Thursday, December 30, 2010

Two peas in a pod

Nora and 'Neve had fun together last night





Foresee more playdates



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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

FOX 9 News: 1,000 Expected at 2011 Ice Dive

I will be one of the 1,000- I'm on dive #12

1,000 Expected at 2011 Ice Dive

More than 1,000 people are expected to take a freezing plunge on New Year's Day in Excelsior.

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I have a piece of history

I received something very cool from my Mom at Xmas





These are tokens from my great grandfather's general store he owned in Odin, MN. Folks would barter/trade these then use in his store to buy items.

Considering I'm named after him-
It was a little extra awesome.

A little piece of Peter C. Hanson will always be with me.


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Saturday, December 25, 2010

Santa was good to me today













Plus some other nice stuff

I
Am
Blessed!


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Friday, December 24, 2010

SANTA IS HERE!





I KNOW HIM- I KNOW HIM!!!


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A Christmas Story





Mr. Parker: Uh, 'frah-gee-lay.' It must be Italian!
Mrs. Parker: Oh, I think that says 'fragile,' honey.
Mr. Parker: Oh, yeah.

Awesome!

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Nora got a present tonight

Goldfish!




and being a creative child named them "fishy 1 & fishy 2"

Sonny also likes them





And with cookies/milk for Santa and carrots for the Reindeer- left by the door-





It's off to bed, dreaming of a crisp Xmas morning.

Hopefully some A-hole doesn't empty his chemical toilet in my sewer.

Merry Xmas!


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It's a Drink Celebration!

I thought I'd slide a little Holiday cocktail story your way. Well I have spent many a holiday enjoying many different libations (as my High School English teacher called them)
Some of my favs are-

"Ho-Ho-Tini" 2 shots of your favorite Vodka, 1 shot of Peppermint schnapps. Slide a candy cane in it for a fun garnish.

"Christmas in your Mouth" 1 part GoldSchlager-1 part vodka- add cranberry Juice

"Black Santa" 1 part vodka, 1 part Kahlua, 1 part peppermint schnapps

Now all of those are great but do not have a story- I have a cocktail I invented on a holiday- New year’s Eve-Eve (12/30) it’s called "The Bluto"

True Story- this was 1991- My friends and I wanted to party in a hotel for new years- we found out they jacked the room rates on new year’s eve so one of us said- "let's just do it on new year’s eve-eve!" Since we were all young and just wanted an excuse to get together and drink, we all said- "let's do it!"

So we booked two rooms and a hotel and got A LOT of liquor and started in about 6pm on 12/30. We had several folks drinking and staying but a few that came and went during the festivities.

At the midpoint I could not decide what to drink next. I stared at the table o' booze and just started pouring- I added a couple slashes of soda and drank- IT WAS DELICIOUS!

I had to quickly piece together what I made- as to not forget because of drunkenness. It was 2 shots each of vodka-rum-gin-whiskey with coke and sprite to fill the glass.

As I was enjoying my THIRD one- someone asked me what I was drinking- I looked at the TV and "Animal House" was on- it was the scene where Belushi- as Bluto- is downing the bottle of jack

I looked at them and said- "it's a Bluto and it's delicious!"


And so The Bluto was born!

Now later that night- due to the jibber jabber of some folks who had left- our festivities were busted and we were booted from the hotel. That gave birth to our now group famous exclamation- "DRINKIN'!"

But that is another story!

The Pete


Thursday, December 23, 2010

9 years ago today it all changed

That was the day of my first date with Krissy





Now together for 9 years- married for 6 1/2 years-with a beautiful daughter-





Looking forward to all the years ahead.

Love you Sweet Baby!


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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Forget the Lexus red bow!

I want THIS in my driveway Xmas morning.






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Nora picking flowers with Caillou

Isn't this cute?





Love this PBS kids app- you can create some fun pics.


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@dunnbroscoffees is THE Awesome Coffee Stop!

I am a fan of @dunnbroscoffees - I always get good service- good coffee and good times.

I most often stop at Dunn Bros. #31 in Excelsior, MN. They are always awesome and provide great coffee with a smile and a kind word or three

Plus there store looks pretty after all the snow.





As all Dunn Bros support local- I ask that you support them.

Stop in for good coffee and good times today!


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Monday, December 20, 2010

Happy Birthday to me

Had a good birthday!

I share it with lots of folks

I was surprised to learn I share it with this guy-





Jonah Hill

I guess big funny guys are popular this time of year





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Saturday, December 18, 2010

Batman RULES but,

Superman II is pretty great.

I DVR'd it last night just to watch the fight scene and this moment





When Supes crushes Zod's hand picks him up and tosses him into the abyss- IT'S AWESOME!

BTW- not having any moment like this is ONE of the reasons Superman Returns stunk

They need to have that kind of moment to get a Superman movie right.

Of course that's just my opinion, I could be wrong.


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Friday, December 17, 2010

Better grab a tissue for this one! Bopsy- The Littlest FireFighter

Got this email this morning from The Wife's Uncle- if you don't cry or mist up- I weep for your soul.

In Phoenix , Arizona , a 26 year-old mother stared down at her 6 year-old son, who was dying of terminal leukemia..Although her heart was filled with sadness,She also had a strong feeling of determination.
Like any parent, she wanted her son to grow up &Fulfill all his dreams. Now, that was no longer possible..The leukemia would see to that. But she still wanted her son's dream to come true..
She took her son' s hand and asked, 'Billy, did you ever think about what
you wanted to be once you grew up? Did you ever dream and wish what you would do with your life?'
Mommy, 'I always wanted to be a fireman when I grew up.'
Mom smiled back and said, 'Let's see if we can make your wish come true.'
Later that day she went to her local fire Department in Phoenix , Arizona , where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as Phoenix !
She explained her son's final wish and asked if it might be possible to give her 6 year-old son a ride around the block on a fire engine.
Fireman Bob said, 'Look, we can do better than that. If you'll have your son ready at seven o'clock Wednesday morning, we'll make him an honorary Fireman for the whole day. He can come down to the fire station, eat with us, go out on all the fire calls, the whole nine yards!
And if you'll give us his sizes, we'll get a real fire uniform for him, with a real fire hat - not a toy -- one-with the emblem of the Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker like we wear and rubber boots.'
'They're all manufactured right here in Phoenix , so we can get them fast.'
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed him in his uniform and escorted him from his
hospital bed to the waiting hook and ladder truck.
Billy got to sit on the back of the truck and help steer it back to the fire station. He was in heaven.
There were three fire calls in Phoenix that day and Billy got to go out on all three calls.He rode in the different fire engines, the Paramedic's' van And even the fire chief's car.He was also videotaped for theLocal news program.
Having his dream come true,
With all the love and attention that was lavished upon him, so deeply touched Billy, that he lived three months longer than any doctor thought possible.



One night all of his vital signs began to drop dramatically and the head nurse, who believed in the hospice concept - that no one should die alone - began to call the family members to the hospital.
Then she remembered the day Billy had spent as a Fireman, so she called the Fire Chief and Asked if it would be possible to send a fireman in uniform to the hospital to be with Billy as he made his transition.
The chief replied, 'We can do better than that. We'll be there in five minutes. Will you please do me a favor?
When you hear the sirens screaming and see the lights flashing, will you announce over the PA system that there is not a fire?'
'It's the department coming to see one of its finest members one more time. And will you open the window to his room?'
About five minutes later a hook
and ladder truck arrived at the hospital and extended its ladder up to
Billy's third floor open window--------16 fire-fighters climbed up the ladder into Billy's room.With his mother's permission, they hugged him and held him and told him how much they LOVED him.With his dying breath, Billy looked up at the fire chief and said,'Chief, am I really a fireman now?'
'Billy, you are, and the Head Chief, Jesus, is holding your hand,' the chief said.With those words, Billy smiled and said, 'I know, He's been holding my hand all day, and The angels have been singing.'He closed his eyes one last time.

TRUE STORY- although some details are exaggerated- this really happened in 1981 in Phoenix.

click the title link for the REAL story from Firefighter Bob about this amazing boy and his time as the Littlest FireFighter. 

This boy was the first "Make-A-Wish" wish-
http://www.wish.org/about/the_first_wish/the_first_make_a_wish_child

 also links to the Snopes item on this and a youtube video tribute to this story

http://www.snopes.com/glurge/fireman.asp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcHGK7_6baM

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Is Batman gonna have to..

Slap a Robin?





Looks like he is.

Thanks for the pic Tyrone.

You all may now resume your
day.

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Jar-Jar is not the only Star Wars goof!

The Star Wars Holiday Special

Happy Life Day!



Lucas should put this out on DVD- he'd clean up!
If I can buy "Howard the Duck" on DVD- I should be able to
get this

Monday, December 13, 2010

Pay it Forward!

I received a Dunn Bros. GC for an early B-Day present. Went this AM to treat myself to a Vanilla Latte-Mmmmmm!





The Chap in front of me bought my coffee. So- I in turn- bought the coffee for the Chap next in line. Felt good too.

Hope he keeps it going- hope U do too.

Merry Xmas!


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Sunday, December 12, 2010

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Friday, December 10, 2010

May the Force be with Katie

Show support today for young Katie and all kids that like Star Wars.

My Star Wars Geek flag even extends to my iPhone

I can make it a lightsaber





Jealous?

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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

SOOOO glad I have not had Sprint Service since 2001

Peep this web chat from a guy trying to return a Sprint phone thru Sprint to it's rightful owner

Shocking to see this after reading that Folks ranked Sprint as having the best Customer Service
From Consumer Reports-"Sprint has pulled even in overall satisfaction with Verizon, which has been the clear top provider in our Ratings in most years since 2003. Sprint even scored better than Verizon in some aspects of customer service, in a remarkable turnaround."
http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/111505/consumer-reports-cell-service-ratings-att-is-the-worst-carrier

After reading this- those folks may want to rethink that- easier to read if you click on the title link



This guy made Star Trek doors in his house


How cool is that!

Check out: "DIY Star-Trek style air powered sliding doors are something from the future that you can have at home right now" - www.engadget.com http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/07/diy-star-trek-style-air-powered-sliding-doors-are-something-from/?icid=engadget-iphone-url
So, we don't mind a small home renovation project every now and then, and this is one we're seriously considering. Instructables has posted a step-by-step guide on installing sliding doors which are powered by an air compressor, and which look super cool. As you'll see in the video which is after the break, it's a pretty simple idea, which requires a pretty fair amount of work, but the results are very impressive. The sliding doors are controlled by a panel switch and have a key which can lock them open or shut, and the door also boasts a vent above it for air ventilation after operation. Yes, we actually want one of these.






Source: Instructables

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Sunday, December 5, 2010

The weekend

It started with some snow making it pretty.





Ended with my Smoochie and her new Pooh Bear




I'd say, it turned out great.

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Saturday, December 4, 2010

Congrats Ty & Andy





Now the reception. It's gonna be a hoot dontchaknow!

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So pretty!






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Sunday, November 28, 2010

Only at my Folk's house..





Can I have a cocktail in a camp Snoopy glass from 1985.

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Happy Holidays

From the Bye/Scherber kids






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Thursday, November 25, 2010

NAUGHTY things u can get away with saying on Thanksgiving.

Got this off a friends FB page-


NAUGHTY things u can get away with saying on Thanksgiving-

1.) Talk about a huge breast!
2.) Tying the legs together keeps the inside moist.
3.) It's cool whip time!
4.) I'm in the mood for a little dark meat.
5.) It's a little dry, do you still want to eat it?
6.) Just spread the legs & stuff it in!
7.) You still have a little bit on your chin.

Pilgrim Batman!





HAPPY THANKSGIVING!


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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Laugh it up Fuzzball!

NSFW-Timberlake may have stayed with Brittany if she followed this advice-NSFW

Let's fight crime! Can your Mom drive us?

Seattle has a Justice League- Kind of-

Seattle investigators have identified nine costumed individuals: Buster Doe, Catastrophe, Gemini, Green Reaper, No Name, Penelope, Phoenix Jones the Guardian of Seattle, Thorn, and Thunder 88. Phoenix Jones, a 22-year-old man who patrols the street in a black cape, fedora, white belt, and mask, revealed his real identity to Seattle police in early November. He is normally driven around by a woman who, wearing no costume, stays in the car while he performs his superhero duties. "So far, no confirmation if this is actually his mom," says Alison Nastasi at Cinematical.

Maybe I should visit Kirschty and bring this out of the closet-


Think the TSA would give me the "agressive pat-down" wearing this?



Monday, November 22, 2010

Please-if you drive Highway 7 between St.Boni and Minnetonka-WATCH THIS!!!

How to drive in the Snow-



<a href="http://www.bing.com/videos/browse?mkt=en-us&from=en-us_msnhp&vid=149ac8e9-7bc4-43fb-9d29-c805a9f5dfe4&from=en-us&fg=dest" target="_new" title="How to Drive in the Snow">Video: How to Drive in the Snow</a>

Sunday, November 21, 2010

After reading this- so glad I don't fly much

TSA has met the enemy -- and they are us

How did an agency created to protect the public become the target of so much public scorn?

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Hey Derek, you in this?

St.Paul Firefighters Turn Up the Heat

Several St. Paul firefighters are igniting sparks with a steamy calendar. It's the second year the firefighters have bared their shirts to strike a pose.

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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Watch the Extended ‘Two Beavers’ Video From How I Met Your Mother

Watch the Extended ‘Two Beavers’ Video From How I Met Your Mother

This is cool and all BUT...

I'm more of an Elvis person. 


We're still holding out hope for a cloud-based subscription service to make that full-page teaser on Apple.com seem worthwhile, but it looks like today's unforgettable iTunes announcement will indeed just be the arrival of the Beatles to the store -- the Fab Four's page just went live, about 20 minutes before the official announcement. It looks like the entire catalog is available in a $149 box set complete with iTunes LP content, and there's also a few videos for your enjoyment. We're sure some of you are super-stoked about being able to buy this stuff in yet another format -- and we're glad Steve and Yoko worked it out -- but unless something else happens today we're feeling like we just witnessed a lot of empty hype.


Update: Yep, it's official -- the Beatles are on iTunes. No streaming announcement, no subscription service. Apple's given its entire front page over to a full-size shot of the boys, and as a bonus the "Live at the Washington Coliseum, 1964" video will stream for free for the rest of the year. Ringo, can you sum this up for us?
"I am particularly glad to no longer be asked when the Beatles are coming to iTunes," said Ringo Starr.
You were always our favorite, Rings. PR after the break, along with a screencap of Apple.com for posterity.


Show full PR text
The Beatles Now on iTunes
All 13 Legendary Beatles Studio Albums amp; Special Digital Box Set


LONDON and CUPERTINO, California-November 16, 2010-Apple Corps, EMI and Apple(R) today announced that the Beatles, the most influential and beloved rock band in music history, are now available for the first time on the iTunes Store(R) (www.itunes.com). Starting today, the group's 13 legendary remastered studio albums with iTunes LPs, the two-volume "Past Masters" compilation and the classic "Red" and "Blue" collections are available for purchase and download on iTunes(R) worldwide as either albums or individual songs. Fans can also get a special digital "Beatles Box Set" featuring the "Live at the Washington Coliseum, 1964" concert film, a worldwide iTunes exclusive which captures the Beatles' very first US concert.


"We're really excited to bring the Beatles' music to iTunes," said Sir Paul McCartney. "It's fantastic to see the songs we originally released on vinyl receive as much love in the digital world as they did the first time around."


"I am particularly glad to no longer be asked when the Beatles are coming to iTunes," said Ringo Starr. "At last, if you want it-you can get it now-The Beatles from Liverpool to now! Peace and Love, Ringo."


"We love the Beatles and are honored and thrilled to welcome them to iTunes," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "It has been a long and winding road to get here. Thanks to the Beatles and EMI, we are now realizing a dream we've had since we launched iTunes ten years ago."


"In the joyful spirit of Give Peace A Chance, I think it is so appropriate that we are doing this on John's 70th birthday year," said Yoko Ono Lennon.


"The Beatles on iTunes-Bravo!" said Olivia Harrison.


"The Beatles and iTunes have both been true innovators in their fields," said EMI Group CEO Roger Faxon. "It's a privilege for everybody at EMI to work with Steve Jobs and with Apple Corps' Jeff Jones and their teams in marking a great milestone in the development of digital music."


Each of the Beatles' 13 legendary remastered studio albums, including "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," "Revolver," "The Beatles [The White Album]" and "Abbey Road" include iTunes LPs, which create an immersive album experience with a beautiful design and expanded visual features including a unique mini-documentary about the creation of each album. The two-volume "Past Masters" compilation and the classic "Red" and "Blue" collections are also available.


Single albums are available for purchase and download for $12.99 each, double albums for $19.99 each and individual songs for $1.29 each.


The special digital "Beatles Box Set" ($149) contains the 13 remastered studio albums with iTunes LPs and all mini-documentaries, "Past Masters," and the "Live at the Washington Coliseum, 1964" concert film, a worldwide iTunes exclusive which captures the Beatles' very first US concert in its entirety. In addition, Beatles fans can stream and view the "Live at the Washington Coliseum, 1964" concert film from iTunes for free for the remainder of this calendar year.


Apple Corps Ltd. was founded by The Beatles in 1968 to look after the group's own affairs. The London-based company has administered the catalogue of The Beatles releases of the 1960s that have sold to date more than 600 million records, tapes and CDs. Since the 1990s, Apple has piloted new Beatles projects that have become benchmarks for pioneering accomplishment and which have included The Beatles Anthology projects, the 29-million selling album The Beatles 1, The Beatles LOVE show and CD and the 09/09/09 release of The Beatles Remastered catalogue and The Beatles Rock Band game. Further information on The Beatles' projects can be found at www.thebeatles.com.


EMI Music is one of the world's leading music companies, representing artists spanning all musical tastes and genres. Its record labels include Angel, Astralwerks, Blue Note, Capitol, Capitol Latin, Capitol Nashville, EMI Classics, EMI CMG, EMI Records, EMI Records Nashville, Manhattan, Parlophone and Virgin.


Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.



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Monday, November 15, 2010

Coming to save your town

THE PINK MASK!





With his sidekick Pinky Rose






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Sunday, November 14, 2010

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Fun in the snow





Snow Man has a little junk inthe trunk






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When your neighbor..

Has to give the UPS truck a tow





It's a good day to stay home.

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Glad I brought in the deck furniture





Regretting not covering the grill



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No one wants to see that!

This is FUNNY! and disturbing. 

http://www.asylum.com/2010/11/11/crazy-guy-yells-out-most-awesome-family-feud-answer-ever/?icid=asylum-iphone-url


We know you're still recovering from our list of the greatest "Family Feud" bloopers, but you're going to want to see this.



Recent "Family Feud" episode 10,133 featured a bald nitwit (not Steve Harvey) who was asked, "What do you not want to see when breaking into a house?" His answer defies imagination.



If only this classic episode of the Harvey-hosted game show had aired before our list went out. (Seriously, it may be one of the greatest game show clips of all time, and that includes the one with the "penis" answer.)



Keep reading to see what happened and, even better, for the shocking response from the judges.


Our favorite parts: the other contestant's dead-on comic timing and Harvey slapping the cards down on the podium as if saying, "That is the last damn straw with you people!"



Also, why the hell did they award him 33 points for "Gun/Occupant"? Why are those two words sandwiched together in the first place? You might be surprised to find a gun, but would you really be surprised to find a person in a house where, you know, people live? This clip is so baffling, we may just have to watch it 50 more times instead of going back to work.

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