In the captain's chair and kicking butt...

Back at work and things couldn't be any more hectic. I have a few orders to fill but nothing too extreme. Had about ten voice mails and 25 e-mails just waiting for replies. I seem to have a huge surge of energy today - everything that I thought would take me awhile to complete is only taking me mere minutes. I will try to post some more tonight when I get home - but right now I'm going to read some more of my wife's book "King of the Hobos". An excellent book thus far.

I'm back!!!

Just got back this morning around 6 from the trip to CT. Everything went well overthere, except for missing my wife and kids a lot. I made a point to see as many people as possible (family, friends, friend's friends etc). It was about three years since I last saw them so my memory was being refreshed with every face I saw. My sister's three daughters "my nieces" were completely adorable, especially Jasmine. The last time I saw her she was just a baby - so she had no idea who I was when I came in. That didn't last too long I'd say about ten minutes after seeing me she was pretty much comfortable with me. Talked with my mom and her doctor everything is on the up and up. Found myself coming home with more than I can handle. My mom decided that I needed "some" Goya products in my house so she gave me about 25 to 30 different products to bring with me. Now the cupboards are completely spilling out with groceries (not a bad thing though). Then she gave me about four pies of "arroz con dulce" that she made to bring as well. But wait there's more. She also made about 28 "pasteles" for me to bring as well. There's more - she also bought a complete bed outfit with two pillows that of course I had to bring with me well that and the fact that my mom said that it would be pointless for me to leave it in her house :). Now for my brother, He decided that since I'm in "his" town that I should dress accordingly. He presented me with two new hoodies and matching pants, a Boston Red Sox fitted hat and a reversible Nike knit hat. I'm sorry, I must go now - my pasteles are done warming up and then I'm going to finish spending some quality time with my Wife.

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Well, today is the day...

It's 8:10am and I've got about 11 more hours to go before I head out to Connecticut to visit my mom and find out the details of her health. My brother and sister don't know what my mom's findings are due to the patient-doctor confidentiality. I on the otherhand was given the ok to find out what the details were, because this blog is a public forum, I am not going to write or discuss anything here that involves her info. All I can say is that I want to see her and I cannot wait another year to do that. I'm pretty sure my family in CT don't particularly care for a computer let alone the internet. So this blog will be quiet for about four days. So for those reading this blog I am sorry but I will be back and for those who just got here thank you and I will be back in four days.

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My day was pretty bad until...

I found this video that had me completely laughing out loud in the warehouse. Enjoy watching it - oh and try not to laugh.


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Not the average pen...

Now here's something that should of been invented a long time ago - especially when I was growing up and needed a little boost during my elementary blues.

This would make a great gift except that the tagged price is almost $100.00 for the pen - $124.00 w/charger. If the money was available I would buy it for my youngest who loves to play with new gadgets.
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The Urilift...

Now this would be something that can be used in just about all of our major cities. I don't believe Toledo could benefit from this because we would need more people in downtown then what we currently have - actually this would work during Mud Hen games. There's nothing like keeping those fanatic men from going to the restroom and being back in a very short time. The video is a must see, they are truly trying to sell this product.

Interesting idea but it won't work...

After reading the following I found myself asking - "I wonder how long after suggesting this would Bush be hung out to dry?"

The new chairman of a US House of Representatives committee wants to reinstate the military draft.

New York Democrat Charles Rangel says his plan to have Americans sign up for a military draft after turning 18 would deter politicians from launching wars.

Rangel says the US President would never have invaded Iraq if the United States had a draft and members of Congress and the administration thought their kids would be placed in harm's way.

In 2003, Rangel proposed a measure covering people aged 18 to 26.

Yes I do understand where the chairman is coming from but still, Bush never said he would reinstate the draft but yet every Democrat under the sun used that line to further their agenda during the 04 elections which of course didn't hold any water. Now by using this "method" wouldn't this be a form of reverse psychology. Place the draft and there will be no more wars, or is this just a quick reach around to calm the current issue. If in-fact this does happen and many men and women get drafted would they be able to retract if anything is to happen here - tragically speaking?

Happy and not happy...

I'm happy because the outcome was not a total blowout.

Not happy because of the loss.

The game even though I did not watch the whole thing was very good. Browsing through the super highway last night I found a lot of die hard Ohio fans actually giving Michigan credit for a well played game. The local news had live feeds at nearby restaurants where the atmosphere was more of respect then taunting. I'm glad that the game was as close as it was - otherwise my Monday morning would not be so enjoyable.

Don't know the score...

Started to watch the game and I found myself to be too afraid to watch the rest of when Ohio was up by two touchdowns. I am going to try to peek one more time to see what's going on, but that will be it for the night.

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Today's the day...

At 3:30pm eastern standard time the very well known rival between the Buckeyes and the Wolverines will commence. I of course will be backing-up Michigan all the way till the end. Yes I know that Michigan is seen as the underdog but that will not discourage me from watching. I found the image below yesterday after reading many blogs that mentioned Bo. When I looked at it at first I thought "Oh how adorable", but then I thought to myself - How many parents outhere start their kids' training early for the "Big Game"?



Whatever the outcome would be, this game will be one to remember.

Go Blue