Ever notice how when you flip a coin, it goes up just so high, does a peak flip and then comes down provoking a momentary question just before it lays bare the seemingly anticipated facts? There is no gray area with a coin flip, it’s either Yes or No. Of course there is a two out of three option for the desperate but it still ends up the same.
And that is what brings me here today.
The either/or plan, or maybe the fact that I will be turning 59 this coming week. Which isn’t a bad thing, because for the last year I thought I was 59, taking about getting ahead of oneself. But then for those of you that know me; this way of doing things is how I do things and as suspecting as I am, I don’t see my ways changing any time soon.
Throughout my school years my only achievement worth noting had to do with being a very well informed clock consultant. I couldn’t wait to get out of class, I couldn’t wait to get home, couldn’t wait to turn 18. I couldn’t wait to turn 21, couldn’t wait to get married, couldn’t wait to get divorced and so on.
Once I realized waiting was just a waste of time I found myself here; trying to live in the moment. And I owe that enlightenment to what someone once said to me a while back. “You do realize you have come further than you are going”
Boy, if that isn’t a wake-up call then I don’t know what is.
However, life can be fun, even in middle age.
In fact, you all can turn off your iPods, PlayStations, iPhone, iTouch, or whatever else requires a battery to enhance your day and come and get old school with me in a rousing bout of BINGO.
The rules are basically the same as you remember them: Except for a few changes.
The idea is to get five squares across, five up or down or diagonally. However, unlike the original Bingo, if you get a black out, (Blackout bingo, commonly known as "Coverall Bingo" is one of the most popular types of bingo patterns.) a black out bingo card basically means you’re dead. The downside here is that you have no idea that you’ve won. I don’t recommend going for the cover all. We just want to have fun here.
Here is your card. We will be playing as soon as I rewind
the clock and remember: If you feel like the morning after when you haven't
been anywhere the night before, then this game if for you.
BINGO ... I down...ha!
Posted by: Alice | April 28, 2009 at 03:00 PM
OMG. That is one depressing game of bingo. What would I do without you to make me feel so positive about my future, Alvin! We need to talk soon, maybe around the time of your birthday, okay? I have been a busy little bee out here, but I'm mostly buzz with no sting. I do plan on planting some vegetables again although I'm conflicted because I get the best vegetables and for very little; one of the good things about living up here actually. Travis and I are going to do a good job with our yardwork. The 200 year old man next door with the perfect lawn won't have anything on us. He's been served!
Posted by: Sasha | April 28, 2009 at 03:39 PM
Clock consultant - I just love that! After seeing your version of Bingo, I can just imagine what you'd do with Twister!
Posted by: Stephanie | April 28, 2009 at 03:54 PM
Sasha: Yes, we must talk soon, we have a lot of catching up to do. I have no doubts that you and Trav will have the best of gardens: Seeing as how you have that nifty scope on your rifle; nah, just teasin' I don't need the Washington PETA people rousing me.
Oh and what good is a perfect lawn if you can't be nice to your neigbors so that they can ohhhh and ahhhh over it. You're right, he has been served.
Later
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Stephanie: Oh, I think Twister would do me in... however, I am thinking about a new version of Pictionary. Thanks for stopping in.
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Posted by: Alvin | April 28, 2009 at 06:30 PM
I had a lot of covers but no Bingo, I am happy I lost at bingo this time.
Posted by: Carol | April 29, 2009 at 06:36 AM
Happy belated birthday!
Posted by: Stephanie | May 07, 2009 at 02:55 AM