http://blackcatresearch.com/theblog Because we've all got to do that from time to time Sun, 05 Aug 2007 17:26:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So Bloomberg rides the subway, just like everyone else, does he? Article here http://blackcatresearch.com/theblog/2007/08/04/just-like-you-and-me-but-better/ Mama got a new place and last weekend was time to move. We had plenty of hands lined up, so it was off to rent a truck. U-Haul seemed the easy solution, as there's a U-Haul shop very close to where I work. (Enterprise, Ryder, Penske, Budget ... http://blackcatresearch.com/theblog/2007/07/29/u-haul-ugh/ The headline: "Sheehan considers challenge to Pelosi."    Link here. That's what we need: Cindy Sheehan in office. To quote Al Borland, "I don't think so, Tim." http://blackcatresearch.com/theblog/2007/07/08/just-when-we-thought-the-end-was-near/ I see this activity pretty frequently.  As a non-smoker, I have to say this just looks weird.  When you're moving, does the increased air movement around the cig cause it to burn away faster?  Is that somehow good for the smoker?  Or is it wasteful?  Does motion relieve the need ... http://blackcatresearch.com/theblog/2007/06/28/smoking-while-riding-a-motorcycle/ Oliver is about six weeks old now, and it's time to get him off the bottle. When Mrs asked Dr. Hernandez how to get him to stop expecting food from a bottle, Dr. H's answer was simple: "stop giving him a bottle." So this afternoon Mrs put Oliver's food in ... http://blackcatresearch.com/theblog/2007/06/26/weaning-oliver/ Today was Hobie's last. We're devastated, though we knew it was coming. A crushing blow. This day sucks.  We're going to miss you, Hobe Dogg. http://blackcatresearch.com/theblog/2007/06/26/rip-hobie/ Last week Hobie was sick, and Mama was in the house. Thing is, only Molly knew that Hobie was sick. So she spent a while running back and forth between Hobie and Mama, evidently trying to let her know that something was wrong. Good dog, Molly. Today brought ... http://blackcatresearch.com/theblog/2007/06/26/shell-guard-you-for-life-parts-3-and-4/ As we mentioned earlier, Molly is learning to keep an eye on things. I was out of town for three days this week, and Hobie was at the vet's for a very thorough checkup. Some of Mrs' friends came over to the house for a few minutes while ... http://blackcatresearch.com/theblog/2007/06/24/shell-guard-you-for-life-part-2/ So the Honda Hoot was this past weekend. The VTX-riding friends and I met in Knoxville for the event. We spent Thursday morning at the Hoot, and then hit the road. Thursday afternoon brought us a trip to Cades Cove, riding the Loop and seeing the sights. Deer ... http://blackcatresearch.com/theblog/2007/06/23/two-days-two-wheels-300-miles/ Alrighty... it's been a while. Been busy. Let's see... Congratulations: Mike and Amanda. The very best wishes for both of you. May your new life together be ever blessed. Unnecessary lust item: 3/4-ton Suburban, black, with the diesel. Of course we don't need it, but it would ... http://blackcatresearch.com/theblog/2007/06/10/week-in-review-10-june-2007/