One more thing

Yesterday, I heard back from an HR person at Pace Analytical (located in the Twin Cities) who told me the managers are very excited to talk to me. And then today I set-up a second phone interview on Friday morning. What I really like about this company is that they do both human based toxicology and environmental toxicology (which means those four years of undergrad would not be wasted!). The HR person I spoke to was really nice and personable (isn't that what she should be?). Plus she was apologetic at the delay in the response from her. I will be sure to put an update after I talk with the managers on Friday.

BOBBY: Please, Dad, can we please pay paintball?
HANK: Now, hold on a minute -- let's see, they give you kids guns and let you shoot at each other? Yeah, okay.

Only a few days away

In two days, two of my three sisters will be here on the farm (unfortunately Bridget will not be here to partake in the craziness!). Lucy will be here for a week and Rachel (and Ellis) for even longer. So what's on the agenda? Well honey harvesting, peach picking, tomato canning, quilting Rachel's king size quilt (and possibly be close to finishing it, I am about a fourth of the way done with it), and making lots of soap. I'm really excited about seeing my sisters in two days!

BOBBY: Why does my potato have skin on it? I hate skin!
PEGGY: I will not sit here and listen to you criticize my work! What, do you think the potatoes just fly into the bowl and mash themselves?
LUANNE: I know y'all don't mean none of those harsh words. It's just the nicotine withdrawal.
HANK: Why is she still talking?

All I need is a needle and thread

This is one of three quilts I want to finish before November (and this is one of two baby quilts). For all you quilters out there, any quilting pattern suggestions?

HANK: Who is calling me a liar, you or the machine? 'Cause I need to know whose ass to kick.
CLERK: I'm not calling you a liar, sir.
HANK: Fine. Where's the ass on this thing?

Green and black

I admitted to my mother a few days ago, that I always get Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival and Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress by the Hollies confused. Every time I hear the intro from Green River I was get excited because I love Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress and then I wonder when are we going to get to the good chorus ( I do like Green River but the other song is far superior!).

"It's a Shirley Hack, that's like getting a Shemp." - Cotton Hill

And this is what is passes for posts

You're Watership Down!

by Richard Adams

Though many think of you as a bit young, even childish, you're
actually incredibly deep and complex. You show people the need to rethink their
assumptions, and confront them on everything from how they think to where they
build their houses. You might be one of the greatest people of all time. You'd
be recognized as such if you weren't always talking about talking rabbits.


Take the Book Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.

You're NPR Science Friday!

While you would put most people to sleep, you still are better
known than most of your counterparts. You can afford to hire help, and you
have even met publicly known figures. Very little of this goes to your head,
though, and you try to pride yourself on keeping a solid, practical
perspective. While most people look forward to Fridays, these are the days
you do most of your work.


Take the Podcast Quiz
at The Mep Report Podcast.

I promise that tomorrow there will be a real post with pictures and everything!

"Yep. Bobby's gonna be wearing sweat pants for the right reasons." - Hank

The Buck Witch Project

I often joke to Rachel that talking to her on Skype can be a little like watching a horror movies because there are times when the camera is not pointed at a person and you can hear Ellis screaming/crying in the background (a la the end of The Blair Witch Project). For the past few days, our buck (male goat) has been finding a way out of the barn and then comes up around the house. Yesterday he was outside in the yard again and mom said we could let him eat some weeds for a little while. When I opened the side door, he came running over to the door (which freaked me out because I have already been rammed by our last buck), so I shut the door. About ten minutes later mom and I were were taking in the kitchen and Scout started barking. We looked out of the door of the sun porch and there was the buck peeking in the window (like some crazed killer!). Mom then walked him back to barn and shut the door to the alley so he won't get out again (hopefully).

"Bobby red alert! Run to Dale's house and lock the door!"-Hank

A year older

Yesterday, I turned 24. Mom, Dad, and I went out to dinner with my aunt Emily and cousins Lindy and Greg to celebrate (fortunately the wait staff did not sing to me despite Lindy's best attempts). Mom and Dad gave me some quilting supplies and the first 3 Harry Potter books (in hardback to match the two that I already own). And Lucy and Rachel got me a really nice CD player that will also sync with my iPod. I have already listened to "This American Life" podcast using it. Overall I had a very nice birthday and thanks to everyone who made the day so enjoyable!

HANK: Excuse me, are you with the cult?
CULT MEMBER: We're not a cult. We're an organization that promotes love, and --
HANK: Yeah, this is it.