Happy Friday world!
First and foremost we send positive and calming thoughts to E-ve's tummy.
Secondly, we wish Julia a very happy birthday. The party is tonight and fingers are crossed for smiles, hugs, laughs and a good time for everyone.
Last night was an Entourage marathon that my body is still recovering from. I watched episodes 2-12 of season 5 and then because I don't know when to stop, I watched the first 3 episodes of season 6.
Side note: My body has mostly recovered. But my eyes have been blurry this morning while I've been out and about walking and such.
Molson Breweries sent me a text message today letting me know that Coors Light and Canadian cans and bottles are on sale. 20 for the price of 15. Happy long weekend Ontario!
This Banana Chocolate Vivanno smoothie is fantastic. Shh, don't tell anyone I'm that guy.
The weather is fantastic, the rain is nowhere to be seen and it feels like a summer day.
I'm sitting beside an urban gay meeting either his real estate agent or financial advisor. His ceiling is low to buy, I hope he's not looking for much. Best of luck to him!
Mommy Z called this morning to chat and catch up. She let me know about some exciting renovations that are coming up at the house. They are things that have been dreamed about and planned for a long time and I'm happy that they are going to be able to go through with them.
The Argo game is tomorrow. It'll be the first and hopefully not the last. It also means that I will have seen the Blue Jays, Raptors, Maple Leafs, Rock, TFC and Argos play home games in Toronto. Not bad for a small town kid that loves sports like crazy.
Side note: I've also seen WWE wrestling live in Toronto, but that was never really on the list.
Safe travel to both Jake and the Mrs. as they make their way west from Ottawa for a wedding this weekend.
I think that's everything for now. I hope that everyone has a great weekend. And if it's a long weekend for you, enjoy it but don't brag.
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Thursday Morning Musings, Birthday Party Eve Edition
Good morning world.
Iraq, ABBA, war, raven, ham. These words mean absolutely nothing together except for the fact that they were the first 5 answers I got to today’s crossword puzzle. I’m still fighting writer’s block. I did a piece earlier for the MySpace blog in hopes of beating it. And while the words came pretty quickly there wasn’t a whole lot of substance or inspiration, except for when I was writing the blurb about E-ve.
In fact, when I was writing the piece about her I had to make myself not call her because I’m pretty sure she’s still sleeping. That’s what days off are for. Enjoy it my E-ve. Xoxo
We just watched the season 4 finale of Entourage here at the store, which means that I can start watching season 5 on TMN On Demand when I get home today. I can’t believe that I got hooked on a show that for so long I had no desire to watch at all. I know that I have an addictive personality. That isn’t news to anyone that knows me at all. Sometimes I forget though.
Side note: Speaking of addiction, I have been craving cigarettes like crazy this morning. I have no idea why.
Tomorrow is Julia’s birthday party. E-ve and I were talking about it again yesterday on the phone and agree that we are excited to go and help her celebrate her birthday. We have been told that the party will smaller than last year’s event. And that’s just fine with everyone that I have talked to. Which admittedly has only been E-ve, Julia and her boyfriend. I am excited also to see Julia’s family. They are kind and friendly and always make me feel at home.
Guess what, there is no rain in the forecast for the whole day!
I found DC minimates online yesterday. I want some. Jake told me to get them. The only problem is that I don’t have any space for awesome stuff like that. Hopefully there will be more space in the next place that is called home.
The MLB trade deadline is tomorrow afternoon and as of right now Roy Halladay is still a Blue Jay. The Phillies, who were rumoured to be the number 1 suitor of Doc went out and got another front line starter in Cleveland’s Cliff Lee. Good luck to the Phillies as they make a run towards repeating as World Series champs. Part of me is very happy that Roy is still ours, soon the deadline will pass and maybe then the fans will see how big this guy is to us. The appreciation shown in the last 3 weeks has been amazing and I can only hope that it stays that way if he is still in our uniform.
I scraped my thumb on the cupboard door this morning and while it doesn’t hurt, it is a pain in my ass. I tried a band-aid but it didn’t work because it’s right at the base of the thumb where things don’t wrap around well. I ditched the band-aid and went the white athletic tape like back in the old days. So far it’s working.
The day is going pretty well so far, it’s supposed to be a short day, only 8 hours, but there’s room for change in there of course, there always is.
Big ups to Jake and Romeo, no reason, but they deserve it.
I think that’s it for now. Enjoy the sunshine my friends, and stay thirsty.
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Iraq, ABBA, war, raven, ham. These words mean absolutely nothing together except for the fact that they were the first 5 answers I got to today’s crossword puzzle. I’m still fighting writer’s block. I did a piece earlier for the MySpace blog in hopes of beating it. And while the words came pretty quickly there wasn’t a whole lot of substance or inspiration, except for when I was writing the blurb about E-ve.
In fact, when I was writing the piece about her I had to make myself not call her because I’m pretty sure she’s still sleeping. That’s what days off are for. Enjoy it my E-ve. Xoxo
We just watched the season 4 finale of Entourage here at the store, which means that I can start watching season 5 on TMN On Demand when I get home today. I can’t believe that I got hooked on a show that for so long I had no desire to watch at all. I know that I have an addictive personality. That isn’t news to anyone that knows me at all. Sometimes I forget though.
Side note: Speaking of addiction, I have been craving cigarettes like crazy this morning. I have no idea why.
Tomorrow is Julia’s birthday party. E-ve and I were talking about it again yesterday on the phone and agree that we are excited to go and help her celebrate her birthday. We have been told that the party will smaller than last year’s event. And that’s just fine with everyone that I have talked to. Which admittedly has only been E-ve, Julia and her boyfriend. I am excited also to see Julia’s family. They are kind and friendly and always make me feel at home.
Guess what, there is no rain in the forecast for the whole day!
I found DC minimates online yesterday. I want some. Jake told me to get them. The only problem is that I don’t have any space for awesome stuff like that. Hopefully there will be more space in the next place that is called home.
The MLB trade deadline is tomorrow afternoon and as of right now Roy Halladay is still a Blue Jay. The Phillies, who were rumoured to be the number 1 suitor of Doc went out and got another front line starter in Cleveland’s Cliff Lee. Good luck to the Phillies as they make a run towards repeating as World Series champs. Part of me is very happy that Roy is still ours, soon the deadline will pass and maybe then the fans will see how big this guy is to us. The appreciation shown in the last 3 weeks has been amazing and I can only hope that it stays that way if he is still in our uniform.
I scraped my thumb on the cupboard door this morning and while it doesn’t hurt, it is a pain in my ass. I tried a band-aid but it didn’t work because it’s right at the base of the thumb where things don’t wrap around well. I ditched the band-aid and went the white athletic tape like back in the old days. So far it’s working.
The day is going pretty well so far, it’s supposed to be a short day, only 8 hours, but there’s room for change in there of course, there always is.
Big ups to Jake and Romeo, no reason, but they deserve it.
I think that’s it for now. Enjoy the sunshine my friends, and stay thirsty.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Wednesday Morning Musings, Quick Fire Hits Edition
Good day web crawlers.
It’s a rainy friggin’ Wednesday in Toronto, with some dry time scheduled for later and then more rain coming soon. I hope that the dry time continues and the wet time dissipates.
The writer's block has been killing me for the last 36 hours or so we're going to go all quick fire today.
The countdown is on to 4:10pm eastern standard time. Roy Halladay is scheduled to start what could be his last start as a Blue Jay… again.
Here’s hoping that E-ve is able to get a hold of her friend while she’s in town for some hang out time. They always seem to have a good time together.
I miss Rock Band. I caught myself drumming with my fingers in the edge of the bed last night as I was listening to music before falling asleep.
If you want to make a trip on the railroad I suggest you book your tickets now. VIA Rail has extended its 60% off sale on tickets.
Jake’s happy and I’m jealous as his Ebay order has arrived. It’s got a whole load of Green Arrow stuff for the lair in the basement.
I’m in need of dress shirts and such for the working… the only problem is that I don’t like spending money on new ones and all that jazz.
I have high hopes for the Raptors this upcoming season. I’m not sure why I do now more than in the past, but I do. Good luck gentlemen!
I need to finish this thing up as I’m sure the manager is going to want to come back to the computer and play some online poker in a few minutes.
The time has come for the great apartment search of Summer 2009 to heat up.
Big ups to everyone on the Twitter, Myspace and following us here. We appreciate it a bunch.
Big ups to E-ve for being awesome. I hope that today turns into a much shorter work day than yesterday was. And I hope that the steak last night was well cooked and amazing.
Watched Hell’s Kitchen last night… I think it may be a show worth getting into this season. I’ve never followed it before. But what else is on TV on Tuesday nights in the summer?
Have a great hump day everyone.
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It’s a rainy friggin’ Wednesday in Toronto, with some dry time scheduled for later and then more rain coming soon. I hope that the dry time continues and the wet time dissipates.
The writer's block has been killing me for the last 36 hours or so we're going to go all quick fire today.
The countdown is on to 4:10pm eastern standard time. Roy Halladay is scheduled to start what could be his last start as a Blue Jay… again.
Here’s hoping that E-ve is able to get a hold of her friend while she’s in town for some hang out time. They always seem to have a good time together.
I miss Rock Band. I caught myself drumming with my fingers in the edge of the bed last night as I was listening to music before falling asleep.
If you want to make a trip on the railroad I suggest you book your tickets now. VIA Rail has extended its 60% off sale on tickets.
Jake’s happy and I’m jealous as his Ebay order has arrived. It’s got a whole load of Green Arrow stuff for the lair in the basement.
I’m in need of dress shirts and such for the working… the only problem is that I don’t like spending money on new ones and all that jazz.
I have high hopes for the Raptors this upcoming season. I’m not sure why I do now more than in the past, but I do. Good luck gentlemen!
I need to finish this thing up as I’m sure the manager is going to want to come back to the computer and play some online poker in a few minutes.
The time has come for the great apartment search of Summer 2009 to heat up.
Big ups to everyone on the Twitter, Myspace and following us here. We appreciate it a bunch.
Big ups to E-ve for being awesome. I hope that today turns into a much shorter work day than yesterday was. And I hope that the steak last night was well cooked and amazing.
Watched Hell’s Kitchen last night… I think it may be a show worth getting into this season. I’ve never followed it before. But what else is on TV on Tuesday nights in the summer?
Have a great hump day everyone.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tuesday Morning Musings, TFC Tickets? Edition
Good AM my friends.
I hope that everyone is having a good day so far. It’s Tuesday, one day closer to Friday, but still far away.
Friday is Julia’s birthday party, and I’m excited. Saturday is the Argos game, and I’m also excited for that.
I was told yesterday that I shouldn’t hide behind a pen name. But you it worked for Mark Twain, so I figure it can work for me.
Entourage is on the computer again, and you know what, it’s getting pretty good, I need to sit down and watch some DVDs and actually pay attention.
Shaq was on WWE Raw last night, he looked in good shape, worked the crowd, and didn’t make a big fool of himself for the half hour or so that I watched.
Today is Green Lantern: First Flight release date. I hope that everyone who isn’t as lucky as me gets to rent, buy or have a friend that rents or buys the movie. I do feel lucky to have seen the flick and I’m sure that I will have to watch it again.
Side note: I mean have to as want to and will, not will be forced to.
I need a job that lets me wear jeans and t-shirts and vests and cool shoes and maybe a hat once in a while. Are there any jobs out there that let me do that while actually making enough money to pay the rent and have date night from time to time.
E-ve is on the lunch shift today, so I hope that everyone sitting in her section is kind and leaves respectable tips.
The sun is shining right now, and it’s warm and a little humid outside, but they are calling for heavy rain later. The thunder and lightning icon is showing up on weather reports. I’ve got my rain coat and there are umbrellas here too. Good luck to everyone else.
The Blue Jays won last night, and I’m happy to see it. We got to Seattle and managed not to lose the game. Ricky Romero continued his fantastic rookie season with a win last night against Cy Young candidate and current and future star Felix Hernandez. Even espn.com was hyping this match-up yesterday. I hope that the good play continues, I don’t have any delusions that we are going to make the play-offs or anything, but everyone loves to see their favourite team win once in a while.
One of the higher ups told me today that she is going to try and get some TFC tickets for me. She tried not to set expectations too high and said if it’s going to happen it won’t be until October, but I’ve been smiling since she left. Cross your fingers my friends.
I think that’s it for now. If you’re only here because yesterday was Monday… We’ll see you next Tuesday.
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I hope that everyone is having a good day so far. It’s Tuesday, one day closer to Friday, but still far away.
Friday is Julia’s birthday party, and I’m excited. Saturday is the Argos game, and I’m also excited for that.
I was told yesterday that I shouldn’t hide behind a pen name. But you it worked for Mark Twain, so I figure it can work for me.
Entourage is on the computer again, and you know what, it’s getting pretty good, I need to sit down and watch some DVDs and actually pay attention.
Shaq was on WWE Raw last night, he looked in good shape, worked the crowd, and didn’t make a big fool of himself for the half hour or so that I watched.
Today is Green Lantern: First Flight release date. I hope that everyone who isn’t as lucky as me gets to rent, buy or have a friend that rents or buys the movie. I do feel lucky to have seen the flick and I’m sure that I will have to watch it again.
Side note: I mean have to as want to and will, not will be forced to.
I need a job that lets me wear jeans and t-shirts and vests and cool shoes and maybe a hat once in a while. Are there any jobs out there that let me do that while actually making enough money to pay the rent and have date night from time to time.
E-ve is on the lunch shift today, so I hope that everyone sitting in her section is kind and leaves respectable tips.
The sun is shining right now, and it’s warm and a little humid outside, but they are calling for heavy rain later. The thunder and lightning icon is showing up on weather reports. I’ve got my rain coat and there are umbrellas here too. Good luck to everyone else.
The Blue Jays won last night, and I’m happy to see it. We got to Seattle and managed not to lose the game. Ricky Romero continued his fantastic rookie season with a win last night against Cy Young candidate and current and future star Felix Hernandez. Even espn.com was hyping this match-up yesterday. I hope that the good play continues, I don’t have any delusions that we are going to make the play-offs or anything, but everyone loves to see their favourite team win once in a while.
One of the higher ups told me today that she is going to try and get some TFC tickets for me. She tried not to set expectations too high and said if it’s going to happen it won’t be until October, but I’ve been smiling since she left. Cross your fingers my friends.
I think that’s it for now. If you’re only here because yesterday was Monday… We’ll see you next Tuesday.
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Monday, July 27, 2009
Monday Morning Musings, Post Date Night Edition
Bonjour, common ca va?
It’s Monday, and will be all day. The only good thing I can see about this Monday is that next Monday is a holiday. It will be Simcoe Day here in Ontario, otherwise known as the Civic Holiday. I hope that everyone that is going to have the day off is thankful. There’s nothing quite like a work day off to make your bed feel extra comfortable.
Date night last night was fantastic. There was food (teriyaki chicken fajitas, crab & lobster dip and Baja beef salad) lots of diet Pepsi and Iced Tea and then Up! in 3D.
It was the first 3D movie that I had ever watched in theatres, and it was well worth it. The effects and animation were terrific and even the previews had me in awe. The movie itself was well written and made with a deep story that saw heart strings pulled and tear ducts welled.
Big thanks to E-ve for coming with me. It would have been a lonely and boring date night without her.
Today is the first day that Toronto isn’t calling for rain in what seems like forever. I can only hope that they are right and that other cities are getting the same forecast. Good luck everyone on getting dry and maybe tanning a little bit before the leaves start to fall.
Was pointed out to me by Romeo that I wrote too quickly and wasn’t paying attention on the Green Lantern: First Flight piece for www.hotpinkgeek.com. I accidently pegged Tomer Re as a bad guy when he is in fact a member of the Green Lantern Corps. The error has been edited and published with the appropriate changes. I apologize for missing it.
I saw the preview for Astro Boy last night at the theatre while E-ve was getting a drink and snack, and even though it wasn’t in 3D it was amazing. The geek in me got a little excited and I started thinking about sitting back in the comfy chairs of the AMC to see that one too. I lurve Kristen Bell and she’ll be voicing a character, Nicolas Cage is in the cast too along with Donald Sutherland, Eugene Levy and Nathan Lane among others. The release date is set for October 23rd of this year.
The Roy Halladay saga continues as Philadelphia and Toronto go back and forth with deals that the other say no to. The reports keep coming out about failed agreements and players involved and the days keep counting down to JP’s deadline of tomorrow and the real deadline of the 31st.
Everything is a little upside down here at the store today. There’s a lot going on in a lot of people’s worlds and it sometimes makes me zone out and think about my own. They aren’t always pleasant thoughts, they are sometimes sad, they are sometimes happy, but they are always just memories.
I hope that everyone has a great Monday, or as close to great as it can get.
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It’s Monday, and will be all day. The only good thing I can see about this Monday is that next Monday is a holiday. It will be Simcoe Day here in Ontario, otherwise known as the Civic Holiday. I hope that everyone that is going to have the day off is thankful. There’s nothing quite like a work day off to make your bed feel extra comfortable.
Date night last night was fantastic. There was food (teriyaki chicken fajitas, crab & lobster dip and Baja beef salad) lots of diet Pepsi and Iced Tea and then Up! in 3D.
It was the first 3D movie that I had ever watched in theatres, and it was well worth it. The effects and animation were terrific and even the previews had me in awe. The movie itself was well written and made with a deep story that saw heart strings pulled and tear ducts welled.
Big thanks to E-ve for coming with me. It would have been a lonely and boring date night without her.
Today is the first day that Toronto isn’t calling for rain in what seems like forever. I can only hope that they are right and that other cities are getting the same forecast. Good luck everyone on getting dry and maybe tanning a little bit before the leaves start to fall.
Was pointed out to me by Romeo that I wrote too quickly and wasn’t paying attention on the Green Lantern: First Flight piece for www.hotpinkgeek.com. I accidently pegged Tomer Re as a bad guy when he is in fact a member of the Green Lantern Corps. The error has been edited and published with the appropriate changes. I apologize for missing it.
I saw the preview for Astro Boy last night at the theatre while E-ve was getting a drink and snack, and even though it wasn’t in 3D it was amazing. The geek in me got a little excited and I started thinking about sitting back in the comfy chairs of the AMC to see that one too. I lurve Kristen Bell and she’ll be voicing a character, Nicolas Cage is in the cast too along with Donald Sutherland, Eugene Levy and Nathan Lane among others. The release date is set for October 23rd of this year.
The Roy Halladay saga continues as Philadelphia and Toronto go back and forth with deals that the other say no to. The reports keep coming out about failed agreements and players involved and the days keep counting down to JP’s deadline of tomorrow and the real deadline of the 31st.
Everything is a little upside down here at the store today. There’s a lot going on in a lot of people’s worlds and it sometimes makes me zone out and think about my own. They aren’t always pleasant thoughts, they are sometimes sad, they are sometimes happy, but they are always just memories.
I hope that everyone has a great Monday, or as close to great as it can get.
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Sunday, July 26, 2009
Sunday Morning Musings, Century And A Half Edition
Good morrow everyone.
The rain it just won’t stop. I was lucky enough not to get poured on this morning on the way in to work, but the drops were falling. And now that I’m here inside the store and comfortably dry it’s coming down hard. This is the time that Chicken Little would start to wonder what’s going on. The thunder has been impressive thus far and the few bolts of lightning have certainly added to the effect. I’m glad to be inside, I just hope that the public feels the same way and stays inside their homes from the day.
Happy Sunday.
I was a lucky boy yesterday as we watched Green Lantern: First Flight here at work. It was a special sneak preview as the DVD hits stores this Tuesday. Don’t ask for my sources because honestly I don’t know what they are, I only know that they are invite only.
I’m also excited that there is a new Superman/ Batman: Public Enemies animated movie launches on the 29th of September this year. I love both of those guys and I have to admit that after buying and reading even just one Superman/ Batman comic book I am thinking that I may need more.
I was YouTubing videos this morning and treated myself to some Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum before my country disapproving colleague came in. After the country was Kings of Leon and now that I’ve started the Rick Dees countdown on the streaming radio I get to hear “Use Somebody” again. There’s also a strong chance that Taylor Swift will be on the countdown somewhere. I’m a lucky boy.
There’s a baseball game again this afternoon to watch. I’m not sure if I’m excited for it, if I’ll watch it out of habit, out of boredom or because there’s nothing else to watch at work… losing 2 extra innings games in a row has really been a hit to my enthusiasm.
The littlest brother Z sent me a text last night in disbelief that the Blue Jays were able to blow an 8 run lead yesterday. He asked if I thought that Doc Halladay should be traded, my honest answer was this: In the long run yes, in the short term no. I know that Blue Jays fans may be complaining too loudly that we aren’t in the play-offs. Maybe we got spoiled in the late 80’s and early 90’s. And maybe it has something to do with the Raptors and the Maple Leafs being below the post season line in their leagues as well. Either way, maybe trading Doc to a contender in the National League and letting him have a chance at a ring and hoping to rebuild the team here in Toronto is the right thing to do. Oh, and get rid of JP Ricciardi while we’re at it. I think his time is up.
Got an offer from Poppa Z this week for some Argo tickets next weekend. That is a pretty cool offer as I’ve never been to see the double blue in action. I’ve longed to sit in the stands and let out a big long yell of Argoooooos.
Things got busy so it’s taken a long while to write this thing today what with the rain stopping and people wanting service at our store. Jerks.
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The rain it just won’t stop. I was lucky enough not to get poured on this morning on the way in to work, but the drops were falling. And now that I’m here inside the store and comfortably dry it’s coming down hard. This is the time that Chicken Little would start to wonder what’s going on. The thunder has been impressive thus far and the few bolts of lightning have certainly added to the effect. I’m glad to be inside, I just hope that the public feels the same way and stays inside their homes from the day.
Happy Sunday.
I was a lucky boy yesterday as we watched Green Lantern: First Flight here at work. It was a special sneak preview as the DVD hits stores this Tuesday. Don’t ask for my sources because honestly I don’t know what they are, I only know that they are invite only.
I’m also excited that there is a new Superman/ Batman: Public Enemies animated movie launches on the 29th of September this year. I love both of those guys and I have to admit that after buying and reading even just one Superman/ Batman comic book I am thinking that I may need more.
I was YouTubing videos this morning and treated myself to some Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum before my country disapproving colleague came in. After the country was Kings of Leon and now that I’ve started the Rick Dees countdown on the streaming radio I get to hear “Use Somebody” again. There’s also a strong chance that Taylor Swift will be on the countdown somewhere. I’m a lucky boy.
There’s a baseball game again this afternoon to watch. I’m not sure if I’m excited for it, if I’ll watch it out of habit, out of boredom or because there’s nothing else to watch at work… losing 2 extra innings games in a row has really been a hit to my enthusiasm.
The littlest brother Z sent me a text last night in disbelief that the Blue Jays were able to blow an 8 run lead yesterday. He asked if I thought that Doc Halladay should be traded, my honest answer was this: In the long run yes, in the short term no. I know that Blue Jays fans may be complaining too loudly that we aren’t in the play-offs. Maybe we got spoiled in the late 80’s and early 90’s. And maybe it has something to do with the Raptors and the Maple Leafs being below the post season line in their leagues as well. Either way, maybe trading Doc to a contender in the National League and letting him have a chance at a ring and hoping to rebuild the team here in Toronto is the right thing to do. Oh, and get rid of JP Ricciardi while we’re at it. I think his time is up.
Got an offer from Poppa Z this week for some Argo tickets next weekend. That is a pretty cool offer as I’ve never been to see the double blue in action. I’ve longed to sit in the stands and let out a big long yell of Argoooooos.
Things got busy so it’s taken a long while to write this thing today what with the rain stopping and people wanting service at our store. Jerks.
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Saturday, July 25, 2009
Saturday Morning Musings, Roy Halladay Ovation Edition
Good day friends and foes alike.
I hope that everyone has had a good couple of days while silence has overtaken this space.
E-ve and I had some great relaxation time as well as some good times out and about.
Wednesday night was the comedy show and it was a barrel of laughs. Debra DiGiovanni was there once again and was funny as per usual.
At the end of the night there was a special guest comedian who had a line that went something like this, “So a guy walks into a bar and sees the girl of his dreams…” He kind of tailed of at that point because he was busy getting down on one knee in front of his girlfriend who was sitting at the front table. The rest, as you may have guessed, included “Will you marry me?” There was a look of shock and awe on the young lady’s face, but she said yes, there was a kiss and we believe that they went home happy.
We also got to meet Julia’s bf on Wednesday. He’s a pretty solid dude. And most importantly he makes her smile, a lot. We’re looking forward to seeing them both again at Julia’s bday Friday.
Thursday was a much needed and enjoyed day of relaxation. There was napping, baseball on TV, more napping, and more TV. Finally E-ve and I watched the Watchmen on Thursday. Thank you to Rogers On Demand for giving us the opportunity. E-ve also got to see one of the best baseball movies of all time on Thursday night as we screened Major League on the old 27 inch TV. The movie is still great even all these years later.
Side note: Big thanks go out to E-ve for a fantastic lunch and dinner of Chinese food from Ho-Lee-Chow! Xoxo
Yesterday was baseball day and I was visibly excited for most of the day. I tend to become a little kid when I know that I’m going to get to go to the ball park. We were there plenty early to walk around the stadium and get some coffee and cookie dough ice cream dots. In fact we were there very early, much earlier than we needed to be, E-ve is a saint for putting up with me in circumstances like these.
We were some of the first in the gates at just after 5:30pm and found our seats in the second row of the 200 level and got to see the Tampa Rays take batting practice. I was even lucky enough to get a bp home run ball. But instead of taking it home I was able to give it to a kid who was at the game with his dad. No matter how much I love being at the ball park and watching the games, the ball park is a place for little kids. It always has been and always will be.
The game was amazing to watch. Roy Halladay was as good last night as I have ever seen him. He sat down 15 Tampa hitters in a row after giving up 2 runs early and ended with 10 strike outs in 9 innings. In the 9th inning with 1 out and 2 strikes on Carl Crawford the crowd started to stand. Doc responded by striking out Crawford we didn’t sit. The next batter hit a hard ground ball to first base that Lyle Overbay made a play on to end the inning. The crowd responded again with a loud cheer, but still didn’t sit. The ovation continued while the team left the field, it kept going while the Rays took the field, Roy was shown on the JumboTron twice during the break and each time the crowd roared. It may have been the longest ovation that I have ever been a part of. I can’t lie, I’m a big geek and was a little choked up (or more) during the whole thing. If that was good-bye to Roy Halladay in a Blue Jays uniform, I’ll be happy to say that I was there.
Best wishes to E-ve for a late wake up time today. Also hoping that sweet dreams accompany that sleep.
The day has started here at work. Hell’s Kitchen is currently running on the computer beside us and a pre-release screening of Green Lantern: First Flight is planned for a little bit later. I’m excited about that too!
Today’s post has gotten long, because there’s a lot to catch up on… I hope that everyone has stuck around.
I hope that everyone has a great day.
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I hope that everyone has had a good couple of days while silence has overtaken this space.
E-ve and I had some great relaxation time as well as some good times out and about.
Wednesday night was the comedy show and it was a barrel of laughs. Debra DiGiovanni was there once again and was funny as per usual.
At the end of the night there was a special guest comedian who had a line that went something like this, “So a guy walks into a bar and sees the girl of his dreams…” He kind of tailed of at that point because he was busy getting down on one knee in front of his girlfriend who was sitting at the front table. The rest, as you may have guessed, included “Will you marry me?” There was a look of shock and awe on the young lady’s face, but she said yes, there was a kiss and we believe that they went home happy.
We also got to meet Julia’s bf on Wednesday. He’s a pretty solid dude. And most importantly he makes her smile, a lot. We’re looking forward to seeing them both again at Julia’s bday Friday.
Thursday was a much needed and enjoyed day of relaxation. There was napping, baseball on TV, more napping, and more TV. Finally E-ve and I watched the Watchmen on Thursday. Thank you to Rogers On Demand for giving us the opportunity. E-ve also got to see one of the best baseball movies of all time on Thursday night as we screened Major League on the old 27 inch TV. The movie is still great even all these years later.
Side note: Big thanks go out to E-ve for a fantastic lunch and dinner of Chinese food from Ho-Lee-Chow! Xoxo
Yesterday was baseball day and I was visibly excited for most of the day. I tend to become a little kid when I know that I’m going to get to go to the ball park. We were there plenty early to walk around the stadium and get some coffee and cookie dough ice cream dots. In fact we were there very early, much earlier than we needed to be, E-ve is a saint for putting up with me in circumstances like these.
We were some of the first in the gates at just after 5:30pm and found our seats in the second row of the 200 level and got to see the Tampa Rays take batting practice. I was even lucky enough to get a bp home run ball. But instead of taking it home I was able to give it to a kid who was at the game with his dad. No matter how much I love being at the ball park and watching the games, the ball park is a place for little kids. It always has been and always will be.
The game was amazing to watch. Roy Halladay was as good last night as I have ever seen him. He sat down 15 Tampa hitters in a row after giving up 2 runs early and ended with 10 strike outs in 9 innings. In the 9th inning with 1 out and 2 strikes on Carl Crawford the crowd started to stand. Doc responded by striking out Crawford we didn’t sit. The next batter hit a hard ground ball to first base that Lyle Overbay made a play on to end the inning. The crowd responded again with a loud cheer, but still didn’t sit. The ovation continued while the team left the field, it kept going while the Rays took the field, Roy was shown on the JumboTron twice during the break and each time the crowd roared. It may have been the longest ovation that I have ever been a part of. I can’t lie, I’m a big geek and was a little choked up (or more) during the whole thing. If that was good-bye to Roy Halladay in a Blue Jays uniform, I’ll be happy to say that I was there.
Best wishes to E-ve for a late wake up time today. Also hoping that sweet dreams accompany that sleep.
The day has started here at work. Hell’s Kitchen is currently running on the computer beside us and a pre-release screening of Green Lantern: First Flight is planned for a little bit later. I’m excited about that too!
Today’s post has gotten long, because there’s a lot to catch up on… I hope that everyone has stuck around.
I hope that everyone has a great day.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Wednesday Morning Musings, Happy Birthday To The Heartbreak Kid Edition
Good morning folks.
Happy hump day, happy Wednesday, and happy birthday to my favourite wrestler of all time, Shawn Michaels.
Jake sent me a text last night and gave me the new idea for his and Romeo’s Hallowe’en costumes… They’re super heroes, they are related, and they are 2 of my favs. I countered with another idea that would allow for a whole group of people together. I haven’t heard back.
Side note: Green Lantern: First Flight is set for release July 28… that’s only 6 days friends. That’s less than one week. That’s next Tuesday.
It’s comedy show night tonight… there are 5 of us confirmed for the show, and I’m excited. E-ve and I are going to be there as well as friend of E-ve’s from work and our friend Julia and her boyfriend. It’s a night for us to meet him, learn him and judge him like the friends that we are.
Good news, I think, for Blue Jays fans as JP Ricciardi has said that Roy Halladay won’t be traded if it doesn’t happen before July 28th. The odds that this trade goes down in the next 6 days are slim. And I’m pretty sure that I’m okay with that.
The bad guy from Kindergarten Cop is the bad guy on The Closer right now… it made me jump in an excitement that I am sort of ashamed of.
They’re calling for rain tonight, and because I brought my jacket I’m feeling kind of smart. A boy scout should always be prepared. Today I am.
No tie on today, but I still feel mostly handsome. It’s a nice feeling.
We took the time yesterday to put together a piece for www.hotpinkgeek.com it felt good. It’s an ode to the Fangirl. Thanks to Bambi for hosting the site, and thanks to E-ve for being my fangirl.
I’ve been doing a lot of doodling lately. And I have no idea why. I’ve never been an artist, I’ve never been able to draw, I’m actually pretty terrible. Weird, I know.
Thumbs up for afternoon baseball. The Yankees game is going to be on TV here at work, and while I hope they lose badly, I also hope for a good game to watch.
I think that’s all for today. Keep on keeping on my friends.
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Happy hump day, happy Wednesday, and happy birthday to my favourite wrestler of all time, Shawn Michaels.
Jake sent me a text last night and gave me the new idea for his and Romeo’s Hallowe’en costumes… They’re super heroes, they are related, and they are 2 of my favs. I countered with another idea that would allow for a whole group of people together. I haven’t heard back.
Side note: Green Lantern: First Flight is set for release July 28… that’s only 6 days friends. That’s less than one week. That’s next Tuesday.
It’s comedy show night tonight… there are 5 of us confirmed for the show, and I’m excited. E-ve and I are going to be there as well as friend of E-ve’s from work and our friend Julia and her boyfriend. It’s a night for us to meet him, learn him and judge him like the friends that we are.
Good news, I think, for Blue Jays fans as JP Ricciardi has said that Roy Halladay won’t be traded if it doesn’t happen before July 28th. The odds that this trade goes down in the next 6 days are slim. And I’m pretty sure that I’m okay with that.
The bad guy from Kindergarten Cop is the bad guy on The Closer right now… it made me jump in an excitement that I am sort of ashamed of.
They’re calling for rain tonight, and because I brought my jacket I’m feeling kind of smart. A boy scout should always be prepared. Today I am.
No tie on today, but I still feel mostly handsome. It’s a nice feeling.
We took the time yesterday to put together a piece for www.hotpinkgeek.com it felt good. It’s an ode to the Fangirl. Thanks to Bambi for hosting the site, and thanks to E-ve for being my fangirl.
I’ve been doing a lot of doodling lately. And I have no idea why. I’ve never been an artist, I’ve never been able to draw, I’m actually pretty terrible. Weird, I know.
Thumbs up for afternoon baseball. The Yankees game is going to be on TV here at work, and while I hope they lose badly, I also hope for a good game to watch.
I think that’s all for today. Keep on keeping on my friends.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Tuesday Morning Musings, Looking Good To Fight Feeling Bad Edition.
Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday.
It’s a tough day so far my friends. The body just isn’t cooperating with the brain. I want to be awake, I want to feel good and I want to be comfortable and functional. But right now it’s just not happening. The head has hurt for the last 20 hours or so and now the back has decided to join the party. Jerks. They are both jerks.
Got a little excited last night as I was listening to sports radio while trying to get to sleep and found out that Roy Halladay is scheduled to start Friday night when we’re going to be at the game. If he’s still a Blue Jay I’ll get to see him throw again, there isn’t another pitcher that I’d rather see.
Also excited just to be going to the game and sitting with E-ve. We haven’t been since last summer. There are tentative plans to do a game with some of the brothers’ Z and girls that love us. That would be game number 2 for the year and 3 overall. Maybe we can recreate our 1st and invite Heath to come with us when he gets back to Toronto in September.
Smiled this morning as I heard “God is great, beer is good and people are crazy…” on the digital radio station. I have no plans on trolling bars for old rich guys to chat with in hopes of being named in their will, but it’s a pretty cool concept.
Feeling pretty handsome today as I decided to combat the head ache and back pain with a clean shave, white shirt and black tie. I still need the hair cut, but it’s a good start.
Tonight is new movie night on TMN, exciting and disappointing as usual.
Side note: My smooth face feels weird, but at least it’s not cold like when I shave in the winter.
The coffee isn’t helping my head ache as much as I hoped.
Big love to E-ve.
The MySpace was updated with a new list yesterday. Another one will come along sooner than later I’m sure. Those are the types of thing that I can hammer out on the BB and then email to myself. Sometimes technology is fantastic.
Time to start the crossword, finish my coffee and watch some Entourage on the pc here in the store. We’re hard workers.
As usual, if you’re only here this one day a week, See you next Tuesday.
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It’s a tough day so far my friends. The body just isn’t cooperating with the brain. I want to be awake, I want to feel good and I want to be comfortable and functional. But right now it’s just not happening. The head has hurt for the last 20 hours or so and now the back has decided to join the party. Jerks. They are both jerks.
Got a little excited last night as I was listening to sports radio while trying to get to sleep and found out that Roy Halladay is scheduled to start Friday night when we’re going to be at the game. If he’s still a Blue Jay I’ll get to see him throw again, there isn’t another pitcher that I’d rather see.
Also excited just to be going to the game and sitting with E-ve. We haven’t been since last summer. There are tentative plans to do a game with some of the brothers’ Z and girls that love us. That would be game number 2 for the year and 3 overall. Maybe we can recreate our 1st and invite Heath to come with us when he gets back to Toronto in September.
Smiled this morning as I heard “God is great, beer is good and people are crazy…” on the digital radio station. I have no plans on trolling bars for old rich guys to chat with in hopes of being named in their will, but it’s a pretty cool concept.
Feeling pretty handsome today as I decided to combat the head ache and back pain with a clean shave, white shirt and black tie. I still need the hair cut, but it’s a good start.
Tonight is new movie night on TMN, exciting and disappointing as usual.
Side note: My smooth face feels weird, but at least it’s not cold like when I shave in the winter.
The coffee isn’t helping my head ache as much as I hoped.
Big love to E-ve.
The MySpace was updated with a new list yesterday. Another one will come along sooner than later I’m sure. Those are the types of thing that I can hammer out on the BB and then email to myself. Sometimes technology is fantastic.
Time to start the crossword, finish my coffee and watch some Entourage on the pc here in the store. We’re hard workers.
As usual, if you’re only here this one day a week, See you next Tuesday.
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Monday Morning Musings, Please Not In My Back Yard Edition
Hello everyone!
We’ve got limited time right now so let’s be quick. Happy Monday.
There’s a lot going on in the world so let’s take a look and see what’s up.
Author Frank McCourt has passed away at age 78. I read his book, Angela’s Ashes when I was in high school and enjoyed it. It was heavy, that’s for sure, but he was good at what he did. Maybe it’s time to take a look at some of his other titles.
Lots of controversy in Toronto right now as a rumour has started to swirl about the CNE grounds being used as a temporary dump site while the city workers strike. For the record, Mayor Miller has said that the grounds are not on any list of potential sites, but I guess nobody really knows what will happen. Stay tuned, it will be a messy fight if it happens.
Side note: I personally hope that they don’t use the grounds because I’ll probably be able to smell the garbage from the apartment.
The Blue Jays won yesterday, taking their series from the Red Sox and starting 2 and 1 after the All-Star break. There’s a lot of talk that Roy Halladay’s complete game effort was his last start as a Jay, and if it was he did a great job.
Busy week coming up with a comedy show and a baseball game on the menu. Here’s hoping that everyone has a great time at both events.
Working on a new list for the MySpace blog. Thinking that it will be things we like window shopping for.
Big smiles and thanks to E-ve. No particular reason, just because I can and I want to.
Another reason I love Canada: This morning I saw a French lesbian couple with a baby in Anglo Toronto. It made me smile.
The sun is shining in Toronto and everyone is saying that we’re finally going to see some July weather coming soon. I hope that everyone has their shorts and t-shirts ready.
Itching to go out the Mommy Z’s place to do some fishing and paddle boating. May have to try and get that on the schedule.
New business cards at work with my name and email address on them, it’s kinda cool. I’ve never had that kind of thing before. Here’s hoping that the next time I do it will be as something a lot more established than what they are for now.
Coffee was great this morning, and now food is starting to sound like a really good idea. I’m not sure what I’m hungry for, I don’t think that I have any cravings. I’ll figure it out soon I’m sure. There’s a lot of day left ahead of me.
I think that’s all for now… Entourage has been on the computer all day so far, and it needs to continue.
Have a great day.
Like wham!
We’ve got limited time right now so let’s be quick. Happy Monday.
There’s a lot going on in the world so let’s take a look and see what’s up.
Author Frank McCourt has passed away at age 78. I read his book, Angela’s Ashes when I was in high school and enjoyed it. It was heavy, that’s for sure, but he was good at what he did. Maybe it’s time to take a look at some of his other titles.
Lots of controversy in Toronto right now as a rumour has started to swirl about the CNE grounds being used as a temporary dump site while the city workers strike. For the record, Mayor Miller has said that the grounds are not on any list of potential sites, but I guess nobody really knows what will happen. Stay tuned, it will be a messy fight if it happens.
Side note: I personally hope that they don’t use the grounds because I’ll probably be able to smell the garbage from the apartment.
The Blue Jays won yesterday, taking their series from the Red Sox and starting 2 and 1 after the All-Star break. There’s a lot of talk that Roy Halladay’s complete game effort was his last start as a Jay, and if it was he did a great job.
Busy week coming up with a comedy show and a baseball game on the menu. Here’s hoping that everyone has a great time at both events.
Working on a new list for the MySpace blog. Thinking that it will be things we like window shopping for.
Big smiles and thanks to E-ve. No particular reason, just because I can and I want to.
Another reason I love Canada: This morning I saw a French lesbian couple with a baby in Anglo Toronto. It made me smile.
The sun is shining in Toronto and everyone is saying that we’re finally going to see some July weather coming soon. I hope that everyone has their shorts and t-shirts ready.
Itching to go out the Mommy Z’s place to do some fishing and paddle boating. May have to try and get that on the schedule.
New business cards at work with my name and email address on them, it’s kinda cool. I’ve never had that kind of thing before. Here’s hoping that the next time I do it will be as something a lot more established than what they are for now.
Coffee was great this morning, and now food is starting to sound like a really good idea. I’m not sure what I’m hungry for, I don’t think that I have any cravings. I’ll figure it out soon I’m sure. There’s a lot of day left ahead of me.
I think that’s all for now… Entourage has been on the computer all day so far, and it needs to continue.
Have a great day.
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Sunday, July 19, 2009
Sunday Morning Musings, Rod Barajas RBI Double Edition
Happy Sunday blogosphere.
I hope that everyone is enjoying their Sunday so far, whether you are at work, at home, asleep or out and about.
Big thank you to E-ve for talking me into going to see some very old friends at a party last night. My nerves were getting the best of me in the afternoon, but she calmed me down and I went to visit. Thank you, xoxo.
The party was fantastic. It was mostly a get together of guys from our hometown. There were old stories, where are they now conversations, lots of catching up, some beer, some Tiger Woods golf on the Wii, and lots of hockey talk.
The guys set their draft order for the upcoming fantasy hockey season and once the positions were set there was a lot of talk about who would go when. The general consensus is that Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Alex Ovechkin go 1, 2 and 3 in some order. However, the biggest question is who goes number 4? It’s a tough pick. We talked about it for the better part of 2 hours I’m pretty sure, along with trade talk, hypothetical 1st round choices and other such nonsense. Good times!
Tom Watson is 59 years old, he is a golf legend, and he is right now trying to hold on to a 1 shot lead that would make him the winner of the British Open. This is a fantastic sports story, and I am pulling for him.
We also talked baseball and Roy Halladay. There are some who feel that today, right now, could be Doc’s last start as a member of the Toronto Nine. It makes me sad to think about, but it wouldn’t surprise me. He’s going to demand some top talent no matter where he goes. And there is a chance that in the long run (but hopefully not too long) the trade could make our team better in an all around sense.
A gentle reminder to those of you planning to go out to a restaurant for a meal; Whether you are young or old, rich or not so rich, when you go out to dinner keep a decent tip in mind while budgeting. A smile and wave as you leave the table will not pay the waiter or waitresses rent or phone bill. And if you are out to dinner with someone that you know has a reputation for being a terrible tipper it kinda falls on you to keep an eye on them. I’m not asking you to over tip to compensate, but you can remind them that the service was worth your money, so it should be worth theirs as well. Thank you.
Side note: Tom Watson just bogey’d the 18th hole and is going to a 4 hole play-off to decide the Open Championship.
The sun is shining a little between the clouds today and it seems like we make not get the rain that has avoided us over the last couple of days. The breeze is slight, the air is fresh and it would be nice to have an open window.
On that note, let’s call finish up for now.
Be well friends.
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I hope that everyone is enjoying their Sunday so far, whether you are at work, at home, asleep or out and about.
Big thank you to E-ve for talking me into going to see some very old friends at a party last night. My nerves were getting the best of me in the afternoon, but she calmed me down and I went to visit. Thank you, xoxo.
The party was fantastic. It was mostly a get together of guys from our hometown. There were old stories, where are they now conversations, lots of catching up, some beer, some Tiger Woods golf on the Wii, and lots of hockey talk.
The guys set their draft order for the upcoming fantasy hockey season and once the positions were set there was a lot of talk about who would go when. The general consensus is that Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Alex Ovechkin go 1, 2 and 3 in some order. However, the biggest question is who goes number 4? It’s a tough pick. We talked about it for the better part of 2 hours I’m pretty sure, along with trade talk, hypothetical 1st round choices and other such nonsense. Good times!
Tom Watson is 59 years old, he is a golf legend, and he is right now trying to hold on to a 1 shot lead that would make him the winner of the British Open. This is a fantastic sports story, and I am pulling for him.
We also talked baseball and Roy Halladay. There are some who feel that today, right now, could be Doc’s last start as a member of the Toronto Nine. It makes me sad to think about, but it wouldn’t surprise me. He’s going to demand some top talent no matter where he goes. And there is a chance that in the long run (but hopefully not too long) the trade could make our team better in an all around sense.
A gentle reminder to those of you planning to go out to a restaurant for a meal; Whether you are young or old, rich or not so rich, when you go out to dinner keep a decent tip in mind while budgeting. A smile and wave as you leave the table will not pay the waiter or waitresses rent or phone bill. And if you are out to dinner with someone that you know has a reputation for being a terrible tipper it kinda falls on you to keep an eye on them. I’m not asking you to over tip to compensate, but you can remind them that the service was worth your money, so it should be worth theirs as well. Thank you.
Side note: Tom Watson just bogey’d the 18th hole and is going to a 4 hole play-off to decide the Open Championship.
The sun is shining a little between the clouds today and it seems like we make not get the rain that has avoided us over the last couple of days. The breeze is slight, the air is fresh and it would be nice to have an open window.
On that note, let’s call finish up for now.
Be well friends.
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Saturday, July 18, 2009
Saturday Morning Musings, Special Location Edition
Good morning ladies and gentlemen.
We come to you today from an alternate location. It’s still work, but not the regular spot. I’m not sure how it’s going to go. So far so good, but there are still 8 hours to go.
Great couple of days with E-ve as we had our weekend early. The Canadian Masters of Comedy show on Thursday night was fantastic and very funny. At one point I felt my stomach hurting a little from laughing so much. Our host, the highly hilarious Debra DiGiovanni made a joke at our expense as we sat in the very front of the stage, but it was taken well and the laughs just kept on coming.
Side note: Big ups to Debra, our MySpace friend and great comedienne.
Happy anniversary to Jake and Mrs. Jake. The wish is a little late, but it’s the thought that counts.
High five to E-ve for a great entertainment purchase last night. Toy Story is one of the most celebrated animated features of all time. And even after not seeing it for many years, and being much older now that I was when it came out in theatres, I still enjoyed it. I laughed along, knew many of the words, and still can’t argue with the praise that it has received.
After Toy Story we put on RENT! And had a little sing along as I drifted off to sleep. Always a good time.
The sun is shining so far this morning, there is a breeze and very low humidity. The weather folks are calling it unseasonably cool. And they talk like it’s a bad thing. I have no problem with 15 degrees Celsius when I leave the apartment at 8 am. I have no problem with 23 degrees Celsius in the afternoon. I don’t understand the people that are complaining that it isn’t 32 degrees Celsius plus humidity. You guys are crazy!
The bad news Blue Jays dropped another game last night. This time to the Red Sox at Rogers Centre. It doesn’t make me happy, it makes me a little sad in fact. I hope that some day we’ll be winners again. I never want to look back to see that the Blue Jays have become the Cubs or what the Red Sox were before 2004.
Side note: The realization was made the other day in the mid afternoon sunshine and humidity that pants are for suckers. I actually thought to myself that Romeo had it right all along. And that thought scared me.
On that note I think we say good-bye for now. Have a great day everyone, Happy Saturday!
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We come to you today from an alternate location. It’s still work, but not the regular spot. I’m not sure how it’s going to go. So far so good, but there are still 8 hours to go.
Great couple of days with E-ve as we had our weekend early. The Canadian Masters of Comedy show on Thursday night was fantastic and very funny. At one point I felt my stomach hurting a little from laughing so much. Our host, the highly hilarious Debra DiGiovanni made a joke at our expense as we sat in the very front of the stage, but it was taken well and the laughs just kept on coming.
Side note: Big ups to Debra, our MySpace friend and great comedienne.
Happy anniversary to Jake and Mrs. Jake. The wish is a little late, but it’s the thought that counts.
High five to E-ve for a great entertainment purchase last night. Toy Story is one of the most celebrated animated features of all time. And even after not seeing it for many years, and being much older now that I was when it came out in theatres, I still enjoyed it. I laughed along, knew many of the words, and still can’t argue with the praise that it has received.
After Toy Story we put on RENT! And had a little sing along as I drifted off to sleep. Always a good time.
The sun is shining so far this morning, there is a breeze and very low humidity. The weather folks are calling it unseasonably cool. And they talk like it’s a bad thing. I have no problem with 15 degrees Celsius when I leave the apartment at 8 am. I have no problem with 23 degrees Celsius in the afternoon. I don’t understand the people that are complaining that it isn’t 32 degrees Celsius plus humidity. You guys are crazy!
The bad news Blue Jays dropped another game last night. This time to the Red Sox at Rogers Centre. It doesn’t make me happy, it makes me a little sad in fact. I hope that some day we’ll be winners again. I never want to look back to see that the Blue Jays have become the Cubs or what the Red Sox were before 2004.
Side note: The realization was made the other day in the mid afternoon sunshine and humidity that pants are for suckers. I actually thought to myself that Romeo had it right all along. And that thought scared me.
On that note I think we say good-bye for now. Have a great day everyone, Happy Saturday!
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
Thursday Morning Musings, Neon Edition
Good morning ladies and gents.
It's a lovely day in the big smoke (which is quickly becoming the big stink) with the sun shining, a breeze blowing and a humidex reading of about 42%. The adjusted temperature reads somewhere around 30 degrees Celsius and we're going out for the day.
Decided that today was a good day to rock the throw back Neon Deon Sanders jersey from the Dallas Cowboys days. I have huge number 21s on my front and back and I love it. Here's hoping it doesn't get too hot as the day goes on.
E-ve and I are going to do some downtown wandering around today as we're both lucky enough to have the day off. No real plans, but shopping is always a possibility on Queen St. Maybe I can talk her into visiting the Comic Book shop with me.
It's a lovely day for a patio and a pint so that may need to be worked into the plan somewhere along the way.
Just street car-ing past the hotel that Jake and Romeo and I stayed at over the May long weekend. Those were good time. Miss ya Musketeers.
Punch Buggy Blue, no punch backs!
I never thought I'd say this. But I am a little jealous of the folks that got to see KISS at the Ottawa Blues Festival last night.
I put RENT! on the DVD player last night before I went to sleep and as I was fading away I caught myself wondering which character I'd like to play if the planets aligned and I ended up with the acting and singing ability as well as the opportunity. But I fell asleep before I could figure it out.
I have an itch to shop for vintage type t-shirts.
Here I am in the middle of the financial district of Toronto, surrounded by people in suits and skirts, and I've got flip flops, khaki cargo shorts, my Neon Deon and a yellow ball cap. I don't fit in.
Signing off now as I stand in line at Starbucks. Ciao my friends.
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It's a lovely day in the big smoke (which is quickly becoming the big stink) with the sun shining, a breeze blowing and a humidex reading of about 42%. The adjusted temperature reads somewhere around 30 degrees Celsius and we're going out for the day.
Decided that today was a good day to rock the throw back Neon Deon Sanders jersey from the Dallas Cowboys days. I have huge number 21s on my front and back and I love it. Here's hoping it doesn't get too hot as the day goes on.
E-ve and I are going to do some downtown wandering around today as we're both lucky enough to have the day off. No real plans, but shopping is always a possibility on Queen St. Maybe I can talk her into visiting the Comic Book shop with me.
It's a lovely day for a patio and a pint so that may need to be worked into the plan somewhere along the way.
Just street car-ing past the hotel that Jake and Romeo and I stayed at over the May long weekend. Those were good time. Miss ya Musketeers.
Punch Buggy Blue, no punch backs!
I never thought I'd say this. But I am a little jealous of the folks that got to see KISS at the Ottawa Blues Festival last night.
I put RENT! on the DVD player last night before I went to sleep and as I was fading away I caught myself wondering which character I'd like to play if the planets aligned and I ended up with the acting and singing ability as well as the opportunity. But I fell asleep before I could figure it out.
I have an itch to shop for vintage type t-shirts.
Here I am in the middle of the financial district of Toronto, surrounded by people in suits and skirts, and I've got flip flops, khaki cargo shorts, my Neon Deon and a yellow ball cap. I don't fit in.
Signing off now as I stand in line at Starbucks. Ciao my friends.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Wednesday Morning Musings, The Post Half Blood Prince Sleep In Day
Good morning y’all.
The first point today is double sided. It’s a thumbs up and a thumbs down to the same person. Chris Bosh has been Tweeting like crazy over the last few days. I just recently added him on my feed and now the guy never shuts up. Apparently he was having a contest with former Raptor Charlie Villanueva to see who could get to 50,000 followers that fastest. Bosh won, so good for him, but he updated his Twitter feed about a billion times in the effort to do so. In fact he updated so many times that when I used the BB to check Twitter he had a full page of updates in all caps with no other updates from anyone else present. Holy cow!
Congratulations to the American League for winning yet another All-Star game last night. It was a good game that ended in a 4-3 score. Neither Roy Halladay nor Aaron Hill had a fantastic showing, but they were both introduced as All-Star starters which was pretty cool. Tampa Bay rightfielder Carl Crawford was named game MVP after taking a home run away from Colorado Rockies outfielder Brad Hawpe.
Awesome news as E-ve and I get to go to a comedy show Thursday night on the house. Yay us. We love laughing.
I was up early and here at work with both coffee and orange juice and now both are gone. I enjoyed them, that goes almost without saying, and now the only question is do I want more.
The Score has been showing all kinds of fantastic defensive plays from the first half of the MLB season this morning and they certainly are fantastic. Some of the best ones are the ones made by the fans in the stands. One dude stuck his bare hand out and made a catch while talking on his cell phone without missing a beat. That is good coordination folks.
Last night was the theatrical release of the new Harry Potter flick of course, and we know at least 3 people that got their tickets and lined up for midnight showings. There were tales of costumes and fanboyishness and all kinds of tomfoolery. By all accounts the movie is good, with some people saying that it’s the best one yet. I know I’m not a teenager anymore, but I am kind of intrigued and hope to see the movie, even if it’s on DVD.
Happy first day back to work to Jake. Here’s hoping that his regulars were happy to see him and everyone was polite and pleasant. We can always hope.
The great apartment hunt of summer 2009 continues with online ads looked at today and phone calls to be made. Visits are planned for Friday and a happy ending is hopeful. Wish me luck.
The sun is shining but there have been reports that rain will come this evening. We’ll have to wait and see of course because one can never really be sure of the weather reports.
Fingers are crossed for a nice, smooth lunch shift for E-ve today at the restaurant. Smile big.
I think that’s all for now.
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The first point today is double sided. It’s a thumbs up and a thumbs down to the same person. Chris Bosh has been Tweeting like crazy over the last few days. I just recently added him on my feed and now the guy never shuts up. Apparently he was having a contest with former Raptor Charlie Villanueva to see who could get to 50,000 followers that fastest. Bosh won, so good for him, but he updated his Twitter feed about a billion times in the effort to do so. In fact he updated so many times that when I used the BB to check Twitter he had a full page of updates in all caps with no other updates from anyone else present. Holy cow!
Congratulations to the American League for winning yet another All-Star game last night. It was a good game that ended in a 4-3 score. Neither Roy Halladay nor Aaron Hill had a fantastic showing, but they were both introduced as All-Star starters which was pretty cool. Tampa Bay rightfielder Carl Crawford was named game MVP after taking a home run away from Colorado Rockies outfielder Brad Hawpe.
Awesome news as E-ve and I get to go to a comedy show Thursday night on the house. Yay us. We love laughing.
I was up early and here at work with both coffee and orange juice and now both are gone. I enjoyed them, that goes almost without saying, and now the only question is do I want more.
The Score has been showing all kinds of fantastic defensive plays from the first half of the MLB season this morning and they certainly are fantastic. Some of the best ones are the ones made by the fans in the stands. One dude stuck his bare hand out and made a catch while talking on his cell phone without missing a beat. That is good coordination folks.
Last night was the theatrical release of the new Harry Potter flick of course, and we know at least 3 people that got their tickets and lined up for midnight showings. There were tales of costumes and fanboyishness and all kinds of tomfoolery. By all accounts the movie is good, with some people saying that it’s the best one yet. I know I’m not a teenager anymore, but I am kind of intrigued and hope to see the movie, even if it’s on DVD.
Happy first day back to work to Jake. Here’s hoping that his regulars were happy to see him and everyone was polite and pleasant. We can always hope.
The great apartment hunt of summer 2009 continues with online ads looked at today and phone calls to be made. Visits are planned for Friday and a happy ending is hopeful. Wish me luck.
The sun is shining but there have been reports that rain will come this evening. We’ll have to wait and see of course because one can never really be sure of the weather reports.
Fingers are crossed for a nice, smooth lunch shift for E-ve today at the restaurant. Smile big.
I think that’s all for now.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Tuesday Morning Musings, Tim Hortons Goes NYC Edition
Happy Tuesday everyone!
The sun is shining which is always a plus, and it’s not crazy humid or hot, which is also a plus.
Huge coffee news in the United States today as Tim Hortons has opened 12 new stores in New York. And we’re talking New York City here folks, not upstate New York State where Canadians go hang out to shop on the weekend.
The Home Run Derby was last night and E-ve and enjoyed the festivities on TV. These guys hit the ball harder and farther than I ever dreamed of being able to do when I stood at home plate as a kid. Prince Fielder, son of former Blue Jay slugger Cecil Fielder, was the winner of the event hitting 23 total bombs in 3 rounds. His longest of the day went for 503 feet which is outrageous. In the last 17 years there have only been 9 Home Runs of 500 or more feet.
E-ve and I also tried the new salads at McDonalds last night. We had the Spicy Thai chicken. I wasn’t blown away, but I wasn’t disappointed. The sauce on the chicken was good and the dressing was tangy, the lettuce wasn’t fantastic, but what can you really expect.
It’s been a busy day in the shop so far, and the internet and cable were down for an hour or so too. Those are 2 things that don’t lead to a calm and entertaining day. Oh whoa is me.
I’m not sure what I’m going to be watching on TV tonight. There will be new movies on TMN, there will be an All-Star game on SportsNet, and there will be random shows on. All signs point to the Mid-Summer Classic, but one can never be sure.
Thumbs up to E-ve and I both having Thursday and Friday off this week. The tentative plan is to do some apartment hunting for this bachelor. Wish me luck.
Big shout out to all the Twitter followers, I don’t know where most of you came from, but it’s nice to have you along for the ride.
Also a hello goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Jake who are home safe from the east coast. Enjoy your last day off today buddy.
Food is calling my name, it’s time to go.
And, same as always, if you're one of those that only stops in this one day a week... See you next Tuesday!
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The sun is shining which is always a plus, and it’s not crazy humid or hot, which is also a plus.
Huge coffee news in the United States today as Tim Hortons has opened 12 new stores in New York. And we’re talking New York City here folks, not upstate New York State where Canadians go hang out to shop on the weekend.
The Home Run Derby was last night and E-ve and enjoyed the festivities on TV. These guys hit the ball harder and farther than I ever dreamed of being able to do when I stood at home plate as a kid. Prince Fielder, son of former Blue Jay slugger Cecil Fielder, was the winner of the event hitting 23 total bombs in 3 rounds. His longest of the day went for 503 feet which is outrageous. In the last 17 years there have only been 9 Home Runs of 500 or more feet.
E-ve and I also tried the new salads at McDonalds last night. We had the Spicy Thai chicken. I wasn’t blown away, but I wasn’t disappointed. The sauce on the chicken was good and the dressing was tangy, the lettuce wasn’t fantastic, but what can you really expect.
It’s been a busy day in the shop so far, and the internet and cable were down for an hour or so too. Those are 2 things that don’t lead to a calm and entertaining day. Oh whoa is me.
I’m not sure what I’m going to be watching on TV tonight. There will be new movies on TMN, there will be an All-Star game on SportsNet, and there will be random shows on. All signs point to the Mid-Summer Classic, but one can never be sure.
Thumbs up to E-ve and I both having Thursday and Friday off this week. The tentative plan is to do some apartment hunting for this bachelor. Wish me luck.
Big shout out to all the Twitter followers, I don’t know where most of you came from, but it’s nice to have you along for the ride.
Also a hello goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Jake who are home safe from the east coast. Enjoy your last day off today buddy.
Food is calling my name, it’s time to go.
And, same as always, if you're one of those that only stops in this one day a week... See you next Tuesday!
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Monday, July 13, 2009
Monday Morning Musings, Home Run Derby Day Edition
Good day everyone.
I hope that everyone is having a reasonable Monday.
Weird email notification from Twitter this morning as it turns out we’re being followed by Red Sox News. One little Tweet about being outraged if Roy Halladay were to be traded to the Red Sox and I’ve been tagged by their nation.
Side note: Here’s the Tweet… @cabralrichards if Doc is traded to the Red Sox what would be appropriate fan reaction? Mass email JP? Forceable removal from his office?
Last night was full of lazy for me after work. Was quite hungry when I left work, so I stopped at the grocery store on the way home. Ended up getting bacon wrapped sausages and potato salad to take home. I also got some pecan butter tarts for desert. The food was lovely. I don’t think that I’d ever had bacon wrapped sausages until last night.
There was also movie time to be had while relaxed in bed. First I put on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. And then after some channel surfing and some Sunday Night Baseball I found Bull Durham. Bull Durham is still a fantastic movie, I know that it’s over 20 years old now and the stars have all done a lot of projects since then, but I still love it. There’s swearing, sex, baseball, comedy, drama, fighting… everything that you’d hope to see in a movie. Or everything I’d hope to see in a movie anyway.
Big hopes today that E-ve has a chance to rest and relax on a day off. Stay in your pj’s and enjoy the day as much as you can.
Yesterday we took some time to write a list of a whole bunch of things that we love that are Canadian and blogged it on the MySpace. I like the list, and there’s lots of room to add more to it. If you have a chance to get over there and check it out, feel free to add more things in the comment field and we can go from there. www.myspace.com/wallyzblogger
Congrats to Aaron Hill of the Blue Jays who will be the starting second baseman for the American League in the All-Star game tomorrow. He will be taking the place of Red Sox MVP Dustin Pedroia as he will be spending his days off with his 7 months pregnant wife. There are reports that she has suffered some complications with the pregnancy so well wishes go out to the Pedroia family.
The All-Star Home Run Derby goes tonight in St. Louis with Albert Pujols coming in as the favourite. It’s hard to pick a winner in this event, it really is, but betting against Pujols is going to be really tough.
I think that’s it for now friends.
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I hope that everyone is having a reasonable Monday.
Weird email notification from Twitter this morning as it turns out we’re being followed by Red Sox News. One little Tweet about being outraged if Roy Halladay were to be traded to the Red Sox and I’ve been tagged by their nation.
Side note: Here’s the Tweet… @cabralrichards if Doc is traded to the Red Sox what would be appropriate fan reaction? Mass email JP? Forceable removal from his office?
Last night was full of lazy for me after work. Was quite hungry when I left work, so I stopped at the grocery store on the way home. Ended up getting bacon wrapped sausages and potato salad to take home. I also got some pecan butter tarts for desert. The food was lovely. I don’t think that I’d ever had bacon wrapped sausages until last night.
There was also movie time to be had while relaxed in bed. First I put on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. And then after some channel surfing and some Sunday Night Baseball I found Bull Durham. Bull Durham is still a fantastic movie, I know that it’s over 20 years old now and the stars have all done a lot of projects since then, but I still love it. There’s swearing, sex, baseball, comedy, drama, fighting… everything that you’d hope to see in a movie. Or everything I’d hope to see in a movie anyway.
Big hopes today that E-ve has a chance to rest and relax on a day off. Stay in your pj’s and enjoy the day as much as you can.
Yesterday we took some time to write a list of a whole bunch of things that we love that are Canadian and blogged it on the MySpace. I like the list, and there’s lots of room to add more to it. If you have a chance to get over there and check it out, feel free to add more things in the comment field and we can go from there. www.myspace.com/wallyzblogger
Congrats to Aaron Hill of the Blue Jays who will be the starting second baseman for the American League in the All-Star game tomorrow. He will be taking the place of Red Sox MVP Dustin Pedroia as he will be spending his days off with his 7 months pregnant wife. There are reports that she has suffered some complications with the pregnancy so well wishes go out to the Pedroia family.
The All-Star Home Run Derby goes tonight in St. Louis with Albert Pujols coming in as the favourite. It’s hard to pick a winner in this event, it really is, but betting against Pujols is going to be really tough.
I think that’s it for now friends.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
Sunday Morning Musings, Canadiana Edition
Beau matin mes amis.
I hope that everyone is enjoying their Sunday so far. The sun is shining, there’s no call for rain and there’s even a slight breeze blowing to keep things comfortable.
Today is the Honda Indy at the Exhibition grounds in Toronto and by all accounts so far it should be a success. There are 2 Canadians starting in the top 15 on the grid with Alex Tagliani starting 5th and hometown boy Paul Tracy starting in the 15th spot. Big ups to 8 time Toronto Indy winner Michael Andretti for getting the race back on the schedule after it missed the cut last year.
We’re having a very Canadiana day at work today, and it’s all because of the movie I watched late last night before bed. The other day when E-ve and I were at Blockbuster picking out previously viewed DVD’s I picked up a Canadian flick by a dude named Michael McGowan called One Week. The movie stars Joshua Jackson, who I have always been a fan of thanks to The Mighty Ducks and Dawson’s Creek. I enjoyed the film from a visual stand point as the trip from Toronto to the west coast was fantastically shot. I also enjoyed the movie itself. It was heavy. This is not a light hearted date movie. I believe I described it to E-ve in a text like this: Movie = Heavy, like bend your knees to lift, heavy. I recommend it for the visuals, for the story and for the little things like Gord Downie and the Stanley Cup. Bon fait les gars.
So far the music selections on YouTube for the day have included Blue Rodeo, The Hip, Barenaked Ladies, Sarah McLachlan etc. Admittedly I’ve been the one searching and selecting, but that’s the pro to being the first one to get to work in the morning.
It was a heart breaking loss for the Blue Jays last night in Baltimore. Well maybe not heart breaking because it keeps happening. But losing on a walk off home run in the bottom of the 12th inning is never fun no matter how far your team has fallen.
Thumbs up to E-ve for the great job with her shoe tree. A picture came through last night to show the finished product. Next the wishes of good luck go to the hanging thingys for the closet.
Daddy Z sent a message today inviting E-ve and I to a bbq in August. I love bbq and Daddy Z so it sounds like a no brainer.
You know who’s pretty? E-ve is.
Apologies go out to everyone on the Twitter feed for lack of updates lately. My bad. Been lazy. I’ll try to pick it up.
Side note: The Discovery Channel looks awesome in HD.
I think that’s all for today folks. Happy Sunday.
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I hope that everyone is enjoying their Sunday so far. The sun is shining, there’s no call for rain and there’s even a slight breeze blowing to keep things comfortable.
Today is the Honda Indy at the Exhibition grounds in Toronto and by all accounts so far it should be a success. There are 2 Canadians starting in the top 15 on the grid with Alex Tagliani starting 5th and hometown boy Paul Tracy starting in the 15th spot. Big ups to 8 time Toronto Indy winner Michael Andretti for getting the race back on the schedule after it missed the cut last year.
We’re having a very Canadiana day at work today, and it’s all because of the movie I watched late last night before bed. The other day when E-ve and I were at Blockbuster picking out previously viewed DVD’s I picked up a Canadian flick by a dude named Michael McGowan called One Week. The movie stars Joshua Jackson, who I have always been a fan of thanks to The Mighty Ducks and Dawson’s Creek. I enjoyed the film from a visual stand point as the trip from Toronto to the west coast was fantastically shot. I also enjoyed the movie itself. It was heavy. This is not a light hearted date movie. I believe I described it to E-ve in a text like this: Movie = Heavy, like bend your knees to lift, heavy. I recommend it for the visuals, for the story and for the little things like Gord Downie and the Stanley Cup. Bon fait les gars.
So far the music selections on YouTube for the day have included Blue Rodeo, The Hip, Barenaked Ladies, Sarah McLachlan etc. Admittedly I’ve been the one searching and selecting, but that’s the pro to being the first one to get to work in the morning.
It was a heart breaking loss for the Blue Jays last night in Baltimore. Well maybe not heart breaking because it keeps happening. But losing on a walk off home run in the bottom of the 12th inning is never fun no matter how far your team has fallen.
Thumbs up to E-ve for the great job with her shoe tree. A picture came through last night to show the finished product. Next the wishes of good luck go to the hanging thingys for the closet.
Daddy Z sent a message today inviting E-ve and I to a bbq in August. I love bbq and Daddy Z so it sounds like a no brainer.
You know who’s pretty? E-ve is.
Apologies go out to everyone on the Twitter feed for lack of updates lately. My bad. Been lazy. I’ll try to pick it up.
Side note: The Discovery Channel looks awesome in HD.
I think that’s all for today folks. Happy Sunday.
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Saturday, July 11, 2009
Saturday Morning Musings, Chicken McNugget Edition
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages, welcome to Saturday!
The rain has poured down, hard, and the sun looks like it may try to make an appearance today. The puddles were quick to form during the rain as the thunder clapped and the lightning flashed and the skies were dark. It kind of sounds like the start of a scary story or something.
Thoughts of relaxation and rest to E-ve today on her day off. Here’s hoping that she sleeps in and enjoys the hanging around that she has planned. Good luck with the shoe tree!
Heard from Jake last night. The trip seems to be going well as he let me know they’re in Saint John enjoying the East Coast summer. Congrats on the Red Arrow action figure won on Ebay buddy!
Congrats as well to a dude that we’d never heard of until last night. Jonathon Sanchez is a pitcher with the San Fransico Giants and last night he did something special. He did something that little boys who pitch dream about, and he did with his dad in the stands for the very first time in his major league career. Last night Jonathon Sanchez no-hit the San Diego Padres. Well done young man, I hope that you enjoy the memory for a long, long time.
Sad faces as Adam Lind of the Blue Jays has not been voted to the All Star game. However, it was announced yesterday that Torii Hunter of the Los Angeles Angels has been placed on the DL which would open up his roster spot in St. Louis. Fingers are crossed again for Adam.
It was pretty cool yesterday to hear the Indy cars taking their practice laps. With the window open in the apartment you can hear the engines rumble as they pass through the track. Now that the rain has let up today the drivers should be able to get on the track for qualifying laps in preparation for tomorrow’s Honda Toronto Indy.
I enjoyed McDonald’s chicken nuggets last night for the first time in a long while. They were good with both the honey and sweet and sour sauce that I brought home with them. There’s something comforting and childish about sitting down and eating chicken nuggets. I like it.
Well friends, the coffee is empty, the sun is out, there are people walking by, and they may just end up in here.
We’ll try to check back in some where later today.
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The rain has poured down, hard, and the sun looks like it may try to make an appearance today. The puddles were quick to form during the rain as the thunder clapped and the lightning flashed and the skies were dark. It kind of sounds like the start of a scary story or something.
Thoughts of relaxation and rest to E-ve today on her day off. Here’s hoping that she sleeps in and enjoys the hanging around that she has planned. Good luck with the shoe tree!
Heard from Jake last night. The trip seems to be going well as he let me know they’re in Saint John enjoying the East Coast summer. Congrats on the Red Arrow action figure won on Ebay buddy!
Congrats as well to a dude that we’d never heard of until last night. Jonathon Sanchez is a pitcher with the San Fransico Giants and last night he did something special. He did something that little boys who pitch dream about, and he did with his dad in the stands for the very first time in his major league career. Last night Jonathon Sanchez no-hit the San Diego Padres. Well done young man, I hope that you enjoy the memory for a long, long time.
Sad faces as Adam Lind of the Blue Jays has not been voted to the All Star game. However, it was announced yesterday that Torii Hunter of the Los Angeles Angels has been placed on the DL which would open up his roster spot in St. Louis. Fingers are crossed again for Adam.
It was pretty cool yesterday to hear the Indy cars taking their practice laps. With the window open in the apartment you can hear the engines rumble as they pass through the track. Now that the rain has let up today the drivers should be able to get on the track for qualifying laps in preparation for tomorrow’s Honda Toronto Indy.
I enjoyed McDonald’s chicken nuggets last night for the first time in a long while. They were good with both the honey and sweet and sour sauce that I brought home with them. There’s something comforting and childish about sitting down and eating chicken nuggets. I like it.
Well friends, the coffee is empty, the sun is out, there are people walking by, and they may just end up in here.
We’ll try to check back in some where later today.
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Friday, July 10, 2009
Friday Morning Musings, Day Off Vodka Edition
Good day my fellow interwebbers.
It's the early afternoon and I'm writing today from the comfort of my bed. Day 2 of the weekend has started well enough. Sad to see E-ve go, but glad she'll be back.
We'll go with a bunch of quick fire mumbo jumbo today since we're on the BB.
The vodka was good last night.
The Sambuca with fruit in the cup was also awesome. Pour the Sambuca in a cup (you'll need more than one ounce) and drop in some fresh fruit. We used strawberries, blueberries and pineapple. Let the fruit sit in the cup for a few minutes and maybe stir it around a little bit. Then when you need some fruit you can scoop it out and have a snack. The first bite tastes a lot like booze, and then after that it's fruit taste galore.
Dinner was also great as the Pizza Hut pasta came through in a big way. No complaints at all.
Fingers are crossed for a resolution to the city strike as the fridge needs to be cleaned out.
The Blue Jays have fallen below .500 for the first time this season. Impressed I am not, ready to throw in the towel... It's getting close.
I am encouraged by the outright release of BJ Ryan. And now I wonder what other changes are on the way.
Big Raptors news as the 4 team trade that brought us Hedu Turkoglu was completed. We also get Devean George and Antoine Wright while saving the cap space that should net us Carlos Delfino.
I'm also happy with the 5 year contract extension given to Andrea Bargnani this week. The big Italian should continue to grow as a player here.
In non-sporting news, the guy who wants to be Batman that I see everywhere apparently lives on my street. Le sigh.
Huge congrats to our buddy in Ottawa as his game, Madballs in Babo: Invasion has had its' release date set for July 15th on Xbox Live Arcade! Well done dude!
I think that's it for now. Peace out.
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It's the early afternoon and I'm writing today from the comfort of my bed. Day 2 of the weekend has started well enough. Sad to see E-ve go, but glad she'll be back.
We'll go with a bunch of quick fire mumbo jumbo today since we're on the BB.
The vodka was good last night.
The Sambuca with fruit in the cup was also awesome. Pour the Sambuca in a cup (you'll need more than one ounce) and drop in some fresh fruit. We used strawberries, blueberries and pineapple. Let the fruit sit in the cup for a few minutes and maybe stir it around a little bit. Then when you need some fruit you can scoop it out and have a snack. The first bite tastes a lot like booze, and then after that it's fruit taste galore.
Dinner was also great as the Pizza Hut pasta came through in a big way. No complaints at all.
Fingers are crossed for a resolution to the city strike as the fridge needs to be cleaned out.
The Blue Jays have fallen below .500 for the first time this season. Impressed I am not, ready to throw in the towel... It's getting close.
I am encouraged by the outright release of BJ Ryan. And now I wonder what other changes are on the way.
Big Raptors news as the 4 team trade that brought us Hedu Turkoglu was completed. We also get Devean George and Antoine Wright while saving the cap space that should net us Carlos Delfino.
I'm also happy with the 5 year contract extension given to Andrea Bargnani this week. The big Italian should continue to grow as a player here.
In non-sporting news, the guy who wants to be Batman that I see everywhere apparently lives on my street. Le sigh.
Huge congrats to our buddy in Ottawa as his game, Madballs in Babo: Invasion has had its' release date set for July 15th on Xbox Live Arcade! Well done dude!
I think that's it for now. Peace out.
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Wednesday Morning Musings, My Friday Edition
Good morning everyone!
Happy Wednesday good people of the world. Happy Hump Day to all of you that are in the middle of your work week. And happy Friday to me. Suckers.
This morning starts with a debate, a debate about the top animated films of all time. There was a members rating thing on Yahoo with the top 30 animated flicks counted down. Nobody here in the store totally agrees with the list, and that’s why we’re talking about it. The list is right here for you to argue over as well.
30) Transformers: The Movie 29) The Simpsons Movie
28) Happy Feet 27) Ice Age: The Meltdown
26) Shrek 2 25) Cinderella
24) The Incredibles 23) Cars
22) Shrek 21) Lady and the Tramp
20) Monsters Inc 19) Mulan
18) The Little Mermaid 17) Monsters Vs. Aliens
16) Alladdin 15) Coraline
14) Finding Nemo 13) Princess Mononoke
12) Ratatouille 11) Howl's Moving Castle
10) Beauty and the Beast 9) Toy Story
8) Nightmare Before Christmas 7) My Neighbor Totoro
6) The Lion King 5) Spirited Away
4) Kung Fu Panda 3) Bolt
2) Wall-e 1) UP
There you have it. There’s lots of backlash on the Yahoo comment board after the countdown, and we’re not surprised.
I also have another point that I feel very strongly about. It has to do with Facebook statuses. I can’t handle poor grammar, awful spelling mistakes and such when I check Facebook from my BB. Now, I’m not a great speller so I’m willing to give people a break on that from time to time… but there are awful awful errors sometimes. The one that I’m thinking about right now isn’t even so much about grammar or spelling, but just a stupid error. Here’s what she wrote “Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. good ole sun, please shine down on me” Now, I have no problem with people asking for the sun to come out and play, but I’m pretty sure that it’s supposed to be “Mr. golden sun”
Side note: I’m sorry, I realize that my rant there isn’t super friendly, but I feel it had to be done.
I almost had a heart attack yesterday as I saw the headline on www.espn.com that said the Blue Jays GM was willing to look at trading Roy Halladay. This is the guy that I’ve seen pitch in person more than anyone else over the last 7 years or so, a guy who won a Cy Young award, a guy who could start this year’s All-Star Game and win another Cy Young award. The article said that Philadelphia and Boston would be interested… but I swear to God, if we trade Roy Halladay to Boston… ugly things will happen, that’s all I know.
Side note: I need to eat better dinners than beer nuts and gummy candy.
This mornings coffee is going down smooth my friends, I have a feeling that I’ll be drinking more again later. It’s just going to be one of those days. And then, because I have tomorrow off, I’ll be up super late for no reason at all, and will probably watch some terrible TV shows or movies. I have an urge to start up the PS2, but I’ve been thinking that for a long time now and done nothing about it.
Huge thank you to E-ve for coming to the store to hang out and such yesterday afternoon. Also a big merci for the coffee that got me through the last couple of hours of the shift. Xoxo
Yesterday was Daddy Z and Mrs. Daddy Z’s wedding anniversary. I believe it was their 4th. Congrats to them, he seems like a happy dude most of the time. And really that’s all we were hoping for.
I think that’s it for today. As usual we will try and hit the Twitter front and maybe the MySpace later since I’m not coming to work to sit at the computer all day tomorrow.
Peace out!
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Happy Wednesday good people of the world. Happy Hump Day to all of you that are in the middle of your work week. And happy Friday to me. Suckers.
This morning starts with a debate, a debate about the top animated films of all time. There was a members rating thing on Yahoo with the top 30 animated flicks counted down. Nobody here in the store totally agrees with the list, and that’s why we’re talking about it. The list is right here for you to argue over as well.
30) Transformers: The Movie 29) The Simpsons Movie
28) Happy Feet 27) Ice Age: The Meltdown
26) Shrek 2 25) Cinderella
24) The Incredibles 23) Cars
22) Shrek 21) Lady and the Tramp
20) Monsters Inc 19) Mulan
18) The Little Mermaid 17) Monsters Vs. Aliens
16) Alladdin 15) Coraline
14) Finding Nemo 13) Princess Mononoke
12) Ratatouille 11) Howl's Moving Castle
10) Beauty and the Beast 9) Toy Story
8) Nightmare Before Christmas 7) My Neighbor Totoro
6) The Lion King 5) Spirited Away
4) Kung Fu Panda 3) Bolt
2) Wall-e 1) UP
There you have it. There’s lots of backlash on the Yahoo comment board after the countdown, and we’re not surprised.
I also have another point that I feel very strongly about. It has to do with Facebook statuses. I can’t handle poor grammar, awful spelling mistakes and such when I check Facebook from my BB. Now, I’m not a great speller so I’m willing to give people a break on that from time to time… but there are awful awful errors sometimes. The one that I’m thinking about right now isn’t even so much about grammar or spelling, but just a stupid error. Here’s what she wrote “Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. good ole sun, please shine down on me” Now, I have no problem with people asking for the sun to come out and play, but I’m pretty sure that it’s supposed to be “Mr. golden sun”
Side note: I’m sorry, I realize that my rant there isn’t super friendly, but I feel it had to be done.
I almost had a heart attack yesterday as I saw the headline on www.espn.com that said the Blue Jays GM was willing to look at trading Roy Halladay. This is the guy that I’ve seen pitch in person more than anyone else over the last 7 years or so, a guy who won a Cy Young award, a guy who could start this year’s All-Star Game and win another Cy Young award. The article said that Philadelphia and Boston would be interested… but I swear to God, if we trade Roy Halladay to Boston… ugly things will happen, that’s all I know.
Side note: I need to eat better dinners than beer nuts and gummy candy.
This mornings coffee is going down smooth my friends, I have a feeling that I’ll be drinking more again later. It’s just going to be one of those days. And then, because I have tomorrow off, I’ll be up super late for no reason at all, and will probably watch some terrible TV shows or movies. I have an urge to start up the PS2, but I’ve been thinking that for a long time now and done nothing about it.
Huge thank you to E-ve for coming to the store to hang out and such yesterday afternoon. Also a big merci for the coffee that got me through the last couple of hours of the shift. Xoxo
Yesterday was Daddy Z and Mrs. Daddy Z’s wedding anniversary. I believe it was their 4th. Congrats to them, he seems like a happy dude most of the time. And really that’s all we were hoping for.
I think that’s it for today. As usual we will try and hit the Twitter front and maybe the MySpace later since I’m not coming to work to sit at the computer all day tomorrow.
Peace out!
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Tuesday Morning Musings, Adam Lind Needs Your Vote Edition
Bonjour mes amis.
Welcome to your Tuesday.
Soft, calming wishes to E-ve in an effort to help the last of her head ache go away. Xoxo
A while ago I wrote about a dude that sat next to me on the bus and told me that some day he was going to fight crime just like Batman. Since then I have seen him twice more. The first time was in the food court at the Eaton Centre walking around talking to people (not me) and then eating some New York Fries. And then this morning I encountered him again on the subway. He was walking up and down the aisle singing to himself. It wasn’t a song that I’ve ever heard before, something about taking all of your clothes off. I was trying to read so I wasn’t listening intently.
Side note: I was actually reading a novel, not a comic book or even a graphic novel. It’s a real, honest to goodness novel called The Collectors by a dude named David Baldacci. I’m barely into it so I can’t really give a synopsis at this point. But it could be good.
Big win for the Blue Jays yesterday in New York as they boys in blue avoided the sweep in the Bronx. Ricky Romero pitched well again getting the win for the 7th time this year. It wasn’t pretty, the bullpen almost gave another one away, Eric Hinske struck out to end the game (remember him?) and we go to Tampa after a win.
It’s a little chilly here in Toronto today, which isn’t a bad thing considering the garbage that is piling up all over the city.
Side note: I’ve been stuffing the ballot box online for Adam Lind in the MLB All-Star Game Final Vote contest. It’s easy to do and free and would be nice to see a third Blue Jay in St. Louis. Go to www.mlb.com and click to vote, then click vote again and vote again and vote again and continue.
First coffee of the day has long since been finished and I am already thinking about another instead of getting lunch just yet. It was hot, smooth and woke me up. I like that because it’s exactly what I’m looking to get from my morning coffee.
I started posting Tweets yesterday about Canadian things I love. If you have Canadian things you love Tweet them, add comments here so I can Tweet them, or just go out and tell your friends.
Here’s hoping that everyone has a great day. And like always, if you’re one of those people who only stop in to read this one day a week, see you next Tuesday.
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Welcome to your Tuesday.
Soft, calming wishes to E-ve in an effort to help the last of her head ache go away. Xoxo
A while ago I wrote about a dude that sat next to me on the bus and told me that some day he was going to fight crime just like Batman. Since then I have seen him twice more. The first time was in the food court at the Eaton Centre walking around talking to people (not me) and then eating some New York Fries. And then this morning I encountered him again on the subway. He was walking up and down the aisle singing to himself. It wasn’t a song that I’ve ever heard before, something about taking all of your clothes off. I was trying to read so I wasn’t listening intently.
Side note: I was actually reading a novel, not a comic book or even a graphic novel. It’s a real, honest to goodness novel called The Collectors by a dude named David Baldacci. I’m barely into it so I can’t really give a synopsis at this point. But it could be good.
Big win for the Blue Jays yesterday in New York as they boys in blue avoided the sweep in the Bronx. Ricky Romero pitched well again getting the win for the 7th time this year. It wasn’t pretty, the bullpen almost gave another one away, Eric Hinske struck out to end the game (remember him?) and we go to Tampa after a win.
It’s a little chilly here in Toronto today, which isn’t a bad thing considering the garbage that is piling up all over the city.
Side note: I’ve been stuffing the ballot box online for Adam Lind in the MLB All-Star Game Final Vote contest. It’s easy to do and free and would be nice to see a third Blue Jay in St. Louis. Go to www.mlb.com and click to vote, then click vote again and vote again and vote again and continue.
First coffee of the day has long since been finished and I am already thinking about another instead of getting lunch just yet. It was hot, smooth and woke me up. I like that because it’s exactly what I’m looking to get from my morning coffee.
I started posting Tweets yesterday about Canadian things I love. If you have Canadian things you love Tweet them, add comments here so I can Tweet them, or just go out and tell your friends.
Here’s hoping that everyone has a great day. And like always, if you’re one of those people who only stop in to read this one day a week, see you next Tuesday.
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Monday, July 6, 2009
Monday Morning Musings, My Hump(s) Edition
Good morning friends, it’s Monday, Monday, Monday!
On the way to work this morning I was thinking about the fact that it’s my Wednesday… hump day… and that lead my weird mind to it being my hump day, and then for a few awful minutes I had Fergie’s “My Humps” stuck in my head. Arg.
Picked up James Bond, Quantum of Solace off of the previously viewed shelf at Blockbuster yesterday but haven’t popped it into the DVD player yet. They are having a buy 2 get one free sale on all previously viewed DVDs. Same as every other buy 2 get one free promo in the world, the cheapest one is always free… but it’s not a bad deal.
Side note: I did shake my head and scold myself a little when I saw Fanboys on the shelf for $5 less than what I paid for at Future Shop.
Side note II: Other movies on the shelf: Eagle Eye, Mama Mia, He’s Just Not That Into You, Bride Wars, The Comebacks, etc.
Congratulations to Aaron Hill and Roy Halladay of the Toronto Blue Jays as they have been named to the American League All-Star team. Hill was picked as the most deserving 2nd baseman in the league by his fellow players. A third Blue Jay, Adam Lind, has a chance to go the game as well. There is a final vote with 5 players in the mix for the 33rd and final spot on the roster. So far this morning I voted approx. 50 times for Lind at www.mlb.com
Thank you’s to E-ve for coming for a visit last night and bringing Jello cherry cheesecake pudding cups with her. They were fantastic and I ate the last one after she went home. Mmm
It looks like we’ve got contractors in the store right now who may be making some small, or maybe large, changes to the set up in here. I’m not looking forward to sawdust and such, but change isn’t always bad I suppose.
This just in… it may be my Wednesday, but it doesn’t mean that I’m going to be off on my Saturday.
I’m thinking more and more about a hair cut.
I’m also thinking about taking things to a Dry Cleaner for the first time. I have some shirts and pants that could use a heavy duty sprucing up.
I went back to coffee this morning and it was not a bad decision. The start to the day is significantly earlier than yesterday's was. The only problem is that coffee number 1 is now finished.
Just a reminder to follow us on Twitter… we’re trying to remember to post things that inform, entertain and update… @Wallyzblogger
Here’s hoping that everyone has a great day!
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On the way to work this morning I was thinking about the fact that it’s my Wednesday… hump day… and that lead my weird mind to it being my hump day, and then for a few awful minutes I had Fergie’s “My Humps” stuck in my head. Arg.
Picked up James Bond, Quantum of Solace off of the previously viewed shelf at Blockbuster yesterday but haven’t popped it into the DVD player yet. They are having a buy 2 get one free sale on all previously viewed DVDs. Same as every other buy 2 get one free promo in the world, the cheapest one is always free… but it’s not a bad deal.
Side note: I did shake my head and scold myself a little when I saw Fanboys on the shelf for $5 less than what I paid for at Future Shop.
Side note II: Other movies on the shelf: Eagle Eye, Mama Mia, He’s Just Not That Into You, Bride Wars, The Comebacks, etc.
Congratulations to Aaron Hill and Roy Halladay of the Toronto Blue Jays as they have been named to the American League All-Star team. Hill was picked as the most deserving 2nd baseman in the league by his fellow players. A third Blue Jay, Adam Lind, has a chance to go the game as well. There is a final vote with 5 players in the mix for the 33rd and final spot on the roster. So far this morning I voted approx. 50 times for Lind at www.mlb.com
Thank you’s to E-ve for coming for a visit last night and bringing Jello cherry cheesecake pudding cups with her. They were fantastic and I ate the last one after she went home. Mmm
It looks like we’ve got contractors in the store right now who may be making some small, or maybe large, changes to the set up in here. I’m not looking forward to sawdust and such, but change isn’t always bad I suppose.
This just in… it may be my Wednesday, but it doesn’t mean that I’m going to be off on my Saturday.
I’m thinking more and more about a hair cut.
I’m also thinking about taking things to a Dry Cleaner for the first time. I have some shirts and pants that could use a heavy duty sprucing up.
I went back to coffee this morning and it was not a bad decision. The start to the day is significantly earlier than yesterday's was. The only problem is that coffee number 1 is now finished.
Just a reminder to follow us on Twitter… we’re trying to remember to post things that inform, entertain and update… @Wallyzblogger
Here’s hoping that everyone has a great day!
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Sunday, July 5, 2009
Sunday Morning Musings, Gentlemen's Finals Edition
Good Sunday to you friends of the internet.
We’re here at work as per usual and the TV is on, and I can say with absolute certainty that history is taking place. The Gentlemen’s Championship at Wimbeldon is on in HD and it is a beauty. One time American wonder boy, Andy Roddick is playing against Swiss dynamo, Roger Federer for the title. The match has been going on for 4 hours now with the men in the deciding 5th set. They have broken the record for most games played in a final, most games played in a 5th set, Federer has set a career high in aces and Andy Roddick is sweating like Patrick Ewing. If this game ends before we go to post I’ll update.
I skipped the morning coffee today and went with a Booster Juice instead. I’m not upset with my decision. The Very Berry with an energy booster has been a great start to the day.
Last night was also great with E-ve and our friend in town from Ottawa at the Mexican Eatery near work. The cervezas were cold, the food was hot and the guacamole was made fresh right in front of us at the table. All told, the food was good, the drinks were good and the company was great.
Side note: The only knock on the place was the lack of Corona. Even the dude at work this morning was astonished that a Mexican place was out of Corona on a Saturday night.
Bad news out of Blue Jay camp starts with a 12th inning loss at New Yankee Stadium yesterday in the afternoon and continues today with the news that Canadian pitcher and April Rookie of the Month, Scott Richmond has been placed on the 15 day Disabled List with shoulder tendinitis. The boys are back in action today and we’ll be watching that game once the score has been settled at the All England Club.
Spoke to Mommy Z on the phone the other night and wished her a happy anniversary (after she reminded me indirectly that it was their anniversary) and asked her if she enjoyed her party last weekend. She says she did, which is good enough for me. She also told me that they picked themselves up an anniversary gift that the whole family can enjoy when we visit, a Nintendo Wii. I’m not entirely surprised as we talked about bringing E-ve’s with us when we visit, but it’s awesome for sure. I warned her to make sure that everyone stretches before they start to play and that we will be there to get some work in soon.
Pretty awesome news here at the store as the new ownership looks to be 6 steps ahead of the old group. I have postcard type coupons/ advertisements in the store that have TFC’s Danny Dichio on them. All I want now are some tickets to go and see the boys in red at BMO before the summer is over.
There’s a cute little kid in the store right now with a Spider-man t-shirt on. It always makes me smile when little kids have super hero shirts on. I don’t know why.
Update: Tennis has reached championship point. And Roger Federer has just broken Andy Roddick’s serve for the first time all day to win the Championship. He has now broken Pete Sampras’ record of 14 career Grand Slam titles. Congratulations to him. I was cheering for Andy to pull out a win though.
It’s a bright and sunny day, which means patios are open and people and out and about. If you are one of the people out on a patio be sure not to stare to long at people walking by and to be nice to your server.
Wishes of a good shift to E-ve today at the restaurant.
Happy Sunday!
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We’re here at work as per usual and the TV is on, and I can say with absolute certainty that history is taking place. The Gentlemen’s Championship at Wimbeldon is on in HD and it is a beauty. One time American wonder boy, Andy Roddick is playing against Swiss dynamo, Roger Federer for the title. The match has been going on for 4 hours now with the men in the deciding 5th set. They have broken the record for most games played in a final, most games played in a 5th set, Federer has set a career high in aces and Andy Roddick is sweating like Patrick Ewing. If this game ends before we go to post I’ll update.
I skipped the morning coffee today and went with a Booster Juice instead. I’m not upset with my decision. The Very Berry with an energy booster has been a great start to the day.
Last night was also great with E-ve and our friend in town from Ottawa at the Mexican Eatery near work. The cervezas were cold, the food was hot and the guacamole was made fresh right in front of us at the table. All told, the food was good, the drinks were good and the company was great.
Side note: The only knock on the place was the lack of Corona. Even the dude at work this morning was astonished that a Mexican place was out of Corona on a Saturday night.
Bad news out of Blue Jay camp starts with a 12th inning loss at New Yankee Stadium yesterday in the afternoon and continues today with the news that Canadian pitcher and April Rookie of the Month, Scott Richmond has been placed on the 15 day Disabled List with shoulder tendinitis. The boys are back in action today and we’ll be watching that game once the score has been settled at the All England Club.
Spoke to Mommy Z on the phone the other night and wished her a happy anniversary (after she reminded me indirectly that it was their anniversary) and asked her if she enjoyed her party last weekend. She says she did, which is good enough for me. She also told me that they picked themselves up an anniversary gift that the whole family can enjoy when we visit, a Nintendo Wii. I’m not entirely surprised as we talked about bringing E-ve’s with us when we visit, but it’s awesome for sure. I warned her to make sure that everyone stretches before they start to play and that we will be there to get some work in soon.
Pretty awesome news here at the store as the new ownership looks to be 6 steps ahead of the old group. I have postcard type coupons/ advertisements in the store that have TFC’s Danny Dichio on them. All I want now are some tickets to go and see the boys in red at BMO before the summer is over.
There’s a cute little kid in the store right now with a Spider-man t-shirt on. It always makes me smile when little kids have super hero shirts on. I don’t know why.
Update: Tennis has reached championship point. And Roger Federer has just broken Andy Roddick’s serve for the first time all day to win the Championship. He has now broken Pete Sampras’ record of 14 career Grand Slam titles. Congratulations to him. I was cheering for Andy to pull out a win though.
It’s a bright and sunny day, which means patios are open and people and out and about. If you are one of the people out on a patio be sure not to stare to long at people walking by and to be nice to your server.
Wishes of a good shift to E-ve today at the restaurant.
Happy Sunday!
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Saturday, July 4, 2009
Saturday Morning Musings, Back At Work Edition
Good morning friends.
Happy Saturday wherever you may be.
I’m feeling pretty alright this morning… there is some general tummy unsettledness but otherwise things are good. I’ve got a shirt and tie on at work for the first time with the new dress code and ownership. I’ve also got some new body spray stuff from Bath & Body Works that smells like Barber Shop. Speaking of Barber Shop, I do need a haircut. I don’t think that anyone is going to disagree with that statement.
Side note: Thank you very much to E-ve for taking care of and babying me while I was complaining about the worst of the tummy pain. Thank you, xoxo.
Yesterday was billed as an action packed day with what turned out to be a lot of sitting and waiting for dressing room results. I ended up with some skinny suspenders from H&M as reported in the Editors Notes Edition yesterday, but that was it. As I said, there was relatively little choose from in the dudes section of the stores, but I tried.
The NHL free agent period is in full swing mes amis and I have been watching intently as GM Bob Gainy tries to put the Montreal Canadiens back on top in the Eastern Conference (it’s not going to be easy). So far there has been a lot of money doled out over the next 5 years or so, and there’s still a little money left to spend for next year so I’m still eagerly awaiting results. I’m happiest with D-man Hall Gill for 2 years and $4.5 million and Mike Cammalleri for 5 years with a $6 million a year cap hit. I’m not sold on Cammalleri as a $6 million a year guy, but we’ll see I guess.
The NBA free agent signing period starts on Wednesday the 8th and the rumours are that the Toronto Raptors are going to ink Hedo Turkoglu to a 5 year deal worth north of $50 million. I’ve already seen resistance from some Raptor fans about spending all of our available cash on this guy, but I think he’s a good player. Bringing Turkoglu in pretty much guarantees that DeMar DeRozan is going to get some significant minutes in the 2009 – 2010 season.
Just got a text from E-ve, she’s watching Canada’s Next Top Model. Sounds like she’s having a comfy morning thus far.
Just heard from Jake right now, things seem to be good in NB. Everyone is sending best wishes for a fantastic visit.
Also heard from Romeo with a Happy Friday pin on the BB.
I got a little geeky last night and picked up Fanboys and watched it with E-ve. We even watched a bunch of the special features. Thank you to E-ve for letting my geek out.
I think that’s it for today. There’s a lot of web work to be done. And by work I clearly mean Twitter updates, check the MySpace and maybe write something for www.hotpinkgeek.com.
Have a great day.
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Happy Saturday wherever you may be.
I’m feeling pretty alright this morning… there is some general tummy unsettledness but otherwise things are good. I’ve got a shirt and tie on at work for the first time with the new dress code and ownership. I’ve also got some new body spray stuff from Bath & Body Works that smells like Barber Shop. Speaking of Barber Shop, I do need a haircut. I don’t think that anyone is going to disagree with that statement.
Side note: Thank you very much to E-ve for taking care of and babying me while I was complaining about the worst of the tummy pain. Thank you, xoxo.
Yesterday was billed as an action packed day with what turned out to be a lot of sitting and waiting for dressing room results. I ended up with some skinny suspenders from H&M as reported in the Editors Notes Edition yesterday, but that was it. As I said, there was relatively little choose from in the dudes section of the stores, but I tried.
The NHL free agent period is in full swing mes amis and I have been watching intently as GM Bob Gainy tries to put the Montreal Canadiens back on top in the Eastern Conference (it’s not going to be easy). So far there has been a lot of money doled out over the next 5 years or so, and there’s still a little money left to spend for next year so I’m still eagerly awaiting results. I’m happiest with D-man Hall Gill for 2 years and $4.5 million and Mike Cammalleri for 5 years with a $6 million a year cap hit. I’m not sold on Cammalleri as a $6 million a year guy, but we’ll see I guess.
The NBA free agent signing period starts on Wednesday the 8th and the rumours are that the Toronto Raptors are going to ink Hedo Turkoglu to a 5 year deal worth north of $50 million. I’ve already seen resistance from some Raptor fans about spending all of our available cash on this guy, but I think he’s a good player. Bringing Turkoglu in pretty much guarantees that DeMar DeRozan is going to get some significant minutes in the 2009 – 2010 season.
Just got a text from E-ve, she’s watching Canada’s Next Top Model. Sounds like she’s having a comfy morning thus far.
Just heard from Jake right now, things seem to be good in NB. Everyone is sending best wishes for a fantastic visit.
Also heard from Romeo with a Happy Friday pin on the BB.
I got a little geeky last night and picked up Fanboys and watched it with E-ve. We even watched a bunch of the special features. Thank you to E-ve for letting my geek out.
I think that’s it for today. There’s a lot of web work to be done. And by work I clearly mean Twitter updates, check the MySpace and maybe write something for www.hotpinkgeek.com.
Have a great day.
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Friday, July 3, 2009
Friday Morning Musings, Editors Notes Edition
Good afternoon friends.
It was pointed out to us that we've been lazy and absent over the last couple of days. Apologies to everyone.
Here's hoping that Canada Day was a blast for all of our fellow Canadians. And we also hope that our American friends enjoy the 4th of July weekend.
E-ve got home from Ottawa last night by bus which put a big smile on faces. It's always great to see her when she gets back because of that whole missing her thing. Xoxo.
Enjoyed the Canada Day baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays. I'd tell you all about it, but I read the back of my ticket and it turns out that it would be illegal to write a whole bunch. I will tell you that we won 5-0, Rod Barajas, Adam Lind and Scott Rolen all hit home runs and Ricky Romero was awesome on the mound. Let's keep that between us though.
Currently out shopping with a friend from Ottawa and then getting E-ve time which brings more smiles.
Editors note: E-ve and I have decided to take a look at the local Blockbuster to see what's available. Fingers are crossed for Fanboys, but expectations are low. Snacks are also on the agenda. Mmm.
I'm sadly disappointed with the selection of boys stuff at these stores. There are a billion pieces for girls and about a dozen for guys. There are tables of shirts starting at $2.50 for chicks and the cheapest thing for dudes is a plain t-shirt 5x that much.
Side note: I haven't found, tried on or purchased anything today.
Editors note: I have since found a pair of skinny suspenders that I have claimed and paid for. There were some other options too. But nothing outstanding that can't be found elsewhere later.
Also enjoyed lunch at the Pickle Barrel for the first time. Was good. Tummy is full. Bill was cheap.
Editors note: While it was the first lunch at Pickle Barrel it was not my first visit as E-ve reminded me of dinner we had a few months ago. My bad.
I think that's it for today. The mission continues.
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It was pointed out to us that we've been lazy and absent over the last couple of days. Apologies to everyone.
Here's hoping that Canada Day was a blast for all of our fellow Canadians. And we also hope that our American friends enjoy the 4th of July weekend.
E-ve got home from Ottawa last night by bus which put a big smile on faces. It's always great to see her when she gets back because of that whole missing her thing. Xoxo.
Enjoyed the Canada Day baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays. I'd tell you all about it, but I read the back of my ticket and it turns out that it would be illegal to write a whole bunch. I will tell you that we won 5-0, Rod Barajas, Adam Lind and Scott Rolen all hit home runs and Ricky Romero was awesome on the mound. Let's keep that between us though.
Currently out shopping with a friend from Ottawa and then getting E-ve time which brings more smiles.
Editors note: E-ve and I have decided to take a look at the local Blockbuster to see what's available. Fingers are crossed for Fanboys, but expectations are low. Snacks are also on the agenda. Mmm.
I'm sadly disappointed with the selection of boys stuff at these stores. There are a billion pieces for girls and about a dozen for guys. There are tables of shirts starting at $2.50 for chicks and the cheapest thing for dudes is a plain t-shirt 5x that much.
Side note: I haven't found, tried on or purchased anything today.
Editors note: I have since found a pair of skinny suspenders that I have claimed and paid for. There were some other options too. But nothing outstanding that can't be found elsewhere later.
Also enjoyed lunch at the Pickle Barrel for the first time. Was good. Tummy is full. Bill was cheap.
Editors note: While it was the first lunch at Pickle Barrel it was not my first visit as E-ve reminded me of dinner we had a few months ago. My bad.
I think that's it for today. The mission continues.
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Friday Morning Musings, We're Alive, Worry Not Edition
Good afternoon friends.
It was pointed out to us that we've been lazy and absent over the last couple of days. Apologies to everyone.
Here's hoping that Canada was a blast for all of our fellow Canadians. And we also hope that our American friends enjoy the 4th of July weekend.
E-ve got home from Ottawa last night by bus which put a big smile on faces. It's always great to see her when she gets back because of that whole missing her thing. Xoxo.
Enjoyed the Canada Day baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays. I'd tell you all about it, but I read the back of my ticket and it turns out that it would be illegal to write a whole bunch. I will tell you that we won 5-0, Rod Barajas, Adam Lind and Scott Rolen all hit home runs and Ricky Romero was awesome on the mound. Let's keep that between us though.
Currently out shopping with a friend from Ottawa and then getting E-ve time which brings more smiles.
I'm sadly disappointed with the selection of boys stuff at these stores. There are a billion pieces for girls and about a dozen for guys. There are tables of shirts starting at $2.50 for chicks and the cheapest thing for dudes is a plain t-shirt 5x that much.
Side note: I haven't found, tried on or purchased anything today.
Also enjoyed lunch at the Pickle Barrel for the first time. Was good. Tummy is full. Bill was cheap.
I think that's it for today. The mission continues.
Like wham!
It was pointed out to us that we've been lazy and absent over the last couple of days. Apologies to everyone.
Here's hoping that Canada was a blast for all of our fellow Canadians. And we also hope that our American friends enjoy the 4th of July weekend.
E-ve got home from Ottawa last night by bus which put a big smile on faces. It's always great to see her when she gets back because of that whole missing her thing. Xoxo.
Enjoyed the Canada Day baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays. I'd tell you all about it, but I read the back of my ticket and it turns out that it would be illegal to write a whole bunch. I will tell you that we won 5-0, Rod Barajas, Adam Lind and Scott Rolen all hit home runs and Ricky Romero was awesome on the mound. Let's keep that between us though.
Currently out shopping with a friend from Ottawa and then getting E-ve time which brings more smiles.
I'm sadly disappointed with the selection of boys stuff at these stores. There are a billion pieces for girls and about a dozen for guys. There are tables of shirts starting at $2.50 for chicks and the cheapest thing for dudes is a plain t-shirt 5x that much.
Side note: I haven't found, tried on or purchased anything today.
Also enjoyed lunch at the Pickle Barrel for the first time. Was good. Tummy is full. Bill was cheap.
I think that's it for today. The mission continues.
Like wham!
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