28 September 2008

Hoowdie Dootie Folks!!

Well the last few weeks have flown by, and I don't feel like I did that much, but here goes nothing. The first into the second week of September, the wifey's family and I ventured to the Outter Banks, NC, for some vacationing. I picked up a new set of tires on the Explorer due to the fact that TS Hanna was headed north towards us. We packed up the Explorer, dog and all, and headed southbound through the rain and wind. Most of the weight was 12oz bottles and cans of ethanol-based products, ...shocking! There was much more wind than anything, and when we stopped in Virginia along Route 13 (Pat knows this Route ever so familiar), we almost lost the puppy in the wind. Even with all the bad weather, we made record time, since everyone sensible was inside that weekend. When we got down to the island, the sun was peaking through the clouds.

Other than one day of rain, we had great weather for the week, and IKE went south unfortunately for Texas. Most of the week consisted of taking the puppy for a walk on the beach in the morning, late breakfast, the beach for a few hours of sun and wave riding, late lunch, evening puppy walk on the beach, dinner, and then a few cocktails. A few cigars were smoked on the beach with the boyz, and the wifey's cousin and I took an ocean kayak into the ocean a few times. Taking this vessel into the ocean around the TS was intense, and we hit a few huge breakers late, causing Edddie, her cousin, to basically fall out of the sky as we peaked the crests. Riding the waves in was a rush, and would leave us resting on our beach chairs for a few hours to recoup our energy.

I was able to ease back into my work week, since I had a class that week. This opened up into our weekend adventure to Penn State University for a footy game vs. Temple. Since I am always a passenger up and back, and booze it all the way up, I decided to drive the wifey, friend, and friend's wife up and back to Penn State. When you don't drink that much, it makes driving and basically staying awake so much easier. To date, I don't think that I ever made it up and back without a nap. Yes, taking a bow for those who are asking. Penn State crushed Temple, of course, and the win plus the great food made the trip very successful.

This week was a full week of work, but nothing really that big happened. I basically ruined a bunch of people's trips when they got there 'ducket' for speeding or some other stupid violation that people think they are entitled to do. A guy from DE was shocked that he was stopped for traveling 87mph in a 65mph zone, since he thought Troopers didn't start counting until 80mph....DOPE. To ensure him that he was wrong, I issued him a speeding violation...hey, I don't want anyone leaving my State confused, haha. Questions like his lead me to fear the future of our country...a bunch of morons who think they are entitled to wild things. Along law enforcement chat, another Philly cop was killed this week...so sad. At least this scumbag was killed minutes later by another of Philadelphia's finest.

So, Patrick, I hear that you busted your gut doing some abs or something...I told you not to follow Billy Blanks intense abdominal program over there! Seriously, I am saddened to hear of your injury. At least you will get patched up over there, and it will overall strengthen that area. That way you can start squatting upon your return to the US of A. I read your comment,...I miss you too brother, I do. I was traveling back from Penn State and everyone was dozing off, and I wanted someone to call, so I started scrolling through my cell. Your number is on there, but it's a tease, I can't call it. I much look forward to when I can call your cell, and look forward to your incoming calls when your traveling and are bored...it is sad to say, but I miss you calling when you're basically bored driving back to or from work. Quick healing. Lastly before bed, I read that you broke your glasses, so I got you a pair. If I mail them out this week, would you get them and be able to use them? Let me know, they are Oaklies and are sweet...get back at me braseffffff!! Be safe, and no more Billy Blanks until after X-mas! Much love, Shawn

PICS...View from the top deck of the house, and the latest "Beast" picture at around 100Lbs.