2BP as Chuck Taylor?

So I recently found out that my Great-Great Grandmother on my Mom's side was Caucasian. Add that to the Scot-Irish, Cherokee, Choctaw, Spanish and African on my Dad's side and that makes for one hell of a mix! Best of all words - drinking ability of the Irish, resourcefulness of an American Indian, the sexy mystique of a Spaniard and the athletic ability of an African. Gotta love it!

Some Days It Ain't Sunny...

On Monday, April 7th of 2008, Joseph Edward Jones, my Grandfather, passed away from pancreatic and liver cancer. Granddaddy Eddie (as I called him) had a profound influence on my life and played a major role in helping me become the man I am today. I will always remember one particular event that turned my life around:

Soon after my parents divorced, I went to visit my Grandparents down in Tarpon Springs, FL...I took the split very hard. Needless to say, my Grandparents weren't too happy with my attitude around the house. I huffed and puffed about every little chore I was asked to do and had a horrible overall disposition. So finally, my Granddad had enough. As we were outside doing some yard work, my Granddad looked at me and said, "Lance, you know you have a PPA." I asked him what that was and he replied, "A Piss Poor Attitude!". I looked at him, thought about it for a bit, and finally realized he was completely right. I was a changed kid.

That's the type of man my Granddad was. He wasn't afraid to tell it like it is and let you have it when you needed it. I cherished every minute of the time I spent with him and I loved him with all of my heart.

Thanks for always being there for me, Granddad...I miss you.