07/17/08

Well today was a huge day for Nitro. And I'm not talking about building my biceps! I am now a proud member of COSCTO. That's right, I now possess my personal membership card with my picture on the back. There will be no more begging Beard to take us to Costco. I'm really excited for the boxed apples and goofy milk jugs. In other news, a couple of days ago a box with my name on it was waiting for me in the mailbox. When I opened it, another box reading Oakley all over it was inside. Inside that box was a brand new pair of Oakley Gascans courtesy of the Dealer's pure generosity. Just like the saying, all good things have to come to an end. I am speaking of the Bole's. They have had a long and successful run, but the Gascans have made them obsolete. Now I didn't say retired, just obsolete! Much like Favre, if there is an "itch", there may be a return. I don't think so though. Now with the house full, Boomer being the final addition, everything is set to go once it's move in time again. When asked what Boomer can add to the house, his words were, "I have a very very comfortable couch and a good tv and a positive attitude!" That's what we want to hear. Until next time, be safe and enjoy the summer. Signing off.

07/08/08

As we pass the halfway mark for the summer break, it is time for a summertime blog entry. As for your host, I have mainly been busy with work. The days are simple and repetitive week after week. They go something like this…5:35 wake-up call, 7:00 start work, 3:30 leave work, lift weights, eat dinner, a couple of chores, talk to the Dealer, hit the sack around 9:30. Get up the next morning and do it all over again. And yes the Dealer and I see each other a couple of times a month, which is good. I have made several fun trips down to Coos Bay and the “Farm”!!!, and I am sure there will be more before the summer is over. In fact, the Dealer was just up for the extended 4th of July weekend, which was a lot of fun. Other than that, the summer weather is in full gear finally with clear skies and highs in the 90’s. Yes you know it, bbq’s and swimming. Oh wait, I don’t have a pool. But I do bbq! Not too sure what’s going on down at the house right now, but I’m sure Beard is making some trips to maintain the yard and house for when we all return. Speaking of the house, the roster is just about filled out for the ’08-’09 school year. Beard, Kev, IM (Keith Wery), and myself are locked in. IM is taking over for Chuck, who has left us, and word has it that he will be a good fit. Although nobody could fill the shoes Chuck left behind. The other open slot is in the room with me. Yes Pasta has moved on and is not returning to the house. In fact his departure may include Corban College as well. He remains undecided whether to return or finish elsewhere with him leaning more towards elsewhere. We will all be sad, but must move on. Four are on the potentials list to replace Pasta, but only one has received an invite. That one is none other than Boomer (Taylor Wyatt). We’ll see who ends up being my roommate. I hope that everyone is enjoying their summer vacation and I look forward to a bbq reunion once we all return. Dress code required…JERSEYS! Until next time…signing off.