Sea Glass Hunting in Ocean Ridge and Boynton Beach, Florida

My Sea Glass Hunting Hobby

So I have another new hobby (ok, addiction). Hi I am Scott and I am addicted to hunting Sea Glass. I realized I had a problem when I started checking the surf and tide reports for low tide and flat conditions so I could hunt Sea Glass. We took in a HUGE haul over over 100 pieces in about an hour this weekend. Usually we find about 10 nice pieces of sea glass a day, so 100 pieces in Boynton Beach, Fl was a dream! We have begun collecting our Sea glass in a big glass vase and are making great progress. I've had to throw a few elbows at some old folks to keep them off my glass, but other than that it is pretty mellow! Nice to know I am 34 going on 70!

What is Seaglass? Sea glass is one of the very few cases of a valuable item being created from the actions of the environment on man-made litter. The color of sea glass is determined by its original source. Most sea glass comes from bottles, but it can also come from jars, plates, windows, windshields, glasses, art, flasks, containers, and any other glass source that has found its way into the ocean. Like gathering shells or stones, collecting sea glass is a hobby among beachgoers and beachcombers, and many enjoy filling decorative jars or making jewelry from their finds. Hobbyists both enjoy searching for and collecting sea glass, as well as identifying its original origins. Sarah and I just like filling our vase!

Who are some Famous People, Athletes and Celebrities that Twitter?

I am often asked, and often wonder my self questions like: What famous people are on twitter, are there celebrities on twitter, does mc hammer really twitter or is it a fake, what are links to celebrities twitter pages, is there a list of celebrity twitter accounts? Well below is a list, which was a struggle to compile. Many of the twitter accounts are complete fakes. Don't look now but now there are a lot of musicians and even athletes on twitter. Now, even Oprah has a twitter account. So, who is most popular celebrity on twitter? 1. Ashton Kutcher 2. Brittany Spears. 3. Elen Degeneres. So lets check out some celebrities and athletes that tweet!

Musicians and Singers Twitter Accounts
3Oh3! Twitter Account - http://twitter.com/3oh3PFR
Dave Matthews Twitter! - http://twitter.com/DaveJMatthews
Miley Cyrus Tweets - http://twitter.com/mismile
Ludacris Twitter Page - http://twitter.com/ludajuice
Dave Navarro gets hot women and Tweets - http://twitter.com/davenavarro6767
Courtney Love Twitter - http://twitter.com/courtneylover79
TPain Doesnt Use his Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/tpain
Wyclef's Twitter - http://twitter.com/wyclef
Weird Al's Weird Tweets - http://twitter.com/alyankovic
Pete Yorn - http://twitter.com/peteyorn
Ciara Shows Her Boobs and Tweets - http://twitter.com/PrincessSuperC
John Mayer's Twitter - http://twitter.com/johncmayer
The Real Jordin Sparks - http://twitter.com/TheRealJordin
Taylor Swifts Sexy Twitter - http://twitter.com/tayswift
Benji Madden - http://twitter.com/benjaminmadden
MC Hammer's Twitter - http://twitter.com/MCHammer
Jay-Z (as Sean Carter) Twitter -http://twitter.com/S_C_
Brittany Spears Twitters - http://twitter.com/britneyspears
Henry Rollins' Twitter - http://twitter.com/HenryRollins
Bjork - http://twitter.com/bjork


Athletes that Twitter
Shaquille O'Neal (Shaq) - http://twitter.com/THE_REAL_SHAQ - FYI Shaq's twitter account is often hilarious, and Shaq is of all of these celebrity and athlete twitters, the ulimate twitter addict!
Michael Phelps Twitter Account - http://twitter.com/michael_phelps
Sidney Crosby Twitters and Tweets - http://www.twitter.com/
Eli Manning Twitter - http://twitter.com/elimanning
Curt Schilling -http://twitter.com/gehrig38
Tony Hawk's Twitter - http://http//www.twitter.com/tonyhawk
Rob Dyrdek Twits and Tweets - http://twitter.com/robdyrdek
Marcos Ambrose - http://www.twitter.com/MarcosAmbros
Chris Cooley - http://www.twitter.com/thecooleyzone
Jay Feely - http://www.twitter.com/Jayfeely
Randy Moss NFL Twitter - http://twitter.com/randymoss81
Asante Samuel Intercepts and Tweets - http://twitter.com/asantesamuel
Paul Piece is an athlete that tweets - http://twitter.com/paulpierce34
Knowshon Moreno Twitters Already - http://twitter.com/knowshonmoreno
Earnest Graham NFL Twitter Account - http://twitter.com/EarnestGraham
Alex Ovechkin - http://twitter.com/ovi8
Coco Crisp (MLB not cereal) Tweets at - http://twitter.com/coco_crisp
Brian Ching MLS Twitterer - http://twitter.com/brianching
Brit Klein Twitter (Chicago Red Stars, WPS) - http://www.twitter.com/britklein
Aly Wagner Los Angleles Sol - http://www.alywagner/
Cat Whitehill of the Washington Freedom - http://www.catwhitehill4/
Tony DiCicco of the Boston Breakers WPS Coach - http://twitter.com/tonysocc
Linday Tarpley is a Soccer Player on Twitter - http://twitter.com/lindsaytarpley
John Calipary UK Tweets - http://twitter.com/ukcoachcalipari
Barry Zito MLB Pitcher and Twitter - http://twitter.com/BarryZito
David Ortiz - Big Papi, Big Tweeter - http://twitter.com/davidortiz
Lance Armstrong Twitter - http://twitter.com/lancearmstrong
Todd Wellemeyer (Cardinals Pitcher) - http://www.twitter.com/Todalion
Kris Benson Bangs Strippers and Tweets - http://twitter.com/krisbenson
Pete Carroll Coaches USC and Tweets - http://twitter.com/PeteCarroll
Haseem Thabeet - Thabeet the Tweet - http://twitter.com/HasheemTheDream
Kyle Petty is another athlete on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kylepetty
Lebron James Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/real_lebron
Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic Twitter) - http://www.twitter.com/dwight_howard
Ryan Newman Twitter (Nascar) - http://twitter.com/ryan12newman
Robby Gordon Twitter (Nascar) - http://twitter.com/RobbyGordon
Stewart Cink PGA Twittering Athlete -http://www.twitter.com/StewartCink
Andy Murray's Twitter (US Tennis Player) http://twitter.com/andy_murray
Sean Merriman Athlete that Twitters - http://twitter.com/shawnemerriman
John Daily's PGA Twitter - http://twitter.com/PGA_JohnDaly
Sasha Vujachic Twitter - http://twitter.com/SashaVujacic

Other Celebrities that Twitter
Oprah - http://twitter.com/Oprah
Andy Dick - http://twitter.com/andydick
Luke Wilson's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/lukewilson
Tyler Perry's House of Tweets - http://twitter.com/tylerperry
Alyssa Milano's twitter account - http://twitter.com/alyssa_milano
Kat Williams Hilarous Tweets - http://twitter.com/KattPackAllDay
Bill Gates Tweets like a Nerd - http://twitter.com/billgates
Barack Obama Twitters! - http://twitter.com/breagrant
Russell Brand - http://www.twitter.com/RustyRockets
Demi Moore (Kutcher) Twitters - http://twitter.com/mrskutcher
Ashton Kutcher Tweets - http://twitter.com/aplusk
Jimmy Fallon Twitter - http://twitter.com/JimmyFallon
Wil Wheaton (Stand By Me) Twitter - http://twitter.com/wilw
Pen Gilette - http://twitter.com/pennjillette
Brea Grant Twitter (Daphne on Heroes) - http://twitter.com/breagrant
William Shatner Twitter - http://twitter.com/WilliamShatner
Fake Peter Griffin Twitter (Family Guy) - http://twitter.com/PeterGriffin
Fake Stewie Griffin Twits (Family Guy) - http://twitter.com/StewieGriffin
Scott Roy (celebrity blogger) - http://twitter.com/wwwchachi

The Tandem Beach Cruiser - Our new Yellow Bicycle Built for Two Beach Cruisers

How Awesome are we? We got a brand spankin new beach cruiser for two! I sold my mountain bike and got this tandem beach cruiser, and made $100 in the process! Woohoo!

Braid Paisley - Then - I Thought I Loved You Then Lyrics

Brad Paisely Lyics from I Thought I Loved You Then Performed on American Idol.

Like a river meets the sea,
Stronger than it's even been
We've come so far since that day
And I thought I loved you then.

I can just see you
With a baby on the way.
I can just see you
When your hair's turning gray.

What I can't see
Is how I'm ever
Gonna love you more
I've said that before.
And now you're my whole life,
Now you're my whole world.
And I just can't believe
The way I feel about you, girl.

We'll look back some day
A t this moment that we're in.
And I'll look at you and say,
"I thought I loved you then."

Full:
I remember trying not to stare the night that I first met you, you had me mesmerized, And three weeks weeks later, in the front porch light, taking 45 minutes just to kiss goodnight. I hadnt told you then, that I loved you then, And now youre my whole life, And now youre my whole world, And I just cant believe the way I feel about you girl, Like a river needs the sea, Stronger than its ever been, We've come so far since that day, And I thought I loved you then I remember taking you back to where I first met you, You were so surprised There were people around, but I didnt care, I got down on one knee right there, and once again I thought I loved you then, And now youre my whole life, And now youre my whole world, And I just cant believe the way I feel about you girl, Like a river needs the sea, Stronger than its ever been, We've come so far since that day, And I thought I loved you then I can just see you, with a baby on the way I can just see you, when your hair is turning gray What I cant see is how Im ever gonna love you more But Ive said that before Now your my whole life Now your my whole world I just cant believe the way I feel about you girl, We'll look back someday at this moment And ill look at you and say And I thought I loved you then And I thought I loved you then

David Beckham Snot Rocket - David Beckham's Boogers

Blow it Like Beckhan. Hot huh. David Beckham blows a decent snot rocket though. I am fairly impressed. I must say it doesn't go over well when I pull this move off on the co-ed soccer field here in Orlando. I've grossed out my fair share of the ladies.

Screenshot of Santa's Gmail Account - and 6 Secret Santa Gift Ideas under $20

Below is an actual screenshot of Santa's Gmail Account!





We all know that it is Secret Santa time at the office. Participate or you really will look like a real turd. I never have a problem coming up with cool gifts, but the person that draws my name out of the Secret Santa hat seems to always have issues. Last year I got my first good gift in 12 years of office Secret Santa parties...a 12 pack of Heineken. Here are some funny secret santa gift ideas for your office for under $20. Buy them online now and save the time and headache. Be the hero at your offices secret santa party with these great gift ideas. People will remember you either for a good gift or a shitty one. So be a hero, not a zero.

1) Jbuds Noise Reducing Headphones (Black for a guy, hot pink for the office hottie you've been working). These are awesome, highly rated headphones. Everyone has an Ipod or can use them at their desk if they are embarassed listening to Yanni or Eazy E!
or


2) Corporate Wildlife - The Definitive Guide to Office Humor - Thejendra B. S. Sreenivas


3) Grow - a Frog - Perfect gift idea for the office. It's like having a puppy at work, but you don't have to take it out and it won't chew on your desk!


4) FireFly Wrist - Running Wristbands for Visability- Set of two..If it is someone you like, this will help them avoid being hit by a car on their next jog.




5) Nerf Toys (don't forget the refill ammo). Perfect for the youngster or the wench always shooting you darts in meetings. These will hurt much less.


6. Barksa Golf Yardage Finder - Perfect for that golfer at work. Golf secret santa gifts are always a hit. If you are looking for a cheap, yet useful secret santa gift for a golfer, look no further!


Anyways, I would love to get some other ideas for office secret santa gift ideas under $20. I am thinking about the nyokki grass pet myself. Let me know if you have any other office secret santa gift ideas to add to the list!

More Tebowisms - Tim Tebowism List continues to grow

- The light at the end of the tunnel isn't a freight train, it's Tim Tebow.
- Tim Tebow played Russian Roulette with a fully loaded gun and won.
- The NCAA declared that Tim Tebow may lose his amateur status because he is a professional ass kicker.
- God wanted to create the world in 10 days, Tim Tebow gave him 6.
- Tim Tebow once got Blackjack with one card.
- Tim Tebow's hand is the only hand that beats a Royal Flush.
- Life doesn't give Tim Tebow lemons. Life asks him which fruit he wants.
- When you open a can of whoop-ass, Tim Tebow jumps out.
- Tim Tebow can eat just one Lay's Potato Chip. Don't tell Tim what he can't do.
- Tim Tebow played Russian Roulette with a fully loaded gun and won.
- It takes Tim Tebow 20 minutes to watch 60 Minutes.
- Tim Tebow doesn't bowl strikes, he just knocks down one pin and the other nine faint.
- Archeologists unearthed an old english dictionary dating back to the year 1236. It defined 'victim' as 'one who has encountered Tim Tebow
- Tim Tebow' house has no doors, only walls that he walks through.
- When Tim Tebow was denied an Egg McMuffin at McDonald's because it was 10:35, he threw a football at the store so hard it became a Wendy's.
- When Tim Tebow calls 1-900 numbers, he doesnt get charged. He holds up the phone and money falls out.
- If it looks like beef, smells like beef, and tastes like beef, but Tim Tebow says it’s chicken. You better believe its chicken.
- Tim Tebow loves women. All of them. At the same time.
- Tim Tebow pummels that bridge when he gets to it.
- Tim Tebow laughs when you hit him in the funnybone.
- Tim Tebow can be at two places at once.
- Tim Tebow doesn't punch in to work. He stiff arms.
- Before going on stage for his first theatrical role, Tim Tebow was told, "Break a leg." The entire cast was carted to the hospital minutes later.
- Mit Wobet was the first man to spell his name backwards.
- Tim Tebow wrote a book called "The Tim Tebow Experience". Readers opened the book and received a pop-out stiff arm to the face.
- Tim Tebow can eat five times his body weight in tigers.
- Tim Tebow won the Tour de France on a unicycle to prove to Lance Armstrong it wasn't a big deal. He thinks yellow wristbands are gay.
- Tim Tebow could drink 24 gallons of milk in an hour without throwing up if wanted. He chooses not to because the calcium would make his bones so strong he would instantly kill anyone he touched.

For the original Tebowisms list - visit http://theroystory.blogspot.com/2007/12/tim-tebowisms-tim-tebow-wins-heisman.html

Conversion Associates needs a proof reader! What is Maketing?

Click to view larger. Look at the Conversion Associates ad in the upper left. Maketing??? LOL!

Video of a Girl Swallowing a Battery

See the young girl swallows a battery video. This young brittish girl swallowed a battery from an alarm clock. She gets an x-ray, but anyways not too often you see a video of a girl swallowing an battery.

Why Did The Chicken Cross the Road Jokes

Question: Why did the chicken cross the road?

SARAH PALIN: The chicken crossed the road because gosh-darnit, he's a maverick!

BARACK OBAMA: The chicken crossed the road because it was time for change! The chicken wanted change!

JOHN MC CAIN: My friends, that chicken crossed the road because he recognized the need to engage in cooperation and dialogue with all the chickens on the other side of the road.

HILLARY CLINTON: When I was First Lady, I personally helped that little chicken to cross the road. This experience makes me uniquely qualified to ensure right from Day One that every chicken in this country gets the chance it deserves to cross the road. But then, this really isn't about me.

GEORGE W. BUSH: We don't really care why the chicken crossed the road. We just want to know if the chicken is on our side of the road, or not. The chicken is either against us, or for us. There is no middle ground here.

DICK CHENEY: Where's my gun?

COLIN POWELL: Now to the left of the screen, you can clearly see the satellite image of the chicken crossing the road.

BILL CLINTON: I did not cross the road with that chicken. What is your definition of chicken?

AL GORE: I invented the chicken.

JOHN KERRY: Although I voted to let the chicken cross the road, I am now against it! It was the wrong road to cross, and I was misled about the chicken's intentions. I am not for it now, and will remain against it.

AL SHARPTON: Why are all the chickens white? We need some black chickens.

DR. PHIL: The problem we have here is that this chicken won't realize that he must first deal with the problem on this side of the road before it goes after the problem on the other side of the road. What we need to do is help him realize how stupid he's acting by nottaking on his current problems before adding new problems.

OPRAH: Well, I understand that the chicken is having problems, which is why he wants to cross this road so bad. So instead of having the chicken learn from his mistakes and take falls, which is a part of life, I'm going to give this chicken a NEW CAR! so that he can just drive across the road and not live his life like the rest of the chickens.

ANDERSON COOPER, CNN: We have reason to believe there is a chicken, but we have not yet been allowed to have access to the other side of the road.

NANCY GRACE: That chicken crossed the road because he's guilty! You can see it in his eyes and the way he walks.

PAT BUCHANAN: To steal the job of a decent, hardworking American.

MARTHA STEWART: No one called me to warn me which way that chicken was going. I had a standing order at the Farmer's Market to sell my eggs when the price dropped to a certain level. No little bird gave me any insider information.

DR SEUSS: Did the chicken cross the road? Did he cross it with a toad?Yes, the chicken crossed the road, but why it crossed I've not beentold.

ERNEST HEMINGWAY: To die in the rain, alone. J

ERRY FALWELL: Because the chicken was gay! Can't you people see the plain truth? That's why they call it the 'other side.' Yes, my friends, that chicken is gay. And if you eat that chicken, you will become gay, too. I say we boycott all chickens until we sort out this abomination that the liberal media whitewashes with seemingly harmless phrases like 'the other side.' That chicken should not be crossing the road. It's as plain and as simple as that.

GRANDPA: In my day we didn't ask why the chicken crossed the road. Somebody told us the chicken crossed the road, and that was good enough.

BARBARA WALTERS: Isn't that interesting? In a few moments, we will be listening to the chicken tell, for the first time, the heart warming story of how it experienced a serious case of molting, and went on to accomplish it's lifelong dream of crossing the road.

ARISTOTLE: It is the nature of chickens to cross the road.

JOHN LENNON: Imagine all the chickens in the world crossing roads together, in peace.

BILL GATES: I have just released eChicken2008, which will not onlycross roads, but will lay eggs, file your important documents, andbalance your checkbook. Internet Explorer is an integral part ofeChicken2008. This new platform is much more stable and will never reboot.

ALBERT EINSTEIN: Did the chicken really cross the road, or did the road move beneath the chicken?

COLONEL SANDERS: Did I miss one?

Is Twitter Down? Yes, Twitter is Down!!

Novermber 18th and Twitter is down again. IF you had asked the same question (is twitter down?) yesterday, you would have gotten the same answer. Why yes, Twitter is Down. Sucks when twitter is down because I want to put out a tweet but I can't because Twitter is down! Ahhh, the horror!!

Movie Review - Pride and Glory - Colin Farrell and Edward Norton

Whats the new Collin Farrell movie called? That would be Pride and Glory.

I saw this movie last night after getting free tickets to an advanced screening from XL106.7. Thanks guys, big ups. I was shocked to get there and see a theatre that was at most 40% full.

First, a little about Pride and Glory. Directed and co-written by Gavin O'Connor (Tumbleweeds) and screenwriter Joe Carnahan (Smokin' Aces), Pride And Glory focuses on an NYPD investigation in the aftermath of a Washington Heights drug bust gone bad, in which four cops on the stakeout are killed during the ensuing shootout. An enraged Chief Of Detectives Tierney (Jon Voight) pulls his cop son Ray (Edward Norton) from Missing Persons to head the probe. A far from enthused Ray is reluctant to get involved, since the four dead cops were part of a team that was led by traumatized brother Francis (Noah Emmerich) and hotheaded brother-in-law Jimmy (Colin Farrell). Though the son of an NYPD cop himself, O'Connor presents a grim portrait of the police as, in their own words in the film, 'guns for hire who sell our badges to the highest bidder, and who lead our own as sheep to slaughter

My Take: So Pride and Glory follows the pretty sterotypical plot of a crooked cop movie. Add in bleak cinematography, deep racial tensions, a mom dying of cancer, and the decision to protect yourself or your family and you get a pretty melencholy film. All that was missing was killing a few kittens. I found one scene particulary deplorable. Let's just say it involved a white cop, an infant Dominican child and a very hot iron. Harsh. This movie is more of a pyschological expose (i.e. a mind fu$k) than action. However, it is particularly brutal with plenty of violence and dehuminization of minority drug dealers. I came out of this movie thinking....which I believe is what O'Connor was going for. The acting was superb. Edward Norton really shined and Colin Farrell was pretty solid. I would give it a 3 out of 5. In many ways a rehash of the good cops gone bad and abuse of power movie, just with some new twists.

So there is my first movie review, and the first movie I have seen in the theatre since The Davinci Code (2006).

Mcdonalds 2008 Monopoly is Here - and its Online Now - Rare McD's Monopoly Stamps and Cheat Codes

If you ask me who cares, but apparently this is a big deal to some folks. I have the info on the rare stickers for 2008 online codes and more.

At first glance, McDonalds Monopoly 2008 looks incredibly unremarkable. Unlike some previous years where players stood to take home nearly unlimited store credit at Best Buy (one guy bought a computer, monitor, 88-key electronic synthesizer, a black-light, and more using Monopoly money), this year players are going to be taking home a lot of useless percent-off coupons to Foot Locker.

The official rules for McDonalds Monopoly 2008 are posted now, and one thing I can tell you already, is that McDonald’s is cheating. Check out the section on the “Pre-Promotion Sweepstakes” - it says you could register any time since September 23rd. That is complete bullshit. The site only has been up as recently as yesterday - we’ve been repeatedly checking (the official site, btw, is PlayAtMcD.com). There was no way to register for the pre-promotion since the site wasn’t up, so like usual, the odds of winning anything are slanted against you.

General Rules
McDonald’s Monopoly 2008 will run at participating stores in the U.S. and Canada (and their respective territories) between October 7, 2008, and November 17, 2008. The game is open to just about anyone besides foreigners and employees or family members of employees of McDonalds or other companies participating in the prize pool.

Note that the rules specifically forbid the “sale, trading, or barter” of game pieces or codes, so forget trying to buy game pieces on eBay or SellStuff!

How To Play
1. Enter a Code
Enter the 10-digit Code found on the Game Stamp at PlayatMcD.com to receive one dice roll.

Get Game Stamps on:
• NEW! Medium and Large• Premium Roast Coffee(excludes Iced coffee and Specialty coffee)
• NEW! McSkillet® Burrito• NEW! Southern Style Chicken Sandwich
• Big Mac®• Premium Chicken Sandwiches
• Large French Fries
• Medium & Large Fountain Drinks
• Hash Browns

2. Sign in or register
If you are a new player, you will be prompted to register. If you've played before, all you have to do is sign in and you are ready to roll!

3. Roll the Dice to collect a property, or instantly win!

Choose your lucky token and start rolling! Your token will automatically move the number of spaces you roll. If you collect a property, it will be stored in your My MONOPOLY® account - collect a Winning Combination to win! Or, you could land on Chance, Community Chest, GO or Free Parking-and instantly win a prize! Limit ten (10) Codes per day.All prize claims are subject to verification.

Prize Lists Below:
My Coke RewardsPoint BundleHow to Win: Land on Community Chest 25 points to redeem for rewards like this at mycokerewards.com. For more points, collect codes on select Coca-Cola® products. Points must be redeemed by 11:59:59 p.m. CT on 12/31/08. $100 footlocker.comHow to win: Land on Chance Awarded Every Hour! Foot Locker Electronic Reward Cards expire 1/31/09 at 11:59 pm CT and must be redeemed online only at the Foot Locker Websites $50 Shell Gift Card - RefillableHow to win: Land on Free Parking Gift Card available * AWARDED EVERY 15 MINUTES! * Shell Gift Card prizes do not include refills and will be awarded as a $50 MasterCard prepaid card in those areas where Shell is not available. 1 Hour of FREE Wi-Fi at McDonald's
How to win: Land on GO
http://www.mcdwireless.com/
Wi-Fi available at 10,000 McDonald's locations Online - Collect and Win Prizes!(Color coded according to property)
$50 Cash
Collect these properties online:Mediterranean Avenue & Baltic Avenue $100 Cash

Collect these properties online:(All the Railroads) Reading Railroad, Pennsylvania Railroad, B. & O. Railroad, and Short Line $500 Cash

Collect these properties online:
Oriental Avenue, Vermont Avenue & Connecticut Avenue $1,000 Cash

Collect these properties online:
St. Charles Place, States Avenue & Virginia Avenue $2,000 Cash

Collect these properties online:St. James Place, Tennessee Avenue & New York Avenue $5,000 Cash

Collect these properties online:Kentucky Avenue, Indiana Avenue & Illinois Avenue $10,000 Cash

Collect these properties online:Atlantic Avenue, Ventnor Avenue & Marvin Gardens $25,000
Cash

Collect these properties online:Pacific Avenue, North Carolina Avenue & Pennsylvania Avenue $100,000 Cash

Collect these properties online:Park Place & Boardwalk Offline - Collect Game Peices and Win Prizes!


(All prizes must be claimed by 12/15/2008)
$50 Cash
Collect these properties:Water Works & Electric Company (#279, 280) $100 Cash
Collect these properties: Mediterranean Avenue & Baltic Avenue (#251, 252) $500 Cash
Collect these properties: (All the Railroads) Reading Railroad, Pennsylvania Railroad, B. & O. Railroad, and Short Line (#275, 276, 277, 278) $1,000 Cash

Collect these properties:
Oriental Avenue, Vermont Avenue & Connecticut Avenue (#253, 254, 255) $2,000 Cash

Collect these properties:
St. Charles Place, States Avenue & Virginia Avenue (#256, 257, 258) $5,000 Cash

Collect these properties: St. James Place, Tennessee Avenue & New York Avenue (#259, 260, 261) $10,000 Cash

Collect these properties: Kentucky Avenue, Indiana Avenue & Illinois Avenue (#262, 263, 264) $25,000 Cash

Collect these properties: Atlantic Avenue, Ventnor Avenue & Marvin Gardens (#265, 266, 267) $50,000 Cash

Collect these properties: Pacific Avenue, North Carolina Avenue & Pennsylvania Avenue (#268, 269, 270) $1,000,000 Cash*

Collect these properties: Park Place & Boardwalk (#273, 274) *1 million prize at $50,000 per year for 20 years $100,000 Cash

Collect the NEW winning combination:Golden Avenue and Arches Avenue (#271, 272)

Rare Peices)
#251 Mediteranean Avenue
#254 Vermont Ave
#258 Virginia Avenue
#260 Tennessee Avenue
#262 Kentucky Avenue
#266 Ventnor Avenue
#270 Pennsylvania Ave
#271 Golden Avenue
#274 Boardwalk
#278 Short Line Rail Road
#279 Water Works

Offline - Instant Win Prizes

Simply peel off your game sticker and see if you've won:
$50 Cash$25,000 Cash$100,000 CashFood Prizes at McDonalds (duh)

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The rare pieces or stickers are: Mediterranean #261, Vermont #254, Virginia #258, Tennessee #260, Kentucky #262, Ventor @260, Pennsylvania #277, Golden Ave #271, Boardwalk #272, Short Line Railroad #278 and Waterworks #279.

New Craigslist Car Scam? Craigslist and Ebay Car Scam Info

So I am shopping for a new ride on Craigslist. Looking for something cheap because I can't really afford my Grand Cherokee anymore (hey whats another repo, since the ex already hooked me up with one). I digress, but so what... Quick sidetrack question....how much worse is it to have two reposessions on the credit versus one? I figure the one she stuck on me screws me anyways. No sense overpaying (way) on another vehicle. Sure I will get sued, but you can't squeeze blood from a turnip. Always wanted to use that antiquated phrase in a blog. Back to the story..

So I see this sweet white 2000 BMW for $2850...it's in mint condition, VIN is listed, etc etc. The smell Craig's List scam lingers in the air like garlic around the neck of a vampire slayer. But I give it a go and email about the car. Two days later I get the following email back from wooeml@aol.com:

The car is still for sale. It is in perfect shape. It has no scratches, dents and it was never involved in an accident or something like that. You can check the carfax yourself, the VIN is WBABM3340YJN80401. It has 73,863 miles.
Here are some more pics http://s423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/Emily2_07/. I have a clear title and it is on my name. I am forced by a bank loan to sell it so I need the money and I must do that. Dont worry, the loan does not involve the car.
My final price is 2,850. I already have tons of emails so I hope you understand that I need to sort them out. I will take in consideration only those buyers who are really interested in buying the car, to be sure that I don't waste my time with endlessdiscussions.
This way, I shall be assured of the serious intentions.
Thank you.
P.S. If you are decided to buy it, I can make a private auction just for you on eBay so you can purchase it there. That way you will receive assistance for the purchase, paperwork, title transfer and an extended warranty. They also are guaranteeing purchases up to 20.000 so we will both be protected.
Regards !!
Emily


So, this is obviously a new Craigslist and Ebay auto scam. I ended it here, but found this on ebay regarding the next step of the scam:

Thank you for email me back.The car is in a warehouse of eBay in Klamath Falls(OR), ready for delivery to a new buyer. If you are still interested to continue this process here are the transaction's steps. After starting up the transaction at eBay you will have to pay a deposit of $1000($500shipping process+$500 insurance)After the payment of $1000 is made eBay will send you the car for inspection along with all the documents( title, a bill of sale). The car will arrive in 2-3 days at your address.You will have 2 days test period to decide if you keep the car or not.I will put along with the car :keys, title, all the receipts that I have from it, owner's manual,service manual, and also a bill of sale stating that i'm selling you this car.With this bill of sale you can put the title on your name. If you want to keep the car, you announce them that you have it and then you have 5 days to make the other deposit of $4000.If you don't want to keep it, you will send it back to eBay and i will support the shipping back fees(but im sure is not the case the car is in perfect condition)and eBay will refund you the deposit. Let me know if this is ok with so we can move forward with this deal. In order to begin the deal please send me your full name and your shipping address so that I will let eBay know that you are interested .As soon as I have them I'll start the official procedure, and eBay Safe Harbor will notify you about this. You'll also receive important guidelines + instructions from them (please go through them exactly). Also, a refund policy will be included.Looking forward to hearing from you

THANK YOU poster who warned about this scam. Hopefully it will save someone some serious cash. Deliver the car WITH the title and bill of sale? RIGHT!

Other emails potentially involved in this scam: carmenielsen@aol.com, lda.thoms, SellenaTurk@aol.com, ginaginacrowe@aol.com, al.jakksn@gmail.com

2008 ALCS Playoff Schedule - What Time is the Red Sox - Rays Game Tongiht?

Ok, Major League Baseball and Red Sox Fans (OK Rays fans too), here is the 2007 ALCS playoff schedule!

Game 1 - Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays October 10, 8:37 PM - TBS
Game 2 - Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays October 11, 8:07 PM - TBS
Game 3 - Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox October 13, 4:37 PM - TBS
Game 4 - Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox October 14, 8:07 PM - TBS
Game 5 - Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox October 16, 8:07 PM - TBS
Game 6 - Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays October 18, 4:37 PM - TBS
Game 7 - Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays October 19, 8:07 PM - TBS

Red Sox Playoff Schedule, Tampa Bay Rays Playoff Schedule, ALCS Playoff Scedule, TBS Playoff Scedule for Baseball, what time is the red sox rays game tonight?

Land of the Lost Video - Ahh, those were the days!

Saw the Land of the Lost intro today and had to laugh. I freaking LOVED this show as a kid. Definitely dark for a show back in those days. I think mostly I was just in love with the daughter Holly. I must have watched rereuns or something..because it only ran from 74-76. It came back in the 90's and sucked. Anyways, watch the Land of the Lost intro video below...sleestacks, Bill Lambier, pylons, Chaka, ahhhhh so good! Looking back at this video, it looks like an awful parody or viral video someone would put out today!




Land of the Lost details the adventures of a family of three. The dad, Rick Marshall, son Will and daughter Holly are trapped in an alien world inhabited by dinosaurs, chimp-like cavemen called Pakuni, and aggressive, humanoid/lizard creatures called Sleestak that have a mix of insectoid and reptilian characteristics. The series plots focus on the family's efforts to survive and find a way back to their own world, but the exploration of the exotic features of the Land of the Lost are also an ongoing part of the story.

Pakuni (one of whom, Cha-Ka, they befriend), as well as a variety of other dangerous creatures, mysterious technology, and strange geography.

The main goal of the three is to find a way to return home. They are occasionally aided in this by the Altrusian castaway Enik. At the start of the third season Rick Marshall is accidentally returned to Earth alone, leaving his children behind, and is replaced by his brother Jack. Spencer Milligan's absence was explained by having Rick Marshall disappear after he was trying to use one of the pylons to get home, and that Jack had stumbled upon his niece and nephew after he embarked on a search of his own to find them.

Though the term "time doorway" is used throughout the series, Land of the Lost is not meant to portray an era in Earth's history, but rather an enigmatic zone whose place and time are unknown. The original creators of these time portals were thought to be the ancestors of the Sleestak, called Altrusians, though later episodes raised some questions about this.

Many aspects of the Land of the Lost, including the time doorways and environmental processes, were controlled by the Pylons, metallic obelisk-shaped booths that were larger on the inside than the outside and housed matrix tables — stone tables studded with a grid of colored crystals. Uncontrolled time doorways result in the arrival of a variety of visitors and castaways in the Land.

Although they came close to returning to their own time in several episodes, at the time the series was canceled they had never successfully returned home. If you are looking for pictures of a cool Casselberry, Florida website, click here. Interesting info on Soccer is here. Great Crohn's disease blog is here.

Fridge Thief - Work Food Bandit - Work Food Thief - Fridge Bandit

The Case of the Work Fridge Bandit - Has this ever happened at your office. It is happening at mine, and I find it to be the funniest thing ever. Our office manager is taking the "theft" of food from our work fridge pretty seriously! LOL and stay tuned to see if we catch the food bandit!

Email #1 - Tuesday 9/23 - 4:02 PM
Good afternoon,

Just a word of caution to everyone...

Apparently someone was extra hungry yesterday or today, as food has been missing this from someone that brought in from home to have for their meals for the week.

First off, as a reminder, please do not eat anyone elses food items and secondly, it is best not to bring in food for the entire week and keep in the refridgerators or freezers. Please bring in only food that you will consume for the day. Keep in mind that on Fridays any food or containers, yes even those that are packaged and left in the freezers, will be thrown out every week if you do not come and get them before 4pm.

Thank you for your cooperation,

Office Manager

Email #2 - Thursday 9/25 - 8:54 am

Good morning,

It appears that my first message this week was not clear enough.

The food bandit has struck again, during regular business hours, this making it twice in as many days. This is not a funny prank. It is a serious matter.

So let me make it a little more clear for you all....

If you see food in the refrigerator and it is not yours, DO NOT EAT IT OR REMOVE IT FROM THE REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZERS!!!!

Lets all be considerate of your co-workers that have left over lunches or frozen foods for the days consumption. If you have left over food from a restaurant please make sure your name and date is on the packaging is possible, if you brown bag it please mark your bags with your name and date as well.

The food bandit will be dealt with when caught... special message to the food bandit....Get your Own Food !!!! You know who you are and we will know soon as well.

Email #3 - Thursday 9/25 - 12:03 PM

Okay this is the last warning,,,,,

We have had food stolen, yes thats right STOLEN from the refrigerators within the last couple hours.

This is such a serious issue that we are installing a camera in the kitchen. When this person is caught you will be terminated immedietly.

This is not a joke.

It is to me. I made a poster for the fridge:

Best Fantasy Football Team Names - Top 100 Funny Fantasy Football Team Names

Here is a listing of the best Fantasy Football teamnames that I could think of or steal. Hopefully this helps you out if you are looking to name or rename your Fantasy Football team. I've tried to collect and create some of thebest fantasy football teamnames around. So either update your 2008 team or get ready for 2009 Fantasy Football!

Pickle Sniffers
Urabuncha Homos
Cougar Bait
Osama Bin Lions
Leinart's Beer Bongers
Dirty Beavers
Wanda Bangyu
Steamin Seamen
Sofa King Sucky
Gilf Hunters
Whorenets
Balls Deep
Powder Puffers
Hot Beef Injection
Golden Members
Tebow Sucks
Tube Steak Sammich
Favres Cheese
Blood Load
Shockeyshockers
Hansons Cockblockers
First Downsyndrome
Dustry Rubbers
Goo Patrol
Sean Taylor's Groin
Brady's Knees
Merriman Oww
Failed Anorexics
Dead Bledscoes
OJ's Gloves
Janikowskis Visa
Manage a Trois
Jurrasic Pork
Rusty's Porkers
DirectTV Rain
Pats Spy Team
2 Guys 1 Cup
Brady Quinns BFF
Make it Reign
Leinart WIngmen
Yancy Pigskin
No Punt Intended
Urine Trouble
Victorious Secret
Nerd Hammer
Slam Crotch
Cutler That Meat
SupperMannings
Overpaid Convicts
Ocho Sucko
White Castle
Itchy Jocks
Canadian Bacon
Smokin Ricky's
Stealers
Window Lickers
Ant Jemima
IownChuckNorris
Wicked Willies
Drinkn'Draft
Hoof Arted
Favre From Home
Skidmarks
AARPatriots
Vick's Kennel Club
Scoregasms
Brettie and the Jets
Pacman Rain
Mill Featers
Munsoned
Tain Trunners
ConVickT
Deadliest Snatch
Nutsack Attack
Dontcallmepacman
Henry's Handcuffs
The Hoarse Collars
Ocho Cinco Riders
The Reinstaters
Fast Willies
Addai Mate!
Not My Forte
Good Schaub
Lipton Teabaggers
The Scrotum Poles
Dirty Dresses
Phyuck Yiu
Make it Drizzle
Big Dick Butkus
Renis Pinkles
Boldin Showers
Sir Hits Alot
Faulk U
Courtesty Flushers
Romosexual
TDs 'N Beer
Toxic Screwdrivers
Romo's Homies
Butte Pirates

I Love Lime Green Stuff

Just wanted to put that out there. From my lime green toenails to my lime green belt (oh yeah my lime green volcom belt rocks), I love it. Oh, the walls in my bedroom just got painted. Yeah they are now lime green. A very bright lime green. With a nice flower arrangement to go with it. What, yeah I can do flowers. Whatcha gonna do about it? When I get my Lamborghini, yeah..that will be a sweet lime green lambo. It's on order. For 2025. Yup, Scott Roy loves him some lime green color!

Indoor Soccer at Northside Sports Complex in Longwood, Florida

So the season at Northside Sports Complex in Longwood opens tomorrow night. We have been playing and drinking for free in a great gesture and marketing effort from ownership and management (Thanks Jimmy, Cheeks, Eric, George, et al). The field is great (much nicer than 5 points) and the Ducks will fly again. Love indoor soccer.

Beckham's Underwear Ad - Beckham Armani Ad

Amy, Stever and Sean made me post this picture of the luscious David Beckham wearing his Armani underwear. Sean Roy says "Here's the first ad for the Emporio Armani underwear collection featuring the sexiest man alive, David Beckham.
This is just the first of many ladies and gentleman. There's plenty more Beckham to come!
“David is truly a modern day icon in that his fame extends well beyond the realm of soccer,” Armani said in a release. “He represents a notion of modern masculinity: as a sports hero, husband and father. He is also a man with a great sense of style. There was a time when soccer players were not always considered to be fashion role models. David Beckham has helped to change that.”
The opening black and white image features a chiselled jawed Beckham in mega tight – and bulging - white briefs with an Armani logo.
The campaign will debut with a special gatefold in the February edition of the US edition of Vanity Fair. From there it will roll out globally in sport, fashion and lifestyle magazines and on signature billboards in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, London, Milan, Rome, Paris and Tokyo.
It must be Christmas!"

Amy now has David Beckam Rocking his Armani's as her desktop background and screensaver. I am thinking of making her a t-shirt and a lockett for Christmas with this very special picture of beckham in his underwear.

Tim Tebowisms - Tim Tebow has inspired his own line of Jokes: Tebowisms

NOT a gators fan, but Tim Tebow is impressive...even if his Heisman acceptance speech sucked. Anyhow, Tewbowisms (special Tim Tebow jokes) are here.

When the bogeyman goes to sleep every night, he checks the closet for Tim Tebow.
The active ingredient in Red Bull is Tim Tebow's sweat.

Tim Tebow can get Chick-Fil-A on Sundays.
People with amnesia still remember Tim Tebow.
Tim Tebow's family once threw him a surprise party. Once.
Tim Tebow hits blackjack with just one card.
The only reason you're still conscious is because Tim Tebow hasn't stiff-armed you in the face.
When TimTebow was a kid, he made his mom finish his vegetables.
Superman's only weakness is kryptonite. Tim Tebow laughs at Superman for even HAVING a weakness.
Tim Tebow doesn't do pushups. Instead, he pushes the earth down.
Superman wears Tim Tebow pajamas.
Tim Tebow counted to infinity. Twice.
In the beginning there was nothing. Then Tim Tebow stiff-armed that nothing in the head and said "Get a job". That is the story of the universe.
When life gives Tim Tebow lemons, he uses them to kill terrorists. Tim Tebow hates lemonade.
When Google can't find something, it asks Tim Tebow for help.
What color is Tim Tebow's blood? Trick question. Tim Tebow does not bleed.
Tim Tebow has been to Mars. That's why there's no life on Mars.
Tim Tebow once stiff-armed a horse. That animal became what is now known as the giraffe.
Tim Tebow is so fast, he can run around the world and punch himself in the back of the head.
Tim Tebow is the reason Waldo is hiding
When Tim Tebow wants popcorn, he breathes on Nebraska.
When taking the SAT, write "Tim Tebow" for every answer. You will score more than 1600.
Tim Tebow can dribble a football.
Tim Tebow was once asked to repeat himself. The last thing that person ever heard was the whooshing sound of a stiff-arm.
Tim Tebow can kick start a car.
Tim Tebow gets called for roughing the tackler.
When Tebow spikes the ball, he strikes oil.
You can lead a horse to water, but Tim Tebow can make him drink.
Tim Tebow doesn't wear a watch, HE decides what time it is.
Tim Tebow can get breakfast at McDonald's after 10:30 A.M.
Tim Tebow ordered a Big Mac at Burger King, and got one.
Tim Tewbow ordered a Big Mac at Burger King, and got one.
Tim Tebow and Chuck Norris once squared off. The fight lasted for 4 years, then Tebow realized that he was actually in a fight. He immediately stiff armed Chuck Norris upon this realization. This event is referred to as the "Big Bang"
Tim Tebow saved the manatees. Then he stiff armed them back on the endandered species list so they wouldnt get cocky.
Tim Tebow was Jarome Bettis' stunt double
Little known medical fact: Tim Tebow invented the Caesarean section when he bull-rushed his way out of his mother’s womb. He thought it was 4th down.
Tim Tebow invented the pedestal. Then he invented the stiff arm to have something to knock people off it.
The recent earthquake off the coast of Florida measured 6.0 on the Richter scale, or .024 Tim Tebows.
Gandhi didnt fast, Tim Tebow simply got drunk one night and ate all his food
A spike in Tim Tebow stiff arms caused the tooth fairy to go broke in 1997.
An Ohio St Fan once told a joke at Tim Tebow's expense... well we all know what happened next.
Tim Tebow told Steve Irwin not to mess with stingrays.
Hollywood asked Tim Tebow to play the juggernaut in X-Men, but he was busy that day.
You don't hit Tim Tebow, Tim Tebow hits you!
Tim Tebow doesn't get sacked. Tim Tebow sacks defensive linemen.
Tebow doesn't throw interceptions, he throws the ball to you so he can hit you on the return.
SuperMan wears Tim Tebow Pajamas. So does Lou Holtz.
Tim Tebow counted to infinity - twice.
When the Boogeyman goes to sleep every night he checks his closet for Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow built a time machine and went back in time to stop the JFK assassination. As Oswald shot, Tebow met all three bullets with his stiff arm, deflecting them. JFK's head exploded out of sheer amazement.
Tim Tebow can touch MC Hammer.
At birth, Tim Tebow came out arms first so he could stiff arm the doctor in the face. Nobody delivers Tim Tebow but Tim Tebow.
Tim Tebow frequently donates blood to the Red Cross. Just never his own.
Tim Tebow sleeps with a night light. Not because Tim Tebow is afraid of the dark, but the dark is afraid of Tim Tebow.
Rome wasn’t built in a day because Tim Tebow wasn’t born yet.
When Tim Tebow eats, he doesn’t have to wait 30 minutes to swim.
Freddy Krueger is scared to sleep because he might meet Tim Tebow in his dream.
Tim Tebow’s number is 15 because that’s how many players it takes to tackle him.
A meteor didn’t kill the dinosaurs; Tim Tebow did in a pickup football game.
Referees created instant replay so they could admire Tim Tebow more than once.
The quickest way to a man's heart is with Tim Tebow's forearm.
They once asked Ray Louis if he'd like to run full speed at Tim Tebow, and he said "No".
In a recent survey it was discovered the 94% of American women lost their virginity to Tim Tebow. The other 6% were incredibly fat or ugly.
Time waits for no man. Unless that man is Tim Tebow.
When Tim Tebow was a kid he made his mom finish HER vegetables.
Tim Tebow loves women. All of them. At the same time.

Ugh - Secret Santa Time - 5 Secret Santa Gift Ideas Under $20

Secret Santa time at the office. Participate or you look like a real turd. I never have a problem coming up with cool gifts, but the person that draws my name out of the Secret Santa hat seems to always have issues. Last year I got my first good gift in 12 years of office Secret Santa parties...a 12 pack of Heineken. Here are 5 secret santa gift ideas under $20. Enjoy. Buy em online now and save the time and headache. Be the hero at your offices secret santa party with these great gift ideas.

1) Jbuds Noise Reducing Headphones (Black for a guy, hot pink for the office hottie). These are awesome, highly rated headphones. Everyone has an Ipod or can use them at their desk if they are embarassed listening to Yanni or Eazy E!
or


2) Corporate Wildlife - The Definitive Guide to Office Humor - Thejendra B. S. Sreenivas


3) Grow - a Frog - Perfect gift idea for the office. It's like having a puppy at work, but you don't have to take it out and it won't chew on your desk!


4) Grass Pet - Set of two..This is sort of like the grow a frog, but less work...Helps if your office is anti-amphibian.


5) Nerf Toys (don't forget the refill ammo). Perfect for the youngster or the wench always shooting you darts in meetings. These will hurt much less.


Anyways, I would love to get some other ideas for office secret santa gift ideas under $20. I am thinking about the nyokki grass pet myself.

More Jonathan Papelbon Dancing - World Series Dance Coming Soon

Ahh, sweet victory. The Red Sox win the World Series again. I guess the curse of Doug Mientkiewicz didn't last as long as the curse of the bambino. At any rate, I am elated that the Sawcks won the World Series and even more happy that I can get some sleep. It is amazing to think that we also have the best team in football and basketball. Stay tuned for the Papelbon World Series Victory Dance. In the meantime, check out this Modell's contest of people doing the Papelbon River Dance.

Jonathan Papelbon is the Best Dancer Ever - Papelbon Dance

Jonathan Papelbon is not only the best closer in baseball, but he now making a bid for the illustrious title of best dancer in baseball. Dancing with the Stars anyone? Bet on it! The First playoff series ended with an impressive Irish Jig in his sliding pants. Stay tuned because tonight I will post the video of his ALCS celebratory dance after the Red Sox beat the Indians. Unfortunately FOX had to cut away before he did it (they even said they had the "Papelbon dance cam" ready). Here is the original Jonathan Papelbon Dance:



Followed by the Game 7 ALCS Riverdance!

Scott Roy is Popular

The amount of people, man from my old company googling my name "Scott Roy" and finding my blogs and websites is astounding. I see every search ..."Scott Roy", "Scott Roy Orlando", "Scott Roy M homes", followed by "M Homes Sucks"....Topped out at over 200 in one day....leveled off to about 5 visits a day. Have a great weekend all.

St. Joe Layoffs (80% of its staff) and "M" Homes Continues Layoffs

Every now and then, I do make the right decision. Like getting out of the homebuilding industry. I learned a ton in my 7+ years working with big homebuilders, but I am so glad I got out of that industry. St. Joe (remember I used to do a ton of consulting work for Arvida/St. Joe Paper) is laying off 760 workers (80% of its staff) and the company I used to work for and say nice things about. (lets call them M HOMES) continues to layoff personnel. These companies found it so easy in an up market, but milked it for short-term gains and didn't really prepare themselves very well for a down market. Details on the St. Joe Company Layoffs are below. Update to this post M Homes saw this blog today (first person at 8:34 am via a propeller.com story) and it spread like wildfire. Obviously someone was upset, I had no less than 150 clicks to my network of sites in about 5 hours from M Homes. One would think in a market like this, and with troubles like that....they would have better things to do. If it wasn't for one person (and department) over there that I respect, I would be saying alot more about M Homes right now. So, hey to all of my old friends at M Homes. Hope all is well. Hope you enjoy the blog. I will be sure to not mention my old company here... :-). So if you aren't a friend, or one of my loyal blog readers...move on...nothing to see here.

The St. Joe Co. announced on Monday a major streamlining of its operations that will reduce its workforce by about 80 percent. But as the Jacksonville-based real estate developer transfers those operations to other companies, it expects many of those 760 workers to keep their jobs.

St. Joe's restructuring will shift the company away from being an "end-to-end developer" of its land holdings by transferring more of the development and management responsibilities to strategic business partners, Chairman and Chief Executive Peter Rummell said in a conference call with analysts. "We think these are the logical next steps in the evolution of the St. Joe Co. in Florida," he said. "We are repositioning Joe from an end-to-end developer to, in essence, an asset manager, to Northwest Florida's primary supplier of entitled land and a sophisticated development partner," Rummell said.

St. Joe has been developing residential communities on land it owns mainly in the Florida Panhandle for the last decade. It continues to own and operate properties such as the beachfront WaterColor Inn resort in Walton County and six golf courses. Under the restructuring, St. Joe plans to continue owning the hospitality and recreational properties but transfer the day-to-day operations to third-party management companies. It expects the 500 employees affected by the transfers, who are mainly located in the Panhandle, to continue in their jobs with the new companies. Rummell said the company is close to signing agreements for the WaterColor Inn and the golf assets and expects to announce them later this week.

St. Joe also said an additional 260 positions, mainly in project development and related support, will be eliminated or transferred to strategic partners by the end of 2008. The company did not give specific information on where those positions are located. The company had 938 full-time employees as of Feb. 1, according to its annual report. That was down from 1,230 at the end of 2005, as the company began restructuring its operations in 2006, including eliminating its home-building business. "We recognize that the changes we are implementing will affect the lives of numerous people and families," Rummell said, but he said the moves "are the right thing to do for the company."

Besides those cost-cutting moves, St. Joe also announced several other initiatives Monday to improve its financial performance, including the elimination of its quarterly dividend payments of 16 cents a share. It will also sell off certain "non-core" assets such as 100,000 acres of rural property, 1,200 developed home sites and about 190 homes. "We believe Joe will benefit from a stronger balance sheet and, over time, a significant increase in financial flexibility," Rummell said.

St. Joe expects to generate annual cost savings of $20 million a year by 2010 from the restructuring. Wachovia Securities analyst Christopher Haley said in a research note that the dividend elimination is a good move for St. Joe. "Few, if any, own Joe for the dividend," he said. St. Joe said it expects to increase value for stockholders by repurchasing shares in the marketplace. In response to analysts' questions about the current slump in the real estate market, Rummell said the asset sales won't be a "fire sale.""We are not dumping stuff on the market and we are not going to make stupid decisions," he said. Rummell also said the restructuring of its operations is not a response to the weak market. "I'm sure there's some people who won't believe it. But I am here to tell you that we would be doing this whether the market was good or bad," he said.

With the restructuring, St. Joe is putting most of its focus on high-growth assets it owns, which are mainly in Walton, Bay and Gulf counties in the Panhandle. But the company has one major project in the Jacksonville area, the 4,170-acre RiverTown residential community along the St. Johns River in northern St. Johns County. Construction has begun in RiverTown and the first residents are expected in 2008. St. Joe spokesman Jerry Ray said Monday the company's restructuring won't affect RiverTown's development. (From Jacksonville Times Union)

Just Cruising Along the Highway Called Life

Nothing too new going on here. Amy is running the pumpkin patch for the Community United Methodist Church in Casselberry. Scott's neck is still screwed and he isn't playing soccer, running or lifting. Suffice it to say I am miserable. Erin is rocking some pretty good grades in her first semester of middle school. Jimmy is owning 2nd grade (at last count he had 11 girlfriends). Juliana is in New Hampshire. We all miss her more than you could ever imagine.

Neck Injury and New T-shirts

For those of you that have been reading my other blogs, you know my neck is royally screwed up. I am wearing a neck brace and have no idea when i will be back playing sports. I have been working on my websites and t-shirts instead. Some new ones (my pen is huge, define "boyfriend", olds cool, i love love redundancy) are below:

Soccer, Soccer, Soccer

Played in a scrimmage Friday night. Hat trick...but in a laid back league. Today was Sunday and my over 30 side won 1-0. I had a nice slide tackle, popped up and slotted a pass through to Dan...who proceeded to bury a gem of a goal. Then I watched our Allemannia Aixpress open premier team spank my old team FC Rogue. I still have some good friends on that team, but Mike was a douche-bag today. Whatever. Good times. Watched some football and now am watching the USA vs. Brail soccer exhibition at Soldier Field. We hit up a wedding this weekend and Amy did church today and is taking Erin to her youth group tonight. I am going to work on a website for the church and for Rock n Roll tattoo parlor in Orlando this week.

Great Weekend in Casselberry

Watched some college football, kicked it with Serby (i pulled a nice Chris Klein Bicyle kick - haha, riiiight) played some PS3, had a nice labor day party today. Hit the gym twice, ran a bit, biked 15 miles. I read The Great Gatsby from cover-to-cover (again). Unfortunately, we didn't get too many photos. All in all, we just got our chill on.

Mend it Like Beckham

David Beckham, our favorite British soccer import who seems to have spent more time on the trainer’s table than the field, will now be out for about six weeks with a sprained ligament in his knee, the Los Angeles Galaxy announced Thursday.

The midfielder, who previously nursed an injured ankle that has cost him playing time since his arrival, got the bad news after he underwent an MRI exam and was evaluated by the Galaxy’s team physician. Beckham now begins rehab on the knee. Ugh.

Beckham Hurts Knee For Galaxy in SuperLiga Final and see the Chris Klein bicycle Kick Goal!

Ugh. The Mexican team (Pachuca) wins the cup and David Bekham hurts his knee. Not good friends, not good. This was the only championship Beckham and the Galaxy had a shot at this year since the LA Galazy are 3-10-5 and all but out of the MLS playoff hunt. Beckham is a great player but has ALWAYS been injury prone, and usually tries to play through it (think Terrell Owens). Anyways, stay tuned to see the extent of David Beckham's injury. It is being termed as sprained knee. At least the ladies got to see him return to the sideline rocking a suit.

Fellow American soccer fans, Chris Klein hit an AMAZING bicycle kick last night.

The Weekend

Well, soccer at Red Bug got rained out tonight. I am thinking about doing a mini-triathalon here in Orlando, and am going to register after I finish this next beer. Amy is getting up at 5:30 am for an Angel Food Drive with the Community United Methodist Church in Casselberry, and I am going to try to get in a bike ride of at least 10 miles before it gets to hot. Going to a party at a friend from work house Saturday. Soccer match at West Orange on Sunday (Orlando Over 30 Mens League).

Soccer Tomorrow Night

Hey friends of all ages, races and sexual orientations. I am playing soccer with a church league at Red Bug in Casselberry tomorrow night (Friday). It is a good time. 11 on 11 on the nice Red Bug field under the lights. 8:15, great workout. Give me a hollar for details. Bring a $2 donation/fee to the Christian Organization that runs it. It is very informal and skill levels range from awful (think Zoo) to awesome (think me). Again, soccer, red bug park in Casselberry, 8:15 tomorrow? Got it? Come get it beyotches.

Dedicated Readers

So this one girl we know (lets just call her Celinda) shows such dedication to RoyStory.com that she has now gotten it inked on her lower back. Amy is so lucky to have such awesome friends.

Currently Reading...

I am currently reading a hilarious book by Jim Norton. Most of you know I listen to Opie and Anthony on XM Satellite Radio. Jim Norton is a regular on the show and a brilliant comedian. A link to the book is below. Check out Jim Norton's Happy Endings..you won't be sorry. For those of you that borrow books from me...yeah, not this one!


Also, I just read a great blog I thought I would pass along: 10 Most Common Ways Bloggers Waste Time - Guilty as Charged!

Beckham Vs New York Red Bulls

In a seen reminiscint of Pele and the Cosmos over two decades earlier, David Beckaham marched into New York this weekend. An absolutely entertaining 9 goal outburst saw Becks and his teammates on the short side and their playoff hopes all but vaporized. Beckam's precision passing and touch has been honed for years on grass and his disdain for and discomfort on the turf at Giant's Stadium was apparent. That being said, he had assisted on two goals in the first 8 minutes of play. Oh, and a shout out to American Jozy Altidore....the kid was awesome in the U-20 World Cup and he netted 2 for Red Bull putting him at I think 8 goals on the season.

Beckham Scores His First MLS Goal (video here)

David Beckham score several firsts last night. His First Start for the LA Galaxy, his first goal, his first assist, and his first yellow card. Anyways, awesome goal...video should be below:

New Pictures on Roy Story

Galleries from August 3rd and August 15th were posted tonight. Great pictures of both Paps here, all the kids at Chuck E. Cheese, Michael Angelo's Birthday Party, Univeral Studios (cool pics of Stacey D. on Stilts there. Check em out guys!