Bleu's Blog

1 Year

2010-04-26T18:04:00.003-05:00

Its been 365 days since Bleu passed away and we lost my Dad 2 months ago today. I hope they are having a good time together and know how much we miss them and think about them. There are certainly a lot less conversations and laughter in my life now, but we are learning how to get by.

Bleu's Birthday

2010-04-17T11:26:00.001-05:00

That's Baby Bleu on his Dad Bud. It would be his 7th birthday today. He would have had fun yesterday because Tucker got neutered and Nala got lost. It would have been exciting for him. We still miss him and think about him a lot.

Bleu

2009-11-10T21:28:00.002-06:00

Been awhile...

2009-08-11T15:27:00.030-05:00

We took Tucker on this first canoe trip a couple of weeks ago, went to Wild Brew, babysat for a weekend, went on some walks and made a Drillers game since the last time I posted anything. These are some pictures.

Loaded up and ready to go.

Getting ready for boarding.

Lola quickly found a comfortable position once the initial terror wore off.

Tucker was full of energy for the entire 6 hours or so, and was a really good swimmer. Unfortunately we don't have any pictures of that.

Marshall Brewing at Wild Brew. They were probably the busiest booth of the night.

A big blow up Tecate can.

We decided to go walking during the day because it was like 73 degrees outside.

However, it quickly rose to around 90 which is not preferred "Lola Conditions". She stopped in the middle of the walk and Tucker and I had to go get the truck and come back to pick Her and Rachel up. She really did get over heated and when we got home we set up a fan for her and put a cool rag on her.

Tucker eventually blocked her from the fan.

So from now on the sun has to be closer to coming up or going down. Usually rules we adhere to, but apparently have to live by now.

And take breaks on occasion. Here's Rachel resting.

A river shot.

Tucker observing, with his 'handicapped' leash that he has to wear bc he can't walk on a regular one.

Tucker, not taking advantage of the break.

Lola taking advantage of it.

Park Police Patrol

Another river shot.

Tucker mid-lick.

Tucker's cougar friend Nala.

Crow's Creek near the Arkansas

Tucker and Nala

Bailey, Nala and Tucker wondering why they are still outside.

My Wife.

Nap time

Pretty Funny Stuff

2009-07-16T11:20:00.000-05:00

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How Hot Is It?

2009-07-13T18:54:00.001-05:00

Its sooo hot the Birds are leaving town!

Tucker's First BBQ Bone!

2009-07-10T12:25:00.008-05:00

And he instantly became Lola's best friend.

But he was able to fend her off and eat it all by himself.

Then it was back to playing in the pool while Lola looked on.

MLB short and sweet

2009-07-08T00:57:00.003-05:00

One of Bleu's favorite things (At least how I saw it) was sitting on the couch with me watching baseball. So to cut the tension for the rest of the season , I will tell you what will happen.

At the half way point it should be easy.

NL East--Phillies
NL Central--Cubs (with DeRosa taking a dive with the cards and the Dl giving the Cubs' best player back its a lock)
NL West--Dodgers, Duh
Wildcard--Giants(That right, the effin Giants)

AL East--Red Sox
AL Central--Tigers
AL West--Angels
Wildcard--Rangers, I hope

Anyway there is no doubt that the Red Sox will own the AL when push comes to shove. The NL has a few questions Cubs/Dodgers/Phillies. Despite my bias in this conversation, there is no denying that the best lineup in Baseball belongs to the Phillies. I mean, Rollins, Victorino, Utley, Howard, Ibanez, Werth, Feliz and whoever plays catcher. How did they build this team? They gave up Burrell for Ibanez in the off-season. Ibanez is on the Dl right now, but will be back in a week and already has out-performed their highest expectations for him. Who wants to pitch to that lineup? Only chance is the Dodgers and they don't have the patience for it. Phillies will win the World Series again versus the Red Sox. God help us all from the trash talking coming out of Philly for the next year.

(This may or may not be a jinx, you make the call).

Have A Great Weekend Everybody! Bang! Bang!

2009-07-02T17:40:00.001-05:00

Have A Great Weekend Everybody! Bang! Bang!

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The Ice Storm of '07

2009-06-25T22:40:00.004-05:00

We lost electricity for 7 days in December of '07 due to a massive ice storm that brought down countless trees and power lines. The temperature didn't crack 30 degrees for the first 5 of those days. So we pulled a mattress in the front room and slept by the fire place every night. From these pictures you can tell how unamused Rachel was about the situation. Bleu, however, enjoyed the extra cuddle time and getting to roam around the neighborhood looking at fallen trees.

Tucker's sense of smell

2009-06-23T15:03:00.002-05:00

Either he can't smell or he's the first person I've known not to be revolted by my shoes after mowing the yard.

Joe Namath Autotune = Post

2009-06-23T13:25:00.001-05:00

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Tucker Video

2009-06-17T09:58:00.005-05:00

Bleu really would have a blast with the little monster.

Short ones of him and Lola that were meant to be pictures. One he's trying to eat her face, the other he's standing under her trying to eat Rachel's sandwich at the drive-in.

Saved By The Bell Reunion Update 3 (6/8/09)

2009-06-10T13:31:00.001-05:00

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Cubs

2009-06-09T08:16:00.001-05:00

Tucker might like the Cubs more than I do.

Our Ghetto Getaway.

2009-06-03T13:35:00.011-05:00

There is a sections in our backyard that due to a combination of the house, trees and fence only gets about 30 minutes of sun a day. Bleu and Lola would spend most of their time during the summer there digging mud holes to lay in and stay cool. Well, we filled in the holes last week, put some black landscaping paper over it and covered it with river rock. Throw in a kiddie pool and some tiki torches and its our new Ghetto Getaway.

Of course Lola still prefers to lay on the deck and watch Tucker play instead of joining in, but she's getting better about allowing him in her presence for a spontaneous tug-o-war session every now and then.

Tucker just runs and plays until he passes out.

Its funny though, because he seems afraid to go all the way around the back yard unless someone is with him.

He really likes hanging around the pool and getting in Rachel's lap.

We also went to Utica Square on Thursday Night with some friends for a free concert featuring "Mid-Life Crisis". They are definitely in their "Mid-Life" but are actually really good. If you get a chance Utica is the place to be on Thursday's Lola had a blast flirting with some Golden Retrievers and letting little girls pet her.

Tucker didn't last very long.

Dr. Poteat

2009-06-03T13:29:00.003-05:00

Our Vet's name is Dr. Poteat. He's a real laid back older guy from Blytheville, Ar, which makes him a little more credible than the rest of the Vets in Tulsa, OK. He sent me the picture they have of Bleu on file, its one of my favorites! He's lettin it all hang out on this one.

I took Tucker to the Vet last Thursday and the Doc said he's a picture of health and should be tough as nails in a few months. He weighed in a 9 lbs at 8 weeks to the day old and seemed to be okay with the Dr. visit with the exception of the "forced stool withdrawal."

Pics of Bleu in the Saturn

2009-05-31T12:02:00.004-05:00

I couldn't find these the other day when I was talking about Bleu hating the Saturn but here are two that show how big he was compared to the small back seat.

Tucker's first trip to the park

2009-05-27T14:07:00.004-05:00

We took Tucker to Riverside on Monday and he struggled with the whole leash thing.

We ran into Bobby who used to be our neighbor at the rent house. He was upset to hear about Bleu because Bobby's dog Bear and Bleu used to get into their share of trouble together(That's a lot of B's in one sentence).

Hi! I'm Tucker!

2009-05-27T13:26:00.012-05:00

Tucker is the new puppy we picked up this past weekend from my cousin Julie. Bleu would definitely like him because he likes to play but he's still trying to get Lola to warm up to him.

He seems to be amused by himself.

And to this point seems to amuse kids, like my cousin Allison's little girl Weslyn.

And the weekend was good, got to see the family and get some QT with MeMe, my aunts, cousins, etc. The main reason aside from Tucker for the visit was my Niece, Stephanie graduated from high school, so yes I am officially old.

Also went fishing on Saturday and did pretty well if I do say so myself.

At least I did better than my Dad.

The drive back to Tulsa on Sunday was pretty miserable because it rained the whole way. We took the Saturn which was impossible to do with Bleu because he was just too big to fit back there and could never get comfortable. That reminds me of a trip we took to see Rachel's family in Kentucky with Bleu and Lola in the Saturn, awful. We did stop and get them a frosty to make them happy. Bleu was kind enough to clean Lola's face after she spilled a little on her chin. That was the last time Bleu ever took a trip in the little car.

Firsts

2009-05-20T07:25:00.004-05:00

I've been missing Bleu pretty bad again this week, mainly because everything is a first now. The first time I do something or want to do something without Bleu. Its not the best way to look at things but its how I've been seeing it. I had Bleu for 6 years and he witnessed more overhauls, changes and re-directing of my life first-hand than anyone else in my life. Bleu was there when I graduated college, when I decided to move to Tulsa, when I decided to move back to Tulsa, when I decided to get married and when we bought our first house. Bleu was the one constant, always right by my side with an excited look, wagging tail and tongue bath. I can't help but miss him looking up at me with a smile.

Now we're having a BIG first without Bleu, we're getting a puppy. After talking about it we decided it would be best for Lola and us, and that it had been enough time for Lola. We went back and forth on adopting a rescue setter, but I just couldn't handle looking outside and seeing another grown Setter outside, it would be like plugging in a substitution and there is no substitute for Bleu. We couldn't get one of the litter that was recently born here in Tulsa, because the were all previously claimed. So we came across one that needed a home and was some what convenient and we are picking him up this weekend. I know that it might be difficult at first, but I'm sure its what we should do. We love you Bleu.

Taking it up a Notch!

2009-05-16T12:12:00.004-05:00

So Lola and I got up a 6 am yesterday morning and went jogging! We probably jogged anywhere from 1/2-3/4 of a mile, she did some rolling on the floor for about 20 minutes, watched me mow the yard and then topped it off with another 2 mile walk with Bailey and Nala at Riverside! Bleu would've loved a day like that. There is no stopping her now! She's getting bathed and her hair did this afternoon. Good times.

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

2009-05-15T23:20:00.002-05:00

Last night was too much fun watching Boston lose all those games. I hate Boston! They should be left for losers the next 100 years.

Bleu's Name Spelled Right!

2009-05-15T14:32:00.005-05:00

We got the name corrected for Bleu yesterday , FINALLY! It took them a freaking week! But now I feel like we've got him settled a little more. Most of the time we keep him up front where he spent most of his down time watching over the street.

Bark in the Park

2009-05-15T12:21:00.010-05:00

So we decided to go because it was sunny outside and then by the 3rd inning it was overcast and about 15 degrees cooler than when we got there. But we did get some good pictures! We went with Dave, Blaze, Bailey and Nala.
Nala liked the aluminum bleachers. Bleu definitely would have had a good time kicking it with this dude!
Here's a couple of other dogs we hung out with at the game.

Lola got to meet a bunch of new dogs and sniff the pee stains on everything. She also had a hot dog which was her highlight of the game. All in all it was a good Bark in the Park. Bleu would have had a rowdy time.

Routine

2009-05-13T15:12:00.006-05:00

Lola is still keeping up the walking, although waiting until after Rachel gets home is making the afternoons a little boring. She's getting used to the new routines, but the one where she sleeps on the bed every night, all night will be one that will be hard to stop. We went to bark in the park on Saturday and had a blast. Having problems getting the pictures on the computer, but as soon as we do will post them. I do however have a couple of pictures that I can't help but post.

This is a litter that was born on 3/20/09. There will never be a replacement for Bleu, but they are awfully tempting. They have assigned them by colored shoestrings and guess what color they have. Blue. We are monitoring the situation.

Suggestions?

2009-05-11T15:54:00.008-05:00

So we decided to plant a tree for Bleu, he enjoyed peeing on them among other things, only we went to a nursery on Sunday and couldn't choose just one. By the way the Southwood Nursery on S. Lewis is a great place to go walk around for a couple of hours on the weekend. They have every type of plant you could imagine, surprisingly decent music playing throughout and tricycles on steroids. I mean they're tricycles but with big off-road type wheels and the kids ride around on them worrying parents and almost running over anyone in the way, pretty comical. Anyway we thought we would walk in, pick a dogwood and figure the rest out later, but we came across some other options.

Red Dogwood

Maybe a Blueberry Bush? (not as appealing to the eyes, but we might just get one anyway and see what happens with it)

A Blue Skies Lilac?

Or a Crape Myrtle Red Rocket, that's really the name and a pretty good description of Bleu.

Bleu would've been proud

2009-05-11T15:43:00.000-05:00

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Stick'em Up!

2009-05-10T20:16:00.001-05:00

Momma's Boy

2009-05-08T15:42:00.005-05:00

Bleu was such a Momma's Boy. She could do no wrong in his book. To him, I think I was sort of Dad, Brother, Best Friend, but Rachel was something completely different. If she left the room he was right behind her. If I left the room he would stay right beside her and just keep an eye out for me to come back.

Bleu and Lola used to have a problem for getting in the trash when left inside. We only left them in if it was raining or too cold and every time they got into it. There's no doubt that Lola was the puppet master pulling his strings. But how could he say no to Lola? If Rachel and I came in at the same time there was an obvious plan, get as far away from me as possible and get behind Rachel, she would protect him. He would always seek her out when he had done something wrong and knew I was coming for him. Lola on the other hand would just walk right up to me and act like she had done nothing wrong. She usually got away with it too because Lola is the ultimate Daddy's girl.

Tomorrow is Bark in the Park

2009-05-08T12:31:00.004-05:00

We were so excited for it this year. Last year they had so much fun going and climbing all over the bleachers, picking fights with other dogs, peeing everywhere and eating a couple of driller dogs. Good times.

They handed out gift bags for all the dogs that came and Bleu and Lola wore the bandannas for a couple of months.

Repeat performance

2009-05-07T15:47:00.002-05:00

Another 2 miles for the lil bear today! She is getting ready for swimsuit weather. Bleu must be so jealous.

Today

2009-05-07T00:07:00.004-05:00

Lola and I walked 2 miles today at Riverside Park. We went from 31st to 21st and back again. Lola was more than eager for about 1.25 miles and then started to fade but she toughed it out. She pooped 3 times. I only took one bag. So I scooped the first on, but looked like a jerk the next two times. Oh well. The sun came out this afternoon for the first time in 11 days so we had to take advantage. Bleu used to love Riverside although the geese did not like him. The one thing Lola hasn't gotten used to is that Bleu isn't there to back her up when she starts barking at bigger dogs. Not that Bleu would have been much help against a 60 lb Pitt bull mix, but he would've barked with her. We got back to the truck and she couldn't even get her front two legs up and insisted I pick her up and put her right in front of the air conditioner vents. All in all, it was a good time. I used to take her and Bleu to Zinc park every time I had an off day while working at Buffalo and they enjoyed pulling me around. I took him to parks regularly but I wish I would have taken him more. I have no doubt that we would have gone at least 3 miles.

Cinco De Mayo!

2009-05-05T15:06:00.004-05:00

Bleu enjoyed the celebration of our neighbors' heritage and pride to the south, but he slightly preferred St. Patrick's Day.

Puppy Parties

2009-05-04T23:10:00.012-05:00

Bleu loved some puppy parties.

We had one a couple of weeks ago with Bailey

and Nala.Their parents are Dave

and Blaze pictured on the left of Rachel at their prom?

Rachel and Blaze made some homemade dog treats(I know, I know) that they seemed to enjoy.

Lola got dressed up for the occasion.

So they locked the 4 of them in my 'Headquarters' downstairs, while Dave and I attended to important matters, and hid the treats around the house for them to find. It took them a minute to figure out what was going on, but once they did there was canine carnage for a good half hour until all the gems had been discovered.

It got so exciting that at one point Nala mistook Lola's attire for a buddy.

Then they realized that there were more atop the stove and they all were very polite in asking for more.

Except for Lola, of course, she just looked at me and expected for one to be given to her first.

It ended with Bleu and Lola passing out because they had been raised like heathens and ate whatever was available. Nala and Bailey however suffered through some extreme bowel discomfort since they are used to a balanced diet. Good times were had by all.

Lola even gave Bleu bunny ears in one of the pictures. Ha! She got him good.

Bleu's eating habits

2009-05-04T15:52:00.005-05:00

This is Brad Nelson, once upon a time he decided to have a cookout at his house, not a big one, just a few people. We hung around shooting the breeze a while as Bleu made multiple jumps over and back of his approximately 4 foot fence and pestered their Chihuahua Bella. After a couple of hours and starting the grill we decided it was time to prepare the burgers. We came up with 9 hamburgers that I would describe a BIG, in the 1/3lb-1/2lb variety. After seasoning and patting them up, we went back out to check the fire. A good 15 minutes go by and it was time for the burgers to meet the grill only we couldn't find the burgers. Now Nelson and I aren't above admitting we're the type to misplace things but there were only 2-3 places we could put them and the tray was still in its same position. Finally we noticed Bleu was quiet and in the corner nearly passed out. He was our first and only suspect. So after berating Bleu for eating all the ground beef that was intended for a house of nine humans we had to order pizzas to feed everyone. I mean he ate at least 3.5 lbs of raw hamburger meat! Really?!? Being mad at Bleu was easy but staying mad at him was a different story. So we went ahead and continued with the evening that ended with Bleu and I in the guest bedroom of the Nelsons'. The next morning around 8ish we got up to go home with Bleu moving more slowly than usual. I thought nothing of it. So we headed toward my explorer parked in their drive way and opened the back door for Bleu, he took a few steps and leaped in. Not a second after his feet hit the seat there was an explosion. They sudden movements must have jarred something loose and Bleu projectile vomited all over my rear passenger side door, window and seat. As an instant reflex I barrelled out of my driver position and did the exact same thing Bleu did except in the front yard of our hosts'. After a quick clean up I was ready to get home and finish the task Bleu had given me that day and as usual Bleu didn't think much of the incident...
I on the other hand was quite shaken, but that was par for the course on an adventure with Bleu.

Bud

2009-05-03T20:45:00.004-05:00

This is Bud, Bleu's dog dad, as of this past Friday.

And Bleu as of a week and a half ago.

Pretty much a spitting image.

This is Andy Rose, Bud's Paw, and I.

Bud taught Bleu all of his "getting out" tricks at an early age. Bleu was probably no more than 3-4 months when Bud started showing him the way. There were more than just a couple of nights when Andy and I walked the neighborhood yelling at the top of our lungs looking for the two. Once they managed to make it clear across town before someone we knew scooped them up and gave us a call. More than likely Bleu picked up most of his traits from ole Bud, both demanded attention and only followed the rules that popped in their heads. Its highly doubtful that there are two more unique dogs.

If anyone knows the whereabouts of any of Bleu's brothers and sisters, tips would be appreciated.

Bleu's Return

2009-05-02T12:04:00.003-05:00

We picked up Bleu's ashes on Friday and in fitting Bleu fashion, they misspelled his freaking name! Blew!?!? Really? But we all feel better now that he's back with us in a way. He sat on the counter while we fixed something to eat, beside the bed last night and he's now perched on our front window sill overlooking the street. Is it creepy? Probably, but we don't care about that right now. Bleu is doing what he would be if he were alive only a lot quieter. We're going to take Lola back down to the river today and walk her around. She played with a buddy this morning, but still doesn't have the constant entertainment that Bleu provided her. Bleu loved Saturdays.

Another one Bleu would like.

2009-05-01T11:39:00.001-05:00

It reminds me of the incident that caused Bleu to get snipped, he humped the lady across the street while she was working in her flower bed.
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Rainy Days!

2009-05-01T10:44:00.005-05:00

Its been raining here all week and oddly enough I'm glad. As backwards as it sounds, I think if it was sunny and people were running around outside and playing in our neighborhood, it would be harder on me. It makes me feel like the world is mourning with me. But it has gotten easier throughout the week and hopefully we will all be adjusted to it soon. We are telling stories as we think about them and doing more. We walked Lola down the street yesterday because it stopped raining for like two hours and met some neighbors that we hadn't met before. They have 3 kids and a little dog. The smallest girl of theirs was 5 and she loved Lola. Lola let her pet and pick at her and also let their little dog hop around and yip at her. She had fun, but after about 30-40 minutes Lola was ready to go, we were too.

The rain reminds me of one of the times Bleu ran off when we were living on Jackson in Fayetteville with his uncle Ben Dye, he's the one in the middle.

Bleu actually ran off a lot when we were living there, we tried a hundred different ways to keep him in, but if he wanted out, he got out. Of course back then Bleu still had his nuts so he was always on the prowl. But anyway, every year in Fayetteville they have a dog parade at Gulley Park and I decided Bleu and I were going. I told him Friday morning about it and thought he would be excited. I went to work and came back and he was gone. I called the Humane Society, per protocol back then, they new him and I on a first name basis and loved it because they got $35 off of me every time they picked him up. But they hadn't seen him that day. I looked all over for a couple of hours, but finally got to the point of saying "He'll come back when he's ready." And he would several times he would just come back to the front door several hours later. But this time he didn't and that night we had a rain like a monsoon, I was worried sick. The next morning I got a call from a lady saying she had Bleu at her house. They lived probably 5 miles away, so I imagine Bleu took off, it started raining and he got lost. This lady had a husband and a couple of kids and lived in a real nice house with a large, covered back deck that over looked a back yard that was about .5 acre with an 8 ft tall privacy fence around the perimeter. So apparently her and her husband were sitting in their den drinking wine, looking out the back door as it was open an listening and watching the storm, when Bleu just walked right in soaked and exhausted. She said he must have heard them or the radio, jumped the fence and walked up the deck. He walked right up to her sniffed and laid on their rug. He was so tired she just let him sleep and gave him a T-Bone steak! I think that the way people treated Bleu when he went on his adventures encouraged more of them. He never ran into anyone who was annoyed by having him, he always got first class treatment. So the lady let Bleu stay the night and decided to wait until morning to call me. She was going to call me first thing but her kids woke up and thought Bleu was a present, she let them play with him for a couple of hours then called me. Bleu stunk to high heaven and a bathed immediately after another stern talking to. But we did not make the dog parade, Bleu obviously thought that was gay.

Ben actually started the "Hello, I'm Bleu." thing. He would just look at Bleu and say it over and over. Bleu would talk back to him and give him guff until he couldn't stand it any more and would just jump at Ben in his recliner. Funny stuff, you could watch it for hours.

Another rain story involved Ryan Hodson and his lab Lucy.

Ryan and I decided it would be cool to walk the dogs down to Dickson Street one morning and eat breakfast at Common Grounds. Neither on of us thought it would be cool to check the weather. We walked them down there, tied them up to a bike rack and sat right inside the windows so they could see us. Not 30 seconds after getting our coffee and ordering it began to pour. We checked on them and Lucy was fine and as usual if there was another dog with him Bleu was fine. It may have appeared awfully cruel, but they really didn't seem to mind. We ate as fast as we could, slammed our coffee and ran all the way back home through the rain and the dogs had a freaking blast!

Lola

2009-05-01T10:29:00.004-05:00

Lola seems to be getting a little better. We read up on how dogs grieve for each other. She has pretty much every single symptom of it so we're doing a lot of what you're supposed to. We wish we could have taken her with us Sunday night, but we were just running around like crazy and left her in the house thinking that was the right thing. It turns out that if you have a dog that dies and another still living, its best for the living one to see the body. I would not have thought that was the case, but apparently so. Also, you aren't supposed to change anything about your house, keep all of the toys around, all of the passed away dog's things in the house for as long as you and the living dog need. It helps the living dog cope and get used to a new routine. Any change that's unnecessary shouldn't be done because the living dog is highly nervous and anxious with the circumstances and anything that adds to that can be damaging.

Anyway, the last two nights she has gone from sleeping in front of Bleu's basket to sleeping in Bleu's basket. She doesn't just walk out and get in the car(which is what she used to do), she walks out and stares at the street and wants to walk around to all of the spots that Bleu used to pee on. Even though its raining! And Lola does not like rain, but she doesn't care if she's trying to get a little Bleu scent. I made her a pallet to lay on in my room so she's comfortable and can hang out with me. I brought my shirt that I was wearing on Sunday down here thinking it would help her. She cuddles with it, smells it and licks it like she cleaning it. Its sweet and I'm sure that it has the strongest Bleu scent of anything in the house, so I hope its doing her good. I read tha dogs can tell when the other's hurt by scent. Hopefully that's giving her a better idea of where he is. I just don't want her to always be looking, I want her to get adjusted and get back to her old self soon.

My Parents

2009-04-30T16:46:00.006-05:00

Bleu, charging my Dad the fee for sitting on his love seat.

They came in town yesterday to see how we were doing. They loved Bleu, too. I couldn't really talk to them on Sunday night, but my Dad called me Monday morning and said that the sky was the reddest he'd ever seen it. Mom called later and wanted to know if they needed to come out. We agreed that it would be good if they came.

They brought Lola an new toy and some Beggin Strips. She's still not too excited with toys, but who could pass up Beggin Strips? Dad also split some ice cream with her. She was as excited as I've seen her all week when they walked through the door.

We were hoping to get Bleu's remains and they could help us handle that, but he wasn't ready yet. It was very helpful, though, them just being here and driving around all day, keeping our minds off it. Its amazing what parents will do for their kids, even after their grown. We will get to more stories regarding them and Bleu later.

Thank You for coming out to check on us, we love you.

Bleu's First Canoe Trip...

2009-04-30T16:14:00.006-05:00

This is Bleu's Uncle Allen, He may have caused some of Bleu's social problems, just by being around during his early development. Anyway, he thought it would be a great idea to take Bleu on a canoe trip while he was a old 9 weeks old. Turns out, it was a pretty good idea. Bleu was all of maybe 15 lbs and would run out in the woods without a care in the world. Bleu took turns between the canoe Allen was in and the kayak I was on. Bleu had a great time, although he did not like being in the water, not a swimmer. I would find out a few days later that while on that trip, Bleu had enjoyed his first taste of Chicken Bones, he was intrigued for life.

Bleu never could get used to the water and was absolutely the worst swimmer I have ever witnessed. I tried throwing him in, holding his body while he kicked, goggles, snorkels, everything, but all Bleu could do was this big, goofy, uncoordinated doggy-paddle that ended splashing everywhere until he would get to you and then scratch the heck out of you.

He never got used to the water. I think last August was the last time I really tried to get him in. We were at Rachel's Grandparents in Kentucky and I bet we spent 3 hours trying to get him to stay calm enough to figure it out. All we cold get was about 30 seconds of a Bleu freak-out and he would get out.
And he never really trusted me around the water.

Bleu would have loved this.

2009-04-30T11:23:00.001-05:00

http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/index.php?p=23589

Its Hard...

2009-04-29T09:44:00.004-05:00

I always knew I loved Bleu and that he was going to be there for me whenever I needed him. I just wish that he could have stuck around a little longer. I feel like he would be the prefect person to cheer me up. I never thought that it would hurt as much as it does. You never realize how much impact they have on your life until they're not there anymore. Rachel cries in the morning because Bleu doesn't come and check on her while she's getting ready. I get upset when I wake up and its not because he's licking my face. It hurts throughout the day when you just sit and listen and there's silence, Bleu did not allow silence. I never used to sit in the same place for more than 30 minutes because Bleu would always need a door opened or demand to wrestle or get a rub down, now I could sit without moving for hours and no one would get upset at me. Its hard to let Lola out and not have Bleu tailing behind her and seeing her total lack of enthusiasm when a buddy is given to her. We haven't used the kitchen yet because that was one of Bleu's favorite things. He loved to just sit and watch Rachel cook dinner or me cook breakfast in hopes of a fews scraps. I can't turn down 28th street because I know how much he loved to run home from the corner, I have to go the back way. It hurts to watch TV on the couch with the love seat unoccupied with him napping or growling at us from boredom. Its hard to go to sleep without him hassling me to get on the bed, they both used to start on the bed and then work their way into their baskets through the night. Then wake us up and want back on the bed. I still talk to him, I just wish I could touch him. Thats the hardest part.

Did you hear the one about Petco...

2009-04-29T00:09:00.009-05:00

This was their futon at the rent house. I had the computer in there and they would just sit with me while I messed around online with more than likely a Cubs game on the TV.

I think it was the weekend that Rachel went to wedding showers in West Memphis and Owensboro that I decided to take a break. I called Petco and scheduled Lola and Bleu to get a bath and their hair did. The lady from Petco told me that they had a full day of appointments but that I could drop them off, it might take all day but they would fit them in somewhere and give me a call. So I was thinking, "Awesome! I can just sit back and do nothing all day, pick them up around 5 and still claim productivity." I dropped the two off around 9am and I'm not kidding got a call at 9:45 telling me to come pick my crazy ass dog up. I got there and could hear him barking before I even got in the door. The lady told me that it would be for the best if I didn't bring Bleu back. As she was saying that Bleu jumped over the counter to see me, I yelled at him and immediately jumped right back over. Some poor girls arm was attached to his leash and she was not at all happy about the situation. I ran to the check out and paid, all the while Bleu was voicing his displeasure. I got back in there and Bleu hopped over the counter again. I was getting Lola when Bleu decided to hike his leg and piss all down their column in the lobby area. Needless to say I was pretty sure that would be his last time inside a Petco. Bleu didn't get what all the fuss was about.

I guess that was in April or May of 2007 when that happened. Fast forward to about a year later, Rachel and I decided to give it another shot at Petco. We had errands to run, the dogs wreaked of something awful and it was time to get their summer cuts. We called Petco and attempted to make an appointment and the lady said sure. When we got there, it was a new lady, much nicer than the previous. She got out their information and kind of paused at Bleu's card. It read, "This dog is crazy! Do not take him, he tore up a kennel and broke the water dispenser." We talked with her and said that he had grown out of that a little and to please give him a chance and if there were any problems to call us and we would be there in 5 minutes. She agreed and she took them behind the counter.

About 45 minutes later she called us in tears. She said that when they took them back and put them in kennels Lola just laid down but Bleu went ape sh*t. She tried to calm him down as best he could but he just wouldn't stop barking and banging against the cage. With her final attempt to keep him quiet she took him out of his cage and opened Lola's kennel. Bleu climbed right in, Lola scooted over and Bleu didn't make another sound until they took Lola out. They kept them together the whole time, when Lola was getting bathed and cut, Blue was standing right in front of her. He was codependent to say the least. The women said it was the cutest, most touching thing she thought she had ever seen. Bleu loved Lola so much.

Bleu and Lola

2009-04-28T14:00:00.013-05:00

Lola and Bleu met in 2005 and started living together in the spring of 2006. At first Lola was not too enamored with the much too aggressive Bleu, but after only a couple of months they grew inseparable and formed a bond that I don't think people can understand. They had their own way of doing things, everything was a structured ritual without words, just looks and movements that cued the next in a sequence of events.

Lola was the mastermind and Bleu did all the leg work.

Bleu became Lola's bodyguard of sorts. He would never leave her side. She took off running one day and was heading towards the busy intersection of 31st and Harvard. Bleu was right by her side, I have no doubt that whatever might have happened, had we not caught them first, Bleu would have taken the brunt of it and Lola would've been safe.

Our rental house that we first lived in was broken into and robbed in the summer of 2007. Bleu was obviously beaten with an outside Tiki Torch by whoever broke in. The robbers came in through the back and left the back door and gate open when they left. We found out about the robbery when Rachel received a call on her cell phone that morning reporting a lost dog, it was Lola. There was another dog with her but the people couldn't catch it, it was Bleu. Bleu never ran off from the people just kept an eye on them from a safe distance. They were found a couple of streets over in between two houses together. Even after being beaten Bleu made sure Lola was safe and never took his eyes off her.

On another occasion, I was mowing the yard one day and left the gate open. Being extremely lazy I took a break inside for AC and a cold drink. Bleu normally would wine at the door, maybe bump into it a couple of times before giving up. This time however he was going bananas and throwing his whole body into the door. I came out to get on to him, but realized Lola wasn't around. I then saw the gate was open. Bleu was once again looking out for his sister. She was found a couple of corners down the street.

Here's a picture where they are actually cuddling. You can See Lola's paws wrapped Bleu's face.

As close as they were, they were complete opposites. Bleu was crazy, hyper and was always looking for a good straight away to run as hard as he could through. Lola was lazy, not as playful and absurdly cat-like. After a few months together they agreed on a happy medium. Lola would allow Bleu several stints of activity and playfulness throughout the day and Bleu would agree to back off and take more naps to satisfy her. Whenever one was bored they would simply go get a buddy and stick it in the other's face this would lead to a good time tug-o-war.

Lola is having a little trouble with the recent absence of her brother. One of their odd rituals was treat time. Treat time was anytime I walked past the hallway closet, Bleu would find a way to inform me that the treats were stashed there and I would get 2 out. Bleu would take his and run to the TV room and quickly engulf it. Lola would take hers to our bedroom and look at it awhile, then come out to the kitchen table and lay underneath it until Bleu would finish his and come looking for hers. She would then run in front of our large window looking into the front yard. This was her way of making Bleu jealous and keeping his attention. Yesterday we realized we hadn't given her a treat and so he gave her one. She stood there for awhile and walked around the house for several minutes and ended up put her treat in Bleu's basket where he slept, the last two nights she has slept right in front of his basket. I gave her a treat this afternoon and retreated to the couch. I heard her prancing around for at least 10 minutes and finally went to find her when she let out a moan. She finally ate it when I set by her and watched. I have no idea how to comfort her and I have no idea what she's going through. I can imagine its a lot like what Rachel and I are going through, but like I said earlier people probably can't understand their bond.

The last two days Lola has starred out the car window more, glanced at the doors more and walked around the back yard differently. She used to lay on the deck or in the sun, now she just roams around, ducking under the deck from time to time where Bleu used to hide. Also, everytime she goes to sleep she seems restless during it. I'm sure its because Bleu is pestering her for some playtime in her dreams.

Bleu Bear...

2009-04-28T11:12:00.003-05:00

he loved dancing with his mom, although rarely on camera

Day One

2009-04-28T10:43:00.003-05:00

The first day I brought Bleu home with me was a Friday. It was in the afternoon and he was around 8 1/2 weeks and we played outside for a couple of hours and ate dinner. He passed out around 7-8 at night and thought that would be the end of his day. Quick side note, when Bleu was a baby, you could literally touch his butt with his ears when he went to sleep. Being that it was a Friday night and all, I thought I would go out for a while, just a little while, and get back and it wouldn't be a big deal.

Now we were living in a 1 bedroom apartment at the time and I had kept up with it pretty good to that point. So, I put him in the bathroom, covered the floor with newspaper and left him there without him even batting an eye.

I was gone for around 3 hours arriving back home around midnight and could hear his yelping from the parking lot. I ran in and opened the bathroom door. Bleu had pooped on the newspaper and somehow managed to wipe the poop all around the bathroom wall. Everything under 6 inches high had poop on it. He had unrolled the toilet paper, eaten the tooth paste and poop smeared my tooth brush. At that point I realized my life was going to be completely different.

We love you, Bleu.

2009-04-26T21:38:00.003-05:00

We will always love you.

This is Why its Good to be Rich

2009-04-24T10:49:00.005-05:00

In case you don't know, thats Richard Branson. He's windsurfing on his island with a naked model. Ha, he probably has 2 more on the beach waiting for their turn. Well Done.

Everything is Going to be OK!!

2009-04-24T10:35:00.000-05:00

Links You May Not of Seen...

2009-04-24T10:32:00.005-05:00

Horse Deaths
http://news.aol.com/article/horses-die-before-polo-match/435339?icid=mainaimzonesdl1link3http%3A%2F%2Fnews.aol.com%2Farticle%2Fhorses-die-before-polo-match%2F435339

Wrigley Cat
http://news.aol.com/article/cat-tail-carry/441661?icid=mainaimzonesdl1link6http%3A%2F%2Fnews.aol.com%2Farticle%2Fcat-tail-carry%2F441661

1st Date Don’ts
http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/04/17/10-things-to-never-say-on-a-first-date/

I'm pretty sure my Wife and I broke 7 of these 'don'ts' on our first date.

dogshit
http://www.digtriad.com/news/features/article.aspx?storyid=122929&catid=216&GID=R3WTUJ6Ws73ppjCc/QDLn5jgMFyZvRm167R3/QpPrFg%3D&provider=email

player for nothing
http://www.freep.com/article/20090422/SPORTS02/90422107/1050/rss15

pretty good website
http://www.babeslovebaseball.com/

Alyssa Milano is MUCH hotter than you think...

http://www.alyssa.com/

http://alyssa.mlblogs.com/

http://games.espn.go.com/frontpage/baseball
(Alyssa does a podcast with the Fantasy Baseball guys)

Ladies and Gentlemen, May I Have Your Attention...

2009-04-23T20:09:00.007-05:00

I'VE JUST BEEN HANDED AN URGENT AND HORRIFYING NEWS STORY!!!!!

This shit is about to get real....

http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=938311

**Editor's Note- I would like to add that while at a recent Razorback practice and visiting with Hawgsports.com's (http://arkansas.rivals.com/) Publisher Trey Biddy there is no question that Mallett will be starting come fall. Unfortunately at the practice I was attending they were working on 5-wide formations and getting the ball out quickly. This only allowed Mallett and Wilson to throw the ball to short patterns.

Anything Under $500

2009-04-23T14:06:00.008-05:00

If you don't check out the "Anything under $500" classifieds section in you daily newspaper, I don't know what to tell you.

It has made my morning on several occasions. Of course you can't go through them everyday, but you have to check out the Sunday edition at the very least. Why a comic hasn't made a million $$ off of just reading from this section for jokes is beyond me. I is another level of entertainment and as what Bill Simmons call "Unintentional Comedy." On a daily basis you can get everything from truck parts to trucks without parts, handguns and rifles on the cheap and don't forget the ammo, books to typewriters, golf clubs to guitars and handmade saddles to homemade biker jackets. Its a GOLD MINE!!!!!! Recently the Mrs and I bought 2 bikes for $150 together after we looked them up on the intraweb and found that both were going for more than that a piece online. Were they stolen? Repaired? To replenish lost 401k's? Who gives a shit! They would work.

I will say the best part about the experience was the trip to pick them up. I called and asked the gentlemen about the bikes he had in the paper, he was cordial and told me where he lived and we were off. Upon arriving there were 3 lil ones running around the fenced-in front yard while their 20-something mother, looking 40-something, puffed on an unnamed cigarette (but it was definitely of the 100-120 variety). They all ran up to me like we were in a 3rd world country and thanked me, weird.

So I walk up to the garage and the man, Ray, comes up and we introduce ourselves. He tells me, "Well, I lost the damn key to the shed." So I proceed, by request of Ray, to attempt to help him find them, they were supposedly on a red keyring. We tore apart his garage and went through countless toolboxes, storage closets, boxes and cars(he had 6 in the driveway). After about 15 minutes we decide to go with Plan B: Take all the extra keys we found during our search and a hammer in case none of them work.

Now, Ray was a nice enough guy, but I have to be honest; there were some concerns rushing through my head at that point. Rachel's in the car by herself, I'm really going in the backyard of this guy's with the hope of breaking into his shed? "It puts the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again!!!"? And he has the hammer in his hand and a halfway house for yard equipment in the backyard!

Walking around the house I notice (no lie) there are a combined 9 lawnmowers that are all in some stage of death or repair, I couldn't decide. So we get to the shed and check a couple of keys to no avail. Ray goes, "Well let me see if I can pop the lock off with the Hammer." To which I replied, "Man, I'd hate for you to break that lock." "No problem," Ray said, and WHAM! before I could blink he takes a swing at the damn thing! He hits it 3-4 times but it doesn't bust. I asked if I could try a couple of the keys I had brought from his garage and he decides to allow it. On the 2nd key it opens. EUREKA! But now I'm about to open the door and Ray is behind me, this could be bad, right? I swing open the door and to my relief and dismay I see 2 more FUCKING lawnmowers! Really? And I would guess somewhere in the neighborhood of 25 different bicycles stored for selling. I asked him, "You bike much?" To which he just nodded and added,"Well this is the 2nd and 3rd bike I've sold this week, not to mention the mower yesterday afternoon." How bizarre.

Ray was a very nice, laid back guy and I would refer him to anyone looking for a cheap bike or mower, I was just really amazed at the whole situation.

So, that was our adventure on Tuesday and you should know that on Wednesday we rode the hell out of those bikes without incident.

Now, if you will take moment to check these items available in today's Tulsa World "Anything Under $500" section.

First Ad!

100 Adult DVD's, all high quality. $195 (HA!)

Belt Buckle - OU Beaded, $40 (This item has surely been claimed by now.)

BIRD painting by famous artist $50 (Real Famous or just Kinda Famous?)

COAT - Full-length duster type, denim, decorative, M-L, $20 (What? Make a mark in the fashion world fo ronly $20, I'm in.)

PLAYBOY special issues, '76-'93 collectibles, $300. (Pretty good deal as long as you don't mind sticky seconds)

Pajamas (2) Victoria Secrets gown, cute, like new, lg., $3 (insert joke here)

There are also 4 prom dresses of varying sizes and prices of which I wouldn't ;et my daughter touch with a 10-ft pole.

And finally, to just show how far our civilization has come there are 2 tix for Jerry Seinfeld going for $240 and 2tix for the Jonas Bros for $325. I CANTSTANDZYA!

Links of the Day.

2009-04-22T12:09:00.005-05:00

A little DJ Williams story for you.

http://www.nwanews.com/adg/Sports/257873/

Some concern for the New Football King of Chicago.

http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/chicago-already-wary-of-jay-cutlers-partying-23460

Good News!!!

http://deadspin.com/5222730/cubs-fans-will-never-escape-their-terrible-destiny

Misisipppii Education at its finest.

http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20090421/SPORTS030103/90421035/1287/sports

And one more time for good measure.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/usc/la-sp-usc-football22-2009apr22,0,3067676.story

My Morning Journey...

2009-04-22T10:57:00.015-05:00

This is how we got down this morning...

Some French Fries Frying...

Draining a bit and seasoned to perfection...

A couple of over medium eggs...

Some Sharp Cheddar spread around...

And because I'm a health nut, something called vegetables on top...

That includes mushrooms, onions, red and green peppers...

Some fresh, hot coffee...
Wow, that really looks saladesque. Kudos to my healthy breakfast.

A little more setting for effect...

Haters...

My Morning Destination...

A good breakfast in the nook with the "Anything Under $500 section of the classifieds. Top-Notch... Top Notch...

And one more thing I think is funny...

http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/usc/la-sp-usc-football22-2009apr22,0,3067676.story

Its Opening Day!!!!!

2009-04-06T10:23:00.000-05:00

Bitches! Hope Springs Eternal! Now warm the F&@% Up!

A little Hump Day reading...

2009-03-25T09:37:00.000-05:00

Good morning! Hope all is going well. Couple of things to help "Your day go smoothly." Or at least get a couple of chuckles.

1)My ex-girlfriend is really dedicated to her work.
http://www.gastongazette.com/news/scarpone_31917___article.html/apartment_forced.html

2)That was during the Kentucky game the other night, these need to be on the stands in Wal-Mart ASAP.
http://deadspin.com/5182580/creighton-girls-love-the-b+jays

3)I can't help but look at Status Updates FB and see all those complaining about the new look of FB and that it will ruin it. This may give you some ammo to start a little friendly jarring with said complainers. This article summarized says this, "You're not as smart as the guy who started FB so stop criticizing the new look." Full disclosure, I'm not particularly fond of the new look, but this article at least helps me understand what they are going for.

http://scobleizer.com/2009/03/21/why-facebook-has-never-listened-and-why-it-definitely-wont-start-now/

4)And finally, I wish I had found this when it was still being written, worth a look when you have time to waste.

http://officergary.blogspot.com/

happy st patty's day

2009-03-17T11:59:00.000-05:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nda_OSWeyn8&eurl=http://www.barstoolsports.com/

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fiGhW1fFcU&eurl=http://www.barstoolsports.com/

Random Thoughts

2009-02-16T18:08:00.000-06:00

Went to Oaklawn this weekend and didn't cash a freakin ticket! Rachel cashed on the 9th Race with 'French Kiss' and again on the 10th race with 'Messy Marvin'

Clearly she is a superior horse picker than I am and UK beat Arkansas for the 8th consecutive time in either Football or Basketball. All since we've been together. Great!

Forgot the camera this weekend so no good pics from it.

And now I like the show Big Love. I have avoided watching it bc it makes me uncomfortable, but after 2 years of being pestered by my wife to watch it I have succumbed. I realize I like it bc it makes me uncomfortable, I'm nervous and on the edge of my seat the entire time. every character is undescribably odd. I've never seen anything like it and now I'm hooked. In case you don't watch it, it is about polygamist Mormans.

Arkansas Baseball opening day is this Friday, I plan on making a trip there in either 2 or 4 weeks to get a little left field Baum Squad love.

Rachel has been accepted to TU grad school, so I should have about 5 more years of work and then be able to retire to the finer things while she covers the bill. SWEET!

A little something for your weekend!

2009-01-24T09:40:00.000-06:00

You have to see this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uuxQFEOzcc

Up to Speed

2009-01-20T17:29:00.001-06:00

Well since my last post the Razorback bball team has gone in the

Going 0-3 to start conference play. Losses to Mrssissippi State, Ole Mrss and Florida. Might be too much of a hill to climb to get back in the hunt, but we are off until Saturday and get Auburn at home. Its a must win. My Wife and I attended the MSU game and now she is on an "Arkansas Game Watch List" They may not allow us to renew our season tickets because she hasn't been to game, in an sport, that they won since September of 2007.

Has been crowned King of the World, and

He was inagaurated President of the United States of America.

"That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Homes have been lost; jobs shed; businesses shuttered. Our health care is too costly; our schools fail too many; and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet."

Ouch, that's not very good.

The man has some serious work ahead of him and hopefully he can come through. Talk about pressure and hype!? Its almost like he's kin to Tim Tebow or something. I feel like he is in a position where he could define the next century of the USA with enormous obstacles in front of him and unyeilding hope behind him.

Maybe he should discuss some the issues with

She's been crowned Miss World. Kseniya Sukhinova from Russia. Her and Tim could have good looking kids don't you think.

And....

Arizona v Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl? What in the hell is that all about? Arizona? Arizona!? Cmon now. The line opened at 7 and are now at 6.5 I was thinking more along the lines of 9.

BREAKING NEWS.........

Rudell Crim just committed to the Hogs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God this is a good class. No bullshit, I think we have a shot at winning the SEC West next year. Auburn, Mrs State will struggle with new coaches. LSU stills employs Less Miles, Ole Mrs will swoon with Nutt there and Bama can't get consistant play like this year, surely. College Football season is now 7 months away! Oh joy, to be good again.

Go Hogs!

Good Game!

2009-01-09T14:30:00.000-06:00

Well, I was pretty off on my prediction of 41-28, but in my defense if you had bet that parlay you would've won. The spread was 5 and the over/under was 70, so Florida covered and the under hit.

That said OU definitely belonged in the game and with a few bounces going their way they could've won it.

I bet a big OU fan lunch on the game and just had a delicious ribeye from Kilkenny's. Thanks Tim Tebow! He is amazing, I owe a lunch to him. I don't have anything against him, but I can't decide what's worse; those in the media who swoon over his every step, or those in the media that rip the media for being so gaga over him. It really just goes to show you that you have to make up your own mind and have your own opinions bc the media is just hype one way or another.

So the SEC wins 3 in a row and 5 of 11 BCS Championships, shouldn't there be a playoff with 4 at-large bids and the 4 top SEC teams? I mean really?

Championship Game

2009-01-08T17:58:00.001-06:00

Give me Florida 41-Oklahoma 28.

That's all I have to say about that.

The University is Back!

2009-01-06T23:15:00.000-06:00

40 minutes of Pel has been released on the NCAA Basketball world and it feels great!

The Hogs have beaten #4 OU and #7 Texas in a week!!!!!!! Fuck the Lil xii. It makes me think that if that's the best they got Arkansas would have about 10 Conference Championships in Football and Basketball over the last 17 years since we joined the SEC, if we had joined the lil xii, and been in the NORTH!!! My god we'd be dominant at everything. Oh well, still pleased with the decision to join THE best conference in the country.

I have forgotten about basketball and how much I get into it and love it. Thank you Pelphrey and may you children be HOGS!!!!!!

Female Advice

2008-12-14T12:39:00.000-06:00

This is for you single guys. If you're looking to get a girl and keep her, here are a few tips...

1. When she asks how she looks, shrug and say "Could be better." This will keep her on her toes, and girls love that.

2. Never hold her hand. This can be interpreted as a sign ofweakness. (Or--if she grabs your hand, squeeze hers really reallyhard until she cries. This will impress her by showing her what astrong man youare).

3. Once a month sneak up on her from behind and knock her over. Girlsare like dogs. They love to be roughed up.

4. Call her in the middle of the night to ask if she's sleeping. If She is, say "You better be." Repeat this 4 or 5 times until morning.This will show her you care.

5. When she is upset about something, suggest to her that it might beher fault. This will pave the way for her own personal improvement,and every girl needs some improvement.

6. If you're talking to another girl, make sure she's looking. Whenshe is, stare into her eyes mouth the words "F*ck You" and grab theother girls ass. Girls love competition.

7. Tell her you're taking her out to dinner. drive for miles so shethinks it's going to be really special. Then take her to a burningtire yard. When she starts to get upset tell her you were justkidding and now you're really going to take her to dinner. Then driveher home.When she starts crying and asks why you would do something like thatlean over and whisper very quietly into her ear "...because I can."

8. Introduce her to your friends as "some chick." Women love thosespecial nicknames.

9. Play with her hair. Play with it HARD.

10. Warm her up when she's cold...and not by giving her yourjacket...then you might get cold. Rather, look her in the eye and say"If you don't stop bitching about the cold right now you're going to bebitching about a black eye." The best way to get warm is with fear.

11. Spit often. I hear girls like guys that spit.

12. If you care about her never ever tell her. This will only give herself confidence. Then you can never turn her into the object she deepdown desires to be.

13. Every time you're in her house steal one of the following: shoes,earrings, or anything else that comes in pairs. Only take one of thepair. This way she'll go crazy.

14. Take her out to dinner. Right when she's about to order interruptand say "No, she's not hungry." Make her watch you eat. Girls love aguy that speaks for her.

15. When its raining keep asking her if she's crying. She'll say "No,its just the rain." Ten minutes later turn to her and just scream "Stopcrying you f*cking baby!" Girls like a tough man as I've already stated.

16. Titty twisters...and plenty of them.

17. If you're listening to music and she asks to hear it, tell her no.This way she'll think you're mysterious.

18. Two words...Dutch Oven.

19. Remember her birthday but don't get her anything. Teach her material objects aren't important. The only thing that's important is that shekeeps you happy. And your happiness is the greatest present she can everget.

20. When she gives you a present on your birthday, Christmas, or justwhenever, take it and tell her you love it. Then, next time you knowshe's coming over on a trash day, leave the trash can open and have thepresent visibly sticking out of the can. Girls actually don't like thisone that much but I think it's funny.

Hog Proves Its Toughness.

2008-12-14T12:37:00.001-06:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj0jo-XLzHQ

I'm supposed to do what?

2008-12-09T11:58:00.000-06:00

How in the world am I supposed to get anything done when this awaits me next Friday? It is December and should be slow, but sales peole at work are lucking into stuff and I'm running ragged. Well, I guess ragged isn't the word. But I'm moving extremely slow and unfocused as hell at this point.

In other news, the Hogs picked up their 24th commitment of the recruiting season a few days ago from Lance Ray a wide receiver from Florida. This class is shaping up to be the best recruiting class the University had ever seen. I, for one, am absolutly extatic about the next 3 years. Go Bobby Go!

I also advanced in my fantasy football playoffs last night by the slimest of margins 92-91. It took Steve Smith putting up 22 pts for me. I'm the only person to win in the first round that was ranked higher than my opponent, so as of now I'm the favorite to win it. Not trying to jinx it just stating facts. 2 titles in 3 seasons would definitely put me on the verge of a dynasty.

My birthday week is finally over, that sucks. Good presents, good times. Made turning thirty pretty easy.

Its my Birthday!!!

2008-12-02T17:16:00.000-06:00

Im freaking 30 yrs old! Never thought I would see this. Atleast Bleu is like 39, And Lola is probably in her 300s, so I'm not the oldest person on this blog.

And I can still kick it with my Dogs.

Run For Your Lives!!!!!

2008-11-06T18:10:00.001-06:00

I knew there was something crazy about these long-necked freaks.

Party!

2008-11-03T18:27:00.000-06:00

Aint no Party like a

Cuz A

Don't Stop!

Bad Times, Good Times

2008-10-28T17:20:00.000-05:00

This should have been the catch that put Arkansas at the 21 yard line with about 1:10 left in the 4th Quarter this Saturday. Being down by 2 and at the 20 isn't a bad place to be, yet another questionable call was made that cost the Hogs the game. An Offensive Pass Interference call. What makes it even more disheartening is the fact that a clear Defensive Pass Interference was not called 2 plays later, near the exact spot! Oh well at least we have a chance to ruin the Tulsa Golden Hurricane's perfect season this next weekend.

But lets not let this put a damper on the October we've had this year.

First off had a Good start to the month with Monster weekend in Fayetteville, Duane and Phrough made the trip, for the Florida game,

Ran into my old bartender Van with Skittles.

Kicked it with some Old School West Memphis Fools.

Navajo, Myself, the Fayetteville virgin Duane and Skittles.

And the wife and I were looking fly.

Awesome Time!

The Next Weekend involved Arkansas v Auburn at Buffalo Wild Wings with the Jop and Candace on Saturday afternoon, which was awesome because we won that game!

That was followed up by

in the Suitest seats ever! Get it?

Sunday was not to be out done though, because we saw
And what a fucking show! I swear they always step it up for the Brady. They definitely did not disappoint. Some of my personal favorites were; Pleas, Barstools and Space Wrangler to close the first set. They put out an all time Stop-Go in the 2nd and encored with a little Trouble, Don't Be Denied, Papa's Home! Just great! Thank You.

You're Welcome.

The next weekend my Mother-In-Law was in town, which might have been a good thing, since it kept me from the Oktoberfest Weekend. But we managed to sneak over there on Wednesday.

The next weekend was this past weekend that involved a Huge day of tailgating in Fayetteville before the infamous Ole Piss game.

After Saturday we headed back to Tulsa and brought a slew of Stone Temple Pilots fans with us. We closed the weekend with a great show where STP played every song I could have wanted them to, just a great show.

And the Spirit Bank Event Center is pretty sweet itself. Not very big, but has a bar upstairs with a great view of the stage and makes for a quite pleasant little venue.

So, decent month. 3 concerts, 4 if you count the polka bands at Oktoberfest. 2 Home games. And a whole lotta good times. One horrible conversation and 3 losses. I'll take it! (Minus the 3 losses and it might have been too much). Sometimes its good to be

unless you're in cuffs.

Its Going to be a Nutthouse

2008-10-24T12:53:00.000-05:00

Tomorrow the Devil comes back to town! I cannot wait to beat his pussy, Ole Miss ass! Seriously, I haven't been this excited about a game since the SEC Championship in 2006 against Florida. We lost that game and Nutt never fully recovered. If we lose this one, the entire state might never recover. I have no doubt that grown men will embarass themselves in front of their children tomorrow night around 5:55 pm when Houston comes out of the opposing team's tunnel and such foul descriptions of human waste start spewing out of mouths. I'm sure there will more than a few words of advice on where he should spend his afterlife as well. God I'm nervous!

In other news....

The World Series is going on! I just don't care.

The election is only 2 weeks away! I have full fledged voter's fatigue.

Its Friday and no work for 2 days! Now that's something I support!

Oh wait my boss is calling right now, because noone I work with can figure out SHIT!!!!

Come on Lucky Lotto Tickets! Baby needs a life of Fridays.

Bleu's Blues

2008-10-20T17:35:00.000-05:00

This guy is lucky he doesn't get his ass kicked!

The UK-UA game was plagued with questionable calls including incidents that involved referees allegedly telling Arkansas receivers to move closer to the line of scrimmage in order to not get an "illegal formation" penalty which were then flagged for "illegal procedure" and "false start" penalties. That game was completely controlled for 56 minutes by the Razorbacks only to be ripped away from them on 2 separate drives in the last 4 minutes that involved a total of 4 plays and 2 tds and a 21-20 loss.

For those keeping count, which is really only me, Arkansas is 0-6 against UK in Basketball and Football games since I've met my wife.

The only reason we can't complain to much about the officiating is because we didn't get tackled by one. Check out this tackle by a referee against South Carolina!

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=south+carolina+referee&search_type=&aq=f

Hog Video

2008-10-15T14:06:00.000-05:00

Sure its only 1 conference victory, but somebody had to compare it to Gladiator, right?

Just click on Razorbacks down Auburn.

http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/newMediaPlayer/console.htm?type=vod&oemid=6100&id=undefined&KEY=WICPGGAKZNRMZJI.20081015010712&DB_MENU_ID=&SPSID=&SPID=&DB_OEM_ID=6100&CLIP_ID=0&CLIP_FILE_ID=undefined

Out of Hiding

2008-10-15T10:36:00.000-05:00

Well the Hogs beat Auburn this past week, so we are coming out of our depression, as well as over the Cubs playoff loss.

POSSIBLE BREAK FOR A WEEKEND

Not quite. We have been super busy, with the last weekend that we didn't have plans going back to like July. It was possible that this could be one of those weekends, but in-laws are coming.

THE IN-LAWS ARE COMING! THE IN-LAWS ARE COMING!

I enjoy my in-laws for the most part and don't really mind when they visit, but could you pick a worse time? I doubt it. Its like they threw a dart over their shoulder and it lands on THIS weekend. Let me explain. My in-laws are from Kentucky, the Hogs win a big game on the road and this weekend they play KENTUCKY! I know they probably couldn't care less but its just a little bit wierd. I was actually planning on not even talking to my wife this weekend to try and keep her Kentuckiness off of me. Now I will be covered in it. Its like my personal fandom was catching momentum just to be pooped on.

50 Spot

2008-09-17T17:18:00.001-05:00

Take Kansas State -5.5 @ Louisville.

Bleu Likey!

Bleu's Next Picks

2008-09-12T16:47:00.000-05:00

Bleu has been in the dumps since losing $200 on the Hogs last week, plus no game this weekend due to Hurricane Ike. Depression is real.

On to the Picks:

Kansas @ South Florida -4

Bleu's taking USF bc of homefield and the fact that we just can't get over the fact the KU went to a BCS game last year.

Kansas 24 - South Florida 34

Put the $25 spot on it.

Oregon -8 @ Purdue

Purdue hasn't beat a ranked team since like 2003 and Oregon has one the best Offenses in the country. This could get ugly.

Oregon 42 - Purdue 17

Put the $50 spot on it.

Penn State -28 @ Syracuse

I can't believe the 'cuse still has a football team. Penn State has been putting up a lot of points and Bleu doesn't think this will be close after the first quarter.

Penn State 68 - Syracuse 3

Put the $50 spot on it.

Rice @ Vandy -8.5

I'm a believer! Vandy has a fifth year Senior QB and and a running game that has been getting the job done. Go Commodores! Make a Bowl!

Rice 13 - Vandy 24

Put the $25 spot on it.

Oklahoma -21 @ Washington

After the way the Huskies lost last week to BYU, they have to be crushed. Its a bad time for OU to be visiting them and Sam Bradford will destroy their Defense.

OU 54 - Washington 21

Put the $50 spot on it.

Wisconsin @ Fresno St. +2

We are going Bulldogs because you have to like the way they play anybody, anywhere, anytime. Wisconsin is solid, but this might be the fastest team they play all year.

Wisconsin 21 - Fresno St 27

Put the $25 spot on it.

Ohio State @ USC -11.5

Outclassed in every aspect are the Buckeyes this week and the Beenie injury excuse is already being used. Look for Pete Carroll and the Trojans to make a big time statement in this one and even add on to it late in the game.

Ohio State 16 - USC 41

Put the $100 spot on it.

Just to recap the season so far Bleu has $900 left in the account, down from the $1000 starting point. He is 3-3 on the season. I told him to go with UNC last night, but he was to lazy to get out of the floor and bet.

Big weekend here with $325 in the air. Good luck. Hopefully we don't have to get Lola in here to get some money back for us on Sunday.

NCAAF Picks by Bleu.

2008-09-05T18:30:00.000-05:00

Bleu is exhausted right now and doesn't have a lot of time so there is only 1 pick for the week.

ULM @ Arkansas

Arkansas was awful against Western Illinois last week, but 9 starters were either injured or suspended. Plus the big news today should excite the crowd at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock tomorrow. This team will not except anything less than perfection!

Bleu is putting $200 on it at -14

Arkansas 52 - ULM 14

Account at $1120.

Stay Classy.

Darius Winston is a HOG!

2008-09-05T18:21:00.001-05:00

Darius Winston announced today he will be a Razorback next year. This is a HUGE get for the Petrino staff. He has 20+ offers including the Who's Who list of NCAAF. He originally committed to the University but decomitted when he received so much attention. Who can blame him? When Michigan, Tennessee, Clemson and many others call you have to atleast listen, right? I mean think about it. You're 18 and live in Helena, AR and you have a chance to look around. He did it first class in my opinion. Committed, wanted to look, decommitted and then re-committed due to his love of the hometeam. It didn't hurt that every other male in his family played there either. He is the #2 CB coming out of high school next year and should be an immediate starter upon his arrival.

Friday Make-Up Bet

2008-08-29T12:55:00.000-05:00

Bleu hit the under last night in the South Carolina game, but was fooled by the Baylor's offense coming into the season.

He's dropping another $25 on Army at home tonight against Temple getting +7.5.

Not sure about any of it, but its Army, another home dog, so we're going with it.

Current account $1022.50

Picks for College Football Week #1

2008-08-27T18:27:00.000-05:00

Bleu is taking his $1000 allowance and sinking into an account for sporting purposes. Being the first week we're going to take it slow.

Bleu Picks:

North Carolina State @ South Carolina
The Cocks look to let their Defense carry the load this year and with a new D Coordinator Ellis Johnson they should be solid. NCSU 14 - USC 27
Under 45 for $50

Wake Forest @ Baylor
The Bears have a new coach in Art Briles. He will get them to come out fired up but fall short to Wake in a late, but close finish. WFU 31 - BU 24
Baylor +12 for $25

Western Michigan @ Nebraska
Again a new coach and again a fired up squad and more importantly a VERY fired up crowd ringing in the Bo Pelini era. Bleu gives it a 4 Paw pick! WMU 17 - NU 49
Nebraska -14.5 for $100

Alabama @ Clemson
This could go either way with the expectations and the excitement at Clemson, they expect to win and win big this year. In the past we've seen this and heard this and it always ends up the same old song. The young, inexperienced, well-coached Crimson Tide wins a squeaker and gets a boost in the polls, while deflating the optimism in Death Valley. UA 30- Clemson 28
Alabama +4.5 for $25

There we go the start a new season with some Thursday night games and plenty of time to get back to even through the weekend.

Season Preview

2008-08-26T19:09:00.000-05:00

The College Football Season starts this week and we are about to go through the ringer of predictions and bank account inflation! This could be the year we retire on my gambling profits and Bleu and I will be documenting our journey to the peak of the football gambling world.
First of all we will tackle some simple pre-season predictions.

Easy Ones:

Pac Ten – USC (I mean really? Who else)

Big East – West Virginia (Seem to be the best team top to bottom)

Big Ten – Ohio State (I mean really? Who else)

Big XII:
North – Missouri
South – Oklahoma ( TTech is good but wont beat the Sooners this year)

Not so easy ones:

ACC

Coastal- North Carolina (Little bit of a surprise)
Look at the schedule and you’ll find that if Butch Davis can get his kids paying hard they will be able to walk through the end of the season. They go to Rutgers on 9/13 and if they lose that it doesn’t matter in the conference and may wake them up. After that, Va Tech comes in and that should be a test but I think they can surprise a team that still isn’t sure about their QB at that point. If they win that they will have confidence going into a game at the U (Miami if you have no idea what we are talking about). That is the BIG game as far as I’m concerned. If they get by that, UCONN at home and on the road to UVA. Then the national attention will turn to them when they get Notre Dame at home and should be able to win. Then its up to them keeping it up after getting interviewed by Rece Davis and the get a home game against a Matt Ryan-less BC and then end the season with G Tech, Maryland, North Carolina State and Duke.

Atlantic – Clemson

I really like Wake Forest this year, but Clemson seems to be better. I hate the little Bowden and Jim Grobe is the much better coach, but talent should be the determining factor here. Miami is still shaky and Randy has another season to go before they get back to true form.

ACC Championship – Give me North Carolina in a “Bowden Choke Job.”

SEC:

East – Georgia

They have a brutal schedule and have lost some key pieces, but I think Matt Stafford is the real deal and can lead them to the BIG W against Florida. They lose at LSU and win the rest. I’m getting a little crazy here but: I think Tennessee beats Florida, loses to Kentucky (ending an almost 3 decade winning streak, fluke but lets say it happens), Florida loses to Tennessee, UGA and a late season upset loss to FSU ( For no real reason).

West – Auburn

Their schedule is very nice for them this year. Their only loss will be to UGA at home late in the year and will kill their momentum, but they should beat everyone else. I now their QB situation is questionable, but that OL is the best IMO in the conference and will make up for any troubles they may have early.

SEC Championship – UGA

BIG PICK:

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP

USC vs Oklahoma

They both go undefeated and end up beating out the SEC champ because of that, but they might be the best 2 TEAMS there are. I don’t expect a score like the last championship they played against each other, but I do expect USC to win. Give me USC 38 – Oklahoma 24.

So USC get the Championship!

But GO HOGS!

Quick update

2008-08-25T18:24:00.001-05:00

The Blog is probably about to take a turn towards gambling since football is on the verge. Bleu loves to gamble, next to sex drugs and rock and roll, his biggest vice. So I will make some picks and keep you up to date on wins and losses.

Also, had to post this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0xoKiH8JJM&eurl=http://www.barstoolsports.com/

Next Week is Gameday!

2008-08-22T18:17:00.000-05:00

Its Friday and that should be good enough, but next week is the first Razorback home game and that makes this weekend a little anti-climatic. Plus the Cubs got killed today by the Freakin' Nationals! I mean what the hell!

My Fantasy baseball team is in dire straits at this point. My once seemingly untouchable pitching staff has completely imploded including the signing of Jason Marquis specifically for today's start against the miserable Nats and well, he sucked! I was really looking good only 7 days ago and pushing for the top spot again, but this past week has been an undescribable disaster.

I will be the first to say, "When will the Olympics end?" I know everyone enjoys the games, but really? After this weekend how many of them will anyone be able to name beside Phelps? Just End It!

Quick recap of the week via "Cheers" and "F-Offs"

F-Offs.

* Still working with idiots

*Olympic boredom

*Sports page at the Tulsa World (awful, just awful)

*Boom Goes the Dynamite Guy got a job in sports! (its with a local station in Waco, but still)

*Cubs 2-2 so far this week

Cheers.

*Only 1 more week until NCAA Football starts

*My Wife just went to Victoria's Secret

*Beer

*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uHkyMh9FW4&eurl=http://www.barstoolsports.com/

and this

*http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k3vhy0oI84xjJ7JQqN

Couple of Things.

2008-08-06T20:30:00.000-05:00

WOO PIG!

The season tickets to Razorback football arrived, bad seats, good times.

We get a cupcake to start the season in Fayettenam, then go to the Rock for another. Then we go through a murderer's row of games going to Texass, home against Bama and Florida, then go to the Plains to meet up with Auburn. Good thing its supposed to be a down year or I'd be pissed about going 2-4 to start the season.

Practice started this week and few surprises to begin fall camp. Wright and Wright, Jarius (#4), out of Warren, AR, a fresman who was expected to redshirt has impressed the staff early and could press for playing time, as well as Tenarius (#43) also a freshman, from Memphis, TN, expected to get a look, but may actually be stating come gameday, especially with the recent arrests coming from the linebacking core.

Plus new uniforms for the Hogs this year:

A little bright for my taste, as well as the white stripes are questionable. But they dont seem to bother Malcolm Sheppard who may or may not of just eaten a freshman. He gets my vote for "Most likely to kill Tim Tebow."

Hey Chicago, What do you say?

The Cubs are still winning! They took two of three from the Astros and in my opinion got robbed in the first game because the umps decided to call the game due to a little lightning while they were down 0-2 in the eighth. Lance Berkman ran off the field, like a girl, and later we found out 'why he wanted his nickname changed from 'Fat Elvis' to the 'Big Puma.' Because he can't hold the King's jock!

So the Cubbies are 5 games ahead of the Who Crew in the Central with the St. Louis Fardinals coming to Wrigley the weekend.

The Knights of NEE!

I television commentary I would like to talk about Baseball Tonight. God's gift to TV and quite possibly the #3 reason for procrastination that I can think of at this moment. Someone told me the other day that the hated Steve Philips! Are you serious? In my opinion he's money. Come to find out the individual was a Yankee fan adn didn't like him because he said they were done back in May. As it turns out, maybe Steve was right.

Honestly, Baseball Tonight puts all other sports shows to shame. Give me Steve, Kruk, Buster, Timmy K., Peter Gammons, Karl Ravech and Harold Reynolds and I'll give you the best thing ever put on the air.

My wife and I agree that Eric Young is dreadful and we can't stand to hear his voice. But she had the gall to say that, "he is as bad as the fatty mullet guy." Fatty Mullet Guy?!?! John Kruk!?!? How do you not like Krukie!? He's dumb, funny and a real guy, he's great! So, we will have to agree to disagree on that!

Happy 30th Birthday, Marisa Miller

2008-08-06T20:26:00.001-05:00

That means, if she's into younger men, Joppy still has a chance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA9tJeUlzVI&eurl=http://www.barstoolsports.com/

3 Games Up!

2008-07-29T23:22:00.000-05:00

BIG Z!

Awesome performance! How is he not seen as the best out there? He has been absolutely on fire in July! 3 wins, 2.30 era and a 0.91 whip! That's serious.

Plus the offense is coming out of a slump. Soriano is great, I get frustrated with him being the lead-off guy sometimes, but when he plays, they score. Rammy is playing much better in the last week and Lee is looking good, too. Heck, Fukudome even drove in 2 today!

Somehow ESPN decided this story didn't deserve anymore than a middle of the show highlight and dismiss it. It seems a little bigger than that, doesn't it?

Next best thing to Zambrano about tonight's game? DVR. I can now record every baseball game that's on TV, skip commercials and finish watching at the same time the game is over. Ran a couple of errands, got home around 8:15 and caught up with the game as it was ending at 9:40. DVR, man's best friend? Kidding, Bleu.

espn article about Tuesday nights game.... Couldn't say it better myself Gene Wojciechowski.

"Meanwhile, Zambrano was, well, Zambrano. The guy might be the most compelling pitcher in the big leagues. Who else do you know who pitches eight scoreless innings with nine strikeouts, singles home a run and breaks a bat over his left knee after botching a sacrifice bunt? In 21 innings this season, Zambrano has given up exactly one run against the Brewers."

Baseball Talk

2008-07-29T18:05:00.000-05:00

The Cubs beat the Brewers last night! Derrek Lee, whom I recently traded for in Fantasy baseball for Chipper Jones, who just went on the DL, drove in the winning run on an opposite field double in the ninth and they added another run for the final score of 6-4. This puts the Cubs 2 games ahead of the Brewers in the NL Central race and also may turn the tide of momentum that has recently been heavily in the Brew Crew's favor.

Tonight Carlos Zambrano faces Ben Sheets in the most important game of the year since last night. Big Z has thrown 13 innings while allowing 1 earned run in 2 starts this year against Milwaukee, but has a no decision in both due to bullpen implosions. Sheets has gone 11.1 innings in 2 starts against the Cubs, giving up 3 earned runs with a win on April 29th when he gave up the 3 runs in 6 innings. Coincidentally, both were the opening day starters for their clubs on March 31st when neither allowed a run, while each went into the 7th, but the bullpens gave up a combined 7 runs with the Brewers winning in 10 innings. So it seems that the team to get into the opponents bullpen has the distinct advantage.

Teixeira an Angel

In other news, the Braves trade Mark Texiera to the Angels for first baseman Casey Kohman and minor league pitcher Stephen Marek. Marek has a 3.66 era in 34 relief appearances with the Double-A Arkansas Travelers, ex-employer of myself and rival of the Tulsa Drillers. Tex has a lower avg than Kotchman, but has hit 8 more hrs and driven in 24 more runs in an almost identical offense, stat wise. I think the trade may help out come post-season, but may not mean much short term as the adjustment factor will probably take a little for Mark. Luckily the Angels are the only Division leader that has successfully pulled away from the other teams they are competing with.

later

Bleus Quirks

2008-07-28T10:03:00.000-05:00

First off, Bleu has an ear infection right now and hates the medicine he is taking.

Bleu Quirks

1) If Bleu is riding in a vehicle and turns down our street he will absolutely lose it until you roll the window down low enough or open a door for him to jump out and run home. He has even done this while the vehicle is in motion, up to 20 mphs!

2) Bleu has been run over 3 times suffering a broken leg, several broken ribs, punctured lung , and a completely freaked out dad on each occasion.

3) Bleu got kicked out of the Petco grooming salon for being "crazy." I took his sister, Lola and him in one time and expected a day off, when less than an hour later the groomer called me begging me to come pick him up. I've since taken him back once and they had written notes about him saying, "Don't take this dog he is crazy!"

4) Bleu is completely co-dependent on his sister. Turns out if you put them in the same kennel at Petco and let them cuddle he's not so bad. Bleu just needs to know where Lola is at all times.

5) Bleu loves to eat healthy. I've never known a dog who loved fruits and vegetables so much. He eats salad, grapes, corn, potatoes, strawberries are his favorite! It's very funny.

6) Bleu is the biggest Momma's boy ever! He may love me and know that I'm always going to be there, but there is nothing in the world better than getting to curl up next to Rachel in the bed, its really the number one thing he looks forward to. I wake up and by the time I'm in the shower he's on the bed. He would follow his Mom and Sister into a burning building without giving it a thought.

The Coolest Guy You'll Never Meet

2008-07-27T19:58:00.000-05:00

Ladies and Gentlmen, your 1979 NL MVP.

Keith is a class act.

6 quirky things about me

2008-07-27T19:32:00.000-05:00

I have been 'tagged' by my wife and this means I must tell 6 quirky things about myself. As this is only the second thing I have ever put on here, its not a bad way to start.

1) I dvr Charlie Rose every night and watch it for lunch the next day.

2) I enjoy historical documentaries and reading but I prefer to keep those things quiet, but I guess that is no longer the case.

3) I cannot stop reading a book once I've started. No matter how horrible it might be and I may even despise myself for reading it, I just can't leave it before its done.

4) I have been told I am the most pessimistic person in the world, although I talk myself into believing that the Cubs and Razorbacks always have a chance.

5) For some reason all my favorite professional sports teams are from Chicago. Its completely coincidental, but true. I used to love Walter Payton so the Bears are my NFL team, same thing with the Bulls and Michael Jordan. I used to watch Harry Caray everyday on WGN bc he was more enjoyable than Don Sutton and The TBS Braves announcers and that has developed into a slightly perverse obsession of mine, I'm pretty sure its not mentally or physically healthy the way I keep up with them. Honestly days during the summer are judged by whether or not the Cubs win.

6) This is definitely the most embarassing thing about me that only my wife and I know until now. Aside from my family and college/lifelong friends, the longest active relationship I have is a 6 year long term of athletes foot. My right foot has had a slight case for that long. If it gets bad I treat it but never to completion. I just enjoy having something to pick at; thats another thing I'm very fidgity, which leads to fingernail and cuticle picking and when I run out of those to pick at I dive into the athlete's foot.

So there, judge me, laugh, cry because now you all know.

Random Thoughts

2008-03-04T18:55:00.000-06:00

-First of all I am extremely disappointed that The Wire's series finale was not on On-Demand. Yet, I think the build up over the next week will make the show even better.

*I really hope that Dukie gets out of the streets and doesn't end up a junkie.

*I hope Michael doesn't end up dead or in jail.

* I hope Chris ends up running everything from jail with Slim his outside guy.

*When will they come out with the Movie, 3 years?

Anyway I can't spend the time to explain my interest in this show. Except that it is the best show I've ever seen.

-The Razorbacks play Ole Miss tonight and it could put them in the Tournament if they win another road game, but I just don't feel very confident at all in them. I've been following them since the late 80's with great fervor, but I don't really feel anything for this team.

Reasons

-They haven't been very good in like 10 years.
-I don't look up to the players and don't have any connection to them now that I don't go to school or live in Fayetteville.
-I've lived in Tulsa for 3 years and 2 years ago the local stations stopped carrying the local broadcasts.
-John Pelphrey is still a kentucky Wildcat to me and I actually miss Nolan Richardson.
-I don't have enough time to play basketball as much as I would like, thus losing interest in the sport as a whole.