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Ok, it’s not September yet, but I am back. Things in the house are starting to get back to normal. We still got a ton of upcoming projects, but nothing to major for now.

This past weekend we took a little vacation to the Wisconsin Dells. It rained the whole time, so it pretty much sucked. There isn’t much to do there that is indoors. I was looking forward to some water parks. I have never been down a water slide in my life. It was raining and in the 50s. Not my kind of weather for being in a water park. That didn’t some some people though. There were some crazy people at the parks. We did get some free tickets to an indoor water park, but it was quite small and packed with people, so we just left.

I don’t know what was worse, the weather, or having to spend 6 hours in a car with my Mom. I love my Mom, but I totally disagree with her on politics and religion. To her George Bush is a hero. She believes that he have prevented thousands of Muslim terrorist attacks. She thinks every Muslim is a terrorist. Since 9/11 my Mom has also gotten super religious. She use to listen to crappy country music, but now she listens to something worse, crappy Christian music.

I have no idea if my Mom knows how left wing and anti-religion I am. I just keep my mouth shut and turn up my iPod. She is the kind of person that is never wrong so it is pointless to explain my beliefs to her.

I don’t think I will be blogging much in August. I was out of town last weekend, and I am heading out of town again next weekend. The little time that I do have at home seems to be filled with miscellaneous house stuff. See you in September.

So the best band in the world is playing in the cities again in November. Sadly I wont be able to catch them this time. They are playing November 24th, and we are having family over that weekend for Thanksgiving. I can’t wait for their new album to come out in September. They just recently released a new single on iTunes. I want it so bad, but I and not going to buy DRM crippled music, so I will just have to wait until the album comes out. They do play their newest single on their latest Webisde though. Check it out:

So I have been listening to podcasts since October 2004. Every one that sounds interesting I check out. If I like it I keep listening. I very seldom unsubscribe from podcasts. There are just too many good podcasts out there though. Today I went through my podcasts and had to unsubscribe from a bunch of good ones that I like. I just don’t have the time to keep up anymore. Now with the new house we have a bunch of house projects coming up. Football season is coming up. And I really need more time to catch up on my TiVo, Netflix, and book reading. Hopefully cutting back on my podcast listening will free up some more time.

So the latest YouTube craze is that stupid Chocolate Rain video. It is so catchy. I have had that dumb song in my head all weekend. If you don’t know what I am talking about here it is:

Well now Tre Cool from Green Day is getting into the mix.

I need help. I can’t get that damn song out of my head. Hopefully I infected you so I am not along.

I am sure by now you have all heard of the 35W bridge collapse. Being from Minnesota I have driven across that bridge many times. Bridges have never bothered me in the past. I have a feeling driving across bridges is going to bother me a little more. Here are the best pictures I have found from the accident.

So we are all moved into the new house and unpacked enough to relax a little. Who knew we had so much crap? We have boxes everywhere. It will be a couple of weeks before our cars will fit into the garage. I am liking the new house. It is nice to have more room, a garage, and a deck out back. Once it is cool enough outside, I can chill out on the Internets on my deck in the backyard. Now I am off to unpack some more boxes.

Goodbye old home. You were good to us for the past six years.

Sorry for neglecting my blog. Things are just hectic around here. I worked 52 hours this week plus trying to get everything packed up this week. In three days we will be in our new house. I can’t believe it’s almost here. I am excited to move, but yesterday I got an email from my Mom, and my Uncle in Florida isn’t doing so well. He has been in the hospital for three weeks now. He has a bunch of blood clots and his leg is swollen up pretty badly. I don’t know exactly what is wrong with him. I just know he isn’t doing so well. Knowing he isn’t doing well takes a little of the excitement out of our big move. Hopefully he will be well enough by September to take his vacation to Minnesota like they had planned.

Now I am off in search of some more boxes. I see a lot more packing in my future.

RAWKS!!!

Ok, so it’s just slow acoustic stuff, but you gotta love Weezer covers.