Painted!!!

Hang'n with Mike Koch

Amy was very surprised to hear how much time I spent with Mike Koch in Vegas.. I slept with Mike Koch, smacked Mike Koch, introduced Mike Koch to strangers and the eleven guys of Willapoolza enjoyed hang'n with Mike Koch.....

Seriously, if it wasn't for Jon's wieners I would never have gotten the opportunity to spend a weekend in Vegas with Mike Koch..

And yes, this is Mike Koch hang'n with Jon's wieners....

Williapoolza!!!!

I just got back from Willapoolza in Las Vegas. What the F#*k is Willapoolza!! It was a fun filled weekend with a great group of guys, aka a bachelor party for Will. We packed a lot in in just a couple of days.

Finally I got to check off the Gilter Gulch "box".. Saddly, I was the only one out-of eleven to go, but I did tell them I was with a bachelor party..

We went to a cool Vodka Bar at Mandalay Bay called Red Square. They have a room that they keep at 10 degrees for drinking chilled Vodka. Before you enter the room they provide you with a coat and hat.... It's pretty $$$$ie...

And yes the next day was a little tuff............

Dirty Donnie

The man known as "Don Vito" on MTV's show "Viva La Bam" was convicted Wednesday of two counts of sexual assault on a child.

Vincent Margera, 51, who was accused of groping three girls ages 12 to 14 during an autograph signing event last year at mall skate park in the Denver suburb of Lakewood, fell to the floor cursing and yelled, "Just kill me now."

He was acquitted of a third count of sex assault on a child. He faces a sentence of probation to six years in prison on each conviction. If he doesn't comply with sex offender treatment as part of the sentence, he could potentially spend life in prison, district attorney's spokeswoman Pam Russell said.

After Margera's courtroom outburst, deputies restrained him and took him to jail, where he was being held without bail until his sentencing hearing, set for Dec. 20.

Defense attorney Pamela Mackey had argued that when Margera appeared at the skate park, he took on the persona of the outrageous and profane Don Vito. Mackey had said that Margera, a car painter, learned that the crazier he acted, the more his fans loved it.

"Viva La Bam" starred Margera's nephew, professional skateboarder Bam Margera.

Gabby Abby

Joey has a new friend. Her name is Abby and she's my mom's new Westie pup. Abby and Joe have been having a great time this last week. Abby is very playful and Joe has his hands full.

Soon Abby will be going ome with my mom and I'm sure Joe will miss them both, I know we will.

House Update..

Front (It's not going to be grey...)

Stacked Stone Fireplace

Kitchen and Kitchenette

Dinning Room

The house has really been coming along and I can't believe it will be done by the end of November... I just really can't wait until they paint the outside... It's not going to be grey..



See more pics on the flickr...

Action Packed

Sunday I was one of the fortunate sols to watch (in person) Brett Farve throw TD pass 421 and 422. Breaking Dan Marinos record of 420... Lucky for me Brett did it right away, because I had a few to many to drink.

Also, a special shot out to some Yoopers that made this all possible.. Scott, Ross and Desi... Especially Desi, for putting up with my drunk ass....

Sold!!!

After six days we found a buyer and have a deal. It a big relief but it didn't come easy. Amy and I put a lot of work in this last month on our home getting it ready and it paid off.

Again, stay tuned for updates on our new home...

Joey's Back

We have found that Joey has a new use as a dishwasher..

This one's for you Rudi................

Busy Beavers

I know it’s been a long time since my last blog, but Amy and I have been extremely busy since she returned to Rochester.

Amy got back from Dallas on August 1st and we started house hunting on the 2nd and after a month and about 40 homes we decided on a new home. The house should be finished in December and I will be updating the progress as we go along.

Yesterday our house went on the market… and if you know anyone that is looking for a house close to St. Mary’s… this could be your house!!!

So not only have we been looking at homes but we have been working on getting ours ready to sell.

More to come… and sorry for not blogging..

Big "D" and that "D" is not for Dallas...

This is our final weekend in Dallas.. We have really enjoyed our experience but it will be nice to have Amy home next weekend in Rochester.

Last weekend we finally went to the gay-neighborhood in Dallas. We lucky had a guide, JD. He is very poupular in the gay-neighborhood. Infact, he has a tramp stamp…. JD took us to a gay cowboy bar. I think it was the cleanest bar I have ever been in.

Sleepy Joe

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

Joe had a big day. He helped move mommie this morning and flew home from Dallas w/o poops or pees on the plane this evening. . I can't say the same.

Kwik Kwote

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

I don't get it.. Everyone puts quotes on their emails these days.. Why? Now people are putting them on bathroom check lists. I guess its better than their email

No Pump'n Munch

Joey and I are in Dallas today and we decided to check out one of 12 Kwik-E-Mart’s that 7-Eleven has made-over in a promotion for the up coming Simpson’s Movie.

You will notice that this Kwik-E-Mart is authentic, right down to the Squishee Machine. I passed on the 570 calories and got a 64oz Double Gulp of Diet Dr. Pepper, Big-Tone would be proud.


Apu Quotes....

1/2 Naked Nate

Amy and I have a friend Nate and he has his own blog that we enjoy looking in on from time-to-time to see what Nate and his family are doing. Usually, it has something to do with Nate and Christine’s daughter Anisley mastering something that I can only dream of accomplishing someday…

However, I have noticed a common theme over the last year… Nate posts a lot of pictures of himself on his blog w/o a shirt on… I think that’s a little odd… So, above you will find a collogue of photo’s of Nate w/o his shirt on that I retrieve from his blog…

To be fair.. Nate does wear shirts on Sundays…..

Minnie Fact...

Bizarre fact #3654:

Did you know...The silhouette on the Major League Baseball logo is Harmon Killebrew.

More facts at eBizarre.com

Mess with Da'Bull

Believe it or not.. Not only does this bull have two idiots by the ass on his horns but these idiots are brothers Michael, right, and Laurence Lenahan and are Americans. The brothers where participating in the traditional bull run in Pamplona, Spain this year. Apparently, it was the bulls fault because he strayed from the pack turned around and ran the wrong way. Stupid bull……

Doc, it seems that I have a little blood in my stool…

Tools of the Trade

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

People always ask me what kind of screws I sell Mayo. I guess this would be a good example of that… In fact, I lent my advice to size, type and material of screw needed to repair this device.

This is also a good example that nothing goes to waste at the WFMC…

Yopper Ki-Yay

We have been having a great 4th of July vacation in the UP.. However, we did push our luck on Friday night by attending The Bruce Willis Band show at the local casino. Bruce Willis sucks.. He was late, had to read the music because he couldn’t remember the words, and kept apologizing for the poor performance as people walked out….

Later we met up with some friends (see Amy w/Danielle below) at The Sand Bar in Gladstone and found the local band Driver to be much better than Bruce Willis..

And yes.... Bruce did say yippie ki-yay mother f*#ker..........

Big Kow

If you’re ever in the Oshkosh, WI area with time to spare you need to venture about 40 miles to the west for this restaurant in Wautoma, WI. The Sivercryst is an “old school” restaurant and lounge supper club with a lake view. Good steaks, grilled prime rib, and a super cool bar.

Amy and I try to incorporate The Sivercryst into our treks home to the UP. And yes, we where drawn in by the big ass kow……