Can you really trust...

A mechanic that rides the bus to work?

Gin Hahn,

T

The Boss, the heat, and MyICE

Hi All,

Just got back last night from a great trip to the desert. MyICE and I took a long weekend and stayed with her 'rents in Palm Desert. It was very nice. I've never been there before - wouldn't be my first place to go back to, unless it was with the same company- we had a really great time.

About a month ago, we learned that Mr. Springsteen would be in the area while we were down there, and since he's not heading to the 206 this time around, we thought we might try to get some tix. Long story short... reason 243 why MyICE is so great, she managed to score us some seats to the show! WINNER! The show was pretty good- I had a blast, but was left a bit wanting for more, I guess Bruce and I are both getting older and neither of us can rock out for as long as we used to, but I still miss those 3+ hour shows. (See the unbiased :) review here   we were at the 10/29 show)

For those of you who've been here for a while , you know that I pretty much despise LA. Still holds true, although I have found one thing I like and wish they would adopt up here. Bottled wine sales at the concession stands. That's right folks- for a modest fee (actually we compared it to the other options and it was the best deal going) they sell you a bottle of wine, pour it into a milk carton type thing, give you a few plastic cups and send you on your way. You don't have to go back for another drink and miss the show. Brilliant!

Other trip hi-lights... 

Relaxing by the pool. Last second in and out. The outlet mall. 2 different potato sides with dinner at Flemings. Tennis in 90 degree heat. 500+ miles on the rental car (feels like a lot for 3 nights.).

Most of all we had some good bonding time, and MyICE and I got some well needed downtime - here's hoping that it'll get us thru the next few months.

Gin Hahn,

T

Leopard and Lovin' it

Howdy folks-

Just thought I'd drop you a note to say that I've upgraded my operating system to the latest version of the mac os, and it rocks. Tons of cool new goodies. Superfast. Easy to use. Must be an Apple product.

I'm heading out of town for a little weekend and a Springsteen show.

Details to follow.

Gin Hahn,

T

Has T lost his mind?

Dear Gentle Readers,

I have not been posting much lately, and I apologize for that. There has been a lot going on in life lately, and really very little time for blogging. Frankly I've been so tired I really haven't felt like I've had much to say.

And, also, I've been spending as much time as possible on my new ride. That's right, the motorcycle "experiment" was successful enough that I decided to get a real bike. This is the real thing baby. V-Twin motor Liquid Cooled SOHC ABS Brakes Tribal Flames The Whole Nine Yards.

The photo isn't my exact ride - it's what I could find online. I'll try to post some real shots at some point, but until then feel comfort in knowing that I am having a blast. And am quite a bit safer and more comfortable than I was on my old bike. I use the excuse that I'm now saving $10 a day in parking costs (they went up again, but motorcycles stayed the same) but the reality is thats all fine and dandy - but I'm hooked now and would ride the bike most days even if the cost was the same.

Other notes - read if you choose to, but don't bother telling me that I'm going to kill myself now. I am an extremely careful rider and I know that on the road, its you in your car that is my own worst enemy. (Face- I'd worry about my ex, but she makes more if I'm alive - she'll wait another 2 years before making me a target.)

0-60 I've heard 3 sec. but haven't/wont try that myself. 60-0 the same. About 120 feet. Don't want to test that one either. Yes, I do ride on Aurora now. Office to home yesterday was 7 mins. But that was middle of the day (and I was a bit over the limit, but still a bit slower than the rest of the traffic- safely with the flow) Even so, I'll choose to take the long way most days, just because I like the ride.

I've learned that one of the reasons I like the bike so much is because it is truly the only time during my day when I'm not multitasking. No phone calls, no computer and conference calls. The other day, I was on a call, IM'ing with 4 separate coworkers carrying on 4 separate conversations on one computer, while working on multiple projects on the other computer all at the same time. And then my cell rang - I muted my line on the conference call and took the cell call from my vendor who was frantically trying to reach me. What the Fuck has become of us? Does anything get all your attention anymore? The kids do- but that is pretty few and far between. MyICE and I even struggle with it lately as she has been working really f'd up hours and then gets home and we both have work to do still. Ahhh, the modern couple.

Anyway, I should get going - she's out of town this weekend and I'm left to my own devices, which may be pretty entertaining. Not because I can't handle myself, but because I'm going out with some of our friends tonight to celebrate a birthday and I'm planning on having a good time. MyIce wrote down the number of the cab co for me, but Ross ate the paper as she handed it to me. I think he's gonna try to get me in trouble.

So if you get a call from me tonight, pick up... it'll be funny, or sad, but legendary none the less.

I'm Out. Gotta go buy some more Husky Beer.

Gin Hahn,

T

Great Inventions... The Telestrator

John Madden is the master of using the Telestrator to show you what's going on in the game.

This little clip show's he's "mastered" the art.

Gin Hahn,

T

Send me your best

Dylan Message. My inbox is waiting.

I know you are out there.

Gin Hahn,

T

Alive and Kicking!

If you listen to the hype. The record industry is dead. No one is making good music anymore. It's impossible to get a record deal.( okay- well that's what's holding me back) iTunes killed Tower Records. Metallica hates music fans... etc.

The thing is this is going to be a great fall. I'm stoked. There are a ton of good records ( I still call them that, you can buy vinyl, or CD's if you want. I generally buy everything online, but I still call them records. Bands make records.) coming out or out now.

Here are a few that I'm waiting for, or that are out and I think you should buy.

Bruce Springsteen

Duran Duran

Dashboard Confessional

Pat Monahan

Counting Crows

Kanye West

Jay Z

Eddie Vedder

LCD Soundsystem

Maybe later when I'm not busy, I'l tell you about them.

Gin Hahn,

T

Star Wars Fan?

You will find this funny.

Gin Hahn,

T

Glad I'm not...

1. A Portland Trailblazers fan. 

Number one pick in the draft, energizes the city and gets them to rally around the home team. Out for the season before training camp.

2. A Patriots fan.

If they have any sense in New England, they'll ban cameras in the stadium so that they don't get themselves into any more trouble. Because they weren't cheating, just planning on it later.

3. You

Because after the first two lame ass items, you're still here reading. Don't you have something better to do with your time? Clearly I'm avoiding work at the moment.

3. The "Leave Britney Alone" Guy

Because this won't make you  a movie star, if you're career goes well  we'll be seeing you in gay porn... okay I won't, but someone will. (I apologize for posting this link- I'm usually a bit hipper than this, but if I left it off, I'd feel responsible for you not having to watch it.)

4. The next President of the United States

Because your administration has already  been assfucked by  GWBush. (Sorry for the extra gay reference, but as they say... if the dick fits.... no that's not it, When in Rome.... well, you know what I mean.)

5. 50 Cent

Because the white kids like Kanye better. Even though that AYO Technology song is dope.

6. Britney's Belly

Like my johnson, it's really not that big. But people sure like to talk about it.

7. K-Fed

Because the system is screwed. From a distance, he clearly has a better chance of being a responsible parent at the moment. But he's the dad and in the words of Sting ...

"The park is full of Sunday fathers and melted ice cream
We try to do the best within the given time
A kid should be with his mother
Everybody knows that
What can a father do but baby-sit sometimes?"

8. Perez Hilton

Since we have a theme show today. This fat, lame ass has been is showing up everywhere. I don't care what he has to say. I have nothing against fat people. Its lame people that I hate.

Wait- What if they had a celebrity version of American Idol, but instead of singing, they rapped. Sounds like a shitty idea that no celebrities would sign up for, and no one would watch. Holy Shit! I wasn't dreaming like I was when I thought that some bad tv commercials are too short so they should make 1/2 hour sitcom's out of them ( Caveman ) They really have one of those shows, only the only "celebrities" they could find are Perez Hilton and the not-hot/not-smart one of hef's girlfriends. Which to the rest of us means DON'T WATCH SO YOU THINK YOU WHO WANTS TO BE A CELEBUTARD WRAPPER! You will bleed from your eyes and ears.

9. My "friend" John

You play guitar like a motherfucker. That being said, the new girl is way hotter than that muppet you were dating for the publicity, but as funny as the new chick is, at the end of the day, she just lays there and worries about messing her hair up. That's why it didn't work between her and I. John, I know you'll have the same demise. For christ sakes, she tried to pretend that it wasn't her. That was the last time she had any fun. I guess the "industry makes you jaded."

GHFN-

T

Traveling again

But I'm back now, so I'll drop a few posts in as I get a chance.

Anything in particular you'd like me to talk about?

Gin Hahn,

T