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Monday, January 26, 2009
Happy Australia Day

I know I know... I failed to mention Thanksgiving even though I was very thankful to be here with the family this year. And when Christmas rolled around I didn't even give this site the time of day. So why Australia Day?

Our son Matt called from Australia tonight to wish us a Happy Australia Day. He's been down there for almost a year now, and he's taking the time to celebrate the annual Aussie summer ritual (in a hot 105F today). It's their version of a 4th of July holiday.

Australia Day, January 26, is the biggest day of celebration in the country and is observed as a public holiday in all states and territories. On Australia Day we come together as a nation celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation. It's the day for us to re-commit to making Australia an even better place for the future.


Most important is that my daughter Kalyssa is half Aussie, so we make sure to celebrate the day for her so she's aware of her roots. We usually have a cake and we give out gifts we bring back with us from our trips down there.

So, if you're looking for an excuse to party, today's the day for it. Call in sick, order up a cake in the shape of a Kangaroo or a Boomerang, go buy a case of any Australian beer other than Fosters, and enjoyr.














posted by El Capitan at 12:01 AM 2 comments

Saturday, January 17, 2009
The Apocalypse is Near

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'I'm in Hell'

Well, not really, but close to it. I'm at a Rascal Flatts concert. Hasn't started yet, but while I await my fate the wife is backstage meeting the band. She won a meet and greet, so she's living the dream.

Why would I be in hell you ask? While the wife meets her favorite band I'm stuck out here awaiting an opening act so terrible, they would never expose Guantanamo prisoners to such treatment.

Yes, I'm talking about Jessica Simpson.

Just had my first beer in 92 days, but I had to do something to prepare for this torture my ears are about to endure.

Pray I don't stick a pen in each ear to stop the pain.

What we men do for our women.
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