I'm headed up nort' to Wausau, WI tomorrow with Jason to visit with Pete, Babs and all the usual suspects. After a stop at the hotel and the local liquor store for the Spotted Cow ... beverages and snacks at Pete and Babs' residence, then off to meet Babs at Mino's for dinner. Mmm Mmm Mmm, I can already taste what I'm having. Hey Peteski, tell Mino's to lay in some of that good fermented grape stuff we had last time, eh?
On Sunday, Jason and I make the pilgrimage to the one, the only, Lambeau Field. Yes, we are going to the Colts/Packers game, and OH HELL YES I am excited!!! We'll get there some early to take pictures and wander the place appropriately. Post game, we'll head a bit south from Green Bay to some town I can't pronounce the name of to stay the night.
Monday we get up and traverse back. A short weekend but a good one.
To give you an idea of what I'm in for, this is the email Peteski sent me today:
"Quit yer grinnin' …and pull up yer linen – yer headin’ nort!
I believe you said (by the way, I cannot find the link to your blog since my computer was rejiggered – please resend) that you liked the cheese curd concept, have I got good news for you: one of my driver’s discovered a little cheese factory between East Jesus & Bumfuck, and do they turn out a great product – cheap! You might be bound up tighter ‘n Aunt Nellie’s knickers, but you’ll have scratched that curd itch.
Otherwise all systems are go: civil & emergency authorities have been notified, the booze laid in and the usual suspects invited – we’re all set! Just drive safe and we’ll look for you in 35 hours. Petrovski"
Damn, I can't wait!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
I love iTunes
iTunes and my iPod have changed my musical choices from many CDs and the radio to darn near any song out there and the radio.
My only complaint, and pardon my late 80s/early 90s coming of age, but iTunes does not have AC/DC. WTF? I need some AC/DC and I am going to have to resort to buying a CD. I rather like buying tracks at a time, as let's be honest ... there is a whole lot of filler on some bands/singer albums out there. So I buy what I want, load 'em up on my iPod and start singing along.
Speaking of singing along, am I the only one who is a complete rock star in the car or shower? I mean, seriously, I could fill in for Stevie Nicks. (ha!) Actually, the more I sing in the shower and car the more I realize that there are some singers that I could maybe, actually, potentially sound like. Stevie is one for me. Who do you think you sound like when singing?
Oh, and favorite concerts of all time ... who is on your list?
My list would include: Sting ('91), Don Henley ('91), Van Halen ('91), Genesis ('92), U2 ('92), Brooks and Dunn ('95), Mellencamp ('96), Madonna ('01), Keith Urban ('07). Keep in mind, I've probably seen upwards of 50+ concerts ... so these, to me, represent the best of those 50+.
My list for 'still to see' includes: Mary J. Blige, Fleetwood Mac, LL Cool J, Stevie Nicks (on her own), AC/DC, Coldplay, Tom Petty, Rolling Stones. This list grows as I feel like I'm 'missing something' by not seeing a particular artist/band.
My only complaint, and pardon my late 80s/early 90s coming of age, but iTunes does not have AC/DC. WTF? I need some AC/DC and I am going to have to resort to buying a CD. I rather like buying tracks at a time, as let's be honest ... there is a whole lot of filler on some bands/singer albums out there. So I buy what I want, load 'em up on my iPod and start singing along.
Speaking of singing along, am I the only one who is a complete rock star in the car or shower? I mean, seriously, I could fill in for Stevie Nicks. (ha!) Actually, the more I sing in the shower and car the more I realize that there are some singers that I could maybe, actually, potentially sound like. Stevie is one for me. Who do you think you sound like when singing?
Oh, and favorite concerts of all time ... who is on your list?
My list would include: Sting ('91), Don Henley ('91), Van Halen ('91), Genesis ('92), U2 ('92), Brooks and Dunn ('95), Mellencamp ('96), Madonna ('01), Keith Urban ('07). Keep in mind, I've probably seen upwards of 50+ concerts ... so these, to me, represent the best of those 50+.
My list for 'still to see' includes: Mary J. Blige, Fleetwood Mac, LL Cool J, Stevie Nicks (on her own), AC/DC, Coldplay, Tom Petty, Rolling Stones. This list grows as I feel like I'm 'missing something' by not seeing a particular artist/band.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Forging onward ...
I head to Wisconsin this weekend to see the Colts/Packers game courtesy of some sweet seats from Pete and Babs. In addition, I'll get to hang out in Wausau again and eat some truly yummy yummy food at Mino's. (Oh and IMBIBE some wine or beer) Yes, I'm bringing a date of sorts, no it's not serious, yes you will meet him if invitations are to be sent out for any event.
Oh, and bring back at least 3 cases of Spotted Cow. Of Course. Yeah Rah for Regional Beer!
As many of you are aware, the guys I date aren't met by friends or family until there is something serious going on. So Pete and Babs, consider yourself lucky. You'll meet him. But don't think this means it is serious (because it surely isn't), it just means I needed someone to go to the game with me.
While I'm sure he wouldn't like being discussed like a hunk o'meat, for all practical purposes, he is a big hunk o'meat. Now Sister and Boy Wonder met him some weeks ago, but again, it was a Colts game, I bought the tickets and wanted someone to go with me. Thus, they met him.
This is not to say he isn't a nice guy (he is), or that he isn't worth meeting (he is). It is just, well, hem haw, it's not serious and I'm not sure it will be. So there. :P
The last serious guy? Well, I married him. And have been divorced nearly 3 years. So out of the last eight years, one serious guy. Pretty rare, really, for me.
Now the bigger question -- would I want a serious guy?
hmmmmmmmm.
Well, yes. When I see friends that have good relationships with their spouses (MND/MNM or Jen/Jay), I think, hey, this is way cool and I want some of that. I just haven't found that serious guy yet.
Clear as mud, right?
Oh, and bring back at least 3 cases of Spotted Cow. Of Course. Yeah Rah for Regional Beer!
As many of you are aware, the guys I date aren't met by friends or family until there is something serious going on. So Pete and Babs, consider yourself lucky. You'll meet him. But don't think this means it is serious (because it surely isn't), it just means I needed someone to go to the game with me.
While I'm sure he wouldn't like being discussed like a hunk o'meat, for all practical purposes, he is a big hunk o'meat. Now Sister and Boy Wonder met him some weeks ago, but again, it was a Colts game, I bought the tickets and wanted someone to go with me. Thus, they met him.
This is not to say he isn't a nice guy (he is), or that he isn't worth meeting (he is). It is just, well, hem haw, it's not serious and I'm not sure it will be. So there. :P
The last serious guy? Well, I married him. And have been divorced nearly 3 years. So out of the last eight years, one serious guy. Pretty rare, really, for me.
Now the bigger question -- would I want a serious guy?
hmmmmmmmm.
Well, yes. When I see friends that have good relationships with their spouses (MND/MNM or Jen/Jay), I think, hey, this is way cool and I want some of that. I just haven't found that serious guy yet.
Clear as mud, right?
Friday, October 10, 2008
Random Thoughts
I was going to call this deep thoughts, but that would be to insult Jack Handey.
With that in mind, I was driving back from lunch today and "Take Me Home" a song by Phil Collins came on the radio. All the sudden I was transported back to the time I got my first tape player and the first cassette I bought was Phil Collins "No Jacket Required." Sussudio was big on the radio at that time and I just loved Phil. Later I discovered Genesis and acquired all their stuff too -- but for one moment in time today I was transported back to my first tape player and my very first cassette tape. I probably don't need to tell you that I still have quite a few of the tapes I bought in my early pre-CD years and that quite a few of them reflect the musical genius (?!) that was the mid to late 80s. Think hair bands and pop groups and you've got a pretty good idea of what it is my tape collection looks like.
The single worst thing that happened in my obsession with Phil and the boys was that my dear Sister was permanently warped by my overplaying of Phil and Genesis. She hates them both now. Of course, I try not to take that personally, as her first concert was New Kids on the Block, so it is obvious my musical tastes are much more refined than hers. At least I can say that my boys have continued to make music over the years while her 'kids' have now staged a 'comeback' some 20 years later. Who, in fact, is so warped they need to see NKOTB again?
so, dear readers, who was your first record, tape or cd? (My first record, btw, was 'She's So Unusual' by Cyndi Lauper)
And what memories does it bring back for you?
With that in mind, I was driving back from lunch today and "Take Me Home" a song by Phil Collins came on the radio. All the sudden I was transported back to the time I got my first tape player and the first cassette I bought was Phil Collins "No Jacket Required." Sussudio was big on the radio at that time and I just loved Phil. Later I discovered Genesis and acquired all their stuff too -- but for one moment in time today I was transported back to my first tape player and my very first cassette tape. I probably don't need to tell you that I still have quite a few of the tapes I bought in my early pre-CD years and that quite a few of them reflect the musical genius (?!) that was the mid to late 80s. Think hair bands and pop groups and you've got a pretty good idea of what it is my tape collection looks like.
The single worst thing that happened in my obsession with Phil and the boys was that my dear Sister was permanently warped by my overplaying of Phil and Genesis. She hates them both now. Of course, I try not to take that personally, as her first concert was New Kids on the Block, so it is obvious my musical tastes are much more refined than hers. At least I can say that my boys have continued to make music over the years while her 'kids' have now staged a 'comeback' some 20 years later. Who, in fact, is so warped they need to see NKOTB again?
so, dear readers, who was your first record, tape or cd? (My first record, btw, was 'She's So Unusual' by Cyndi Lauper)
And what memories does it bring back for you?
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
General stuff ...
I was rear-ended last night. No mega-damage but enough to cause a trip to the body shop. New bumper and irritable Honda owner. And my shoulders hurt from bracing myself. Nothing sucks more than watching an accident unfold and knowing, just knowing, there isn't a damn thing you can do about it.
I have tickets, courtesy of Peteski of Wausau, WI, to the Colts/Packers game on 10/19. Yes, I will be in Wisconsin all weekend and yes, I will be purchasing a quantity (as yet to be determined) of Spotted Cow. Amen for regional brews.
I am helping with interviews for security staff. Why, I'm not sure, except I agreed to do so. Oh, and I guess I have a vested interest in ensuring that when I walk out late at night, the security guards are a help, not a hindrance.
I received 30, yes 30, freshly brewed beers from my friend the brewmaster. In fact, I'll call him Brew. 15 Octoberfest and 15 spice beers. Sharkfamily, from what I understand, the spice beers will be in fine, eminently quaffable form by the time you arrive in town in mid-November. I will keep them in reserve for our weekend. I promise nothing on the Octoberfest :) HOWEVER, there is a chocolate raspberry stout coming ... mmm mmm mmm. I'm thinking this is the December beer -- and so a trip to the Sharkfamily residence will need to be scheduled appropriately.
I missed catching up with Scully and her husband thanks to my car issues. Sorry, friend. :(
I have cute shoes on today.
That is it for today. Be good, be well, at for goodness sakes, watch where you are going :)
I have tickets, courtesy of Peteski of Wausau, WI, to the Colts/Packers game on 10/19. Yes, I will be in Wisconsin all weekend and yes, I will be purchasing a quantity (as yet to be determined) of Spotted Cow. Amen for regional brews.
I am helping with interviews for security staff. Why, I'm not sure, except I agreed to do so. Oh, and I guess I have a vested interest in ensuring that when I walk out late at night, the security guards are a help, not a hindrance.
I received 30, yes 30, freshly brewed beers from my friend the brewmaster. In fact, I'll call him Brew. 15 Octoberfest and 15 spice beers. Sharkfamily, from what I understand, the spice beers will be in fine, eminently quaffable form by the time you arrive in town in mid-November. I will keep them in reserve for our weekend. I promise nothing on the Octoberfest :) HOWEVER, there is a chocolate raspberry stout coming ... mmm mmm mmm. I'm thinking this is the December beer -- and so a trip to the Sharkfamily residence will need to be scheduled appropriately.
I missed catching up with Scully and her husband thanks to my car issues. Sorry, friend. :(
I have cute shoes on today.
That is it for today. Be good, be well, at for goodness sakes, watch where you are going :)
Saturday, October 4, 2008
I may take my ovaries out with a spork.
that is all.
(okay, that is not all -- one kid is overtired and one kid is sick). Auntie Layla is starting to hit the Pinot Noir hard. Amen.
XOXO.
(okay, that is not all -- one kid is overtired and one kid is sick). Auntie Layla is starting to hit the Pinot Noir hard. Amen.
XOXO.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Oh, one other thing.
Yes, I'm a little ADD today.
Evolution: I am not dead. In a ditch or creek.
You did miracles, beautimous miracles with my hair. I love it. Thank you.
Love ya -- me.
Evolution: I am not dead. In a ditch or creek.
You did miracles, beautimous miracles with my hair. I love it. Thank you.
Love ya -- me.
Save the Ta Tas!
As I've posted on myspace, please remember that this month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you have breasts -- or someone you love does -- or, quite frankly, you like 'em, please encourage others to get their breast exams.
Sixteen years ago this month, my Grandma passed from cancer. She had breast cancer earlier in her life, and despite a mastectomy, it came back with a vengeance sixteen years ago. By the time it was caught, it had metastasized throughout her body and there was no hope for a cure, only to buy some time. When I left for college that fall, I wasn't convinced I'd see her again. Only by the grace of God and my dear friends at Cottey, I was able to see her just a few days before she passed.
She was diagnosed in July and passed in October. I miss her still.
Please check out my friend Jay's blog at Plays with Sirens -- the link is over to the right. Clay Township Fire Department in South Bend is doing a 'Real Men Wear Pink' month. I applaud the Clay Township Fire Department for their dedication to this cause. Jay, love you and your fellow fire and EMS folks for your dedication to the cause.
Sixteen years ago this month, my Grandma passed from cancer. She had breast cancer earlier in her life, and despite a mastectomy, it came back with a vengeance sixteen years ago. By the time it was caught, it had metastasized throughout her body and there was no hope for a cure, only to buy some time. When I left for college that fall, I wasn't convinced I'd see her again. Only by the grace of God and my dear friends at Cottey, I was able to see her just a few days before she passed.
She was diagnosed in July and passed in October. I miss her still.
Please check out my friend Jay's blog at Plays with Sirens -- the link is over to the right. Clay Township Fire Department in South Bend is doing a 'Real Men Wear Pink' month. I applaud the Clay Township Fire Department for their dedication to this cause. Jay, love you and your fellow fire and EMS folks for your dedication to the cause.
Small people invade my planet.
As many of you are aware, I have some dear friends, Madison's Mom and Dad. Now that they have had kid #2 (Nathan), I am thinking I will rename them to MN Mom and MN Dad. Anyhoo.
This weekend, MN Mom & Dad, Madison and Nathan arrive at my house. Madison is 2.5 and cute as all get out, Nathan is just 2 months and MN Mom and Dad are, well, tired :) As to be expected with two little ones, both of them take turns sleeping, showering, breathing alone and talking because two kiddos take a considerable amount of energy.
I invite them down often, as I enjoy spending time with them and to remember that the grass isn't always greener, for them or me.
Last night I spent the evening crawling around my house, trying to determine what items would interest a 2.5 year old and I put them (if breakable or valuable) up as high as I knew she could not reach. Much easier to just have them out of reach or sight than to spend 2 days saying "no no no no no." I've done this as long as they've had Madison, just to let them relax when they are at my house too -- I don't want them spending all weekend putting things out of her reach when in reality, I should have done it.
As for the kids, I love them. Unconditionally. Love to hold them, love to play with them, love to be silly with them. They make me laugh and smile.
Do I want one tomorrow? Uh, no. A whole host of things has to happen before I have kids, not the least of which being I need a, ahem, partner for that sort of activity. Not just for the creating (as I'm sure I could no doubt find a partner for that rather easily) but for the continued raising of, caring for and educating of the child(ren). Call me picky, whatever.
We'll be attending a local indoor pool while they are here and will likely eat at a couple of their favorite restaurants. And we'll laugh -- often and hard, about anything that amuses us.
I've missed them. Glad they are coming this weekend.
(side note to the Sharkfamily: You are most welcome. Enjoy the stout. You know I will be.)
This weekend, MN Mom & Dad, Madison and Nathan arrive at my house. Madison is 2.5 and cute as all get out, Nathan is just 2 months and MN Mom and Dad are, well, tired :) As to be expected with two little ones, both of them take turns sleeping, showering, breathing alone and talking because two kiddos take a considerable amount of energy.
I invite them down often, as I enjoy spending time with them and to remember that the grass isn't always greener, for them or me.
Last night I spent the evening crawling around my house, trying to determine what items would interest a 2.5 year old and I put them (if breakable or valuable) up as high as I knew she could not reach. Much easier to just have them out of reach or sight than to spend 2 days saying "no no no no no." I've done this as long as they've had Madison, just to let them relax when they are at my house too -- I don't want them spending all weekend putting things out of her reach when in reality, I should have done it.
As for the kids, I love them. Unconditionally. Love to hold them, love to play with them, love to be silly with them. They make me laugh and smile.
Do I want one tomorrow? Uh, no. A whole host of things has to happen before I have kids, not the least of which being I need a, ahem, partner for that sort of activity. Not just for the creating (as I'm sure I could no doubt find a partner for that rather easily) but for the continued raising of, caring for and educating of the child(ren). Call me picky, whatever.
We'll be attending a local indoor pool while they are here and will likely eat at a couple of their favorite restaurants. And we'll laugh -- often and hard, about anything that amuses us.
I've missed them. Glad they are coming this weekend.
(side note to the Sharkfamily: You are most welcome. Enjoy the stout. You know I will be.)
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