The weather was mostly a problem for the granddog, who knows that grandpa
is always a soft touch for a quick trip outside for a game of ball (or an
imagined bathroom break).  Given the weather, neither of us was too eager to
spend much time outside this trip.  Actually, gramps was mostly inside playing
"Tim the Toolman" (I can't seem to get the grunt right though).  We did get
enough of a weather break to spend a nice day in NAPA wine country and even have
our usual picnic there.

    It was also a problem for downtown San Anselmo, which was largely under
water when we left.  That is where the kids live, but fortunately they don't
live downtown.

San Anselmo, Ross, Fairfax Slammed By Storm
  (CBS 5) CORTE MADERA  By Janet Yee

 Residents of some Marin County neighborhoods are under orders to
shelter-in-place or evacuate.

 For others, it's a matter of digging out from under the debris and chaos
caused by the New Year's Eve storm of 2005. Despite the difficulty, they're
considering themselves lucky that floodwaters aren't forcing them from their
homes.

 Floodwaters and a rising tide put many of Marin County's inland communities
under siege from Mother Nature. Typically, the coastal areas around Highway 101
are most affected. Portions of the freeway were closed at times Saturday.

 But the heaviest damage was elsewhere. San Anselmo was like a river. Fairfax
was hit by massive mudslides. Ross was simply a mess.

 Waters raced through San Anselmo Creek, covering the downtown in muddy runoff.
It was reminiscent of the big storm of 1982.

 ..... snip.....
From: http://cbs5.com/topstories/local_story_001005723.html

Vaughn

 > TW

    I dismissed your "analysis" because my personal situation is not relevant
to the economic outlook for the entire nation.  Further; you can't possibly know
anything about my financial situation and I am unlikely to supply such
information in a public forum, so I don't see how we could possibly discuss it.
(perhaps over a beer someday, I would like that)

    You disagree that the DJIA and other relevant market have been
substantially unchanged over the last five years?  Do you think that is a good
sign?

    Again, we are not talking about investment strategy, we are talking about
the economy.

    No name calling.  I think they call themselves "Neocons" (short for "new
conservatives) and it is not considered (to them at least) a pejorative term.
If you prefer, I will call them "New Conservatives".

    Well no...actually I have little trust in government, particularly in the
current administration.  My education is in both Business and in Public
Administration, I have given these things considerable thought and perhaps even
learned a few things they didn't have time to cover in your dental school.

     Do you mean "my" (local) retirement commission or the social security
administration?  Again, you know nothing about my personal finances and this
thread is not about that.

    You must put your treasure somewhere.  There is nowhere (not even your
mattress) where it is not impacted by government fiscal policy.  This is what we
are talking about.

    Vaughn is not a "true believer" of anything other than sound fiscal policy.
Hint: a truly sound (conservative) governmental fiscal policy is unlikely to
feature a record deficit.

    ...and the same to you.

    Again... this thread is not about Vaughn, it is about the economy and (I
suppose) the government policy that is driving the economy.  There is nowhere
you can make or invest your money where it is not impacted by government
policy...be it good or bad (for you) policy.

Regards
Vaughn