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To Bear's fans everywhere...cheer up, next week, Cleveland!

Buffalo Boy

I like to follow Seth Godin's blog.  He had a good post today.

This morning a few words in his post caught my eye...Irv Weinstein and Eyewintess news. 

If you grew up in Western New York, WKBW TV Channel 7 news with Irv was a way of life.

I had no idea Seth was a Buffalo boy. 

I did a search.  Here is a dose of what we watched each night at 6:00 and 11:00. 

That's right, 6 and 11...Eastern Standard Time. 

They missed one important part.

Just prior to the theme music an announcer would say,

"It's eleven o'clock.  Do you know where your children are?" 

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do!

For the longest time I have had three credit cards that I did not need, want or use. 

They were the one's we agree to accept because we'll get a deal...10% off a big purchase or reward points at a favorite store.

I've wanted to cancel them for the longest time, but I was dreading it and kept putting it off.

Why?

First, the call starts with a lengthy automated menu that includes everything but, "Let's end this relationship!"

I had to listen to my balance--0; my last payment--2007; my credit limit with lots of zeros.

Finally, after all those wasted minutes...a live human voice.

After reciting the last four digits of my social security number, my zip code and my mother's maiden name I heard the magic words, "Can I help you?"

"Sure, I want to cancel my card."

Ever told a live human at a credit card company you want to cancel your card?

Oh my word...I was seriously waiting for crying!

I was treated like I was dumping a girlfriend!

I'm not kidding...begging, pleading, "Please don't go...please reconsider...I'll be better, I promise!"

I was forced to listen to the last ditch pitch...all the things I was going to lose because I wanted to break up.

Any day now, I expect to find a a box at my door with all the things they want to give back from our relationship.

I'm exhausted!  I feel like a creep...how could I tell my plastic friends that I just wasn't feeling the love anymore?

If I called back tomorrow, I wonder if they'd take me back?

YIKES!!

This is what I saw on the dashboard when I turned on the car last night!  Fortunately, it was really only in the 90's and the ac is working just fine!

Backyard Camping in the Condo

Many years ago, Kim and the kids gave me money for a tent for Father's day. 

I went to Sears. 

Like any man, I like to buy in bulk.  Ladies, keep your men away from Sam's!  You'll have a five year supply of coffee and cleaning products that never deplete!

One of the cheapest tents was also once of the largest.  It has 3 wings and a large middle common area.  It's huge, but we have three kids, so three rooms made sense.

We set up the condo last night to celebrate the end of school. 

IT WAS COLD!

We had alot of fun.

Dads...looking for a cheap, fun way to connect with the kids?  Get a tent. 

Backyard camping is a kick!

We have a little fire pit for s'mores and hot dogs.

I'm not a great outside sleeper.  I've found that earplugs help. 

I think it is time to invest in an air mattress as well.  Boy, do I hurt this morning.

Macro Waste of Time

I sat down to do some work on the old family computer today.

It's a PC.

It needed updates...lots of them.

Time passed.

I aged.

Can't just walk away...

Bill likes to pop up random questions.

I have saved so much time since going back to Mac.

I love my Mac.

Commercial over.

Unsubscribe Update

I've been in a spring cleaning mode lately. 

The garage looks great!

The email inbox is looking cleaner as well. 

I've been on an unsubscribing jihad. 

I did not realize how much junk mail I sift through every day. 

Some of it was requested, much was not. 

Clutter-free...way to be!

Looks like a little improvement!

Warm Up?

Please let this be true.  I am so ready for warm weather!