Our week has been consumed by the nightmare that is our pool ... Let me be clear that the whole thing is our fault. During the winter, our pool cover kept blowing off. Eventually we gave up and that left parts of the pool exposed. So it should come as no surprise that when spring hit and we officially pulled the cover off, the water was puke green! Gross! We tried everything to bring it back. But there was NO coming back. We figured that out after a couple hundred dollars in chemicals. No matter what we tried, there was too much crud at the bottom. And it was impossible to vacuum it because the water was too dark to see through. So .... we emptied it and are starting over. I hate you pool. … [Read more...] about Weekend Wind Down 6/23/2012
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Weekend Wind Down 6/16/2012
If anyone is looking for vacation suggestions, Playa del Carmen in Mexico was pretty incredible! The hotel we stayed at was beautiful with tons of pools, a great beach, and an all-inclusive setup (all food, drinks, and entertainment was free). If you haven't tried an all-inclusive resort yet, I strongly recommend giving it a shot. You may never try anything else! Having gone to Mexico once before, we didn't feel the need to go on too many excursions. We did go into downtown Playa del Carmen to walk the strip and see the sights. That was an adventure! To be honest the resort had a lot going on with activities, dinners, and shows to keep entertained at all times! Here's a few photos: … [Read more...] about Weekend Wind Down 6/16/2012
Weekend Wind Down 6/02/2012
I’ve been back in the U.S. for just over a week and now it’s time to leave to again! Only this time, it’s for pleasure instead of work. We’re off to Playa del Carmen in Mexico for our annual Summer Vacation! The trip could not have come at a better time. School just got out for my wife and kids. And being a proud Dad, I must brag – both of the kids did really, really well on their report cards! … [Read more...] about Weekend Wind Down 6/02/2012
Weekend Wind Down 5/26/2012
My business trip to England is winding down to an end. Today I will be getting on a plane and traveling for the next 12 hours! So while I’m in the sky today, have a look at some of the photos I took during my stay: … [Read more...] about Weekend Wind Down 5/26/2012
Weekend Wind Down 5/19/2012
Well, wish me luck. I’m off to England today for a business trip. That’s 11 hours of travel plus a 5 hour time change. In other words, by the time I start to feel sleepy, we’ll probably be landing and it will be morning outside. My stay there will be a little over a week. I’m going to miss my family; this will be the longest I’ve ever been away from them. Luckily, the week after I return is when we go on vacation together. I’m hoping the hotel’s WiFi will be nice and reliable. My last hotel had very questionable Internet service. So if I disappear, sorry about that! Posts You Should Read This Weekend: Personal favorite: Did the toys you played with as a kid set you up for failure financially as an adult? Read Daisy’s hilarious and … [Read more...] about Weekend Wind Down 5/19/2012
Weekend Wind Down 5/12/2012
I’ve felt like a VERY delinquent blogger this week. My apologies to all of you who I normally visit and comment upon. Work has been extra demanding this week (with one of the big projects nearing a close), so my time has been spoken for. We’re looking forward to the weekend! Tomorrow, the boys are going to see “The Avengers” while the girls are going to get their nails done. And we’ve got all Sunday to do whatever Mrs. MMD wants to do for Mother’s Day (including catching up on all our shows that keep piling up on our DVR). Speaking of TV shows, is anyone watching “Don’t Trust the B”? That show is hilarious! Posts You Should Check Out: In case you didn’t already, give these posts a read this weekend: … [Read more...] about Weekend Wind Down 5/12/2012
Weekend Wind Down 5/06/2012
What’s this? Am I on a boat?? Nope! That’s just me driving through my neighborhood and what it looked like after a massive rainstorm came out of nowhere! When I initially drove out of my driveway, the water was just a little deep. But the further I went along, it got deeper and deeper! I was getting a little worried and didn’t want to stop. I’m glad I didn’t stall out! This was kind of a busy week (as you can tell since I’m a day late on my normal schedule). I was on a business trip through OH when I stumbled upon something VERY interesting! More on that to follow in Monday’s post …. I think you'll enjoy! Blog News: In Blog news, I was finally bestowed a Google PageRank of 2! Although I’m not 100% sure how I obtained this, but I’m … [Read more...] about Weekend Wind Down 5/06/2012
Weekend Wind Down 4/28/2012
Following the last post “The Value of What You Know”, I found a hilarious example to use as a follow-up and lighten the mood. What is it that this guy “knows” and is using to draw value from others? … Fighting Zombies of course!!! That’s right! There is a place in South Jersey that is offering a “Zombie Survival Course”. The program prepares you for the “upcoming zombie apocalypse” through teaching you to shoot guns, hot wire cars, perform first aid, and even the martial arts of “Zombitsu”. So how much does it cost to learn these life-saving survival skills? Packages run anywhere from $149 to $425 per person! Click on the video to see some great footage (I apologize in advance for the advertisement in the beginning). … [Read more...] about Weekend Wind Down 4/28/2012
