I dreamed last night that I somehow broke an ancient Greek statue in 3 pieces. I was at a museum with Sue looking down on them (a sort of balcony), and somehow knocked over something that fell and broke the statue. The guard did not notice for a while, and I am still free.
There is a phenomena (doo doo doo doo doo!)that I think is local. I just do not recall this happening while I was still in MI. The stores here have narrower and more crowded aisles, and I prefer to leave my cart and run down aisles to get things. Inevitably, somebody takes my cart (with the things that I have gathered so far). I find it to be incredibly annoying. Go walk your lazy ass to the front and get your own cart! Or if the store employee counts to 10 and it is not attended, they start to clean up. I do not know, but I swear it never happened to me before I moved here. It is in stores like Target, but not grocery. I realize people take carts by mistake all the time (but you quickly correct it when it happens). When I found my cart last night, the lady said, "I thought you were done with it". Yeah, I leave 10 items in a cart and just leave the store piehole!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Quick trip to Beantown
We just got back this afternoon from a short jaunt to Boston to see Mom, John, Ann, Kevin, and Peg. There was a lot of relaxin', good eatin', and tourin'. We hit Glouchester up to Rockport yesterday and had dinner at Kowloon (a wild and kitschy Asian restaurant). Here is the link for Kowloon, and it is quite a cool joint.
http://www.kowloonrestaurant.com/
Monday, May 19, 2008
I am the eggman...
Walruses - Animals - Natalie Angier - Science - New York Times
I have to say when this picture appeared on the NY times homepage, I could not resist. I have now concluded that Walruses are pretty kick ass, and I recommend listening to their sounds.
I have to say when this picture appeared on the NY times homepage, I could not resist. I have now concluded that Walruses are pretty kick ass, and I recommend listening to their sounds.
When it rains...
Normally we have nothing going on. The social life out here is really tough, and many of our closest friends out here have moved away (or do not live nearby). Most weekends we putter around and try to figure out plans. What always seems to happen is that everyone comes to town or suddenly wants to do something all the same weekend. This was one of them. Sat night we met with friends from Jersey.
Yesterday seemed to be the day when we packed it all in. We got up at 6, went to ride a bike tour with our friend who now lives in Ohio and our other friend that we do not see much. We rode the tour (beat the rain too!), drove to friend's hotel to say Hi to wife and kids, went home and showered, drove to city, dropped off friend (in pouring rain), got a good parking space, and met up with Jon. We arrived back home at 11:30. So that was about 3 days of activity in one! It was all good, now it is time to get back to mundane life!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Fake out
I am a good sleeper. I rarely have trouble getting shut eye. Mike has trouble some nights, but I think he just drinks way too much coffee. Yesterday I had a can of pop at 5:30, but I can usually get away with drinking coffee at the Ws and sleeping (despite the high octane brew).
Last night, we did an intense workout (starting to train a little seriously) and did a lot of responsible and productive chores. I went to bed at 1:00 which is late for me (I usually fall asleep on the couch at about 11:18 every night). It took a while to fall asleep. Then I woke up hot at 3:30, because Mike was scolding me for something (I just asked and he said I was shaking the bed like crazy). I dozed off, and about an hour later I went to the bathroom. Our room was hot, so I decided to try out the couch. I heard Mike get up right after me to go to the bathroom and I went back to sleep.
Suddenly I woke up right before Mike was about to lie down on me on the couch! I scared the daylights out of him, and he spun around and fell over. Mike tends to walk around either without glasses or with his eyes shut at night. I just really messed with his routine. He usually goes out to the couch to sleep when he is having trouble.
I guess it was payback. Mike and I were riding our bikes the other night, and I gave him the decision about how far (I always want to go further and I get in trouble for it). He started rolling into the parking lot like we were done, and suddenly shot out for another loop. I was really faked out!
Last night, we did an intense workout (starting to train a little seriously) and did a lot of responsible and productive chores. I went to bed at 1:00 which is late for me (I usually fall asleep on the couch at about 11:18 every night). It took a while to fall asleep. Then I woke up hot at 3:30, because Mike was scolding me for something (I just asked and he said I was shaking the bed like crazy). I dozed off, and about an hour later I went to the bathroom. Our room was hot, so I decided to try out the couch. I heard Mike get up right after me to go to the bathroom and I went back to sleep.
Suddenly I woke up right before Mike was about to lie down on me on the couch! I scared the daylights out of him, and he spun around and fell over. Mike tends to walk around either without glasses or with his eyes shut at night. I just really messed with his routine. He usually goes out to the couch to sleep when he is having trouble.
I guess it was payback. Mike and I were riding our bikes the other night, and I gave him the decision about how far (I always want to go further and I get in trouble for it). He started rolling into the parking lot like we were done, and suddenly shot out for another loop. I was really faked out!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Thursday, May 08, 2008
For the Birds
The deck in the backyard was replaced last summer. The old deck was home to a perfect bird nest that was used year after year. Mike wondered if any new nests would appear, and here is the answer.
We think that the bird (or birds) kept trying out different sections before realizing the boards were not wide enough. There are about 13 partial nests.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Monday, May 05, 2008
Holy Pollen!
Mike had a whopper of an allergy attack the rivaled Nuremnburg yesterday. We were out biking, and thank God he was wearing glasses! You all should be proud that I did not laugh at any sneezes either. I must be growing up.
We went to more open houses. I received a lukewarm response by one of the realtors when she asked my price ceiling. I guess I can not afford your fancy town!
We went to more open houses. I received a lukewarm response by one of the realtors when she asked my price ceiling. I guess I can not afford your fancy town!
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Goodbye Escort Wagon :(
We took the remaining wagon to the junkyard today, and it barely made it. 1999-2008 is the '94 Wagon that will always be known as "BCC".
Friday, May 02, 2008
Moss Makes a No-Care Lawn - New York Times
Moss Makes a No-Care Lawn - New York Times
Mike is always talking about having a alternate lawn, so it was funny to see this here.
Mike is always talking about having a alternate lawn, so it was funny to see this here.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Paging the Donner party
Occasionally when I am treating in the pool, a bunch of pilots come in and get survival training. They always blow up their clothes and float, and the finale is always blowing up this huge lifeboat with a top (and 10 guys piling into it). Their trainer is an military looking dude who talks non-stop about what they should do in every survival at sea situation. Usually I am working and I do not pay attention much to what they are saying. A discussion occurred yesterday that caught my attention.
"When your buddy dies on the lifeboat, do not throw his body overboard". He discussed cases where the body came in handy.
Now that's good eatin'!
"When your buddy dies on the lifeboat, do not throw his body overboard". He discussed cases where the body came in handy.
Now that's good eatin'!
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