Oh my....don't get sat upon 'lil man!

bob's random pics

Here's my contribution to the b&mwm fund.

oh - you meant real money?

sorry

so the college kid fund drive is taking place this weekend in my basement. Basically what you have to do is come over and donate money to b&mwm and we'll give you a sticker... well i take that back, we won't give you a sticker... cause you'll just throw it away. So yeah, just remember.... what would Jesus do???... uh huh, that's right.

<- in this picture, Jesus is explaining to young tyrone and little Nu Wa how they won't have to pay for college, and but poor Jimmy and Lisa will. "But do not fret!" Jesus adds, because Jimmy and Lisa's parents love their children and will give them all the money they ask for in their times of need.

Gee...I dunno John...

And you think you're overworked?

I've been workin hard all day...going to class, studying for Political Science, trying to figure out Praxis II exams and liability insurance.... Oh, and also I spent a good chunk of time wandering the apartment listing all the stuff Lindsay gets to acquire, aka the "Leave Bethany Living Like A Vagabond Project". Yes, that is right folks. Lil' Lindzer might have you all fooled...but not me! She knows where it's at! Going to Italy, picked up $1500 along the way, and arrives home from her Eurotrip in time to steal away my car and half my furniture and dishes--previously borrowed lava lamp included. Marc--you might need to expand your MWM funding to incorporate more members. M&BWM...NOW has a nice ring to it! Plus it has the added bonus of showing our investors the urgency of the situation in, I believe, a subtle way.

The question now is whether or not I should start my Biology project that is eating away at my brain. I mean, I should get it done, I have like 3 hours of solid time...but then there are other things as well, like Mercenaries....or my new book from the library...hmmm. It's a rough decision. Yeah...heh...right :-D

Cavs lost last night - NOT good. I AM NOT happy. That's ALL i have to say right now.
Sincerely,
Bob Rant

Last Weekend Stuff!

Friday Pizza - ummmm - weekend started with Pizza at Little York and and get together at the Crabs den. It was good to have Chris & Linda over. Poor JohnSr had to be monitored 'cause he had to work the next day.

Baby Sittin' Terri - Terri played part time mom/grandmother (heh heh) to Noah this weekend and lived to tell about it.

Bethany Comes Home - Bethany unexpectantly came home for Saturday's cookout.

John - Military Man - Had early to rise and get to the base weekend. They did a mock deployment drill. In the middle of the drill, they shut all the computers down and Johnny had to do his duties the old fashioned way - hello type writer. PS - remember to SAVE :-)

Cookout Saturday - It was cookout at Crabs and a fire (before the rain came). Nice to see Jesse and Matt there. Later, it was PS2 Beach Babe Volley Ball with Marc, Beth, Andrew, and JohnJr. Marc checks out Mercenaries later.

Eric - Prognosis - More positive for now. At least we don't think it's the big "C" right now. Hang tough Eric.

Lindsay gets Scholarships - Lindz has been awarded $1500 worth of scholarship money the past week or so. Part of this will offset her trip to Italy.

Andrew & Bob to Coordinate Raft Trip - Andy started looking at some websites to checkout rivers in West Virginia. There's some real interest in a rafting weekend next fall when they begin releasing water from the dams. Stay tuned & express your interest if this develops.

Anyone else got anything to add? Have a good remainder of a week!

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is out and I must say it has to be the prettiest game I have ever seen. Plus it's the first RPG that's gotten an A in a long time. One Problem! My processor isn't fast enough!!!! well maybe it is, supposedly my processor can overclock up to 2.2 gHz, which still isn't close to the 3.0 gHz recommended. But first I will consult my friend who helped build my compy, and see if I should start saving for a quicker processor (which i wanted anyway). Thought you'd all be more interested in this than that football stuff.

Buckeyes in Scarlet & Gray game on Saturday.

Bob Note: Marcus Freeman had the most stops (10) out of all the linebackers. The local boy is doin' good so far!

Ohio State wrapped up spring practice as a record Scarlet and Gray Game crowd of 63,649 attended Saturday's intrasquad scrimmage at Ohio Stadium. Erik Haw had a 4-yard touchdown run as the Scarlet defeated the Gray 12-0.

Cleveland wins first one - hoo rah!

LeBron and the Cavs need to bury the Wizards. We got the first one. Next game is Tuesday night at 7:00 PM. You gotta love it.

quick question... why do professor's feel it necessary to schedule 3 tests on the same day? I really don't know how I'm gonna memorize all the new calc stuff, plus the 2 chapters worth of physics and a bunch of useless sociology facts all in one night. I don't think I can.... it's just way too much. Oh well.. wish me luck.

Beth gets MERCENARIES - let the games begin. Ahhhh - now that you've got the game, good luck. I have captured or killed all the Clubs and the Diamonds. Getting the Aces is EXTREMELY hard. Have fun - keep me posted.

Heard Bethay and Jenny have been riding your bikes. Cool. I went out and did 20 miles yesterday (Wednesday). Finally some weather that makes you feel like getting out there!

I started to prep for working on the deck again if weather permits this weekend. Gotta get that project going again.

Got a long day today: geology exam (which I still have yet to study for during my break), geology lab, and my orientation for the M.Ed program is tonight at 6pm. I'm getting excited about that tho--finally get to find out what classes I will be taking this summer. The only good thing? This week is flying! Happy hump-day everyone! haha

Spring Break is Over - Looks like the Hoffmans had a house-full over the weekend! The Crabs are home safe. Lindz is back to school after drama team trip to Kansas. John & Beth are back to OSU. Mark and Matt can come out of hiding now that the nephews and nieces have headed home. Hope everyone had a good Easter!

Friday from Kiawah, SC - Hello! It's Friday & here's an update... Yesterday, we went to Patriots Point, which has the US Yorktowne Aircraft Carrier, a submarine, Coast Guard Ship, Destroyer, and an outdoor Vietnam display. We spent most of our time on the Yorktowne which is HUGE (888 feet long) and had up to 3000 crewmen on board during WWII and the Vietnam wars. We ate lunch in one of the crews' lunchrooms too.

Today, we pretty much chilled. We did go eat at a place on Seabrook Island called Rosefarm Cafe. Doreen had shrimp and scallops and I had mahi - ummmmmmm. Hard to believe we have to leave tomorrow. We plan to rise early tomorrow, walk to the beach and watch the sun come up (kind of a tradition before we leave). It's been fun - made some new memories - took lots of pictures to share. See you all soon!

Oh, we almost didn't come back. We saw a house for sale today and fell in love with it. Only drawback? It costs $8,900,000.00. Who knows, maybe they'll come down a little :-)

PS - The picture is me in the Captains Chair on the Yorktowne. Remember Beth and Lindz - 'Cause I'm the man. Haaaaaaaa!

Dad:
I found the band of that song you and Mom keep hearing. The song is "I Like the Way" by the BodyRockers. Here is their website: http://www.bodyrockers.co.uk/. They are comparing them to Jet, if you've ever heard of that band. They are pretty sweet and they are from the UK...we love our British rockers...oh yes we do!

For all the rest of you...this song is one Ma and Pa Crab keep hearing in Charleston and it makes them think of John and dancing...put those two things together and you got one great mental pic! Skillz John, pure skillz! Heh heh! (I'm gonna die for that one)

Well, I decided against a paintball gun and decided to work on my ninja skills instead.

that doesn't mean i didn't waste my money though. I just bought Sims 2 and plan to spend the next 5 hours wasting my life away.

Wednesday April 12 at Kiawah - Since last post, the temps have been climbing everyday. Today is going to be 80. Here's some snippets since last post:

• ran another 5 miler on Monday and took a long cycle on Tuesday - the bike trails here are awesome
• doreen and I both rode bikes a lot on Monday - our butts hurt!
• ate lunch at the Chareston Crab House (good) - Doreen had shrimp salad; I had seafood platter with fried oyster - ummmmmmm - went to Folly Beach (not good) - scrappy little beach town - did a drive by....
• we tried sitting on beach on Monday, but it was soooo windy, we about got buried in sand
• we grilled steak on the deck Monday evening and tried a new S.Carolina wine
• went to Charleston Tuesday and spent the entire day (from abt. noon 'til 6 pm)
• walked & walked the city - wonderful place - took lots of pictures - ate at Tommy Condon's which is an Irish Pub (very good) - there are soooooo many restaurants in Charleston! - later got expresso (me) and frozen cofee (doreen) at a little Italian bistro - people watched on the patio
• did some minor shopping - i got 2 shirts - doreen still looking for the "perfect one"
• today (Wednesday) - we're hanging at the beach - will try to find that sweatshirt for doreen at another area close to here call ed Seabrook Marina - i have my eye on some really cool hiking boots - my old ones are dying
• going biking again today (Wednesday) - doreen wants to see every lookout on the island and we want to go in all 5 Golf Resorts to see how the rich people live (and scope out the restaurants)

Later - gotta get off the freakin' internet and go have some fun . . . . . . bob

To buy a paintball gun, or not to buy a paintball gun. That is the question.

....I take that back.

"To listen to mom yell at me for blowing my paycheck on a paintball gun, or not to listen to mom yelling at me for blowing my paycheck on a paintball gun. That is the real question."

besides, matt will have an unfair advantage if I don't get one, seeing how he now is the proud owner of one.

OMG THIS SHOW IS INSANE AND DRIVES ME NUTS!!! WHY DID I EVER GET ADDICTED, BECAUSE IT ONLY BURNS YOU IN THE END!

Yes, I finished season 1 and am so irrate at the ending...and now I'm wanting to go blow all my money at Blockbuster to rent season 2. Thanks Dad. :-0

Thanks Mama Hoffman-this made my day!!

Another gorgeous day here in C-bus town...it was really hard to pay attention in Political Science today with the window open and the sun on my back (**SNORE**) even though my professor has a to-die/swoon-for German accent...sorry John :) I went and worked out after class and that revived me a bit, especially after I stopped by the Juice Bar for a mango smoothie--dee-lish.
OH, since you asked Dad, the party at John Juan's was fun...but not so crazy as a couple of weeks ago back home...not close to being reminiscent of YE OLD FAITHFUL!! Heh heh... But we all played some poker, and I smoked a cigar (so gross!)...John made me do it I swear! Haha! And we also played this sweet game for PS2 with a guitar--"Rock Hero"--kinda like Dance Dance Revolution with a guitar. Matt and Josh ruled at it...unfortunately I'm not a Rock Hero. You would like it. Had a good time though--it was nice to hang with some new peeps and to see Matt and Jess up here as well.
Nobody else is done with class yet, and I'm starvin' so I think I'm gonna go get some of the lasagna Jenny made last night outta the fridge (what a great roomie!!) and watch some 24...I only have 3 more episodes to go Dad...the suspense is killing me!! Oh, and if the daughter, Kim, gets abducted one more time I think I would just shoot myself if I were her! Geesh! Loves to you, buttweeds for being on the beach...you better ride horses on it cuz that is A-Mazing!

Kiawah - Sunday (April 9) We spent all day at the condo & exploring the beach, small shops, and trails today. The car did not move! We took two bike trips (1 hour each) riding on both the beach and trails. Both of us see some cool shirts and I've scoped out some hiking shoes I'd like to get, but we're holding out to see some other shops. Grilled steak out on the screened in porch, had some local wine, & (red muscadine). I ran some trails today too (about 5 miles). Temperatures were cooler (mid-60's), but we were in shorts and long sleeves. Tommorow is to be warmer.

Terri/John - How was the boat? Got any stories.

How about that Columbus party I'm hearing about Juan? Heard Matt came up with some buddies.

Catch ya all later - Bob & Doreen

First I want to thank Mr. C for helping out with my desire for money. The subtlety is great, and I think I'm gonna try a bit my self. Yenom cram dnes. Yeah, that might work. Now I'm gonna get back to figuring out how I'm gonna change this paragraph into two pages of brilliant sociology. Maybe attach a few ones to the back to seal the deal.

We're in Spartanburg - Doreen and I left yesterday at 9 AM and got to Spartanburg, SC around 5 PM. It's pooring rain right now with some hail as I write this. It's supposed to get better later, so we're going to go into Charleston, SC today and then get to our rented condo later. Yesterday it was 87 degrees when we got here. Today, only a high of 75. Tomorrow is supposed to be in the low-70's.

PS - The pic is the outside of the condo. That's is for now - it's 7 AM and Doreen is up and at 'em telling me to get off the blog. See ya! Be safe, be cool, send Marc money.

Hi, everyone I final joined the family blog. I just found out this morning when mom so rudely awoke me from my beauty sleep at 11:00am, after a long night out at the bar, that they have paid people to landscape their yard. I am sure it will look very nice. However, since Marc is so poor they could have given him a job to dump "Mulch"(speling) it into the backyard garden. I think Marc would love that job! HAHAHA He would have a hot tub for his back. Sorry Marc just trying to help you raise money for that Motorcycle. In other news, Bethany and I sign our lease for our first apartment this Sunday!! Well time to go get ready for the day.

To my loving and caring family and friends:
Obviously our family agrees that I have some flaws. Everyone thinks I don't have enough damn character. The only thing I asked for is a few thousand dollars so that I can buy a motorcycle so I can save on gas and look kick ass while doing it. But apparently, I don't mean enough to the people that claim to love me and In response let's just say this. I do have a good memory.

This Was Marc.... as a little boy.

His parents were helping him build character even at a young age.

Today, the young lad no longer holds signs to turn a buck. He now expresses his needs for financial help by posting on the internet.

Although his skills have evolved, one must feel bad for this poor fellow because he must still develop those character values one must have in order to grow into a fine citizen.

Your mother is right dear Marc.... And one of these days, when you're rich and we're asking you for money, well, you'll just have to remind us all of the character building we still need in our older age.

so since we're all family, I just wanted to let everyone in on the MWM fund. It's for poor college students. All who are interested should just send money to me. I'll let you guess what MWM stands for.

Terri/John also said: "Maybe you'll get one with one of those big butt seats for extra comfort!! Ha Ha!!"

I like this Big Butt item better!
bob

Terri/John also said: "I need a picture of one of those (banana seat/sissy bar). Those were cool bikes!!"

Here ya go!

bob

It's WEDNESDAY!

Hey Terri - Just 2 days 'til Spring Break! Hoo Rah! Just a note for today. Doreen won't let me take my mountain or road bike to South Carolina. Something about no room in the car for either. I begged her to let me take my aluminum "Y" frame 18 speed trek, but was defeated again.

So instead, she has rented us some bikes online. I tried to tell her that these bikes are TRUCKS with no gears, no front or rear suspension, and no aerodynamic features! I could probably ride faster in a wheelchair!

We'll be picking them up when we get to the condo we rented. Be thinking of me as I ride some bike built in 1960. It'll probably have a banana seat and sissy bar (HA - remember those JohnSr? - yeah, you know you had one). I think this is a picture of what I'll be riding. 'Nuf said.

Well Dad, you wanted a new pic, so here is the only other "decent" one I could find at the moment....hmmm. It may be chilly but it is a B-E-A-Utiful day--just got done working out at the RPAC and now I'm bout to get some grub before I start gnawing on my own hand :-P

YD's are in the house....and on the blog....ok - now what!? This should be cool once I figure out what to do! Thanks for the invite.

HELP

If you are reading this and have a Crab-Hoff or Friend of Family you would like invited to be part of this blog - email me and tell me the relationship to you. Most of you have my email address - I don't want to post it here. Below is a list of those individuals that have been invited. If you don't see the name(s) of family and friends, it because I DON'T KNOW EVERYONE! An (*) means they have joined. A (^) means they have left a comment.

• Linda and Dave Weide (*^)
• Jenny Morgan (*^)
• Andy Grassle
• Eric & Kelly Grassle (*)
• Eugene & Carlene Grassle
• Lindsay Crabtree (^)
• Bethany Crabtree (*^)
• Linda Culler
• JohnJr Hoffman (*^)
• Bob & Doreen Crabtree (*^)
• John & Terri Hoffman (*^)
• Matt Hoffman
• Marc Hoffman (*^)
• Chris & Linda Trick

Helloooo John & Terri

I noticed you signed up and made a comment. I may need your help on some of the Hoffman Family email addresses so I can invite them. I'll talk to you or email you later for that.

Personally, I feel bad for JohnSr. Terri wrote...

"Not a whole lot of excitement here...just working on a never ending project in the basement. Guess I should return to the basement for more remodeling fun and to bug husband..."

To all readers - I have witnessed this husband abuse on several occasions. I feel he should be given the weekend off, breakfast in bed, and a foot massage.

john - i'm there for you man.....

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND...Here is the infamous Bob/Howie twin shot. Credits go to Andy Grassle (dweeb) and Dave Weide (super dweeb) for pointing out the similarities between me and Howie. I have to admit - it's awesome. Can I make any money off of this somehow?

Ok - can't get enough of Howie - go ahead... http://www.howiemandel.com (You're one sick puppy).

Bethany Joins The Blog - Hoo Rah! Nice picture (cheeser-cheeser) HA! I sent Jen-nay an invitation. It rained HARD here last night! Lindz called and sirens were going off in Bowling Green because of a tornado WARNING. She had to go sit in the stairwell. (Aunti Em - Aunti Em). Later!

Hey all! Guess I'm trying this thing out...got nothing better to do anyways because this is my final freakin' quarter as an undergrad and all my classes are prolly ones I could've taken my freshman year, they are so easy! But I'm enjoying being lazy! Shout out to Daddio cuz this is pretty cool and hope some more peeps will like the idea. Anyways, I'm off to bed, the time change has got me all messed up--latez!

Well, you've taken the first step! You checked out the Crab-Hoff & Friends Blog.

I created this blog so we can get to know each other and share our "happenings" in our own online community of "invited" team or group members.

You were invited to join this blog community because you are a related in some way to the Crabtrees, Hoffmans, or you are a close friend of either. I am more than willing to administrate the site and help those who post questions on the blog or just email me.

In order to blog on the site, you must have a "blogger.com" account at www.blogger.com. It is painless and free. You may even want to start your own blog once you get involved in ours.

Now be brave. Publish your first post and let everyone in the group know you are part of the Crab-Hoff & Friends Community Blog.

PS - Don't forget to bookmark our address www.crab-hoff-friends.blogspot.com

Bob Crabtree