Shoes

Every year at this time the department gets us new shoes. They are over priced, wear fast, and completely uncomfortable. My partner found shoes for the job that work better for about 1/4 of the price. Even with the large amount of money saved we still have to buy them from the allocated company only. Basically I paid with tax dollar money $230 for 2 pair of shoes. He paid $39. Our tax dollars at work.
And now for something completely different...

Hope everyone has a good day off

El Chupacabra

Paladin Has been talking about Coyotes and El Chupacabra. I could not help but share this video that may only be funny to me. It is dumb but so are the so called people who find them only to learn they are a sick Coyote.

1958 Corvette

Came across this while driving around. A 1958 Corvette .It is number four on my top ten dream cars. If I was to look for one to buy I prefer the Black and Silver addition but this one would work.

Oh come on

At first I thought this was a joke, it is not. For One hundred and ten dollars this company will take care of your pets should the rapture occur within ten years of signing the contract. We all have different beliefs and I respect that but people, please, please save your money. I don't believe in the rapture, but I understand how one can worry about a pet. I am Catholic and I respect other peoples systems of belief but this is just another example of someone taking advantage of someone with strong faith. If you believe in God I would assume one could have enough faith to believe God will take care of all of His creations.

"Not one sparrow … can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't worry! You are more valuable to him than many sparrows" (Jesus in Matthew 10:29-31

http://eternal-earthbound-pets.com/Home_Page.html

From the sites FAQ's

Q: When the Rapture occurs, how long before my pet is rescued?

A: The timing is contingent on the number of subscribers we have in each state/region and travel distance. Our rescuers know that this is a time sensitive service. Pets' lives are at stake. We will limit the number of subscribers in each zone so that any given rescuer will not be over burdened. Naturally, we must anticipate that there will be widespread chaos and confusion immediately following the Rapture that could impact travel times. Thus, we are targeting a maximum of between 18- 24 hours from realization of the Rapture, to animal rescue.

Hooray Hatch Green Chili

The time of year is here to re-stock on Hatch Chilies. I have no idea why Hatch Peppers from New Mexico are the best tasting but they are. Last year I only bought a few, this year I got a case and a half roasted to hopefully last the year. They come in hot and mild, I like the hot.

I like to cook but I don't do it often. I just find it hard to cook for one so don't take the time to do it. However, I could not help it and had to make up some sauce, salsa and chili rellenos.

The sauce is made of onion, flour, garlic, hot hatch peppers, chicken broth and salt.

All you need to make great salsa is what is pictured below and water. Stew in a pot for about 30 minutes. Strain the solids and put in a blender. Add about half of the left over liquid and lime juice and blend again. Salt to taste. Chill for at least an hour, over night if possible.

Stuff the peppers with cheese

Batter them up with a corn meal blend and fry.

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Add the sauce, cheese chips, tortillas and enjoy.

Sick Coyote part 2

For more on this guy click this great blog and you can see it on film. One word of caution on the video. Paladin geared it toward education and not a happy ending. If you are looking for a feel good animal movie do not click it but if you want to learn more about the real thing you should check it out for sure.

http://thereluctantpaladin.blogspot.com/2009/08/animal-control-hatcam-injured-coyote.html

Sick Coyote

This poor guy was found today by the other officer I work with. The coyote was sick and could not eat anymore. We work close with wildlife rehabs but this poor guy was past the point to be able to help. It is hard to tell in the picture, but he is mostly bones.

I have always been impressed with the coyotes ability to survive and adopt to its surroundings in the wild,and even in a metropolitan area.

Most of the wildlife with which we share our cities is very adaptable – as is the coyote. They are one of the most adaptable species on the planet. Because they eat a variety of foods which are abundant in our cities, and are opportunistic, they find more then enough food in our cities.

The Greatest of Watermelons

Seriously, I could not make this up if I tried. In my job, I deal with the public and have learned to build up some immunity to stupid people. I was not prepared for this one.

I get off early on Wednesday and usually try to go to the grocery store. Yesterday was no exception, but it turned into an odd experience.

I was in the frozen food area deciding if I really needed to get some more Blue Bell Ice Cream, standing away from my cart. The cart was off to the side as to not block the center. A man walked by and walked straight into the cart. He turned and looked at me and gave me the evil eye. Then he just stood staring at me. I know I must have had the most puzzled look on my face and then he walked away.

I proceeded to shop when I noticed him following me around. I stopped this time and asked him if I could help him with something. Again, he just stared at me. This time I waited for him to walk away. As I continued to shop I would notice him around every few minutes and finally I looked at him and could not help but start laughing. This time he huffed at me and walked away.

When I got out to the parking lot, he was loading his groceries two cars away from mine. This was not a kid but a man around 40 and should be somewhat mature but not this guy. Now I am really starting to get concerned. Although it is legal to carry a concealed gun with a license in Texas, I do not carry. Just for the record, I am not anti gun and the issue of why can be another blog sometime for me.

The male ego in me really wanted to get into with him, however I showed restraint. I did not walk to my car but acted like I was on the phone. What is even worse about this is my phone broke so I have my sim card in my sister in-law’s old phone until I go get a new one. The phone is pink. So now, I am in the middle of the parking lot pretending to talk on a hot pink phone with some crazy person watching me.

I watched him closely because I wondered if he would pull a weapon from the car or try to run me over. As I was watching him, he looked up, got in his car, floored the gas and screeched his tires as he left the parking lot away from me.

Confused, I started walking to my truck when I noticed something. In his cart left behind was a Thumping Good Seedless Watermelon he forgot to put in his car. Again, I could not help but laugh.

The sweetest watermelon I have ever eaten.

Happy Birthday Zelda

Happy Birthday to my niece Zelda who is one today!!!!

Zelda with Grandma and Grandpa