March 5th, 2009

I don't understand. David Letterman is giving away a colonoscopy. Great. I'm all for everyone getting one when needed. My old man died of Colon cancer, Sort of. Well it was one of four cancers he had when he died. But it tore him up something fierce.

Colon Cancer is not fun. Anything you can do to prevent it , again, I'm all for. But Flying to New York to get a colonoscopy Just seems very odd to me. Personally I wanted want it, even though I have never been to New York and would love to go there.

Its just that when I had My colonoscopy, I spent the day previous to the test drinking this lovely stuff that made me become very familiar with the Toilet, luckily sitting down, rather than facing it, puking. But still, its not like I would want to go around town sight seeing while getting prepared for a colonoscopy.

Then there was the day of, again, not a great day for sightseeing or anything else. It wasn't due to the pain or anything. More due to the knockout drugs they gave me. They worked wonders at knocking me out. Not conducive for visiting anything, other than the inside of my eyelids.

Now if I had a week added on before or after the test, then I'm all Game. Somehow I don't think so, though.

By the way, everything checked out fine, thanks for asking.

March 1, 2009

I have raised 3 youngins and now I have officially 3 adult children. Two of these I have turned loose on society as a whole and for the most part, Its working ok. The wife and I took My youngest to Pizza last night to celebrate.

My son demanded I change my shirt before we leave. I said fine. I showed him. I not only changed My shirt, but my pants, shoes, combed my hair and Beard, but also washed My hands. The full Monty.

I would tell you what my wife did before she was ready to go, but it's a little strange and if she ever knew I told, well It wouldn't be pretty. So I shant disclose that particular Thing.

Thanks for understanding.

By the way, the pizza was great.

Feb 26th, 2009

I am thinking that you don't want to be dropping by here looking for great social redeeming posts, although you may have already figured that out.

And what does social redeeming posting look like any way?

I mean, if you don't know, just maybe I could pull it off that I am actually posting social redeeming stuff here and you just wouldn't know it.

Nah, I'll just be upfront with you, no social redeeming posting will take place here.

There I feel better.

Now for the good stuff.

Seems they are discovering lately that with Obama giving speech's that the Wall street is responding by tanking. This doesn't seem to be a good thing. I'm thinking one of two things need to happen, although I have a feeling neither will take place. Hoping that someone will come up with a reasonable fix to this situation, just so Wall street stops plummeting.

Ok, not everything posted here will be humorous. I'd love it to be so, but these be some strange times right now. I think that is part of the Reason Why the Boys went on Hiatus.

I'm fairly certain that we will survive all this stuff on America. I'll be glad when we can get back to the good times.

Feb. 25th, 2009

I haven't been posting here lately.

Yep.

So, I been thinking, either I do some thing with this blog or I get rid of it. I can't see getting rid of it. But It seems the Brothers are taking a Hiatus that may or may not end.

This isn't helping my Blog any. Or you Guys. All 2 of you. Maybe 3.

So things are going to change here.

Yep.

I'm doing away with the music at the top. It's gotten old for me and tiring. I'm keeping the name for now - why not - it just rings of class.

I just need to figure out what is going to be written here as posts. Preferably something funny. I can do Funny.

Watch:

Two men walk into a bar. A guy watching says "Ow, that must have hurt."

See.

I performed a magic act today. I turned my car into a driveway.

TaaDaa.

Ok, so it may be humor that hurts, But It still is better than reading about other stuff.

I think.

So Hang on and the posting rate her is going to improve. I just don't know if the readership here will. Only time will tell.

January 14th, 2009

Beamer: Cough Cough

Bobby: Looks like we need a maid to come in here and clean.

Beamer: I have 5 bucks I can pitch in.

Bobby: Maybe we could talk Amy into cleaning up in here.

Beamer: Good luck with that.

Bobby: Do we even have a broom around here?

Beamer: Nope.

Bobby: Well I think we need one. Don't you?

Beamer: Maybe Amy has one.

Bobby: Been a while, huh?

Beamer: How timer flies. Oh yeah, Happy New Year.

Bobby: Same to you Bro.

December 9th, 2008

Beamer: That it is best to avoid things that are sharp, hot and extremely heavy.

Bobby: What have you come across that is all 3 of those?

Beamer: Nothing, yet.

Beamer: Also avoid things that are old, driving crazy, and not paying attention.

Bobby: Are you trying to tell me something?

Beamer: Also try to avoid things that are sexy, smart, and talk softly.

Bobby: What is going on with you?

Beamer: I'm just saying.

Bobby: And what else?

Beamer: Avoid large people you owe money too and funny people that make you pee your pants.

Bobby: Are you just about through?

Beamer: Avoid Babies that have eaten a lot of stuff and someone has been tossing them in the air.

Bobby: And?

Beamer: That's it.

Bobby: Quite a list.

Beamer: Thanks.

December 4th, 2008

Bobby: Hello?






Bobby: HELLO?


Beamer: Sorry, I didn't know if we were still doing this or not.

Bobby: Oh, your so funny.

Beamer: Well, Look how long it has been since we have been here?

Bobby: And That's my fault?

Beamer: Mostly, yeah.

Bobby: Who says so?

Beamer: Mom.

Bobby: Yeah well she doesn't know everything.

Beamer: Yeah, well, so.

Bobby: What a nerd.

Beamer: Geeker

Bobby: Nerd

Beamer: Fart face.

Bobby: Double fart face.

Beamer: Triple Fart face.

November 26th, 2008

Beamer ... For tomorrow.

Bobby: Why?

Beamer: It's Thanksgiving, that's why.

Bobby: And what makes that so special?

Beamer: Well, aren't we a sour puss.

Bobby: Look, we eat all kinds of food, get halfway comatose, and then halfway pass out in front of the TV.

Beamer: Isn't comatose and passed out about the same thing?

Bobby: But I don't get comatose in front of the TV.

November 22nd, 2008

Bobby: Get over here.

Beamer: Whut?

Bobby: I want to show you something.

Beamer: Oh man, you know how I am with Computer stuff.

Bobby: Well, I am going to try and get you to understand some of this stuff.

Beamer: You've tried this before. It didn't work.

Bobby: Well I'm trying again.

Beamer: I don't know why.

Bobby: Cause you need to learn this stuff.

Beamer: But I was watching reruns of Mash. Trapper John was traveling to the front to ...

Bobby: Get over here!

Beamer: I liked it better when you weren't awake yesterday.

November 21st, 2008

Beamer: Good Morning.

Bobby: Uhhh.

Beamer: Come on sunshine, give me a smile.

Bobby: Whuu?

Beamer: It's A gorgeous day out.

Bobby: Its gray and Overcast.

Beamer: You look like you could use some coffee.

Bobby: Yep.

Beamer: Aren't we online?

Bobby: Yeah, so?

Beamer: I thought you were supposed to be all chipper and talkitive and stuff when we were online.

Bobby: Your doing enough for both of us.

Beamer: I slept really really good last Night.

Bobby: I'm so happy for you.

Beamer: Wake up you, it's going to be ok?

Bobby: Oh my God, It's Friday isn't it?

Beamer: Yep.

Bobby: Yeah for the weekend!

Beamer: That's better.

November 20th. 2008

Beamer: Well Hello Stranger.

Bobby: Hi There.

Beamer: Where you been hiding?

Bobby: I've been hanging out around Tweeter.

Beamer: You and your Musical Instruments.

Bobby: You don't know what Tweeter is do you?

Beamer: Sure, It's a very small flute like thing.

Bobby: You mean a fife?

Beamer: No, You don't like sharp Items.

Bobby: That's a knife. And I have no problem with them, It's broken glass that bothers me.

Beamer: I didn't know you could play a knife? What kind of sound does it make?

Bobby: It doesn't. It's a dull sounding piece of metal.

Beamer: Then how do you cut with it?

Bobby: There are times when you make my head hurt.

November 7th, 2008

Bobby: Well it's over.

Beamer: It?

Bobby: The Election.

Beamer: Really?

Bobby: Yeah!

Beamer: Sorry, I wasn't paying attention.

Bobby: Do you know how many people voted in this election?

Beamer: A bunch?

Bobby: A bunch and you missed it.

Beamer: Yep. I was concentrating on Halloween.

Bobby: I know that is your Big Holiday.

Beamer: Well, after Christmas and Thanksgiving.

Bobby: That is true, I forgot about that.

Beamer: And Fourth of July isn't far behind. I love them fireworks.

Bobby: Got it.

Beamer: So, who won?

Bobby: Obama

Beamer: That wasn't the old guy was it?

Bobby: No, the young black dude won.

Beamer: Interesting.

Bobby: Is that all you have to say.

Beamer: Are we online?

Bobby: Yes we are.

Beamer: Nope that's it. That and farfegnugen. I love that word.

Bobby: Farfegnugen? That's it?

Beamer: Ok one more word - Watermelon.

Bobby: Yeah Ok.

November 1st, 2008

Bobby: You didn't go trick or treating last night?

Beamer: I couldn't find my teeth.

Bobby: You had those things for years. They were gross.

Beamer: They were my Lucky Candy Teeth. I had them since I was 12.

Bobby: I don't even want to think about all the germs there were on them.

Beamer: I had them for 18 years.

Bobby: What, your 20?

Beamer: In my world, yes.

Bobby: You can always buy new ones.

Beamer: I'm just not going trick or treating any more.

Bobby: Did it ever cross your mind your too old for that?

Beamer: What - are you to old to go to Disneyland? Are you too old to go to Seaworld?

Bobby: It's not the same.

Beamer: Are you too old to play Baseball?

Bobby: What is your problem?

Beamer: I didn't get my annual Candy Fix.

Bobby: Is that it? Is that your problem?

Bobby walks into the next room and brings back left over Halloween candy.

Bobby: Here - will that make you happy?

Beamer: It's a nice start.

Bobby: I know, it's not your 35 pound haul as usual.

Beamer: What 35 pounds? I had 52 pounds of candy last year. It took me 4 days to eat all that.

Bobby: I'm getting sick just thinking about it.

October 18th, 2008

October 10, 2008

Ok, Kathy, This is no way supposed to show or display what it is that you normally look like in any way shape or form. This is a representation on what it is like to have to deal with the Boys. With that being said I present to you:

October 8th, 2008

Bobby: Can I ask her a question?

Beamer: Fine.

Bobby: You must be pretty smart and Stuff. Did you get good grades in school?

Beamer: What a lame question.

Kathy: I was a sometimes honors student in grade school and high school, but really excelled in college, graduating summa cum laude. I never reveal my SAT score to anyone because the number is horrific. But it illustrates that the number is only one indicator for success in life, and dare I say, it was nearly meaningless in mine. It mattered not what my score was. It mattered that I’ve applied myself since then. If there’s one lesson to be learned, it’s that numbers aren’t everything. Time and perseverance can change all that.

Bobby: Did you get all that?

Beamer: Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?

Kathy: That would be Sister Pat Dwyer, my tenth grade English teacher. She was the first teacher to notice my writing talents and to tell me I ought to do something with it. She suggested I attend a Creative Arts camp that summer. Due to financial constraints, I couldn’t go, but just knowing she thought I had a talent for writing was a huge boost to my fragile ego. It was a pivotal moment for me.

Beamer: I loved The Image of where you post at your laptop during the warm Months, overlooking your Back yard. What made you think of moving out there?

Bobby: She posts from her back Yard?

Beamer: That's what she said she did, Post from her back yard. Uhm, What does that mean?

Bobby: I'll explain it to ya later.

Beamer: Ok.

Kathy: Ok?

Beamer: Oh Yeah, go ahead.

Kathy: I moved out there mostly so that I can keep an eye on my cat Stinky when she explores the yard. We have an invisible fence, but she can’t be trusted not to cross over it. I also want to get away from the distraction of TV noise, and I find that sitting outdoors helps clear my head and get the writing juices flowing. I also enjoy some of the most stunning sunsets on my patio. The kind that make you see God. I’m thinking about rearranging some furniture in our study to make it blogging-friendly. I need a cozy nook for those cold days when I can’t blog outside.

Beamer: You have such a great sense of Humor. Where do you think it came from?

Kathy: Oh, geez. Bless your heart. I’m embarrassed to even answer this question. I may write funny from time to time, but in no way am I the life of the party. I’m quiet and introverted. My husband is the Rodney Dangerfield of the house. And my best friend can tell a story that’ll make you pee your pants. I don’t know. Where does it come from? Perhaps it’s just my general philosophy about life. If you can’t find the funny, you’re doomed.

Beamer: There is one store that I can get lost in so easily, It's embarrassing. You seem to have that problem a little more often. Is it getting any better?

Kathy: Absolutely not, and I see no improvement in my future. You know how some people have a mental block for things like mathematics? That’s how I am with directions and navigation. Not gonna happen. I don’t even try anymore. I simply surround myself with others who can get from Point A to Point B and follow them around like a puppy.

Beamer:m I am almost afraid to ask How your old cat got her name of Stinky?

Kathy: When we acquired Stinky and her brother as kittens, we named them Calvin and Hobbes after the Bill Watterson comic that my husband and I love. Stinky never responded to the name Hobbes for some reason. Perhaps because of the soft “H” sound. One day, she visited the litter box and left a gag-inducing odor behind. I said “Boy, for such a little thing, she sure does stink!” The rest is history. What’s fun is when we take her to the vet and they call her name when she’s next in line. We exit the waiting room, trailed by the sound of chuckles from other pet owners.

Beamer: You have no Idea of how I want to ask you about Praying Mantises, But I won't. I know you don't like bugs.

Kathy: Thank you. I can’t even look at pictures of bugs and now I feel like something’s crawling on me just thinkin’ about them. Thanks. Now I’m freaking out.

Bobby: Way to go Beamer.

Beamer: How'd I know she was going to react like that. Well, thank You For letting me pick your Brain. It's been fun.

Kathy: Thank you so much for having me! Now if this had been a real Barbara Walters Special, everyone would be weeping by now. Hopefully no one cried during the reading of this post.

October 6th, 2008

Guys, I have been most fortunate to land an Interview With Kathy of Junk Drawer Fame. I think she is one amazing blogger and a very witty and crafty writer. I fell in love with her blog and her great sense of Humor. It got a little dicey here last minute about when to post it, but here it is, the first of two parts. Enjoy.


Beamer: Kathy, the Junk Drawer is a very popular Blog. How many years have you been working at this blog?

Kathy: First, thank you for inviting me. No one ever asked to interview me before. This is so Barbara Walters Special! I’ve been blogging since July 29, 2007. Sometimes it feels like an eternity because of the work involved in keeping it up, and sometimes I feel like I just started yesterday because I swear I still don’t know what I’m doing.

Beamer: Do You still do repairs on your Dad's Computer?

Kathy: Amazingly, no. My Dad is able to solve a lot of his own problems because he’s not afraid to poke around (carefully) and educate himself. The support session I gave him, documented in my very first post, came right after we got him the computer. But since then, he’s taken care of his issues mostly independently. I’m so proud of him. He’s the only 80-something guy in his apartment complex who owns a computer and I think that’s pretty awesome. Old geeks rule, too!


Beamer: Have you Given up on trying to get your Dad to update stuff anymore?

Kathy: I have given up trying to get his stand-alone Slingo game to work because he runs the Vista operating system, and the game he wants isn’t supported for Vista. But he makes do with the online version (although that doesn’t stop him from complaining about it). Oh, little tip. My Dad says if you don’t use email, you don’t get any spam! He’s serious.

Beamer: You seem to be pretty close to your sister. Are you older than her?

Bobby: Why would you ask her that?

Beamer: Because I'm conducting this interview that's why.

Bobby: But you didn't even tell me you were going to do this. Not fair.

Beamer: Did you ask me if you could ask Amy questions?

Bobby: Fine.

Kathy: Can I answer now?

Beamer: Don't mind him. He's jealous.

Kathy: Ok, about my Sister. Ann is two and a half years older than me, but we feel very twin-like since we were attached at the hip growing up. My eldest sister, Marlene, is 13 years older than me and so we didn’t share as many experiences together as young ones. We’ve actually gotten closer as we age, which I love. It’s like we started our sisterhood all over again!

Beamer: Do you and your sister get along pretty good?

Kathy: Yes, although she would tell you that our childhood living arrangements were challenging at times. We shared a bedroom. She was (and still is) an organized neat freak and I’m very much a slob. She hated how I’d toss clothes and other belongings all over the room. Fed up, one day she laid a piece of masking tape right down the middle of the floor. “Your crap stays on your side. Got it?” The tape remained until she moved away from home.

Bobby: Man, I should have done that with you.

Beamer: Would you shut up.

Kathy : But I thought you wanted to Interview me?

Beamer: No Kathy, not you. My Brother.

Kathy: Your Brother?

Beamer: Yeah, he's .. well, he was just right here.

Kathy: I didn't see any one else.

Beamer: Not to change the subject but How long have you been doing Technical Customer Service with Computers?

Kathy: Eight years. I started out in an accounting data control job I didn’t love, but it gave me a chance to learn more about computing systems and desktop support. I eventually became the person everyone went to for PC help and when a tech services job opened up, I applied and got it. It’s a very stressful job, but it’s never the same day twice. A boring job would surely kill me.

Part 1 of 2

October 5th, 2008

Ok, I am having to switch gears here big time. Kathy wants to announce on her Blog when I am going to post the Interview that I presently have on the Blog. I wish I would have read her comment before I had posted this. So I am going to pull the Interview and repost it on Tuesday. So if your reading the Interview and It disappears, you'll now why.

If you haven't read the Interview yet, you want to come back On Tuesday. I have Kathy, of Junk Drawer Fame, answering My questions. Also the first part of this won't make a lot of sense, but when has this blog made a lot of sense. Ok, maybe the Last Interview I did with Amy, but other than that, not often.

So you have a good day and come back her Tuesday for sure. You can come back tomorrow if you want as well. I'll let you.

Beamer

The Interview that was here isn't right now and will be reposted on Tuesday. Sorry for any inconvenience.