Pentecost

Well, the weekend has ended and it is back to work. I swear they place a bucket over the door at work and dump crap on you as soon as you walk in. I guess some of these clowns have no life to speak of and just lay around dreaming of how to use the crap they are generating. Let us start the countdown.

I love to be told to be sure to get a new hire a fast computer because they need the speed to work. Apparently, they are that good! I set it up and their first question is “how to turn the screensaver off?” Now this is a real power user, he needs the speed so when he does do something he can catch up from all the time he wasted asking super dumb questions. Another one is the one who wants the new data update installed because they are out of data and need the data to make a presentation to a client. After busting to get the update installed, their first question is “now, how do I use this program and new data?” Never ask them which mail program they use .. Outlook or Outlook Express, they do not have a clue but they have used it forever.

The weekend was full of things. Friday night we (Lady, #1, #2, Peanut, Princess, Kritty and me) went out to dinner at Logan’s and generally had a good time, peanuts and all. Only one glass of soda was spilled but the shells were everywhere and I mean everywhere. After dinner, several of us went to see Pirates 3 at midnight. It was ok but not one I would stand in line for again.

Saturday was busy. The new 3-burner grill was bought and naturally, we had to break it in with burgers and dogs. That night ended with drinks, movies, and s short trip to the ice cream stand.

Sunday was the usual of church and bowling filled in between with catnaps. We picked up a small pool for the deck and Lew. However, more Big Kids have used it than him. Of course, grilled chicken kept a smile on our faces and Lew and his parents spent the day with us. The bowling team went 4-0 to get our record so far to 7-1 and my average climbed to 204.

Monday was a bit more laid back but the afternoon was Shreck 3 followed by BBQ pork chops. Once again, we ate too much this weekend. Lady caught the bug and ended the night feeling bad.

#1 will leave tomorrow for Colorado. Time to go back and pay for this little vacation.

#2 brought his current girlfriend over to meet us. What does she see in him? It was fun and tough not to tease him.

Peanut was there but I did not get to spend as much time with her this weekend as the other attention hog gobbled up my time. Work is going great for her and as soon as she gets a license and car, they will move her up to 40 hours a week. Incentive?

Princess, along with Davis and Booger, were there all weekend. A breakfast with just the two of us started Saturday off nicely. Then she was sunburned (while under Davis’s care) and she was an itchy beast all the rest of the weekend. The dog is hanging on by a thread now not much more and he will be history. She also saw Shreck, well most of it, as her eyes got heavy and she did the snoring part for Shreck. With her laying her head on my shoulder, I had 3-D sound effects.

That was the bulk of what happened this weekend minus a few extra hanger-on kids. Felt like I needed a cattle prod to get some to leave. One time the conversation went like this;

Knock knock
Open the door, “Yes can I help you?
“Is #2 there? No, he is asleep (3 pm) ((True – he was.))
“Well, then is #1 there?” “No, he went out.”
“Well, is Peanut?” “NO.”
“Well, then who is here?” “None of your business.”

Seems like the pattern has been that they have either stunk (are cleanliness impaired) or they have no other life (friend impaired)