The Ninja Turtle or SWAT Team Man.

While "The Madge" is hanging out in CT Caden drove down from Frisco with his Mom (Erin) and his dog (Riley aka Marley) to visit his Pops. Before departing "The Madge" had a quick three hour shopping spree buying some food, toys and a outfit for Caden to use around the pool. After Caden played with a few new toys and rearranged some of our furniture he decided to do a few laps in the pool. Here are a few pictures of Caden's last visit and rest assured if anyone tried to assassinate him while at poolside he was protected with his new outfit.

Uh Oh, What Have We Done???

Here We Go Again

The Madge is heading back up to Connecticut tomorrow for ten days and has again started discussing the possibility of purchasing a place. These discussions are not however with me, but with other people that would NOT financially contribute to her cause. If she told me that she would like a place in Newport RI, Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard I would say "Go for it" but not Trumbull CT. I do have a idea about this whole thing, if she had someone that who does want to live there, I would buy a place and rent it or sell it with financing to that person with the proviso that The Madge can share it when she wants to visit. It would therefore be a relative or very good friend that would be willing to be with "The Madge".
Colleen is the last stages of moving, the house gets packed tomorrow and it's Adios Texas on Sunday. Since she hasn't found a place in NJ the furniture will go to storage and she will be living in temporary housing for at least one month. It's so difficult to find a house that a couple of Texans are happy with, sticker shock aside (at least double) many of the homes are old and have not been updated or the layout is all wrong. In one house Mark could not fully stand erect in the bedroom nor basement as the ceiling was pitched and too low. They realize that concessions have to be made, but finding a house with the least amount of "dislikes" is tedious work.
So here's the schedule - Erin and Caden arrive today to say goodbye to Colleen, The Madge leaves tomorrow morning for CT, Brad arrives on Friday night, Colleen and Mark stay over Saturday night, Colleen leaves bright and early Sunday back to the Northeast and later that day Brad, Erin and Caden drive back to Frisco. This gives myself and Cooper just one week of bachelorhood.
The latest Caden pictures:

Obamacare

I know I shouldn't be doing this but I am sick and tired of hearing about "Obamacare" and spending more of OUR money. So for all the Nancy Norris's out there. If Obamacare care is for people that do not have insurance,then what is "Medicaid"? If a person can't afford health insurance Medicaid is the answer and the only people Obamacare is directed at are people that can afford it and don't want it and the Illegals. Sounds fishy to me. Please email me and tell me I am wrong. In the meantime here is a video that EVERYONE should watch.
AN AMERICAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT.

After the insurance business is nationalized then comes energy companies. Another link
Oil companies

Sorry for this.

Here We Go Again

The latest news on the Murphy front:
Colleen - the closing date on her house here is still set for Aug 17th. She has been flying between the Northeast and Texas every other week. She is due back here either today or Friday to spend her last full week here in Texas. The reason that she is unsure of her flight here is weather. If it rains in the Northeast her golfing plans are postponed, so she flies in today. She still hasn't decided on a house in New Jersey but has narrowed it down to about six towns. According to her real estate broker in NJ, things are moving fast and she shouldn't delay, according to her father "time is on your side and don't compromise on the house". Besides the obvious sticker shock, the houses there are entirely different from what she is used to. "What's a Cape, Split, or High Ranch"? The floor plans are very different, our homes here are open and flowing while up there it's more choppy. So temporary living for a few months.
Erin - We hope to see the Frisco gang sometime next week, they all want to say goodbye to Colleen. Below are the latest pictures of Caden. Erin mentioned that her supermarket has carts that the front part is a car, truck or plane. Now I am sure you probably have seen these however on the dashboard of the little car is a screen and on the "Mommy Handle" are buttons that let you choose what video your kid will watch. Great gimmick, Mom shops in peace and buys more.
Meaghan - getting ready for a house guest, "The Madge". Better stock up on Pinot. I guess Meaghans camera is still missing as no new pictures of Sean.
Allison - Someone asked if Henry and Allison are still an item. Yes they are. Allison is living in fear as her company is talking about reducing the staff again, making pay cuts, and moving to New York City. I wish she would find another job.
Nothing new here except as I mentioned "The Madge" is leaving here on the 13th and will be in Connecticut until the 23rd. Great planning, Colleen leaves Houston on the 16th, and Madge will be in CT. Oh well, I guess she will see her at Christmas.
A friend of mine Tony Pisacano was kind enough to share some Amazingly Simple Home Remedies

1. AVOID CUTTING YOURSELF WHEN SLICING VEGETABLES BY GETTING SOMEONE ELSE TO HOLD THE VEGETABLES WHILE YOU SLICE.

2. AVOID ARGUMENTS WITH THE FEMALES ABOUT LIFTING THE TOILET SEAT BY SIMPLY USING THE SINK.

3. FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SUFFERERS ~ SIMPLY CUT YOURSELF AND BLEED FOR A FEW MINUTES, THUS REDUCING THE PRESSURE ON YOUR VEINS. REMEMBER TO USE A TIMER.

4. A MOUSE TRAP PLACED ON TOP OF YOUR ALARM CLOCK WILL PREVENT YOU FROM ROLLING OVER AND GOING BACK TO SLEEP AFTER YOU HIT THE SNOOZE BUTTON.

5. IF YOU HAVE A BAD COUGH, TAKE A LARGE DOSE OF LAXATIVES. THEN YOU'LL BE AFRAID TO COUGH.

6. YOU ONLY NEED TWO TOOLS IN LIFE ~ WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE. IF IT DOESN'T MOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40. IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES, USE THE DUCT TAPE.

7. IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.