You may have noticed that the title of this post isn't a regular WITM post name. That is because this is an apology. Rare, I know. But take it or leave it.
Recently I posted on Facebook:
Memorial Day means tourist season in Plymouth. Make sure to stop at my shop to pick up a souvenir spoon!! (Note: Spoon may NOT actually be a "Plymouth, IA" spoon.)
Believe it or not, this has stirred some confusion. I've been asked a few times whether or not I'm actually selling my spoon collection. The answer is no.
I started collecting spoons about four years ago as a joke. Today I have three spoon racks full of collectible spoons, with having only purchased about 10 spoons myself.
So why did I make that post? The reason is that Memorial Day is the biggest celebration in Plymouth. A number of folks come back to the small village to visit their deceased relatives and those who gave their lives for our country. So I decided to post that I was selling spoons to "tourists" to make a little money. I was posting it as a joke. I would never sell my spoon collection since I plan to hand it down to future generations of Bobby P.'s.
Believe it or not, half the crap that I post on Facebook is not true. It's just random crap that comes to my mind and think it would be funny.
So I'm sorry for any confusion that I may have caused you. And to those who give me spoons for the collection, thank you. And a big thank you to all of you who read this blog.
Sincerely,
Bobby P.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
What I Taught Myself....May 26, 2011
On the news this morning, Robin Meade had a story about a woman who wasn't allowed to bring her iPad into Yankee Stadium since it is considered a laptop, which are not allowed in the stands. Robin claimed that the iPad is NOT a laptop and if iPhones are allowed inside iPads should be too (since, really folks, iPads are just a ginormous iPhone).
While watching, I wasn't firm on one side or the other. Instead, I was thinking about something more.....well, indifferent. I was wondering why anyone would NEED to bring an iPad or any other "laptop" to Yankee Stadium, or any other stadium for that matter? Yes, the Boston Red Sox allow laptops in their stadium. But why would you want to? You paid for tickets to see a LIVE baseball game as well as a $10 hot dog and $20 beer. Wouldn't you want to enjoy the beauty of America's pastime?
Now you're probably thinking "what about the bloggers, the reporters, the columnists?" USE PAPER!!! Whatever happened to writing something down? Plus, the majority of these fields have contracts with major television networks, radio, and online streaming that the newspapers should just save money and not send a reporter to the field anyway.
Anyway, I'm talking about the average joe. If I went to a game and saw a person typing on a computer during the game, I would take his laptop and chuck it onto the field. And after he cursed at me and asked why I did it, I'd say "If I brought my typewriter and used it during the game, you'd think I'd look dumb too!"
That's it for me!
Bobby P.
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While watching, I wasn't firm on one side or the other. Instead, I was thinking about something more.....well, indifferent. I was wondering why anyone would NEED to bring an iPad or any other "laptop" to Yankee Stadium, or any other stadium for that matter? Yes, the Boston Red Sox allow laptops in their stadium. But why would you want to? You paid for tickets to see a LIVE baseball game as well as a $10 hot dog and $20 beer. Wouldn't you want to enjoy the beauty of America's pastime?
Now you're probably thinking "what about the bloggers, the reporters, the columnists?" USE PAPER!!! Whatever happened to writing something down? Plus, the majority of these fields have contracts with major television networks, radio, and online streaming that the newspapers should just save money and not send a reporter to the field anyway.
Anyway, I'm talking about the average joe. If I went to a game and saw a person typing on a computer during the game, I would take his laptop and chuck it onto the field. And after he cursed at me and asked why I did it, I'd say "If I brought my typewriter and used it during the game, you'd think I'd look dumb too!"
That's it for me!
Bobby P.
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
What I Taught Myself....May 14, 2011
Have you ever noticed how the older a person gets, the worse the drink choices they have to offer their guests? No, you haven't? Well, I'll explain my theory.
When I was younger, we'd go to my grandparents and they'd have an entire refrigerator full of soda (yes, I call it soda!). They had Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, A&W, Squirt, etc. Over the years, though, the beverage choices have dwindled to just root beer and 7-Up (I only drink 7-Up when I have to throw up).
The reason the dwindling has happened may be because we don't visit their house as often or that our family doesn't drink soda. At our house, our "beverage fridge" contains mostly beer and milk along with any beverages the parentals have to drink before a major medical exam.
But even at other houses I've been to, the beverage choices are few. No, I don't want to drink water from that same moldy green water container that you've had my entire lifetime and then some (Peshak's, you know what I'm talking about).
And now that I'm older, the only beverage I am offered is coffee. I love coffee, don't get me wrong. But I don't want to have to smell it every time I take a piss. And if you offer a person a drink, please be sure that the mugs or glasses are well kept. No lipstick or matter from drinks past. We live in a civilized society, folks.
So keep your fridge stocked with delicious beverages. The mowing boy might enjoy a nice iced tea!
That's it for me!
Bobby P.
By the way, now at the end of each post you can leave a reaction. Please click on the reaction you agree with whether it was funny, interesting, factual, or random. Thanks!
When I was younger, we'd go to my grandparents and they'd have an entire refrigerator full of soda (yes, I call it soda!). They had Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, A&W, Squirt, etc. Over the years, though, the beverage choices have dwindled to just root beer and 7-Up (I only drink 7-Up when I have to throw up).
The reason the dwindling has happened may be because we don't visit their house as often or that our family doesn't drink soda. At our house, our "beverage fridge" contains mostly beer and milk along with any beverages the parentals have to drink before a major medical exam.
But even at other houses I've been to, the beverage choices are few. No, I don't want to drink water from that same moldy green water container that you've had my entire lifetime and then some (Peshak's, you know what I'm talking about).
And now that I'm older, the only beverage I am offered is coffee. I love coffee, don't get me wrong. But I don't want to have to smell it every time I take a piss. And if you offer a person a drink, please be sure that the mugs or glasses are well kept. No lipstick or matter from drinks past. We live in a civilized society, folks.
So keep your fridge stocked with delicious beverages. The mowing boy might enjoy a nice iced tea!
That's it for me!
Bobby P.
By the way, now at the end of each post you can leave a reaction. Please click on the reaction you agree with whether it was funny, interesting, factual, or random. Thanks!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
What I Taught Myself....May 1, 2011
I'm not the biggest sports fan. In fact, the only sport I somewhat follow is baseball. I never had an interest in football although my dad tried to get me into the sport. But baseball was something that I actually enjoyed watching (yet, I hated little league!!)
But apparently this past weekend the NFL draft has been taking place. I don't know the rules of the draft, nor do I really give a rip. All I know is that teams make selection of players and sign them for the coming season.
The thing that I don't really understand, though, is that when the draft is taking place football fans talk about their favorite teams as though they have been a part of the selection and draft session. Fans say "We made a great selection on a linebacker" or "Why did we trade the running back to Green Bay?"
Folks- you're not on the team. You're not a part of the decision making process of the NFL teams nor are you a part-owner of a franchise. How often do the actual owners call on their fans to help make the important decisions that come with owning a team? All you are is a viewer and consumer of the products that are advertised during football games. And don't even get me started on state governments having to finance million dollar stadiums!!
That's it for me!
Bobby P.
But apparently this past weekend the NFL draft has been taking place. I don't know the rules of the draft, nor do I really give a rip. All I know is that teams make selection of players and sign them for the coming season.
The thing that I don't really understand, though, is that when the draft is taking place football fans talk about their favorite teams as though they have been a part of the selection and draft session. Fans say "We made a great selection on a linebacker" or "Why did we trade the running back to Green Bay?"
Folks- you're not on the team. You're not a part of the decision making process of the NFL teams nor are you a part-owner of a franchise. How often do the actual owners call on their fans to help make the important decisions that come with owning a team? All you are is a viewer and consumer of the products that are advertised during football games. And don't even get me started on state governments having to finance million dollar stadiums!!
That's it for me!
Bobby P.
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