I’m training right now for Yodelpallooza 2010. Contestants from around the world will showcase their yodeling skills, in the hopes of winning the annual title of Grand Supreme Amateur Yodel King (or Queen…ha ha ha...like THAT’S gonna happen!).

The prestige of adding that title to my résumé, plus the Grand Prize lunch for two at Schnitzel House is highly coveted in the amateur yodeling community. Makes a fella wanna yodel from a mountain top. Or his patio furniture...

But this won’t be a cakewalk (mmmm…cake…). There’s stiff competition, and even a bit of limber competition from all around the world. I’m most worried about Pete “Echo Tonsils” Sarducci, whose enhanced vocal chords make him a difficult competitor to best.

All I can do is give it my best shot. And our neighbours are the unexpected beneficiaries of my impromptu rehearsals outside in the back yard.

It never ends, here in the Such is Life household…

Chow for now!!