UPDATE 1-Ford rises, Chrysler falters in key quality survey | Industries | Consumer Goods & Retail | Reuters

I still am trying to figure out why the US companies can't or won't make reliable cars. At least Ford and Mercury are making an attempt with cars near the top. Glad I drive a Ford and my wife drives a Mercury. I still can't see buying an import, especially when the closest import dealer is 45 miles away from my home. I might be tempted if they were closer.

UPDATE 1-Ford rises, Chrysler falters in key quality survey | Industries | Consumer Goods & Retail | Reuters

Apple Walnut Gorgonzola Rustic Tart Recipe | Simply Recipes

This is a seasonal dish that looks and sounds fantastic. I might try a little soft vanilla ice cream with it.

Apple Walnut Gorgonzola Rustic Tart Recipe | Simply Recipes

Windows 7

Is Microsoft really changing? Sounds like it. We are deciding what to buy right now. I-Mac or a new Windows 7 machine? I-Mac just introduced an upgraded model yesterday. This will be a tough decision. The Mac is a lot more money, but......... Click the title for a link about Windows 7.

Health Care? Who Cares?

The health care argument continues. The bickering continues. On and on and on. I'm almost to the point of who cares.
Being a business owner, who has had to deal with 10% plus increases for the last 10 years and wondering how I will ever be able to keep my employees in insurance, I'm ready for something better. Who know what that is? I don't.
How about we all pay taxes through the nose and let big government just take over. Issue every citizen of the US an i.d. card. We go to the Dr., show the card, get the service, have the Dr. bill us for the balance that big brother doesn't pay and that's it. The individual would be responsible for the balance. Take it completely out of the business owners hands. That would free up some help and save a bunch of paper work.
IS HE CRAZY? You ask? Without a doubt! I"m crazy mad, I'm crazy disappointed, I'm crazy because I'm to the point that I don't know if it's even worth caring anymore. Yes my friends, I'm crazy sad. I'm crazy disillusioned. Wondering why I even try.

Picures of Otis. Lots of them!

Hi everyone from sunny and cool Edgerton Ohio.
Erica and Steve finally found a smidgen of time to upload the many pictures they have been taking of Otis. With a new baby, time is at a premium and I'm really glad they carved out a bit to share with us. Thanks Erica and Steve.
Diana spoke with Erica last night and all are doing well. Otis had a good weight gain last week and is eating more than before (as expected). He no longer hates his baths; that is a good thing! For the 1st four weeks or so he screamed like crazy whenever he had a bath. We don't know why he had the change in attitude, but they are thankful he did. Otis is also starting to sleep longer now, so the parents are too.
It's wonderful being the Grand Parent of the cutest baby the family has seen in 56 years, 11 months. I just hope he grows up to be as modest as I am.

Just click on the title above to see all the pictures.

Can Bill Gates stop hurricanes?

Can Bill Gates Stop Hurricanes???? Many think of him as a god, but let's face it, he is not. It sounds like a good idea but..............
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Sugar, Sugar! Sugar Everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!

Read the linked article! We are all fat and getting fatter. One cause..........Sugar! It's not just fat we need to worry about. It's stuff we eat every day, many times not knowing we are consuming so much sugar.

Something Windows 7 .........

This is an interesting article. Rarely do I see an article critical of Mac OS and favoring Windows. Go Windows 7.

Otis and Diana

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Video of Otis, Our new Grandson

Well, this old boy became a Grandfather on July 19th, 2009. This is my first one I'm pretty excited. His first name is Otis and his middle name is Henry. Otis is Steve's Grandfather's name and Henry is my middle name and my Grandfather's middle name. Click on the title above for a Youtube video of Otis at about eight days old. He looks pretty good not to mention darned handsome. It's a pretty cool video complete with hiccups and pooping sounds. Enjoy!