Like Sand Through an Hourglass..

In the words of Mel.. I'll tell you what..

This weekend was all about hanging out with old friends, making new friends, and tearing up the dunes!

What a great time down at Spinreel. Thanks to Mom and Dad Bushman for the motorhome. Brandon and Haley were awesome to invite us. Megan got to hook up with some riding partners. I got to expand my skills. Josh got hooked on quads.

It was good to see Kara and meet Rich and the rest of the fam. Also cool to meet the Mumeys!

I can't really say much more except I can't wait to do it again!

I may or may not have ended up in this position a couple times.....

Everytime I watch Family Guy I get surprised. I laugh out loud then feel guilty for finding some of those things so funny. It is basically a reflection of what most of us are thinking, but will or cannot say out loud. Plus, it's in cartoon form. That means it's all in jest... right? I would love to spend a night in a pub with the writers of that show. Doller PBR anyone?

Being courtious when you're driving is fine, but if it's your turn....GO. Sometimes trying to be nice confuses everybody, throws the pattern out of whack and holds everybody up.

Speaking of traffic, have I brought up bicycles lately? I probably shouldn't. OK.. here's the deal.

If you want to ride your bike in the traffic lane, you sure as heck better be able to go the speed limit. If there is no bike lane, use the sidewalk. If there are peds it's your responsibility to make sure you don't inconvenience them or hit them. My V10 will use MORE dino if I have to slow down and wait for a time to pass you, then floor it to get back up to speed. :) Seriously.. they get hit on a road or intersection and bitch about bike safety.... Don't they have the advantage AND obligation of being more aware of their surroundings? They are outside, Right? Don't take it the wrong way.. we all have a responsibility, but C'MON! Heard enough?

Hey! Anybody interested in going on a bike ride on a two lane winding highway uphill? Sounds Fun! As Josh would say,"That gives me the Red Ass"

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No Whammy! No Whammy! ............ STOP!

I haven't felt good for several days. I try not to be grumpy. Daily obligations don't stop just because you don't feel like doing them. Today I had the worst sinus headache I can remember. This is the kind of headache I would have had to miss school or call in sick to work. I had to lay down twice so I wouldn't fall down. I know you don't give a spoon, but fork it.. it's my blog. I feel a little better tonght, at least functional.

AI is almost on... I gotta go. It's gotta be knappy head or hottie Brooke goin home. If I'm wrong, then you have witnessed a VERY rare phenomonon!

Late!

Cherries, Cake, and Cheese

I'm gettin the heat from Mary about posting. I don't wanna get the smack downed on me, so here are some words. I don't have much time.

I like a good cherry. I really like cheese. I love cake. Why don't I like Cherry Cheese Cake?


Happy CCC Day!

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U Wanna Hear?

Just so you know, or JSYK the playlist of music is at the bottom of this page. To the best of my knowledge everyone is able to manipulate (dirty word) what is playing. Currently it is set to random play, but if you don't like what you hear.. tough S. just kidding....

It is set for random play, there is alot of good music there. You have the power to change the song if don't like whats on. Don't hurt my feelins none. I have been trying to keep it clean despite the fact that I have favorite songs from the early hiphop/rap days . ( NWA, Easy-E, 2LiveCrew, etc.)

Megan often opens Marys site just to keep the music going. (BTW, nice work Mary) Feel free to do the same here. Alot of my favs, plus some satarical and fun stuff. Suggestions welcome!

To sum... not all songs family friendly. Change at will. Wait! listen first.. you might like...

Buck up

Nobody leaves comments but I'm looking for some help here.(really) I am having a really hard time finding a song. I beleive it is Chris LeDoux and he is making a pay phone call to his wife. He asks if he can bring a buddy home that has been beat down by the rodeo and is not physically capable of helping on the family farm. Sound familiar? Please help!

(If you are unfamiliar with Chris.. nevermind. I will pray for you.)


Was it George Strait?

Whoa! Easy!

Picture yourself in a boat on a river..... (sorry..Lucy in the Sky moment)

Picture Mount Hood. Now picture yourself standing at the base looking up with a shovel in your hand. Start digging one shovel load at a time. There are alot of rocks and hard clay. The weather changes in a heartbeat and suddenly you go from sun to baseball size hail. You know you have to keep digging. Your body says stop in agony but your mind knows you must keep pushing on. Your Full Throttle only takes you so far before you MUST resort to Tilt. Your muscles quiver and your head aches. The locals come to see what you are doing, yet have no shovels of their own. You believe you possibly have a broken bone in your pick axe swinging hand but pain is motivation, and you are not weak. Finally! Half the mountain is gone! You conquered Hood!

OK... maybe a bit of exaggeration, but not much...

The reason I have not been writing is because I have spent days digging in my yard to allow for a decorative retaining wall. I know... boring news. I have been so worn out at the end of the day that my fingies don't wanna type. My boss is a slave driver.


I don't like bird poop.

I'm also not a huge fan of Eggs Benedict. Happy National Eggs Benedict Day.
You know where eggs come from, ya?

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Pop Goes the Weasel

She's a woman. She is pregnant. It happens all the time. Get over it Oprah.

I came unbelievably close to crashing an ambulance yesterday. I even braced for the impact and can't figure out how it didn't happen. This WOMAN DRIVER... (yep, I said it :) swerved across two lanes of traffic on a one way street downtown Salem. She got so close I couldn't see her car out of my windshield or passenger window. I knew nobody was on my driver side and had to cross the lane next to me, which is where she ultimately ended up. This was right after dealing with my second suicide attempt patient of the day. Maybe she was trying to be the third.... cause I woulda won.

Since this is my second recent post regarding driving (and there could be many more where these came from) it is a good time to point out that driving is one of the most dangerous aspects of emergency work. Around 122 firefighter deaths in last 10 years related to crashes. NOT including EMS, Police, etc. Be safe!

Anybody else excited about the NKOTB reunion!? Have I already asked that? HA! OK..... not so much. But, Indiana Jones on the other hand....

Can you say Empanada? Mmmm Hey! It's National Empanada Day! An American celebration of a Spanish turnover! Hmmm. Odd.

To quote the great Esteban, "Take a look within your heart. It will benefit the community in which you live, our nation and our planet." (That's for you Josh)

Smell my Finger!

I'm killing my front yard today! I am excitited since I have wanted to do this for a while. The weather has just been too craddy. (those are upside down P's). My front yard is roughly 1500 square feet with alot of grass and a chronic weed problem. :) ..... Anyway, I plan on erecting a short retaining wall, may 2-3 stones high. I am also planning on leveling it a bit. Please don't feel obligated to come over while I am slaving away by myself. I do not like having help and many hands do not make light work. I know what I'm doing...... shaw...asif

Anybody got Sod connections?

Dead Grass! Get It? HA!

Today is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. This irritates me and I am going to do some more research about this. PB and Jelly are SO different, yet they have to share a day.

I don't think the little islander gal is going to make it very much longer on Idol. She has no chance of taking the whole thing. Aloha, or Sayonara, or whatever you say.

"Chiow" That is how you say "chill" when you can't hear very well.

I'm wishing Alison a speedy recovery from her last doctors appointment.....

I am boycotting Wheat hot dog buns. If you are eating a hot dog in the first place, who cares about a healthy bun? I mean, I like white buns and I cannot lie, You other bruthas can't deny, When a dog walks in with a wonder bread skin, and a pile of sour kraut, your gut rumbles, it tosses and tumbles, waitin for a piece of that bun! I'm hungry.

For some reason my post is not letting me create spaces between thoughts. That is why I have made highlights. I am sorry. I will try to fix.