This morning I realized that this week marks the three-year blog-iversary of the Carlklef Chronicles. Sure, this blog is more Carl than Klef (someone seems to think that he is too good for the family blog). Nevertheless, it's really the only journal we've got going so we're going to take it.
In light of the blog-iversary I thought that it would be fun to do a giveaway everyday this week. But since we don't really have any sponsors and I still haven't made good on that Oprah giveaway that was a year ago - I decided that I better not. Instead, I think I will re-post some of the favorite posts/memories from the past three years.
This blog-iversary will start with the highest commenting post the Carlklef Chronicles has ever had - the infamous Ross Freshwater post. Randomly, the day Greg did this post is the same day that Ross Freshwater googled his name and discovered the problem - oh the hijinks of it all.
No Really, I'm Not Ross (Part I)
I have had my new phone number for more than a year now and I still get calls for the previous owner who is ironically enough named Ross. Ross Freshwater to be exact. I get at least one call per week for this dude. I have received random calls from all over the country from his friends who have no idea that his number changed . . . 12 months ago. Typically the call goes like this:
Greg: Hello
Caller: Ross?
Greg: Er . . . Ross Freshwater?
Caller: Yeah
Greg: He changed his number over a year ago and apparently didn't tell anybody.
Caller: Oh, I'm sorry to bother you.
Greg: No problem, but when you do find Ross would you please ask him to at least notify his family that he has a new number?
Caller: OK. Do you get a lot of calls for him?
Greg: More that you'd think after a year. Also, tell Ross the IRS is looking for him.
Caller: Oh, I'll let him know. Sorry.
Greg: It's okay, you take . . . luck.
I even got a text message intended for Ross announcing an engagement. I replied saying "Congrats & who R U? Ross has a new phone #. But take luck. If U R flying the wedding party to Mexico we R available." That was fun, but cost 15 cents (stupid Sprint and their fees).So now I'm officially tired of taking calls for Ross. It was one thing to talk to his family and friends, but after a year those calls are rare. What is not rare are the credit card, business, and even blood bank calls that come through. I mean who is this guy anyway?That question has made me think about tracking him down and trying to make contact with him. Now this is sounding like a This American Life story. I like those stories, so maybe this will be just as interesting. My first step will be to do some research on this mystery Mr. F. Well see what I can dig up.To be continued . . .
*editor's note - Greg has upgraded his cell phone plan -text messages are now included in his monthly fee
4 comments:
Happy Blog-iversary!! We sure have had some good times with this blog over the years. What is the customary gift for a 3rd anniversary?
Also, I'm curious as to who might have made the most blog comments over the last 3 years. I'd appreciate it if you would tally them up.
I really got a good laugh out of this one. Thanks! This is your fav Second Cousin Krystle by the way :). I definitely stalk your blog, just so you know. You guys are funny!
Dear Designing Woman,
I can't decided if I want to call you Ms. Sugarbaker or Bernice, but let me just say "welcome" to the blog commenting family. I'm so glad you've decided to join because it has been a real burden carrying this load on my own. I believe a blog is only as good as the comments it receives so you are do the Carlklef Chronicles a real service. Since we are the only two who see fit to acknowledge this momentous occasion for the Chronicles it looks like it is up to you and me to keep the blog alive. Please keep commenting! Don't leave me on my own in here!
This is a classic. In the same class and dad and Jon's green bike phone call.
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