Top Chef DC - Week 4

I can't believe how much this season is sucking.  It's boring as hell.  Angelo is a complete douchbag and I have never rooted against anyone as hard I am rooting against him.  Is he a good chef?  As the 8-Ball says "all signs say yes"  of course if you asked the 8-Ball, does every other contestant want to kick him in the balls you'd get the same answer. 

So here's my highlights.  Tiffany was showing the goods a little bit at Whole Foods and I found myself openly rooting for them her.  Kenny is falling off the pace, Angelo is far and away the favorite and everyone else is pretty boring.  Andrea has a little two face thing going on.  I don't know what to think of it but Seinfeld explains it perfectly.



BTW "quirky" (is that the new PC term?) Arnold and Lynn are both sleeping in their own beds again.

And if blogger doesn't start getting it's shit together, I'm driving to their headquarter's and giving them a little attitude adjustment.  There will be a lot of shredded pocket protectors strewn about when I'm finished.  Who's with me?

Haiku Thursday - Summertime and the living is easy.

Skeeters buzzin thick,

Trafton Park, working the dish

Cold Buckhorn waiting

Movie Clip Wednesday - best/favorite actress of the 1970's

Boxer's meme has been left temporarily in my less than capable hands.  I'm kind of like Homer Simpson running the nuclear power plant right now.  I don't know what I'm doing and I'm pretty sure it's going to end badly.  Sounds like most of my relationships as well.

My favorite actor from the 1990's is Kevin Spacey.  Not only did he star in one of my favorite movies of all time "The Usual Suspects" but..............oops............this is the week for best/favorite actress from the 1970's.  Almost stepped in it again.  

My favorite actress from the 1970's is Diane Keaton and it wasn't easy. Who's coming up with this stuff anyway?  I mean, I was alive in the 70's and went to a bunch of movies and I couldn't come up with a good one.  Most the "award winners" were people I wouldn't go watch because all of their movies were too serious.  After some research I made my decision on a couple of things.  Did I see any of her movies, did I like the movies and did I like her?  That really narrowed things down as I never saw anything Meryl Streep did.  Only saw one Julie Christie Movie and I watched a lot of Talia Shire including, Prophecy , but I had to go with Keaton.  It was a judgement call.  Plus I think she's just a touch better looking and in my world that's usually the tiebreaker.  Especially given that they are almost the exact same age.  I think Diane jumped on the Neutrogena band wagon just a a little bit before Talia. I'm guessing 15-20 years by the looks of things.  Anyway, here's a clip from Looking for Mr. Goodbar.  As usual I couldn't find the one I wanted from The Godfather so this is what you get.  Richard Gere in a jockstrap.




Reminded me of this clip from Strange Brew.




Another great clip from Strange Brew. "Some British new wave band. Beauty sound." Just for you TP.


Haven't quite decided on a theme for next week.  Still kicking a couple of ideas around but will have one up in the next day or two.  Kudos to Pam for getting her post up early thus avoiding a blog jinx.  Well played.

I suppose congratulations are in order

This past Saturday I travelled to Billings for my annual match play with 5Wood.  My streak of 5 consectutive wins was on the line and I've been playing pretty well lately.  I made the turn with a one hole lead but through a series of misfortune on the back (three straight holes with a ball in the water) 5Wood was able to take a 2 hole lead with 2 to play.  I won the 17th to make it 1 up in his favor.  If I win the 18th the trophy stays with me.  5 played an OK tee shot and hit the green about 40 feet short of the pin.  I missed left and gave myself nothing to work with.  I managed to save a bogey but 5Wood made his bogey as well thus winning the match 1-up.  As The Prodigy said, "great rivalries require that the other side wins every so often or it's not a rivalry."  It was a great match and the best we have both played since the "Match for the Cap" was started. 

Well played 5Wood.  I did say I wasn't going to mention anything on the blog if I lost but that would be sour grapes after the round you played.  It was fun and I'm looking forward to next year.  When the cap returns to its rightful place in my closet.

Random 4th of July thoughts #20

Things that crossed my mind while being thankful I'm an American.

I just walked outside to get something out of my pickup and could smell the gunpowder from the fireworks.  I love America!!

There is almost no greater sound to me than hearing my brother's kids say anything that starts with "Uncle Chip........"  Its fucking awesome.

I like the new guy, Jessie, in Burn Notice. It's always hard to introduce a new character byt they've managed to do a great job.

The Mint Brothers

Saw this video at Barstool Sports and thought it was pretty funny.

Top Chef DC - Week 3

Sorry I'm late in posting this.  My work cell rang off the hook at home Wednesday night.  If I wasn't a commission salesman I'd be pissed, but I am one and I'll take every call anytime.  Well, except golf league night.  And weekends.  And for chrissakes don't call me when I'm at 2 for 1's on Tuesday night or happy hour on Friday.  Or before 7 AM any day.  Basically just call me during normal business hours and I'll be glad to give you my "here's the deal" speech.  But not during lunch.

Ex-girlfriend calling wanting a carpet cleaner now.  It's pure pandemonium.  If I thought that was code for anything physical I'd be there in a heartbeat, but she honestly needs to clean her carpets.

From my notes: Prediction - Tracey is gone. 

I hate having to wear reading glasses. I really don't have to, but it is easier on my eyes.  I don't need anymore help in the "looking cool" category.