18 Feet of Poo Cleaning Machine

18 Feet of Poo Cleaning Machine, originally uploaded by Rich on the Road.

A must for any and all family events.

Get Downtown

Once again Amy and I had a great meal @ Chester's Kitchen & Bar. The food is terrific, they have a light menu that won't leave you hungry. Lots of choices..... And great bar.. Fun, clean and open late...

Also, great location for both lunch and dinner. Located downtown Rochester in the University Square over looking Peace Plaza and surrounded by plenty of shops and things to do.

So get downtown and support these business so that we can keep them...

Christmas Bogus

December 26: christmas bogus

Receiving nothing from your employer for Christmas.

Once again, my cheap boss Phil, gave us all a Christmas bogus.

This is today's term on urban dictionary. It hit home with me because, execpt for my time with my employer in Kalamazoo, I've never received anything from my supervisors. Not even a $1 Micky D's gift certificate....

However, selling nuts and bolts is a gift all in itself...

Lumps of Coal?

Lumps of Coal?, originally uploaded by Rich on the Road.

Merry Christmas!!!

Ummmmie

Ummmmie, originally uploaded by Rich on the Road.

I do love the the holidays... Merry Christmas..

Christmas Deadline Met

Christmas Deadline Met, originally uploaded by Rich on the Road.

That's right. The Christmas cards will have a pre Christmas postmark this year.

All the credit must go to Amy. I didn't help at all, except I did walk them to the mailbox...

Ho Ho Ho! Have a Merry Christmas...

The 80's Rock!

The 80's Rock!, originally uploaded by Rich on the Road.

I love the sat radio... Jamm'n to a little David Bowie. I found that I'm too lazy for the iPod.

Now I'm jamm'n to Kool & The Gang, misled...

New Winter Olympic Event

New Winter Olympic Event, originally uploaded by Rich on the Road.

He's no Michael Phelps but he should get a gold metal for having balls.

Hey buddy, cold enough for ya?

Hey buddy, cold enough for ya?, originally uploaded by Rich on the Road.

Let me be the first to say this to you today. I love being that guy...

I also like saying... "Thats what she said."

Snowbow?

Snowbow?, originally uploaded by Rich on the Road.

Yesterday we had several snowbows. I'm not a weatherman so I have no idea how that works.

My First iPhone Blog

My First iPhone Blog, originally uploaded by Rich on the Road.

Today it's -15 F. We have gotten 10 inches of snow in the last 2 days.

McBabie in the McOven

Well if you haven't heard the BIG news. Amy is pregnant with my baby.... This spring we will find out for sure when we will appear on Maury, but I think it's safe to say the baby is mine, and Amy's too.

The pic above was from the end of November @ 20 weeks. Amy was a little weirded out with how I got the camera in position but it was worth it.

Seriously, Amy has been doing great. She's only been a little tired, maybe I shouldn't have her shoveling snow, but I did promise her that when the baby comes the nanny will take over those chores.

Lucky for you I will be putting a lot of this kinda crap out there.. So hang on...

My Last Sprint/Treo Remote Blog

PictureMail, originally uploaded by Rich on the Road.

My last gas blog.

WWWD

November 11: bumper sticker activism

To tell the world what they should be doing and what you think by plastering your car with bumper stickers to that effect.

Jim: That "Keep Tahoe Blue" sticker is really making me wonder how to keep Tahoe blue. Mike: Yeah, Berkeley is full of bumper sticker activism. Too bad the sticker's on a Ford Expedition, since keeping Tahoe blue involves reducing emissions.

Don't Mess with Texas

Curtis Irwin holds a .50 caliber rifle to show at a gun shop in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008. The Cheaper Than Dirt gun store recorded a record day of gun sales the day after the election of President-elect Barack Obama and is having trouble keeping up with the demand for assault riffles.(AP Photo/LM Otero)

I think Texas was a Red State........

Obama Tax "Cut" Calculator

I found this Obama tax cut calaculator. It's put out by the Obama camp... I like the remarks if you put in $250K and up.. It doesn't say you pay more? Just you won't probably get a tax cut... Nothing about how much of an increase..

Watch Out for Falling Prices

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$2.839.. That's with a $0.04 tax hike..

Travel Size Condoms...

You have new Picture Mail!, originally uploaded by Rich on the Road.

Travel sized condoms?

Great Seats!!!

You have new Picture Mail!, originally uploaded by Rich on the Road.

Ya... $6 Viking ticket....... Woooooo STUBHUB.....

Getting Old in Style

Ten things I did on my Birthday weekend...

10. Drove 1,800 miles in the Blincoln..... @ 15 mpg... $$$$

9. Visited my Mom and met a whole slue of her friends in Johnston City, Ill.

8. Amy and I had our picture taken with Superman in Metropolis, Ill.

7. Visited our friends Jeff and Melissa at their new home in Nashville, Tn..

6. Went sailing Nashville.... Even though we live in Minnesota (land of 10,000 lakes and part of the Great Lakes)..

5. Won $20 0n a scratch off lotto ticket.

4. Saw the sights of Nashville, Tn.

3. Hauled a truck load of future 650 miles in the back of the Blincoln.

2. Almost got to watch a Bobcat eat our friends, Jeff and Melissa's cat..

Dialog.......... "as I remember it"

Jeff: Hey, want to watch Matilda (the cat) fight?

Rich: Sure..

Jeff: See that cat. When Matilda sees it.. It's all on.. like donkey kong

Rich: Wow, that's a big cat.. What kind is that?

Jeff: Ya, I don't know.. Looks like a Bobcat...

Melissa: MATILDA!

Jeff: Where's the camera?

Rich: cool...

1. Spotted Jon in Nashville... I guess he didn't move to GR with his wife butt at least he got the dogs....

Almost Free

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Farewell Favre

Farewell Favre.. Looks like Brett will not play in GB.. As a lifetime Packer fan I'm glad to see the organization moving forward and not allowing Brett to hold the Pack QB hostage...

I would love to see Brett come to the Viks and work his magic.. You know.. the 4qter interceptions..

Not the Lincoln

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Look at the mpg.. Not bad for a Volvo S80.. We ran to the UP for a wedding this weekend and will be going back for the 4th.. Good thing for the gas mileage..

Horny Goat?

You have new Picture Mail!, originally uploaded by Rich on the Road.

Boy do I need some ';Genuine'; Horny Goat Weed...

This things you see while tak'n a wizzzz....

That's a Latte Walk'n

This is a pretty cool little calorie calculator. It tells you how many calories you burn while walking your dog. Unfortunately, it also shows how hard you have to work just to burn of a large latte, 90 minutes!!!!!

So next time you think walking to the mail box is going to burn off the the Blatz.. Think again Wyman... Even if Blatz (Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomtoezzz)is the most nutritious beer...

My New Drink :)

You have new Picture Mail!, originally uploaded by Rich on the Road.

Yes... I'm having one!!!

Another Satisfried Customer

You have new Picture Mail!, originally uploaded by Rich on the Road.

I guess they didn't mention that the wings aren't boneless...

Going Going Gone...

Wow, Amy is doing quite the job selling off my manhood!!!

Another way to look at it is.... the more stuff I get out of the way the sooner I can get the lifts!!!!

Sell'n Machine

Be careful what you share with your wife. About a month ago I mentioned to Amy that I was thinking of selling my Harley. I just don't use it and I thought if I could get the right price for it I would let'r go...

Well, last Sunday was pretty nice out and Amy asked me if I was going to clean up the bike and put it up for sale... Since I speak fluent spouseeese. I washed up the bike and put it on http://www.craigslist.org/. I got a call 3 hours later and it was sold...


The sale went smooth!! Big thumbs up http://www.craigslist.org/... I'm glad I sold it but now my cylinder index is down by 2.. I did rush out and get a power washer. That's 1 cylinder, and 2 to go.. Yes the math is right. I'm going to be another year older in a couple of months and you can never be too prepared..

A Bar = gAy Bar?

I'm always tyring to support the local businesses.. I noticed that Rochester has a new bar downtown, next to Kathy's Pub.. I think it's called the A bar... My question is... does A mean gAy? Not that there's anything wrong with that... I went in with a friend, sadly the prettiest man I know... and noticed that it had that "feel"..

Don't Sign me Up...

I was going over some pictures and I forgot about this one... This was taken on our last trip to Dallas. Throckmorton is the cross street in front of a gay bar called JR's in the gayborhood. You do remember the gayborhood..........

Some of you know why it's ironic that a gay bar is on a street named Throckmorton, you would be in the medical industry... For the rest of you.. Some dude did a study and determined that when a man experiences trauma to his body, his winier points to that side.. Normally, I don't listen to Amy's bla bla Ortho talk but this one stuck with me and when I saw the sign I had too...

Scuba Joe..

I need to get one of these outfits for Joe..

Happy Anniversary Pete and Sarah!!!!

Another couple that didn't realize that I can make or brake your big day... As you can see I was on my game that day. You can hardly notice the happy couple in the upper right corner...

I must qualify my lubricated state by saying we did have a couple hour limo ride from the wedding in La X to the reception in Rochester...

And yes they still talk to me................ Probably because of Amy, but they do talk to me tooo..

Looking forward to August!!!!!!!!!!

Rodeo Joe

Joey loves to do "the rodeo".. He does this eveyday for about 5 min, running from room to room..

Rah Rah Sushi?

That's right! Rah Rah Rochester now has a sushi restaurant.... Sushi Itto. It's a chain, but it's sure beats Target's sushi...

Amy and went last week and had a good experience. Definitely Minnesota portions, a roll per person will satisfy and the bar is well stocked.

They have an awesome approach to hours of operation.. 7 days a week they open at 11am and close when people stop coming in. Clean, trendy,and customer friendly... Look out Rochester Magazine's Best of the Worst!!!!!

Oh, and it's across the street from Kathy's Pub.. A great place to start an evening on the town.. Wow, what a concept!!!

Happy Birthday Joey!!!!

Ten things you probably didn't know about Joey.. (idea stolen from Jon)

10. Uses Aveda Products.

9. Has pooped in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Texas.. Opps and Florida..

8. Has flown round trip 4 times (@ $160/flight)..

7. Sleeps under the covers.

6. Poops and Pees after every meal.

5. Loves to hump stuffed animals.

4. Likes being called a big boy.

3. Can swim..

2. Enjoys spending time with Abby.

1. Loves Ham..

Joe is officially a big boy.... Happy 1st!!!!!!!!!!

Keeping Dallas Pretentious

Amy and I went to Dallas this weekend for an event at the hospital where she did her fellowship. We got to see all of her fellow fellows and their families from last year as well as all of the staff Amy worked with. It was great to spend time with everyone and we look forward to doing it again...

Oh' THE "pretentious" HUMMER... Hertz has these new car rental categories.. The Hummer is in the prestige collection.. I think that's what the Kurt's (Dan & Dave) have used in the past...

Dallas Fashion

You have new Picture Mail!, originally uploaded by Rich on the Road.

This guy makes no bones about what he wants to git..

Spring Sparing

These bucks are doing a little sparing in our backyard. I'm looking forward to when these guys get some antlers.. That should make it a little more interesting.

Easter in FLA

Amy and I just got back from a trip visiting her parents in Naples, Florida. They winter in Naples and this is the first time in the 7 years we (Amy) has had the time, at that time of year, to visit them.

I typically HATE Florida, but Naples is very nice.. Clean! Well organized! Yep, I liked it...

We got in very late Thursday night.. via Ft. Lauderdale.. yes Ft. Lauderdale.. Friday, early, we went with Amy's parents (Paul & Claudia) and their friends Jim and Helen on a fishing trip.. The shady thing is that the fishing trip was a gift that Amy and her brother and sister got Paul for Christmas. Score for us....

Amy and her fish...

My fish...

Paul's Bird?

We had a rainy day on Saturday, but it was warm and the rain was relaxing.

Sunday we went to the beach in the old part of Naples. This area has cool shops and big old beautiful beach homes.. We also got together for brunch with good friends of Paul and Claudia. Oh, and Sunday was sunny..

Like I said, Naples is pretty nice. We got to meet Amy's parents friends. Many we have known for years and some new ones.. I just hope 30 years from now Amy and I have the energy to enjoy retirement as much as the gang we hung out with for the weekend.

Little Pink Joey's for U and Me..

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Pink Joeys @ Bloomingdales...

Rice-A-Roni

Amy and I went to San Fransisco last week. Amy had a big "Dr" meeting so we got to see a lot of old friends. Ofcourse, I spent time with the ladys..

We did get a chance to ride a Street Car.. That was a lot of fun...

Buzzzzz.....

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I'm at the Vet and I guess this is how they do it... Poor Joe..

W or W/O Nuts

Joe passes time reading his favorite blog.... Love that Odie.... While he waits for the knife.. Yep, today is Joe's last day as a Pre-Op-Trainy...

Snap, Crackle, Pop

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Oppps!!! Amy's brother came to visit.. He wanted a second opinion from the WFMC on his coller bone... or what's let of it..

UDI, IUD, DUI

I always wondered if there was a term for this condition I suffer from....

UDI Unidentified Drinking Injury; When one is drunk, one picks up random bruises, aches and pains. At worst, cuts an bruises too.

O'Deer

We love our new house... Today around 4:30pm we watched these deer walk though our back yard.

Joe was pretty excited...

Travel Props!

I must give a shout out to Dan Kurt.. Dan travels internationally quite a bit and he dropped a few nuggets of wisdom on me!!!

#1. Dan told me I was an idiot for not flying first class... Well, I couldn't swing the extra $10,000 it would have taken to upgrade to sit with Amy, so she rebooked here flight in economy class with me... Saving mother mayo $10,000. Other than the LARGE woman that I shared my seat with from Minnie to Amsterdam the flight went well.


Kwik run down... Sat @ 9m we departed and got our first drinks and diner, slept, drinks, slept, drinks, breakfast, drinks... land in Amsterdam.. Sun 1pm we departed, flight attendants got WAY HOTTER... Sometimes it's nice not to follow equal opportunity labor practices.. Oh ya' drinks, drinks and lunch, watched Superbad (uncut and I too suffered from drawing dicks as a small child), drinks, The Simpsons Movie, drinks and desert, and the latest Die Hard movie, drinks.. The beers came in little Red Bull like cans...


#2. Dan told me about seatguru.com. This gave me the information I would need for what to bring with me on the flight and what to expect on the flight..


#3. Dan told me to register with Hyatt Gold Passport. With our stay in Dubai we will be platinum for 2 years... Also, as I'm writing this I'm enjoying a $24 AED ($6.50 USD) coffee for free. I also get a free paper..


#4. Dan blogged on a trip about how the lighting in the room works. I almost got it right. We had to call the desk.. I had the key upside down..

Thanks again Dan...

Traveling DINKs

DINKs (Double Income No Kids)

Hello from Dubai!! Amy and I got here on Sunday and have been taking in the sights. Dubai is a really cool city in the UAE (United Arab of Emirates) located on the Arabian Gulf (a stones throw from IRAQ...

We are staying at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, the largest 5 star hotel in Dubai (for now). It goes for $2,000 AED ($55o USD) per night, but I have found that of all things coffee is by far the most expensive thing!!! It's $20 AED per cup!! That $6-7 USD!!!! For a cup of JOE... Not a Latte or Cappuccino, but coffee.. Lucky for me the have Starbucks and Caribou Coffee.. The Arab coffee is BLAM!!!


This is the Burj Al Arab, the worlds only 7 star hotel.. (They most hold and wipe for the extra 2 stars..) It's the hotel that Tiger Woods hits the drive of the helipad.. I have no idea how much it is to stay here. They probably don't even have a price. You must bring a chest of gold and jewels or something..

Yes, Dubai even has an indoor Ski Park at a Mall... It's actually pretty functional.. So much for Poopy Land MOA!!!

Currently Dubai is in the process of building 500 new building (right now..) and this is a section where just over 200 are under construction. The Burj Dubai (not in the pic) will be the tallest building in the world when completed.. They are currently up to the 158th floor...

Rush Hour!!!

Dubai is cool.. It's super clean. Service is incredible. And the people are very nice. They love America. Seriously, it's suburbia America on HGH.. Applebee's, Chili’s, Hardies’, McD's, you name it..