Pappa's Projects
This project has been an ongoing problem for the house for decades, if only it had a gazeebo...
The Sideyard
The library? A museum? The internet? No, you'd know it if were here.
Your Ear
Shoe tapping, whistling, music playing over a call, or unrequited jazz music playing over the Sonos speaker are all sources of this.
Background Noise
On our trip here to witness a once in a lifetime event, Mark's emergency car gear came in handy when the car broke down in the middle of the night.
Iowa (eclispe trip)
Mark's persistent body heat makes the perfect pillow for her.
Scout
These foamcore boxes were used to teach Mark's kids, and became a prospective business venture with the idea of selling the kits to other parents.
Allowance Kits
Taking this out of "gross" whenever you can helps save for your future.
3 10%s
Occasionally used to describe a recently deceased person, this is something Mark would never want to be.
Late
Mark spent his entire trip here without luggage due to an issue with the airline.
Italy and Venice
Use of this program is the first step in any project.
Excel
This long time house problem was almost solved threigh the use of PVC pipes that would reach around corners. Almost... it was still a good idea.
The Gutters
Mark believes that this should steer your decisions.
Inner Wisdom
Get your drinks early, and make sure everyone is sitting down at the same time, Mark wont start unless everyone else is doing this as well.
Sitting down for a meal
A 2 time 4th of July vacation spot, these gardens came with fireworks.
Elitch's
This tradition, started by Mark in August and September, celebrates a period of growth.
Wilderness Survival Trip
The number of circles of hell in Dante's Inferno minus the number of non-animal zodiac signs and plus the number of Roeckels with tattoos is the same as the number of times the crawlspace has flooded.
5
Live however you want, but make sure to manage this in order to interact with others.
Perception Management
A staunch follower of Leave No Trace principals, Mark also believes that indoors, you should leave these as you found them.
Doors
It was on a trip here that "Only You" triggered an impromptu dance between spouses.
Mykinos
The essential snack for any Hiking, Camping, or Road trip.
Snicker Bars
While tearing up the yard and probing the pipes, the Roto-Rooter employees found this toy to be the cause of the clog, much to the chagrin of young Connor.
Transformers Action Figure
According to Mark, this is a sure fire way for boys to avoid nightmares and sleep soundly.
Sleep with a hand on your balls
Its not a type of "pull", and he isnt checking to see if you have cover, but Mark doesnt like talking unless he has this.
Line of Sight
On our trip to Ocean city, Connor and Owen finally got to try this classic amusement park attraction.
Zipper
Mark introduced the boys to this when they were young, and it was the source of their first LAN party.
Unreal Tournament