Monthly Archives: June 2008

June comes to a close…

Posted on June 30, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

Welcome to the exact middle of the year, at least by the Jullian calendar. Is it just me, or did June DRAG by?  Well, fear not, the hump is upon us and Christmas, Hannukah and the New Year are right … Continue reading →

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Dreams of retirement

Posted on June 30, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

As time goes by, I am realizing that the need to consider retirement is really not that far off.  Ideally I am hoping to retire at 55 years old, which is not that far off. The obvious things worry me… … Continue reading →

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The Samurai’s “You Gotta Visit” Sites for June

Posted on June 30, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

IMAO – Another satirical look at politics. La Meu – For when that PC of yours is too silent. BananaPhone – Who can ever have enough of the BANANAPHONE? High Tech Pranks – Just when you thought it was not … Continue reading →

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Reminder – Non Registered users to be deleted tonight.

Posted on June 28, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

Just a quick note to my readers… Tonight at 20:00 Pacific time (That’s 8pm for those of you in Rio Linda), I will blow out the database, removing all non registered users.  This is to honor a “request” that I … Continue reading →

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Unanswered prayers…

Posted on June 27, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

There are many songs that touch me. Anyone that knows me, knows that when I listen to music, I REALLY listen to it and look for all the meaning that it has. Because of this, I think I enjoy music … Continue reading →

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Hosted by the Helpless and Useless…

Posted on June 24, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

Anyone who may have beer trying to access either my Blog or my Forum over the last week may have noticed that I have been having a bit of a problem with my sites. I have been suffering a little … Continue reading →

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On “News from Lake Wobegon”

Posted on June 21, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

I am a big proponent of “Simpler Times”.  I am the first to tell you that I am a little jaded when it comes to how I recall my childhood and what I consider to be a simpler time from … Continue reading →

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Review: The Andromeda Strain

Posted on June 18, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

To be fair, I went into this movie expecting a poorly made remake of a movie about a book.  That is to say that while the original movie was good, they had to make some changes in order to make … Continue reading →

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So if I buy the album, do I have to take the baggage?

Posted on June 16, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

I recently heard a song by Amy Winehouse and discovered that I really like her music. So I mentioned this to a couple people I know, who immediately started telling me about all the recent news she has been involved … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day

Posted on June 15, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

For all you Dads out there… Happy Father’s Day. My very best to all those Dads, present and past, at home or over seas.   

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