The Lecture

Filed August 22, 2007 at 3:20 pm under Boring Stuff by TJ

Ever get one of those miserable colds that just won’t go away?  I’ve had one off and on for about a month now, and the last couple of days are “on”.  Ick.  I stayed home from work yesterday and today, and today have been sleeping on the couch for most of the afternoon.

The ebay link below is a great read, be sure to read some of the comments.  I am sure most of the parents out there have experienced this at one point in time or another. 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130144061675

You haven’t lived until you’ve gone grocery shopping with six kids in tow. I would rather swim, covered in bait, through the English Channel, be a contestant on Fear Factor when they’re having pig brains for lunch, or do fourth grade math than to take my six kids to the grocery store. Because I absolutely detest grocery shopping, I tend to put it off as long as possible. There comes a time, however, when you’re peering into your fridge and thinking, ‘Hmmm, what can I make with ketchup, Italian dressing, and half an onion,’ that you decide you cannot avoid going to the grocery store any longer. Before beginning this most treacherous mission, I gather all the kids together and give them “The Lecture“.

We’ve got bunnies, they’re multiplying and they’re losing control

Filed August 9, 2007 at 8:16 am under ___ like a Rabbit by TJ

Feh…   Score at this point, Volkswagen 3.5, Tryons 0.  Yep, I picked up 1 more on Tuesday, a 1990 Cabriolet Carat, no real pictures yet, and the .5 comes from my involvement in getting yet another one – this one for my parents.  It’s a 1982 Silver that needs some work.  

The 1990 needs a tuneup, a couple of small parts (O2 sensor, CTS Sensor) and a really good bath.   It’s an automatic with power windows, cruise control and AC.  The power window relay is not happy right now, so it will also be addressed probably this coming weekend.  Here’s the best I can do on the pictures:

I’ve started a new page to document the work that may need done to these, as well as any upgrades that happens – there’s tons of good info on these on the net, just not in 1 spot.

Arrrg!

Filed August 3, 2007 at 9:43 pm under Parrotheads and Pirate Info by TJ

Greetings from Buffett Indy a week ago – I’m just a little slow getting pictures up.  I hope everyone had a great week!

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