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.

Tickets Tickets - I got Tickets

I just bought Tickets to see Rancid in Denver on Aug 2nd and Aug 3rd. Thats right they are playing two shows. I may not fly to tucson to see them since I will get to see them twice in denver.

Rancid Show Date Corrections

Well they had listed July 2nd, but they had it wrong. The Rancid site now lists August 2 as the show date. that will work too - actually better. Other dates have been adjusted too. I want to go see them in Tucson on July 7th. Then in SLC if and when - then In denver on Aug 2nd.

Rancid in Denver

Rancid has announced a show in Denver on July 2nd.

I return from Chicago on June 30th. Whew! Just in time. Maybe they'll play Chicago while I am there. I also hope they play SLC sometime when I can go.

Fun in the Sun

To quote a Mudhoney song "Today, is a good Day"

It was in the mid 70's and sunny, with little wind. I took advantage of it by going golfing with Jason and Chris. We just did the front nine at jacoby. I can drive and aproach ok, but my short game is really bad. I three putted about everything. It was nice to finally have some time off from work to just play. I think I may take next friday off from work to further relax myself. I also need to take a day and clean my place.

What to say ...

Well it is time to post to my blog again, but I can't think of what to write. Nothing has really happened to me this last week or 2. I go to work then come home and watch TV for a few hours and go to bed.... Rinse and repeat.

I have to work this Saturday which is a bummer, but oh well.

Rancid News ...

Some rumors have been confirmed, others are still unknown. here is what we do know:

On April 19th the new rancid website finally launched. According to rancid their new album will come out in springtime 2007. Rancid also has a DVD coming out in July that will feature 31 rancid music videos covering 1993-2003.

Also Rancid will begin a worlwide tour in July. No specific dates have been announced yet.

In addition to the website rancid has a myspace site located at:
http://www.myspace.com/rancid

Tool in Concert

Wednesday May 10, 2006 at the Temple Buell Theater in Denver.

D Lee is out - Broken Wrist

That really hurts the cubs this year. He will be out for 8-10 weeks.

Rob Zombie Concert

Well I survived the show, and still have my hearing. It actually wasn't as loud as others I've been to (Foo Fighters) but it was a good show.

They played some old songs that they hadn't done in quite some time such as Creature of the wheel and black sunshine.

One interesting thing happened. They actually played American Witch twice, which is very unusual. They opened with it, then after a few encores rob asked if they could play it again and record it for possible use in ther video since the crowd was so good. of course we agreed, so they turned on all the house lights and spotlights on the crowd, and recorded us as they played american witch for a second time.

The first band Lacuna Coil was ok. They have a sound somewhat reminisant of evanescense, but much heavier.

Songs they played that I can remember (This is not in order, and I'm sure I missed some)
American Witch (twice)
the lords of salem
Foxy Foxy
creature of the wheel
supercharger heaven
more human than human
living dead girl
dragula
superbeast
house of 1000 corpses
demon speeding
black sunshine
thunderkiss 65

Sad Rumors ...

It has been rumoured that during one of the Hellcat Records nights in LA that Rancid announced that they are releasing their new album in early 2007 and breaking up afterwards. They also said they would be doing a tour later on this year and no tour after the new album arrives to support it.

Whenever they announce any tour I will be traveling as far as I have to to see them one more time before it is all over.

Damn - What am I going to look forward to now?

Rob Zombie Coming Up

I'm excited to see zombie in concert again. It should be a good time. I like the new album - Educated Horses.

Unfortunately I am going to the concert by myself. I have two tickets, but no one to come along. It seems everyone is too poor or just doesn't like good music, or maybe they don't want to hang out with me. Their loss.

I'll report back after the show.

ROCK ON!!!


oh - btw "My Life on a round plastic disc" has been delayed for a bit until I can get my song recording equipment working better. I started writing a new song, but ran into some issues - so It is only partly done. In the mean time I will work on the writing portion of the disc. I'll keep you posted...

Simpson Movie?

Rumors are flying - but it is around april fools day.
July 27, 2007.

Rumors is that In Ice Age there is an advertisement for it.

I gues I will be going to Ice Age to watch the Simpsons Trailor.

Game On!

The 2006 baseball season has begun. The Cubs play tomorrow at Cincy.