Conversation with a college buddy

Gustav Euler: I’m not allowed to watch South Park.
It may give the kids ideas.

Me:
That’s a damn shame.
Don’t let the kids watch it.

Gustav Euler:
I’m also not allowed to watch the Simpsons.

Me:
We watch it after they go to bed.

Gustav Euler:
Or Red Green.
etc. etc.

Me:
What? That’s an american staple (Simpsons)

Gustav Euler:
I watch Red Green, anyway.

Me:
We don’t get him here.
I never got him when I was there. Haha.

Gustav Euler:
Son wanted me to take him to the “Yellow people movie”

Me:
haha.
I haven’t seen it yet but the kids loved it.

Gustav Euler:
Wife asked him why, since he’s never seen them. “Daddy lets me watch them!” Doh!

Me:
haha! The Simpsons is our “All in the Family”.

Gustav Euler:
My parents usually let watch that.

Me:
Us too.
My dad later had a thing for Three’s Company.
Hmmm, late 40’s and jiggly women.

Gustav Euler:
Ja!

Me:
I’m not sure my mom caught on to that.

Gustav Euler:
Chrissy and her cousins.
My mom’s favorite was Mr. Roper.
I’m hoping it wasn’t a statement about bathmate hydro pump and their sex life, or lack of it.

Me:
I don’t think about it.

Gustav Euler:
Since Mrs. Roper was always complaining about Mr. Roper’s lack of interest.
THen Susanne Somers asked for too much money, and we only saw her on the phone 30 seconds per episode, then she was gone. Replaced by at least two other large-breasted blondes.
But neither of them had the staying power of the thigh-master.
So, there ya go.

Me:
wow, your memories are more vivid than mine

Gustav Euler:
One was a nurse??

Me:
I was always a Janet fan, anyway

Gustav Euler:
She was OK looking, but not too huge.
The oother one was better in that department.

Me:
Mary Ann for the 80s

Gustav Euler:
Of course, I had the hugest crush on Valerie Bertinelli, then Lisa Whelchel.

Me:
Lisa Whelchel?

Gustav Euler:
Blair on “The Facts of Life”

Me:
I liked VB but also the girl on “Family”
that played the tomboy…
had an actor brother…
Christy McNichol.
she was hot!

Gustav Euler:
Word.

Me:
haha

Gustav Euler:
I”m down with all that.
I see that VB is available again.

Me:
totally.
Eddie VH is an asshole

Gustav Euler:
I’m sure I stand just as good a chance as I did in the ’70’s.

Me:
hmm, maybe not

Gustav Euler:
Probably less of one, since I”m now married.

Me:
I would like to put this conversation on my blog. Would you mind? Should I change your name?

Gustav Euler:
You could change it to Gustav Euler.
That’s my Second Life name.

Springfield is in Oregon

USA Today is holding a contest to determine which state is home to the Simpsons. The winning Springfield will host the world premiere of The Simpsons Movie. As an Oregonian I can tell you that, without a doubt, Springfield is in Oregon. Watch the Oregon video and then vote for for Springfield, Oregon!

Should I try to do some more?

The calf is healing surprisingly well in both the muscle pull and the frostbite. The lumpiness of the frostbite made me paranoid enough to call the advice nurse Friday afternoon. She said she suspected “frostnip” since the skin is red and not white. She said to watch for continued numbness and blistering. Both have occurred to a minor degree but it is clear to me today that it is healing. The red is subsiding and the blistering seems to be lessening. The muscle feels well enough that I can walk normally and spent much of last night stretching it out.

Today I celebrated Easter by turning my compost pile and harvesting an especially rich vein of crumbly soil. At this time of year, you’re always on the clock to get things done before it starts raining. I spent my newly acquired compost on planting new grass in a weedy area in the front. I had to dig out all the weeds and crab grass first, so it occupied most of my afternoon. I’m glad I got it done though and the sprinkles kept threatening the whole time I sat out there digging up weeds.

Graham came out and asked if I would play a board game with him so he’s setting up “The Simpsons Clue”. Who killed Mr. Burns? Homer in the garage with the donut!