Shades of Grey

What a storm! I don't ever remember anything like this before. Poor Amanda and Brad have been without electricity for over 48 hours. It's so devastating, but so beautiful. More photos in my gallery.

Stats

So far the blog that has generated the most responses was "Historic Day". The day Obama was elected. It is followed closely by "Ho Ho Holy Shit", Joe as Clara Claus. It just goes to show you, politics and drag queens go hand in hand.

What Not To Do With a 4 Wheeler

I should have a "hat cam". I could wear it while I'm doing projects around the house, and then when I do something stupid (which is often) it will be caught on tape. I could make a fortune. Today I decided to clean the bunny cages. I usually use the 4 wheeler with the trailer attached so that I can take the bunny poo to the compost pile. I parked the 4 wheeler in front of the garage while I ran into the house to get my gloves. I left it in gear and with the choke out so it would continue to warm up. As I am coming out of the house I realize that it sounds like the 4 wheeler is moving. Oh yeah! It's heading straight for the hill above the River. It's going at a pretty good clip considering that the choke is out and it's going downhill. I take off running after it, screaming all the while (like that's gonna help). Just as it hit the top of the hill, it took a slight turn right just skimming the edge of the hill for about 25 yards. So, it's missed going over the hill and into the river, but now it's heading for the wood fence around the old pasture. I manage to catch up to it and do an Indiana Jones by grabbing the handle and jumping on. Catastrophe averted thanks to my lightening speed and agile limbs. Whatever! I shouldn't be left alone.

Christmas Faux Pas

If you want to know how to offend someone of the Jewish faith at a family gathering, just call me. Apparently I am phenomenal at it. I will share a few tip with you now.
A. Invite them to a CHRISTMAS Party.
B. Give them a Christmas Tree ornament as a gift.
C. Sing Christmas Carols while you wait for Santa.
D. Serve Pork. Not just one kind though. Serve ham, pulled pork and bacon.
E. Finally, give them a gag gift related to pigs.

Totally offensive isn't it? I did all of the above and probably more that I am not even aware of to Brian's "woman friend". In my defense however, I did not know that she was Jewish until the day of our party. Thanks Brian! It's no secret that I am not a fan of organized religion of any kind, but I would never intentionally show such blatant disregard for someones faith. Yes, I would have still sang the Christmas carols and had Santa come, but I certainly wouldn't have served Pork!!!!!
I also would have rethought my pig gift to her. So, my sincerest apology to Malia. I really felt bad when I realized all that I had done inadvertently. I think she knows it was unintentional and she seemed totally unaffected by it all. I won't know for sure though until our next family gathering. If you can look at this with an open mind however, it really is quite hilarious. By the way I did all of my cooking with Kosher salt. Kosher salt on pulled pork! How ironic!

Chirstmas 2008

This photo pretty much sums up our weekend Christmas gathering; chaotic and fun! I tried to get a picture of all of the grand babies with Nanu. I think we succeeded pretty well. All of us are in the picture anyway. This needs to be a new tradition. Maybe by the time they are 21 they will all cooperate at the same time. Actually I love the picture because it shows real life. Go to the "photo gallery" to view the rest of the photos. I have much more to say about our weekend, but for now I have to go reorganize my house and see what all was left behind.