Your Weekly Antics Be Like Hank Edition 5-18-2023

Well kids, we're already in the final weeks of May and are in the midst of Prom and Graduation seasons. More important however, we are in the middle of Taylor Swift week. That's right, that is an event in itself. For those of you going, have a blast. For the rest of us, someone has to keep steering the ship, and it may as well be us. Here's what I've got...

1. Keys. In the Kap house we have a designated spot to keep our car keys. This is to promote efficiency and prevent the loss of car keys especially when one is running late. Who is the biggest violator of key placement in this house? Al. Al is a direct violator and non follower of key rules. This causes angst and anarchy of epic proportions that do not appear to phase him in the least. Put the keys on the damn hook.

2. Exhibit 1. Barely seen in this picture is a young man who did not make good choices people and ended up running from a large disgruntled turkey up at Greenhill golf course. This young lad was dumb enough to challenge this bad ass turkey in attempts to get the ball this turkey stole off the green. I am no golfer and do not claim to know the price of golf balls, but I'm thinking that it would have been cheaper for this kid to cut his losses, part with the ball this turkey developed a strange liking to, and gone on his merry way. Instead, this nit wit thought it would be a good idea to challenge the turkey in attempts to get his ball back - it did not end well - live and learn friend, I bet you never do that again.

3. George update - for those of you who've been following along, my newest nephew George the Great Dane, is now a bit over 4 months old and 60 ish pounds. He spends his days following his sister Rosie around and when she's too busy for him he spends the remainder of his day fighting with the robotic pool cleaner that is unplugged, turned off, and minding its own business aside of the pool. It's all fun and games until George ups his game and actually eats the expensive robot pool cleaner thing -ie. I'll keep you posted. Exhibit 2 George and Rosie.

4. Exhibit 3, these two - no idea what they were talking about, but I assure you, they were up to no good.

5. There's a lot to be said for liking yourself and keeping yourself entertained. It's said that you can't truly like or love someone else if you don't like yourself. Take Hank the Beta Fish for instance. This guy sits up on the mantle with his plant friends who cohabitate his fish bowl and is living his best life. He stares at himself all day in the mirror and when he tires of himself he swims away. I think we should all be like Hank and take ourselves less seriously.

#belikehank

6. It's spring people and with spring is the return of all woodland creatures. The chipmunks are back, the squirrels who unfortunately never left, the birds, you name it. Harley can barely contain herself in the yard that is a flurry of activity and presents her with new and interesting ways to get herself in to trouble. The day this photo was taken in Exhibit 4, Harley spent her day silently waiting for who knows what, to fall from this tree. News flash Harley...nothings changed, you're not catching anything unless you accidentally sit on something.

7. Unless you've been living under a rock in these parts, you know that these are the final days leading up to the much anticipated Taylor Swift concert weekend. From the sounds of what the media is saying there will be all sorts of rules and regulations put in place to manage the crowds, the chaos, the traffic, and all that goes with the hoopla involved in this epic event. The take away I'm getting from all of this information is the following...

- do not, go anywhere near Gillette

- avoid Foxboro at all costs

- Do not go anywhere near Boston

- If you don't have tickets for the T, you're screwed

- Patriot Place may very well be off limits too

- there will be no tailgating

- there are still hundreds of opportunities to purchase tickets, as long as you're willing to part with 3 grand, minimum

-Ticketmaster still sucks

- you may be better off not leaving the house at all on Sunday if you live within a 100 mile radius of Gillette.

if you're going, you may want to read this...

https://www.nbcboston.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/taylor-swift-at-gillette-stadium-what-to-know-before-you-go/3046823/

If you're still feeling brave and just can't stay away, check this out...

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-gillette-stadium-foxboro-traffic/

8. Dad's everywhere who will be accompanying their kids to the Taylor Swift concert are upping their game, and this house is no exception. Al, the provider of all Dad Jokes and who is tormented by the youngest Kap kid on the daily, will be attending the concert with the youngest Kap kid. This will not be under duress, he too is a fan and brought the middle kid to Gillette in 2013, he may even still have his t shirt. And furthermore, all you guys out there, stand strong in your Swiftie status, the guys on WEEI sports radio are also attending, and men make up 48% of Taylor Swift fans - Dads, find your people, you're not alone.

9. Word on the street is a well known and well loved local girls softball Coach will be attending the concert with his daughters wearing a gold bedazzled suit jacket. That's dedication people - no pictures this week as we can't ruin the element of surprise. Our spies however are at the ready and will provide us with photo's for next week. #dadsoftheyear

10. We're coming up on planting season and another opportunity for Mother Nature to mess with us. One day it's 80, the next we're getting a frost warning. So, if you over achievers out there have already planted your gardens, you better cover them up with something to keep them warm or all your hard work will be for nothing. Our accu weather on our phones has been blowing up all week telling us there is a frost warning for tonight, now nothing. Make up your damn minds or these little guys will never be able to get outside.

And last but not least... Here's our words of wisdom for the week...something getting you down and you feel like the universe is messing with you? Be a goldfish, or in this instance be like Hank the Beta Fish who's living his best life here at the Kap house ... "forget the things you can't change so you can move forward in life."

Have a great weekend!