#26

Few things in life better than coming home after a long day at work and seeing the red envelopes in the mail.

It's like somebody sends you a present every week of the year.

Like an old friend saying "Sit down and relax. I shall entertain you."

#25

Never take for granted the beauty of electricity.

Here's a story: Yesterday it was quite warm here. Some rain, but the temp was 49 degrees at four o'clock. Than the wind came. Sharp, biting, and cold. The temps dropped, and by nine at night it was five degrees, with a wind chill of ten to fifteen below. That rain froze up everywhere, and it also turned to snow.

After midnight, our power went out. Frustrating, because one block either way still had power, as did the people right across the street. With temps below zero outside, inside began to drop. My oldest boy is battling a rough cough. I just got over being sick, and my wife just started. Not to mention we have a three month old baby here. I called the power company and found out we had a few hours before power returned. So we had to abandon our home at two in the morning for my Mom's house. I know how a pirate captain feels, and it ain't good. Not to mention the quick temp drop meant I had to chisel my way into my car while that wind blew me to hell.

The baby was awesome. Never woke up. Took awhile to get Jude to sleep. The wife and I slept on Mom's couches, barely, not feeling right in a strange environment. Finally, at six we went back home and the power was back on.

Never take for granted the beauty of electricity.

#24

Glory Glory Man United

Glory Glory Man United

Glory Glory Man United

The Title's Staying Put!

#23

Yes, that is snow on the ground.

And yes, that is an ice cold rain a-fallin'.

And yes, there is a chilly wind a-blowin'.

And yes, the cook is just getting over a illness that put him on his ass for thirty hours.

But nothing gets in the way of a man and his Johnsonville Brats!

#22 (apologies for being late)

THIS IS MY SUNDAY PICTURE. Sorry it's late.

I was sick as a dog yesterday. Just a horrible cold. Almost felt like a flu. Zicam and OJ were my two best friends, and thanks to them, I am feeling better today.

I cannot recommend Zicam enough when you feel a cold coming. It works.

I'll be back later today with my Monday photo.

#21

Jude picked out his Valentine cards today. He also informed me that he couldn't give any to girls because they didn't like Pirates.

Daddy picked out Sullivan's. Guess which is which?

#20

I go to the local library, chock full of literary genius, and come out with these three films. Pirates of the Caribbean 3 (cos I've seen the first two), 2001 (2nd greatest film ever), and the remake of Halloween (original is awesome, this will suck, but I got to do it).

They should revoke my library card.