Sox 2nd Again !

For the 8th straight year the Yanks won the American League East and like a good pet... the Red Sox followed their masters.

;) ;)

Happy Birthday Abby :)

Happy 7th Birthday Abby Samuelsen ... wow you are getting old !

What If ?

I was thinking the other day...what if my friends and I were on South Park? What would we look like ?
;) ;)

Look Dad... I caught one !

The fish are biting in New Orleans !

Has it occured to anyone else that the same administration who couldn't get a of bottle water to people in New Orleans are in charge of trying to win a War ?

Road Construction :(

Did you ever wonder why it takes so long for road construction projects in PA to get completed ?

This might explain it ;)

Making the Best of a Bad Situation

This picture pretty much sums it up. The water isn't going anywhere fast so you might as well make the best out of it.

What a shame :( Our government has become an embarrassment.

Rehnquist Dies ... Does anyone really care ?

I see that Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist died. The guy should of retired years ago.

Does anyone really care? Why is this even newsworthy?

The Supreme Court lost all credibility after the 2000 election... when they all voted strictly according to political party lines... and APPOINTED Bush to the presidency. Not just Rehnquist. All of them.

I'll bet the people of New Orleans are happy today with the Court's selection.

This is just the latest opportunity the Bush Administration has had to unite the country... and has failed.

The Bush administration has been a catastrophe.

Now we get to watch the Senate hearings which are a joke and all for show. They will bombard the nominee with difficult questions which they will fail to answer... but in the end they will kiss each others ass. Just another waste of tax payer money.

The journey begins !

Emily started Pre-School today ... poor kid...her back pack is bigger than she is.

First Day of School

First Day of School today for both Annie & Mom !

Good Luck ... hope you have a great year.

The party is over :(

Hurricane Katrina has destroyed most of the gulf coast states. New Orleans will never be the same. Very, very sad :( I'm glad I was able to visit there the few times I did. I would like to say I have great memories of New Orleans, but to be honest... you drink so much while you're there, it's hard to remember anything.

Mt. St. Steinbrenner

Mt. St. Steinbrenner has got to be ready to explode. Yanks blew another game last night. How can pitchers be in the major leagues and not be able to throw a strike? Two nights in a row ... to the Devil Rays of all teams. Pathetic :(

Beach Bums !

Horrible News :(

Just found out that Randy Kordish was found dead. A really nice guy ... such a loss.

My prayers go out to his family :(

My How Time Flys !

Marion and I celebrated our 10th Anniversary today !






















Seems like we were married just yesterday ;)

I am loving this !

T. O. and the Eagles ... this is a great soap opera. Especially for us Giant fans.

They deserve each other.

Boogie Kids !

Lackawanna County Burning Ban

Things have been pretty dry this summer so Lackawanna County has issued a ban on burning. This is serious ;)

Finished !!!

here is a look at our new patio

That Disney Magic !

We got to experience 102 degrees of Disney Magic. Way too freaking hot ! Girls loved it of course. Marion and I really don't care if we ever go back.

Fireworks were fantastic...otherwise I'd rather go to Knobels.

Return to Flight

Hey we're in Cocoa Beach for the launching of the Space Shuttle. It was cool to see, but to be perfectly honest..you see more on TV... kinda like watching a football game. Hope the crew has a safe flight.

You can follow the mission from this link.
http://www.nasa.gov/returntoflight/main/


Here we are on the beach with the Sokoloski's after the launch.

Rack em up !

Congrats to the Lavery family on opening their new Pool Hall near Hilton Head, SC.

Best of Luck !

Here is an article on the opening!

Visit them on the web.

www.parkwaybilliards.net

Sizzling !

I'm loving this heat !

;O

Holy Crap !

Guess I haven't posted anything in awhile ... been kinda busy with yard work !

Summer is here...hot as hell and I am not going to complain.

Have a great weekend!

;)

Thanks Jack !

Jack played in his final Master's today. Thanks for the memories !

Happy Easter :)

Hope everyone had a great easter ! Just another Hectic Day as always, with lots of sugar added, but the girls had a blast !


For Marion and I this was the best part of the day !

Artists in Training !

Here they are ... getting the eggs ready so the Easter Bunny can hide them.

They did a great job !

;)

Did I forget to mention ?

Did I forget to mention that living in Northeast PA absolutely sucks ?

We got about 9 inches of snow today, when only flurries were predicted.

It took over 2.5 hours for me to get home from work.

Everyday I look in the mirror and say ...hey idiot...why do you continue to live here ... you only live once .... might as well enjoy it.

Nope...gotta make everyone else happy :(

St. Paddy's Day in Scranton

Today was the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Scranton. It's the one day of the year that is actually worth living in NEPA. It's difficult to describe, kind of a combination of Mardi Gras, Spring Break and October Fest, all in one.

I got to see lots of old friends, and lots of new beer !

DRINKSTRONG !!

Finally a cause I can get behind.



;)

Spring Training Starts :)

After the longest off season in the history of baseball (for me anyway) the Yankees are reporting to Spring Training this week.

I can't wait for the season to start.

;)

Happily Ever After !

It is nice to know that at times in life when things get hectic, and even though the world is constantly changing, there are some things you can always count on.

One of these things is the Eagles always choking in a big game.

;) ;)

Digging In !

Gotta dig in... still a long winter ahead of us

;)

Lackawanna Wonderful - of - Crap

Lackawanna County released it's much hyped Ad Campaign for the counties attractions, and its called Lackawanna Wonderful. WTF ! Sad ... very sad !

This area needs a marketing plan so badly its pathetic.

We are going to paint this new logo on our train trestles. WOW ! This is a good way to spend the ad $$ ... this will really attract people to our area.

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Snowbound this week ! The snow just keeps piling up and temps have reached -16 below here at lovely Newton Lake.

God it sucks living in Northeast PA !

eBAY Stores

Set up my first EBAY Store Today. Kinda psyched :) Looking forward to adding more products and making some $$$. It's the worlds biggest marketplace. I've been a buyer...now I'm a seller.

;)

LIVE NEWS UPDATE !

Click on this picture !!!




You Gotta Luv Live News !

;)

Twardz is making it BIG

Listen to my buddy Jeff Twardzik here as he sings with the PA Lottery Groundhog Girl, Michelle Nagy

Good Luck Twardz ! Hope I can say I knew you when.

Happy New Year !

A little too much booze at the party !

Hope everyone has a Happy & Healthy 2005 !

;)

Tsunami Death Toll at 150,000

The death toll in the SE Asia Tsunami is now up to 150,000 and expected to go even higher. It is hard to comprehend the magnitude of this.

Not a very good way to ring in the New Year.

Top 100 Most Annoying Things of 2004

Here is the list you've been waiting for.

.The Top 100 Most Annoying Things of 2004

7,000 Dead

A Tidal Wave or Tsunami has hit SE Asia. They are reporting that 7,000 people are dead. This is worse than, 9/11.

;)

Merry #$&@*$& Christmas !

Merry Christmas... kids were sick...spent the day just hanging around the house.


Wrote this little poem to sum up the day...

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The stockings were hung by the entertainment center with care,
in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
while visions of expensive toys danced in their heads.
And Mama in her 'G string, and I in my cap,
had just passed out for a long winter's nap.

When out in the sun room there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the couch to see what was the matter.

Away to the sun room I flew like a flash,
slid on the hardwood and almost fell on my ass.

The moon on the breast of the yard soaked with rain
hit my beer goggles with a sharp shooting pain,
when, what to my wondering eyes did I face,
but Emily puking all over the place.

As the first shreads of vomit spewed out so quick,
I knew in a moment this kid was sick.
More rapid than eagles, her courses they came,
and she heaved and heaved and called out our names.

Holy s##t, holy s##t!
Was all I could say!
as Marion echoed my vocabulary this day!
To the top of the couch!
To the top of the wall!
Puke was everywhere, had to be careful not to slip in it,
or you’d fall!"

As dry heaves started, the wind she would suck it,
Marion said, your clothes need to get cleaned…
but at that moment I said.. aww f##k it.

This puking continued until past 4 am
if not in bucket, in this puke we would swim.
And then, in a heartbeat, I heard down the hall
Annie running loudly, even thou her steps may be small.

”Daddy”, “I think its time to go see if Santa came”, she said,
I felt so damn tired, I thought I was dead.

Still covered in puke, from my head to my foot,
and smelling so vile, I too wanted to boot.
Yet Annie was excited as she jumped on my back,
and she could care less that Emily had hacked.

Her eyes--how they twinkled! Her dimples, how merry!
Her cheeks were like roses, her nose like a cherry!
and yes she had snot running down her nose, and
if not for thousands of tissues, it would be down to her toes.

Through the darkness I still noticed the smile of her teeth,
and glow of christmas encircled her head like a wreath.
She smiled ear to ear and kept punching me in the belly,
and she didn’t care at all that my clothes were still smelly.
She was bubbly and warm, and in a great mood,
and I laughed when I saw her, in spite of the upchucked food.

A wink of my eye and a twist of my head
I could tell by the clock there was no going back to bed.

I spoke not a word, but went straight to my wife,
just to make sure she filled all the stockings,
so I didn’t end up looking like Barney Fife.

And rolling over next to the puking Emily,
she gave me nod, as she smiled with glee,
They sprang down the stairs giving a hollar and a hooter,
But I heard them exclaim, EWW, Santa puked on my scooter.

"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"

I Love It

Sox fans are hating this.

Like this kid has a chance

Could be worse...his parents could be Red Sox fans :)

Pimp My Ride

Pimp My Stroller ???

I guess its never too early to get started.

;)

Happy Hunting

First day of deer season. Nice to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Didn't see any buck, but I did get a doe.

This is the view from my tree stand. So peaceful and serene...absolutly perfect.

5 already...where does the time go

Annie turned 5 today... growing up right before our eyes.


This is funny...now she has her very own Lakeland Football Jersey to wear to the games next year. She can't wait.

Nice to see you again

Had a class reunion tonight...It was great catching up with people who were such a big part of your life, and yet so easily disappear.

More photos on the reunion web site. www.lakelandalumni.com

;)

Happy Thanksgiving !

Marion worked hard all day and cooked a terrific Thanksgiving Dinner. Nothing better than homemade...mmmm !


All kidding aside...went to my sister's and had a wonderful dinner. Already looking forward to next year.

JFK Reloaded

Yes just what you have been waiting for ... a video game that gives you a chance to shoot JFK just like Lee Harvey Oswald did back in 1963.



This goes to show how sick our society has become.

;) ;)

WE ARE - PENN STATE !

Penn State won 2 straight games...holy crap ... that might be a sign that the end of the world is near. Or worse..that Paterno will come back next year.

;)

Today's Word is: Embezzlement

Embezzlement is defined as "the fraudulent conversion of property of another by a person in lawful possession of that property". Crimes of this nature generally have involved a relationship of trust and confidence, such as an agent, fiduciary, trustee, treasurer, or attorney.

In other words...it's GREED.

You have to wonder... Do you really think you're not going to get caught ?

I hope it was worth it. This is very very sad :(

Just in Time for the Holidays !

Interested in finding the perfect Christmas gift. Well this is it. Everybody is interested in weight loss, so this is the perfect gift.

The Colon Cleansing Kit™

Most people have 5-10 pounds of matter stored in their Colon... According to autopsies, John Wayne had 40 lbs and Elvis had 60 lbs.

What a perfect gift :)

This is wrong on so many levels

What makes this woman think this is a good idea ?

Bad Santa

I just watched the movie, Bad Santa, this is by far, the greatest Christmas Movie ever made. Absolutely hilarious. Highly recommended. I need to buy this one, renting just doesn't cut it.

God Bless the person who has to try and edit this film for television.

P Diddy's Outrage

P Diddy Murders 56 Million Registered Voters



;)

History Repeating Itself ?

There is a saying that "History Repeats Itself", that being said, look at the map below of how people voted in the last presidential election and the map of the pre-civil war United States.



Well... what do you think ? While I don't think we are going to have another civil war, this map tells me that intellectually as a country we haven't grown very much.

:( The Reality of Living in NEPA

Just read this morning that our County Taxes are going to rise by 33%. The County Commissioners ran on the platform that if elected they would reduce taxes by 25%. Last I checked 25+33=58. So my County taxes are going to be 58% higher than expected. Nice. I hate when politicians make statements just to get elected. They state they didn't know how bad the deficit was before they took office. If that's the case then how can you make promises without knowing all the details? The reality is even worse. We live in an area filled with elderly people. So we are going to be stuck paying the taxes. I am really starting to hate living here.




Oh yea...one more thing...it snowed last night. I hate ####### snow !

:(

OK this Explains Everything

This is the AD George Bush used to sway people to vote for him in the Red States (where uneducated people live). These ads are not show in the Blue States (where educated people live.)

To back up my theory regarding the education level of the voters look at this:

IQ & POLITICS

State - Avg. IQ - Voted for in 2004

1 Connecticut - 113 - Kerry

2 Massachusetts - 111 - Kerry

3 New Jersey - 111 - Kerry

4 New York - 109 - Kerry

5 Rhode Island -107 - Kerry

6 Hawaii - 106 - Kerry

7 Maryland - 105 - Kerry

8 New Hampshire - 105 - Kerry

9 Illinois - 104 - Kerry

10 Delaware - 103 - Kerry

11 Minnesota - 102 - Kerry
12 Vermont - 102 - Kerry
13 Washington - 102 - Kerry
14 California - 101 - Kerry
15 Pennsylvania - 101 - Kerry
16 Maine - 100 - Kerry
17 Virginia - 100 - Bush
18 Wisconsin - 100 - Kerry
19 Colorado - 99 - Bush
20 Iowa - 99 - Bush
21 Michigan - 99 - Kerry
22 Nevada - 99 - Bush
23 Ohio - 99 - Bush
24 Oregon - 99 - Kerry
25 Alaska - 98 - Bush
26 Florida - 98- Bush
27 Missouri - 98 - Bush
28 Kansas - 96 - Bush
29 Nebraska - 95 - Bush
30 Arizona - 94 - Bush
31 Indiana - 94 - Bush
32 Tennessee - 94 - Bush
33 North Carolina - 93 - Bush
34 West Virginia - 93 - Bush
35 Arkansas - 92 - Bush
36 Georgia - 92 - Bush
37 Kentucky - 92 - Bush
38 New Mexico - 92 - Bush
39 North Dakota - 92 - Bush
40 Texas - 92 - Bush
41 Alabama - 90 - Bush
42 Louisiana - 90 - Bush
43 Montana - 90 - Bush
44 Oklahoma - 90 - Bush
45 South Dakota - 90 - Bush
46 South Carolina - 89 - Bush
47 Wyoming - 89 - Bush
48 Idaho - 87 - Bush
49 Utah - 87 - Bush

50 Mississippi - 85 - Bush

Well, now we know.

;)

WWADRD ?

Do you ever get stressed out about life? Wonder what is going to happen next? An easy way to combat these pressures is to think, What Would a Dumbass Republican Do?

I received an email from a friend today in which she posted an article from by Nicholas D Kristof of The NY Times. This pretty much sums up the problems with the Democratic Party in the US. Here are some exerpts from that article.

"John Kerry's supporters are now feeling wretched about the millions of farmers, factory workers and waitresses who ended up voting - utterly against their own interests - for Republican candidates."

To put it another way, Democrats peddle issues, and Republicans sell values. Consider the four G's: God, guns, gays and grizzlies.

"The Republicans are smarter," mused Oregon's governor, Ted Kulongoski, a Demoocrat. "They've created ... these social issues to get the public to stop looking at what's happening to them economically."

To appeal to middle America, Democratic leaders don't need to carry guns to church services and shoot grizzlies on the way. But a starting point would be to shed their inhibitions about talking about faith, and to work more with religious groups.

Otherwise, the Democratic Party's efforts to improve the lives of working-class Americans in the long run will be blocked by the very people the Democrats aim to help.



How cute is this picture ?

"W"tf ?

"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents,more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at lastand the White House will be adorned by a downright moron." -H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)

I am so depressed today. First the Yankees lose to the Sox and now this.

The fact that people would put Bush back in office for another 4 years, when having him there 4 more days is too many. I am convinced now that Americans are under educated. We have too many people who can't think for themselves, they need to watch CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC and have others tell them what to think. We laughed at the Iraqi press secretary who would go on the air and say that Iraq is winning the war when our troops were entering the country. Who's laughing now?

Hope everyone enjoys paying $2.00+ / a gallon for gas.

VOTE !

Like a good American, I voted today, and you should too. It's the one time when all Americans are equal.

If your still not sure who to vote for (you're an idiot) try this web site to find the candidate which best matches your beliefs: http://presidentmatch.com/

Tomorrow's the Big Day

Get out and vote tomorrow... and VOTE KERRY. Even if you don't like him, he's 100 times better than Bush. Here is a cool site to help interpret all the poll results you've been seeing and the electoral college vote.


This is the kind of support I like to see.



Still not convinced that you want to vote. Maybe attending a party like this will change your mind. If this doesn't, nothing will.