Brandon was right to make fun of you, but I am amazed at the coincidence of two outlying freaks finding each other. Thank you interweb.

Finally, someone else that puts ketchup on their turkey sandwich. Brandon said I was weird for doing it. Now I know I am normal.

Wait, wait, wait... you keep food in your refrigerator/freezer? I always wondered what that things was for.

on my turkey and ketchup sandwich

Can you be more specific in what you substituted it in. On a sandwich, as the base of a salad, etc.

Ran out of lettuce, so I substituted cabbage. Not too bad.

electrolytes!

It's got what oysters used to crave.

Ewww. I'll just have an oyster juice.

There are both Pepsi and Coke machines in this building at ISU.

Thanks rsj for the new table. Once it gets warmer I'll have fun rearranging that room now that I have more room out there. For those of you I haven't talked to lately, lots of changes here. My basement and walls are now all insulated. There's a door between the kitchen and dining room, which keeps the downstairs much warmer, and today they're installing the last of the new windows downstairs. It's keeping things much cozier here.

Thank you to all who helped move this weekend and to those who were on the receiving end of getting stuff. It feels good to be into one household now.

Good day for snowboarding (no rocks)!

So they're calling for ice on Wednesday, but also a high of 39 so I guess I shouldn't be too worried about driving up to Eric's. The forecast up at his place is just for a high of 29, but no ice.

I think with the weather we just had the appropriate term might be rockboarding.

College is out, school is in, taod & I are going snowboarding!

Waiting for skaters	Turkey Day
How Cute!	Aldo's Birthday
ice skaters

Jason, Amy, Roman, and I checked out downtown Peoria today. If you ever find yourself penniless and homeless in Peoria, there's a nice heated public restroom down by the river you can sleep in.

Back home again. Actually I got home awhile ago, spent the next couple of hours on the phone. I had a nice visit with Rita and Brandon.

Ah, no ice skating lessons today... but we fun-skated yesterday. The kids are getting better. My arm wasn't sooo tired from holding Thomas up this time.

Using the HydroMassage at the gym - my muscles are all loosened up.

Yes, well, he insisted on taking a bath as soon as he opened it so he could "use" it.

Sorry I wasn't home when you called. I was probably driving Rita and Matthew home after their furniture deliveries. I'm in Indiana now. I'll be home this evening.

Also, this: The German government has warned web users to find an alternative browser to Internet Explorer to protect security.

Anyone read "The Death and Life of American Journalism"?

Had an interesting discussion tonight with someone who mentioned it recommended that journalism should be government subsidized, even going so far to claim it was subsidized in early American history. Found it interesting because I didn't know that, and I've quit reading most American news sites, though I find the BBC seems to be relatively worthwhile still.

Got that done. Thanks Nathaniel!

bytheway V, Thomas' volcano was used for "show and share" Friday and was a big hit. Daniela will be using the enviro battery for her presentation next week. We are expecting similar results. Thanks!


And, Mom, Thomas got his bathrobe. We tried to call to say thanks, but you didn't answer.

I do not recommend a side-by-side never seems to be enough room in there.

Stuff has been delivered. I have beds for people to sleep in now. Come and visit anytime.

refrigerators are good, they keep food cold

Need some thoughts on refrigerators. The freezer half of the downstairs fridge gave out. Lots of burgers for dinner tonight.

Congrats AO!

She's not outreaching... she's directing. It takes a lot to keep the Indian Rail Personnel Service in line.

Congrats AO. Good luck directing the dispersal of the rail system's information regarding the new rodent control initiative.

I'm no PR expert, but you might want to tone down the vulgarity when you are outreaching.

I can't seem to get enough of those photos of dad holding up shit. Carrots, Corn, Potatoes, Grapes. Fabulous!

Also, I am now the Director of Outreach for the IRPS. Watch for that on your google alerts.

Thank you all for the birthday wishes. Doesn't get much better than a free lunch at the Olive Garden.....because they lost our order. Looking forward to a fancy dinner. I hope you all are doing fun things to celebrate my big day too!

Yes, Happy Birthday!

Hope your birthday is puck-in-the-mouth good!

Happy Birthday, RSJ!