Cure for Boredom?

So yesterday I got a dose of motivation and got busy around the house. I started working after I returned from Home Depot and the Sprint store (got my contacts transferred). You be the judge, good day or bad day?

• painted bathroom cabinet sides and kick plate
• painted the trim and header of the overhead garage door
• cleaned gutters on front of house
• took the globe off of the front porch light fixture and cleaned
• swept kitch and big room floors
• wet mopped the big room floor
• washed, dried, and folded 4 loads of laundry (most of it anyway)
• cleaned out the lint area, not filter, on dryer (everyone should do this)
• cleaned both toilets
• scrubbed boys bathtub and shower doors
• took coffee and plant to wife (not really work)
• unloaded and loaded dishwasher before and after dinner
• cooked lunch and dinner
• greased the rollers on the garage door

There might have been other things I did in passing but that's pretty much it. Not sure what today brings but isn't that always the case?

Light Switch

I have two switches on the wall that don't turn anything on or off. There is a ceiling fan close by that I assumed was controlled by one if not both. I replaced both switches yesterday and everything is better now. I have confirmed that those switches do indeed control nothing. As a protest to this situation I've decided that I'm going to start putting an additional button on the keyboard that doesn't actually make a character. I won't even give it a name or label it.

Better yet, maybe I'll put an extra unlabeled knob on the stereo. Can you imagine how crazy that would drive a person? "I think it just got louder. No wait, the balance went to the left. Hold on, I think the singer just farted." Yes, I've added a fart drop button to the stereo. Children, enjoy.

This is the NFL?

Why in the world would these hideous things be approved for game play? MONEY! These are two of the packers players, they look like high school kids. I don't know anyone that would buy this crap but oh well, enjoy.

Coolest Sport Ever?

Weekend Musings

• Another Saturday, another 5k. That's 4 weeks in a row and my time is gradually getting a little better. Not much but I'll take every second I can get.
• I have to agree with Jub-Jub, I like tournaments. Basketball are great but don't hold a candle to curling. Remember that classic match between Norway and France in '03? Oh the tension!
• Denton is a great city. I'd like to have the opportunity to choose my own utility company but other than that I really like it. There are so many active people here, running, biking, and they all seem very friendly. Example: I was running in the park the other day and passed an elderly lady walking her dog. I completed a lap and when I passed her again she gave a thumbs up and said "great job". That's pretty typical of the locals.
• My wife is looking for a new hair stylist and I feel for her. I've tried other barbers when Reba is gone and it just doesn't compare. Good luck dear.
• What were the best times of your life? High School? College? Now? Here's what one catholic says.
• I've started using the exercise ball and while it doesn't seem difficult or like I'm really working out, I think it's doing some good. I got another loop in the belt back.

Cold Plants?

Here's a proven method to keep those plants warm during the coldest of days.

Or you can use the double barrel approach:

Rules for teachers in 1915

1. You will not marry during the term of your contract.
2. You are not to keep company with men.
3. You must be home between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless attending a school function.
4. You may not loiter downtown in ice cream stores.
5. You may not travel beyond city limits unless you have the permission of the chairman of the board.
6. You may not ride in a carriage or automobile with any man unless he is your father or brother.
7. You may not smoke cigarettes.
8. You may not dress in bright colors.
9. You may under no circumstances dye your hair.
10. You must wear at least two petticoats.
11. Your dresses must not be any shorter than two inches above the ankle.
12. To keep the school room neat and clean, you must:
    
13. • sweep the floor at least once daily
    • scrub the floor at least once a week with hot, soapy water
    • clean the blackboards at least once a day
    • start the fire at 7 a.m. so the room will be warm by 8 a.m.

Truth or Humor?

Let me know what you think about this.

Got my total for February...24.5 running and only 7.5 biking. I put more emphasis on the running (obviously) as I want to compete in a 5K. I don't have any delusions that I might actually place so compete is a poor choice of words. How about finish.

The Dallas Morning News is only worth printing during football season. It seems that as soon as it's over I'm ready to jump the shark. I'm not even sure the coupons are worth it anymore as they typically expire within a couple of months. Sorry but I don't need to get Old English every month, just every other year. I just can't toss that $3.00 coupon, THAT'S A DEAL!!