They won! Yay! It was a tough game too. Itchy's team won it in overtime. Very dramatic.
It rained during the whole game. It hasn't rained that hard since the hurricane. It usually only rains for a few minutes, but this lasted from 7 pm to umm, well it's still raining at 11 pm. It was windy too. Since it was only about 70 degrees, it was downright cold. There is no shelter from the rain either, so you either didn't watch it or you got wet. I got wet. Not many fans showed up, which wasn't a big surprise. I forgot to bring the trophy (doh!) so we don't have the standard trophy photo, but they did take a team picture after the game. I can't really post it because I don't have everyone's permission and I'm courteous like that.
The undefeated season will be in the record books. They name will be added to the trophy (again, 2nd championship win). They will be getting new championship jerseys. See ya on the field next season.
GO DRUNK MONKEYS!!!!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Patriots
The final game is tonight. Itchy's team, the Fighting Drunk Monkeys (ok, I added the fighting part because it's funnier and sounds better), has the whole season riding on this game. They have had a perfect season. Will they go down in flames like the Patriots? Or will they walk away with the trophy?
Sunday, March 30, 2008
I need to go to the gym
Yesterday I found out that I am completely out of shape. I knew the gym wasn't working (skipping for a week *may* have a little to do with this). I'm going to be searching for a new and improved workout to start on Tuesday. I think it may involve running. Can it get any worse? No. No it can not.
Itchy and I went on our first ever Hash yesterday. That's how I made my discovery. It was fun but I wasn't sure I was going to make it. That first hill was brutal. I think we'll probably do it again.
A hash, for those who aren't familiar, is a fun run/walk. The island has a Hash House Harriers group which is a drinking club for people with a running problem. Yep, you run or walk (we walked) the trail that they have set and then, upon completion, you drink. Good times had by all.
This trail was not the easiest (some are easier than others, so we've been told). It was also not the cleanest. At the beginning of the trail we had to cross the mud flats. The stinky, stinky mud flats. With the flies. There were millions of flies. I'm not sure how to describe the mud flats. It feels like you are walking on a sponge (or a bog if you've ever done that). There are parts that are more stable than others. Then there are parts that you just sink knee deep in mud. And lose your shoe. Or lose your balance and go face first into the awful smelling mud. We had the choice to cross over the middle or take the rocks along the side and then make a 4 foot jump across. Itchy and I took the rocks. I made it out fairly clean but Itchy ended up knee deep in mud. We all smelled like shit for the remainder of the walk.
After the mud we had to walk up a hill. This is when I thought I'd die. It was steep. We were walking fast to catch up with the group. I just couldn't catch my breath. Terrible. Thus the need for a new workout. Once we caught up with the group, slowed down a bit, I was able to catch my breath and have fun. It was fun. We didn't finish dead last either!
After the walk we had the drinking. Everyone gathers at the end of trail for beer and burgers. There's soda (but no water!) for those who don't want beer and the kiddies. Yes, kids are welcome to do the trail as well. Then they have the Virgin initiation (first time Hashers) and the awards ceremonies. It seems as though the virgin initiation is suppose to be hush hush, so I won't go into the details but there is beer chugging involved.
I forgot the camera so I didn't take any pictures but the Hash House Harriers have a website with some pictures posted. Not the greatest pictures, but if you want to see them here's a link.
The pics are really small and get fuzzy when made bigger. Itchy and our friends are in one of the pics. Take a look at the background picture.
Itchy and I went on our first ever Hash yesterday. That's how I made my discovery. It was fun but I wasn't sure I was going to make it. That first hill was brutal. I think we'll probably do it again.
A hash, for those who aren't familiar, is a fun run/walk. The island has a Hash House Harriers group which is a drinking club for people with a running problem. Yep, you run or walk (we walked) the trail that they have set and then, upon completion, you drink. Good times had by all.
This trail was not the easiest (some are easier than others, so we've been told). It was also not the cleanest. At the beginning of the trail we had to cross the mud flats. The stinky, stinky mud flats. With the flies. There were millions of flies. I'm not sure how to describe the mud flats. It feels like you are walking on a sponge (or a bog if you've ever done that). There are parts that are more stable than others. Then there are parts that you just sink knee deep in mud. And lose your shoe. Or lose your balance and go face first into the awful smelling mud. We had the choice to cross over the middle or take the rocks along the side and then make a 4 foot jump across. Itchy and I took the rocks. I made it out fairly clean but Itchy ended up knee deep in mud. We all smelled like shit for the remainder of the walk.
After the mud we had to walk up a hill. This is when I thought I'd die. It was steep. We were walking fast to catch up with the group. I just couldn't catch my breath. Terrible. Thus the need for a new workout. Once we caught up with the group, slowed down a bit, I was able to catch my breath and have fun. It was fun. We didn't finish dead last either!
After the walk we had the drinking. Everyone gathers at the end of trail for beer and burgers. There's soda (but no water!) for those who don't want beer and the kiddies. Yes, kids are welcome to do the trail as well. Then they have the Virgin initiation (first time Hashers) and the awards ceremonies. It seems as though the virgin initiation is suppose to be hush hush, so I won't go into the details but there is beer chugging involved.
I forgot the camera so I didn't take any pictures but the Hash House Harriers have a website with some pictures posted. Not the greatest pictures, but if you want to see them here's a link.
The pics are really small and get fuzzy when made bigger. Itchy and our friends are in one of the pics. Take a look at the background picture.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Patches is joining me
We've made the decision for her. She has been quite vocal in her attempt to protest this. Unfortunately for her she has no say in this.
Itchy and I have decided (well, I decided and Itchy is going along with it because he knows I am right) that it is time for Patches to make lifestyle changes. She's been overweight almost her entire life. We made excuses for her: oh poor Patches, she was the runt of the litter and the whole litter nearly starved to death before being rescued, that's why she is always hungry; maybe she has a glandular problem; and my favorite, she isn't that fat, she just has a lot of hair. Let's face it though, the girl just loves food. She over eats. It's time for that to change.
We've had her on a few diets for the last 2 years. We started with a 'light' food. She gained weight. Then about a year ago, we switched her to a prescription weight loss food, it's the lowest calorie/fat food that we can get for her. She has gained more weight. Apparently diets don't work for cats either. So she is joining me in making lifestyle changes. No, she won't be going to the gym with me, but her world is changing.
The changes are a rough draft. Changes will and can still be made. She will still get 4 small meals a day (better than 2 large meals). The amount of food will not change yet (we've been feeding for ideal weight as it is). I think our main problem is that she is eating most of Cuddles' food. Their dishes were in the other room, so it was hard to monitor. Now they are in the kitchen where I can watch her every move. Their dishes will be put away except for mealtime. She will not be able to graze all day. This is the first step. I'm not sure what the next steps will be but that's the beauty of a rough draft.
Today she weighed t pounds (even cats don't like to share their weights online). Our ideal weight for her is t-5 pounds but we will be happy with t-3 pounds. I myself am trying to lose 10 pounds. I've made each of us a ticker, maybe this will be motivating. This is going to be hard for both of us.
Itchy and I have decided (well, I decided and Itchy is going along with it because he knows I am right) that it is time for Patches to make lifestyle changes. She's been overweight almost her entire life. We made excuses for her: oh poor Patches, she was the runt of the litter and the whole litter nearly starved to death before being rescued, that's why she is always hungry; maybe she has a glandular problem; and my favorite, she isn't that fat, she just has a lot of hair. Let's face it though, the girl just loves food. She over eats. It's time for that to change.
We've had her on a few diets for the last 2 years. We started with a 'light' food. She gained weight. Then about a year ago, we switched her to a prescription weight loss food, it's the lowest calorie/fat food that we can get for her. She has gained more weight. Apparently diets don't work for cats either. So she is joining me in making lifestyle changes. No, she won't be going to the gym with me, but her world is changing.
The changes are a rough draft. Changes will and can still be made. She will still get 4 small meals a day (better than 2 large meals). The amount of food will not change yet (we've been feeding for ideal weight as it is). I think our main problem is that she is eating most of Cuddles' food. Their dishes were in the other room, so it was hard to monitor. Now they are in the kitchen where I can watch her every move. Their dishes will be put away except for mealtime. She will not be able to graze all day. This is the first step. I'm not sure what the next steps will be but that's the beauty of a rough draft.
Today she weighed t pounds (even cats don't like to share their weights online). Our ideal weight for her is t-5 pounds but we will be happy with t-3 pounds. I myself am trying to lose 10 pounds. I've made each of us a ticker, maybe this will be motivating. This is going to be hard for both of us.
Back from the dead
Itchy is feeling better. The medication seems to be working. Still not back to his normal self, but at least he isn't as grumpy.
Things are changing
Our neighbors (C, his wife W, and their toddler V) are leaving the island in 20 some days. This time is different though. This time I won't be watching their pets. This time Itchy and I won't be driving them to the airport. That's because this time, they won't be coming back. C is in 7th semester. They get to move back to the states. We're going to get new neighbors.
Itchy and I aren't really that close to them, but it's going to be weird. They've been our neighbors from the very beginning. They took us to our very first school party. They warned us about our weirdo landlady. They've helped us out when our stupid car was in the shop (technically, some guy's backyard). We've always watched their pets when they've been gone and they watched ours. I was the very first babysitter that little V ever had. They've been good neighbors.
We've heard that 2 guys (both students) will be moving in. This could be interesting.
Itchy and I aren't really that close to them, but it's going to be weird. They've been our neighbors from the very beginning. They took us to our very first school party. They warned us about our weirdo landlady. They've helped us out when our stupid car was in the shop (technically, some guy's backyard). We've always watched their pets when they've been gone and they watched ours. I was the very first babysitter that little V ever had. They've been good neighbors.
We've heard that 2 guys (both students) will be moving in. This could be interesting.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Get better already
Geez, Itchy. Would you get better already!
Itchy is still sick. It's been 5 days. He claims that this is the longest he's ever been sick. Not entirely true, I've seen him sick longer but he was feeling better each day instead of getting worse. Either way, he looks like crap.
He went to a doctor this afternoon. I went with, being the loving girlfriend that I am. At first the doctor said that he could probably tough it out. Since Itchy's temp was on the high side of normal, he prescribed an antibiotic and a cough medicine to be taken in addition to an over the counter multi-symptom cold medication.
Itchy was trying to get out of taking all of that. He doesn't like to take any medication. I told Itchy that he needs it to feel better. He didn't want to take the cough medicine. Too bad dude. Not coughing will make you feel better. The OTC stuff will help clear your head. Take it and shut up. It's tough love people. I do it because I love him.
He already is feeling better. An afternoon on the couch and a bellyful of meds seems to be doing the trick. We're having dinner tonight with a friend and her parents, so he'll get a good meal (i.e. not microwaved).
Itchy is still sick. It's been 5 days. He claims that this is the longest he's ever been sick. Not entirely true, I've seen him sick longer but he was feeling better each day instead of getting worse. Either way, he looks like crap.
He went to a doctor this afternoon. I went with, being the loving girlfriend that I am. At first the doctor said that he could probably tough it out. Since Itchy's temp was on the high side of normal, he prescribed an antibiotic and a cough medicine to be taken in addition to an over the counter multi-symptom cold medication.
Itchy was trying to get out of taking all of that. He doesn't like to take any medication. I told Itchy that he needs it to feel better. He didn't want to take the cough medicine. Too bad dude. Not coughing will make you feel better. The OTC stuff will help clear your head. Take it and shut up. It's tough love people. I do it because I love him.
He already is feeling better. An afternoon on the couch and a bellyful of meds seems to be doing the trick. We're having dinner tonight with a friend and her parents, so he'll get a good meal (i.e. not microwaved).
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