Comments for The Wandering Minstrel http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel Si vis pacem, para bellum! Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:39:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on Bumper Stickers We’d Like To See by Minstrel http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2009/01/04/bumper-stickers-wed-like-to-see-2/#comment-334 Minstrel Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:30:19 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2009/01/04/bumper-stickers-wed-like-to-see-2/#comment-334 Could be . . . Seems to me that her thumbs were way too busy for a GPS though. I looked up the Nuvi - interesting stuff. Do you have any experience with one of those? Could be . . .

Seems to me that her thumbs were way too busy for a GPS though.

I looked up the Nuvi - interesting stuff. Do you have any experience with one of those?

]]> Comment on Bumper Stickers We’d Like To See by Glenn B http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2009/01/04/bumper-stickers-wed-like-to-see-2/#comment-333 Glenn B Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:51:38 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2009/01/04/bumper-stickers-wed-like-to-see-2/#comment-333 Aw, come on, that's not a Blackberry, that's a garmin Nuvi GPS! Makes all the difference in a crash! Aw, come on, that’s not a Blackberry, that’s a garmin Nuvi GPS! Makes all the difference in a crash!

]]> Comment on New Years Resolution #1 by Minstrel http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2009/01/02/new-years-resolution-1/#comment-332 Minstrel Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:28:00 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2009/01/02/new-years-resolution-1/#comment-332 Glad to hear the report was good, DC. Luckily, the people that set up this test advised me what I should do to prepare for the test, including what to wear. I just dressed like I would have if I were going for a jog - low-cut sneakers and sweats. I'm going to have to make good on resolution #2 and get back with the jogging. Glad to hear the report was good, DC.

Luckily, the people that set up this test advised me what I should do to prepare for the test, including what to wear. I just dressed like I would have if I were going for a jog - low-cut sneakers and sweats.

I’m going to have to make good on resolution #2 and get back with the jogging.

]]> Comment on New Years Resolution #1 by DirtCrashr http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2009/01/02/new-years-resolution-1/#comment-331 DirtCrashr Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:33:35 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2009/01/02/new-years-resolution-1/#comment-331 Interestingly I had a similar reaction to "strange pains and anxieties" back in June. The test came back with everything also in the OK/Normal column - but I would have done better on the treadmill if I had worn running shoes instead of some heavy clod-hoppers - I gamed myself on that one! Interestingly I had a similar reaction to “strange pains and anxieties” back in June. The test came back with everything also in the OK/Normal column - but I would have done better on the treadmill if I had worn running shoes instead of some heavy clod-hoppers - I gamed myself on that one!

]]> Comment on Another Inept California Law by Glenn B http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/30/another-inept-california-law/#comment-330 Glenn B Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:27:26 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/30/another-inept-california-law/#comment-330 my blunder my blunder

]]> Comment on Another Inept California Law by Minstrel http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/30/another-inept-california-law/#comment-329 Minstrel Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:25:15 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/30/another-inept-california-law/#comment-329 My point was not to complain about this law. I thought I was pointing out the lack of compliance and enforcement that will likely follow. I cannot disagree that ANY distraction from the full-time operation of a vehicle, puts not only the driver and passengers in peril, but the public at large. Using cell phones while driving has been a pet peeve of mine for years. One favorite bumper sticker can be seen <a href='http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/08/24/variation-on-an-old-bumper-sticker/' rel="nofollow">here</a>. My point was not to complain about this law. I thought I was pointing out the lack of compliance and enforcement that will likely follow.

I cannot disagree that ANY distraction from the full-time operation of a vehicle, puts not only the driver and passengers in peril, but the public at large.

Using cell phones while driving has been a pet peeve of mine for years. One favorite bumper sticker can be seen here.

]]> Comment on Nevada Ranches and Spas by Glenn B http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/28/nevada-ranches-and-spas/#comment-328 Glenn B Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:32:29 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/28/nevada-ranches-and-spas/#comment-328 They take your money one way or the other. They take your money one way or the other.

]]> Comment on Another Inept California Law by Glenn B http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/30/another-inept-california-law/#comment-327 Glenn B Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:31:35 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/30/another-inept-california-law/#comment-327 Yes only the law abiding will obey the law, and that would be pretty good for a start. This law is EXACTLY like drunk driving laws in intent though probably not in enforcement and penalties. Many will disobey each law, but with strict enforcement and high penalties, many will come to the conclusion that it is better to obey than break the law - either one. I doubt there will be strict enforcement of this law combined with high enough penalty to make much of a difference. There were and continue to be high penalties for driving while under the influence. Where there is also strict enforcement, the drunk driving rates have fallen off markedly from what they once had been, or at least deaths due to accidents caused by drunks have fallen. You often quite appropriately find fault with the law and law makers, but on this one, I truly think you missed the boat and landed in the drink. If done correctly a law making it illegal to text while driving would be quite beneficial, for example to the little kid who just crossed the road in front of you chasing his puppy. I actually believe it would be best to ban cell phone use altogether while driving, even voice activated phones that are completely hands free. Happy New Year, Glenn B Yes only the law abiding will obey the law, and that would be pretty good for a start. This law is EXACTLY like drunk driving laws in intent though probably not in enforcement and penalties. Many will disobey each law, but with strict enforcement and high penalties, many will come to the conclusion that it is better to obey than break the law - either one. I doubt there will be strict enforcement of this law combined with high enough penalty to make much of a difference. There were and continue to be high penalties for driving while under the influence. Where there is also strict enforcement, the drunk driving rates have fallen off markedly from what they once had been, or at least deaths due to accidents caused by drunks have fallen. You often quite appropriately find fault with the law and law makers, but on this one, I truly think you missed the boat and landed in the drink. If done correctly a law making it illegal to text while driving would be quite beneficial, for example to the little kid who just crossed the road in front of you chasing his puppy. I actually believe it would be best to ban cell phone use altogether while driving, even voice activated phones that are completely hands free.

Happy New Year,
Glenn B

]]> Comment on Visiting the National Parks by Minstrel http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/26/visiting-the-national-parks/#comment-326 Minstrel Sun, 28 Dec 2008 03:02:07 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/26/visiting-the-national-parks/#comment-326 Oh yes - we're having a great time. Nobody expected it to snow for four days straight here. We're a long way from the 'walls of the city'. Oh yes - we’re having a great time. Nobody expected it to snow for four days straight here. We’re a long way from the ‘walls of the city’.

]]> Comment on Visiting the National Parks by Linoge http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/26/visiting-the-national-parks/#comment-325 Linoge Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:45:26 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/26/visiting-the-national-parks/#comment-325 s/alol/all Bleh. s/alol/all

Bleh.

]]> Comment on Visiting the National Parks by Linoge http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/26/visiting-the-national-parks/#comment-324 Linoge Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:44:34 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/26/visiting-the-national-parks/#comment-324 Big ol' "whoops" for that one, eh? Hope you alol had fun... ;) Big ol’ “whoops” for that one, eh? Hope you alol had fun… ;)

]]> Comment on Gun Signs by Minstrel http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/25/gun-signs/#comment-323 Minstrel Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:53:49 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/25/gun-signs/#comment-323 That's funny. Sort of reminds me of an old TV commercial that intoned an imaginary "Tropical Fish and Grief Counseling" storefront. I forget what they were advertising. That’s funny. Sort of reminds me of an old TV commercial that intoned an imaginary “Tropical Fish and Grief Counseling” storefront. I forget what they were advertising.

]]> Comment on Gun Signs by Gregory Morris http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/25/gun-signs/#comment-322 Gregory Morris Fri, 26 Dec 2008 02:21:14 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/25/gun-signs/#comment-322 We have a gun store down the road from us that is in a small plaza. They share their sign space with a pet groomer. So the sign reads: Guns Pet Grooming We have a gun store down the road from us that is in a small plaza. They share their sign space with a pet groomer. So the sign reads:

Guns
Pet Grooming

]]> Comment on Cruise Pot Cooking by DirtCrashr http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/20/cruise-pot-cooking/#comment-321 DirtCrashr Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:23:28 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/20/cruise-pot-cooking/#comment-321 Some enterprising could invent a Food Manifold....Mash-potato Headers...Gravy Cam-shaftcovers... Some enterprising could invent a Food Manifold….Mash-potato Headers…Gravy Cam-shaftcovers…

]]> Comment on Cruise Pot Cooking by Minstrel http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/20/cruise-pot-cooking/#comment-320 Minstrel Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:15:15 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/20/cruise-pot-cooking/#comment-320 Jeez - that sounds good t'me. The better half's grandfather used to put bacon and beans in a pot and hang it somewhere in the engine compartment of his old sedan and dinner would be ready for the whole family (14 kids) when they arrived at the next camp. Jeez - that sounds good t’me.

The better half’s grandfather used to put bacon and beans in a pot and hang it somewhere in the engine compartment of his old sedan and dinner would be ready for the whole family (14 kids) when they arrived at the next camp.

]]> Comment on Cruise Pot Cooking by DirtCrashr http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/20/cruise-pot-cooking/#comment-319 DirtCrashr Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:21:10 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/20/cruise-pot-cooking/#comment-319 A friend of mine who rides/races off-road, occasionally during an Enduro race will get some aluminum foil and wrap a potato and a chopped onion alongside a piece of beef in that tin foil, and then wrap that around the header-pipes of his dirtbike - after riding around for about an hour it's ready to be peeled apart and eaten... A friend of mine who rides/races off-road, occasionally during an Enduro race will get some aluminum foil and wrap a potato and a chopped onion alongside a piece of beef in that tin foil, and then wrap that around the header-pipes of his dirtbike - after riding around for about an hour it’s ready to be peeled apart and eaten…

]]> Comment on Remington 1100 TAC-2 and TAC-4 by Minstrel http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/10/remington-1100-tac-2-and-tac-4/#comment-314 Minstrel Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:42:16 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/10/remington-1100-tac-2-and-tac-4/#comment-314 <img src="http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/wings.gif" alt="fly away" width='90' /> fly away

]]> Comment on Remington 1100 TAC-2 and TAC-4 by Linoge http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/10/remington-1100-tac-2-and-tac-4/#comment-313 Linoge Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:23:53 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/10/remington-1100-tac-2-and-tac-4/#comment-313 Personally, I would go for the TAC-2, but I have always had a thing for shorter rifles (hence the SOCOM II). Personally, I would go for the TAC-2, but I have always had a thing for shorter rifles (hence the SOCOM II).

]]> Comment on Remington 1100 TAC-2 and TAC-4 by The Better Half http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/10/remington-1100-tac-2-and-tac-4/#comment-312 The Better Half Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:25:01 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/10/remington-1100-tac-2-and-tac-4/#comment-312 How about both? His 'n' hers. I get the TAC-4 though. How about both?

His ‘n’ hers.

I get the TAC-4 though.

]]> Comment on Remington 1100 TAC-2 and TAC-4 by Madrocketscientist http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/10/remington-1100-tac-2-and-tac-4/#comment-310 Madrocketscientist Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:14:10 +0000 http://reynosawatch.org/minstrel/2008/12/10/remington-1100-tac-2-and-tac-4/#comment-310 Tac 4, no question Tac 4, no question

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