I'll remind you of this again as we get closer to it, but here's a date to mark on your calendar, Sunday, May 31. It's the Spring Open house at Rikki's Refuge in Orange County. For those of you who might not know, Rikki's Refuge is a no-kill, domestic/farm animals and wildlife sanctuary. It's a great place that does a lot of good, and allows animals who would otherwise probably be euthanized, to live out their lives with proper care . Rae and I were at the open house last year, and we're going back this year. We had a great time. Tours will leave the gift shop every half hour from 12:30 to 3:30, and this is a very hands-on tour. You can pet and feed the animals and get up close and personal with them. In addition, refreshments will be served. There will be a 50/50 raffle, plus regional artist Carroll Morgan will be there sketching charcoal portraits for donations to Rikki's. I look forward to seeing you there. By the way, don't forget, this is an outdoor event, so dress appropriately. Last year, Rae wore this... like... Mona Lisa Vito outfit from My Cousin Vinny..........

I got home just in time today to hear President OH-bama giving his speech on his plans to propose the first national emission limits and mileage requirements for cars and trucks. This, of course, is just what an already beaten-down auto industry needs. Chalk up another one for the environmentalist nuts. OH-bama says that by 2016, all vehicles would have to get an average of 35.5 miles per gallon. This would cost consumers an extra $1,300.00 per vehicle, but OH-bama claims they would eventually make it back by using less gas. He also said it would be the environmental equivalent of taking 177 million cars off the road.

The media also reported that to make it even more enticing, OH-bama will wave his hands over the cars and give them the ability to drive on top of water.

Here's a picture of the car we will all be driving soon if this administration gets it's way.

posted by Denny  # 6:29 PM