Thursday, February 19, 2009

The Chronicles of Marnia


So....

I know what you're thinking. Is katdish just going to post links to other people's blogs or is she actually going to write something? I'll let you in on a little secret: I am really crazy busy doing things in the non-virtual world currently, and it's all I can do just to spend a few minutes trying to keep up with my blog reading. I'm also working on another prosperity gospel rant that will be delightful, I'm sure.

For now, check out Marni's post.

As my friend Ryan B. would say, it's crazy delicious!

And speaking of Ryan (who loves Dr. Pepper), here's a random story: A few years ago, as head of the VBS crafts mafia, I decided that I would have the kids make ships in bottles to go with the story of Jesus calming the seas. I called the Dr. Pepper bottling plant located in the great city of Houston, Texas to see if they would donate some 2 liter plastic bottles. They graciously agreed, so I drove down there to pick them up.

Question: How many empty 2 liter Dr. Pepper bottles will fit into a 2005 Chrystler mini van?


Give up?

Three hundred and fourteen. But only if you have no passengers, you don't mind driving on major freeways in rush hour traffic looking like a recently filled gumball machine, are not so concerned about seeing traffic that is not directly in front of you, do not need to make any sharp turns that would require unrestricted movement of your arms, and have several people waiting at the church to help you pick up EVERY SINGLE BOTTLE. Because they will spill out of said minivan like water from an overfilled balloon as soon as you open the door. So, that was kind of special...

P.S. - If ya'll haven't read Koffi House, you're missing out. IT IS GOOD!

9 comments:

jasonS said...

That was so hilarious! Thanks for sharing.

Ryan B said...

Haha. Thanks for the shout out katdish. And what do you expect from the good Dr? He's always down to help out VBS's. And he is Crazy Delicious in the process. Excellent.

Annie K said...

Kat, get rid of the minivan. Very uncool.

♥ Kathy said...

lol @ Vacation Bible School Crafts Mafia :) and I can just see you on I10 with a van full of bottles trying to dodge traffic! Glad you survived it :D

Marni said...

Ryan...we're kindred spirits my friend. I love Dr Pepper with the fiery passion of one thousand hot suns...

I appreciate the virtual love Kat :) I actually saw the videos on Stacy from Louisville's blog. She got them from fellow SCL lurker Donna. I just wanted to give credit where credit is due :)

Also, if you head over to Stacy's blog, you can hear an awesome song called "I don't drink beer" set to the tune of Steven Curtis Chapman's "I will be here". It's crazy delicious ;)

katdish said...

Annie,
The mini van was purchased in a mutual moment of weakness that was soon after rectified.

Stacey said...

I would just like to know how many FILLED bottles of Dr Pepper a person could fit in a Honda CR-V. Hypothetically speaking, of course. :)

members said...

like reading it.thanx

katdish said...

Stacey,

Hmmm...the answer to that question might require math. Which as you know is my arch nemesis.