Farm share directions

Bernie cleaning

Bernie has actually been throwing things away/recycling lately. However, he is still the only person I have encountered who only uses TurboTax to check his own tax calculations. He even hand-computed EAM's Fastlane tax deduction just for fun. WEIRDO.

Bernie's battle with the GPS

Garmin be damned. I like his competitive spirit with Finger.

Holiday tree lighting

A note FOR Finger and EAM

Bernie and ELM camping in AU

More text updates care of ELM from AU:

"Camping w/ Dad--he is a big hit with the tour group. I feel popular being around him. Time for bed-(we are) sleeping in the same cabin and hope everyone doesn't hear him snore."

Texts re. Bernie in AU

Texts from ELM. Bernie is a big hit in AU:

"We are about to head on Spirit of Tasmania. Bern was a huge hit with the kids . . .Wrestling ensued."

"Just got reception in Hobart. Dad is wearing a rain suit."

"Much appreciated if you relay messages to mom as she doesn't text. MJ and Kathryn r going to like dad more than me . . . "

Updates on Bernie in AU, care of ELM

Not a Bernie Note per se, but an update on his AU visit from ELM:

"So, last comment and then I'm signing off forever. Dad is taking a nap. We went for a short run, and I think I'm turning into him. Afterwards, I ran to the bank and then the post office, then I ran a longer loop home (and ended up running back with a plastic bag). OMG. AND, after our run, I said, "did you count how far it was?" And he said, "you know what? That was the FIRST time that I didn't count my steps, and that's because I wanted to talk with you." IMPRESSIVE."

"P.S. There is this little news clip called Odd Spot on the front page of the paper. It's usually just fun to read. Is this dad or what? "Tony Sanders, 66, has been dubbed Britain's greenest homeowner. He has not used his bin to collect anything but rainwater for 2.5 years. He recycles everything from paper and leftover food to plastic and old clothes. He spends TWO HOURS a day SORTING out rubbish before CYCLING with his unusable stuff to a RECYCLING PLANT." (Caps not included)."

When EAM, the House IT womynz moves out

I pray for the person who had to walk Bernie through this.

Before and after

Even though I officially moved out, Bernie takes care of me when I come home

Bernie still doesn't know his cell phone number. He should have been on a plane back from Pittsburgh this evening after THREE CUBS GAMES IN A ROW with his bff Party Animal (aka Marty from Franklin Park in Chi-Town). Cher doesn't know where he is and she is P to the O'd.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY (or week I guess)

Because in Bernie's case, it's totally true. THANK YOU HASTINGS.

A note FOR Finger

Bernie says I'm turning into him. I take that as a compliment.

Window screens

In the Morzuch-Smith house, the window screens are labeled, removed in the winter, and then cleaned for spring. There is a special manila file to denote proper placement.

One for the Hall of Fame

This came in the mail. EAM, please don't be mad-you asked me to look for something else in your room and THIS IS WHAT I FOUND.

Guest notes c/o Finger

Finger's idea of wrapping paper would be funny if he didn't really present me with the "Rolls Royce of Battery Recharges" for my birthday a few years ago.

Horticulture battles

The X-Mas tree = a perpetual battle between Coco the Cat drinking the water from the stand, and Bernie filling the stand back up.

Coco is in

SPRING BREAK

 Well, why don't you put it in the washing machine?

I will soon be in Florida with Bernie and Cher. Hilarity will ensue.

Forays into Bernie's basement part II

Bernie's filing system (now relegated to the basement) looks much like his office. 

Appointment reminders

I  came home for my orthodontist (DO NOT ASK PLEASE) and found a super surpise.

Permission granted

Bernie's inbox

To search for an email I can't find in my inbox . . .

Running maps and counting steps

I brought Bernie a whopper to his office. His running maps get better and better.

Bernie instructions

I still can't figure out if this was a self-reminder or a note for Cher.

Fixing house stuffs

I mean, REALLY?

Holiday Hams

OH MAN. Christmas hams.