I like being older.  As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself, and less critical of  myself. I've become my own friend..  I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before  they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer  until 4 AM or sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60 &70's, and if I, at the same time, wish  to weep over a lost love .. I will. I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with  abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set They, too, will get old. I know I am sometimes forgetful.  But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I  eventually... 09/16/2011

        A crappy situation for all involved. Can anyone guess how many of the port-a-potties were indeed in use? Not to take all the fun out of guessing.... but there was no one in the "bathrooms when the balloon hit them" LOL Have a Great day everyone.   09/13/2011

Who's report is it anyway? When I write a report and it doe's not matter for what, I am working for the client who is paying for the report. No one else. I did a septic inspection for a client that has been trying to get all her ducks in a row for selling her home. She has been transferred to the Tulsa Oklahoma area. She has not lived in her home for nearly two years. The Realtor said she needed to get a septic inspection to verify that a septic in working order exists. Susan the owner of the property looked for an inspector on the intranet. She found me on the Active Rain site. She contacted me and I went and did the inspection. I have sent her the inspection report and then the Realtor called and wanted a "copy" of the report. I told her she needed to call or E-mail the owner of the h... 09/11/2011

American company eliminates "Labor day" as a holiday. A must read for all. Tyson foods of Shelbyville Tennessee, has eliminated "labor day" as a hoilday American company eliminates Labor Day.   Tyson Foods eliminates Labor Day in favor of Muslim Holiday!How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. How do you take over America? One American at a time.. Tyson chicken anyone?? None for me thanks!!!! We all need to heed this message!!!!!Tyson Food in Shelbyville, Tennessee has eliminated Labor Day as a paid holiday in favor of the last day of Ramadan because they have 700 Muslim employees. Tennessee is the newest Hot-Bed for Muslim immigration. According to the 2010 Government Census more Muslims are flocking to Tennessee than any other state in the union.I will no longer purchase any Ty... 09/10/2011

A client tried to bribe me. I was all ready to start my day, when the phone rang. It was a client I had just done a foundation inspection for. He wanted to know how I could pass the foundation so he could get refinanced. I told him there is a lot of factors involved in passing a foundation for certification. This was a foundation under a Manufactured home. The story goes like this. Phone rings, Hello Mr. McKie, This is "John Q., you were out at my house to do a foundation inspection a couple of days ago".   ME, "Yes hi John, what's up this morning?" John, "I was thinking about what you said about the foundation not passing inspection." Me, "And now you want to know what to do so it will pass the inspection?" John, "Not really. I thought you might be able to pass the inspection with a li... 09/04/2011

New $600.00 dollar car from Volkswagen, It's for real. A new single seater with the Volkswagen logo. Here's a car that will get you to and from work very cheaply. Now here's a car that gets 258 mile per gallon. Looks like the big three missed the boat again. This car is made of a carbon fiber, and is not painted to save weight. Although it's only a one seater it will be modified to fit two people at a later date. This car is to be released in China next year. This car will not give up any safety issues. It is made with the same standards as  cars for the GT raceing cars. A one cylinder diesel motor mounted just in front of the back axel. And a 1.7 gallon gas tank. Look for a dealership near you to have these within the next year or two. Talk about saveing you a lot of money. Every one n... 08/28/2011

Isn't it the truth? We follow paying it forward posts with a lot of interest. Now follow this post and decide for yourselves. One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber replied, 'I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week.' The florist was pleased and left the shop. When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door. Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replied, 'I cannot accept money from you , I'm doing community service this week.' The cop was happy and left the shop. The next morning when the barber went to open up, there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen donuts wa... 08/24/2011

  With the baby boomers getting older.   The following was developed as a mental age assessment by the School of Psychiatry at  Harvard University Take your time and see if you canread each line aloud without a mistake.The average person over 40 years of age cannot do it!1.    This is this cat.2.    This is is cat.3.    This is how cat.4.    This is to cat.5.    This is keep cat.6.    This is an cat.7.    This is old cat.8.    This is fart cat.9.    This is busy cat.10.   This is for cat.11.   This is forty cat.12.   This is seconds cat.Now go back and read the third word in each line from the top down.         Now that I had your attention for fourty seconds. I propbably have you confused now. LOL Have a greatSunday everyone. Best, Clint mckie  08/21/2011

Momma to the rescue. You just don't get to make this stuff up.   When overwhelming odds are not in your favor. It's time to take matters in your own hands, or feet. This little helpless baby squirrel is in deep trouble. But Momma is watching.     The momma squirrel fights back against all odds. Notice the claws to the eye of the dog?   Take that you mean dog!!!     The momma squirrel has created a diversion for the little squirrel to escape.   Just look at the expresion on this dogs face. He's wandering why and how he just got his butt kicked by a little squirrel. Have a great day everyone. Clint Mckie Desert Sun Inspections  Carlsbad New Mexico. 08/19/2011

How about a little stress free humor this monday morning? Stress A blonde was weed-a-whacking her yard and accidentally cut off the tail of her cat, who was hiding in the grass.  She rushed her cat, along with the tail, over to WAL-MART! Why WAL-MART?  HELLOOOOOOOOO!WALMART is the largest re-tailer in the world! Heres hoping you have a great week ahead.  08/15/2011

Sunday clothes. Humor.    A little boy was walking down a country road one sunday after church. when he came to the crossroads he met a little girl coming from the other direction.    "Hello, said the little boy"     "Hi", replied the little girl. "Where are you headed?" Said the little boy. "I've been to chuch this morning and now I'm headed back home" said the little girl. "I'm also on my way back home after church, Which church do you go to?" said the little boy. "I go to the Baptist church just down the raod" said the little girl, how about you. "I go to the Methodist church at the top of the hill" said the little boy. They discovered they were going the same way and decided to walk together. They soon came to a low spot in the road where the spring rains had flooded a portion of th... 08/14/2011

The truth behind a homeowner wanting to sell. Everyday we wonder "why"? Why didn't the home apraise for the amount we though it would. There are a lot of factors involved in getting everyone on the same page with the same home. Here are some examples of "why" we don't get on the "same page".     Your home as seen by your self.   Your home as seen by your buyer...     Your home as seen by your lendor...     Your home as seen by your appraiser...     Then to add insult to injury.   Your home as seen by the county tax assesor...   With all the troubles in getting everyone on the same page when it comes to selling, buying and appaising homes. We need to "get on the same page" when it comes to helping the homes sales nation wide. Best, Clint McKie  08/11/2011

Sundays thoughts. Why? Isn't life Ducky?   Here are a few thoughts about life in general. You as members Of Active Rain might get a kick out of.   This ones for Conrad. Why Do we only choose from " Two for president" and over fifty for Miss America?     This ones for Roger Mucci...LOL I signed up for a "excercise class, I was told to wear "loose fitting clothes" if I had any loose fitting clothes, I wouldn't need an excercise class.     This ones for Richard Yates. "When i was young I used to go skinny dipping" Now I just go "Chunky dunk"     This ones for Barbara hensley. "Wouldn't it be great when we messed up our lives we could just hit ctrl, alt, delete and start over. Taking trash to work? LOL     Wouldn't you know it, brain cells come and brain cells go. But Fat cells live forever... 08/07/2011

Growing older, words to live by.  Here is a series I want to share with everyone on the Active rain network. This has some sound advice for all of us baby boomers. This series is a look into a elderly womans views on ageing. This was origanally written by a 90 year old woman who still writes for the "Plain Dealer" in Cleveland Ohio.  This is what Regina Brett has written about the most requested column she has ever written.  My odometer had rolled over to 90 in last August. Here are my thoughts about growing older.  1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. 4. Your job will not take care of yo when your sick, your friend and family will. Stay in toch with all of them. 5. Pay off your credit... 08/06/2011

Which is worst? Final installment of a series.   I have reached the end of a series in which there were numerous comments,  and questions about the photo's in the series. Just to set the record straight. This series is intended to help the members look at things differently. No matter how bad we think we have it,  there is always someone some where with things a little or more worse than we have it.   I wonder if this guy brought an extra set of pants? I know I would need them. Notice the rope to his left? I think I would try to grab that one.   Nothing worse than feeling your going to drop and there's nothing you can do about it. better hope his buddy has and can keep a good grip. Hope all members had a great time with the series. I sure did. I know it's a little "out of the norm" but ... 08/03/2011

Which is worst? part five.   We all do a little complaining about the way things are going in our lives. Problem is no matter how bad we have it, there is someone that has it worse tha we do. This guy should have not went surfing today....   Just when you thought it could not get any worse.   Lunch is served. Have a great day everyone. Clint Mckie, owner Desert Sun Inspections, Carlsbad, New mexico. 08/01/2011

Which is the worst? Part Four. In this short series of "Which is the worst?  We take a look into the pitfalls and dangers of things that happen in evryones daily lives. Untill we see a glimpse of what may be happening to others, we can't compare how good we have it. Uh. Should'nt there be some water in there?   I think this cat is about to loose one of his "nine lives". No time to be playing in the field. LOL Have a great Sunday everyone. Best, Clint Mckie, Desert Sun Inspections, Carlsbad New Mexico.  07/30/2011

A home inspection, and I didn't want to leave. Every now and then I get to do a home inspection on homes that are so nice,  I don't want to leave unless it is to go and get my stuff to move in. LOL Take a look at this home,  it's going on the market next week.     Not wasteing time on all the "this is cool stuff, but take a look at what this home has to offer. This home has such a relaxed feeling when your in it. All the amenities you need. Just open the blinds and you have a view of the back yard. I just loved the decor. The owners are moving for another postion with thew company they work for. This one should'nt stay on the market long. Best to all. Clint Mckie, Desert Sun Inspections, Carlsbad, New Mexico 07/30/2011

Which is the worst part three.   The series and saga continues,  as we delve into the never ending questions about how good we have it everyday. No matter how bad we have something in our lives.  There is always someone else with something that's worse than we are going through.   I'd like to know what in the world these parents were thinking when they did this... Did you notice the Question mark in the middle of the picture? I did.   These guys were out for a nice day in the river. Rafting and looking for a little adventure. Well "they are about to get what they wanted".   Hope that everyone has a wonderful day and be very safe. Best wishes, Clint McKie 07/27/2011

Which is worse? Part two.   It's been a solid week since I have been in the Rain. My computer decided to take a vacation somewhere in cyber space. But the series continues now. Enjoy and comment. Sometimes we need to just stay out of trouble.     You really don't want to get into this situation.   A nice day to play with the family pet?   I think this guy is in a loosing battle to catch up with his pants. LOL Have a great day and comment often. Thanks to everyone on Active rain. Clint McKie   07/26/2011