Boilermaker 2009 Finish

We really did it! Thunder and Lightning finished the 2009 Boilermaker and here's the footage to prove it. Once you take into account the 11:30 minutes it took us to cross the start line, you end up with my official time of 1:57:46 and my dad followed just 5 seconds later.

In the following video, skip to last minute and you will see my dad on the upper left corner - in a grey shirt and his army hat. In the last 43 seconds I come in on the bottom right - orange tank. I cross, smile and turn to see my dad.

UPDATE: The player doesn't seem to be working. Here's a link to the clip: http://www.wktv.com/boilermaker/50545952.html

Contest Closes Tomorrow

Just a reminder, the Song Challenge ends tomorrow. It's still yours to lose, reader! Yes, you!

Song Quiz!

I saw this on a couple other blogs and have been wanting to do it here for a while. I set my MP3 on shuffle and below are the first lines to the next 25 songs. Post your guesses in the comments (or email me). Points will be given for song title and artist (50 points total). The person with the most right answers will get a prize, to be determined by me. Ooh! So enticing, I know.

All guesses must be received by midnight on Friday, July 10 (Eastern Time). And no cheating on the internet, people! Or by looking at other people's posted answers. Have some integrity.

1. You better watch who you talking about, running your mouth like you know me.
2. I don’t mind you coming here and wasting all my time.
3. Shot through the heart and you’re to blame.
4. I used to ride with a vending machine repairman.
5. There’s a time and place for everything, for everyone.
6. Homeboy, I came to party - your girl was looking at me.
7. I’m lying alone with my head on the phone.
8. They’re picking up the prisoners and putting them in a pen.
9. Cause you’re beautiful (like no other).
10. Are you ready for the new sensation? Well, here’s the shot heard ‘round the world.
11. There’s another world inside of me that you may never see.
12. I never meant to cause you any sorrow.
13. Work ourselves, fingers to the bone, suck the marrow, drain your soul.
14. When you first left me, I was wanting more.
15. Oh, you gonna take me home tonight.
16. When I start making love, I don’t just make love.
17. Love, I get so lost sometimes.
18. Well, I see him on the TV - preaching about the promised lands.
19. Load up on guns, bring your friends.
20. I live my life like there’s no tomorrow.
21. I won’t let you down, I will not give you up.
22. Living easy, living free, season ticket on a one-way ride.
23. When I come to the club, step aside.
24. Captured effortlessly, that’s the way it was.
25. Here is the money that I owe you.

Happy Fourth of July

In honor of our nation's birthday, I present to you Mr. James Brown and his song "Living in America." This song stands the test of the time.



Also, please take a minute to remember our soldiers, both near and far.

Thunder and Lightning Will Strike Again!

This little snippet appeared on the Boilermaker site today. Just over a week to go until the big day. Lord, beer me strength!