Just When You Think Things Can't Get Shittier....

As I alluded to in my last post, I've had a pretty bad couple of weeks. It got a lot worse a couple of days ago when my step-grandmother died. My grandmother on my father's side of the family died when I was 6...my grandfather remarried a couple of years later, so for the most part she was my grandmother for the last 25 years, and I loved her as such.

So, I spent today in the booming metropolis of Minto with my grandfather and the rest of that side of my family before attending a viewing just a couple of hours ago and then heading back home. On a somewhat amusing note, I find it funny how many people bring the grieving family food when there is a death. During the 6 hour period that I was at my grandfather's place, at least 5 different casseroles were dropped off...and numerous other baked goods. Why are casseroles the food choice for death?????

I'm Back Mofos!

I have been going through a bit of a personal shit storm lately that has kept me off the blogging soapbox...but I think its time to get back on this horse and ride. I'm not going to get into the details...I think most people who are close enough to me already know them.

Here's a recap of what I've been up to so far this year:

- Biggest Loser contest- I'm kicking ass! Half way through the challenge and I'm almost at my target weight (5 lbs away). I have lost about 27 lbs since Jan 2nd. I might have to amputate something to win it though...just hoping the cushion I have holds up.

- Curl For Cancer- just finished this weekend and the Curling Irons came in 3rd again! not bad for a bunch of clowns who have no idea what they are doing!...missed you King Bee!...and Big kudos to Mike G for filling in...not only to help kick ass, but to raise money for a great cause. Don't we all know someone who has succumbed to cancer? (RIP Dad)

- Rules for taking cough and cold medication I've developed over the past week and a half:
1. Do not take inordinate amounts of Buckley's with Tylenol Cold and Flu capsules. My work-mate Cara, whom I normally feud with to no end, actually seemed concerned at the hallucinogenic state this combination put me in. (she will be thrilled, by the way, that I actually called her out by name in my blog). I on the other hand was too busy licking my hands to really feel the full effect.
2. Do not take Buckley's on an empty stomach...unless you are looking for something to make you throw up about 5 mins later....and folks I NEVER EVER throw up..unless I'm in a shooter contest with a man 4 times my size!...but i digress...
3. Try not to fall asleep while sucking on Halls...good to ease your cough and put you off to lala land...bad in that they might get caught in your throat while you're sleeping and make you feel like you have swallowed a pine tree whole. (the black death flavour ones anyway!)
4. Buckley's in overabundance is a diuretic...enough said!

- I managed to give my wife a Valentine's card that did not have a cartoon beaver on it for the first time in 4 years.

....and that just about brings me up to now...must go find Buckley's now....