December 9, 2011
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A Little Blue and Dragon
I am in a bit of a funk.
Lots going on. We had our big IN THE NEWS (see the linked video) goings on over here in Davis with the peaceful campus Occupy protesters getting pepper sprayed. Many of us were very upset about all of that. The fact that seated peaceful students were attacked by campus security and Davis City police in riot gear, armed and saturating protesters sitting peacefully in the quad with arms linked on their faces with pepper spray, may have changed peoples views of the whole occupy thing. I hope. It isn’t the bad eggs getting shaken up by the cops. It is everyone. And we are pissed off about that. (At the well attended rally on Monday after the incident the previous Friday, I did not see uniforms of ANY kind. I did see Fox News)
Had some insanity with my neighbors. I really do not like them and I never have since they moved in. We had a skinhead in a wife beater t-shirt screaming, breaking windows, throwing garbage around a house full of kids next door. The cops came twice and still let him stay. I guess you don’t need riot gear and pepper spray for raging white trash. I am pissed about that.
My son has moved in with me for a bit while he looks for another place. My current room mate is moving out. No bad feelings. She and her bf want a place of their own. It is really nice to have my son around.
Old Blue has been a reliable girl until…
I was in a minor fender bender that turned into a catastrophe. It was my fault and there appeared to be no real damages to anyones car, a license plate injury seemed to be all. We all exchanged info and insurance. My car looked unscathed. But, on my way home, my car began steaming/smoking. I pulled over, but not soon enough. Got the car towed to the shop and it seems I need a new engine.
I am sick about that.
I have my Christmas tree up and mostly decorated.
Trying not to mope about the car. I am going to sell stuff to pay for the engine. I have a Yamaha Vino and a Wilderness Systems kayak for sale, if anyone is interested.
Happy Holidays!
Comments (16)
Hope all works out OK with the car. Cars and pets can get expensive when they break down.
It will all work out. Did you put those items on craigslist?
I have been horrified by the video . the students were treated like insects !!
Really sorry, Cassi, for your car seriously damaged in spite of appearances .You did not nee of that . This happened to us on the highway in going to vacation place two years ago . The vacations have been stopped , the car being missing !!
Hope it is repaired soon .
Love
Michel
bummer about the wheels … hope you are back on the road soon!! and out of your funk!
@BeesKneesC - I have a couple of people interested in my scooter but I need to take photos of the kayak and then post it. Probably this week.
That stuff at Davis was just awful. Students & staff being assaulted. The hell is up with that?
Sorry about your car. That sucks nuts. Hope getting it repaired isn’t horribly painful. Hang in there!
@queenie – I hope something pans out soon!
dammit! I hate it when you have bad stuff going on. sorry. hugs.
but I like Michael spending time with you and I love your Christmas tree.
as for the pepper spray… I am still stunned by that!
Oh man, I missed out on the scooter. Would love to have a kayak… if there were any water withing 50 miles of here…… well, maybe it’s like the scooter, just a fantasy. Hope you’re getting along without old blue. I bet having #1 son in the house makes life a lot more interesting.
Sorry about the car trouble. Hope you get good deals on the stuff.
Sorry, Cassi, the world has gone insane.
I don’t know what’s happening in this country. People are so terrified of everything, they’re willing to sacrifice their own rights in the hope of finding safety. Does no one remember Kent State?
dang, Cass. how did the accident damage the engine? or was it a pregone thing?
Hugs. and I hope you get the things sold. somehow, have a merry Christmas season. you are muchly loved.
and I’m glad that you and son are able to spend quality time together.
j.
OMD, sorry about all the crap that is happening. I am glad you can spend some time with your son, though. Love you. <3
RYVC : Yes Quennie I wish your car was repaired soon . Without car we are completely blocked .
You ask me what was the virthday meal . Here is ( but it is written in French )
MENU
Apéritif : Kir or Americano
Entrée : poélée de Coquilles Saint-Jacques à la fondue de poireau et d ‘ endive
Plat princpal : Jambon à l’os .frites . sauce madère
dessert ; Tiramisu
Vins Bourgogne blanc de St Véran et Bordeaux rouge :Lussac St Emilion
café
Love
Michel
Your son moving back in with you is a bright spot! Perhaps he can strum the guitar and you can sing Christmas carols! I feel bad about your car Cassie. Glad when we grow old, we don’t need new engines!