Shit or get off the pot!! Past two years 24-8, just sign him..Thursday, February 22, 2007
Here We Go Again
The last three days we were in the 50's and all the snow is gone. Wait, hold on a minute, late breaking news (ticker tape in background)...just in, Winter Weather Advisory in effect for tomorrow night and the weekend. A possible 5 inches of snow in the Metro and freezing precipitation in the North. What???? And I thought we were on the downhill side of winter. There goes the bread, milk, and toilet paper. I better get to the store now to avoid standing in line for days....
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Token's Family Fun Center
Very good friends of mine and Val's own and operate a fun place called "Token's Family Fun Center" (formerly Pizza Palace). This is a great place to take your kids and have a fun family outing. They have games for every age from Lazer Tag to Miniature Golf. Did I mention we couldn't get Val off the Skiing machine? All the machines take tokens. We had their pizza for the first time tonight and we both were impressed, very good crust. Sorry, the only beverages they serve are non-alcoholic. If you get to Des Moines stop in and check it out. If you live in town where have you been? I got so excited telling you about it and forgot the address at 313 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, IA, tele: 515-222-5656 . . . go check it out!
Cruise 4
Just a little over two weeks and we set sail. We have booked some off shore excursions that should be pretty cool. We are doing a kayak adventure in the Dominican Republic, row row row your boat, good thing I have been working out. In San Juan we are taking a tour of the city and the Bacardi Rum Distillery, I am sure the city comes first or we might not remember it. Then in Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas we are going to take a skyride to Paradise Point and Parasail, up up and away. Finally we will be doing Blackbeard's Cay Beach Break in the Bahamas, it will be nice to just sit and relax and remember the fun times we had on this cruise.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Heroes
Don't you just love this program?? By far one of the best!! After reading about Velvet the black lab mix that helped save 3 climbers from Mount Hood maybe they should add a super dog to the cast. Could you imagine what they could do with a dog that could leap tall buildngs in a single bound or faster than a speeding bullit?Job Hunting
I have been out of work since October and it's time to get back in the workforce. Well, I have put myself out in the world and haven't had too much luck. Recently I filled out an application at the TSA (Transportaion Security Administration) for a TSO position. Low and behold I have qualified for the next step, a 2 1/2 hour test. My testing takes place on March 1st and the only thing I am allowed to take with me into the test is what I am wearing and my car keys (thank God a means of escape). I am curious to see what this test entails. I can only imagine what kind of questons they will ask? I will keep everyone posted.. Wish me luck.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Cruise 3
The days are passing by and it's getting closer to departure date. Val and I leave on the 9th for my brother/Ed's and the four of us leave on the 11th for 7 glorious days in the sun. I have been working out religiously and am now up to 6 miles on my treadmill. DAMN it's hard work. I have been able to lose a little but I don't believe a swimsuit is gong to be part of my wardrobe. I also started tanning. At least the parts of my body people will see will be tan..
Weather Update
While there is still snow on the ground, it's actually going to get 40 degrees today. "Oh my gosh, No Way!!!!
Friday, February 16, 2007
Survivor-Fiji Part 2
Well, Erica is gone and that's OK with me. She was one of the cast members that I wasn't too particularly fond of. I hope James, (Rocky) is finding out that Mookie might not be the one to trust. What's up with Boo? I fear an accident waiting to happen.
Kerry Wood
Kerry Wood sidelined 4-5 days due to falling while getting out of his hot tub. Great, what the heck else can go wrong with this guy. Gees
Water Skiing Squirrel
This is "Twiggy" the water skiing squirrel. In 1978 she was blown from her nest during a hurricane and taken in by Chuck and Lou Ann Best. She is in Des Moines this weekend performing at the Des Moines Sport Show. Chuck and Lou Ann have also trained 2 dogs, 2 miniature horses, a cat, an amadillo, and frog to ski. I think seeing the armadillo might be interesting....nope just visualized it, not what I expected. Check Twiggy out on www.youtube.com (Twiggy The Water Skiing Squirrel
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Wrigley Field
I guess it was just a matter of time before advertising would be surrounded by the walls of ivy. As long as it keeps the sponsors patches off the uniforms, I am all for it. I don't want to watch a baseball game with all the players looking like Nascar drivers. Although the tradition and character of Wrigley Field has had to come to this I hope the Cubs know where to draw the line and it never gets as cluttered-looking as once proud Fenway Park.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Cubbie Bear
There is a wild animal loose at Principal Park! But don't worry ... it's only Cubbie Bear. The loveable mascot of the Iowa Cubs roams around Principal Park entertaining fans of all ages. A year after the Iowa Cubs became affiliated with the Chicago Cubs in 1981, Cubbie was born. The current Cubbie is the fourth generation in a proud family of Cubbie Bears. Cubbie loves interacting with Iowa Cubs fans whether he's blowing kisses, buffing a bald head, or his favorite ... HUGS ... Cubbie always wants fans to have a good time at an Iowa Cubs game. Cubbie Bear loves to watch the "big" Cubs and see all the players that have made it to the bigs that used to play for the Iowa Cubs. I am Soooo Ready for baseball. Iowa Cubs home opener is April 13th against Round Rock (Houston Astros AAA affiliate). Go Cubbies!!!!!
Oh, My Aching Back
Well, we got less than predicted but none the less it's a pain in the ass to shovel, not to mention my back. Isn't it pretty??
Carlos Zambrano
Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano has a new message for the team: sign him before the season starts or he'll leave and become a free agent after it's over. Zambrano asked for $15.5 million in arbritration. The cubs offered $11.025 million. Pay the man, please. Arbritration can get ugly because the team can bring out the negative things about a player. This is one guy the Cubs should keep happy.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Tornado Tears Through New Orleans
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado hit parts of suburban New Orleans early Tuesday morning. One 85 yr. old woman was killed in the Gintilly neighborhood. What else can possibly happen to this area??SNOW
Yahoo!!! We have 4 inches on the ground and it's suppose to snow till noon. Although we will probably fall short of the 7-9 inches originally forcasted (of course we will) I will take the 5-6 inches we will now end with. I agree with my brother, the weather people have some kind of scheme with the grocery stores. A kickback of sorts when the shelves become empty of toilet paper, bread, & milk.
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