Garret John Richard Myers was born February 3,2008. He's doing ok after a rough start, and the mother....Well, she's like she's always been.
Here's to new parents Maria and Bob...wait til I get my hands on him....
My misadventures in life with the help of my cast of supporting characters.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Bad Day
You know its a bad day when I find myself watching all of Dr Phil and agreeing with him...I really need to get some meds for that.
Sunday, February 03, 2008
Part of History
It was sad to hear that the old RB&W had a major fire. It was a big part of my life growing up. Dad worked there from the time I was born til he retired 30 some years later. My mom used to say I was bought and pay for by the paychecks from there. My sister Mary worked there to help pay for her college in the 70s and I did too in the early 80s. But changing times and the downturn of the steel industry and republicans made it harder and harder for this little factory to survive. I knew that when it was sold that the end was in site. I didn't think that it would ever reopen as a steel factory but I did think they could redo the place as yuppie condos or something like that.
And to this Sandy Henrekin, executive director of the Rock Falls Community Development Corporation,shut up.
The remains of the Reliant Fastener building smoldered Saturday in the aftermath of the Friday night fire that consumed the abandoned manufacturing plant at the corner of First Avenue and First Street in Rock Falls.
The curious drove by to see the smoking, crumbling exterior, while others stopped to take pictures of the building.
Minus a roof, and with some walls having crumbled in, the building emitted wisps of smoke from its mangled interior more than 18 hours after the fire began.
About 100 firefighters from 15 area fire departments pitched in to quell the blaze. Firefighters were on scene from 5:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. dumping thousands of gallons of water on the fire.
After leaving the scene, Rock Falls firefighters were called out again around midnight to again douse some flare-ups within the building, Nathan Hartman, a Rock Falls firefighter, said Saturday afternoon.
"There are still hot spots all over," Hartman said. "We were back there last night for about three more hours. They had some hot spots that were infringing on the structure that had not burned."
By 3:55 p.m. Saturday, firefighters had returned six times to the scene to check on calls from the public regarding smoke continuing to come from the building, said Rock Falls Fire Captain Cris Bouwens.
"It's just big, heavy timbers and they're continuing to smolder," Bouwens said.
Police were continuing to check on the building as well, Bouwens said.
Rock Falls Building Inspector Mark Searing speculated Friday that homeless people may have caused the fire while seeking shelter from Friday's snowstorm.
According to Hartman, the fire department previously has been called out to take care of small campfires on the 17-acre Reliant property.
"We have had people down there before with fires," Hartman said.
He added that it will be impossible to conduct any sort of investigation until the fire finishes smoldering and everything cools down.
Sandy Henrekin, executive director of the Rock Falls Community Development Corporation, pointed to a silver lining. The fire may expedite the removal of the eyesore.
"I am actually hoping it takes care of some problems, but until I actually get a look at what burned, it is hard to say," Henrekin said.
The city and the corporation had planned to work together early next year to begin asbestos removal at Reliant in preparation for the eastern portion of the property to be razed.
Fire departments from all over came to assist Rock Falls in putting down the fire, including Sterling, Dixon city and rural, Morrison, Tampico, Prohpetstown, Harmon, Fulton, Walnut, Amboy, Chadwick, Coleta, Erie and Lanark.
And to this Sandy Henrekin, executive director of the Rock Falls Community Development Corporation,shut up.
The remains of the Reliant Fastener building smoldered Saturday in the aftermath of the Friday night fire that consumed the abandoned manufacturing plant at the corner of First Avenue and First Street in Rock Falls.The curious drove by to see the smoking, crumbling exterior, while others stopped to take pictures of the building.
Minus a roof, and with some walls having crumbled in, the building emitted wisps of smoke from its mangled interior more than 18 hours after the fire began.
About 100 firefighters from 15 area fire departments pitched in to quell the blaze. Firefighters were on scene from 5:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. dumping thousands of gallons of water on the fire.
After leaving the scene, Rock Falls firefighters were called out again around midnight to again douse some flare-ups within the building, Nathan Hartman, a Rock Falls firefighter, said Saturday afternoon.
"There are still hot spots all over," Hartman said. "We were back there last night for about three more hours. They had some hot spots that were infringing on the structure that had not burned."
By 3:55 p.m. Saturday, firefighters had returned six times to the scene to check on calls from the public regarding smoke continuing to come from the building, said Rock Falls Fire Captain Cris Bouwens.
"It's just big, heavy timbers and they're continuing to smolder," Bouwens said.
Police were continuing to check on the building as well, Bouwens said.
Rock Falls Building Inspector Mark Searing speculated Friday that homeless people may have caused the fire while seeking shelter from Friday's snowstorm.
According to Hartman, the fire department previously has been called out to take care of small campfires on the 17-acre Reliant property.
"We have had people down there before with fires," Hartman said.
He added that it will be impossible to conduct any sort of investigation until the fire finishes smoldering and everything cools down.
Sandy Henrekin, executive director of the Rock Falls Community Development Corporation, pointed to a silver lining. The fire may expedite the removal of the eyesore.
"I am actually hoping it takes care of some problems, but until I actually get a look at what burned, it is hard to say," Henrekin said.
The city and the corporation had planned to work together early next year to begin asbestos removal at Reliant in preparation for the eastern portion of the property to be razed.
Fire departments from all over came to assist Rock Falls in putting down the fire, including Sterling, Dixon city and rural, Morrison, Tampico, Prohpetstown, Harmon, Fulton, Walnut, Amboy, Chadwick, Coleta, Erie and Lanark.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. No one was hurt.
The factory was originally founded as part of the Russel Burdsall and Ward Bolt and Nut company in the early 1900s. It remained under the R. B. and W. name until about 1990 when it was sold and the name changed to Reliant Fastner. In 2002 the plant was shut down and has sat empty ever since.
Friday, February 01, 2008
Judged By Its Cover
There are good books and bad books...and then there are evil books. We came across one at the store and had to banish it back to evil Oprah land.This from an eyewitness Kathleen Edith Gimm ,an older lady that works at the store.:It was possessed by the spirit of an evil writer. whoever picked up the book became possessed of the corporate mentality and started to repeat: "The head office is our Father. The head office knows all. The head office is always right. The head office is never wrong." The only people that it effected are people of low intelligence...
Monday, January 21, 2008
Pearls of Wisdom
Don't knock it til you tried it. I had very good reasons for doing this while in college.
Words Of Wisdom From The Cookie 2008
You are a leader. Others soon will need your inspiration...Just calling me Your Majesty will be enough.
You never hesitate to tackle the most difficult problems. ..Really? I'm seeing running the other way.
Learn Chinese: Deng yi Deng. (dayng-yee-dayng) Wait a moment.
Productive people have more leisure time....There are some supervisors I'd like you to meet.
Learn Chinese: Quing zai shuo yipian (cheeng zi shwoh yee-pee-ahn) Please repeat
Charity begins at home...everytime that I say yes to the disaster people
Learn Chinese: Jiuyue (jee-oo-yoo-eh) September
Use your charm and personality to your advantage...See number one. King has a nice ring to it.
You never hesitate to tackle the most difficult problems. ..Really? I'm seeing running the other way.
Learn Chinese: Deng yi Deng. (dayng-yee-dayng) Wait a moment.
Productive people have more leisure time....There are some supervisors I'd like you to meet.
Learn Chinese: Quing zai shuo yipian (cheeng zi shwoh yee-pee-ahn) Please repeat
Charity begins at home...everytime that I say yes to the disaster people
Learn Chinese: Jiuyue (jee-oo-yoo-eh) September
Use your charm and personality to your advantage...See number one. King has a nice ring to it.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
New York and New England to Super Bowl and Happy Birthday
54 from 1954
Cake and cookie and fruit and
Its 2 degrees out and what does she want for her dinner? Steak on the grill.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Who you goin' to vote for?
This link will take you to a website that will ask you questions about topics facing the candidates. At the end it will tell you what candidate that you are the most like . I was a little surprised at mine..Try it. and be honest.
Monday, January 07, 2008
Birthday 3
Cake and Dora the Explorer Ice Cream....mmmmmm gooood....you've all done very well.
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Christmas with the Twins 2007 The Bob & Wendy Addition
A house with its light show on the way home
The table laid out before the hungry herd descends.
The host and hostess with kids and Sarah looking over the Prime Rib.....Mine, Mine,
the kids table....Now Grandma no playing with your food.
Kelli checking for any extras,and wondering how she got stuck next to grandma
Corie and Kelli...both single...
Darn he found us.
If you look interested Constance most of the time they will leave you alone.
No, Sarah there is no room up there ...Kelly ...you know....
No Aunt Wendy you can't lock me in the attic to make me stay.
Really he comes down that way. Shouldn't we put out the fire?
Christmas with the Twins 2007 Presents part 2
Savannah's fix for being told to get her hair out of her eyes.
Hello,I'm Constance I'll be your waitress tonight...our specials are pineapple plater or fish...don't pick the fish it will upset Ariel.
Now let's see who gets one first? Aunt Sarah handing out gifts
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Adventures In Babysitting.
Watched one of the Supervisors from works little boy. Mom and Dad's birthday s are close together and they like to go out to a fine dining restaurant. That means no short boy in the mix for the night.
The girls each treated him differently. Savannah patted him like a dog and goes nice baby and then walked off. Constance hugged him. Look someone smaller then me to push around.
Al wondering what that big lump on the sofa is.
Al being waited on hand and foot. Chocolate cheese cake.MMMM
Aunt Sarah teaching the girls how to lick their plates clean.
The girls each treated him differently. Savannah patted him like a dog and goes nice baby and then walked off. Constance hugged him. Look someone smaller then me to push around.
Al wondering what that big lump on the sofa is.
Al being waited on hand and foot. Chocolate cheese cake.MMMM
Aunt Sarah teaching the girls how to lick their plates clean.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
The Sky Is Falling.
The weather heads here predicted that the world was going to end as we know it. Ice and snow and fire from heaven was going to rain down on us . It didn't happen.
It rained and then it turned to freezing rain. We didn't get as much as they said. Schools and other places closed for the day...But not the greedy retailers..
I talked to a lady who runs her own restaurant and she said that she hated it when they try to make a storm out to be more then it is. It really hurts her business because people are afraid to go out. I think they should just say what they think is coming and what we may get...we don't need them breaking in and doom saying.
Also...the places that are open need to under stand not everyone that works for them likes to drive in nasty weather. Some people think its a really good idea to just stay at home and wait for the road to be come clear.
that's my two cents.
It rained and then it turned to freezing rain. We didn't get as much as they said. Schools and other places closed for the day...But not the greedy retailers..
I talked to a lady who runs her own restaurant and she said that she hated it when they try to make a storm out to be more then it is. It really hurts her business because people are afraid to go out. I think they should just say what they think is coming and what we may get...we don't need them breaking in and doom saying.
Also...the places that are open need to under stand not everyone that works for them likes to drive in nasty weather. Some people think its a really good idea to just stay at home and wait for the road to be come clear.
that's my two cents.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Christmas List 2007...
Since the list from last year was completely ignored I decided to go a differant route.
Money....if it was good enough for Sally Brown it should work for me.
I was told I was hard to buy for ...If I want something I get it for myself. Ok yeah I do that.
Here are some more suggestions...
Money
Gift Cards. Make sure there isn't a fee or expiration dates on them. Mall and Grocey store ones are known for that.
Money
A Paper Shredder.
DVD Box Sets.
Peace on Earth
Money
Ammo
A weekend of rest.
Money....if it was good enough for Sally Brown it should work for me.
I was told I was hard to buy for ...If I want something I get it for myself. Ok yeah I do that.
Here are some more suggestions...
Money
Gift Cards. Make sure there isn't a fee or expiration dates on them. Mall and Grocey store ones are known for that.
Money
A Paper Shredder.
DVD Box Sets.
Peace on Earth
Money
Ammo
A weekend of rest.
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