Timmerman Family Reunion in Rock Rapids, Iowa

August 1, 2010

Timmerman Family Reunion in Rock Rapids, Iowa

On Wednesday night, we had fun at the Scott County Fair in Jordan, Minnesota.  Miss Sheri thought the rabbits were pretty neat, until the boys started asking if we could buy one of our own!

I never knew bunnies were such dangerous creatures!   Since we’re a family that averages less than 10 fingers each, we figured we’d better take this warning pretty seriously.

 

That lasted for about 5 minutes and then Luke decided he wanted to test the sign’s accuracy.  He thought that feeding the bunnies sounded like a really good idea….  Lucky for him, he still walked away from those fairgrounds with all 9 of his fingers!

 

The boys and I had a bunch of fun playing classic carnival games.  That is until my mom plopped down right next to us to relieve herself.  That kind of put a damper on the rest of the evening!

 

 

On Saturday, we headed to Rock Rapids, Iowa to participate in the annual Timmerman Family Reunion.  It was quite a Hoot!

 

The boys and I can only take the heat so long at the family reunion before the nearby community pool starts beckoning our names.  We just love tossing ourselves into that cool blue water as quickly as we possibly can.

 

Avery kind of has a Jordanesque way of throwing himself off the diving board.  Just put a basketball in his left arm and he’d be a spitting image of old number 23!

 

 

Luke had a personal victory of sorts this weekend when he finally conquered his fears and went down a completely covered waterslide!  Next time, we’ll even have him try it with actual water going down it!

Shortly after this photo was taken, the lifeguard blew her whistle at us and told us we weren’t allowed to do this kind of thing.  I think she may have been a little bit jealous of our talent, but one can never be too sure about these things.

 

On Saturday night we hung out at the farm and rode around on some of the smaller vehicles they have.  Luke took his mom out for quite the ride!On Saturday night we hung out at the farm and rode around on some of the smaller vehicles they have.  Luke took his mom out for quite the ride!

 

He then came back and spun his brother around the fields in this fancy go cart.  Lucky for all of us, we came home with the same number of fingers and toes and the bones that we had attached to each other before the weekend seemed to still all be in the same places.  So we got that going for us!

 

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Still The Light, By Cameo Smith (Mt. Wolf, PA)

Twas’ 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38
when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven’s gate.
their smiles were contagious,
their laughter filled the air…
they could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there.

They were filled with such joy, they didn’t know what to say.
Remembering nothing of what had happened earlier that day.
“Where are we?” asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse.
“This is Heaven.” declared a small boy. “we’re spending Christmas at God’s house.”

When what to their wondering eyes did appear,
but Jesus, their savior, the children gathered near.
He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same.
then He opened His arms and He called them by name.

In that moment was joy, that only heaven can bring
those children all flew to the arms of their King
As they lingered in the warmth of His blessed embrace,
one small girl turned and looked at Jesus’ face.

And as if He could read all the questions she had
He gently whispered to her, “I’ll take care of mom and dad.”
When He looked down on earth, the world far below
He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe

He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand,
“Let My power and presence re-enter this land!”
“may this country be delivered from the hands of fools”
“I’m taking back my nation. I’m taking back my schools!”

Then He and the children stood up without a sound.
“Come now my children, let me show you around.”
excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran.
all displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can.

and I heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight,
“in the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT.”

Shortarmguy's Crazy Emails for December 16, 2012

Dear Santa, How are you? How is Mrs. Claus? I hope everyone, from the reindeer to the elves, is fine. I have been a very good boy this year. I would like an X-Box 360 with Call of Duty IV and an iPhone 4 for Christmas. I hope you remember that come Christmas Day. Merry Christmas,
Dear Timmy, Thank you for you letter. Mrs. Claus, the reindeer and the elves are all fine and thank you for asking about them. Santa is a little worried all the time you spend playing video games and texting. Santa wouldn’t want you to get fat. Since you have indeed been a good boy, I think I’ll bring you something you can go outside and play with.* Merry Christmas,* Santa Claus*** * *
Mr. Claus, Seeing that I have fulfilled the “naughty vs. Nice” contract, set by you I might add, I feel confident that you can see your way clear to granting me what I have asked for. I certainly wouldn’t want to turn this joyous season into one of litigation. Also, don’t you think that a jibe at my weight coming from an overweight man who goes out once a year is a bit trite? Respectfully, Tim Jones * *
Mr. Jones, While I have acknowledged you have met the “nice” criteria, need I remind you that your Christmas list is a request and in no way is it a guarantee of services provided. Should you wish to pursue legal action, well that is your right. Please know, however, that my attorney’s have been on retainer ever since the Burgermeister Meisterburger incident and will be more than happy to take you on in open court. Additionally, the exercise I alluded to will not only improve your health, but also improve your social skills and potentially help clear up a complexion that looks like the bottom of the Burger King fry bin most days. Very Truly Yours, S Claus * *
Now look here Fat Man, I told you what I want and I expect you to bring it. I was attempting to be polite about this but you brought my looks and my friends into this. Now you just be disrespecting me. I’m about to tweet my boys and we’re gonna be waiting for your fat ass and I’m taking my game console, my game, my phone, and whatever else I want. WHAT EVER I WANT, MAN! T-Bone * *
Listen Pizza Face, Seriously??? You think a dude that breaks into every house in the world on one night and never gets caught sweats a skinny G-banger wannabe? “He sees you when you’re sleeping; He knows when you’re awake”. Sound familiar, genius? You know what kind of resources I have at my disposal. I got your shit wired, Jack. I go all around the world and see ways to hurt people that if I described them right now, you’d throw up your Totino’s pizza roll all over the carpet of your mom’s basement. You’re not getting what you asked for, but I’m still stopping by your crib to stomp a mud hole in you’re ass and then walk it dry. Chew on that, Petunia. S Clizzy * *
Dear Santa, Bring me whatever you see fit. I’ll appreciate anything. Timmy * *
> Timmy, > > That’s what I thought you little bastard. > Santa

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Snow Quilts

Artist Simon Beck must really love the cold weather!
Along the frozen lakes of Savoie, France, he spends days plodding through the snow in raquettes (snowshoes), creating these sensational patterns of snow art.
Working for 5-9 hours a day, each final piece is typically the size of three soccer fields!
The geometric forms range in mathematical patterns and shapes that create stunning, sometimes 3D, designs when viewed from higher levels.
How long these magnificent geometric forms survive is completely dependent on the weather. Beck designs and redesigns the patterns as new snow falls, sometimes unable to finish a piece due to significant overnight accumulations.
The main reason for making them was because I can no longer run properly due to problems with my feet, so plodding about on level snow is the least painful way of getting exercise. Gradually, the reason has become photographing them, and I am considering buying a better camera. – Simon Beck