The bagel guy’s blog

What are some ways you save money? 
Submitted by Pixiemom.  

I don't pay for Internet service because the neighbor has an unsecured access point.

Here's a great story told to me by my almost 7 year old son:

"Dad, my teacher Miss A says she can see everything that happens in class and she has eyes in the back of her head.  But I don't think so because every time I have to go to the bathroom she never sees my hand up."

Priceless

Did you shop for great deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?  Or did you observe Buy Nothing Day?

I was observing Buy Nothing Day.

Ringtones: What's yours and how often do you change it? 
Submitted by enrico.  

I've got the James Bond Theme as my ringtone.  I don't plan on changing it anytime soon.

Distance	MAR
Clock Time	04:35:10
Chip Time	04:30:20
Overall Place	4808
Gender Place	3114
Division Place	470
Age Grade	46.2%
Half	2:12:48
Split30K	3:18:07
Pace	10:18.8

Well, I finished my first marathon and considering that I did not train properly I'm pretty pleased with my performance.  I got a major double charlie horse during the last 5 miles.  I was on the ground at one point and another kind runner was awesome and helped me stretch out a little.  I continued to run and walk a bit until the end.  It definitely took guts.  I could have just walked the whole way to the end and posted a 4:45 time.  I came in 7 minutes behind my running partner which was not too bad.  There was great spectator support out there too and that definitely helped me through it. 

I definitely would do a marathon again because I'm sick in the head like that.  I'm thinking that 2008 will be the year of the Triathlon.  Stay tuned.

Have you ever won anything at a carnival, arcade or midway game?

I won this giant Garfield at Six Flags: Great Adventure tossing a softball into a jug.  He's gone now.

Garfield

Music-wise, what was the first 45, single or download you bought? 
Submitted by Paddy Melt Wagon.

I can't even remember but I did really like Huey Lewis and the News,  The Power of Love.  I don't apologize for being a child of the 80s and loving Back to the Future.

It's dedication time.  What song are you sending out, and who is it dedicated to?

Return of the Mac by Mark Morrison.  This one goes out to Jenny...I still remember the Mix Tape.

What one year of your life would you like to re-live, if you were given the chance? 
Submitted by Ross. 

2005 or 1993 would be great choices for me.

What television show stands the test of time?

MACGYVER