IS "BETA PI BLOG" JUNK E-MAIL?: 
Yes, and 
no! It is not this e-mail. This e-mail contains some written content of the "Beta Pi Blog", not the entire content. The "blog" is actually a web-site, it includes pictures, links, Archives of previous issues, and other time-wasters. THE BLOG HAS MOVED TO A NEW ADDRESS. To get there, go to web address: http://beta-pi-blog.blogspot.com .
Yes, and 
no! It is not this e-mail. This e-mail contains some written content of the "Beta Pi Blog", not the entire content. The "blog" is actually a web-site, it includes pictures, links, Archives of previous issues, and other time-wasters. THE BLOG HAS MOVED TO A NEW ADDRESS. To get there, go to web address: http://beta-pi-blog.blogspot.com .WIFE-O-BOSS SITING. I walked into Starbucks a few days ago, and ran into the lovely and charming
Beth Stein, Wife of 
John "Boss" Stein. Beth was still excited about the Commodores’ victory over Boston College in the Music City Bowl (as we all are!). Beth and 
John went to the game, and Ann and I would have been there, but we were out of town, and watched it on TV. GO DORES!THE HEARTFIELD REPORT: I got this from Blog Correspondent 
Chip Heartfield:
Chip Heartfield:"Larry,
Had dinner 
with 
Marlon and 
Randy Martin last night and we wondered if you had fallen off a cliff, been arrested, or just were shirking your duties lately.
with 
Marlon and 
Randy Martin last night and we wondered if you had fallen off a cliff, been arrested, or just were shirking your duties lately. Randy was in DC for a couple of nights. 
Dick "I’ll Be Right There" Stoner was supposed to join us for dinner, but did not show at the appointed time (this is normal). He then called to say he would try to make it to the restaurant before we left (also normal). He did not (normal). But never fear, he showed up at the house at 11:45 pm last night ‘‘cuz he knew we would still be up." This is life in proximity to Stoner.
Dick "I’ll Be Right There" Stoner was supposed to join us for dinner, but did not show at the appointed time (this is normal). He then called to say he would try to make it to the restaurant before we left (also normal). He did not (normal). But never fear, he showed up at the house at 11:45 pm last night ‘‘cuz he knew we would still be up." This is life in proximity to Stoner. On other news fronts, 
Ed proudly reported that he had already thrown out his Christmas Tree by noon on Dec 26. If that is not the true spirit of the season, what is?
Ed proudly reported that he had already thrown out his Christmas Tree by noon on Dec 26. If that is not the true spirit of the season, what is?
Marlon is getting ready to jet off to TX for some blasting and casting.
David and Kathy Haines have moved from Clarksville to an historic old home in Nashville, so another free place to stay for reunions.Speaking of which, 
Ken Mansfield has offered to host a Wales Tales convention at his place on Lake Gaston, NC this summer...the date is TBD.
Ken Mansfield has offered to host a Wales Tales convention at his place on Lake Gaston, NC this summer...the date is TBD. I realize this is all lame stuff, but maybe it will motivate you into getting a report out for the New Year.
Best,
Chip"
Chip, 
Steven Starr had his Christmas Tree down by noon on December 25th! He didn’t realize it was a problem until he got a call from his wife that evening, asking if they could have a nice picture taken in front of the tree? Ebenezer Starr!
Steven Starr had his Christmas Tree down by noon on December 25th! He didn’t realize it was a problem until he got a call from his wife that evening, asking if they could have a nice picture taken in front of the tree? Ebenezer Starr!As for me, I tackle inspiration as it comes, and the last few months of 2008 were seriously uninspiring. Thanks for your bountiful installment!
LOVE-MAN DOES VEGAS!: 
A few weeks ago, I got several pictures from Tom Lovinggood. 
Apparently, Love-Man developed quite a relationship with one-armed-bandits! I picture Tom with a patient, doing a root-canal on the guy, thinking to himself "7-7-7, cha-ching . . . got to get back to Harrah’s . . . cha-ching!" Congratulations on your winnings, Tom. 
A few weeks ago, I got several pictures from Tom Lovinggood. 
Apparently, Love-Man developed quite a relationship with one-armed-bandits! I picture Tom with a patient, doing a root-canal on the guy, thinking to himself "7-7-7, cha-ching . . . got to get back to Harrah’s . . . cha-ching!" Congratulations on your winnings, Tom. 
You know, Vinny (and sometimes 
Buck) makes an annual trip to Vegas.
Buck) makes an annual trip to Vegas.BETA PI BLOG ROSTER STATS: As of January 16, 2009, the Blog roster stands at 95 Beta Pi brothers, 87 Tick-a-lo men online who have e-mail addresses, and 6 ATO Girlfriends-o-Yore. If you have an e-mail address on a Brother, or sister - fugetaboutit!
VTL,
Larry Simons
Beta Pi, 72
Beta Pi, 72
