What's happening to Goleta....

Why do you suppose that landlords are getting selfish right about now ?  I always figured that it is better to have a renter at a lower rate, than an empty rental. Say goodbye to Mojo's, China City, Presto Pasta, Quizno's and Luigi's.  Mr. Towbe's wild ride is beginning.  I'll bet that he has decided to go upscale in the Calle Real Center.  I'd say that we definitely need places to go in Goleta that families can't afford to go to.  If they ever get around to bombing Old Town, I bet they upscale there too.  Of course, upscaling Old Town means sidewalks that are level, stores that actually sell something besides Mexican phone cards and display windows that actually display something.  Ah yes, I remember when Old Town was just Town.  There was a Foster's Freeze, a Seaside gas station, the English Department and much more.  They converted the airport to a racetrack for one weekend a year.  They had lots of pull-in parking spots and actually a reason to use them.  It was awesome!

"You just can't go to a public pool and splash around any more. Everyone's swimming laps now. Some guy jumped in behind me and said, 'How long you gonna be using this lane, dude?'
'Until my bladder's empty' "
 - Tommy Sledge

I left Montreal heading toward Quebec city, when I decided to
stop at a comfort station. The first stall was occupied, so I
went into the second one. I was no sooner seated than I heard a
voice from the next stall:

"Hi, how are you doing?"

Well, I am not the type to chat with strangers in highway comfort
stations, and I really don't know quite what possessed me, but
anyway, I answered, a little embarrassed:

"Not bad."

And the stranger said: "And, what are you up to?"

Talk about your dumb questions! I was really beginning to think
this was too weird! So I said:

"Well, just like you I'm driving east."


Then, I heard the stranger, all upset, say, "Look, I'll call you
back, there's some idiot in the next stall answering all the
questions I am asking you."

This article was very interesting, and unfortunately, a shame....

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May 13, 2010, 10:14 am

Appreciating Those Who Appreciate Collectible Cars

By CHRISTOPHER JENSEN

War. Peace. The Economy. Honoring car collectors. It is all part of the work of the United States Senate, which has declared July 9, 2010, as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.” That day recognizes “that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.” So sayeth Senate Resolution 513 [PDF], which passed last week. That resolution also “encourages the Department of Education, the Department of Transportation and other federal agencies to work to support events and commemorations of ‘Collector Car Appreciation Day,’ including exhibitions and educational and cultural activities for young people.”
The resolution came at the request of the Specialty Equipment Market Association.
The idea was to “recognize and celebrate the automotive hobby,” said Steve McDonald, SEMA’s vice president of government affairs.It is a resolution and not a law and is good only for this year, but Mr. McDonald said SEMA hoped it would be introduced and approved annually.
To some it may also be a demonstration of reaching across the aisles. Its sponsors were Senator Jon Tester, Democrat from Montana, and Senator Richard Burr, a Republican from North Carolina.
Both are members of the Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus, the formation of which was SEMA’s idea. SEMA describes it as a group paying “tribute to America’s ever-growing love affair with the car and motorsports.” This is the second try at such a declaration. Mr. Tester last year introduced Senate Resolution 97, which was virtually identical to this year’s resolution. It was referred to the Judiciary Committee, where it perished.

Funny Proverbs

1.A day without sunshine is like night.

2. On the other hand, you have different fingers.

3. 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.

4. 99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name.

5. Remember, half the people you know are below average.

6. He who laughs last, thinks slowest.

7. Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.

8. The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese in the trap.

9. Support bacteria. Theyre the only culture most people have.

10. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

11. Change is inevitable, except from vending machines.

12. If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments.

13. How many of you believe in psycho-kinesis? Raise my hand.

14. OK, so whats the speed of dark?

15. When everything is coming your way, youre in the wrong lane.

16. Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.

17. How much deeper would the ocean be without sponges?

18. Eagles may soar, but weasels dont get sucked into jet engines.

19. What happens if you get scared half to death, twice?

20. Why do psychics have to ask you your name?

21. Inside every older person is a younger person wondering, What the heck happened?

22. Just remember -- if the world didnt suck, we would all fall off.

23. Light travels faster than sound. Thats why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

24. Life isnt like a box of chocolates. Its more like a jar of jalapenos. What you do today, might burn your butt tomorrow.

A man in a chinese restaurant....

...says to the waiter "This chicken tastes rubbery."

The waiter says "Thank you velly much!"