How is the snow looking?

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Good Morning Friends,

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today is Thursday January 21, 2010

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Things were slightly improved for me at work, but not by much. It seems rather slow still in spite of the little improvement. The weather is still decent though; it is sunny and not very cold at all. I guess the thing that is on every one's mind around here is the condition of the snow levels in the mountains. There doesn't seem to be much on the local mountains, but I am sure there is plenty of snow up in Whistler. This photo that I am showing you today was taken in Port Kells yesterday right around the 1600 hrs mark. I have been packing my old Samsung digital 5 pixel with me lately trying to get you some snaps of the local mountains and snow conditions. This camera does take a much better picture than my BlackBerry, but you still have to understand that this work device is just so handy. For, I can quickly take a snap for you while I am stopped at a light. It is quick and easy to use. You might appreciate also that we have new mobile device laws here in British Columbia. You cannot be fiddling with anything while you are driving anymore. There are pretty hefty fines and you will get points on your license if caught as well. I think everyone appreciates the new law and understands why it was enacted. We are trying to save lives and that is a good thing. For example, I probably will not be answering my cell phone now while driving because it is unsafe and now illegal to do so. January is still a probationary period if caught. The real fines will start next month in February. Don't forget: racing at the Meadowlands in New Jersey on the weekend. Post time is 1600 hrs. See you there if you are coming.

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About an annoying thing....

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Good Morning Friends,

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today is Wednesday January 20, 2010
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Got out and about an did some shopping yesterday, but not much more than that. It is still really quite mild out for January, even in these parts. And, it didn't even rain or anything either - while I was out that is.

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Back on the job and back into the traffic friends. That is my fate for today. I hope I still have the ability to deal with all of the issues that come my way. You know, I don't think I could survive this job without my music. It just makes the whole courier thing more palatable for me, and enjoyable too. You know what I mean. Cruising down the road and dreaming about things. I guess we all do that and I am not alone of course. I just thought of something that bugs me though. It is a driving thing and a courtesy thing. You know what it is? Well, it is these people, and they are usually, if not all of them, younger drivers. You know what I am talking about. The ones with the stereos that are so loud it makes the road, your vehicle and everything vibrate. Do you know the kind of thing I am talking about? Very annoying and I think it might even be a form of noise pollution too. Hard on the eardrums actually. I think these individuals and their toys should have been banned along with the handheld devices if you want my opinion on the matter. What do you think about that?..Only three days of work and then it is back to the Meadowlands in New Jersey. Isn't life great?

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Simple is as simple does....

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Good Morning Friends,

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today is Tuesday January 19, 2010

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It was a beautiful sunny day yesterday friends and I certainly took advantage of the situation. Had to get an oil change for the car so that gave me an opportunity to drive around with the top down for a while. It was rather cool out at certain times, but it was sunny so that was the main thing. It was in the high forties or thereabouts so that is what gave me the idea to drive around naked for awhile. Rather unusual eh? That I am able to cruise around in the beautiful weather just before the Olympics, I mean. Who would have guessed eh? Well, we certainly live in God's country that is for sure.

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The picture above is not from yesterday, but that is exactly what the car looked like though and it is my car. It was freshly washed and sporting its brand new oil like I said. And, it certainly was in perfect running order as well. It is fun enjoying life like this you know. I don't know what you guys do for kicks but this is what I do. I just blasted out to Abbotsford on the freeway and had a great time. You know, I always have in the back of my mind that one day life might not be so pretty. I mean, look what happened in Haiti. Thousands of lives extinguished in one day. Or, think of all of the deaths going on in the Middle East. Lives lost for nothing. Or, how about even a simple traffic accident or something like that? What makes us all think we are so special anyway? Well, there is nothing at all that makes makes us better than anyone else so that is why I try and be as happy as I can with what I have got. I am sure everyone knows by now what my big dreams are. Well, sometimes these big dreams are not possible, so that is when I take time out and enjoy what I have. I have still have my health and my life and a few simple pleasures for the add-ons. So, thanks for reading and have a nice day.

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Feeding the fantasy....

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Good Morning Friends,

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today is Monday January 18, 2010

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I guess the biggest thing in my life right now is the success that I am having with my video, " I Want to be Bobby's Girl ". You can check out this video right below:

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I have talked about this video before and of its success. It has almost one thousand legitimate hits and continues to receive 5 or 10 everyday. I do not know where the interest is coming from at all, but I sure appreciate the visitors. My dream of course is try and get someone from all of the states in the U.S. to see it. And, I am almost there. Even good old Alaska is on board as we speak. And, there are only just a couple of states left that have not viewed the video. Those states are: Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, Louisiana, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Maine. That is the way things look from studying the " insight " capability on You Tube. You know, on a map, you can see where your visitors are coming from.
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So, all in all this is pretty exciting stuff for me. It forms part of my fantasy world if you know what I mean. Read the last post My Life as Pure Fantasy on the main part of my blog to see what I am talking about. My life is one big fantasy in a way and, hopefully, you will see how my videos form that important part of my life. Getting visitors only builds up and feeds that fantasy of course. Talk to you all later and have a nice day.

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Assessing the weekend...

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Good Morning Friends,

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today is Sunday January 17, 2010

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What a beautiful sunny day it was yesterday. I sure enjoyed getting out and about with the car. I think we really enjoy these glorious days out here on the West Coast, especially after a long spell of hard rain. The sunny day and being alive is the prize we get for all of the pain. Can't be any simpler than that my friends.

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Got a haircut, did an administrative chore and then I dashed out to the track. But, the dashing was for not friends. I did not turn a profit after all was said and done. Oh, I can see it coming and I usually know when I am not going to win and yesterday was certainly one of those days. ( how does an $18,000 dollar triactor sound? ) I know that sometimes I am going to have to pull the plug early and yesterday was no exception. I made it up to the 11th race and then I left. Only two more after that. I only won two meagre triactors and the payoff was not enough to overcome the losses. I think one of the best parts for me now as concerns the races is just the simple idea of driving out there in the sunshine and listening to the tunes. I guess it is all part of the same package. Anyhow, I am not 2 for 2 as far as racing goes this season. That means that I have come out a winner 50% of the time. Not bad I guess, especially when I consider breaking even is the same thing as winning. I am up a few bucks and I am looking forward to next week already. You guys really should check this stuff out you know. You might even like it, who knows anyway. Talk to you all later and have a nice day.

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Another racing day is upon us....

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Good Morning Friends,

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today is Saturday January 16, 2010

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Today is a horse racing day friends and I hope to see you all out there in full force, if you are in town that is. So, far things are going OK for me at the track and I am 2 for 3 in this racing session. That means that I am temporarily up money and that is always a good feeling of course. Remember, things are still potentially going to be tough because of the lack of racing history at the Meadowlands; the horses are coming off of other tracks and this is the history that we have to use to incorporate into our system. There are links to the Meadowlands Homepage and racing replays in my posts during this past week if you are interested.

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Not a bad day at work yesterday and things were quite brisk for the mid month period. It was also a pleasant day for driving and the sun finally showed up after all of the rain. I notice that there was a fresh band of snow in the higher part of the local mountains as well. Don't know what the real snow conditions are though, but I am sure the Olympic Committee is praying to the snow gods for some help during the coming Olympic event. It is not too far off so let's wish them all the best. That's all for now friends, so hope to see you out there if you are coming.

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Bankers, betting, and birthdays....

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Good Morning Friends,

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today is Friday January 15, 2010

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Finally it is Friday and the end of the week. Nothing much happening at work and we are still in the January doldrums I guess. It is continuing to be very rainy out and I am sure there will flooding in certain areas. There always is when the rain comes down in buckets. Supposed to be a bit cooler for a tiny spell and then it looks like back to more rain. The snow level will be coming down a bit so I suppose that it is good news for the Olympic people.

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I watched this interview on Bill Moyers Journal yesterday and boy oh boy, no wonder nothing ever happens in the States. The people just keep on getting shafted by the financial industry. These guys really do have a lot of power my friends. Just check out this interview and see why there really is no hope in America for any kind of meaningful change in government and politics. The bottom line? Money and lobbyists. That's what. The little guy doesn't stand a chance. I don't know why he doesn't just give up since his elected officials are actually working for somebody else. I knew this kind of stuff already, I just didn't know much about the details or how hidden things are from the public. If there is no real oversight or real law to protect consumers then what is the sense of even playing the game when it is so lop sided?

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I guess that is why I am in love with harness racing. Everything is up front and easy to see. Oh, I am not trying to say the thing is perfect, but it looks like a lot better game than the kind of politics that is played in the States. At least I can win a race once in a while. Can the citizens of the U.S. say that about their government and the kind of deal they are getting? I don't think so. I think everybody should be horse players like me. At least you will feel good once in a while and walk out of the track with a bunch of dough in your pocket. If that doesn't make you feel good then nothing will. Racing tomorrow at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. Post time is 1600 hours here on the West Coast. See you there if you are coming.

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P.S. my birthday is coming up on the fifth of next month and I was thinking of pumping out another wedding proposal to kind of boost my ego a bit. You know, the big dream, the huge fantasy. What do you think of that idea? I mean, wouldn't that be something if she said " Yes " on my birthday? Boy oh boy, that would be just as exciting as winning at the track - and maybe even more so. Well, it is just a thought if you know what I mean.

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