Latest signs...

Here's one for all you conspiracy theorists that think any of these are signs that the end of the world is getting close.

Eathquake in China, Fires in Florida, Typhoon in M-something, Hillary doesn't know when to quit...

Fuck all that, the real sign that the end is near is this.

Seattle Seahawk stud linebacker Lofa Tatupu was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Whatever, he's a football player, happens all the time you say. Okay, how about this - he just signed a $42 million contract extension. Okay, he was celebrating.

He was driving a 2006 Hyundai.

The end is near.
T

Ed. note: I was obivously punch drunk, that was really funny to me at the time... now, not so much.

Sorry...

I'm still here.
Been crazy busy.
Actually posting this to take a break from work. Yes, its almost midnight on a Saturday night. And to think you were once jealous of the glamorous life I lead. I probably should have taken breaks like this more often over the last month.

I've been to Dayton Ohio for 2 of the last 4 weeks. I know what you're thinking. "Wow, they must have some great..." well let's just stop you right there, because whatever you think it is, they don't have it.

On the bright side, I discovered this on I tunes - in the podcasts. There are a ton of great concerts from NPR. Check out the All Songs Considered podcasts.

I've listened quite a few times to the Ben Gibbard one. Its a keeper. I was pissed when I synched my iPod and lost it from there because I'd already listened to it. That sucked, would have helped on the plane while I was sitting between the hot fat people.

And yeah- I'm fat, so if you are bigger than me, I can call you fat. And get your cheeks off of my seat. I paid full price for my ticket, I shouldn't have to share it with you.

Sorry, my edges are showing.
Peace.
Gin hahn,
T

Sometimes its better not to peek.

Gin Hahn,
T

Night 2: Enoteca San Marco

I love Mario Batali.

Its not really a secret. My tivo knows it, it picks up at least two episodes of his show every day. I watch it and pretend that I'm a world traveler - eating glorious rustic meals in small costal towns in Italy. For night 2 we ate at Mario's little place in San Marco square. I hear its like being in Venice, only cleaner, and it doesn't get dark, and there is less crime. And most everyone speaks english.

Anyway as we waited for our party to arrive, I snuggled in with a nice glass of Joe's Rosso. I gotta tell you Joe Bastianich is one hell of a winemaker. Okay- I like to drink, and I don't really know all that much about it, except that I know what I like. And I like Joe's Rosso. Talk about a good deal too. Joe and Mario really do a great job of making great food and wine available to the masses.

I had the special - it was handmade sausages from Seattle's own Salumi, 2 hot and 2 not as hot served with an eggplant and potato ragu. Awesome.

Others at the table seemed quite impressed with their meals as well, and I can state, without a doubt that the pizza crusts were the best ever. I stole a bite as one passed me by and it was definately worthy of a return trip. Airfare included.

Gin Hahn,
T

Review: Tao Las Vegas

Wow- What an amazing feast for the senses.

So we landed in Sin City about 8:30 friday night. Reservations were at 10:15. Shouldn't be too much of an issue, right? Wrong. We barely made it by 10:30. This city needs to solve the strip traffic problem somehow.
Anyway - we had called ahead and let them know, they said they'd hold our seat an extra 15 mins. This ain't Seattle folks. Resteraunts full at 10:30 at night? Culture Shock!

So we arrived. Were given a pager and told we'd be seated soon. MyIce navigated the bar for us and got us something to drink while we stood and took in a bit of the atmosphere. This is an incredible place. A place to see and be seen. Now let me interject here, I have no desire to be either, we just got off the plane - but you can bet, even though she got up at 4:30 this morning to get to work - MyIce was worthy of being seen. And I was both honored and defensive when I realised that I wasn't the only one in the place that knew it.

After about 10 min of people watching, our little pager went off. In no time we were sitting amongst a dizzying whilrwind of activity. Before I knew what had happend we had ordered. And within moments I was in chopstick heaven.

Spicy potstickers that make your tongue tingle with delight. Up next, deep fried asparagus and green beans. Interesting, better with the sauce, not exactly healthy, but not bad.

Up next, Chicken Phad Tai - Amazingly delicious and delicate noodles, perfectly cooked chicken and just the right amount of kick. And to top it all off, we had the finger lickin' good dragon something or other spare ribs.

All filled up - I gotta tell you it was amazing meal. I know I planned to eat my way through Vegas - this was a masterful first step.

Gin Hahn,
T

On Tap Tonight: Tao

This place is beautiful. I'm going to drink it all in.
Review to follow.

Gin Hahn,
T

Snow... It's following me around

Okay- so I was in Milwaukee Monday. They had gotten 15 inches the Friday before. I headed back home Wednesday morning, just as it started again.

I picked up a young one at baseball practice, and on the way thru the drive thru it started up again.

This morning as I prepare to go to the airport for Las Vegas, its happening again.

Its almost April. If it follows me to Vegas, I give up.

Gin Hahn,
T

Damn, I'm going to miss this.

Hi Fans,

I made a fatal mistake of not putting something in my calendar and then getting some dates confused. Because of this I had to sell my Springsteen Tix. I'm bummed because they were really good seats - on the floor, up front, wristband and all. Anyway - if you aren't going either- here's a glimpse.

Enjoy- Gin Hahn,
T

This weeks giggles.

Because I'm too lazy to be even mildly original today, and I dig this new website.
Hula.com

Gin Hahn,
T

Ross is gentle, kind and benevolent.

'Nuff said.

Gin Hahn,
T