Bob Cramer's Blog

Ok, it is January 2^nd but it feels like New Year’s Day with the all the bowl games, the day off from work and the huge hangover that I am nursing (that last part’s not true, unfortunately).   Out of respect for tradition and pretending I was out on the town this past weekend, I am nicely secured–with seatbelt on– in the director chair in front of the TV to watch Georgia, my adopted in-state alma mater, (the Tufts Jumbo’s yet again didn’t qualify for post-season action and Emory has not suited up in years), do battle in the Outback “Blooming Onion” Bowl.

I am most excited about 2012 and ready to get back to work, get some things cleared up, teed up and make this the year of ThePort Network.   I am also excited about my new iPhone 4S.  Yes, I finally had to say goodbye to my trusty little Blackberry Pearl, which actually was a hand-me down from the 1990’s, I believe.  I embarrassed most of my colleagues using that little phone, but I can honestly say that I made the most of it and only surrendered to something new when the radio antenna stopped working and I couldn’t get my email, kind of the point of having a Blackberry in the first place. 

Progress is coming quick with the new 4S.  My new imaginary friend, SIRI, who I guess lives in my new phone, already knows my name and where I live (I had to remind SIRI, just like I had to do with the Navigation Lady who lives in my car, that I was married and to meet my step-brother if she was looking for a date).   To make matters worse, my youngest son has already asked SIRI a number of inappropriate questions.  She handled it with grace, like a good politician, often pleading ignorance.  I think Miss SIRI is a lot smarter than she come across.

More new things are on tap for 2012.  I am working on a new look for this magnificent blog.  Teams of people in the Philippines are currently working on it.  Seriously.  Look for a sleek and very up-to-date layout coming to a browser near you soon.  I am also going to introduce my new vanity URL (www.bobcramer.com) that I cleverly secured a few years back. Finally, I will introduce multimedia to this blog with glorious pictures and video from the new 4S.  SIRI has promised to help me.

So I hope that you are as excited about the New Year as much as I am.   Also good, Georgia has taken a 2-0 lead against Michigan State in the second quarter.  I thought this was football.