life in the old lane

Having a nice little spell of good luck in the market. Time to remind self that “bulls get rich, bears get rich and pigs get slaughtered.” I normally do better in bear markets than bull markets. So, this market is making me nervous. I am letting some stuff run a little longer than usual – I am interested in beefing up the Bethany/Combs Lagniappe Fund and there is nothing like appreciated stock for doing that.

I just had a scary thought – Maybe I’ll figure out how much money I spent at iTunes last year. iTunes is my guilty pleasure.  Because Carlton doesn’t see the purchases. So, no Carlton induced guilt.  Too easy to figure out – $390 was the damage. Well, let’s see that is about $1.10 per day. I can afford that.

Thinking about my summer trip. Singapore? or Norway? or just laze around France.

Sorting and deleting photos today – found this image from earlier this month. I think the little white spots that are actually points of light need removing.

The rotogravure section of today’s paper was directed at the “aging boomer”. And, it was filled with all that happy talk crap that we old folk try to get the young folk to believe.

Jane Fonda – and except for her born again beliefs – I like her… Jane Fonda says that “sex is better at 73 than it was when I was younger”. Well, all I can say to Jane is that you must have had a pretty poor sex life when you were 23.

Boys and Girls – sex is not better when you are old. If we are completely honest – it isn’t even as good as it was. Sex still exists – but it isn’t as good.

And, while I am on the Jane Fonda thing… The press does us old women a disservice when they have photoshopped pictures of a  surgically enhanced 73 year old woman as an example of “70 is the new 40” or some such bull.

Old is old. And it ain’t for wimps.

This little bitch is the most energetic dog on the planet. She cheerfully powers her master’s skate board all over the village. She also does Frisbee in and out of the water. And dives off the pier and seawall. Her owner doesn’t swim much (you can not swim and smoke dope at the same time) so she doesn’t do long distance swimming. But, she’ll chase a ball in or out of the water as far as you can throw it. If you don’t throw the ball – she’ll toss it in the surf and chase it.

As for me, I did chores today. But, it was nice and warm. Better than doing chores in freezing cold.

Worked on my new Palace web page today. And tweaked some recipes for the Palace cookbook.

Too much time behind the Airness.

Our big surf contest didn’t get off today. So, all the invitees will return to where ever they came from until the next time. 2 dozen or so guys get invited to attend. And, they are on “alert” from Dec 1 until Feb 28. When the conditions look right – they all hop on planes and go to Oahu. If it doesn’t happen – they leave. Only to hop on a plane next time a big swell is expected.

According to the NY Times, our favorite witch has formed a political action committee. Guess that is easier than getting a real job. Even a job on FoxNews.

Time for me to step away from the computer. Spent all day working on my new improved web site for the Palace where Carlton volunteers. I owe them. They keep Carlton busy four days a week. huliheepalace.net It is all done with “Google Sites”.

In Hawai’i, your dogs need to learn how to behave at the beach. Puppies are introduced to the ocean with the same loving patience that is extended to young children.

Everyone is hoping that our most favorite surf contest – The Quiksilver AKA The Eddie – will be run on Thursday. It only runs if the waves are over 20 feet. It is always held on the North Shore of Oahu. And, most years – it doesn’t happen. Check it out: http://theeddie.quiksilver.com/home.en.html

Had a sweet day off today. No domestic chores. No hunter gathering.

We had meatballs, cauliflower and rice for lunch. And, we’ll be having leftover salad type stuff and deviled eggs for dinner.

I am sorry for Steve Jobs. (And, Paul Allen). Because, without good health – you have nothing.

Hula concert this afternoon. And, dinner after. So, the cook had the evening off.

Speaking of off, the barge got off the rocks at high tide last night. And, it was back at anchor in the bay this morning.

All is well in exciting downtown Kailua.

We are over the rough sea scene. A big barge broke loose and washed up on the rocks. The biggest local boat – an elderly landing craft tried to get it floating again – but no luck. They will try again next high tide – in the middle of the night.

All the villagers who were not working went down to watch – we saw nothing happen. I am guessing that the audience will be smaller in the middle of the night. But, maybe not. After all, not much happens in Kona.

Still no tickets for the way home. I’m still looking at the Alaska 1st class tickets – but Mr C is not a fan of anything 1st class.