CONGRATULATIONS JOHN MOHLIS AND BOB SHIPRACK

PERSONAL

I slept in this morning until 7:15am today after 8+hrs of sleep to a 3. I am blogging for the first time in a week as I went to Canyonville Oregon for the O.S.B.T. Convention and leaft my computer behind. I went down there because it was Bob Shipracks last one and they elected John Mohlis as the new head of the State Building Trades, which was a good move as far as I am concerned,. He did a fantastic job as my replacement at the Columbia Pacific Building Trades Secretary Treasurer. I would ask all to go down blog and say my Novena to Mary as we have a new addition and he still needs the prayers. I did get to use my new driver at the Building Trades golf tournament. The course was beautiful but it was a 100+ degrees but I really liked it. I kow must send an appeal to all H.& W trustees and I think I will also appeal to Medicare as if they are determined todeny my claim I believe that would constitute a change in coverage since my qualification for Medicare. I thought we had the Kaiser confusion straightened out and Lou is still working on it and I received a package in the mail while I was gone but I have not had time to open it yet. I think I found out what the confusion was and it appears it was the difference between 2 different prescriptions, one prescribed by my primary care physician and two by my Neurologist. I must also say that the drawing for the BULL session participants went well and between Gil F. and myself we managed to be the first two tickets pulled for the drawing. Lou was looking for a GIN number from me but I told him I don't have one as I haven't been able to play even 10 rounds in 4-5 years. Gil will be able to make it, and he is an experience “Wally Catcher” and it will be great to play with two other “regular hands”. I think Mick is getting settled in a rehab center and doing better, thats the good news; the bad news is, we still need to add Brother in Law Eric's son to our prayers as he is in the hospital and they are trying to find out what is wrong, they believe he had a heart attack (24 years old). The Deck is actually finished and the patio table and chairs are back. I am still waiting on All in One Mobility at Columbia Pacific Airport Way, and the “shower guy” to send someone or come by to fix my walk in shower as it is still not shutting off completely and the drip, drip, drip is still there. I did win a gift card from home depot but I don't know how much is on it but there are not many home projects I can attempt, but maybe they will have an end of summer patio furniture sale? It was also rrally nice to get that text message to Ray at the Building Trades from Giz. I did see the Moon and Mars last night and it's apex is supposed to be tonight, I hope there are no clouds. I did get back last night in time to catch the end of niece Lacy's B.D. Celebration across the street and did get a belated B.D. card and Power Ball ticket from niece Stephenie I will have to check out today, I think she did a quick pick for last Wednesday's drawing and it actually had 4 of my 5 regular numbers.

I still believe the U of O is ANTI-UNION, and it appears to me now that they are not alone. Keep up the heat.

NEPHEW CHRISTOPHER IS IN AFGHANISTAN STILL BUT SURE SOUNDED GOOD ON THE PHONE. Thank you for your service and you are in our prayers every day. It appears our prayers are being heard.

Cousin Larry Pahut's, run off election is in November and he will also need more help. I will say thank you to any and all that helped. That would be a picture of our grandfather there on the right, John L. Monahan, L for Larry? His sister, Patty Ann Sullivan is his Campaign Manager and must have done a fine job. I actually did send him a check, and saw that it had been cashed and would ask all to give what they can. (campaign H.Q. Are 400 Spruce, Anaconda, Montana 59711) Based on the fact he is in a run off they will probably still need more funds, maybe I'll get my checks from S.S. or Kaiser before November.

God grant that I may live to fish until my dying day, And when it comes to my last cast, I then must humbly pray. When in the Lord's safe landing net I'm peacefully asleep,that in His mercy, I be judged............Good enough to keep.

**** My daily prayer, is to Mary Mother of God…..”O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, the welcoming of Uncle Sandy into the house of the Lord, for the safe return of nephew Christopher from Afghanistan; good family friend Pat Percin, cousin Larry Pahut in his endeavor to become the Deer Lodge County Justice of the Peace, cousin Mick, nephew Arron; and all in need. We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help ALL of us, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever, Amen.”
Thank You, Mother Mary, for your help and assistance, especially for BRINGING DANIEL HOME SAFELY, and protecting Christopher; for the safe delivery of Brandee's new baby girl, Mick; and those, NOW covered with Health Care.

I know I have been repeating things, maybe too much, on my blog; but some of this stuff I need to be reminded of and some of this stuff others need to be reminded of.

M.S., LDN and AMP REPORT

This is my attempt to keep track of my experiences with my LDN treatment for my Neurologist and his RN. So far with the 4.5mg, I think I'm noticeably better, I have changed when I take it to coincide with my noon regimen. I am experiencing better days and now that I'm doing the new dosage I am seeing a marked change. I have now been on that brand new FDA approved pill, Aminopyridine, even though I missed a few times, I am very pleased. It is supposed to be good for “gait” issues, even those with primary progressive. My BP is 132/81/59 at 10:15am.

POLITICAL

HEY JOE, I'M STILL WAITING:

June 23, 2010

As I mentioned earlier, seniors who fall in the "doughnut hole" in Medicare prescription drug coverage are already starting to get relief -- in the form of $250 checks -- to help cover the cost of prescriptions. Next year, prescription drug prices will be cut in half when seniors hit the doughnut hole, and, within ten years, the new law will have closed the gap completely.

This is information that every senior should know. Click here to download a flier you can share with friends and family:

http://my.barackobama.com/ReformForSeniors

Thank you,

Vice President Joe Biden

CHECK OUT PAST BLOGS FOR THE Top 5 Social Security Myths. I am only going to list the first one from now on, as it is the biggest, as far as I'm concerned and I will save the space.

Myth #1: Social Security is going broke.
Reality: There is no Social Security crisis.  By 2023, Social Security will have a $4.6 trillion surplus (yes, trillion with a 'T').  It can pay out all scheduled benefits for the next quarter-century with no changes whatsoever. After 2037, it'll still be able to pay out 75% of scheduled benefits—and again, that's without any changes. The program started preparing for the Baby Boomers' retirement decades ago. Anyone who insists Social Security is broke probably wants to break it themselves.

If you have been following my blog you must be aware that I am not the happiest with the actions or inactions of Congress or the President but I truly believe that in his year and a half he has got more done for me and working men and women of this country than has been accomplished in decades.

I also must put this little piece in that was forwarded from my Uncle Hank:

I didn't write this, but I wish I had!
 
Oh, Hell No!

I've seen so many anti-Obama rhetoric e-mails come to my in-box since he was elected. Here is the other side’s rhetoric. What do you think?
We had eight years of Bush and Cheney. Now you get mad? 

You didn't get mad when the Supreme Court stopped a legal recount and appointed a President?

You didn't get mad when Cheney allowed Energy company officials to dictate energy policy?

You didn't get mad when a covert CIA operative got outed?

You didn't get mad when the Patriot Act got passed?

You didn't get mad when we illegally invaded a country that posed no threat to us?

You didn't get mad when we spent over 600 billion (and counting) on said illegal war?

You didn't get mad when over 10 billion dollars just disappeared in Iraq?

You didn't get mad when you found out we were torturing people?

You didn't get mad when the government was illegally wiretapping Americans?

You didn't get mad when we didn't catch Bin Laden?

You didn't get mad when you saw the horrible conditions at Walter Reed?

You didn't get mad when we let a major US city drown?

You didn't get mad when we gave a 900 billion tax break to the rich?

You didn't get mad when the deficit hit the trillion dollar mark, and our debt hit the thirteen trillion dollar mark?

You finally got mad when the government decided that people in America deserved the right to see a doctor if they are sick? Yes, illegal wars, lies, corruption, torture, stealing your tax dollars to make the rich richer, are all okay with you, but helping other Americans ? Oh hell no.

LOCAL

FROM BRENT BARTON---- New Campaign Office
 
We have finally moved into our new campaign office, and it's great. We have our own phone bank area with cubicles, and ample space for volunteers to come in and help out. Come by and check it out anytime, at 6566 SE Lake Road, in Milwaukie. Phone# 503-985-8173

Best wishes DR. JOHN and good luck; although I did hear some disturbing news at my Union meeting last night, say John, say it ain't so. Your Teleconference call to wish Bob well at the Building Trades was very classy, I just wish you could have made it.

Instead of debating the issues, Chris Dudley is still avoiding them – running glossy TV ads with empty slogans and stirring music. Oregonians deserve more: a real discussion about the issues between the candidates - and grassroots campaigns that take that discussion to the doorstep.

YELLOW RIBBON SECTION

ONE RIBBON STILL UP, FOR CHRISTOPHER, be safe, hurry home, and it was great to hear from you.

DON'T FORGET, SOFT LANDING BILL

Please check the sites I have under YELLOW RIBBON as they all could use help.

If you are flying the American Flag, please keep flying it until ALL our Troops return home.

At the 11th Hour, on the 11th Day, of the 11th Month a cease fire was signed to end the war to end all wars in 1918. How's that worked out so far?

SPORTS
It's MLB Time, Hey Chicago, what do ya say, go Cubs go, Cubs gonna win today,! Lou, we are going to miss you.

And yes Mark, I will check the Mariners schedule and try to get up there before the summers over, although their announcers have said they were in store to beat their worst record since they came into the league.

Speaking of struggling teams, besides the Cubs and Mariners and Orioles; Peter have your people keep an eye on that Mehrens kid that will be playing fall ball for the S. Cal Rangers, I have been trying to follow his progress on line and he definitely has the right stuff, although his team is really struggling. Based on what I've read he will be making a wonderful closer.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES

The American Rights at Work still needs help. We must not take our eye off that MAIN issue, our two Senators haven't. E.F.C.A. Especially in light of that mine disaster in West Virginia and those Rig explosions in the Gulf.

The U.A. Local 290 “Don Salee” Member Assistance Program.

OTHER STUFF AND COMMUNICATIONS

****Thank You Mary Ellen****
May love and laughter light your days
And warm your heart and homes
May good and faithful friends be yours wherever you may roam
May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures
May all life's passing seasons bring the best to you and yours

Whether you attend a church service, a Mosque, GLBT gathering, or Synagogue service, please say a prayer that God; yours, mine or ours; keeps our service men and women in the Palm of their hand.

Mike; My blog is 5 pages, and 2,300 words today, I think. I'll see you later this week on my blog.