COUNT ME IN

I'm BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK.

For the record, I haven't blogged since 7/28. I think I lost interest for a while or just needed some time off for my other favorite activity - drinking.

Anyway, a quick update.

My last official beer count was 171 around the first of June. I figure after a Labor Day weekend that involved hardly any labor, the beer count is around 402. Yes, I more than doubled the count in two months. With wild engagement parties and my dad's 80-surprise party, it's amazing it's not at 500. The only thing that really stopped me was a kid's birthday party last weekend that featured my two most hated words in the world "CASH BAR"

However, if you had the over, you could be in trouble. My goal this entire summer was the keep my weight at about the same I started the summer at, which is around 219 LBS. Remember, when I started this deal on Jan. 2, I was at 240ish.

Now comes phase 2. The goal now is to get to the 205-210 range by early Nov. I think I can do it. On Mon, Weds and Fris, both Pendleton kids will be at school in the morning, giving me time to bike ride and exercise and do other heath-related activies. Also, my new goal is to avoid having any tastes until Halloween. There will be two exceptions to this date. I'm scheduled to go to a Penn State game on Sept. 30. and there will also be plenty of drinking when the Mets either win the World Series or get eliminated from the playoffs.

So, with those two dates in mind, we should be looking at a beer count of about 440 on the morning of. Nov. 1.

Now, on the morning of Nov. 12 expect the beer count to be at 500 after back to back Saturday weddings. Anyway, Stay tuned.

Also, in next couple of days, I'll post my Pendleton Summer Award winners with categories ranging from best shindig to worst day of the summer to everything in between.

Anyway, it's glad to be back.

I think I need a beer.