Farewell, Jack!

It is with a heavy heart that I have accepted the fact that 24 is no more. By far my favorite show of the last few years, I was able to sit through the recycled plotlines each year (why is there always a mole in CTU?) just to catch those fleeting glimpses of Jack kicking butt and killing dudes with a flare gun. For my own personal sendoff to Jack, here's a list of some of the best Bauer quotes from all eight seasons.

8. Jack: That's the problem with people like you, George. You want results, but you never want to get your hands dirty. I'd start rolling up your sleeves. (pause) I'm gonna need a hacksaw.

7. Nina: He's gonna put a bullet in my head before I can say "hello", then he's going to turn the gun on himself.
Jack: We'll make sure he doesn't turn the gun on himself.

6. Jack: You have no idea how far I'm willing to go to acquire your cooperation.

5. Jack: Let's get something straight, kid. The only reason you're still conscious is because I don't want to carry you. Now get in the van.

4. Jack: You're gonna tell me what I want to know, it's just a question of how much you want it to hurt.

3. Jack: You make one sound and I will rip your tongue out. Are we clear? Gray... people in this country are dying, and I need some answers. Are you gonna give 'em to me or am I gonna have to start hurting you?
Graem: Actually, you're hurting me now.
Jack: Trust me, I'm not.

2. Jack: (just before killing Fayed) Say hello to your brother.

1. Jack: (while strangling Tony) Tell me where the device is, or so help me I will kill you, and you will stay dead this time.

Parental Visit!

This last week Sarah and I were lucky enough to have my parents come to DC for a visit. We had a great time taking them all over town to see a bunch of the sites that they missed last year. We went to the Capitol Building, Monticello, the Marjorie Mayweather Post House, the Museum of Natural History, the Holocaust Museum, and more. This picture was taken by our tour guide inside the Capitol.


We also ate at plenty of tasty places, including 2 Amy's, Ray's Hell-Burgers, Good Stuff Eatery, etc. Here's one of my folks at the Natural History Museum. They're the couple on the right of the picture.


Overall, I think my parents had a great trip, as long as I was able to set them down in the shade every few minutes with a big Coke in their hands. Also, after their visit, I was able to fly home with them to see my oldest nephew's baptism. I'll try to put up some pictures from that later this week!