I'm Back!

I arrived home this evening from my wonderful trip to chicago. I had a great time, and in the next day or two I will post more in my blog about what I did, and what I liked, etc.

Time to go

Well I'm all packed and ready to leave. I won't be bringing a computer with me, so I'll have to blog all about it when I get back. Look for some long posts.

In other news Gary Barta just left UW to go to Iowa. Anyone who would willingly go to Iowa must have something loose in the head, so good riddance. I guess the search for a new AD will start soon.

Blog you when I get back.

Reservation Confirmed

I got confirmation today for my reservations at the Chicago Chop House; Wednesday at 9:00 PM

I'm looking forward to a great steak.

My Chicago trip is in its final planning stages. I have all my reservations and tickets ready to go. I just need to decide a place or two more to eat, and which museum I will try and go to on Thursday.

I'll give detail of the trip when I return.

More Beck ...

I just read that Beck has finished a new album that will be released this fall. It is barely a year since Guero came out so I was kind of surprised. I look forward to hearing it - hopefullt it will mean a few tour dates - I'd pay to see beck a fourth time.

Since it was produced by Nigel Godrich I suspect it will be a more mellow effort again.

Mmm Fried Chicken

I tried a new recipe for Fried Chicken last night, and it turned out great. you want to try it? well then make some of your own...

get some chicken for frying - cut it up or ehatever you like ot do for fried chicken. Soak the chicken in buttermilk for 12 hours. pull the pieces out and season with kosher salt, paprika, garlic, and cayenne. Dredge in flour and fry in shortening, or another oil like canola, in a cast iron skillet at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes (skin side down first), flip over and give it another 10, or until it is done (temp 180).

Server with some mashed potatoes and enjoy.

LOST? Um - its right over there...

Well I borrowed Season One of LOST from a friend to start watching it to give me something to do for a while. I haven't seen the show before.

So far the shows generally move to slow. One example they decide they need to go up higher to get some radio signal. Instead of panning back and showing you that they are going to need to climb a bit they waste my time slowly moving the camera up the mountain to show me what I already figured out up the mountain mean a bit of a climb. There were a few other times I found myself looking at my watch, or yelling at the tv for it to hurry up. I felt like fast forwarding it. They show the exact scenes again and again - especially from the plane.

That reminds me of another thing maybe this is on purpose to make us feel smart, but the show seems predictable so far. the wheelchair belonging to the guy you see in the beginning wiggling his toes - Duh... and other things they try to "reveal" about people have all been predictable like the Korean lady speaking English, and being upset or whatever at her husband; the one who was the criminal; etc. Hopefully it will get better. I will give it a chance. I am already 6 episodes into it now.

Caddy Shack is Back

I have my car back now. I had the Torque Converter Clutch replaced along with the parts of the transmission nearby. About $3,000.00 of work.

It wasn't a major problem, and could have safely been driven for the rest of the cars life, but since it was covered under warranty I figured why not have it replaced. She is still running smooth. Plus they washed and vacuumed the car ... Bonus.