I NEVER WANT TO SEE MY TEAM WEARING THESE IDIOTIC CAPS AGAIN- EVER. THEY ARE EVEN MORE OF A DISGRACE, THAN THE CRAPTACULAR RED "ALTERNATE" JERSEYS. ALSO, SHOULDN'T THE RED SOX WEAR, YOU KNOW RED SOX!?
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
WRONG!
I NEVER WANT TO SEE MY TEAM WEARING THESE IDIOTIC CAPS AGAIN- EVER. THEY ARE EVEN MORE OF A DISGRACE, THAN THE CRAPTACULAR RED "ALTERNATE" JERSEYS. ALSO, SHOULDN'T THE RED SOX WEAR, YOU KNOW RED SOX!?
Chicago!
I'm back, all in one piece, and had a fine time.
Driving across Pennsylvania is boring- but I knew that. Driving across Ohio is even worse. Driving across Indiana? I think I was either asleep for that part or numb. Except for Hammond and Gary- yikes, I really wouldn't want to live in either of those places!
Chicago...might be a cool city. I'll need to go back and spend a bit more time. Kudos for the "open spaces" in the city- nice architecture, parks, fountains, statues, etc.
US Cellular Field, home of the White Sox. Weak. Very weak. No "neighborhood" atmosphere, generic park inside and out...boo.
I did get to hear multiple live bagpipe songs, though, and that was all kinds of awesome.
Driving across Pennsylvania is boring- but I knew that. Driving across Ohio is even worse. Driving across Indiana? I think I was either asleep for that part or numb. Except for Hammond and Gary- yikes, I really wouldn't want to live in either of those places!
Chicago...might be a cool city. I'll need to go back and spend a bit more time. Kudos for the "open spaces" in the city- nice architecture, parks, fountains, statues, etc.
US Cellular Field, home of the White Sox. Weak. Very weak. No "neighborhood" atmosphere, generic park inside and out...boo.
I did get to hear multiple live bagpipe songs, though, and that was all kinds of awesome.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Reporting Back
Okay, so the potential big news is, well, taking a bit longer to develop than I thought it might, but it is developing.
On a wholly unrelated topic, I'm going to predict here and now that there will be exactly one person not related to me who will remember my birthday approximately a month from now.
I even know who that non-related person will be.
I'm not criticizing anyone, I'm just sayin'...
On a wholly unrelated topic, I'm going to predict here and now that there will be exactly one person not related to me who will remember my birthday approximately a month from now.
I even know who that non-related person will be.
I'm not criticizing anyone, I'm just sayin'...
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Stay tuned...
I may have some very interesting news late tomorrow night, or perhaps Friday morning.
We'll see.
In the meantime, I recommend that you do not rent "Body of Lies."
We'll see.
In the meantime, I recommend that you do not rent "Body of Lies."
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Update: Me and my shoes
Speaking of new sneakers, it's high time for another of my periodic updates on my shoe collection!
I'll be sure to point out the new ones, and give a "Cause of Death" for those that are no longer with me.
Sneakers
Asics Gel Hyper-Speed 2 (white, lime green, and black): Only 6.6ozs each!
Asics Top Seven (navy and yellow): pretty understated for me.
Asics Top Seven (white, black reptile print, and orange): you wish you owned them.
Royal Elastics "??" (brown and green): hip, slip-on brown leather.
Converse All-Star Low Tops (Red): money.
Converse All-Star High Tops (Black): word.
Converse All-Star High Tops (Brown/Tan Leather): faux retro and lovin' it.
Converse One-Star 3/4's (Black suede): do/did I skate? BMX? Nope, I just rock.
Vans Slip-On (red, white, and blue): "Mod" symbol on the forefoot (vamp).
Zoot Ultra Tempo+: see earlier post.
Merrell Full Aproach: still waterproof but a little run down after two weeks in Scotland.
Salomon XA Pro 3D XCR (green, gray, black): As technical as they sound.
Puma Match (Red leather): with perforated Puma logo. Um, yeah.
Puma Kew (brown, orange, and gray): Cool exterior support system, almost a little "dressy."
Adidas Daroga (Grey mesh with red): sweeeeet.
Puma Tri-Sock (lime and black): super light, super flashy.
So light, in fact, that I pretty much crushed them while training last fall. They still looked fine, but they had no support left. And since I got new “Tri” sneakers today, buh-bye.
Hiking
Montrail Vercors Hiking Boots: serious, serious equipment.
Nike ACG Hiking Boots: they won't die! And I mean that in a good way!
Adidas Zuperlimbs: lime green, black and safety orange...uh huh.
Soccer
Adidas AdiPure Turf: Replaced the turf shoes below.
Adidas Copa Indoors: classic.
Adidas Soccer Sandals (blue, silver, orange): comfy and convenient.
Adidas Dakkano Soccer sandals (black and tan): my dressy sandals
Valsport Furoclasses FG: silver and black.
Kelme Embrujos FG: I think it translates to "magician" or "witch," either way...
Asics "Gel Duke" SG: never seen another pair in the U.S.A.
Nike Tiempo Premier SG: reliable transportation on rainy days.
Adidss Mundail Team Turf: Great indoors, outdoors, or just for coaching
Blew out one heal playing indoor over the winter, the other heel was on its way, so they are gone.
Shoes/Boots
Two-Tone Doc Martens (black/white): oh yes I DID!
Burgundy Wingtip Doc Martens: can be worn to work w/o losing my street cred.
Brown Nubuck Doc Martens: Work shoes that cleaned up well and will be used for “casual wear.”
Black, greasy, steel toe Doc Martens: Replaced the above as work shoes.
Buffalino Two-Tone suede (red/white): leave me speechless.
Dexter Two-Tone (black/white): dressy version...
Dexter Brown Pebble-Grain Wingtips: wore them to my HS graduation in 1987...
Dexter Cordova Wingtips: interview shoes.
Izod Generic Black Shoes: the white stitching saves them.
Black Cap-Toe Oxfords: every man needs a pair.
Other
Adidas Desmans: still wear 'em almost every damn day.
L.L. Bean Main Hunting Boots: bought for function, not fashion.
Diadora Mountain Biking Shoes: not gathering quite as much dust.
I'll be sure to point out the new ones, and give a "Cause of Death" for those that are no longer with me.
Sneakers
Asics Gel Hyper-Speed 2 (white, lime green, and black): Only 6.6ozs each!
Asics Top Seven (navy and yellow): pretty understated for me.
Asics Top Seven (white, black reptile print, and orange): you wish you owned them.
Royal Elastics "??" (brown and green): hip, slip-on brown leather.
Converse All-Star Low Tops (Red): money.
Converse All-Star High Tops (Black): word.
Converse All-Star High Tops (Brown/Tan Leather): faux retro and lovin' it.
Converse One-Star 3/4's (Black suede): do/did I skate? BMX? Nope, I just rock.
Vans Slip-On (red, white, and blue): "Mod" symbol on the forefoot (vamp).
Zoot Ultra Tempo+: see earlier post.
Merrell Full Aproach: still waterproof but a little run down after two weeks in Scotland.
Salomon XA Pro 3D XCR (green, gray, black): As technical as they sound.
Puma Match (Red leather): with perforated Puma logo. Um, yeah.
Puma Kew (brown, orange, and gray): Cool exterior support system, almost a little "dressy."
Adidas Daroga (Grey mesh with red): sweeeeet.
Puma Tri-Sock (lime and black): super light, super flashy.
So light, in fact, that I pretty much crushed them while training last fall. They still looked fine, but they had no support left. And since I got new “Tri” sneakers today, buh-bye.
Hiking
Montrail Vercors Hiking Boots: serious, serious equipment.
Nike ACG Hiking Boots: they won't die! And I mean that in a good way!
Adidas Zuperlimbs: lime green, black and safety orange...uh huh.
Soccer
Adidas AdiPure Turf: Replaced the turf shoes below.
Adidas Copa Indoors: classic.
Adidas Soccer Sandals (blue, silver, orange): comfy and convenient.
Adidas Dakkano Soccer sandals (black and tan): my dressy sandals
Valsport Furoclasses FG: silver and black.
Kelme Embrujos FG: I think it translates to "magician" or "witch," either way...
Asics "Gel Duke" SG: never seen another pair in the U.S.A.
Nike Tiempo Premier SG: reliable transportation on rainy days.
Adidss Mundail Team Turf: Great indoors, outdoors, or just for coaching
Blew out one heal playing indoor over the winter, the other heel was on its way, so they are gone.
Shoes/Boots
Two-Tone Doc Martens (black/white): oh yes I DID!
Burgundy Wingtip Doc Martens: can be worn to work w/o losing my street cred.
Brown Nubuck Doc Martens: Work shoes that cleaned up well and will be used for “casual wear.”
Black, greasy, steel toe Doc Martens: Replaced the above as work shoes.
Buffalino Two-Tone suede (red/white): leave me speechless.
Dexter Two-Tone (black/white): dressy version...
Dexter Brown Pebble-Grain Wingtips: wore them to my HS graduation in 1987...
Dexter Cordova Wingtips: interview shoes.
Izod Generic Black Shoes: the white stitching saves them.
Black Cap-Toe Oxfords: every man needs a pair.
Other
Adidas Desmans: still wear 'em almost every damn day.
L.L. Bean Main Hunting Boots: bought for function, not fashion.
Diadora Mountain Biking Shoes: not gathering quite as much dust.
What has two thumbs and LOVES new sneakers?
THIS GUY!!
These are my new ZOOT Ultra Tempo+ triathlon sneakers. Trust me, they look even better in person. There also built to be worn without socks, to drain away water, and to be put on and tightened with one hand. I'm not planning on competing in any triathlons, but now that indoor soccer is over, it's time to start running again and these are just the "motivation" that I'm going to need!
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Updates
Okay, so, there's some updates on the last few posts:
The Birthday "thing": It's a go. The date is set. Everyone is confirmed, and at least two of the three attendees now seem to have some degree of enthusiasm for it. Now I just wish it wasn't so far away!
Anger Management: A little better. Not much, but I'm not walking around one degree below the boiling point on a daily basis, just kind of "simmering."
The Proclaimers Concert: I have a solid "maybe" from somebody. I'm going to have to work on this by exerting some gentle pressure.
And finally, I've got a BUNCH of things to look forward to in the next few weeks- the concert, two different birthday parties (one I want to go to and one I feel obliged to go to), and a trip to Chicago on Memorial Day Weekend- woo hoo!!
The Birthday "thing": It's a go. The date is set. Everyone is confirmed, and at least two of the three attendees now seem to have some degree of enthusiasm for it. Now I just wish it wasn't so far away!
Anger Management: A little better. Not much, but I'm not walking around one degree below the boiling point on a daily basis, just kind of "simmering."
The Proclaimers Concert: I have a solid "maybe" from somebody. I'm going to have to work on this by exerting some gentle pressure.
And finally, I've got a BUNCH of things to look forward to in the next few weeks- the concert, two different birthday parties (one I want to go to and one I feel obliged to go to), and a trip to Chicago on Memorial Day Weekend- woo hoo!!
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