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How much do we spend on the military vs. some other important stuff.
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12/10/2007 17:32 #42459
folllow the moneyCategory: war
12/09/2007 16:04 #42446
Christmas PicturesCategory: christmas
Christmas pics.
(e:Janelle) and I had a great fun time at Lafayette Church (another shameless link), including a potluck lunch/carol sing. Then we came home and decorated our house. Check it out:
This is the tree at church.
And the nativity scene on our mantle.
I also put a string of lights on our porch. Here's hoping a drunk doesn't steal our extension cord to pay for a quick buzz. Maybe I will take a picture of the lights after it gets dark. (actually, you can see some of them out the window in the pic taken with the flash. I am amazed at the power of my camera sometimes.
And in case you were wondering, yes, that is a sombrero on top of the tree, and those are chili pepper lights. They are happy memories from our "South of the Border" wedding reception. Any ugly and/or tasteless ornaments, however, are courtesy of (e:janelle).
(e:Janelle) and I had a great fun time at Lafayette Church (another shameless link), including a potluck lunch/carol sing. Then we came home and decorated our house. Check it out:
This is the tree at church.
And the nativity scene on our mantle.
I also put a string of lights on our porch. Here's hoping a drunk doesn't steal our extension cord to pay for a quick buzz. Maybe I will take a picture of the lights after it gets dark. (actually, you can see some of them out the window in the pic taken with the flash. I am amazed at the power of my camera sometimes.
And in case you were wondering, yes, that is a sombrero on top of the tree, and those are chili pepper lights. They are happy memories from our "South of the Border" wedding reception. Any ugly and/or tasteless ornaments, however, are courtesy of (e:janelle).
tinypliny - 12/11/07 18:54
Lovely treeats :)
Lovely treeats :)
metalpeter - 12/10/07 18:38
That sounds like fun. I was just asking cause I have heard that they make little beer bottle ornaments but I have never really seen them.
That sounds like fun. I was just asking cause I have heard that they make little beer bottle ornaments but I have never really seen them.
drew - 12/10/07 18:11
no, they aren't. But I will start making ornaments out of Tequila bottles soon (I got a bottle of 1800 Anejo last Christmas, and I wouldn't be surprised if something similar showed up for this one.)
no, they aren't. But I will start making ornaments out of Tequila bottles soon (I got a bottle of 1800 Anejo last Christmas, and I wouldn't be surprised if something similar showed up for this one.)
metalpeter - 12/10/07 18:07
First of all that second tree is huge it really is. In terms of the tree being fake there are some advantages to that, like if you forget to water it the house won't burn down. You don't shed needles all over the floor when you hall it out and into the house. You don't have to pay for a new tree every year. Plus there are more trees growing that are not killed so they can look nice in a house for a month. I do have to ask are any of the ornaments Mexico Alcohol like Corona, Neer Beer or any other hard stuff.
First of all that second tree is huge it really is. In terms of the tree being fake there are some advantages to that, like if you forget to water it the house won't burn down. You don't shed needles all over the floor when you hall it out and into the house. You don't have to pay for a new tree every year. Plus there are more trees growing that are not killed so they can look nice in a house for a month. I do have to ask are any of the ornaments Mexico Alcohol like Corona, Neer Beer or any other hard stuff.
mrdeadlier - 12/10/07 10:41
Condolences on the blowout yesterday. ;(
Condolences on the blowout yesterday. ;(
drew - 12/10/07 08:52
Sadly, it's a fake tree.
The hats (sometimes called sombreros) were centerpieces at our reception.
Sadly, it's a fake tree.
The hats (sometimes called sombreros) were centerpieces at our reception.
mike - 12/09/07 23:33
that is a huge tree at church! Whoa!
that is a huge tree at church! Whoa!
jim - 12/09/07 17:49
Love the hat :)
Love the hat :)
12/08/2007 10:11 #42432
Tour "Essex Corners"Category: tour
Ok, short notice, I know. But from 1-4 there is a tour of homes (and businesses, I think) in the area that now wants to be called "Essex Corners" (at least it's not becoming a village, right Paul?") It begins at Prime 490, in the heart of Essex corners.
This is a short walk from my house, and I really do think things are going to get better and better in that part of our neighborhood.
Janelle doesn't want to give up too much of her Saturday, but I'm going, with or without her (I can't believe I haven't done a U2 post yet--that will come soon). If you would like to join, drop a comment and/or show up at 1.
This is a short walk from my house, and I really do think things are going to get better and better in that part of our neighborhood.
Janelle doesn't want to give up too much of her Saturday, but I'm going, with or without her (I can't believe I haven't done a U2 post yet--that will come soon). If you would like to join, drop a comment and/or show up at 1.
12/07/2007 09:05 #42423
10 Things I like about Hines WardCategory: 10 things
1. He always smiles when he plays football. Even when its hard. He loves football that much.
2. As of this Sunday, he has caught more touchdowns than anybody else.
3. He's bi-racial (black and Korean) and proud of it. This has made a HUGE difference in Korea, where anybody that wasn't 100% Korean was outcaste.
4. He loves to block. Wide receivers are typically smaller, and avoid contact, but Hines seeks it out. He enrages/embarrasses bigger defensive players by putting a hurt on them.
5. He plays through pain (again, still smiling)
6. He plays well in bad weather (see the last two games)
7. He can throw (he was a QB before he became a wideout).
8. He doesn't complain about being on the run-heavy Steelers (it gives him more chances to block!).
9. He's generous in Korea, Georgia, and Pittsburgh.
10. He's going to be instrumental in the Steelers defeat of New England.
2. As of this Sunday, he has caught more touchdowns than anybody else.
3. He's bi-racial (black and Korean) and proud of it. This has made a HUGE difference in Korea, where anybody that wasn't 100% Korean was outcaste.
4. He loves to block. Wide receivers are typically smaller, and avoid contact, but Hines seeks it out. He enrages/embarrasses bigger defensive players by putting a hurt on them.
5. He plays through pain (again, still smiling)
6. He plays well in bad weather (see the last two games)
7. He can throw (he was a QB before he became a wideout).
8. He doesn't complain about being on the run-heavy Steelers (it gives him more chances to block!).
9. He's generous in Korea, Georgia, and Pittsburgh.
10. He's going to be instrumental in the Steelers defeat of New England.
metalpeter - 12/07/07 19:14
Don't ask me why I'm a Steelers and Penguins fan when I never even see the penguins on TV nor have I ever been there. That being said I like that number 10 doesn't say if it will be this week or in the playoffs. I do think the Steelers are good enough to beat them. However if The Pats play there best football (unlike last couple of weeks) I don't think the steelers have a chance. It all comes down to who plays better. On a side note it is to bad that in Football we here so much more about all the troubled players instead of the none trouble and often more humble guys in the league.
Don't ask me why I'm a Steelers and Penguins fan when I never even see the penguins on TV nor have I ever been there. That being said I like that number 10 doesn't say if it will be this week or in the playoffs. I do think the Steelers are good enough to beat them. However if The Pats play there best football (unlike last couple of weeks) I don't think the steelers have a chance. It all comes down to who plays better. On a side note it is to bad that in Football we here so much more about all the troubled players instead of the none trouble and often more humble guys in the league.
mrdeadlier - 12/07/07 10:18
Even though there isn't a blue Buffalo on his helmet, I root for the guy. The dude is a total GAMER and is just sooo good. And a Super Bowl MVP!
Even though there isn't a blue Buffalo on his helmet, I root for the guy. The dude is a total GAMER and is just sooo good. And a Super Bowl MVP!
mrmike - 12/07/07 10:09
I've had a healthy respect for him for a couple seasons now. I think it was in 05, either he was in the middle of contract negotiations. He set that aside to be with the team even though he wasn't ready. He put an end to contract matters to be with the team at the final exhibition game and had hisself ready to go for the opener the next week.
Hope he rocks this weekend.
I've had a healthy respect for him for a couple seasons now. I think it was in 05, either he was in the middle of contract negotiations. He set that aside to be with the team even though he wasn't ready. He put an end to contract matters to be with the team at the final exhibition game and had hisself ready to go for the opener the next week.
Hope he rocks this weekend.
janelle - 12/07/07 09:40
I like that Hines Ward is attractive...yummy!
I like that Hines Ward is attractive...yummy!
12/06/2007 07:57 #42412
BirthdayCategory: birthday
Send (e:Janelle) birthday wishes. She was born today (cough, cough) years ago.
metalpeter - 12/06/07 18:34
Happy Birthday to Janelle!!!!!!!!!! Hope it is a good time for both of you.
Happy Birthday to Janelle!!!!!!!!!! Hope it is a good time for both of you.
mrdeadlier - 12/06/07 11:35
DUDE. Your Steelers aren't making it easy on themselves: :::link:::
Like the Pats don't have enough to play, hoping to "redeem" themselves after two poor primetime appearances.
DUDE. Your Steelers aren't making it easy on themselves: :::link:::
Like the Pats don't have enough to play, hoping to "redeem" themselves after two poor primetime appearances.
james - 12/06/07 11:15
My mother has been celebrating her annual 49th birthday for eight years now. My father's advice would be to just let it slide. They have been married for almost 40 years, so those are words of wisdom.
My mother has been celebrating her annual 49th birthday for eight years now. My father's advice would be to just let it slide. They have been married for almost 40 years, so those are words of wisdom.
imk2 - 12/06/07 09:34
happy birthday!
happy birthday!
mrmike - 12/06/07 09:20
Happy Day Janelle, hope rock-star Drew makes it a great one for you
Happy Day Janelle, hope rock-star Drew makes it a great one for you
jenks - 12/06/07 08:27
Happy Birthday Janelle!
Happy Birthday Janelle!
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