A Birthday Surprise

So last year I was in the hospital and the team from work sent me a birthday cake.   Here is that cake (right).   Yes that is Richard Simmons.

The text says "Hang in there. Keep on Dreaming"

I thought it fitting that I should provide them a cake this time around.  So embracing my new German DNA I put this together.   Hyvee in Brookings did a great job...  It turned out awesome.   Gotta say I am looking pretty good. 

I am told there were some awkward looks when it was picked up from our front desk.  I am also told I am quite tasty. 

Cheap Medicine: Pile o' Frogs

So back at the farm a couple of weeks ago... it was a particularly nice day. We took the kids for a walk and I took this picture (really I did).

I have often pondered, how many frogs can be stacked on top of each other. The answer is 3.

Now you know.

Upon further research, I learned that the frog on the bottom is Republican. The other 2 are Democrat. How do I know this? The top two either feel entitled to that bit of road the bottom frog has, or they expect the bottom frog to carry them across the road. Now that I lay it out, it is quite obvious isn't it.

Cheap Medicine: Bedtime Stories

Mr Brown is telling his son a bed-time story.
"Once upon a time there was a white bunny....."
"Jeez..dad it's boring,what about science fiction?"
"Ok,Ok" Mr Brown said. "Once upon a time there was a bunny who got onto a spacecraft and...."
"Dad, a little more grown up!"
"Do you promise me not to tell your mom?" asked Mr Brown.
" I swear!"
"Ok", "Once upon a time there was a naked bunny......"

Cheap Medicine: Family Outings

The memories of my family outings are still a source of strength to me.

I remember we'd all pile into the car- I forgot what kind it was- and drive and drive. I'm not sure where we'd go, but I think there were some trees there. The smell of something was strong as we played whatever sport we played. I remember a bigger, older guy we called "Dad". We'd eat some stuff, or not, and then I think we went home.

I guess some things never leave you. -- Jack Handy

Cheap Medicine: Our Anniversary

On the 26th of January, Andrea and I celebrated our 9th anniversary.

If asked "What have I learned from all those wonderful years with my wife?"

I would respond, "Well, I've learned that marriage is the best teacher of all. It teaches you loyalty, forbearance, meekness, self-restraint, forgiveness --and a great many other qualities you wouldn't have needed if you'd stayed single."

Cheap Medicine: Survey Says...

The most recent survey on women showed that 10 percent of the men interviewed liked women with thin legs. Another 15% preferred muscular legs. The rest liked something in-between.

Cheap Medicine: Take Off My Clothes

My wife came home the other night and told me to take off her blouse.

Then she told me to take off her skirt.

Then she told me not to wear her clothes anymore.

Cheap Medicine: Rick's Anniversary

Rick was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary. His wife was really angry.

She told him "Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in less than 6 seconds AND IT BETTER BE THERE!!"

The next morning Rick got up early and left for work. When his wife woke up she looked out the window and sure enough there was a box, gift-wrapped in the middle of the driveway.

Confused, the wife put on her robe and ran out to the driveway, and brought the box back in the house.

She opened it and found a brand new bathroom scale. (Rick has been missing since Friday. Please pray for him.)