Saturday, June 13, 2009

Flash of Brilliance

As you know, last Sunday was brother Scott’s birthday. The Big 5-0.


Yup. We had a good time at Scott’s house, eating spaghetti, talking, messing with the beautiful and talented grandkiddo McKenzie Bree, and laughing at her antics.


Scott recently got a new Canon digital camera, and he’s been enjoying it greatly. (Don't even think you'll beat me at photography, Scott...shooting guns or photos, I'm gonna win!) At the past graduations of his sons, he figured out his flash wasn’t quite as far-reaching as he needed. And someone in this house noticed his dilemma. (I am so very astute!)


Big Sister to the rescue! On his birthday, we presented him with a new Canon Speedlight Flash.


Today, he called me at the office.


Scott: Hey, Sister.

Me: Hey, you!

Scott: Thanks so much for coming over, and making the spaghetti sauce, and everything. We had so much fun! I love my flash!

Me: Yeah?

Scott: Yeah. I've been playing with it! This flash can do amazing things! It can turn this way, and that, and flip up, and down.

Me: I’m glad you like it!

Scott: Oh, I do! It’s so smart, it’s going to fix all my problems.

Me: Really?

Scott: Yup. Next, I’m going to point the flash at my house and see if it will rebrick it!


He cracks me up.

21 comments:

Anonymous said...

He's a character that one. *grins

Di
The Blue Ridge Gal

♥ Braja said...

Woot! When he's finished pointin' it at his house, can he come on over here and point the damned thing at ME? :)

Joanie said...

Hey! I have lots of stuff here that needs mending on the outside of my house! Send him over!

Valerie said...

Hey if it can do all of that I want one!

Stopped over to say hello!

midlife slices said...

If that works, ask him to come point it at my house because the trim needs painted. I'll be waiting.

From the looks at all the other comments, looks like brother Scott has a new career.....Flashing women!!

Hahah...I crack myself up.

larshannon said...

I've got a few things he can point at too.

SSP said...

put my in the line to get stuff fixed!!! you are a good sister

Wunderwoman said...

If it can fix his house, I'm getting a dozen!

Warped Mind of Ron said...

Nothing like a good flash to cheer a man up!

Vodka Mom said...

now THAT'S a damn flash!!!

Maybe we can point it at Tightwad and it will ... oh never mind......

Snooty Primadona said...

Well, if it does that then send it over here to my house when you're done with it...

Happy Belated Birthday Scott!

Stu Pidasso said...

Dispatch, we're gonna need a few squad cars over here by Howard College. Yeah we got an "old coot" flashing a mule! Send a straight jacket, too; would ya'? Happy birthday to your brother, Janie!!

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Girl in Carolina said...

That's too funny!!!! Ahahahaaaa :)

scotte said...

Janie,
I know that you have been too busy to blog lately, but you must find some better fodder than I. If every remark that I offhandedly make ends up as a post, then I will find myself trying to be funny. When I try to be funny , it comes out forced, kinda grunty, and leaves the reader with a unfresh feeling. Please find a better muse that me. Love ya,Scotte

scotte said...

not really love ya

scotte said...

By the way girls and boys my flashing career was over in my teens, thank god. Now if this flash really worked like that, I would loan it to each of you. I would of course require some heart healthy chocolate cake for the effort.

Coffee with Cathy said...

Sounds as if he and my both my brothers would get along just fine!

Jennifer and Sandi said...

That's pretty FUNNY!!!


Happy Tuesday!

- Jennifer

Smart Mouth Broad said...

If that works, tell him to come on down and we'll see if it will paint my fence.

Tabitha Blue said...

Hahahaha, that is awesome!! Sounds like a great time... and a great relationship with your brother!

:)
~Tabitha