On My Walk...

I was on the search for socks & ice trays.  The latter being harder than you think.  In the search,  I stopped by the DI & found this gem...

F!

Yesterday, I woke up @ 4 am. I couldn't fall back to sleep.  Got up and surfed for awhile.  Went in to work @ 7 am.  I had a good outlook on how the day was going to be.  I even think I talked myself up to go to SLC.  But alas, it was never meant to be.  Just round lunch, I was smacked with a big surprise.  I bet you can't guess what it was...

SURPRISE!!!

The landlord @ work was mowing this area...

What he was mowing with...  a swather.  He flipped a rock.  You can't tell me you hear or notice this.  (Sorry if this offends...) He was a douche bag about the whole thing.  (One other word is coming to mind about him.  It rhymes with trucker.)  I had to hold my tongue many times when I was on the phone with him.  Asked if I had window coverage on my insurance.  (Who asks that.  Let alone first thing out of his mouth.)  I never saw him & never confessed till he saw it in person.  Still, never apologized.  What about my plans?  He didn't care.  He was more worried about where I was parked.    I have the rocks (another one it the plastic molding) & told our accountant we'll mail 'em with the rent.

So... I'm back...

Sorry.  It has been a really long time.

A lot has happened the last couple of months.  Here are some of the high lights.

I finally finished Eclipse.  The third in the Twilight series.  It was the best one yet.  It didn't piss me off at all.  It was actually a good read.  I only wish she would've did that with the first two.  Let hope she's finishes strong.  I'll be even madder if not.  (Emails may be sent!)  I've read six other books since.  I think my favorites are the Chronicles of Vladimir Tod.  It happens to be another vampire series.  I'm pretty sure I like it better than Twilight.  No, I'm positive.  (There's an oxymoron if I ever saw one.)  Anyway, if you wanna know what else I've read or would like to discuss, call or email.  Also, I'll take any suggestions on reading material.  Preferably, I like the young adult genre, but I'll look into other as long as it reads easy.  Meaning I don't like to stop pick up a dictionary & look up a word I'll never use.

A few weeks ago, I went to Houston for a Texas Tea convention.  It was a busy three days.  I went to a trade show.  Maybe, some of you don't know, but I work in the oil industry.  (Finally got my discount card in the mail.  50% on fuel.  Suckas! J/K!  I'm paying 3 something a gallon.  I don't look.  It'll just depress me even more.)  Houston is the center of black gold in the USA.  We've got quite a few customers in or around H-Town.  I also met with a few vendors.  (I'm the main buyer for the company.)  I saw the Astrodome which is dwarfed by the Reliant Stadium.  I just remember growing up the Astrodome being the biggest building ever.  Reliant Stadium was uge.  I went to an Astro's game.  That was a lot of fun.  

Oh...  I finally got my picture on a Jones Soda bottle.  I finally saw it a Ashley & Josh's wedding.  That's pretty exciting.  Start looking for it at a store near you.  You'll know it when you see it.

That's about it.  There's been a lot a TV in between.  I've picked up a new show.  Top Chef.  If you haven't seen check it.  I got addicted while house sitting in April.

Sorry no pictures.  Most of you know how I feel bout 'em.

Golden Dragon Acrobats...

I went down to the Eccles last night & saw the Golden Dragon Acrobats from the People's Republic of China.  They were amazing!  They put the Aggie cheer squad to shame, & yes, sadly my beloved Bear River Bear Cheer Squad.  (There isn't a cheer squad out there that tumbles better.)  Some of the things these girls & guys were doing, shaping their bodies.  The only word to describe it is OUCH! or WOW!

Chewin' a Rhythm on My Bubblegum...

So...  I went down to the BIG city last night & saw a pretty amazing show.  They are The Loved Ones from Philly.  They were truly amazing!  I had a lot o' fun.  They had the best album in '06, Keep Your Heart & lead the way for '08, Build & Burn.  I've only bought 2 albums this year, so they have a good shot a stickin' around.  Check 'em out if you think you can handle.

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Stephaine Meyer is going to kill me.  I just finished New Moon; the second book in the Twilight series.  By the title of this blog, I was highly disappointed.  It started out great.  There was a story that was climaxing nicely.  Then, she shut that story down and moved onto another story.  It really bothered me.  She had another Star Trek ending.  UGH!  I really was starting to like Jacob and where that was headed.  DAMN you Edward.  I'm reluctant to go on, but I'll say this; she has me hooked.  I gotta see where this crap is going.  Wish me luck.

A Few Things...

I had a friend pass away 3 years ago this last week.  Drew was one of the first people I met when I moved to Logan.  He was manning the counter at EJ's Records, all burly in his Misfits t-shirt.  He looked 30!  I was so intimidated.  I started hanging out with Drew a little.  Mostly meeting him at practice for Throwaway Generation.  Being the Punk Rocker that I was & still am, this was a lot of fun.  We went to shows together.  I remember when the Get Up Kids played the DV8 Basement (RIP).  We traveled from Logan for the show.  They opened with Holiday; he looked at me and said, "They really are the Get Up Kids."  We saw Doves & some unknown opener My Morning Jacket; Leatherface & Hot Water Music; & countless others his bands opened.  One thing I take from him was on his program at the funeral, "Happiness is  a choice, and I have free will."  Some of you knew him most didn't.  I'm here to say he was a great guy.

Another thing, my parents have been in Hawaii for the last 6 years next week.  If you don't know the story, here's a short version.  My grandparents were in the Hospital.  My Grandma passed before my Mom could get over to see her.  Grandpa needed 24 hour care.  They both packed a bag.  Mom packed a bag & left on Sunday May 15th.  I didn't get to say goodbye, but I do remember the last hug I gave her.  The smell of her pump Suave hairspray.  Monday, March 16th, I went over to be with Dad.  I was taking him to the airport in the morning.  He wanted his last meal in Utah to be at Maddox.  Sadly, it was closed.  We ended up in some restaurant in Brigham City.  It's still there.  On our way to the airport on St. Patrick's day, I asked my Dad when they'd be back; he said, "Tom, we may never come back."  How true that statement has been.  I remember the hug I gave my Dad and the old man aftershave.  Every time I smell it; it takes me back to that day.  Since then, I've seen Bernie & Bernice 3 times the last 6 years.  Grandpa died 2-1/2 years ago.  They are now selling the house my Mom grew up in.  She's ready to come home.  I'm not so sure about Bernie, but he'd follow Bernice to the ends of the earth.

Made omelets for some friends one Sunday morning.  It's all vegetarian.  Just for you Mel.

Also, finished the books Click & The Wednesday Wars.  Click is by 10 authors.  Each writes a story some how about the main character Gee.  I highly recommend this book.  Plus, the all the proceeds go to Amnesty International.  Do your good deed this year & Buy this book.  The Wednesday Wars follows Holling through seventh grade in 1967.    He's the only Presbyterian in his grade.  Every Wednesday the Catholics go to bible study & the Jews go to temple.  Meaning he's with his teacher, alone...  the whole year.  The things she makes him do.  This is really good as well.  I would rate it higher than Click.  So, get the bad taste of the Twilight series outta your mouth & read one of these two.