Friday, January 02, 2009

My 2008

There are quite a few things to look forward to in 2009:

- My youngest boy's first year of skool. Grade 1. Hope he does gooder at scool then me.
- Also, my youngest boy's first year of hockey
- My oldest boy's first year of Pee-Wee. Big because of the following formula: [Pee-Wee = Hitting]
- We've booked our DisneyWorld trip for November 2009. Disney Yacht Club, but we're on the waiting list for Disney Beach Club.

But 2008 was no slouch either.

April - oldest boy's first year of lacrosse, my first year coaching
June - saw Las Vegas for the first time. However, I was there on business, didn't get to see much.
July - bought a new vehicle, my 2008 Honda Odyssey. Love it!!
July - also acquired new motor home. A nifty 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan. Grandfather bought it, but is not able to drive anymore. Anyone in the market for an RV?
August - got myself an iPhone. No, I don't regret the purchase or the contract.
September - new family business gets off ground. An Accounting Services firm. The wife makes VP/partner (there's some patronage for you).
November - spent two weeks in Hawaii with the family. All survived.
December - built one hell of a nice rink, after three years of learning from my other pathetic attempts.

So, good-bye 2008. Bring on 2009. Should be a good one.

7 comments:

Eric S. said...

looks like you're living high on the hog sucking us tax-payers dry as we all struggle to make ends meet.

Happy New Year!

Darwin Grenwich said...

Welcome to our club, Mr. Surbey. I'm sure you'll find the accommodations to your liking. The Disgruntled Taxpayers Society is always happy to have new members. Bourbon Whiskey and Cuban Cigars are available behind the bar, just past the hostesses. Please note our 'No Commie' policy.

Plosivity said...

Report:

This just in.

A team of Economists has determined that the services that the City provides to its citizens does not materialize out of thin air. Talented, dedicated people are required to provide services such as the City's online presence, and a multitude of other services.

Also, the City is not volunteer driven. People are actually paid to do this.

Anonymous said...

Congrats on a great 2008. All the best to you and the fam in 2009.

You must do your best to live and play well off the remuneration paid to you for your work at 'The City'.

Cheers!

Eric S. said...

This just in:

City Services haven for homosexuals and teetotalers!

Disgruntled taxpayers became suspicious when Fridays became unofficial 'Hot Pantz' days. A one Gerry H. quoted as saying 'Don't judge a book by it's cover Honey!'

Also this just in:

City is providing lobotomies free of charge to it's employees! Outraged leader of the Disgruntled Taxpayers Society Darwin Grenwich is beside himself with anger: 'I had to pay for me labotamy meself'.

More to follow.

Plosivity said...

Yes, City Hall is a haven for those that you mention and others as well. For it is here that you will find fair and equitable treatment.

I didn't quite get the rest of the previous posting, so I'll just chalk it up to a necktie being on too tight.

Darwin Grenwich said...

We at the Disgruntled Taxpayers Society welcome all, regardless of race, religion, political beliefs or propensity for wearing Hot Pantz. Even City workers.

ps: Necktie too tight! Have you seen what Eric wears to work? I think you mean "Pajamas bunching up."