Monday morning stuff

1. I think the two best TV themes ever are the ones from Bonanza and Hawaii 5-0. Tv show themes are a lost art these days.

2. What ever happened to the "No Call list"? I get more telemarketer calls than before. Of course I don't answer the phone due to the genius that is Caller ID.

3. I vow that as soon as the weather turns warm for good, I will scrub/clean/spiff up the back deck. It's nasty and dirty all over, and green in the northern facing areas. It will sparkle and shine when I am done with it. At this point I don't have plans to replace it, so I am going to enjoy it and the first step is to clean it good.

4. This weekend I am painting one bedroom. The next weekend I am painting the third bedroom and the hallway. After the paint dries I am getting carpet for both rooms. After my bank account recovers I am looking for a new bedroom furniture to include a new mattress set.

5. My plans in #4 might come to a crashing stop if the federal budget isn't passed and I get furlowed by Congress. Cuz, in case you didn't know I am one of those unnecessary federal workers who deserve to lose their jobs. And if I do, in the words of the House Speaker -- "So be it".

6. Why is it that every time I have the day off, Matt Lauer also takes the day off? I like Willie Geist, but he's no Matt Lauer.