I have an ROUS in my compost bin

He is a possum.

I tried to chase him out with a shovel, but he just... well... he played possum.

Recommendations?

Help for Lincoln

Lincoln, I thought you might need some pointers in speech-making from one of the great up-and-coming politicians Ohio has to offer.  I would watch all 6 minutes if you have time.  You'll probably want to take notes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBe2yn4fhtw&feature=player_embedded

JH

Beavis & Butthead

So I'm talking with Ernest today about new spirits brands and the conversation referenced the quality perception of Canadian products. The reference sparked a diversion to Southpark, which in turn led to references to Beavis & Butthead. We agreed that watching Beavis & Butthead does actually make you more stupid.

I refrained from mentioning that Josh and I spent an entire weekend painting the Moose double while quoting Beavis & Butthead nonstop.

Ahh, good times. Good times.

Good stuff that Josh should post a comment on the day I was thinking of him at work.

Parenting is easy when they can all walk

Last time we had a 16 month-old and Betsy wasn't pregnant, it was because she had just given birth to Wesley. I have to say it's nice to get sevenish hours of sleep every night and to only contend with one nap per day. Any suggestions as to what we can do with all our new-found free time?

BLD Sig Eps

Sorry to hijack the blog, but I heard that no one responded to Hasenkamp's email. Just in case you missed the message, there's a fundraising effort going on for the new house being built. Check out the photos of the demolition and building at: feed://sigepnewhouse.tumblr.com/rss. Anyway, Russ Stidolph is matching all 97, 98, and 99 donations. See the text below:

Dear SigEps from ’97, ’98 and ’99,

As some of you are aware, Zeuss, our beloved House Dog to SigEp during your tenure on campus, recently passed away this past May after 15 wonderful years. To memorialize Zeuss and the spirit and era of the house he symbolized your fraternity brother, Russ Stidolph, is proposing to make a significant contribution to SigEp in his honor to support the Campaign to build the new chapter house. To support the effort and to help memorialize Zeuss, and your love of SigEp, now is your chance to take up the challenge of raising the funds to name the Presidents’ Suite in the new chapter house in memory of Zeuss.

Russ is issuing a challenge pledge of $20,000 to all members of the SigEp classes of ’97, ’98 and ’99. What that means is that Russ will match, dollar-for-dollar, every pledge from members of those three classes, a maximum from $2,000 from each individual, and a total from all three classes of up to $20,000.

If you step up and meet Russ’ challenge, not only will the President’s Room be named for Zeus, but the Campaign will go over the $800,000 mark in pledges!

Furthermore, if any class raises $15,000 or more as a group, they will be able to name one of the singles on behalf of the class. This is a separate challenge that is being made by the classes of ’60, ’05, ’10, ’11 and ’12 – all of which have already pledged enough to name a room! So the competition is on – and you have several incentives to make your pledge.

To accept Russ’ challenge, just complete the attached pledge card and return it either by mail or email. Pledges can be spread over a period of up to five years; can be fulfilled by direct payment or credit card; and can be set up for automatic periodic payment directly from your bank account or credit card. And pledges to the Campaign for SigEp at Dartmouth are tax deductible.

Yours,

Bob Wetzel ‘76

Chairman, The Campaign for SigEp at Dartmouth

At least we're not #1

10 Worst Places to Live

Just in Case...

you need to see pictures...Silas Bruno is on the blog!

Also, if you didn't receive the email announcement, please let me know. My list was horribly out of date.

In Honor of LeBron's Skipping Town - GLBC Does Cleveland Proud!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FROM: 

Kami Marquardt, Marketing Communications Manager

216.771.4404, ext. 233 (office)  *  kamim@greatlakesbrewing.com (email)

This World Champion Won’t Leave Cleveland!

GLBC brews limited release, pub exclusive “Quitness”

July 13, 2010--CLEVELAND, OHIO--Great Lakes Brewing Company (GLBC), the award-winning craft brewer of lagers and ales and recipient of multiple world champion titles, announces the limited release of its new pub exclusive “Quitness”.  “Quitness”, named for obvious reasons given the recent “Decision”, is a cask conditioned, dry hopped India Pale Ale that is sure to be as bitter as the mood of Cleveland these days!  “Connecting to our city, our fans and our community has made Great Lakes Brewing Company what it is today.  Making lemonade out of lemons comes naturally as evidenced by some of our other beers like the Burning River Pale Ale and Blackout Stout.  Rest assured Cleveland – GLBC isn’t going anywhere and we will continue to win world [beer] championships,” comments Patrick Conway, co-owner of GLBC.

“Quitness” is slated for GLBC training camp (the Brewpub that is) starting at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 until Saturday, July 17, 2010 (while supplies last).  This IPA will be drawn from a firkin and only available in the GLBC Brewpub located across from the West Side Market on Market Avenue in Cleveland (sorry, no growlers).  “Quitness” will inevitably come and go, so be sure to be there for the home opener!

The release of “Quitness” will be announced on GLBC’s website (www.greatlakesbrewing.com), Facebook page (www.facebook.com/greatlakesbrewingco) and via Twitter (www.twitter.com/GLBC_Cleveland).

Oh boy... It's another girl.

It was not even a question this morning. It's definitely another girl. While I miss out on having a little boy (for now), if the next one is anything like Jaya, I'll be a proud papa of two girls. I'm happy the girls will have each other too.

No name ideas yet. Lincolnia? So very kidding.

Lebron

Dearest Hurst.

I wept for you, Hilary and Miss Maddie when Lebron announced he was Miami bound. One of my favorite memories is riding on a train into Downtown Cleveland during a playoff night and Clevelanders getting on at every stop with Cavs jersey's saying "Rise Up" to each other. Made me realize that Cleveland was a pretty cool city.

And now I realize it's really close!! I'll figure out some time off and let's hang out! Brewery tour?

Stranger than Fiction

If you ever considered professional eating, you might want to look into the complex political and social dysfunction of the Major League Eating world.

There's a lot of weird people out there.

University of Michigan

So having been at my new job for a month and a half and getting to know U of Michigan staff, students and alumni...I realized something yesterday.

Dartmouth people are smart.

Dan, are you behind this?

Website looks to tout all that's good about New Jersey

Published: Sunday, June 20, 2010, 8:06 PM     Updated: Sunday, June 20, 2010, 8:10 PM

 Associated Press 

TRENTON, N.J. -- Tired of boorish comments and jokes about New Jersey, residents and business people have created a website to express their Garden State pride.

The site -- JerseyDoesntStink.com -- is designed to rally those who are tired of the putdowns about pollution, wisecracks about wise guys, and cheap shots about corruption. With companion Facebook and Twitter pages, state residents can sound off online in defense of their home state.

© 2010 cleveland.com. All rights reserved.

Not quite like being on TV or running for political office

But it's keeping Josh busy and is good for Newman.

BLD NYE

Hi all,

I think last year we may have made vague promises of hosting BLD NYE this summer, but it's just not in the cards for us this year.

Sorry for the late notice of our non-plans.

We miss all you BLDers, and we hope to see you sometime soon.

Much love, The Walshinators