State Finals

Well, The 2009 Special Olympics are over and Kellies team took second place in their division. Kellie scored quite a few baskets and hauled down many rebounds ...But to no avail, as the Kentwood Hawks won the championship. A large contingent of the GVSU womens team were their to cheer Kellie and her team on. Additional photo's will be added later.....Actually they are online now.........

March Madness Update

Ok.. Ok.. Maybe I'm not an expert at Basketball and maybe the only guy I could beat wore a cardigan sweater. Maybe I didn't even beat him. Who knows ....Who can remember anyway. Well I'm out of the Basketball Prediction Business. I guess I was in over my head... Anyway good luck to all... May the best team win. I don't have a dog in the fight anyway.................

Oh by the way, You may have noticed I changed the Music, The first song is called Shannon by Henry Gross It's a sweet song about his old girlfriend......WRONG... It's actually written about Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys dog named Shannon....I guess Henry used to play in the band when they went on tour. It was a small hit back in the Mid Seventies.......Notice the Beach Boys influence in the background vocals.. Hope you like it.... All you Dog Lovers out there...Arf Arf.

March Madness

Who say's I'm not into basketball as you can see I played a mean style of street ball back in the hood. The girls were all amazed at my one on one moves. Anyway, My pick this year is going to be North Carolina.......No not Pittsburgh.....and of course not MSU....Memphis State that is. Whats not to like about the state of NC

Just Reminising...........

Here is what was playing on the Radio 42 years ago. I know many of you were not born or may be to young to remember. In my case, I was tooling around town in my parents Red 1961 4 door Chevy Impala, ( When I could get it ). Working weekends at the Royal Palm Restaurant busing tables for basically pocket change, and getting ready for the Prom & High School Graduation. Life was good back then.....................

Basement Remodel 3

Update Number 3 on the basement. The pool table has been bought, set up and enjoyed by all. The TV is now hung on the wall and all wires buried. Next up is shelving in the old TV cubby hole and new counter top's for the bar. Also a new blind was hung to provide privacy from our neighbors. Today we will be switching to Comcast Phone service saving about thirty dollas a month for the next year. Who knows we may even be able to afford a new HD box for the basement TV. Additional pictures have been added to the basement remodel album........... Signing off.

Basement Remodel 2

Well, Its been two weeks and all the walls are painted except for my office. The big screen has arrived and is semi wired........Actually I only need one HDMI cable to hook up to cable box. DVD, VCR, and Audio all set up and working Great. Fished all wires in wall and put up TV bracket. I also hid subwoofer wire in wall. The black leather furniture has been ordered and will arrive in about five weeks or sooner. MJ will be making new drapes for both rooms, again fabric has been ordered. Next week Rob will be home and we will be picking up mini fridge and pool table for the bar. Today I will be finishing all the white trim. New coutertops set for later date. I may also put a sink in the bar area. Oh, By the way, my weight continues it's downward spiral. 178 at last count. The 160's are in sight.

Basement Remodel

  Well, Rob has moved out and relocated to Chicago.......Joliet to be exact. Last weekend was spent moving all of the old furniture in the basement thats why it's been so long since I posted anything...In case your wondering. Anyway with all the extra space it seemed like a good time for a makeover. Although I am not feeling to good this week end with a headcold , I decided to start the process. Today I began cutting in all the outside corners Hopefully I be able to do the rollers on the walls next weekend. The place I needed to get the trim paint was closed yesterday & today. I also rewired the stereo systembut still working out the bugs out this. Eventually we hope to add a big screen new furniture and possibly a pool table....Bumper that is..... Very little room. I plan to take pictures along the way to let you see the progress. Stay tuned !!!!!!!!!!!!