GenX, Senior Citizens, and Social Security

***This is meant to be funny***
Everyone who reads this should re-post, Reddit, twitter, and anything else to spread the word.

I think I solved the problem of aging, retiring, baby boomers...
We need to get a lawyer to figure out what safe white collar crime they can commit to stick them in prisons.
Old people who can't afford to live in a nursing home or retire comfortably can take advantage of the prison systems.  By committing a non-violent white collar crime they can stay in the comfy white collar prisons.  House our seniors to lessen the burden on tax payers that will have to carry them on our backs with 1/2 the number of people to do it.  They have not planned ahead and helped put us further in the hole. 
By committing a crime they can live safely in a controlled environment, get 3 meals a day, be around their peers.  They will have free dental, medical, education, and of course very good security.  Your family will always know where you are and can visit anytime. 
Maybe they can remove the non-violent younger prisoners to nursing homes to make room for the influx of new 'aging' prisoners. 

They're not going anywhere so being locked up is not so bad.  They will also get free cable, haircuts, and all utilities covered.  They will have no monthly bills and their social security checks can go back into the system to cover their expenses. 
So if your old and have little to no money get out there and commit a simple non-violent crime.  Free place to live, friends all around, free food, free medical???? Sounds like the best retirement home around who's in???

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Toyota Prius drivers please slow down

Why does everyone that owns a Prius feel the need to drive extra fast?  Are they trying to prove that their little 4 cylinder cars are fast and cool?  They're not getting gas mileage with this behavior.  I live in SoCal and seriously, just about everyone has a Prius.  It's like 1995 when everyone had to have an SUV only now it's better for the environment.  Speaking of which, what's up with Bangkok???  The air is like the USA back during the Industrial Revolution...shouldn't they learn from our mistakes?
Anyway - Prius owners - cool your jets or your jet engines.  You're in a hurry to go nowhere and living in SoCal you are going to hit traffic so don't rush to become traffic.  You are putting everyone at risk!!
@toyota
 @sugarloafusa

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UFC, Anderson Silva, MMA, Dana White etc

Hello again-
Quick blog tonight just put out there in the universe (The Secret told me to) that the real super fight is Anderson Silva vs. John Jones. Period.  GSP is a waste of time and with Anderson Silva hitting 38 soon he doesn't have much left.  Put the rumors to rest on who the best is and let's get in on.  Every other fight is secondary to this one.  Dana White does not want to end like boxing where they cannot put together pacman vs the other guy.  If this fight does not happen it will haunt Dana and his 9% ownership of the UFC.
The key to the future success of the UFC is having a backup plan.
Condit vs. GSP but if someone gets hurt they should advertise that Nick Diaz will step in.  So the fighters know who's on the on deck circle - so plan accordingly.  You know you're facing Nick Diaz if someone gets hurt - a little more motivation to stay healthy and make the main event.  Everyone knows that if Nick can put the doobie down he'll whoop some ass in the octagon.  209 in the house but really I'm from 207 which doesn't sound as cool or tough.
After Jones first 3 fights I said that no one except Anderson can stop him.  Wish I wrote it in a blog back then but it's true.  We all know that no one can stop Anderson but Jones can give him a run for his money.
UFC events brings in millions.  A super fight like this, let's say it gets 2 million buys on PPV at $49 bucks a pop- that's $98 million alone.  They will make over $100 million!  Give Anderson $20 million and Jones $10 million to make this fight happen.  Give up the money to make this happen - think about the motivation of the other fighters to step up if they can get $5-$10 million of real money - boxing money for 1 fight!!  Give them all of the stadium earnings, or tee shirt sales - throw money at them all of it!  No one wants to lose the biggest UFC fight ever and that will possibly every be too! 
Dana will start seeing guys finish fights - just like he wants.
Ok time for dinner with the wife.
Have a great weekend.
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Thomas and I

 Thomas and I in Kauai in April of this year. 

Blog time and after another trip out of the country (Playa del Carmen Mexico) I am even more frustrated!  We welcomed our first child - a boy 9 months ago.  He's healthy, handsome, and above average in intelligence.  The words 'Thomas and I' come out of my mouth daily.  As in, 'Thomas and I are going on a fishing trip' and 'Thomas and I are going backcountry snowboarding'.  The wife thinks it's funny but I'm dead serious.  The big issue is having a 'base camp' for these excursions.  We've talked about getting a time share but the idea of having to sit through one of those miserable sales pitches turns my stomach.  Hotels - expensive and too many people plus if you are in a hotel you are surrounded by people.  I have a tent from L.L. Bean, I've got 20 years ago and it still rocks.  Goes to show that when you buy good quality it will last.
When I think of 'base camp' I'm really thinking MB Sprinter Van or Sportsmobile Custom.  I found a sick web site of guys/gals hooking these vehicles up:  http://www.outsidevan.com/vans.php worth checking out if you have a grip of money sitting around.
I grew up outside of Boston and spent my teens and college years in Maine.  I've logged some time in the woods to say the least.  One summer Jason and I hiked all 10 peaks greater than 4000' in Maine.  A group of us mountain biked every single day - rain, snow, and sun we were outside.  These are the things 'Thomas and I' are going to experience.  I would love the luxury of having a kickass base camp for us to come back to to cook up a warm meal - possibly a fresh catch.  Have a cold beer and a game a yahtzee.

If I am still 'working for the weekend' as Loverboy puts it I want to have the 'base camp' ready; so when I get out we are on the road to our next adventure!  Of course part of any great adventure includes the going to and coming back from.  How better than in a MB Sprinter Van or another sick converted panel van.  Safe, reliable, and if diesel maybe convert it to run on veggie oil.

So traveling Paris, Salvador Bahia, Amsterdam, Belo Horizonte, Cancun, and London I saw so many sweet vans.  The selection was endless and I just couldn't understand why almost none of these rigs were/are available in the US.  Here are some pics of what we are missing out on - so give VW, Fiat, and Ford a call to bring these vehicles here. http://www.fiat.com.br/monte-seu-carro/  or http://www.vw.com.mx/es/models/crafter/galeria.html or http://www.mbsprinterusa.com/. 

Look up the Ford Transit and the VW Nuevo Crafter both out of Mexico.  Then check out the Doblo Adventure and Ducato Passageiro and Ducato Mulit by Fiat in Brasil.  






I really want a van and if everyone in the great State of California sent me $1 I could afford one along with the insurance for a few years.  Here's a pick of me and a couple of friends on our pilgrimage to Tuckerman's Ravine.  Would have been nice to get there a night early and sleep in the 'base camp'. 

Here's one from our trip to Sequoia NP - would have been great to have a 'base camp'. 

Here's one from the backside of Wonder lake in Denali NP.  http://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/campground-wonder.htm.  would have been great to have a 'base camp' but it wouldn't really matter because this place is beautiful even in a tent. 

I have a Subaru WRX sportswagon and I love it.  I have a roof rack with a box to hold a ton of gear.  I fit just about everything important to me in and on that vehicle when I moved out west.  But there comes a time to move on and grow.  That time is coming soon and with an eager young man ready to buy his dream car - mine the timing is perfect.  Just want to hold out another year or so with the hopes more van options find their way to the US.  There are so many great vehicles out there that I wouldn't want to settle.  Plus in a few years there will also be a better secondary market of these.  It's hard to be an early adopter when you don't have the money to do it. 

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Lastly - I live in the greater LA area, recently moved up here from the OC.  The Toyota Prius is the best selling car in the state but why does everyone that owns one feels the need to speed.  Off red lights, stop signs, the freeway, and side streets - they are drive so fast.  Is it because it would be impossible to know which one of the millions on the road was speeding?  Please slow down you're not impressing anyone and what's up with getting these tricked out with rims?  It's a prius for crying out loud you bought it to impress your friends and save the Earth so stop with the nonsense. 

More to come from Thomas and I....

Love You Luiza :-)

iPhone 5, Costco, Subaru, and babies- The Life of Brian

January 2012 life as I/We know it changed and it changed in a big way.  7.3 oz and 21.5 inches came shooting out of my wife's vajayjay!  Since that moment of kisses, smiling, and nervousness we have been on a roller coaster.  A roller coaster like the ones at 6Flags that you have a blast on and can't wait to get back in line to do again.  Not sure about the do it again part because right now one is PLENTY!
He laughs a lot, he smiles, he cries and he does what a million other babies do - he brings joy and happiness to your day.  Thank you my love for bringing our son into our already perfect lives.
I haven't been blogged in a bit but I am trying to keep up with 12/year as a personal goal.  I've been busy with work and adding random people to my Instagram account.  My wife doesn't understand my desire to have twitter and instagram followers when I have no idea who they are and they do not know me.  It's interesting to peak into other's lives on Instagram - especially if they travel to great places.
You can find me @bscottkelley or #bscottkelley not sure how that works. 
I follow Tony Hawk, NFL, Subaru fans, Japanese people, rap stars, and everyone else. 
Speaking of Subaru- I left the cap loose on my radiator after checking all of my fluids because my temp gauge said hot.  All was good but needed to bring it in to be sure.  The car is 10 years old and has 143k miles on it so you sometimes have to fix things....makes up for no payment in 5 years. 
The shop called later in the day.....block test said headers are gone; need a new radiator, headers resurfaced which they will send out, and a couple of other things.  Hold on here - no milky substance in the oil, no white smoke out of the exhaust, no loss of power - are you sure?  Yes and it will cost you $3,500 which includes getting the headers repaired.  Ok so I looked online and I can get a new engine for less than that....time for a second opinion. 
I called a shop 3 blocks away - 4th generation old dawgs but work on japanese cars.
Block engine test that day and kept the car overnight for another evaluation in the morning.  Block test again and same results all is good.  Radiator ok but a clamp was loose and leaking.  Also recommended a radiator flush/exchange...total bill $170???  Really?  I was about to spend $3,300 and now I am only spending $170- was I really about to spend/waste that much money?  That's a nice vacation according to my wife.  I've been driving it for a few days and everything seems ok.  Temperature gauge works but is normal, oil is fine, power is good so it looks like I might be in the clear. 
I am really mad but I actually sadder about the whole thing because someone out there is getting screwed by these guys.  They are taking it to their customers 1 at a time and they are lining up to take it.  We are slaves to our cars and without them we are hopeless, we are lost. 
So $3,000 back in my pocket and really consider a scooter...I'd like a motorcycle but the wife says no way.  What better investment right after you have your first child then getting a motorcycle.  I have great life insurance and with all of the idiots texting and driving on their new iPhone 5 then I'd be safe.
What's up with Costco gas?  It's not cheaper so why are people lining up to buy it?  Why does everyone at Costco gas talk on their cell phones?  The Costco in Simi Valley CA has at least 3 people at all times talking and pumping gas.  Why does the Costco Gas attendant not do or say anything?
Ok need a shower and last feeding is coming up.
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Cubicles

I read an article today about a guy I worked with years ago.  I actually lived with him along with 2 other buddies - kinda like a frat house without all the rules and nonsense.  4 guys early into a professional career living together and working together.  It was great; we'd have lunch together occasionally, we end up in some of the same meetings, and most nights we'd be out having dinner and a few beers together.  Well like all good things, it had to come to an end.  1 got married and moved in with her and the rest of us just got on with our own lives.  Eventually, we all moved onto other companies with the exception of one of them.  We would keep in touch during holidays and through phone calls.  Talking about camping trips and drinking beers and who made out with the ugly chick.

Well 10+ years later I am reading through a FB posting of another person about an article in the local paper.  2 of us had already moved out of state so the last thing we were ready was local news from this tiny little town.  Curiosity called and I clicked on the link......................................
I immediately had to stop everything I was doing and sit down.  My wife was yelling for me to do something but I had no idea what it was.  For a moment of time my world was frozen. 
One of the nicest and most honest guys had plead guilty to federal mail fraud and tax evasion.  Hundreds of thousands of dollars in total were part of this scheme.  Possibly 20 years in prison....to be sentenced at a later date.
I guess you never actually know someone or their character or maybe I am just to easily fooled.  I never pass judgement and believe that all people are inherently good but I am starting to doubt myself.
I am by no means perfect and could use a little adjusting but this is a total miss for me.  I would never guess in a million years that the guy I knew could do something like this.
So Cubicles......
Did the air in the office that is pumped in and filters cause his brain to change?  Did the chemicals used to clean the carpets do it?  Maybe having to eat the same exact cafe food do it?  Could it be having to change his password every 90 days and it can't be anything like any of the previous ones do it?  Could it be the swiping of his badge to get in the building trigger a mental block?  Could it be the signing another review that was cut/pasted again telling him he needs to work on the same exact things as everyone else?  Could it be the white lights or the ergo chair or the dual monitors or the mouse or the dirty mouse pad or the free coffee?  Did he tie a half windsor one too many times?
What would make someone do this?
Greed? Desperation?  No fear of being caught?  No fear of jail or losing family?
I will be chewing on this for a bit. 

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Soap, yup bar soap

In my college marketing class they taught us that one of the best ideas was when shampoo added one word to the instructions .....Repeat if necessary.  Sales doubled and I'm sure all of the executives got big bonuses. 
Today I'd like to discuss a very important topic.....soap.
I bring the subject up because it seems to me that soap just does not last like it use to.
It feels like every other day I am reaching for a new bar of soap.
The box goes in the recycle and the soap on the shelf.
The brand I use sounds like the word love.  I looked at the ingredients and they were about the same as my wife's brand (sounds like mile).
I don't get any dirtier and I am showering about the same amount as I always have.
Have the marketers run out of creative ways to get us to use more soap?  Are less people showering?
Are the chemist now in charge of marketing and bringing in higher profits?
Is there a possibility that soap is being designed to breakdown faster?  I could buy this if I was using a hemp based or organic soap but I am not.  Plenty of chemicals in my soap so why not throw one more in that keeps the soap full size for a bit longer?
On the soap subject, why has Ivory soap increased in price?  It's the same soap that is probably manufactured the same way for the last 100 years.  I'm sure they can fall back on 'supplies are more expensive' but I'm not buying it.  Take a look at the salaries of the top 10% and you will see why the same basic item continues to rise in price.

Ok not much of a blog but I did stay true to writing one this month and on my way to have 12 by the end of the year.
Next topic will be about flip flops and why I can't seem to walk in them without making that slap on the bottom of my foot. 
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