Survivor-Our #1 Show

As I mentioned in the previous blog post, there is no other show that entertains our family more than "Survivor". By using the same formula for over twenty seasons, it still manages to stay fresh and fun. How? By constantly introducing new characters every season. You get to see how these people interact and you feel like you know them at the end of the season. Some players in recent past that are memorable include:
1) Coach: Here is one for you. The self proclaimed, "Dragon Slayer", Coach is a kayak record holder, symphony writer, college soccer coach, amongst other things. One of the more interesting soundbites ever, Coach stands for everything honorable, although it may not reflect in his gameplay. He truly lives in an alternate universe.
2) Russell: The best player in Survivor history (according to him). Russell stole the show in Samoa by burning other people's socks, finding 3 immunity idols without a clue, and being one of the most manipulative players in Survivor history. He played Survivor with fervor and passion.
3) James: A grave digger from the south, James is one of the most physical specimens ever to play Survivor. If only his mind would catch up. Pulled off one of the most bonehead moments by NOT playing one of his two immunity idols with only three tribal councils left. He was even quoted as saying, "I must be one of the dumbest players in Survivor history."

Arciszewski "Must See TV"

One ongoing battle couples sometimes face is who is control of the remote. Carissa and I are really no different. She likes "Lost", "Chuck", and a few other shows I wouldn't waste my time on. However, we do agree on a few and here they are (Look for future blog posts on why we feel this way):

1) "Survivor", after 20 seasons, still one of the most entertaining hours on television year in and year out. The tribe has spoken
2) "The Office", That's what she said
3) "Entourage", Victory!
4) "Flight of the Conchords", "I'm the Hiphopapatomus, my rhymes are bottomless"
5) "My Name is Earl", okay, this show has been cancelled recently, but absolutely hilarious during its run.

Like a good neighbor....

....State Farm is there. That of course is the famous slogan for the large insurance company State Farm. However I would be remiss not to mention Mike, my neighbor to the west, who gave me a nice lead in to "Things I have learned about owning a home, Edition 2: Neighbors, especially good ones....Rock." I know I have mentioned that shoveling has somewhat got the best of me. Well out of nowhere, Mike decided to come over and start snowblowing my driveway last week when we were getting pounded with the white stuff. Sure I had some token pulls with the old aluminum shovel, but seriously he did 90% of the driveway. All it cost me was a future beer and some homemade cookies. Turns out, he is also signed up for Grandma's Marathon in Minnesota this upcoming June.

Things I've Learned about owning a home-1st Edition "I Hate Driveways"

Okay so I mentioned in a previous post that Carissa and I bought our first home last year. This Tuesday morning snow has helped bring to light a new blog series for me, "Things I've Learned about Owning a home." Today's topic is "I hate driveways". Growing up driveways were awesome. I shot a million basketballs in my driveway at my childhood home in Greenfield. That is also where I learned to ride a bike etc etc. Fast forward to 2010. When we bought our home I thought, oh no big deal that driveway isn't too bad. As a matter of fact, it might be some good exercise over the winter months. Well I was wrong, and mother nature is having a laugh at my expense. Every time I hear snow is coming, I don't think, "Cool I can build a fort!" like the olden days. But no, my first thought is, "Great, more shoveling." So to summarize, "I hate driveways." Look out for the second in this series,"Lawn mowing actually isn't a bad as I once thought." or "I hate shovels"