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Ames Debate Thoughts

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:04:26 PDT

I found the debate tonight very interesting. First and foremost: Ron Paul is a crackpot. With that said, I can easily rule out five of the candidates on the stage in Iowa. I'll refrain from naming those eliminations this early in the campaign, because many of them are likely to flop their flip before primary day.

What I will say is, I now wish more than ever that Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels was running; I can't wait for Rick Perry to get into the thick of it; I'm still hopeful that Rudy Giuliani will enter the race.

Who won tonight? I think most will remember this as the day that Rick Perry threw his hat into the ring.

Any thoughts to add?

I Said, NO Soliciting!

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:00:56 PDT

Twice today, people have come to my door peddling something that I would go out and get on my own if I really wanted it. Both times, when I told the unwanted solicitors trespassing on my property (it is posted PRIVATE PROPERTY, NO SOLICITING, NO TRESPASSING at the entrance to our subdivision) that I wasn't interested, they acted surprised, as if I must not understand what wonderful things they had to offer. One had the gall to ask me why, and the second suggested I stop taking drugs when I informed him that it was posted NO SOLICITING in the neighborhood.

This is more annoying than the phone call from the RNC that I mentioned in my earlier post, because these people clearly know where we live and could transact any sort of trouble if they had the desire to get revenge for being rejected. Not to mention that they interrupt dinner and other family activities and get our dogs excited and barking when they ring the doorbell.

Why must these people refuse to take no for an answer? Why must they become rude and insulting when told that they are trespassing on private property and are unwelcome?

Is it just me? Or do others find these people to be a nuisance? Or is this just one more product of the decline of society?

Political Hang Up

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:11:57 PDT

Just what makes people -- even my own political party -- think it's okay to call me in the middle of the work day and start rattling their spiel with no regard for what I might be busy doing? Not even a, "Do you have a moment?" to make sure they aren't catching me in the middle of something. Maybe that's why they've been calling me twice a day every day with their number marked RESTRICTED. They must have known that eventually I would get tired of rejecting the RESTRICTED call and wondering who it was that I would actually answer it.

Wonder if they knew I would hang up on them, too.

I understand the importance of Cut, Cap & Balance. I realize that Congress and the Obama Administration have failed us financially (for one). You would have to live under a rock not to know (in fact, I think even Patrick Star understands). Please don't call me and insult my intelligence with your scripted jargon. And if you, dear GOP, need to call someone, shouldn't you be calling the Democrats or Independents who are still disillusioned with Washington? Make your phone calls count and stop preaching to the choir!

FREE William Brooks Download TODAY ONLY

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:56:31 PDT

Magnatune Song of the Day
for Friday, July 15, 2011

Genre: Folk
Album: Bitter Circus
Artist: William Brooks
Song: 11. She's Right Over There

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(only available today, Friday)

Today's free song is from the album:

"Bitter Circus" by William Brooks

Total time: 46:18 - release date: 3/24/2004
This artist has 5 other albums

New Video From Brett Mikels

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:35:43 PDT

You've heard him on The Joe Show. Now check out his great new video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVr21Df55U4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

And don't forget to LIKE it while you're there.

Joe

Sent via my Android

FREE Mountain Mirrors Download TODAY ONLY

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 06:13:50 PDT

Magnatune Song of the Day
for Sunday, June 5, 2011

Genre: Alt Rock
Album: Mountain Mirrors
Artist: Mountain Mirrors
Song: 6. Alone in a Crowd

Listen to the album: hifi lofi

(only available today, Sunday)

Today's free song is from the album:

"Mountain Mirrors" by Mountain Mirrors

Total time: 42:31 - release date: 4/15/2006
This artist has 3 other albums

More Disney Trip Updates Coming Soon

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Sun, 08 May 2011 07:12:24 PDT

We just returned from our second trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. We had a great time, and I'll be adding pictures and video to my mobile posts from Orlando over the next few days.

Check back for updates.

We're already making plans for our next trip, in late 2012, when the updated Fantasyland will be open.

Send me your comments. Joe

Vacation Day 7: Magic Kingdom & More

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Sat, 07 May 2011 11:24:32 PDT

Our last full day at Disney World was split between Magic Kingdom, Downtown Disney, and relaxing in our resort room. We started with a character breakfast with Mary Poppins, Alice, Mad Hatter, Tigger, and Pooh, where our kids were treated as guests of honor and escorted to our table by Mary Poppins. Mad Hatter was a hoot! At Magic Kingdom we rode our first roller coaster as a family. It was awesome! Then after a peaceful afternoon in the room, we did some shopping at Downtown Disney. It was a good day.

Vacation Day 6: Epcot

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Mon, 09 May 2011 06:32:30 PDT

After having breakfast with the Princesses we spent the day at Epcot, one of my favorite parks. Fast rides with my little girl and drinking Mezzo Mix at the Coke Club Cool made for an awesome day!

Some pictures from our day at Epcot:

Vacation Day 5: Birthday Princess

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Sun, 08 May 2011 19:51:53 PDT

My daughter's 5th birthday was spent at Magic Kingdom. We even had dinner with the Princesses at Cinderella Castle. At one shop we went into, the shopkeepers got everyone in the store -- customers included -- to sing Happy Birthday to her. It was a magical birthday! My little girl rode Splash Mountain with me and her first real roller coaster, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad -- front seat on both!

Some pictures of my Tink's birthday at the Magic Kingdom:

Vacation Day 4: Animal Kingdom

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Sun, 08 May 2011 19:52:24 PDT

We had a great family day at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The "cast members" were back to their normal form. The parks have been very crowded this time around, and Downtown Disney was so crowded last night it was almost impossible to move. We had a wonderful meal at Chef Mickey's, and even my son got into meeting with the characters. It's been a great trip so far!

Some pictures from our day at Animal Kingdom:

Vacation Day 3: Magic Kingdom

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Sun, 08 May 2011 06:35:15 PDT

We had a great day at Disney's Magic Kingdom today. Only two comments, really. 1) Seriously, they can include Internet in the room at these prices? 2) Many of the "Cast Members" seem a lot less friendly than the last time we came.

Some pics from our day at Magic Kingdom:

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Sat, 07 May 2011 11:24:33 PDT

We received a rather rude reception last night at the Days Inn of Lake Park, Georgia. An unbelieveable example of what serving customers must NOT be! I'll post a detailed narrative later, but needless to say, we won't be wasting any more money with Days Inn.

Vacation Day Two

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Sat, 07 May 2011 11:24:33 PDT

My daughter's birthday party was short but sweet, and the surprise Disney trip was a hit! Afrer driving all day, we are nearing our overnight stay in Lake Park, Georgia.

Vacation Day One

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Sat, 07 May 2011 11:24:33 PDT

Yesterday was spent packing and making final plans for our surprise trip to Walt Disney World. We sprung the surprise on my son last night, and he was pretty excited. Today is my daghter's birthday, where she'll get the news. Then we hit the road right after the party. This will be fun!

Vacation

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Sat, 07 May 2011 11:24:33 PDT

Over the next week, I'll be posting from our second trip to Walt Disney World. it's a surprise trip for the kids for my daughter's 5th birthday.

Non-gasoline Boycott?

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Sat, 07 May 2011 11:24:33 PDT

With gasoline at $3.859 today, I seriously think about a boycott. Not
gasoline; but everything else gas stations sell. What if we tried to
send a message by buying our coffee, cigarettes, lottery tickets,
etc., some place that DOESN'T sell gas?

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FOR SALE: 1999 Ford Taurus SE

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:47:32 PST

Send me your comments. Joe

AJA Press

The Christmas Story

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:08:09 PST

I put this story together a couple years ago to tell my children the story of the birth of Jesus in a language they could understand. We read this story every Christmas Eve. Feel free to pass it along.

Send me your comments. Joe

AJA Press

FREE Robert Rich Download TODAY ONLY

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 04:38:46 PST

Incredible solo piano! Give it a try today, for FREE! From Magnatune.com.

Magnatune Song of the Day
for Saturday, November 13, 2010

Genre: Ambient
Album: Trances-Drones CD1
Artist: Robert Rich
Song: 2. Hayagriva

Listen to the album: hifi lofi

(only available today, Saturday)

Today's free song is from the album:

Robert Rich
Trances-Drones CD1

Total time: 71:57
Release date: 8/14/2007

Location of artist: CA, USA

This artist has 17 other albums

FREE William Brooks Download TODAY ONLY

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:21:47 PDT

Another favorite, featured frequently in the Podcast I used to do (click the PODCAST link above).

Magnatune Song of the Day
for Friday, October 29, 2010

Genre: Folk
Album: Bitter Circus
Artist: William Brooks
Song: 1. The Gift

Listen to the album: hifi lofi

(only available today, Friday)

Today's free song is from the album:

William Brooks
Bitter Circus

Total time: 46:18
Release date: 3/24/2004

Location of artist: NY, USA

This artist has 5 other albums

FREE Jeff Wahl Download TODAY ONLY

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 03:58:51 PDT

Another good one.

Magnatune Song of the Day
for Monday, October 25, 2010

Genre: New Age
Album: Guinevere
Artist: Jeff Wahl
Song: 14. Her beauty

Listen to the album: hifi lofi

(only available today, Monday)

Today's free song is from the album:

Jeff Wahl
Guinevere

Total time: 58:38
Release date: 10/6/2003

Location of artist: CO, USA

This artist has 4 other albums

FREE Robert Rich Download TODAY ONLY

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 05:00:38 PDT

Lots of great FREE downloads from Magnatune the past couple of days. This one is one of my favorites!

Magnatune Song of the Day
for Sunday, October 24, 2010

Genre: Ambient
Album: Open Window
Artist: Robert Rich
Song: 1. Parting Clouds

Listen to the album: hifi lofi

(only available today, Sunday)

Today's free song is from the album:

Robert Rich
Open Window

Total time: 64:23
Release date: 8/14/2007

Location of artist: CA, USA

This artist has 17 other albums

FREE David Modica Download TODAY ONLY

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 10:45:48 PDT

Magnatune Song of the Day
for Saturday, October 23, 2010

Genre: New Age
Album: Native Intuition
Artist: David Modica
Song: 3. Peaceful Heart

Listen to the album: hifi lofi

(only available today, Saturday)

Today's free song is from the album:

David Modica
Native Intuition

Total time: 49:48
Release date: 11/21/2009

Location of artist: OR, USA

This artist has 5 other albums

FREE Robert Rich Download TODAY ONLY!

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 07:00:40 PDT

It has been some time since I've posted a free Magnatune song, but Robert Rich is one of my favorites. You will NOT regret downloading this one and giving it a listen.

Magnatune Song of the Day
for Saturday, October 16, 2010

Genre: Ambient
Album: Cowell Theater CD1 - Live Archive Vol 5
Artist: Robert Rich
Song: 4. Nesting on Cliffsides

Listen to the album: hifi lofi

(only available today, Saturday)

Today's free song is from the album:

Robert Rich
Cowell Theater CD1 - Live Archive Vol 5

Total time: 51:03
Release date: 7/25/2009

Location of artist: CA, USA

This artist has 17 other albums