I am so tired of hearing the talking heads preaching how the Republicans need someone who can appeal to the middle. Like Dole,McCain,and Bush? That’s how we got into this mess.
They pretend to pity the Republicans because “those tea party people” are putting pressure on them to be fiscally responsible. In truth any Republican who appeals to the middle will probably continue to drive the US down the “Road to Serfdom”. The middle is the problem,they are mindless lemmings heading for the cliff. They don’t want confrontation or tough choices. The middle favors the status quo. If the Republicans give us another one of these candidates,it will surely be the end of the Republican party and probably the country. We need someone not of the Republican-Democrat spending machine. We need BAchman.
Monday, May 23, 2011
The Wedding Toast
This was the plan,almost got it right but did leave some out as the my memory is not too good in front of 200 people and the tux choking my fat neck.
i would like to thank everyone who has traveled to Dallas for this wonderful occasion and beautiful wedding. Even though Dallas lacks the charm and sophistication of Houston,it is still part of Texas does have the Mavericks, and I hope you all are enjoying it here. This will probably be the most I have talked in the presence of Patty and Martha the past 6 months so excuse me if I am a little nervous.,I found out quick any time I spoke even it if it wasnt with a wedding suggestions, I got icy glares , or just told to go away. As my brother in law Doug MacLeod counselled me the best way to get through this stressful pre marriage period is to shut up,show up,shell out.
I would like to recognize two couples tonight, my parents Bob and Shirley Preston and Jims grandparents Jim and Chris Georgeadis both celebrating their 60 anniversary this year. Jim and Patty this is what its supposed to look like. Both couples are excellent representatives of the greatest generation, Bob and Jim served in the Pacific theater of WW2 and were entrepeneurs who were very successful in the retail and wholesale Oil business. As a side note Jim did not have the advantage of the large child slave labor force my dad had.
Patty and Jim met while in studying abroad in Italy. I can’t think of a more romantic place to meet. I know that included a couple trips to the beatiful Cinque Terra,much wonderful food and wine.
I have no idea what they were studying over there or were you studying.?
Tonight also represents a union of my two favorite states.My home state of Pennsylvania,known for its beautiful countryside, rugged and hardworking residents,the Steelers,wonderful Italian food, horrible winters,crooked politicians mixed with Texas. known for its endless horizons,friendly residents,larger than life characters, frontier spirit,far ants,great Tex Mex and of course crooked polticians.
The moment we met Jim we felt as if he was part of the family. We knew he was the guy for Patty when while hiking in Sedona he saved our family from a horde of wild javelinas by screaming a popular 4 letter profanity while running very fast in the opposite direction.
Jim has also become sorta of legend in the Dallas investment community by not only becoming one of youngest VPs in his firm but also one of the shortest in duration.
When Patty was in college she would call us before and after every test freaking out. I am going to fail or I did fail. The result was 4 years of straight As. Jim, these grades do not come from my side of the family. Unfortunately this has carried over into her job,and now we get the same calls a couple times a week about how she is failing at her job, she is gonna be fired
Jim it is now your duty to bring Patty down from the ledge each week . she is all yours now Jim. These calls now go to you,we wont be taking them anymore.
Jim as you and your family discovered very early Patty is unable to drink and wear high heels shoes. She becomes very wobbly and ultimately falls down. This does come from my side of the familly. Because of this I instituted the rule,after two drinks Patty must either be barefoot or stop drinking. I suggest you enforce this rule.
Through this marriage you are also related to the worst backseat drive in the world, Pattys twin sister Sara. Have fun with that one.
Jim, a good friend gave me some sound advice in the early troubled days of my marriage.He told me all I had to do to have a happy marriage was remember 4 things. Come home bearing gifts on Valentines Day,Birthday, Mothers day,and today your anniversary. So far,it has worked. And I would like to add do not gamble against your wife on the golf course and never let your wife watch you gamble in Las Vegas. Neither ends well. But no matter how much you have to give in on things,never let the TV remote out of your control, thats the last shred of dignity we have left.
Patty and Jim,the best advice I can give is always talk with each other, always eat dinner together,dont keep score ,dont be afraid to tell your partner what you think,dont be afraid to get mad at each other,dont be afraid to give in and whatever you do,dont drink black russians..
Lastly Patty and Jim, when in doubt take deep breaths and repeat the mantra of the great Frank Kastanza. serenity now
i would like to thank everyone who has traveled to Dallas for this wonderful occasion and beautiful wedding. Even though Dallas lacks the charm and sophistication of Houston,it is still part of Texas does have the Mavericks, and I hope you all are enjoying it here. This will probably be the most I have talked in the presence of Patty and Martha the past 6 months so excuse me if I am a little nervous.,I found out quick any time I spoke even it if it wasnt with a wedding suggestions, I got icy glares , or just told to go away. As my brother in law Doug MacLeod counselled me the best way to get through this stressful pre marriage period is to shut up,show up,shell out.
I would like to recognize two couples tonight, my parents Bob and Shirley Preston and Jims grandparents Jim and Chris Georgeadis both celebrating their 60 anniversary this year. Jim and Patty this is what its supposed to look like. Both couples are excellent representatives of the greatest generation, Bob and Jim served in the Pacific theater of WW2 and were entrepeneurs who were very successful in the retail and wholesale Oil business. As a side note Jim did not have the advantage of the large child slave labor force my dad had.
Patty and Jim met while in studying abroad in Italy. I can’t think of a more romantic place to meet. I know that included a couple trips to the beatiful Cinque Terra,much wonderful food and wine.
I have no idea what they were studying over there or were you studying.?
Tonight also represents a union of my two favorite states.My home state of Pennsylvania,known for its beautiful countryside, rugged and hardworking residents,the Steelers,wonderful Italian food, horrible winters,crooked politicians mixed with Texas. known for its endless horizons,friendly residents,larger than life characters, frontier spirit,far ants,great Tex Mex and of course crooked polticians.
The moment we met Jim we felt as if he was part of the family. We knew he was the guy for Patty when while hiking in Sedona he saved our family from a horde of wild javelinas by screaming a popular 4 letter profanity while running very fast in the opposite direction.
Jim has also become sorta of legend in the Dallas investment community by not only becoming one of youngest VPs in his firm but also one of the shortest in duration.
When Patty was in college she would call us before and after every test freaking out. I am going to fail or I did fail. The result was 4 years of straight As. Jim, these grades do not come from my side of the family. Unfortunately this has carried over into her job,and now we get the same calls a couple times a week about how she is failing at her job, she is gonna be fired
Jim it is now your duty to bring Patty down from the ledge each week . she is all yours now Jim. These calls now go to you,we wont be taking them anymore.
Jim as you and your family discovered very early Patty is unable to drink and wear high heels shoes. She becomes very wobbly and ultimately falls down. This does come from my side of the familly. Because of this I instituted the rule,after two drinks Patty must either be barefoot or stop drinking. I suggest you enforce this rule.
Through this marriage you are also related to the worst backseat drive in the world, Pattys twin sister Sara. Have fun with that one.
Jim, a good friend gave me some sound advice in the early troubled days of my marriage.He told me all I had to do to have a happy marriage was remember 4 things. Come home bearing gifts on Valentines Day,Birthday, Mothers day,and today your anniversary. So far,it has worked. And I would like to add do not gamble against your wife on the golf course and never let your wife watch you gamble in Las Vegas. Neither ends well. But no matter how much you have to give in on things,never let the TV remote out of your control, thats the last shred of dignity we have left.
Patty and Jim,the best advice I can give is always talk with each other, always eat dinner together,dont keep score ,dont be afraid to tell your partner what you think,dont be afraid to get mad at each other,dont be afraid to give in and whatever you do,dont drink black russians..
Lastly Patty and Jim, when in doubt take deep breaths and repeat the mantra of the great Frank Kastanza. serenity now
Monday, May 16, 2011
Deja Vu all over again?
Checked into the Stoneliegh Hotel in Dallas for my daughter Patty’s wedding. We are here for a week. Internet access still sucks. Last time I spent a week in this hotel was after Hurricane Ike hit Houston. We stayed here till our power came back. That was also the week the market got murdered. I remember following Joe Donohue,Upsidetrader,tweets. He was short the world and as the market collapsed he pressed his bets. It was indeed impressive. I would try to make the occasional dip buy and then lose my internet connection,only to find out by watching the TV or calling my broker I had had my head crushed in. Then when my internet would come back I would see Joe had shorted where I had bought. It was a painful day in learning you don’t fight the flow,you make the market your friend. If the wind is in your face all you have to do is turn around and its at your back. I love shorting but am long various stocks long term so I am hoping this isn’t a repeat of that black week a few years ago. Whatever happens I am going to follow what Joe does this time.
On another note it really sucks NFLX chooses to implode the day I am out of the office. I knew at some time my cancellation of NFLX subscription would be too much for the stock to handle.
On another note it really sucks NFLX chooses to implode the day I am out of the office. I knew at some time my cancellation of NFLX subscription would be too much for the stock to handle.
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