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In the spirit of Ernest Hemingway's 6 word story, "For sale: Baby shoes, never worn" me and a few guys at work have compiled a list of 6 word stories. The list has over 50 entries as of now but I'll give you some of the highlights on the list...in no particular order.

Warning, may offend.

10. Milking a bear: Possible, but unwise.
9. The bank repossessed my new tattoo.
8. Pilots dead, the airliner flew on.
7. Blimp crash: Hard not to watch.
6. I’m too fat to reach there.
5. Turkeys take longer than she thought.
4. It tasted better the week before.
3. The lavatory’s occupied, and I’m crowning.
2. The bride’s penis was a surprise.
1. East, until the gas runs out.

That is the question.

I think I'm a pretty good tipper. If the service is good then I'll leave a very generous tip. If the service is ok then I'll leave decent tip and if the service is horrible I won't leave anything. I can count on one hand how many times I haven't tipped someone but I have done it and those few people didn't deserve a tip. I don't feel bad about those times.

Then there are places that force the tip upon you, Starbucks is a good example. They stick that tip jar right out front for everyone to see and even at the drive-thru they have a tip jar. I don't tip at these places. I don't tip the guy at Taco Bell that makes my #8 without lettuce why should I tip someone that is just making my coffee. I have to draw the line somewhere.

Then there is Souplantation. You don't have a server but a bus boy comes around and clears your table for you. This one is a toss up for me. I usually leave a few bucks but feel odd about doing so. He is clearing my table but thats it, is he even getting that tip? Who knows

My question is what are your thoughts on tipping and who do or don't you tip?

I'm now part of the Wii generation...

more to come.

I think every tuesday I'll have a list of 10. Yes I know its Wednesday but next week it will be Tuesday. 10 on Wednesday doesn't have the same ring. Anyway, I have no idea what that will lead to but we'll start with this.

10 words that describe me best.

Friend: I'm a very good friend. I'm always there for my friends, ready to listen, give advice and help...and if I haven't I apologize now. =)

Funny: My sense of humor has been called a lot of different things, dry, twisted, sick are just a few. Usually its just to get a reaction from other people. I like more of a situational type of humor where I can banter back and forth with people and for some reason I can remember every joke I have ever been told.

Loyal: If you are a friend, you will be a friend for life.

Creative: Creative yes, an artist not so much. I think to be an artist you must be producing art. I haven't done that in a while. I'm creative at my job yes, but it doesn't count as being an artist. Just my opinion.

Laid-Back: Thats just how I come off, very relaxed and easy going. Guess thats why I enjoyed Jamaica so much, I felt at home.

Opinionated: As is everyone I suppose, but I won't back down if I feel strongly about something, something that I haven't always been able to do.

Stubborn: Ask my wife.

Daring: This is something new for me, cause anyone that knows my wife knows that she will do anything. This has rubbed off on me over time. Its something I think has always been inside me but just took the right person to bring it out.

Observant: This is just an age thing, but I notice a lot more things now than when I was younger. Things seem more clear to me know than ever before in my life.

Passionate: I get very passionate about things I believe in or support this could be anything from a movie to music to sports and everything in between. If I feel passionate about something you'll know it.

So there you have it. This took me a while which I was surprised, its not as easy as you might think. Feel free to post your 10.

Kirk Hansen, who works for the company I work with, snapped this for us. The staff here gives it immediate cult status, if nothing else but for all the duct tape used to hold on the cheesy “aero” treatment...and don't forget the mandatory Transformers stickers.

Two words
Awe-some.

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Many of you know Mike Belcher, long time Downey resident often seen at his parents house and other Downey hot spots, recently paid off a bet.

Mike is in a fantasy football league and two week ago agreed on a bet that his team would score more points than a fellow fantasy footballer. The loser would have to wear a womans sports bra to our Friday night co-ed softball game. Obviously Mike was on the losing end of the bet, but staying true to his word sported this nice Wal-Mart beauty.

Mike's parents also attended this wonderful event so next time you see Bob and Cheryl ask if they are proud...I'm sure they are.

Thanks Mike for a great night of co-ed softball.