By the grace of God, I survived another year on this planet and wasn't called home. I told you last year, I wasn't much into birthdays (especially, after 21 because after that one they don't matter except to remind you that you are getting old - There is one exception for 62, 65 or 70 or whenever I get to retire) and that there wasn't much to look forward to after turning 43 because it was the last cool number remaining and I still think I am correct but in doing some further research I did find some exceptions for the number 44.
1. Hammering Hank Aaron - Atlanta Braves; Home Run Leader w/ 755 (don't even get me started on this...Barry Bonds is listed as the record holder but he is as clean as Aubrey is after playing in the yard and I don't believe any grown person with enough intelligence to play professional sports is going to let anyone inject them with something they don't know about..."I thought is was B12."...right and "officer I thought I was drinking root beer"...right. I don't have a friend in this world that I would allow to inject me with anything. As a matter of fact, I not real thrilled about a doctor or nurse injecting me with anything and if they do I darn sure know exactly what it is and why they are giving it to me and if they are sure this is the only way for me to be cured.)
2. Willie McCovey - labeled "The Scariest Hitter In Baseball" by pitcher Bob Gibson; HOF; San Francisco Bay beyond the right field fence renamed "McCovey Cove" - wonder if I can get something named after me?
3. Reggie Jackson - Mr. October; the premier clutch hitter of the playoffs; won 5 World Series titles - 3 with A's and 2 with Yankees - A little known fact is that I am known as Mr. April
4. George "The Iceman" Gervin; San Antonio Spurs; 26.2 points per game average; HOF; NBA's 50 Greatest Players
5. Jerry West - Mr. Clutch/Mr. Laker; 14 Time All Star, 29.1 points per game in the playoffs; He is the player in the NBA logo; Laker's coach and Laker's GM for 7 championships
6. Pete Maravich - Pistol Pete; incredible ball handler and scorer
7. Danny Ainge; Never much of a fan for some reason...always seemed to present himself as better than everyone else
8. John Riggins; Washington Redskins; Super Bowl XVII MVP, 11,352 yards rushing over 14 years
9. Jim Brown, Ernie Davis, Floyd Little; Syracuse University - retired the number 44 in 2005
10. Terry Labonte - Piedmont Airlines Chevrolet 44 - did you think there wasn't going to be a NASCAR reference? Piedmont Airlines is now part of US Scareways...I mean Airways.
And most importantly
11. 44 Magnum - made famous by Dirty Harry
"I know what you're thinking. "Did he fire six shots or only five?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?"
*If you want all the facts from 1967, who was born on April 21st,...etc read last years post.
*LA can confirm that I did not get a tattoo of the 43.
*I am another year closer to the big 50 which is nothing to shout to loud about.
This year for my birthday, I took the day off (2 years in a row, a record) since LA was on Spring Break. We headed to Cracker Barrel (you can't go wrong with Cracker Barrel for breakfast and I love some Momma's Pancake Breakfast) for breakfast and headed downtown for an afternoon at the Charleston Children's Museum. We had a good time. Aubrey and Wyatt loved the water room and Aubrey liked the art room. It's not a full day adventure but it is a pretty fun place that's local and if you need something with a/c, heat or that's dry, you can't beat it for $7/person and a membership is not too expensive. Everyone has told us to go to EdVenture Children's Museum in Columbia or Discovery Place in Charlotte. Sounds like we have a couple of road trips coming up in the future.
43 was great year...looking forward to 44.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Random Post - Wednesday
I will guarantee you before you start reading this that their will be no rhyme or reason to the order in which things are posted and away we go...
*Check out the music player to the right...enjoy some tunes while reading. I will change them up occasionally. I haven't figured out to make it play automatically, so you will have to hit play.
*My last post indicated it might be awhile between posts. The reason, I am old and fragile. I was running to third while playing softball and since the infield is as hard as concrete and I refuse to slide (because the strawberry/road rash is not worth it). Somehow, while trying to stop 195 pounds on a little raised square, I got my feet tangled up and fell beyond the bag and caught myself (all 195 pounds) with my hand. I was out and killed the inning. I also realized that my wrist was starting to hurt but kept playing the rest of that game and our second game of the night (because I am a player...ha!ha!) - long story now getting shorter - ends up that I sprained my wrist. The next day I couldn't move my hand and thought my typing days were over. I have been on the DL from blogging and softball since April 4. Almost wish I had broke it.
*I have now visited 3 of the 4 corners of the US - CA, FL, ME (I could say I have been to all 4 since I did just go to Portland...but it was Portland, ME)
*Don't think I talked about here but there's a first for everything. Have you ever been to a wedding and saw an innocent guest get caked by the bride? I did...
It had something to do with her husband doing this...
It was a great wedding and all in good fun.
Good work, John...BTW Whitney, I owe you one.
*What is up with flying these days? Flew Delta last week and here are the highlights:
*Delayed flight out of Charleston - landed with 15 minutes to make connection in ATL
*Ran from gate A5 to B5...looked like OJ in the Hertz commercials (for those born after the late 70's, you missed some classic commercials and it isn't on the internet anywhere)
*Caught my flight to find out they were working on the deicing system and we sat on the plane for 1:20 minutes to fix the problem - glad I was in a big hurry
*While sitting on the plane for an hour you would think they would be offering you free drinks, pretzels, peanuts and cookies but I was wrong. I fully understand how someone could go wacko after being on the plane for that long or longer and not being able to get out. Non Our Life reader, Michael, sat for 4 hours in ATL on a flight to Oregon. Pretty sure I would have made the news. If I would have been in an exit row, I could have fixed that situation.
*Coming home avoided ATL and went to Laguardia - brilliant move except for the extra 40 minutes of flying around who knows where until we were cleared to land
*On the plane to Charleston from Laguardia - got to sit on the runway for almost an 1 waiting to take off
*It's true lobsters are cheaper in Maine - $25 for 2 1 1/8lb whole lobsters - In case you are wondering, I ate both of them and they were delicious. If I wasn't with a group, I would have ordered a two.
*Could we trade Maine for something in Canada?
*Stayed in a hotel from 1800s and pretty sure much hadn't changed since initial construction. If going to Portland, ME and want the old rustic (7 foot ceilings...etc) feel let me know, otherwise check out the Embassy Suites at the airport.
*If your traveling and wondering how much a cab ride is with tip to your hotel - $20 dollars...Doesn't matter where you are - Las Vegas, Portland, ME
*We got a parakeet. It only took 2.5 years to get it to repeat everything we say and everything anyone else says.
*New rule - if you don't want it repeated, don't say it.
*Aubrey's been saying "Come on, guys" with a perfect northern twang. If I can get it on video I will post it. Her teacher Mrs. Kathy is from up beyond the Mason Dixon Line and we are sure that is where she learned it.
*Aubrey went to the dentist yesterday for the first time. She was a rockstar and Mrs. Kelly is the best dental hygienist in the Lowcountry (she is also the only dental hygienist, I know). Our Life recommends Mrs. Kelly to all our readers - She works at Lowcountry Dentistry.
*LA now has glasses to complement her contacts and I must say that she looks pretty darn good in them and people are saying she looks much younger.
*Wyatt is walking about 50% of the time now and is mastering climbing up the stairs.
*So we have entered the terrible 2's. It didn't start until she was 2.5 but she is making up for lost time.
*Never go low with the lowest price for glass vases...they are $9.95 for a reason.
*Husband of The Year 2011 - Travis W
*Travis takes the award and it was earned the hard way. While helping (after only about 15 minutes) his wife with prom set up (which is a separate award in itself), a glass vase (see above) broke causing him to cut his hand, 3 tendons completely, 1 tendon 30% and an artery. He was rushed to the hospital, taken care of sent home for the night and had 4.5 hours of surgery the following day and now gets 3 months off...Evidently, just saying "I don't want to help with prom wouldn't get him out of it". Pretty sure Minde gets the point now and Travis is out of anything prom related for life. Travis took this to a whole different level.
*If you not reading, I'm Just Sayin, you are missing out on at least one good laugh each week.
*Realized while filling out our tax forms that we had an extra deduction in 2010 - Wyatt. I had totally forgot about him being born in 2010. What a bonus...talk about Christmas in April...show me the money, actually give me my money back.
*If you want something to melt your heart, ask Aubrey about Jesus and the Cross
*BIG SHOUT OUT to Our Life readers Danny and Jenn on the moving into their remodeled house...you can check out the story here and see pictures of their awesome home. Anybody looking to remodel should take the Wright's and Carter's to dinner. I promise it will be the best money you have ever spent.
*Looking for a new addition to fill up that big new home for Danny and Jenn...Our Life is thinking February 2012, remember you heard it hear first. It wouldn't be the first time moving into a home produced a new addition 10 months later.
*Today is my last post being 43...having a party at a to be determined date, time and place (anyone want to host? let me know) - entry will be 2 - 22's of your choice. I realize I missed a couple of perfect dates - 2/22, 4/4..now I guess we will shoot for the 22nd of some month remaining in the year.
*Will be working on a birthday post but as I said last year...not much happens after 43.
*Check out the music player to the right...enjoy some tunes while reading. I will change them up occasionally. I haven't figured out to make it play automatically, so you will have to hit play.
*My last post indicated it might be awhile between posts. The reason, I am old and fragile. I was running to third while playing softball and since the infield is as hard as concrete and I refuse to slide (because the strawberry/road rash is not worth it). Somehow, while trying to stop 195 pounds on a little raised square, I got my feet tangled up and fell beyond the bag and caught myself (all 195 pounds) with my hand. I was out and killed the inning. I also realized that my wrist was starting to hurt but kept playing the rest of that game and our second game of the night (because I am a player...ha!ha!) - long story now getting shorter - ends up that I sprained my wrist. The next day I couldn't move my hand and thought my typing days were over. I have been on the DL from blogging and softball since April 4. Almost wish I had broke it.
*I have now visited 3 of the 4 corners of the US - CA, FL, ME (I could say I have been to all 4 since I did just go to Portland...but it was Portland, ME)
*Don't think I talked about here but there's a first for everything. Have you ever been to a wedding and saw an innocent guest get caked by the bride? I did...
Good work, John...BTW Whitney, I owe you one.
*What is up with flying these days? Flew Delta last week and here are the highlights:
*Delayed flight out of Charleston - landed with 15 minutes to make connection in ATL
*Ran from gate A5 to B5...looked like OJ in the Hertz commercials (for those born after the late 70's, you missed some classic commercials and it isn't on the internet anywhere)
*Caught my flight to find out they were working on the deicing system and we sat on the plane for 1:20 minutes to fix the problem - glad I was in a big hurry
*While sitting on the plane for an hour you would think they would be offering you free drinks, pretzels, peanuts and cookies but I was wrong. I fully understand how someone could go wacko after being on the plane for that long or longer and not being able to get out. Non Our Life reader, Michael, sat for 4 hours in ATL on a flight to Oregon. Pretty sure I would have made the news. If I would have been in an exit row, I could have fixed that situation.
*Coming home avoided ATL and went to Laguardia - brilliant move except for the extra 40 minutes of flying around who knows where until we were cleared to land
*On the plane to Charleston from Laguardia - got to sit on the runway for almost an 1 waiting to take off
*It's true lobsters are cheaper in Maine - $25 for 2 1 1/8lb whole lobsters - In case you are wondering, I ate both of them and they were delicious. If I wasn't with a group, I would have ordered a two.
*Could we trade Maine for something in Canada?
*Stayed in a hotel from 1800s and pretty sure much hadn't changed since initial construction. If going to Portland, ME and want the old rustic (7 foot ceilings...etc) feel let me know, otherwise check out the Embassy Suites at the airport.
*If your traveling and wondering how much a cab ride is with tip to your hotel - $20 dollars...Doesn't matter where you are - Las Vegas, Portland, ME
*We got a parakeet. It only took 2.5 years to get it to repeat everything we say and everything anyone else says.
*New rule - if you don't want it repeated, don't say it.
*Aubrey's been saying "Come on, guys" with a perfect northern twang. If I can get it on video I will post it. Her teacher Mrs. Kathy is from up beyond the Mason Dixon Line and we are sure that is where she learned it.
*Aubrey went to the dentist yesterday for the first time. She was a rockstar and Mrs. Kelly is the best dental hygienist in the Lowcountry (she is also the only dental hygienist, I know). Our Life recommends Mrs. Kelly to all our readers - She works at Lowcountry Dentistry.
*LA now has glasses to complement her contacts and I must say that she looks pretty darn good in them and people are saying she looks much younger.
*Wyatt is walking about 50% of the time now and is mastering climbing up the stairs.
*So we have entered the terrible 2's. It didn't start until she was 2.5 but she is making up for lost time.
*Never go low with the lowest price for glass vases...they are $9.95 for a reason.
*Husband of The Year 2011 - Travis W
*Travis takes the award and it was earned the hard way. While helping (after only about 15 minutes) his wife with prom set up (which is a separate award in itself), a glass vase (see above) broke causing him to cut his hand, 3 tendons completely, 1 tendon 30% and an artery. He was rushed to the hospital, taken care of sent home for the night and had 4.5 hours of surgery the following day and now gets 3 months off...Evidently, just saying "I don't want to help with prom wouldn't get him out of it". Pretty sure Minde gets the point now and Travis is out of anything prom related for life. Travis took this to a whole different level.
*If you not reading, I'm Just Sayin, you are missing out on at least one good laugh each week.
*Realized while filling out our tax forms that we had an extra deduction in 2010 - Wyatt. I had totally forgot about him being born in 2010. What a bonus...talk about Christmas in April...show me the money, actually give me my money back.
*If you want something to melt your heart, ask Aubrey about Jesus and the Cross
*BIG SHOUT OUT to Our Life readers Danny and Jenn on the moving into their remodeled house...you can check out the story here and see pictures of their awesome home. Anybody looking to remodel should take the Wright's and Carter's to dinner. I promise it will be the best money you have ever spent.
*Looking for a new addition to fill up that big new home for Danny and Jenn...Our Life is thinking February 2012, remember you heard it hear first. It wouldn't be the first time moving into a home produced a new addition 10 months later.
*Today is my last post being 43...having a party at a to be determined date, time and place (anyone want to host? let me know) - entry will be 2 - 22's of your choice. I realize I missed a couple of perfect dates - 2/22, 4/4..now I guess we will shoot for the 22nd of some month remaining in the year.
*Will be working on a birthday post but as I said last year...not much happens after 43.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Sticking It To The Man
This post will be brief (more about why in a later post...might be much later) but I didn't want this to slip by without proper notice.
Congratulations to long time reader while on the job, Ashley for Sticking It To The Man. She told The Man "I don't need you anymore. You don't own me and walked out last Friday."
A legend in county music wrote a song about it, hear it goes. Hope you like it.
Not sure when she will find time to read now that she will be home all day taking care of a beautiful new baby, a big sister and her husband. I wouldn't be shocked if Cory started putting on a few pounds with the fresh made lunches and dinner at 6:00pm every day.
Our Life is happy for you and hope you can continue to Stick It To The Man.
Congratulations to long time reader while on the job, Ashley for Sticking It To The Man. She told The Man "I don't need you anymore. You don't own me and walked out last Friday."
A legend in county music wrote a song about it, hear it goes. Hope you like it.
Not sure when she will find time to read now that she will be home all day taking care of a beautiful new baby, a big sister and her husband. I wouldn't be shocked if Cory started putting on a few pounds with the fresh made lunches and dinner at 6:00pm every day.
Our Life is happy for you and hope you can continue to Stick It To The Man.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Magic Bus - Pictures (Part 1)
I wrote about my adventures at Daytona International Speedway during race week (the week leading up to the Daytona 500). If you missed it you can read about it here. I told you pictures were forthcoming of the MAGIC BUS. Here are a couple of exterior pictures of the bus in all its glory...enjoy and be jealous that you didn't get to spend a 4 nights and 5 days in this five star resort (if the outside, doesn't make it 5 star for you then the inside will - check back for the inside photos...when I find them)
These pictures are courtesy of my friend, Tommy from Tifton, GA - founder and owner of The Magic Bus.
These pictures are courtesy of my friend, Tommy from Tifton, GA - founder and owner of The Magic Bus.
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