Hardcore New Zealand

Check out Season 2 of Flight of the Conchords - it's on HBO but you can watch the first episode for free on Funny or Die here

Don't forget to vote - it's not too late. It is your civic duty

Peace and Love, Peace and Love

Ringo is now your friend on MySpace!

That's right - I am MySpace friends with a Beatle. Am I awesome or what!!!

Whoopee.

Happy Holidays - traditions edition

I have my own finicky holiday tradition. I am pretty sure I started it around 1994 so I guess it's a pretty good one. I listen to this song on Christmas Eve:



I have to admit that it has been difficult getting into the holiday spirit this year. With all the things going on in our lives, school, travel, jobs, etc... I just got my shopping done yesterday and gifts wrapped this morning. Sara still needs to finish her shopping. I am going to get some decorations up today. We have a poinsettia but no tree (yet). This is our first Christmas without our extended families. It's tough but it's nice to just spend some time together, just the two of us. This is a great opportunity to create a new "family" tradition together.

Happy Holidays to all! May you have a great and peaceful time together with family, friends and loved ones.

I want to drive the Zamboni

This is not a good start to the 2009 NHL Winter Classic.

Yikes!

Musical Table

Here is a link to this really cool Marimba-like-table. The design idea is that you can adjust blocks within the table to change the pitch of the table and it will resonate when objects (such as plates, glasses, etc...) Pretty cool idea, I would be curious to hear it......

hair cut part 2

OK - you win, normal cut it is. I have made an appointment for Tuesday and will get the pictures up soon after.

stay tuned for more excitement.

"The A-Team did it, Scooby Do did it, the Ghostbusters did it..."

All right one more....

Hair Cut Poll

ok, if you notice now to the right of this post is a poll. I need a haircut and I am pretty much ready to go back to the old self-cut buzz cut. It's cheaper (no cost at all) and the maintenance is a breeze. That being said I thought, what could be a better method of deciding something about my physical appearance than to let someone else decide.

So - I leave it to you, me readers (if in face there are any) to let me know. I will take action on your results this Friday. One way or another - I will post a picture of the new do.

for those of you with questions here are two photos with both hair "styles" shown. Thanks and I look forward to your decision.  

 I seem to be having techinical difficulties posting the pictures.........

It's always sunny

This has nothing to do with the actual show but it amuses me none the less. For those of you who have yet to witness the cunning brilliance that is It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia you have to check it out.

Its a bout a group of friends who own a bar in Philly and are just horrible people, horribly funny that is! The writing is great and hints of influence of Seinfeld and Arrested Development (the BEST show you never saw).

They are readying for Season 4 so you have some time to catch up on the shenanigans down at Paddy's Pub. Go to it.

Rock on McCain!

Creativity in tough economic times

Here is a brilliant email conversation. You have to give it to this particular customer service rep. You know she had a good story to tell at the water cooler.

Enjoy!

All right, all right. One more for the road!

Happy Early Turkey Day

Well, I will be out of town and most likely not blogging over the holiday so I thought I would just throw this up now and get it over with. Enjoy all and have a great glutton holiday!! I know I will. (post script: this is a two-for!)

Music Video:

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It's true, its on the internet.....

The Onion

Enough said! (click for story)

Believe in Yourself

Alright, I couldn't help myself. This is just too great.....

All Time Favorite

This is still one of my favorites. I really do like Natalie Portman and the whole idea of this is just fantastic. Kudos to her for "going there!"




By the way if you haven't checked out Hulu you are missing out big time. What a great site, TV, movies. Yea, its all there. I have recently gotten into It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, great show, hilarious! It seems like all the shows I actually like to watch are on Thursday nights (Office, 30 Rock, Sunny in Philly, Bruins games). A site like this saves my veritable TV watching bacon.

Sick Days.....

Well, I realize that it has been quite a sabbatical for me on this blog and to those two or three of you who actually check it, I apologize. I have been sick. I have had the same damn cold for three weeks now. Now I have this really awesome cough that I can't kick and once I start I can't stop. I know (mother) that I should go to the doctor at this point but my insurance is just so crappy and I really don't want to pay for it.

On a similar note, my pup has learned that the Kleenex box is the best toy dispenser ever. She has totally destroyed my last two boxes of tissues (almost full at the time). There is absolutely no way to be mad at her because it is one of the funniest things you have ever seen. She just pulls them out one at a time. Too Funny.

Anyway, I am hopefully getting back on track here and with my health. And also:

Welcome Ella Mae Plachta. She is a Halloween baby. I got to meet her just 4 days old down in Austin, Texas. Adorable! She and her mommy and pappy are doing just great. So are her three dogs. Hi Nanners!!!

The importance of just one Vote

If it could happen to me, if could happen to anyone....




Well for some reason my "embed this here" stuff didn't work so this was supposed to be the following:

http://www.cnnbcvideo.com/index.html?nid=.FMpJNRaoUun0gePG_6CBjE3MDEzNg--&referred_by=11185385-X1pPc_x
(too bad I will be out of town on November 4th and have already voted)

ghetto fab!

This is one of my favorite comedians. He is not only a great piano player but loves the physical comedy and is super smart with his humor. Enjoy......

Hardcore Palin Rap

For those of you who may have missed this.........

1 word

Amazing!!!!

Palin As President


(I will be checking this daily, its too much fun. Have fun exploring the "new" Oval Office) And yes, I realize that all of this together is more than one word......

play time

I found this and coudn't resist.......

(Sorry - removed as the sound is just too anoying!!!)

Stop the train!!

This is a John Mayer tune.

My folks were just in town this last week and it was really great to see them and spend time together. As I grow older (and so do they) I relish our time more and more. It's always difficult to see them age but at the same time its rewarding to have an adult relationship with your folks.

I read something lately about writers and readers and how the more brutally honest a writer can be the more fulfilling it can be to the reader. Who knows if that is really the case or not but there seems to be some truth in that to me. I've had some extra time lately and have been using it to get healthy (after four years of traveling almost non-stop) and to spend time with my wife and puppy.

As time and life goes by, it really hits home to me about how important friends and family are; jobs, cars, apartments/homes, stuff comes and goes but family is forever.......

Enjoy the tune - Well done John!!

Falling behind

It's funny, my goal in the beginning of this thing (all of 1 month a go) was to post something on here daily, keep it interesting for anyone (?) who might be reading. It's amazing how difficult that can be. I always feel the need to say something with substance, something that might impact but I just end up talking about the weather! Oh well, maybe I should have just taken a picture of myself everyday for six years or something else equally as interesting. Anyway - today's post is about not posting.

It's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove all doubt. - Rami Belson

Bring it on!!!

This is a classic. I remember what is was to have Quayle as VP - embarrassing! Even as a younger person I could see how this dude was not qualified and thank God nothing ever happened to Bush senior while in office. I am sure that the Democrats have had their share of questionable VP picks but this whole Sarah Palin thing is just beyond belief. Talk about pandering, shameless. I think the best part of this clip is that Bensten's comment seemed to have hurt Quayle's feelings, too funny! Any way, I for one will be glued to my television for the debate tonight. Biden is being put into a difficult position. Whatever approach he takes the Republicans can claim that he is beating up a poor defenseless woman. My issue is she shouldn't be a poor defenseless woman, she could be Vice President of the United States. She needs to be able to hold her own against anyone regardless of her gender. So that being said - Go get 'em Obama/Biden! And here is to a good, fair, honest debate on the issues.

Rain, Rain Go Away

Nor'easter! We are supposed to get rain solid through the weekend, from Friday to Sunday. I guess at this point it is better than a whopping snow storm - that is surely coming! Got to love New England weather. We will see how this all effects the leaves and such.

On another note, my folks are in town visiting and it is great to play host to them. I am looking forward to their time here.

Celebrate good times

Happy first day of fall! Those of us in New Engalnd can start thinking of the next 6 months of winter that is right around the corner. So enjoy the fall while it is here.

Hoodie Sweatshirt part 2

Well, I found it! I am unfortunately unable to embed the video but I will provide the link for those of you who may be interested......

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9YUp5RQKAw

Hoodie Sweatshirt

Man, I love sweatshirt weather. The cool breeze, the fresh smell of the fall air, rockin the hoodie and jeans - outstanding!
It's funny how you can feel certain ways about temperatures. I guess its just the memories and experiences we connect with them. For me fall is new starts; back to school, sports, spending time with friends, marching band and rocking the hoodie.

My pup managed to destroy my newest favorite hoodie so I am in search for a new, new favorite. It's got to be soft and just the right size and fit. Again, funny to feel certain things about certain collections of fabric.

There is a song that can somewhat portray my feelings........
(I am working on the link and will post asap, think of it as an old timey cliff hanger!)

Fitness Time

Since I have been skating more often I have really gotten the fitness bug. I got some stuff for my birthday (thanks babe!) and am eager to put it to use.

At the goalie clinic I attended we did an hour of off ice training including agility ladder drills, reflex drills and some cardio stuff. I found a couple of web sites that go through and give quick videos on different drills that can be done with cones, agility ladder and jump ropes:

http://www.workoutz.com/category/speed_and_agility_exercises

http://www.performanceworkouts.com/exercise_guides_agility_1.shtml

I think the neighbors are in for a real treat. The only good place I have to do some of these drills is in the courtyard at my apartment complex. I will just have to get some folks to join in. Maybe we can have our own little fitness challenge......

Happy Birthday

Well,

One more year till 30! I am actually looking forward to that milestone, 29 is kinda a lame age. One of the best parts of the Birthday is talking to friends and family on the phone, hearing my niece's sing "Happy Birthday". I used to have three years worth of Birthday songs saved on my old phone, it was the best pick me up for a bad day to listen to the serenade!

Party on.......

America's Favorite Ball Park

Well I have been to four Major League parks as of today. It's funny, we have lived in Boston for 4 years and this is the first Red Sox game that we have been to. It was a lot of fun (even though they lost - to TORONTO!)

I have been to Tigers Stadium, Comerica Park, Wrigley Field and now Fenway. It's actually areally cool group of parks to have been to. They are all pretty amazing in their own ways.

Play ball!!! (and click on the picture above to enlarge - I took it this afternoon)

Doggie Time!

We are watching our friends dog, Russo again. Its great it keeps both him and our dog very entertained. They wrestle and growl and roll around. Twice the walks, twice the fun!

....and now twice the naps. Rock!!!!

I was looking for a youtube video of the "old" SNL sketch with Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon, "Dog Show". Dang! Couldn't find it it's probably on Hullu somewhere but you would have to go through a bunch of episodes. Great sketch - they are dog obsessed and dress their tiny shaking dogs in different clothing and talk about what they are thinking and doing over the coarse of the day. Fantastic.

SNL starts a new season this Saturday with what's his name the Olympic swimmer dude as the host. Should be interested, I am eagerly awaiting new episodes, uncorrupted by the writers strike this year. My DVR will be filling up quickly. Although I greatly miss Tina Fey (great on 30 rock). Lover her.

Ads!!!

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Summer, Out!!!

Well, I guess summer is winding down. It never ceases to amaze me how fast time flies. I was trying to think back on what I did this summer and I was able to come up with a (albeit to short) list:

• Time with the puppy! We finally got a dog this summer, it has been a great and wonderful thing. We have spent many, many hours at the dog park and taking her for walks and adventures. She is a husky mix so we are really looking forward to her experiencing her "first" winter.



• Moving! We had to move out to have our apartment remodeled. We now reside in a "luxury apartment". Wow. It was a definite hastle, two weeks - we had to vacate. We packed up all of our earthly belongings into a POD and headed for Michigan for two weeks only to come back and unpack. It's not all bad, moving always helps you get rid of your crap and really get reorganized as you unpack and move back in. We are still getting situated but it is a much better situation.


• Hockey!!! I have had much more time lately and have been able to skate frequently. I got on a goalie board online and was able to start subbing for teams and that eventually got me a spot on a team roster for the fall season. I attended my first goalie camp, super fun - learned allot. It's just good exercise and one of my true loves.


• Camping! We have gone for a few overnights here and there this summer, definitely not enough for my wife, the camping fiend :) But it has been fun and I think our pup really enjoys it as well. We went to a State Park on Cape Cod and one in Maine as well.

During our time back in Michigan we also got to see some Friends and family and that is always the best! Although we didn't take a big "summer vacation" this year we did pretty well with our numerous "stay-cations". I am looking forward to the fall, it is really my favorite time of year. Good time to bust out the hooded sweatshirts! (At least the ones that the puppy hasn't chewed up!)

NHL is coming

For those of you who were not aware - the NHL is starting up in October. (www.nhl.com) This years outdoor game is January 1st in Chicago. Wings V. Hawks in Wrigley!!! Outstanding. I recently signed up for Direct TV and now have the NHL Network. I am ready for the new season, BIG TIME!! Go Wings!

And welcome, I will do much better at keeping up on this daily. It may or not be that interesting but I will do the best I can.