Freddy's Freedom Fighters

I have been commissioned by President Bush and the Department of Homeland Security, along with Defense Secretary Robert Gates, to recruit people interested in banding together for a trip to the Middle East to rid the world of Al-Qaeda. Similar to Roosevelt's Rough Riders, we will be called Freddy's Freedom Fighters. The plan begins with destroying Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, moving on to strike the same fate upon Al-Qaeda in Pakistan, then finally defeating evil-doers in Iran while conducting reconnoissance on its nuclear capabilities. If you are interested in joining me for this historic battle, let me know.

Because our nation's economy is sagging and because General David Petraeus advises this be a cloak and dagger operation, we must provide our own transportation. I have secured plane reservations from cheaptickets.com.

By the way, we are in need of supplies, so if you or anyone you know can provide the following, the world will be grateful: guns, tents, food, water, backpacks, tanks, maps, compasses, and anything else pertinent to fighting guerrilla warfare. Also, if you could tell me where these countries are, or where the Middle East is for that matter, we would be appreciative.

The beginning of May

Today the Hudsons have taken it easy.

We watched the Kentucky Derby. Moyna entered Dad in a contest in which if you pick the winner, you may win $10,000 and a trip to next year's race if your name is drawn. Dad got the winner, Big Brown; hopefully he will win the contest, but what are the chances of that?

We are sad about Eight Belles. Grandma called and said she had the filly and Big Brown in the exacta, but changed it. I wish I bet on sports. I would bet on horse racing.

I went to a few stores in search of a new couch. I hate going into such places and immediately being descended upon by some salesperson. I try to avoid them, but walking fast and in every direction possible doesn't help. They always find you. They give me the creeps!