The real reason we went out caching today was to attend a caching event up North. I know it seems crazy, but we went to an evening picnic on the 6th of January with relative strangers who cooked authentic "hobo stew." I think the key ingredients to hobo stew is - everything. They put stuff in that stew that I wouldn't consider eating if I wasn't being polite, but hey when in Rome..... Still, it was fun to see some friends again and talk about the good times out on the geocaching trail.
1/7/06
Saturday Night at the S & S
I know that some of you are getting tired hearing me talk about geocaching, but what can I say - I don't have a life. Earlier today I got together with my dad, Coleton, Ross (and his girls), and Jared Fawson (and two of his girls) - they were geocaching newbees - to go out looking for some caches. It was a ton of fun. We headed up North and cached in Bountiful and the surrounding area. Most of the finds were pretty simple and everyone had a good time, until it starting raining!
The real reason we went out caching today was to attend a caching event up North. I know it seems crazy, but we went to an evening picnic on the 6th of January with relative strangers who cooked authentic "hobo stew." I think the key ingredients to hobo stew is - everything. They put stuff in that stew that I wouldn't consider eating if I wasn't being polite, but hey when in Rome..... Still, it was fun to see some friends again and talk about the good times out on the geocaching trail.
The real reason we went out caching today was to attend a caching event up North. I know it seems crazy, but we went to an evening picnic on the 6th of January with relative strangers who cooked authentic "hobo stew." I think the key ingredients to hobo stew is - everything. They put stuff in that stew that I wouldn't consider eating if I wasn't being polite, but hey when in Rome..... Still, it was fun to see some friends again and talk about the good times out on the geocaching trail.
1/5/06
Random Thoughts for a Thursday
I don't really know if any of this is blog-worthy, but here are three thoughts from earlier that pretty well sum up my day.
1. Something you never want to hear from a repair man, "This really doesn't look up to code." Tara and I had our dishwasher replaced earlier today and the installer took one look at the makeshift way in which I wired our garbage disposal into the old dishwasher and uttered the phrase "I can't touch that, it really isn't up to code." Needless to say he installed the dishwasher, but there's no power to the disposal.
2. Ever get one of those annoying calls, you know the ones where you check the caller ID and let the phone ring. Okay, I know we've all been there. Now, how about when the annoying calls you keep getting are from the U.S. Census Bureau? Don't ask me how we became so lucky, but we've been targeted to complete a random survey for the Census Bureau. They sent us some paperwork about a month ago to fill out, and like most things that look like junk mail we threw it away. Not so fast, a week or two later another packet came, this time with a bolded message which stated, "Failure to complete this survey can be punishable by law!" So now the Census Bureau is starting to get my attention. We have been working on the survey for about a week, but it really isn't a very high priority. Well tonight I received 3 calls from guess who? Who would ever believe that the one time in my life I've been hounded by the Government it's for failing to comply with the Census Bureau. That doesn't even make for an interesting story. Sorry!
3. After being out every night this week with either work or church I couldn't wait to spend the evening with Tara and Kennedy. About 3 o'clock this afternoon Tara left me a message at work.
Jared, my sister wants me to go shopping for a few minutes this afternoon. We're only going to one store, so I should be home early. I'll see you when you get home.
Okay, for all the guys out there. What time do you think Tara got home tonight? I've got a 7 o'clock, and who'll give me 8. I've got eight, and who'll make it 9. Going once, going twice, sold to the man you said 9:15. So much for being home early. Oh well, what do you expect when sisters are getting together to go to one store.
Well that about wraps up my Thursday, so how was your day?
1. Something you never want to hear from a repair man, "This really doesn't look up to code." Tara and I had our dishwasher replaced earlier today and the installer took one look at the makeshift way in which I wired our garbage disposal into the old dishwasher and uttered the phrase "I can't touch that, it really isn't up to code." Needless to say he installed the dishwasher, but there's no power to the disposal.
2. Ever get one of those annoying calls, you know the ones where you check the caller ID and let the phone ring. Okay, I know we've all been there. Now, how about when the annoying calls you keep getting are from the U.S. Census Bureau? Don't ask me how we became so lucky, but we've been targeted to complete a random survey for the Census Bureau. They sent us some paperwork about a month ago to fill out, and like most things that look like junk mail we threw it away. Not so fast, a week or two later another packet came, this time with a bolded message which stated, "Failure to complete this survey can be punishable by law!" So now the Census Bureau is starting to get my attention. We have been working on the survey for about a week, but it really isn't a very high priority. Well tonight I received 3 calls from guess who? Who would ever believe that the one time in my life I've been hounded by the Government it's for failing to comply with the Census Bureau. That doesn't even make for an interesting story. Sorry!
3. After being out every night this week with either work or church I couldn't wait to spend the evening with Tara and Kennedy. About 3 o'clock this afternoon Tara left me a message at work.
Jared, my sister wants me to go shopping for a few minutes this afternoon. We're only going to one store, so I should be home early. I'll see you when you get home.
Okay, for all the guys out there. What time do you think Tara got home tonight? I've got a 7 o'clock, and who'll give me 8. I've got eight, and who'll make it 9. Going once, going twice, sold to the man you said 9:15. So much for being home early. Oh well, what do you expect when sisters are getting together to go to one store.
Well that about wraps up my Thursday, so how was your day?
1/3/06
Back to Work
All good things must come to an end I guess. After taking most of the last two weeks off I came back to work today. It's amazing how quickly your routine can change in such a short period of time. 
During the past 13 days I've been waking up around 8 am, staying in my pj's until at least noon, showered periodically, eaten frequently, shaved infrequently, and napped often. I can't believe how much my life turned into a Seinfeld episode - "The Summer of George," without much effort on my part (although I quess that's what the summer of George requires!).
It almost killed me when the alarm went off this morning and it was still dark outside! Oh well, back to the grind.
During the past 13 days I've been waking up around 8 am, staying in my pj's until at least noon, showered periodically, eaten frequently, shaved infrequently, and napped often. I can't believe how much my life turned into a Seinfeld episode - "The Summer of George," without much effort on my part (although I quess that's what the summer of George requires!).It almost killed me when the alarm went off this morning and it was still dark outside! Oh well, back to the grind.
1/2/06
Goodbye Mark, Mckel and Izzy (and the little one)
On New Year's Eve, my cute niece Mckel, her husband Mark and baby girl Izzy packed up and headed to St. Augustine, Florida. Mark was accepted into PT school and they will be gone for about two and a half years. Kennedy and Izzy are only a few months apart and so we spent some fun times hanging out together this past year. It seems surreal that they will be gone for so long, but they will be back to visit and I'm sure they will have lots of visitors (they are in Florida!) We had a little party at Candaces house last Friday to wish them luck and say goodbye. It was sad, but I know that it will be a great growing experience for Mark and Mckel. I just told her it's like going on a mission, except she can call, write and come home to visit whenever she wants! Besides, she's by the beach in a great town! We will miss you Mark and Mckel and Izzy, but I know we will see you soon. I'm thinking a trip to Florida might be in our near future, so get the blow up bed ready!
1/1/06
Happy New Year!
Tara, Kennedy, and I want to wish everyone a happy new year from our little family blog. 2005 was a great year for us and I almost hate to see it end, but I think that 2006 will be a wonderful year as well. Even if we had to wake Kennedy up for the new year's festivities, she was glad to give her mom and dad a little kiss for the new year.
Too bad everyone wasn't able to make it to midnight. I guess a guy and his dog just need a little rest. Oh well, he does turn seventy this year so I guess I'll give Big Al a break. Happy New Year!!
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