The Weather Channel!

Yes! You guessed it..., your right on the money! This is a picture of Babe and I, taken on our last vacation to the frozen, Arctic tundra. Yes..., she is the "sexy, good looking" one. No..., you can't have her phone number, so don't even bother asking! Did I mention it was damn cold that day? As you can plainly see, we forgot to pack our razors and shaving cream in our overnight bag again. Oh well....

I have something to confess: I am hopelessly addicted to the Olympic Games. I can't eat, I can't sleep, I can't function normally anymore! All I CAN do..., is watch the Olympics! And yes..., I'm worn out, completely exhausted and feel like a mushy, baked potato because..., I have competed in each and every event..., right from our couch! My body is sore in places that I didn't even know existed. I am going to make a promise to myself, in advance of the winter Olympics (which are my favorite.) I'm going to go through a vigorous training program, so that I can fully participate in each event, (from the couch) without hurting myself!


It's true, I was laying in bed, watching the Olympics while Babe slept. I have the sound muted so that it won't bother her. She normally falls asleep with an episode of ER, West Wing, Law and Order or The X-Files playing (that is her nightly ritual.) So, its just me, mumbling to myself, Babe snoring away and the athletes, competing away on the television set. (Makes our bedroom sound rather crowded doesn't it!) Until, I got overly involved, as usual and yelled, "Well..., shit!" At the top of my lungs and inadvertently woke her up! That could be why I am sitting in front of the computer screen, banished from the bedroom, typing this blog at 2:15 in the morning! Because I just can't control myself or my sports related outbursts! Hmm....


So..., football season is just around the corner. I feel more loud, vocal outbursts coming on just thinking about watching the games. And yes..., we both get overly involved, yell at the men in tight pants, running around on the field and curse to no end when our team messes up. We have been watching football for years, understand all of the rules, as well as, the varying offensive and defensive strategies. Despite the fact that we know, technically and statistically, which team should win the game - we choose our sides based on which uniform we like the best. (In true girly fashion!) Then..., we are apt to change our minds in the middle of the game and route for which ever team is loosing at the moment. It is much more important to us to see a close, nail biting game than a total blow out.

Another favorite of ours is watching the X-Games. You know..., motorcycles, skate boards, cars, etc.... I love boxing and Babe watches it with me from time to time. Of course, we choose which boxer we like based on his trunks (we really need to get a life!) We could care less about his win/loss record - nothing like a good upset to stir the pot. Aside from sports and CNN - we rarely watch television at all. Nothing like being asked by a co-worker what you think of XXXX on some reality show or American Idol and having absolutely no clue who they are talking about. Of course, they act as if I'm a complete idiot - hmm....


Now, what we miss most about not having cable out here in Hickville is..., can you guess..., come on now..., take a stab! It's off the wall..., you know we are a strange couple! Yes..., we miss having The Weather Channel. I swear, we can sit and watch The Weather Channel for hours and not be bored in the slightest bit. I wonder if there is a treatment program that specializes in Weather Channel addiction? WWA - Weather Watchers Anonymous, I believe. Anyway, sad but true, we are damned excited to move back into the city where we can get The Weather Channel on cable again! YEE HAA! Is anyone out there in blog land as fascinated by the weather as we are?