---Holy cow, tomorrow is New Year's eve. Do you suppose I can cram a whole year's worth of resolutions onto my to-do list and get them all done by tomorrow? Crap. It's not like I made these monumental resolutions or anything, like saving the beavers or teaching monkeys sign language. I know better than to promise myself to get things done in a year. Only thing I accomplished this year was wasting 365 consecutive days in a row to slacking, tomfoolery and indifferent bitching.
*Genuinely good and selfless deeds I have done in '08: That's hard to say. How can you measure a "good deed" and what exactly is the meaning of one anyway? Does not stabbing people count as a good deed? How about not running people over who are crossing at a stoplight? Do I get any karma points for that?
*People I have made a positive impact on in '08: Ahahahahaha, that's a good one. I'm sure I'm changing the world, what with my positive outlook on life and kind words. More like: "how many people have I pissed off, alienated and/or offended in '08". I'm sure you can remember my late Spring/Summer political tirades!
This time of year is so depressing and annoying because people reflect on their life over the past year, feeling like a horse's ass because they didn't do enough, make enough money, blah, blah. We'll never make enough money and we'll never be as complete and good and we think we should be, so why bother worrying about it now? Plus, people just suck and we never change, so stop your damn bitching about it. Does anyone actually make resolutions and stick to them? Who has, like goals and stuff? Don't you think it's just good enough making it day to day, relatively sane, somewhat happy, basically healthy, knowing that someone loves you and maybe even with a buck or 2 in your pocket? I think that's all it takes to make me feel content. Then again, Spongebob Squarepants makes me happy, so maybe I aim too low.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Out with 08, in with 09!!!
---So, this past year saw a ton of changes in the world, the biggest one I think was the election of our nation's first black President. Our personal home lives also had some huge changes too! In mid-January this blog will be 3 YEARS OLD already which is wonderful, it has turned out to be such a great outlet for all of us!!!
So, what are you guys gonna do for New Years Eve? Any big plans? Ya gonna be home bound or are ya gonna hit the town? Ill be at my ex's at her little get together.
What were some of the bigger changes you experienced in 2008? Mine would have to be finally getting lined up in a decent program to help me kick the bad "stuff" once and for all. That was a TREMENDOUS step for me and it paid off big time, it was like hittin the jack pot in Vegas or something close to that.
How 'bout you guys? What were your big life moments in 08?---
So, what are you guys gonna do for New Years Eve? Any big plans? Ya gonna be home bound or are ya gonna hit the town? Ill be at my ex's at her little get together.
What were some of the bigger changes you experienced in 2008? Mine would have to be finally getting lined up in a decent program to help me kick the bad "stuff" once and for all. That was a TREMENDOUS step for me and it paid off big time, it was like hittin the jack pot in Vegas or something close to that.
How 'bout you guys? What were your big life moments in 08?---
Friday, December 26, 2008
Post Holiday Wrap Up, hah, wrap up, get it, see what I did there? Hah.
---So, how was it? Your Christmas that is. I know that Scott had mentioned in a diff. post that his was quiet and very nice which sounds great. Ya gotta have those do nothing, stay at home holidays every so often just for sanity's sake.
How was yours PJB? What did the Barson clan do for the day?
What did you guys all end up getting???
Mine was relatively quiet. I gots me a brand new Kodak HD 14 megapixel digital camera, so as time goes on, Im sure youll be literally seeing my silly face on here more and more along with cool places and things around town where Im at. I had no damn idea a new digi cam. was in my future so it was a great suprize!
Later in the afternoon yesterday my Mom and I took a lil drive over to one of her friends house where we were invited to partake in their families Christmas dinner. The dinner itself was delicious. The main attraction was Mexican style strip steak. I had never had that before, let alone ever heard about it, but yep, Im a fan of it now. We had other traditional goodies there too like stuffing, a lil bit-o-turkey and green bean casserole to name a few things.
By time we got home last night around 6ish, I was friggin stuffed, so I laid low and watched TV before I crashed out around 830, 900 last night. I havent even begun to play with my new camera yet.
Tomorrow life will all but be back to normal for me. Ill be at the ex's shop hangin w/ the kid and then on Sunday afternoon, those 2 are coming over here so the 4 of us can do our Christmas together. Again, no idea what Im getting from the kid and the ex, but regardless it will be fun.
Today the temp. was unseasonably warm here, almost 50! It melted a ton of the snow pack on the ground and on the streets. I guess there are no major snow storms threatening this area on the map for the next 7 days!!! Be nice to get all this crappy looking snow melted away so when the next big storm hits (and I damn well know it will sooner than later) the snow will look fresh and beautiful again like when it 1st begins to fall.
The ex ordered a Nintendo Wii system today off of Amazon.com w/ the sports pack which I guess contains golf, bowling and a few other games. She also ordered the Wii fit pack which is the Wii workout system she is gonna give a try since its private in her own pad and she can do it any time shes free, instead of shelling out 50 or 60 bucks a month to a gym and then having to worry about when shell be able to get there and for how long. I think its a great idea actually.
The ex is also definitely going to have a small New Years Eve gathering, like 5 of us, including myself. Should be pretty fun. Im good friends w/ all the girls that will be there and they all adore Ava so it will be a nice, yet mellow way to ring in the new year without having to worry about being away from the kid. Were kinda both addicted to her, so being away from her kinda sucks, especially w/ a sitter who is not family that you cant put all your faith in.
Anyhow folk, thats my 2008 holiday wrap up. I hope yours was as nice as you wanted it to be and I hope even more that you layout some of the details to your holidays here on the blog.
Talk soon Kats.---
How was yours PJB? What did the Barson clan do for the day?
What did you guys all end up getting???
Mine was relatively quiet. I gots me a brand new Kodak HD 14 megapixel digital camera, so as time goes on, Im sure youll be literally seeing my silly face on here more and more along with cool places and things around town where Im at. I had no damn idea a new digi cam. was in my future so it was a great suprize!
Later in the afternoon yesterday my Mom and I took a lil drive over to one of her friends house where we were invited to partake in their families Christmas dinner. The dinner itself was delicious. The main attraction was Mexican style strip steak. I had never had that before, let alone ever heard about it, but yep, Im a fan of it now. We had other traditional goodies there too like stuffing, a lil bit-o-turkey and green bean casserole to name a few things.
By time we got home last night around 6ish, I was friggin stuffed, so I laid low and watched TV before I crashed out around 830, 900 last night. I havent even begun to play with my new camera yet.
Tomorrow life will all but be back to normal for me. Ill be at the ex's shop hangin w/ the kid and then on Sunday afternoon, those 2 are coming over here so the 4 of us can do our Christmas together. Again, no idea what Im getting from the kid and the ex, but regardless it will be fun.
Today the temp. was unseasonably warm here, almost 50! It melted a ton of the snow pack on the ground and on the streets. I guess there are no major snow storms threatening this area on the map for the next 7 days!!! Be nice to get all this crappy looking snow melted away so when the next big storm hits (and I damn well know it will sooner than later) the snow will look fresh and beautiful again like when it 1st begins to fall.
The ex ordered a Nintendo Wii system today off of Amazon.com w/ the sports pack which I guess contains golf, bowling and a few other games. She also ordered the Wii fit pack which is the Wii workout system she is gonna give a try since its private in her own pad and she can do it any time shes free, instead of shelling out 50 or 60 bucks a month to a gym and then having to worry about when shell be able to get there and for how long. I think its a great idea actually.
The ex is also definitely going to have a small New Years Eve gathering, like 5 of us, including myself. Should be pretty fun. Im good friends w/ all the girls that will be there and they all adore Ava so it will be a nice, yet mellow way to ring in the new year without having to worry about being away from the kid. Were kinda both addicted to her, so being away from her kinda sucks, especially w/ a sitter who is not family that you cant put all your faith in.
Anyhow folk, thats my 2008 holiday wrap up. I hope yours was as nice as you wanted it to be and I hope even more that you layout some of the details to your holidays here on the blog.
Talk soon Kats.---
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
There should be prizes for manual snow removal!
I don’t quite know what the F my problem is, maybe a certificate of honorable notice would due.
Hope you all are having a very Happy Christmas Eve.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Oldie but a goodie
It's a little Long, but I laugh every time:
It started to snow. The first snow of the season and the wife and I took our cocktails and sat for hours by the window watching the huge soft flakes drift down from heaven. It looked like a Grandma Moses print. So romantic we felt like newlyweds again. I love snow!
December 9
We woke to a beautiful blanket of crystal white snow covering every inch of the landscape. What a fantastic sight! Can there be a more lovely place in the whole world? Moving here was the best idea I've ever had! Shoveled for the first time in years and felt like a boy again. I did both our driveway and the sidewalks. This afternoon the snowplow came along and covered up the sidewalks and closed in the driveway, so I got to shovel again. What a perfect life!
December 12
The sun has melted all our lovely snow. Such a disappointment! My neighbor tells me not to worry - we'll definitely have a white Christmas. No snow on Christmas would be awful! Bob says we'll have so much snow by the end of winter, that I'll never want to see snow again. I don't think that's possible. Bob is such a nice man. I'm glad he's our neighbor.
December 14
Snow, lovely snow! 8 inches last night. The temperature dropped to -20. The cold makes everything sparkle so. The wind took my breath away, but I warmed up by shoveling the driveway and sidewalks. This is the life! The snowplow came back this afternoon and buried everything again. I didn't realize I would have to do quite this much shoveling, but I'll certainly get back in shape this way. I wish I wouldn't huff and puff so.
December 15
20 inches forecast. Sold my van and bought a 4x4 Blazer. Bought snow tires for the wife's car and 2 extra shovels. Stocked the freezer. The wife wants a wood stove in case the electricity goes out. I think that's silly. We aren't in Alaska , after all.
December 16
Ice storm this morning. Fell on my ass on the ice in the driveway putting down salt. Hurt like hell. The wife laughed for an hour, which I think was very cruel.
December 17
Still way below freezing. Roads are too icy to go anywhere. Electricity was off for 5 hours. I had to pile the blankets on to stay warm. Nothing to do but stare at the wife and try not to irritate her. Guess I should've bought a wood stove, but won't admit it to her. I hate it when she's right. I can't believe I'm freezing to death in my own living room.
December 20
Electricity is back on, but had another 14 inches of the damn stuff last night. More shoveling! Took all day. The damn snowplow came by twice. Tried to find a neighbor kid to shovel, but they said they're too busy playing hockey. I think they're lying. Called the only hardware store around to see about buying a snow blower and they're out. Might have
another shipment in March. I think they're lying. Bob says I have to shovel or the city will have it done and bill me. I think he's lying.
December 22
Bob was right about a white Christmas because 13 more inches of the white shit fell today, and it's so cold, it probably won't melt till August. Took me 45 minutes to get all dressed up to go out to shovel and then I had to piss. By the time I got undressed, pissed and dressed again. I was too tired to shovel. Tried to hire Bob who has a plow on his truck for the rest of the winter, but he says he's too busy. I think the asshole is lying.
December 23
Only 2 inches of snow today. And it warmed up to 0. The wife wanted me to decorate the front of the house this morning. What is she, nuts?!! Why didn't she tell me to do that a month ago? She says she did but I think she's lying.
December 24
6 inches - Snow packed so hard by snowplow, I broke the shovel. Thought I was having a heart attack. If I ever catch the son of a bitch who drives that snow plow, I'll drag him through the snow by his balls and beat him to death with my broken shovel. I know he hides around the corner and waits for me to finish shoveling and then he comes down the street at a 100 miles an hour and throws snow all over where I've just been! Tonight the wife wanted me to sing Christmas carols with her and open our presents, but I was too busy watching for the damn snowplow.
December 25
Merry f#%&ing Christmas! 20 more inches of the damn slop tonight - Snowed in the idea of shoveling makes my blood boil. I hate the snow! Then the snowplow driver came by asking for a donation and I hit him over the head with my shovel. The wife says I have a bad attitude. I think she's a fricking idiot. If I have to watch "It's A Wonderful Life" one more time, I'm going to stuff her into the microwave.
December 26
Still snowed in. Why the hell did I ever move here? It was all HER idea. She's really getting on my nerves.
December 27
Temperature dropped to -30 and the pipes froze; plumber came after 14 hours of waiting for him, he only charged me $1,400 to replace all my pipes.
December 28
Warmed up to above -20. Still snowed in. The BITCH is driving me crazy!!!
December 29
10 more inches. Bob says I have to shovel the roof or it could cave in. That's the silliest thing I ever heard. How dumb does he think I am?
December 30
Roof caved in. I beat up the snow plow driver, and now he is suing me for a million dollars, not only for the beating I gave him, but also for trying to shove the broken snow shovel up his ass. The wife went home to her mother. Nine more inches predicted.
December 31
I set fire to what's left of the house. No more shoveling.
January 8
Feel so good. I just love those little white pills they keep giving me. Why am I tied to the bed?
Snow
December 8 It started to snow. The first snow of the season and the wife and I took our cocktails and sat for hours by the window watching the huge soft flakes drift down from heaven. It looked like a Grandma Moses print. So romantic we felt like newlyweds again. I love snow!
December 9
We woke to a beautiful blanket of crystal white snow covering every inch of the landscape. What a fantastic sight! Can there be a more lovely place in the whole world? Moving here was the best idea I've ever had! Shoveled for the first time in years and felt like a boy again. I did both our driveway and the sidewalks. This afternoon the snowplow came along and covered up the sidewalks and closed in the driveway, so I got to shovel again. What a perfect life!
December 12
The sun has melted all our lovely snow. Such a disappointment! My neighbor tells me not to worry - we'll definitely have a white Christmas. No snow on Christmas would be awful! Bob says we'll have so much snow by the end of winter, that I'll never want to see snow again. I don't think that's possible. Bob is such a nice man. I'm glad he's our neighbor.
December 14
Snow, lovely snow! 8 inches last night. The temperature dropped to -20. The cold makes everything sparkle so. The wind took my breath away, but I warmed up by shoveling the driveway and sidewalks. This is the life! The snowplow came back this afternoon and buried everything again. I didn't realize I would have to do quite this much shoveling, but I'll certainly get back in shape this way. I wish I wouldn't huff and puff so.
December 15
20 inches forecast. Sold my van and bought a 4x4 Blazer. Bought snow tires for the wife's car and 2 extra shovels. Stocked the freezer. The wife wants a wood stove in case the electricity goes out. I think that's silly. We aren't in Alaska , after all.
December 16
Ice storm this morning. Fell on my ass on the ice in the driveway putting down salt. Hurt like hell. The wife laughed for an hour, which I think was very cruel.
December 17
Still way below freezing. Roads are too icy to go anywhere. Electricity was off for 5 hours. I had to pile the blankets on to stay warm. Nothing to do but stare at the wife and try not to irritate her. Guess I should've bought a wood stove, but won't admit it to her. I hate it when she's right. I can't believe I'm freezing to death in my own living room.
December 20
Electricity is back on, but had another 14 inches of the damn stuff last night. More shoveling! Took all day. The damn snowplow came by twice. Tried to find a neighbor kid to shovel, but they said they're too busy playing hockey. I think they're lying. Called the only hardware store around to see about buying a snow blower and they're out. Might have
another shipment in March. I think they're lying. Bob says I have to shovel or the city will have it done and bill me. I think he's lying.
December 22
Bob was right about a white Christmas because 13 more inches of the white shit fell today, and it's so cold, it probably won't melt till August. Took me 45 minutes to get all dressed up to go out to shovel and then I had to piss. By the time I got undressed, pissed and dressed again. I was too tired to shovel. Tried to hire Bob who has a plow on his truck for the rest of the winter, but he says he's too busy. I think the asshole is lying.
December 23
Only 2 inches of snow today. And it warmed up to 0. The wife wanted me to decorate the front of the house this morning. What is she, nuts?!! Why didn't she tell me to do that a month ago? She says she did but I think she's lying.
December 24
6 inches - Snow packed so hard by snowplow, I broke the shovel. Thought I was having a heart attack. If I ever catch the son of a bitch who drives that snow plow, I'll drag him through the snow by his balls and beat him to death with my broken shovel. I know he hides around the corner and waits for me to finish shoveling and then he comes down the street at a 100 miles an hour and throws snow all over where I've just been! Tonight the wife wanted me to sing Christmas carols with her and open our presents, but I was too busy watching for the damn snowplow.
December 25
Merry f#%&ing Christmas! 20 more inches of the damn slop tonight - Snowed in the idea of shoveling makes my blood boil. I hate the snow! Then the snowplow driver came by asking for a donation and I hit him over the head with my shovel. The wife says I have a bad attitude. I think she's a fricking idiot. If I have to watch "It's A Wonderful Life" one more time, I'm going to stuff her into the microwave.
December 26
Still snowed in. Why the hell did I ever move here? It was all HER idea. She's really getting on my nerves.
December 27
Temperature dropped to -30 and the pipes froze; plumber came after 14 hours of waiting for him, he only charged me $1,400 to replace all my pipes.
December 28
Warmed up to above -20. Still snowed in. The BITCH is driving me crazy!!!
December 29
10 more inches. Bob says I have to shovel the roof or it could cave in. That's the silliest thing I ever heard. How dumb does he think I am?
December 30
Roof caved in. I beat up the snow plow driver, and now he is suing me for a million dollars, not only for the beating I gave him, but also for trying to shove the broken snow shovel up his ass. The wife went home to her mother. Nine more inches predicted.
December 31
I set fire to what's left of the house. No more shoveling.
January 8
Feel so good. I just love those little white pills they keep giving me. Why am I tied to the bed?
Monday, December 22, 2008
This 'n That
I was recently laying on the floor, trying to strech my back a bit (I strained it shoveling snow a few days ago) and my cell phone jabbed me in the leg, so I started messing around with it. I took a picture and figured out how to e-mail it to my self, and since we were talking about beards and hair lines, it kind of fit in.
Mostly gray, but my beard comes in redish (now with spots of grey) I don't remember the last time I sat in the barber chair, but it's been a while. Fairly well defined "Widows Peak".
Life is fairly calm around here, the boys are on Winter break, Tif and I are planning a vaca. The shop is pretty slow, compared to June, but steady compared to Nov.
Have a Merry Holiday boys.
Mostly gray, but my beard comes in redish (now with spots of grey) I don't remember the last time I sat in the barber chair, but it's been a while. Fairly well defined "Widows Peak".Life is fairly calm around here, the boys are on Winter break, Tif and I are planning a vaca. The shop is pretty slow, compared to June, but steady compared to Nov.
Have a Merry Holiday boys.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Sunday Morning post!
---Well, my fine lads, before things may get a little crazy for you since this is the week of Christmas and you may get sucked into last second gift buying or even worse, the mad dash for the grocery store, I wanted to take a few mins. to wish each and all of you a VERY Merry Christmas.
Man homeboys, the damn years are just flying by, arent they? Its crazy! My daughter will be 6 on Jan. 7th. 6 already!!!
I dont have much going on this week, my Mom and I will be here alone for the holiday. I am really missing Den right around these times because he LOVED Christmas. Not only because of its spiritual significance, but the joy of gift giving and acting like a big kid was also a holiday specialty of his. I just cant get into that frame of mind with him gone, I dont know where to start.
My ex is indeed having a small quiet get together on New Years Eve so that'll be cool. Ill be the only guy there mind you, but eh, no big thing.
Well my brothers, get back at me when ya get time this week, lemme know whats up w/ your Christmas, cool?---
Man homeboys, the damn years are just flying by, arent they? Its crazy! My daughter will be 6 on Jan. 7th. 6 already!!!
I dont have much going on this week, my Mom and I will be here alone for the holiday. I am really missing Den right around these times because he LOVED Christmas. Not only because of its spiritual significance, but the joy of gift giving and acting like a big kid was also a holiday specialty of his. I just cant get into that frame of mind with him gone, I dont know where to start.
My ex is indeed having a small quiet get together on New Years Eve so that'll be cool. Ill be the only guy there mind you, but eh, no big thing.
Well my brothers, get back at me when ya get time this week, lemme know whats up w/ your Christmas, cool?---
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
We have two or three versions of this classic tail laying around our house. The one I like the best is the one where the first two pigs get eaten by the wolf after he blows their houses down (because pig is his favorite food), only to be eaten him self by the third little pig (because wolf is his favorite food). Our other favorite version is a Disney golden book with a more gentle approach, but a very well drawn and scary looking wolf. This is the book C is afraid of. well we have read it more than once so thought it about time we should find that old animation on the web. Pamela who happened to be tooling around with our camera caught the moment for us... great shot P!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Its not letting up!
---So tomorrow, we are supposed to get hit w/ an ice storm (1/4 inch of ice, too much for me), sleet, then snowfall totaling 3 inches. Ole man Winter isnt even officially in here until next week and he wont let up already! The snow? Thats all good, dont mind it at all, but the ice? Fuck that shit, no thanks, I always get freaked out we are gonna lose power and heat!
Helped the kid decorate Christmas cookies tonight at the ex's digs, it was messy and fun. I wont get to do Christmas w/ my Ava until after Christmas itself, she'll be outta town on the actual holiday. Im used to that though. Christmas Eve I think Ill take me Mum out to dinner, then on Christmas day, we are gonna have her trademark Lasagna.
Im still clueless as to what Im getting from anyone, its rather exciting.
My Social D. bootleg inventory is now up to 38! Woot! Woot!
Been pretty frigid here the past few days, its been long underwear weather by far!
I hope you guys are all geared up for the Holidays, hows that goin on your end guys?
New Years will be spent with the ex and Ava. I dont drink (really, not much anyways) and the ex will knock back a few barley pops, so it will be a quiet night. The ex may have a few people over too which would rock. Ava usually spends 4 or 5 nights ahead of time cutting out and making her own "home made" confetti for New Years. Shes allowed to stay up as late as she can muster that night, but shes usually out on the couch by 10, 1030, then I carry her to bed.
Whats about you guyses? New Years plans? Any? None? Too many?
I saw this rather pudgy looking, kinda small bottle of clear tequila at the store the other day. 40 damn dollars! Thats insane, but at the same time, damn I bet its yummy with salt lick and a lime chaser. No way am I gonna drop 40 bones on a bottle though. No damn way.
Well boyos, thats about it here, shout back when ya can, OK?---
Helped the kid decorate Christmas cookies tonight at the ex's digs, it was messy and fun. I wont get to do Christmas w/ my Ava until after Christmas itself, she'll be outta town on the actual holiday. Im used to that though. Christmas Eve I think Ill take me Mum out to dinner, then on Christmas day, we are gonna have her trademark Lasagna.
Im still clueless as to what Im getting from anyone, its rather exciting.
My Social D. bootleg inventory is now up to 38! Woot! Woot!
Been pretty frigid here the past few days, its been long underwear weather by far!
I hope you guys are all geared up for the Holidays, hows that goin on your end guys?
New Years will be spent with the ex and Ava. I dont drink (really, not much anyways) and the ex will knock back a few barley pops, so it will be a quiet night. The ex may have a few people over too which would rock. Ava usually spends 4 or 5 nights ahead of time cutting out and making her own "home made" confetti for New Years. Shes allowed to stay up as late as she can muster that night, but shes usually out on the couch by 10, 1030, then I carry her to bed.
Whats about you guyses? New Years plans? Any? None? Too many?
I saw this rather pudgy looking, kinda small bottle of clear tequila at the store the other day. 40 damn dollars! Thats insane, but at the same time, damn I bet its yummy with salt lick and a lime chaser. No way am I gonna drop 40 bones on a bottle though. No damn way.
Well boyos, thats about it here, shout back when ya can, OK?---
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
This and that.
---Freezing ass cold out and the snow is coming down in a big way. Been sittin here burning certain things I have to disc as of late.
Hey Scott, I didnt realize you had to have a membership to Facebook in order to browse other profiles. I know its free and all, but I dont really wanna get started with that. Believe it or not, there are people I am still hiding from in my past, heh. I appreciate the invite though, Im glad you thought of me, but its just not my bag.
Gosh, Id cut someones heart out for a good show to come through town about now. Last week, The Rev. came through but I passed, seen him like 5 times, his psychobilly fans are annoying as hell and I had no one to go with. Social D. isnt gonna have a new album out 'til prolly the ending quarter of 09, so if they are gonna come through here it wont be until '10.
Im addicted to Ricola cough drops.
You guys ready for Christmas at all? My Mom and I will be here, alone for the holiday, we'll adapt though, we usually do.
Where are you guys going?---
Hey Scott, I didnt realize you had to have a membership to Facebook in order to browse other profiles. I know its free and all, but I dont really wanna get started with that. Believe it or not, there are people I am still hiding from in my past, heh. I appreciate the invite though, Im glad you thought of me, but its just not my bag.
Gosh, Id cut someones heart out for a good show to come through town about now. Last week, The Rev. came through but I passed, seen him like 5 times, his psychobilly fans are annoying as hell and I had no one to go with. Social D. isnt gonna have a new album out 'til prolly the ending quarter of 09, so if they are gonna come through here it wont be until '10.
Im addicted to Ricola cough drops.
You guys ready for Christmas at all? My Mom and I will be here, alone for the holiday, we'll adapt though, we usually do.
Where are you guys going?---
Monday, December 15, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
1,564 and counting
---Thats how many posts our blog has had. Impressive! And to think, this blog is getting in the neighborhood of its 3rd Birthday already! Damn, where did all that time go?
It was nice here yesterday, about 45, sunny and it was even nice when I got up this morning at 8, but out of nowheresville the sky went gray and it got damn chilly. I guess the high temp. here for the next couple of days is like 13.
Well, I got all the holiday shopping done this past Friday. Some was done here, some was done online. I have NO damn clue as to what Im getting from anyone this year, Im kinda excited about that.
Ive been looking around the interwebs for a t shirt that just says "Old School" on it and I have had no luck. I was gonna use Cafe Press and design my own, but I cant even find an image that just says Old School.
Hows things there? Business slow down PJB? Hows the wee little girl Scott? I finally have come to the realization that my tummy can no longer sustain fully caffeinated coffee. Ugh, I had 2 1/2 cups this AM and it felt like gut rot after about a half hour. I think Im gonna have to go with a 50/50 blend from now on. Has that happened to any of you at all? Its weird, I can drink iced tea, which has more caffeine than coffee without any troubles, but the coffee, oh man, it wrecks me. Lately all I have been drinking is Gatoraide. Not because its a healthy, so called thirst quencher, but there are quite a few flavors I enjoy.
So, whats up?---
It was nice here yesterday, about 45, sunny and it was even nice when I got up this morning at 8, but out of nowheresville the sky went gray and it got damn chilly. I guess the high temp. here for the next couple of days is like 13.
Well, I got all the holiday shopping done this past Friday. Some was done here, some was done online. I have NO damn clue as to what Im getting from anyone this year, Im kinda excited about that.
Ive been looking around the interwebs for a t shirt that just says "Old School" on it and I have had no luck. I was gonna use Cafe Press and design my own, but I cant even find an image that just says Old School.
Hows things there? Business slow down PJB? Hows the wee little girl Scott? I finally have come to the realization that my tummy can no longer sustain fully caffeinated coffee. Ugh, I had 2 1/2 cups this AM and it felt like gut rot after about a half hour. I think Im gonna have to go with a 50/50 blend from now on. Has that happened to any of you at all? Its weird, I can drink iced tea, which has more caffeine than coffee without any troubles, but the coffee, oh man, it wrecks me. Lately all I have been drinking is Gatoraide. Not because its a healthy, so called thirst quencher, but there are quite a few flavors I enjoy.
So, whats up?---
Thursday, December 11, 2008
The turkey and the bull.
A turkey was chatting with a bull. "I would love to be able to get tot the top of that tree" sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy.
"
"Well why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" the bull replied. "They are packed with nutrients.
"
The turkey pecked at a lump of poo and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more poo, he reached the second branch.
Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree. He was promptly spotted by a farmer and was shot down.
Moral of the story:
Bull shit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.
"
"Well why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" the bull replied. "They are packed with nutrients.
"
The turkey pecked at a lump of poo and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more poo, he reached the second branch.
Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree. He was promptly spotted by a farmer and was shot down.
Moral of the story:
Bull shit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
...Lets see here...
---First off, glad youre home safe and sound PJB. Did you have a good trip?
Sorry I have been so bloggeriffic as of late but Ive had a lot of time wasting thoughts enter my mind and I enjoy sharing them w/ you guyses.
Are any one of you in the holiday/Christmas spirit as of yet? I do not think I am. Its weird, our neighborhood is decorated quite nicely but it still pretty much has no effect on me. The holiday TV commercials dont do it, even some of the holiday goodies I have already eaten havent done it. With me, I know it is because, as odd as it sounds, its simply because I still miss Den, even around this time of year more so. I thought this whole process was supposed to get easier?
How come as kids, heat nor cold bothered us, now it kicks our asses. Well, it does mine. I was just out a few mins. ago having a stupid ass ciggy and realized shit, its friggin freezin' out here, screw this, Im goin back in. When we were younger, it could be 20 below and we'd be at the local sledding hill with our shirts off, sledding like idiots.
Anybody catching my drift here?---
Sorry I have been so bloggeriffic as of late but Ive had a lot of time wasting thoughts enter my mind and I enjoy sharing them w/ you guyses.
Are any one of you in the holiday/Christmas spirit as of yet? I do not think I am. Its weird, our neighborhood is decorated quite nicely but it still pretty much has no effect on me. The holiday TV commercials dont do it, even some of the holiday goodies I have already eaten havent done it. With me, I know it is because, as odd as it sounds, its simply because I still miss Den, even around this time of year more so. I thought this whole process was supposed to get easier?
How come as kids, heat nor cold bothered us, now it kicks our asses. Well, it does mine. I was just out a few mins. ago having a stupid ass ciggy and realized shit, its friggin freezin' out here, screw this, Im goin back in. When we were younger, it could be 20 below and we'd be at the local sledding hill with our shirts off, sledding like idiots.
Anybody catching my drift here?---
Monday, December 08, 2008
Is it just here or......
---Does it just happen here or do the weather forecasters there over hype possible upcoming storms too? An example. Just this past Sat. our local weather people here were saying the snow storm we are due for over night here into tomorrow AM was gonna be a doozy! Then Sunday they still said we were gonna get nailed, but not quite as bad, then tonight on the news at 5, it turns out we are due for 1-2 inches tomorrow morning!
I can understand that weather fronts move and push and pull and can change drastically, so then why dont these weather goofs just wait til time gets closer to make a "prediction"? Yeah, thats right, thats all they do to make 6 figures a year is predict things in the air.
I know most of you guys arent big TV buffs, but maybe you catch some local news now and again. Do they pull that shit there too? Im just wondering...---
I can understand that weather fronts move and push and pull and can change drastically, so then why dont these weather goofs just wait til time gets closer to make a "prediction"? Yeah, thats right, thats all they do to make 6 figures a year is predict things in the air.
I know most of you guys arent big TV buffs, but maybe you catch some local news now and again. Do they pull that shit there too? Im just wondering...---
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Um, I dunno
---Well, my ex's holiday fashion show/holiday party went off like a blast, it was fun and the models looked great. I was up til about 230 AM hangin at my ex's w/ a true old schooler, a super nice friend of hers, Suzanne was her name, talked about seeing The Ramones back in the late 70s at CBGBs and shit. Wow. I talked to her for over an hour about music alone, super cool kitten. She said if I was in my early 40s, she would have totally jumped me, then dated me, hehe....
We are due for another nailing of snow tomorrow night into Tues. Old man winter is makin his rounds. Bet you guys get it Weds.
So, what kind of gifts ya buying the ladies this year??? Scott? PJB? Any others?
Im still addicted to nicotine. This makes me sad.---
We are due for another nailing of snow tomorrow night into Tues. Old man winter is makin his rounds. Bet you guys get it Weds.
So, what kind of gifts ya buying the ladies this year??? Scott? PJB? Any others?
Im still addicted to nicotine. This makes me sad.---
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Early Holiday Bash!
---Well, tomorrow night my ex will host her shop's holiday closed to the public, invite only, hot to trot party. Shes been in planning for this one for a while and Im going in my Mike Ness Gangster best (Black pin stripped pants, black button up long sleeve dress shirt and white tie w/ greased back hair). Shes not sure whos gonna show up but that doesnt mean much to me. One word does though- MODELS!!!! About 8 or 10 of 'em, usually pretty hot.
Kids will be there, munchies will be eaten, beer will be drank, but not by me, somebody has to keep a level head on. And hopefully, the ex will make a killing!
So, who else here has to host or go to a holiday party this month???---
Kids will be there, munchies will be eaten, beer will be drank, but not by me, somebody has to keep a level head on. And hopefully, the ex will make a killing!
So, who else here has to host or go to a holiday party this month???---
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
From Childhood
I am getting a little old to be giggling over Cartoons so often, but this one still really cracks me up! I let Colin watch it with me but I am not sure he understood it... likely for the better.
Strange Contrails?
As seen from my family room window looking north mid morning. Just thought I would share my little "hey that looks kind of strange" moment.
MORE white stuff
---Well, we are gettin hit w/ an additional 5-6 inches of the white fluff today. Its very pretty. As you all know, I love winter time, however, after about the 5th or 6th time we get dumped on like this I start to get restless. I hope this winter is not like last winter where it seemed like it snowed every other day from November 1st onward. But so far, I love it, its very tranquil and peaceful. Its kinda nice when youre stuck inside because of a nasty snow fall. The damn wind here today is brutal, that is what is keeping me in.
I need to start thinking about Christmas shopping.
How have you guys been? Its been nice to see all of you pop on to the blog for a sentence or two here and there, Ive enjoyed it. Nothing all too special is goin down here. My Mom is feeling a lot better than she was a few days ago, for that I am thankful. Ive recently slept walked for the 1st time since I was like 12 or 13! Nothing too memorable came to be, but my Mom thought it was, um, interesting to say the least. They say that that shit can happen when you are on a sleep aid like Ambien or Lunesta. Ive been taking Lunesta now for over a year. The shit works, but some of the side effects are tripped out!
Hope you are all well. Get back at me when you get a few.---
I need to start thinking about Christmas shopping.
How have you guys been? Its been nice to see all of you pop on to the blog for a sentence or two here and there, Ive enjoyed it. Nothing all too special is goin down here. My Mom is feeling a lot better than she was a few days ago, for that I am thankful. Ive recently slept walked for the 1st time since I was like 12 or 13! Nothing too memorable came to be, but my Mom thought it was, um, interesting to say the least. They say that that shit can happen when you are on a sleep aid like Ambien or Lunesta. Ive been taking Lunesta now for over a year. The shit works, but some of the side effects are tripped out!
Hope you are all well. Get back at me when you get a few.---
hope everyone had a nice holiday
mine was spent with the family. we had Julia's dad out for the week and I had an unusual four days off (mon-thurs), and then got to work three doubles in a row. well at least we were really busy so I rarely had time to eat. turkey day was spent at home and at the community feast in this wonderful small town that i live in. there must of been fifty people and plenty of food. there was live music played by some very talented locals. which was topped off with the fiddle/ harmonica duo playing "punk rock girl" around the campfire. peace
Monday, December 01, 2008
Before and After
Well it has been a busy one at our house for some time now. We hosted Thanks Giving again this year, and once again our to-do list as before was way to long. But we did it we finally finish painting the kitchen which was our largest most ambitious job. The difference is rather dramatic. So now you know what I have been up to and if you look closely you can even see where I sit when I have time to go on line. Hope all of you had an enjoyable holiday. I am looking forward to a quiet Christmas at my sisters!
Yep, the white stuff.
---Well, we here in Des Moines got our first measurable hit of snow this past weekend, like 3-4 inches. It was pretty easy to deal with. I shoveled our walk up to the door and tomorrow its gonna be 45, so Ill let the warmer temps do the rest.
My Mom is wayyyy sick, I feel really bad for her. Shes terribly weak, so I stick close to home so I can keep an eye on her cuz she doesnt know when to quit, crazy lady!
So my ex hid 2 of Ava's Christmas presents in the backroom at the shop. Way in the back, pretty well hidden away. Well guess what? On Sat. the kid comes out of the back room holding one of them while she talked about the other one being too heavy to move! Hah, Mama got busted. Smart assed kid findin stuff. We both laughed about it in the end but the ex was kinda mad at herself first. Right now the kid is OBSESSED w/ dinosaurs, so one of the gifts was dino related and the second gift was a play kitchen set that looks kick ass on the box. Dang little stinker
Kids, I tell ya......---
My Mom is wayyyy sick, I feel really bad for her. Shes terribly weak, so I stick close to home so I can keep an eye on her cuz she doesnt know when to quit, crazy lady!
So my ex hid 2 of Ava's Christmas presents in the backroom at the shop. Way in the back, pretty well hidden away. Well guess what? On Sat. the kid comes out of the back room holding one of them while she talked about the other one being too heavy to move! Hah, Mama got busted. Smart assed kid findin stuff. We both laughed about it in the end but the ex was kinda mad at herself first. Right now the kid is OBSESSED w/ dinosaurs, so one of the gifts was dino related and the second gift was a play kitchen set that looks kick ass on the box. Dang little stinker
Kids, I tell ya......---
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