Junie breaks the iconic popsicle house

In the week before his death my Grandpa and I began to build a house out of popsicle sticks; I wrote of this in "Little Grandpa". I've had that house for thirty years. Today I found it smashed and half-missing on the floor of Lauren's room. To say I am upset is an understatement, but OTOH, the existence of that book makes the loss less biting, as the physical mementos are less important in its wake. But still . . . . damn it.

Junie isn't a morning person LOL

Went for a nice walk with Smiley (~2 miles) then settled in at home in my PJ's to enjoy the rest of my Sunday in peace. Naturally, this would be the time YaYa  decides to introduce us to her friend's Mother, who stops by to chat while I look like a freak. Stupid fuzzy footed pajamas %^%$@$. I kid, I kid - they weren't fuzzy.

The Laws of Yahtzee

1. Full-sheet #Yahtzee games are the bomb. Single game hands are for wimps and children.

   
   

   
   

   They [ones] count #YahtzeeLaws

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2. Dan ‏@ki15h

   All full houses, accepted or not, must be greeted by calls of "Full Hooowwwwse" by your opponents #YahtzeeLaws

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3. Dan ‏@i15h

   They'll kill you in Vegas for that #YahtzeeLaws #grandmakohn

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4. Dan ‏@nski15h

   I'll take that full house - and i won't feel bad about it #YahtzeeLaws

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5. Dan ‏@ski15h

   Two's are hot #YahtzeeLaws

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6. Dan ‏@ki15h

   that's a lot of pips #YahtzeeLaws

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7. Dan ‏@ski15h

   Take it [full house] when it's offered #YahtzeeLaws

   
   

   1. Dan ‏@i14h

      It is permissible, even encouraged, 2 cuss at or berate an opponent's Yahtzee, but it *must* b followed by insincere congrats #YahtzeeLaws

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   2. Dan ‏@ynski14h

      Secure your top #YahtzeeLaws

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   3. Dan ‏@ski14h

      Talk to the dice. It helps. They like attention. #YahtzeeLaws

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   4. Dan ‏@nski14h

      Never waste ur 3rd roll trying 2 finish off a lg straight, unless u've got the small on the table & r content 2 settle for it. #YahtzeeLaws

      
      

      An open ended [ 2-5] attempt at a large straight is a beautiful thing to see on a first roll.

Fantasy Baseball

 You want bad luck? Drafted Chad Billingsley, set to start today, just to make the arbitrary and fascist innings pitched minimum in my fantasy league: he promptly went on the DL.

Obviously

Full-sheet #Yahtzee games are the bomb. Single game hands are for wimps and children.

Designing Smiley's 1st Communion Candle

 

Smiley's new haircut

 

Rupert

Rupert from Survivor fame is now following my Twitter feed. I'm honored - and nervous.

Some Houses in the Neighborhood

On our walks home from school - which are more and more frequent - we pass many beautiful houses. Here's a few of our favorites. 

The first one here is the one Lisa wants me to buy her if I ever win the lottery. 

This next one is off the beaten track (for our walk) but it is GORGEOUS

Finally, my favorite. It has no backyard to speak of and I would miss a porch to read on, but my word is it exquisite. I love this house.