Well, I can feel the warm breezes and smell the ocean air in my mind as the day is fast approaching. Tuesday is departure day and we head for Miami and the ship. After a year of waiting, it is finally time. Wild Mom is doing fine and doing that last minute packing of things she forgot to pack weeks ago. She is also happy that some old time friends are moving back into the area. Her Christmas care package finally arrived and I believe everything warmed her heart. Lady is almost ready for the trip. The essential tax stuff has been done and tomorrow she will run the payroll for this period and she will be done. Tonight will be our main packing night though a few things have been already packed or at least stacked on the dresser in preparation. I think we are all looking forward to this time as the craziness and stress of life and work has taken its toll. Though you may not know it ... but I am very proud of Lady and everything she does. I can't help but be in love with her. If you could have only met the young Lady I met back in 1974, then you would know how much she has changed. I know my life would have not been the same and most likely I would have not succeeded as I have. I think it is so great to have such a super mom and great wife. Two ladies that make my life so much more special. At least for me that is true. It seems the engineering department at work has been on 12+ hour days since mid-November. Hopefully, things will smooth out before long and we can enjoy all the work we have put into this station.
The weekend was on par with every other weekend. Dinner on Friday night, Mexican Food on Saturday and then Church and Bowling on Sunday. I guess we are creatures of habit. But we enjoy these times and each other and our friends. Add the grand kids to the mix and we have many memories to fill our mind. Lew is growing like a weed and becoming so independent and sure of what "he wants." Lil Princess is a blast though her personality is starting to seep out. She will definitely give her brother a hand full. AJ will hold his own. Not long till he starts to walk as he is starting to stand and let go. Though he only stays up a few seconds ... his confidence grows and before you know it ... Peanut is working and wishing for more free time. We are proud of her hanging in there. Just think ... only 45 more years of working! #1 and #2 are still looking for that ever elusive job.
Starr is doing fine and looks like they will have a new place to live this week. The new puppy is a surprise ... I thought training and handling Dave would be enough ... now she takes on the "PUP."
I am nearing the completion of my New Years Resolution. Only a few more to contact or at least attempt to contact. My biggest regret is the time I let pass in some relationships. I can never reclaim it and only hope to make the remaining time exciting.
Guess I get to root for the Pittsburgh Steelers. At least I get to dust off my Terrible Towel and wave it some.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
T minus 9 and Counting
Well, we are a week past the start of the project changeover and we are just getting started. The equipment was ready but all the other parts weren't. Now the big question is ... will it be done before I leave for the Islands. A week from Wednesday is the big day ... Cruise. That fact is now settling in and we are all getting excited. It is almost here. Bowling went well with the Sunday Night team winning 7-0 on last night's position round. That should move us up a bit. The Youth league resumed for it's last 11 weeks of the season. We finished third in the first half of the season. Hopefully, we will improve and move up. Wild Mom is going great and starting her packing ... well, she moved the suitcase to the spare bed so she could fill it up. I advised her to not use the shovel to load her clothes. The dog has a kennel to stay at now while Wild Mom is gone. I have heard that her friends, who moved to Alabama, are moving back. See! No one can stand to stay, much less live, in Alabama very long. The same birdie also said she is contemplating a trip to Germany. Remember, Germany is like Alabama ... it is somewhere you can't stay for long. Lady is busy ... getting the taxes done at work and trying to get ahead before she leaves. We haven't started packing yet but will do so soon. #1 celebrated his birthday Sunday. He bowled good in the morning but like most aging people ... he slowed down that evening and being the kind loving person I am ... I gave him another bowling lesson. Still no job (just like #2) but we can always hope. Speaking of #2, not much to say as we don't see him a lot between friends and computers. He has been so busy he missed the trash pickup this morning. Poor baby! AJ continues to train Peanut. He is so animated and does he ever scoot across the floor. His crawling speed has really increased. Nothing is sacred. I haven't figured out where he learned it ... but he will sit there on the floor, get red faced, and then break wind ... followed by a smile. #1? Peanut? Lew and Lil Princess are great. Lew presses the boundaries with us like any 5 year old would. Lil Princess is so cute in her new pink jacket and pigtails (2). She will chat with you though the words are from a faraway land. Starr is doing well and hoping for a break. She has run out of matches so her fire stuff is on hold. We survived Christmas this year without her and we hope that won't happen again. I have done a fair portion of my New Years resolution but I still have a ways to go.
I am amazed that after almost a year how much drama gets generated over such small things. I know some people are unhappy about not being mentioned here but I just can't write about them if there is no contact. Most everything I write about is experienced first hand and I am comfortable writing about. As for Wild Mom and Starr, I am in contact on a regular basis with them and love writing about them. Simple solution: talk to me.
Who wants to cruise next summer? We are contemplating a Lighthouse cruise up the East Coast of the United States leaving from Philly.
I am amazed that after almost a year how much drama gets generated over such small things. I know some people are unhappy about not being mentioned here but I just can't write about them if there is no contact. Most everything I write about is experienced first hand and I am comfortable writing about. As for Wild Mom and Starr, I am in contact on a regular basis with them and love writing about them. Simple solution: talk to me.
Who wants to cruise next summer? We are contemplating a Lighthouse cruise up the East Coast of the United States leaving from Philly.
Sunday, January 04, 2009
2009 #1
Well, it is the first weekend of the new year and I sit here at work. What a great omen for the new year. I did manage to get breakfast in before heading down here. Doing nicely on my new years resolution ... I am not finished but well on the way to being finished. Dinner with our friends Friday night was a blast though since they were Alabama fans the night ended on a down note as the Utes ended their dreams. No youth bowling today as we are in between seasons but it all starts up next weekend. Yesterday we celebrated #2's birthday at El Agave Restaurant. Today I think we are celebrating #1's birthday ... provided I get out of here soon. Having three grand kids on Saturday is quite a chore. AJ pinched his finger in one of his new toys ... earning that toy a timeout until AJ is bigger. Lil Princess wore herself out playing and fell asleep in my arms. Snacks, Popsicles, wrestling and playing around all conspired to where her and AJ out. Lew was his usual self ... enough said. Lady went to Home depot and picked up the lumber for a special project ... a subtle hint for me to get busy. We need to get it down before early March. I have this suspicion that Wild Mom will drop in for a spell on her way to Las Vegas. We took sometime the other night to look at shore excursions for the upcoming cruise. The excitement is starting to build now that it is only 17 days till we head south. Life is tough in Kennesaw for Star. Hopefully this week she will start her new job and that will help relieve a lot of stress and worry. If not I guess a major league virtual hug will help. <<>> lady was happy today, Lil Princess hair is just long enough for a pony tail. Add the berets and she was a living doll. I remember a time when .... oh well, back to reality. I heard from an old friend yesterday. He had sort of dropped off the face of the earth the last few months ... but he is back. Maybe now I will get my truck ride in the big rig. Anyone tired of football yet?
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
So Long ... 2008
Well, 2008 is almost over and this will be my last blog for the year. A lot has happened this year and a lot did not happen. No, I am not going to do a Top 100 list for every area of my life, so you can relax and take a deep breath. I will vent and stand on the soap box in other venues. What meant the most to me this year? My wife, Lady. My mother, Wild Mom and my patchwork Family (#1, #2, Peanut, Star, Lew, Lil Princess, and AJ). Without them, this would have been a very boring and dull year. My first resolution and probably the only one for the New Year will be to tell them how much I love them.
I hope work improves because the last day sucks and has tried my patience. I remember a time when I couldn't wait to get there ... and then delayed leaving to get just one more thing done. I have a great boss but the list dies off extremely fast. I remember a time in my past seeing people fired or removed from the position for much less.
Many of our friends have made this a great year. Especially Carl & Lynne and Tom & Wendy.
I look forward to 2009, and especially on Thursday, the crab dip, football games, friends and family. I want to hug them all (friends and family, not the dip) and express how much they mean to me.
So I will end the year with a prayer;
God of our yesterdays, our today, and our tomorrows. We praise You for Your unequaled greatness. Thank You for the year behind us and for the year ahead. Help us in Your New Year, Father, to fret less and laugh more. To teach our children to laugh by laughing with them. To teach others to love by loving them. Knowing, when Love came to the stable in Bethlehem, He came for us. So that Love could be with us, and we could know You. That we could share Love with others. Help us, Father, to hear Your love song in every sunrise, in the chirping of sparrows in our backyards, in the stories of our old folks, and the fantasies of our children. Help us to stop and listen to Your love songs, so that we may know You better and better. We rejoice in the world You loved into being. Thank You for another new year and for new chances every day. We pray for peace, for light, and for hope, that we might spread them to others. Forgive us for falling short this past year. We leave the irreparable past in your hands, and step out into the unknown new year knowing You will go with us. We accept Your gift of a new year and we rejoice in what's ahead, depending on You to help us do exactly what You want ... I say it again, we rejoice! ... In Jesus name, Amen.
I hope work improves because the last day sucks and has tried my patience. I remember a time when I couldn't wait to get there ... and then delayed leaving to get just one more thing done. I have a great boss but the list dies off extremely fast. I remember a time in my past seeing people fired or removed from the position for much less.
Many of our friends have made this a great year. Especially Carl & Lynne and Tom & Wendy.
I look forward to 2009, and especially on Thursday, the crab dip, football games, friends and family. I want to hug them all (friends and family, not the dip) and express how much they mean to me.
So I will end the year with a prayer;
God of our yesterdays, our today, and our tomorrows. We praise You for Your unequaled greatness. Thank You for the year behind us and for the year ahead. Help us in Your New Year, Father, to fret less and laugh more. To teach our children to laugh by laughing with them. To teach others to love by loving them. Knowing, when Love came to the stable in Bethlehem, He came for us. So that Love could be with us, and we could know You. That we could share Love with others. Help us, Father, to hear Your love song in every sunrise, in the chirping of sparrows in our backyards, in the stories of our old folks, and the fantasies of our children. Help us to stop and listen to Your love songs, so that we may know You better and better. We rejoice in the world You loved into being. Thank You for another new year and for new chances every day. We pray for peace, for light, and for hope, that we might spread them to others. Forgive us for falling short this past year. We leave the irreparable past in your hands, and step out into the unknown new year knowing You will go with us. We accept Your gift of a new year and we rejoice in what's ahead, depending on You to help us do exactly what You want ... I say it again, we rejoice! ... In Jesus name, Amen.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Aftermath
Well, did you get all you wished for? I hope you did, but if you did not ... then wish harder for next year. Things have been hectic for the last couple of weeks. Hours were spent locating, buying and wrapping the many gifts ... only to see them unwrapped in less than 45 seconds. Some of them generated tears and others laughter with the grandkids receiving the spotlight. I think that "oh my god" and "awesome" topped the list of their exclamations. I did ok and enjoyed the whole experience though the present I wished for the most must of got lost in shipping. So I will just wish harder for next year.
Wild Mom had a quiet Christmas compared to the one at our place. Jennifer was supposed to be there but decided at the last minute to move to Nashville. Peace or Pandemonium ... which is better. It has been decided that next year she will be with us and get to experience the Pandemonium. Thanks Harold and Betty for being there for Mom!
Lady was awesome as she directed all the activity. There was no lacking of food to snack on and the Christmas Day meal hit the spot as we had Ham and Au Gratin Potatoes and all the appropriate veggies. We managed to avoid most of the deserts but the fruit salad hit the spot.
#1 was himself and really enjoyed his Tennessee Titans Division Championship hat. Not! He liked the Jaguars stocking cap better. He received his bowling ball earlier and the secret to its operation is avoiding him. Maybe it will show up as a birthday present!
#2 managed to eat everything on site thus ensuring that we had no leftovers. He is still chuckling over the Chuck Norris book. Kindred Spirit?
Lou and Lil Princess were great though our time with them was very limited. We made up for some of it later during the weekend but lost time can never be made up or compensated for.
Saturday was our 33rd Anniversary and we celebrated it with friends at the Blue Ridge Seafood Restaurant. The food was excellent and worth another trip another day. We started the whole evening with a movie matinee where we saw "Seven Pounds" with Will Smith. A`good movie though it took a bit to figure it out. In an attempt to maintain my PG rating ... details of what happened later will be skipped.
Work is the same and getting more hectic as we get closer to the deadline for the automation system changeover. I like orderly and planned and the mode of operation lately has been shoot from the hip when the mood strikes. I would have retired a second lieutenant if I had ran my maintenance squadron this way.
Other Christmas presents:
Wild Mom had a quiet Christmas compared to the one at our place. Jennifer was supposed to be there but decided at the last minute to move to Nashville. Peace or Pandemonium ... which is better. It has been decided that next year she will be with us and get to experience the Pandemonium. Thanks Harold and Betty for being there for Mom!
Lady was awesome as she directed all the activity. There was no lacking of food to snack on and the Christmas Day meal hit the spot as we had Ham and Au Gratin Potatoes and all the appropriate veggies. We managed to avoid most of the deserts but the fruit salad hit the spot.
#1 was himself and really enjoyed his Tennessee Titans Division Championship hat. Not! He liked the Jaguars stocking cap better. He received his bowling ball earlier and the secret to its operation is avoiding him. Maybe it will show up as a birthday present!
#2 managed to eat everything on site thus ensuring that we had no leftovers. He is still chuckling over the Chuck Norris book. Kindred Spirit?
- If you have five dollars and Chuck Norris has five dollars, Chuck Norris has more money than you.
- There is no 'ctrl' button on Chuck Norris's computer. Chuck Norris is always in control.
- Apple pays Chuck Norris 99 cents every time he listens to a song.
- Chuck Norris can sneeze with his eyes open.
- Chuck Norris can eat just one Lay's potato chip.
- Chuck Norris is suing Myspace for taking the name of what he calls everything around you.
- Chuck Norris destroyed the periodic table, because he only recognizes the element of surprise.
- Chuck Norris can kill two stones with one bird.
Lou and Lil Princess were great though our time with them was very limited. We made up for some of it later during the weekend but lost time can never be made up or compensated for.
Saturday was our 33rd Anniversary and we celebrated it with friends at the Blue Ridge Seafood Restaurant. The food was excellent and worth another trip another day. We started the whole evening with a movie matinee where we saw "Seven Pounds" with Will Smith. A`good movie though it took a bit to figure it out. In an attempt to maintain my PG rating ... details of what happened later will be skipped.
Work is the same and getting more hectic as we get closer to the deadline for the automation system changeover. I like orderly and planned and the mode of operation lately has been shoot from the hip when the mood strikes. I would have retired a second lieutenant if I had ran my maintenance squadron this way.
Other Christmas presents:
- The Redskins lost and their preseason anointed playoff team finished 8-8.
- Dallas Cowboys got what they deserve ... get rid of T.O. and give the team a chance. Hopefully the eagles spanking of them will get their attention.
- Jacksonville stumbled their way to a lousy and losing season. next year their uniform will proudly display a very large and contrasting color ... "L".
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Why Christmas Trees are better than Women
10. A Christmas tree doesn't care how many other Christmas trees you have had in the past.
9. Christmas trees don't get mad if you use exotic electrical devices.
8. A Christmas tree doesn't care if you have an artificial one in the closet.
7. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you break one of its balls.
6. You can feel a Christmas tree before you take it home.
5. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you look up underneath it.
4. When you are done with a Christmas tree you can throw it on the curb and have it hauled away.
3. A Christmas tree doesn't get jealous around other Christmas trees.
2. A Christmas tree doesn't care if you watch football all day.
And the # ONE reason Christmas Trees are better than women
1. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you tie it up and throw it in the back of your pickup truck.
9. Christmas trees don't get mad if you use exotic electrical devices.
8. A Christmas tree doesn't care if you have an artificial one in the closet.
7. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you break one of its balls.
6. You can feel a Christmas tree before you take it home.
5. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you look up underneath it.
4. When you are done with a Christmas tree you can throw it on the curb and have it hauled away.
3. A Christmas tree doesn't get jealous around other Christmas trees.
2. A Christmas tree doesn't care if you watch football all day.
And the # ONE reason Christmas Trees are better than women
1. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you tie it up and throw it in the back of your pickup truck.
Christmas Trees Over men
Why is a Christmas tree better than a man?
1. A Christmas tree is always erect.
2. Even small ones give satisfaction.
3. A Christmas tree stays up for 12 days and nights.
4. It looks good - even with the lights on.
5. A Christmas tree is always happy with its size.
6. A Christmas tree has cute balls.
7. You can throw a Christmas tree out when it's past its sell-by date.
8. You don't have to put up with a Christmas tree all year.
1. A Christmas tree is always erect.
2. Even small ones give satisfaction.
3. A Christmas tree stays up for 12 days and nights.
4. It looks good - even with the lights on.
5. A Christmas tree is always happy with its size.
6. A Christmas tree has cute balls.
7. You can throw a Christmas tree out when it's past its sell-by date.
8. You don't have to put up with a Christmas tree all year.
Top 10 Comments Made By The Reindeer During Their Xmas Flight
10. "Sheesh! What's he been eating this year? ROCKS?"
9. "He shouts all our names all the time, sure, but do you really think he
knows which one is which?"
8. "I never knew Donner had a tattoo THERE."
7. "Sure ... HIS seat is a flotation device. What about us?"
6. "Tried those new lite oats? You really should."
5. "Man, I hope we pause on a rooftop soon. I'm beat."
4. "HEY! Watch the antlers there, buddy!"
3. "Did you hear you-know-who got a nose job?"
2. "You know, after a few hundred miles, these jingling bells really get
annoying!"
And Finally ...
1. "So, you want to go someplace afterward for some reindeer games?"
9. "He shouts all our names all the time, sure, but do you really think he
knows which one is which?"
8. "I never knew Donner had a tattoo THERE."
7. "Sure ... HIS seat is a flotation device. What about us?"
6. "Tried those new lite oats? You really should."
5. "Man, I hope we pause on a rooftop soon. I'm beat."
4. "HEY! Watch the antlers there, buddy!"
3. "Did you hear you-know-who got a nose job?"
2. "You know, after a few hundred miles, these jingling bells really get
annoying!"
And Finally ...
1. "So, you want to go someplace afterward for some reindeer games?"
Monday, December 15, 2008
Party Time
Well, the weekend is over and the work week begins once again. For the most part the weekend was a quiet one. Saturday Night was Lady's work Christmas Party. It was fun. The location for the party was changed at the last minute on Friday. The only way to keep her from taking up all the karaoke slots was to ply her with wine. The music was quite loud but a fun time was had by everyone. Is everyone that deaf? Saturday lunch at El Agave was quiet as it was just the two of us and AJ that went. No words from the South so we assume Wild Mom is busily crafting away. #1, #2 and Peanut all worked so that was the biggest reason the house was so peaceful. Lady managed to get the Christmas Tree up with a little help from #2 with the electrical wires. AJ did his best to eat the tree. Just as soon as you shooed him away from the tree he headed for the TV and its controls. Back and forth. Sunday was the last weekend for Youth Bowling until the new year. Looks like they will finish 3rd. With the party on Saturday, Lew and Lil princess were not around this weekend. Probably a good idea since AJ got sick Saturday and it literally spilled over into Sunday. By Sunday night the stomach virus was gone and he was more like his old self once again. Does his battery ever run down? Starr has decided that it is not feasible to roller skate all the way up here. Our Church is in full swing for the season. Christmas programs, carolling, cards and gifts is the norm. This upcoming Saturday is the Youth group Christmas party so that will consume most of my Saturday.
What do I want for Christmas? Two things ... something from you to me. It could range from a note to something you made for me. The cost of it doesn't make it anymore special but the maximum value comes from the thought that it came from you. The other gift is a special unspoken one, so I won't say anything. If it happens, well, then I know my angel just received their wings.
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Anyone tired of Football and Bowl games? Not me. It is just another excuse to eat more dip and chips. What makes me happy .... Cowboy wins, Redskins lose, Jets win and Green Bay loss. Hopes that Chicago wins despite the Viking attempt to cheat their way in by using the Court Injunction to cover up a wrong doing.
I am saddened that this year is the last Republican White House Christmas ornament for the next few years. Almost feels like the Dark Ages are upon us.
What do I want for Christmas? Two things ... something from you to me. It could range from a note to something you made for me. The cost of it doesn't make it anymore special but the maximum value comes from the thought that it came from you. The other gift is a special unspoken one, so I won't say anything. If it happens, well, then I know my angel just received their wings.
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Anyone tired of Football and Bowl games? Not me. It is just another excuse to eat more dip and chips. What makes me happy .... Cowboy wins, Redskins lose, Jets win and Green Bay loss. Hopes that Chicago wins despite the Viking attempt to cheat their way in by using the Court Injunction to cover up a wrong doing.
I am saddened that this year is the last Republican White House Christmas ornament for the next few years. Almost feels like the Dark Ages are upon us.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Twinkle - Twinkle
Well, it is hump day and all is well. The weather is definitely winter with us even getting some snow flurries. The Christmas season is upon us, so I guess I should get my scrooge outfit out and practice my "Bah Humbugs."
Still trying to figure out how to get Starr up here for the Holiday's. Maybe she could put on a pair of skates, strap a pillow to her hiney, get a rope with a hook and catch a ride from a car passing by? She shouldn't get too many bugs in her mouth this time of the year. Wild Mom is doing fine but the twinges for the family to be there do crop up once in a while. Lady is working and shopping. Not many days go past that a box doesn't show up and she whisks it away before the box gremlins get it open. Lady's work place is having their Christmas party this weekend so that usually provides a few laughs as the alcohol takes it toll later in the evening. Things are usually ok until they start swapping clothes and dancing. #1 is still working but he has found another cheating XBox 360 game. I honestly believe they distribute those games just to irritate certain customers. I can't speak from first hand knowledge since the games behave when I play them. Also #1 got a new bowling ball and that has been a blast watching. He can't bellyache about me throwing a gutter ball ... seems the new one knows just the right way to get there. #2 works but the hours are few and far apart. Perhaps it is time to find another one? Peanut is slaving away and doing her best to train AJ ... but I think he is winning. She is starting a new diet and before long AJ's baby food will taste pretty good to her as a substitute for the diet food. We won't get to see Lew and Lil Princess this weekend and we will sorely miss them.
I keep getting asked what I want since I am such a hard person to buy for. "Keep it simple and something from you to me" would be my best answer. Just spending some time together and doing something we both like would be the best. Spending a lot of money is not the way to go ... that is unless you are filthy rich and want to waste some of it.
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A Christmas Prayer
Loving Father, help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and the worship of the wise men. Let kindness come with every gift, and good desires with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by the blessings which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clear hearts. Amen
Robert Louis Stevenson
Still trying to figure out how to get Starr up here for the Holiday's. Maybe she could put on a pair of skates, strap a pillow to her hiney, get a rope with a hook and catch a ride from a car passing by? She shouldn't get too many bugs in her mouth this time of the year. Wild Mom is doing fine but the twinges for the family to be there do crop up once in a while. Lady is working and shopping. Not many days go past that a box doesn't show up and she whisks it away before the box gremlins get it open. Lady's work place is having their Christmas party this weekend so that usually provides a few laughs as the alcohol takes it toll later in the evening. Things are usually ok until they start swapping clothes and dancing. #1 is still working but he has found another cheating XBox 360 game. I honestly believe they distribute those games just to irritate certain customers. I can't speak from first hand knowledge since the games behave when I play them. Also #1 got a new bowling ball and that has been a blast watching. He can't bellyache about me throwing a gutter ball ... seems the new one knows just the right way to get there. #2 works but the hours are few and far apart. Perhaps it is time to find another one? Peanut is slaving away and doing her best to train AJ ... but I think he is winning. She is starting a new diet and before long AJ's baby food will taste pretty good to her as a substitute for the diet food. We won't get to see Lew and Lil Princess this weekend and we will sorely miss them.
I keep getting asked what I want since I am such a hard person to buy for. "Keep it simple and something from you to me" would be my best answer. Just spending some time together and doing something we both like would be the best. Spending a lot of money is not the way to go ... that is unless you are filthy rich and want to waste some of it.
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A Christmas Prayer
Loving Father, help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and the worship of the wise men. Let kindness come with every gift, and good desires with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by the blessings which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clear hearts. Amen
Robert Louis Stevenson
Friday, December 05, 2008
To wiki or not?
Snow Flurries ... is it that time yet. One thing I don't like about Winter is the cold that comes through my office window. It is about a 12x12 foot single glass pane that conducts every degree ( or lack thereof) of the 39 degree weather. It sure makes thinking of the warm Southern Caribbean a nice thought. Can I click my heels and go there now?
Well, I broke down and goofed up. I went Christmas shopping and got most of it done. All that is left is the wrapping. I guess I can make one mistake in 56 years and be forgiven. I have a few things left and an anniversary present left. How long do you have to be married and then there will be no need buy the anniversary gift?
Wild Mom is fine and trying to decide about going to a wedding in England and Christmas in Tennessee. Decisions - decisions. Lady is getting into the Holiday spirit and thinking about the Christmas tree location in the house. Actually, the question is what toys will have to be move to make room. #1 is working and dreaming of a new bowling ball, as if that will help him do better against me. Well, I guess everyone is allowed a pipe dream once and a while. #2 is erratic in his work schedule ... almost like he is just a fill in for the sick ones. A phone call from Star was nice last night. She is well and in the pursuit of a new job. Hmmm, cotton picking and peach picking come to mind. AJ is spending several days a week at a friends while Peanut works. I miss him in the morning now. That playtime was fun. Oh well, all I can do is wait and make the best of the rest of the time. Lew and Lil Princess will show up tomorrow and liven up our weekend. Sunday, a day of rest ... since when?
During a discussion this week that involved a question concerning forgiveness, I found a very good and interesting article on "forgiveness." I will let you decide its merit.
Holiday Schedule:
13 December 2008: Kalothia Christmas Party
16 December 2008: WAVA Christmas Party
20 December 2008: Church Youth Group Christmas Party
21 December 2008: Children's Christmas Program at Church
01 January 2009: Bible Study Christmas Get Together
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Well, OJ got what he deserved for his Las Vegas antics. I may never understand why money and fame give you some right to do what you please even at the expense of someone else.
Don't you just love that the Detroit CEOs are double dipping. They want around $34 Billion in bailout money and at the same time are asking for some $20 Billion from the Dept of Energy money. Of course, don't tell the public so they aren't aware of just how broke the Automotive world is. Will they as promised only get $1 a year if the Bailout money is made available? However, how much will they get of the other money ... the end effect being they get everything they always did plus $1. I also loved the answer to the question of would they ask more more in a year or so and they answered, "a high probability." When do we stop paying for a broke business. They have been in a decline for the last 25 years and now want us to bail them out. In a capitalistic system you are guaranteed success only if you have a good product or service at the best price. Obviously, the Detroit CEOs don't. So why should we continue to let them suck us dry for they benefits. As for getting to D.C. , did they drive or a chauffeur? Did they drive the biggest and most lavish vehicle available ... or something economical and reasonable? Why not carpool since they all three were coming from the same place to the same place and back? At time I think they think we are too stupid to understand that they are taking advantage of us. I fail to respond when they stand there in their $100 starched and monogrammed shirt with sparkling cuff links and Rolex watch. And I am supposed to make a sacrifice for their opulence?
Big football weekend ... Alabama vs Florida for the SEC Championship. GO GATORS!
Will the God's prevail and the Raven's defeat the Redskins?
For Further Thought ... I am considering setting up a family wiki. A place where we can write our thoughts and have people write back their thoughts or you make comments on someone else's thoughts. Of course, it would be limited to the family and not the whole world. What do you think?
Well, I broke down and goofed up. I went Christmas shopping and got most of it done. All that is left is the wrapping. I guess I can make one mistake in 56 years and be forgiven. I have a few things left and an anniversary present left. How long do you have to be married and then there will be no need buy the anniversary gift?
Wild Mom is fine and trying to decide about going to a wedding in England and Christmas in Tennessee. Decisions - decisions. Lady is getting into the Holiday spirit and thinking about the Christmas tree location in the house. Actually, the question is what toys will have to be move to make room. #1 is working and dreaming of a new bowling ball, as if that will help him do better against me. Well, I guess everyone is allowed a pipe dream once and a while. #2 is erratic in his work schedule ... almost like he is just a fill in for the sick ones. A phone call from Star was nice last night. She is well and in the pursuit of a new job. Hmmm, cotton picking and peach picking come to mind. AJ is spending several days a week at a friends while Peanut works. I miss him in the morning now. That playtime was fun. Oh well, all I can do is wait and make the best of the rest of the time. Lew and Lil Princess will show up tomorrow and liven up our weekend. Sunday, a day of rest ... since when?
During a discussion this week that involved a question concerning forgiveness, I found a very good and interesting article on "forgiveness." I will let you decide its merit.
Holiday Schedule:
13 December 2008: Kalothia Christmas Party
16 December 2008: WAVA Christmas Party
20 December 2008: Church Youth Group Christmas Party
21 December 2008: Children's Christmas Program at Church
01 January 2009: Bible Study Christmas Get Together
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Well, OJ got what he deserved for his Las Vegas antics. I may never understand why money and fame give you some right to do what you please even at the expense of someone else.
Don't you just love that the Detroit CEOs are double dipping. They want around $34 Billion in bailout money and at the same time are asking for some $20 Billion from the Dept of Energy money. Of course, don't tell the public so they aren't aware of just how broke the Automotive world is. Will they as promised only get $1 a year if the Bailout money is made available? However, how much will they get of the other money ... the end effect being they get everything they always did plus $1. I also loved the answer to the question of would they ask more more in a year or so and they answered, "a high probability." When do we stop paying for a broke business. They have been in a decline for the last 25 years and now want us to bail them out. In a capitalistic system you are guaranteed success only if you have a good product or service at the best price. Obviously, the Detroit CEOs don't. So why should we continue to let them suck us dry for they benefits. As for getting to D.C. , did they drive or a chauffeur? Did they drive the biggest and most lavish vehicle available ... or something economical and reasonable? Why not carpool since they all three were coming from the same place to the same place and back? At time I think they think we are too stupid to understand that they are taking advantage of us. I fail to respond when they stand there in their $100 starched and monogrammed shirt with sparkling cuff links and Rolex watch. And I am supposed to make a sacrifice for their opulence?
Big football weekend ... Alabama vs Florida for the SEC Championship. GO GATORS!
Will the God's prevail and the Raven's defeat the Redskins?
For Further Thought ... I am considering setting up a family wiki. A place where we can write our thoughts and have people write back their thoughts or you make comments on someone else's thoughts. Of course, it would be limited to the family and not the whole world. What do you think?
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
23 and counting
Believe it or not ... December is here and Christmas is only 23 days away. Surprised? It seems conversations have turn to shopping and then the quiet hush as "presents" are discussed. I always shop on Christmas Eve so that is not a problem but I do start thinking about things now. Maybe one day I will wear green leotards and curly toed shoes and do my shopping as an elf. That would blow some minds. Just managing all the events becomes a chore during this season. Maybe I should clone myself and make it easier. We never made it to ChincoTeague Island this year perhaps I lost some of my motivation too. But, Lady and I did manage to squeeze in Pigeon Forge visit. The fudge was great, the meal super and the brief respite from driving a soothing relief. Our schedule now looks like:
13 December 2008: Kalothia Christmas Party
20 December 2008: Church Youth Group Christmas Party
January 2009: Cruise to Southern Caribbean
March 2009: national Bowling Tournament - Las Vegas NV
May 2009: Lady and Wild Mom's vacation in Pigeon Forge
Star has managed to put all the fires out in Cherokee County and is scoping out Cobb County. Even the poor old man just trying to light his pipe ... she hosed him down good. We missed her for Thanksgiving but she gave us hope that she might visit during the Christmas Holidays. #1 is working and having a blast boxing up your Internet packages. His shift is overnight so it fits his life style though it does interfere with his gaming time. #2 is having fun in toy land ... what a job ... to play games all day. Peanut is working hard and long hours. Go girl, you make us proud. AJ is a little stuffy and fighting off a cold. Nothing I love more is a kid that crawls up to you and buries his head into your pants leg ... runny nose and all. He will be a hand full one day as he is very opinionated and doesn't hesitate to tell you so. Lady is continuing to fight her cold that just keeps on giving ... just like the energizer bunny. The treadmill was cleaned off this weekend as she gets the jump on the effects of all the Christmas goodies. Maybe I should climb up on that contraption so I can get closer to the keyboard. But then I think of that TV commercial where the person falls and is shot across the room. Wild Mom should have most her decorations up by now. Most of her house guests are gone and peace and quiet returns. I wonder what it would take to take her into coming to Virginia for the holidays?
Work continues to plod on ... the project has slipped but not for engineering reasons. Some decisions you really have to wonder about. I am amazed that we will pay someone a lot of money just to make a decision that makes no sense and costs us an arm and a leg to do.
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They have finally called this economic mess a "recession." My wallet knew that 6 months ago. I love how they are bailing out the corporations but it is the consumer who is be squeezed. Bailout GM so they can run at a loss for another year because the consumer can't afford the vehicle or get credit to buy it. Bailout the consumer and we will spend the money on the products that really matter. We will buy the car that runs the best and gets the best mileage instead of what GM wants ... a gas guzzling monster built by overpaid union workers.
Don't you love Radio Talk Shows where everyone is crying and so emotional you can't understand half the words or grasp the thought they are trying to make?
I love the CEO comment, "I will work for a dollar a year if the company gets some bailout money." I would too if for the previous 5 years I had been paid millions to do nothing and then got an even bigger bonus for the effort.
13 December 2008: Kalothia Christmas Party
20 December 2008: Church Youth Group Christmas Party
January 2009: Cruise to Southern Caribbean
March 2009: national Bowling Tournament - Las Vegas NV
May 2009: Lady and Wild Mom's vacation in Pigeon Forge
Star has managed to put all the fires out in Cherokee County and is scoping out Cobb County. Even the poor old man just trying to light his pipe ... she hosed him down good. We missed her for Thanksgiving but she gave us hope that she might visit during the Christmas Holidays. #1 is working and having a blast boxing up your Internet packages. His shift is overnight so it fits his life style though it does interfere with his gaming time. #2 is having fun in toy land ... what a job ... to play games all day. Peanut is working hard and long hours. Go girl, you make us proud. AJ is a little stuffy and fighting off a cold. Nothing I love more is a kid that crawls up to you and buries his head into your pants leg ... runny nose and all. He will be a hand full one day as he is very opinionated and doesn't hesitate to tell you so. Lady is continuing to fight her cold that just keeps on giving ... just like the energizer bunny. The treadmill was cleaned off this weekend as she gets the jump on the effects of all the Christmas goodies. Maybe I should climb up on that contraption so I can get closer to the keyboard. But then I think of that TV commercial where the person falls and is shot across the room. Wild Mom should have most her decorations up by now. Most of her house guests are gone and peace and quiet returns. I wonder what it would take to take her into coming to Virginia for the holidays?
Work continues to plod on ... the project has slipped but not for engineering reasons. Some decisions you really have to wonder about. I am amazed that we will pay someone a lot of money just to make a decision that makes no sense and costs us an arm and a leg to do.
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They have finally called this economic mess a "recession." My wallet knew that 6 months ago. I love how they are bailing out the corporations but it is the consumer who is be squeezed. Bailout GM so they can run at a loss for another year because the consumer can't afford the vehicle or get credit to buy it. Bailout the consumer and we will spend the money on the products that really matter. We will buy the car that runs the best and gets the best mileage instead of what GM wants ... a gas guzzling monster built by overpaid union workers.
Don't you love Radio Talk Shows where everyone is crying and so emotional you can't understand half the words or grasp the thought they are trying to make?
I love the CEO comment, "I will work for a dollar a year if the company gets some bailout money." I would too if for the previous 5 years I had been paid millions to do nothing and then got an even bigger bonus for the effort.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Yum - Yum - Yum
Anyone not get enough to eat ... those people on Pine St. were stuffed. I hope everyone had a great day and enjoyed the food and family. Wild Mom worked on getting the Christmas Tree up and the house cleaned up for company that is coming down for the weekend. Lady succumbed to the the turkey and dressing and took a nap after the meal. Well, I guess we all did that at different times yesterday. AJ sampled all the food but mashed potatoes remains his favorite. #1 squeezed a short nap in before he headed off to work last night. He just loves packing the boxes for Amazon.Com. So everyone order more off the Internet. #2 and Peanut went in early Friday to support all the Black Friday shoppers. Lady had the day off and stayed home with AJ. Of course, I went to work as if there was anything to do. There was a little bit but for the most part I just made work to stay busy. I figure Star ate so much she was overstuffed and fell asleep and missed calling me. Lew and Lil Princess spent the day with their other Grandparents. We missed them but understand.
There is a lot to be thankful for and though I may never say it right ... I am thinking it. There is lady as we head for our 36th anniversary next month. What would I and even we do with out her. #1, #2, and Peanut have a special place in my heart. Yes, we don't see eye-to-eye all the time but I wouldn't trade a moment. If anything, those stressful times give us a good laugh down the road. AJ, what can you say, he is a charmer that melts even the hardest hearts. he has filled this year with something new almost every day. For those that have chosen to move outside the family circle, I hope their choice is the right one. I do miss them and feel unfulfilled.
Then there is my mom ... she makes you laugh, smile, think, and love. Though we are almost 1000 miles apart, I can feel her in my heart. Even as we ate our Thanksgiving Day meal here, I remembered a few meals I had with her as I grew up. I can never eat corn bread dressing without thinking of her, especially when there are oysters in it. Apple nut salad is another memory jogger. If I had grown up not knowing her, I know I would not be the same and yes, better for it. Mom's are special and to see a child push their mom away is a painful thought. I for one, never want to spend a day without her.
There is a lot to be thankful for and though I may never say it right ... I am thinking it. There is lady as we head for our 36th anniversary next month. What would I and even we do with out her. #1, #2, and Peanut have a special place in my heart. Yes, we don't see eye-to-eye all the time but I wouldn't trade a moment. If anything, those stressful times give us a good laugh down the road. AJ, what can you say, he is a charmer that melts even the hardest hearts. he has filled this year with something new almost every day. For those that have chosen to move outside the family circle, I hope their choice is the right one. I do miss them and feel unfulfilled.
Then there is my mom ... she makes you laugh, smile, think, and love. Though we are almost 1000 miles apart, I can feel her in my heart. Even as we ate our Thanksgiving Day meal here, I remembered a few meals I had with her as I grew up. I can never eat corn bread dressing without thinking of her, especially when there are oysters in it. Apple nut salad is another memory jogger. If I had grown up not knowing her, I know I would not be the same and yes, better for it. Mom's are special and to see a child push their mom away is a painful thought. I for one, never want to spend a day without her.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Gobble Gobble - The Turkey isn't in the Oven
Well, the holiday season is about to start. Yesterday, we had a remote at Central Union Mission in Washington, DC. I was impressed. I can't imagine being in that situation but I can understand the circumstances. I am not too much on the homeless I see walking the streets but these men were sharp. I shows me that if you want to improve yourself there is a way ... and it goes right through Jesus Christ.
Wild Mom is fine and getting ready for the holidays. Lady is already thinking of the end of the year tax stuff at work. But she smiles as her two vacation requests have been accepted. #1 starts work tonight. It took a while but he is back on track. I don't have all the particulars but it sounds like a good job with decent pay. Peanut has a few days off for the holiday and that should prove a lot of fun. AJ is pulling himself up a lot right now. Seems he has figured out that standing up allows him to see a lot more.
Work is the same. The hardware is almost ready but the operators are no where near ready. Corporate is still being a bonehead on other projects and I just have to laugh at their cluelessness. The people that make informed decisions that effect my life are lost and in many ways have no clue. It makes you want to crawl into the corner and cover your head in fear.
I hope everyone has a great day Thursday and enjoys their time together with family. Yes, I wish there was more but I am thankful for what I have. Sometimes it is fun to think of what would it be like if I made a different decision somewhere in my life. But I always come back to dwell on what I would have lost and realize I prefer it this way.
Have a happy Thanksgiving and love those around you.
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I find it interesting that the Wizards get their head coach fired because of their poor play (1-10). Then they win the next game impressively for the new coach ... all the while spouting off how they loved the old coach. Well, someone is lying. These Prima Donna's could care less for anyone unless they can get money from them. They got the coach fired because of their inconsiderate actions and slow play. It is like they were holding back ... and for what? More money? In my mind these men are sad examples of a professional athlete. Or perhaps, they are representative of the sad state pro sports have reached as the dollar controls everything. maybe they should change their name to ... Washington Leeches.
Bailout CitiGroup? That is right let the citizen who is struggling to make a living give foot the bill for the Citigroup to pay $400 Million for the naming rights to the NY Mets Baseball Team.
I thought the Citizens of America were to choose their own representative to Congress? Not have a senate seat saved until the prior senator's son returns home from Iraq. have we turned into a Monarchy where birth determines who rules or leads? If this is the case, then lets just let the highest bidder buy the seat and then the money can help offset the bailout of companies that are fundamentally broke. The American Economy has been based on the survival of the fittest up until now. Now we bailout the broken and bankrupt companies ... allowing them to squander more money on their business plan that hasn't changed in 50 years.
Wild Mom is fine and getting ready for the holidays. Lady is already thinking of the end of the year tax stuff at work. But she smiles as her two vacation requests have been accepted. #1 starts work tonight. It took a while but he is back on track. I don't have all the particulars but it sounds like a good job with decent pay. Peanut has a few days off for the holiday and that should prove a lot of fun. AJ is pulling himself up a lot right now. Seems he has figured out that standing up allows him to see a lot more.
Work is the same. The hardware is almost ready but the operators are no where near ready. Corporate is still being a bonehead on other projects and I just have to laugh at their cluelessness. The people that make informed decisions that effect my life are lost and in many ways have no clue. It makes you want to crawl into the corner and cover your head in fear.
I hope everyone has a great day Thursday and enjoys their time together with family. Yes, I wish there was more but I am thankful for what I have. Sometimes it is fun to think of what would it be like if I made a different decision somewhere in my life. But I always come back to dwell on what I would have lost and realize I prefer it this way.
Have a happy Thanksgiving and love those around you.
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I find it interesting that the Wizards get their head coach fired because of their poor play (1-10). Then they win the next game impressively for the new coach ... all the while spouting off how they loved the old coach. Well, someone is lying. These Prima Donna's could care less for anyone unless they can get money from them. They got the coach fired because of their inconsiderate actions and slow play. It is like they were holding back ... and for what? More money? In my mind these men are sad examples of a professional athlete. Or perhaps, they are representative of the sad state pro sports have reached as the dollar controls everything. maybe they should change their name to ... Washington Leeches.
Bailout CitiGroup? That is right let the citizen who is struggling to make a living give foot the bill for the Citigroup to pay $400 Million for the naming rights to the NY Mets Baseball Team.
I thought the Citizens of America were to choose their own representative to Congress? Not have a senate seat saved until the prior senator's son returns home from Iraq. have we turned into a Monarchy where birth determines who rules or leads? If this is the case, then lets just let the highest bidder buy the seat and then the money can help offset the bailout of companies that are fundamentally broke. The American Economy has been based on the survival of the fittest up until now. Now we bailout the broken and bankrupt companies ... allowing them to squander more money on their business plan that hasn't changed in 50 years.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Chuckles
Last night I saw a great T-Shirt ...
I love cats, but I can't eat a whole one by myself.
The weekend was good. We celebrated Paul's 28th birthday Friday night and we all managed to eat too much. Saturday was quiet but Lew and Lil Princess came over an livened things up. Sunday was the same as usual. The kids went 7-0 and stayed in the race to win the league while the Sunday Night team went 5-2 to move into 6th place. I was satisfied with my scores in both leagues. The evening ended by working on a friends laptop that was loaded with trojans. This week is Thanksgiving and should be fun and a chance to really over eat but a bit sad because I doubt everyone will be here. Star is excused since she is in Georgia but our hearts will be there with her. Besides, she probably burned another house and the turkey just to get practice.With a little luck, this week all the kids will be gainfully employed. Has the planets aligned in some freakish alignment? AJ is all over the place as his crawling skills increase. Now he is developing speed and he does have a high gear though nose dives are an occupational hazard. Peanut was going to PA for the holiday but this changed and we will get to have her here instead ... I like that arrangement better. Not that I am biased but she will have a better time here.
Looks like the next cruise will be in the fall of 2010 and we will go north to see the leaves change.
Time to run ... or rather time to go to work.
I love cats, but I can't eat a whole one by myself.
The weekend was good. We celebrated Paul's 28th birthday Friday night and we all managed to eat too much. Saturday was quiet but Lew and Lil Princess came over an livened things up. Sunday was the same as usual. The kids went 7-0 and stayed in the race to win the league while the Sunday Night team went 5-2 to move into 6th place. I was satisfied with my scores in both leagues. The evening ended by working on a friends laptop that was loaded with trojans. This week is Thanksgiving and should be fun and a chance to really over eat but a bit sad because I doubt everyone will be here. Star is excused since she is in Georgia but our hearts will be there with her. Besides, she probably burned another house and the turkey just to get practice.With a little luck, this week all the kids will be gainfully employed. Has the planets aligned in some freakish alignment? AJ is all over the place as his crawling skills increase. Now he is developing speed and he does have a high gear though nose dives are an occupational hazard. Peanut was going to PA for the holiday but this changed and we will get to have her here instead ... I like that arrangement better. Not that I am biased but she will have a better time here.
Looks like the next cruise will be in the fall of 2010 and we will go north to see the leaves change.
Time to run ... or rather time to go to work.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Sweet Dreams
Oh boy, winter is coming and the weather is getting cooler. Most of our leaves were knocked down this weekend. The combination of heavy rain and strong winds was too much. It was a busy weekend as everyone seemed to have something to do. Work remains pretty much the same and no relief in sight. Friday night was a "boys" night out as the women in our lives were on a retreat. Pastor Jim joined us and we did our best to eat all the steaks and cheese fries at Logan's Roadhouse.
Wild Mom is doing well and anxiously waiting for the crusie to get here. Still no buyer on the motor home. Lady went on a retreat, had a great time and returned with a sore throat. #1 hung around the house and grieved the Jaguars loss to a better team on Sunday. #2 went to PA to help someone move stuff. Work is very erratic for him. Peanut worked, rested and paid bills. Now come the problem of where to spend the left over. AJ is all over the place. His crawling skill increases daily and now he is even pulling up on low items. He had some trouble Sunday with an animal cracker but nothing that wasn't easily cleaned up. Tubs work wonders. Bowling was a mixed bag as two kids weren't there and bowling with 2 blind scores is a sure path to a loss. We continue to roll good on Sunday night and continued our slow ascent tothe top. Star is working and learning what it means to be a "rookie". Who knows, maybe one day she will be a runway model for Victoria's Secret. With everything going on this weekend, we didn't get to spend any time with Lil Princess and Lew. Is it possible to miss them so much in so little time. Saturday was spent driving down to a healing service at NewTown UMC near Williamsburg. Carl, Paul and I went. The highlight was the stop at Pierce's BBQ. That is some good eating and quite filling. The drive down and back was uneventful except for a broken windsheild wiper blade and one burned out headlamp. We even managed to fine gas for $1.80. Sunday ended with the "Mighty Redskins" kneeling in defeat to the "Desperate Cowboys." Yeah right. The announcers will say anything including reversing their spin when the games momentum changes. Life is almost perfect.
Friday, November 07, 2008
Yum - Yum
Time to update this thing before someone comes after me. Star's burn went well and we enjoyed the time spent together. The drive down was great as the leaves were just starting to turn. AJ and #2 went with us, so we had a car full. The jury is out on who (AJ or #2) travelled the best. After spending Friday Night and Saturday with Star we headed for Florida and a few days with Wild Mom. A few items were knocked off the sonny-do list and we saw our friends that mattered the most. The trip home included dinner at the Old Mill in Pidgeon Forge, TN. That is always a great meal. Oh, don't forget the stop at the Candy Factory next door. We returned with 2 lbs of chocolate covered raisins and 2 lbs of maple fudge with nuts. Returning home we got back into the work cycle. Saturday (Nov 1) was the Church's Fall Festival and that was great. Lil Princess, AJ and Lew looked great in their costumes for Trunk-or-Treat and we had a blast. Sure wish the other kids had spent the day with us but it seems more and more that they have no time for us. So we will love the GrandKids to death and make do with what we have.
Work is the same. The new project is coming along rather well. Tuesday the mail server crashed and caused me quite a few lost hours of sleep. Ever wonder what happens when you email a 180 Mb attachment to someone in the same office? Then send it again when it fails?
Lady is catching up on her missed work and trying to set aside some time to take Wild Mom to Pidgeon Forge in the near future.
#1 is doing well and keeping AJ occupied while Peanut works. She loves the manual work. Now I have to show her how to park the truck safely at work. Someone backed into it and crunched it. Luckily, someone saw it and wrote down the tag number and description. Monday, I am supposed to take it over and get it fixed at their expense.
#2 started his job at GameStop. Do I hear a small cheer! or gasp of surprise?
I guess we will see what the lowest rated Congress (lower than Bush) will do now that Obama is elected. They tanked the economy under Bush ... so what will they do with a bigger majority under Obama. Sell us out?
Work is the same. The new project is coming along rather well. Tuesday the mail server crashed and caused me quite a few lost hours of sleep. Ever wonder what happens when you email a 180 Mb attachment to someone in the same office? Then send it again when it fails?
Lady is catching up on her missed work and trying to set aside some time to take Wild Mom to Pidgeon Forge in the near future.
#1 is doing well and keeping AJ occupied while Peanut works. She loves the manual work. Now I have to show her how to park the truck safely at work. Someone backed into it and crunched it. Luckily, someone saw it and wrote down the tag number and description. Monday, I am supposed to take it over and get it fixed at their expense.
#2 started his job at GameStop. Do I hear a small cheer! or gasp of surprise?
I guess we will see what the lowest rated Congress (lower than Bush) will do now that Obama is elected. They tanked the economy under Bush ... so what will they do with a bigger majority under Obama. Sell us out?
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Sizzle - Sizzle
Well, Fall is here and hopefully it will stay. I hate those hot-cold swings in temperature. Everything is a go for this weekend. We get to see Star get heated up and then see just how long Wild Mom's sonny-do list is. I was scheduled for jury duty but the person pleaded guilty to murder so they dismissed us. Shoot I already had my vote marked for "guilty with the death penalty." Work is long and every minute is filled with something to do. I am cloning hard drives right now ... so we get a little break. I have the dates for our Cruise and Nationals:
23 January 2009 - 02 February 2009 --- Cruise to the Southern Caribbean.
24 - 31 March 2009 --- National Tournament in Las Vegas. #19 for me. This year the ride out there will be a little tougher as this was the last trip George and I took before his accident. It seems this train ride has become a major part of my memory. This was also Dad's favorite trip also, especially on the Southwest Chief to Albuquerque New Mexico. Though he did love all the train trips. Funny how dad loved all the train rides and Wild Mom loves the cruises. Thinking back, as a young person we couldn't wait to get away from the parental units and be on our own. But now, each of these trips are worth more than gold and have become priceless in my memory. The sad part is we don't learn this until it is almost too late and the available times are fewer. Why couldn't we have learned this lesson 30 years ago? I would hope some people would learn from my mistake and not have to go through this like I did. But, alas, us parental units aren't in touch with reality ... so they say.
We still want to figure out a weekend for ChincoTeague Island but the weekends available with decent weather are slowly disappearing. November will be our focus month on getting the downstairs bedroom fixed up so we can have a room for when company shows up during the holidays.
All the grand kids are growing and making us laugh. Whether is is Lew battling the cheating gameboy, or Lil Princess climbing on everything or AJ chewing on everything, they make us smile and love them more. Such simple things that mean everything to us.
23 January 2009 - 02 February 2009 --- Cruise to the Southern Caribbean.
24 - 31 March 2009 --- National Tournament in Las Vegas. #19 for me. This year the ride out there will be a little tougher as this was the last trip George and I took before his accident. It seems this train ride has become a major part of my memory. This was also Dad's favorite trip also, especially on the Southwest Chief to Albuquerque New Mexico. Though he did love all the train trips. Funny how dad loved all the train rides and Wild Mom loves the cruises. Thinking back, as a young person we couldn't wait to get away from the parental units and be on our own. But now, each of these trips are worth more than gold and have become priceless in my memory. The sad part is we don't learn this until it is almost too late and the available times are fewer. Why couldn't we have learned this lesson 30 years ago? I would hope some people would learn from my mistake and not have to go through this like I did. But, alas, us parental units aren't in touch with reality ... so they say.
We still want to figure out a weekend for ChincoTeague Island but the weekends available with decent weather are slowly disappearing. November will be our focus month on getting the downstairs bedroom fixed up so we can have a room for when company shows up during the holidays.
All the grand kids are growing and making us laugh. Whether is is Lew battling the cheating gameboy, or Lil Princess climbing on everything or AJ chewing on everything, they make us smile and love them more. Such simple things that mean everything to us.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Considering All
Since work is such a pain ... maybe I need a job change ...
Check This Out
Not a sermon ... Just a Thought
Check This Out
Not a sermon ... Just a Thought
Monday, October 13, 2008
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For a good chuckle ... Digital TV
Well, play time has passed and the work week has started. Friday Night was "Logans" for a good meal and Saturday night was a trip to see "Fireproof." That is a movie worth watching and any couple wishing to have a good relationship should see it. Of course, the ones that need to see it the worse, won't. "Facing the Giants" is another movie worth the effort to see. I put them in the category of "Movies to see more than once." Other than the movie, the weekend was just like the rest ... church, grandkids and bowling. Bowling was okay as the youth team went 7-0 and the adult team went 5-2.
Work is the same. We have spent most of the last few days prepping for the start of the new automation system changeover. Only good part is the Company's desire for us to use up all our vacation time by the end of March. That is easy to do ... who needs an excuse to get away from here?
Wild Mom is getting ready for our invasion in a couple of weeks. Maybe AJ will be crawling and add Lil Princess and Wild Mom will have a blast. Of course we will stop by and see Starr burn another car for graduation ... oops ... she does that naturally when she drives red trucks ... so why is this special? Lew placed 2nd in the training wheel division on Saturday. Another racer is born. Lil Princess was cute as ever but also clingy as ever. AJ is up on all fours but hasn't figured out the sequence. Most of the time he manages a face first landing. Good thing for carpeted floors.
Well, play time has passed and the work week has started. Friday Night was "Logans" for a good meal and Saturday night was a trip to see "Fireproof." That is a movie worth watching and any couple wishing to have a good relationship should see it. Of course, the ones that need to see it the worse, won't. "Facing the Giants" is another movie worth the effort to see. I put them in the category of "Movies to see more than once." Other than the movie, the weekend was just like the rest ... church, grandkids and bowling. Bowling was okay as the youth team went 7-0 and the adult team went 5-2.
Work is the same. We have spent most of the last few days prepping for the start of the new automation system changeover. Only good part is the Company's desire for us to use up all our vacation time by the end of March. That is easy to do ... who needs an excuse to get away from here?
Wild Mom is getting ready for our invasion in a couple of weeks. Maybe AJ will be crawling and add Lil Princess and Wild Mom will have a blast. Of course we will stop by and see Starr burn another car for graduation ... oops ... she does that naturally when she drives red trucks ... so why is this special? Lew placed 2nd in the training wheel division on Saturday. Another racer is born. Lil Princess was cute as ever but also clingy as ever. AJ is up on all fours but hasn't figured out the sequence. Most of the time he manages a face first landing. Good thing for carpeted floors.
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