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Skecher Lady Part 1.

Posted on July 12th, 2011 by craighope

I had one of those moments in life last night when I saw something that I didn’t know what to think.  As a person, who lives life to let those do what they wish I was conflicted with what I am about to describe.

My son and I were at a local subway (sandwiches, not transport).

Sidebar:  did you know they serve their breakfast sandwiches all day?  This is awesome!  I have been screaming for years that McDonalds should serve McMuffin’s all day.  I digress.

In line in front of us was an elderly lady and what appeared to be her grandson.  He was ordering their food and paying for it.  Seemed like a nice kid.

He left the store with his food and left grandma sitting at a table to enjoy her fare.  Not sure why but it seemed odd to take granny to the Subway, buy her dinner and split.  Grandma was a bit on the heavy side and sat there eating talking on her cell phone the entire time.  Hopefully she was doing the Jared diet.  The scenario gets more interesting.

I noticed she was wearing one of those Skechers shoes with the rounded sole for improving your health (etc etc).  “Shape Ups”?  Or something like that.

On the surface this is not odd at all.  I would applaud anyone of any age taking an interest and effort in their physical health.  But here is where it was strange.

1. She was in a motorized scooter.  Note: Subway is not Wal-mart (nor were we in a Wal-mart).  She owns the scooter.  She showed at the Subway on the scooter.

(if you spend your time motoring around, why bother with the high tech tennies?)

Here’s the kicker.  No PUN intended.

2. She had one leg.

……………. that’s about all I have to say.

I want to know where the other Skecher is.

Huh?

Posted on June 28th, 2011 by craighope

Remember when Bugs Bunny would be dressed up as a girl?

What do you get when you dress Elton John like a girl?

Sir Elton John

If you didn’t know, this is Billie Jean King.

A morning at McDonalds

Posted on February 19th, 2011 by craighope

Be warned for what I am about to say may come off as judgmental.

The boy had a friend over to spend the night so we decided saturday morning we would eat breakfast at McDonalds.  We don’t eat there much as a family and it is a treat for the kids go.  I try to be a cool dad.  Not the kind that buys beer but the kind who lets a curse word pass once in a while.  Let’s at Micky D’s to the resume.

(Editorial: McDonalds is not evil.  I don’t recommend anyone eat there more than 2 times a month.  It is our family belief that moderation serves well with fast food)

Here we go.  Me, two growing 5th graders, and my 7 year old daughter off to McDonalds. On they way, they were saying aloud what they wanted in much the same way Spalding declared his snack bar requests to Judge Smails at the turn.  The difference was that I didn’t care what they got.  $20 worth of pancakes, biscuit sausage sandwiches, orange juice, and (a coffee for me) later we were seated in the play area with our food.

I had to make 2 trips from counter to table because two 5th graders somehow can’t figure out that grownups need help carrying crap.  First I delivered the food, came back for the OJ’s and coffee.  Upon my return to the table, controversy hung in the air.  Emmie had bitten into Cooper’s friends sausage sandwich.  She didn’t order one, but somehow “mistakenly” grabbed it and started eating.

It is unknown if she had malice in her actions or a Reagan-esque temporary loss of memory.  We may never know.  Nonetheless I went back to the counter to replace the mauled biscuit sandwich.

Standing in line again I noticed a methy looking grandma of 50 or so come in with her granddaughter of about 8.  I am making assumptions here, but I would bet a paycheck I was right.  Grandma’s demeanor was joyful and obviously happy to be spending time with the girl.  Grandma also had a wet cough that grossed me out.  It was part smokers cough and part “I just finished a Z-pak for a respiratory infection” cough.  Either way, I was compelled to slide 2 steps away from her.  …yuck.

Still waiting I noticed other random folks in the restaurant.  Some look like this was their normal saturday haunt.  This was based on their girth (yes, I judged).  Then I observed about 3 different couples in their 30′s maybe 40′s who had a certain glow about them.  They looked like they hadn’t been awake long.  Couples that just threw something on and left the house.  Kind of like when Kim Kardashian is caught off the red carpet.  They still look presentable but not dolled up.  They put on a ballcap and a hoodie and “went out for breakfast”.  It was 9am at this point.  They had faces that told a story of a late night.  I would guess a “date night” (if you know what I mean).  I was happy for them.  I was also slightly envious.  God bless ‘em.  

Order up! I’m quickly reminded by the teenaged staff  that I am currently playing Batman’s butler to my kids at McDonald’s.

Back at our table, I deliver the fresh sandwich and everyone is happy.  Are manners expected at McDonalds?  Hope not, because my kids ate like felons.  Sausage patties eaten with hands.  Pancakes eaten like floppy popscicles.  It was a sight.  But who cares?  I let the moment happen.  I brushed off the lapse in expected behavior in a Michael Keaton manner and moved on.

Lunch?  I think we will have a salad and some fruit.

Chachi heard my tweet… Flattering or Pathetic?

Posted on December 26th, 2010 by craighope

I was goofing off the other day on Twitter.  Clicking around and checking out the new profile features etc.  I was using the new Twitter page look and feel and I noticed the column where Twitter tries to pimp other users.  It has this “similar to” feature and I noticed Kirstie Alley and those who where “Similar To…” her.  Ricki Lake, Jane Fonda, Elizabeth Taylor, and Scott Baio.

I found it funny.  Apparently Scott Baio did not and he replied.

I am not sure what this says about Scott, but its fascinating that a lowly hack blog dipwad such as myself can spark a response from Fonzi’s cousin.

Charles is definitely in charge.

Michael Vick should be allowed to own a dog…

Posted on December 18th, 2010 by craighope

Mike Vick should own a dog.  Not just any dog.  He should be required to carry one of those itty bitty dogs in a purse and satisfy his community service by visiting kids and the elderly.

Michael Vick

Breaking News… 15th Miner rescued [record scratch]

Posted on October 13th, 2010 by craighope

Michaele Salahi

Huh?  Michaele Salahi appears from the Chilean Mine.

Chilean President could not be reached for comment.

Trouble in Paris-dise

Posted on August 29th, 2010 by craighope

Strip Search: "having strangers see me naked is humiliating".

Busted for Mary Jane in Spicoli fashion with smoke rolling out of her dirty SUV.

Read the ABC News Story

The best part of this story is how the cocaine fell out of her purse (needing to pull out her lip balm as she was being arrested).  I guess you gotta look good for the mug shots.

Paris claimed she had changed after her jail stint in 2007.  Apparently all that “no more partying” and “charitable causes” are up in the smoke (pun intended).

Larry King Interview…

Amanda Bynes retires from acting at 24

Posted on June 21st, 2010 by craighope

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amanda Bynes retires from acting at 24

Some Funny T-shirts

Posted on June 18th, 2010 by craighope

Click to purchase…

Umm… bike for sale? Ridden hard?

Posted on June 12th, 2010 by craighope
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naked bike riding...?

God bless freedom and expression.  But if you are going to do something like this in public, it will find its way into judgemental converstation.

Note to self:  Used bikes I would NOT want.  These should come with a bikefax report listing the funk that must exist on those seats.

I like the added touch of the female wearing heeled sandals.

As a dude, I can’t imagine going pantless on a bike.  It is bad enough with pants sometimes.

These people are crazy right?

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