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The Weekend Report
Jul. 5th, 2009 03:09 pmI'm happy to report the 4th passed safely this year. What with our 7 day streak of 100+ degree weather, the threat of fire was incredibly high.
For the 4th, I decided to cook a completely American dinner... meatloaf and green bean casserole.
Last night, Deb and I headed out to see the new Transformers movie. Yeah, it was loud, with lots of pretty booms and an Ooh or two, but I was so friggin' bored I nearly fell asleep! No matter how pretty the cliche may be, it's still an old cliche.
Oh, and for those who care, I just came across a Billy Mays tribute from last week that's great: http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/comic.php?d=20090629
For the 4th, I decided to cook a completely American dinner... meatloaf and green bean casserole.
Last night, Deb and I headed out to see the new Transformers movie. Yeah, it was loud, with lots of pretty booms and an Ooh or two, but I was so friggin' bored I nearly fell asleep! No matter how pretty the cliche may be, it's still an old cliche.
Oh, and for those who care, I just came across a Billy Mays tribute from last week that's great: http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/comic.php?d=20090629
I keep trying to think up things to post, to get back in the rhythm of things...
Anyway, for dinner tonight, I tried a new recipe off the Net.
California Pizza Kitchen's Thai Chicken Pizza
Had to run to the store for Hoisin and Oyster sauce, and instead of cubed chicken I used ground turkey, but other than that the recipe was easy to follow and D*MN did it turn out good! Peanut sauce, turkey, green onions, carrots, beansprouts, with just enough mozzarella to bind the whole thing together.
There's only 2 pieces left!
This is so getting made again.
Anyway, for dinner tonight, I tried a new recipe off the Net.
California Pizza Kitchen's Thai Chicken Pizza
Had to run to the store for Hoisin and Oyster sauce, and instead of cubed chicken I used ground turkey, but other than that the recipe was easy to follow and D*MN did it turn out good! Peanut sauce, turkey, green onions, carrots, beansprouts, with just enough mozzarella to bind the whole thing together.
There's only 2 pieces left!
This is so getting made again.
I'm not dead, but I play one on TV
Jun. 24th, 2009 07:35 pmMan, it's been almost a year... no idea where the time's gone. We're still in the apartment, scraping by till CZ can find a new job. (Don't ask.) There is one interesting bit of news, though. The boy graduated High School, and will be going to UT-Dallas in August to study mechanical engineering/computer programing type stuff. (He was 8th in his class, and earned the National Merit Scholarship *is proud*)
Here's hoping I remember how to put a pic behind a tag...
( The Boy. Graduated. )
Here's hoping I remember how to put a pic behind a tag...
( The Boy. Graduated. )
Good news, we can go back home tonight. CZ and I live on the far west side of town, the least damaged. Still not sure about work though.
Interesting bit... they found a survivor on Galveston. Rain, wind, no problem. They had to medivac him out because he was covered in mosquito bites.
All I can say is I have some of the best friends in the world. We've had food, a place to sleep, all because of you.
I don't have the words to express what this means to me.
Thank you.
Interesting bit... they found a survivor on Galveston. Rain, wind, no problem. They had to medivac him out because he was covered in mosquito bites.
All I can say is I have some of the best friends in the world. We've had food, a place to sleep, all because of you.
I don't have the words to express what this means to me.
Thank you.
Not dead yet
Sep. 14th, 2008 01:07 pmWell. This is... something.
The power went out around 8:30 Friday night. We lost water Saturday afternoon. No flooding type damage to the apartment, but with the mosquitoes breeding all over the place we couldn't stay. Luckly, some friends have power, water and (obviously) internet, so this afternoon we're going better. The water needs to be boiled before we can drink, but we can finally bathe.
No idea when we can go back home. No idea when I can get back to work ('cause that paycheck would be a VERY good thing right now.) Phones aren't working for crap right now.
I thought I was handling things ok, but now I can't stop shaking.
It kills me to think of how much food we had to throw out. Everything in the fridge is gone. Freezer too. Canned goods are at a premium. I'll post when things change. From what the news says that might be up to a month from now, but still...
*deep breath* So, how the hell are you?
The power went out around 8:30 Friday night. We lost water Saturday afternoon. No flooding type damage to the apartment, but with the mosquitoes breeding all over the place we couldn't stay. Luckly, some friends have power, water and (obviously) internet, so this afternoon we're going better. The water needs to be boiled before we can drink, but we can finally bathe.
No idea when we can go back home. No idea when I can get back to work ('cause that paycheck would be a VERY good thing right now.) Phones aren't working for crap right now.
I thought I was handling things ok, but now I can't stop shaking.
It kills me to think of how much food we had to throw out. Everything in the fridge is gone. Freezer too. Canned goods are at a premium. I'll post when things change. From what the news says that might be up to a month from now, but still...
*deep breath* So, how the hell are you?
The Eagle Has Landed
Aug. 9th, 2008 08:19 pmOk, more like a DoDo, but this bird's got a new roost. We're climbing over boxes everywhere, but we are FINALLY moved. Alas, that means no 'Net yet, so I have to get while the getting's good across the street. (Gotta love a burger joint with Wi-Fi... Fried jalapenos, strawberry shake and email!)
The boy turns 17 next week. That fact just floors me... I'd SWEAR it wasn't that long ago! (Makes me feel old. :( )
Oh, and there was a funeral today. One of our friend's mother lost her fight with cancer. It sucked on a lot of levels.
Any, if there's anything going on I simply MUST know about, drop me an email, ok? The flist isn't gonna get read for a while.
Ta!
The boy turns 17 next week. That fact just floors me... I'd SWEAR it wasn't that long ago! (Makes me feel old. :( )
Oh, and there was a funeral today. One of our friend's mother lost her fight with cancer. It sucked on a lot of levels.
Any, if there's anything going on I simply MUST know about, drop me an email, ok? The flist isn't gonna get read for a while.
Ta!
And the world goes 'round
Aug. 1st, 2008 11:59 pmThe end is in site. Movers are scheduled for next Wed., CZ and I have survived today (it's been 3 years since his Mom's passed), and last night... Well, all I can say is EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL.
You heard me. http://www.evildeadthemusical.com/
There's a few clips on YouTube, but we got our hands on the whole thing. If you can get past the first song, you'll have a blast. Trust me. ^_^
You heard me. http://www.evildeadthemusical.com/
There's a few clips on YouTube, but we got our hands on the whole thing. If you can get past the first song, you'll have a blast. Trust me. ^_^
Heee! Everybody, sing!
Jul. 16th, 2008 10:06 pmAct one of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog is up! http://www.drhorrible.com/
In a nut shell, Joss Whedon pulled Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion and who knows who else together for a three part sing-along. I couldn't stop giggling!
In a nut shell, Joss Whedon pulled Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion and who knows who else together for a three part sing-along. I couldn't stop giggling!
So we're watching Jaws, 'cause it's the Fourth of July, and I gotta ask...
How the HELL have I missed the Quint/Hooper all these years???
I mean, wow, it's like Brokeback Cove all over the place.
How the HELL have I missed the Quint/Hooper all these years???
I mean, wow, it's like Brokeback Cove all over the place.
Go. Watch. Enjoy.
Jun. 24th, 2008 10:54 pmP. N. Elrod has the most freakin' sweet video linked to her journal: http://p-n-elrod.livejournal.com/45263.html
Even someone like me has to watch that and smile. Made me want to know how they pulled it off!
Even someone like me has to watch that and smile. Made me want to know how they pulled it off!
That's my boy
Jun. 15th, 2008 11:34 amThe boy came by yesterday. We decided to hit a movie, then go see the Pompeii exhibit at the museum.
First, let me quote his review of Kung Fu Panda: "That didn't suck." I found it an interesting homage to old school kung fu movies, updated for modern expectations.
Then the museum. Chilling. The artistry was amazing, engraved stones the size of my pinky nail in rings with incredible detail... snake bracelets and arm bands that looked so real they could've moved at any moment. I couldn't tell you how many trinkets were shaped like snakes, rings, bracelets, everything. Apparently they thought it represented good luck and resurrection. I looked at the molds of the victims and murmured to the boy "Doesn't look like they did much good." His response? "Well, you don't see any casts of snakes, do you?"
That's my boy.
First, let me quote his review of Kung Fu Panda: "That didn't suck." I found it an interesting homage to old school kung fu movies, updated for modern expectations.
Then the museum. Chilling. The artistry was amazing, engraved stones the size of my pinky nail in rings with incredible detail... snake bracelets and arm bands that looked so real they could've moved at any moment. I couldn't tell you how many trinkets were shaped like snakes, rings, bracelets, everything. Apparently they thought it represented good luck and resurrection. I looked at the molds of the victims and murmured to the boy "Doesn't look like they did much good." His response? "Well, you don't see any casts of snakes, do you?"
That's my boy.
Eh, could'a done better
Jun. 12th, 2008 09:57 pmYour Score: Geek Aspirant
You scored 58 out of 60
If you don't consider yourself a geek, perhaps you could start. If you do, you're probably mad at me for picking ambiguous quotes. (I swear they're the best IMDB had to offer... you might want to re-watch some of your movies).
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Gotta Love It
May. 12th, 2008 08:51 pmHere in Houston, there's a club named Walters. Typical little club, right on the boarder of an industrial type area, been there for years. Here recently (last couple years) they've started yuppiefying the area, and put condos across the street. (You know where this is going, don't you?) One apartment started calling noise complaints. Same people, ALL the time. They even called in complaints on nights the club was closed! It got to bad, a cop went in and nearly caused a riot. Vintage musical equipment was smashed on stage, club goes were tazered, the whole nine yards. (There were clips of all this on YouTube. Honest.)
Well, now it's gotten so bad that, just by the number of complaints, the owner's at risk of losing her liquor license.
Her response?
If I lose my liquor license, I'm gonna turn the place into a 24 hour methadone clinic. If they don't like me know, they'll LOVE me then.
*grin*
In other news, I've replaced my poor, dead laptop with a shiney new one! *BEAM* ^_^
Well, now it's gotten so bad that, just by the number of complaints, the owner's at risk of losing her liquor license.
Her response?
If I lose my liquor license, I'm gonna turn the place into a 24 hour methadone clinic. If they don't like me know, they'll LOVE me then.
*grin*
In other news, I've replaced my poor, dead laptop with a shiney new one! *BEAM* ^_^
Things that make you go Hmmm...
Apr. 24th, 2008 08:17 pmWalmart's started rationing how much rice each customer can buy at Sam's. Word today's that it's because of a possible truckers stike due to the price of gas. If there's meat to this rumor, stocking up on dry goods/nonperishables might not be a bad idea.
Subject The First
Apr. 24th, 2008 08:15 pmIf ya'll don't know P.N. Elrod, you should. Funny woman, great author, and she posts stuff like this: http://p-n-elrod.livejournal.com/41204.html?style=mine#cutid1 Trust me, be careful where you watch this (the first time ^_~)
RIP Gary Gygax
Mar. 6th, 2008 08:53 pmIt's one thing to create a world, quite another to give people the means to create their own...
What is your d&d alignment?
You are a Rebel, Chaotic Good.
What is your d&d alignment?
You are a Rebel, Chaotic Good.
Chaotic good characters works towards good in their own ways, without regard for the expectations of others or the rigid guidelines of society (imposed by church or government). They are particularly disturbed by those who try to push people around and intimidate them. They are less honor-bound than the other good alignments, particularly in dealing with those who are not good. They may on occasion lie, threaten or kill for a good cause (with an evil person, perhaps). As a general rule, chaotic good characters do not attack unarmed opponents, harm the innocent, refuse an honest appeal for aid, take bribes or betray their friends. They usually prefer to cut through red tape. Robin Hood is an example of a chaotic good character, particularly prior to the return of King Richard.
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How'd I miss this?
Feb. 29th, 2008 11:29 pmSure I'd heard about the Buffy season 8 comic, but the Angel continuation? Just found out, and there's already 4 issues out!
*grumble* I gotta get out more.
*grumble* I gotta get out more.
Wasabi Noodle Snack demands your respect!
Feb. 23rd, 2008 12:19 pmWe were running low on fish chips so I hit the Asian market on the way home and stumbled across "Wasabi Noodle Snack!" Turns out they're just fried ramen noodles with wasabi powder, but it's the Engrish on the back of the packaging that got me. And I quote:
Oishi! Samurai Warrior must have energy to do battle. So my NO. 1 source of nutrition is most honourable KOKA Wasabi Noodle Snack. It's very fast. Veeery healthy. And veeery HOT! Wasabi Noodle Snack demands your respect! Remember, resistance is useless! Get them before they get you. Arigato.
Oishi! Samurai Warrior must have energy to do battle. So my NO. 1 source of nutrition is most honourable KOKA Wasabi Noodle Snack. It's very fast. Veeery healthy. And veeery HOT! Wasabi Noodle Snack demands your respect! Remember, resistance is useless! Get them before they get you. Arigato.
Spent yesterday humming on a sugar high. Seriously, everybody got friggin fistfulls of chocolate at work. And our supervisor brought temporary tattoos! (Mine's still on my ankle, though it faded in the shower.)
Then I came home to find CZ had gotten me both the Across The Universe double DVD set, AND the PotC:Worlds End double disk set with the Pirate Keith Richards action figure! *purr* He knows me.
Of course, after all that, I should have known today'd bite the big one. Got to sit next to me desk all day long watching the tech guy work on my computer, only to find out the OS is incompatible with my current page layout program. You know, just the program that sends files to PRINT! And we can't downgrade to the previous OS (I know, 'cause we tried.) So they'll HAVE to upgrade, but not till Monday at the earliest. *headdesk* So I took monday off in the hopes that they'll be closer to done when I'm back on Tuesday.
But I got to come home tonight and watch silly happy movies, so the week counts as a win.
Then I came home to find CZ had gotten me both the Across The Universe double DVD set, AND the PotC:Worlds End double disk set with the Pirate Keith Richards action figure! *purr* He knows me.
Of course, after all that, I should have known today'd bite the big one. Got to sit next to me desk all day long watching the tech guy work on my computer, only to find out the OS is incompatible with my current page layout program. You know, just the program that sends files to PRINT! And we can't downgrade to the previous OS (I know, 'cause we tried.) So they'll HAVE to upgrade, but not till Monday at the earliest. *headdesk* So I took monday off in the hopes that they'll be closer to done when I'm back on Tuesday.
But I got to come home tonight and watch silly happy movies, so the week counts as a win.
