Jeez….. I had to shake my head to make sure I was still functioning.  Did that just happened? I came out of the bathroom speechless.  I was kind of in a bit of shock actually – but yes, I was speechless.  You know me right?  Well, you might not “know” me, but hopefully you’ve learned … Continue reading I’m Not Ready Yet !!! →

Not only am I often “That Guy”, but all too often I am “That Guy” in front of friends, family and often total strangers. And our infamous cottage has often been the scene of many of my most memorable moments.  Such was the case one night in early to mid August in 2004 (I think). … Continue reading Can I get a witness →

I have a complaint. I know, right? No, not a minor irritation. And no, I’m not just “annoyed”. I have an actual complaint, and I want answers. As most of you may know, I do enjoy going to the grocery store. My store of choice is the Milton Food Lion.  It’s about ¼ mile away … Continue reading Challenge Accepted →

Sometimes I am “that guy”. It might be something I did.  It might be something I said.  But sometimes, I am just a bonehead. Ok.  Truth be told, OFTEN times, I’m a bonehead. If you are reading this and you’ve spent time at our FATASTIC cottage at the beach, then you’ll understand the story I … Continue reading Pick a Number…… →

My wife Lisa had a dream.  For the 1st 15 years I knew her, she watched just about every home improvement and house flipping show there was.  But now that she’s coming up on about 10 years of doing it, she’s the first to tell you, “It’s not like you see on TV”. I’ve only … Continue reading Jim Stafford Had it Right →

I can’t bring it like I used to, but I still kind of bring it.    One day I came home years ago and Lisa says, “Hey, I signed you up for the Cross Fit gym down the street”. Um…. Okay……                *sidenote 1 – WHAT THE HELL WAS SHE THINKING ? But I spent … Continue reading San Diego Chicken →

Have you ever had to go to the bathroom really bad? No, I’m not talking about just needing to go really bad—I’m talking an epic dilemma and REALLY needing to go.  We all have, I’m sure.  But, I ask you this.  Have you ever had to go so bad that you needed to take immediate … Continue reading There’s that 1 time we bought a boat. →

It’s funny the things that go on in your life and then you look back and wonder to yourself, sometimes out loud, “Self, how did I get here?” I was a typical boy going up.  I did boy things.  I had a G.I. Joe, I played outside from dawn to dusk, I watched cartoons on … Continue reading I’ve Got Daughters →