***Eric Fanning, I hope your reading today ***

October 6, 2012




PERSONAL:



I awoke this morning at 6am, and took my am pills. (12), and then napped and awoke to a 3, and then took my five hr energy at 9am. I took my B.P. At 10am and it was 159/88/62. I am will try to post early today because I have a lazy busy day today. I am going to try to get over to the Dem H.Q. And get some lawn signs and if I am lucky I will meet up with brother Eric Fanning before Mass. I will keep the reasoning for some of my political support in the political support section and a new Irish toast. I did text brother Marty after my Orioles won last night, but I don't really expect to hear back from him today.


I am still working on correcting mistakes, AND NOT ALL OF THESE ARE MINE YOU KNOW!


I still hope a new I pad helps, I may try to get by Fred Meyer, as they seem to have them there.


IT STILL APPEARS I NEED AN ELECTRICTAN AS THE POWER IN THE KITCHEN IS STILL GONE :-( .




POLITICAL:



I support Mary Nolan over Amanda Fritz for the Portland City Council for a few reasons. A) I am a construction worker and she is attempting to stop the “coal exports” which would mean MANY jobs, construction and Shipyards and a lot of her constituents work in the yards, both the shipyards and the train yards. B) I am Irish Catholic and she is English, with a relative in the English parliament, and I think most know what the English have done to keep Ireland from becoming the free country it should be.


I did get one of my Obama Biden signs up, so far no one has messed with it, no tomatoes or anything.


CONGRATULATIONS CHARLIE HALES ON YOUR LOCAL 290, AND IBEW 48 ENDORSEMENTS. I missed the debate but I sure hope he did well.


SENATOR WYDEN, WE STILL NEED THOSE GOOD UNION JOBS ON THE PIPELINE AND COAL TERMINALS ! AND THE PORTLAND CITY COUNCIL COULD SURE STOP TRYING TO SLOW EVERYTHING DOWN, MANY OF THOSE GOOD JOBS WOULD ACTUALLY GO TO MEN AND WOMEN IN NORTH PORTLAND AMANDA ! I had a good conversation with Barbara Smith Warner and she told me Senator Wyden would be in town in October and maybe we can get him out to the hall, the PAC meeting is on the third Monday.


I must also say we have much to do before the November elections, but I will also say, as a life-long Democrat; it does appear we will have a real coordinated campaign this year, and from what everyone is saying, we better. THANK YOU ASHLEY.

You can view the details of any event by going to:
https://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gps2mb !


I received another fundraiser letter, and receipt from my previous donation; from Congressman Schrader and I will put his e mail address in here so you can help fight the “Rove Billions” ! And sign his petition to get us out of Afghanistan. And I also understand his lawn signs are ready.
Www.kurtschrader.com




Philosophy:



JUDI DID FIND ME A COOL IRISH SAYINGS BOOK THAT I WILL START ADDING HERE.


I will try to change them at least every few weeks, and here is the third:


May the luck of the Irish be always at hand, and good friends always near you. May each and every coming day bring some special joy to cheer you.


If we keep buying imports, where will our children work ?


IF YOU TELL YOURSELF A STORY LONG ENOUGH, PRETTY SOON YOU WILL HAVE YOURSELF BELIEVING IT. I am no longer a smoker !!


If other people think you are crazy, is it possible you could be ?


Is it easier to lie after that first one ?


How many people have been murdered over the centuries in the name of religion, especially so many that PROFESS they have a peaceful foundation ?


No matter how bad you think things are for you, and it pains me to say it, but; it's worse for many others, right here in the so-called “richest” country in the world, and it will be worse under a ro-money/ryan presidency.


I will put the prayers I have been posting again right here up front again, especially for the repose of the soul of Uncle Hank, and for sister Danni, brother Gil. And thank you all for Rhyon, Christopher, cousin Amy, cousin Brandee and soon, nephew Rhett..


“Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.”


FOR THE FAMILY OF UNCLE HANK BURGESS a Prayer to St. Jude for Eternal Life


You are my solace, St. Jude, in the face of loss and sorrow. I pray that you will guide my heart away from the darkness of fear and into the light of Christ. May the hope that St. Jude keeps alive in my heart be a source of comfort to all those who grieve. For in that hope, we know God's mercy, and we trust God's promise of eternal life. My soul longs for the fullness of life, which is only to be revealed when I meet my Maker in heaven. Stay by my side, St. Jude, so that my soul will always know the power of your healing love. Amen.

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. For sister Danni, nephews Steve & Daniel, cousin Dennis, sister Mary and Aunt Mary, and those who are having health issues; protecting Christopher, Rhyon, Brandee, Amy and Rhett, and all in need, and the repose of the soul of Uncle Hank Burgess. 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.”


I hope brother Eric Fanning contacts me before Mass to see if he can check out the needs of Saint John The Baptist Church and school in Milwaukie, 10955 Se 25th Ave.


ARE “ALL” WOMEN & UNION MEMBERS THAT ARE REPUBLICANS JUST STUPID ?”
(rhetorical question), THAT MEANS, I KNOW THE ANSWER.





COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES:




Cousin Daniel's “Monster Bash” is going to be held at U.A. Local 290 on October 27th at 6pm benefiting the Oregon National Guard, and they are still looking for donations, thank you Ed Ellis from the BULL SESSION for you generous donation, and you too Dr. Finley.


And brother Glen Schuck and the Oregon Military Support Network (O.M.S.N.) spaghetti feed fundraiser will be held November 17th 6pm, $8.00, at Grace Pointe Church, Helm Hall, 10750 Se 42nd ave. in Milwaukie; and they are also looking for donations, contact oregonmilitarysupportnetwork.org


The American Rights at Work still needs help; now more than ever. We must not take our eye off that MAIN issue, The President and our two Senators haven't; E.F.C.A. and based on what I have been seeing and hearing, the Republicans have Organized Labor directly in their cross hairs and picking Paul Ryan means they are locked and loaded.


The Local 290 “DON SALEE” Member Assistance Program, and you can make a donation at the U.A. Credit Union, and those “Import” bumper stickers seem to be helping.





UNION REPORT:



SENATOR WYDEN, AND PORTLAND CITY COMMISIONER FRITZ, WE NEED THOSE GOOD UNION JOBS ON THE PIPELINE AND COAL TERMINALS, SENATOR WYDEN WHEN YOUR IN TOWN IN OCTOBER MAYBE WE CAN GET TOGETHER, AT THE 3RD MONDAY (October 15th, 6pm) PAC MEETING MAYBE!


We need to remember Brothers Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens, Brother Sonny Newsom, who according to his stepson Wade, the BARBEQUER EXTRODINAIRE, is doing better.





SPORTS:




MY ORIOLES BEAT TEXAS LAST NIGHT, AND I THINK THEY CAN GO ALL THE WAY YEAH !





FAMILY & A.O.H. REPORT :



And thank you cousin Bob for that MAYO CLINIC study information.


I DID UPDATE THE MEHRENS MONAHAN BLOG, I HOPE; AND PUT IN THE PRAYER TO SAINT JUDE FOR UNCLE HANK, hopefully.


It still appears I am one of the few “followers” on most of my blogs !


Bobbie, my blog is 4 Pages and 1,400+- words.