WELCOME TO THE NORTHWEST VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN

PERSONAL

I awoke this morning at 7:45am today after 9+hrs of sleep to a 3, took my pills and put out my flag. I wasn't so short yesterday as I met brother Mike for lunch and Judi met sister Mary Botkin for lunch and to wish her a “HAPPY BIRTHDAY”. I will try today to get to work on my “Endorsements” with MY reasons on my blog. I have been very busy with B. of A. and working on my refi.and surprisingly their estimate changed. Instead of combining 1st and 2nd and dropping my payments by $500 a month the best they could do was drop the payments by a couple hundred, but only if the appraisal came in at $325, which I told them to start with I didn't think that was realistic, right now. It was interesting that they told me if I did the 2nd at the same time I bought the house instead of when I got M.S. and retired I could save a lot more money. Even though the second was taken at the same time when we refinanced with them. I did email Grady and see if she can tell me if this “deal” is any good. After my visit I felt much like I was dealing with a “used car salesman”, no offense to used car salesmen. I will check the New Consumer Protection Bureau and the Czar appointed by the President. I did talk to someone in Brent's office and he told me he had a financial article that showed that the B. of A was being sued for misleading their customers and I asked him to send me a copy of the article so I could find out the specifics. We did meet Peg and Eric for dinner at Gloriaz and that was nice, it was taco Thursday and they partook in the taco's but I had a steak and tater tots. I remembered twice to ask Eric about maybe he could help with my backyard bird table top, but alas, I forgot three times. I did run into one of my “Wally Catchers”(Jimmy Judge) and he said he would build me a “strap-on” to replace my need for a Wally Catcher; I don't think so. I am also going to check “Matthias” on face book about that world wide “Mehrens” family reunion on Sunday and try to join in.

I did remember to send an emaill to the city council, but I think I forgot one of the Council members. Also don't forget, President Bill Gallager, as he had to go to San Francisco to tend to his failing health father. Please add him to your prayers.

I did redesign my front page with the picture of the Anaconda St. Paddy's day parade AOH banner. I will try to be less repetitive today as I understand my readers think I may have been too repetitive. I will ask you again, my faithful following, what YOU think I should drop?

I will keep the connection to the Komen Walk as I think they are still taking donations. I did hear from Patti at ATPA and she has left me hopeful my Kaiser issues may be on the road to resolution but I talked to Lou and told him I have not heard from the trust attorney and he called while I was there but the attorney was not available. I also reported to Senator Wydens representative at B.T. That I needed a new lawn sign and I did get a Brent Barton lawn sign. My Kitzhaber sign is now replaced in a safe spot with a new one. Looking straight across the street at the Dud sign and I did turn the old one around to the Wyden sign, I hope it is readable, to stare down that Huff sign over there. The Huff and Dud sign concern me because I don't remember that nice lady and family getting lawn sign active before.

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.

Cousin Larry Pahut's, run off election is next month and he will also need more help. I think he has started legally campaigning. 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 you can too. I 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, Frances's Mom and good friends Bob and Jim 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, Kelli's Mom, Bills Dad,, those who are having health issues; 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 Gloria; and those, NOW covered with Health Care.

I know I have been repeating things, apparently 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. 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 the LDN to coincide with my noon regimen. I am experiencing better days now that I'm doing the L.D.N.. I stopped taking that brand new FDA approved pill on August 27th, Aminopyridine but I spoke with a guy whose sister has M.S. (relapsing remitting I think) and I think she saw a marked change in her balance. She has gone from using a walker, to using a cane, to needing nothing. I understand it is supposed to be good for “gait” issues, even those with primary progressive. I did get my Primary Dr. to get some more Chiropractor visits and I did take a treatment Wednesday that helped, I'm not sure if there are more than just the one? My BP is 120/76/63 at 9:15am.

POLITICAL

THE RE-ELECTION OF RON WYDEN FOR SENATE is the second most important election this year in Oregon. It should be obvious to every voter that we need more than 60 votes in the Senate to get almost anything done. That jerk running against Senator Wyden and running those ads appears to be attacking Senator Wyden for voting to get those of US that make less than $250,000 a tax break.

“WHY THIS ELECTION IS SOOOO IMPORTANT:

Friend;

I come into this election with clear eyes.

I am proud of all we have achieved together, but I am mindful of all that remains to be done.

I know some out there are frustrated by the pace of our progress. I want you to know I'm frustrated, too.

But with so much riding on the outcome of this election, I need everyone to get in this game.

Neither one of us is here because we thought it would be easy. Making change is hard. It's what we've said from the beginning. And we've got the lumps to show for it.

The fight this fall is as critical as any this movement has taken on together. And if we are serious about change, we need to fight as hard as we ever have.

The very special interests that have stood in the way of change at every turn want to put their conservative allies in control of Congress. And they're doing it with the help of billionaires and corporate special interests underwriting shadowy campaign ads.

If they succeed, they will not stop at making our work more difficult -- they will do their best to undo what you and I fought so hard to achieve.

That's why I need you today to help inspire someone new to get off the bench and make their first donation to our 2010 campaign.

Donate $45 -- and we will match it with a supporter who is ready to make a first-time donation of their own.

I know that sometimes it feels like we've come a long way from the hope and excitement of the inauguration, with its "Hope" posters and historic crowds on the National Mall.

I will never forget it. But it was never why we picked up this fight.

I didn't run for president because I wanted to do what would make me popular. And you didn't help elect me so I could read the polls and calculate how to keep myself in office.

You and I are in this because we believe in a simple idea -- that each and every one of us, working together, has the power to move this country forward. We believed that this was the moment to solve the challenges that the country had ignored for far too long.

That change happens only from the bottom up. That change happens only because of you.

So I need you to fight for it over the next 26 days. I need your time. I need your commitment. And I need your help to get your friends and neighbors involved.

If you bring in a new donor today, your $45 donation will become $90. And our Vote 2010 campaign will have twice the resources to make important investments like putting staff on the ground, providing materials for volunteers, and turning out millions of voters come Election Day.

Please pledge $45 today -- and help get another supporter into the game:

https://donate.barackobama.com/OctoberPledge

If we meet this test -- if you, like me, believe that change is not a spectator sport -- we will not just win this election. In the years that come, we can realize the change we are seeking -- and reclaim the American dream for this generation.

Thank you for being a part of it,

President Barack Obama

I wonder if anyone checked with the Oregon Department of Revenue to confirm Dud paid state income taxes even for the income earned on away games. As we all know it has been a looooong time since I worked in the field, but it seems to me when a construction worker who lived in Washington and worked for an Oregon Contractor (employer) in Washington they did not have to pay Oregon Income taxes on those earnings. One thing VERY TRUE in Dud's ads is; he will lead Oregon in a new direction.............backwards instead of forward.

If you have been following the YELLOW RIBBON section I do believe that is the same Larry Roberta I reported on when nephew Daniel came back from Iraq in those moving RE-ELECT U.S. CONGRESSMAN KURT SCHRADER ads and I am definitely one that would like to see him sent back to D.C..

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.

The nation's retirement deficit--the gap between your current pension/retirement savings and what you should have for retirement--is a staggering $6.6 trillion. Yet there are calls to cut Social Security, fewer people have pensions and 401(k)s have been decimated. It's time to wake up Washington and tell lawmakers to keep their hands off of Social Security and fix our patchwork private retirement system.

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 and I just can't believe there are polls out there that have the Democrats behind by 10 points for the fall elections. (John Bohener as Speaker of the house), could there possibly be that many people that want to go BACK to the BUSH years? (that is in this new Contract on America)

If your looking for that little piece that was forwarded from my Uncle Hank; you will have to check a past blog, “NO, HELL NO”!

LOCAL

LARRY PAHUT FOR DEER LODGE COUNTY, MONTANA JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. (because I have known for over 50 years he has the character and patience for the job)

DR. JOHN KITZHABER FOR GOVERNOR; A) he has the experience B)National Health care passed and we NEED a Dr. in the Governors Mansion and C) He took time from his busy campaign schedule to bring a bit of Happiness to one of my W.O.W. women just days before she passed away. (CHARACTER)

BRENT BARTON FOR OREGON SENATE. (because he was an independent voice and great representative, for me anyway, in Salem.) I now have my sign.

CHERYL MYERS FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, I can't imagine ANYONE working harder for this position and she actually has convinced r's in this r neighborhood to support her and her experience with the N. Clackamas School District should be very helpful.

MIKE SCHAUFFLER FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE. His experience and MOXY is a proven trait, standing up for working people in Salem already.
Kathy Roth for Oregon City Commissioner.

I did see where DUD was complaining that the Oregon minimum wage was too high. Lets see:
NBA MIN WAGE $400,000 divided by 82 games = $8,878.05 a game, a game it 48 minutes =101.63 per minute = $6,000+ hr = 813 min wage workers working. DOES A WASHINGTON RESIDENT (DUD), WORKING FOR AN OREGON EMPLOYER (TRAILBLAZERS) OUTSIDE OF OREGON (SEATTLE SONICS) HAVE TO PAY OREGON INCOME TAX ON THOSE EARNINGS?

Shouldn't elections at least be about the “CHARACTOR” of the candidates, not just how they will help or hurt us?

YELLOW RIBBON SECTION

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 does appear our prayers are being heard.

ONE RIBBON STILL UP, FOR CHRISTOPHER, be safe, hurry home,.

DON'T FORGET, SOFT LANDING BILL, and thank you Senator PATTY MURRAY and Congressman KURT SCHRADER for helping with it.

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

The Mariners are done but the Seahawks are looking pretty good.

Philly Pitcher Halladay went in the history books, one pitch from a “perfect” game, and it appears the Yankee's are on their way to purchasing another pennant.

THE DUCKS ARE STILL SCORING IN BASKETBALL POINTS SCORED FASHION, AND ARE NOW UP TO #3It looks like that WSU Cougar game will have to be tape delayed. I think THAT would be a good game to beat that 72 point record.

Mr. Angelos, sir, you may have your people keep an eye on that Mehrens kid that should 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; based on what I've read he will be making a wonderful closer.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES

HELP THE KOMEN RUN/WALK – www.5.komen.org/findarace.aspx

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. (BINGO OR CRIBBAGE?)

OTHER STUFF AND COMMUNICATIONS

MICK, stay positive and we will meet on the golf course and I will take it easy on you.

****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 6 pages, and just over 3,000 words today, I think.