Mr. and Mrs. Kraus Blog

People from different states drive differently. I can understand that in certain states, driving skills aren’t as important (like in Wyoming where the game “padiddle” is replaced with “I can see another vehicle”). But Florida needs to set some ground rules of the road. You should have to make a double lane change and exit off the interstate in a matter of seconds as a part of the driving exam. I admit, Florida has its share of drivers that think they are in NASCAR, and I am not an advocate of them or their mullets, but there should be a separate driving exam for the state of Florida. A North Dakota drivers license shouldn’t allow you to drive in Florida anymore than a liver donors card rents you a book. I wonder what others think should be on this driver’s exam. If you can’t shift, send a text message, and merge on the interstate, you should stop at Georgia.

Comments from old site:

Written by Adam P.
Posted: Friday, September 26, 2008 at 2:39 PM

I’ve heard that the number one reason old people die on the roads today is left turns. So I say we should just eliminate all lefts and make three rights instead. I know that in certain parts of Florida it is nearly impossible for people to even lean to the right, so I don’t know how this would work. Also NASCAR folks like the left turn so much it would be hard to abolish.

Written by John
Posted: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 11:49 AM

What you are describing is the tourists and retirees… and on both of them, I agree with you. I’m talking about the real meat behind the US’s southern dangling member.

Written by Todd
Posted: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 7:38 AM

Florida has the worst drivers in the country. Your state flag should be 2 knuckles and a steering wheel. Old people drive really slow or really fast, all over the road, and truly don’t care if they parish. The 1st question on the test really needs to be can you see this 1st question. 2nd question: Have you had heart, liver, or kidney surgery today? 3rd: Why are you so horrible at driving your HUGE car (essay)?

John Kraus Florida

Orange juice and mayonnaise.  A popular and trendy drink all the rage with the kids?  Perhaps.  But the ingredients I am referring to could have changed the fortunes of one of the most tortured in all of sports, the Minnesota Timberwolves.  O.J. Mayo is one of the best talents in this years NBA draft.  If he really tries in the NBA, he has the talents to be a superstar.  The Minnesota franchise drafted him, then sent him packing to Memphis for their man-crush Kevin Love.  And once again, McHale has drafted possibly the best player in the draft or for his team (see Allen, Ray or Brandon, Roy) and then traded them away.  This would be like trying to date the most attractive girl you can but the first night you go out together, you dump her for her alternative, nerdy, weird-looking friend.  Except Kevin McHale does this on a consistent basis.  And with McHale’s dating record, it is more comparable to those from the South getting busy with their cousins.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been mismanaged, mis-scouted, and miserable for the better part of two decades.  It appears Mr. McHale has a life-time contract for blackmail items he has obtained along his tenure.  I cannot get mad at McHale for loving his job.  It would be superb to work 2 months a year, scout in your kitchen while watching the Final Four games and eating some sandwiches, and wear ugly sweaters.  But it is easy to predict what players and teams this franchise will select:

•    2008 – Kevin Love, 1st Round
o    National audience year round, Final Four appearance, much publicity
o    Also mentioned affinity for McHale, Bird, & Celtics growing up
o    Unclear if Love loves long armpit hair

•    2008 - Nikola Pekovic, 2nd Round
o    Commentators plainly said whoever had 1st pick in 2nd round would take

•    2007 – Corey Brewer, 1st Round (National Champion – Florida Gators)
o    Back-to-back national champ team, also from Midwest region

•    2007 – Chris Richard, 2nd Round (National Champion – Florida Gators)
o    Back-to-back national champ team, also from Midwest region

•    2006 – Randy Foye, 1st Round (in trade w/ Brandon Roy (Rookie of Year))
o    Played in Midwest Regional, hosted in Metrodome

•    2006 – Craig Smith, 2nd Round
o    Played in Midwest Regional, hosted in Metrodome

I would keep going, but it is too ridiculous.  McFail kind of sounds like one of those serial killers when asked why the killed a certain person and their insane response is “They just happened to be around me.”  Well, unfortunately it appears the same could be said for Minnesota’s drafting technique.  “They were just around me.”  That should maybe even be their marketing slogan moving forward.

One of the strangest things about this draft/trade is that the Twolves did not get fleeced, and it is actually not that bad.  Normally Minnesota sets up other franchises with easy routes for championships, and that does not appear to be the case.  I really love Conley and Mayo, but I do not see it happening any time soon.  The Timberwolves unleashed Marko the Magician (for his uncanny ability to trick Adriana Lima) and the cancer that is Antoine Walker.  In return, they got an excellent 3-point shooter, and a tall, white tweener who may or may have not been in Color Me Badd.

Alright, nevermind.  We want OJ!  We want OJ!  Derrick Rose may turn out to be great, but he’s got to learn to shoot.  Chicago also needs to unload some of those guards (how bout’ MN?).  The Beeze is probably crazy.  I envision at least one funny headline containing the following words:  The Beeze, a camel, Slovenia, one hand grenade, Destiny the dancer, and one riding lawnmower.

I truly believe Ovinton J’Anthony is the real deal.  He may have really despised coming to Minnesota to play, but anyone from West Virginia cannot have many rules about where they live.  That’s actually a firm rule I have in life.

Andrew Kraus Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

I don’t know what it is with my brother’s high school friends. A few years back one of them appeared on Conan O’Brien. Now, another one has appeared on David Letterman. As a matter of fact, all of these guys were in a band together called “Up With Children”. The band may not have made it big, but the members are slowly finding at least a small amount of stardom. I present to you… Mike “Todd” Leech:

Comments from old site:

Written by Chad
Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 8:33 PM

Oh WOW– He won!

Written by John
Posted: Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 9:18 PM

word… but I can be interesting on my own

Written by Chad
Posted: Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 9:05 PM

All you have to do is say the word, and you and your wife can have a shared spot too. Open to all Kraus fam. Thanks for the link Johnny. Here is what it goes to. I laughed so hard!

www.MrAndMrsKraus.com

Written by John
Posted: Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 8:58 PM

And a side note, I could totally run circles around yours and Jacobs blogs. I would blow your mind.

Written by John
Posted: Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 8:54 PM

Come on man, we all did well. And if you want to see the collaboration of my two friends, you can find it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-QTHiYdSAM

Chad Kraus comedy

A little over a year ago Amanda, my family and I sat down with a nice gentleman from Sebring, FL who owns the Caddy Shack restaurant. We were trying the food and drinks there to determine if it would be a good place for our Groom’s dinner. Turns out, it was just perfect and the family gave it a thumbs up. I remember at one point the owner was letting Amanda sample some “fruity drinks”. One of them he called “Caddy Foo Foo”. Now I think of that every time I see my cat, only this time it’s spelled “Catty Foo Foo”.

Look at Jinx! I had heard that maine coons have a really interesting official haircut called the “lion cut” so I decided to give it a try and took her to a pet groomer. Here is how my cat was returned to me. I have nothing against the pet groomer and I’m not mad. But I just gotta feel bad for our little kitty. At least… I should, shouldn’t I?

Don’t tell Jinx that though. She thinks she is hot stuff. Mrs. Kraus agrees, you can just tell by her demeanor, she is very proud of her new look. Sorry Jinxy, I don’t think you’ll be getting that haircut again anytime soon, but thanks for not angrily peeing on my laptop computer. We’re glad you’re happy. Walk tall, Jungle Kitty.

Comments from other site:

Written by Jonathan Hart
Posted: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 6:48 PM

Looks like you guys are doing well. Drop me a line at my gmail account. I have a question about mapping many addresses on google maps like you did on the keenefl website. Later bother.

Chad Kraus Jinxy Cat