The Price of Convenience

And some days, I don't even have a valid excuse....

2009-07-13T06:00:00.000-07:00

Like yesterday, for example.

As we were coming home from family dinner night, I was composing my post in my head. I was going to head upstairs as soon as we got home and post.

Only I didn't.

I didn't really think about it again until I was actually stretched out in bed, doing my best to drift off to sleep. Once I'm at that point, however, even if there is/was time to get up and post, I'm unlikely to.

So dinner last night was Mexican food. I had soft tacos (one of which ended up being a burrito) made with taco beef (duh), diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, Mexican rice, cheese, and La Victoria medium taco sauce.

Yes, they were fucking awesome. I only ate 2, but I could prolly have had more, cause they were that good. Desert was Eskimo Pies again.

I really love Eskimo Pies.

Ok, as usual, I have a picture, but I'm not going to post it right now, as my camera/card is downstairs.

Don't forget about my giveaway!!

Buenos con queso,

T.

It's Giveaway Time!!!!!

2009-07-11T08:47:00.000-07:00

Ok, you know you want this cup:

I know you do too. I can hear you salavating already. Ok, so as you might have surmised, that's the prize for the giveaway.

Now, for the rules:

1. Comment for one entry.

2. Blog about the contest, with links to this post, and to our new etsy store for 5 more entries. If you do post, let me know via email or comment that you did, so I can see your post, and get you your extra entries.

>Edited to add< And if you tweet about it, I'll give you 2 more entries!!

3. This contest will run from today until midnight on July 17th, so get your comments/posts taken care of if you want this cup.

Which we both know you do.

Oh, and if you feel the need, buy something from the store yourself.

Buenos con queso,

T.

The magic begins tomorrow.....

2009-07-10T15:01:00.000-07:00

Ok, so the giveaway starts tomorrow.....

I guess I can tell you that the prize will be a piece of Michael's pottery.....

I'm not going to show it to you now, 'cause I don't want to spoil it.

The giveaway is going to go hand in hand with something else exciting that's going to happen tomorrow.

I invite you all to stop by and play along.

Buenos con queso,

T.

I'm not making excuses, but....

2009-07-09T06:58:00.000-07:00

It's totally not my fault that I didn't post last night.

See, it happened like this:

I got a call from my mom yesterday. She had planned to take Michael to a Reno Aces game yesterday, but she wasn't feeling well, so I inheirited the tickets.

Or Michael did.

Or Michael and I did....

Whatever.

In any event, it was a night game (7:05 start time) and we didn't get home until late. I may very well have had time to post, but J, my friend from back East called. It may have even been too late before that, as I remember looking at my ~~watch~~ phone on the way home, and it was 11:30.

As you can see:

We had pretty good seats:

At one point during the second inning, the mascot (no pix sorry) came over and asked Michael and I if we wanted to participate in a 'kindness excercise' on the field. We said yes, 'cause why wouldn't we, and that's how we found ourselves down on the field before the 4th inning started paying each other compliments.

I told Michael that his head was perfectly round, that he had the most flesh-colored skin I'd ever seen, and that he was the best white rapper that I knew.

That last bit got a laugh from the whole crowd. The nice lady sitting next to us (peggy i think) took a pic on her cell phone, and we should have a copy of it soon....it's a long story, but she knows the people who's tickets we were using.

For doing that, Austin & Tina (local djs) gave us a 'Karma Card' which is actually an entry into a drawing for a $3000.00 gift card. In return, I gave them each some change.

I mean, that's how I (we) spread karma.

Oh, speaking of change, do any of you need more?

We've got tons...

Buenos con queso,

T.

I'm having a dilemma.....

2009-07-07T23:22:00.000-07:00

See I totally don't know what time of day I should post....

I could post in the morning, and tell you all the things I have planned for the day, or I could post in the evening, and tell you how badly my plans fell through.

Morning = less bitching.

Evening, not so much.

Tell me which you'd rather have.

Oh, and just a heads up...I'll be doing a giveaway soon.

Keep your eyes open for it.

Buenos con queso,

T.

The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.

2009-07-06T07:08:00.000-07:00

Or maybe it isn't.

I don't profess to know the mysteries of my universe, let alone the one at large.

Instead, I'll show you some pictures. I'm not going to post all that I shot, and if you want more, email me, and I'll send you a disc chock full of them.

So, here we go:

Ok, so like I said, I have a ton more. It was a pretty good show again this year, as it was last year, even if they blew the Grand Finale.....

Which I'm pretty sure they did, because like 20 minutes after the show concluded, there was another barrage of explosions. Of course, by that time I was in the house and no longer watching the sky, so I didn't get to see what happened. I'm thinking that there was a wiring problem or something, and it took them some time to figure out where the futz was.

In any event, it was fun.

I'll close now, as I have some (blog) reading to do before I go to work.

Buenos con queso,

T.

Anything but routine.....

2009-07-05T07:31:00.000-07:00

Yeah, yeah, I know.

I missed a day already.

The only thing I can say in my defense is.....well, I guess I don't really have anything do say in my defense.

It was a pretty full day, which included my work party (a blast look for photos tomorrow) dinner at sis's (pics to follow tomorrow) and, of course, fireworks.

I shot a ton of photos of the fireworks as well, but I haven't really had time to sort through them yet. As soon as I do, I'll post a couple, and maybe even more on my flickr account.

Oh, and this one's for you Q, since you asked....pottery pics.

Well, one anyhow.

My New Coffee Cup

Buenos con queso,

T.

Marshall, Will, and Holly, on a routine expedition...

2009-07-03T22:27:00.000-07:00

I'm pretty tired, cause we've been at it all day.

We had a 7:30 am tee time, which means I was up early (heh like always).

It was perfect weather, and we played a full 18. I've got a couple photos for you:

After golf, I rolled out to work and picked up my check. We headed home for about 10 minutes, and then went to Costco, and then to the casino to cash my check. We did a bit of gambling, but nothing came of it.

My work 4th of July party it tomorrow, and then we're doing a bbq at sis's, and then there's fireworks. I'll try and have some good pix for y'all.

Buenos con queso,

T.

A break in my routine.....

2009-07-02T21:31:00.000-07:00

I know I said that Michael was going to be here yesterday, but that kinda fell through. Some things came up, and he didn't get to leave until this morning.

He did, however, arrive alive and well this afternoon.

We've been hangin' and chillin', and already found out that we get to go golf tomorrow.

For free.

*rawk*

He brought a fair amount of pottery, some of which we plan to sell on our etsy site (coming soon).

In addition, it looks like he brought half the state of California with him...

If you look in the upper right-hand corner of that picture, you may see two bags of chips....

And a close-up:

It may seem that I'm harping on this, but what you may fail to realize is that these are the best fucking tortilla chips in the world.

They're called Taco Works, and are really only available on the Central Coast of California. Michael makes a point of bringing a supply for me whenever he comes.

With his car so jam packed with stuff, he only had room to bring me 4 bags....

And I know I'll have to give my sister at least one bag, 'cause if I don't, she'll be all mad at me....

Besides, she gets me my coffee....

Ok, off to eat some more of those lovelies.

Buenos con queso,

T.

The most important routine.....

2009-07-01T06:52:00.000-07:00

Of all the routines I go through on a typical day, the one that's usually first, and always the most important is my coffee ritual.....

1. Rinse out the coffee pot.

2. Fill to the '12' line. Yes, I always make a full pot.

3. Pour the water into the coffee maker.

4. Empty/rinse the filter basket.

5. Scoop the beans into the grinder.

6. Grind the beans.

7. Pour the ground coffee into the basket.

8. Place basket back in the coffee maker, close lid, and hit the button.

It's almost Zen in it's simplicity, and it produces the lifeblood for another day.

So, that's one day down.

In other news, Michael should be here today.

That's the rumor, at least.

Buenos con queso,

T.

And tomorrow's July 1st.....

2009-06-30T18:00:00.000-07:00

Remember a couple of weeks ago when I was wondering where the 1st half of June went?

Well now, I'd kinda like to know where the rest of it went.

I mean, really!!

I thought I could come up with more, but I got nothin'.

Buenos con queso,

T.

I've got my nose to the grindstone, my back's against the wall.....

2009-06-29T22:51:00.000-07:00

I got my email from NaBloPoMo, and July's theme is 'Routine.'

That should be an easy one.

My life is a series of routines.

Stay tuned, drudgery will ensue.....

Buenos con queso,

T.

Bratwursts French Fries. Coleslaw. Corona.

2009-06-28T22:21:00.000-07:00

Does that sound like your dinner?

Cause it was totally mine tonight.

I'll put the picture up tomorrow.

If you're lucky.

Buenos con queso,

T.

Another meaningless milestone......

2009-06-27T19:08:00.000-07:00

This is my 900th post.

That number staggers me. 9 fucking hundred posts.

I remember my first post, and I remember the day I started my blog.

Ok, so to honor this dubious occasion, I'm going to do a 'mail post.'

I should also apologize to Herman for taking so long to post these, but this is the stuff he sent me:

A couple of discs of EYES ONLY CLASSIFIED TOP SECRET DISCS:

I could tell you what's on them, but then I'd have to kill you.....

A calculator:

A Slim Jim:

As you can see, I couldn't even wait long enough to get a picture of it before I tore into it.

An Old Navy tin cup:

That I'm currently using to hold my pens:

Herm was also one of the folks I requested dirt from, and he sent me this:

He told me the story of that dirt, and I looked for the email with the explanation, but I couldn't find it...Herman, if you read this, please tell the story again in the comments.....

Ok...I got a few other things that day, but I'm going to break this into 2 posts, as this is gettttttttinnnnnnnggg Looooooooooong.

Buenos con queso,

T.

Well, since you asked.....

2009-06-26T06:23:00.000-07:00

WhiskeyMarie wanted to know:

1) What's your favorite kind of cheese?

2) When was the last time you skinny-dipped?

3) Pizza or cheeseburgers?

Good questions.

Ok, to answer the 1st one, it's Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp Cheddar. I hardly ever buy it anymore, 'cause it's almost 6 bux for the 10 oz package, but every now and then, I splurge.

Lessee....skinny dipping. It was at Lake Tahoe, and prolly 23 or 24 years ago. I don't remember exactly.

3. Pizza. Don't get me wrong, I love cheese burgers, especially with Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp Cheddar, but pizza is my first love. Over the years, I've worked in 3 (at least) pizza joints, including a Round Table and a Shakey's.

Everyone warned me that I would 'hate pizza' because I was eating too much of it. Well, let me tell you, during those jobs, I had the chance to eat pizze every day, and I ate pizza every day.

I never got tired of it....I never got sick of it....I don't think I ever will.

Michael wanted to know:

1) What would you do with a drunken sailor?

2) How much wood would a wood chucker chuck if a wood chucker could chuck wood?

3) what would you do if i sing out of tune?

Lessee....a drunken sailor? I'd prolly shave his belly with a rusty razor.

2 is an easy answer: A woodchuck would chuck as much wood as a woodchuck could chuck, if a woodchuck could chuck wood.

And as harsh as it is, if you sang out of tune, I'd stand up and walk out on you.

And since Q didn't ask anymore questions, I'll go with her 1st 3:

So I can only ask 3 questions?

Wait, that one doesn't count does it?

Oh crap - only one left?

If you had looked, you would know that no, you didn't only get these 3.

No, it didn't count. Nor did the question about counting.

And no, you don't only have 1 left, you have 3, should you ever decided to ask them.

Buenos con queso,

T.

My PS3 is an internet whore.....

2009-06-25T18:36:00.000-07:00

I don't know if I've mentioned it before or not, but I swear, that game console has an obsession with the 'net that I just can't understand.

Case in point: I started a movie on my PS3 at the same time I fired up my computer to blog. I went down to get a beer. Back upstairs, I dial my DSL (yes i disconnect when im not actively on) and get one of my 3 or 4 'issue' messages.

Line busy?

What the fuck are you talking about.

Again.....Same result.

Oh yeah, the PS3's on.

And, just so you know, it was still on the login screen, because I forgot to hit the 'X' button. It's not even doing anything yet, and it's sucked up my DSL.

That's an unhealthy level of commitment if you ask me.

On another note, I'm going to give Q one more day, and then I'm answering questions.

Oh, yeah, it's HNT:

Oh, and if you didn't hear about it, read about it, or see it on tv, Michael Jackson died.

Buenos con queso,

T.

I got the news today, oh boy.....

2009-06-24T17:49:00.001-07:00

Actually, I got the news yesterday, but by the time I remembered to post it was too late to go into it.

I'm not going to sugarcoat this, and I'm not going to draw it out (amazing huh) but a very close friend of mine lost her son in a motorcycle accident two nights ago.

He was 18.....

It's totally fucked up. I hate when shit like that happens.

On a completely unrelated note, I also found out yesterday that Kodak is discontinuing Kodachrome slide film.

It's not nearly as tragic, but it's still sad.

Ok...so I see I have some questions to answer, and I'll prolly get to that tomorrow....

Q, you can have 3 more if you want. I'd hate for you to feel left out on a post you inspired.....

Buenos con Queso,

T.

I almost did it again...I almost missed a day....

2009-06-23T23:33:00.000-07:00

And since I still really don't have a topic, I'll take my cue from Q.

Feel free to ask me questions in my comments.

I think I'll give each of you 3 (i can do that cause im awesome like that), so knock yourselves out.

Buenos con queso,

T.

Writer's block....

2009-06-22T21:38:00.000-07:00

I'm sitting here, and not only can I not come a title, but I'm having a hard time putting together enough words to tell you that I don't have anything to post about.

Yeah, I got nuthin'.

Buenos con Queso,

T.

Happy Father's Day....well, to me, I guess.....

2009-06-21T20:35:00.000-07:00

And to any of you fathers that read my site (yo herm) that didn't hear it from anyone else today.

Yes, we did family dinner, and yes, I took a pic, but I ate so freakin' much that I'm too tired to really do anything about the picture until tomorrow.

Buenos con queso,

T.

I did all my running around yesterday.....

2009-06-20T06:35:00.000-07:00

I like having a weekday as one of my days off. It gives me the chance to get all those 'business' things done.

Yesterday was a rousing success, so today, I'm fucking off.

As soon as I take care of this blog, I'm firing up EQ, and that's all I plan to do with the rest of the day.

Text me if you want.

Buenos con queso,

T.

Well, I fucked up again.....

2009-06-19T00:41:00.000-07:00

This time, I blame....

James...

Cause he's the bastard that got me started on EverQuest.

Bastard....

Ok, so there we are.

Herman...y'all should know better than that, b'ra. I'm sad to report that you've fallen prey to 'I'm waiting for the Perfect Time syndrome.'

I wish I had a better explation, but I don't.

If it helps you, I've come to this conclusion:'

I suck.

Deal with it.

But soon....very soon....

There's an even in my blogosphre that you'll be a very important part of.....

Buenos con queso,

T.

I can't believe June is half over.....

2009-06-17T07:55:00.000-07:00

It seems like just yesterday it was Winter, and now, one of the 'traditional' Summer months is flashing by like scenery viewed through a train window.....

Not that it's all bad, of course.

The faster Summer gets over, the sooner Dland comes.

I don't really have much today, as you can tell by the totally lame nature of the post.

There just hasn't been much going on. I could tell you about work (boring) or what I've been doing when I'm not at work (nothing) or regale you with tales of adventure, excitment, and really wild things....

But of course, there's been none of that lately.

Just coffee, blogging, and Everquest.

Anybody know where I can buy a life?

Buenos con queso,

T.

5:30am PDT is the new black.

2009-06-16T07:29:00.000-07:00

Or so it seems to me.

See, that's what time I've been waking up for months now. Well, with the exception of this past Saturday.

See, I was really tired on Friday night, and rather than stay up until my normal bed time of around midnight or so, I decided to crash around 9:30 or so.

This resulted in an exciting and unexpected benefit:

On Saturday, I woke up at 4:30.

Woo Hoo!!!

Buenos con queso,

T.

Yes, we had family dinner last night.....

2009-06-15T08:09:00.001-07:00

And no, I didn't get any pictures of it.

Mostly because Sis had already started serving by the time Pops and I got there, and eating felt more important that taking pictures.

We had French dip sandwiches (one of my atfs) with regular and sweet potato french fries.

It was pretty fucking awesome.

After dinner we watched Blue Harvest, which is fuking hilarious. If you're Star Wars fan and/or a Family Guy fan, you should totally check it out.

And with that, I'm off to work.

Buenos con queso,

T.