Wednesday. Apr 27

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Still raining today.  will it ever end?  I had started a bunch of dixie cups with various seeds in hopes of getting some plants started, and for the second time a squirrel came and ruined them all.  I suppose I am dumber than the squirrel since I wasted too much time planting and replanting knowing full well the inevitable would happen.  oh well....I will try it a third time, and will write of it when the squirrel ruins the next batch.
I saw an article in Saturday's Trib (link below) about the millions the execs of United and Continental will reap once the merger of the two airlines is finalized.  What could they have done to justify such a payout....is it:
1. flying a fleet of aged, dirty, cramped planes?
2. treating its customers with contempt that borders on abuse?
3. charging outrageous airfares, baggage fees and prices for in flight food, etc?
I just paid $450 to fly to Phoenix.  That same ticket was $250 two years ago.  Again I ask, what could this bunch have done to merit these millions? 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0423-united-pay-20110422,0,5443998.story

oh, and btw - after Obama released his birth certificate saying he had more important things to do, he flew to Chicago to tape an Oprah show. 
The emperor is wearing no clothes, folks.

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