And we're off!

Okay, first "legit" post. I'd like to draw your attention to the Links section on the right of the page. I know there's not much there, but that just means you won't be very confused--or, if you are, it really doesn't matter since you probably haven't been able to read this far yet. A little something about each of them, starting from the bottom (just to be different).

Fishing is one of my favorite pasttimes. I just don't get to do it enough. Mostly, I fish for trout, with the occassional bass or catfish attempt thrown in. At least once a year, I head out into the wonderfull Monterey Bay or open ocean (on a party boat--I ain't rich enough to own my own) and target salmon or rockfish. Anywho, Anglernet.net is a fabulous site, "by the fisherman, for the fisherman". The forum is frequented by a large group (and growing) of California fishermen. Great group of folks. If you like fishing, and especially if you're here in the great state of California (or the state of confusion) stop on by and say hi.

One of my other pasttimes is watching auto racing. Specifically, NASCAR. Yeah, yeah, I know what you're thinking . . . fishing, NASCAR & use of the word "ain't". Oh my God! I've wandered into a redneck 'blog! Don't worry. I do have all my teeth, obviously know how to use a computer, don't chew or smoke tobacco and no dog that I have ever owned has ever been killed or injured in any porch-collapse related events. So, if you're a race fan, cool. If not, get a life (look who's talking). And before you start bitching and moaning about how much NASCAR sucks, just relax--I'll get to that in the near future.

Next up is the official website of the incredibly adorable Georgy Russell. As you are probably well aware (unless you've recently suffered a blunt head trauma) we here in Cali had an historic recall of our Governor. During that election, some 135 residents felt themselves qualified to take (then) Gov Gray Davis' place. In my opinion, only one truly was. Yes, I'll admit that her perky smile, natural beauty and thong selling are what first brought my attention to her campaign. But truly, it was her honesty, intelligence and genuine caring for California that brought me to vote for her. It was the only time that I can remember where I actually felt good about voting for a particular candidate. Bummer that we're stuck with the Gröpenfuhrer. A month or so after the recall, I had the opportunity to meet Georgy, and it re-enforced my opinion that she is the kind of person we definitely need in political service. Very sweet, intelligent & kind. Georgy, if you've somehow found yourself reading this (why? you've got much better things to spend your time on), I sincerely hope that you continue your pursuit of public service, and pledge to support you in any way I can.

Finally, the Google News thing was just a default link that Blogspot put there. I see no actual compelling reason to remove it, so it shall remain, at least for now. It's probably good anyway, as it offers the ever so remote chance that it will inspire someone to view a news link to become informed rather than waste their time surfing the web for imbicilic 'blogs, porn or Limbaugh jokes.

Obviously I'm reserving the right to add/delete links as I see fit. If you don't like it, tough--get your own blog.