As I get more mature, I keep learning new “truths”. Grasshopper No.3 taught me that when you hurt yourself, rub some dirt on it. It will make the hurt go away.
Or, when in doubt use duct tape. It has a strong glue, comes in colors and resists water. Hey, my favorite lounge chair has green duct tape holding a cushion together.
Recently Grasshopper No.3 performed surgery on our maple tree in the front yard. He then removed some bushes and shrubs along the front of the house. He was extremely careful but tore a chunk out of a buried water drain pipe. The pipe is a 4 inch diameter plastic and about 3 feet of pipe lay splintered in the ground. Oh sh–! But wait. A new truth. When pipes break, patch in a new section of pipe with a couple Ferncos. The Fernco flexible neopreme couplings slide over the ends of the broken pipe and overlap onto the patch section. Whoalah! A patched pipe stronger than before. God love the Ferncos.
My special tool kit now consists of dirt, multiple colored duct tape and Fernco couplings.
Your Mom and I took in the opening Badger football game in Madison last night. Bucky had outscored UNLV 37-3 in the first half which quickly escalated to 51-3. The Badgers have found a quarterback. Russell Wilson is the real deal. He is calm. He can throw from the pocket. He can throw while on the run. When everything fails, he can take off and run. The son of a gun is fast. If Russell doesn’t get hurt, look out Big 10.
One of three Grandsons is on the football DL list. Dominic is expected to continue his stellar performance, Tommy still holds lots of promise but Grant (the Madison connection) fractured a big knuckle on his hand. The knuckle will heal but playing even with bandages could cause major damage. You can tell Grant feels like he is letting the team down but I think Grant needs to take care of Grant. Good decision to go on the DL list. Hey, rubbing dirt on anything and everything doesn’t always work.
Our esteemed President has decided to give a national address to both Houses of Congress at the same time the Packers (Super Bowl Champions) kick off the NFL season next Thursday. I mean, Kid Rock before the game, special pre-game festivities followed by some of the best NFL football. The big question is “will local TV stations cover the President or the Packers”. Like I said I am still learning but I lean towards “stiffing” the Presidential Address. Lets watch something with real promise! Let’s watch football!
Love,
Dad