Fantasy Leagues and End of Year

Well, the end of 2010. Can't say it was our best year. Nothing bad happened, but a few goals we had did not get achieved - such as buying a house here in UK. So, we go into 2011 with a new set of goals and full of hope.

Today is the last day to get in on our Dead Pool league. See the previous blog post for details. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

I tried my first NFL Fantasy League this year. I ended up 4th out of 12 with a 9-3-1 record. Not too bad. I might have to try that again next year. Still going on are the NHL and EPL fantasy leagues. I do these every year so if you want to get in next time, let me know.

The EPL (English Premier League) was the first league we did and it is getting an upgrade this year with the introduction of a trophy. Money was a thought, but a little too difficult with both US and UK friends. In honor of the recent Ashes, we are thinking of getting a trophy called 'The Titchy Urn'. No real ashes inside though.

Letterboxing goal would be to hit 1000 finds this year. Geocaching goal would be to hit 300 finds this year. Maybe I'll get out to the Dartmoor Spring Meet this year. Haven't been for a few years, so time to perhaps give it a go again.

Lots to do today, so better be off. Hope you had a Merry Christmas! Happy New Year to you! Onward 2011!

Dead Pool

I've entered a list on Stiffs.com in The 2011 Lee Atwater Invitational Dead Pool. You pick the celebrities you think are going to die next, and whoever gets the most right wins cash money!

But wait! There's more!

I've also created our own personal Boneyard - an invitation only private group that will allow us to see who amongst us (the cool kids) does the best. All you do is enter the game that is running right now, and then when prompted, enter this code:

ANNG4A

That's it. It doesn't cost extra, and it's just oodles and oodles of fun! Go! Enter! Hurry!

It's at http://stiffs.com/enter

Not sure? Give it a go. And ease your conscience by remembering and saying a little prayer for the dearly departed.

:)

iBand

Forget the music lessons for your kids, just get them an iPad!

Knitting & Crocheting

I am reading a cozy mystery currently that has crocheting as its theme. The storyline seems half decent, but I really know nothing about any of the yarn crafts. Embarrassing actually as my mom is quite good at all of them, even having done her own quilt and afghans. But it never passed on to me. So, I looked up some information (good old Google) and found this - with a video too. Interesting.

I'm starting to think I want to give it a try. But which one. . .?