"And The Green Flag Is Out!"

It can some years sound kind of like, "And another foul tip," just to chime in with my Carey/Carnegie connection. I can't decide if it would be appropriate if JJ's first year were rained out, but I have fond memories, both ways.
No rain: I saw my hero win what was then "a new track record."
Rain: I got to know "Dick" Hess a whole lot better.

Wh00t! The gloves are off now!

Looks like we'll have another way to entertain ourselves on the way to the track! I wonder how much profanity is allowed?

The Thing That Wouldn't Die

Hey, I don't need for him to kick the bucket, really, but can't he take a hint?. At least this year we might get to hear him drop in mid-sentence. Surely this won't mean we can't make fun of him aloud, right?

I Don't Live in a Van Down by the River

. . . but I kind of wish I did. Mr. Man had a trying come-to-Jesus talk with Papa Gunne this afternoon at the hospital, with one or two of his sisters along for support. His pa owned up to some things and agreed to some things about which we had expected him to protest, all in all making the future look hopeful for his recovery (both psychologically and physically). He has back and foot surgery sometime in the next week.

Tomorrow, Mr. Man will be making arrangements to fly to Indianapolis this Saturday evening. I don't know when he'll fly back, but I'm guessing he'd like to stay until the dudes from Georgia leave. When will that be?

I'm very happy that he will get to spend time with you all. I know he'll have a blast, and a respite from this emotional responsibility will do him great good.

Goodnight, Mr. Funnyman...

Because I don't chew *my* cabbage twice, neither.

Vroom Vroom 2005

Pert, Thing 3 and I will leave for La Maison de Gock on Saturday morning, full of piss and vinegar. We'll stop and urinate at the first gas station, leaving only vinegar, which we'll probably use on a side salad with our Sonny's ribs that we get as we're driving through KY. (Who the hell am I kidding? We won't get salad.)

Before we get there, I intend to stop at one of Crazy Moe's Fireworks emporiums in Tennessee in preparation for the Codependence Week festivities. They'll probably be open on Memorial Day on the trip back down, but why take a chance?

We'll probably stop at a store when we get close and pick up a bunch of meat for cookin', chicken for takin', and beer for drinkin'.

I'm somewhat inclined to pull a little for the chick. That will no doubt subside when I hear the squeals associated with each mention of her name on race day. That will leave me with our best Buddy Lazier (you know, cause it rhymes with "brassiere") as my favorite.

Word on the street is that the estimable Jo Jo Gunne may be able to join us. I sure hope that can happen!

Just Words and a Tune

Slightly depressing news, makes my problems miniscule. Thanks to Gock for always digging in. Thanks to KoAla for being there, the same goes for the whole GA crew, without whom this form of communication wouldn´t be possible. Eva´s a mensch, and his old lady gets a ribbon too. Big thanks to Fools and her Gunn for continual support of an indeed unique kind.

The biggest thanks to Pert, for being brave enough not to play too deep. I miss you, and love you, and can´t wait to see you to celebrate our indypendence the way it's meant to be.

JoJoGunne Part II

I really hate for my return to the board to be under the current circumstances. The past couple months have been spent crazily, watching, disciplining and managing a supposed baseball team, along with my ever difficult father. I've been close to contributing many times, only to be interrupted by a whinny outfielder or whinny "Dad" or "Buddy." I have, however, been getting regular reports from KOF along with viewing the occasional day's info. My heart goes out to you all and especially P. I can't pretend to imagine what this is like but I do know how lucky he is to have all of you.
Ever since I was indoctrinated in Smithdom, I've loved every minute of it. You're a special, special group.
I've always stuck out in my family, love them as I do. The unorthodox one, the southpaw---but when I'm around you guys, I never have to worry or pretend or censor myself and that's really nice. I'm here for you whenever you call for whatever reason. P will always be in my thoughts as will the entire Smith family. I love and admire you all.

The Prius is here!

Afterdinner (Agatha, whatever) is now bragging about her 50 MPG vehicle. It's sweet. Lots of toys for me to play with, and drives like a dream. I expect we may see it come July 4th week. Don't everybody crowd around.

Take a breath, everybody

Yeah, we're all freaking out a little. All except the principles, that is. (Thanks for the calming words, Koala.) We've got a forum here for expelling our fears, ideas, and feelings. Let's take advantage of it.

I think I can speak for all when I say that I'm especially looking forward to Mem day weekend, and even more for "Cabin Week". I don't remember, irrespective of recent events, when I've looked forward to a vacation more in my life. Everyone in the same crib? This is gonna be a blast. Let's come forth with the ideas for the week. Koala has started the ball rolling with the tubing adventure. Anyone else have any itches to scratch?

There's a lot of shit going on here. Let's work through it.

P going To Jacksonville

Appointment next Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 7:00AM. Must fast for 24 hours before that. That's all I know. We will leave Monday morning.

Independence Daze Redux

I'm taking the whole week off. First chance I get, I'll make concrete arrangements to have the offspring for the same.

Meanwhile, what about "accidental rituals"? Think in terms of Calvinball in slow motion.

Non-Sequitur is One Year Old today

And they said it would never last.

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Timmy and the Remake Factory

I know he´s still capable of doing good work, but no matter what anyone says, the newest Apes isn´t something that´ll be watched again the way the original still is, and that´s with the Heston anchor. Or maybe that´s the point, he so bad it´s camp, and the Burton version is just bad. The apes looked better in the original.

So I´m telling anyone who´ll listen how important it is to see the original film version, "Wonka", before reading the book, or seeing the Depp do his what-looks-to-me-upon-preliminary-previewing like a gentler Michael Jackson-if-the-sugery-had-worked take. Yeah, I know. It´s truer to the book. Anyone seen Batman lately? Long live Adam West.

And coming to a theater near you: The Bad News Bears. Don´t tell me that they haven´t run out of ideas.

Childish? I'll show you childish...

Hope everyone has a great weekend! We'll be headed to Pertoalaville tomorrow mid day. Ahhhh! West and wewaxation at wast!

Psycho Bride

We saw this billboard Sunday night, before the "solved" update was appended to it, and wanted to take a picture of it. I just can't stop laughing at those "crazy eyes".