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Friday, May 29, 2009

Well La Dee Freakin Da!

Well again Jennifer has earned 200 points for her correct answers they are as follows:

Movie - Beerfest
Character - Landfill
In the car - Jan, Todd and Fink
Bonus - SuperTroopers and Club Dredd

Romantic Comedy - Donald Sutherland or Nigel Honeycutt

SMP -

S - Alex
M - Pat
P - Bob

And Jennifer, what does Finally mean in your comment?

So well here we are again. It's Friday and I'm a bit tired today actually.

I'm not sure if I should go to Wisconsin Dells this year, I have a huge guilt complex that is kicking in since I owe my Dad and Brother money and I would feel really guilty if I used the money to go on a "vacation" when I could pay them back. I told my Mom about this but she said that Dad didn't mind, he said he wouldn't be upset and she hasn't spoken to Michael yet since he is in Minnesota. I guess we'll see perhaps I won't even have the money saved by then.

Well anyway, here are the questions:

Movie Quote #444

"You have sunk my battleship."

What movie? Can you name the three characters in this scene?

Bonus - What other movie do you find two of these other characters.

SMP

Bill Clinton
Barack Obama
George W. Bush

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Good Morning Starshine, The Earth Says Hello

What a boring week. I mean really.

I didn't do much on Monday, I went up to Wausau to visit my friend Brenda. I swear she is going to become the female version of the 40 year old virgin. 30 years and counting.

So my Aunt Flo was visiting this weekend, she has finally left to bug someone else for a few weeks, so since she was here I of course had to go and visit the doctor. Doctor Bergin was gone so I saw Doctor Perkins. Well of course it is back on the clomid and continue with the Metformin. Hopefully Jake's swimmers are in Olympic form this month. Starting Sunday we can be like rabbits. So that was Tuesday.

Wednesday I had to take Rich to his class. I had to pick up his sister Mel to blow as well, she's nice but I just have to wonder how they can both be drinking and smoking but neither has a job? I know Rich gets unemployment right now but seriously get a job flipping burgers it would be better wouldn't it?

Then I cleaned my house. It was lovely.

So today I helped my mom do more stuff in her yard and I seriously don't think she is ever going to be done doing stuff there. Now I'm at work.

Book Report:

I have read the book Every Boy Has One by Meg Cabot - this was a very funny and cute book. Not too sexual but after Smart Mouth it was a nice vacation.

I am currently still working on Wild by Lori Foster, Sleeping with Beauty by Donna Kauffman, Thigh High by Christina Dodd, Heartbreakers by Lori Foster, The Alibi Club by Francine Matthews and Merrick by Anne Rice.

Movie Trivia #40901

"I like sitting in the middle."

What movie? Can you also name the character and the others in the car with him?

Bonus: Name two other movies that feature these same actors...

Romantic Comedy #101

In the movie Fool's Gold, who is Kate Hudson's employer? Character or Actor's name.

SMP -

Bob Barker
Pat Sajack
Alex Trebek

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Sunday - And I need a Pirate Patch

Okay since Jennifer lodged a complaint I will give her back her 200 points and give her another 50, (kinda pointless since I'm not keeping track of points but if its important to her).

So okay, I don't know shit about law anything...The filing fee is $150. I'm guessing here.

But anyway I'm watching my friends dog while she is in Baltimore with her husband. She returns on Tuesday and I just found out that I'm allergic to her dog. My left is is watering constantly I can barely see and I think I need a pirate patch. It freakin hurts.

Well I haven't had a chance to read any more books, still working on them. So you will have to wait for the next update to learn if they are any good.

Yesterday was Sam's birthday and I called to wish him Happy Birthday. Apparently I'm boring since he put the phone down on the table and just walked away. Maybe I should tell him I'm keeping his birthday present now since he didn't even say good bye to me....hmmm...

Well that is all, have a lovely Memorial Day everyone!

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Just a thought...

Okay this is out of the ordinary for me but it was something that I was thinking about at work tonight. A girl I used to work with named Kayla just had another baby. This is her third child and she will be 22 this year. Now I'm not against people having kids young or having a whole baseball team worth of children, as long as they can afford to take care of them.

Now Kayla and her husband Matt (who is also 22) have a 4 year old, a 2 year old and now this new baby. The last I heard they were in Florida and so broke they had to borrow money to stay at a cheapo motel (one where I have no doubt rented rooms by the hour). Now however they are back in Stevens Point and he is playing softball (again I don't care but if you can't afford a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out of, what the fridge are you playing softball for?). She isn't working and he works at Best Buy.

So it really bugs me that people at work expect me to just say oh congratulations on your newest little baby son of a bitch and so on. Well I can't. I state that I don't think they were ready to have another baby when they can't afford themselves let alone the two kids they already had.

Do you notice this trend? People who are can barely afford the essentials like food, clothing and shelter have like 800 kids? Why are they so fertile? Is it because they don't eat?

It really does boggle my mind...perhaps you can explain it to me?

Well that is my thought.

Friday, May 22, 2009

As The World Turns

The answers are as follows:

Jennifer gets points taken away since she hasn't seen this movie! -200

Movie Quote: A Few Good Men

Jack Nicholson (Col. Nathan Jessup) to Tom Cruise (Lt. Daniel Kaffee).

Movie Trivia:

Seriously nobody has seen this one! It is a great movie and I'm sure you'll like it, maybe Jennifer won't but she enjoys other great movies like A Fine Mess (Spike, Come here Spike) and The Burbs (It came with the frame.)

In French Kiss Kate is Lactose Intolerant (one of the best scenes in the movie pertains to this malady).

Bonus: Yes, he can speak French fluently.

SMP -

S - Hank
M- Marty
P- Without Hesitation Conway.

Well not much has happened today. I did dishes, laundry and took a shower. I'm pretty excited about that last one since I did it all by myself. Normally I need someone to help me since I'm as big as a house and can't normally wash myself. So really it was an exciting day.

I also finish Smart Mouth. It was excellent, I would recommend it to anyone!

I will finish blogging at this time. Please post a question or brain stumper for me. Thanks!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Sunny Days, Weekends Are A OK...

I'm glad Carrie was able to come up with most of the answers. She is awarded 200 points (Jennifer was oddly quiet this time around...hmmm...)

Answers:

The Wedding Planner
Steve and Fran - Matthew McConaughey and Bridgette Wilson - Sampras

27 Dresses
Benny and the Jets
Elton John

Two Weeks Notice
Circus Performers or Clowns

So lets see what I've been up to this week...

Monday, I met my friend Becky at the dog park on Monday, I will be babysitting her dog Jasmine when she goes to Baltimore this weekend and we wanted to see how my dogs were with Jasmine. They played very well together so it is a go right now. After the dog park we went for a walk with Mom and Dad and then the dogs slept for like ever. We went to dinner in Wisconsin Rapids to the Hong Kong Buffet. I of course got sick later that night...I'm not sure if it is the MSG or what but good lord look out.

Tuesday I gave Rich a ride to blow and then I went over to Mom and Dad's house. Sassy slept for like 15 hours. He was that tired from Monday. That or just lazy I haven't quite made up my mind. So I went over to Mom and Dad's and played Madame Fate on the computer for 3 hours. Michael got me addicted to this game and it really isn't that hard. It is basically like a Where's Waldo, you find the hidden objects on the screen to unlock more levels.

Wednesday it was blazing hot. Like 84 and slightly humid. I know you Arkansas dwellers will be laughing but up here in the North that is hot and we weren't expecting it or quite used to it yet. Anyway, I had to get up really early to take Rich to court, he needed to be there at 8.45 so we got there at 8.30. We then had to wait until 10am before we were able to leave. I'll tell you I had to pee like never before. So he then had to go across the street for his class and then I went to the library. I got 4 new books and will probably finish those within a week.

Rich got 60 days in jail, a fine of $1365.00, license revocated for 27 months and for the next month and a half he has to continue with his class and blowing when his color comes up. Now isn't it worth it to drink a drive?

So Jake and I went for a walk again last night. We were kinda pissed at each other but we tried to get along since I think it was the heat and the fact that we were both tired so we were kinda nit picking at each other. But we survived.

Today I had to work at 7p - 5a, its my new shift and I'm okay with it. I only had to move it back by and hour. However God woke up this morning and he looked down at me and said, "I hate you Amy and you will hate being at work tonight." My computer isn't loading our Apollo program, this is our booking system and without it I can't do my job. So now some computer geek will have to come to my desk tomorrow and fix it. If it isn't fixed I will not be happy at all.

So here I sit at Rose's desk since she won't be in until Sunday. All of the stuff I need is at my desk, right behind me so I'm constantly moving back and forth to get what I need, how annoying.

Well that is really the updates so far...I'll try to give more later.

Book Report:

I gave up on reading Heart Sick, since I just had a hard time getting into it. Maybe later, it will remain on the list.

I have gotten:
Smart Mouth by Erin McCarthy
Sleeping with Beauty by Donna Kauffman
Thigh High by Christina Dodd and finally
Wild by Lori Foster

I still have over 13 pages of books I would like to read. So you will continuously be updated with my progress.

Here are your newest trivia questions:

Movie Quote #99

"You can't handle the truth!"

Name of the movie, actor saying (bonus if you know the character name) and the actor he was saying it to. (Bonus if you know his characters name).

Movie Trivia (For Carrie)

In the movie French Kiss what is Kate's (Meg Ryan) affliction?

Bonus - Kevin Kline can speak fluent French, Yes or No?

SMP-

Conway Twitty
Hank Williams
Marty Robbins

Have fun and happy reading.

Monday, May 18, 2009

My Latest Invention...

Ok to answer Jennifer's question - Milwaukee, Conway and San Diego.

Well going off of Carrie's Blog...Why my husband rocks

My husband rocks because his feet smell like feta cheese that has been sitting in a locked car on a 90 degree day.
My husband rocks because he will make dinner once a week just to be nice.
My husband rocks because even asleep he will play the trumpet, with his butt, just for me.
My husband rocks because he will make sure I get enough sleep after working all night even if he has to get up early.
My husband rocks because he will play gin with me all night no matter how tired he is.
My husband rocks because his ears produce the most wax you have ever seen in your life...seriously.
My husband rocks because he will say I love you when I leave no matter if I'm going to the store for milk or if I'm going to Greece for vacation with my Mom.
My husband rocks because he's the only one who can put up with my craziness without it bothering him.
My husband rocks because even though he can't sing he tries.
My husband rocks because he will mow the lawn and shovel snow no matter if it's 80 above or below because he doesn't want me to do it.

It's taken me a long time to actually say some of those things, since a few months ago I thought we were going to get divorced but I came to realize that I was listening to other people and not myself or Jacob, so I'm committed to focusing on us for the time being.

I've had a pretty good week. Jake and I have been doing really well and things seem to be getting better over all.

Tomorrow I'm going to try and clean the garage and our bedroom, seriously I think Rogan is shedding Chihuahua's now, so a full house sweep job is certainly needed.

So I will still accept brainstumpers from everyone but I will provide some questions here as well.

Movie - In honor of Carrie's Romantic Comedy preference...

In the movie The Wedding Planner, we have Jennifer Lopez as the wedding planner. Who is the couple (actors and characters) that she is working for but ultimately falls for the groom?

In the movie 27 Dresses, what song do they sing in the bar after the car gets stuck in the ditch?
Name and artist please.

In the movie Two Weeks Notice, George and Lucy are at a party, it is a costume party, what are they all dressed as?

Hope you have fun!

Friday, May 15, 2009

Another Brain Stumper

Well at least it wasn't too easy for you...Jennifer gets 36 points.

Answers:
Movie - Clue
Characters - Wadsworth and Mr. Green
Actors - Tim Curry and Michael McKean

Bonus - Ms. Scarlet, Mrs. White, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum and Colonel Mustard.

TV - Who's the Boss
Characters - Mona, Jonathon, Angela, Tony and Samantha

SMP-

S-Matthew Lillard
M-Seth Green
P-Dax Sheppard

This one wasn't easy.

So anyway things are getting better with me and Jake and for that I'm very happy. Today he made dinner for us and then helped me with the dishes. I think he is finally getting that its a partnership. Just wish we would have a few more sheet sessions. Oh well baby steps.

I'm at work again. Of course.

It was so slow last night that in a 10 hour shift I think I only got like 7 calls. Hopefully I get one or two more tonight. But lets not have them be crappy calls.

I still feel crampy on my right side. I wonder if I'm getting PMS already. Seems a bit early.

Well I really don't have much going on so I'll sign off. Today I will omit the questions...it is your turn to try and stump me.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Welcome Back...

So I guess Jennifer is going to get another 200 points. I don't really see why I need to keep assigning them, but oh well.

Here are the answers from the last go round of questions...

Movie-National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation
Bonus-Wayne Newton

TV-I would be in the Addams Family.

Why Friends? Seriously I think I would want to strangle Monica...really anyone that anal about cleaning should be committed for observation. Phoebe would really annoy me and so would Rachel since she doesn't seem very bright. Ross is the biggest geek there is and Joey well he's pretty and all but I think he's kinda dumb too. Chandler is probably the only one I would get along with.

SMP -

S-Egon
M-Ray
P-Peter

What is wrong with Egon? He's smart and seems dependable, not like that man whore Peter.

Well here it is Thursday. I've had a bit of a weird week. Jake and Rich had issues that seemed to bring me into the middle of it. They have now kissed and made up. Jake wants to play softball now, funny two months ago he didn't but he just found out that Chris a guy he used to work with (and lets admit it, one that neither of us really likes) has a team but never asked us if we wanted to join. Well I'm not crying over it but Jake is. Anyway he might play over at the Moore Barn on Mondays instead. We'll see what happens.

I've been asked to play Volleyball on Tuesdays, I mentioned I suck at any sport except for maybe competitive desk sitting. But we'll see what happens there. I'm sure if I play my lovely nephews will be more than happy to tell me what I'm doing wrong. Gotta love them!

So I'm at work. I've had 1 call for the past 3 hours and 2 hang ups. Yip Pee.

Plus my bladder has shrunk to the size of a peanut, I'm peeing every hour it seems like and I'm not drinking any more than usual. I feel kinda crampy on the right side, wonder if I'm pmsing.

I need some new pictures at my desk...Jennifer email me some or something!

Well that is the up to the moment and in depth news.

Oh wait I forgot the book report. I am now on the last 4 books I borrowed from the library. I'm still working on Heart Sick by Chelsea Cain, but I am also reading: Too Wilde to Tame by Janelle Denison, You've Got Male by Elizabeth Beverly and Free Fall by Fern Michaels (this is the last book in the Sisterhood series).

I have 13 pages of books I still want to read so I'll be able to update you all on many more books to come.

Now to the questions

"Sorry didn't mean to frighten anyone."
"You're a bit late for that!"

What movie, the two characters and if you can name the actors.

Bonus-What are the names of the other colorful characters?

TV - What sitcom can you find the following actors: Judith Light, Alissa Milano, Tony Danza?

Bonus - What were the names of the characters? Name all 5.

SMP-

Matthew Lillard
Dax Shepard
Seth Green

Have fun!

Saturday, May 9, 2009

My tooth is killing me

Really this stupid half gone tooth is really bugging me lately. I hope I don't have to go to the Dentist. I know they will want to do xrays and all that garbage. I'll just keep taking Aleve and that should help it.

So the points are Jennifer - 200.

Answers:

Movie-Surf Ninjas
Actor-Rob Schneider

Bonus - Ernie Reyes Sr and Jr.

TV-Family Matters
Family - Carl, Harriet, Laura, Eddie, Judy, Rachel, Richie and Estelle

SMP -

S-Duchovny
M-Hasselhoff
P-Spade

I'm at work (of course) and I'm not really excited to be here. Like usual. I finished See Jane Score by Rachel Gibson, I loved it! I'm working on Lethal Justice by Fern Michaels right now. It is in the Sisterhood series.

Well I'm a bit of a boring person so here are your questions.

Movie -

"Take all the dam pictures that you want. Are there any dam questions?"
"Where can I get some dam bait?"

What movie?

Bonus-Who is the famous singer who hits on one of the characters in this movie?

TV-

If you could guest star in any sitcom past or present which one would it be and why?

Let's see if you and I have the same one!

SMP-

Egon
Ray
Peter

(from Ghostbusters)

Friday, May 8, 2009

I think my butt fell asleep...

Hope it doesn't start snoring. That would be a bit embarrassing.

So Jennifer has earned 400 points. (Do I really need to still assign points?)

Answers-
Movie: Black Sheep
Actor: Chris Farley
Character: Mike Donnelly

TV: Danny, Joey, Jesse, DJ, Stephanie, Michelle, Becky, Alex and Nicky.
Bonus: Kimmy

SMP:

S-Elvis
M-Buddy
P-Jerry

***
So I've finished Ain't Myth Behaving. It had two stories in it and it was very good. I would recommend that to anyone.

I'm still working on the rest. I'm almost done with See Jane Score by Rachel Gibson. It too is good, especially since it involves hockey players. Aren't they the yummiest?

Today I did about 4 loads of laundry, it never seems to end and I absolutely hate doing laundry. So it was nice that I got some done.

Really I don't have much in my life right now. I told my Mom today that if she and my Dad needed help at the condo this summer to let me know. I'm looking to make some extra money. If Jacob and I can't save enough over the summer we won't be able to go to Wisconsin Dells. So I'm trying to do as much as I can to earn some extra cash.

Well really that is all I have...

New Questions:

Movie-

"That's right, money can't buy knives."

Name the movie and actor.

Bonus: Who was the father/son combo in this movie?

TV-

Name the sitcom where you will find Steven Q. Urkel?

Bonus: Name the family members who he constantly harrassed.

SMP-

David Duchovny
David Spade
David Hasselhoff

I'm back and badder than ever.

Okay so I don't seem to blog when I'm not at work sorry about that.

Here are the answers:

Jennifer has earned 75 points.

Movie - Mermaids
Characters - Rachel Flax and Charlotte Flax
Real Names - Cher and Winona Ryder

Bonus - Katie, Christina Ricci

TV - Little Britain

SMP ( I agree with Jennifer on this one)
S-George
M- Michael
P-Val

****************

So I went for a bike ride on Monday with my brother. We went to the public library and I was able to get 7 books. On Tuesday I read one (completely from the beginning to the end) and now I have 6 more to read. So my butt hurt for like 3 days after that as well. I mean, I know I have a badonkadonk but really it must not be in the right places.

Wednesday my friend Rich needed me to take him to his class so I went to the library again. I got three more books, two by Fern Michaels and one by Chelsea Cain. So that afternoon after I got home, I was working on laundry and just chilling and my phone rings. It was Rich and he was just bored I think so we were talking for like an hour. I'm going to miss him when he has to go to jail. But we'll see what happens when he goes to court.

He makes me laugh and I don't do that very much, especially right now. I'm still in a bit of a funk but I'll work through it.

Current books I'm reading are: Ain't Myth Behaving by Katie MacAlister; See Jane Score by Rachel Gibson; Lethal Justice by Fern Michaels; and Heartsick by Chelsea Cain.

I think Jennifer would like the Chelsea Cain books since it is a story about a female serial killer. I will let you know how they are when I read them. I like Ain't Myth Behaving...I'm almost done with that one.

So here are the new questions:

Movie -

"That's just dandy, I've got a bowl of chocolate pudding in my underpants!"

What movie, actor and character.

TV -

What are the names of the people who live in the Tanner house in the sitcom "Full House"

Bonus: Do you know the name of DJ's best friend?

SMP

Buddy Holly
Jerry Lee Lewis
Elvis Presley

Have Fun and Good Luck!

Sunday, May 3, 2009

And we're back after that commercial break...

Jennifer is the smartest person in the world. She got 500 points for correctly answering all the questions. Here are the answers.

Movie: Legally Blonde
Character: Elle Woods
Actress: Reese Witherspoon
Bonus - They were in a restaurant, and she was getting dumped.

TV: According to Jim
Sister - Cheryl, Brother - Andy

Shag Marry Push (these are just mine answers, there was no right or wrong)
S-John Wayne
M-Charlton Heston
P-Adam West (seriously the whole Batman thing really ruins it for me)

************
So really I'm still in a funk and really don't want to be here right now.

I tried to get a little something before going to work, and it didn't happen, he was more interested in going fishing with Lance than having sex with me. I seriously wonder if he might be gay?

I finish Playing with Fire - it was okay. I probably will read more by that author but hopefully the books will progress faster than this one did.

Here are the questions:

Movie -

"What's your major? Town tramp?"
"No Mom the town already has one!"

Name the two characters in this scene and their real names.

Bonus: Who is the other child in this family? Character and real name please!

TV -

"Computer says no."

What show can you hear that line?
Hint: its on HBO

S,M,P

Speaking of Batmans...

Val Kilmer
George Clooney
Michael Keaton

Have fun!

Finally Brainstumpers

Okay so I guess my questions may have been a bit too hard...here are the answers.

Movie: Blankman
Characters: Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier
Bonus: They are Brothers

TV: Green Acres
Bonus: Petticoat Junction and Beverly Hillbillies

Music: The Psychedelic Furs
Bonus: Andie, Ducky and Blaine.

*********
So it is technically Sunday morning. My Mom's birthday. I never know what to get her so I bought her an orchid plant. She said she loved it and always wanted one. So I'm glad I got it for her, I hope it lasts for a while. She is usually pretty good with keeping plants alive.

Well last night at work I found out that my friend Kirsten is transferring to another department. So I'll never see her again. It really put me in a funk and I still feel pretty low. I may have to call my doctor and see about getting back on the Prozac. Also I need some meds for my high blood pressure.

I am currently in my fertile period. I told Jacob today that I don't think he is really interested in trying for a baby so after this month if I don't get pregnant I'm not trying any longer. I don't think I should have to keep taking this medicine if he isn't going to step up to the plate and do his share of the baby making. It bothers me but my only other option is to have an affair to get a baby. And that isn't really an option.

I have finished the book Confessions of a Lingerie Addict, It had potential but ultimately it wasn't very good. I wish Nick didn't go back to her in the end, she was kinda a whiner.

I'm still working on the other two books: Playing with Fire and Playing for Pizza. I will provide my comments after I finish them.

So since I'm in a bit of a funk, I'll just post my questions and let you all get to it.

Movie:

"I'm too blonde?"

What movie, character and actress?

Bonus: What was happening in this scene?

TV:

What sitcom does Brad Paisley's wife appear on?

Bonus: What is her sister and brothers name on this sitcom?

Finally a new section:
Shag, Marry, Push

Adam West, Charlton Heston and John Wayne

Have fun!

Friday, May 1, 2009

TGIF or maybe not

So here we are again, meeting for the first time today. Well maybe for some of you more than the first.

Points are as follows: Jennifer has received 800 points.

Answers:
Movie - Dumb and Dumber
Actors - Jim Carrey and Jeff Bridges
Location - Heart shaped Hot Tub

TV - FOX

Music - Matthew and Gunnar Nelson

Good job Jennifer!

***
So when I woke up today, I was praying that it was 2 in the afternoon, so I just layed there for awhile before taking off the sleep mask and checking the time, it was only 12.40. So I was able to fall back asleep until about 2. Then I had a meeting at work from 4-5 and it was actually nice since Jolene didn't show up. She's a nice girl but at this meeting she takes over the conversations and you can't get a word in EVER!

So then I went home, talked to my sister for 45 minutes (after she figured out how to work the elevator) and then Jacob and I went to eat at the KFC. Now you would think that they would have the C part on their buffet. But no! Everytime Jacob went up there they didn't have any C or any of their biscuits. Now seriously WTF is that about?

Well anyway, we went home and then I had to go to work, so here I am and I really just hate working the overnight. But it is only through May and then very rarely. They had better realize that they need to start hiring more people, for 3rd shift!

Well that is really all I have about my day. I know I'm kinda lame lately since the Turd Monkey can't go out and that is really where I got most of my material from.

Questions:

Movie: "It's concentrated flatulence, I collected it while you were sleeping. Strong stuff."

What movie, who are the two actors in this scene (even though only 1 is speaking)

Bonus: What is the relationship between these two characters?

TV: What sitcom features the following characters: Oliver Wendell Douglas, Lisa, Uncle Joe, Sam Drucker, Farmhand Eb and Arnold?

Bonus: What other two sitcoms were created by the same person?

Music: Can you name the band who sings "Pretty in Pink"

Bonus: What are the 3 "main" characters in the movie of the same name?

Hopefully a bit more difficult for some of you. Good Luck!

Current Book(s) I am Reading: Confessions of a Lingerie Addict by Jennifer Ashley, Playing with Fire by Katie MacAlister and Playing for Pizza by John Grisham.