Episode 137 delves into the current political landscape, highlighting the shifts in attitudes following the recent elections, particularly regarding President Elect Trump and the Democrats' reactions. Gray Hair Dave shares his observations on the political scene, emphasizing the need for people to move on and focus on their lives rather than dwelling on political conflicts. The episode also touches on the challenges faced by residents in Florida, including flooding issues and the ongoing hurricane season, drawing a light-hearted comparison to the local sand situation. Listeners will find a blend of commentary on politics and personal anecdotes, showcasing Dave's unique perspective as he reflects on life in Florida. As always, the episode wraps up with a reminder to spread positivity and connect with others in the community.

Gray Hair Day brings listeners an engaging and candid reflection on the current political landscape, blended with personal anecdotes and a touch of humor. The episode kicks off with Gray Hair Dave sharing his recent successes and experiences, including a particularly productive work week, which sets a relatable stage for the audience. He seamlessly transitions into discussing the political atmosphere, particularly focusing on the aftermath of the recent elections and the implications of President Elect Trump's swift actions in assembling his cabinet. Dave's insights are thought-provoking as he analyzes the shifting tides within the Democratic Party, touching on the potential maneuvering around Biden's presidency and the dynamics that might lead to Kamala Harris stepping into a more prominent role. His perspective is a mix of skepticism and cautious optimism, illustrating the complexities of political transitions and public sentiment.

As the conversation flows, Dave cleverly intertwines his personal narrative with broader societal themes, such as the aging population and the importance of voice for older generations in media. He introduces his new sponsor, Boomer Podcasters, emphasizing the need for platforms that empower older demographics to share their stories and wisdom. This not only highlights the relevance of the podcasting medium but also underscores a mission that resonates deeply with the intended audience. Dave's engaging storytelling and humor create a welcoming atmosphere, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own experiences while navigating the ever-evolving world around them.

The episode also features light-hearted yet insightful commentary on the state of Florida's weather and infrastructure, particularly in relation to the hurricane season. Dave's observations about local flooding and the impact of rapid population growth add an interesting layer to the narrative, showcasing how personal experiences can intersect with larger environmental and societal issues. His musings on the beauty of Florida and its appeal to newcomers serve as a reminder of the joys and challenges of living in a popular retirement destination, making the episode not only politically charged but also deeply relatable and rich in local flavor.

Takeaways:

• Gray Hair Dave shares his personal experiences and reflections on life, work, and politics.
• The podcast emphasizes the importance of helping baby boomers learn how to podcast easily.
• Listeners are encouraged to engage with the new sponsor, Boomer Podcasters, for podcasting guidance.
• Gray Hair Dave discusses the current political climate and observations on recent elections.
• The host reflects on the changes in Florida's weather and the impact of hurricanes.
• Dave humorously suggests a potential business opportunity selling Gulf of Mexico sand to interested buyers.

Links referenced in this episode:

• boomerpodcasters.com
• fiveminuteswithgrayhairedave.com

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Boomer Podcasters

Welcome, welcome back, ladies and gentlemen, to another episode of five Minutes with Gray Hair Day.

That's right, it's me.

It's no AI today, it's just me, your gray haired, gray bearded, glasses wearing, fuzzy ball gray haired.

Dave, how are you today?

I hope you're doing well.

I'm doing really well.

I've had a great week.

I have gotten a lot of things done with, with my life, things going on around here for me, like work, you know, the, that old job thing.

This week I've been blessed to work three days instead of just two and I had a great night last night with that.

But anyway, not that that has anything to do with this podcast, but something that does is my new sponsor.

My new sponsor for this podcast is going to be you ready for it?

Boomer Podcasters.

Boomer Podcasters is a podcast for boomers, Gen Xers, Gen Y and Gen Z or anybody else who wants to learn how to podcast the easy way, the way that is not going to break the bank when it comes to equipment.

And I'm not here to sell you an expensive program down the line.

I might want to sell you something, but you know, this is me wanting to help baby boomers get their word out.

That's what that's all about.

And as well as anybody else who wants to.

But it's a, it's, in my opinion, it's needed.

There are so many people out there who have so much knowledge that they need to get it out there before it's gone forever.

So anyways, that's who's sponsoring me now.

And the host of that show is this really nice guy called Gray Hair Dave.

So it's a little self serving here.

This week in and around my world also has been kind of fun because I've been watching the left politically implode upon themselves.

Almost all of a sudden people are realizing, hey, we didn't win and we could have done better.

And the Democrats are not trying to rub their face.

I mean the Republicans are not trying to rub their face in it.

And the new President elect, President Elect Trump, is moving forward quickly with his, his nominees for new offices, not new offices, but I mean for cabinet members and things such as that.

And I tell you, I like it.

He's not letting grass grow underneath his feet here.

It's amazing just hearing that Trump won has changed some attitudes around the world.

It's like, oh, we're not going to get away with stuff like that anymore.

Or again, like we have been lately.

There's this thing out here and I told a friend of mine, because I heard it on a podcast, in fact, I need to reference this.

I heard this on no Agenda, I Believe was either no Agenda or Podcasting 2.0.

It was with Adam Curry.

And he said, and I believe this is true.

He said, told me shortly after the, he said this shortly after the election that the Democrats were going to try to push Biden out of office so that Harris could be the 47th president.

Now, that didn't go very far, but I thought about it really quickly and I told a friend of mine that I believe that that's going to come true.

And all of a sudden I see things like that trying to happen.

Ah, it's been suggested more and more often.

And I hope, I hope and hope and hope that they don't do that to him.

He won.

He stepped down for her.

She didn't win.

Yes, he doesn't deserve another four years because I don't think he's capable of it.

But I don't think that he deserves to be pushed out of office with only two months left, folks.

I really don't.

I mean, it's, it's almost November 20th year, so you'll have two months.

He's just fine.

He came out and made a speech and was more energized and happy looking than I've seen him in months.

Not that we've seen him much in the past months, but they, they ignored him.

And I think that's part of the reason they lost.

And he is the only person that can say he's beaten Donald Trump in a presidential election.

Now, I'm not leaning one way or the other here.

I'm just facing the, I'm telling the facts as I see them.

I really, really am.

It's just amazing.

It's, you've got people on the left who are having to admit that they are going to have to deal with this.

And that's, that's a sad thing.

You don't have to deal with this.

Don't make it your life's job to try and put him down.

Go on with your life.

So many people when he was president the first time made it their life's mission to trash the guy.

And all he was trying to do in his mind was create a better life for people in America.

And I'll be honest with you.

Things were better when he was in office last time.

Now granted every prices go up all the time but they seem to go on up higher this time than before.

So if you are a person who listens to this and you're not in the United States, thank you again for listening.

And if you are, I'm sure some of this is boring, but I'm also sure some of this is like watching a soap opera for you because you're going there go them Americans doing it again trashing each other.

Ah, it's, it's gotten that way over here folks.

And I hope it's not that way where you live.

I really do.

So what else is going on beside politics in my life?

What else is going on in your life besides politics?

Anything.

I'm sure something's going on.

So I, I was looking at it a couple of days ago, I was looking at things going on around here and you know, it's that time of year, it's fall here, it's fall everywhere.

And the weather hasn't changed much yet.

It's going to change for us this weekend and it's not the end of November yet.

So that means it's still hurricane season.

And wouldn't you know it, there's, there's a small storm or a storm of brewing down, down South America way that's going to probably come visit us middle of next week.

You know, they don't think it's going to be a hurricane but they say we're going to get a lot of rain out of it and we're already a little water soaked down here.

There are places down here in central Florida, this is central Florida where, you know, we weren't the, we didn't get the brunt of it of Milton.

We didn't, he just.

And, and I, we still got places whose streets are flooded because the drainage infrastructure has, has not upgraded with the volume of people who live here now.

Because in Florida, where I live and I live in central Florida, it's, yeah, people are just constantly moving down here because they want to retire down here in Florida.

That's what I did.

Yeah, I did that back in 06.

And I'll tell you what, I haven't looked back.

Yeah, I'll be down here in two years.

I'll be down here 20 years.

So I've been here 18 years.

That's a long time.

But I tell you what, I do love it here.

It's.

If you've never been to Florida, it's a gorgeous state.

There's Lots to see and lots to do.

I watch on Facebook and on a couple of the local sites online for the west coast cities that I like, like the Tampa Bay area, the Clearwater, St.

Pete beach area, which is one of my favorite areas around.

And you know how if you get snow, you get plows out there and, you know, picking up, pushing away the snow.

Well, they're having to do the same thing with the sand and they're just piling it up and it's.

So if you guys need sand, get a hold of us, get a hold of the west coast of Florida.

I'm sure they can send you some because it's been, you know, churned up from the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.

So it's pure Gulf of the Mexican.

Gulf of Mexico sand, folks.

You know, that's a business for somebody over there selling Gulf of Mexico sand.

We'll ship it anywhere.

Probably need this ship in somewhere, right?

But anyway, that's.

But it's sad and there's so many people who are still so devastated they can't afford another one for a while.

Interest rates are high here and now you've got insurance rates that are still throughout this world, out of this world.

I am glad I rent, I really am, because I don't have to pay flood insurance or home insurance.

It's just crazy.

It's just crazy up here or down here.

I'm sorry.

But anyways, so that's my ranting and raving for today.

I hope you enjoyed this.

I know I went on a little bit long about the political stuff and that'll start to wear off and I'll start to get into other things.

But I do want you to think about the, that new, new business program, especially if you listen to me and you're in Florida.

You could make a good business out of that selling Gulf of Mexico sand.

You know, they need sand to put at the bottom of those ships in the bottle.

Right?

Anyway, those are my thoughts for today.

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Bye.