Well, after a couple of sick days last week, I've finally got some energy back. I still have this nagging cough, and a runny nose but I feel a whole lot better.
Last Saturday, Mel and I went down to Mankato, so that she could go to Hobby Lobby. That's a hell of a long drive for some yarn, but we made the best out of it. There is a Sheel's sporting goods store down there, so we went there too. On the way back we decided to take a detour through New Ulm. We drove down Main street and went into a little shop, then we decided to go find the Schell's brewery. We figured if nothing else we'd see if the gift shop was open.
After a drive through the whole town, we found it! Gift shop open 11-5. Kick ass! So we head in and see that they are still giving tours. There is one at 3pm. and 4pm. Since it was 3:30 we decided to check out the 4pm tour. It's an hour long, and talks a lot about the history of the family and brewery. At the end of the tour we headed to the tap room to "sample" some of their brews. All good I might add. The Snow Storm is lacking a little this year, but that's just my opinion. The tour was well worth the 3 bucks. I recommend it if your down that way.
Sunday found me and the boys (Mikey, Kris and Todd) in Todd's fish house for the whole day. 9 hours to be exact. The fishing was a little slow, but we did catch fish. Good thing Todd had some movies to watch. It was good company, OK fishing, and as usual, good beer.
Well that brings us up to date. It's already Tuesday, probably Wednesday when all 2 of you get around to reading this drivel, and it's really f-ing cold outside!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
What to do......
I've been working in the housing industry now for almost 3 years and one thing that I've come up with is, it's not very stable. When I got started, there was more work than there was people to do the work. Now, everything is so slow. The only thing keeping us afloat is remodels. It seams that people are willing to stick endless amounts of money into their existing houses, but when it comes to moving or building a new house, it's not happening.
That fact has got me thinking. What am I going to do next? I love the work that I do but the job security isn't really there and the job itself, is really taking its toll on my body. I've got a stiff back all the time, my knees hurt constantly. I've even got tendinitis in one of my knees. As age 30 approaches I find myself thinking more and more about what I could do next. I'd like to stay in this industry but in order to make any money you need to be in a trade long enough to be able to "prove" yourself. I've done that with my current trade. My company knows that I do good work and they recognize that by not cutting me when there is no work, and by giving me raises when there "isn't any money to be given." I'd like to stay with the company and maybe move into a sales position but I don't see the two current salesmen moving on anytime soon. In all actuality I don't see anyone above me moving on anytime soon. Therefore, I'm kind of stuck.
My brother tried having his own business but unfortunately he had to sell it off because it wasn't a steady enough "paycheck" to make it worth it. It makes me sad because I would have liked to see him succeed with it and it would have given me "hope" that maybe I could have gone off on my own, but I don't see that as an option now.
I do have faith, though, that an opportunity will present itself and I'll be able to move on and remain happy with my career choice. I am open to suggestions, too.
That fact has got me thinking. What am I going to do next? I love the work that I do but the job security isn't really there and the job itself, is really taking its toll on my body. I've got a stiff back all the time, my knees hurt constantly. I've even got tendinitis in one of my knees. As age 30 approaches I find myself thinking more and more about what I could do next. I'd like to stay in this industry but in order to make any money you need to be in a trade long enough to be able to "prove" yourself. I've done that with my current trade. My company knows that I do good work and they recognize that by not cutting me when there is no work, and by giving me raises when there "isn't any money to be given." I'd like to stay with the company and maybe move into a sales position but I don't see the two current salesmen moving on anytime soon. In all actuality I don't see anyone above me moving on anytime soon. Therefore, I'm kind of stuck.
My brother tried having his own business but unfortunately he had to sell it off because it wasn't a steady enough "paycheck" to make it worth it. It makes me sad because I would have liked to see him succeed with it and it would have given me "hope" that maybe I could have gone off on my own, but I don't see that as an option now.
I do have faith, though, that an opportunity will present itself and I'll be able to move on and remain happy with my career choice. I am open to suggestions, too.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Poor Wild.
I got to go to the Wild game tonight with my bro Todd. They played, and lost to the Anaheim Ducks. (4-2) As I was watching the teams warm up, I never realised how many players the Ducks have that I LOVE to HATE!
Lets go through the list......
Doug Weight. A player I remember from my sports cards collecting days. He was always a decent player, but seemed to have a bully attitude.
Rob Niedermayer. A player that I remember from the '03 playoffs. When the Wild lost to the Ducks.
Todd Bertuzzi. A bruiser from the '03 playoffs, who played for Vancouver. During a Vancouver-Colorado game, on March 8, 2004, Moore fought Matt Cooke in the first period. Late in the third period, Bertuzzi began following Moore down the ice and tried to start a fight. When Moore ignored him, Bertuzzi grabbed hold of Moore's jersey, and punched Moore in the side of the head from behind. Bertuzzi then pushed him down headfirst into the ice.
After lying on the ice for several minutes, Moore was removed on a stretcher. Moore suffered three fractured vertebrae in his neck, a grade three concussion, vertebral ligament damage, stretching of the brachial plexus nerves, and facial cuts.
Chris Pronger. One word. Goon.
Bertuzzi had two goals tonight against the Wild. Every time he or Pronger touched the puck, though, the crowd booed. The only redeeming part of the game was the Wild's two goals in the second period. They were at 10:43 and 10:47. 5 seconds apart! Awesome! Oh, and Boogaard played. There was only one fight, and it was a poor excuse for one, too.
Ah well, still a good time.
Lets go through the list......
Doug Weight. A player I remember from my sports cards collecting days. He was always a decent player, but seemed to have a bully attitude.
Rob Niedermayer. A player that I remember from the '03 playoffs. When the Wild lost to the Ducks.
Todd Bertuzzi. A bruiser from the '03 playoffs, who played for Vancouver. During a Vancouver-Colorado game, on March 8, 2004, Moore fought Matt Cooke in the first period. Late in the third period, Bertuzzi began following Moore down the ice and tried to start a fight. When Moore ignored him, Bertuzzi grabbed hold of Moore's jersey, and punched Moore in the side of the head from behind. Bertuzzi then pushed him down headfirst into the ice.
After lying on the ice for several minutes, Moore was removed on a stretcher. Moore suffered three fractured vertebrae in his neck, a grade three concussion, vertebral ligament damage, stretching of the brachial plexus nerves, and facial cuts.
Chris Pronger. One word. Goon.
Bertuzzi had two goals tonight against the Wild. Every time he or Pronger touched the puck, though, the crowd booed. The only redeeming part of the game was the Wild's two goals in the second period. They were at 10:43 and 10:47. 5 seconds apart! Awesome! Oh, and Boogaard played. There was only one fight, and it was a poor excuse for one, too.
Ah well, still a good time.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Ice Fishing Report.
Slow.....
Went out on Prior Lake the weekend before new years.
Saturday, 12-29, with Eric, Zach, Eryn, and Liz. It was pretty eventful. We were shocked to find 16 inches of ice on the lake. After an hour of getting the kids set up to fish, they wanted to go home. So Eric took them home and came back with Zach. In that time I actually caught fish. I had about 6 or 8 bluegills. Nothing worth keeping, but still, at least I caught something.
Sunday, 12-30, I went out again on P.L. This time with my Dad, Eric and Uncle Dave. Dave was catching bluegills, and Dad and I each caught a Crappie. We only stayed out for about 2 hours.
This last weekend I went out to Carl's lake to Todd's permanent fish house. Which, by the way is coming together nicely. It's not done, but it's at least out of the wind and warm.
Friday night, 1-4, I got skunked. Not one fish. While right across the house from me Todd was bringing them up once every 5 mins or so.
Sunday night, 1-6, Mel and I went out to Todd's house again. This time I had a little better luck. I think I caught 5 or 6 Crappies. Todd spent the whole day out there and caught a bunch of Crappies and a Northern. To bad the Crappies are a little on the small side. They're good eatin'.
This weekend is the Sportsman's Show, at the St. Paul River Center. Maybe I'll be able to get some tips on what I might be doing wrong, or on what the fish are biting on, cause it's not been anything that I've been giving them.
Went out on Prior Lake the weekend before new years.
Saturday, 12-29, with Eric, Zach, Eryn, and Liz. It was pretty eventful. We were shocked to find 16 inches of ice on the lake. After an hour of getting the kids set up to fish, they wanted to go home. So Eric took them home and came back with Zach. In that time I actually caught fish. I had about 6 or 8 bluegills. Nothing worth keeping, but still, at least I caught something.
Sunday, 12-30, I went out again on P.L. This time with my Dad, Eric and Uncle Dave. Dave was catching bluegills, and Dad and I each caught a Crappie. We only stayed out for about 2 hours.
This last weekend I went out to Carl's lake to Todd's permanent fish house. Which, by the way is coming together nicely. It's not done, but it's at least out of the wind and warm.
Friday night, 1-4, I got skunked. Not one fish. While right across the house from me Todd was bringing them up once every 5 mins or so.
Sunday night, 1-6, Mel and I went out to Todd's house again. This time I had a little better luck. I think I caught 5 or 6 Crappies. Todd spent the whole day out there and caught a bunch of Crappies and a Northern. To bad the Crappies are a little on the small side. They're good eatin'.
This weekend is the Sportsman's Show, at the St. Paul River Center. Maybe I'll be able to get some tips on what I might be doing wrong, or on what the fish are biting on, cause it's not been anything that I've been giving them.
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