If you're a fan of Weird Al or Charles Nelson Reilly, you should check out this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrGmD2wk8m4

Paul and I are looking for a fourth person to go in on SCSU season hockey tickets. We currently have 4 seats in Section 103, Row 3, but only 3 people to sit in the seats. We don't want to go down to only 3 seats. We also don't want to pay for the fourth seat and hope we can sell them on a game by game basis, b/c we'd never be able to sell some of them. If you're interested, let me (or Paul) know by Friday, July 17. It only costs $375 for a whole season of fun (and guaranteed seats for the big games and first round of the playoffs if they get home ice).
Tentative Home Schedule:
Oct 4 (Sun) University of Lethbridge Home 5:07 p.m.

Oct. 16 (Fri) Union College Home 7:07 p.m.
Oct 17 (Sat) Union College Home 5:07 p.m.

Oct. 23 (Fri) University of Minnesota-Duluth Home 7:07 p.m.
Oct 24 (Sat) University of Minnesota-Duluth Home 7:37 p.m.

Nov. 20-21 (Fri-Sat) University of Wisconsin Home 7:07 p.m.

Dec. 11-12 (Fri-Sat) Colorado College Home 7:07 p.m.

Jan. 2-3 (Sat-Sun) Brown University Home 6:07 p.m.

Jan. 8 (Fri) Michigan Tech University Home 7:07 p.m.
Jan 9 (Sat) Michigan Tech University Home 5:07 p.m.

Jan. 22 (Fri) University of Minnesota Home 7:07 p.m.

Feb. 5 (Fri) University of Alaska-Anchorage Home 7:07 p.m.
Feb 6 (Sat) University of Alaska-Anchorage Home 5:07 p.m.

Feb. 12-13 (Fri-Sat) University of North Dakota Home 7:07 p.m.

March 6 (Sat) Minnesota State University-Mankato Home 7:07 p.m.

I can't believe my last post was March 31. Here's some of what's been going on since then and some things that are coming up in my boring little life.

**In May, Paul and I got invited to play in the Williams trivia contest. We ended up winning by 1.5 points. Our prize for winning: running the contest next January. We've been slowing working at thinking about questions for the contest. It will be crazy trying to run the contest as it will be a month before the KVSC contest.

**Speaking of KVSC, Paul is volunteering there. He has a Sunday morning 2-6 shift. So, if you're awake between 2 and 6 am on a Sunday morning, tune into 88.1 FM and listen to him. For those not in the St. Cloud area, I believe they stream their broadcast. They do during trivia weekend.

**We are in a slow time in band right now. We had another Sousa concert in May and also the traditional too long and boring Memorial Day deal at the VA. We also played a concert with the Spalt, Germany band. Spalt is St. Cloud's sister city and the band along with delegates from the city of Spalt came to St. Cloud this year. Next year the band is planning a trip to Germany and we'll play a couple of concerts in Spalt. I'm not 100% sure I'll go, but I'm leaning more and more towards going. The band's next concert is the annual July 4th concert in Hester Park. After that, we have concerts every Thursday night in Barden Park for about 6 weeks.

**We had a successful game day on June 6. The basement was full of people having fun. We eventually had to kick people out at 11 pm so Paul could take a nap before his shift at KVSC.

**Last weekend I went to Wisconsin with Paul's family for a weekend of boating, canoeing and biking. It was lots of fun and the "cabin" was really nice. I didn't get much sleep, though. The bed was too soft and squishy and the rooms were not very sound proof and the stairs outside our bedroom squeaked whenever you walked on them. We toured the Leinenkugel's brewery and I actually tried a little beer.

**Our basement is still not done. Paul doesn't want to buy carpet until the economy is better and there isn't a threat of him losing his job. He wants to make sure we have enough in savings to get by. Boo! I want the basement done. It's been too long already.

**Paul and I are going to the No Doubt concert in July. That should be fun.

**Paul and I are planning a trip to Denver this summer. We are going to drive there with another couple. We plan on stopping at the Black Hills on the way. The main reason we're going is to go to a Rockies game. We got a great deal on the tickets and we're staying at an extended stay hotel that we got a good deal on, too.

I think that's about it. I should think about getting supper. Paul is at Twins games this weekend, so I have the house to myself tonight and tomorrow. He should be home by the time I come home from a party tomorrow night.

I just spent 45 minutes shovelling heavy, wet snow from just the end of my driveway so I could park my car in the garage. I didn't want to shovel at all. I was just going to let the snow melt away. (The majority of the driveway is still covered in snow right now.) The stupid city ruined my plans. They almost never plow my road during the day. In fact, many times this winter I have driven on plowed roads on my way home from work only to find that my road had not been plowed. This doesn't really bother me, because then there is no plow leftovers to shovel when I get home and Paul gets to shovel them the next morning after the plows go through overnight. So why did the city decide to plow during the day today???

I'm not happy and I'm in pain.

We FINALLY got our soft vertical blinds installed this week. Here is a lovely picture of them.

I've posted the answers to the movie quotes meme... See below

For the last 3 years my co-worker, Jeanne, and I have been having fun with the Heller Law Firm magnets that come with our phone books. I finally was able to get pictures of them. Enjoy!



The last one is a little blurry...

Oh, and for those weather type folks out there... 3 to 6 inches my ass!! Thankfully, we didn't get any snow at all except a dusting. : )

1.Pick 20of your favorite movies.
2. Go to IMDb and find a quote from each movie.
3. Post them here for everyone to guess.
4. Strike it out when someone guesses correctly, and put who guessed it and the movie.
5. NO GOOGLING/using IMDb search or other search functions

1. Hail to the chief / He's the one we all say "Hail" to. / We all say "Hail" / 'Cause he keeps himself so clean! / He's got the power, / That's why he's in the shower... Nic via Facebook (Dave)

2. How do you have patience for people who claim they love America, but clearly can't stand Americans? OR If you were a dork you should say you're sorry. Girls like that. (The American President)

3. You want my hands *where*? OR God's gift to reckless abandon revealed as nothing but a prude in wolf's clothing. OR The only problem that he has is finding his zipper fast enough! (The Cutting Edge)

4. You should've gone to China, you know, 'cause I hear they give away babies like free iPods. You know, they pretty much just put them in those t-shirt guns and shoot them out at sporting events. (Juno)

5. All right! Rise and shine, Sleeping Beauty! Come on. Hup, hup, hup! Get your clothes on. Get ready. Got breakfast for ya. Look, you get porridge... And it's happy to see you. Nic via Facebook (Mulan)

6. I.N.T.E.L.L.I.G.E.N.C.E. is down! I repeat, we have no I.N.T.E.L.L.I.G.E.N.C.E.! (Team America: World Police)

7. Open sesame! You could say I have a magnetic personality. OR I hope, for your sake, that you were initiating a mating ritual. (Star Trek: Generations)

8. Personal philosophy? Clothing optional. OR These two put the "bone" in Zamboni. (Blades of Glory)

9. We accidentally replaced your heart with a baked potato. You have about three seconds to live. (South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut)

10. What do you want me to do, dress in drag and do the hula? Nic via Facebook (The Lion King)

11. Now, what would you like to wear? Black, black, or black? OR You, you... YOU DAUGHTER OF A PIG! (The Secret Garden)

12. Out of order? FUCK! Even in the future, nothing works! Darlene via Facebook (Spaceballs)

13. You don't frighten us, English pig dogs. Go and boil your bottoms, you sons of a silly person. I blow my nose at you, so-called "Arthur King," you and all your silly English K-nig-hts. Darlene via Facebook (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

14. You'd think they'd build the parking lot of America to go with the Mall of America! OR Are we on "Cops" again? (Drop Dead Gorgeous)

15. They all have husbands and wives and children and houses and dogs, and, you know, they've all made themselves a part of something and they can talk about what they do. What am I gonna say? "I killed the president of Paraguay with a fork. How've you been?" Nic via Facebook (Gross Pointe Blank)

16. I wish I could say something classy and inspirational, but that just wouldn't be our style... Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory... lasts forever. (The Replacements)

17. Fuckin' Chuck Norris! OR Steve's gotta go drain the sea-monster. Nic via Facebook (Dodgeball)

18. There's a shortage of perfect breasts in this world. It would be a pity to damage yours. Kristin via Facebook (The Princess Bride)

19. I'm not entirely sure that I've had enough rum to allow that kind of talk. Kristin via Facebook (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl)

20. For those of you just joining us, today we're teaching poodles how to fly. (UHF)

Have fun. I sure did!

I was able to escape the world of Guitar Hero long enough to take pictures of some of the new window treatments.  The soft vertical blinds were ordered incorrectly so they are not up yet.

I got this in an email from my brother. I almost didn't do it b/c it has to do with Dr. Phil and I don't like anything related to Oprah, but I have a hard time turning down a quiz.

Don't peek, but begin the test as you
scroll down and answer.

Answers are for who you are now and not who
you were in the past. Have pen or pencil and paper ready.


1. When do you feel your best...

A) in the morning
B) during the afternoon and early evening
C) late at night

2. You usually walk...

A) fairly fast, with long steps
B) fairly fast, with little steps
C) less fast head up, looking the world in the face
D) less fast, head down
E) very slowly

3. When talking to people you...

A) stand with your arms folded
B) have your hands clasped
C) have one or both your hands on your hips
D) touch or push the person to whom you are talking
E) play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair

4. When relaxing, you sit with....

A) your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side
B) your legs crossed
C) your legs stretched out or straight
D) one leg cu rled under you

5. When something really amuses you, you react with...

A) big appreciated laugh
B) a laugh, but not a loud one
C) a quiet chuckle
D) a sheepish smile

6. When you go to a party or social gathering you...

A) make a loud entrance so everyone notices you
B) make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you know
C) make the quietest entrance, trying to stay unnoticed

7. You're working very hard, concentrating hard, and you're interrupted...

A) welcome the break
B) feel extremely irritated
C) vary between these two extremes

8. Which of the following colors do you like most...

A) Red or orange
B) black
C) yellow or light blue
D) green
E) dark blue or purple
F) white
G) brown or gray

9. When you are in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep you are...

A) stretched out on your back
B) stretched out face down on your stomach
C) on your side, slightly curled
D) with your head on one arm
E) with your head under the covers

10. You often dream that you are...

A) falling
B) fighting or struggling
C) searching for something or somebody
D) flying or floating
E) you usually have dreamless sleep
F) your dreams are always pleasant


( Scoring Information )

Paul and I ordered window treatments for the whole house last night. I'm so excited. The basement is almost done! We went with Bali soft vertical blinds for the patio door and Hunter Douglas modern Roman shades for the rest of the house. Here is an example of each.



The window treatments should be installed within a month!

If you click on the picture, apparently you cast a vote for my fluff, Bob. Vote for Bob!

Just a couple of things.

I saw superman today and he was wearing a V for Vendetta mask and acting even weirder than usual.

I filled up my car for under $20.00 today!!

Chafing oil for a fondu pot is hard to find.

We are one step closer to having a finished basement!! The floor, door and window trim was installed yesterday and today. Hooray! It looks so pretty.

It's kind of funny, I was just thinking about the best homecoming ever which was ten years ago and then Kim posts this. I just had to steal it.

THEN = 1998, NOW = 2008

1) How old were you?
Then: 21
Now: 31

2) What was your online presence?
Then: I was still in the dorms so I was online a lot. I had a few web sites I maintained. I chatted on ICQ sometimes.
Now: I'm still online a lot. I still have web sites I maintain when I feel like it. I have profiles on MySpace and Facebook (even though I pretty much ignore MySpace). I only chat online during trivia weekend.

3) Where did you work?
Then: No where : )
Now: At the local Head Start agency doing accounting

4) Where did you live?
Then: St. Cloud, MN
Now: Waite Park, MN

5) Who did you live with?
Then: My roommates that I didn't like that left at the end of the semester.
Now: Husband, dog and guinea pig

6) How was your health?
Then: fine
Now: fine with some aches and pains every now and then.

7) Pets?
Then: None. I lived in the dorms
Now: dog and guinea pig

8) Who was your boyfriend/girlfriend/partner/spouse/S.O.?
Then: Exactly 10 years ago I was in between relationships and I had a weekend hookup with an old friend
Now: My husband, Paul

9) Who were your friends?
Then: Sports Band people (Kim - that's how you do it without leaving anyone out), Kelly, Lorry, NOT Mike.
Now: Band people and gaming people (I'm too lazy to name names)

10) Any kids? Any plans for kids?
Then: I was in college. What did I need a kid for??
Now: Nope. A dog is all the responsibility I need.

11) What was your worst struggle?
Then: Getting over being dumped and having a class with the jerk.
Now: Getting Lola to listen to me.

12) What was your biggest joy?
Then: Homecoming! and spending time with band friends
Now: Spending time with friends and playing clarinet again.

13) What did you consider your greatest accomplishment?
Then: My grades.
Now: Surviving every day.

14) What advice would you give your younger self?
Enjoy not having so many responsibilities.

15) What would your younger self say to you?
Keep doing what you truly enjoy

16) Looking back, is your life in 2008 what you thought it would be in 1998?
Not really. It's probably better.

I can see the light at the end of the long tunnel. We put the last coat of polyurathane on the last 6 pieces of trim yesterday. Paul was going to call the guy to install the trim today. After the trim is installed, we'll get window treatments for the entire house. Then all that's left in the basement is the carpet, and Paul is thinking about waiting until after trivia to do that. Gotta make the 2 year project last 5 years I guess...

I got this from psyche29 .   Disclaimer:  this is just a mad libs and is no indication on how I feel about the following "victim" aka the last person to comment in my journal.

Dear musicgoddess917 ,

I don't really know how to tell you this, but I dislike you. I think I realized it  when I quoted Santa in your camping car and I saw you sit on the crazy monk. I'm sure you're middle-class enough to understand that Extreme Home Makeover sucks. I'm returning the couch cushions to you, but I'll keep your photo as a memory. You should also know that I get sick when I think of the apartment building.

Good luck on your short-term leave from jail,
Fredchikk

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I got this from Greg's MySpace (yes I still check my MySpace account every once in a while)

Fill this out about your SENIOR year of high school! The longer ago it was, the more fun the answers will be! REPOST with name of high school and graduating year.

Did you marry someone from your high school?
Thank god no.

Did you car pool to school?
I rode the bus.

What kind of car did you have?
None. I didn't drive

It's Friday night...where are you? (then)
Fall nights were at marching band. All others were at home. (same as Greg...how sad)

It's Friday night..where are you? (now)
At home or perhaps a hockey game. Even though last night I was at a HS football game...weird

What kind of job did you have in high school?
none

What do you do now?
accounting

Were you a party animal?
Not even close

Were you considered a flirt?
No

Were you in band, orchestra, or choir?
Band!

Did you get suspended/expelled?
No. I was a good girl

Can you sing the fight song?
Yes. I sang it last night with a gal that also went to CHS. Of course, I used Chiefs and she used Cougars...

Who was/were your favorite teacher(s)?
Mr. Gort (Accounting), Mr. Huebner (math team)

Where did you sit during lunch?
In the cafeteria with a couple of friends.

What was your school's full name?
Centennial Senior High School.

When did you graduate?
1996.

What was your school mascot?
Technically my senior year it was Cougars, but up through my junior year it was Chiefs.

If you could go back and do it again, would you?
Hell no. Once I got to college I realized how much HS sucked.

What do you remember most about graduation?
I gave a crappy speech.

Did you have fun at Prom?
I didn't go.

Do you still talk to the person you went to Prom with?
Not applicable.

Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion?
I went. It was kinda like being back in high school. 'Nuf said.

Do you still talk to people from school?
Occasionally

1. My uncle once: gave us all sorts of things that used to belong to my grandma
2. Never in my life: have I travelled to another continent
3. When I was five: I wore dresses and skirts every day.
4. High school was: horrible
5. I will never forget: when Paul proposed to me.
6. Once I met: Paul Wellstone
7. There’s this girl I know: who lives in Denmark and is having a baby soon and tagged me with this meme... Thanks Lorry!
8. Once, at a bar: a guy hit on me and Paul didn't come to my rescue
9. By noon, I’m usually: finishing my lunch and heading back to my office.
10. Last night: I read a book and watched Project Runway
11. If only I had: the courage to say when things bother me
12. Next time I go to church: will probably be for a wedding
13. What worries me most: is most things
14. When I turn my head left I see: Ginger in her cage
15. When I turn my head right I see: Star Wars crap all over the walls
16. You know I’m lying when: I can't keep a straight face
17. What I miss most about the eighties is: being a kid
18. If I were a character in Shakespeare, I’d be: a sad, lonely one
19. By this time next year: the basement had better be done!
20. A better name for me would be: I don't know, I like my name
21. I have a hard time understanding: children
22. If I ever go back to school, I’ll: be under the influence of something b/c I don't want to go back to school.
23. You know I like you if: I want to spend time with you
24. If I ever won an award, the first person I would thank would be: Paul
25. Take my advice, never: make promises you can't keep
26. My ideal breakfast is: french toast
27. A song I love but do not have is: American Pie (the full version)
28. If you visit my hometown, I suggest you: prepare to be bored
29. Why won’t people: just be nice!
30. If you spend a night at my house: watch out for Lola!
31. I’d stop my wedding for: illness
32. The world could do without: politicians
33. I’d rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: oh gross!
34. My favorite blonde(s) is/are: no one.
35. Paper clips are more useful than: rubber bands
36. If I do anything well it’s: work with numbers
37. And by the way: I tag psyche29