sorry I didn't get back to the "golf"...

nephew called and barely "escaped" NAVY jail.....

I forgot to get back to that...

tonight....

Military jail? Eep!

I wonder what they do with all those named golf balls... Bah, they fly well enough when smacked written on or not. It's be a lot easier to figure out which one is your ball.

"I think it's over here." golfer 1
"Naw, that one says Adam Smith, mines John Wilson II." golfer 2.

Can't wait to hear the "military jail" story

Bargoo-only experience I've had with fundraisers was at a private school where I taught a few years ago, they always have a HUGE rummage/garage/gym sale where everyone donates lightly used and nice items and all proceeds go to the school. It's a huge event-3 days-and the gym is always completely filled with items going for excellent prices. Keeps the place running and decreases the tuition for the students by a lot. Otherwise, what Gary said seems to work, as well

And, still, all those golf balls dropping just keeps making me think of the turkey drop episode of 'WKRP in Cincinnati' for some reason

Have a good one, everyone!!

Gary is baiting us with stories and promises to come back and tell us...

Those of u that know about my internet issues...by golly I think they are solved! Over three months, 2 providers and one electrician...I am crossing my fingers and me and the crew are doing a jig!

I made a stroganoff with my BIG pan! It was exciting.

Almost as exciting as killing a thread. Almost. Now my big excitement is the anticipation of hearing Gary's stories!!!

Oh... My... Gosh.

Ladies and Gents, it's official.

I am having a week out of the twilight zone (and no, not the sparkly vamp version, ew!).

My work computer just let out a burning smell right after it snapped and popped like a set of firecrackers!!!

Luckily I wasn't typing on it at the moment, but I still almost jumped out of my skin!

Now I'm jumping whenever the phone rings, fearing that it'd be next!

I'd take the rest of the day off if there wasn't something I need to be packing, watching the Xerox guys, messing with trucks, dumping recycling, or entering into an available computer.

I'm thinking that I've got a less popular version of the Midas touch, everything mechanical I use lately is being unfriendly!

Gary , thanks for the suggestions. We have started getting some donations.....one of my favorites is a SF Giants jacket we are going to try and get tickets to go with it , I'm pushing for a Giants-Dodgers Game.

Ok already...my stories will turn out to be "not so much"....

Knucklehead nephew got back into town from Virginia last Monday....said he needed to report to the NAVY base here in San Diego by the 10th...he will stay with Angie and I on week-ends and with my daughter and sil during the week, since they live close to the base. Well my daughter texts me on Thursday and says pray for Knucklehead...he was supposed to report on the 3rd and is "shaking".....

I tried to get a hold of him...finally he calls back and says all is OK...there was a mix-up and he was not in trouble....he still had time to report but went to work anyway...which, according to him when he came by tonight on his way to the beach to surf, was a good deal...he says his new boss loves him for reporting early...

which is fine because I am gonna kill him for tracking sand all through my kitchen

plus I had to loan him $20 for gas so he could go watch his sister cheer for the last basketball game....aaarrrgggghhhh

GOLF ~ A little over 4 years ago we had a young man from church killed in Iraq He was an outstanding young man, a couple of years older than my son, and someone my son looked up to and a kid I admired for his kindness to not only my son but other kids at our church school. Each year since he passed away we have had a fundraiser golf tournament in his honor. This year will be the 5th one...we have raised over $40,000 and all that money has been given to kids in need for scholarships to attend our church school. I sponsor a 4-some each year which is usually my son and son in law and 2 of their friends....they then use the money they would normally pay to golf...$100 each...to buy tickets and stuff that goes back into the kitty...this year they are selling 500 golf balls which will be dumped on the first hole from a helicopter...the first ball that goes into the hole wins $500...or the closet to the hole. I bought 5 balls....

well kinda...I was talked into it 5 balls but had no cash...no problem, Angie was going down on Thursday to teach yoga...she can pay...well...tonight she tells me she thought it was $20 per ball...so she wrote a check for $100...instead of $50....

All I can say is Sunday is Valentine's Day...I better get paid back.....

Anyone stay up for all the Opening Ceremonies?

thank goodness for DVR

So sad there had to be tragedy so early on in the Olympics!

Valentine's Day Eve...I wonder how many people are out running like crazy fools to get their valentines?!

Saturday night already? Where'd the day go?

Ya know, I just can't help enjoying myself. All I keep hearing about is nasty snow all over the east, but here in the Mtn. West we're just cruising along in pleasant weather. Dang I love El Nino.

He was getting on my nerves the last few weeks but now the plants are back to life...and growing strong...a full week of sunshine expected for next week...

giving Angie a chance to plant the garden (picked up some herbs and tomatoes on sale yesterday at our local nursery that is downsizing to combine with their partner in the city next to us ...gonna hate it...will have to drive 10 miles round trip instead of 1.75 ) ...

yep...she will have all next week off....winter break I guess it is...

I'll be working.....drywall....1.5 hours away from home next week....

should'a been a teacher....

Plants? We just got a dump of snow so no plants here. My amaryllis did come into bloom overnight though. It was nice to wake up to Valentine flowers. The dogs aren't much for cards and gifts on special days.

Tomorrow is Family Day here. To celebrate, my friend Holly is bringing over a box of six puppies, Jazz's half siblings. His daddy committed adultery with a charming Cairn terrier. Dogs have families too you know!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL! I'm hoping to go to the casino this afternoon and see if I can't win big (yeah right, playing the penny slots!) for my birthday! I've had lots of Birthday calls this morning which is nice. Got champagne chillin'. That should take the edge off of getting another year older!!

Take care everyone and have a great Sunday!!!