Ok folks, you know I don’t ask for much, but I need help. See, I’ve not got the Xmas Spirit like I should. Xmas is almost here, and I’m in a bummed out mood. There is no snow, it’s been raining for two days, and besides paying $1200+ to get the vehicle fixed last month the state of Wisconsin decided they paid me too much money during the summer and now wants $410 back before December 31st. (Thanks Wisconsin!) Bummer for me…
Anyway, things are more or less positive (except for the financial situation) so I really shouldn’t be bummed out. I’ve got the love of a great woman, 2 amazing kids, and 3 jobs which usually manage to pay the bills.
So either email me, or leave a comment and attempt to cheer me up. Thanks everyone!
(If I don’t see any comments by later today, I may start drinking heavily…)
Update: In an effort to raise my Xmas Spirit I started eating Xmas cookies, but now my stomach hurts. Damn you Xmas cookies!
Pete: As much as I’d hate to get in between a man and his drinking … Merry Christmas, and may the new year bring you and your family good health, happiness and prosperity.
Comment by Dossy Shiobara on Dec 22, 2006 11:03 am
Merry Xmas Pete!
Comment by Christian Wilcox on Dec 22, 2006 11:32 am
Pete!
I decided to go ahead and post a rare recording I’ve had for a long time in honor of your Christmas blues.
It’s a very rare rendition of “The 12 Days of Christmas” recorded by Janice Joplin’s Cat.
Direct link: http://gwwollenburg.googlepages.com/12DaysofChristmasAbridged.mp3
Homepage: http://gwwollenburg.googlepages.com/
Enjoy, Pete!
Comment by Gabe on Dec 22, 2006 12:34 pm
Gabe, that was so freakin’ annoying, I thought blood was going to shoot out of my ears… in other words… Perfect!
Comment by Pete Prodoehl on Dec 22, 2006 1:50 pm
With the love of a great woman and 2 amazing kids (a condition we share, btw), you’re rich indeed, in a way that nobody can touch. Add to that a fun blog and a love of things technical, and things are bound to improve. Merry Christmas!
Comment by Dave Jaquay on Dec 22, 2006 3:19 pm
Awww… well, if it makes you feel better, the bill for the family minivan came out to $1400. Always look on the bright side of life…
Comment by Ben Karel on Dec 22, 2006 3:31 pm
Let the kids open a present early and bask in their glow of Christmas excitement. Nothing gets you more holiday ready than seeing kids open presents :D
Comment by Ashley on Dec 22, 2006 3:35 pm
Pete
If you want snow, I have plenty of it :
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/ss/events/us/122006winterstorm/im:/061221/480/copf11112212016
29″ dumped on us makes it a winter playland, I just hope my boss doesn’t see it because I called in sick ….
Merry Christmas!!!!
Mark
Comment by Mark on Dec 22, 2006 5:59 pm
Thanks everybody, I will now attempt to spin every Merry Mixmas I have until I burst.
Comment by Pete Prodoehl on Dec 23, 2006 9:00 am
merry, merry pete - raining on the east coast too, pray for snow :)
happy holidays to you and yours…
i’m munching on a xmas cookies right now btw - tis the season…
Comment by mike dunn on Dec 23, 2006 7:32 pm
I just found this post…so its a little late.
sometimes things do suck.
haha but you know it never lasts that long.
Comment by jay dedman on Jan 01, 2007 10:41 pm