So I think of my niece, Aurora, on a daily basis. Why you ask, because she is literally a pain in my butt. When I say literally, I mean she caused the pain that I'm still having in my hind end.
A couple weeks ago her dad and I were playing keep away from her with her scrunchy and it was tossed my way and it hit the floor. I hurried and jumped in front of it and bent over to pick it up. At that moment in time he was hurrying to get to it as well and hit me square in the butt and bruised a recently healed bruised tail bone. Well last night, I was running around at Mutual playing kick ball and ball tag and the pain decided to come back with a vengeance. The pain hasn't gone away, and yesterday it just got worse. Stupid pain in my butt. Anyway, thanks Aurora for the pain I'm feeling.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Stupid Videos
Occasionally, when I want to feel smarter, I watch Stupid Videos. It doesn't take long for you to realize that there are a lot of stupid people out there.
I think the worst ones are the people who try to do stunts that they have no business doing. I'm sure that the people that upload to Stupid Videos are aware of the other videos on there. How many people think, "Hey, that guy crashed trying to ride down the busy street on a skateboard without pads. I bet I could do it without crashing." IDIOTS!!!!
After watching that, you will understand why insurance rates are up.
I think the worst ones are the people who try to do stunts that they have no business doing. I'm sure that the people that upload to Stupid Videos are aware of the other videos on there. How many people think, "Hey, that guy crashed trying to ride down the busy street on a skateboard without pads. I bet I could do it without crashing." IDIOTS!!!!
After watching that, you will understand why insurance rates are up.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Snot Funny!
So I was thinking of something today as I was walking to the bus stop. Like most things, my mind is just weird so no comments about that because we already know.
As I was walking down the street, I like most people do at one time or another spit up mucus that originated in the nose. Now, I know this sounds gross and most people in polite society don't talk about such things, but I'm not polite and am pretty much a reject of society. It wasn't copious amounts of it, just a little bit, enough to start this internal mind dialog about the habits of humans.
Anyway, most people find it disgusting that someone, anyone, would pick their nose and eat it. I find this habit disgusting as well but started to think about what was the disgusting part. In a certain light, it is all disgusting. I've come up with a couple of possibilities why it is gross. They are:
First, lets deal with the taste of snot. All of us have tasted it at one point or another and no one has really gagged. Do you doubt that you have tasted it? Anyone who has spit out mucus during a cold has tasted it. Anyone who snorts inwardly to clear the sinus cavity and spit it out has tasted it. Quite honestly, I can think of many other things less desirable tasting than snot.
If its ingestion that it gross, we have all ingested it before as well. Think about the example above where you snort in to clear the sinus cavity but instead of spitting, you swallow it. Anyone who has ever had a cold has ingested mucus from the nose and throat area. So that can't be it.
It could be the conscious effort of removing something from an orifice and eating it. When you consider that you ingest/taste it without it ever leaving your body, this isn't necessarily an issue as air does not change its properties instantaneously making it something very gross. I guess actually seeing it before it goes back in could be it which leads us to the next issue.
Seeing someone pick their nose and eat it is really gross. Why? Not sure. Maybe it has to do with our need to have what other people have. Think about a restaurant. You go in, see food on other tables and say to yourself, "that looks good. Maybe I'll have that." When you think that someone is eating buggers, that thought really never enters your head.
Anyway, I bring this to light because there are certain conversations we don't have and I honestly think its because no one pushes that line. I, for one, think we need to not only cross the line, we should do so at a sprint hurling ourselves beyond that line. The grass is actually greener on the other side of that line mostly because crap exists beyond that line and crap makes a good fertilizer.
As I was walking down the street, I like most people do at one time or another spit up mucus that originated in the nose. Now, I know this sounds gross and most people in polite society don't talk about such things, but I'm not polite and am pretty much a reject of society. It wasn't copious amounts of it, just a little bit, enough to start this internal mind dialog about the habits of humans.
Anyway, most people find it disgusting that someone, anyone, would pick their nose and eat it. I find this habit disgusting as well but started to think about what was the disgusting part. In a certain light, it is all disgusting. I've come up with a couple of possibilities why it is gross. They are:
- Visually seeing someone eat their own snot
- The taste of snot
- The ingestion of snot
- The conscious effort to eat snot
First, lets deal with the taste of snot. All of us have tasted it at one point or another and no one has really gagged. Do you doubt that you have tasted it? Anyone who has spit out mucus during a cold has tasted it. Anyone who snorts inwardly to clear the sinus cavity and spit it out has tasted it. Quite honestly, I can think of many other things less desirable tasting than snot.
If its ingestion that it gross, we have all ingested it before as well. Think about the example above where you snort in to clear the sinus cavity but instead of spitting, you swallow it. Anyone who has ever had a cold has ingested mucus from the nose and throat area. So that can't be it.
It could be the conscious effort of removing something from an orifice and eating it. When you consider that you ingest/taste it without it ever leaving your body, this isn't necessarily an issue as air does not change its properties instantaneously making it something very gross. I guess actually seeing it before it goes back in could be it which leads us to the next issue.
Seeing someone pick their nose and eat it is really gross. Why? Not sure. Maybe it has to do with our need to have what other people have. Think about a restaurant. You go in, see food on other tables and say to yourself, "that looks good. Maybe I'll have that." When you think that someone is eating buggers, that thought really never enters your head.
Anyway, I bring this to light because there are certain conversations we don't have and I honestly think its because no one pushes that line. I, for one, think we need to not only cross the line, we should do so at a sprint hurling ourselves beyond that line. The grass is actually greener on the other side of that line mostly because crap exists beyond that line and crap makes a good fertilizer.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Happy Earth Day
So today is Earth day. What that means exactly, I don't know. I think we are supposed to be nice to the earth. Not litter, ride mass transit, don't use hairspray in aerosol cans, you know stuff like that. I think that we should get the day off and that we should all be as still as possible. Think about it, when we walk around, doesn't that hurt the earth. I know if I was walked on all day, I'd be in a lot of pain. I think if we are going to have Earth day, we should do our best not to walk on it, dig holes in it. I don't know maybe I'm being way to sensitive, but hey it's earth and it's the only one we've got.
For my part, I rode the train into work, yeah, I drove to the train station, but at least I didn't drive the extra 19 or so miles into work from where the train station is. Except then I made the train that much heavier and put that much strain on the earth. Ugh...we'll never win.
HAPPY EARTH DAY!!
For my part, I rode the train into work, yeah, I drove to the train station, but at least I didn't drive the extra 19 or so miles into work from where the train station is. Except then I made the train that much heavier and put that much strain on the earth. Ugh...we'll never win.
HAPPY EARTH DAY!!
Friday, April 18, 2008
New Rug
So the other day I was frustrated that my new rug was taking so long to get here. Well it arrived, or I should say we picked it up yesterday. We laid it down and while Chels is still getting used to it, I really like it. The rug is two shades of green and the couch is a third and when you first look at it, it's kind of weird, but I think it looks good.
The only thing with having the new rug in the house is that it has caused the house to smell like new rug. The kids were complaining about it and as I got up this morning to come to work, I could smell it in my room, upstairs. I'll have to get some pictures.
One frustration has been laid out...hahaha
The only thing with having the new rug in the house is that it has caused the house to smell like new rug. The kids were complaining about it and as I got up this morning to come to work, I could smell it in my room, upstairs. I'll have to get some pictures.
One frustration has been laid out...hahaha
Thursday, April 17, 2008
New Phrase
So, before I tell you my new phrase, I have to tell you the story behind it.
Last night, me and the wife were laying in bed talking. Now she has a cat that I don't really get a long with, in fact, I usually think about kicking him every time I see him. He doesn't think highly of me either so it works out really well.
Anyway, I'm pretty sure this cat has a few mental issues, more than normal for a cat anyway. So last night, as the wife and I were discussing plans for the weekend, he's running around the front room. Aly thought that her cat and my cat were playing around except my cat happened to be laying at my feet.
So, I told her that her cat was chasing his own shadow. Then I realized that the lights were off. So the new phrase, as attributed to my wife's demented, moronic cat is:
Chasing his shadow in the dark.
Anyway, when you think about it, its pretty funny and can explain a lot of people that you know.
Last night, me and the wife were laying in bed talking. Now she has a cat that I don't really get a long with, in fact, I usually think about kicking him every time I see him. He doesn't think highly of me either so it works out really well.
Anyway, I'm pretty sure this cat has a few mental issues, more than normal for a cat anyway. So last night, as the wife and I were discussing plans for the weekend, he's running around the front room. Aly thought that her cat and my cat were playing around except my cat happened to be laying at my feet.
So, I told her that her cat was chasing his own shadow. Then I realized that the lights were off. So the new phrase, as attributed to my wife's demented, moronic cat is:
Chasing his shadow in the dark.
Anyway, when you think about it, its pretty funny and can explain a lot of people that you know.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Frustration...in general
I'm doing this "in general" because there isn't any one person or thing that I can really blame but I am frustrated. It's really hard to have things so up in the air and unknown sometimes that I just want to pull my hair out.
My frustration stems from not knowing. As well as wanting to be kept up to date. We ordered a rug from Lowe's that we were told would be in around the 10th or 11th. We figured it would come in while we were gone and we could pick it up on Monday. When we got home and there wasn't a message, I called Lowe's and they said that it would be either today, being Monday, or tomorrow, being Tuesday, that we'd have the rug. Now it's Wednesday and no rug. I called and the guy did some checking for me on the phone and said he would have to call me back. I told him I was off to a meeting and that he could call my wife and let her know. He agreed. No call, as of 2 minutes ago. I could be over stressing, but I'm big into good customer service. I work with a team at work that customer service is very important and I'm a big advocate. All I ask is that you keep me posted. If you say today or tomorrow and the next day happens, then at least be a little willing to do what you say you are going to do and call me back.
The rug isn't the only frustrating thing. But right now it's a big one. Our home refi is another. I'm just stressing over that, unneeded stress. Anyway, just wanted to complain and vent a little. I try not to whine but once in a while it does some good, this didn't help much but maybe I'll feel better later.
My frustration stems from not knowing. As well as wanting to be kept up to date. We ordered a rug from Lowe's that we were told would be in around the 10th or 11th. We figured it would come in while we were gone and we could pick it up on Monday. When we got home and there wasn't a message, I called Lowe's and they said that it would be either today, being Monday, or tomorrow, being Tuesday, that we'd have the rug. Now it's Wednesday and no rug. I called and the guy did some checking for me on the phone and said he would have to call me back. I told him I was off to a meeting and that he could call my wife and let her know. He agreed. No call, as of 2 minutes ago. I could be over stressing, but I'm big into good customer service. I work with a team at work that customer service is very important and I'm a big advocate. All I ask is that you keep me posted. If you say today or tomorrow and the next day happens, then at least be a little willing to do what you say you are going to do and call me back.
The rug isn't the only frustrating thing. But right now it's a big one. Our home refi is another. I'm just stressing over that, unneeded stress. Anyway, just wanted to complain and vent a little. I try not to whine but once in a while it does some good, this didn't help much but maybe I'll feel better later.
Worried about Global Warming
So I was just wondering yesterday, as I was standing at the bus stop, on April 15th, in the SNOW where all of our global warming went to? I could have used a bit to stop shivering.
Anyway, just a thought.
Anyway, just a thought.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Spring is springing
I know I have a one-track mind these days, but I am just so excited about my trees. The cherry tree now has some blossoms on it and the nectarine tree has several pink and white buds ready to bloom. I will get the pictures posted later today.
We got the old washer out. It wasn't fun but we got it out. I wasn't able to pick up a new washer yesterday because they didn't have any in stock but they are getting a shipment in today. So, I will go to Lowe's at lunch and buy a new washer.
Tonight we plan on discussing our Square Foot Garden. I am planning on 2 to start. I will get the wood cut today at work and then take it home with my new washer. I finally found a store that sells vermiculite and will be buying some of that soon also. I am really excited to start working on my garden.
I am planning on starting to compost here soon. There are a few things I need to get but that shouldn't take much. I am going to try a test case and make sure it will be agreeable with the neighbors (basically make sure it doesn't stink so the neighbors complain) and then we can go into bigger production.
Anyway, I'm excited. I will get the pictures posted on MySpace. If you are interested in joining MySpace to see the pictures, do so and send me a friend request. My page is www.myspace.com/bigbmcgee. Enjoy.
We got the old washer out. It wasn't fun but we got it out. I wasn't able to pick up a new washer yesterday because they didn't have any in stock but they are getting a shipment in today. So, I will go to Lowe's at lunch and buy a new washer.
Tonight we plan on discussing our Square Foot Garden. I am planning on 2 to start. I will get the wood cut today at work and then take it home with my new washer. I finally found a store that sells vermiculite and will be buying some of that soon also. I am really excited to start working on my garden.
I am planning on starting to compost here soon. There are a few things I need to get but that shouldn't take much. I am going to try a test case and make sure it will be agreeable with the neighbors (basically make sure it doesn't stink so the neighbors complain) and then we can go into bigger production.
Anyway, I'm excited. I will get the pictures posted on MySpace. If you are interested in joining MySpace to see the pictures, do so and send me a friend request. My page is www.myspace.com/bigbmcgee. Enjoy.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Another Weekend Recap
What a great weekend to head to St. George. I got to leave a lot of stresses behind for a few days. Chels, the kids, and I all headed down to St. George early Friday morning. By early, I mean we left our house at 4:30am. We were going to leave Thursday night, but with the puppy being sick and Chels' mom's graduation, we decided to get up early and leave Friday.
The trip was a lot of fun. On Friday, we got down there only making one stop, to get breakfast at McDonald's. The kids didn't like the Egg McMuffins that we got them. Tiaree ate it all, but she ate it in shifts, first the egg, then the ham, then the McMuffin. Which brings up a question, what is the difference between and McMuffin and a regular muffin. Another thing that pops into mind, speaking of the way McDonald's is taking over the fast food thought process. On Saturday, we went to KFC after a semi-long day at Zion National Park. I tried to order a 16 piece chicken mcnugget bucket with mashed taters, coleslaw, and baked beans. Whoops. Anyway, back to the first day of the trip. We got to St. George and unloaded and decided to head out to Snow Canyon to do a couple hikes. They were fun, the kids had a blast. We were going to hit the sand dunes there, but we decided to hit them last and the wind had picked up so we decided not to hit the sand dunes. That night was dinner at Texas Roadhouse. It was good, I would have only given my steak a C, it wasn't very good.
Saturday, we got up and headed out to Zions. It was pretty fun. The shuttles are running and it took forever to find a spot to park, but we finally got one and we ate and headed up the canyon. We did the Lower Emerald pool hike, starting at Zion Lodge and ending at the Grotto Picnic area. It was a long hike and I ended up carrying Bree the last little bit on my shoulders. The kids were getting really whiney so we decided to finish the day off with the river walk hike, which takes you back to the Narrows. We only got up that trail about 10 minutes before I'd had enough of the whining and we headed back. We were going to get ice cream at the lodge, but the line was long, so we just decided to head back to St. George. It was mid 70's in Zion and it was beautiful. KFC for dinner, like I mentioned earlier, a trip out to Iceberg for shakes and then home to crash.
Sunday we got up and headed out to Gunlock to do some caching. It was a lot of fun, didn't find a whole lot of caches but the area was cool to see. I had some serious sinus issues going on and hiking around finding those caches wasn't much fun. We headed back to IHOP for lunch and then it was about time to hit the road. We stopped in Cedar City to visit Chels' sister and then drove the rest of the way home without stopping. We put a bunch of movies on the iPod and bought the AV cables and the kids had their headphones on and watched like 3 movies on the way home.
All in all it was a great trip. I'll post pictures later.
The trip was a lot of fun. On Friday, we got down there only making one stop, to get breakfast at McDonald's. The kids didn't like the Egg McMuffins that we got them. Tiaree ate it all, but she ate it in shifts, first the egg, then the ham, then the McMuffin. Which brings up a question, what is the difference between and McMuffin and a regular muffin. Another thing that pops into mind, speaking of the way McDonald's is taking over the fast food thought process. On Saturday, we went to KFC after a semi-long day at Zion National Park. I tried to order a 16 piece chicken mcnugget bucket with mashed taters, coleslaw, and baked beans. Whoops. Anyway, back to the first day of the trip. We got to St. George and unloaded and decided to head out to Snow Canyon to do a couple hikes. They were fun, the kids had a blast. We were going to hit the sand dunes there, but we decided to hit them last and the wind had picked up so we decided not to hit the sand dunes. That night was dinner at Texas Roadhouse. It was good, I would have only given my steak a C, it wasn't very good.
Saturday, we got up and headed out to Zions. It was pretty fun. The shuttles are running and it took forever to find a spot to park, but we finally got one and we ate and headed up the canyon. We did the Lower Emerald pool hike, starting at Zion Lodge and ending at the Grotto Picnic area. It was a long hike and I ended up carrying Bree the last little bit on my shoulders. The kids were getting really whiney so we decided to finish the day off with the river walk hike, which takes you back to the Narrows. We only got up that trail about 10 minutes before I'd had enough of the whining and we headed back. We were going to get ice cream at the lodge, but the line was long, so we just decided to head back to St. George. It was mid 70's in Zion and it was beautiful. KFC for dinner, like I mentioned earlier, a trip out to Iceberg for shakes and then home to crash.
Sunday we got up and headed out to Gunlock to do some caching. It was a lot of fun, didn't find a whole lot of caches but the area was cool to see. I had some serious sinus issues going on and hiking around finding those caches wasn't much fun. We headed back to IHOP for lunch and then it was about time to hit the road. We stopped in Cedar City to visit Chels' sister and then drove the rest of the way home without stopping. We put a bunch of movies on the iPod and bought the AV cables and the kids had their headphones on and watched like 3 movies on the way home.
All in all it was a great trip. I'll post pictures later.
Weekend Recap
Well, the weekend is over and all it can all be summed up with "Ouch." I'm a bit on the sore side today. It was a pretty good weekend because I got a lot of things done. Mason helped a lot and he has been a real champ through all of the stuff we did. I know he wants to do more but he's still on the smallish size.
I decided to tear out our back fence. There was about a 1 foot gap between our chain link fence and the townhouses behind us. We would get a lot of weed growth and trash behind there and, after tearing it out, I was able to get a bunch of crap out of there. I still have a lot left, but its starting to look really good.
I started placing stakes for my temporary fence for the garden I'm creating. Its a 30' x 30' area and it is really starting to look good. I have it plotted out on graph paper and its nice to see it coming along. There is still a bunch of work to do and I don't think it will be 100% this year, but I do hope to get a few things done and at least a square garden or 2.
Other happenings, my washer died. It was a dramatic death. I went downstairs to get some vegetables for dinner and my basement had a nice layer of smoke throughout. Boy, I scrambled to make sure nothing was on fire and, come to find out, the motor in the washer died. So, its off to finding a new washer today.
All in all, it was a pretty good weekend. Tonight is a bit of a relaxation night so I can download some pictures and get some stuff cleaned up in the house.
Hope you all had a good weekend.
I decided to tear out our back fence. There was about a 1 foot gap between our chain link fence and the townhouses behind us. We would get a lot of weed growth and trash behind there and, after tearing it out, I was able to get a bunch of crap out of there. I still have a lot left, but its starting to look really good.
I started placing stakes for my temporary fence for the garden I'm creating. Its a 30' x 30' area and it is really starting to look good. I have it plotted out on graph paper and its nice to see it coming along. There is still a bunch of work to do and I don't think it will be 100% this year, but I do hope to get a few things done and at least a square garden or 2.
Other happenings, my washer died. It was a dramatic death. I went downstairs to get some vegetables for dinner and my basement had a nice layer of smoke throughout. Boy, I scrambled to make sure nothing was on fire and, come to find out, the motor in the washer died. So, its off to finding a new washer today.
All in all, it was a pretty good weekend. Tonight is a bit of a relaxation night so I can download some pictures and get some stuff cleaned up in the house.
Hope you all had a good weekend.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Gardening
I have been reading my "Square Foot Garden" book and have really enjoyed it. I haven't read too far into it yet but my knowledge is progressing. Since spring is upon us, I feel it is time to expedite my garden making process. That basically is my plan for the weekend. I'm going to start by cleaning up the back yard and start plotting out the areas to do gardens as well as where to put the trampoline.
Also, I'm starting a "survival" group. I've been learning all kinds of things about survivalists and, while that term has negative connotations, the idea is that emergencies happen and it is easier to learn when you can screw up than when you can't.
Gardening and composting are the first subjects I'm learning and as I increase in knowledge, I will share my thoughts, ideas and knowledge with everyone. I will create a different blog for that but wanted to let you all know that you are invited to learn these things. Sometimes survival just means learning to survive the extremely high prices for strawberries (which I am really excited to grow.)
Also, I will post some additional pictures of my trees. They have growth on them that would indicate that they are taking to the soil and yard which is AWESOME!!!! My raspberries still look like sticks but I make sure they get their daily dose of water and hopefully see some indication that they aren't just sticks.
Happy Friday to all and hope your weekend plans go well.
Also, I'm starting a "survival" group. I've been learning all kinds of things about survivalists and, while that term has negative connotations, the idea is that emergencies happen and it is easier to learn when you can screw up than when you can't.
Gardening and composting are the first subjects I'm learning and as I increase in knowledge, I will share my thoughts, ideas and knowledge with everyone. I will create a different blog for that but wanted to let you all know that you are invited to learn these things. Sometimes survival just means learning to survive the extremely high prices for strawberries (which I am really excited to grow.)
Also, I will post some additional pictures of my trees. They have growth on them that would indicate that they are taking to the soil and yard which is AWESOME!!!! My raspberries still look like sticks but I make sure they get their daily dose of water and hopefully see some indication that they aren't just sticks.
Happy Friday to all and hope your weekend plans go well.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Peeps
I usually don't post 2 times in the same day but I just had to talk about Peeps. Peeps are those little marshmallow bunnies and chicks that you get around easter. I like the bunnies but they have to be "aged." By this, I mean that as soon as I get the packet, I cut a slit down each side to let the air in and then let them harden.
After a month or more, they are nice and crispy and oh so nummy... I just wanted to share because a batch just is dried out enough to eat and I'm just a crunchin' away.
Just wanted to share my happiness with you.
After a month or more, they are nice and crispy and oh so nummy... I just wanted to share because a batch just is dried out enough to eat and I'm just a crunchin' away.
Just wanted to share my happiness with you.
Something to discuss
I know this is supposed to be a fun blog, but I have something very serious to discuss. It is something that is weighing heavily on my mind and I just need to get it off my chest.
Most know that we get season tickets to Lagoon. When I was a kid, it was an awesome and wondrous place. I remember when my dad worked at Serta Mattress and it was the company Lagoon day. Most of the time, we were at our babysitter's house who's husband happened to work for my dad. All of the kids got excited about Lagoon day. It was a historical event that should have been considered a national holiday by our standards.
I remember that we would go out back and play on the swing set the day of and pretend we were on a certain ride. We all did it and it was a lot of fun. When it was finally time to leave, which always seemed to take forever, we would ride in the cars and there were the tell-tale signs that we were getting close, the most significant was the green fence (not exactly sure how to describe it) that lined the left side of the street just before you got there.
It was always a magical time and we loved going. The kids got the run of the park mostly, food and drinks were provided by Serta and it was just childhood fun. We only went that once a year so the fascination was always there.
Lagoon has changed over the years and we have gotten older. This leads me into my dilemma.
I'm not the kid I once was and as such, I'm finding that my tolerance for some of the things that I was able to do when I was younger dwindling. Basically, and in total confidence, I want to tell you something VERY serious....... I can't ride all the rides I used to. It is totally upsetting. I also can't ride as many rides in a row as I used to also. I never used to need Dramamine, but now.....
Its awful. You know you are getting old when your level of excitement for the rides is exchanged for the excitement to see the shows.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not a total loser who can't ride any of the rides, I just can't ride the spinning rides. Turn of the Century (or swings as we lovingly referred to it in our youth) is one ride that if I ride it, I'm done for the day. Centennial Screamer, no way. Lets not even discuss the rock-o-planes (or is it roll-o-planes?) Paratroopers, out as well.
I never, in my youth, ever watched a show. I think I saw my first show when I was 18 or 19 and was forced to go because my girlfriend at the time (and her parents) made me. I guess "made" is such a strong word as I just wanted to insure a bit of snuggle time (with the girlfriend, not the parents... Jeez, your sick!!!) Now, we look forward to the shows. The kids like them too (which is odd) but maybe that's because they are still a bit young and don't have the run of the place we did. The older kids do but mostly if they have someone to go with, but I digress....
It is just sad. I want to warn you all. It will happen to you too. Ride the rides before it becomes too late. See the shows but before you get to "old" to put your body through that type of abuse, get out and ride the rides.....
(BTW, day passes are up to $40 so better get the season passes. They are $80 when you buy 4 or more.)
If you read this and aren't in a reasonable distance from Lagoon, find the nearest amusement park and GO. Your continued childhood is at risk.
Most know that we get season tickets to Lagoon. When I was a kid, it was an awesome and wondrous place. I remember when my dad worked at Serta Mattress and it was the company Lagoon day. Most of the time, we were at our babysitter's house who's husband happened to work for my dad. All of the kids got excited about Lagoon day. It was a historical event that should have been considered a national holiday by our standards.
I remember that we would go out back and play on the swing set the day of and pretend we were on a certain ride. We all did it and it was a lot of fun. When it was finally time to leave, which always seemed to take forever, we would ride in the cars and there were the tell-tale signs that we were getting close, the most significant was the green fence (not exactly sure how to describe it) that lined the left side of the street just before you got there.
It was always a magical time and we loved going. The kids got the run of the park mostly, food and drinks were provided by Serta and it was just childhood fun. We only went that once a year so the fascination was always there.
Lagoon has changed over the years and we have gotten older. This leads me into my dilemma.
I'm not the kid I once was and as such, I'm finding that my tolerance for some of the things that I was able to do when I was younger dwindling. Basically, and in total confidence, I want to tell you something VERY serious....... I can't ride all the rides I used to. It is totally upsetting. I also can't ride as many rides in a row as I used to also. I never used to need Dramamine, but now.....
Its awful. You know you are getting old when your level of excitement for the rides is exchanged for the excitement to see the shows.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not a total loser who can't ride any of the rides, I just can't ride the spinning rides. Turn of the Century (or swings as we lovingly referred to it in our youth) is one ride that if I ride it, I'm done for the day. Centennial Screamer, no way. Lets not even discuss the rock-o-planes (or is it roll-o-planes?) Paratroopers, out as well.
I never, in my youth, ever watched a show. I think I saw my first show when I was 18 or 19 and was forced to go because my girlfriend at the time (and her parents) made me. I guess "made" is such a strong word as I just wanted to insure a bit of snuggle time (with the girlfriend, not the parents... Jeez, your sick!!!) Now, we look forward to the shows. The kids like them too (which is odd) but maybe that's because they are still a bit young and don't have the run of the place we did. The older kids do but mostly if they have someone to go with, but I digress....
It is just sad. I want to warn you all. It will happen to you too. Ride the rides before it becomes too late. See the shows but before you get to "old" to put your body through that type of abuse, get out and ride the rides.....
(BTW, day passes are up to $40 so better get the season passes. They are $80 when you buy 4 or more.)
If you read this and aren't in a reasonable distance from Lagoon, find the nearest amusement park and GO. Your continued childhood is at risk.
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Song of the Day - April 9, 2008
On Monday we were driving home and there was this song on the radio. It was one of those songs for me that was a buy it when you get home. Well we were listening to 101.9 The End and they it was squished between a couple of songs so they didn't come on and say what the name of the song was. I looked for it a little bit yesterday and then did a little more searching today. It was worth the search.
Today's song is I'm Yours by Jason Mraz. I haven't really heard of this artist but he has a few cd's for sale in iTunes. The song of the day, I'm Yours, is just a catchy up beat song and has some fun melodies in it. If you haven't heard it, go check it out. The only way I found online to hear it is just a partial, so you'll have to buy it or listen to the radio to hear it. Like I said, it's worth buying. There is also an acoustic version of the song, which is really good as well.
Today's song is I'm Yours by Jason Mraz. I haven't really heard of this artist but he has a few cd's for sale in iTunes. The song of the day, I'm Yours, is just a catchy up beat song and has some fun melodies in it. If you haven't heard it, go check it out. The only way I found online to hear it is just a partial, so you'll have to buy it or listen to the radio to hear it. Like I said, it's worth buying. There is also an acoustic version of the song, which is really good as well.
Eating Habits
To start, most of this applies to me as anyone else. I just want to premise that I am not above what I am about to say. It is because of this, and the similarities in other people's eating habits that I am writing this.
I just wanted to comment on our lack of nutrition these days. Some people do eat somewhat nutritiously but most do not. We are caught in a world of fast food and sodas and we reach for those when we should reach for something a bit more healthy.
I just think we should all challenge ourselves in our diets. Most of us think this but we keep it just below the level with which it becomes a priority. Anyway, I hope you think about what you eat and realize why our nation has become the glutenous nation it has.
Anyway, I'm off to drink a bottle of Pepto and I would suggest you stay away from Mexican food in large quantities. You think its good at first, but after a while, you realize your mistake.
I just wanted to comment on our lack of nutrition these days. Some people do eat somewhat nutritiously but most do not. We are caught in a world of fast food and sodas and we reach for those when we should reach for something a bit more healthy.
I just think we should all challenge ourselves in our diets. Most of us think this but we keep it just below the level with which it becomes a priority. Anyway, I hope you think about what you eat and realize why our nation has become the glutenous nation it has.
Anyway, I'm off to drink a bottle of Pepto and I would suggest you stay away from Mexican food in large quantities. You think its good at first, but after a while, you realize your mistake.
Monday, April 07, 2008
Monday...Living up to it's Reputation
So today is that day that everyone hates. I've been pretty good about liking Monday, because it's never really done me wrong. Today, however, has been a Monday full of all the wonderful Monday glory. First off, I woke up to snow on the ground again. AGAIN...ugh. Stupid snow.
Then I took my cute little puppy, which is now becoming my cash hog, to the vet. They shot him up with a bunch of stuff and then gave me some medication to get him better. 311 dollars later he was back in the back yard running around, still not his normal self, but lots better. I get to take him back Wednesday morning and we'll see how that turns out. I was pretty upset by it and thought about ditching him at the vet for another family to find, but I took him home. When I got home he was hanging out in the house and walked by Kelighlee and she like leaned on him as he walked by and I realized that if anything that little girl would be lost without her "Washy".
There has been a couple other things, but I'm need to stop complaining. I know I'm going to just have to bend over and take it, and that may be literally since I have a physical this afternoon. So to this Monday, I'd like to flip it the bird and end this day. Hopefully your day is going better.
Then I took my cute little puppy, which is now becoming my cash hog, to the vet. They shot him up with a bunch of stuff and then gave me some medication to get him better. 311 dollars later he was back in the back yard running around, still not his normal self, but lots better. I get to take him back Wednesday morning and we'll see how that turns out. I was pretty upset by it and thought about ditching him at the vet for another family to find, but I took him home. When I got home he was hanging out in the house and walked by Kelighlee and she like leaned on him as he walked by and I realized that if anything that little girl would be lost without her "Washy".
There has been a couple other things, but I'm need to stop complaining. I know I'm going to just have to bend over and take it, and that may be literally since I have a physical this afternoon. So to this Monday, I'd like to flip it the bird and end this day. Hopefully your day is going better.
Fun weekend
Now that its Monday and I'm sitting at my desk doing everything I can to avoid work, I figured one of the best ways is to blog. It gives me an opportunity to not only avoid work but to share my thoughts. This time, its about reminiscing about my weekend.
This weekend happened to be Lagoon opening weekend. This is a tradition with our family that we have had for the last 3 years. Unfortunately Alythea had to work but we will go on her first available Saturday. It was a lot of fun. My sister-in-law and her family went as well so all of the kids got to scatter for the most part. Aurora and Samantha went off to ride rides and Mason went with Danielle. Sometimes they were together, sometimes they weren't.
Nicki D was finally tall enough to go on the Rocket and Wicked. These rides are a lot of fun for those with strong constitutions and do not fear heights. Nicki D isn't really one of those but she went on the Blast Off portion of Rocket (and hated it) but she loved Wicked.
Anyway, we did get a few pictures and they are posted on my MySpace account.
We also went and did some clean up at my mother-in-law's. We got a couple of hours in around the yard. Most of the kids helped so it worked out well.
Other than that, not much else happened. Rumor has it that this weekend will be considerably warmer so I think we may end up at Lagoon again. Its always a fun place to go.
This weekend happened to be Lagoon opening weekend. This is a tradition with our family that we have had for the last 3 years. Unfortunately Alythea had to work but we will go on her first available Saturday. It was a lot of fun. My sister-in-law and her family went as well so all of the kids got to scatter for the most part. Aurora and Samantha went off to ride rides and Mason went with Danielle. Sometimes they were together, sometimes they weren't.
Nicki D was finally tall enough to go on the Rocket and Wicked. These rides are a lot of fun for those with strong constitutions and do not fear heights. Nicki D isn't really one of those but she went on the Blast Off portion of Rocket (and hated it) but she loved Wicked.
Anyway, we did get a few pictures and they are posted on my MySpace account.
We also went and did some clean up at my mother-in-law's. We got a couple of hours in around the yard. Most of the kids helped so it worked out well.
Other than that, not much else happened. Rumor has it that this weekend will be considerably warmer so I think we may end up at Lagoon again. Its always a fun place to go.
Sunday, April 06, 2008
New Blog
I just wanted to let everyone know that I started a new blog. I'm trying to get into a pictures and video hobby. I'd like to learn how to do things with my cameras and so as I learn I'm going to post things on this new site. It's called Whadda Photos and Videos. Take a look.
Again...Again...
Those are my 2 year olds favorite word. I start playing with Keighlee and once we start we can't stop. She is so cute and her little laugh is contagious. One of the words that she knows and knows well is it's very cute. Just thought I'd share that. Here is a cute picture of the little monkey...thanks B for the picture.
Out of the Ordinary
So today and yesterday has been the General Conference for the Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of which, if you didn't know, am a member of. On this blog I usually don't do a lot of posts regarding politics or religion, because this blog was meant for fun and those two topics are ones that stir a lot of emotion either for the good or the bad. But I wanted to take a moment and let you all know that I am so grateful for my membership in this church.
For those of you who don't know, conference is a total of 5 sessions, 4 general and 1 priesthood session. The priesthood session is Saturday night and is for the members of the church that are male and hold the priesthood. This meeting isn't much different than the normal sessions, they just talk more to the priesthood holders.
I went down to Rose Park to attend this special meeting with my grandfather. What a great experience. One of the talks that was given was by a member of the Young Men General Presidency, Brother Burgess, I can't remember his first name. Brother Burgess told a story of when he was a deacon, his Bishop asked him if he knew who he was. As he thought about this question, this Bishop answered it form him. He told him that he was his father's son. As I sat there in that meeting next to my grandfather, I thought about the fatherly figures in my life. There have been good times with those figures as well as bad. I've learned a great deal.
During this moment of pondering, I thought about my dad. For those of you who don't know him, he is a great man. He passed away a few years ago and when he passed away we were asked to write down our feelings and thoughts about my dad. I couldn't write this because of the pain I was feeling. Pain of loosing my dad. The other night I was at my sisters and she had the book of these things that were written for my dad. I would read some and have to put it down because I would start crying.
So I want to write a couple of things here now. I can put this on a separate piece of paper for the book, but I wanted to share it with the world.
When I was preparing for my mission, I was trying to figure out how I was going to pay for the month to month things and decided to ask my dad. The conversation went something like this...and I'm paraphrasing "Hi dad. I'm getting ready to go on my mission. It is a big expense and I was wondering if you would be willing to help me out?" This is what his reply was, "You don't agree with what I do and I don't agree with what you do." This hurt me and I have always remembered that. As I got out on my mission, I wrote a couple letters back to him and he was having a hard time with life here at home. In a letter he wrote something that I will always remember. He told me he was proud of me, for having the ability to go and do what I was doing. He didn't agree, but he knew that I was sure I wanted to do it and he was proud of me that I went and did it. That was one of the best moments of my life. There are many already there, but that is one that will always stick with me.
One of the greatest things I love about my knowledge in the church is that I will get to see him again. I will get to talk to him again. I will get to hug him. I don't think that I go through one day in this life not thinking about him. I'm glad that I still have my mom, my brother, my sister, and my wife and kids. Family is so important to me and though we may not all agree on everything, we still love one another and we can still be proud of each other. Thanks for letting me get that out. I'm also grateful for the testimony that I have and knowledge that I will once again get to see him.
For those of you who don't know, conference is a total of 5 sessions, 4 general and 1 priesthood session. The priesthood session is Saturday night and is for the members of the church that are male and hold the priesthood. This meeting isn't much different than the normal sessions, they just talk more to the priesthood holders.
I went down to Rose Park to attend this special meeting with my grandfather. What a great experience. One of the talks that was given was by a member of the Young Men General Presidency, Brother Burgess, I can't remember his first name. Brother Burgess told a story of when he was a deacon, his Bishop asked him if he knew who he was. As he thought about this question, this Bishop answered it form him. He told him that he was his father's son. As I sat there in that meeting next to my grandfather, I thought about the fatherly figures in my life. There have been good times with those figures as well as bad. I've learned a great deal.
During this moment of pondering, I thought about my dad. For those of you who don't know him, he is a great man. He passed away a few years ago and when he passed away we were asked to write down our feelings and thoughts about my dad. I couldn't write this because of the pain I was feeling. Pain of loosing my dad. The other night I was at my sisters and she had the book of these things that were written for my dad. I would read some and have to put it down because I would start crying.
So I want to write a couple of things here now. I can put this on a separate piece of paper for the book, but I wanted to share it with the world.
When I was preparing for my mission, I was trying to figure out how I was going to pay for the month to month things and decided to ask my dad. The conversation went something like this...and I'm paraphrasing "Hi dad. I'm getting ready to go on my mission. It is a big expense and I was wondering if you would be willing to help me out?" This is what his reply was, "You don't agree with what I do and I don't agree with what you do." This hurt me and I have always remembered that. As I got out on my mission, I wrote a couple letters back to him and he was having a hard time with life here at home. In a letter he wrote something that I will always remember. He told me he was proud of me, for having the ability to go and do what I was doing. He didn't agree, but he knew that I was sure I wanted to do it and he was proud of me that I went and did it. That was one of the best moments of my life. There are many already there, but that is one that will always stick with me.
One of the greatest things I love about my knowledge in the church is that I will get to see him again. I will get to talk to him again. I will get to hug him. I don't think that I go through one day in this life not thinking about him. I'm glad that I still have my mom, my brother, my sister, and my wife and kids. Family is so important to me and though we may not all agree on everything, we still love one another and we can still be proud of each other. Thanks for letting me get that out. I'm also grateful for the testimony that I have and knowledge that I will once again get to see him.
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Myspace Pictures
I have added more pictures to my MySpace account. If you don't have a MySpace, I think it is a really good place to share pictures, blogs, and just all around communications. You can sign up at www.myspace.com.
If you do have a myspace, or would just like to take a look, go to
http://www.myspace.com/bigbmcgee
Bookmark it because I usually keep up on stuff there. Send me a friend invite if you sign up and would like to be added to my friends list.
If you do have a myspace, or would just like to take a look, go to
http://www.myspace.com/bigbmcgee
Bookmark it because I usually keep up on stuff there. Send me a friend invite if you sign up and would like to be added to my friends list.
Friday, April 04, 2008
Complaint Department... This way...
So I want to lodge a formal complaint. Whomever designed the solitaire game for the computer, more to the point, the Axim, needs to be taken out and shot. Why you ask? Well, I am a pretty good solitaire player and have played the game with cards more times than I care to count. But my odds with real cards are so much better than those assigned by the computer.
Whoever you are, I think you need to redesign the odds to be more consistent with a regular deck of cards.
Jerk.
OK, I feel better.
Whoever you are, I think you need to redesign the odds to be more consistent with a regular deck of cards.
Jerk.
OK, I feel better.
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Video of the Day - April 1st, 2008
I decided last night actually that I wanted to do another Video of the Day. Today's video is Nickelback - Savin' Me.
This is probably one of the coolest videos that I have seen. I really can't put my finger on what exactly it is that I like so much, but it's just cool. The song behind it is pretty cool too. I really like the part in the video when the guy stands behind the pregnant woman and you see her numbers and the numbers of her baby. This video shows how quick life really can come to an end when you least expect it. Life is short and we don't really know when you will be taken, so remember to always live life to the fullest. Oh, and make sure you always tell your loved ones that you love them.
This is probably one of the coolest videos that I have seen. I really can't put my finger on what exactly it is that I like so much, but it's just cool. The song behind it is pretty cool too. I really like the part in the video when the guy stands behind the pregnant woman and you see her numbers and the numbers of her baby. This video shows how quick life really can come to an end when you least expect it. Life is short and we don't really know when you will be taken, so remember to always live life to the fullest. Oh, and make sure you always tell your loved ones that you love them.
500th Post
So I just noticed that we were up to 499 on the blogging thing. So this is the 500th post. I think that is pretty cool, it's only taken just over 3 years to get here, but hey, we made it.
For the 500th post I want to make an observation. One that I've been looking at for quite some time now. It just amazes me how some of the most memorable moments in life are made in the shortest time periods. I just went to a wedding. The actual ceremony took all of 5 minutes, but that created lasting memories for those involved. Anyway something to think about.
For the 500th post I want to make an observation. One that I've been looking at for quite some time now. It just amazes me how some of the most memorable moments in life are made in the shortest time periods. I just went to a wedding. The actual ceremony took all of 5 minutes, but that created lasting memories for those involved. Anyway something to think about.
Gardening for the Lazy
One of the things that I have always wanted to do is to grow a garden. Because I'm generally lazy, I don't bother with finding a place in the yard or tilling the soil or anything that really requires work. Because of the price of everything, I've decided that gardening would be a wonderful and useful habit to get into. So, I've been doing some research (which, apparently I'm good at.)
Anyway, a friend of mine forwarded a link (this link to be exact) that took me to a concept called "Square Foot Gardening." I was intrigued and started reading into the details and have decided that this is the coolest thing since the invention of the plow.
So I have now decided that I will be working on this in the near future. It is a simple concept and requires very little investment, if you can find the building material cheap which, if you know anyone that can get a hold of some used pallets or wood products for little cost or free, which, I happen to be one of those individuals.
I will probably document my attempt at this so that everyone can see how wonderful this concept is or how much of an utter failure I can be. Either way, it'll be entertaining.
My next conquest, if this work is composting. Doesn't seem hard so we will have to see. There is a concept called "Humanure" which I'm not totally sold on yet. Not sure I would want to try this unless our entire infrastructure dies and we have to resort to outhouse-living again, in which case I may give it a go. But if the infrastructure is toast, composting human feces would be the least of our worries, I'm sure.
Anyway, a friend of mine forwarded a link (this link to be exact) that took me to a concept called "Square Foot Gardening." I was intrigued and started reading into the details and have decided that this is the coolest thing since the invention of the plow.
So I have now decided that I will be working on this in the near future. It is a simple concept and requires very little investment, if you can find the building material cheap which, if you know anyone that can get a hold of some used pallets or wood products for little cost or free, which, I happen to be one of those individuals.
I will probably document my attempt at this so that everyone can see how wonderful this concept is or how much of an utter failure I can be. Either way, it'll be entertaining.
My next conquest, if this work is composting. Doesn't seem hard so we will have to see. There is a concept called "Humanure" which I'm not totally sold on yet. Not sure I would want to try this unless our entire infrastructure dies and we have to resort to outhouse-living again, in which case I may give it a go. But if the infrastructure is toast, composting human feces would be the least of our worries, I'm sure.
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