Part III

Yes my friends, here we are at part III of the hobo project. I'll be honest, I have been most excited for part III, and a little nervous I would get to this point. Part III of the hobo project calls for three ingredients to the recipe.

1. A little something for the Hobo's trouble.


2. This is the secret ingredient. One disposable camera.

3. A promise of a warm meal.


I have not really come up with a part four for the project, as I never really expected to get this far. I am open to suggestions, as long as it doesn't involve the hobo sitting in my bath tub while I scrub his back.

please pray for a part III success!

Sometimes Life Lets You Down.

Hello friends. We are currently in part II of the hobo project and I just wanted to take some time to reflect on the journey. There was a long period between part I of the project and part II, with many days of discouragement in between. I entered part II with the mind set of patience. I cannot expect results right away and the possibility never getting a result. That is life. You have to be patient and be willing to be discouraged. It's that same feeling you got when awaiting David Hasselhoff's ninth album, Jump In My Car. You go to the record store, buy the album at midnight, listen to the cd, and think to yourself, "What happened to the magic David?" You have to learn to to live through the adversity. I think we have all heard the phrase when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. Well I have my own take on the saying. I hope it catches on.

When life hands you hobos, make hobo stew.

I think I'm gonna make bumper stickers so let em know if you are intrested in one.

Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that the hobo stew is coming along. It takes a long time to cook, but its delicious and well worth the wait.

One last thing before I go, please click the link below.

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Finally!

Sorry it has been so long since my last post. I just couldn't face having to write in the blog reporting a failed mission. The good news is my friends is that I do not have to report a failed mission. I have been diligent in checking the garage everyday for the status of the food with dissapointment until today. This afternoon I ventured out to the garage like I do everyday with no hope of my hobo returning, and today the food was gone! The hobo has returned and I could not be happier, and at the same time a little scared again. So, it is on with part two of the hobo project. I am hoping that this time there will not be such a gap in time. So on we are with the project!

THE HOBO PROJECT PART II: HOBO COMMUNICATION

step 1- We are once again baiting the hobo with some food. Today I have chosen some wendy's chili I never got around to eating


and...

An easy open can of chunky chicken noodle soup.



step 2- A piece of paper and a marker simply asking the hobo to check which food item he prefers.



Step 3- Place step 1 and step 2 in the garage and once again wait to see if he takes it.



Upon completion of part II of the hobo project we will move on to part III. I gotta warn you, part three will be awesome!

The Hobo Project

Well I was gone for a couple weeks in sunny Tucson Arizona. While I was away, Jenni informed me that she believes there was some garage activity. So, I have decided to start what I am calling the hobo project. The first part in the project is to lure the hobo in with delicious treats and get him coming back for more. So, this is how I have set up the initial part of the project.

1. Take note of the position of the garage door and check for any changes.


2. One can of easy open tomato cheese ravioli. What I believe to be a hobo favorite.


3. One can of A&W root beer to wash down the tomato cheese ravioli.


4. Strategically place the ravioli and root beer in the garage.


All I have to do at this point is just sit back and wait. If I can get the hobo to take the bait and come looking for more, I will the proceed to part two of the hobo project.


To be continued....

don't answer the door

I'm not really sure how to explain what happened last night. I was at home alone playing some online scrabble(don't judge me) when the doorbell rang. My first instinct was like everyone when someone is at your door unexpectedly. I wanted to hide, peek out the window and wait until they left. For some reason I decided I needed to see who was at my door at 8:45 at night. I opened the door and a short middle aged man was standing there. He was kind of short, had unkempt hair, dirty clothes, and a rather nice mustache. Well, it was a regular mustache but I think they are all rather nice. Anyway, this is what happened when I opened the door.

Ben- Hi.
Man- Hello sir how are you this evening?
Ben- I'm good.
Man-How long have you lived here?
Ben- Um... about six months.
Man- Oh....
silence
Ben- (gives awkward look)
Man-(also gives awkward look)
more silence
Man- I'm your neighbor
Ben- Oh, where do you live?
Man- Umm... I live down the...
more silence.
Man-My name is Tom
Ben- uh... nice to meet you Tom. I'm Ben.
Tom- I live in the neighborhood
Ben- o.k
Tom- I need insulin

at this point in my mind am thinking that I might actually be talking to the hobo that stole my bikes.

Tom- my father will be here soon. He will help me with the insulin. I just need twenty dollars to buy it.
Ben- Did you steal my bikes Tom?
Tom- no
Ben- (stares at Tom a moment) I don't have any cash.
Tom- ok
Ben- sorry
Tom-ok

Tom starts to walk away. after a couple of steps he turns around

Tom- i didn't steal your bikes.
Ben- ok

and Tom walks out of my life.

Maybe, just maybe I got to meet the hobo that lived in my garage and stole my bikes. He looked guilty. Maybe it was some guy that really just needed insulin and now he is dead. I hope not, I had the twenty bucks.

and the weiner is...

The results are in and we have finally gotten through the November elections. Most people are happier to see the political ads gone rather than the results. It is so sad to see politicians try to bring down the character of their opposing opponent just to win. I mean, it is sad that they do not do a better job. I think next elections I will try to dabble in the world of politics. Here are some of the 2006 winners and the ad campaigns I plan to run against them.

Governor

TED STRICKLAND HATES JEWS

Ted Strickland wants to make celebrating channukah illegal. He proposed raising taxes on Jewish people and using the funds to fill his home with Christmas trees and posters of The Passion of the Christ.


I'm Ben Genson and i approve this message because yamakas are adorable.



U.S Senate

SHERROD BROWN

Sherrod Brown claims to want to have a tighter border patrol. The truth is, Sherrod Brown loves Mexicans. Sherrod Brown bought this souviner in Tijuana where he paid to see a "show" of a woman having relations with a donkey.Sherrod Brown does not want tighter borders. Sherrod Brown wants to bring Mexicans and their "shows" into our country.


I'm Ben Genson and i approve this message because I have never been to a donkey show.



ISSUE 5 (yes, i plan to run against an issue)

Issue 5 takes away our freedom to smoke. If we take away a persons right to smoke then they will have to find alternatives to smoking in public places. Many people may turn to sucking on hard candy. 20% percent of deaths are cause by *choking on candy. Issue 5 will kill people.

* among children ages three and below

I'm Ben Genson and I approve this message because i look cool with a cigar.



So there it is. I hope that everyone does the right thing next elections. If you don't vote for me, I'll just tell everyone you are a racist.

Me love you blog time

Yes it has been a while since my last post. It just seemed too early, you know, with 9/11 and all.

Today is halloween. At about 6:00 this evening children will be approaching my doorstep holding out bags expecting a delicious treat to be dropped in. I don't think that I am going to drop candy in this year. No, I am not going to be that guy who puts in the apples with razors in it, although hilarious. This year I think I will drop in a little note. A note that reads, " Santa isn't real, I just wanted to give you a heads up."

So as we end October, we begin the thanksgiving season with christmas right behind. I have never really taken the time to think of what i am thankfull for. I am thankful for many things. Yes, everyone is thankful for a home and family, except maybe the homeless guy that lives in my garage. He is probably thankful that he has one of those fancy shopping carts with a calculator on it. Anyway, this year i am going to focus on being thankful for the things that are often overlooked during this holiday. For one, I am thankful that my belly button is an innie and not and outtie. I am thankful that the soft mustache still lives on in the 13 year year old mexicans of the country. I am thankful that it does not burn when I pee. I am thankful Jesus decided to die for our sins instead of making rocking chairs.

I am going to try to do better in updating at least once a week. For some reason a couple weeks of not blogging goes by so quick but a couple weeks until your next paycheck is so slow. Anyway, I need to get ready for those tricker treaters now. Maybe I will do the razors in the apples gag after all. I just wish I could be there to laugh when they take a bite. priceless.