February 2008 Archives

Wow, am I glad this week – make that this MONTH – is OVER! February was long. So, because this is sort of a holiday and everything… and because Veronica threw a party for the girls last week… I thought it would be fun to plan something with the guys tonight.

Reg told us that Leap Day is notoriously known as Girls Propose Marriage Day. Well, that’s just scary, don’t you think? Jug is hiding from Ethel until tomorrow, and I sure don’t want to get ambushed by Bets or Ronnie, so I think we’ll just get together and watch a movie and keep out of sight until February 29^th is officially OVER.

I’d tell you where we’ll all be, but then the girls would read it and they’d know where to find us. But we’ll be around.

Arch

Arch here.

I was sitting in Professor Flutesnoot’s class today staring out the window while trying to PRETEND I was paying attention. That’s pretty hard to do. It was raining. And cloudy. And gray. And I started thinking about how much fun it is to run outside in the Spring when the days get longer. And just then I heard Professor Flutesnoot say –

“This year, Daylight Savings Time begins earlier than it ever has before – on March 9^th.”

I asked Dilton if that was true or if dear old Flutesnoot was just – you know – addled. But Dilton said it IS true.

In TWO WEEKS we’ll get an extra hour of daylight tacked on to the end of every single day! Woo Hoo!

I was so happy, I bought Jug THREE hot fudge sundaes at Pop’s after school. Just thought you’d want to know so you can start planning how you’re going to spend your extra hour.

Arch

Arch here.

I guess you’ve heard about the big “Girls Only” party at Veronica’s house tomorrow night. That’s the ONLY thing the girls have been talking about at school. All. Week. Long.

So, a bunch of us guys got together and decided to make plans for this weekend too. There’s a sci-fi movie marathon at the theater Friday, and Reggie had some stuff he wanted to do too. So, it looks like the girls aren’t the only ones with big plans tomorrow night.

Just thought you’d want to know.

Arch

 …and the girls aren’t mad at me!

This is great! I never knew February could be such a fun month. I have to admit, it feels a little weird not to get Betty and Ronnie SOMETHING for Valentine’s Day. I was talking to Dilton about that at lunch (Jug is avoiding the cafeteria until Friday.)

Dilton said he understands science; that’s simple. But not girls; girls are strange. Dilton told me they don’t always say what they mean. For instance, Betty and Veronica SAID they don’t want a gift, but I wonder if that’s what they really meant? This could be some sort of test. Like, they might have SAID they don’t want anything – but they really DO!

OMG!!! I’d better get to the store quick! Valentine’s Day is tomorrow!!!!

Later,

Arch

 Arch here with a Jug update (because I know you want to know.)

Well, Ethel has been practicing a lot – BUT Mr. Bee won’t allow her to sing any more INSIDE the building at Riverdale High, because yesterday, she hit a high note and shattered all windows in the band room. Yikes!

So Jug is happy about that. His petition drive was a success, in a round-about way. Jug also asked Mr. Bee if he could transfer to Midvale High until after Valentine’s Day. The Bee said "no" so that’s the end of that. He’ll just have to suffer through it, I guess. He could use some encouragement from you guys. Poor Jug.

Your Pal,

Archie