Neanderpundit

Was a stinking cesspit- almost literally- of tumbledown dancehalls and cheap gin joints. The streets that were paved were almost done so by accident, and the local wildlife consisted of possums and coons eating out of overflowing garbage cans. The lake itself was so filthy only the uninitiated would swim in it. And the methane gas burbling up from swamps of human shit would often catch fire and burn.

Contrast that to the downtown where the Ogwife grew up.

Does make me wonder why she came to me instead of making me go to her.

When we’re in town we visit the gravesites of friends and family. Some so old the lichen are winning the battle.

Like any town, they have issues with blacks. Continue Reading »

there are some sane people in Canada as well. Visited with one of the Ogwife’s family friends on our way up, a strident backer of NO POLITICAL OFFICIAL and evil, evil gloebull warmening denier, and much like mr&mrs Donovan, a rescuer of many creatures. We visited with some Friday.

Dux under trux.

Pride of the collection is a rescued fawn.

Doh! A deer! A female deer!

Have a friend hanging with Max at night so he doesn’t have to be too stressed out, hope she doesn’t have any issues with him. We’re visiting the wife’s families. I’m just enjoying the cool- the evenings are in the 50’s and humidity free 80’s at noonday.

They’re saving all the crap for me on my return. I already dread going back to work.