Randy Cassingham's Blog

Posted by Vince Sabio, HumourNet Bunker, Location Undisclosed on November 12, 2008:

FYI, it is not a _fait accompli_ that HumourNet is permanently deceased. It just occupied a lot of time, which happens to be a scarce commodity at the moment. (Note: "at the moment" == "for the past, oh, 8 years") If I ever get my hands on some free time -- on a more or less consistent basis -- it is likely that HumourNet will be exhumed, dusted off, and re-animated. Note, though, that the original mailing list will not be exhumed; I will start the list over from scratch.

Hmmm. I might want to consider posting something to this effect on the web site....

Posted by Alida, Lancaster PA on November 12, 2008:

Pretty darn cool!

I'd also noticed the lack of women's facilities and had chuckled. Now I wonder what the Ladies Room is masquerading as on the floor plan...

Posted by gho Vancouver on November 13, 2008:

thanks for the writeup! i have just one question -- is jared "always within earshot or line of sight" only during public appearances?

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I presume so, or at least while the President is "working". I'm pretty sure the President was in-house while we were there, but definitely was not in the immediate vicinity. -rc

Posted by Erika Head, Wichita, KS on November 14, 2008:

Very cool, Randy. It's nice to see a glimpse of some places we see on the news every once in a while. I'm glad you enjoyed your tour and shared it with us.

Posted by Walter, New Hampshire on November 14, 2008:

What amuses me is the office for Homeland Security appears to be smaller than the men's room. Perhaps that is why HS hasn't been doing so well. Nice pix. Thanks.

Posted by Sue in Bremerton WA on November 15, 2008:

Thank you so much, Randy and Kit for showing and telling us of things we will never know about. The closest I ever got to somewhere 'real' people aren't supposed to be unless accompanied was on my son's ship, when he was in the US Navy. And he could only take us (my sister and I) from the signal deck to the third deck down (mess deck). But it was thrilling nonetheless.

Having visited Washington DC a couple of times, we always managed to drive past the White House. I waved both times, but once they (President and family) were in England. Still... I did get to wave at the White House. Does that count?

I remember the tour thing that Jackie Kennedy had on TV, but I don't remember much of it. Oh well... your visit was a thrill of a lifetime. Thanks for sharing.

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Sure driving by counts -- you can't do that anymore! -rc

Posted by steve, Evansville, IN on November 15, 2008:

Who cares what you left for the President - you found VINCE!!!!! Just kidding but that is the first photo I've seen of Vince. I was a Humournet subscriber up to the end. True and Humournet were my first two online subscribes and I have only one regret - that Humournet folded. I also have one of his quotes on my homepage - www.geocities.com/avenger243. I hope he does revive Humournet and I trust you will let us know if he does!

Posted by Nola - Australia on November 15, 2008:

I, as well as the rest of the world have been fascinated with what has been going on in the White House these last few months, fascinating reading. Got to wish the new President all the best for his term leading the USA, hope he and Kevin Rudd (Aust. Prime Minister) get along.

Posted by John in Lexington, SC on November 15, 2008:

Maybe you should have left a copy of the column on the refusal by the man in charge of the monument to accept the already paid for and cut marble to repair the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier...

It would make a nice Executive Order for "W's" last weeks in office!

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I've already made sure that the Executive Office of the President was aware of that case. -rc

Posted by Liana in San Francisco on November 15, 2008:

Thank you for saying that you visited THE White House rather than the BUSH White House. It really is OUR White House, not the President's White House. The President is only a temporary tenant, whoever he/she is. Congratulations and thank you for the very nice story.