People will tell you how time flies, but I have to say that it seems forever ago when I started this blog. Now that it's winding down towards the end I think that it has been a good experience to write this stuff down for an entire year. As I mentioned before I plan on putting it all together into book form when it's finished. If for no other reason than something for my family to have. Kind of a slice of personal history kind of thing.
Had a rush job for one of our clients at work which meant that the computer I absolutely needed to work for this didn't. No real surprise there. I truly hate the new shop and it irritates me more with each passing day. Oh well, what are you going to do? That's right, nothing...for now.
Managed to get the rush job done and then I hoofed it home. Have I mentioned how much I miss my bike? well I do. Hopefully I will be able to repair or get a new one in the near future. For now I'm using the two feet that God gave me to get from point A to point B and it sucks as well. I was sweating pretty good by the time I made it home. And I was exhausted. At first I nodded off on the couch and then I went upstairs where I fell asleep until just before eight. I woke up, made some dinner, took care of the dogs and then I was kind of awake. I watched Attack Of The Show with Martha and that was pretty funny as usual. Then I switched it over to adult swim on Cartoon Network. Of course, I fell asleep before Robot Chicken, but that was okay.
Delia missed some school today because she said she felt 'barfy'. Dandelion mentioned feeling a little 'barfy' before bed. I gave her a Tums and sent her off to bed. We'll see if it helps at all. I kinda doubt it will, but we will see. If the girls feel bad in the morning then I old Martha to give them Tums and send them off to school. Tomorrow is the elementary school concert for Spring so that should be fun. I'm going to videotape it.
5/29/08
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIX
Hump day and things are piling up at the shop. I got a rush job and because it's in color it is not working properly. Plus, it seems that the scanning software is also not working which makes it even more fun. The guy will come to fix it tomorrow, but we'll see.
After work Martha came and got me and we went to Dairy Queen. She got a Snickers Blizzard and I got a Strawberry Cheesequake Blizzard. After the day at work I needed me some fake ice cream. What can I say? I never eat the stuff, but once in a while you need a little treat.
Then it was home again where I mowed some lawn and met the neighbors. They seem very nice, but it's too soon to tell. I can foresee some problems, but that may just be my personal paranoia.
Made some dinner, played some Castle Wolfenstein, hung out with Martha and the kids.
All in all a nice, quiet evening after a day of putting up with crap at work. What can I say? I loved it. And falling asleep to the strains of MST3K's Jungle Goddess was the perfect way to end the day.
After work Martha came and got me and we went to Dairy Queen. She got a Snickers Blizzard and I got a Strawberry Cheesequake Blizzard. After the day at work I needed me some fake ice cream. What can I say? I never eat the stuff, but once in a while you need a little treat.
Then it was home again where I mowed some lawn and met the neighbors. They seem very nice, but it's too soon to tell. I can foresee some problems, but that may just be my personal paranoia.
Made some dinner, played some Castle Wolfenstein, hung out with Martha and the kids.
All in all a nice, quiet evening after a day of putting up with crap at work. What can I say? I loved it. And falling asleep to the strains of MST3K's Jungle Goddess was the perfect way to end the day.
5/28/08
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE
So, Martha gave me a ride to work because I helped work on Delia's memory books that we were doing for her class. I think they turned out all right.
But, that wasn't the fun news. I walked into the new print shop which I happen to loathe, by the way, and there was water everywhere!
Seems that a humidifier went berserk over the holiday weekend and pumped water throughout the lower level of the building. Thankfully, no finished work was ruined and all the machines seem to be functioning properly. I did what any good employee would do in this situation.
That's right, I did nothing all day. I walked around, talked to the clean up crew, looked concerned and accomplished squat. It was kind of fun. really, if they can't managed to keep a multi million dollar facility running properly why should I feel the urge or desire to be productive. Besides, the day after a holiday? Not a chance.
After work Martha came and got me and we dropped off the memory books. I met one of my old buddies at school that used to work with me at Ameritech. Damned if I can remember her name though. I'll brainstorm and it will come to me.
After that we headed home and I made an early supper. Then Martha went off for a nap and Dandy played on the computer while the other kids watched Sweeny Todd for the umpteenth time. After the flick was over I decided to play my Castle Wolfenstein game. Seems I got stuck in one spot and couldn't get out of it so I started at an earlier part of the game. I think I'm doing better so, that's nice.
After that Martha, Dandy and I went to the store for essentials. We got home and had coffee and apple pie.
Then the kids went to sleep and MArtha and I retired to the bedroom for some British Comedy. Funny stuff.
But, that wasn't the fun news. I walked into the new print shop which I happen to loathe, by the way, and there was water everywhere!
Seems that a humidifier went berserk over the holiday weekend and pumped water throughout the lower level of the building. Thankfully, no finished work was ruined and all the machines seem to be functioning properly. I did what any good employee would do in this situation.
That's right, I did nothing all day. I walked around, talked to the clean up crew, looked concerned and accomplished squat. It was kind of fun. really, if they can't managed to keep a multi million dollar facility running properly why should I feel the urge or desire to be productive. Besides, the day after a holiday? Not a chance.
After work Martha came and got me and we dropped off the memory books. I met one of my old buddies at school that used to work with me at Ameritech. Damned if I can remember her name though. I'll brainstorm and it will come to me.
After that we headed home and I made an early supper. Then Martha went off for a nap and Dandy played on the computer while the other kids watched Sweeny Todd for the umpteenth time. After the flick was over I decided to play my Castle Wolfenstein game. Seems I got stuck in one spot and couldn't get out of it so I started at an earlier part of the game. I think I'm doing better so, that's nice.
After that Martha, Dandy and I went to the store for essentials. We got home and had coffee and apple pie.
Then the kids went to sleep and MArtha and I retired to the bedroom for some British Comedy. Funny stuff.
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FOUR
Since the previous days were filled with drive-ins and BBQ we had the luxury of not doing one little thing. That being said, I did mow some lawn and did some dishes. Curses! Martha went and did her workout with Heather and I watched Monty Python and caught up on some reviews. I watched a flick called Dark Chamber. Interesting and a little on the Hitchcockian side in a low rent kind of way. Started watching Critters 4 with the littles and then decided that a squirt gun fight would be much more fun. You want a cardio workout that doesn't seem like one? Play wit your children and keep up with them. You'll be panting in no time whatsoever.
It was a lazy day that went by too damned fast. My four day weekend is officially at an end.
It was a lazy day that went by too damned fast. My four day weekend is officially at an end.
5/27/08
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE
went to church and it was like a ghost town. Memorial Day weekend and all. We had a guest pastor who's sermon was...let's leave it at the old saying that if you have nothing nice to say then don't say anything at all. (insert silence here).
After that we headed home for a minute before going to the dojo for Chris' birthday BBQ. There was a ton of food and lots of little babies. I loved having the little ones around they were having a blast. Enjoy 'em while they're little. It doesn't last for very long.
After eating ourselves into food comas we headed home and did, well not much. My third day off and I have had to get up early every single day of it. Tomorrow will be different. I will sleep in no matter what.
Except there is a Monty Python's Flying Circus marathon on tomorrow. Dammit!
After that we headed home for a minute before going to the dojo for Chris' birthday BBQ. There was a ton of food and lots of little babies. I loved having the little ones around they were having a blast. Enjoy 'em while they're little. It doesn't last for very long.
After eating ourselves into food comas we headed home and did, well not much. My third day off and I have had to get up early every single day of it. Tomorrow will be different. I will sleep in no matter what.
Except there is a Monty Python's Flying Circus marathon on tomorrow. Dammit!
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-TWO
So, slept a little late because of the drive-in last night. Then we had to get to the store to finish getting what we needed for the BBQ. Stew and his family got there around two as did Seann which is always nice when he comes over. We cooked a ton of chicken along with chips, soda and potato salad. Stew brought a case of beer and I had my fair share of those.
It was definitely big fun all around.
Later, Martha and I went to Hooters to watch the UFC fight that Chris' dojo is sponsoring. I had never been to Hooters before. The waitresses all dress like strippers, but get to keep their tops on. Our waitress, Matilda, was pretty cute. Later she had to clean ranch dressing off of my knee. Not my fault, seriously. The fights were fun to watch but I am incapable of picking a winner. I had this stuff from Leinenkugels called Summer Shanty. I thought it tasted funny beause I had been drinking Coors all day, but I later found out that it was beer mixed with...LEMONADE!!!! Is nothing sacred?? Gave me a headache the next morning which I could have done without.
It was definitely big fun all around.
Later, Martha and I went to Hooters to watch the UFC fight that Chris' dojo is sponsoring. I had never been to Hooters before. The waitresses all dress like strippers, but get to keep their tops on. Our waitress, Matilda, was pretty cute. Later she had to clean ranch dressing off of my knee. Not my fault, seriously. The fights were fun to watch but I am incapable of picking a winner. I had this stuff from Leinenkugels called Summer Shanty. I thought it tasted funny beause I had been drinking Coors all day, but I later found out that it was beer mixed with...LEMONADE!!!! Is nothing sacred?? Gave me a headache the next morning which I could have done without.
5/25/08
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-ONE
Friday, my first day of vacation, and I had to get up early. Martha and I were volunteering for a field trip for Dan's class. we were going to walk to Bronson Hospital and see the helicopter pad and meet one of the pilots who showed us the helicopter. Pretty long walk and my sun burnt head is wishing I would have had a hat, but I didn't. The kids were pretty good, but some of the route we took was pretty busy and that made me more than a little nervous crossing the street with that many kids.
The rest of the day was pretty laid back and we decided to go to the drive in in Hartford. Man, it was a little chilly! The first feature was the new Indiana Jones movie. Overall, I didn't like it, but there were some things that I did enjoy about the film. It really gave me the feeling that I would rather watch the original three again so, I'll have to grab the new DVDs of the first three films.
The second film, Drillbit Taylor with Owen Wilson was actually more fun to watch. By that time the only ones awake were me, Dennis and Martha.
We got home around three in the morning which meant that I had been awake for approximately twenty-one hours. I never stay up that late so I should be a wreck by the time I wake up tomorrow. And tomorrow we're having a cookout with Stew and his family. Yeah, sleep is gonna be sweet this time.
The rest of the day was pretty laid back and we decided to go to the drive in in Hartford. Man, it was a little chilly! The first feature was the new Indiana Jones movie. Overall, I didn't like it, but there were some things that I did enjoy about the film. It really gave me the feeling that I would rather watch the original three again so, I'll have to grab the new DVDs of the first three films.
The second film, Drillbit Taylor with Owen Wilson was actually more fun to watch. By that time the only ones awake were me, Dennis and Martha.
We got home around three in the morning which meant that I had been awake for approximately twenty-one hours. I never stay up that late so I should be a wreck by the time I wake up tomorrow. And tomorrow we're having a cookout with Stew and his family. Yeah, sleep is gonna be sweet this time.
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY
Last day of work before my extended weekend and I did absolutely nothing. well, I did a little here and there at work, but not a whole lot. Didn't care. I was getting four days off and not think of work in the slightest. Made me quite happy for the rest of the day.
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINE
So, Dan and I went to his last Den meeting of the year and had a lot of fun. They were playing baseball and I was a little worried as Dan hasn't ever played baseball. He's a natural hitter and gets bored like his father when he's out in the field. He said he had enough fun that he wants to get a bat and ball and glove so, I think that can be arranged.
We had hot dogs and other goodies and I yakked it up with the other fathers. I was impressed that Drew knew who The Ghoul was.
We had hot dogs and other goodies and I yakked it up with the other fathers. I was impressed that Drew knew who The Ghoul was.
5/22/08
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHT
Decided not to work overtime for the rest of the week. And I'm taking Friday off to have a really long weekend. Other than that not a lot happened. Martha, Dan and Dandy and I went to the store. Got a few things. Unfortunately, the two gallons of milk we bought did not survive. I opened the side door of the van and they fell out. My fault really, but I still managed to blow my top. The whole move ting has got me stressed. I friggin' hate moving and this is no excpetion. I imagine I will get used to it, but for now, not a chance.
The long weekend will be nice and I plan on getting a lot of writing done.
The long weekend will be nice and I plan on getting a lot of writing done.
5/20/08
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVEN
Back to work and the place is a mess. We spent the day discovering exactly how much room we don't have to put things and it was no fun at all. My feet hurt a little more than usual and that even added to the fun. Stayed until five since we can have unlimited overtime that will help defer the current cost of gasoline. Kind of sucks that that is where the extra cash is going. I would much rather spend it on fun stuff for the family. But, what are ya gonna do?
After work I ate some stuff, mowed some lawn and washed some dishes. Martha and all the kids were at Judo so I watched some television and nodded off. They got home and I fed the dogs and let them out for the night.
This was a really long day and I was tired for most of it. For some reason I kept waking up throughout the night so, my good sleep was probably nil.
Tonight should be better now that I'm through with the worry of going to the new place for work.
We'll see.
After work I ate some stuff, mowed some lawn and washed some dishes. Martha and all the kids were at Judo so I watched some television and nodded off. They got home and I fed the dogs and let them out for the night.
This was a really long day and I was tired for most of it. For some reason I kept waking up throughout the night so, my good sleep was probably nil.
Tonight should be better now that I'm through with the worry of going to the new place for work.
We'll see.
5/19/08
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIX
Slept late. Martha was exhausted and I liked sleeping in. I don't get to do it very often.
We went to the store and got groceries and gasoline. Then we had to go to the dojo and do the open workout. I played with the kids and did a little floor work with Martha. I ended up with my left shoulder cracking on me again, the middle finger on my right hand hurts like the devil and I have mat burn on my forehead. In other words, I had a lot of fun!
While the bigger kids and Martha were doing more matwork I took Dan and Dandy over to McDonalds because I wanted a coffee. They got ice cream. It was funny when the woman handed the two of them their 'don't you want to give it to me?"
Everyone, customer and employee alike thought that was hilarious and everyone laughed. Dan didn't give her the cone.
After workout we went home and I had the kids do some house work and I made barbecued ribs and chicken along with some stuffing and taco rice and some broccoli normandy. We actually sat at the table and I really liked that. We will have to do that more often.
Then it was laid back time, but I got a phone call from Judy Gillespie. I hadn't talked to Judy in a while so I yakked at her and then she handed the phone to my old friend Christopher. We chatted for a bit and decided to meet up again on Thursday to swap stories. That should be fun. I fell asleep to The Blood OF Fu Manchu. Great flick.
We went to the store and got groceries and gasoline. Then we had to go to the dojo and do the open workout. I played with the kids and did a little floor work with Martha. I ended up with my left shoulder cracking on me again, the middle finger on my right hand hurts like the devil and I have mat burn on my forehead. In other words, I had a lot of fun!
While the bigger kids and Martha were doing more matwork I took Dan and Dandy over to McDonalds because I wanted a coffee. They got ice cream. It was funny when the woman handed the two of them their 'don't you want to give it to me?"
Everyone, customer and employee alike thought that was hilarious and everyone laughed. Dan didn't give her the cone.
After workout we went home and I had the kids do some house work and I made barbecued ribs and chicken along with some stuffing and taco rice and some broccoli normandy. We actually sat at the table and I really liked that. We will have to do that more often.
Then it was laid back time, but I got a phone call from Judy Gillespie. I hadn't talked to Judy in a while so I yakked at her and then she handed the phone to my old friend Christopher. We chatted for a bit and decided to meet up again on Thursday to swap stories. That should be fun. I fell asleep to The Blood OF Fu Manchu. Great flick.
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE
Today is comic onvention day. Martha and I got up early and first thing was first, we headed for the gas station to cry. Over a huncred bucks to fill the tank. Later, I was happy that the van only used a little under a half a tank for the entire round trip, including the part where we got lost. Yeah, with me navigating that was bound to happen, but less than half a tank to Novi and back was phenomenal.
Anyway, we got there about an hour before our volunteer time. We hunted down MAtt Feazell, Pam Bliss and Paul Sizer to give thme free stuff. The new Fu Manchu comic was the best received of the bunch of stuff I sent off. I like the comic, but I'm amazed that others like it.
After that Martha and I split up to go about our volunteer duties. First I was on line wrangling for Billy Dee Williams. His line was huge! After that I got to guard his table while he went for lunch. The guy managing Billy Dee got me a free autographed photo so I had him sign it to my buddy Stew. Stew will love it.
After that I snuck off to visit The Ghoul. Now, The Ghoul is the only person I buy stuff from at Motor City Comic Con. This time I got a keychain and a new t-shirt and a glow in the dark bracelet. I got the bracelet so his wife wouldn't have to make change. Then I located Martha and she had the primo job of guarding the back door. Because of that she got to say goodbye to all the stars. Lucky woman!
I got stuck guarding the back door next to my old buddies from Evil GEnius Entertainment. I was a zombie in one of their films and had a blast doing it. Then it was time to go and we drove for a while before hitting a steak house for some dinner. It was definitely a fun time and we are considering doing a table in artists alley next time. We could bring the kids and get a cheap motel room for the weekend. It would be a lot of fun and we could hawk our goods. Well, what goods we have. I'll have to see how that works out for us. Could be a blast. Could be a nightmare. All in all it was a fun time.
Anyway, we got there about an hour before our volunteer time. We hunted down MAtt Feazell, Pam Bliss and Paul Sizer to give thme free stuff. The new Fu Manchu comic was the best received of the bunch of stuff I sent off. I like the comic, but I'm amazed that others like it.
After that Martha and I split up to go about our volunteer duties. First I was on line wrangling for Billy Dee Williams. His line was huge! After that I got to guard his table while he went for lunch. The guy managing Billy Dee got me a free autographed photo so I had him sign it to my buddy Stew. Stew will love it.
After that I snuck off to visit The Ghoul. Now, The Ghoul is the only person I buy stuff from at Motor City Comic Con. This time I got a keychain and a new t-shirt and a glow in the dark bracelet. I got the bracelet so his wife wouldn't have to make change. Then I located Martha and she had the primo job of guarding the back door. Because of that she got to say goodbye to all the stars. Lucky woman!
I got stuck guarding the back door next to my old buddies from Evil GEnius Entertainment. I was a zombie in one of their films and had a blast doing it. Then it was time to go and we drove for a while before hitting a steak house for some dinner. It was definitely a fun time and we are considering doing a table in artists alley next time. We could bring the kids and get a cheap motel room for the weekend. It would be a lot of fun and we could hawk our goods. Well, what goods we have. I'll have to see how that works out for us. Could be a blast. Could be a nightmare. All in all it was a fun time.
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOUR
Friday and the big day hits! Of course, people still sent us jobs like we weren't even moving. Bastards! Around elevene I left to go do things with Martha and Delia's class at school. It was fun and there was the plus of getting some Dairy Queen.
After that I had to come back to work and finish that damned rush job! Martha called me and asked me how long I was going to be. I told her to pick me up at about a quarter afetr four. Yeah, then I got to leave about five minutes after I talked to her and had an hour to kill. It was beer Friday so I drank three pints of Guinness in about forty-five minutes.
Then MArtha and Dandy picked me up and we headed to the dojo to help clean up for Sunday's open house. We even got beer and pizza.
After that we headed home to watch Doctor Who which was the first of a two parter. It was really good.
Then it was time to hit the sack. Tomorrow is the comic convention.
After that I had to come back to work and finish that damned rush job! Martha called me and asked me how long I was going to be. I told her to pick me up at about a quarter afetr four. Yeah, then I got to leave about five minutes after I talked to her and had an hour to kill. It was beer Friday so I drank three pints of Guinness in about forty-five minutes.
Then MArtha and Dandy picked me up and we headed to the dojo to help clean up for Sunday's open house. We even got beer and pizza.
After that we headed home to watch Doctor Who which was the first of a two parter. It was really good.
Then it was time to hit the sack. Tomorrow is the comic convention.
5/14/08
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-TWO
Yeah, I am officially caught up on my blog entries. This overtime and all is making me fall behind on a lot of things. The extra cash is nice, though. Martha has been transcribing my rough draft of Nahum so that I can send it through the wringer one more time.
Then it's off to the publishers so they can reject the damn thing. That's right, think positive.
The moving day is only two more days away and they have no idea how we are going to get into the shop. They want us all to have keys and I am sure glad for that because I know that I'm going to lose the damned things.
Anyway, worked until five and then made a pork fired rice that didn't go over too well because everyone likes minute rice and I didn't use minute rice. I thought it turned out fine. I have never made anything with pork necks before and I thought it turned out quite nice. The meat is very tender.
Yesterday I pulled a muscle in my chest of all things. Man it hurts!
Anyway, time to get ready for bed and watch a movie. I can't remember the last time I watched a movie.
Then it's off to the publishers so they can reject the damn thing. That's right, think positive.
The moving day is only two more days away and they have no idea how we are going to get into the shop. They want us all to have keys and I am sure glad for that because I know that I'm going to lose the damned things.
Anyway, worked until five and then made a pork fired rice that didn't go over too well because everyone likes minute rice and I didn't use minute rice. I thought it turned out fine. I have never made anything with pork necks before and I thought it turned out quite nice. The meat is very tender.
Yesterday I pulled a muscle in my chest of all things. Man it hurts!
Anyway, time to get ready for bed and watch a movie. I can't remember the last time I watched a movie.
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-ONE
I am tired of moving the shop at work. Everything is in a mess, I can't find anything and it's making me crazy. Plus, I think the overtime is starting to wear thin already. Hopefully, things will be better once we move and everything is unpacked and we settle in to the new spot. Then I won't mind the overtime so much. As it stands now I get up, walk to work, which takes about forty minutes, work from open until close, go home, make food and then get ready for bed. I am so looking forward to the Motor City Comic Convention this Saturday. Martha and I volunteer at it every year and have a truly great time. In the new van we can just sleep anywhere we want if we don;t want to make the drive home. The only thing about the trip that is going to suck is the current price for gas. Maybe it will drop a little this weekend? Yeah, probably not.
I have no solution to the problem though so I feel bad complaining about it. Really, even if I did have a solution, who is going to listen to me?
I still can't wait to go to the convention.
I have no solution to the problem though so I feel bad complaining about it. Really, even if I did have a solution, who is going to listen to me?
I still can't wait to go to the convention.
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY
So, Monday comes and I hoof it to work. Thank God for my mp3 player. Although I am getting caught up on Kevin Smith's Smodcasts so I will have to find other podcasts to download for my trek to work.
A little while later Martha comes and gets me and we head for Mall City Motors to get a loaner while they fix our transmission pan. Then it was back to work. Later I got a call from the shop telling me it was done so, Martha came and got me and we went back to get our van. The loaner was a little minivan and it felt weird being in the thing. Too confining.
Other than that it was home for food and some sleep.
A little while later Martha comes and gets me and we head for Mall City Motors to get a loaner while they fix our transmission pan. Then it was back to work. Later I got a call from the shop telling me it was done so, Martha came and got me and we went back to get our van. The loaner was a little minivan and it felt weird being in the thing. Too confining.
Other than that it was home for food and some sleep.
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND NINETEEN
Mother's Day! I was smart and mailed my mom her present and card waaaay before today and she already got it so, that was good. Martha found out that they were doing some special mother thing and church and didn't want to go. Hey, her day, she gets what she wants. The kids made her cards and little, homemade things. We let her take it easy and brought her food and things. All in all a very laid back day. Tomorrow will be a little busier.
5/12/08
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN
Yeah, so working on a Saturday. It's cool because you aren't staying late, but it kills your weekend. Of course we did have coffee and Josh brought Donuts so that was pretty awesome.
After work I hoofed it home and it was a good walk. No real hassles from the locals which is always a plus.
Didn't do a lot at home. Hung out, went to the pak for a little while. Dan tried going to the park initially with Seann and Dennis and wiped out giving himself a nice road rash on the forearm. After a few minutes he was ready to roll again.
We watched Surf's Up which was pretty cool. Even the shorts after the flick were funny. I'll have to burn that one for sure.
Pretty laid back kind of day.
After work I hoofed it home and it was a good walk. No real hassles from the locals which is always a plus.
Didn't do a lot at home. Hung out, went to the pak for a little while. Dan tried going to the park initially with Seann and Dennis and wiped out giving himself a nice road rash on the forearm. After a few minutes he was ready to roll again.
We watched Surf's Up which was pretty cool. Even the shorts after the flick were funny. I'll have to burn that one for sure.
Pretty laid back kind of day.
5/10/08
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN
So, the new van has a transmission leak. I got under it and checked that it was just coming from the transmission pan. Of course the 30 day warranty had expired, but I took a shot at it anyway. The place I bought it from said they would make good on it. So, Monday we have to take it in and they are even goign to give us a loaner.
We also had to stop at Airway Lanes because Delia dropped Martha's cell phone in Versluis Ballfield and some nice lady found it and said she would be working until 5 and we could stop and pick it up. Very nice of her to go to the problem. I made Delia come in and say thank you. She is also doing slave labor to pay for the gas for the needless twnety minute drive.
we did the running around for the van and then headed home.
I made dinner and then realized that Rufus was out of frozen mice and needed a new light for his tank. We headed for Discount Pet Store on Stadium and they were closed!!! We went to PetSmart and they had a reasonably priced light, but they wanted almost two buck a mouse! The other place charged about ninety cents. Kind of a rip. Martha said he would be alright and I need to chec prices tomorrow to see if we can get them cheaper anywhere else. Kind of makes me wish that they made snake chow or some such thing. Oh well. we got home and watched some television including the new Doctor Who which was pretty good. I have liked all of this season so far.
It reminds me a lot of old school Doctor Who of which I am a big fan.
After that I went to bed. I have to get up and work some ungodly overtime tomorrow. yeah, that should be fun. I do get to walk and since my bike is broken that will be nice. I just hate walking through the neighborhood I need to to get to my house. People are always bothering me. I do have my mp3 player so I can just ignore them so, that will be an advantage.
Time for bed.
We also had to stop at Airway Lanes because Delia dropped Martha's cell phone in Versluis Ballfield and some nice lady found it and said she would be working until 5 and we could stop and pick it up. Very nice of her to go to the problem. I made Delia come in and say thank you. She is also doing slave labor to pay for the gas for the needless twnety minute drive.
we did the running around for the van and then headed home.
I made dinner and then realized that Rufus was out of frozen mice and needed a new light for his tank. We headed for Discount Pet Store on Stadium and they were closed!!! We went to PetSmart and they had a reasonably priced light, but they wanted almost two buck a mouse! The other place charged about ninety cents. Kind of a rip. Martha said he would be alright and I need to chec prices tomorrow to see if we can get them cheaper anywhere else. Kind of makes me wish that they made snake chow or some such thing. Oh well. we got home and watched some television including the new Doctor Who which was pretty good. I have liked all of this season so far.
It reminds me a lot of old school Doctor Who of which I am a big fan.
After that I went to bed. I have to get up and work some ungodly overtime tomorrow. yeah, that should be fun. I do get to walk and since my bike is broken that will be nice. I just hate walking through the neighborhood I need to to get to my house. People are always bothering me. I do have my mp3 player so I can just ignore them so, that will be an advantage.
Time for bed.
5/8/08
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN
Another long day at work. Actually got the chance to do some packing of things to send off on their merry way. Seems more like we're actually moving now instead of months ago when it was just talk.
Got home after work and no one was there. Got a little work done around the house and then played some Return To Castle Wolfenstein. That game is addictive which is good. I haven't had fun playign a game in forever. I think it's more fun when Dan watches me play, however. I love to see his reactions when the monsters pop out of nowhere and growl. He thinks that is awesome. Started reading my Russ Meyer biography. Pretty good so far.
Everyone got home around nine and I made toasted egg sandwiches for anyone who wanted one. Quick and easy and fill them up for bedtime.
I had to go back and fix like a weeks worth of posts. For some reason they were all posted with day one hundred and whatever instead of three hundred. Must be wishful thinking on my part.
Got home after work and no one was there. Got a little work done around the house and then played some Return To Castle Wolfenstein. That game is addictive which is good. I haven't had fun playign a game in forever. I think it's more fun when Dan watches me play, however. I love to see his reactions when the monsters pop out of nowhere and growl. He thinks that is awesome. Started reading my Russ Meyer biography. Pretty good so far.
Everyone got home around nine and I made toasted egg sandwiches for anyone who wanted one. Quick and easy and fill them up for bedtime.
I had to go back and fix like a weeks worth of posts. For some reason they were all posted with day one hundred and whatever instead of three hundred. Must be wishful thinking on my part.
5/7/08
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND FOURTEEN
Another day at the salt mines. I left at four today and walked home. It felt good to walk, but I think I pushed it a little too hard and will pay for it tomorrow. Watched The Game Plan with the kids. Martha was busy being grumpy. I made it to bed super early in case I had to walk to work in the morning. I am sick of the gas prices and how it only seems to affect the middle class of Americans. This is ridiculous and really needs to be resolved in one way or another. Do I have an ideas? Sure, but I really don't feel like beating that particularly dead horse at the moment.
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN
Monday, work, too much of it. Boring.
Got a new book after work about Russ Meyer from the same guy who wrote a biography about Andy Milligan. I'll have to attack that pretty soon. Still reading The Devil Doctor.
Everyone got home late from Judo and I made tuna noodle casserole.
Got a new book after work about Russ Meyer from the same guy who wrote a biography about Andy Milligan. I'll have to attack that pretty soon. Still reading The Devil Doctor.
Everyone got home late from Judo and I made tuna noodle casserole.
5/5/08
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND TWELVE
Sunday. Last week we missed church so, it was good knowing that we were going. We packed up all the stuff for the bake sale. Actually, I got up early and managed to get a few more batches of cookies done before we had to leave.
We made our way to the chruch and I was happy to see that Jeff Sackett was there making pancakes and sausages for Sunday School breakfast. We chatted and covered the lesson, but I'm becomign more disillusioned with the materials they have us doing. While I never mind a good Genesis study, it seems like we have been with Joseph for a while. These are lessons that you learn as a kid and while I can appreciate what the lesson is trying to convey, I would rather design my own lessons. I'll have to pray on it and see how that goes.
God will let me know.
I had no idea there was a potluck after service so, that was kind of nice. Martha told me to call Chris and Heather who live across the street and see if they wanted to come and enjoy some food. They did and we stayed and talked for a long time. It was very nice.
After that we headed home and I started in on mowing the lawn. I kept my cell phone with me because I was waiting for a call from the woman from craigslist who was selling us the new television. I got the two small pieces in front of the privacy fence, along with the small piece of lawn that sits right in front of the house. I got the front part of the side yard and was almost finished with the back half of the side yard when something made me stop to check my phone. There was a voice mail message and I thought I missed the call. As I went to answer it the phone rang. It was the woman selling us the television. She wanted to have us come over around four. The message turned out to be from Miss Ivy who had taken Dandelion for a little while. Miss Ivy dropped off Dandelion and we were getting ready to go get the set.
Dennis and Delia wanted to go to their friends' house and I had said they could after they had picked up the yard. I wasn't impressed that I almost ran over four or fivge things that could have put a serious hurt on the mower.
I told them they had to stay home while we went to get the set.
Dennis had a fit.
I didn't go the yelling route with him and calmly explained everything. he wasn't happy about it, but he did it.
The unfortunate part came after we went and got the TV. I measured the screen when we got home. Yeah, it was twnety-seven inches. That was kind of bad. We lost nine inches in the process. But, the original TV was free and this one only cost sixty-five bucks so, I can't complain. We will just have to save our money to get another big one. Maybe next year for tax time when they have all the sales and whatnot.
Anyway, after that Dennis and Delia went to their friends house and Martha went to help with the blind Judo camp.
The littles and I just hung out and played video games and watched televsion.
When it was bed time, Mickey snapped at Dandelion and I followed suit. I kicked him out of the house and called Martha and told her to deal with that. Kind of sick of the damned dog being so grumpy all the time. Martha and I went over how to handle that better in the future, but I was still pretty mad.
Tomorrow is more work. Yippee!
We made our way to the chruch and I was happy to see that Jeff Sackett was there making pancakes and sausages for Sunday School breakfast. We chatted and covered the lesson, but I'm becomign more disillusioned with the materials they have us doing. While I never mind a good Genesis study, it seems like we have been with Joseph for a while. These are lessons that you learn as a kid and while I can appreciate what the lesson is trying to convey, I would rather design my own lessons. I'll have to pray on it and see how that goes.
God will let me know.
I had no idea there was a potluck after service so, that was kind of nice. Martha told me to call Chris and Heather who live across the street and see if they wanted to come and enjoy some food. They did and we stayed and talked for a long time. It was very nice.
After that we headed home and I started in on mowing the lawn. I kept my cell phone with me because I was waiting for a call from the woman from craigslist who was selling us the new television. I got the two small pieces in front of the privacy fence, along with the small piece of lawn that sits right in front of the house. I got the front part of the side yard and was almost finished with the back half of the side yard when something made me stop to check my phone. There was a voice mail message and I thought I missed the call. As I went to answer it the phone rang. It was the woman selling us the television. She wanted to have us come over around four. The message turned out to be from Miss Ivy who had taken Dandelion for a little while. Miss Ivy dropped off Dandelion and we were getting ready to go get the set.
Dennis and Delia wanted to go to their friends' house and I had said they could after they had picked up the yard. I wasn't impressed that I almost ran over four or fivge things that could have put a serious hurt on the mower.
I told them they had to stay home while we went to get the set.
Dennis had a fit.
I didn't go the yelling route with him and calmly explained everything. he wasn't happy about it, but he did it.
The unfortunate part came after we went and got the TV. I measured the screen when we got home. Yeah, it was twnety-seven inches. That was kind of bad. We lost nine inches in the process. But, the original TV was free and this one only cost sixty-five bucks so, I can't complain. We will just have to save our money to get another big one. Maybe next year for tax time when they have all the sales and whatnot.
Anyway, after that Dennis and Delia went to their friends house and Martha went to help with the blind Judo camp.
The littles and I just hung out and played video games and watched televsion.
When it was bed time, Mickey snapped at Dandelion and I followed suit. I kicked him out of the house and called Martha and told her to deal with that. Kind of sick of the damned dog being so grumpy all the time. Martha and I went over how to handle that better in the future, but I was still pretty mad.
Tomorrow is more work. Yippee!
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN
Saturday and not only is it Dennis' day to have fun, but it is Free Comic Day! Free Comic Day is always the first Saturday of MAy. They give away tons of comics which is very cool.
Stew and his two little needed a ride to the comic shop which was cool. Dennis and Dan were the only ones to come along for the ride. Dandy and Delia had other plans. Stew needed to go a few places because his van went to heck. Transmission problems, ouch! That was cool. We hit the comic shop and got some coffee and went to Meijer and the video game store. We hit the chinese buffet for lots of yummy food.
After that we dropped off Stew and his littles and Martha, Dennis, Dan and I went to the mall for a little while. Dennis got a Dark Lotus t-shirt and a wrist band. I saw a new pair of shoes that I want that have Meaty and Mini Horse from the Rob& Big show on them. Apparently Rob designs shows for skateboarders. I could care less, I just thought the shoes looked cool.
Later we picked up Delia and took her and Dan home. we made sure that Dandy knew she was coming home to no parents and were off.
I thought Dennis would want to watch the new Iron Man movie, but he and Delia saw it yesterday with their friends. Bummer! He picked Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay. I have not seen the first film, Harold and Kumar go To White Castle but I may have to now. This one was very funny and irreverent towards a lot of subjects. I did like a certain line that was said by an actor pretending to be George W. Bush. He told the duo that it's not important to believe in your government. Believe in your country instead. Pretty wise words coming from a stoner movie if you ask me, but I liked it a lot. On the way out of the theater I spotted my old friend, Tom. Tom's son, Tre and Dennis were in scouts together when I was a leader. It was good to see him and he looked like he had trimmed down quite a bit. Working on that myself so, it was good to see him looking so fit. He was busy with tickets so we said hi and went on our way.
After that we hit Steak and Shake and my stomach was bothering me because I never learn my lesson about eating movie popcorn with too much fake butter. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and a cup of decaf. That went down pretty well and our waitress was cute and funny. Always a plus.
That was enough of a day for anyone so we went to the store to get stuff for tomorrow's bake sale at church.
We went home and stated in on it. Dandelion, Dan and MArtha were the biggest helpers. Dennis helped a little reluctantly and Delia not at all. We made a pound cake, a chocolate cake with vanilla frosting and sprinkles, brownies, chocolate chip cookies and butterscotch cookies. We made a lot.
I stayed up the longest tending to the batches of cookies. Everyone else crashed before I made it upstairs to bed around midnight.
Stew and his two little needed a ride to the comic shop which was cool. Dennis and Dan were the only ones to come along for the ride. Dandy and Delia had other plans. Stew needed to go a few places because his van went to heck. Transmission problems, ouch! That was cool. We hit the comic shop and got some coffee and went to Meijer and the video game store. We hit the chinese buffet for lots of yummy food.
After that we dropped off Stew and his littles and Martha, Dennis, Dan and I went to the mall for a little while. Dennis got a Dark Lotus t-shirt and a wrist band. I saw a new pair of shoes that I want that have Meaty and Mini Horse from the Rob& Big show on them. Apparently Rob designs shows for skateboarders. I could care less, I just thought the shoes looked cool.
Later we picked up Delia and took her and Dan home. we made sure that Dandy knew she was coming home to no parents and were off.
I thought Dennis would want to watch the new Iron Man movie, but he and Delia saw it yesterday with their friends. Bummer! He picked Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay. I have not seen the first film, Harold and Kumar go To White Castle but I may have to now. This one was very funny and irreverent towards a lot of subjects. I did like a certain line that was said by an actor pretending to be George W. Bush. He told the duo that it's not important to believe in your government. Believe in your country instead. Pretty wise words coming from a stoner movie if you ask me, but I liked it a lot. On the way out of the theater I spotted my old friend, Tom. Tom's son, Tre and Dennis were in scouts together when I was a leader. It was good to see him and he looked like he had trimmed down quite a bit. Working on that myself so, it was good to see him looking so fit. He was busy with tickets so we said hi and went on our way.
After that we hit Steak and Shake and my stomach was bothering me because I never learn my lesson about eating movie popcorn with too much fake butter. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and a cup of decaf. That went down pretty well and our waitress was cute and funny. Always a plus.
That was enough of a day for anyone so we went to the store to get stuff for tomorrow's bake sale at church.
We went home and stated in on it. Dandelion, Dan and MArtha were the biggest helpers. Dennis helped a little reluctantly and Delia not at all. We made a pound cake, a chocolate cake with vanilla frosting and sprinkles, brownies, chocolate chip cookies and butterscotch cookies. We made a lot.
I stayed up the longest tending to the batches of cookies. Everyone else crashed before I made it upstairs to bed around midnight.
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND TEN
Friday, payday and, unfortunately, no beer day. Seems everyone is busy and can't make it. Martha made it up to me and we got some beer and pizza to take home. I got my usual Guinness and she got her usual Rolling Rock. The three bigger kids were at friends houses and it was just us and Dan the Man. The big television in the living room died, but I'm supposed to pick up a thirty-two inch television from someone off of craigslist. Only sixty-five bucks, but the unfortunate part is that we have a thirty-six inch set so we will be losing a few inches in the bargain. Bummer. Other than that we stayed home and ate pizza and watched a new episode of Doctor Who. It was about Pompeii and it was pretty cool.
5/2/08
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND NINE
Another fun filled day at work. Didn't stay real late at work. Martha and I and the littles went to the store. I tried to refill my prescription for IBS (look it up) and the company that makes the medication doesn;t have nay because there equipment broke and their new equipment hasn't been approved by the FDA yet. Martha checked to see what a natural remedy would be for that. Looks like I'll need some peppermint oil in the near future.
Made chicken stir fry for dinner. Other than that I was a little tired.
Made chicken stir fry for dinner. Other than that I was a little tired.
DAY THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHT
Wednesday and another fun filled day. Still no bike and I had to work late. Busy, busy at work. Martha and the kids went to Judo. Excpet for Dandelion because there was a girl scout meeting at her school. We walked and that was cool. The uncool part was that the school wasn't open and the person in charge of the girl scout portion of the meeting was not there. So, I registered her with the promises that there would be someone getting in touch with us later. Unfortunately, I had to pee and the school was locked. Had to walk for mile to get home to use the bathroom. The only places open between the school and home were either closed or too scary to go into.
Dandelion and I got home without me wetting myself which is always a good thing.
We had bowls of cereal and crashed watching television. The big television downstairs finally broke so, we will have to replace it. That is an ultimate bummer. Oh well, I'll see what I can find.
Dandelion and I got home without me wetting myself which is always a good thing.
We had bowls of cereal and crashed watching television. The big television downstairs finally broke so, we will have to replace it. That is an ultimate bummer. Oh well, I'll see what I can find.
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