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Spare bedroom

Micah — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:24:10 +0000

We have two spare bedrooms. One has a double bed in it and the other has been used for storage of some minor stuff and most of that is in the closet. Since we are having our nephews for the weekend, we have decided to make the bedroom into a room for them. We are going to put in a bunk bed for them. It has been a long time since we have had them over for weekend visits and we want to rectify that. We used to have them over all the time and somehow that kind of stopped. I suppose life got so busy that we just didn’t have time and forgot how much we enjoy our time with them.

A bunk bed is so much better for them, because they can feel like they have their own space while they are here. I am going to go get them a TV as well, so if they want to watch cartoons in the morning before everyone else is up, they can without waking us. They tend to get up very early. I was going to let them pick put the bunk bed but then it wouldn’t be here for this weekend and that will not do. I want everything ready for their visit.

Miami Vice

Micah — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:58:24 +0000

I just watched Miami Vice. I like the new movie, but it just isn’t the same without Don Johnson in it. I don’t know why, but it’s just different. It’s one of the reasons I don’t generally like when Hollywood redoes and old movie. After years of knowing a certain actor for a part, then to have it change is kind of irritating. Don Johnson is Sonny Crockette. No other can really take his place I guess. Oh well they did a pretty good job anyway, but it just didn’t seem like Miami Vice.

Super Bowl Party Plans

Micah — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:40:43 +0000

We are making plans for the big Super Bowl Party. My buddy, Jeremy, is having the party at his place. He has this really nice condo downtown with a big community room that can be used by the residents. He booked the party room, which is really sweet. It has a 52 inch flatscreen TV, theater seating and a full kitchen, bathrooms and even an area off to the side with a pool table. I love that party room better than any other friends with a man cave.

So the rest of us are pitching in to cover the food and beverages. I told him I would spring for a keg, pick it up and deliver it an hour before the game. My girlfriend, Janice, is going to cook about $100 worth of chicken wings and bring them on a huge platter with 4 different kinds of sauce. You know, you can get a lot of chicken wings if you buy them at the Sam’s Club and cook them yourself.

It’s probably going to be too cold to barbecue or grill anything. But we do need more food than just chicken wings. I hope someone bring s a party platter from Subway or something substantial. We are going to need good food to keep this party going.

Reality shows

Micah — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:07:45 +0000

Sometimes I like to watch the reality shows about tough jobs. Ax men, Ice Road truckers and Deadliest Catch. I am thankful that I do not have one of these jobs. They are hard as hell and really dangerous. I can only imagine how their families feel everyday that they leave for work, wondering if they will make it home or not. Sometimes I think it would be fun to try and then I remember the danger and I am content to have a boring job that is easier then theirs.

Star Wars Marathon

Micah — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:40:35 +0000

Not feeling very healthy today. I sure hope I don’t have the flu. I really don’t feel well at all. So today I’m staying home, sleeping on the couch, eating chicken noodle soup and keeping a big box of Puffs tissues close by. Sure glad I found a Star Wars marathon on cable today. That will make the time fly by, and if I fall asleep during the movie its no big deal.

Miners Rescued!

Micah — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:44:21 +0000

Yesterday I could not keep my eyes off of the TV. CNN was broadcasting the live rescue of the miners in Chile. It was inspiring to see how hard everyone worked and how well planned the entire operation went during … Continue reading →

Vancouver Olympics

Micah — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:52:49 +0000

The winter Olympics are being held in Vancouver this year. The winter sports includes some of my favorite competitions, such as ice hockey and downhill skiing. I’ve never been to Vancouver but would really like to find a way to go there soon. I bet there is plenty of things to see and do, even after the Olympics are finished.

Must Win for the Titans

Micah — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:14:25 +0000

Each game for the last 3 weeks we have had a “Must Win” game for our Titans team. And each game they have lost. This team has not got it together this year at all.

So this weekend is either the last of the “Must Win” games or the start of every game after this one all being “Must Wins.” We’ll see if they can find a miracle to win this game or if we will write off the whole season with another loss.

Back to Football and Hockey

Micah — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:44:47 +0000

The best thing about September is that we finally get back to the football games and hockey games. I love Monday night football and I always find a way to get to a dozen or so hockey games. These games … Continue reading →

More Playoffs

Micah — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:22:55 +0000

Well my favorite team didn’t win their playoff game so they are out of it. Now I have to cheer for my second pick and they don’t have a very good record in playoffs. So I am cautiously optomistic about the Cardinals winning their game. I think the Steelers and the Ravens are stronger teams. Nastier defense players anyway – they take a lot of cheap shots and really try to hurt the other guys, not just tackle them for the sake of the play. I don’t like that. It’s not a prissy game by any means, but it’s not about thuggery, either. Whatever happened to good sportsmanship? Why don’t these guys get it?