Monthly Archives: September 2008

Sweet Deal For National Park Retirees

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Ranger Bob

Pensioning off elderly elephants- what a concept! Jumbos at Dudhwa National Park receive pension News-Post Online (India), September 24, 2008: Dudhwa (Lakhimpur-Kheri) (U.P), Sep.24 (ANI): Not many may know that Dudhwa National Park holds a unique position for according pension … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Gun Story of the Decade

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Ranger Bob

Hey Lagniappe- tell your human to stop stroking to pictures of that Alaskan bimbo and read a story that will inspire Dems and Repugs… er, Republicans alike: Man Hunts Down Dad’s Long-Lost Korean War Rifle Fox News, September 20, 2008: … Continue reading →

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Sarah Palin – Not Ready For Prime Time

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Ranger Bob

And that’s according to her own people! McCain’s campaign manager, Rick Davis, deserved full marks for chutzpah, for example, when he told Fox News’ Chris Wallace that Palin would not answer reporters’ questions “until the point in time when she’ll … Continue reading →

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Wish I’d Had A Camera

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Ranger Bob

Nelson and I encountered a West Highland White on the trail yesterday evening- a tiny terrier as small and white as he is big and black. I told Nelson, “Sit and stay and let the other dog come up to … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: French Surrender!

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Ranger Bob

Okay, I know what you’re saying: “That’s not news!” But the thing is, they’ve found a new way. French education minister finally admits defeat in battle against the English language Daily Mail, Sept. 3, 2008: France’s education minister yesterday admitted … Continue reading →

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Frank Zappa’s Words Run Through My Mind

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Ranger Bob

…for some reason this morning: A world of secret hungers,Perverting the men who make your laws,Every desire is hidden away,In drawer, in a desk,By a Naughahyde chair,On a rug where they walk and drool,Past the girls in the office… You … Continue reading →

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