This is probably unlike anything I've ever posted before:
I LOVE "Deadliest Catch"! The fourth season premiers on Tuesday night. YES! What's your favorite boat? Who is your favorite captain? Mine are the Northwestern and Sig Hansen. I just think they are really great fishermen, and have the best, most natural sense of humor. They don't seem to "ham it up" for the cameras and I love how they act toward their families. I'm sure their lives aren't EXACTLY as portrayed on the documentary, but I still think that over all the boats and crews, I would want to be on theirs the most...even though I'd be a greenhorn and be mercilessly teased, mocked, and given all the sh** jobs (like cutting bait, yuck). Also, they haven't lost any fishermen on that boat, ever. It seems like they run the tightest ship and have the prettiest, most loved boat.
Heehee, that paragraph reads like a "theme" a 1950's teacher would have assigned to her 4th grade students or something. I don't care, I'm a HUGE fan of this show and of these rough, sometimes crude, toothless, stubborn, strong, bullheaded, and BRAVE (or maybe a little stupid) men who fish for crab.
I found this on Wikipedia, and it makes me like the Hansen brothers even more...
"Non-Alaskan Seafood
The Hansen brothers, owners/operators of the Northwestern, have endorsed a brand of Russian King Crab being sold at discount chains such as Walmart. The decision to put the Northwestern name and colors on a non-Alaskan product has caused some controversy in the Alaskan fishing community, which the Hansens addressed in a November 2007 press release[6]. In the press release, the Hansens note that 50-70% of Alaskan King Crab is purchased by Japan and never reaches U.S. stores or restaurants; by bringing Russian King Crab to the American market, the Hansens hope that the increased demand for King Crab will benefit the Alaskan fishing fleet by raising the price of King Crab overall. According to the Hansens, the fact that, for the 2007 King Crab season, the price for King Crab went up $0.60 per pound indicates that the strategy of raising wholesale prices by increasing overall demand for King Crab appears to be working."
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Truth and Beauty
*Sorry, that video was unavailable. To see it, click here, and scroll to the bottom of the page to view different videos (the first one is the one I linked to.)
H/T Kimberly
H/T Kimberly
Monday, April 14, 2008
Mari Thinks...
...That Matthew is much too slow to finish his geography assignment...
...and that he has obviously forgotten that one of the most important aspects of the lovely state of Idaho is it's population of pink-headed face people...
...and that she has yet to hear a "thank you" for her time and effort in finishing it for him!
...and that he has obviously forgotten that one of the most important aspects of the lovely state of Idaho is it's population of pink-headed face people...
...and that she has yet to hear a "thank you" for her time and effort in finishing it for him!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Lodging Woes
Hey, Minnesota people! I was wondering if I could ask a favor? Do you know any non-psycho, non-axmurdering, non-druggie people that I could stay with during the Grandma's Marathon at the end of June (that live in or around Duluth)? I think I waited too long (sorry, this is my first big race) and now I might have to go up there that morning which would not be ideal (I'd have to leave around 2am!). Most of the places only have rooms for 2 nights and I'd just like to do the race and go home (because of the baby and I can't afford for the whole family to go).
All I need is a couch, floor, or even just a driveway to park the van (Hey, that thing is so huge I could totally sleep in it!).
Email me if you know of any possibilities!
laura7550atyahoodotcom
All I need is a couch, floor, or even just a driveway to park the van (Hey, that thing is so huge I could totally sleep in it!).
Email me if you know of any possibilities!
laura7550atyahoodotcom
Thursday, April 10, 2008
April Comes In Like A Lion/ Global "warming"?...Uh Huh
I call this photo (taken last week):
"Weazy's Wishful Footwear"
That snow pile (the last in the shaded part of the yard) finally disappeared last weekend.
More snow in the forecast.
I need green grass. NOW.
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
I'm "Participating In A Trend"
(I heard it said like that one time on "What Not To Wear" and I liked it.)
I've resisted posting any kind of music before because it would always annoy me when I visited other blogs, and my speakers would be turned up, and I'd be blasted out of my seat (and maybe it would wake someone upstairs).
SO.
I've decided to try it out for a while since it seems to be "the thing", and I really like the music I've chosen. The theme for this playlist (if you haven't figured it out) is "places". Every song has a place name in it. If it's annoying you, please tell me.
I absolutely LOVE the artists and had albums, tapes, or CDs of them all at one time. My favorites of all time are Don Williams, Vern Gosdin, Gordon Lightfoot, Alison Krauss, and for all you people who don't know Minnesota...
I have a special treat.
Check out "Minnesota Redneck"
(If you have questions about any of the references in the song, just contact me. I may not be a true "MN Redneck", but I'm related to a LOT of them.)
Heeeheeheehee!
I've resisted posting any kind of music before because it would always annoy me when I visited other blogs, and my speakers would be turned up, and I'd be blasted out of my seat (and maybe it would wake someone upstairs).
SO.
I've decided to try it out for a while since it seems to be "the thing", and I really like the music I've chosen. The theme for this playlist (if you haven't figured it out) is "places". Every song has a place name in it. If it's annoying you, please tell me.
I absolutely LOVE the artists and had albums, tapes, or CDs of them all at one time. My favorites of all time are Don Williams, Vern Gosdin, Gordon Lightfoot, Alison Krauss, and for all you people who don't know Minnesota...
I have a special treat.
Check out "Minnesota Redneck"
(If you have questions about any of the references in the song, just contact me. I may not be a true "MN Redneck", but I'm related to a LOT of them.)
Heeeheeheehee!
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Crazy Urges Meme
I've always had some pretty wild daydreams (you should SEE my NIGHT DREAMS!). I remember in school, sitting in my desk, daydreaming about "what would happen if I..." and I would fill in the blank with goofy things like:
...ran over to (fill in name of cute boy here)'s desk and kissed him in front of the whole class!?
...walked calmly out of the classroom and didn't tell anyone where I was going?
...pretended to faint?
...ran to the window and screamed and pointed and fainted at nothing?
...started singing the national anthem at the top of my voice?
Sometimes, I would answer smartass answers to the teacher's questions in my head and then wonder if I thought the thought "loud" enough, if anyone could "hear" it. Sometimes, I would make myself laugh at how funny I thought I was in my own head...then I would have to cover my laugh with a cough and the teacher would look at me funny. I was a very unfocused, weirdly imaginative child, I think. Also, I read way too many books.
Now that I'm all grown up and mature? I still do this sort of thing. So, here's my list of things I have a hankerin' for. It's mostly a list of strange urges I've had. If they were at all possible, I would make it a list of "things to do before I die".
1. Pet the pope's nice, white hair.
2. Sing some bluegrass songs as loud as I can in the empty church (NOBODY else can be there, just me and Jesus!).
3. Cut my hair super short and dye it blond.
4. Be a spy or a private detective.
5. Learn to speak Russian.
6. Meet Don Williams and have him sing me a song while I lay my head on his chest.
7. Go to Butch's work and swing from the end of the crane (don't worry, I'd wear a hardhat!)
8. Meet Zahi Hawass and go on a dig with him.
9. Learn how to be a mortician.
10. Invent a home ultra-sound machine.
See, weird, huh? Okay, now I tag Michelle, Amy Caroline, My goofy sisters, Missie, Regina
Alls ya hafta do is list some weird urges you've had over the years. Only if yew want ter.
...ran over to (fill in name of cute boy here)'s desk and kissed him in front of the whole class!?
...walked calmly out of the classroom and didn't tell anyone where I was going?
...pretended to faint?
...ran to the window and screamed and pointed and fainted at nothing?
...started singing the national anthem at the top of my voice?
Sometimes, I would answer smartass answers to the teacher's questions in my head and then wonder if I thought the thought "loud" enough, if anyone could "hear" it. Sometimes, I would make myself laugh at how funny I thought I was in my own head...then I would have to cover my laugh with a cough and the teacher would look at me funny. I was a very unfocused, weirdly imaginative child, I think. Also, I read way too many books.
Now that I'm all grown up and mature? I still do this sort of thing. So, here's my list of things I have a hankerin' for. It's mostly a list of strange urges I've had. If they were at all possible, I would make it a list of "things to do before I die".
1. Pet the pope's nice, white hair.
2. Sing some bluegrass songs as loud as I can in the empty church (NOBODY else can be there, just me and Jesus!).
3. Cut my hair super short and dye it blond.
4. Be a spy or a private detective.
5. Learn to speak Russian.
6. Meet Don Williams and have him sing me a song while I lay my head on his chest.
7. Go to Butch's work and swing from the end of the crane (don't worry, I'd wear a hardhat!)
8. Meet Zahi Hawass and go on a dig with him.
9. Learn how to be a mortician.
10. Invent a home ultra-sound machine.
See, weird, huh? Okay, now I tag Michelle, Amy Caroline, My goofy sisters, Missie, Regina
Alls ya hafta do is list some weird urges you've had over the years. Only if yew want ter.
Monday, April 07, 2008
Feeling Feisty
19
I think the count gets higher the less compunction you feel about using one five year old as a weapon against the others.
H/T Regina and Michelle
I think the count gets higher the less compunction you feel about using one five year old as a weapon against the others.
H/T Regina and Michelle
Friday, April 04, 2008
Baberty
I really dislike this "awkward" stage that infants go through. You know, the crabbiness, the irritability, the baby acne, the excessive weight gain, the stinky creases. I understand. I went through this too and it must be very uncomfortable, but I just can't wait until he outgrows it all.
It's so nice to have friends who are crafty and generous.
It made me so happy to get these things in the mail. To know they were crafted by the very hands of my friend made me almost cry. It's so very lovely to touch the things that she spent time to get just right so they would look cute for Thomas. A lot of care went into these things, I can tell.
Thomas is kind of pouty and petulant right now that he's going through baberty, but if he could, I'm sure he'd say "thank you so much" to our beautiful friend, Amy Caroline!
It's so nice to have friends who are crafty and generous.
It made me so happy to get these things in the mail. To know they were crafted by the very hands of my friend made me almost cry. It's so very lovely to touch the things that she spent time to get just right so they would look cute for Thomas. A lot of care went into these things, I can tell.
Thomas is kind of pouty and petulant right now that he's going through baberty, but if he could, I'm sure he'd say "thank you so much" to our beautiful friend, Amy Caroline!
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Who Got Into the Reward Stickers Today?
Hmmmmm, I have my suspicions but...
I'm thinking that the suspect may have had an accomplice...
What do YOU think?
I'm thinking that the suspect may have had an accomplice...
What do YOU think?
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Back to Work
Today I went to work for 4 hours for the first time since Thomas' birth. It was actually really great! I love seeing all of the new styles (that I'll pick up when they are on clearance later!) and being busy doing something without anyone SCREAMING at me for a change! I finally found a matching nightgown for Mari (she and Weazy HAVE to match, you know) on sale so I was really happy about that. If you want to know where I work, email me and I'll tell you about it. I really like the women I work with. One of the sweetest gals is Natasha. She gave me her email today and I sent her the link to this site. She's one of those people who you meet in some casual aspect and you just KNOW you're going to be friends for life. She was born in Belarus and is married with 4, beautiful children.
I finally smelled spring on my run yesterday! Woohoo! Finally, we're almost out of the doldrums of winter! I saw a commercial about lawn care the other day where the people are all laying around on their grass outside. I can't WAIT to roll around on the grass with my bare feet. Ahhhhh, oh, to go for a run and not see melting, dirty snow everywhere!
I finally smelled spring on my run yesterday! Woohoo! Finally, we're almost out of the doldrums of winter! I saw a commercial about lawn care the other day where the people are all laying around on their grass outside. I can't WAIT to roll around on the grass with my bare feet. Ahhhhh, oh, to go for a run and not see melting, dirty snow everywhere!
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