Dino's, Train's, creepy neighbors (Sharon and Al) that appeared to be in their late 60's two decades ago.

Mom and Dad,
What were we "in to" as kids? I mean the 2-5 ages. Those are the years that are not vivid memories. We have some fuzzy ones, that are probably combinations of pictures, actual memories and stories.

My son can now spell micropachycephalosaurus, and he's 4. He doesn't do anything that doesn't involve a dinosaur. My daughter loves Aurora, Cinderella, Beauty, and Snow white. She refuses to wear clothes (future reason for drinking problem), and continually changes outfits to her princess outfits.

I look at the passion of my kids on these topics but can't reconcile what I was into. The other kids are obvious:

Dan: Elton John

Carolyn: Queen of England.

So, was it turtles? toads?

Also, if you would, post a small story on the history of Sharon and Al. They had the best window wells for toads, but they also were 47 yrs apart in age and looked as if they were colorized from a black and white movie.

Work/Life Balance

I promise to contribute - I really do. I love this concept, and thank Chris for putting it together. My biggest problem is that at some point over the past 3 years my life changed from having a bullshit job that demanded nothing from me to having a crazy job that I can never get on top of. Now, don't get me wrong, I'll take the craziness - I always thrive in that type of environment, but I'm making the same amount of money! That just doesn't make sense. The point of this little rambling is that I always seem to run out of time to post, or email, or anything really...

Made me think a bit...I understand that my mission in life is to help shitty little spa owners get a decent piece of software and appease a maniacal CEO that eats babies and puppies for breakfast - I get that, but damn I need a hobby. I'm not looking to make my life more 'fulfilling' or some bullshit like that. I mean, I'm plenty fulfilled. I'm just now on a personal quest for a better hobby.

I tried poker. Now this is insanely difficult for me to admit, but it's the truth - I'm just not that good. I tried bike riding, and I bought a heavy mountain bike because I was drunk on a Sunday with Jav and he convinced me somehow that we would, like Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, conquer the rugged mountains of Brooklyn together. Problem is I live in a 3rd floor walk-up and I've successfully carried that bike up and down the steps 3 times in 3 years. Yup, once a year. I tried running, as we all know. I liked running, but come on - it's running. Very few things, not even biking, compare with the boredom associated with running.

So I'm on a quest to find a new hobby. I'd prefer if it's something that doesn't piss off Gill, so recreational drug use and philandering are out. I'm not an extreme sportsman because I value my limbs. I don't need to drink more, so it's not wine or beer or some other group I join that gives me a ridiculous excuse to consume absurd amounts of alcohol.

Spelunking? Geo-treasure hunting? Basket weaving? Yoga?

I have no idea, but I'm wide open to suggestion (comments!!) and promise, through this wonderful new medium of ours, to keep you all updated on my quest.

I'm always the smartest, best looking dude at the bar.....when intoxicated.

So, here are the answers. I incorrectly guessed "Nice hair, pretty boy". I also got the middle school wrong. Dan and Charlie were spot on with only one mistake. They guessed Houlihan for the Police Academy woman, instead of Callahan. Frank Burns was offended.

1. Phoenix Foundation
2. Callahan - Leslie Easterbrook
3. Boof
4. Wings
5. The Maxx
6. Warren G Harding
7. Nova Labratories
8. Van Buren Boys
9. Roger McDowell
10. Ray Kinsella
11. "Nice Game, pretty boy"
12. "basically $37.50 for a 3 Musketeers."
13. Hanover, Indiana (4hrs and 20mins from the setting of Christmas Story (Hammond, IN)
14. "Video killed the radio star" by the Buggles
15. Robin Yount fields and throws across the diamond to Cecil Cooper. Brewers beat the Angels!!!!!

Hope everyone is enjoying the random thought strings on this blog, and I hope to see continued usage. Hope everyone has a great Sunday.

Drunktextsfromlastnight.com

That website is hilarious. Dan Chandreas Fault and I tend to play this game via text message when we are both at bars 1000's of miles away. As the second Spotted Cow hit my lips last night, I could tell it was "on". Below is the series of questions that were asked via text message. See how many you can answer. As an aside, I apologize for nothing.

1. What company did MacGyver work for?
2. Tig Bitty white girl from Police Academy's name?
3. MJ Fox's girlfriend in Teen Wolf?
4. First academy award for best picture? (question that broke the cheesy train)
5. Diner on Saved by the Bell?
6. The name of the middle school Ralphie attended in Christmas Story?
7. Company that made Johnny 5, of short circuit fame?
8. Gang in Seinfeld that Kramer and George had to flash "the sign"
9. Who was the actual spitter from the NY Mets?
10. Main character from Field of Dreams (first and last name)
11. What did Newman say to start the spit fight?
12. How much did Kramer charge for the Peterman reality tour? what was the special gift?
13. How much did Kramer sell his stories to Peterman for?
14. What town was Woody, from Cheers, from?
15. First video to play on MTV?
16. Who did the Brewers beat to go to the World Series?

Technology is awesome. I was in a crowded pub and having a conversation with my brother, and Charile, in NYC. Bar life is not my life. I'm not looking at the women, as they are gradually looking like my daughter, nor am I into displays of machismo (unless Golden Tee is involved). I usually spend time keeping Bubba from offending the bartender enough, that we can maintain a drink supply.



Answer these above if you can. No google.