Happy Hour Special

I was coming home from Decatur last week and I saw a sign in front of a restaurant that reads:

HAPPY HOUR SPECIAL

Lobster Tail and Beer



"Lord a'mighty," I said to myself, "my three favorite things!!!!!!"

Hubba Hubba. I just got home.


Uncle Bob

Uncle Bob, An Extremist ????

The Department of Homeland Security is warning law enforcement officials about a rise in "rightwing extremist activity," saying the economic recession, the election of America's first black president and the return of a few disgruntled war veterans could swell the ranks of white-power militias.

A footnote attached to the report by the Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis defines "rightwing extremism in the United States" as including not just racist or hate groups, but also groups that reject federal authority in favor of state or local authority.

"It may include groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single-issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration," the warning says.

Now seriously of these two pictures, which woman are you more
comfortable handling a firearm and which one appears off her med's?

And if you don't know, the one off her med's just released this report. She is your Director of Homeland Security.

So, Uncle Bob is an "extremist"?? This post surely will not help Bob's case.

Confiscate from me, O' Dear Leader Obama

Uncle Bob has been saying for some time now that we are living in an era of the lowest taxation levels that we will see for many years.

Let me tell you how it will be; There's one for you, nineteen for me.

Cause I’m the taxman.

Should five per cent appear too small, Be thankful I don't take it all.

Cause I’m the taxman.

If you drive a car-I’ll tax the street
If you try to sit– I’ll tax your seat
If you get too cold– I’ll tax the heat
If you take a walk- I'll tax your feet.

Don't ask me what I want it for, If you don't want to pay some more.

Cause I’m the taxman.

Now my advice for those who die, Declare the pennies on your eyes.

Cause I’m the taxman,.

And you're working for no one but me.

Bob Preachin' to the Buddies....

To my Little Buddies...

This won't mean a lot to you now, but it should.

As you grow up you'll all do different things, have different interests, success' and failures. But you'll always have each other.

Your Dad and I went to the Cardinal's Home Opener today, April, 6, 2009, just as we have for several years. We had a blast. We talked baseball, business, family, and of course, you little buddies.

I want you to know, that your Father, my Brother, is my Best Friend. And nothing or no one can replace that.

I want that relationship for my little buddies as well.

Uncle Bob wants to grow old---with a full head of hair mind you--- and hear stories about how Cole took Ross and Luke to the Home Opener, how Ross showed Cole and Luke a good time, and how Luke showed Ross and Cole who was boss!!!!

Uncle Bob wants to hear how Cole, Ross, and Luke are Best Friends.

Uncle Bob doesn't Facespace or Mybook. Bob has family, hands on. No need for any YahoooJournal.

Love,

Uncle Bob

April 7, 2009 City Elections

Friends & Neighbors,

Newton has a significant election coming up this April 7th. In addition to assorted Executive and Council seats on the ballot, so is the Zoning Board of Appeals.

I am currently the Secretary of the Zoning Board of Appeals and ask for your vote.

I am also asking that you support the individuals, some of whom now serve, on this example ballot.

Zoning is a reality here in Newton and whether or not you are in favor of zoning, you still need someone like yourself to represent your interests.

In advance, I appreciate your support.

Tim K. Farley

Insurance Salesman 2

That's my original Little Buddy 2nd to left, in the tie. Cub Scout's recently had a night where they dressed up for their future careers. Can't wait to have him in the office. Help take the load off Uncle Bob, maybe then I can slow down. Looking good Cole. Love, Uncle Bob.

Insurance Salesman

That is what Uncle Bob is. Uncle Bob presumes that a lot people wonder, just what does Uncle Bob do?? Seems like a fair question.

More specifically Uncle Bob has a concentration in commercial insurance, business'. Bob has a specialty and is confident enough in his specialty and self to believe everyone needs it. This specialty is insurance programs for restaurants and to a lesser degree the lodging industry, hotels, etc. This takes Bob far and wide in order to make a decent wage. It often takes Bob to the Metro East area. This in turn also allows Uncle Bob to sneak away to Busch and watch his beloved Redbirds, but not on this day, there would be no sneaking away.

On this day, Uncle Bob had been referred to a hotel by another of his insureds. Having reviewed coverage's etc w/this new fellow, Bob did as he always does, taking a look around to make sure the hotel was up to Bob's standards, insurance-wise. It past muster and Bob was ready to go about his day. But wait, "Jack" also had another location, of crucial importance. It was however substantially West of STL.

What was Bob to do? That's a long drive even for Bob, whose wife loves to goto STL, but couldn't’t on this Day and whom he'd told he'd be home late afternoon on this Friday. Was Bob to presume that his hotel would be just like the hotel he was at, was the prospect correctly describing this other location? It would be much later when Bob got home, if he made the trip. What was Bob to do?

Bob did the right thing and followed his gut. And it was a good thing. While Jack is preparing to spend $200K on the renovations, Bob's not sure that is enough. As I drove around the parking lot observing, wondering just what is going on behind those closed doors,I passed a gentleman I took for a drunk or junkie. Turned out he was maintaince. As he gave me a tour of the facilities, going into separate rooms to make sure that they would pass a more thorough inspection, Bob couldn't help but wonder how this story would read in the papers. (As a side note, Bob gripped his keys in his hands in the manner we teach our daughters when they go off to school and head out to a dark parking lot...if you know what I mean.)

Bob inquired about the appearance that some guests might be residents for a week long, maybe a month at a time, contractors and such. "Oh" hobo Joe replied "some have been here for years". Witness relocation program, Bob is doubtful.

As I left and we shook hands, it crossed my mind, any chance that last tooth is gonna fall out on Bob's hand? Well thankfully no.

So, with this episode, you get an idea of Bob's work and his life, which shapes his views, and of course shapes Uncle Bob's Take. And that Take???

In the great words of Ronald Reagan..."Trust but Verify". Words we should all truly live by.