1. This past Thanksgiving I received invitations to invade peoples homes. Brendan came up from Fort Campbell so we went to Port Byron to brother Phil's. Jeanne fixed a great meal and some people were there I had not seen in a long while (Aaron, Ashley, Jason, Maggie) so it was nice.
But my thanks to Pat and Gay who thought about me and asked me to join their families for this special day. Like I have said before, many people talk a good game, but these two guys actually went the full mile. Thank you and it made me feel good.
2. Speaking of good deeds, another past Knox County Academy co-worker, Bob Sheehan, aka, The Mayor, Hizzoner, Superfly, Fifi's Father, went to Toronto, Ontario over the Thanksgiving holiday. He was kind enough to remember I had grandkids up near there and offered to take a box of Christmas goodies up to them, thus saving around $40.00 - $50.00 postage. Thanks Bob, another guy who deserves applause.
3. And thanks to Mark and Holly who hosted a great evening in Aledo for Brendan.
4. I was feeling sorry for myself driving from Galesburg to BFE last night in less than favorable conditions, when I thought about others who have it far worse than me. Tad, my neighbor drives 70 miles one-way each day. Tim goes to Muscatine from BFE. Jeremy drives over to Mt. Pleasant and back each day, and all the other people who have to spend much time behind the wheel when it gets nasty.
5. My fantasy football team is in 1st place. If it works out (and now I'll probably jinx myself), I will have won both baseball and football in one year. My my wouldn't that be a trashtalk coup?
6. I am trying to sell my snowblower. It has started first time since I bought it some 4-5 years ago. I am taking it into work today and got it out of the basement, and wouldn't you know it, it won't start. Must be from the Great Flood of 2008.
7. Mets have been quiet in the off season, but next week the Winter meetings start in Las Vegas. Watch for major signings!
8. I bought a new phone last week, and remember the Peter Principle? I think I have reached the level of my incompetence: I can't access the voicemail messages. They keep coming in (6 at the moment), but darned if I know how to get this gadget conquered. By the way, besides that I love it. It is a Samsung Delve, and it is far easier to text than my old Razr. It is also bigger and feels more substantial when I am talking. It also has internet access and other things I haven't explored yet.
9. Brendan is coming back on the 10th for a few days and look out: Lisa, Marvin, Janine, and Pat, he is looking for you guys.
10. Score: So far two winter storms, and we haven't even exhausted the 1st week of December.
But my thanks to Pat and Gay who thought about me and asked me to join their families for this special day. Like I have said before, many people talk a good game, but these two guys actually went the full mile. Thank you and it made me feel good.
2. Speaking of good deeds, another past Knox County Academy co-worker, Bob Sheehan, aka, The Mayor, Hizzoner, Superfly, Fifi's Father, went to Toronto, Ontario over the Thanksgiving holiday. He was kind enough to remember I had grandkids up near there and offered to take a box of Christmas goodies up to them, thus saving around $40.00 - $50.00 postage. Thanks Bob, another guy who deserves applause.
3. And thanks to Mark and Holly who hosted a great evening in Aledo for Brendan.
4. I was feeling sorry for myself driving from Galesburg to BFE last night in less than favorable conditions, when I thought about others who have it far worse than me. Tad, my neighbor drives 70 miles one-way each day. Tim goes to Muscatine from BFE. Jeremy drives over to Mt. Pleasant and back each day, and all the other people who have to spend much time behind the wheel when it gets nasty.
5. My fantasy football team is in 1st place. If it works out (and now I'll probably jinx myself), I will have won both baseball and football in one year. My my wouldn't that be a trashtalk coup?
6. I am trying to sell my snowblower. It has started first time since I bought it some 4-5 years ago. I am taking it into work today and got it out of the basement, and wouldn't you know it, it won't start. Must be from the Great Flood of 2008.
7. Mets have been quiet in the off season, but next week the Winter meetings start in Las Vegas. Watch for major signings!
8. I bought a new phone last week, and remember the Peter Principle? I think I have reached the level of my incompetence: I can't access the voicemail messages. They keep coming in (6 at the moment), but darned if I know how to get this gadget conquered. By the way, besides that I love it. It is a Samsung Delve, and it is far easier to text than my old Razr. It is also bigger and feels more substantial when I am talking. It also has internet access and other things I haven't explored yet.
9. Brendan is coming back on the 10th for a few days and look out: Lisa, Marvin, Janine, and Pat, he is looking for you guys.
10. Score: So far two winter storms, and we haven't even exhausted the 1st week of December.
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