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.

05/09/08

I apologize for taking time off of the blog. It's been a long few months. Baseball has occupied so much time with road trips all through April, and then try to find time for homework in between. It's tough. Anyway, it is that time of the year again when everyone heads back home. Sad and depressing, but you have to expect it every year. Chuck was the first to depart from the house following graduation. We were all blessed with meeting his parents, and I must say that it was worth the hype. They are two very nice people. No wonder Chuck turned out the way he did when he had those two raising him. I think I can speak for all the roommates when I say we will all miss Chuck. Everything that he brought to the atmosphere of the house could not be replaced. The next to depart was Pasta. He had everything cleared out in about a day, which was impressive. It was a pleasure to share a room with him. So many guys could destroy a room and leave crap everywhere, but Pasta kept the room in order and easy to walk through. His humor and insight will be missed. Hopefully we can get him back for another year. Kev and Beard both departed together following Pasta. A lot of cleaning was done the day they took off, but none of which occurred in their bedroom. It is still a disaster! Beard is still undecided whether or not he will return for another year at Corban College. Well he himself is undecided, but we all know he's coming back. You can't turn down another year of baseball eligibility. Especially when your season is cut short due to a break. Kev and his awkwardness will be back next year for sure. His pride and joy, the apple tree, was indeed watered in his absence. So if it dies over the summer, you can't blame it on me. I did my part. I was the last to leave the house and left it in good hands. I feel as though the inside is looking real sharp and clean for when we return in August. I must say that I had a great time living in the house this year, and we are still looking for roommates for next year. So if you are interested, contact Kev for details. I hope you all have a great summer, and I will see some of you in the NABA League. Signing off.