"Rooted" may be a better choice of words. What you see above is the top of an actual fence post that used to sit on my property.

The photograph above represents what I eventually came to see whenever I paid it a visit. So I brought it to life with my camera and some computer software simply as an exercise in creativity.

I can only attest for the 23 years I have lived here but local historians believe it's a good bet this post was probably placed in the ground over a hundred years ago. The general consensus is that it was set where it shouldn't of been; just outside my property line.

So last spring when the city of Alpine was reassessing it's property the location of my errant post was duly noted.

When I took down the fence [by demand] this post was so stubborn I had to pull it out with a tow chain hitched to the chassis of my truck. Apparently it was placed in the ground when it was still alive and as a result of an apparent "last gasp" effort, it sprouted roots. Seriously, a fence post with actual roots.

My wife has labeled me as a know-it-all (and as she is one herself she must certainly be correct). Know it or not it's her rhetoric reference to the the fact that my opinions are rooted in 62 years of experience. The fence post story illustrates the fact that right or wrong, in the end, even the most established and rooted of "whatever" can be dislodged with proper persuasion. So please feel free to attempt to dislodge any of my opinions that follow if deemed necessary.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Some great marriage advise...

This has always been one of my favorite quotes:

"It is by universal misunderstanding that all agree.
For if by ill luck, people understood each other,
they would never agree."
- Unknown

I never realized what a poignant statement that is until just recently when I started to think about my upcoming 25th wedding anniversary (gotta plan ahead for such an event).

The twenty-five years is an ‘official’ date. Cathy and I have actually been together for twenty-eight years. I attribute the longevity of our relationship to the fact that during our entire time together we’ve never heard a single word of what the other has said.

Thank God.

My advise? Try not to be too precise when communicating with your spouse.

- Larry
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A Message to My Daughter

Ignore the social mores in which you are encased.
Disassociate yourself from and resist all who govern.
Turn away from those who “claim” they love you.
Ignore what you have been taught.
Throw away your religion.
Break free, emancipate your being.

And you will land in a realm of searing inner conflict.
A realm which will force you to recognize two worlds:
Good and Evil.

A realm which will force you to understand that you cannot live in both worlds at once and... to prevail in one... requires vigilance against the other.

My heart fears that you will be like the young Antelope, who is not lost but feels the need to venture into the vast unknown, alone, and then is torn apart and swallowed by the Lion.

- Dad
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Sadie's First Thrill Ride

















Hooooooooly shit!!
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David's Spider

I would of given David a discount on his bill for at the very least his effort. Hell, I'd of forgiven him of the entire debt for his tenacity and humor.

Since David eventually gave up do you think he was just trying to buy some time here?

From: Jane Gilles
Date: Thursday 10-Sep-2008 10:07am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Overdue account

Dear David,
Our records indicate that your account is overdue by the amount of $233.95. If you have already made this payment please contact us within the next 7 days to confirm payment has been applied to your account and is no longer outstanding.

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles

From: David Thorne
Date: Wednesday 16-Sep-2008 12:37pm
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Re: Overdue account

Dear Jane,
I do not have any money so am sending you this drawing I did of a spider instead. I value the drawing at $233.95 so trust that this settles the matter.

Regards, David.









From: Jane Gilles
Date: Monday 21-Sep-2008 10:07am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Overdue account

Dear David,
Thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately we are unable to accept drawings as payment and your account remains in arrears of $233.95. Please contact us within the next 7 days to confirm payment has been applied to your account and is no longer outstanding.

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 28-Sep-2008 10:32am
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Re: Overdue account

Dear Jane,
Can I have my drawing of a spider back then, please?

Regards, David.

From: Jane Gilles
Date: Friday 2-Oct-2008 11:42am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Overdue account

Dear David,
You emailed the drawing to me. Regardless, here it is, copied and pasted from your original transmission and embedded below.

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles








From: David Thorne
Date: Friday 9-Oct-2008 09:22am
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Whose spider is that?

Dear Jane,
Are you sure this drawing of a spider is the one I sent you? This spider only has seven legs and I do not feel I would have made such an elementary mistake when I drew it.

Regards, David.

From: Jane Gilles
Date: Monday 12-Oct-2008 11:03am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Whose spider is that?

Dear David,
Yes it is the same drawing. I copied and pasted it from the email you sent me on the 8th. David your account is still overdue by the amount of $233.95. Please make this payment as soon as possible.

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles

From: David Thorne
Date: Friday 23-Oct-2008 11:08am
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Re: Re: Whose spider is that?

Hello, I have read through your emails and accept that despite missing a leg, that drawing of a spider may indeed be the one I sent you. I realize with hindsight that it is possible you rejected my drawing of a spider due to this obvious limb omission but did not point it out in an effort to avoid hurting my feelings. As such, I am sending you a revised drawing with the correct number of legs as full payment for any amount outstanding. I trust this will bring the matter to a conclusion.

Regards, David.









From: Jane Gilles
Date: Monday 26-Oct-2008 2:51pm
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Whose spider is that?

Dear David,
As I have stated, we do not accept drawings in lieu of money for accounts outstanding. We accept personal checks, bank checks, money orders, credit and debit cards as well as cash. Please make a payment this week to avoid incurring any additional fees.

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 30-Oct-2008 3:17pm
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Whose spider is that?

I understand and will definitely make a payment this week if I remember. As you have not accepted my second drawing as payment, please return the drawing to me as soon as possible. I am disappointed that you do not understand nor appreciate the value of my drawing of a spider.

Regards, David Thorne
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