Life Thread v2.0

We're in the process of updating our finished basement. We've ordered our new carpet and pad, set our install date with the install company, and have gotten to work on the prerequisites to the carpet install. I spent this past Sunday ripping out the kitchen that was down there (full size fridge, full size sink, full suite of cabinets, hood fan, and apartment sized stove) only to have the truck I rented from Home Depot to haul everything to the dump get stuck on my perfectly flat and level side yard because the drive tires were completely bald. Too my neighbor with his mini Kubota to drag it out of there. The tires literally slipped on wet grass to the point that it wouldn't move.

Spent last night patching holes, cleaning any dirt buildup from over the years, and mopping the underlayment so that I can paint before the carpet guys show up in a week and a half.

My 4-year old son has started reading rather proficiently as well. The kid is devouring the Bob Books series ("See Spot Run" for the modern age) and all kinds of other stuff. We sat down two nights ago for a "movie night" at the house and showed him "Brave" for the first time. I didn't tell him what movie we were watching, I don't think he's ever come across the word brave before, but when it came up on the screen, he got it in one. Proud of that kid.

My eldest son graduates high school June 2019, he's on delayed entry, Marine Corps and leaves August 2019.  

Eville wrote: I haven't heard of that one yet, I'll have to check it out.

It's the Hurt boys from season 2 doing dive-mining under waterfalls in Alaska.

Eville wrote: Seriously!  I am going to miss watching them make the same stupid decisions year after year then exclaim "Can't we get a frickin break?!" when the only possible result happens.   Todd: Do this thing! Everyone else: That's going to break it Todd: Shut up I'm in charge *thing breaks Todd: OMG I can't believe that broke!  We're cursed!

That's what Gold Rush: Whitewater is for.

Eville wrote: DeTrevni wrote: I went to the town that inspired South Park (Fairplay, CO). Makes me think of Gold Rush, the only reality show I watch.  The most annoying crew on the show had a mine there.

First most joyous occasion in my life: The birth of my son.
Second most joyous occasion in my life: The Hoffman crew calls it quits for good.

DeTrevni wrote: I went to the town that inspired South Park (Fairplay, CO).

The cheese stands alone.

Let me know when you get settled in at Baltimore, I'll take you out for pizza and beer or something.

I have a pretty large emergency fund and 140 hours of PTO, so I'm pretty set.

Talked to a buddy, he said he cab get me an interview.