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Pitiful

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I guess you could call me a pitiful football fan.  Less than a month after the season is over, all I can think about when I see the remote laying on the couch is, “I wonder if there’s a game on.”  Guess what…there’s not!  Not unless you turn to the NFL Network or ESPN Classic.  Already know the score = not that fun to watch.

To me, College Basketball is no fun until March and the truth is, I miss football.  There’s just  nothing else like it.  I know…I know…pitiful. 

Economics 101

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I have determined the reason for the economic downturn.  Believe me, I know the basic principles of economics but this is no issue of supply and demand.  Here it is…

Thanks to a kind friend, Stephanie and I had the chance to venture out into the real world today without any kids in tow.  This doesn’t happen very often.  We were so excited to have a few hours to just hang out; grab some lunch, go to the mall, look at furniture and exchange some clothes.  Big-time stuff for parents of three small kids. 
Now, to the point.  Almost everywhere we went today we received incredibly POOR service.  I don’t mean the “it was fine” service that you expect when people don’t even care to go the extra mile.  I mean the kind of service where people make it clear that serving you in any way is an absolute inconvenience, regardless of the fact they get paid to serve you.  
I have to give Stephanie some credit here, because she’s been saying this for a couple of weeks now (I guess we’ve had a run of some bad service lately), but we think the economy stinks because customer service is so bad!!!  Who wants to buy anything when people are rude and treat you poorly?
Disclaimer: please try to find the humor here.  In no way am I minimizing the global economic downturn but I do believe that a little customer service would go a LONG way. 
Second Disclaimer: the bright spot of customer service today was Chris at Bahama Breeze.  Chris, sorry I don’t know your last name; you did a great job and received a generous tip for your outstanding service. 

Holiday Hiatus Over

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After an extended holiday hiatus, let’s see if I can’t get back into the swing of things in the blogosphere.  It’s been a busy time for sure, but I’ll try to make up for it in the next few days.  Stay tuned. 

What Fun!

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Stephanie and I took the kids to “Pump it Up” in Memphis for Family Night.  I’d have to say that’s the best seven bucks I’ve spent in a long time (it’s $7 per kid but Judd was free because he’s two and Anna Kate…well, you get it).  

The boys loved it!  I told Stephanie while we were there that it was the easiest time I’ve ever had watching the boys.  It’s also cheaper than a movie and they’re able to get their energy out; which is absolutely necessary for little boys!  And more than necessary for our boys!!!
I’m thinking about building a “Pump it Up” in my backyard here in Brighton.  Any takers?

Judd Turns Two!!!

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It was a very eventful weekend around the Perdue house.  We had a birthday party Friday night, Dan, Jessica and Rabun came up on Saturday and Judd turned two on Sunday.  Judd’s party went great on Friday night, we’ve had a blast with my brother, sister-in-law and niece and Sunday was another great day at Crosspointe.  

Then, Sunday night, Judd came down with the vicious stomach virus.  He got sick while we were at church (sorry Jody and Stacy), and then again in my office, again on the way home and a few times again at home.  
I think he had a good birthday, but not a very good birthnight.  Poor kid…who wants to be sick on their birthday!!!


Here he is with his hand over his face.  Cute as he can be!