I have a new favorite t-shirt. Denine says sometimes I'm a little too edgy, but I like it. I don't mind new and interesting conversations. I'm going to get this puppy on order.
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February 29, 2008
Number 50
Happy birthday, Tom. We're happy you are healing fast and back on the bike!
February 27, 2008
An interesting episode at The Office
Yesterday morning during the rain storm we had an interesting thing happen. A UPS freight truck showed up and the driver said that he had a 175 pound crate for Earl Brewington. After a bit of wrestling the crate was wrangled off the truck and deposited in the office. We all wondered what it could be. Was it a special award? Was it a prize? Was it a gift? My guess that it was a leg lamp was incorrect. If you are interested in finding out....
Presenting "Fun at Work" - The Big Delivery - Episode 1
Download the_big_deliver_2.pdf
February 26, 2008
Problem Solved for Sugar Dave and Bill "The Counselor"
When the Team Missio Dei guys ride or spin there always seems to be one
or two guys having "seat issues". Now, I'm not exactly sure what that
means, but I know it involves a desire for a wider, plusher
accommodation for the behind. Last evening I was flipping through a
catalog and there it was....the ultimate solution! Sugar Dave and
Bill "The Counselor" Ryan, I present to you The Dream Machine!
Take a few minutes to check it out on the web site link. Make extra sure you watch the video! Let me point out these features that you will love:
- Evidently this is "traditional styling". If fact, it has "head turning good looks".
- You could go with the 11" wide seat, but why not just go the distance and get the full 17" seat right from the start?
- It's got a back rest. For a few extra bucks maybe they will add some armrests and a remote control.
- It is not a true recumbent, so you will not be forced to grow a beard!
Go ahead. Do it. You deserve it. You can thank me later.
February 25, 2008
Fun with yarn
On Saturday night we had dinner and spent the evening with new friends. It was fun to exchange some of the stories of our lives as we got to know each other better. I mentioned that I had a wonderful, but wacky step-grandmother who sent "surprise boxes" for Christmas and birthdays that always included a deck of playing cards and an item made with plastic canvas. Paul mentioned that he once received a brick covered in plastic canvas. In some circles, that would be called a deluxe doorstop.
It turns out the plastic canvas industry is alive and well. In fact, you can order a whole pattern book just for making doorstops. Check out this description:
Here are some wonderful ways to deal with that age-old hassle of propping open a door. These seven doorstops are fun to make, delightfully decorative, and quite practical! They have been created by a super group of designers. Actually, these projects also make terrific bookends, table decorations or shelf sitters.
Wow! Not only has the plastic canvas industry solved the perplexing problem of holding open a wayward door, they also have at least one super group! You can order your pattern book here.
February 24, 2008
February 22, 2008
The party always comes to an end...
My good friend Ivan sent this photo of Karl and Evelyn at the Lantern Festival in Taichung, Taiwan. The Lantern Festival is also known as the Little New Year since it marks the end of the series of celebrations starting from the Chinese New Year.
Ivan always says little Karl is laid back and Evelyn is a live wire. You can't tell from the photo, can you? I always appreciate seeing photos of Ivan and Vivian's kids. Expressions of wonder and joy are universal.
In case you are wondering, as we learned at the Chinese New Year parade in Hawaii, it's The Year of The Rat. It is considered the "best year" in the Chinese Zodiac. Evidently mice are close enough, so "Mickey & Minnie" will have a nice year in Asia.
TMD Team Photo?
Easy Do Dave could not help himself! He emailed:
Title: Misso Dei Team Photo 2007
Team Missio Dei 2007 takes a break at the mile
60 rest stop during the MS City to Shore Ride. You fill in the
names! Sorry I missed it.
Caption: Then Sugar Dave said,
"Big Daddy, you really need a Spongy Wonder seat. That is just nasty down
there".
February 21, 2008
Team Missio Dei - Part 2
Easy Go Dave sent this e-mail last night in response to my post the other day:
Good news men,
After searching high and low, I have finally found
a replacement to fill Big Daddy's shoes now that he has left us for a warmer
climate. I have not extended the invitation to him yet to join our
little group, so let me know what you think. I believe he would look good
in spandex and there is just no way his butt would look big. Ugly maybe,
but not big.
My vote is a big yes!
Easy Go
Wow! I guess the search is off! Well played Easy Go!
However, I could not help but have several observations and questions.
1) Have you ever seen a monkey with shaved legs?
2) I guess the Mr. Monkey will not have seat issues since some of his fellow riders already have some Anti-Monkey Butt!
3) Hey, is that Coach Troy with the whip?
Wow! I guess the search is off! Well played Easy Go!
However, I could not help but have several observations and questions.
1) Have you ever seen a monkey with shaved legs?
2) I guess the Mr. Monkey will not have seat issues since some of his fellow riders already have some Anti-Monkey Butt!
3) Hey, is that Coach Troy with the whip?
