...well, the shuttle didn't go up because of weather. I hope it happens tomorrow...then again, supposedly two different people gave it a "no go ready for launch" and were overridden by someone else. Sorry I don't remember who's who, all I know is someone has questions about the safety of the shuttle, while another is worried about the costs. Some people may hate paying taxes for this, but I think it's important, I'd much rather pay taxes for this than for overpaid politicians and the bullshit they create. As for saftey issues, there are some astronauts that are risking their lives when they do this, not taking careless chances. THAT'S what happens when you have some ass making crucial decisions about what's safe and what isn't. Whenever anything happens it just makes it more difficult to continue space exploration. Anyone who doesn't think that is important, shame on you.

...the Fourth of July is only three days away, and the guy down the street has been setting off his firecrackers for at least a week or so so far, not to mention the friggin' cherry bombs. Sorry, but I like fireworks just as much as anyone else, particularly the ones you look at, but whenever we've gotten some to set off, we would go out to a barren field and do it, concerned about safety (you know, the whole fire burns thing??), and not wanting to bother people. Some may think I'm just being a bitch, and maybe I am, but since my neighbors are practically on top of one another here, I try to be a good one and have some consideration for them. I appreciate the same thing in return. I'd also appreciate hearing this certain neighbor screaming from the pain of a burnt, partially blown off hand. Yes, seems I'm a bitch after all. (you all know that if Trashman said that, he'd be a hero..)

...I'm getting hooked on a show on A&E called AIRLINE. It's addicting...and for someone who worked customer service for a major book store for over 20 years, you'd think I'd get tired of seeing some of the stuff on here. People being rude, mean, obnoxious, and the one thing I just don't get, drunk. It amazes me how many are detained from getting on a plane because they are loaded. Do they see this show later? I would be embarrassed to be seen staggering as I tried to get to my flight. NOT that I haven't been that soused before. I've done my share, but I usually staggered into my bedroom and fallen (sometimes literally) into bed.

...I've no idea where everyone is...we all used to post and visit, but I guess our lives are so busy, or maybe we just got tired. Seamus and Mike still post (I gotta get out west...), Trash is still around, but once again Blade has disappeared. I hope he's ok.

I hope everyone has a great holiday...
posted by Wanting at 9:15 PM