A fun afternoon racing around on dirtbikes!!!
Monday, August 29, 2005
Get the Quarterback!!!
Mom gave this to me yesterday and I cracked up when I read it and thought you football fans might enjoy it! :)
"A guy took his girlfriend to her first footballgame. They had great seats right behind their team's bench. After the game, he asked her how she liked the experience.
Oh, I really liked it, she replied, especially the tight pants and all the big muscles. I just couldn't understand though, why they were killing each other over 25 cents.
Dumbfounded, her date asked, What do you mean?
Well, they flipped a coin, one team got it and then for the rest of teh game, all they kept screaming was; Get the quarter-back! Get the quarter-back. I'm like... hellooooooo??!!! It's only 25 cents!!!
He, he, he!!!
Have a Maaaavelous Monday!
"A guy took his girlfriend to her first footballgame. They had great seats right behind their team's bench. After the game, he asked her how she liked the experience.
Oh, I really liked it, she replied, especially the tight pants and all the big muscles. I just couldn't understand though, why they were killing each other over 25 cents.
Dumbfounded, her date asked, What do you mean?
Well, they flipped a coin, one team got it and then for the rest of teh game, all they kept screaming was; Get the quarter-back! Get the quarter-back. I'm like... hellooooooo??!!! It's only 25 cents!!!
He, he, he!!!
Have a Maaaavelous Monday!
Sunday, August 28, 2005
An Awsome Rocky Mtn Weekend
Man, this weekend was the best!!!
It's good to be on vacation, it's even better to be with family, it's fabulous to be away from the stress at work!!!
So today, was just, tremendous. It was very, VERY full and busy though and I've come away with a sunburn on my face and neck, but most definetly worth it!
The morning started off with an early round of golf at my favorite par 3 course here in Montrose. The really neat thing was my 7 year old nephew, Brian, hit closest to the hole off the 7th tee. That was cool.
After golf, we had brunch and then headed out to do some GeoCaching. We had a couple of false starts in finding the one we were looking for, but persisted because we wanted the kids to really, really like it. So eventually Brian and I found it and guided everyone else in. We traded a bunch of trinkets and then headed home for lunch.
After lunch we played on a slip in slide in the front yard, what a blast, but dang, they've got COLD water here! :) At home, it runs for a few minutes and it's lukewarm, here - it's like ice. Awesome!
When the kids were wore out we laid them down for naps, then Doreen, my sister, her hubby and my dad headed to Flat Top to ride their dirt bikes. Awesome. We hit all sorts of little jumps and bumps and dips, then we took a quickie ride around the Mountain. It had some pretty severe hills we went down and up. Makes your stomach jump into your throat and do some flip-flops! It was fun, FUN, FUN! (Boy am I gonna 'pay' for all that fun, tomorrow in many new aching muscles - definetly worth it though.)
Got done, headed home, put the bikes away, had a neat family supper, played some dominoes, ran an errand and now we're going to watch the extras on Scott's new Top Gun, collectors edition, DVD.
Man - what a day. Tomorrow we're gonna have to take it easy!! :)
Good Night!!!
It's good to be on vacation, it's even better to be with family, it's fabulous to be away from the stress at work!!!
So today, was just, tremendous. It was very, VERY full and busy though and I've come away with a sunburn on my face and neck, but most definetly worth it!
The morning started off with an early round of golf at my favorite par 3 course here in Montrose. The really neat thing was my 7 year old nephew, Brian, hit closest to the hole off the 7th tee. That was cool.
After golf, we had brunch and then headed out to do some GeoCaching. We had a couple of false starts in finding the one we were looking for, but persisted because we wanted the kids to really, really like it. So eventually Brian and I found it and guided everyone else in. We traded a bunch of trinkets and then headed home for lunch.
After lunch we played on a slip in slide in the front yard, what a blast, but dang, they've got COLD water here! :) At home, it runs for a few minutes and it's lukewarm, here - it's like ice. Awesome!
When the kids were wore out we laid them down for naps, then Doreen, my sister, her hubby and my dad headed to Flat Top to ride their dirt bikes. Awesome. We hit all sorts of little jumps and bumps and dips, then we took a quickie ride around the Mountain. It had some pretty severe hills we went down and up. Makes your stomach jump into your throat and do some flip-flops! It was fun, FUN, FUN! (Boy am I gonna 'pay' for all that fun, tomorrow in many new aching muscles - definetly worth it though.)
Got done, headed home, put the bikes away, had a neat family supper, played some dominoes, ran an errand and now we're going to watch the extras on Scott's new Top Gun, collectors edition, DVD.
Man - what a day. Tomorrow we're gonna have to take it easy!! :)
Good Night!!!
Friday, August 26, 2005
Rocky Mtn High
Hey hey hey,
We're here and 'a lovin it. Got in at 9:30p Mtn, which is 11:30p eastern, the girls were tired. But they both woke up from the last leg and were excited to see Grammy & Poppy! Yeee haw! Not to mention I didn't want to have to carry both of them and all our stuff off the plane! :)
Enjoyed the flight in - however it was kind of disappointing because on the puddle-jumper we fly from Den to Montrose we usually get warmly welcomed by the majestic rockies, but it was night and dark and no way to see 'em. Boo hoo hooo - so we're gonna have to take a trip and see 'em this morning! :)
On the last flight in we saw what looked like rain as we crossed the Rockies, but it wasn't - it was SNOW!!! :)
Oh yeah - "Hey it's good to be back home again, yes it is!"
We're here and 'a lovin it. Got in at 9:30p Mtn, which is 11:30p eastern, the girls were tired. But they both woke up from the last leg and were excited to see Grammy & Poppy! Yeee haw! Not to mention I didn't want to have to carry both of them and all our stuff off the plane! :)
Enjoyed the flight in - however it was kind of disappointing because on the puddle-jumper we fly from Den to Montrose we usually get warmly welcomed by the majestic rockies, but it was night and dark and no way to see 'em. Boo hoo hooo - so we're gonna have to take a trip and see 'em this morning! :)
On the last flight in we saw what looked like rain as we crossed the Rockies, but it wasn't - it was SNOW!!! :)
Oh yeah - "Hey it's good to be back home again, yes it is!"
Thursday, August 25, 2005
A blog from 20,000 ft
A blog from 20,000 ft between Knoxville and Chicago. The girls are loving it all. Next stop Denver after a quick bite & long walk 2 the next gate.
Ready, Ready to Fly!
Hey ya!
We've got the car loaded, the house cleaned up, the refrigerator empty of everything perishable, the trash out - now we're just waiting...
...waiting for the time to come to leave.
I tell ya - I'd MUCH rather be waiting, than going NUTS trying to squeeze it all into a time frame it doesn't usually fit! :)
Doreen just finished her shower and the girls are taking a nice long bath. After they're done we'll hang out a little more, try and get more wiggles outta some girls, then head to Knoxville and the first leg of three flights today. Knoxville to Chicago, Chicago to Denver, Denver to Montrose!
Up, up and away we go! :)
We've got the car loaded, the house cleaned up, the refrigerator empty of everything perishable, the trash out - now we're just waiting...
...waiting for the time to come to leave.
I tell ya - I'd MUCH rather be waiting, than going NUTS trying to squeeze it all into a time frame it doesn't usually fit! :)
Doreen just finished her shower and the girls are taking a nice long bath. After they're done we'll hang out a little more, try and get more wiggles outta some girls, then head to Knoxville and the first leg of three flights today. Knoxville to Chicago, Chicago to Denver, Denver to Montrose!
Up, up and away we go! :)
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Tough Day at Work
Today, was a tough day at work.
For starters, I had to get things set up and run 3 strands of 100' of cable down a hole, through a wall through two other holes and about 5 pieces of ceiling tile to a new camera location on the radio set. Not a quick and easy job, plus I got all itchy from the insulation! OUCH!
Secondly, we had to get the TV studio all cleaned up from all the construction we've had going on. The mess just compounded - and I wanted it spotless before I left today - so cleaning we did!
Third, I had a tough meeting with management as plans were suddenly changed and from 140+ student workers hours per week, I've been dropped to 80. That really hurts.
Finally, the really bad part is I had to 'let go' one of my guys today. I hated that. He was a good dude, and the fact that managment idea changes have affected not only me, but others 'under' me as well just bugs! Not to mention they spring it on me about 2 1/2 hours before I leave on vacation. Dude, that is mondo rough!!!
Anyway, I am GLAD to be on vacation and don't have to put a foot in that place for at least 2 weeks. Wheeeewwwww!
Out!
For starters, I had to get things set up and run 3 strands of 100' of cable down a hole, through a wall through two other holes and about 5 pieces of ceiling tile to a new camera location on the radio set. Not a quick and easy job, plus I got all itchy from the insulation! OUCH!
Secondly, we had to get the TV studio all cleaned up from all the construction we've had going on. The mess just compounded - and I wanted it spotless before I left today - so cleaning we did!
Third, I had a tough meeting with management as plans were suddenly changed and from 140+ student workers hours per week, I've been dropped to 80. That really hurts.
Finally, the really bad part is I had to 'let go' one of my guys today. I hated that. He was a good dude, and the fact that managment idea changes have affected not only me, but others 'under' me as well just bugs! Not to mention they spring it on me about 2 1/2 hours before I leave on vacation. Dude, that is mondo rough!!!
Anyway, I am GLAD to be on vacation and don't have to put a foot in that place for at least 2 weeks. Wheeeewwwww!
Out!
Packing & Funny Movie Moments
Tonight, we pack up. We've got a bunch of other things done in making preperation to get ready to go. Now the time has come! I can't wait for tomorrow. We get to sleep in, load up and head to Knoxville to fly west. Yeeeaaaaa haaaawwwwww!!!
So as I've been doing stuff lately I've watched 3 movies. "Mannequin," "Hitch" & "Bruce Almighty." Those are very good flics!!!
A funny series of movies. Here's just a 'highlight' of each of what cracked me up the most! :)
"Mannequin" - "Hi, I'm Hollywood Montrose, OW doesn't it just sing?" That one get's me every time.
"Hitch" - The scene when Hitch watches Albert's dance moves. Waaaa ha, ha, ha!
"Bruce Almighty" - The scene when Bruce, after he gets his powers, messes up Evan's newscast. Everytime I see it, I laugh and laugh and laugh! He, he, he!
Love to hear the moment in a movie, in any movie, you think is funniest.
Have a good day!!!
So as I've been doing stuff lately I've watched 3 movies. "Mannequin," "Hitch" & "Bruce Almighty." Those are very good flics!!!
A funny series of movies. Here's just a 'highlight' of each of what cracked me up the most! :)
"Mannequin" - "Hi, I'm Hollywood Montrose, OW doesn't it just sing?" That one get's me every time.
"Hitch" - The scene when Hitch watches Albert's dance moves. Waaaa ha, ha, ha!
"Bruce Almighty" - The scene when Bruce, after he gets his powers, messes up Evan's newscast. Everytime I see it, I laugh and laugh and laugh! He, he, he!
Love to hear the moment in a movie, in any movie, you think is funniest.
Have a good day!!!
Saturday, August 20, 2005
"Commence Countdown"
Yesterday we started a countdown. We went to Wal-mart to pick up a few necessities and also we let the girls pick out a new toy to take with them on the airplane. We're getting ready to 'leave' on vacation to Colorado for two glorious weeks! So - as of right now we've got...
5 Days
122 Hours
7,320 Minutes
439,200 Seconds
...before we get in that United Airlines jet and head west.
Boy - we can't wait! :)
5 Days
122 Hours
7,320 Minutes
439,200 Seconds
...before we get in that United Airlines jet and head west.
Boy - we can't wait! :)
Friday, August 19, 2005
"That's a Wrap" --- Thank goodness
I am GLAD this week is officially OVER.
Joelle, Natalie and I have been sick since last Sabbath and it's like taking eons to get over this crud. Runny noses, coughs, congestion - the whole works!!!
So with that and a bit of 'pressure' over some must-get-done-now stuff at work, I am relieved this week has come to a close.
I have also be doggedly 'studying' for a test, of sorts, that I had to take Thur afternoon. Passed with flying colors aparently - although for the hour and a half I was in the test taking process I was as nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs, to quote a crazy cliche'! :) I've not done this type of stuff, save for one time, in the past 5 1/2 years. It'll be interesting to see what, if anything, comes from this. Y'all in blogland, website readers, will be among the first to know!
I did take a day and a half off trying to rest and recouperate - for what good it did while I was back. But I did get a couple of books read. Clive Cussler's "Blue Gold" and Louis L'amour's "Tucker." Great books!
Well - Doreen and the girls are headed to church tomorrow. I'm gonna rest up some more and try and kick this thing early this week.
Thursday - we fly west to the great state of Colorado to hang out with family. Should be a very, VERY good time! I'm really looking forward to it!
Have a GREAT weekend y'all!
Joelle, Natalie and I have been sick since last Sabbath and it's like taking eons to get over this crud. Runny noses, coughs, congestion - the whole works!!!
So with that and a bit of 'pressure' over some must-get-done-now stuff at work, I am relieved this week has come to a close.
I have also be doggedly 'studying' for a test, of sorts, that I had to take Thur afternoon. Passed with flying colors aparently - although for the hour and a half I was in the test taking process I was as nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs, to quote a crazy cliche'! :) I've not done this type of stuff, save for one time, in the past 5 1/2 years. It'll be interesting to see what, if anything, comes from this. Y'all in blogland, website readers, will be among the first to know!
I did take a day and a half off trying to rest and recouperate - for what good it did while I was back. But I did get a couple of books read. Clive Cussler's "Blue Gold" and Louis L'amour's "Tucker." Great books!
Well - Doreen and the girls are headed to church tomorrow. I'm gonna rest up some more and try and kick this thing early this week.
Thursday - we fly west to the great state of Colorado to hang out with family. Should be a very, VERY good time! I'm really looking forward to it!
Have a GREAT weekend y'all!
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Chattanooga 'Kids' Museum
Last week we went with some friends (Doreen, Tracy, Joelle, Natalie Climbin', Anna & Cheryl) to a 'free night at the Chattanooga 'Kids Discovery Museum.' It was a very cool place and not only for kids. I tell ya we adults had a ball too. They had tons of cool things to see and do. Read on and see more!
"N"esting
Natalie, Joelle & Anna are 'r'esting in Woodstock's nest! They even left room for the little guy to join them soon - see??!! :)
At the museum - they had a special Charlie Brown Section - read more to check out a bunch of cool stuff they had there! :)
Accomplished Players
Anna, Joelle & Natalie are playing Schroder's piano as well as he could. Good thing it's a 'player' piano! He, he, he!
You should have seen Natalie's face when she touched the keys the first time and 'it' started playing. Cute, cute - very cute! :)
In a Box
Natalie, Anna and Joelle are puttin on a cute TV show for us. It's called "Who can grab the Mic from who?!!!"
Very, VERY funny!
Doreen & Lucy
Here's my favorite girl with Lucy. I must say that Doreen is nicer, prettier and a much MUCH better sports player! :)
I JUST wanna 'Help' You! :)
If I can be of service and help in any way - I'd like to - besides, I'm relatively inexpensive!
Of course the return visits are killers! :)
Saturday, August 13, 2005
"Dip" Our Gov't at work...
...NOT!!!
Yesterday we headed up to Madisonville, our old city of residence, to mow my in-laws and neighbors (our former home) yard. The neighbor mows it while my in-laws are out of town, but the neighbor is out of town for a couple of weeks and it needs to be mowed - so we went up there to mow, stay at their place and attend our old church. (A 25 min drive from Mad'Ville an hour drive from Chattanooga.)
So just before the last 'bend' in the road before we turn off to the street they live on, we see this sign that says 'dip.' Sure enough we encounter a pretty BIG dip in the road. Before we moved, we had been kinda waiting for them to fix that dip and the rest of the road that is pretty quickly going to pot-holes.
Instead of doing what needs to be done and spending the money to fix the road - they put a sign that says "Dip." Well - what a bunch of DIPS!! Yuck, that just really irritates me! Actually the guy who we bought the property from to put our former house on was the County Road Commissioner and I talked to him about it before we purchased and he said he'd see that it was taken care of. What a 'dippy' politician. Yuck, yuck, YUCK! I really, REALLY don't like politicians - local, state or federal. They're all pretty much the same with a few exceptions that are very, VERY rare!!!
So, Joelle, Natalie and I have all gotten sick this weekend with runny noses and sore throats. Hope it passes quickly - I hate blowing my nose again, and again and again and again and again! AAaarrrggghhhhh!!!
Tomorrow is just gonna be a super lazy day to rest and recover!
Have a good weekend!
Yesterday we headed up to Madisonville, our old city of residence, to mow my in-laws and neighbors (our former home) yard. The neighbor mows it while my in-laws are out of town, but the neighbor is out of town for a couple of weeks and it needs to be mowed - so we went up there to mow, stay at their place and attend our old church. (A 25 min drive from Mad'Ville an hour drive from Chattanooga.)
So just before the last 'bend' in the road before we turn off to the street they live on, we see this sign that says 'dip.' Sure enough we encounter a pretty BIG dip in the road. Before we moved, we had been kinda waiting for them to fix that dip and the rest of the road that is pretty quickly going to pot-holes.
Instead of doing what needs to be done and spending the money to fix the road - they put a sign that says "Dip." Well - what a bunch of DIPS!! Yuck, that just really irritates me! Actually the guy who we bought the property from to put our former house on was the County Road Commissioner and I talked to him about it before we purchased and he said he'd see that it was taken care of. What a 'dippy' politician. Yuck, yuck, YUCK! I really, REALLY don't like politicians - local, state or federal. They're all pretty much the same with a few exceptions that are very, VERY rare!!!
So, Joelle, Natalie and I have all gotten sick this weekend with runny noses and sore throats. Hope it passes quickly - I hate blowing my nose again, and again and again and again and again! AAaarrrggghhhhh!!!
Tomorrow is just gonna be a super lazy day to rest and recover!
Have a good weekend!
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