Home Made Toy Train

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

When we were visiting my mom for Thanksgiving, I went exploring in the attic to see if I could find my high school yearbooks. I can’t find them anywhere, so I figured they have to be up there. I never found them, but I did find something that was a great part of my childhood. It is a hand-made, wooden, toy train set. My uncle Ronnie made it for me back in the day, and I have fond memories of skillfully navigating it all over our house as a child. I let Bryson play with it, and guess what, he seemed to like it too!

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Fame for the Knuckle-Head

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

I was pretty surprised to hear my name mentioned in today’s episode of The Survival Podcast. I started laughing when he used my story for “how to not be a knuckle-head”. If you are interested in hearing my 15 minutes of fame, go to 34:54 and have a listen. The guys in my office sure got a kick out of hearing someone else make fun of me! What can I say, I’m a magnet for teasing. The point he makes is actually very valuable and one that usually escapes me in practice; it is a basic technique for communicating with your spouse. If you haven’t listened to any of Jack’s shows, I think the one he did yesterday is probably the best one to listen to. Have a listen and let me know what you think. I was resistant to even listen at first, but I’m glad I did because it is mind-opening to hear this kind of common sense and truth.

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Genetically Modified Organisms

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

GMO = Genetically Modified Organisms, which is one of the main products of Monsanto, who is the maker of Roundup. Roundup used to be advertised as “biodegradable” until being sued for false advertising. Monsanto is also the maker of DDT, agent orange, and bovine growth hormone (rBGH), all of which were marketed as being “safe” chemicals.

Why do I bring this up? If you don’t know, then you probably didn’t listen to Jack’s podcast today. You probably also haven’t watched “The World According to Monsanto“.

Never mind the information contained the “The China Study“. If you are a good sheeple, you will not be bothered by this information. You are probably too busy to be bothered by such things. You likely have more important things to worry about.

OK, I might be going through a mid-life crises. My brain might be turning into mush. This might be the end of the era of rational thought for me. Or, I might be paying just enough attention to truth and facts to begin to understand something huge. Science, big business, and government are intertwined in a way that places a low priority on “what is best for me”.

Several things are telling me the same story:
1- Start eating whole foods from local sources (best if they come from your backyard).
2- Avoid consuming processed food. (this probably includes GM foods or meats that have consumed growth hormones)
3- Use your power as a consumer to change. Seek out foods that are safe to eat.
4- Use your brain, question the things you hear. Understand that marketing and advertising assholes are selling you something and using you.

Be careful, if you start paying attention, you will be mad as hell.

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Thansgiving Trip Notes

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

“The Grocery Getter” is a very fast vehicle. Note it will travel in excess of 120MPH while only turning 2000 RPM. Very nice!

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Purple Mailbox Bit the Dust

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

Amber and I were lucky enough to go on a date night. We went to see the movie “Australia”, which was a great movie. While we were filling up with gas, we witnessed a dumbass drive their car right over a boulder that was placed on the corner of a driveway. 10 seconds later, I saw a near-accident as another dumbass pulled right out in front of oncoming traffic and almost got flattened. On the road home I was sure we saw a drunk driver. He made several abrupt moves and poor judgment calls, and almost ran us over at one point. When I turned on our block, I saw several bricks on the road… then I noticed that the mailbox was missing.

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Failed Christmas Picture Attempt

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

One of the things we wanted to get done while we were in Lubbock was take a family picture to use for Christmas cards. As we approached the statue of Will Rogers, Bryson started misbehaving.

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Bryson is Rockin’

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

Bryson had great fun with the rocking recliners. He even convinced Braxton to join in the fun.

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Bryson Cutting up with Cousin Shaun

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

We went out for dinner tonight and Shaun wanted to sit next to Bryson. They keep each other entertained most of the time.

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Bryson’s Fun with Uncle Braxton

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

Uncle Braxton and Bryson had more fun playing together.

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Wii Bowling Fun

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Brian Gallimore


It turns out playing the bowling game is much more fun when Bryson is watching. He waits for the ball to hit the pins then laughs hysterically to entertain everyone in the room.
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