Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Photogenic Roenick
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It's a good question and naturally I've taken it very seriously.
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As you know, Roenick is extremely photogenic. And he lives for the camera. So there is so much to consider.
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This is a good one. Not sure if it is my favorite.
Going Native
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So am I.
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American Indians have always held a fascination for me, particularly those of the New England area. I think this guy is from a tribe of the mid-west though.
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What a different world it would have been if the Indians had an immunity to European microbes. Maybe the European technological edge would have been lessened if the Indians were more numerous.
The Indians adapted to technology very quickly. The Europeans introduced horses, and the Indians became arguably the greatest equestrians in history. Their dexterity with firearms was also quickly established.
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But they had not adopted the wheel and were still hunter - gatherers when the Europeans arrived with their germs.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Getting It Done.
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I think it had to do with setting realistic goals and making lists. Also respecting deadlines. Everyday, I set out to get a workout in, but today I made it a point to stop everything at noon and workout for an hour.
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Naturally I didn't get around to it until 1:00 PM, but I still got it in. Working out at lunchtime is probably the key. Nobody returns your calls then, and the exercise curbs your appetite. It would be nice to develop this habit.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Lousy OddsMakers
Calling Towne's Bluff
Remember Bob Towne? My old college roommate who had stayed buff and in shape after all these years?
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He's the one on the far right, and I'm pretty sure that he doesn't think that I have the guts to post these photos of Joe Collins, me and him.
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I don't exactly recall what the three of us are doing in that picture.
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At any rate, Bob..... as you can see, I still don't embarrass easily.
Fa La La
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Now that my kids are grown, Christmas shouldn't be such an expensive ordeal, although I don't think that Katelyn agrees with me.
- Tuna Lips said...
Keepin' the Christmas season simple and about me and the baby Jesus is what I am all about. I have never given a present that someone has not commented on how thoughtful I am. If I had a nickel fer everytime someone said, "its the thought that counts" after I give them a present . . . . . but I digress. I am expecting a fine array of present from my collegues and business relations this yuletide. From Marilyn, the copy center gal who I never fail to compliment (be it her figure, or her pouty lips) to Suzanne (the 50 something office manager whose "juicy" (I am being generous) bottom I smack ever now and then to make her feel good about herself), there should be a bevy of snack baskets, company clothing, and heart felt notes full of longing ("this should sweeten your breath", came with a pack a mints from one admirer) and Christmas cheer.
Crazy Point Spread
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That says that two teams of professional football players are going to take the field, and one team will win by 24 points. I know that you knew that, but it bears repeating because it is such a crazy notion.
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It's been 27 years since an NFL game has been given such a spread.
Tender Fishfinder
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This Humminbird model is supposed to be accurate up to 600 ft. There are other makes and models available - some in color, with GPS functions, and pretty pricy.
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This B&W model seems to have the basics, reasonable resolution, temperature and deth gauges I'm concerned about battery life. It you don't get more than 12 hours, it would be a pain.
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There should be cod and flounder in Marblehead Harbor over the cold months, and this baby could help me catch them.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Affordable Gifts
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I hope to sell 100 of these and raise $20,000 in order to afford suitable gifts for Katelyn during this joyous holiday time of giving..... and Katelyn Getting.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Slow Day
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I doubt it.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Peep of the Week - 47
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I was also very thankful that two special Peeps chose to take an automatic route to the coveted/avoided Peep of the Week designation. If more of you were as considerate as them, this weekly selection process would flow much easier.
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But there was still enough inspiration, annoyance and stupidity to fill out the remaining slots.
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Bob Brown in particular tried to pull a fast one by telling me that a gift of the Prince of Scotch, Talisker, should be an automatic. I agree that Talisker is the freaking balls, but it's still not Lagavulin. I get more annoyed the more I think about it. I better announce the POTW's before I get on overload.
ANNOUNCING......
Nanepashemet Peeps of the Week for Week 47 of 2007.
- Michael "Murph" Murphy *
- Bobby Wojcik *
- Dale Johnson
- Bob Brown
- Kristen Jellison
- Ginny Hudak
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I'm still pretty upset about the Talisker caper.
Bash Rehash
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There were two automatic POTW selections due to the gift of the king of scotch, Lagavulin, to me.
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That honor went to Bob Wojcik, who obviously is contrite about wrecking my marathon training, and Michael "Murph" Murphy, who has to be in the running for Peep of the Year.
My pappy's pappy loved them red skins. In fact, thems was the ones, I think the Choctaw or some such tribe, gave him the name "Lips like Tuna Has". Having never seen a tuna in the Oklahoma badlands, the injuns must of had one of them visions. Not surprising them heathens was seein things, as we got our start in the hooch business selling "firewater" to them savages. I say that with all due respect.
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