what has been going on

hello to all in the blogosphere . I have not posted in a really long time between having a bad case of writer's block , and busy with work and and life in general. My wife Michelle and I just renewed our vows this past thursday . We are now spending a couple of days by ourselves . Her cousin took our lil rugrats to give us time alone . my wife of rusin roundup will have some of our wedding pictures on her blog. I will will be posting more in the future , And I want to thank the followers of my blog and the friends I have made, for your patience .

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music monday

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Happy easter everyone

I would like to wish all of you a safe and happy easter. We spent today hunting for easter egg hunts, Didn't realize they were done yesterday lol. We did however take the kids to the park and let them play on the playground stuff. They had fun , And we got out of the house for a bit.My next post will be my Music monday selection I hope you all enjoy it. Take care all , Randy

what's been going on

hello to all my friends in the blogosphere. Well so far I still have a job, We are still really slow. They decided to take a week shutdown to try to build up some back log. Luckily I am salary and not effected by this.Haven't made it out much , weather still up and down here. Hopefully soon I can get out with camera in hand and get some good shots.I have writers block really bad , so my posts have been few and far between . Hopefully that will change when I can start to venture out . So to my followers please be patient .

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music monday old school

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the weather is getting better.

The weather the last couple days has gotten milder, So my wife and I decided to take our daughter to the park near the wabash river here in Indiana.Our daughter had fun ,And it was good to finally get some fresh air after being cooped up most of this winter . I took a few pictures for you all to see.As you can see here river was up.

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try to watch this without cracking up . Bet ya can't

yes I am still alive

Hello to my friends . I haven't been posting much lately , partially because I still have writers block. And I joined the game network pogo, been playin alot of games and things on there. When spring gets here I will be able to get out more and take pictures for you all to see. I am still working , but do not know for how long ,I can just hope for the best where that is concerned. I will try to start posting more often and as always visit all of your blogs. Take care everyone for now , Randy.

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musin monday

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this going to be tough.

Well since my Dad will be laid off I have to do my job plus his . It is going to suck But I gotta do what I gotta do for now. Things are not lookin good. There is a strong likelyhood I will not be there by next month. I don't know what to do.We are not getting enough work in to keep a float. This country has got to wisen up. And quit letting foriegn markets control this one. I am not racist but damn america can only take so much . the chinese, and brazilians are killin manufacturing here. I do not know why politicians in this country arent doing anything about it. Just stupid if you ask me. Why kill your country to be politically correct ? are they with us ? I do not think so. Take care of your own , That should be the mindset, That is the way I see it.

My work decided to keep me

I was kept for now in the first round of layoffs. I have prooven over and over I am valuable to the company. I may still lose my job ,But the decision will be made the end of march for now.I get to go to work every day now wondering if it is my last, I think that is Bs but what can I do about it. I grew up at that place I am 33 now started there when I was 19. A damn long time to stick with a company. I was union went management now I may have to pay the price for doing so only because they would hire supervisors for my department than did'nt give a damn about the place. They could get a head hunter to find em another job ,And in the mean time I was doing the job.It makes me sick, But loyalty means nothing nowadays I guess . My dad is getting laid off friday and he has been with the company for 20yrs.Now I have to proove why I still belong there.to help make a company millions (which I have) and to be made to feel like you are a piece of crap is bullshit. I hope you all don't have to go through the same thing.And that is the way I see it.

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I got some bad news today

Due to the economic slow down next week I might be getting laid off from my job. I have been with the company almost 15yrs. I started out union ,Did that then I got promoted to supervisor 3 yrs ago. I was told the layoff would be temporary but I have never seen a company person brought back after bieng laid off. I don't know yet what Michelle and I will do jobs are so hard to come by nowadays. All I can do is hope for the best.

I loved this as a kid From The Blues brothers movie

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Award

Thank you Cliff and Jeremy for the award.

Now I'm supposed to list 10 honest things about myself so here goes.

1.I am into tattoos

2 I smoke (for now)

3 I love football

I love to camp when it is warm out.

4 I like to go fishing.

I listen to rock music mostly.

5 I drink beer.

6 I am an honest person.

7 I am a depressive but I refuse to get on drugs for it .

8 I am smart in some things dumb in others.

9 made alot of mistakes in my life.

10 plan on bettering my life and those of my family.

work has slowed to a crawl.

Well the company I work for has slowed to a crawl. We have went down to four days a week, Luckily I am salary so My pay won't be affected yet. That is not to say I couldn't be laid off. The global economy is so bad manufacturing doesn't have a chance right now. I work in a foundry . We make cast Iron parts for electric motors, water pumps , and many other parts. The cast metal industry in this country is in serious trouble due in part to the over seas market . China has dominated this industry because they charge alot less for the parts . But the quality is not there. They do not have to worry about environmental groups or safety regulations. And most chinese foundries are government owned. The stimulus package will not save this country , But what might is companies stay in this country instead of relocating over seas. The united states start buying and selling within itself instead of importing crap that we could make ourselves.Cars, radios, clothes, rubber dog shit the list goes on and on. This country needs to start taking care of ourselves instead of worrying about pissing off our nieghbors. The homeless rates in this country keep climbing higher and higher but yet you see the christians childrens fund or other charities want you to send money to little bow mow in bangledesh or somewhere, I say screw them for now fix ours first before we mess around in other countries back yards. They don't give a shit about us anyway most of em want us dead.I am not preaching hate in this post , not at all But I believe this country could be great again if We start looking out for our people better . Fix the healthcare system, create jobs that you don't have to ask if they want fries with that. you know things are bad in this country when alot of foreignors are going back home cause they cannot find work. My main point is this...Why kiss other countries asses for goods and services such as oil and other imports when we could do it ourselves that alone would pull the country out of the shitter. That is the way I see it

tribute to my mother inlaw

She died far too young and ,I know she would be proud of her grand babies how they have both grown up healthy and strong. And I Regret she will not be there when I take her daugter's hand in marriage for a second time.Her and I didn't always see eye to eye on alot of things,And for a time she didn't approve of me for Michelle , But I grew on her. She would give michelle and I advise from time to time whether we needed it or not. She had alot of struggles in her life.And had severe depression as a result.But she loved Michelle, and all of us and she will be greatly missed.

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this is a very sick joke i just seen.

A professor is giving the first year medical students their first lecture on autopsies, and decides to give them a few basics before starting."You must be capable of two things to do an autopsy. The first thing is that you must have no sense of fear."At this point, the lecturer sticks his finger into the dead man's anus, pulls it out, and then licks it. He asks all the students to do the same thing with the corpses in front of them. After a couple of minutes' silence, they follow through with his disgusting command."The second thing is that you must have an acute sense of observation: How many of you noticed that I stuck my middle finger into the corpse's anus, but I licked my index finger? ... I know very gross and vulgar guys and gals but struck me funny at the time . Sorry if anyone offended.

I want your opinions

My wife and I watch a lot of the crime shows . In some states, I see if someone is on trial for something ,No matter what it is ,If there is a hung jury they walk away free .But in others they are put on trial again. Is that double jeopardy? Don't get me wrong guilty people should do time if they are found that way, but if a jury of your peers cannot decide is that not reasonable doubt. Innocent until proven guilty right. That does not mean have 2 or 3 trials to prove it. I am a strong believer you commit the crime do the time even if capital punishment for murder. But In my opinion the justice system needs an overhaul to make sure they have the right person before they go to trial . How many people have died for having been falsely accused ,Hard telling. My main point here is this unless you can prove it , one trial if you cannot prove it beyond reasonable doubt then by our founding fathers they are innocent. I would like your comments on this subject. I do believe justice should be served ,But make sure you have the right guy,or gal whichever the case may be. No more people should die for the wrongs of others whether criminal or government ,Which hard telling how many in history have. I would just like to see fair justice no matter what your status , Normal joe or famous don't matter. Yes I am on a rant but this country needs to shape up it has gotten beyond the point of sense. The justice system is not fair we all know it . If you have money you will get off if not you screwed. give me your opinions . And that is the way I see it

Another Tribute

A few days ago on music monday week before last I did a tribute to Buddy Holly . But he is not the only talented and influencial musician That died that terrible day. So I wanted to do alittle something for another legend Ritchie Valens. Though he died at such a young age ritchie's music and after so many years ,is still remembered by so many .>

kids gotta love em.

I was online yesterday ,and our daughter was playing video games in our son's room ,When all of a sudden I heard a loud boom! and a delayed cry . I ran in there and found sis a bloody mess. The tv had fell off the table and knocked her two front teeth out. So needless to say we rushed her to Er to get her checked out luckily the tv did'nt break her legs or feet or even worse crush her. She has to get a third tooth pulled next friday cause of damage . I always called her my lil ducky now she looks like one with her top lip so swollen . Poor baby. I usually freak at the sight of blood I did'nt yesterday like another side took over , It is strange how the parent thing can make you forget about the things that make you squeemish .She is getting back to her self today very little pain ,Michelle or I will keep you posted .. take care for now Randy .

Give the Man a chance

Everyone needs to give the President a chance . Dems and republicans argueing over the stimulus package . I see both sides of the issues ,But both parties need to work together if this country is going to get out of the crisis it is in now. I believe the stimulus money should go to the middle class working stiffs like most of us are. The rich have enough money they don't need anymore. tax cuts are great but eventually the government wants it back. If you give out checks for working families they will spend it , I know I would . people would go buy puters, cars , you name it.many people believe Obama is the savior of this country , It is time for all Americans to give the man the chance to proove it . And that is the way I see it.

This is my opinion on the social networks

Many of you have commented on my wife's blog about this subject, So I wanted to give my point of view of the subject. When I think of a social network , I think chainsaw, axe, gun,etc all usefull things but in the wrong hands can be dangerous. Single people 18 and over chatrooms and facebook, myspace, the list goes on and on that is fine but be careful, you do not know who you are really talking to. Now don't get me wrong many people have went on to meet someone and fall in love and eventually marry them, They are the lucky few. Child molesters use these sites to find prey, People that are unhappily married use them to cheat on thier significant other(meet someone to try to hook up later) It is really easy to get stupid online . When you do not know someone ,Do not for one: Don't tell them where you live, Don't send them things you would not want the whole world to see. The internet has become more advanced now than it ever was and you can do the research yourself but I am quite sure the divorce rate globally has risen because of the chatrooms and social networks as well as the exploitation of children . . My point to all the blogosphere is too be carefull ,And monitor your kids no matter how much it pisses them off. To me it does not matter what network ,This is a "network". I enjoy the friends I have made on blog It has helped to start to break the shell I have put myself in .I have never been a very social person ,because growing up I was bullied and picked on all the time. I hated my school years. I met My wife again after a long absence from eachother I knew very quickly I wanted to be with her till I took my last breath, But I made alot of mistakes from then till now. Drinking , trying to be right all the time , (thats my protective side that wants to help her make right decisions) even though she needs to find the right path on her own . Her and I have both hurt eatchother and it was selfish on both of our parts ,But I don't believe our love for eatchother has ever waived. It easy to say screw you ,"You know where the court house is "when you are pissed off. Her and I both know ,We would be lost without the other,We complete eatchother and I hope she feels the same as I .I am pretty sure she does. I still after all that happened in our long and recent past love my wife with all my being and never want to be without her.Folks I want to meet new bloggers out in the blogosphere ,You be real with me and I will be real with you ,That is my promise to you all .... And that folks is the way I see it

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My ABC's
Michelle tagged me for this meme and it looks pretty simple so here goes..

The ABC's of Randy

A. Attached or single?
Very attached

B. Best friend?
My wife Michelle

C. Cake or pie?
Lemon pie

D. Day of Choice?
Saturdays

E. Essential item?
money

F. Favorite color?
blue

G. Gummy bears or worms?
worms

H. Hometown?
Terre Haute

I. Favorite indulgence?
Nacho cheese Combos

J. January or July?
July of course, I can go camping

K. Kids?
Yes, 2 one boy & one girl

L. Life isn’t complete without?
Spending time with family

M. Marriage date?
July 2,1994

N. Number of magazine subscriptions?
0

O. Orange or apple?
orange

P. Phobias?
Death

Q. Quotes?
"do unto others as you have them do unto you”

R. Reasons to smile?
My son plays football , spending alone time with my,Wife.,And wrestling with my daughter.

S. Season of choice?
Spring

T. Tag 5 people -

feel free to do this meme if you want to.

U. Unknown fact about me?
I have many tattoos, and shave my head most of the time

V. Vegetable?
spinach

W. Worst habit?
Smoking,and drinking beer

X. X-ray or ultrasound?
X-ray

Y. Your favorite food(s)?
enchiladas

Z. Zodiac sign
Taurus

Late Music Monday

Sorry I'm a day late in posting but here is my Music Monday choice. Since yesterday was the Anniversary of the death of Buddy Holly I decided to post one of his songs "Peggy Sue"

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The time is finally here!

It is time for the game of games for all of us football fans superbowl sunday. My Colts didn't make it this year so i guess I will be rooting for the steelers. But not taking anything away from the Arizona Cardinals , that have finally went to the big one after decades of failing to get to post season contention . I believe the steelers defense will have the upper hand in this one they were the #1 rated defense in the leaugue this season.

Well you guys all have a good Superbowl Sunday . My next post will be for music monday. Take care, Randy

Are you guys over winter too?

This has got to be the most boring winter of recent memory to me. I am even struggling to find things to blog about ,It is so damn cold and a bunch of snow on the ground to really get out and do anything. When this spring gets here look out folks! I'll be a picture taking fool lol. There is nothing exciting really going on here , except the wife may need surgery yeehaawww . I have never been much of a writer or anything but now that I have started to in recent months , It sucks to get writers block lol . I really have nothing to talk about right now . Well guys I am alive I thought I would check in , I will be on in a day or so if I can think of something to talk about . Have a good one .

Attitude & Gratitude Award

Attitude & Gratitude Award I recieved this award from Cliff of WIXY"S Gone Bananas. Thank you so much Cliff. Here is what he said about me.

1.) Randy, of The Way I See It fame. Randy is giving us an inside view of his life although in the recent past everything has been falling down around him. He also is faithful to go around to the other blogs and give his fellow bloggers encouragement.

Here are the rules of this award.

Here are the rules:
1. put the logo on your blog or post
2. nominate at least 10 blogs, which show great attitude and/or gratitude!
3 be sure to link to your nominees within your post
let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog
4. share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.
5. How did you get a great attitude and gratitude

Here are my nominees:

Michelle Dawn -- My wife whom I love and want to spend all my days with. Her blog has a little of everything.

Cliff -- Who always gives me good advice and welcomed me to the blogosphere with open arms.

Amel -- that always gives me a kind word and advice when she can and gives us all a taste of another country.

Speedcat Hollydale -- Eric cracks me up with his comedic stylings on his blog and also gives me words to encourage me to get better.

Sindi --- who listened to michelle and I when we had our problems this past summer. She was unbiased and fair with her advice.

Jeremy ---- who always tries to inform his local community of anything going on in the area.

Kathy Feightner --- for bringing awareness to Bi-polar and depressive folks.

Suzanne -- For she may not be here in body or mind, her spirit lives in all that loved her R.I.P.

Music Monday -- Extreme

Music Monday -- Extreme "More than Words"

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Good luck Mr President

I would like to take this time to congradulate our new President Barack Obama. I sincerely hope he can fix this ailing nation. This country has been tortured long enough by the arrogance and stupidity of the last administration. My hope in the coming months alot of the wrongs are set right, People can start to find jobs , And troops start coming home. This country can be great again we all just have to all as a nation stand together behind our new commander in chief and hope for the best .... Good luck Mr President !

I recieved an award

My lovely wife michelle has given me a through thick an thin award.Thankyou hunny! As many of you know , We have been through alot in the past couple years . And things got really bad a few months ago . But now we are trying to repair all the damage caused and make better decisions in the future , And hopefully spend the rest of our lives making eachother happy. I love you baby.

Music Mondays -- AC/DC

Music Mondays AC/DC "Highway to Hell"

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come on tuesday!

Well folks tuesday We finally get to shave the bush off the big pubic bone off of our country! Obama gets sworn in and hopefully he will fix all the messes that have been left behind. My hope is over the coming months , Is that the economy takes an upswing , Jobs get created , And our serving men and women overseas are finally brought back home to the families that have been waiting long enough. these last few years have been a joke when It comes to the political arena , Other countries see us as stupid and arrogant due to the poor foriegn relations of the current administration. My hope is Obama can help mend the fences between us and our allies , And maybe even make peace with those nations that are not our friends. Let us all pray that our great nation can indeed be great again. and ... That is the way I see it.

Big weekend for us football fans.

Well for us football fans out there in the blogosphere it is championship weekend. The AFC , and the NFC titles will be decided. The winners go to the superbowl. The Baltimore Ravens will take on the steelers which should be an awsome game because both teams hate eachother. On the NFC side of things the philidelphia eagles take on the Arizona cardinals ( who haven't won a championship since the early 40's ) both games have pretty evenly matched teams , So turnovers and who has the better defenses will decide these outcomes. This football season was really interesting this season , Most of the higher popular and usual tough teams were eliminated early in the post season or before. I can't wait till next season , My colts will have a new head coach , I am curious to see if he can get my colts over the slump of bad play , And to get a running game going. Without a running game , you become one dimensional and don't win many games.

Music Monday -- Korn

Music Monday -- Korn "Alone I Break"

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finally mobile again!

As I posted a couple weeks ago ,I was in an auto accident on december 23 . Well today I finally got my car back. It seems like it takes the auto shops forever anymore to get things fixed. Almost every time I take a vehicle somewhere to get it worked on I have no car for at least a week, or longer. mine came to 1700$ to repair, that had found more wrong once they tore it apart, But man, am I glad to have it back now. I hate relying on other people to get back and forth to work . And thank god for full coverage insurance lol.

Music Monday --Buckcherry

Music Monday --- Buckcherry "Sorry"

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I have been given a top banana award

I would like to thank cliff of wixy's gone bananas fame for my Happy hubby top banana award

The Happy Hubby Top Banana goes to Randy, of The Way I see it fame. Randy followed his wife, Michelle Dawn into blogging, giving his down to earth views on issues that come to his mind.

Well , The better team won

My Indianapolis colts got beat tonight , It was one heck of a game . It went back and forth the entire time ,But San diego got the better of them . So if any of you follow football ,I wish your team luck . Hopefully next season , The guys in blue will get it done .....Go Colts!!!!!

wow new car repairs are expensive!

On december 23rd We had a freak ice storm here. I went to the local grocery to buy nacho chips and some colby cheese for nachos. Well I got about 3 blocks away from home ( I was just creeping mind you) , I went to turn onto my street and my car slid to the left and slammed into a curb. I got lucky if I would have slid right I would have hit a light pole head on. Anyway I recently got the estimate of the damage to my car it equalled 1400 bucks in damage , Needless to say I about shit lol. The main steering assembly is busted , the rod that goes from the transmission to the left wheel was bent to hell. When I hit the curb at first I figured " ok I will just back up slow I didn't hit the curb that hard no big deal" wrong ! i backed up to get off the curb and my steering was completely gone and one tire was stuck left the other right . The weather was so bad the tow truck almost hit my car just trying to pick me up. The driver let me ride with him to my house , We got there and I got out of the truck and slipped and busted my butt on the street . So my lesson learned freezing rain I am keepin my happy ass at home .