With Landon having a baby and me finally getting internet at our new house, I have postponed the recognition of Justin's birthday. He turned 27 years old earlier this week. That being said, my birthday present to him is opening up the blog to everything we love about Justin Lipscomb:
1. He has a dog with almost as much girth as he has 2. He drinks Miller High Life (incidentally took a sixer of that to a party recently, got made fun of) 3. Allowed me to start a radio show with him in college on WTTU 4. His father's name is Jasper 5. His biceps are bigger than the Rocks of Gibraltar
Landon asked Justin and he asked me (Katie, because he is working) to make a brief post just to let you all know that...Eva Grace Vick was born this morning. She was 5lbs. 13 oz. and 17.5 inches long. More details to come later!
About a year ago I set up Google Analytics to track all sorts of info on our blog. It looks at how people get to the blog, what town or country they live in and all sorts of other info. I now present to you some random findings from that info.
The Google search "magnolia tree david lee roth" has sent 225 visits to the blog. "ednahouse budget" sent 58. My favorite though is the the 3rd highest referred search. "Jennifer Foley watsons" has bounced 53 visitors our way and 98% of those were new visitors. Over the last month 14 people have come to the site after searching "andrew stacey memphis"has climbed to number #1. You students must be obsessed with you or the FBI is doing lots of internet background checks...
We have had 11,016 visitors from 48 countries in the past year. Including visitors from Iran, Ghana, Indonesia and 49 from the UK (thanks Ross and Andrew)
Today is moving day. In Memphis. In July. I've already sweat 2 quarts of perspiration.
Spent about 2 hours this weekend going back and reading all the posts/comments here on the Ednablog. It was time well spent.
Laura is 6 months along now. Every time she feels the baby move, I rush over to feel her kicking or punching. Nothing. This kid is already lying to me.
Bought a new TV over the weekend. Sony 46 inch LCD HDTV.
And now a personal message for everyone (vintage Ednablog move):
Aaron- Laura had a placental previa, but it went away so I won't be needing any medical advice.
Adam-See you in a few weeks. I'm a mess without you. I miss your scent.
Brandon- Congrats on your participation in the blog, however you are still not eligible for the Duke until you get your comment/post count way up.
Justin- How's the job hunt? Landscaping? Manscaping?
Landon- Father of 3 yet? Keep us posted.
Kevin-See you in a few weeks too. I have many jobs lined up for you: wireless internet, surround sound (the house is already wired).
Seth- Do your boys have armpit hair yet?
Ross- I'm ashamed this morning over our double forfeit last night.
How have we not talked about the greatness of Gary Busey?!?
I saw this today while watching Surviving the Game. The sound effects alone are worth the price of admission. Ice T asks Busey how he got that scar under his eye. His response is this:
Busey also states: "I'm going bare hands!" while fighting Ice T later in the movie, which is in the video "ICE-T vs THEM SICK MOTHER(LOVERS)" On this Sunday, let us thank the Lord for Gary Busey.
I don't know if any of you have heard about this, but there is a sub-culture of drivers called hypermilers who are going to lengths to get the best gas mileage out of there cars. I am thinking of trying to see how much I can get out of the old Jeep. She now has 211,000+ miles. I recently got my oil changed since it was a thousand miles or more over 3,000 miles since my last change. When I got my receipt I was kind of shocked when I realized how long it had been. I had gone 51 weeks since my last oil change and only driven 4,800 miles in my car since then. It helps when the hospital is only 1.5 miles from my house.
I bet Hoss could have gotten 8 mpg with these techniques.
I am going to pump up my tires and change my driving habits and see what kind of difference I can get...I will get back to you on the results. Just imagine how much $$$ you could save if you could have a 10% increase in miles per gallon. That would be a lot to contribute to buying Edna back.
Men, I haven't posted in a while either. While I have not quit my job yet I have some job news as well. First I will start with a trip to the Bahamas. It was awesome and we stayed on a 62 foot catamaran and it had a 88 foot sail (see picture at bottom). Snorkeling I saw a nurse or sand shark. Once we returned I saw the picture at the bottom and weighed 239.6 LB (I am fat). So Andrew, I decided to start the REVOLUTION once again. No cokes and a lot of exercise. Then when I got back I also found out that my transfer didn't go through to teach at Hawkins. Benny Bills rejected it himself. Also the principal at HHS is now at Hawkins. There is a chance that things still could work out but if they don't I will be looking for another job or a seminary to attend. Any ideas?
You guys remember me talking about that at WOM4. Phase 1 was scheduled for June and I'm happy to say...the truck is sold. Phase 2, get something else (paid for) and then get rid of the car. I know I'm learning this lesson a lot later than most of you guys, but I generally take a long time to learn stuff like that. Yep, it's time for old Kev to give up car notes and start actually saving some of the money he's been working for. I had a good run though. There was the Jetta (I really miss that one), then the Civic, and then the Frontier. Next up, something probably about like this:
And since I almost always only post random video clips, here is a little creepy Rammstein one for you...
Ok, its time. The post is here. I have a new job, and have had one for the past 3 weeks, and I enjoy it.
I'm working for Wynnecrest Landscaping, in the Mowing division. Basically, I do weed-eating and blowing (grass) a majority of the time, but I have run some of the mowers. We mow in Laurelbrooke (home to Mike Reinfeldt, General Manager to the Titans and a lot of other rich people) Carronbridge and the Enclave, all of which are Southern Land Company developments.
Some of these houses are SICKENING. There's one that is currently in the the middle of a $9 million ADDITION. I've been meaning to get some pictures but haven't yet. I will say that we cut Troy Gentry's grass, and he is a nice guy. I have encountered lots of ticks, but no Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever (although if I had to go out, I'd pick RMSF. It would look good on a headstone) And I have never had this tan of a neck before. Check it out:
One fun thing about the job is that my mind wanders all day long. On Monday, I started singing: "We're the members of the All-American league, We come from cities near and far, We've got Canadians, Irish ones and Swedes, We're all for one, we're one for all, we're all Americans!" Yes, I was singing the women's theme song from A League of Their Own.
Sorry for the underwear, parental discretion is advised.
As far as the departure from Dell, I'll say it was long overdue. Much like Michael Keaton in "Mr. Mom" I felt really good about being unemployed. I have had a few interviews, but nothing has come of those yet. Andrew, send me the contact for the FBI. I mean, I could be Jack Bauer. I just took a personality test on 48Days.com and here's some of the recommended careers: Homemaker Flight attendant Theologian Performing artist Scholar Playwright Philosopher Apparently this test thinks I'm a genius or a woman. Go figure.
Here she is, the Odyssey. I never knew the hidden blessings of the minivan. This baby has leather, dual sliding doors, hide-a-way third row seat, and the speedometer reads 140. Malcolm likes it, I'm pretty sure that John likes it, and Kandice thinks I'm the greatest thing ever for getting it for her. It's a win all around. If anyone is thinking about having three kids but isn't sure about the minivan, be encouraged. I think you'll find it almost as good as making your third child.
By the way, if anyone has not experienced pandora.com please do so. Kevin, please let me know if there is any malicious spyware on this site.
