Eminent Domain

The latest supreme court decision on seizure of property for development is a step in the wrong direction. I understand the need of eminent domain for roads and other public projects, but to extend those rights to private developers is a bad choice. The problem is that the right contractor, with enough money and sway will now be able to have their say on what is "good" for the public, so that they can gain the rights to land etc for new development. I agree that a lot of this country could use some touching up, but not at the expense of people who make their lives in a community, only to be told they're losing their homes so a new hotel and riverfront development can go up....

Continuing on my earlier post... They're using Iggy Pop's "The Passenger" for the new show "30 Days"..although in this case I think it's a good match. The show looks like it's going to be very cool. The guy who did "Supersize Me" is doing the show. As for the song, I also like the Sioxie and the Banshee's version. It's weird, I've always like this song, and had it stuck in my head for years, but couldn't remember who the heck performed it, or what the name was...then one day it just hit me and I haven't forgotten since...

Selling out

Docker's uses a The The song in one of their latest commercials...When will it end? I guess when Old Navy uses the Smith's "Some girls are bigger than others" to advertise their new plus size line, then I'll know nothing is sacred...

Made a call to set up cable/internet at the new place...now I just realized that if I don't have power set up first, then I've wasted my time...I'm sure it will work itself out.

I'm seriously considering buying Wynne and Brian a new lawn mower as a gift for letting me stay there...or more I'm buying them a new lawn mower because the one they have sucks. I feel they would benefit from one the has that nice feature where it pulls itself along... It's just too damn hot in Florida to mess around pushing a lawn mower (even if it's a small one) up a hill (even if it's a small one). Anyway, I have a coupon for home depot so they may get lucky...

I saw an episode of Queer Eye where they used wicker furniture and blinds in this guys house. It actually looked pretty cool, so I'm considering it for my solarium area. Yes, I follow the theory that homosexuals are suppose to give fashion advice to heterosexuals. An idea the producers probably got from walking into the Gap. Anyway the room looked cool, and it had a white fur rug that was very similar to the one Amber got me for Christmas, so I have to incorporate it...

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Tim

Shake your groove thing...

It seems that Aidan has a small problem with showing his butt while going to the bathroom at daycare. The problem is that he likes to just drop his pants and underwear to his ankles and then go. The other kids don't appreciate it. I've had a talk with him, and he seems to understand now.

I want a bike. A mountain bike actually. A good one that rides smooth and is light. Of course I live in Florida, so next I'll need a mountain. After I move into the new place I plan on getting a bike and riding to work whenever I can. I'll only be a mile away, so I may have to come up with a little longer route in order to get some exercise in.

Aidan and I are going bowling tonight. Our goal is a combined score over 100. He told me he got a 75 last time he went with daycare. I think I can make up the rest.

We're getting ready for the first tropical storm of the season here. I love big storms. I hope we get a lot of rain and thunder and lightning.

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Tim

I finished up in Miami about a week and a half ago. It was a good trip, but I don't think I would like to live there. Good place to party and eat, but that's it.

I flew from Miami to San Antonio to get Aidan. From there we drove up to Dallas to pick up his things. We stayed overnight in Dallas and then took off Saturday for Panama City. Didn't make the best time the first day, because we hit some really bad traffic before we even got out of Texas. I went 3 miles in 1 hour, and then spent another 20 minutes just sitting in park. Never really figured out what happened. Next day was much better. A little bit of rain here and there, but very little traffic. Aidan was fun to have as a travel companion. He took about 100 pictures of just the road or himself. I still can't beleive how big he is now. He liked travelling in a U-haul truck. He also had a portable DVD player to help him pass the time.

The first day or so at Wynne and Brian's was rough. Aidan was trying to adjust to being with me again, and at the same time trying to get aquainted with Zachary and Wynne and Brian and the dogs. He's doing better now. I can't wait for us to be in the apartment though. It takes about 2 hours in the afternoon to go over and get him and drive back. Once we move and he starts school, everything will be walking distance...I also can't wait to be in my own place...nothing against Wynne and Brian, they've been great. I'm just a private person and like my own space. I never really felt fully comfortable when I was living with Glenn either...

Class is going pretty good. It's pretty easy so far. I'll just be glad to finish these last couple and move onto my Master's in the next year or so....

Going to Mom and Dad's for 4th of July. Amber is suppose to visit at the end of July. I can't wait to see her again.

Aidan's B-day is in a couple of weeks. I'm going to get him salt and freshwater fishing poles and a tackle box...I'll get myself some stuff too so we can fish together...

I want a sea-doo. Once I move into the apartment I'm going to see about getting one, and where I can store it...

That's about all for now... Detroit is up in game 7 at the half.... another year with the Pistons in basketball and the Redsox in baseball as champs and I'll be in heaven. Now if Joe Gibbs can just get the skins together...

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Tim