by Bob

Man it’s nippy out. Nippy nippy nippy! I just like saying that. Nippy nippy nippy. What’s the best thing about the change in weather? That’s right, I get to wear my Pea Coat.

Bob models his Pea Coat


Come to think of it, I think I like saying Pea Coat. Pea Coat Pea Coat Pea Coat. That’s very calming. I think I want to make a permanent change to posting on Wednesday. From now on, the diaries on Wednesday don’t have to make sense. That would make things a whole lot easier.

Damn it’s cold! Whew! I didn’t do much last night. My friend Pam let me borrow her copy of Tony Hawk 2 for the old school Playstation. Who would have thought that at age 33, I’d be in to skateboarding games? And who would have thought that at age 33, I’d still be living alone with two cats? Oh SWEET LORD, is this it for me? Is this the plan Lord? Why, WHY?!! Lord. Lord? LORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Internet praying, thank you, thank you very much.

OK, that’s it for today. Tune in tomorrow for my feature article: Pumpkin – King of the Gourds.

God Bless America.

by Bob

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sometimes you just want to scream.

I have a very strong urge to get a manicure. I need some cuticle work, big time.


Meaningless photo of Bob


The new Foo Fighters CD has officially grown on me; I like it. I wanted to see Jackass this past weekend — I never made it. Punch-Drunk Love was on the must-see list too – there’s always this weekend. Those movies are playing at the Hoboken theatre too. They couldn’t be more accessible to me. However, the seats in that theatre are as comfortable as sitting on a sharp stick. Anyway, I have to start making plans for myself and actually do things on my weekends — preferably things that don’t involve spending money. Ha ha, that pretty much narrows it down to me, the weekend and watching the grass grow.

I don’t know what the hell else to talk about. The BobBorden.com 2 year anniversary is fast approaching. 2 years! It’s ironic that I started this site on Halloween — ironic because I do not like Halloween. Maybe subconsciously, I started it to forget about Halloween? I hate it when I do things subconsciously.

I have to cut my nails. Do you think the Cavemen worried so much about vanity? Doubtful. I’m writing the old diary by the window, fall is in the air. I’m sitting in a chair, with a blanket around my legs. I feel like a grandmother. It’s just odd that a 33-year-old guy is using a blanket in that fashion. I thought it was odd anyway. Do you think Tiger Woods really likes Buicks? I mean, come on! I drove a Buick for over 11 years and I hated every minute of it. Here’s a helpful car-buying tip for anyone in the market for a new car: Don’t buy the first shiny car you see – shop around! I think the new Ford Thunder Birds stink. They’re too big!

OK, that’s it. Have a great day. God Bless America.

by Bob

Again, I don’t know a lot about sports but I do know about TV. And I have to say that Fox’s opening of game 7 last night was absolutely the worst! They had some guy dressed like a wizard, giving the game-by-game highlights of the series. Why a wizard? Your guess is as good as mine. The woman co-anchor of the opening looked like she was dressed for the winter formal – she was so distracting. I’m not sure what the female equivalent of the male suit is but she wasn’t even close.

How did I like the game you ask? I don’t know, I watched something else. Ha ha. I enjoyed The Sopranos and Curb your Enthusiasm. That’s a solid hour and a half of great TV. I also watched this new show on TLC, Full Metal Challenge. It’s co-hosted by the old host/producer of Junkyard Wars. Full Metal Challenge is just a weak retread – and a total waste of Henry Rollins, the other co-host.

Friday, I got out of work and decided to pump a little money into the Hoboken economy. First stop, Super Cuts. And then I was off to the old record store to buy the new Foo Fighters CD. My hair has never looked better and the jury is still out of the Foo Fighters CD, I need to give it a few more listens.

Saturday — laundry. I didn’t do it last weekend; I’ve never had so many clothes to wash. I don’t plan on skipping any more laundry days. I made a few phone calls and had some pizza from the place next door. I went to the A & P after that. It was a solitary day, to say the least. I watched TV Saturday night.

Sunday, I forgot about daylight savings time and woke up around 8:30. I went back to sleep and woke up around 12:30 – that was a sweet feeling. I went into the city and played PS2 with my friend Walter. Good times. I said it once and I’ll say it again, Tony Hawk 3 is great! I got back home around 8:30 and ate Popsicles all night.

Mmmmmmmm


And that’s it! Oh, also on Saturday, I ate a whole box of Alpha-Bits cereal – NOT GOOD!

Have a great day. God Bless America.

by Bob

Hello. How about that World Series? I’d like to add to that opening remark but what I know about sports could fill a thimble, I was in the band. I took some diary time off this week, it felt pretty good. We’re not taping this week and I just wanted to live a somewhat normal life. Writing this diary for all to see is part of my abnormal life, ha ha.

I’m so thankful/hopeful that the sniper was caught. It’s hard to comprehend why someone would do such a thing. I’m without words.

I’m behind on popular culture right now. I haven’t seen Punch Drunk Love yet and I haven’t picked up the new Foo Fighters CD. I did do one interesting thing this week. I bought some new shampoo.

Bob bought some

new shampoo

The good people over at Suave have harnessed the power of the coconut so I can have clean hair. My hair has never looked/felt so good. *Today’s diary is brought to you by Suave*

OK, I just wanted to check in – I’ll be 100% back on Monday. Have a great weekend.

God Bless America.

by Bob

Hello. I woke up this morning, started typing my diary and I just stopped and said to myself, just take some time for Bobby. Call in sick, go pick some apples or drive up to Maine and watch the leaves change — just live your life already!

So, that’s exactly what I’m going to do. I’m taking this week for me. I’ll be back on 10/28/02 with ALL NEW stories and adventures. See you then.

by Bob

Hello. I’m posting today’s diary late today because I was out on the town last night and because my site was down this morning. Anyway, last night — my friends Jay, Walter, Tom and I caught the Wilco concert across the street at Roseland. I like Wilco a lot. But after a long day, it’s hard to get into a festive mood. Plus, because we work so late and got there so late, we only heard 3 songs before they started playing encores. But, that’s our fault. I finally got to see Wilco and enjoyed them.

At Roseland, there are no seats. We were all the way in the back of the house and people were working their way in and out of the crowd. It was really distracting. People suck. Just deal with your bad spot, stop trying to one-up everyone else! I didn’t bring a camera. So I took this photo of myself holding the Wilco CD:

Bob saw Wilco last night


After that we had a few drinks and then I took off. I got back to Hoboken and stopped in Dunkin Donuts. I bought two chocolate donuts. That’s always a nice treat for yourself at 1:30. I bring this up because there was this girl in there. She got in her change purse and ordered one donut hole. I said to myself, are you f***ing kidding me? Good for her for not overindulging like yours truly but it just seemed like such a joyless act. Live it up, sweets! Order a bear claw, you know you want it!

OK, that’s it. Program Note: I’m taking Monday off to wash my socks BUT my webmaster, Walter Kim, has agreed to take over my BobBorden.com obligations. Every word, every photo on Monday will come from the mind of W. Kim — DAMN, this just in— Walter may not be able to do it after all. In which case, I’ll be back on Tuesday. Get all that?

That’s it! Have a great weekend. God Bless America.

by Bob

I’d like to start off today’s diary by acknowledging how bad my Photo of the Day is today. Whew! I just took a photo of my CD player and 17 layers later, I had an Electric Company reject. Keep it simple stupid — such a true statement. I’m learning all the eccentricities of Photoshop. Cut me some slack!

I was touched at work yesterday — by the generosity of friends – get your mind out of the gutter! They threw a lovely surprise belated birthday party for me. We had cake and just hung out — two things that I happen to enjoy. Here’s a photo of the festivities:

L-R: Jonathan, Tom, Gabe, Jill,

Gerry, Justin, Lee, Jeremy, Eric, Greg,
Steve, Steve H. and Jim

Damn, I like cake. That’s my blessing and my curse. Thanks to all for the good time. I appreciate it.

Today is my brother’s Birthday. I was going to send him an e-card but then I remembered, I can just say what I have to say here. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRO, love you dog!!!

Happy Birthday, George

(file Photo)

OK, another short one – working on the photo of the day really messed me up. Tomorrow’s another day.

That’s it! Have a great day. God Bless America.

by Bob

Hello. I want to take a second and say thanks to all the friends that made my birthday really great yesterday. I had a great day. I want to list everyone that gave me a little love yesterday but I don’t feel like writing out all those names. Instead, I’d like to thank the first person and the last person to give me a gift yesterday. I’m hoping the unnamed friends will live vicariously through them. Here we go:

Yesterday morning I was so happy to receive a big plate of homemade cookies from my friend “Sally“. Thank you “Sally” and Walter for thinking of me! The chocolate chip cookies are incredible, as usual.

And last night, I got home and opened my mail. My Mom came through with a touching card. What made the card so special was the cash inside! Thanks sweets! And thanks again to everyone!

I don’t have a lot to say today. Yesterday was just work and birthday. I’m kind of tired as I post this. This is a photo of my crazy birthday night:

Happy Birthday, Bob!


It may seem sad but I didn’t want it any other way. Sometimes it’s just good to chill.

I know this is short but I have to get to bed. That’s it! Have a great day.

God Bless America.