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Tuesday, June 26, 2007

A Favor For My Wife

In a momentary departure from politics, I thought I’d ask you all to do a little favor for my wife (who I’ve just learned is pregnant with my second child).  She’s a rabid fan of the band Hanson (I love her anyway) and is in a competition where she needs to get as many clicks as possible on the banner below in order to win.

Hanson wants to write a song just for me!

So if you could all click the banner a few times or something I’d greatly appreciate it.

I now return you to regular blog programming.

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I held my nose and clicked.

Ken McCracken on June 26, 2007 at 09:33 am

Rob,

Incidentally, Congratulations to the two of you… and to Carol on becoming a Grandma yet again!


“Poverty of goods is easily cured; poverty of the mind is irreparable.”

Bat One on June 26, 2007 at 09:57 am
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Thanks!  We’re pretty excited about it.  I want a boy, but ultimately just a healthy baby will do.


When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.

-- Thomas Jefferson

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Rob on June 26, 2007 at 10:07 am
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Hey Honey! Thanks for posting that up for me!!! I didn’t know you were going to do that! So now your readers will get their chuckle for the day. smile

Jess on June 26, 2007 at 10:14 am

How exciting ... we’re going to have a BABY SAB !  Congrats to you two and good job at all the “work” you put forth in obtaining this lil’ miracle. wink


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Anna on June 26, 2007 at 10:30 am
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Congratulations Rob.

I tried to vote, but the filter at my work (wisely) blocks access to their site.  Maybe I’ll try later. 

At the public library.

Two counties over.

While wearing dark glasses, a wig, and a hat. 

wink

kbiel on June 26, 2007 at 10:34 am
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It took a lot of practice, Anna.  I can tell you that much.


When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.

-- Thomas Jefferson

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Rob on June 26, 2007 at 10:35 am

Victor Davis Hanson is in a singing group??

I clicked three times and said, “There’s no place like home!”



A troll is someone who only wants to stir up trouble, not have an honest debate.  Some signs that a poster is a troll:
* Dodges questions from other posters * Refuses to give sources
* When one of its arguments is shown to be false, either ignores the proof or moves the goalposts.  Heh. (From the LGF faq)

Proof on June 26, 2007 at 11:17 am

I’ll click all day long ... I don’t use sound while at work so I’ll have no pain while she gains. (oops, probably not a nice pun about someone that will be experiencing a growth spurt soon) smile


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Anna on June 26, 2007 at 11:30 am

oops, probably not a nice pun about someone that will be experiencing a growth spurt soon

That’s okay! Not a fetal error!


A troll is someone who only wants to stir up trouble, not have an honest debate.  Some signs that a poster is a troll:
* Dodges questions from other posters * Refuses to give sources
* When one of its arguments is shown to be false, either ignores the proof or moves the goalposts.  Heh. (From the LGF faq)

Proof on June 26, 2007 at 12:23 pm
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Oh great.  Here we go.


When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.

-- Thomas Jefferson

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Rob on June 26, 2007 at 12:34 pm

Before the puns begin, congratulations, Rob.

Also, I accidentally clicked on the ad before I saw it.

electnixon on June 26, 2007 at 01:01 pm

Congratulations to you both, clicked it ten times.

oops, probably not a nice pun about someone that will be experiencing a growth spurt soon

That’s okay! Not a fetal error!

Oh great.  Here we go.

Don’t worry Rob. The punning is still in the embryonic stage.


Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.

ManofFireandLight on June 26, 2007 at 01:03 pm

Quite the pacifier for boredom wouldn’t you agree?


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Anna on June 26, 2007 at 01:06 pm

No kidding


Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.

ManofFireandLight on June 26, 2007 at 01:13 pm

Hopefully some don’t become too infantile at their punninglical attempts.

(don’t forget the extra credit for making up my own words too) smile


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Anna on June 26, 2007 at 01:15 pm

I’m trying to think of more puns, but keep drawing a blankie.


Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.

ManofFireandLight on June 26, 2007 at 01:19 pm

infantile*

lol.. had to make sure that wasn’t get missed any nonpunlific readers


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Anna on June 26, 2007 at 01:20 pm

Oh great.  Here we go.

(Pregnant pause...)


A troll is someone who only wants to stir up trouble, not have an honest debate.  Some signs that a poster is a troll:
* Dodges questions from other posters * Refuses to give sources
* When one of its arguments is shown to be false, either ignores the proof or moves the goalposts.  Heh. (From the LGF faq)

Proof on June 26, 2007 at 01:32 pm

Oh great.  Here we go.

I think Rob has us pegged for propagating such fertile puns


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Anna on June 26, 2007 at 01:51 pm

Or perhaps he’s expecting another laborious thread!


Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.

ManofFireandLight on June 26, 2007 at 02:02 pm

I think Rob has us pegged for propagating such fertile puns

A few have spawned here… Rob is a gracious host to bear up with all the puns, coming to terms with vistors to his blog.


A troll is someone who only wants to stir up trouble, not have an honest debate.  Some signs that a poster is a troll:
* Dodges questions from other posters * Refuses to give sources
* When one of its arguments is shown to be false, either ignores the proof or moves the goalposts.  Heh. (From the LGF faq)

Proof on June 26, 2007 at 02:06 pm

Perhaps a second child will cause Rob to be kinder and gentler. (If I may pun bi-lingually!)



A troll is someone who only wants to stir up trouble, not have an honest debate.  Some signs that a poster is a troll:
* Dodges questions from other posters * Refuses to give sources
* When one of its arguments is shown to be false, either ignores the proof or moves the goalposts.  Heh. (From the LGF faq)

Proof on June 26, 2007 at 02:10 pm

I am positive that Rob feels very reward ed to have such dependent visitors


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Anna on June 26, 2007 at 02:25 pm
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All that clicking makes me tired enough to nap at my desk.  Or maybe go home and hit the bottle

Okay, those gags were kind of a stretch, Mark.  I mean, Rob.  Best to wipe them from your memory.

TeacherDave on June 26, 2007 at 02:26 pm

Not changing the subject but I can’t miss out on the baby name suggestions.
GIRL ~ SABrina, EliSABeth, ISABel,
BOY ~ SABastian,


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Anna on June 26, 2007 at 02:48 pm

All this puntificating is making me potty.


Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.

ManofFireandLight on June 26, 2007 at 02:52 pm

Or Georgiabush.


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ManofFireandLight on June 26, 2007 at 03:01 pm
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It is the wife again… Thanks for all the clicks! I noticed that Rob said I was a “rabid fan” of Hanson. I would like to point out that I do not have rabies… I do however have babies. At least one anyway.

Jess on June 26, 2007 at 03:02 pm
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If it’s a boy, it’s going to be Holden Robert.

If it’s a girl, it’s going to be Layla Sophia.


When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.

-- Thomas Jefferson

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Rob on June 26, 2007 at 03:04 pm

Sheesh Rob.. spoil all the fun why don’t ya. Now, a gracious host would have smiled and pretended that everything a guest says is worth consideration. (you know, like when your in-laws suggest hideous names for the next 8 months) rasberry


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Anna on June 26, 2007 at 03:14 pm

Congrats, y’all!! I clicked, though to be honest I thought that Hansen were all killed in a horrible and tragic hair gel incident, and then I remembered that was G&R!

I shall restrain from attempting to become punnified, not real good at it.

Carry on, though, you guys can really get on a roll. Sometimes.


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2Hotel9 on June 26, 2007 at 03:22 pm
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Sorry Anna, but I’ve had those names picked for a while.


When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.

-- Thomas Jefferson

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Rob on June 26, 2007 at 03:29 pm

Sorry Anna, but I’ve had those names picked for a while.

Unlike Anna who uses a crib sheet...


A troll is someone who only wants to stir up trouble, not have an honest debate.  Some signs that a poster is a troll:
* Dodges questions from other posters * Refuses to give sources
* When one of its arguments is shown to be false, either ignores the proof or moves the goalposts.  Heh. (From the LGF faq)

Proof on June 26, 2007 at 03:31 pm

Obviously, Rob failed at punology and instead had his roll in the hay.  wink


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Anna on June 26, 2007 at 03:31 pm

Congratulations Rob & Jess on your growing family and having the formula for a sucessful blog!
(from a father of five)



A troll is someone who only wants to stir up trouble, not have an honest debate.  Some signs that a poster is a troll:
* Dodges questions from other posters * Refuses to give sources
* When one of its arguments is shown to be false, either ignores the proof or moves the goalposts.  Heh. (From the LGF faq)

Proof on June 26, 2007 at 03:40 pm

Obviously, Rob failed at punology and instead had his roll in the hay.

And as I recall, his choice for a “roll model” was an exceptionally attractive one.


“Poverty of goods is easily cured; poverty of the mind is irreparable.”

Bat One on June 26, 2007 at 03:42 pm

Are you sure about those names, Rob? As a girl’s name, you could try Lydia, perhaps.


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ManofFireandLight on June 26, 2007 at 04:06 pm
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And as I recall, his choice for a “roll model” was an exceptionally attractive one.

Yeah, I married way the hell out of my league.  If you guys saw her you’d be like “What the hell, how did he get her?”

Answer: Personality.

It’s all I have.


When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.

-- Thomas Jefferson

Rob’s recently listened-to songs:

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Rob on June 26, 2007 at 04:12 pm

MOFAL I can’t conceive of you changing Rob’s mind!
Regarding diapers, you have to know when to hold ‘em and know when to fold ‘em!



A troll is someone who only wants to stir up trouble, not have an honest debate.  Some signs that a poster is a troll:
* Dodges questions from other posters * Refuses to give sources
* When one of its arguments is shown to be false, either ignores the proof or moves the goalposts.  Heh. (From the LGF faq)

Proof on June 26, 2007 at 04:16 pm

So, Rob, you are an image statement of what personality can get you!


Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.

ManofFireandLight on June 26, 2007 at 04:31 pm

If it’s a boy, how about Throckmorton? For a girl Priscilla Peacock?


No matter the age or state of health, for a military man it is always glorious to tilt at windmills, rescue a fair Dulcinea and be a gallant knight in armor in a glorious cause.

Neiman on June 26, 2007 at 04:38 pm

LOL .. ManofFireandLight , I am afraid you’re getting too puntific for me to keep up. Oh and hey Proof… I think with that last comment you should just hang it up!


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Anna on June 26, 2007 at 04:51 pm

Anna: Proof never met any pun he didn’t like! He is unashamedly going for the King of Punsters Crown!


No matter the age or state of health, for a military man it is always glorious to tilt at windmills, rescue a fair Dulcinea and be a gallant knight in armor in a glorious cause.

Neiman on June 26, 2007 at 04:54 pm

hang it up!

hang it up? Sorry, Anna! I didn’t mean to rattle you! Writer’s block? Some puns are hard to top!



A troll is someone who only wants to stir up trouble, not have an honest debate.  Some signs that a poster is a troll:
* Dodges questions from other posters * Refuses to give sources
* When one of its arguments is shown to be false, either ignores the proof or moves the goalposts.  Heh. (From the LGF faq)

Proof on June 26, 2007 at 05:23 pm

lol.. not a problem at all Neiman, wink
I would never dream of flushing Proof from his knightly throne(or morning throne, which ever suits his habits that is.)
Plus, I think I can rest assured that not many have thoughts of the queenly pun-crown of this blogdom.


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Anna on June 26, 2007 at 05:32 pm

Just remember, Anna...you can’t spell ”minimize the egotistical” without me!



A troll is someone who only wants to stir up trouble, not have an honest debate.  Some signs that a poster is a troll:
* Dodges questions from other posters * Refuses to give sources
* When one of its arguments is shown to be false, either ignores the proof or moves the goalposts.  Heh. (From the LGF faq)

Proof on June 26, 2007 at 05:57 pm

Proof, I thank you for your rash but ever so thoughtful reminder to cradle my smartasim.


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Anna on June 26, 2007 at 06:25 pm

thank you for your rash but ever so thoughtful reminder

Anna: You may try to pin your hopes on a comeback, but number one, I figure I’ll cream you in the end! Number two, better take a powder!



A troll is someone who only wants to stir up trouble, not have an honest debate.  Some signs that a poster is a troll:
* Dodges questions from other posters * Refuses to give sources
* When one of its arguments is shown to be false, either ignores the proof or moves the goalposts.  Heh. (From the LGF faq)

Proof on June 26, 2007 at 06:35 pm

Time for me to slip on my footed jammies and toddle off to bed. I wanted to say “goodnight” so that Rob’s British readers wouldn’t think I was a bum for rushing off! (What do you think of a crack like that?)
I’ll be a gluteous for punishment… tomorrow!



A troll is someone who only wants to stir up trouble, not have an honest debate.  Some signs that a poster is a troll:
* Dodges questions from other posters * Refuses to give sources
* When one of its arguments is shown to be false, either ignores the proof or moves the goalposts.  Heh. (From the LGF faq)

Proof on June 26, 2007 at 07:30 pm
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