Brice Prairie Bike Race 2008

If you enjoy road racing then you will enjoy the 3rd annual Brice Prairie Bike Race (Onalaska, WI). This race is part of the WiSport series but you do not have to be a member to participate. This will be mine and Val's first year volunteering. I am familiar with the area and there could be no better place to have this event. Come join us, you will be pleasantly surprised.

Winter Wonderland

This after the 9 inches of snow we got last week. I love snow but alas, it's time for Spring

Forgot To Feed The Meter

Survivor-Macronesia

Thank God, he's gone. Too bad, sooooo sad! Missing his girlfriend, baby on the way, and head not in the game led to Johnny Fairplay's demise on Survivor Macronesia. Now this is the guy who cried and said his grandmother had died so pardon me if I don't believe a word that comes out of his mouth. Good Riddens....(full story)

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The Value of a Catholic Education And A #2 Pencil .........

Little Mary Margaret was not the best student in Catholic School and usually she slept through the class.
One day her teacher, a Nun, called on her while she was sleeping.
'Tell me Mary Margaret, who created the universe?'
When Mary Margaret didn't stir, little Johnny who was her friend sitting behind her, took his pencil and jabbed her in the rear.
'God Almighty!' shouted Mary Margaret.
The Nun said, 'Very good' and continued teaching her class.
A little later the Nun asked Mary Margaret, 'Who is our Lord and Savior?'
But Mary didn't stir from her slumber.
Once again, Johnny came to her rescue and stuck Mary Margaret in the butt.
'Jesus Christ!!!' shouted Mary Margaret and the Nun once again said, 'Very good,' and Mary
Margaret fell back sleep.
The Nun asked her a third question...'What did Eve say to Adam after she had her twenty-third child?' Again, Johnny came to the rescue.

This time Mary Margaret jumped up and shouted, 'If you stick that damn thing in me one more time, I'll break it in half!'

The nun fainted..........

Sister Sue

Sue had her head shaved yesterday and all in all she was in pretty good spirits. After the beautician got done she slapped Sue in the back of the head and told her she had a flat head. If you knew my sister she must have been in pretty good spirits otherwise I am sure she would have given her a what for. Her husband Sammy got his hair cut real short too, Love is grand. I asked her how the wig was and she told me she now has straight hair. Sue got all the curls in the family and as far back as I can remember she has always wanted straight hair. Sue, only three more Chemo sessions, hang in there it's almost over.

For Those In The Frozen Tundra

How 'Bout Them Bulldogs

Well, the "Dogs" did it again thanks to senior guard, Adam Emmeneker who scored 16 of his career-high 20 points in the second half to trigger No. 16 ranked Drake to its 19th straight victory with an 83-77 win over Indiana State. Drake's next game will be Tuesday against Illinois State.

Things That Make You Go Hmmmmmmmm

People with blue eyes have a single, common ancestor, according to new research. You don't suppose we with blue eyes are all related? Veddy interesting...

It's About Time.......

Finally, Brittany's parents have come forward and have stopped their daughter from self-destructing. I myself have been wondering where the hell they have been. It is beyond me how they could sit back and watch their daughter, or should I say the monster they created, cry for help and be ignored. This is a vibrant beautiful person that was put in an adult world and was never allowed to grow up, never allowed to be a kid or experience the natural steps of becoming an adult. I guess what I am trying to say is let's not just blame Brittany for all of this. There are those of you, and you know who you are, that should own up and take some responsibility for what has happened.

Now This Is Funny

Sister Sue

My sister had her 1st chemo treatment last Thursday and the side affects hit her pretty hard about Tuesday. She was feeling mighty punie so husband Sammy took her to the doctor and they pumped her full of steroids, fluids, and anti-nausea medicine. I talked with her last night and she sounded a whole lot better. One thing troubles me though, she made the comment that she might not continue with the treatments. She has 3 left and knowing that she wasn't feeling 100% I didn't say much. I hope it was just a slight hickup in her thoughts and that she does in fact continue. Sue is really upset about losing her hair but she did order a wig and it arrived Wednesday. She is going to have her head shaved rather than go through losing her hair a little bit at a time. My thoughts and prayers are certainly with her and I hope she makes the right decision on continuing the treatments.

Just Another Day At The Office

Well, they did it again. The Drake Bulldogs went on a 10-0 run to end the game and beat Creighton 75-65 for their 18th win in a row. Coach Davis said he was going to mix things up a bit and it proved to be the winning link. Drake sophomore guard Josh Young, making his first start in six games, equaled a career high with 24 points, including 13 in the second half. Young hit 8 of 11 shots from the floor, including six of eight from beyond the three-point arc. After #2 Kansas losing to Kansas State 84-75, Drake owns the second longest winning streak in the country only behind Memphis who has 20 straight wins.(full story)

Dog Notes

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I Am So Jealous

By now I am sure that my brother and his other half(ED) are having a wonderful time on the high seas on Celebrity Cruise Lines' , Century. Hey Mark, it was 40 here today. We are having a heat wave. I can picture it now ,basking in the sun and enjoying multiple adult libations. It was about a year ago when Val and I were planning on going cruisen. Oh well, you two boys enjoy and have a cold one for me and Val. Can't wait to hear all about it

17 In A Row

Drake held Northern Iowa without a basket in the last 5 minutes 32 seconds, while rallying from a four-point deficit, to extend its school-record winning streak to 17 games with a 58-54 Missouri Valley Conference victory past Northern Iowa Saturday night.Drake, owning the nation's third longest active winning streak behind Kansas (19) and Memphis (18) improved its record to 18-1 which is the best start in school history.

What A Terrible Waste

Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday. I don't want to believe it was drug related but everybody autmatically thinks the worse. I hope his latest movie, Batman "The Dark Knight" where he plays the "Joker" will be released despite his demise.

REST IN PEACE

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So Far So Good

Well, it hasn't been easy, but I have managed to workout every day. I have dragged my derriere out of bed every weekday morning at 3:30 and am on the treadmill by 4:00-4:15. Needless to say by nine at night I am pooped. I hope to get back to 6 or 7 miles a day. Till we meet again.....

So It Begins

Well, it's time to start working out again. I must say I have been quite the load, couch potatoe, lounge lizzard, etc. I am officially starting tomorrow. You ask why not today and I answer tomorrow is soon enough. I am setting a goal of no less than 4 miles per day. My treadmill and I are going to become best friends with weights factored in too. I will have a progress report periodically. Wish me luck!

We Are Talking Cold

The next day it's going to be cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey. Weather forecast for this weekend sucks.....won't get above zero and snow Sunday. I love snow the freezing of the nose hairs I can do without! Stttttay wwwwarm.