The Final Cut

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Hey! an Otin post with almost no words!

People are always asking me why I don't write a book. I will explain.......

I get up before sunrise every morning.

Then I go do stuff like this....




Then I go home and have to do this.....
And this......
and this.....
Of course, there are always home improvement projects......
And squeeze in a little time for the dreaded treadmill.....
Of course, there has to be some relaxation time....
just for the record that is not a saw! It is a hook removing tool. No sharks were harmed!And then when I do get time to write, I have to transfer it over from this...
...to the computer, because I end up writing in my work van most of the time!

And let us not forget the most important thing of all. I always have to have time for........

So will I write a book?

I think that maybe I just did!

Life Lessons from the Boulevard Pub

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The boy with the birthmark

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Weekend Update and blogging slow down.

First of all, I would like to thank Blueviolet for a wonderful weekend!

No injuries to report this time.

We did learn how to fire a Civil War cannon, though.

I have determined that there is no sadder experience than taking the one who you love to the airport and saying goodbye. It is a tough drive home with tears in your eyes.

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I have pretty much hit a wall with blogging lately. I have so much going on that it is impossible to keep up with it all. I am going to post when I have something to post and not try to keep to a schedule.

So if you don't see me around for 6 or 7 days at a time, it does not mean that I am quitting or anything. I am probably just cutting the grass!

My life has never been better!

See you next week!

Ah! The beauty of Spring!

Leaves are on the trees....

The boats are in the water.....

And Blueviolet's in the air.....

See You next week everyone!!!!!

Summer (an edited repost)

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Questions for Otin

I have done this before and it was kind of fun. I will update the post as we go. (Periodically throughout the day)

Ask me anything that you want, personal questions, political views, religious views, it does not matter to me. I will do my best to answer all questions as honest as possible. If you ask me for my social security number, I will probably lie! LOL!

Only ask me one question please, It takes too long to answer 17 subparts.

If I don't know an answer, I will admit it!!!!


ASK AWAY!

1). JenJen said...

now that that's out of the way, I'd like to know what you zodiac sign is.

Answer: I am a Libra.

2). mudmama said...

I would like to know the scoopage on you and Blueviolet! (The details of the love story we see unfolding here) Inquiring minds want to know!

ANSWER: Well, to answer that in one paragraph would be impossible. The whole story will be put out there one day, but if there is any specific question about it that you would like answered, I will answer it.

3). Brian Miller said...

if you were a 40 foot dinosaur, which city would you ransack first?

ANSWER: Probably Lynchburg Va. hahaha!

4). TechnoBabe said...

When you and Blueviolet get married, are you going to have the ceremony on the internet? James and I did that because we got married at city hall in San Diego and our friends watched.

ANSWER: I am certain that the internet will not be involved in any wedding ceremony.

5). gayle said...

When or is Blue Violet moving to NC?

ANSWER: She definitely is and it will probably be some time this summer.

6). The Retired One said...
What is your biggest fear?

ANSWER: Probably flying is my biggest fear

7). Maggie said...
Why are you so cool? ;)

ANSWER: Am I cool? I really don't feel all that super cool, but if you think that I am cool then I thank you!

8). Michele said...
What is your favorite colour??

ANSWER: Red, as you can tell by my background

9). Pseudonymous High School Teacher said...
When/how did you and Blue Violet figure out there was a spark beyond blog pals?

ANSWER: Before I ever talked to Blueviolet, I had a feeling about her. Maybe it was through her commenting or her posts, but I always felt that there was a special person there. When I posted my phone number on my blog, she said that she was tempted to call me. I begged her to give me a call for quite a while and she held off from doing it. When she finally did call me, I just felt the connection between us, but it was about a month later that we really started getting close.

10).Jen said...
You met someone through the blogs? That's wonderful! Congratulations! My question: Plastic or paper?

ANSWER: I usually use plastic, but I hate them. Paper holds form better

11).AngelMay said...
Well, no wonder you are so smart, good-looking, and talented! I'm a Libra, too! ;o)What's your favorite season of the year?

ANSWER: I am all about Spring. I like it because it is backed up by Summer, so you can't lose!

12). ♥ Kathy said...
There are a lot of tattoo pictures on your sidebar...how many do you have?

ANSWER: I actually don't have any. I really am not too into them, personally, not that I look down on anyone that likes them, they are just not my thing.

13). Matty said...
Otin, our plans are confirmed for our vacation the last week of July. What will we be doing when we get together?

ANSWER: Matty, the OBX are about 2 hours from where I live, and being that you are on vacation, I will probably come to you, so whatever you want to do is fine, unless you came my way and then we could go boating or something like that.

14). Dianne said...Do your friends or family ever ask you if your stories were about them?AAAAAck!

ANSWER: I actually use personal life as an inspiration sometimes for stories but nothing that most people would even recognize. Very few family members read my blog, at least that I am aware of. (Sometimes they sneak their way in! haha)

15). Ronda Laveen said...If you were a fish, would you fear Otin's fishing skills?

ANSWER: Fish laugh at my angling abilities! LOL

16). Green-Eyed Momster said...I'm a bit jealous that you're going to be meeting Matty. Please give him my best, okay?My question is: What did you have for breakfast today?

ANSWER: I had a chicken biscuit!

17). Mrs. D said...I'm so excited that you and Blueviolet will be together IRL! My question: cats or dogs?

ANSWER: I actually prefer cats, but really like it better without animals.

18). Lisa said... I know you are all twitterpated and in love and are a very busy & popular blogger and all, but...When the hell you gonna come over to the new blog and join my minions as I try to rule the world? I need followers to feed into my needy ego!

http://www.ablogoddesstale.blogspot.com/

ANSWER: Truthfully, I have settled into a commenting form where I comment based on who I see from time to time. I am very not in a blogging mood lately, but will definitely check it out!

19). The Urban Cowboy said...I see you live in NC. My question is do you scuba dive? One of my favorite places to dive is out of Morehead City.

ANSWER: I don't dive, but Morehead is where I put my boat in when I go fishing.

20). Baino said...When's hangman coming back!

ANSWER: I really don't see hangman coming back at the present time. It is to tough on me to try and keep up with it when we are doing it. The chat is always open, though, any time people want to congregate.

21). Christina said...Tell me your biggest pet peeve?

ANSWER: One of the things that I hate the most is when people assume that they can judge someone elses intelligence by their occupation. I know some very smart people who shovel for a living.

22). Smart Mouth Broad said...Do you miss me? *wink*

ANSWER: I miss all of my old people who I do not see around too much anymore. It seems like we are all getting blogger burnout at once! So yes!

23). California Girl said...When are you going to change your masthead art?

ANSWER: if you mean my header, I really have no idea.