Blogging Break

Howdy,

This blog is going on break for a few weeks. I have too much to do at work this week. We're moving on Friday. We're moving into our house next week. Too much going on.

When I return, this blog will be updated less frequently and primarily focus on Junior updates. Most of the previous posts will be taken down due to my new position as a public employee and my tendency to say things that are not so "politically correct".

Thanks for reading and best wishes to all of you.

Pappa

Alltel Buyout

Looks like the Alltel deal has finally been consummated. Click me.

Since this deal was GOING to happen at some point, for whatever reason, this is the best case scenario for Alltel's employees. It is likely that Corp will remain in LR, at least that would be my opinion anyway.

Good for those of us with a pittance of Alltel stock as well. I won't complain about that.

Cleaning Up

The war zone chaotic apartment got cleaned up last night. Now it's less of a war zone chaotic apartment and more of a demilitarized zone humble, yet sparse place to live for the next week.

I feel a lot better. There was too much crap strewn everywhere. I couldn't handle it. We're at a point now where the movers could come and, minus one box of kitchen stuff, load up and go. Really. I think we're finally there.

I'm typically a pretty optimistic person. When we began the packing process I told Mamma that we really didn't have that much stuff to pack b/c that's just how I view things. I always see big projects as really not that big of a deal.

Well, in one sense I was right. Compared to most folks, we really didn't have that much stuff to pack. However, that doesn't mean that there wasn't a lot to do. Mamma worked hard over the span of a month or so to get it all done. I would step in on the weekends and evenings to help, but she did the vast majority of it.

Mamma is going to paint a few rooms in the house while she's home this week. I talked to her last night and she's "on the ball" on this one. This was her first time to see the house since we saw it the first time and she said that she still really likes it and feels comfortable there. That's a good thing!!!

The yard evidently needs some work and there is a fire ant mound in the back yard. WATCH OUT BAILEY!!!! We'll get those things taken care of post haste.

Adios,

Pappa

Mamma and Junior Made it to AR

Mamma and Junior made it home safe and sound. They were greeted at the airport by three very happy grandparents (no big surprise there, eh?).

Pappa (that would be me) ran 4 miles yesterday and then came home to the war zone apartment, fixed some chicken spaghetti, talked on the phone to Timbes for an hour or so, talked on the phone to Mamma for a while, did a little packing, then went to bed.

Oh, the glamourous life of a (temporary) bachelor. :-)

I'm losing my mind though. There was a clean shirt left out on the bed yesterday that I moved last night and now can't seem to find. Also, there was a travel size bottle of contact solution in the bathroom that now seems to have come up missing. I don't know what the hell I did with either of these.

Paging Mamma. Come in Mamma. Please report back home b/c I can't seem to pull my head out of my a$$ when you're gone.

Signed,

Lost in MI

Junior and Mamma Have Left the Building

Junior and Mamma just got on a plane for AR. It's kind of hard to believe, but Junior just left MI FOR GOOD! WOW! Lucky guy. :-)

Anyone going to the airport to meet Mamma, be forewarned. She didn't get much sleep last night b/c we stayed up late packing and the cat had her own kitty carnival last night with the various items of interest around our war zone apartment. This means she may not be in the best of moods. Good luck with that.

I, on the other hand, get to "batch it" for the week. Spaghetti for dinner every night after I run and some friends and I are going out on Friday for a "send off" party. Should be interesting, as always.

Mamma is heading home to prep the house for our big move in. The movers are coming here a week from Friday and our stuff should arrive some time that next week.

WE'RE READY!!!

Adios,

Pappa

Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa V

The entire post today is dedicated to a special thanks to Grandma and Grandpa V for cutting our yard Sunday.

Thanks guys!!!!

Well, I'm a Bad Son/Grandson

I forgot to call my Mom/Grandmothers on Mother's Day!!!!! ARRRGGGHHHH!!!!

Thankfully Mamma and I sent them all cards, I sent them an e-mail yesterday AM, and I put a post on here. However, after all of our Mother's Day activities up here, and with a late night packing, I forgot to call and wish all the Mothers a happy Mother's Day.

I apologized PROFUSELY to my mom this AM and am about to do the same to my Grandmothers.

I felt HORRIBLE when I realized my transgression this AM. Thankfully, I have an OUTSTANDING mom who was very understanding.

Love to all the moms out there. Know that you are very appreciated.

Best,

Pappa