-I recently got "Guitar Hero" for the PS2, and I must say I'm very happy with it.
Normally, I'm not very good at vid games,(usually ask my 11 year old for assistance), but I'd heard about this game a few months back and have been looking forward to it.
Of course, my nine year old says I "cheat" because I have "an edge". So I play guitar. So what?
-School has started and I overlapped my summer time with the boys with the first week of school. I registered them, got their school supplies, and even picked them up from school (as my work schedule allowed). I think it was equally enjoyable for them as much as it was for me.
-I've joined an area car club, (which a younger female co-worker says it reminds her of what "old people do"). The co-pres was cool enough to waive this years fees due to the fact that not only is it late in the season, but that I've participated in the last few events put on by the car club.
-I'm totally jealous of Ozzy. I'd planned on taking the course, getting a license and a bike, but due to unforeseen circumstances, I was unable to. "Maybe next year" you say? Not likely. I've taken on the S-10 as my toy.
-This coming week is the last week of "Summer Hours" at work,(starting an hour early and getting off an hour early). Didn't really matter however, because we were working overtime and staying until the normal quitting time.
-I'm starting to feel "the itch" again. It's about time I put forth some effort into meeting a nice gal who can offer up some intelligent conversation, be a formidable challenger at Scrabble, likes at least SOME of the same things I do, and whip up a good meal (something OTHER than the pizza, hotdogs, and mac&cheese menu I'm used to).
-My allergies were in overdrive this week as pollen counts skyrocketed.
I'd wanted to take the boys to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, but it'll have to wait until sometime next month.
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Friday, August 25, 2006
Just plain insensitive
Today's "Bob the Squirrel" reminded me that I'd had a similar occurance.
I was seeing "Batman Begins" (for the second time) at the local theater.
It was during the week, and there was only two other people seated when I got there.
I found a seat about half way down, and sat in the middle of the aisle.
About five minutes before the movie started, two rather large women (I wouldn't be surprised if they were "special friends"..........at least I got that from the flannel they were wearing) sat DIRECTLY in front of me.
Plenty of seats to choose from, but no:they had to plop their fat-asses right in front of the little guy!
Friday, August 11, 2006
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
We interrupt this blog for the following rant
I just heard a local news report about vandalism that occurred to some of the classic cars that were in attendance to this past weekends events.
Apparently, paint was thrown on several cars while they were parked at the gathering place either late Saturday, or early Sunday morning.
To those responsible, I say this,(brace for impact people):
"WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU??? WHAT KIND OF JAG-OFF POURS GALLONS OF PAINT ON A PRISTINELY KEPT POSSESSION, THAT TO THOSE WHO OWN IT THINK OF IT NOT ONLY AS A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF AUTOMOTIVE ART, BUT TO SOME AN ACTUAL MEMBER OF THE FAMILY??"
"HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLOTTING THIS DISGUSTING DISPLAY OF LACK OF INTELLIGENCE AND LACK OF RESPECT FOR SOMETHING YOU YOURSELF COULD NEVER HOPE TO CREATE??"
"I HOPE THAT YOU ARE FOUND AND NOT ONLY MADE TO PAY RESTITUTION TO EVERYONE OF THESE PEOPLE WHO'S LIVELIHOOD YOU HAVE DESECRATED IN THE AMOUNT UPWARDS OF SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS, EACH, BUT THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL WHO'S WEEKEND YOU ENDED, NOT WITH THE UPBEAT FEELINGS THAT THIS WEEKEND IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE, BUT A WEEKEND THAT WILL MAKE THEM THINK TWICE BEFORE ATTENDING AGAIN,IS GIVEN THE CHANCE TO LOOK YOU STRAIGHT IN THE EYE BEFORE BENDING YOU OVER AND ANAL RAPING YOU WITH A 5" FLOMASTER DUAL EXHAUST TIP COMPLETE WITH FLAME THROWER ATTACHMENT!"
"YOU LITTLE FUCK!"
Sorry about that.
Now that I've regained my composure, I'd like to offer this:These events are supposed to be fun for everyone. From those who share their automotive visions to those who come just to look at these metal marvels,this particular event has been heralded for 22 glorious years without not as much as an accidental door ding.
But now, for reasons one can only speculate until these vandals are caught,in my opinion, this single incident could possibly create such a change of attitude in participants, that next year may not see what many have enjoyed for over two decades.
i weep for you, you little fucks...................
Apparently, paint was thrown on several cars while they were parked at the gathering place either late Saturday, or early Sunday morning.
To those responsible, I say this,(brace for impact people):
"WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU??? WHAT KIND OF JAG-OFF POURS GALLONS OF PAINT ON A PRISTINELY KEPT POSSESSION, THAT TO THOSE WHO OWN IT THINK OF IT NOT ONLY AS A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF AUTOMOTIVE ART, BUT TO SOME AN ACTUAL MEMBER OF THE FAMILY??"
"HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLOTTING THIS DISGUSTING DISPLAY OF LACK OF INTELLIGENCE AND LACK OF RESPECT FOR SOMETHING YOU YOURSELF COULD NEVER HOPE TO CREATE??"
"I HOPE THAT YOU ARE FOUND AND NOT ONLY MADE TO PAY RESTITUTION TO EVERYONE OF THESE PEOPLE WHO'S LIVELIHOOD YOU HAVE DESECRATED IN THE AMOUNT UPWARDS OF SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS, EACH, BUT THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL WHO'S WEEKEND YOU ENDED, NOT WITH THE UPBEAT FEELINGS THAT THIS WEEKEND IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE, BUT A WEEKEND THAT WILL MAKE THEM THINK TWICE BEFORE ATTENDING AGAIN,IS GIVEN THE CHANCE TO LOOK YOU STRAIGHT IN THE EYE BEFORE BENDING YOU OVER AND ANAL RAPING YOU WITH A 5" FLOMASTER DUAL EXHAUST TIP COMPLETE WITH FLAME THROWER ATTACHMENT!"
"YOU LITTLE FUCK!"
Sorry about that.
Now that I've regained my composure, I'd like to offer this:These events are supposed to be fun for everyone. From those who share their automotive visions to those who come just to look at these metal marvels,this particular event has been heralded for 22 glorious years without not as much as an accidental door ding.
But now, for reasons one can only speculate until these vandals are caught,in my opinion, this single incident could possibly create such a change of attitude in participants, that next year may not see what many have enjoyed for over two decades.
i weep for you, you little fucks...................
Farewell Petros
Tonight, was our weekly game session,(instead of last night) and it was one of our members last adventure with us for a while as he is going back to college.
It was a memorable battle as the four of us battled Huge Fire Elementals, Steel Predators, and even a Giant Fire Elemental.
We lost two non-incidental characters,(unless you ask Josh who was in control of them!) but in the end, our little band of fighters were victorious, vanquishing the evil that dwelled within the fiery domain.
Petros will be missed as his high damage arrows, extreme way of thinking (I mean, come one:who would think to shimmy up the backside of a Buelette and start firing off arrows??)and invaluable trap detection and disarming, will be retired to the steel mills.
Adventures won't be the same without you.......
It was a memorable battle as the four of us battled Huge Fire Elementals, Steel Predators, and even a Giant Fire Elemental.
We lost two non-incidental characters,(unless you ask Josh who was in control of them!) but in the end, our little band of fighters were victorious, vanquishing the evil that dwelled within the fiery domain.
Petros will be missed as his high damage arrows, extreme way of thinking (I mean, come one:who would think to shimmy up the backside of a Buelette and start firing off arrows??)and invaluable trap detection and disarming, will be retired to the steel mills.
Adventures won't be the same without you.......
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Reconnecting
This weekend, I had the opportunity to do something I've missed doing over the years:go on a car cruise.
Now, a few weeks back, I went on a locally sponsored cruise, and that was ok.
It's the first local one I participated in.
But to really get the feel of what a car cruise SHOULD be, you have to go on the one in Clear Lake, Iowa.
It's held every year about this time and is followed the next day with a car show.
This is the 22nd annual cruise/show and even though it's been through some changes, it's going on strong.
The first one I went on was almost 15 years ago.
It started at a local drive-in (eatery style) and had about 100 cars show up.
But over the years it grew in numbers and had to be moved to the Legendary Surf Ballroom. For those unfamiliar with this venue, it's the last place Buddy Holly (and the Big Bopper as well as Richie Valens) performed at back in the 50's before being killed in a plane crash just outside of Clear Lake.
For the next several years, the Surf played host to the yearly cruise/show until ownership changed hands and the present owner just didn't think it was good business to house such an event.
Now a local national chain hotel has opened it's arms to the ever growing event.
But I'm getting away from my point. (imagine that?!)
I'd taken my little S-10 on a cruise several years ago, while still relatively in it's stock state, only to get bombarded by comments along the route such as "that's not a classic!" and "why is THAT in the cruise??".
Fast forward to present: I finally achieve lowering my truck, have it back on the road after years of being in storage, and decide this is the year 'we' return to the cruise.
This year my little S-Dime was welcomed with open arms, so to speak.
No rude comments.
No leering eyes.
Only positive vibes the entire way.
It's odd what a few years will do to sooth the savage spectator!
All in all, it felt good to get back behind the wheel, get together with a few other car enthusiasts,(truth be known, I heard the total number of participants was close to a thousand!), and revel in the camaraderie one looks forward to each and every time one goes to one of these events.
And as a final note to Sunny,I know of your love of cars and whatnot, and think you and Paulius should check some of these out in your area. If nothing else, just to watch.
And if you're both ever in my neck of the woods, you can check out this one I've talked about. Although, mine's only a two-seater, I'm sure P would be comfortable riding in the bed (even though it's got a hard bed cap. ;)
Spectator-What's that thumping coming from the bed of your truck?
Rayray-Wha? Oh THAT. Well, that's the latest in bass technology.
Spectator-How come there's no music? Just thumping. And, how come I hear some sort of accent?
Rayray-Oh, um, I sent away for it.........got it from the UK.
KIDDING P......Just kidding!
Now, a few weeks back, I went on a locally sponsored cruise, and that was ok.
It's the first local one I participated in.
But to really get the feel of what a car cruise SHOULD be, you have to go on the one in Clear Lake, Iowa.
It's held every year about this time and is followed the next day with a car show.
This is the 22nd annual cruise/show and even though it's been through some changes, it's going on strong.
The first one I went on was almost 15 years ago.
It started at a local drive-in (eatery style) and had about 100 cars show up.
But over the years it grew in numbers and had to be moved to the Legendary Surf Ballroom. For those unfamiliar with this venue, it's the last place Buddy Holly (and the Big Bopper as well as Richie Valens) performed at back in the 50's before being killed in a plane crash just outside of Clear Lake.
For the next several years, the Surf played host to the yearly cruise/show until ownership changed hands and the present owner just didn't think it was good business to house such an event.
Now a local national chain hotel has opened it's arms to the ever growing event.
But I'm getting away from my point. (imagine that?!)
I'd taken my little S-10 on a cruise several years ago, while still relatively in it's stock state, only to get bombarded by comments along the route such as "that's not a classic!" and "why is THAT in the cruise??".
Fast forward to present: I finally achieve lowering my truck, have it back on the road after years of being in storage, and decide this is the year 'we' return to the cruise.
This year my little S-Dime was welcomed with open arms, so to speak.
No rude comments.
No leering eyes.
Only positive vibes the entire way.
It's odd what a few years will do to sooth the savage spectator!
All in all, it felt good to get back behind the wheel, get together with a few other car enthusiasts,(truth be known, I heard the total number of participants was close to a thousand!), and revel in the camaraderie one looks forward to each and every time one goes to one of these events.
And as a final note to Sunny,I know of your love of cars and whatnot, and think you and Paulius should check some of these out in your area. If nothing else, just to watch.
And if you're both ever in my neck of the woods, you can check out this one I've talked about. Although, mine's only a two-seater, I'm sure P would be comfortable riding in the bed (even though it's got a hard bed cap. ;)
Spectator-What's that thumping coming from the bed of your truck?
Rayray-Wha? Oh THAT. Well, that's the latest in bass technology.
Spectator-How come there's no music? Just thumping. And, how come I hear some sort of accent?
Rayray-Oh, um, I sent away for it.........got it from the UK.
KIDDING P......Just kidding!
Monday, August 07, 2006
Quickie
Check this out
My favorite quote
Oh yea? Then why did you say it??
If it has nothing to do with the type of person you are, you wouldn't have made that comment in the first place............jackass.
My favorite quote
Oh yea? Then why did you say it??
If it has nothing to do with the type of person you are, you wouldn't have made that comment in the first place............jackass.
Bringing back classics
I recently heard a rumour that the Chevy Camaro may be making a comeback in a few years.
At first I was skeptical as GM has a hit and miss history in bringing back monikers from days gone by, (from the Impala to the Nova). But after doing a bit of research, I've come to believe that Chevy may be onto something.
Ford set the bar when it re-introduced the Mustang this year and set it high.
Now it seems that other companies are getting it.
When Pontiac brought back the GTO, people were disappointed when this "suped-up GrandAm" hit the market.
But if this Camaro makes it to the streets, and if Dodge produces it's vision of the Challenger, muscle car enthusiasts will be brought back to the day when cars were cars.
For more,check this out.
At first I was skeptical as GM has a hit and miss history in bringing back monikers from days gone by, (from the Impala to the Nova). But after doing a bit of research, I've come to believe that Chevy may be onto something.
Ford set the bar when it re-introduced the Mustang this year and set it high.
Now it seems that other companies are getting it.
When Pontiac brought back the GTO, people were disappointed when this "suped-up GrandAm" hit the market.
But if this Camaro makes it to the streets, and if Dodge produces it's vision of the Challenger, muscle car enthusiasts will be brought back to the day when cars were cars.
For more,check this out.
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Just thought I'd share.............
Right now, it's 2:30 in the morning, and I'm drunk.
This doesn't happen very much, but I thought it was blog worthy.
;)
This doesn't happen very much, but I thought it was blog worthy.
;)
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
You can do that for me???
Today, while going home for lunch, I heard a sultry feminine voice on the radio:"How would you like to have sex free for ninety days?".
What? Free sex for three months? Are you kidding? OF COURSE I WOULD!!
Turns out, what I was listening to was an advertisement in the latest product in erectile disfunction.
Great.
So, here I am, divorced for six years, nary a date have I had in sometime, a woman on the radio is hawking free sex, and all she's going to talk about is how this product will help lil Johnny stand at attention.
SURE! GET a brother goin' then douse his dreams in his own fluids! (ok, so, perhaps that was a wee over the top).
The thing that got me thinking about this product was the fact that it's a topical male enhancement formula, or cream.
Ok, so we know how it affects Mr. Winky, but what about your hands?
I mean, you've got to apply this stuff SOME how, right?
Will my hands get bigger?
Will they become stiff and, being usually dexerous, hard to handle??
How about providing some kind of loofa or something to apply this crap?
Or am I the only one that thinks this way?
What? Free sex for three months? Are you kidding? OF COURSE I WOULD!!
Turns out, what I was listening to was an advertisement in the latest product in erectile disfunction.
Great.
So, here I am, divorced for six years, nary a date have I had in sometime, a woman on the radio is hawking free sex, and all she's going to talk about is how this product will help lil Johnny stand at attention.
SURE! GET a brother goin' then douse his dreams in his own fluids! (ok, so, perhaps that was a wee over the top).
The thing that got me thinking about this product was the fact that it's a topical male enhancement formula, or cream.
Ok, so we know how it affects Mr. Winky, but what about your hands?
I mean, you've got to apply this stuff SOME how, right?
Will my hands get bigger?
Will they become stiff and, being usually dexerous, hard to handle??
How about providing some kind of loofa or something to apply this crap?
Or am I the only one that thinks this way?
Coming along nicely
Back in the Fall of '94, I was in need of reliable transportation.
I'd been limping back and forth 30 miles in a car, that in my opinion, .was designed for cruisin'.
So, I went down to the local Chevy dealer and decided that an S-10 was what I wanted.
Not only could I afford it, but it would be great on gas mileage.
There were two on the lot. One was white. The other, raspberry.
Now, being somewhat of a stand-outish kinda guy, I obviously couldn't pass up the raspberry one.
Once I got it home, I had to 'personalize' it, and being on a somewhat low income,I did what I could.
But having been in a group of friends that prided themselves on our rides, my thirst for individuality (or at least being able to 'keep up with the Jones''), I never stopped thinking of ideas for my little truck.
In a few years, I'd be rear-ended by an over-zeloused teenager.
I'd use the insurance money to not only repair, but initiate the custom process.
A molded in rollpan, relocated tailgate handle, and colour-matched tonneau would be the first alteration.
Next came the carpet kit for the bed. Not too practical, being designed to haul things, but I couldn't resist.
For the following eight years, I'd toil at the notion of lowering my ride from stock height to a mere six inches (measured at the body line) from the pavement. I'd liked to have been able to drop the frame rails on the ground, but that'll have to wait.
I'd save some cash from my tax return with the intention of having my S-Dime dropped, but each year a 'mystery bill' would pop up, dashing any hopes of achieving new lows with my ride.
But this year was different!!
I've finally been able to get some gratification after all these years and have (mildly) slammed my little truck to the pavement!
Now that I've finally achieved this monumental occasion, I can become docile once more in my fascination to be what I was truly borne to be:an attention whore!
Next on the chopping block:the roof's comin' off!!
(I've always wanted a convertable)
I'd been limping back and forth 30 miles in a car, that in my opinion, .was designed for cruisin'.
So, I went down to the local Chevy dealer and decided that an S-10 was what I wanted.
Not only could I afford it, but it would be great on gas mileage.
There were two on the lot. One was white. The other, raspberry.
Now, being somewhat of a stand-outish kinda guy, I obviously couldn't pass up the raspberry one.
Once I got it home, I had to 'personalize' it, and being on a somewhat low income,I did what I could.
But having been in a group of friends that prided themselves on our rides, my thirst for individuality (or at least being able to 'keep up with the Jones''), I never stopped thinking of ideas for my little truck.
In a few years, I'd be rear-ended by an over-zeloused teenager.
I'd use the insurance money to not only repair, but initiate the custom process.
A molded in rollpan, relocated tailgate handle, and colour-matched tonneau would be the first alteration.
Next came the carpet kit for the bed. Not too practical, being designed to haul things, but I couldn't resist.
For the following eight years, I'd toil at the notion of lowering my ride from stock height to a mere six inches (measured at the body line) from the pavement. I'd liked to have been able to drop the frame rails on the ground, but that'll have to wait.
I'd save some cash from my tax return with the intention of having my S-Dime dropped, but each year a 'mystery bill' would pop up, dashing any hopes of achieving new lows with my ride.
But this year was different!!
I've finally been able to get some gratification after all these years and have (mildly) slammed my little truck to the pavement!
Now that I've finally achieved this monumental occasion, I can become docile once more in my fascination to be what I was truly borne to be:an attention whore!
Next on the chopping block:the roof's comin' off!!
(I've always wanted a convertable)
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