Cheeseburger in a can

Yeah, so I must be out of town since I'm posting another blog. This time from San Diego. The weather is nice and the view spectacular. You can reach out and touch Petco Park (Padres) and the smell of fresh seafood is truly sensational.

This got me thinking about food which lead me down a strange and twisted path that ended with my current food storage. There is only one item I would like to add this year to my storage:
Truly remarkable. I knew this was not far off, I mean after all we sent a man to the moon. If you want to order one click here

Hey Sis...

My sister recently came over for a wii/ping pong party with her husband. While here, I asked her if she had seen my blog. She said yes, that she remembered making fun of it.

I was the same way! I did not like blogs or see how anyone could possible enjoy blogging. I have had a change of heart. I love blogging! It is interesting how the things that we make fun of are usually things we end up doing.

Here are some other things that I made fun of that are now a part of my life:

Double strollers (that can really fit three kids)
Mini Vans
Daily macaroni and cheese
Toddlers without shoes and socks
Cheesy primary chorister entertainment
Naked barbie dolls
Pink hair bows, ribbons and clothes
A boy who drinks out of the toilet


So sis... be careful what you make fun of. One day you might have a blog of your own (and a double stroller in the back of a mini van with dirty faced kids).

Top Ten things I've learned from watching Spongebob Squarepants

It seems I do my best meditating when I'm in Vegas. Maybe there is something in the water or maybe I just get bored easily. Whatever the case, here I sit alone watching an episode of Spongebob Squarepants. Yes, I said it and I'm not ashamed to admit it.

Nearly every night my youngest likes to unwind in front of the TV watching one of the 300 episodes we have recorded on the DVR. (Many of which I can recite by memory).
So here it is ~ The Top Ten things I've learned from watching Spongebob Squarepants. And yes, I know it is a stretch:

1. Echinoderms (Starfish) are among the most intellectually challenged in the marine world.

2. Squirrels can live in the ocean if dressed appropriately. This usually includes a special wet suit that pumps oxygen into a see-through helmet. Squirrels have buck teeth and speak with a western drawl. Squirrels are smart and very athletic.

3. Crabs are extremenly frugal. Money is their driving force. They are also able to produce whale offspring. Crabs usually dress and speak like sailors.

4. If you are lucky enough to be born as an octopus, you are able to play the clarinet. The octopus is an easily agitated species that does not like sponges.

5. Snails make great pets. They like to eat cat food and can be heard "meowing".

6. Planktons are evil by nature. Planktons are manipulative and only have one eye.

7. Pineapples will never rot under the water. They are also very comfortable to live in.

8. Most marine life prefer to shower and drink water from cups. My oldest daughter asked me about this one day: "Why does Spongebob take a shower when he is already in the water Dad?"

9. Sponges (besides being absorbent) are very optimistic and dedicated workers. They are especially talented at catching jellyfish. Sponges are kind hearted and are not able to discern sarcasm.

10. And the last thing I've learned from watching Spongebob: It is a kids cartoon for crying out loud. It is not supposed to make sense!!

A Mormon President?

There was a funny email going around a few days ago at my work. The premise is what if Mitt Romney (a Mormon) was elected President? If you were Brother Romney's Bishop here are the top ten questions to ask. If you are Mormon you'll get it, if not I'd be happy to explain---

1. Can you call Mitt and Ann as Nursery Leaders...even if you feel really inspired?

2. Who is going to Home Teach them? Will they need a National Security screening?

3. Will you allow an Inaugural Ball to be held in the Cultural Hall? Do you mount security cameras on the top of each basketball rim and have the Secret Service detail stationed on the stage?

4. How will tithing settlement work? Will the Secretary of Treasury come too?

5. Will you invite the new Romney family to speak at Sacrament? If the go a little over at what point do you ask them to sit down?

6. Can you ask the Secret Service agents to help out in the Primary?

7. If you give Mitt a calling and the two Democrats in the Ward raise their hand AGAINST sustaining him - partly out of habit - does the Supreme Court need to be involved?

8. Will the Secret Service do a sweep of the building before each meeting?

9. If you can't give them a calling (job), and they don't attend very often (for presidential stuff) will that mean they're 'inactive?' If they're not active, can you give them a Temple Recommend ? And if you do, can they go? Will the Secret Service have to screen the temple too?

10. If Harry Reid and Mitt Romney are in the same High Priest group, will you need to be there to keep order?

Other things to think about...

*If you're assigned to be the Romney's home teacher, can you just drop by with no appointment?

*Can you bring by Christmas sweets and cookies? Will they be analyzed? And for how many people - family, secret service details?

*Would the Elder's Quorum have to help him move in and out of the White House?

*If Ann Romney gets sick, are you allowed to bring in meals or at least tell the Relief Society about it?

*If Mitt Romney is assigned to be YOUR home teacher and he wants to come at the end of the month, do you accept his reason, 'I've been out of town'?

*Is telling the group leader you haven't been home taught a national security breech?

Anyway, just some food for thought. This is in no way an endorsement for (Brother) Mitt Romney. After all, I am an Independent and rumor has it that Ross Perot has formed a committe to consider running again.

Peace Out,

PB

Bored in Las Vegas

I know, hard to believe, right? How can anyone be bored in Las Vegas? Let me tell you how...

I have been spending 2-3 days per week in Las Vegas for the last few months. And I can honestly say I get bored everytime. It has given me some time to read lots of books. It has also given me time to blog! Here I sit in the FedEx Kinko's waiting for a proposal to be collated and I'm pulling my hair out. (Now I know why the balding process has exponetially increased since September)

I've learned lots of things while traveling to Vegas. Here are a few of them:

1. How to order at a Starbuck's. The first time I ordered a hot chocolate they asked me what temperature. I paused and replied, "Hot".

2. Las Vegas was originally settled by Mormon missionaries.

3. There is a convention for just about every group, club, organization or entity. Just a couple of weeks ago it was PBR (Professional Bull Riders) and this week it is CES (Computer geeks like me).

4. The Stratosphere is the tallest free standing observation tower in the United States.

5. Seventeen of the twenty biggest hotels are in Las Vegas.

6. In 10 out of 10 hotel/casinos it is next to impossible to park your car and find the registration desk in less than 30 minutes. I call it "smoke and mirrors".

7. I can spend hours at the FAO Schwarz inside Caesar's Palace and not spend a dime.

8. When I leave the FAO Schwarz and buy a 1 oz cup of Italian Ice it will cost me $17 and will disappear in four seconds.

9. How to order the Double Double cheeseburger "animal style" at the In-N-Out Burger. Best thing I've ever eaten. (Next to Amy's chocolate chip cookies)

10. The beam of light atop the Luxor in Las Vegas is made up of 39 individual lamps. Each xenon lamp costs $1,200 and will last about 2,000 hours. The electric bill for the Luxor beam is $51 an hour. See honey, our electric bill isn't so bad.

Well gotta go, looks like my document is finally done. Hmm... What top ten should I come up with for the next blog?