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Real Name: David Neegan
Nicknames: Big Dave, Daypid, Taavelli
From: Sioux Lookout
Occupation: A Wannabe Astronomer and Astro-physicist, but that's not my day job :-(
Hobbies: Astronomy, physics, history, culture, golf, weight lifting, x-country skiing, outdoor stuff, running
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Sign of the times 09-07-08
It is the sign of the times..., had to turn on the heat this morning.., man that was some chilly air. We also have a frost warning for tonight..., where did my summer go.
Now that was a speech 09-04-08
That Sarah Palin can shoot a moose in the morning.., buck it up and have it hot and ready for supper that evening..., is there nothing she can’t do... Listening to her speak last night..., wow..., now that was a speech... She has me convinced that the Republican party is the seconding coming. If I was an American, I would be the first in line to cast my ballot. I think Obama’s free ride in the media is over and his novelty is at an end. I was amazed..., she absolutely gave Obama both barrels and did it smiling. The Democrats are toast.., should have stuck with Hilary... Four more years of the Republican party..., what can I say..., they did it to themselves...
Over on this side of the border..., looks like the election will be called in a couple of days. I wonder if the north will vote for the Liberal party again. It is very ironic that one of the main reasons that Roger Valley got re-elected was because of his scare tactics saying the Conservative party were a bunch of racist red-necks. When ever the government did something very positive for Aboriginal people..., it was always the Conservative government that delivered... Odd if you think of it, how can you be a racists red-neck while..., umm....
Let me explain... Look at the residential school payments and the apology..., that was one of the moving words I heard in my life... It was the Tory government that delivered it... The last time any government gave reserve status was a Tory (Federal) and NDP (Provincial) government..., created six new reserves in Ontario. Under Brian Mulroney, they took a lot of the programs controlled by government bureaucrats and placed them in the control of First Nations people. Created places like where I work now. It was John Diefenbaker (Tory) that gave the First Nations people the right to vote and treated us like equals in the eyes of the government.
After John Diefenbaker’s Conservative government was defeated, the Liberals on the other hand created the White Paper which would have eliminated all Aboriginal and Treaty rights right across Canada..., which they tried to do again in 2000... Paul Martin said he supports self-government as long as it follows a municipal model. That’s not a self-government model..., that’s a municipal model. What is it with these guys.. They cut half the program dollars for all the programs we administer to the point we are fighting each other instead of directing it at the government. Dion is from the old Liberal guard in which from behind close doors been trying for years to devise a plan to eliminate the Indian problem. History does have a tendency to repeat itself...
Locally.., Roger Valley had nothing to say about the poor living conditions that half his constituents live in while the Liberals were in power, just towing the company line. The only time when he says anything about half the riding population is when he needs to get re-elected. If you look at all the comments made by Roger Valley concerning First Nations in the House of Commons while in session, , it would be less words than this paragraph from the day he first served as the Kenora representative. What..., is he embarrassed by us..., if he says anything..., is he scared to be branded an Indian lover??? He just fabricates lies for his own benefit. The last election, his office called the northern communities stating if they don’t vote for Roger, they will not get their residential school money. What happened..., the residential schools monies were paid out. How can we trust a liar and only does things for his own self interest who’s career will go nowhere... I do find myself asking who is the racist red-neck here..., actions do speak louder than words...
Bill C-51 and Natural Food Stores 09-02-08
The past couple of days been the hottest all summer. For a while there I thought it wouldn’t stop raining. I think we’re into another long and cold winter..., last one just wouldn’t let up... Snow will fly early this year. I really got to get cracking on my wood soon. Heading back to the city (not referring to the “City of Dryden”, what a joke that name is..., city indeed..., it is a full service community..., a town..., nothing more) in two weeks for Matthew’s B-Day..., a solid whole year for the little guy.
Reading some stuff on Bill C-51 and Natural Food Stores. The government wants to regulate all the natural health food store across Canada making it harder for the average person to gain access. If you ever walk into a Health (Natural) Food Store..., you simply don’t see the same clientele going into a health food store as let’s say a McDonald’s, Burger King or KFC. People shopping at a Health Food store are concerned about one thing..., their health. I ask myself why is the government going to great lengths to regulate an industry that focuses on peoples health while if you consider all the crap these fast food giants put into their food..., why aren’t they trying to regulate them.
Before it use to be cheaper to can your own stuff and make your bread but now there is little price difference between process foods and making the stuff yourself... You would think it would be cheaper since it is from the farmer..., to loading..., to shipping..., to the Supermarket... Any process items need to be shipped to and from the factory..., machinery to manage, fix and operate..., material for packing..., tin for the canning..., union wages for employees..., plus benefits..., just to name a few... For all the food we buy at the Supermarket.., the average farmer gets 4 cents to the dollar... That’s 96 cents in other costs... Makes you wonder if something larger is happening...
Healthy people are bad for business on so many levels. They make all their meals from scratch so they don’t support the process food industry. If you eat right and take care of yourself..., you have a less of a chance of having a stroke, heart attack..., lowers your chances of getting cancer..., less broken bones..., to name a few things.. They need less hospital beds..., less medication..., less therapy..., costing the health care industry billions and billions of dollars in profits. The pharmaceutical companies have the most to lose with a healthy population. How can they supply medication when no one is sick. They can’t..., they’re just protecting their market share..., can we blame them???
Back to school tomorrow 09-01-08
It’s back to school for everyone tomorrow. Isabella will be starting grade 1..., she should do well. Graeme is in Grade 7 this year. Ethan will be heading to daycare..., our sitter is returning back to school. Last day of the long weekend. Spent it with Donna, my mother and Jon. My bro has a nice truck.., sweet ride.
In the beginning of July..., the price of crude oil was 147 per barrel and the price of gas has remained about the same since then but the only difference is the per barrel cost has dropped to about 110... Since Gustav was predicted to hit the Gulf coast..., the price of gas went up about 12 cents a litre but the price of crude went up a couple of bucks... This is what I don’t get..., now the price of gas is higher than what is was when crude was 147 per barrel in July and the price of crude dropped almost 40 dollars since then... What are they now bases there pricing on..., what ever they can get away with. Oh well...
The real problem now is the media.., how much influence they have on peoples opinions. Before and while America went into Iraq..., most people were saying that pretty well that Saddam Hussen was just about the anti-Christ that was going to take over the west..., had nuclear arms..., partnership with Qaeda..., etc..., etc... Even to this day..., many media outlets in th States still claim this to be true.., others are just ignoring it..., hoping what they said won’t be remembered by anyone. It was the media they swayed people’s opinion to invade Iraq and look at the harm it has done to that Nation.
Just a few years back in Ontario when the NDP was trying to create a public insurance company. There was this huge media and advertising campaign saying if Ontario went to public insurance..., Ontario would have the highest premiums in Canada..., blah..., blah.., blah... Now the cheapest insurance premiums belong to the provinces that has public insurance.. The people in the province of Ontario believed the media claiming that we would end up with the highest insurance premiums have them now... This just recently happened to Hilary Clinton..., she was going to bring in universal healthcare for the American people. Obama came out of nowhere.., saying he would deliver on affordable healthcare (thus saving corporate America who are heavily invested in the Healthcare industry)..., volia..., media turns on Hilary while Obama got a free ride...He is just a sellout..., he’ll do anything for himself and nothing for anyone else.
That is how much power the media has right now..., they’ll do any story..., and people believe them so blindly... Everything from gas to healthcare.., they’ll get the masses to believe whatever spin they put out there. The problem we are going to run into in the future is that our population is still growing..., for every 1.5 people that pass away..., 4.8 people are being born. Our planet can not sustain that type of growth forever. When we hit the top of that bell curve..., we will hit it hard. My question is when that happens..., will we still be stupid enough to believe the media spin... If that happens..., natural selection will have it’s way with us...
Fall Election 08-29-08
It looks like we’re heading into an early fall election. Umm..., not sure what to make of this one. I think the liberals and block are toast while the NDP has the most to gain. I am not too sure what to make of the Green Party. From all the material I read from them, they’re all rich conservative armchair environmentalists not connected to reality. They don’t care about healthcare, infrastructure or any other issue that is important to the average person. All they want is their huge tax breaks to protect their investments and no one to enter the bush except them..., we should all relocate to urban centres and become vegans.. As far as I am concern..., they have too much money and time on their hands...
Locally I am wondering how Roger Valley’s campaign will look like. I know last election the liberal party put auto dialers to good use. They phone a good portion of the northern communities telling them if they don’t vote liberal the Conservative Government will not pay you the residential settlement. The opposite has actually happened..., not only did they payout..., they have one of the best speeches I heard in my life. Someone need to remind everyone that what Roger did and he is a man that can not be trusted... The liberal party had 13 years to apologize and payout but did nothing. It was just a carrot..., nothing more. Besides...., all he will do is tow the company line..., nothing more. We have no voice in Ottawa....
This weekend is the last long weekend of the summer. It is already starting to get cool. This summer I rate fair..., not too good..., not too bad..., in the middle. Took my first personal vacation (trip wise) in years..., like over 15 years... Last one was Oklahoma in 93... It’s too bad I didn’t get to see my bro in T.O. Next time I guess... Time to get cracking on that wood...
Happy Birthday Graeme 08-28-08
I want to wish Graeme a HAPPY BIRTHDAY..., today is his first day as a teenager..., holy molly eh... Wishing you the best!!! Lessons learnt today..., DO NOT eat a sandwich that has been out all day and especially if it was hot enough to melt the cheese inside the bread not matter how hungry you are. Finally got around to setting up my computer to link up with the new server. Now to get back into developing more web pages..., yup...
Ontario Teacher’s Pension Fund 08-27-08
Umm..., not only has the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Fund has made a monkey of the Toronto Maple Leafs..., now they’re up to their old tricks again with Maple Leaf Foods..., but this is kinda a serious one... Maybe these teachers should do what they do best..., teach... There is an old saying..., “those who can’t do..., teach...” I guess this should apply to their management abilities too..., teach how to manage but leave the managing to others. I wonder what other holdings they have in the market place. Note to any investors out there..., if the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Fund has controlling interest in a company you have stock in..., pull it out or kiss you money goodbye.
Getting back to reality after my holidays...., summer is almost over too. Ethan will be heading to daycare...., Isabella back to school. I need to get cracking on getting wood for another long and cold winter. I think this winter will be colder and longer than the one we had last year. Goes to say that I haven’t heard much media talk on global warming lately..., guess after this winter it will be global cooling and the things we need to do to warm it up. I knew it was too good to last.
Home at last 08-25-08
Home at last after a couple of weeks on the road. Spent a couple of days in Constance Lake. Learnt that the Visitors Centre in Constance Lake is closed..., because they don’t have any operational funds to keep it open. I just wonder what happened with all the talk about this monstrous RV traffic rolling through that would cover all the O & M and then some. Time to write my Chief a letter...
So anyways..., vacation was good. Seen some old buds in Mattice. That Stephan has a nice studio in his home. Time for me to buy a set of drums. Drop in on Gary in Mattice..., then off to Kingston... After a short visit with Curt, Tina and family..., drove back via the States... Umm..., I figure the best way to get American pricing is actually going to the States to get American pricing... Frig..., I am not going to support stores that keep their prices high while they save on inventory... Seen Millie and Tom in Duluth..., that’s about it... Burnt 672 litres of gas... Oh..., finally got those dumbbell handles that hold 9 plates on each side... When I bought them, the lady said they sell those sizes to Kingston Pen. My question is what kind of monsters are they growing in there...
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In case you are wondering where the hell Mattice, Ontario is on Highway 11 (where I grew up), look for this dinosaur on the side of the road. Also if you are parched after hours..., this is the place to be along with 9 other excellent locations to serve you.
This is me in a Lapplander Traditional "Dwelling" in Finland
Near Fort Severn's Goose Camps
Near Tampere, Finland
Me with Grandpa Sandy
Back in the day in Mattice
Quotes
"Everything is determined, the beginning as well as the end, by forces over which we have no control. It is determined for insects as well as for the stars. Human beings, vegetables or cosmic dust, we all dance to a mysterious tune, intoned in the distance." - Albert Einstein
"I intend to live forever, or die trying" - Justin Neegan
"Ninty-Five percent of enjoying the wilderness is knowing it's there" - John Sills in reference to the people of the south.
"When traveling (abroad) ..., sometimes it is hard to tell someone what they just ate, it could be a monkey, dog, anything..." Osmo's answer when I asked what I ate for breakfast.
“Donna Orr, the only Orr I know besides Bobby” - Ted Nolan
"...keep your goals as high as you can dream, and if you fall short they will be higher than is you aimed too low." - Dale
Religion is the opium of the masses - Tom Wassakeesic
The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education. - Albert Einstein
Gas to Calstock: $40.00, Food for the road: $40.00, Getting to Calstock at 4:30am, no one awake, going to Hearst for a hotel, no rooms available, heading to Mattice at 5:30am for other hotels and finding out there are no longer any hotels there: PRICELESS - Tanya Spence
Locks only keep the honest people out - Mike Peltenon
“..... if the coffee is too strong, just add water. You can make strong coffee weak but you can’t make weak coffee strong..” - John Perry's memo to KO staff
“The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides the champion from someone else who is not a champion. That's what most people lack, having the guts to go on and just say they'll go through the pain no matter what happens” - Arnold Schwarzenegger
"I worked myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." - Groucho Marx
Wishing everyone the best of luck in school!!!
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Hobbies: Cross Country Skiing, weight lifting, running, golf. hunting, guitar (classical, electric) trapping, reading, writing, badminton, astronomy, astro-physics, world philosophy / religion, mythology (Viking, Finnish, Greek, Celtic and First Nation), ancient history, outdoor stuff, health / fitness and cooking...
Favorite Movies: Return of the King, The Matrix, Pulp Fiction, Clear Cut
Favorite Comedy: Dumb and Dumber, Naked Gun
Favorite Classic: Singing in the Rain, Children of the Damn, Little Big Man
Favorite Sappy Movie: Notting Hill
Favorite Singer: Hank Williams Sr. (Male), Shania Twain (female), Van Halen (Group)
Best Wings (Hottest): Up in Smoke - (Thunder Bay) note you have to ask for the hottest possible or they won’t give it to you but their XXX is very hot nonetheless.., .runner ups: Dick and Nillies (Sioux), Montana’s, Chicken Chef (Sioux)
Best Ribs and Chicken: Northwood Lodge (Red Lake)
Best Chilli: Travlers (Vermillion Bay)
Best Pancakes: Hottio’s (Thunder Bay)
Best Pizza: Toppers (Sudbury), Pizza Place (Hearst)
World’s Best Chicken Balls and Chicken Fried Rice: Kings Café (Hearst) Note: according to Time Magazine if you don’t mind eating it with toast, it’s a Hearst thing.
Best Prime Rib: Old Mill (Ancaster)
Best view while eating: 360 (Toronto)
History of Christmas
The middle of winter has long been a time of celebration around the world. Centuries before the arrival of Jesus, early Europeans celebrated light and birth in the darkest days of winter. Many peoples rejoiced during the winter solstice, when the worst of the winter was behind them and they could look forward to longer days and extended hours of sunlight.
In Scandinavia, the Norse celebrated Yule from December 21, the winter solstice, through January. In recognition of the return of the sun, fathers and sons would bring home large logs, which they would set on fire. The people would feast until the log burned out, which could take as many as 12 days. The Norse believed that each spark from the fire represented a new pig or calf that would be born during the coming year.
The end of December was a perfect time for celebration in most areas of Europe. At that time of year, most cattle were slaughtered so they would not have to be fed during the winter. For many, it was the only time of year when they had a supply of fresh meat. In addition, most wine and beer made during the year was finally fermented and ready for drinking.
In Germany, people honored the pagan god Oden during the mid-winter holiday. Germans were terrified of Oden, as they believed he made nocturnal flights through the sky to observe his people, and then decide who would prosper or perish. Because of his presence, many people chose to stay inside.
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