Ron

Unfrickenbelieveable

2004-08-24T03:20:15Z

After a long year and half I got my recall notice back to Boeing.
As much as I hated working there, I am looking forward to going back. I plan to use
the fact that they will pay for school and go to school and get a degree in Art and take some
business classes.

brownstone @ 2004-08-23T20:17:00

2004-08-24T03:17:44Z

A little bit of playing around with the camera at the house I have been working on.

brownstone @ 2004-08-04T17:38:00

2004-08-05T00:43:19Z

Now I remember why after getting laid off I did not run out and get a job. I HATE TO WORK. Yes, I know you are sitting there say No Sh!t Sherlock, we all hate to work. However I forgot just how much I hated it. After collection unenjoyment for the past 71 weeks I started a job Monday as a house painter. It could be worse I suppose I could be the guy that does all the sanding, masking and other crap prep work and never gets to touch the sprayer (except to clean it) Oh wait a sec I AM that guy..
Oh well at least it will bring home a paycheck...

Dusted off the camera and got

2004-07-23T12:01:57Z

Hardcore boy

2004-07-02T20:37:42Z

Well he has surprised me again. Last night my boy decided he wanted his hair cut.. So after some wheeling and dealing with mom (he got her to clean his room for the summer) she was able to talk him into

Hardcore boy

2004-07-02T20:36:32Z

brownstone @ 2004-06-23T20:24:00

2004-06-24T03:25:10Z

I am so tired of feeling helpless.
I am so tired of feeling useless.
I am so tired of feeling hopeless.
I am so tired of feeling so tired.
I wish I was a better dad.
I wish I was a better friend.
I wish I was a better me.
I wish I could dream.

Pictures from Malibu

2004-05-29T14:37:47Z

From the float plane

Minn. Cracks Down on Underpriced Gasoline

2004-05-29T00:02:57Z

By PATRICK HOWE, Associated Press Writer

ST. PAUL - Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Minnesota's Commerce Department is cracking down on service stations over the price of gasoline. The problem: Some stations aren't charging enough.
Under Gov. Jesse Ventura, the state adopted a law in 2001 that prohibits gas stations from selling gas without taking a minimum profit. These days, they must charge at least 8 cents per gallon, plus taxes, more than they paid for it.

On Friday, the Commerce Department announced a $70,000 fine against Arkansas-based Murphy Oil for breaking the law at its 10 stations in the state, based at Wal-Mart stores and elsewhere. They also fined Kwik Trip Inc. $5,000 for violations at one station in Apple Valley.

The two are the first fines levied under the law, which is similar to minimum-price laws in about a dozen states. Another two dozen have broader laws banning predatory pricing.
"The Legislature makes the law, and we enforce the law," said Carol Hockert, director of the department's weights and measures division.

It's her job to investigate alleged violations of the law, and there are plenty.
Hockert said she receives as many as 100 complaints a week, mostly from competitors convinced neighboring stations aren't charging enough.
In many cases they're wrong — the wholesale price changes day to day, and often one station might still be selling gas in its reserves that it bought at a cheaper price while its competitor only has newer, higher-priced gas to sell.
But stations turn over their supply fast, Hockert said, and if a station continually sells gasoline for less than what the department knows the wholesaler sold it for, she investigates.
"If $1.95 was legal yesterday, they get the benefit of the doubt," she said. "If $1.95 hasn't been a legal price for two weeks, then clearly it's a violation."

Complaints have risen right along with gas prices, she said.
According to AAA, gasoline is about 60 cents higher this Memorial Day weekend than last. The average price of gas in Minnesota is $2.02.

I have just a few words about this
UN FUCKING Believable

Trip

2004-05-25T17:04:00Z

I went on a retreat to Malibu (British Colombia) last weekend. I will post about it soon as I can straight it all out in my head.
It was an intense spiritual expererince. Anyway is a link to a few pics from there.

More pictures

brownstone @ 2004-05-09T17:38:00

2004-05-10T00:38:05Z

brownstone @ 2004-05-09T09:38:00

2004-05-09T16:37:49Z

Happy Mothers Day to all you mothers out there..

Well

2004-04-30T22:56:38Z

I am getting old or really need to get a life.
Early today while messing around on the computer these words came out of my mouth.. "Damn it! I missed Matlock today."
Being hooked on daytime tv sucks.

Today was a Ducky Day !

2004-04-30T02:52:35Z

Okay It's time to give in the our Political Correct world

2004-04-28T01:30:16Z

From this day foward these simple rules will apply...

He does not have a beer gut; he has developed a LIQUID GRAIN STORAGE FACILITY.
He is not quiet; he is a CONVERSATIONAL MINIMALIST.
He is not stupid; he suffers from MINIMAL CRANIAL DEVELOPMENT.
He does not get lost; he DISCOVERS ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS.
He is not balding; he is in FOLLICLE REGRESSION.
He is not a cradle robber; he prefers GENERATIONALLY DIFFERENTIAL RELATIONSHIPS.
He does not get falling-down drunk; he becomes ACCIDENTALLY HORIZONTAL.
He does not act like a total ass; he develops a case of RECTAL CRANIAL INVERSION.
He is not short; he is ANATOMICALLY COMPACT.
He does not constantly talk about cars; he has a VEHICULAR ADDICTION.
He is not unsophisticated; he is SOCIALLY MALFORMED.
He does not eat like a pig; he suffers from REVERSE BULIMIA.
He does not hog the blankets; he is THERMALLY UNAPPRECIATIVE.
He is not a male chauvinist pig; he has SWINE EMPATHY.
He doesn't have a dirty mind; he has INTROSPECTIVE PORNOGRAPHIC MOMENTS.
He is not afraid of commitment; he is MONOGAMOUSLY CHALLENGED.

brownstone @ 2004-04-24T22:26:00

2004-04-25T05:26:01Z

Do you know that you know me like nobody else
All of my secrets and lies
Do you know that you made me believe in myself
Made me believe I could fly
All the things that you say
That I wait for each day
You're almost too good to be true

brownstone @ 2004-04-23T23:45:00

2004-04-24T06:45:37Z

You used to say that everyday
We will always be this way
Flying Angels lifting high
To reach the sun were I belong
Girl you know you are the one
Above the clouds I see you cry

You know that when you smile
You stop the rain and we will be together
Once again

Although I’m gone, remember me
Please be strong I’ll never leave
Just hold on, to the memories
Coz while I’m here, all I’m thinking about is tomorrow
I’ve always known the love you’ve shown
Means I’ll never be alone
There’ll be times you wonder why

Playing around the Arboretum

2004-04-23T04:21:18Z

Went out with splintersensei today to the Arboretum in Seattle.

brownstone @ 2004-04-17T22:02:00

2004-04-18T05:02:02Z

Time to move to Montana or North Dakota.. I am SO fed up with all the idiots around here

brownstone @ 2004-04-08T20:03:00

2004-04-09T03:03:45Z

Check out this beautiful.

Cock

Finally

2004-04-09T02:50:10Z

I have wanted to post this for a few days...

"Amor Vincit Omnia"

Playing around

2004-03-28T04:03:52Z

I went to my uncles farm today and did some work. Took a few pics during lunch time

brownstone @ 2004-03-24T12:47:00

2004-03-24T20:47:52Z

Went out and dodged rain drops this morning.

robin

2004-03-22T20:08:48Z

Who??

2004-03-22T19:56:30Z