Puppy Files

Scout testing out her new dog bed

 Megan testing out her new human chairs

This is from the last winter storm.  It's been nice out lately.  We have to prepare for tomorrow's Winter Storm Vulcan.   

Snow beard

I call this "the snowplow" 

My dog's pretty narcissistic being more fashionable than her owner and all... 

After committing the unforgivable act of giving a bath.

Scout and Bella sharing a bowl of water after rampaging throughout the house. 

"My tennis ball is under the couch.  I must get my tennis ball1" 

The look of a puppy that realizes she is stuck under your couch...

Rachel had a swim invitational a few weeks back.  It was a lot of fun and Megan and I literally watched from the rafters.  

 "This is a middle school aquatic center?  No wonder our taxes are outrageous."  

After hearing about difficulties one woman was having, I have a new ranking of problems: 1) Third World Problems 2) First World Problems 3) All Other Problems 4) Affluent Suburban Soccer Mom Problems.

 Rachel is the second splash from the top.

GO LIL' RB!

 Wait.  Poutine is just french fries with gravy and cheese.  And it's considered gourmet?  I guess I am a connoisseur of fine dining after all.  But, I may have to retract that since it came from the frozen section of Trader Joe's.

 For Valentine's Day, my dearest wife made me a huge batch of homemade Snicker bars.  What's the quickest way to a man's heart?  Through his chest.

Pretty low key lately.  So...

Working Like A Dog

DON'T FORGET TO SUPPORT ME AT BARKTOBER FEST 2011 at Egypt Park (right next to Lollypop Farm.  I'll be working the race.  Please visit: http://lollypop.kintera.org/ba​rktoberfest/mike 



Megan and I got to watch Gertie this past weekend and it was apparently the only thing of interest.  Therefore, this blog is dedicated to a Yorkie that took over my life for a few days.



Try as you might, you will never shake free from Megan's grip!



Acceptance






The cover of my next album.  



KISS!



Gertie visits Lollypop Farm.  I don't think Gertie has ever seen a cat before.  At least, she didn't act like she knew what a cat was.  This was about as close as she would get.  Otherwise, she would hide under my desk.



Gertie and Neville.  It's not often that Gertie is the big dog in the room



"Stop playing and pee!  I have 'giving season' to prepare for!"



Neville and Gertie's floating head.  



Rough day at work.  Friday couldn't come soon enough.  Good thing it's 5:30...



5:32...


That's it until Labor Day!  Again, if you want to help the animals of the Greater Rochester area, please support me at Barktober Fest 2011 at: http://lollypop.kintera.org/ba​rktoberfest/mike 

Children's Memorial Hospital and 101.9 The Mix Plus BETTER DEALS!

It's that time of year again. Children's Memorial Hospital and 101.9 The Mix are doing the annual radiothon, which I will be working on this weekend. So donate early and often! http://www.wtmx.com/microfeatures/radiothon.php

OPEN FOR BUSINESS

MIKE'S BARGAIN BIN OF GOODS!

Look at this beautiful floral patterned couch. Wonderful for any apartment. $75

Did I mention that it comes with a FREE slip cover?!?!

A stylish, comfy chair with matching ottoman. From the Pearson Co. $50

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Hand painted Nightstand for only $15!

FREE! A random assortment of junk. Take one; take all! We have books like In Cold Blood, Sin In the Second City, and The Quran. There are some movies on VHS and DVD. Do you love candles? How about a gong? Maybe an angel figurine without a face? Let me know and it could be yours for FREE!

Again, please support the Eric & Kathy 101.9 The Mix radiothon benefiting Children's Memorial Hospital! http://www.wtmx.com/microfeatures/radiothon.php

Mike's Bargain Bin of Goods!

It's that time of year again. Children's Memorial Hospital and 101.9 The Mix are doing the annual radiothon, which I will be working on this weekend. So donate early and often! http://www.wtmx.com/microfeatures/radiothon.php

So, we went with a few friends to Wormhole Coffee and they have a DeLorean from Back To the Future in the window. I'm not much of a coffee drinker, but this got me in the shop...

Mr. Fusion. Your "home energy reactor."

OPEN FOR BUSINESS

MIKE'S BARGAIN BIN OF GOODS!

Look at this beautiful floral patterned couch. Wonderful for any apartment. $100

Did I mention that it comes with a FREE slip cover?!?!

A stylish, comfy chair with matching ottoman. From the Pearson Co. $50

FREE! A random assortment of junk. Take one; take all! We have books like In Cold Blood, Sin In the Second City, and The Quran. There are some movies on VHS and DVD. Do you love candles? How about a gong? Maybe an angel figurine without a face? Let me know and it could be yours for FREE!

We're out of practice with our camera stick. The Chicago skyline was suppose to be behind us...

Again, please support the Eric & Kathy 101.9 The Mix radiothon benefiting Children's Memorial Hospital! http://www.wtmx.com/microfeatures/radiothon.php

The Procrastination Ends Tonight...

Megan got me a new toy. It's a stick to put my camera on and take pics with. See how excited she is. Why don't know why she gets me toys to torture her with.


Went to the Oriental to watch the Addams Family play. It was alright. Never been to the theater before and that was really impressive.






Went to Cole's and watch Nathan's band, The Pear Traps, play. They're pretty good. http://www.myspace.com/thepeartraps


Went to a Bulls/Timberwolves game to see how NOT to play basketball. It was easily the worst game I've ever seen. But, it was free. So, I got what I paid for. Still fun.




The running of the Bulls


Snowball event at Navy Pier. It was fun, but really insane.




Another fundraiser. This was First Look For Charity at McCormick Place during the Auto Show, which is always fun.


My handy work at my office potluck party. Our wedding will look like this, but just a little bit nicer.


Megan and I took a trip down to Kankakee River State Park. First thing I saw when I stepped out of the car was a bald eagle. After that, I pretty much walked around staring at the sky. It was awesome.






My Valentine's gift from Megan. The most awful thing that could be sold at a liquor store. It's a few shots of Bailey's or something. And, of course, it's from Germany... Weird Germans...


Megan and Rose at The Couch last night having tons of wings!


Mike and I having wings at the Couch. Now, imagine us in tuxes. Again, it will be just like my upcoming wedding.


AWESOME THING OF THE DAY. One of my co-workers came up to me and said, "Congrats, you received a gift from the Random Acts of Kindness Committee." I had no idea such a committee existed. How do I join such a secretive committee and just give out gift cards and jelly belly's? Completely made going to work worth it today!