Well friends, I finally broke down and bought myself an electric razor. Parkinson's and razor blades do not mix very well. It was getting real dangerous shaving, I come close to cutting my neck deeply a few times, well enough is enough.

I go back to the neurologist on Jan. 19th, 2009. Something has to be done because my body has gotten use to the medicine and it isn't working as well as it should now. They cannot up the dosage because I am at the maximum limit now, so I suspect I will be put on something else.

Vacation time is over soon, I was off from Dec. 18th until Jan. 4th, its kind of nice to be going back to work, maybe I can walk off some of this weight now. The holidays were rough on my mid section this year.  

That's about all I have for an up date at this time, thanks for stopping by.

My wife is also getting a new "Blackberry" phone for Christmas, she was so excited that she quit shopping and rushed home to show me what "I" got her... 

What Was I Thinking? Famous last words or what???

I bought my 18 year old daughter an electric guitar and amp for Christmas, by contrast I also bought my 9 year old son a Red Ryder BB gun. I will have to teach both how to use them properly but I worry about the guitar the most.

As for the BB gun, I would rather my son learn to shoot properly from me than from someone off the street, I also have a set of safety glasses for him.

The other girls wanted quiet girly stuff, dolls and such, I lucked out there. All the kids want I-pods and Play Station II's, so I compromised and bought them a Yahtzee board game.

Got to go, they just walked in...

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone, it's amazing that after 5 years of dating and 26 years of marriage that I am still clueless as to what she likes. So I got her these items so far:

• A new oval baking dish
• A quilted throw blanket for her chair
• A new bedstand lamp for reading
• A hot air corn popper and popping corn
• Set of serving bowls
• Delux paper shredder (she needs this)
• Counter top electric grittle

There is what I have and wrapped so far, I also got new breaks and rotors for her car, but that doesn't count because its a family safety item.

hmmm. . . or does it?

I am so tired of Turkey and Ham,

don't care much for Goose, Lobster or Lamb.

Need a meal that makes for happy teeth,

perhaps something in the line of beef.

A Standing Rib, Pot Roast or a Steak.

lots of yummy main dishes we could make.

T-Bones, Rib Eyes and New York Strips,

are a few tasty things you can put to your lips.

We could even make a Hearty Beef Stew,

to warm our bellies as the snow flakes flew.

Beef Tenderloins , Wellington or even a Brisket,

all served with two sides and a piping hot biscuit.

Grilled Whole Filet of Beef,

can adorn my plate, like a Christmas wreath.

So if you are tired of the same old holiday dinner,

reach for the beef, and you'll be a winner.

"Help, I need some ideas!"
I need help picking out something nice for my wife for Christmas, as always, I am drawing a blank.

Thank goodness for Larry The Elf...

An old Holiday story, after it has been reviewed and modified as necessary by the legal department:

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Whereas, on or about the night prior to Christmas, there did occur at a certain improved piece of real property (hereinafter "the House") a general lack of stirring by all creatures therein, including, but not limited to, a mouse.

A variety of foot apparel, e.g., stocking, socks, etc., had been affixed by and around the chimney in said House in the hope and/or belief that St. Nick a.k.a. St. Nicholas a.k.a. Santa Claus (hereinafter "Claus") would arrive at sometime thereafter.

The minor residents, i.e., the children, of the aforementioned House were located in their individual beds and were engaged in nocturnal hallucinations, i.e., dreams, wherein vision of confectionery treats, including, but not limited to, candies, nuts and/or sugar plums, did dance, cavort and otherwise appear in said dreams.

Whereupon the party of the first part (sometimes hereinafter referred to as "I"), being the joint-owner in fee simple of the House with the party of the second part (hereinafter "Mamma"), and said Mamma had retired for a sustained period of sleep. (At such time, the parties were clad in various forms of head gear, e.g., kerchief and cap.)

Suddenly, and without prior notice or warning, there did occur upon the unimproved real property adjacent and appurtenant to said House, i.e., the lawn, a certain disruption of unknown nature, cause and/or circumstance. The party of the first part did immediately rush to a window in the House to investigate the cause of such disturbance.

At that time, the party of the first part did observe, with some degree of wonder and/or disbelief, a miniature sleigh (hereinafter "the Vehicle") being pulled and/or drawn very rapidly through the air by approximately eight (8) reindeer. The driver of the Vehicle appeared to be and in fact was, the previously referenced Claus.

Said Claus was providing specific direction, instruction and guidance to the approximately eight (8) reindeer and specifically identified the animal co-conspirators by name: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen (hereinafter "the Deer"). (Upon information and belief, it is further asserted that an additional co-conspirator named "Rudolph" may have been involved.)

The party of the first part witnessed Claus, the Vehicle and the Deer intentionally and willfully trespass upon the roofs of several residences located adjacent to and in the vicinity of the House, and noted that the Vehicle was heavily laden with packages, toys and other items of unknown origin or nature. Suddenly, without prior invitation or permission, either express or implied, the Vehicle arrived at the House, and Claus entered said House via the chimney.

Said Claus was clad in a red fur suit, which was partially covered with residue from the chimney, and he carried a large sack containing a portion of the aforementioned packages, toys, and other unknown items. He was smoking what appeared to be tobacco in a small pipe in blatant violation of local ordinances and health regulations.

Claus did not speak, but immediately began to fill the stocking of the minor children, which hung adjacent to the chimney, with toys and other small gifts. (Said items did not, however, constitute "gifts" to said minor pursuant to the applicable provisions of the U.S. Tax Code.)

Upon completion of such task, Claus touched the side of his nose and flew, rose and/or ascended up the chimney of the House to the roof where the Vehicle and Deer waited and/or served as "lookouts." Claus immediately departed for an unknown destination.

However, prior to the departure of the Vehicle, Deer and Claus from said House, the party of the first part did hear Claus state and/or exclaim: "Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!" Or words to that effect.

It is so cold out. . .

-that we had to jump start the dog.

-that my shadow froze to the sidewalk.

-that Richard Simmons put on long pants.

-that we had to chop up the piano for firewood…but we only got two chords.

-that it's colder than a brass brassiere on the shady side of an iceberg.

-that fleece is once again fashionable.

1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE. "If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."

2. My mother taught me RELIGION. "You better pray that stain will come out of the carpet."

3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL. "If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

4. My mother taught me LOGIC. " Because I said so, that's why."

5.  My mother taught me MORE LOGIC. "If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."

6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT. "Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

7. My mother taught me IRONY. "Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS. "Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM. "Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck?"

10. My mother taught me about STAMINA. "You sit there until all that spinach is gone."

11. My mother taught me about WEATHER. "This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."
 
12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY. "If I told you once, I've told  you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE. "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."

14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION. "Stop acting like your father!"

15. My mother taught me about ENVY. "There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have food this good."

16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION. "Just wait until your father gets home."

17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING. "You are going to get it when you get home!"

18.  My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE. "If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that  way."

19. My mother taught me ESP. "Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"

20. My mother taught me HUMOR. "When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT. "If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

22. My mother taught me GENETICS. "You're just like your father."

23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS. "Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"

24. My mother taught me WISDOM. "When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

25. My mother taught me about POETIC JUSTICE. "One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you.

How many birds are there in the 12 days of Christmas song? (listing them only once)

Extra credit if you can tell me the total bird count for the whole song...

Since when did they add this to the labels of our clothes? They must have seen me do laundry. LOL

I need a home remedy for pink eye, seems my wife Lily has developed it last night. Thanks for any suggestions.

Now if I can just find a home remedy for getting my lazy butt up off my chair in front of the computer and do something... LOL

We spent the day putting up our Christmas tree, the day after Thanksgiving is the day we do that. Its a lot safer than going shopping on black friday. LOL

Lookin' Good.