CATURDAY, AND MORE................

IMAGINE THAT....AN "OFF" BUTTON??!?!?!

I DON'T THINK MY CAT WOULD SIT STILL FOR THIS!!!

NO, NO, NO....NOT THE CAMERA!!!!

INTERESTING CONCEPT......I'M JUST SAYING!!!!

POOR, POOR LYLE!!!!

I AGREE, WITH OR WITHOUT FUR!!!!


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Now, for opinion time. Being the football junkie that I am, and past postings have acknowledged - Super Bowl XLIV will be airing a week from tomorrow - with ALL the "over the top" expensive commercials that that entails. I'm sure most people have heard about the Focus on the Family $3million ad featuring Tim Tebow and his mother - a 60 second PRO-LIFE commercial at that.

First, I am not a Tim Tebow fan...I think he is a pussy! The fact that his mother was told to abort him, so many years ago - should remain a personal matter and NOT one to be aired by FOF via the Super Bowl.

A good many people watch the Super Bowl for "commercials" alone - to either get a good laugh, or feel the impact of a possible new purchase. Politically motivated agendas SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO AIR during this time.

How about this...if these cash strapped people desire money over ideology......then allow ads countering the view to appear as well. Ahhhh...but that wouldn't work would it? The religious right must have $$$$ hidden all over the place that they just don't know what to do with, so choosing a sporting venue seemed like a GREAT idea!

Now, I read that Sarah Palin (GAG) has opened her mouth on this issue as well. She feels that an ad such as this should "empower" women, and can't understand why NOW is against the commercial. Can I say DUH loud enough here? "Sarah dear....women are already empowered enough, to realize that you are so out of touch, and you have no clue of what comes running out of your mouth!"

And by the way....a gay dating commercial was REJECTED by the powers that be, for the Super Bowl. Talk about fucked up agendas.

My preference.............NO POLITICAL ADS DURING SUPER BOWL............NO IDEOLOGICAL OR THEOLOGICAL COMMERCIALS DURING SUPER BOWL!!!

And Tim Tebow........I really hope when the NFL draft takes place - your name is forgotten!!!

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Theson received a call yesterday alluding to his leaving today for Spain for a two month job. By last evening that particular job had been filled, but he will more than likely leave this week sometime for a different job, also in Spain.

I have enjoyed having him home and helping me so much since I chose to have my heart attack in November. (Nahhh, I didn't really choose that.) We have accomplished some cleaning chores around the house, had so many laughs...these are what I miss most when he is gone. Although we Skype regularly (when is in a foreign places), it can be fun - but getting the hugs while he is home are far better. But I'm not selfish...he needs to do what he does best!

That's enough for this day...have a great weekend all...I'll catch ya...later.............

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'I DON'T THINK THERE WAS ANY INTENT......

OR MOTIVE TO COMMIT A CRIME" states the attorney for Robert Flanagan - on the attempt to bug a U.S. Senator's office. I say.........DUH!?!?!?!

I should hope that this mouthpiece is getting paid the "big bucks" to sound like a complete moron here. Let us review the issue at hand...these four young punks, James O'Keefe, Robert Flanagan, Joseph Basel and Stan Dai (all 24 years of age) - were caught RED-HANDED, wearing makeshift telephone worker uniforms, going so far as to include the hard hat and fluorescent vests...trying to do "something" to Sen. Mary Landrieu's phones in the FEDERAL building in her home state. Hello young morons....can you say FEDERAL OFFENSE????

This young man (or idiot) has been floating around on the notoriety he gained when he acted as a PIMP, and catching ACORN employees in illegal acts last year. Considering he was an immediate FAUX news idol and made the circuit of all their brain dead shows - apparently this stardom "went to his head." Or could O'Keefe honestly believe that the Faux resources will save his ass, no matter the illegal act undertaken???

It is still questionable as to whether O'Keefe is an employee of Andrew Breitbart (biggovernment(dot)com) or an independent contractor of sorts. Breitbart still runs his conservative websites from his basement, but has certainly made a name for himself - by his relations with all the Faux people, Dennis Miller, Matt Drudge, etc... Now Breitbart is saying that he is paying O'Keefe for his "life issues" or some such drivel.

The attorney's statement is what I found so ridiculous. Must be from Attorney Speak for Client Class 101..."remember to turn the tables and sound stupid." MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! I also find fault in the staff of this Federal building, that credentials were not requested immediately from these cretins.

Everyone has heard by now (I'm sure) that Robert Flanagan is the son of the acting U.S. Attorney for Louisiana, Bill Flanagan. Flanagan was the first assistant under Dubya's appointee Donald Washington. (**Obama has already appointed a nominee for this position.)

I was going to post the youtube video of the "pimp" at ACORN, but the site is not loading for me at the moment. Seeing O'Keefe, as he leaves court I believe, state "the truth shall set me free" - makes me wonder......would that be the fair and balanced truth of his favorite news idols????? Right...........

..........and the "spin stops here!"

I am looking forward to the SOTU speech tonight...and would like to think that this could be a turning point for Obama, and he gets a backbone and stands up to the rethugs. I, like many have been disappointed in his spinelessness (is that a word?) these past many months. Don't get me wrong...I do realize that this country, economically was in a free fall when he was inaugurated. The loss of jobs was inevitable whether some will admit that or not. Can anyone imagine where we would be, if BUSH was still in office? Or how he would handle the catastrophe at hand? That gives way to some scary scenarios.

I will be quite interested in how this case fares in the courts. I believe convictions are in order and a little jail time for these morons - how about you?

Well, have to get ready for my cardiac rehab. Have a great day and I shall return....later......................



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WHAT A FREAKIN' TOTAL WASTE OF HUMAN FLESH....

That would be the ENTIRE cast of MTV's "Jersey Shore". The primary cast members are seen here (above) and one would probably never meet more shallow individuals in their lives. The little pipsqueak female, Snookie, probably irritates me more than most, as she has this PRINCESS COMPLEX(as do all the female cast members), no doubt attributed to by her even more shallow parents and family.

These media moguls put these characters on the TV and the ratings go through the roof - but to what end?? The kids today fantasize about living their lives vicariously through these simple people, the Paris Hilton's, Nicole Ritchie's and now the Italian Jersey folks. Please note I have nothing against Italians nor those people from New Jersey - but in my heart, I believe those who reside in New Jersey of Italian descent should be totally insulted.

These kids (in early 20's) come across as little tramps and whores. Their lives consist of getting drunk, laid and finding someone with MONEY. Heaven forbid - education issues are ever in the dialogue.

Now that their first season is complete on MTV....the cretins now want $10,000 an episode. They are collecting that much for personal appearances at this time. I would imagine their next demand would be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

I have only seen two episodes of these little ingrates and their antics - and trust me, that was only because of my curiosity complex. Holy bear shit - I need to set my sights higher on viewing content.

I go to Facebook, and I see these young kids (high school) and catch some of their conversations, and they can't put a comprehensible sentence together, let alone spell correctly. This does not bode well for future generations, who may be in control of this country some day.

Thanks for letting me get that off my chest. My Saturday tirade is now complete. Have a great weekend all - and please DON'T WATCH THIS SHOW!!!

lATER.............................




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CATURDAY...PLUS...................

Before I start with the Caturday pics, I just have to post about this little item I saw advertised on TV yesterday....the EZ Cracker!!!

Theson and I were taking in a "Star Trek Generations" marathon on Syfy yesterday when this ad appeared...and we immediately started laughing so hard and began a diatribe on "what will they come up with next?"

I compared this little kitchen gadget to a pet rock and a few other "gimmicks" that have been presented to the unsuspecting public in the past. I have to say - I LOVE kitchen gadgets, although I do not cook as much as I once did - but this little item seems ridiculous.

Anyway, draw your own conclusions, and click the link to see the little presentation (commercial). I just know it will not be occupying a space in my kitchen gadget drawer.

On to the CATS...............

Of course...I have nom noms!!!

"You may be the master...but I have my pride!"

"I believe we will be confiscating another drawer.....soon!"

The next best thing to a "transporter."

"Hope that butt doesn't sink any lower!!"

NO FEAR HERE!!!!!

And I shall die a happy feline!

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THE SON SHOULD GET BACK TO POSTING AT PTVR........SOON. OR I WILL HAVE TO BEAT HIM SILLY.

DEFINITELY....TOOOOO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS!!

I must remember to shave the "menopausal mustache!" Hahahahaha!

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

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COMPASSION IN HAITI...............

I have to say, I am NOT glued to all the coverage on the disaster in Haiti, but I catch reports regularly on CNN (of course my channel of choice). Last night I was totally floored when this clip was shown of Anderson Cooper - carrying a bloody child to safety.



When this tragedy struck on Jan. 12th, CNN had Anderson Cooper on the ground and running long before any other network. Apparently CNN was not shooting any footage when they finally caught Cooper, at first assisting this boy away from the fighting - only to start the cameras and catch the final steps - of getting this boy over the barricades into a "safe" area. I, for one, truly appreciate the "compassion" shown by Cooper, as a man - not as a reporter in this instance.

At this point in time - one week after the event - the logistical nightmare has begun. Over $200 million has been donated, one way or another, supplies are on their way to these people in need - but the chaos has already ensued.

To say there has ever been a cohesive government in place in this country would be an understatement. After listening to the current President speak the other night, I was less than impressed. In my humble opinion, there needs to be some form of marshaling the peoples, to avoid the damage and injuries from those just trying to survive, i.e., looting, assault to gain food or drink, finding loved ones, etc.

As in any tragedy of this magnitude, where monies are being collected at such an incredible rate...the option for scamming comes into play. I should only hope that the Red Cross has their shit together this time and can coordinate a program to help these people. The RC has managed to fuck up assistance programs before - all while collecting exorbitant salaries for the "administration".

I was less than happy when Obama appointed "W" to work with Bill Clinton on this project - we remember how he congratulated "Brownie, for a wonderful job", during Hurricane Katrina....arghhhh! Maybe Bill will just backhand the twerp when he gets a thought of just "popping off!" Oh, to be a fly on the wall.

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Theson has been visiting a friend in Colorado since Thursday and will be returning home late tonight - so I am hoping to get him back to posting on Past the Velvet Rope. It's my fault he had to take an unexpected absence - since I had my little heart episode. He has been a rock and so very helpful to me since all the drama unfolded. Unfortunately, his employer may be sending him overseas in the near future. I guess he can't play forever.

I am doing "cardiac rehab", which essentially involves gym equipment and keeping one's heart rate in acceptable ranges. I have participated in this program numerous times - so it has been like "old home week." I can do very little upper body exercise, as I have a torn/pulled muscle in my right shoulder, so I do laps on the track, treadmill and bicycle. Slowly but surely, I'm getting my strength back.

Theson has hired a young man to assist me around the house - with the heavier things that need done. We figured about ten hours a week would work for both of us. He should be quite helpful in cleaning the basement that I have been ignoring (actually just non-motivated) and getting the remaining Christmas decorations put away. There will be several "dump" runs involved as well. The tough part, is that I have a hard time sitting back while someone works around me. I just need to get in the thick of things, as it were.

I feel good right now - but the doctor told me last week that he is looking at possibly having me get a pacemaker placed in a few months. I am sooooo not looking forward to anymore invasive procedures. We will take this day by day.

That seems like enough blathering for now - have a great day and I shall return.....later.

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CATURDAY.....A GREAT TIME TO COME BACK TO THE BLOGOSPHERE!!!

MY MONEY IS ON THE .... CAT!!

THIS MAY BE HARD TO DO...BUT THE CAT HAS TO GO!!!

AHHHHHHHHHHHH..............

YEP....WE ALL KNOW ONE!!!!

RUN GEORGE RUN!!!!! DON'T LOOK BACK.

IT MUST BE OVEN KITTY DAY!!!!

I have been trying to behave and not get upset to the point of blogging....to make the "kids" happy. But enough time has passed and I believe it is time to start in again. Daily postings may be a little tough, but that is my goal. Realistically - there is definitely something of great import or stupidity coming out of someone's mouth daily to set into a good post.

Have a great weekend all, and I will be doing my best to get back in the swing of things. All the well wishes have been greatly appreciated as well.