Skortch's Xanga

Monday, September 24, 2007

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:19:39 GMT

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:43:42 GMT

Well, to answer questions, we were without hot water because our hot water heater cracked in half. But it is replaced now. The kids are doing fine after the debacle with their babysitter. Angie and Sophie are sick, but Aaron, my dad, and me are all doing pretty well physically. I need to do some repair work on my toilet, but I think I can handle it. I just have to make time to do it. Then I may take some of you up on the offer to help some -- I may have some painting to do and the faster it gets done the less likely the kids are to play in it. I'll let ya know.

Thanks for replying. Its nice to know you guys all haven't forgotten about me. I'll try not to be so whiny.

Been a while.

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:18:16 GMT

Ok, faithful friends and longtime listeners, here's an update for any who are still out there.

Uncle Andy is feeling worn out. We’ve had to urgently change our childcare situation because of (severe but believable) allegations leveled against our babysitter. My house is falling apart and I have neither the knowledge to fix it or the money to have someone do it for me.

I miss all my friends. I feel very alone, and I think it is largely my own doing.

::sigh::

Monday, May 14, 2007

Mon, 14 May 2007 12:18:00 GMT

10 Things we learned from Spiderman 3

Spiderman 3 is not just all fun and games, you know. Look a bit closer and Sam Raimi and co. are really making very acute social observations about life, love and sand.

WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD!

1. EMOs are a product of alien symbiosis

2. If you find yourself running from the law, no problem! Just hop over the gate that says ‘DANGER! Particle Physics Experiment in progress’ and you’re in the clear.

3. If your girlfriend is hanging from the roof of a demolished skyscraper, never fear. Nonchalantly take some pictures and introduce yourself to her father, who also doesn’t seem to give a shit.

4. Flipping pancakes and listening to vintage dance songs will only lead to adultery.

5. Black is the new red. And alien goo is the new cotton.

6. If you ever find yourself battling a giant sand person and a jagged-toothed photographer alongside your best friend who just tried to kill you, be sure that you and him exchange ‘witty’ banter at every opportunity. “I’m a little busy over here, buddy.” “I’d love to help you, but I’ve got my hands full, buddy” and so on.

7. If you want to kill someone real bad, then go to church and pray and maybe, if you’re lucky, God will provide you with an alien suit made of pure evil.

8. Sufferers of amnesia just can’t help smiling ridiculously and eating ice-cream. Oh life is good when you can’t remember anything.

9. Bad boys eat cookies, drink milk and mimic their lecturers down the phone in a hilarious manner.

10. Is your girlfriend feeling down? No problem, make her feel better by passionately upside-down kissing some really hot chick in front of her.

Thursday, April 05, 2007

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:22:57 GMT

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:15:56 GMT

Last week I was quite sick, so you didn't get any updates from me.

Last night was one of the small groups I do. I thought it went really well. We talked about evangelism and the how the way you act has more bearing on whether or not people see Jesus in you than the things you say. I think they got it. I was pleased.

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:51:40 GMT

Well $700.00 and two days later I've learned a valuable lesson: Never drive your car with less than a quarter tank of gas. The gas is what keeps the fuel pump cool. When you don't have enough gas the fuel pump will overheat. And fuel pumps cost $490.00 plus labor to replace.

Monday, March 05, 2007

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 17:57:36 GMT

Well, rough weekend again. Angie and i had invited our parents and siblings over to do Sophie's birthday party on Saturday morning. Unfortunately, about an hour before everyone was supposed to arrive, Sophie began hurling. We checked and she had a fever. So we had to cancel her party. For you long-time readers, you may remember that my son never had his first birthday because of snow. Well, we vowed to do better by Sophie, so last night Duncan, Steph, Angie, Aaron and I sang Happy Birthday to Sophie. Then she stared at her candle until Aaron "helped" her blow it out.

I'm tremendously excited about this weekend. Its the High School Ski Trip. Woot!

And for all you who canceled going on the trip this weekend, a big fat PTTTHHHBBBTTTTT!!

Thursday, March 01, 2007

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:44:08 GMT

In response: Yes, yes, I'm doing well. Much better than in February actually. i spent much of the month ill.

Anyway, work is stinky today. Got to work til 8 or 8:30 which means I'm going to miss survivor. Fortunately Ang is going to tape it for me.

I'm so excited about SOS coming up! I'm going to be insufferable until it comes.

On a completely unrelated note...

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 18:33:23 GMT

Alright, so, I have been a bad xanga-er.

I intend to resume my regular postings.

How have all my readers been?