Same with my grandfather, but my Dad died at 59, but I think more to grab the chance to get away from my mother than due to smoking….

What’s that old gag? Why do most men die before their wives?
ANSWER: Because they want to!

Rebuilding goes on, but as slow as ever. Not allowed to smoke inside these temp quarters. Can’t wait to get back home where I can chain smoke while chatting on LLNFDL….

I remember Woody Allen’s “Sleeper” in which the future found medical reversal on cigarettes, that, in fact, smoking actually was healthy.

I stand by Allen’s uncanny prophetic vision….

Cpncerns about an abnormality detected by an ekg test a couple months ago resulted in a bunch of other tests, so much so that I endured more medical outpatient appointments in those weeks than the cumulative doctorings of my entire lifetime–with a final diagnosis that there is absolutely nothing wrong with my heart nor overall health.

I was cautioned, however, to give up my coffee and cigarettes, but declined such prescription because doing so would kill me….

Liberty Mutual has so far only denied our request for reinbursement of the $1900 we had to put out to save The Merlin’s (cat) life after smoke inhalation….

Policy clearly states doesn’t cover cats or fish….

Heck, the insurance company sent me a 55″ LG LED TV to replace my 2 analog RCA consoles….

The insurance company has ordered the restorers to be done by June 16th, else face the consequences of having to take over funding of my temporary housing.

To date: I would rate Liberty Mutual Insurance 5 stars, but the owner of the restoration outfit 2 stars.

Angie’s list will be getting a full report fom me….

Still exiled….

I’ve never been able to get the disgusting image of David Gregory dancing with Rove out of my mind….

Sometimes it just amounts to a fair and respectful exchange to force yourself to watch a movie or TV show your wife may wish you to experience with her, no mtter how reluctantly.

It has always been torture to watch an occasional “Golden Girls” episode with The Sweety, but, then again, how could I expect in kind exchange from her when I want her to share an old “Batman” episode with me?

On the contrary, it is precisely why God created trees: because He loves hardwood floors, though he hates the waxing part….Of course, Mrs. God does that job….

I agree. The Sweety will most definitely burn in hell for covering those floors. I’ll pray for her soul….

Because just because they’re covered doesn’t mean they deserve to be damaged by contractor indifference. I wear clothes, but underneath is a well cared for body to support them….

Electrical arc in the corner of the living room. And Tuez, The Sweety wants the whole house carpeting replaced. I prefer wood floors with area rugs, but I prefer living peacefully with The Sweety more….

Never piss off a writer. Angie’s List awaits my critque….

That she’ll make sure those floors are sanded and refinished. Got to say this insurance company stands by its customers….

Had to get the insurance rep up there. Apparently what was promised as a first class restoration outfit proved more 3 stooges: dragging heavy radiators across and gouging what were once beautiful hardwood floors, tracking and grinding dirt & ash into the wood and not even taken the most minimum of protection, such as drop cloths while painting.

“Nothing to be concerned about,” the contractor told me. “We’ll be laying carpet over it all….”

&%*$%**!

Hmmmm, I’m beginning to suspect all this Republicrat war on women may be a residual effect of their subconcious hatred of their own mothers.

But what about Daddy?…

In the meantime, I am grateful that my faith that there are not enough crazy folks in this country who would vote for a President Santorum has proven worthwhile….

I just think he’s in denial to anything that might eat into the highest profit above his low bid contract with the insurance company….