So, about that Pig
So, the cause of controversy can be seen in this clip of Senator Obama.
September 11, 2008
July 08, 2008
Sesame Street Videos
For Billy:
The Ladybugs Picnic:
Video Codes
Number 9 Cutie:
Video Codes
Grover: Near and Far:
Video Codes
June 17, 2008
All Roads Lead to...
We've heard of the saying that all roads lead to Rome. Yesterday I had a good laugh as I swiveled my chair away from my desk to get up, and saw this sight. The view is skewed, since I am obviously not in the chair anymore, but yes. In this house, all roads lead to Mommy!
June 01, 2008
Discovery Launch, STS-124
While Bill's dad was here, he was hoping to see the shuttle launch. Unfortunately, he's spent the entire time he's been here in the hospital, aside from about the first 15 he was here. Luckily though, he was able to get out of the hospital (not discharged, just OUT) to view the shuttle launch yesterday.
Here's Billy, with the shuttle in front of him.
The STS-124 mission is primarily for delivering the pressurized module and Japanese robotic arm to the International Space Station. What else is very cool? My friend from school (Chris) is in a very successful punk band (The Phenomenauts), and they will be part of the mission as well. Follow this link to read on...
Deep Sea Fishing
On Saturday I finally got to go deep sea fishing! We woke up at 5am, headed out the door at 6am, and made it to Port Canaveral at 7am. Found our Captain and the First Mate and boarded the 28' boat.
It was a beautiful, sunny day. It wasn't too bad when we started moving. It really felt great on our way out in the morning because we were in the shade of the cabin and the wind was whipping in our faces. I only felt like I was going to puke once, which was amazing. Luckily, I didn't puke and I managed to down a couple more dramamine and a couple of pretzels. Fresh moving air does wonders for queasiness.
We were probably about 18 miles offshore. I'm not sure exactly though, except for the first time we stopped, the Captain said we were about 14 miles out. Then we went out another 1.5 miles, and then we moved out again, but I am not sure how far.
The first fish was mine. A big barracuda that bitch-slapped me with his tail when the first mate held him up for picture time. It was hard reeling him in, but was so much fun.
The second one was Bill's King Mackerel. Unfortunately, all that was hauled up on the boat was the head since something got to it first before he pulled it all the way in. His was about 200 yards out.
We took turns reeling them in. I caught a Barracuda, and two King Mackerels. Bill caught two King Mackerels and a Bonita. The barracuda was released, the mackerel head was "released", and the Bonita was kept by the Captain (I guess).
I think this is the bonita:
Here we are, at the end of the fishing day with our remaining catch:
As if all this wasn't eventful enough, we were stopped by the Coast Guard. I think it was because we crossed into an off-limits zone and it was a launch day (Discovery Shuttle). For about 10 minutes we were under scrutiny by the United States Coast Guard. Our boat was boarded by 3 men in full gear. We were finally sent on our merry way, and thank goodness too, because it was damned hot and the wind felt so good when we were really moving.
All in all, I had a fabulous time, and hope we get to do it again. I asked if they ever get yellow-fin tuna, and the mate said yes, but they have to go out about 70 to 100 miles. Yikes. Thanks to my dear Bill for this wonderful day, it's one for the books!
-- Addendum --
Okay, apparently I needed to do some research before I went fishing, because I think the fish (bonita) that the Captain said was "awful to eat" was an aku. Anyone? Is Bonita the same as Bonito the same as aku??? UGH. I am so mad.
February 26, 2008
Florida Fun
Glad we didn't get hit with the massive power outage. Apparently there's a huge outage in Florida, 4.4 million affected.
In other news, a woman found half a frog (the top half) in her caesar salad from an unnamed restaurant. Someone posted this on the forum regarding the article.
What's worse than finding a frog in your food? Half a frog!
OMG that is just too funny.
Other comments: "Is she OK? Does anyone know if she CROAKED?"
"No, but she 'hopped' right over to her attorney's office!"
December 14, 2007
No means NO!
So, I'm getting pretty darn irritated that Billy finds it fun to push the power button on my Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). He's done it twice today. The spare TiVo is attached to it, along with my desktop computer and who knows what else.
Here's my solution. Let's see if it works.
