In my humble opinion Count Chocula is the number one chocolate based children’s cereal to beat, and you know what? Cheerios has delivered a verifiable second place with this delicious banger right here. If it had had chocolate marshmallows I might have placed it at 1.5, instead of at number two spot. My reasoning being that Count Chocula has sat in first for so long I don’t think anything could dethrone it, but you could sit at its right hand, ever so slightly below. Ha. Don’t come at me with Cocoa pebbles, because that slop is disgusting. Oh maybe you have a home town brand from Timbuktu that you think is hot shit, but if it ain’t widely available nationally, then that’s your little secret, and I’m glad for you. Gobble that shit down while you can. But for us outside of your zone of influence with the hometown value brand, we have The Count, and now this new Cheerios spin off flavour. If it takes off I hope they don’t water down the chocolate taste, in favour of some cheaper option, because as it stands, right now, it’s pure money! This stuff is great. I’m a fan. I have two more boxes in the pantry, that’s how much I believe in this stuff. I picked up their fruit flavoured option too, but I’m weary of that not being much better than Fruit Loops which I don’t care all that much for. I mean, I’ll eat it, but I’d go for Raisin Bran as an option before I reach for the Loops.
Well that’s my little cereal diatribe done. Finally hit the grocery store for a restock today. Had been holding off because Christmas got a little “spendy” and my wallet feels a tad lighter than usual. New budget restrictions means we eat more of what we’ve already got, instead of just picking at the goodies and letting everything else go out of date. Also with these looming actions against NATO allies I wanted to have a full pantry in case shit goes sideways. Now I wish I had taken my gun courses to get my PAL. Not that a 30 ought six would do much against a foreign military trampling up my road, but at least I could feel as though I had done something. If it comes to that perhaps they would pause PAL restrictions in favour of us all defending ourselves from the invaders. Get that Geneva Checklist warmed up for those who would trespass against us. Guerilla warfare and all that jazz.
Not a fan of having to think about that, but the world will never be like it was just a decade ago. That ship has sailed. They’re talking about three zones of influence out in these streets, and it’s not a good thing. Russia/Europe, China, and the US. Doesn’t sound like there’s much room for anybody else. You’re either with them, or crushed under their heel from what I’m reading, seeing in the news. Won’t take much for this to get ugly.
It’s Thursday today. The dog is currently asleep by my feet after his third consecutive play date with Gracie-Mae. They are evening out at around 30 minutes of all out running, chasing, snarling, and teeth clacking before they want a drink, and a lie down. Keeps them pretty immobilized for the remainder of the school day, I can tell you that much.
I need to clean out the van in preparation for tomorrow ‘s airbag replacement work over at the dealership. I could get stuck there for up to six hours. It’s not going to be much fun. Compared to what else is going on in the world, it’s not that big a deal. I’ll bring a book, my headphones, and my computer if I feel I absolutely have to. Best be off about my business.
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