Tired of repeat DUI'ers,Texters, and Politicians

So far this week we have had six repeat DUI'ers arrested again. For what....DUI!

How many people, young and old, do these people have to kill before we as citizens and our politicians say enough is enough.

I can see where the first offense, as long as nobody is hurt or killed, can be punished with a huge fine and community service. The first offense is a mistake in judgement.

All other DUI offenses are not mistakes. The state needs to confiscate the defendants automobile and sell it. The same way they do for drug offenses. The money raised from this sale should go to treatment facilities, alcohol education programs, and training for police officers.

There also needs to be a graduated jail time scale. The first offense could be community service, the second raises to days in jail with work details, etc.
If someone dies in an alcohol related crash, the defendant needs to be charged and tried as a felon. Jail time period, no reduced sentences, no bargains.

Enough of our judges reducing sentences and these repeaters are out driving drunk and are arrested for DUI for the 18th time.

When will our politicians look at the materials presented to them on texting and driving?  Why do they have to set up another committee to study this??
Outlaw ALL cellphone use in moving vehicles!!!
If teens get caught using a cellphone in a car they should lose their license until they are 18! To many kids are dying or killing others.

We had a distinguished student die the other night. She was texting her friend just before she ran into the backend of a semitruck. She was joking with her friend about texting was not a good idea while driving.

I know NO POLITICIANS will read this, or even if they do, nothing will happen.
I just hope no more people in our communities will die because of DUI'ers, TEXTers, and politicians who only want to argue with each other.

Idaho Weather and Boise Run/Walk

It is January 15th and we have had 1/8th of an inch of snow. Real cold in the mornings, bright sunshine, and thirty something degrees.
The local ski area (Bogus Basin) has yet to open, the boarders have put wheels back on their boards, and the runners are still enjoying the trails in the foothills.

New weather forecast for the week: Snow in the higher elevations-Rain in the valley-We shall see???

The local running group, Boise Run/Walk, started the 14 week winter training program a week ago. We had 250 people show up for the new season. We split into the marathon, the Robie Creek half marathon, the Robie Creek half marathon finishers, and the Great Potato marathon,half marathon, and 10K groups.
What a super organization to belong to. All ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities all getting together to improve our health.
Oh yea- We have a great time also.

I personally have some high goals this early season-the Robie Creek half marathon in April(8 miles uphill-5 miles down hill to the finish), the Great Potato half marathon in May, and the Mayor's half marathon in Anchorage, Alaska in June .

Be looking for "new" pictures to come in the picture galleries on http://www.mccainadventures/ soon. Check out the website and the prices. Also "Alaskan Adventure: Stories of Our Bush Teaching Experience" is also a Kindle ebook and is very reasonable: $2.99 for 300+ pages.

New Article Published for Ezine Articles

I had my newest article "Trying To Find The Zone At 62" published today on Ezine Articles.
If you would like to take a gander go to http://ezinearticles.com/6785228.
I also have four other articles that can be read. They are 6270632, 6165572, 6153228, and 6202470.
They are all short articles that cover different subjects from hunting, fishing, cancer, snowmachine excursions, and running.

Had a terrific thunderstorm tonight with bolt lightning, high winds, and hail. Although we have very little if any snow in the mountains; this is still the end of December. What a strange weather year.
If you like my articles, please checkout my website at http://www.mccainadventures.com/.
There you will find more info about me, my books that are available, and some picture galleries to view.
My book, Alaskan Adventure: Stories of Our Bush Teaching Experience is available as a Kindle book for a nominal fee of $2.99.

Thank you for viewing my blog site.

McCain Adventures: Trivia Contest for High School Classmates

McCain Adventures: Trivia Contest for High School Classmates: I recently held a Trivia contest for my High School classmates. The person who could answer the most questions correctly won a set of my boo...

Trivia Contest for High School Classmates

I recently held a Trivia contest for my High School classmates. The person who could answer the most questions correctly won a set of my books. That would be my Alaskan Adventure book and the four children's books.
The first question actually gave them a choice of three questions to choose from. Then I asked eleven questions about things that happened during our high school years.
The last two questions they had to go to my website, http://www.mccainadventures.com/, and look at the picture galleries to answer.
Boy, I can tell you we forget a lot over the years, even with the help of the class yearbook.
It was fun an we actually had two gals tie for the win. Maybe I should have a Kansas City playoff or a sudden death question.......Nah, they are both winners.

www.mccainadventures.com....New Prices...New Pics

The wind is howling, the air is straight from the Arctic.....thank goodness the little goblins were not out in this weather last night.
While running this morning in the brisk air my thoughts turned to the holidays that are soon approaching.
Do you have an avid reader in your family? Do you have youngsters that love being read to at night?
Check out my website, www.mccainadventures, for some great deals on books for the youngsters and the young at heart.
You can purchase in bundles and save even more. While you are at the site check out the new pictures of different parts of Alaska
Went paragliding this summer at Alyeska Resort-WHAT A TREAT! WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! The area we took off from is now under 40 inches of snow.
Get your adventure on and check out the website.

Reduced Book Prices....New Photo Galleries

It is not that far away. Consider your reader or young readers in the family when you do you Xmas shopping or stocking stuffers. The book prices have been reduced and are consumer friendly.
While you are moving around the website check out the new photos in the Photo Galleries.
Remember http://www.mccainadventures.com/ is a great site for viewing and checking off items on Xmas lists.