Happy 18th Anniversary to my lovely wife Tracy.
No goofy pictures... :)
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
PUMPKINS!
Ok, I usually get into this. This year I could not find my muse....
But they turned out ok.
But they turned out ok.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
WINDY
Batten down them hatches!
We already battened them down.
Well, batten em down again - we'll teach those hatches!
We already battened them down.
Well, batten em down again - we'll teach those hatches!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Well I'm back. Nice longg weekend in Chicago. Celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary a little early.
Took the train down on Thursday afternoon and stayed at the Sheraton Four Points on Michigan and Rush streets. For dinner we went to a excellent Brazilian Rodizio, Brazzaz. It's hard to explain if you never went to one. Huge salad, no, more like sides bar. Then you get back to your seat and flip your little card/coin on the table to let them know you are ready for the meats. Gauchos come out with meat that has been cooked on skewers and they slice off pieces for you. They had 16 different item to choose from that when we were there. Chicken, sausages, lamb, pork tenderloin, filet mignon, top sirloin, ribs, shrimp, on and on. I think I had about 12 of the 16 items. Then fell into a meat coma.
No time to relax because a cab ride away was the 8:00 showing of the Blue Man Group at the Briar Street theater. Very interesting show, very intimate theater. Of course what would a live performance be with out me being selected to get on stage. (Comedy Sportz, as well as a few others things in the last few years). Anyway this was such an elaborate performance they picked me out before the show and asked me if I would like to do it. Being the closet actor and incredible car singer I am, I jumped at the chance.
First the marked my seat for the BMG (we're tight like that now) to find me. Then they took me back stage to explain what was going to happen and oh yeah, because the stage was going to be sloppy by the time I got up there we changed shoes.
My time came and I was up on stage, was stuffed into a tyvek jump suit, then a full face motorcycle helmet with the face shield painted black so I couldn't see. Of course they marked me with some blue paint on my face before sending me off. I was led off stage, outside where the audience saw them as they tied me up by my feet, painted me blue and hung me upside down as the slammed me into a canvas thus making 'art' with my body. I was then stuffed into a little cart that had a head sized jello mold on top. Hollowed out of course, as this is where I was to stick my head through. I was wheeled out they played with my Jello head for a
few seconds and then they tore it apart. They pulled me out of the cart everyone cheered and they sent me back to my seat, in my painted jumpsuit. A little ad lib by me, as to ask what am I supposed to do with this suit? And I was just waved off. Went back stage took off the suit, changed shoes and went back to my seat, where my row mates all said I did a great job.
After that we hit the Hard Rock for a night cap and back to the hotel.
Friday was a day at the Museum of Science and Industry. Including a Imax movie. It was at least 25 years since I was there and its quite updated. The U505 Sub was really re done nice. As were a few other interactive displays.
We closed the museum at 4:00 and hit Michigan Ave for some shopping. After all it is my birthday month.
Had dinner at the Piece Brewery and Pizzeria. Really good THIN crust pizza and really good beer.
Took the train down on Thursday afternoon and stayed at the Sheraton Four Points on Michigan and Rush streets. For dinner we went to a excellent Brazilian Rodizio, Brazzaz. It's hard to explain if you never went to one. Huge salad, no, more like sides bar. Then you get back to your seat and flip your little card/coin on the table to let them know you are ready for the meats. Gauchos come out with meat that has been cooked on skewers and they slice off pieces for you. They had 16 different item to choose from that when we were there. Chicken, sausages, lamb, pork tenderloin, filet mignon, top sirloin, ribs, shrimp, on and on. I think I had about 12 of the 16 items. Then fell into a meat coma.
No time to relax because a cab ride away was the 8:00 showing of the Blue Man Group at the Briar Street theater. Very interesting show, very intimate theater. Of course what would a live performance be with out me being selected to get on stage. (Comedy Sportz, as well as a few others things in the last few years). Anyway this was such an elaborate performance they picked me out before the show and asked me if I would like to do it. Being the closet actor and incredible car singer I am, I jumped at the chance.
First the marked my seat for the BMG (we're tight like that now) to find me. Then they took me back stage to explain what was going to happen and oh yeah, because the stage was going to be sloppy by the time I got up there we changed shoes.
My time came and I was up on stage, was stuffed into a tyvek jump suit, then a full face motorcycle helmet with the face shield painted black so I couldn't see. Of course they marked me with some blue paint on my face before sending me off. I was led off stage, outside where the audience saw them as they tied me up by my feet, painted me blue and hung me upside down as the slammed me into a canvas thus making 'art' with my body. I was then stuffed into a little cart that had a head sized jello mold on top. Hollowed out of course, as this is where I was to stick my head through. I was wheeled out they played with my Jello head for a
few seconds and then they tore it apart. They pulled me out of the cart everyone cheered and they sent me back to my seat, in my painted jumpsuit. A little ad lib by me, as to ask what am I supposed to do with this suit? And I was just waved off. Went back stage took off the suit, changed shoes and went back to my seat, where my row mates all said I did a great job.
After that we hit the Hard Rock for a night cap and back to the hotel.
Friday was a day at the Museum of Science and Industry. Including a Imax movie. It was at least 25 years since I was there and its quite updated. The U505 Sub was really re done nice. As were a few other interactive displays.
Had dinner at the Piece Brewery and Pizzeria. Really good THIN crust pizza and really good beer.
This place is alway packed and we waited almost an hour to get a seat.
Saturday, some breakfast some more window shopping (oh yea Garrets pop corn) and an nice train ride home to end the weekend.
Now off the pumpkin farm in the rain.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Sunday Morning Grilling
Hey this great weather makes me want to grill some more. So I spice rubbed 2 racks of baby back ribs last night. Took them out of the fridge 10 minutes ago.
Fired up the grill and we will start a magical slow braise/smoking session for some post Packer game victory ribs.
Why am I up so damn early? Went to the Alehouse last night to watch Spoiled Rotten. Calzones were awesome. And of course great people to hang out with.
Anyway woke up sweating and a dull headache. So I stayed up made coffee and all is better.
Fired up the grill and we will start a magical slow braise/smoking session for some post Packer game victory ribs.
Why am I up so damn early? Went to the Alehouse last night to watch Spoiled Rotten. Calzones were awesome. And of course great people to hang out with.
Anyway woke up sweating and a dull headache. So I stayed up made coffee and all is better.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
For Joel's Birthday we went to Maggiano's. After we hit the Cheesecake factory for a Godiva Cheese cake. After eating some and getting ready to pu it in the fridge I noticed the nutritional facts on one slice. Who knew cheesecake was loaded with so much fiber! Oh wait there are some downsides to this, like the 990 calories and the fat content. Oh well sacrifices must be made somewhere.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Happy Birthday Joel!
Our little buddy is not so little anymore. Happy 17th Joel!
It is a bittersweet day now that it's also the anniversary of Dad's passing.
Love both you buddies!
It is a bittersweet day now that it's also the anniversary of Dad's passing.
Love both you buddies!
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