncle Zig....:)

On that note..........if it's around Christmas at work and your saying HO HO HO...no matter how funny it seems at the time......do not when questioned by a co-worker if your Santa respond....."no lass, I was just thinking of you." Some people have no sense of humour it seems......I digress.....

However.......when in any conversation and somebody as a matter of banter slaps her hand on the counter and laughingly says "bitch bitch bitch....", it is perfectly acceptable to respond...."yes yes.........enough about you, lets get back to the story"...:)

This applies to gas stations, ER rooms, family gatherings....etc....

Be careful what you tell your friends....

2009-11-14T18:10:00.002-05:00

So I'm trading e-mail with a friend today....and here is the response........read into it what you will....:)

"Ok, I've been thinking about it all afternoon. What the hell are you doing with the Listerene strips????? OMG...you put one on your tongue and...and...and..."

I read the best quote this week

2009-11-14T12:41:00.003-05:00

I molested myself last night........

I kept saying no.......but deep down I knew I really wanted it..:)

Dating at 40.......

2009-11-08T18:32:00.003-05:00

Yeah.....it rather sucks....

So for the better part of a year, I've moved on...explored the nuances of my new job.....and yes dated. Dating at 40 is an odd experience my friends. Very odd.....

I mean at 40......you have to say odd things.......like for example..

1) I have my son tonight.....(this is admirable...but still awkward...)

2) I'm not sure my cat will like you......( this one just sucks...but hey being honest...:) )

3) What do you mean you don't have your own place??

The list goes on and on...but there is hope...:)

My lass has brought it to my attention I should write more........maybe I should, and i'm lucky enough to have a lass.....this is a good thing. I will tell you it's been a bumpy 2 years....lol

Random thought of the day........

2009-05-20T15:37:00.001-04:00

You can't spell nicest without incest.............weird huh?

Zig lives.........................

2009-05-18T15:02:00.002-04:00

It's true really...I swear. Contrary to popular belief, the rumours of my demise were greatly...well atleast partially exaggerated. Where to begin...whats it been now, 6-7 months since my last post?

Well for starters, lets just say I needed a break. The mood of this place was going in a direction that wasn't ever intended. My situation a year ago, and coming to terms with various events put me in a place where this place wasn't helping........that and I actually ran out of things to say.

Thats the shocker actually.....I just woke up and really had nothing left to say. Me of all people. It was shocking...it was amazing.....it was actually pretty damn creepy. I seem to have moved past that......much to the dismay of people who had become cozy to my quiet. You know who you are peeps.

Anywho, just wanted to let you know I'm alive and back....if anybody actually still reads these mind droppings of mine. I'll update again soon!! :)

Zig

Reflecting.........

2008-11-22T06:09:00.002-05:00

It's no surprise I've been kinda pissy and down on myself of late. While I'm moving on and making the best of my new job, and accepting other things I wish were not..........well hell, I still get sideways.

Tonight I was talking to a friend I hadn't talked to in some time. We got to talking about cats and my cat and her cats and stupid shit...I looked down

For the 1st time in over 6 months.........my cat brought me a toy and set it at my feet, just waiting with that look in his evil beady eyes..:) We played..........it was good to play, was good to see him play.

Perhaps I can learn from him........

I'm awake of late........

2008-11-17T22:14:00.003-05:00

I'm uncertain this is a good thing.

Thats not to say I'm certain it's a bad thing either.....I just always feel awkward awake......awake like this.

I'm raw..........I don't know why I'm raw.

I'm angry..............I know why I'm angry.

I'm horney and bored.....well duh......

I want to laff...................I want to scream...............I want to cry.

I want to break shit........I want to break shit...........I want to just fucking flip out...............this is not an option....

Awake rather sucks at times..............

but atleast it beats the alternative........

I have no wordsllllllllll

2008-11-15T22:45:00.001-05:00

sorry................

it is what it is.

As a measure of trust............

2008-11-15T16:16:00.002-05:00

Your request................I anchored myself here.

Here is interesting...........thank you so much.....

I don't mind..............

2008-11-06T20:33:00.002-05:00

Being your back burner plan..............

We are all feeling out how we live things.............

grrr

Reflections the day after.......

2008-11-05T17:51:00.003-05:00

Change is painful............

Not all pain is bad......

Not all change is good......

While I admit my crystal ball is out for repairs, I think it's a very very.........interesting four years. The people have spoken, it's truly been historic.

Not all moments marked as historic are good.....

Not all moments marked as historic are bad......

Not all moments marked as historic made any damn difference....

I think I'm glad my crystal ball is broke, I know I'm glad the election is over.

Whether your team won or lost, a toast to you and a cold beer for me. The dice have been cast, lets see how this turn of the wheel plays out.

Take care goofs and friends.....

Moods.......................

2008-11-04T22:15:00.002-05:00

I'm very angry tonight.

Before you all go jumping to conclusions..................it has nothing to do with the vote. Thats it's own separate animal.

This should not be so...

Tonight I got great news.....

I'm very angry tonight..............

And.....

2008-11-03T20:42:00.002-05:00

On the morrow.......the world watches. To us here, a collective breath held....perhaps other places as well...

What do you think goofs and peeps? What are your thoughts this day? :)

A ton off...........

2008-11-01T21:19:00.002-04:00

I don't know if it was guilt or simple one up's...........but thank you uncle. Thank you for keeping your promise and finishing the job that I had to start for you. I love ya man......this is for us.

I live............

2008-10-30T17:45:00.002-04:00

No idea what it means, but it is what it is. Time well spent, connections re-made, an honest look at connections that no longer really exist.

Life moves on.

I live, and meager as it is....it's getting better.

It is what it is...but life is good...:)

Please God............this weekend...

2008-10-24T20:21:00.002-04:00

Give me steel.............brace my spine

Help me find calm.....if words get hot.....

and if I cry.........please let the tears be known............not just about me.......

I will survive this weekend.

You there God?

2008-10-19T22:13:00.002-04:00

I know it's your job to test me............keep me on my toes. I also know you keep your promise...rest is up to me. You will always perplex me my friend..............pleasure and good things one hand pain the other.

I know it's been awhile since we talked...........just you and I.......but can we have a day please, when I accept your hand you don't smack me the other?

That would be nice...........just saying........

Friend e-mailed me this...........it chuckled me.....

2008-10-13T20:48:00.001-04:00

Last night my sister and I were sitting in the den and I said

to her, 'I never want to live in a vegetative state,
dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle to keep me
alive. That would be no quality of life at all. If that ever
happens, just pull the plug.'

So she got up, unplugged the computer, and threw out my wine.

She's such a bitch.

Days you don't expect............

2008-10-11T20:12:00.003-04:00

Ring ring.............quick check of the caller ID.......well what the hell, might as well pick up.

Me) Hello?

Him) Man...I'm sorry. I'm not mad......

Me) Bullshit! You were mad....I'm past it, hope you are too.

Him) Agreed. Look, I have some new stuff here, have some questions....can ya come over..faxes and stuff?

Me) "long pause" Give me half an hour.....gotta clean up and put some pants on..

Him) Great!!! See you in half an hour! "CLICK"

So starts my day to reconcile with my wayward uncle.....6 pack in tow and better judgment aside I go say howdy. We examine some hardware his office has tossed, as the plant he works for has been closed.....he informs me there is a pallet of more just like this.

Pretty mundane printers, an inkjet fax, wait wait.......they are pitching thier phones too? "Yeah, and the monitors and keyboards all the pc's" Dude.......if you have legal scrap rights..........lets make some money!!!:)

So a few beers shared and an update the family....another hug from his grand daughter who greeted me as.."Hey!! I remember you...your Zig!! Wanna read my latest book?" Which ofcourse I read with her......

A promise made.........Next weekend a road trip..........not a bad saturday......not a bad saturday at all.

Done aside........

2008-10-05T19:13:00.003-04:00

I hope your day was well................our anniversary.........

self indulgent shit aside............digging up bones I know......Happy Anniversary babe..

Will I??

2008-10-01T00:10:00.002-04:00

Oh hell.....don't even know what to do with this post. Walk away........nothing to see here.

This post is very much out of order.....

I miss my sock puppet.

I just had too.....

2008-09-26T18:53:00.001-04:00

This has chuckled me for 3 days now............:)

It's official.....

2008-09-25T18:20:00.005-04:00

As if I needed more proof.....David Blaine is a f*cking idiot. This last stunt can only be summed up as the equivalent of Tom Green's attempts at......comedy.

I'd rather watch mimes..........yes, I said it.....thats how bad it is!! :)

When .....

2008-09-21T20:34:00.001-04:00

I next meet god.....it will be without shame...

I'm a deeply flawed man........but if a 9 year old can her way to hug me spontanious....I'm not all that bad.........

Old music...............

2008-09-14T23:14:00.000-04:00

nuff said....................:)

Odd..........

2008-09-12T19:53:00.001-04:00

I want a klondike bar......I'm uncertain what I'd do for it......this disturbs me.

I have a new internet crush....

2008-09-08T21:27:00.003-04:00

I mean really...........I got it big time........lol

OK, maybe not a crush, she's taken, but still..........she chuckles me...:)

Girl Blowing Up Water Cooler (As Seen on Country Fried Videos) - Click here for more home videos

You can find more of her and jeff here...

It's the little things........

2008-09-06T08:50:00.002-04:00

It's been a long and well documented pattern of mine, to well, enjoy mischief. Long time readers I'm sure will find this shocking ofcourse.........I digress.

A couple of days ago my cat was driving me insane. He had a full bowl of food the night before, which he ate, and we were out of food. There is no greater sin in his mind. There will be no empty catfood dish in the Zig house. This is his decree. So it is written....so it is done. My cats an asshole...

So anywho, I break down and run to the gas station, and much to my delight it's the newer cashier. I walk the aisle, find appropriate food (must be meowmix or the primadonna wont eat it)and approach the counter.

She rings me up, there are two or three in the line behind me, and asks will there be anything else? I grin and hand her my money...ponder for a moment and say...no, but you just made my pussy very happy.

There is a flicker of a grin...a long pause...an attempt to say something as she bites her tounge.....and then she hands me my change. She is blushing, I'm grinning, I return home thinking.......yep mission accomplished...:)

This my friends is one of my favorite ways to entertain myself...:)

Tonight.............I forgive myself...........

2008-09-02T23:06:00.002-04:00

I didn't do everything right.......but I know I tried to be a good man.

I know, I got got sideways, and probably will again, but I tried honest.

I know, nothing is perfect, but it's not a pissing contest. I did the best I could, tools I had.

I forgive myself, and accept whatever is next.

Sarah Palin......

2008-09-01T12:38:00.002-04:00

OK...I'm going to say it.....I like her!

Whats not to like? I mean c'mon....she's hot! She's got that 40ish hottie look I've always liked. She obviously likes f*ck.......that doesn't hurt my opinion of her. She can skin her own deer after she shoots it and guts it....just getting better..

Think of it...some are thrilled...some are terrified, she may wind up being our 1st woman president. This is a bad thing? I suspect this lady would express her support of a cheating husband a lil differently that Hillary did. I think this is a woman that knows the 3 s's.......

The worst scandal she has......fire my asshole brother in law, I don't to make this worse than it is.

Yeah I can live with that.

I knew how I was going to vote before this turn of events......thankfully I can vote now holding my nose a lil less tightly? :)

Yes I am probably going to hell

2008-08-30T13:30:00.002-04:00

It chuckled me............deal with it. :)

WTF and general feelings of phhhhpt

2008-08-29T19:30:00.003-04:00

So as my ever expanding WTF shelf finds yet another volume, I reflected today. I don't know goofs.....I just can't find my groove. I lost my fucking groove man...and it kinda pisses me off. I know it's around here someplace, I know I'll find it again, but it's like your car keys. You never care that your car keys are lost until ya need them.......but all hell breaks loose when your ready to go to work...I digress...

As I miss yet another camp....I ponder things. I ponder things like maybe I just need a beer and a blowjob. Maybe that really is the answer, could life really be that simple? Maybe it is, and that gives me hope.

Hope is good, because the alternative means spending too much thinking things like this...:)

Take care goofs and friends....:)

I am...

2008-08-25T01:30:00.002-04:00

I am................Angry.....but i recognize it...............

I have.......more light in me than dark...........my soul......

I wish.......This fucking record would stop skipping..............

I hope.......She knows how loved she is........

I will.......Live this life, and live it well...

nuff about me................how about you?

Bunny made me do it..........:)

2008-08-23T07:35:00.000-04:00

Your result for The Calvin Or Hobbes Test...

A Bit Of Both

You are 40% Calvin and 60% Hobbes

Calvin & Hobbes, like a scruffy yin and yang, are in perfect balance within you. Like Calvin, you're weird, a bit insecure, and can be a trouble-maker. But like Hobbes, you're down to earth and sensitive. It's a risk to say it here, after just a ten question test, but I'll bet you're smarter than most. Both Calvin and Hobbes are crafty, clever characters, and any one made from equal parts of each is a force to be reckoned with.

Take The Calvin Or Hobbes Test at HelloQuizzy

Sometimes.....

2008-08-17T11:00:00.002-04:00

I want to come home..

Today is such a day and not sure why. Maybe I just need to prove to myself I still have working keys. That I still can...and come back here....the comfort of the walk..there and back. I miss home....

Thoughts and prayers............

2008-08-11T20:19:00.002-04:00

Today.....I got word that a very dear friend and her family suffered a tragic loss. One that frankly I don't think I can even imagine...

I don't care your particular spin on religion....by what god or gods you call sacred...I simply invite you today, to join me in prayer or reflection her and hers.

We can't do that......

2008-08-09T09:15:00.002-04:00

Told my son the other day.....I have no intention of sending him to college.

He was aghast.....dumbfounded even...he looked at me with dismay and asked why??

I looked him straight faced and said well....it's a huge investment of my dollars, we'll have to take out loans, and it won't do anything for you productive for 2-4, maybe 10 years anywho. So why bother??

He scrunched his face together and did some math...then he grinned. Dad..this isn't about college, your bitchin about the energy policy again huh??

I chuckled...yeah, pretty stupid argument huh??

My boy is smart sometimes.....:)

I'm moving!!!!!!

2008-08-03T08:03:00.003-04:00

Thats right goofs....after long consideration....much pondering, and quite frankly, some frustration......I'm moving.

This is not an easy choice...I've given it more thought than I am proud to admit. I need to do this...I need to do this for me....and I need to do it now.

That is why I am moving...moving from the comfy chair to the tv.

My son lost the damn remote again...:)

WANTED.....

2008-07-20T14:14:00.002-04:00

Pretty lass with a crooked smile, limber hips, and her own transportation.

Must have a sense of humour.

Other qualifiers may apply.

.............:)

The count............

2008-07-04T13:46:00.002-04:00

Log time since I posted.......for this...

Today......I am thankful....a dad who lets me talk to his/our daughter.

I am thankful......I have a job....

I am thankful....regardless, that I can see....and move on......:)

Saturday......yay i think....

2008-06-28T12:33:00.002-04:00

I was going to...actually did take several stabs at finishing last fridays post. I kept ending dark and I didn't want it to, so I'm leaving it be for now. It is what it is...and thats good enough.

Some of you have asked questions and offered hugs, for the hugs...I thank you all, for the questions...I think it's time now to make some things clear.

While it's true, my wife and I have chosen to divorce...there is no bad person in this. I really don't know how we got here, don't think she does either......but this is where we are. There is no smoking gun,,,,,,,,,no illicit affair, no abuse, no drama that level......all we have here is two people who believed they loved, all their heart,,,and couldn't keep it together.

For those that would cuss either of us, back off. I'm human and hurt...if I choose to cuss her about our marriage...my right, but not yours. She is human and hurt, if she chooses to cuss me, her right...not yours. We may well be parting ways, but I will always love her. I need no gossip....I need no rumours..we are way past that, and it's still my wife you are talking about.

And I'll still feel that way.....even when I take off the ring.

Friday musings

2008-06-20T21:33:00.003-04:00

a young lass......like fresh wine....if she's willing drink her dry..

an older lass.....more like brandy...drink her slow and enjoy the dandy.....

a spirited lass....soul afire...........hold her close and take it higher................

damn...I need to work on that ..........lol

New band discovery.......

2008-06-15T11:27:00.006-04:00

A friend of mine turned me onto this indie band and I'd like to give them some support.

The video he took..as he puts it...rather sucks, but damn good music..:) Please check them out and leave them a comment!

Take care goofs and friends..:)

*Editors note...My friend Storm would like to add..

The Meg Williams Band from Hull, England play quirky folk rock with a very individual sound, for more information please go to http://www.megwilliamsband.co.uk/

For more up to date information and more songs check out http://www.myspace.com/megwilliamsbanduk

and life moves on........

2008-06-05T17:38:00.002-04:00

Broken dreams...........but conclusion..

Broken hearts...........but closure..

A meet and a talk, most details sorted..

An honest statement from me to you, that I love you and want you to be happy..even without me.

Life moves on...the nightmare is over...at least we can move on friendly...maybe even as friends.

I wish you love, luck and safety.

Memorial Day..............

2008-05-25T09:18:00.002-04:00

Lest we forget........

To all who have served....

To all who are serving....

To our fallen, and to those still with us...

My respect, and an honest thank you!

I love you.......

2008-05-20T22:06:00.002-04:00

I think you read this sometimes........

I'm trying to respect your space.....

We should talk, there is much to talk about...

I know we may not want to talk about the same things, but we both need to talk, and listen.

Please talk with me my love, we owe each other that much.

New Starts.......

2008-05-15T16:59:00.003-04:00

Life is weird at times......

I started spring with a new job and a sense of hope....sadly that hope faded quickly and reality became an obstacle I could no longer avoid. The company is a great one, but straight commission pay is not feasible at this time.....time to move on. Moving on has been a theme this spring it seems, this I've learned over the last six weeks anywho.

There is so much to do, so much to try to do. I have so many things that I want fixed...and fixed right now! I know it doesn't work that way though...all I can do is work on fixing the things here that I can personally. All I can fix is me for now....

It's hard to accept, but it may be that not all problems want to be fixed. I've come to learn that maybe me fixing my shit is not enough. I have hope...and I have love, but I can only fix whats here. I hope that when it's time..things that need to fixed together can. I hope we will..

I start a new job monday. I'm excited and terrified at the same time. The money is reasonable to start...and gets better after 90 days. By the end of this year, I may be back where I was financially...which would not suck..:) It's going to be tight here for awhile, but it will be nice to have an office....to have a guaranteed paycheck.

I love you my heart. Here is to both of us having a better year...hopefully together.

Of birthdays, funerals, and life.......

2008-05-10T16:21:00.002-04:00

My boy turned 14 a few weeks ago..he's becoming a man. He's becoming a fine man, and it makes me proud and scares me also. There are so many things i don't understand...so many things I don't know how to share with him, but he floored me today.

Today was his grannies funeral. He wanted to help...be strong for his mom. He was a pall bearer. I've never seen my son wear a tie before. He looked strong...he sucked it up. He made me proud.

I'm proud of you my son. Life gets bumpy..as you well already know, but I think you have your tool box in order.

Tá grá agam duit Aghrá...:)

2008-05-06T02:48:00.000-04:00

I love you Agrah.....

2008-05-03T15:58:00.002-04:00

....and I always will love you, all my heart.

Heard a joke today....

2008-05-03T12:12:00.002-04:00

It's dark....but struck me funny.

The difference between a recession and a depression..

Recession.....When most of your friends are out of work.

Depression....When you are out of work.

Take care goofs and friends.

From the mail bag....

2008-05-02T00:20:00.001-04:00

I love my Canadian friend sometimes..................:)

The wrong bitch.............

The train was quite crowded, so a Redneck U. S. Marine walked the entire length looking for a seat, but the only seat left was taken by a well dressed, middle-aged, French woman's poodle.

The war-weary Marine asked, 'Ma'am, may I have that seat?'
The French woman just sniffed and said to no one in particular 'Americans are so rude. My little Fifi is using that seat.'

The Marine walked the entire train again, but the only seat left was under that dog.

'Please, ma'am. May I sit down? I'm very tired.'

She snorted, 'Not only are you Americans rude, you are also arrogant!'

This time the Marine didn't say a word; he just picked up the little dog, tossed it out the train window, and sat down.

The woman shrieked, 'Someone must defend my honor! this American should be put in his place!'

An English gentleman sitting nearby spoke up, 'Sir, you Americans often seem to have a penchant for doing the wrong thing. You hold the fork in the wrong hand. You drive your autos on the wrong side of the road. And now, sir, you seem to have thrown the wrong bitch out the window.

Take care goofs and friends...............:)

Happy birthday buddy!!

2008-04-28T08:48:00.002-04:00

2 lil debbie snack cakes with a candle on top....yeah I let you pick the candle

stupid movie on dvd.........hey.....it's your birthday man..

that inappropriate joke about your mom..and naked......well yeah, admit it, you laffed!!! :)

Venison steaks and oven fries.....pretty damn good food....

3 rounds of darts....good wrap up...

Happy 14th birthday my son......and hoping for many many more...:)

I am...

2008-04-26T13:31:00.002-04:00

increasingly hopeful, and of a positive mind. We can work this out..together. I love you my wife. I will prove to you..this is not a waste of our time. I may not be the same man you fell in love with, but I am a man worthy of your love..:)

This is my new musical crush.....heard her again today on the "Live from Ireland" channel. Her name is Eilis Kennedy..(pronounced Ay-leeesh...yeah gaelic is goofy that way. You should google her up if you like this. Her latest cd has a version of "crazy man Michael" that will make you cry.

For those of you not familiar with the song "crazy man Michael" it's a Irish folk song. you can find a pretty good version HERE.

So I get a letter yesterday......

2008-04-25T10:02:00.004-04:00

....and it's from "the friend of the court". I don't know about other states, but here in Michigan, this is the division of family court that lives and breathes enforcing "child support". Nobody likes them....whether you are writing the check..or getting the check...they are not your friend..

Don't get me wrong friends...whether or not you and your other can stick it out, you take care of your kids. You take care of them emotionally and financially if you can...but at least financially. Your kid should have enough to be fed, clothed, and housed....you helped make it...you help make it good. Letting the court decide how this should be done......does not ensure this...lol

I used to work with a gal, her husband was in fairness a deadbeat dad for awhile. He finally got a good job and started paying support....she waited for months for the check. She'd call, friend of the court, they'd say no..we've seen nothing...we're about to issue a bench warrant. She'd call him, and he'd say bullshit...I just paid them $1000.00, they are taking it directly out of my payroll. Finally his case worker called her case worker, when he moved...they created a new case number, and a new account. He was paying, they were sitting on the money, he was getting legal credit for paying, and she wasn't getting the checks. He almost went to jail....

So anywho.....back to the letter.......

WTF??? I don't pay child support through the court. My ex and I agreed 10 years ago we would work out support between us and fuck the court. We've never been to court since the divorce was final. She couldn't possibly be petitioning??? Surely she would have warned me..

With shaking hands I open the letter and read very slowly...the 4 (yes four) printed lines...on 2 sheets of paper...

(page 1)
Mr. Zig, under state law we are obligated to inform you that you are entitled to a review every 3 years.

(page 2)
Mr. Zig, if you would like a review, here is your case number. Feel free to call us.

OH SHIT!!! Thats right....we waived child support because she was going to have to pay me. We WAIVED child support because we didn't want the court to pull a bullshit number like what they were going to stick to her.

Two sheets of paper for 4 lines of ink, in an envelope...meter mailed to a divorced parent not in their system. No wonder my otherwise pleasant state is going bankrupt.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr..........

If your sewer ever backs up

2008-04-21T04:15:00.001-04:00

And you are on city pipes.................a gallon of caustic soda goes a long way.....just saying.

That and a few gallons of bleach to clean after........

Rumours, theories and gossip.........

2008-04-14T22:35:00.003-04:00

OK. I know I said I was taking a break from blogging...and I am, but I felt this needed to be said.

Those that know us, probably have opinions or ideas as to wtf is going on. Those opinions are fair, and opinions that should be shared directly with either of us.

If either of us have shared with you personally, what is going on, we probably trust ya pretty damn much....keep that trust, atleast between us.

Rumours will fly...gossip will happen....but the only people in this house who have earned the right to talk shit about my wife and I..........are my wife and I.

You want to talk some dirt to me......fine, be prepared to get a broken nose. I'll ask her after...and you may be right......but nobody trash talks my wife!!

Temporarily out of order........

2008-04-12T01:42:00.003-04:00

Due to a shift in priorities, and an acknowledgment that I resemble the above more than I care to admit, I'll be taking a break from blogging for awhile.

This is not goodbye friends, but it is time for me to focus more on what really should matter, and less on this computer screen. And let's be honest....this has not been a fun read for any of us for awhile. It's been fun, but it's been destructive as well...and I only have myself to blame.

While I accept my shame and bad behavior, and hope to redeem myself with the people that matter most...that will not stop me from blaming all of you. Thats right...you heard me. Over beer and polite conversation, I'll not hesitate for a minute to blame all of you....because...ehh, I'm kinda a dick that way.

I'm kidding btw....about the blaming you goofs thing...mostly. See ya all back in a few weeks or months. I've got some serious work to do.......and I'm going to do it. :)

Friday mailbag.....

2008-04-11T12:05:00.002-04:00

Like most of you, the Zig house gets it share of mostly junk mail.....chain mails and general crap. I rarely share what I get, because for the life of some "friends", they simply do not understand that I will no immediately forward this email to 5 or more people expecting a miracle. One of those friends sends me just to annoy me...she knows how I feel on this....yes Abby...I'm talking about you! :)

This one was a keeper though...hope you enjoy it! :)

Maxine on Minorities...

We need to show more sympathy for these people.

* They travel miles in the heat.
* They risk their lives crossing a border.
* They don't get paid enough wages.
* They do jobs that others won't do or are afraid to do.
* They live in crowded conditions among a people who speak a different language.
* They rarely see their families and they face adversity all day every day...

I'm not talking about illegal Mexicans, I'm talking about our troops!

Doesn't it seem strange that many Democrats and Republicans are willing to lavish all kinds of social benefits on illegal's, but don't support our troops and are now threatening to cut funding for them?

Did ya ever...........

2008-04-10T18:07:00.005-04:00

want to post, but not post because you were scared shitless?

I mean, yeah, you could post something really heartfelt, meaning even, but afraid if you did, the very person you meant it for may take it wrong? Fear that maybe the people that read your posts may form opinions that are either flat ass wrong, or just not what you meant to express? Afraid, that even if they took it right...you still said too damn much and now we are all too creeped out?

I love you my wife. You are my heart, my compass, and my dearest friend. I'm deeply sorry I forgot to make sure you always knew that.....I hope I can help you believe, we can feel that way again.

Ya know...

2008-04-09T19:36:00.001-04:00

I just wanted to watch Titus.

I didn't want to be Titus............

I love you Agrah!!!

No matter how much sense it makes to me..

2008-04-08T19:08:00.003-04:00

Trying to do the right thing......is not always me doing the right thing.

I love you my heart.

Saying goodbye is never easy...

2008-04-07T09:21:00.002-04:00

but seriously old friend...it's time for you to go. We've had alot of laughs together over the years, but at the same time...your just not good for me. I know you're chuckling, I know you don't believe me, but I mean it this time.

There may be a ton of things pretty sideways in my life right now, but this is one thing I can control. This is one thing I can do all by myself.

I'm going to miss ya kinda I guess, but it's time for us to part ways.

Goodbye Camel Lights.

Why I'm boycotting Absolut.....

2008-04-06T11:32:00.004-04:00

See this image?? Yeah, the marketing geniuses at Absolut Vodka thought this would be a great marketing ad in latin america. True enough, it probably is a hit there, but it's not going to fly in the Zig house. You can find a more detailed article on the ad HERE.

I don't know about you goofs and friends, but there are some damn fine vodkas out there not made by Absolut. I suspect my next bottle will be made by one of the others...:)

Update...Absolut apologizes and pulls it's ad.

My Father...

2008-04-05T03:49:00.002-04:00

is far more liberal than I am. I mean...well don't get me wrong, but his views of the world with 20 or so years ahead of me count. They count alot.

Sometimes...and I'm stealing a phrase from my father....we forget to pet the kitty. This goes both ways by the way, ego's are fragile, male or female. I am guilty of this.

We forget, not just sex...how to not just say "I love you", but show it also. We forget how much a hug, or holding hands counts. We forget, and get too fucking comfortable. We forget simple things like having lunch or dinner together, holding a door open, helping out around the house..

For all my humanity and personal failures...this is my biggest. I got too fucking comfortable. Add that to my personal trust issues, jealousy and insecurities....this really should have been a no brainer. I fucked up.

I know this isn't going to be fixed in a day, any more so than it took a day to damage it. Hell, I don't even know for sure it can be fixed. But.....

Whatever it takes, whatever it takes.....

I love you Agrah! I want to fix this. I want US to work together to fix this.

I love you.

I LOVE YOU!

2008-04-03T15:55:00.002-04:00

Whatever it takes, whatever the cost, I love you. If this can be fixed, lets fix it.

Whatever I have to do, I'll do it.

Whatever you need to do, I'll accept it.

I love you.

You've been an asshole all I've known you..

2008-04-02T19:48:00.002-04:00

This my friends was a sentence from a good friend. I called to catch up, yak, and just in general bullshit. When we discussed his personal problems...I fucked up and got a little PC with him...he busted my balls!

Now that MS has taken his better part of the right foot, he truly has a lead foot when he drives. We had a good laff.

Any call that ends in a smile...where you've said good bye ass face, and the other says later dick....is a good call. Maybe it's a guy thing..

In moments of personal reflection....

2008-04-01T21:42:00.003-04:00

inanely screaming in anger is not only un-helpful, it frightens the cat, possibly the neighbors, and may well illicit a visit from local law enforcement.

Scaring the cat is the worst of these...the cat knows where and when you sleep.

Every time...

2008-03-31T16:55:00.002-04:00

I think I've learned or mastered a life lesson, god and my own jaskassness reminds I don't know shit.

So much more to say....but so little I want to type.....

Take care goofs

mental note......

2008-03-29T22:30:00.002-04:00

After trying to pronounce the word fucking..........and it comes out as fooking......It's way past the time to pretend to your wife that your sober...

Just saying...

So the fun has begun.......

2008-03-27T23:10:00.003-04:00

A couple of weeks ago, I actually started my new job full time. This is a huge shift for me in terms how and why I get paid, and to be honest..it's pretty damn scary. But ya know what??? I'm liking it, and I can do this!

It's going to be tight for awhile, and honestly...I wish I had gotten serious about this 6 months ago. Pursuing a world of self employed PC tech really just didn't fly here. Well...it did fly, but then people don't pay...they bounce checks...they stiff you or pull no shows for an on-site....they crap ass you with "well Bob quoted me half that"! People can be assholes. Fuck that noise. I'm out, I'm way out. I love IT and PC repair, I have a couple customers that I'll always service.......but screw the "I can make a living of this shit".

Wish me luck goofs and friends, this is going, and it's feeling good. It's not money in the bank yet, but the wheels stopped spinning and the truck is moving!! :)

At least once......

2008-03-20T21:51:00.002-04:00

In every mans life......

You must look yourself in the mirror.....and say..

I believe...!

No disrespect to you lasses out there.....I'm just being honest. I'm a guy...we have no fucking idea what makes you tick. :)

Dear Jenny,

2008-03-20T18:54:00.002-04:00

Let's have a vote not privately funded by Hillary supporter. Besides that, I support any re-vote effort that includes a recall vote for you as an option.

“I believe Senator Levin, Congresswoman Kilpatrick, National Committeewoman Debbie Dingell and U.A.W. President Ron Gettelfinger identified the fairest way for Michigan voters to have a voice in seating a delegation in Denver. They recommended to the Democratic National Committee (D.N.C.) that Michigan hold a state-run, privately funded primary."

Yeah...just like you believed they had a great idea ....lets move the primary to January.... February is too late in the game.

I have more respect for Heather Mills at this point. At least she has one good leg to stand on.

Random thoughts....

2008-03-20T01:36:00.002-04:00

It's always been my belief......that anger begets anger.....and respect begets respect.

Since I've aged, I realize the world is more grey than black and white, but still believed.....this tenant mostly true.

It pains me to learn........while the prior is obvious, the latter no guarantee.

My son and I............

2008-03-17T01:28:00.005-04:00

My son and I have been watching re-runs of Titus on DVD. While it's disturbing that alot of it rings true in his life........most of which we laugh about, it's pretty good fun all around. Even my lovely wife watches and laughs out loud, we grew up with much the same....I digress

So anywho, manchild and I are chuckling, talking about what is and is not different from our lives vs the show. Who reminds of what family member......and then it comes up....the day manchild wanted to take on the old man..

Once upon a time there was a young lad. He was a bright boy, a quick learner. His father, so loving him, sponsored to the tune of around $2500.00 for him to earn his black belt over 3 years in Tae Kwon Do. His father warned him, that while he was proud, he thought the academy.....because I cannot call it a dojo....was.....well...kinda lame.

This young man excelled.......earned belts quickly...at an amazing pace. For every check written, he seemed to graduate to a new belt level...and one day...he achieved black belt. I was proud, he did really work at it, and then it happened.

Manchild wanted to spar with his old man. The old man had talked often of his training, and his ideas. The old man had never taught his son kata, for fear of his training rubbing off on his son...

Manchild wanted to spar with the old man...Manchild puffed up, said.."Lets GO!!"

This was a dilemma, manchild was twelve. Manchild was determined. Manchild made a horrible mistake.

When manchild recovered himself from 3 fingers tickling his liver....he dedicated himself to learning that move......and I couldn't be prouder.

Me and my dad.....we did this over a game of chess. My son......he's a little more fisty, and now, a bit more respectful.........either way, proud as hell...:)

Take care goofs and friends..:)

Why I'd prefer 40+ acres....to the city..

2008-03-15T23:36:00.004-04:00

Recently, my fellow blogger Bunny posted an entry why she liked living in the semi-city. You can read the whole post here
.

While I agree with my friend that it's cool to yak with friends and neighbors.....I could not disagree more, for myself. It's not thats she is wrong, it's just that I like me privacy...and privacy. Lets face it goofs and friends, I'm not totally right in the head, if I choose to run around naked in my back yard, I should have that option. Should that option blind a neighbor due to my pastey ass hairy cottage cheese ass....well yes, thats bad.

Give me room..room to have parties without annoying my neighbors. Give me room to play my music loud and shoot guns. Give me room to sit naked in a hot tub alone, or with my wife..or with any combination plus friends in my backyard.

It's not for everybody, but I am perfectly content, not having to live that close to all, now only if I can make it happen full time......:)

I'm not antisocial.........I'm just not the best of neighbors......:)

Overdue mailbag.....

2008-03-13T19:34:00.002-04:00

I have an aunt I've mentioned before. We disagree almost head to head when it comes to politics, but we do agree strongly about supporting our troops regardless. She sent this and it made me smile, nod and chuckle. Hope you enjoy...:)

Rules for the Non Military

Dear Civilians, "We know that the current state of affairs in our great
nation has many civilians up in arms and excited to join the military.

For those of you who can't join, you can still lend a hand. Here are a
few of the areas where we would like your assistance:

1. The next time you see an adult talking (or wearing a hat) during the playing of the National Anthem---kick their ass.

2. When you witness, firsthand, someone burning the American Flag in protest---kick their ass.

3. Regardless of the rank they held while they served, pay the highest amount of respect to all veterans. If you see anyone doing otherwise, quietly pull them aside and explain how these veterans fought for the very freedom they bask in every second. Enlighten them on the many sacrifices these veterans made to make this Nation great. Then hold them down while a disabled veteran kicks their ass.

4. (GUYS) If you were never in the military, DO NOT pretend that you were. Wearing battle dress uniforms (BDUs) or Jungle Fatigues, telling others that you used to be "Special Forces," and collecting GI Joe memorabilia, might have been okay when you were seven years old. Now, it will only make you look stupid and get your ass kicked.

5. Next time you come across an Air Force member, do not ask them, "Do you fly a jet?" Not everyone in the Air Force is a pilot. Such ignorance deserves an ass-kicking (children are exempt).

6. If you witness someone calling the US Coast Guard 'non-military', inform them of their mistake---and kick their ass.

7. Next time Old Glory (the US flag) prances by during a parade, get on your damn feet and pay homage to her by placing your hand over your heart. Quietly thank the military member or veteran lucky enough to be carrying her---of course, failure to do either of those could earn you a severe ass-kicking.

8.Don't try to discuss politics with a military member or a veteran. We are Americans, and we all bleed the same, regardless of our party affiliation. Our Chain of Command is to include our Commander-In-Chief (CinC). The President (for those who didn't know)is our CinC regardless of political party. We have no inside track on
what happens inside those big important buildings where all those representatives meet All we know is that when those civilian representatives screw up the situation, they call upon the military to go straighten it out. If you keep asking us the same stupid questions repeatedly, you will get your ass kicked!

9. 'Your mama wears combat boots' never made sense to me---stop saying it! If she did, she would most likely be a vet and therefore, could kick your ass!

10.Bin Laden and the Taliban are not Communists, so stop saying 'Let's go kill those Commies!' And stop asking us where he is! Crystal balls are not standard issue in the military. That reminds me---if you see anyone calling those damn psychic phone numbers, let me know, so I can go kick their ass!

11.'Flyboy' (Air Force), 'Jarhead' (Marines), 'Grunt' (Army), 'Squid' (Navy), 'Puddle Jumpers' (Coast Guard), etc., are terms of endearment we use describing each other. Unless you are a service member or vet, you have not earned the right to use them. That could get your ass kicked.

12. Last, but not least, whether or not you become a member of the military, support our troops and their families. Every Thanksgiving and religious holiday that you enjoy with family and friends, please remember that there are literally thousands of soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen far from home wishing they could be with their families.

Thank God for our military and the sacrifices they make every day. Without them,
our country would get it's ass kicked." "It is the Veteran, not the
reporter who has given us the freedom of the press.

"It is the Veteran, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech.

It is the Veteran, not the campus organizer, who gives us the freedom to
demonstrate.

"It is the Military who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag."

"If you can read this, thank a teacher" If you are reading it in English, thank a
Veteran "

I will add one more:

13. If you ever see anyone either standing for or singing our national anthem in Spanish - KICK THEIR ASS.

Take care goofs and friends.

Tagged post........Damn you Winterskibunney!! :)

2008-03-12T00:14:00.004-04:00

OK...so I've been tagged. This awkward and shit.......I have to bare my soul. I have to answer honest. Hell, well hell I lack words........so here we go...

1. I can’t believe I’ve never…
Had intimate relations with 3 gals I remember from high school.

2. Every time I think about … I still cringe.
That incident in the pole barn when the 16 gauge went off and his hat flipped.

3. I wish I’d …when I had the chance.
Slit his throat......but I was a kid and scared........ehh...ok......learned Gaelic from my grandpa.

4. I’ve never felt so out of place as when I…
My first time at family camp...my wife. I consider myself a chameleon...they were having none of that....:)It did get better after..........

5. … is my guiltiest pleasure.
Watching people I don't care about....destroy themselves. This presidential cycles has been good for that.

6. I hope … knows how grateful I am for …
My dad. Whether he knows it or not.......his toss, gave me more balance than he gives himself credit for.

7. In my darkest hours, I secretly blame … for my dysfunction.
This would assume I'm dysfunctional, fuck.....from where I stand, you all need therapy...:)

yes yes....denial is early in the list, but I like it!! :)

8. … changed my life forever.
Most won't understand.........but I met what walks in the woods....

take care goofs and friends....:)

About the re-vote...

2008-03-12T00:02:00.003-04:00

First off.....don't do it.

Michigan and Florida broke the rules, live with it.

Second off....There is no way to make it fair.

If we had stuck to the rules......and this is a big if..Edward may well be in the race still. The situation at hand lets the re-vote....vote for Obama or Hillary....out of turn, this my friends is bullshit.

There is no way to make this fair...........let it be, vote proper when the assholes that created this problem comes up. We didn't create it....but we sure as hell can frogwalk those that did......out the door.

I've been tagged.....:)

2008-03-11T01:58:00.003-04:00

So after the trip up north.....in part to inspect the thievery, and to find other things to be grumpy about, I took my mom out on a date. If you never have.....you should!

yes yes...this sounds geeky or nerdy, but fuck you......my mom is a lonely woman, and I as the only son take her out a couple times a year, we gamble, we eat dinner, and then she drinks me under the table.

Actually...I think I won this last drinking bought......but only by 5 minutes.......but I digress.....it's just how we do things here..

So we set aside 50 each for the casino.............which we lost......no need to go into that, it was never expected we'd win. Hoped for yes......but expected no. This was about entertainment, and money well spent.

When it was all done.........5:30am.......mom and I looking at a half full 5th, and a pile of empty beer cans......we decided...perhaps it was time to go to bed. Thats family bonding friends....thats just gold.

I'm a lucky Zig.

:)

BTW.....Winterskibunny has tagged me...........I'll be responding to that tomorrow.....:)

Things that suck....

2008-03-10T23:19:00.003-04:00

Family that steals from you!!

A thank you for not sending your ass to jail would have been great. An "I'm sorry, I fucked up"..would have been enough.

While I won't air family laundry here KEVIN....I will make sure all in the family know.

I'll be tactful, and not post your picture......I'll be tactful and respect family wishes this time.

Your dad was correct.......you are what he called you on the phone.

This is the last time I'll be tactful, and I look forward to our next game of horse shoes.......shit happens.

It has been brought to my attention...

2008-02-29T18:54:00.004-05:00

That I've been a bit pensive and to politically oriented of late....

For this reason, I give you something most of us can enjoy.....:)

I dug through my archives and present you with Sidney Moon

I am ZigZagMan, and approve of this message..:)

Shameful entertainment.....

2008-02-29T18:23:00.003-05:00

OK........I admit it. While I have to admit there is nobody in our presidential campaign I really like, this has been fun to watch play out.

The Dem side in particular. I admit to being a guy that slows down and rubber necks when driving past a car/train/plane wreck as well...and this has all the attributes I swear. It's a guilty pleasure admittedly......but I do have one bitch.

Stick to the goddamn rules!!!

There are some halfassed or better rumours that Texas may be contested by either side of the dems, because of their complicated system. I find this odd as it's a long standing system both Dems had no problem going in. You want to bitch about Bush "stealing" two elections...don't emulate what you said he did. There is a long standing rule...Don't mess with TEXAS!.

Michigan and Florida......sorry Dems, you already said they are out for holding primaries too soon. No soup for you, the delegates are out.

My lovely wife and I had a talk last year and she was livid. She remembers going to a primary here in Michigan, and being denied a vote slip. At that time, you actually had to be declared a Demipublican or a Republicrat..to vote in the primary. She thought that was unfair. To me this makes perfect sense, and no disrespect to the independent voter.....but lets put this in perspective.

Repubicrats and Demopublicans are both a private club. Their choice for who they want to run for president should be amongst those...in that damn club. The weird quirk in politics that voters in the opposite party can skunk that one is bullshit. It's like wallmart CEO's voting who they want to run Meijers even though they are not share holders. Or more like letting your crazy uncle deciding who should run your house even though he doesn't live there.

Now when it comes to the general vote........everybody vote their heart. One person one vote.....but if your going to stir a bucket in the primaries, declare yourself part of that clubs bucket party.

If you agreed to the rules going in...live by the rules.....if you don't like the rules, bitch before it's a tight race. Thats all I'm saying.

For the record....and just my opinion...Obama sucks, Hillary sucks, McCain sucks, Huckabee sucks.

I am ZigZagMan...and I approve of this message..:)

I was haveing trouble today...

2008-02-24T19:36:00.003-05:00

To get my daughter to eat. Seems even in the Zig house, food is taken for granted.

I talked her into eating some fruit, but then she was going to waste more than half of it. I stopped myself as I was using my "DADDY" voice......just before I said, "Ya know..that shit doesn't just grow on trees!!"

Yeah....that would have been bad...and hard to explain...:)

Sometimes.......it does take a village...

2008-02-23T22:59:00.002-05:00

To raise a child. Sometimes...and rarely...

Granted, this is if the village is responsible, and can enforce rules.

This can only happen if the state and the federal government stay the fuck out of the villages way.

I find it interesting that ADD spiked dramatically when we stopped spanking our children........I for one remember a paddle in homeroom class as well.....;)

I was going to make this an anti Hillary post, but ehhh.....chuckling about her whining is silly. I mean really....."How dare you say something mostly true about me?" is a pretty lame argument......

Next thing we know.....Obama may be black or something......

Take care goofs and friends..:)

For Dad..:)

2008-02-21T14:57:00.002-05:00

It's...ummmn..an inside joke. Don't even try to figure it out.

Edit...A big Zig thank you and perhaps a shiney nickle to anybody who can email me the mpeg or avi file for the above video :)

zigzagman@gmail.com

Dear K-Mart.........

2008-02-15T01:14:00.003-05:00

While I agree I should have read the small print....your sign clearly said "CLEARANCE" $5.00. The small print that said..."and up" was just kind of a hook and poorly done. Also, placing many items on that rack, not just one..or a few, but MANY...for $29.95.....is just assholery.

Face it goofs, you don't sell bathrobes on your premium rack for $29.95, you're fucking K-Mart. I'm supposed to feel like I got a bargain finding this on the $5.00 clearance rack????

Actually I would have....if you had only tried to charge me $5.00 dollars, as the sign implied instead of $29.95.......I digress....

OK.....so maybe assholery isn't a real word....but it should be, and you get the point. In fact, as of today, if it wasn't a real word, it is now. It is now synonymous with K-Mart!

Frederick Meijer cries for you........and he probably thinks your an asshole...:)

DNC wants Michigan to hold new caucus

2008-02-07T03:16:00.000-05:00

Bullshit!!! Fucking damn bullshit!!! You can read the whole story HERE. Michigan, in no small part with the help of Carl Levin, decided to hold it's primary early, against DNC rules. The penalty for this if you're not aware, is that Michigan was stripped of it's Democrat delegates. They went ahead knowing this, the DNC stripped their delegates, now the DNC wants a "mulligan"....a "do over". This is not kindergarten damnit.

I can see where the DNC is a pinch here. On one hand, Clinton and Obama are essentially in a dead heat. Clinton has "won" both Michigan and Florida. Both states were stripped of their delegates for holding early primaries.

If the DNC recinds it's position...they hand Clinton a bunch of delegates where proper campaigning was not held...and the Obama team will rightfully cry foul. If they hold fast, Michigan and Florida, both delegate rich states, will not have a say in swinging a tight race. No matter how you slice it, bad blood. Bad blood Michigan and Florida chose......tough shit. What does the DNC propose? Lets have a caucus....essentially a revote. For the record, I don't think Clinton is all that keen on a revote either, if against Obama when he actually campaigns..:)

While I won't go into the details of the difference between a caucus vs. a primary, I'd like to point one GLARING detail. Primaries are paid for by the state out of state TAX DOLLARS. Is the DNC prepared to reimburse our fair state for the tax dollars our citizens were charged? Will the DNC then pay out of pocket for the caucus and reimburse our fair state for the extra security and cost of dealing with a new wave of campaigning?

I'll be back.......right now I have to go mutter and piss on something......grrrrrrrrrrrr

Overdue movie review......

2008-02-07T00:11:00.000-05:00

Being the maveric I am, I often wait for a movie to come out on DVD. I mean yes, the lure of the theater is strong....but I have to be really really motivated to see a movie if I'm going to sit in the boogers and phlegm of previous strangers. Oddly, this never seems to disturb me about strip clubs. Do you know what does disturb me about strip clubs? Buffets!!! I find it deeply disturbing drinking $7.00 beer while eating free hotwings getting a lap dance. It's a strange image......I digress......

So anywho....The Simpsons movie, yes where to begin..

For starters, I'm really glad my son got this for christmas...from somebody else, it takes some of the sting out. I love the intro where Homer mocks the audience for paying to see a movie that they can get for free on TV. That actually was classic funny.:)

I dunno goofs and friends, being a Simpsons fan....I kind of expected more. Yes, the disturbing relationship between Homer and the pig was interesting. Yes, the big boobied indian spirit guide was an unexpected twist. It just left me empty......empty and used. Can any of you tell what the hell happened to the pig??

I wouldn't say skip it all together, but I'd suggest The Family Guy movie over this. Lets face it...Lois is way hotter than Marge any day of the week!! :)