love the inuendo...

They've since changed the commercial, but wow... I bet someone got fired because of this.

How to get rid of a pool in 3 hours

The people came today to claim their free pool. Now we just have to figure out what to do with a yard... booyah

Last chance for lub

It's official, the pool has been listed on Facebook and in the Record, so if you want it for free, call me now and get rid of it by the end of the weekend. Those are our terms. Not sure quite how we'll use our extra space in the yard, but there will likely be some hockey played in the winter... booyah

When days are hot....

So, this year, we approached summer with the thought of getting rid of the money pit we call "the pool". After much consideration, we decide to open the pool and see if we can run it without major repair. I just about had it cleaned, the chemicals were balanced... then we went away for a week and return to a non-functioning pump... on the eve of the hottest day yet this year... So, if you know anyone who wants to buy an above ground oval pool with a broken pump, let me know.

What did I tell ya?

Congrats to the Ducks on defeating the stupid Senators. Congrats Kent on your shiny new 2 year contract... Here's a pic of Kent with the cup at Newport beach.

This Just In... Ducks Win the Cup!

Either I just wound up in a crappy tv show and found the 'early edition' or I'm making my predictions for the Stanley Cup Finals. I was 1 for 2 in the semi finals, so that brings me to a sketchy 7 for 14 in the entire playoffs... This is the pivotal prediction, the one that will let me graduate or send me to summer school.

The Ducks are going to flap their way to victory and make it short and sweet. How do I know this? 2 reasons.
1. I know Kent Huskins' brother...
2. There have been a pair of ducks hanging out in my pool.

With those two things in mind, I cannot even imagine a world in which the Senators would win. I've never met a senator's brother and to the best of my knowledge, I have never seen a senator near my pool. So there you have it.

Fishin' with Grandad

Well, I'm in Cochrane for May Run Weekend... that's what they call it here, not May 2-4. Who knew? I took the bus up on Friday night, that'll become relevant in later posts. I left Kitchener by bus at 8:45pm and left toronto at 11:30pm. Faith picked me up at 10am in Matheson (1 hr drive from cochrane, although it was another 1 1/2 hours on bus) and we went to Timmins to get our extra bang for our optimum point buck. When we left Timmins, we were thoroughly exhausted and hoped to have a smoothe trek to Cochrane about 1 hr drive normally... alas, the Highway between cochrane and Timmins was closed due to ICE. It was freezing raining... ugh. We had to backtrack quite a bit... Poor suckers camping this weekend... We saw a moose on the highway on our journey back... stupid stupid animals. They just wander onto the highway then wander off into the wilderness...

Anyways, the weather was a bit nicer Monday and I went fishing with Grandad... We got in the canoe and landed about 6 or 7 pike, ranging about 3lbs - 5 lbs in weight, in about an hour and a half. I got pictures of one, this one turned out particularly cool with the focus etc. Anyways, later. Hope your may run was as runny as mine.

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This is silas`first go at typing... not bad as far as I`m concerned.

Cat snot + eye =

A trip to the ER and a sick day... Two Sunday's ago, Faith was in bed and I was about to give Silas his bottle before bed. Yes, he's on the formula and he loves it! Anyways, Amerylis was getting off the couch and she sneezed and shook her head violently, launching a nasty goober through the air at my eye. Unfortunately, I had removed and misplaced my anti-cat snot glasses so I was defenseless. I flushed my eye out, cursing the disgusting old cat the whole while.

I called the after hours nurse and explained my situation, she said if it got worse to go to the ER. So I did. Thanks Pat for stumbling over here to mind the baby. It's 1:00am and I seem to have found my way after a quick stop at 7-eleven to the WR, not the ER I was expecting. We ended up leaving at around 2:45 because the swelling was going down on it's own. I went to my doctor Monday and got some drops. Voila, i'm better... at least I made employee of the month...

1 for 4... I suck

and apparently so do the teams I pick.

anyways

Detroit vs Anaheim
Go Kent! Anaheim in 4.

Ottawa vs. Buffalo
Neither... both teams stink. I guess I'll pick Buffalo in 7 games. They need to be worn out so Anaheim can sweep them for the cup.

5 for 8 aint bad

Round 2 Predictions. 5 of 8 in the first round... pretty impressive...

Buffalo vs NY Rangers - NYR in 6
I'm gonna go with the Rangers in this one... I like Jagr.

Ottawa vs Jersey - NJD in 7
I'm with Jersey here. Brodeur is hitting his stride. I hope is goes long for Scott's sake...

Detroit vs San Jose - SJS in 6
Go joe thornton... also, faith was in grade 1 with Jonathan Cheechoo...

Vancouver Vs Anaheim - ANA - in 5
Anaheim looks really good. Again, watch for Kent Huskins (#40) on the Ducks blueline...

Breaking News...

Let me be one of the first in the online community to congratulate Julie and Brock on their second child. Kara Wager came into the world today, around 3:45pm weighing 7 lbs 13 oz. Here's to a healthy baby girl. cheers
Jooje the cat.

Playoffs... Round 1

Thanks to terry for reminding me that I usually did this... I've been in Peterborough all week with work upgrading and transfering crap to a bunch of new computers... Anyways, here's my playoff picks for ROUND 1.

Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Islanders:
I'm an anti buffalo fan, but the islanders suck... stupid Jersey playing their backup goalie on Sunday... Buffalo in 5.

New Jersey Devils vs. Tampa Bay Lightning:
No real reason to pick the lightning, as I really don't like them or think they'll win, but stupid Jersey played their backup goalie and knocked the leafs out by sucking... Tampa in 7

Atlanta Thrashers vs. New York Rangers:
I like watching Jagr in the playoffs, so here's to a healthy run... Rangers in 6

Ottawa Senators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins:
Note that the Sens have already won the first game, but I have to go with the Penguins in this series. the SENS suck. Pens in 7

Detroit Red Wings vs. Calgary Flames:
I just can't cheer for Detroit... it's engrained in my inner being... Flamers in 6

Anaheim Ducks vs. Minnesota Wild:
My coworker in the IT department's brother plays for the Ducks... watch for Kent Huskins on the Duck's blueline and for the ducks to win in 6.

Vancouver Canucks vs. Dallas Stars:
I'd love to cheer against the canucks just to spite Terry, but I like Luongo... the team would be great if they got rid of the coneheads (Sedins), but Luongo neutralizes their idiocy. Vancouver in 7.

Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks:
I want Joe Thornton to do really well, just to spite any bruins fans out there... but who really cares. No one really cheers for either team, so lets flip the coin... Sharks in 7

Ya, I'm still upset about the leafs being eliminated... I'm also upset about the Senators having home ice advantage cause I'll be in Ottawa when they're playing in Pittsburgh. Stupid senators.

Who Likes Baby Food?

Rice cereal is kinda cool. Silas doesn't mind it.

Last Day... memories

Well, it has come. Today is my last day at the Christian Horizons Day Program. It's been a little over 4 years at this program, so I have a few memories stored up. I've been really excited about my new job and can hardly wait to start, but part of me is reluctant because I really loved working at DP. This week has been the week of lasts. Last time bowling, grocery shopping, music therapying, singalonging, going to Sunbeaming... It's amazing how many people I regularly come into contact with through work.

I'm gonna miss the interaction with the individuals we work with, well at least some of them. I'm not gonna miss the "You still play hockey?" every ten seconds, but I will miss the "hairdryer!" and "I'm Mad" and "sorry, I forgot"...

Ah well, I'm really pumped about the new position. I'm pretty sure they're getting me a brand new computer with a 19" monitor and a headset for the phone... nothing too glamorous for the IT guys.

Anyways, all the best to the DP team. We worked really well together and complimented oneanother quite well. oh, and Pat... don't believe for a second that I didn't throw the game on Wednesday. I've still got your number at ping-pong, and Josh still has both of ours.

Welcome to the cult Dan

No, I'm not talking about the football committee... I've joined facebook, the online popularity contest, I mean online connection thingy. It's been a minor obsession for me the past 2o hours. It's kinda fun looking through people's friend lists and playing the 6 degrees of separation game. It's also pretty neat stumbling upon people you haven't heard of for 10 plus years.

Get in the game and be my friend.

On another note... is that really Locke's dad, or is it the Holodeck salvaged from the USS enterprise after it crashed on the island and made it spooky with space dust. It's this time of year that I appreciate the Steady final schedule for LOST. All my other shows have had intermittent breaks recently.

someone's got a new job...

In two weeks I'll be a big whig at CH corporate office. Technical Support Analyst is what they'll call me. I'm smarter than at least 2 other people. and lucky.

booyah!

Farewell old friend...

We'll remember you fondly for your reliability in your old brittle state, not for the leaky gas tank and black smoke coming from your tail pipe. You lasted longer than expected, and ultimately turned into more money that you were worth. For that, we thank you. We will miss you and may remember you in years to come. God speed to that scrap-yard in the sky.In the end, it was the Volkswagen who caused the damage, but the insurance adjuster declared you dead. Too soon, we all thought, until I saw the numbers on the cheque from the insurance company... I guess it was your time. Way to go, old girl. You win.

stop gorging yourselves, lent is HERE.

Farewell, I say... I'll see you in the spring. I'll miss you, but all is not lost, I won't starve in your absence.

I've given up Pop and greasy Fast Food for lent. I probably drink about 4-5 cans of pop/day on average, so here comes the caffeine withdrawal... actually, learning from previous years pop bans, I drink a lot less caffeinated pop now. I need to make the distinction between greasy and non greasy fast food so I don't starve. Sometimes I need to eat something convenient, so things like Subway, pitas, and salads are acceptable. Sadly I will be adding wings and pizza into the fast food categories as they are marginal, considering it takes 40 min to get pizza delivered and wings are in a sit down restaurant.

that's about it. come play poker friday night.

Gorge yourselves, Lent is coming.

No, not sissy lent like Brock's gamer lent, the real deal... is anyone giving anything up? I've been doing this for about 4 years now, mostly giving up pop and fast food. This year I'm thinking about giving up sugary pop and fast food, maybe chips... not sure. It needs to be significant, but doable. Chips might not work, as they make up most of our weekend diet.

Anyways, starts wednesday. you in?