Gripe, gripe, gripe....

I can not believe how folks are grumping and complaining about President Obama. He's too war-like; he's not war-like enough. Totally amazing. Ok my readers in the States.....coming at you - the only way the whole Libya no-fly zone thing is happening is because the States are part of a true coalition. YOU CAN NOT go guns blazing into an Arab country without Arab backing. Period. Full-stop. End of story. The U.S. can not go it alone. President Obama does have a foreign policy, and it is to actually work WITH other countries. Wow! Real diplomacy! Imagine that! Ok, enough gripe gripe on that one. On to other news.... If you are traveling around Sohar, Oman, the word is that you need to have identification on you and allow extra time to have your vehicle searched. For those of you who don't 'know' Oman, many people traveling from the UAE into Muscat via car drive through Sohar. If you're in oil/shipping/maritime industries in the region, there's a good chance you've at least driven through Sohar. So....so much for a lovely spring holiday traveling the coast of Oman enjoying the lovely old forts/castles along the way. Not to mention the beautiful snorkeling. Sigh.... http://danandjillian3.blogspot.com/2011/04/have-your-id-handy.html I wish I could get the munchkins to take the husband up on his offer of a few days in Mumbai, India this week. I mean really...5 star hotel that's paid for (we pay any extra cost for wife/kids etc of course)? But, the munchkins are very concerned about repeating the tale of mum very ill for a week after attending a wedding in Pune, India. So, today's big adventure shall be purchasing a new DVD since it's cheaper than going to see a moving in the theatre. Thrills galore..... [sarcasm is going drip drip drip]. And last but not least... We bought Munchkin #1 a beautiful new bicycle last night. He rode it as soon as he got it home. And, he ate breakfast this morning and was out the door with the bike. Awesome. On the flip side, we tried to also purchase Munchkin #2 a trampoline, but no one currently has them in stock. Sigh.... Last gripe of the day (or maybe a pondering).... Sitting here in my kitchen, I can see my neighbors' back garden. They've got 3 gardeners working, a maid, I've seen at least one driver, and maybe a second maid? How much help does one married couple need? Maybe I should head to the garden shop to buy some new flowers. Actually, I think I'll do some laundry. Putting stuff in my gigantic 'vented' dryer along with a fabric softener sheet really does brighten my mood. Gotta love big U.S. made/style appliances. I'll take a good U.S. vented dryer any day over a maid. Peace.