Enough Said....

This is what you find in the dictionary between the words bitartrate and bitchery.

Mom Always Liked You Best

Snorkeling In Iowa

Who says we don't have winter fun? I thnk there might be some frozen parts, best be careful they don't fall off into little bitty pieces. Too many "hot toddies" for this guy....

Sister Sue

No excuses other than being lazy as to why there hasn't been any blogging done on my part since early November.(oops) Anyway went to Arkansas for Thanksgiving and surprisingly enough Sue was doing pretty good. She has a headache all the time, some days mild and some are pretty bad. Thanks to Activia she has blossomed from high 70s to 95 lbs. She eats the sh@! out of that stuff. I was waiting for her to eat the containers too. It was good seeing everyone even tho there were a few tiffs along the way.

My brother Mark and my nephew Josh drove 16 hrs. to get there. Their trip back was pretty tough, they decided to drive straight through. Mark said by far the hardest thing he has to do for a long time. For me it was a 10 hr. drive. I arrived on Tuesday before Thanksgiving and came back to the snowy state of Iowa on Saturday. Did I mention that I drove in snow from Chillicothe Missouri to Des Moines? Well, till the next trip in the spring....

Amazing Race 13

I figured there would be a non-elimination round soon. Ken & Tina dodged a bullet. We will see if Ken can get past the tears and remain in the game. Tina, lighten up. Speaking of lightening up; Sarah, I know you and Terrence are dating but I think I would have painted him green last night.....he's a little bossy and way too emotional.

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Dancing With The Stars

Amazing Race 13

See ya! Aja & Ty were the next couple eliminated. They just couldn't get it together. Speed kills...Terence and Sarah were penalized because they were stopped for speeding. They incurred a 30 minute penalty and dropped from 3rd to 5th place for the finish. Not to worry....

The Wizard of Sarah

Amzing Race 13

Another one bites the dust...Marisa and Brooke became the 4th team eliminated. Nick and Starr are my team to hate. I think my favorite teams are Toni & Dallas and Terence & Sarah, good luck!

Survivor Gabon

See ya....Kelly is the latest victim of Survivor Gabon. She is definately one of the weakest on the Fang team. Actually, they all pretty much s*@K. The sooner they merge the tribes the better off the members of the Fang tribe will be. Then watch how they are all picked off like flies.

Bailout???????????

Back in 1990, the Government seized the Mustang Ranch brothel in Nevada for tax evasion and, as required by law, tried to run it. They failed and it closed. Now we are trusting the economy of our country to a pack of nit-wits who couldn't make money running a whore house and selling booze? I don't know, you tell me?????

Ye Sure Can Cook

But you can't dance worth a lick. Too bad you couldn't have channeled your culinary talents to your body and cooked up a couple of moves to prolong the inevitable. My advice "stick to cooking".

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Marcia, Marcia, Marcia.....

I grew up with the "Brady Bunch", I did not need to know the ins and outs (no pun intended) of the backstage shenanigans. And here I thought the only bad thing that involved Marcia was her getting hit in the face with the football....

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Happy Halloween

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Amazing Race 13

When all else fails, read the directions. These boneheads incurred a thirty minute penalty for not following directions, hence they ended up being 9th and were eliminated.

Liquid Assets

If you had purchased $1,000 of shares in Delta Airlines one year ago, you will have $49.00 today. If you had purchased $1,000 of shares in AIG one year ago, you will have $33.00 today. If you had purchased $1,000 of shares in Lehman Brothers one year ago, you will have $0.00 today. But, if you had purchased $1,000 worth of beer one year ago, drank all the beer, then turned in the aluminum cans for recycling refund, you will have received $214.00. Based on the above, the best current investment plan is to drink heavily & recycle. It is called the 401-Keg. A recent study found that the average American walks about 900 miles a year. Another study found that Americans drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year. That means that, on average, Americans get about 41 miles to the gallon! Makes you proud to be an American!

Eileen Herlie Dead At 90

Eileen Herlie, a stage and TV actress who appeared on "All My Children" for more than three decades as the motherly Myrtle Fargate, died Wednesday from pneumonia. She was 90.
Herlie joined the show in 1976 to play Myrtle, her last appearance on the show was in June.
Before joining the "soap" world she was a regular on Broadway. Farewell to an accomplished actress.

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Survivor-Gabon

I am not quite sure why the "Fang" tribe got rid of Jacquie. Here is one of the strongest team members and she's gone bye bye. Kelly, Ken, and G.C. couldn't beat theirselves out of a wet paper bag. This teams defeat in the immunity challenge was pathetic. I don't believe anyone but Matty & Jacquie participated, hello what don't you understand about the word "team"?

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Blah Blah Blah

Sweet Lou

Survivor: Gabon

Bubbye. There really wasn't any other choice right now for the Kota tribe. Paloma definately was the weakest and Sugar is just plain stupid putting all her trust in Ace. We will see what we will see....

Well. there is not too much to cheer about right now for the Cubs. Guys, batting .222 this year and .194 last year in NLDS games isn't going to cut it not to mention your defense. Wednesday I was making excuses for my beloved Cubs, "it's just first game jitters or maybe they jinxed themselves with the blessing of the dugout and equipment." Although I would never say having something blessed is a jinx but why are they doing things out of the ordinary? Now they have consulted a sleep specialist, what's next? Stop already!

Just go out there and play ball like you have all year, there is a job to do and a goal in mind.

Amazing Race 13

Fiirst to go, just a little to old and laid-back. Sorry to see you go. I grew up in the "hippie" era. Far out and solid.........

Important Message

Due to recent economic reversals and the rising
cost of electricity, gas, and oil, the 'light at the
end of the tunnel' has been turned off.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Sincerely,

Your Government

Survived Another One

Well, Val and I survived another "Oktoberfest" in La Crosse, Wisconsin, our 14th. Besides the fest, we always go dancing at a little place called Nutbush City Limits, not to far from Renee's (Val's sister)place. If you have never been to a real Oktoberfest I suggest checking this one out. Only bad thing is trying to get a room might be hard. Most the hotels are booked a year and sometimes two years out. The parade alone attracts 100,000 people. Besides the parade, one of the highlights of the festivities is the tapping of the "golden keg" which takes place on the first day of the fest at 10:00 a.m.. Hey, it's noon somewhere....

Paul Newman

One of the true Icons of the motion picture world. You will be missed.

Go Cubbies

The beloved Cubbies clinched the Central division today by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4. Go Cubs Go, Go Cubs Go, Hey Chicago what d' ya say Cubs are gonna win to day.

Yep, It Still Is......

The Season Has Started

Well, the season has started. We are two weeks into the season and I have set my average at 196. I feel good about the average, I just hope I can continue to do well. Let the pins fall where they may....

Dan Is The Man......

Let's face it folks, Dan has played the game the best and deserves to win. All of you in the jury house get over yourselves and vote for the one who out played you. In my opinion, Dan ranks at the top of how to play the game.

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And The Trophy Goes To

The Cy-Hawk Trophy returns to the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa beat Iowa State Saturday 17-5. It was a team losing effort on the part of the Cyclones. There were opportunities abound for Iowa State, with several trips to the "red zone" and a lonely 3 points made not to mention the 3 missed field goals. "Go Hawkeyes".

Who Will Be The Victor?

I, myself, am a big Arkansas Razorback fan and being that the first college game I attended was a Wisconsin game there will always be a place in my heart for the Badgers. This game to many Iowans is the most important game of the season. The victor gets bragging rights and the loser has to take sh@* from the other side all year long. Kudos to the winner, I am neutral on this one.

Yahoooooooooo

Cubbies..............

The good 'ol Cubs are driving me crazy. I have been a Cub's fan since I can remember and I should be used to this crap. I have faith, the Cubs will prevail.

A fellow devout Cub's fan, Paul Lawrence,who used to sit in our section at the Iowa Cubs (triple A) passed away last Thursday. His family had a memorial at the ballpark; his ballcap on the back of his seat and Go Cubs Go piped throught the P.A. system. After the ceremony everyone sang "Take Me Out To The Ballgame". A few days before he went to the ballpark in the sky he said, "I believe it's their year". Paul, I hope you are right.

Sister Sue Update...

Val and I went to Little Rock over Labor Day weekend and stayed with my sister Sue. Mark flew in and stayed with my other sister Brenda. We had a barbeque on Saturday and the "gang" was all there. My nephews Jeremy & Jeff (Josh couldn't make the trip), my brother Ron, sister Brenda, Sammy (Sue's Hubby), Sammy's brother Bert and Sammy's mother Darlene. You'd think we had planned a family reunion or something. It was great seeing everyone.

Sue is a little thin and stubborn as ever. She finally drank an Ensure just to shut me up. It was amazing that after she drank it she had this burst of energy. I fear she won't drink anymore, can't stand the smell. I wish there was a pill (Lord knows she takes enough already)that would put a few pounds on her. Next trip, Thanksgiving.

Blah, Blah, Blah

Okay, I know I said I was going to keep up with my blogging and I don't have an excuse. Honest, I will really try to do better.

Rulers of the sand....

Beijing 2008 Olympics

Michael Phelps with eight medals, and 41 year old Dara Torres,there you have it. What more is there to say?

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Big Brother 10

Toodles, someone had to go. I wish someone would nominate April. Hey Renny, take care of that would you?

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Beijing-2008 Olympics

Are these guys good or what? Ride'n the waves.....

Beijing-2008 Olympics

Way to go girls! I am sure this is one of many

Olympics-Phelps, Three For Three

You make us proud, kudos!

The Birth of a New Word

Electile Dysfunction : The inability to become aroused over any of the choices for President put forth by either party in the 2008 election year.

On Guard

Bravo!!!!

Big Brother 10

It was just a matter of time before your arragance got you. So long muscle head.

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More Fair..Snake In The Pants

More Fair Stuff

Butter Is Not Just For Eating

Every year the "butter cow" is a main attraction at the Iowa State Fair. Besides the cow there is always something else that gets sculptured in butter. This year it's Shawn Johnson.

Freight Train

This is "Freight Train". He won the Big Boar contest at the Iowa State Fair. He weighed in at a mere 1259 lbs. I am thinking alot of chops from this bad boy. Check out the gonads.

Funny Guy....

So long to Mr. Bernie Mac. Bernie passed away due to complications from pneumonia. The comedian suffered from sarcoidosisia, an imflammatory lung deisease that had been in remission since 2005. You will be missed.

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It's Fair Time

It's that time again, come one come all. You haven't experienced a fair until you have experienced the Iowa State Fair-"U Gotta Love It"

I "Heart" DeRosa

Today the Cubs beat the Astros 11-4 thanks to a grand salami hit by Mark DeRosa. Go Cubs Go, Go Cubs Go......

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Sister Sue Update

I talked with Sue yesterday and she sounded pretty good. Last week she was feeling pretty crappy but she pulled out of it again. I can't imagine the roller coaster ride Sue & Sammy are on. She is a tough "cookie". Those who read this will know why cookie is in quotes. :O)

Just Because....

Well, because Val spent all day cleaning the cars, we had tornado watches and warnings from about 5:00 till about right now. Thanks Val

Big Brother 10

Which one will it be? Personally, get rid of "muscle man", he's just a little bit arragant. Better yet, change the rules and if the HOH get's POV she can eliminate both. What a novel idea. Oh yeah, Renny, hello?