Today is a gift, that's why it's called the PRESENT

No pictures this time because we really haven't been anywhere or done anything of interest. That will change soon as we have some small adventures on the schedule. Next week, for example, we'll do a little Geocaching. There are lots of brand new caches in the area that sound like fun.

In the meantime, it's Sunday and football playoffs--Go Cardinals and Steelers--in case you're wondering where my loyalties lie.

We are really growing weary over all of the over-the-top adulation being layered on our new President, Mr. Obama. Have you read any of the polls and heard the expectations of some of the people interviewed. Some of them fully expect the government to pay their mortgage and give them the deed to their home. Holy cats, it seems we've created a monster that cannot but fail in meeting the expectations of the masses.

Well, I still think one of the funniest sites on the internet is the police blotter from home and I've culled a couple of cuties from a recent edition for your amusement. I wouldn't change them for one entry in the LA's police blotter. Here they are:



Grass Valley Police Department

Thursday A caller from the 300 block of South Auburn Street reported youths on the roof. They were released to their parents.

A woman from the 400 block of Maryland Drive reported her dog was being taken care of by a friend and was missing. The dog was described as a lab-terrier mix named Toby Keith, wearing an army collar with stars.

Friday

A woman from the 800 block of Old Tunnel Road reported hearing someone knocking on her front door and window.2:44 a.m. —

A caller from the 400 block of Pine Street reported a man crawling on his hands and feet near a pontoon boat, possibly looking into vehicles.

Nevada County Sheriff’s Office

Thursday

A caller from Greenhorn Creek reported numerous people shooting in the area. The people were advised not to trespass.

A woman from the 10000 block of School Street reported possible squatters on her neighbor’s property who were very loud at all times of the day.

A woman from the 29000 block of Highway 49 reported drunken people on her property were refusing to leave. She agreed to leave for the night, and the other people would leave in the morning.

Friday

Nevada CityPolice Department

Thursday

A caller from Highway 49 and Uren Street reported a woman “flapping around, trying to fly.” She could not be located.

It's a horrible crime wave at home.

I hope you are all well (we saw our desert doctors last week and nothing bad was found) and happy. Like everyone on the West Coast we've enjoyed a week of absolutely marvelous weather with hi's in the 80's and lows in the 50's. When the sun goes down, though, it gets cool really fast making sitting outside in the evening something for long pants and jackets. It's great, though.