Ok - like I've said, I live rural Madison County NY. It's a very simple and scenic place and it's just as low-brow as you'd imagine. I was raised here, I've lived in Syracuse and in Holley, NY (close to Brockport) , but other than that I've lived here all my life (and I make fun of that choice far more than anyone else).
So, I'm more suprised than anyone by the fact that I LOVE THIS HANDHELD BUG ZAPPER that I picked up last weekend at -- where else -- WalMart!
For $7.12 and 2 AA batteries (not included, of course) I have the power of a mass serial killer as I walk through the house (or just sit here and wave the damn thing) and get a little thrill each time I hear that ZAP! ZAP!! sizzzle...
And yes, it scares the cats and I don't think Domino is a fan either, and yes, you do get a little shock if by chance you touch the wires while the button is compressed (so Shawn tells me and I didn't ask for further details), and yes, the larger bugs smell when fried. But sweet Jesus! I love this little thing and the small and creepy thrill I get when I use it.
Is that a fly....?? ZAP! ZAP!! sizzzle.
So, I just set up a blog for my father and it was rather simple and fun so, WTF, here's mine! While I've long resisted this media, I believe now is the time for "the world" to enjoy the privilege of my rants. ;-P
A word to the wise: never blog anything that you wouldn't want entered in a court of law. (didn't Spitzer say something like that?) If you don't believe me, just watch the news. That said, I will likely use this forum to offer my opinions and thoughts (isn't that the point?) in the honest method I always have. As I've often told my family and friends:
Don't ask me the question unless you're sure you want to hear my answer!
I live in the mighty metropolous of Eaton, NY near Colgate University and Morrisville State College (SUNY).
My husband, Shawn, and I own a money-pit of a house that is in constant need of repair and/or update (because I watch WAAAAY too much HGTV-type programs. We have 2 kids (Casie and Lucas), 2 dogs (Jasmine and Domino) and 2 cats (Sophie and Buddy)...(BTW -Shawn is husband #2 ;-)
I'm on a perpetual weight-loss and exercise program which I frequently counter with a 12-pack of cheap beer and the occassional smoke. Hence, the perpetual cycle.
I work for an environmental engineering firm where I write proposals for work in the Utility market sector. Sadly, that does not provide discounts on my NYSEG bill!
Well, that's basically it. I'm sure you'll learn more as you read on.