Back to the Grind.

by jayman | Oct 13, 2008

Man, it sure was difficult getting out of bed this morning. After a long week spent on the beach in Mexico and nothing but time with my bride, I have to say I need a vacation from the honeymoon. You know, time to relax and adjust back to normal life because this past week truely was paradise. I’ll be posting some pictures shortly (if my mac were up and running, they would be up much faster) and you’ll get a good glimpse of what i’m talking about. We were waited on hand and foot, literally. I didnt realize what I was getting into when I booked the place but I think we got to spend a week in the life of “well to do” couples. I do pretty well as a computer repair  tech/web dev/sql dba and shelley as a teacher/restaurant manager/waitress, together we make out pretty good. I would dare say we are mid-to-upper middle class, mind you I’m not boasting but only trying to put this in prespective. If I had to guess, i’d say this place was for the middle to upper high class from the conversations we had with other guests and even some we didn’t speak to. Shelley had to put me in check once or twice, “… don’t get used to this!!!” The price of this place broke our bank for sure but well worth it.  I highly recommend it to any one wanting to get away to an adult resort and be pampered to no end! Delicious food, amazing location, and erotic private villas are only a taste of what you can expect. I couldn’t have planned a better trip, well except maybe a longer stay, hehe! Well, I’m getting all depressed talking about this so I guess I better get back to the grind!

ATTENTION KMART SHOPPERS, SHOE SALE ON LANE 31!

by jayman | Sep 30, 2008

Toejam anyone?

How often do you get to have a second bachelor party? Well, it wasn’t really a bachelor party but MJ managed to get everyone together for a few drinks and bowling. Mind you, its extremely hard to get all of us together at the same place, on the same day, at the same time. We all have very crazy schedules and other than MJ and I, the others work variable work times and alot of them at night. Regardless, there we were together for drinks and laughs, having a really great time. Since the official party took place in Montreal, only 3 of the six of us got to go so MJ wanted us to meet here in town and have a night out together before the wedding. We met at BOSCOS for a few drinks before heading to Hardwick’s for some bowling. League meets on Mondays so naturally we head for the bar to wait for an open lane. Brian couldn’t make it for drinks due to work but makes it to the alley before we finish our first beer. Several pitchers and a few shots later, we finally get a lane. There was no sharpie so we had to label napkins to put our beers on as not to be drinking from each others cups (it’s happened before). I think we made it through about 3 games before noticing they were about to close down the lanes. By this time, we were feeling good and laughing pretty hard….. all the sudden we start to bowl strike after strike….and then I go to roll my last frame and get a spare. Chris then hops up and bowls when I realize he was bowling my last roll on the 10th frame. I volunteered to bowl his first one of his 10th. I should have just taken the score and said that’s it but no, i had to bowl once more. Up to the lane, grab the ball and what happens next… I trip and fall flat on my face, the ball takes off down the lane and what do you know, I almost got a strike (9 pins down). It was one of those moments that was so funny, I had to laugh at myself! GOOD TIMES!!!! We finished up and poured the last of the pitchers so we can say our last words. Michael about fumbles all over his toast, Brian tries to toast but forgets what he is saying and I think we actually got a few that finished. Some of the guys wanted to keep rolling along to another bar, especially Chris but I figured lets end on a good note (way too much wedding shit to be taking care of anyways in the AM). We wrap things up and head outside so the guys can smoke a last one before heading out. We congregate around John’s Accord so I could pass off the cuff links and shoes for the wedding to Brian. We are standing around joking when MJ speaks up and lets us know he has had a great time and that a special note should be taken that he made it out of the building with his bowling shoes still on. Note the picture above. I took this with my iPhone and honestly i’m surprised that we were able to all get our feet in this picture cause I think some of us were having a tough time standing up straight. I cleaned it up and put it through some Photoshop filters to get what you see here. Man, he even got the cool Velcro junts. I’m jealous.

THANKS to MJ and everyone else. You guys rawk and I wanted you to know I really appreciate everything you have done and will be doing for the wedding. I’m really glad we have shared in the times we’ve had. You all are near and dear to my heart and I hope you know that. Sometimes we don’t always see eye to eye or for that matter be able to stand each other for extended periods of time. Lord knows that some of us have put our friendship to the test more than once but I wouldn’t trade you for anything, I love you guys, thx again!

Damn log, what happened to ya?

Here is an idea!

by jayman | Sep 26, 2008

My boy mike posted this and I thought i’d do the same. What a plan this would be!

I’m against the $850,000,000,000.00 bailout of AIG. Instead, I’m in favor of giving $850,000,000,000 to America in a We Deserve It Dividend.

To make the math simple, let’s assume there are 200,000,000 bona fide U.S. Citizens 18+. Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every man, woman and child. So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at adults 18 and up. So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billion that equals $425,000.00.

My plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a We Deserve It Dividend.

Of course, it would NOT be tax free. So let’s assume a tax rate of 30%.

Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes. That sends $25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam.

But it means that every adult 18+ has $297,500.00 in their pocket. A husband and wife has $595,000.00.

What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in your family?

Pay off your mortgage – housing crisis solved.

Repay college loans – what a great boost to new grads

Put away money for college – it’ll be there

Save in a bank – create money to loan to entrepreneurs.

Buy a new car – create jobs

Invest in the market – capital drives growth

Pay for your parent’s medical insurance – health care improves

Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean – or else

Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+ including the folks who lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every other company that is cutting back. And of course, for those serving in our Armed Forces.

If we’re going to re-distribute wealth let’s really do it…instead of trickling out a puny $1000.00 ( “vote buy” ) economic incentive that is being proposed by
one of our candidates for President.

If we’re going to do an $850 billion bailout, let’s bail out every adult U S
Citizen 18+!

As for AIG – liquidate it.

Sell off its parts.

Let American General go back to being American General.

Sell off the real estate.

Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it up.

Here’s my rationale: We deserve it and AIG doesn’t.

Sure it’s a crazy idea that can “never work.”

But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party!

How do you spell Economic Boom?

I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the $85 Billion We Deserve It Dividend more than I do the geniuses at AIG or in Washington
DC.

And remember, The Birk plan only really costs $59.5 Billion because $25.5 Billion is returned instantly in taxes to Uncle Sam.

Ah…I feel so much better getting that off my chest.

Kindest personal regards,

Birk

T. J. Birkenmeier, A Creative Guy & Citizen of the Republic

PS: Feel free to pass this along to your pals as it’s either good for a
laugh or a tear or a very sobering thought on how to best use $850 Billion!!

Why don’t people like this run for office? I’ll tell you why, because they know there is not a chance in hell of being elected.

Pitty

OMFG…this is funny shit.

by jayman | Sep 25, 2008

Triple photo post, I had to do it!

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Au Revoir Montreal, Au Revoir.

by jayman | Sep 23, 2008

Can you have too much jager?

ps… to the guys that didn’t make the voyage, you missed out on a hella’ trip and were greatly missed!
pss…. eleven days and counting!

Sweating Bullets…..

by jayman | Sep 10, 2008

Man oh man….   only 3 and a half weeks to the day. October 4th is just around the corner and man is this wedding stressing me the hell out. It’s mainly just money really. Shelley is being great about everything. I think we have had a hand full of arguments about things but not as many as some people I know. The money thing however is just eating up my bank account, I swear. I now know what people mean when they say weddings are expensive. I didn’t help the situation by having made some of the choices I did. Although its stressful, I think it will be a great time and everyone will enjoy it. With the reception situation taken care of, our substitution location is pretty cool and allows for us to remain a private party until the very end. I personally want to thank all the groomsmen for putting up with my freaking out and also in advance for helping out with the wedding arrangements, especially David. You are a life saver man, seriously. Well, at least we are able to get out of town and relax in Montreal before the big day. Its going to be a much needed breathier from all the last minute arrangements. Once we get back, I’ll be refreshed and can focus on making sure the wedding is just perfect. Afterward, our honeymoon will be the fantasy vacation i’ve been needing for a long, long time. Let’s just hope a hurricane doesn’t spoil our getaway.

new theme – up and modified

by jayman | Sep 10, 2008

Well folks, here it is. The new theme is up and running with some slight modifications. I would like to keep with the simple themes i’ve been using but move to a little more surfy-water like feel. Let’s see where it takes us. Ill be adding new content over the next day or so and hopefully everything will go smoothly. Thanks to Vanilla Mike for the inspiration to update my look. (*note – new theme is based on aurora)