Does anyone still BLOG?

I haven't posted in years and cant believe my blog is still here. This weekend is the Memorial day men's retreat at Mater Dolorosa Passionist and 3years ago after from returning from this retreat I lost my best friend and a great dad.

This year I lost my AA sponser and brother Dan Dominguez and I reall miss him.

Life

Life goes on with or without us. Make the best of every day and you'll have a good life. It wont be with out trials and tribulations but it will be worth living.Look for the positive in everything and you wont be a victim. See every event as a way to learn and grow and you will gain experience for the next major event. Make a difference in someones life. Give a hug or smile or a kind word,they go a long way and might mean the world to someone. Live and Live strong. Most of all give credit where credit is due. Mine goes to GOD

2013 starts

2013 is off and running and its been such a long time since I blogged anything. So many things has happened in the last 2 years. My Oldest boy had a brain injury from a 2 story fall off a roof and my middle boy have a serious thyroid scare and is dealing with that. I got in and out of a relationship a few times with the same gal. Thank God were still friends. I am not very good at the relationship thing but I do know what I want and don't want in my life now the trick is finding it.I am in the same job and cant wait till the Men's retreat on memorial day and 2013 Catalina trip in July. Lots of friends having babies lately. I have 3 beautiful boys and deff don't want anymore kids so that's been taken care of. My health could be worse considering the life I have lived. Thyroid meds and blood pressure pills help. Taking care of dad and enjoying my boys plus my A.A. family is so awesome I finaly want what I have and hey it could always be better but it could always be worse. Dave C aka Security

Long time no blog

So after 2 and a half years of dedicated service I got fired for calling in sick 1 day 10 and 1/2 hrs b4 shift. Rules say you have to call off 12hrs b4. I got fired for 1 and 1/2 hr difference. Sounds funny but the owner of the Security company is a power tripping ego maniac and his response to everything is fire them. He got mad because I gave him back the promotion and told them I did not want to be on call 24/7. He pretended everything was cool and let me go back to my old position but 1st chance he got (Ka Blam.)  Glad to be gone. I don't want to work for people with no integrity or honesty. They were stupid and fired me with no paper trail no suspension and no reprimand.   

5 year anniversary of Mom's Passing

Aug 1st 2004 aprox 5 am I was woke up to the call that my mom had passed away around 4am that morning . I had seen her at ST Joesph's around 6pm before the Sun night Step Study. She not opened her eyes or spoke in a couple of days I was holding her hand and as I was leaving I kissed her on the forehead and said I got to go to my meeting mom and I love you. Mom opened her eyes and told me she loved me and that was the last words she ever said to me. What A blessing and a lovely goodbye. Mom Is with GOD and we will meet again. Until then Rest in peace. I love you.
David

Roselyn Correll Dec 8 1931 – Aug 1 2004

Switzer Falls Hiking

So I got sober 9 yrs now. I quit smoking 1 1/2 years now. I started eating healthy a month now and needed some exercise so I went hiking up in Angles National Forrest To Switzer Falls. The Hike is 1. 75 miles back in around and down winding switchbacks, Across streams and trees and boulders. The scenery is really cool and the people you meet along the trail are very friendly. It was a little much for someone who smoked 2 packs a day and hasn't exercised in 20 yrs or so but I made it. I am Planing to do some easier hikes and build up to going back and do this hike again and even bigger ones down the road. I had a good friend with me and she was great. I took some pictures so have a look.

Catalina trip 2009 Click here to view pictures

Catalina trip 2009 was Very fun. There was 11 people going but 4 backed out due to weather conditions looking bad.7 of us forged on and the boat ride over was cold but as we got to Catalina the sky's started clearing and it got to 70 and mostly sunny with a slight breeze. We ate at Antonio's pizza for break fast and then again for dinner. We ate ice cream and junk and walked the island shopping and people watching. We met the guys from the show Greek and played the ring game with them. I have never seen the show but they were cool to hang with. I bought a nice pair of Blue Planet board shorts for this summer. We took the glass bottom boat tour and that was awesome. The water is so clear and there are thousands of fish. I took lots of pictures and some video. Here is a preview of a few pics.

I am off to bed goodnight world

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Life in these times

I am so blessed to be alive sober and have a great job that I love doing and good at. I spent my whole life trying to fit in to areas I didn't belong in and really didn't fit. Life was a constant struggle and seemed pointless. I got to lead a meeting in atwater today with some friends and then took pops out for his 70th birthday lunch.
I have my meeting tonight and then my sons and dad and I are going out for dinner. I am getting excited one month from now we are going to vegans to celebrate my son Justin's 21st birthday. Sp will be 24 on may 12th and David Jr. will be 13 on may 13th. Live every day like its your last cause one day it will be. My memories are one of the greatest gifts GOD has given to me.

Starbucks, A friend and a green tea frapp.

A friend and i were having a convo about teas, drinks and Starbucks. My friend suggested that i try a green tea frapp. Tonight i ordered one and took a sip hmm i thought to my self. The next thought was i am a goat in a meadow grazing on fresh cut grass. Now at this point is where most people would stop drinking it and toss it away but not me hmmm again I thought that was weird and very different. I took another sip and got the same reaction as the 1st time i tried it. I said to my self this is horrible but being green tea it must be good for me right? I drank some more. Now at this point i said to myself, self you must be crazy you know it is horrible but you keep drinking it. Needless to say i finished it, scratched my head and chalked it up to experience to never listen to a friend again. Ummm no. Drink Starbucks green tea frapps. If you like grazing in fields then its all you kid.

Catalina trip 2009

Dave C’s Catalina trip 2009
Saturday June 13th 2009 we are going to Catalina again.
This will be our 3rd trip and the last 2 were most excellent.
We will have a meeting on the grassy knolls of Descanso beach and play miniature golf on the best course around.
Enjoy a boat ride and a day in the sun with friends.
Food, Fun, Fellowship.

You will be responsible for your own tickets to ride the boat to and from the island and the cost is around $65.00 per person round trip. We will meet at the hall in the am and carpool over to long beach to Catalina express.
1-800-481-3470 to make boat reservations or go to



We will leave from downtown long beach terminal.
320 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA
The Catalina Landing at Downtown Long Beach is located in the heart of the city, along the waterfront beside the Pike and the Aquarium of the Pacific. The port is easily accessible from Los Angeles, Orange County or San Diego.
ATM machines are available at all locations and Visa, MasterCard and American Express are welcome.
Parking
$14.00 daily max per 24 hrs. Cash, Visa and MasterCard accepted. Parking operated by:
· Ampco System Parking – (562) 432-5166

All schedules, fares and taxes are subject to change in accordance with the California Public Utilities Commission, including a fuel surcharge. Round trip fares include $4.00 Island wharfage fee.
Reservations

Advance reservations are highly recommended as our departure times often sell out. Tickets may be purchased the day of departure, based on availability.
Purchasing Tickets
· Passengers with advance reservations will be given a reservation number. Please present this number to the agent at the ticket window.
· Passengers can pay for their tickets in the forms of cash, Traveler’s Checks, Visa, MasterCard or American Express with a valid photo ID that matches the name on the credit card.
· Passengers without advance reservations may purchase tickets on the day of departure, subject to availability.

San Pedro and Long Beach Fares
Ticket Type One Way Round Trip
adult (12-54 yrs) 33.25 66.50
senior (55+ yrs) 30.00 60.00
child (2-11 yrs)* 25.50* 51.00*
infant (under 2 yrs) 2.00 4.00
bikes/surfboards 3.00 6.00
*Children under 7 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Downtown Landing to Avalon - Click here to view return schedule
departs sun mon tue wed thu fri sat
6:15 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:15 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
4:15 p.m. *
4:15 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.

Downtown Landing/Avalon trips are approximately 1 hour.
Passengers may cancel their reservation without obligation, provided they contact Catalina Express at least 24 hours prior to departure and obtain a cancellation number. Passengers who do not show up on the day of travel will be charged the full amount of the round-trip fare.


· 320 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA
The Catalina Landing at Downtown Long Beach is located in the heart of the city, along the waterfront beside the Pike and the Aquarium of the Pacific. The port is easily accessible from Los Angeles, Orange County or San Diego.
ATM machines are available at all locations and Visa, MasterCard and American Express are welcome.
Parking
$14.00 daily max per 24 hrs. Cash, Visa and MasterCard accepted. Parking operated by:
· Ampco System Parking – (562) 432-5166

Any questions see Dave C. or e-mail me

Beverly Hills Photo Cameras

Guess i should have paid attn to the fact the intersection i cross almost daily had a red light camera $$$$$$$$$$$. I just got the test results in the male and yes im the father of a big fat red light ticket. You know instantly when all the paparazzi flash bulbs go off in your face. Pop Flash snap. Wow great pic of me and no way to claim its not me its my twin brother since i am an only child. $435.00 an a point on my drivers license since i already went to traffic school within the last 18 months arghhhh.
They sent me a pic i think ill send them one back.




Or maybe a few of these pics to add up to 435.00


Just hope they dont send me a pic of hand cuffs back.

Its been awhile

If you ever wondered whats on the back of Mt. Rushmore well wonder no more.
I haven't blogged much as of late well truthfully not at all. With face book and work yes i said face book. I am addicted to mafia wars and mob wars and now I'm hooked on yo ville arghhhhh. I played poker last night and walked away with 175.00 after a 50.00 buy in so i made 125.00. The Best hand of the night was against my buddy Josh. I had pocket aces and he had pocket kings. We got all the money in pre flop and no king or straight hit so i won a big pot. It was one of those nights where i couldn't do anything wrong. Clint took a good pot off me but i figured out what was going on and saved myself some money on that hand. All in all it was a great night. My oldest boy SP and Dad and i went to corral and had breakfast and called it a night. I am off to go see a movie and eat chipotle with my other son Justin. Peace Love And Happiness to all who read this.

American Airlines Now Charging Fees To Non-Passengers

American Airlines Now Charging Fees To Non-Passengers
Link to the original story



FORT WORTH, TX—Cash-strapped American Airlines announced a new series of fees this week that will apply to all customers not currently flying, scheduled to fly, or even thinking about flying aboard the commercial carrier.
Enlarge Image American Airlines Stub

American Airlines has promised never to raise its fees for not printing a boarding pass.

The fees, the latest introduced by American Airlines in a continuing effort to combat its financial woes, will take effect on Monday. According to company officials, these charges will include a $25 tax on citizens traveling with any other airline, as well as a mandatory $30 surcharge for passengers who decide to just stay home for the holidays instead.

"Tough times unfortunately mean tough measures," American Airlines president Gerard Arpey said. "It's never an easy decision to ask our loyal customers, as well as thousands of people chosen at random out of a telephone book, to pay a little extra, but that's just the reality of today's economic climate. We hope all Americans will understand this when receiving one of our new bills in the mail. SEND ME A BILL AND THiS WHAT YOU'LL GET BACK IN IT.