Subs and grass

Back to the grind but at least it is a short week. I am paying the price today, as my legs are sore from bowling nine consecutive games yesterday. I needed to pre-bowl for the two weeks I will be gone. The Family picnic and Movie Night was great though I wish more of the kids had been there. The movie was a good one, “Love Comes Softly.” Sunday Lady, Lew and I had a picnic at the park and that was a lot of fun. Carl, Lynne and Paul joined us. I see a common theme here but I wish I could see the idea catch on.

Our Schedule:

Jul 27-30 – Road trip to Indiana to see Lady’s mom.

Aug 03-06 – Road trip to see my Mom.

Wild Mom is planning and scheming in preparation for my visit. Lady will be going along with Missy and the kids (Lew and Serenity). That trip should prove fun.

Lady is spoiling the new princess (Serenity). I am going to have to schedule my time so I can hold her when her eyes are open. I only get a minute or so when she sleeps. She is really looking forward to this weekend. There is a chance her best friend will come also. Therefore, there will be some major league chatting going on.

#1 is working and getting ready for his visit in September. The little birdie says he will move back here if he finds a job or at least that is what I heard.

#2 shows no change. He has a major league allergy to work and does everything to minimize the exposure. However, that will be changing very soon! The lack of a job means no spending money for the cruise and that is a definite bummer.

Peanut works, spends money, and visits friends. That is what I have been told.

Princess is passing out senior pictures, spending time with Davis and Brooke. She has even found some time to go to the fire station and be trained. Nothing has change with Booger except get our irritation levels higher. I figure it is just a matter of time until the Terminator shows up.

Starr dropped by Sunday. Of course, she is aging and made it to the whopping ripe old age of 23. We talked and managed to get caught up on many things. We were happy to find out she is not moving but staying close by.

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The Tour De France continues and I am having fun watching the strategy that is being used to try to win. I think Levi is full of hot air. From what I see, he is reading his press more than creating it. He is nowhere near the rider lance was. Therefore, the American winning streak ends. He says he is waiting for the right time. Well, I see that he is not capable of riding in one stage and build up a commanding lead. He is barely hanging on to the rear wheel of the real leaders. Sorry Levi, lance could dominate a race but you need to work at it a lot harder and sadly, time is running out.

Well Major League Baseball sits idly by as Juicer Bonds assaults the home-run record. I like to watch the game of baseball but not after they sacrifice any integrity they have by turning their heads while a man cheats his way to the top.

A New Star

Serenity Anne Saunders

07/17/07

How many hearts will be broken before she choses the right one?

Quickie 109

I had better write about this weekend before the next one gets here. They are just flying past. I survive my speaking time. I did not forget the words or stumble too bad. Lady and Princess were there. Afterwards, we went to CiCi’s Pizza. Lew managed to steal #2’s plate of pizza. I should have taken a picture because Princess wore a dress. No matter what they say, there is a female in that body.

The trip to Florida for the Family Party is on. I am not sure who will go with me but I will be there.

Wild Mom is having fun putting out grass sod and entertaining Cutie Bug. Her church is starting a new journey after the departure of their pastor. Somehow, I just know they will do well.

Lady starts her baby watch, as Missy grows closer. Will not be any budging her this week.

#1 is working and getting richer.

#2 is still looking for a job and a license. The 97 Honda has not been much motivation so far.

Peanut works and runs around with her friends. She and I did manage to squeeze in a movie, “Harry Potter”. The ice cream afterwards was fun as we went to where Christina worked and spent a few minutes with her as we ate our ice cream.

Princess was her normal self. Fire Station, Brooke, Davis, were part of this weekend. In addition, who could forget “Booger”, he is still alive and doing what he does best, crap, chew, bark, and be a pain in the butt.

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This Tour De France is interesting in that not all the favorites have shown any interest in winning the race; it seems they just do not want to lose it. I have been disappointed in the way; Levi Leipheimer and George Hincappie are riding. For the last few years while Lance was winning, all I heard was how these two were the heir apparent to him. I think they were over-rated from what I have seen so far. They are great riders but not the “Superstar” they could be or should be.

Hmmmm

Effective July 1, 2007, Virginia drivers younger than 18 years of age may not operate a motor vehicle in Virginia while using a cellular telephone or other wireless communications devices.

Tag

The weekend draws nearer. The questions arise as to what new challenges will appear. There will be several things to do so we should be kept busy. Getting the caddy fixed, getting the Van back from the shop and getting the accord registered and on the road.

Future Events:

• August 4 – Family Get-Together in Fla. – Still deciding.
• August 17 – Orioles and Red Sox game at Camden Yards.
• August 24-26 – Ocean Get-Away – Undecided
• August – Indiana Trip to In-Laws
• December - Cruise – just waiting for the day to sail.

A lot of my time has been sent getting ready for this weekend when I fill in for the Pastor who is on vacation. I wonder if I will forget what to say? It has been a while and a twinge of apprehension is there.

Work is plodding along. It is a sad comment when yard work on Saturday looks to be a better alternative than going to work.

Not much to report from the home front as the summer doldrums has set in. #1, #2 and Peanut work while princess goes to Summer School.

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I heard a news report that said 67% of Baseball fans think Juicer Bonds did something wrong. Has the Commish done anything, why no, not as long as the revenue rolls in. With the indictment over Juicer and BALCO’s head when will he get the cajones to take action?

The Tour De France has been good but the action will pick up as they get into the mountain stages. Time to weed the boys from the men.

Oh, Well

Well, I am alive and still kicking about. The weekend went excessively fast for this old man. It was a quiet weekend and we managed to get all our usual things done, like Mexican Food. Nothing special on the Bowling scene.

I am looking forward to seeing most of the Tour De France over the next few weeks. It is a great substitute to having to watch Juicer Bonds hit those cheap homeruns. Why don’t they make it a great race, bring the fences in about 100 feet, and let others break the record too. The fans will love those 33 to 29 run games. Gee, cork the bat Juicer and let us see some 600-foot homers!

Wild Mom is still keeping busy. She loves being driven around by Cutie Bug. However, Cutie Bug will head for Atlanta shortly to work some more. With them running all over the county, I can imagine the sonny-do list that is building up for my next visit.

Lady stayed busy especially in the exercise arena as she pushes to get things ready for her to wear her bikini on the cruise. Lew managed to keep her busy as usual.

#1 is working up a storm and watching the overtime pile up, just in time to pay a few bills.

#2 is still looking for a job and studying the driver’s book.

Peanut comes and goes between work and spending time with Kritty.

Princess reports no change. Spending time Davis and Brooke comprise the bulk of her free time. Usually ranges everyday from 6 hours during the week to nearly 12 hours on the weekend. The never-ending room cleaning and rearrangement continued this weekend. Booger continues his ways of stealing food from your hand when you look away, especially from the wee ones, but adults are fair game too. So between generating holes in carpet, sharp edges on furniture to chew down, food raids from your hand, and chewing anything not locked up behind the closet door and using Lil-Bit as a chew toy, nothing in his short life has changed.

Rats

The nice thing about this week is it has a holiday right in the middle. Therefore, it will be tolerable and a little less of a pain in the arse.

We went to the movies Saturday to see the rat movie, Ratatouille. Lew liked it though it did drag in a couple of places.

Everything keeps plodding along at work. I wonder what it would be like to be a Park Ranger and be outside all the time. Hmmm!

Wild Mom is going to the family reunions and getting to see all our kin. Cutie bug is keeping her busy. Maybe one day we will get to see her again before she cruises.

Ronda had some old age tests done and she passed with colors. No, I did not say she passed being old but passed what the test was hunting for. Sheesh, got to be careful what I say or the shade tree lawyers will take it wrong.

#1 working so hard he has not had time to call. Gee, he might make his first million by the age of 30!

#2 is dreaming of a car but keeps being tripped up on the hurdles labeled “job” and “license.”

Booger finally got his shots. Well, Booger got revenge and barfed all over and I mean ALL OVER the back seat of that truck. The jury is still out as to why he was not in his cage in the truck bed or in the owner’s car. However, why sweat such small details. Princess got her proofs back for her senior pictures. So that touched off a round of “which one is best?”

Peanut is busy at work and running around in the new car and the sleep time has paid the price.

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Well, no watching the All-Star game for me. Juicer Bonds is playing. What a role-model ... showcase him as a product of doing what is needed to win, no matter if a few rules are broken.

The Nationals keep amusing me in how many ways you can lose a ball game. Of Course, though they won't admit it, the Orioles are ahead of them by 4 games. Maybe the Nationals need a new Manager?

I love my new benefit of being a Virginia resident. New and improved "Civil Remedial Penalties". Never mind that the illegal living down the doesn't have to pay the fine when he does the same offense, I should count it a privilege too. This kind of of legislation is a product of elected officials who have no contact with their voters and a total disregard that we can't do anything about it.

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