Bob, Don't Make Me Drive Out There

Bob.....Bob, Bob, Bob. The whole POINT of the group blog is so that you can post your photos YOURSELF. You don't need to email them to me.

Oh wait, I mean, in order for me to post your pics, simply send me a check for $10 per photo, and you'll be all set.

And don't think that by deleting your previous improper use of the blog, you can get out of that 10 page paper.

What's up with me?

A couple of you have asked what is up with me. Well I am suprised you haven't seen it in the news.... maybe you have heard of a little national lottery thing called Power Ball.... yep you guessed it, I was a recent jackpot winner. Don't worry though I was smart and took the annuity payout over 20 years. So that's three dollars spread out over 20 years. I can't wait for that first monthly installment. I'm going to rub it in my boss' face as I staple my resignation letter to his desk! Not to worry, this sudden influx of cash will not change me, although I will have to hire someone to post on this blog.

By the way Scott, you asked for recent pictures, here's one I took in August in Atlanta:

Please Help!

This is the one day of the year that Lara lets me out of the basement. I'm a little fatigued but the fresh gruel has done me well. Of course it's hard to eat with the duct tape on my wrists but I manage. Of course, it would be slightly more bearable if that @??!! McCauley wouldn't keep telling her to punch me. He's a cruel one. Never trust anyone with Scott in their name. Never.

I tell you, I'm just a mere shadow of the person I used to be.....

Actually, like Bob, I'm just trying to figure out how this blogging thing works. Lisa (aka Trixie in Technical Support) pulled a fast one saying I was on the list, but I wasn't. Did anyone else have to send her cash to get on "the" list?

I've been told that I have to pay her "per word" so I better wrap this up. I'm posting a picture that, despite my high-brow Shippensburg Etchewkasion, still makes me giggle. Ah, the arts.

Another thing that makes me giggle (ok, well the one I can write about): I remember a party at Ross' dad's cabin. Ross, Joe and others were playing poker for dry pasta. Somewhere deep into the evening it transitioned into pretending that you were cracking your nose, neck, or whatever by chomping down on the dry pasta to make a sickening cracking sound. I remember everyone escalating the challenge to make the funniest gesture to match the sound. I honestly don't think that I have ever laughed that hard.

My sides still hurt. Or, that could be from Lara punching me.

Theories on What's happened to John

Has anyone noticed that John is missing lately? Lara, conspicuously came to Connecticut without him. He has not been seen making comments on this blog.

Possible Theories:

A. He works for the government and stumbled upon some real X-file and is now living on Andares Three in the Andromeda Galaxy.

B. After, gulp, 20 years of marriage Lara's had enough. See that boat? Convenient "boat

accident".

C. The children have actually voted him off of the "Penninsula".

D. He really is busy at work. come now.

E. He is off on a voyage of discovery-- midlife crisis which cannot be solved like the rest of us with alcohol.

Mere theories. ....or TRUTH. you decide.

OK Let's give this a try.

So this is my first effort at blogging, so go easy on me. Here is a picture I came across the other day... makes me smile.

Improper Blogging

Ok, Bob.
I know your brain is full because you have a PHD. We might have to fly Harrison out to the chicken farm to explain how to post to a blog.

Once you get to the blog, you have to Sign In. You can only sign in to the blog with the email address that you registered on Google with. It's true. Ask Lara.

Once you are signed in, click on New Post.
You can write stuff. You know, writing. I think you might be able to do that.
The posting screen has an icon that looks like a little picture. If you click on that, you will get a pop up menu that allows you to select photos from your computer. Click on Save.
When you are all finished, click the orange Publish Post button on the posting page, and Bob's your uncle, you can mock the rest of us.

Denise and family trek thru Pittsburgh

On Saturday Denise, Mark & Emma made a pit stop for a visit in Pittsburgh. It was great to finally get to meet Mark and Emma and see Denise again. Emma was a joy, very cute, friendly and sweet. We had lunch, took a walk about the neighborhood and then headed to the play ground.

We only had a short amount of time, but I did manage to gain some influence on Emma. I taught her how to shake her fist and yell 'YOU ROTTEN KIDS'. I'm so proud.

So next time you're in the area, feel free to stop by. We'll feed you, corrupt your children and if you're good.... we'll take you to the playground.