Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Friday Fun
Taking a break from political things and having a good laugh before the debate, I share with you clips from one of my all-time favorite movies.
The Pirate Movie and all it's cheesiness.
(And yes, that is Kristi McNichol and Christopher Atkins.)
And finally....
If you haven't seen this movie yet and are in the mood for utter cheese, RENT IT! It's so bad it's good!
Enjoy and happy Friday all!
The Pirate Movie and all it's cheesiness.
(And yes, that is Kristi McNichol and Christopher Atkins.)
And finally....
If you haven't seen this movie yet and are in the mood for utter cheese, RENT IT! It's so bad it's good!
Enjoy and happy Friday all!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Getting Political
I'm a little confused. Let me see if I have this straight.....
* If you grow up in Hawaii, raised by your grandparents, you're "exotic, different."
* Grow up in Alaska eating mooseburgers, a quintessential American story.
* If your name is Barack you're a radical, unpatriotic Muslim.
* Name your kids Willow, Trig and Track, you're a maverick.
* Graduate from Harvard law School and you are unstable.
* Attend 5 different small colleges before graduating, you're well grounded.
* If you spend 3 years as a brilliant community organizer, become the first black President of the Harvard Law Review, create a voter registration drive that registers 150,000 new voters, spend 12 years as a Constitutional Law professor, spend 8 years as a State Senator representing a district with over 750,000 people, become chairman of the state Senate's Health and Human Services committee, spend 4 years in the United States Senate representing a sta te of 13 million people while sponsoring 131 bills and serving on the Foreign Affairs, Environment and Public Works and Veteran's Affairs committees, you don't have any real leadership experience.
* If your total resume is: local weather girl, 4 years on the city council and 6 years as the mayor of a town with less than 7,000 people, 20 months as the governor of a state with only 650,000 people, then you're qualified to become the country's second highest ranking executive.
* If you have been married to the same woman for 19 years while raising 2 beautiful daughters, all within Protestant churches, you're not a real Christian.
* If you cheated on your first wife with a rich heiress, and left your disfigured wife and married the heiress the next month, you're a Christian.
* If you teach teach children about sexual predators, you are irresponsible and eroding the fiber of society.
* If, while governor, you staunchly advocate abstinence only, with no other option in sex education in your state's school system while your unwed teen daughter ends up pregnant, you're very responsible.
* If your wife is a Harvard graduate laywer who gave up a position in a prestigious law firm to work for the betterment of her inner city community, then gave that up to raise a family, your family's values don't represent America 's.
* If you're husband is nicknamed "First Dude", with at least one DWI conviction and no college education, who didn't register to vote until age 25 and once was a member of a group that hates America, The Alaskan Independence Party, and advocated the secession of Alaska from the USA, your family is extremely admirable.
Ok, much clearer now.
Just think about it please.
* If you grow up in Hawaii, raised by your grandparents, you're "exotic, different."
* Grow up in Alaska eating mooseburgers, a quintessential American story.
* If your name is Barack you're a radical, unpatriotic Muslim.
* Name your kids Willow, Trig and Track, you're a maverick.
* Graduate from Harvard law School and you are unstable.
* Attend 5 different small colleges before graduating, you're well grounded.
* If you spend 3 years as a brilliant community organizer, become the first black President of the Harvard Law Review, create a voter registration drive that registers 150,000 new voters, spend 12 years as a Constitutional Law professor, spend 8 years as a State Senator representing a district with over 750,000 people, become chairman of the state Senate's Health and Human Services committee, spend 4 years in the United States Senate representing a sta te of 13 million people while sponsoring 131 bills and serving on the Foreign Affairs, Environment and Public Works and Veteran's Affairs committees, you don't have any real leadership experience.
* If your total resume is: local weather girl, 4 years on the city council and 6 years as the mayor of a town with less than 7,000 people, 20 months as the governor of a state with only 650,000 people, then you're qualified to become the country's second highest ranking executive.
* If you have been married to the same woman for 19 years while raising 2 beautiful daughters, all within Protestant churches, you're not a real Christian.
* If you cheated on your first wife with a rich heiress, and left your disfigured wife and married the heiress the next month, you're a Christian.
* If you teach teach children about sexual predators, you are irresponsible and eroding the fiber of society.
* If, while governor, you staunchly advocate abstinence only, with no other option in sex education in your state's school system while your unwed teen daughter ends up pregnant, you're very responsible.
* If your wife is a Harvard graduate laywer who gave up a position in a prestigious law firm to work for the betterment of her inner city community, then gave that up to raise a family, your family's values don't represent America 's.
* If you're husband is nicknamed "First Dude", with at least one DWI conviction and no college education, who didn't register to vote until age 25 and once was a member of a group that hates America, The Alaskan Independence Party, and advocated the secession of Alaska from the USA, your family is extremely admirable.
Ok, much clearer now.
Just think about it please.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
HELL YEAH!
The Creative Emmys were tonight and this won Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics:
Jimmy Kimmel Live • Song: 'I'm F***ing Matt Damon' • ABC • Jackhole Industries in association with ABC Studios
Jimmy Kimmel Live • Song: 'I'm F***ing Matt Damon' • ABC • Jackhole Industries in association with ABC Studios
Friday, September 12, 2008
Education
READ THIS
And, please, please PLEASE take the time to educate yourself and not take everything the media and the candidates tell you at face value. It's your duty as an American citizen to arm yourself with all the knowledge that you can and THEN make an informed decision.
I don't care who you vote for, just please make sure you're doing it for the right reasons and not because of one issue or superficial reasons.
It's not hard and it won't take you long. It's all out there at your fingertips.
Thank you.
And, please, please PLEASE take the time to educate yourself and not take everything the media and the candidates tell you at face value. It's your duty as an American citizen to arm yourself with all the knowledge that you can and THEN make an informed decision.
I don't care who you vote for, just please make sure you're doing it for the right reasons and not because of one issue or superficial reasons.
It's not hard and it won't take you long. It's all out there at your fingertips.
Thank you.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
PE News
Source
The July 1, 2009 release date is official.
AND....
I’m told that even though the film is still in the midst of editing, there will be enough cleaned up and pieced together footage for theater preview trailers to be ready for theaters to begin teasing on their big screens in time for the Christmas holiday movie releases.
*SQUEE*
The July 1, 2009 release date is official.
AND....
I’m told that even though the film is still in the midst of editing, there will be enough cleaned up and pieced together footage for theater preview trailers to be ready for theaters to begin teasing on their big screens in time for the Christmas holiday movie releases.
*SQUEE*
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Because I'm Uber Ghey
I am so excited for this movie.
And I am unbelievably stoked for this movie (even though the last book SUCKED!)
And I am unbelievably stoked for this movie (even though the last book SUCKED!)
Saturday, August 16, 2008
One Of The Things
One of the things I did on my trip was the one thing I had hoped to be able to do. I'm a pretty big fan of musicals and my all-time favorite is "Phantom of the Opera." I've loved it since I was a teenager - for my 16th birthday, my mom took me to see it in Chicago and even got us box seats. I cried through most of it. :)
I've always wanted to see it on Broadway, and luckily, my two friends also wanted to see it. We stood in the TKTS line last Saturday for over an hour, and were lucky enough to get tickets.
While the performance was not mind-blowing (the three main characters overacted in some parts and Raoul sang way too loud), it was still beautiful and I cried in the same two places. I'm a sobbing mess at the very end - I can't help it, I feel so bad for Phantom. When Christine says she loves him, I lose it every time.
As for the other part, "Music of the Night" is one of my all-time favorite songs, and makes me cry every time I hear it. I don't know why, just that it is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard and it touches me in a place no other song does.
(This is from the movie version with Gerard Butler. I actually prefer his voice over Michael Crawford's (I know, blasphemy) and I loved the movie version. Which, ironically, is on Oxygen right now. Two Saturdays in a row with the Phantom. Life is good.)
I've always wanted to see it on Broadway, and luckily, my two friends also wanted to see it. We stood in the TKTS line last Saturday for over an hour, and were lucky enough to get tickets.
While the performance was not mind-blowing (the three main characters overacted in some parts and Raoul sang way too loud), it was still beautiful and I cried in the same two places. I'm a sobbing mess at the very end - I can't help it, I feel so bad for Phantom. When Christine says she loves him, I lose it every time.
As for the other part, "Music of the Night" is one of my all-time favorite songs, and makes me cry every time I hear it. I don't know why, just that it is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard and it touches me in a place no other song does.
(This is from the movie version with Gerard Butler. I actually prefer his voice over Michael Crawford's (I know, blasphemy) and I loved the movie version. Which, ironically, is on Oxygen right now. Two Saturdays in a row with the Phantom. Life is good.)
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Musee D'Orsay, part deux
Sir Jack was so kind as to post a couple of his pictures from the Musee D'Orsay in Paris, so I thought I would post a few of mine.
Whistler's Mother by Jacob McNeill Whistler
Monet is my FAVORITE artist.
I wish I had those hanging in my dining room.
A little Van Gogh.
And some Renoir.
My mom and I stumbled upon the Grand Ballroom quite by accident. What a magnificent room!
I loved this statue.
Such magnificent chandeliers.
Orsay from across the Seine.
So, that's just a few of my pics from Musee D'Orsay. I hope you enjoyed them.
Bonne nuit, mes amis. J'espère que vous avez apprécié mes photographies du Musee D'Orsay. Jusqu' à la prochaine fois !
Whistler's Mother by Jacob McNeill Whistler
Monet is my FAVORITE artist.
I wish I had those hanging in my dining room.
A little Van Gogh.
And some Renoir.
My mom and I stumbled upon the Grand Ballroom quite by accident. What a magnificent room!
I loved this statue.
Such magnificent chandeliers.
Orsay from across the Seine.
So, that's just a few of my pics from Musee D'Orsay. I hope you enjoyed them.
Bonne nuit, mes amis. J'espère que vous avez apprécié mes photographies du Musee D'Orsay. Jusqu' à la prochaine fois !
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
I'm BAAAAAAAA-ACK!
I survived NYC (barely) and am back safe and sound in the land of Cheese. NYC made Cranky pretty cranky at times and I'll tell y'all about it soon. Until then, this is just about the cutest damn thing I have ever seen.
Monday, August 4, 2008
*happy dance*
I'M ON VACATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tomorrow I leave for Boston and New York City for a week with my two best friends. It's the first time in almost 16 years of friendship that just the three of us have gone away together for more than a night.
We are going to have so much fun!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tomorrow I leave for Boston and New York City for a week with my two best friends. It's the first time in almost 16 years of friendship that just the three of us have gone away together for more than a night.
We are going to have so much fun!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
I Love The Onion
Bears Unveil New-Look-Like-Shit Offense
BOURBONNAIS, IL—The Chicago Bears put on a display of inaccurate passing, sluggish route running, and careless ball-handling Wednesday as the team exhibited their new-look-like-shit offense to fans and media attending training camp to view a full-squad practice. "We finally have the personnel to implement a game plan of high-percentage incomplete passes, completed passes of four yards or less, and a rushing attack that lets us lose control of the game clock with complex plays that take forever to develop and generate negative yardage," offensive coordinator Ron Turner said, explaining why the Bears abandoned the "West-Coast-My-Fat-Ass" offense they ran last year. "I'm confident that both Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton possess the ability to overthrow a receiver on a deep fly pattern or find an open defender and deliver the ball with laser-like precision, so we'll be switching between them often and at random intervals to avoid either one getting into a rhythm or developing any confidence." According to Turner, the offense is starting to malfunction as a cohesive unit and has shown much more consistency at blowing assignments, missing blocks, and fumbling snaps.
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BOURBONNAIS, IL—The Chicago Bears put on a display of inaccurate passing, sluggish route running, and careless ball-handling Wednesday as the team exhibited their new-look-like-shit offense to fans and media attending training camp to view a full-squad practice. "We finally have the personnel to implement a game plan of high-percentage incomplete passes, completed passes of four yards or less, and a rushing attack that lets us lose control of the game clock with complex plays that take forever to develop and generate negative yardage," offensive coordinator Ron Turner said, explaining why the Bears abandoned the "West-Coast-My-Fat-Ass" offense they ran last year. "I'm confident that both Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton possess the ability to overthrow a receiver on a deep fly pattern or find an open defender and deliver the ball with laser-like precision, so we'll be switching between them often and at random intervals to avoid either one getting into a rhythm or developing any confidence." According to Turner, the offense is starting to malfunction as a cohesive unit and has shown much more consistency at blowing assignments, missing blocks, and fumbling snaps.
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
What I Did Tonight
He was at EAA in Oshkosh introducing "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" at the Fly-In Theater. He is the Chairman of the Young Eagles program and comes almost yearly.
I did not get to meet him - we bugged out as soon as he finished his brief talk.
Hopefully, it'll be Gary Sinise (and maybe John Travolta) on Friday. :D
(I apologize for the quality. It was just after sunset and this is the best my camera did. I was taking pictures of the screen because they were clearer than trying to take pictures of Harrison.)
Sunday, July 27, 2008
I Admit
Every time that Pepsi Max commercial comes on, I bop my head like this.
In fact, every time I heard the song, I pull a Butabi.
In fact, every time I heard the song, I pull a Butabi.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Stolen From Rachel
You Are a Prophet Soul |
 You are a gentle soul, with good intentions toward everyone. Selfless and kind, you have great faith in people. Sometimes this faith can lead to disappointment in the long run. No matter what, you deal with everything in a calm and balanced way. You are a good interpreter, very sensitive, intuitive, caring, and gentle. Concerned about the world, you are good at predicting people's feelings. A seeker of wisdom, you are a life long learner looking for purpose and meaning. You are a great thinker and communicator, but not necessarily a doer. Souls you are most compatible with: Bright Star Soul and Dreaming Soul |
Friday, July 25, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Batman Not Only Kicks Spiderman's Ass
This cracks my shit up every time I see it.
$155.4 million this weekend and a new box office record. Not to toot my own horn, but I called that shit months ago.
$155.4 million this weekend and a new box office record. Not to toot my own horn, but I called that shit months ago.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Batman, The Joker and ABBA
I saw two fantastic movies this weekend.
Last night, I saw The Dark Knight and it lived up to all the hype and even surpassed it. Heath Ledger was every bit as amazing as all the reviews have said. By far the best part of a movie full of all kinds of awesome. Christian Bale was great, Michael Caine was superb, Gary Oldman rocked the screen and Morgan Freeman was incredible, as always. For me, the two weakest links were Aaron Eckhart, and I still thought he did a great job, and Maggie Gyllenhaal, but only because the character of Rachel Dawes was poorly written. She did the best with what she was given. I highly recommend it and I can't wait to go see it again.
For a complete and utter change of pace, I went and saw Mamma Mia! this afternoon and I absolutely ADORED it! Oh my god, it's a fun movie! It's by no mean a great movie, and it's utterly cheesy and campy, but it's so much fun and so very entertaining. I also happen to love ABBA, so I had a hard time sitting still because I wanted to get up and dance. Meryl Streep never ceases to amaze me, and you can tell that she had a lot of fun with the movie. Christine Baranski and Julie Walters totally stole the show - they were hysterical! If you're in the mood for a fun time, GO SEE THIS MOVIE!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with my ABBA CD.
"Gimme Gimme Gimme a man after midnight...."
Last night, I saw The Dark Knight and it lived up to all the hype and even surpassed it. Heath Ledger was every bit as amazing as all the reviews have said. By far the best part of a movie full of all kinds of awesome. Christian Bale was great, Michael Caine was superb, Gary Oldman rocked the screen and Morgan Freeman was incredible, as always. For me, the two weakest links were Aaron Eckhart, and I still thought he did a great job, and Maggie Gyllenhaal, but only because the character of Rachel Dawes was poorly written. She did the best with what she was given. I highly recommend it and I can't wait to go see it again.
For a complete and utter change of pace, I went and saw Mamma Mia! this afternoon and I absolutely ADORED it! Oh my god, it's a fun movie! It's by no mean a great movie, and it's utterly cheesy and campy, but it's so much fun and so very entertaining. I also happen to love ABBA, so I had a hard time sitting still because I wanted to get up and dance. Meryl Streep never ceases to amaze me, and you can tell that she had a lot of fun with the movie. Christine Baranski and Julie Walters totally stole the show - they were hysterical! If you're in the mood for a fun time, GO SEE THIS MOVIE!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with my ABBA CD.
"Gimme Gimme Gimme a man after midnight...."
Friday, July 18, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Glasses
So I went and spent nearly $300 on new glasses after work today. But, I got a lot for that $300, and I have 6 months to pay it back.
I got myself a swanky new pair of frames (Versace! Which, to this day, I can not look at without thinking of "Showgirls" and her calling it Ver-sayse) and lenses AND my first pair of prescription sunglasses (Ralph Lauren, no less), plus some cleaning supplies. They'll be ready to pick up on Thursday. My prescription changed a little bit, so I'll have them just in time to go see The Dark Knight. :D
Of course, I was at Pearle Vision for about 2 hours, but most of the time was trying to figure out the best way to bill it in order to get me the best deal (my glasses were billed through my insurance, giving me $225 off them, and then I paid for my sun glasses outright, because I got them for 50% that way), but I ended up saving $450, so it was worth the time. :)
I leave you with the beginning of what I think is Johnny's best role to date. If you haven't seen it, you really must check it out.
I got myself a swanky new pair of frames (Versace! Which, to this day, I can not look at without thinking of "Showgirls" and her calling it Ver-sayse) and lenses AND my first pair of prescription sunglasses (Ralph Lauren, no less), plus some cleaning supplies. They'll be ready to pick up on Thursday. My prescription changed a little bit, so I'll have them just in time to go see The Dark Knight. :D
Of course, I was at Pearle Vision for about 2 hours, but most of the time was trying to figure out the best way to bill it in order to get me the best deal (my glasses were billed through my insurance, giving me $225 off them, and then I paid for my sun glasses outright, because I got them for 50% that way), but I ended up saving $450, so it was worth the time. :)
I leave you with the beginning of what I think is Johnny's best role to date. If you haven't seen it, you really must check it out.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Plug
Shameless plug:
We have created (well, Jill has done most of the work) a website for John Michael Bolger - come check it out.
John Michael Bolger
And, a message board for him as well.
JMB Message Board
Check them both out and chat with us about our most favorite guy ever, JMB!
Friday, July 4, 2008
Take A Minute
On our nation's birthday, please take a few minutes and remember our troops that are stationed over seas fighting for our freedom. You don't have to agree with the war or support the administration behind it, but that doesn't mean we don't support the troops.
This site allows you to pick a postcard and saying and it will be sent to the troops overseas. It takes less than two minutes, it doesn't cost anything and you don't have to give them any personal information (Other than your name and hometown).
Happy Birthday, America. Happy 4th of July, my friends. And to all our troops, Thank You and come back safe!
This site allows you to pick a postcard and saying and it will be sent to the troops overseas. It takes less than two minutes, it doesn't cost anything and you don't have to give them any personal information (Other than your name and hometown).
Happy Birthday, America. Happy 4th of July, my friends. And to all our troops, Thank You and come back safe!
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Karma?
So, I'm guessing because I called the cops on the asshats behind me setting off fireworks, now I've got it coming from both behind me and down the street.
I hate most people.
*Cranky is now really cranky*
I hate most people.
*Cranky is now really cranky*
I Want One
So, we've been slow at work this week and I've been taking DVDs to watch. I finished up Season 3 of Jump Street yesterday and didn't want to start up Season 4 just yet. I grabbed two movies and made the mistake of bringing this one.
*hummina hummina hummina*
*fans self*
Can someone tell me where I can find one of those?
*hummina hummina hummina*
*fans self*
Can someone tell me where I can find one of those?
He Just Stole My Heart
I don't watch America's Got Talent, but I heard about this little guy. I'm sitting here at work with tears in my eyes. And Cranky doesn't cry.
He is adorable.
He is adorable.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
More Favorites
Speaking of The Joshua Tree...
This clip combines two of my favorite things.
Ewan and U2.
From Sydney, Australia.
And just because - my 2nd favorite song of all-time.
This clip combines two of my favorite things.
Ewan and U2.
From Sydney, Australia.
And just because - my 2nd favorite song of all-time.
What's My Favorite?
So, in my post below, I posted a video of one of my all-time favorite songs. I KNOW you're wondering what my All-Time Favorite Song is.
That's easy.
21 years later, the fucker still gives me goosebumps. And my friend Brooke's dad was about six blocks away when they filmed this.
I LOVE THIS SONG!
That's easy.
21 years later, the fucker still gives me goosebumps. And my friend Brooke's dad was about six blocks away when they filmed this.
I LOVE THIS SONG!
FEMA rocks and People Suck
So yesterday, FEMA deposited money into my bank account. The inspector came on Friday, and the money was there yesterday morning. Of course, it wasn't enough to cover all the damages, but it's enough to cover probably half my furnace. It was an odd dollar amount, so I can't wait to see how they figured out how much I get. I have my SBA loan paperwork nearly filled out. I have a few more things to add and then I'll take it down to the Disaster center here in Oshkosh and see what they say. I was pleasantly surprised with how fast FEMA was. Too bad the same couldn't be said for the people of New Orleans.
Last night I had to call the cops on some asshats behind me. They were shooting off fireworks, and it was the kind you're NOT supposed to have. Shit flying into the air and exploding and then these HUGE ones that sounded like a bomb being dropped in the backyard. I was actually put on hold when I called the Cop Shop, and when I told the person on the phone where it was he said "Heh, we've already had a call about that location. We've got someone on their way." I hope those fuckers got caught and got a huge fine. My poor Sammy was sleeping and it woke him up - and he doesn't like loud noises, so he was pacing around the living room for the rest of the evening. I ended up having to close my patio door to help muffle the noise, which meant losing out on the nice breeze coming in. I don't get the fascination with fireworks. I can understand the cheap shit - sparklers and ones that set off colored smoke. But to spend that much money on shit that explodes? Give me the money - it'll go to better use than just exploding stuff. People are so stupid.
People fucking suck.
On my way to work today, I heard this song on the radio; it's one of my all-time favorites and made the morning a little nicer. So, sit back, turn on the mood lighting and enjoy.
Last night I had to call the cops on some asshats behind me. They were shooting off fireworks, and it was the kind you're NOT supposed to have. Shit flying into the air and exploding and then these HUGE ones that sounded like a bomb being dropped in the backyard. I was actually put on hold when I called the Cop Shop, and when I told the person on the phone where it was he said "Heh, we've already had a call about that location. We've got someone on their way." I hope those fuckers got caught and got a huge fine. My poor Sammy was sleeping and it woke him up - and he doesn't like loud noises, so he was pacing around the living room for the rest of the evening. I ended up having to close my patio door to help muffle the noise, which meant losing out on the nice breeze coming in. I don't get the fascination with fireworks. I can understand the cheap shit - sparklers and ones that set off colored smoke. But to spend that much money on shit that explodes? Give me the money - it'll go to better use than just exploding stuff. People are so stupid.
People fucking suck.
On my way to work today, I heard this song on the radio; it's one of my all-time favorites and made the morning a little nicer. So, sit back, turn on the mood lighting and enjoy.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
That's A Wrap!
PE filming has come to an end.
I'm not as sad as I thought I would be, but maybe it's because for me, filming ended a month and a half ago in Columbus. I had my last encounter with Johnny, and I couldn't have asked for a better way to end it. After that, I realized that my part was finished and I was able to let it go back then. Sure, we talked about going to Milwaukee, but came to our senses. We joked about going to Chicago, but realized how utterly silly and selfish that was and didn't. I had already had my moment, why did I need more? Why take up more of Johnny's precious down time for my own benefit? Really, that would be all it would be about. Seeing Johnny one last time. Sure, it's fun to hang out with friends, but I think the friends I've made because of this can hang out together and not be at basecamp and have just as much fun. I didn't need anything more, nor did I feel right taking anything more from Johnny - he's already given me and my friends so much. More than he knows, in fact.
Instead, it's my new friends' turn for their moment. Ones who haven't had it yet, but have been cheering those of us in the midwest on for the entire time. Minxie, it does my cranky heart good to know you got your special moment!
Now that filming has wrapped, I can look back on this whole experience and truly marvel at what I've gained. New friends, ones that I've met and spent time with, and ones that I just know online - I never expected that to happen. I was just looking forward to catching a glimpse of Johnny Depp. I was so excited that I was able to share the meeting with Johnny with my dear friends who drove down (or up) to Oshkosh for their chance. I still smile when I think about that first Monday in Oshkosh, and my friend from Chicago saying "Fuck it, I've put this much time into it, I'm not leaving until he does!" and that final Friday, with a friend deciding last minute to come down and getting her moment. I remember driving around Oshkosh the Thursday before filming began looking for basecamp in a hurricane. Standing outside in the rain at the airport on Friday. Psycho Rory Cochrane girl. Johnny Bopp. Bonding with Eric, Doug, Matt, Nikki, Eric 2 and all the other MPI people.
To all my friends, old and new, thank you for sharing this amazing experience with me. It's been a dream come true and something I never thought would happen. It's been a blessing.
Filming may have wrapped, but our new journeys together have just begun.
*passes the rum*
I'm not as sad as I thought I would be, but maybe it's because for me, filming ended a month and a half ago in Columbus. I had my last encounter with Johnny, and I couldn't have asked for a better way to end it. After that, I realized that my part was finished and I was able to let it go back then. Sure, we talked about going to Milwaukee, but came to our senses. We joked about going to Chicago, but realized how utterly silly and selfish that was and didn't. I had already had my moment, why did I need more? Why take up more of Johnny's precious down time for my own benefit? Really, that would be all it would be about. Seeing Johnny one last time. Sure, it's fun to hang out with friends, but I think the friends I've made because of this can hang out together and not be at basecamp and have just as much fun. I didn't need anything more, nor did I feel right taking anything more from Johnny - he's already given me and my friends so much. More than he knows, in fact.
Instead, it's my new friends' turn for their moment. Ones who haven't had it yet, but have been cheering those of us in the midwest on for the entire time. Minxie, it does my cranky heart good to know you got your special moment!
Now that filming has wrapped, I can look back on this whole experience and truly marvel at what I've gained. New friends, ones that I've met and spent time with, and ones that I just know online - I never expected that to happen. I was just looking forward to catching a glimpse of Johnny Depp. I was so excited that I was able to share the meeting with Johnny with my dear friends who drove down (or up) to Oshkosh for their chance. I still smile when I think about that first Monday in Oshkosh, and my friend from Chicago saying "Fuck it, I've put this much time into it, I'm not leaving until he does!" and that final Friday, with a friend deciding last minute to come down and getting her moment. I remember driving around Oshkosh the Thursday before filming began looking for basecamp in a hurricane. Standing outside in the rain at the airport on Friday. Psycho Rory Cochrane girl. Johnny Bopp. Bonding with Eric, Doug, Matt, Nikki, Eric 2 and all the other MPI people.
To all my friends, old and new, thank you for sharing this amazing experience with me. It's been a dream come true and something I never thought would happen. It's been a blessing.
Filming may have wrapped, but our new journeys together have just begun.
*passes the rum*
Friday, June 27, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Country USA
Country USA starts today.
Yee-Fucking-Haw. I HATE Country music.
Thank god it's on the south side of town now and I don't have to deal with the traffic. Traffic makes Cranky REALLY cranky. I discovered why people get road rage while living in Las Vegas and San Diego. To quote the late great George Carlin,
"Have you ever noticed that everyone who drives slower than you is an idiot, and everyone who drives faster than you is a maniac?"
Yee-Fucking-Haw. I HATE Country music.
Thank god it's on the south side of town now and I don't have to deal with the traffic. Traffic makes Cranky REALLY cranky. I discovered why people get road rage while living in Las Vegas and San Diego. To quote the late great George Carlin,
"Have you ever noticed that everyone who drives slower than you is an idiot, and everyone who drives faster than you is a maniac?"
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Oh the irony!
I was reading an article on MSNBC about George Carlin, and the author, Michael Ventre, said this...
The words we choose say a lot about us. Here is a portion of a speech from an anti-pornography crusader:
“Our thrust is to prick holes in the stiff front erected by the smut dealers. We must keep mounting an offensive to penetrate any crack in his defenses. Let’s get on him. Let’s ram through a stiff bail law so it will be hard for him to get it up. It’ll be hard on us, but we can’t lick it by being soft!”
Chew on that one for awhile.
The words we choose say a lot about us. Here is a portion of a speech from an anti-pornography crusader:
“Our thrust is to prick holes in the stiff front erected by the smut dealers. We must keep mounting an offensive to penetrate any crack in his defenses. Let’s get on him. Let’s ram through a stiff bail law so it will be hard for him to get it up. It’ll be hard on us, but we can’t lick it by being soft!”
Chew on that one for awhile.
Monday, June 23, 2008
RIP George
George Carlin has died.
Thank you, George, for the countless hours of laughter. You were a giant and you will be missed.
God speed George.
George Carlin 1937-2008
Good night, funny man.
Thank you, George, for the countless hours of laughter. You were a giant and you will be missed.
God speed George.
George Carlin 1937-2008
Good night, funny man.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Good/Bad News
Well, I guess FEMA has declared Winnebago County a Federal Disaster Area.
The good news about that is that if indeed I need to replace my furnace, I can apply for a low interest loan from FEMA (or at least try to) to help me pay for it.
Of course, no one wishes that where they live is declared a Federal Disaster Area. Hopefully it will help the people that really need it (with the grants). My heart goes out to those that lost a lot of valuables and especially those that lost their homes.
I read in the paper today they think that my old high school may reach $10 million in damages. Yikes.
The good news about that is that if indeed I need to replace my furnace, I can apply for a low interest loan from FEMA (or at least try to) to help me pay for it.
Of course, no one wishes that where they live is declared a Federal Disaster Area. Hopefully it will help the people that really need it (with the grants). My heart goes out to those that lost a lot of valuables and especially those that lost their homes.
I read in the paper today they think that my old high school may reach $10 million in damages. Yikes.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
Water Heater Wars Episode VI - The Return of the Plumber
I called my plumber this morning. He won't come and light it - he said it needs to be replaced. Which I half expected.
He said $625, which I thought was pretty reasonable, but he won't be able to do it until tomorrow (he doesn't have any in stock). So I have to go yet another day without hot water, but hopefully, this will be the last.
Hopefully, he won't want to come until the afternoon so I don't have to take too much time off work, but I will if I have to and I know they won't care here. They know what I've been dealing with.
Peace out, yo.
He said $625, which I thought was pretty reasonable, but he won't be able to do it until tomorrow (he doesn't have any in stock). So I have to go yet another day without hot water, but hopefully, this will be the last.
Hopefully, he won't want to come until the afternoon so I don't have to take too much time off work, but I will if I have to and I know they won't care here. They know what I've been dealing with.
Peace out, yo.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Basement Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Operation Basement Drain was a SUCCESS!
Dad managed to get the tarp pulled back relatively easy using my push broom that was downstairs. He almost blew chunks, but it only took him a minute or two to get it pulled back. I snapped a few pictures in case my furnace and water heater are damaged. Mom said it might help me to get a low interest loan if I need to replace them.
Here is the furnace.
The side the furnace and water heater are on are higher than the other side.
Here is the water heater. The debris line is higher than what the water line is, so I'm wondering if water was draining even with the tarp covering the drain.
This is the first step from the ground - you can see it's completely submerged in water.
All that water drained in about 30 minutes. Dad had thought it was going to be a slow drain, but when we went back and checked the progress about 30 minutes later (it may have even been about 20 minutes), it was gone.
The bad news is that I had sewage back up in there, which is why dad almost blew chunks. So, I had to go down there this afternoon with a bleach and water solution and spray it down (I used my mom's deck sprayer to do it). I told myself it was mud that was on the floor, but I was all decked out in my new rubber boots, rubber gloves, face mask (and I even put some Vicks VapoRub under my nose) and goggles. It really only took me about 5 minutes to give the basement a good spray down (it's a really small area - probably 10x10 or 12x12 at most. I didn't gag once, but I also didn't breathe through my nose once. I sprayed about half the container of bleach (so almost a gallon of the solution) and tomorrow I'll have to go back down and do it again. After that, I'll probablyh have to hose it down to clean off whatever shit (both figuratively and literally) is on the floor.
The only thing left is to see if the pilot light will light on my water heater. I'm guessing that will have to wait until Monday, unless for some reason my dad wants to come over tomorrow and do it. But, I won't ask him to do it on Father's Day, but I'll see if he'll come over after he's done with work on Monday to give it a shot. And, to see if my furnace still works. My dad thinks the heating whatever will be fine, but he doesn't know about the blower motor. We'll have to see once that dries out. I turned the circuit breaker for the furnace off, so I don't have to worry about that.
I'm relieved that it was just the tarp that was causing the backup and not that the drain was clogged. For once, something went right. Now, please keep your fingers crossed that the appliances down there were not damaged. *prays to the furnace and water heater gods*
I think tonight I will have to bust out some JD movies (or maybe Season 3 of Jump Street) to take my mind off my basement.
Peace out, yo.
Dad managed to get the tarp pulled back relatively easy using my push broom that was downstairs. He almost blew chunks, but it only took him a minute or two to get it pulled back. I snapped a few pictures in case my furnace and water heater are damaged. Mom said it might help me to get a low interest loan if I need to replace them.
Here is the furnace.
The side the furnace and water heater are on are higher than the other side.
Here is the water heater. The debris line is higher than what the water line is, so I'm wondering if water was draining even with the tarp covering the drain.
This is the first step from the ground - you can see it's completely submerged in water.
All that water drained in about 30 minutes. Dad had thought it was going to be a slow drain, but when we went back and checked the progress about 30 minutes later (it may have even been about 20 minutes), it was gone.
The bad news is that I had sewage back up in there, which is why dad almost blew chunks. So, I had to go down there this afternoon with a bleach and water solution and spray it down (I used my mom's deck sprayer to do it). I told myself it was mud that was on the floor, but I was all decked out in my new rubber boots, rubber gloves, face mask (and I even put some Vicks VapoRub under my nose) and goggles. It really only took me about 5 minutes to give the basement a good spray down (it's a really small area - probably 10x10 or 12x12 at most. I didn't gag once, but I also didn't breathe through my nose once. I sprayed about half the container of bleach (so almost a gallon of the solution) and tomorrow I'll have to go back down and do it again. After that, I'll probablyh have to hose it down to clean off whatever shit (both figuratively and literally) is on the floor.
The only thing left is to see if the pilot light will light on my water heater. I'm guessing that will have to wait until Monday, unless for some reason my dad wants to come over tomorrow and do it. But, I won't ask him to do it on Father's Day, but I'll see if he'll come over after he's done with work on Monday to give it a shot. And, to see if my furnace still works. My dad thinks the heating whatever will be fine, but he doesn't know about the blower motor. We'll have to see once that dries out. I turned the circuit breaker for the furnace off, so I don't have to worry about that.
I'm relieved that it was just the tarp that was causing the backup and not that the drain was clogged. For once, something went right. Now, please keep your fingers crossed that the appliances down there were not damaged. *prays to the furnace and water heater gods*
I think tonight I will have to bust out some JD movies (or maybe Season 3 of Jump Street) to take my mind off my basement.
Peace out, yo.
The Cleanup Begins
Dad is on his way over to start the cleanup in the basement. We're going to pull the tarp back that was covering the drain in hopes that will be why the water isn't draining.
Cross your fingers.
Peace out, yo.
Cross your fingers.
Peace out, yo.
Loss
Every once in awhile, a public figure passes on and it hits me pretty hard. I always feel a bit of sadness when I hear about a celebrity passing, but occasionally there's one that makes me feel like I've been punched in the gut. The last time I felt that was when Heath Ledger passed away. Until yesterday when Tim Russert died.
From everything I've seen and read about him, his joie de vivre rubbed off on all those who had the pleasure of meeting him. His family, his friends, his colleagues and those he interviewed. I always got a kick out of watching him on election nights and I can't even begin to fathom watching the election this year without him.
My heart goes out to his family and friends - he is a giant that is going to be sorely missed.
God speed, Tim. The world is a better place for all those whose lives you've touched.
Tim Russert 1950-2008
From everything I've seen and read about him, his joie de vivre rubbed off on all those who had the pleasure of meeting him. His family, his friends, his colleagues and those he interviewed. I always got a kick out of watching him on election nights and I can't even begin to fathom watching the election this year without him.
My heart goes out to his family and friends - he is a giant that is going to be sorely missed.
God speed, Tim. The world is a better place for all those whose lives you've touched.
Tim Russert 1950-2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Aftermath
It was fucking NASTY here yesterday.
Oshkosh got about 6 inches of rain, added to the 5 inches we got last weekend, makes 11 inches of rain in 6 days.
75% of the streets here were under water.
This was taken on the 9th Ave entrance ramp to Southbound Hwy 41 - it's the west Frontage Road (Washburn).
This is the road I take to get to work.
This was about 5 blocks or so from my house.
I'm off to go buy rubber boots and gloves for tomorrow when dad and I tackle my basement (he said we'd have to wait until tomorrow to get the drain because of the water), groceries, a father's day gift and then come home and enjoy my day off, I guess.
Glad I took a shower at mom's this morning, because I won't have hot water until AT LEAST Sunday. Hopefully we can do Father's Day at dad's and I can shower at mom's on Sunday.
The rest of my house appears to be ok. My porch is a little wet and we need to figure out where that came from (it's a covered porch), but it could be a lot worse.
Oshkosh got about 6 inches of rain, added to the 5 inches we got last weekend, makes 11 inches of rain in 6 days.
75% of the streets here were under water.
This was taken on the 9th Ave entrance ramp to Southbound Hwy 41 - it's the west Frontage Road (Washburn).
This is the road I take to get to work.
This was about 5 blocks or so from my house.
I'm off to go buy rubber boots and gloves for tomorrow when dad and I tackle my basement (he said we'd have to wait until tomorrow to get the drain because of the water), groceries, a father's day gift and then come home and enjoy my day off, I guess.
Glad I took a shower at mom's this morning, because I won't have hot water until AT LEAST Sunday. Hopefully we can do Father's Day at dad's and I can shower at mom's on Sunday.
The rest of my house appears to be ok. My porch is a little wet and we need to figure out where that came from (it's a covered porch), but it could be a lot worse.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Water Heater Wars Epidsode V - The Pilot Light Strikes Back
Well, having a lit pilot light on my water heater was short lived.
At some point after the plumber left, the water heater started spitting water out the pipe that comes out the top. I called my dad about 9pm and asked him about it and apparently that's done when the pressure is too great in the heater, which is usually caused when the water is too hot.
His advice? Shut it off. Otherwise, it could blow.
So, I had to put my boots back on, go downstairs (which now has MORE water in it, because the heater was spitting out water for several hours) and turn off the water heater.
It eventually stopped spitting out water about 45 minutes later.
I did manage to have enough hot water left to shower today, and even then, I just kept it on warm. Didn't want to use more than I needed to.
I hope it really is the tarp blocking the drain and cutting a hole in it will drain my basement.
This shit sucks.
Peace out, yo.
At some point after the plumber left, the water heater started spitting water out the pipe that comes out the top. I called my dad about 9pm and asked him about it and apparently that's done when the pressure is too great in the heater, which is usually caused when the water is too hot.
His advice? Shut it off. Otherwise, it could blow.
So, I had to put my boots back on, go downstairs (which now has MORE water in it, because the heater was spitting out water for several hours) and turn off the water heater.
It eventually stopped spitting out water about 45 minutes later.
I did manage to have enough hot water left to shower today, and even then, I just kept it on warm. Didn't want to use more than I needed to.
I hope it really is the tarp blocking the drain and cutting a hole in it will drain my basement.
This shit sucks.
Peace out, yo.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Mother Nature Is Still A Bitch
I hated her this winter and apparently, she's not quite done yet.
Now, I know I shouldn't be complaining about anything, with what E-biz, Michelle and the rest of Columbus, Lake Delton and other parts of WI are going through. But, it's my blog and I'll bitch if I want to.
I don't really have a basement in my house. I do, but it's really small. It has my water heater and furnace, a drain and that's about it. Back in April, the weekend that PE came to town, the pilot light went out on my water heater. I didn't know what the problem was, just that I had no hot water - turns out the pilot light went out and for $35, I got a plumber to come take a look and light it. It had rained like a bitch the night before and I got a little water in the basement, which put out the pilot light.
Well, with the 5 inches of rain Oshkosh got this past weekend, I got water in the basement, a lot more than last time, but not as much as other people (probably a couple of inches at its worst), but again, my light went out. I had enough hot water for a shower on Monday, but that was about it. I had a almost luke warm shower on Tuesday morning - it certainly helped wake me up. My dad came over last night to try and get it lit, but he couldn't really see what he was doing and didn't want to lay down in the water. Completely understandable, I didn't want to go down there at all.
Today I call the same plumber guy back and he tells me that it can't be lit if there's water under the water heater. I didn't know if there was, so I told him I'd have to look for sure when I got home and call him. I went down there and looked and there was a little bit of water under it, so I didn't call the plumber and ask him to come.
Oshkosh is forecast for up to another two inches tomorrow, so I had just decided to wait until Friday and deal with it then because it's probably going to go out again.
About 5:00 the plumbing guy shows up at my front door. I told him there was water underneath the heater and that's why I didn't call, but he said he'd take a look at it. Bastard got it lit. :D He recommended I call a sewer cleaning company because he thinks the drain is plugged because the water is still standing, so I'm going to do that tomorrow. I'm off on Friday (for what may be the last round of JD stalking) so I'm hoping I can find someone to come out and do that. If I can get rid of the water, I know my dad can get the pilot light lit.
Of course, it just started raining. Will this shit ever end?
Peace out, yo.
ETA: Ok, it rained for about 3 seconds - not enough to even make my deck wet. And Dad and I have a date with the basement on Friday - he thinks he may know what the problem is, so we're going to try and tackle that first before calling the sewer company. I'm going to need to go by rubber boots and gloves. *shudders* Blech.
Now, I know I shouldn't be complaining about anything, with what E-biz, Michelle and the rest of Columbus, Lake Delton and other parts of WI are going through. But, it's my blog and I'll bitch if I want to.
I don't really have a basement in my house. I do, but it's really small. It has my water heater and furnace, a drain and that's about it. Back in April, the weekend that PE came to town, the pilot light went out on my water heater. I didn't know what the problem was, just that I had no hot water - turns out the pilot light went out and for $35, I got a plumber to come take a look and light it. It had rained like a bitch the night before and I got a little water in the basement, which put out the pilot light.
Well, with the 5 inches of rain Oshkosh got this past weekend, I got water in the basement, a lot more than last time, but not as much as other people (probably a couple of inches at its worst), but again, my light went out. I had enough hot water for a shower on Monday, but that was about it. I had a almost luke warm shower on Tuesday morning - it certainly helped wake me up. My dad came over last night to try and get it lit, but he couldn't really see what he was doing and didn't want to lay down in the water. Completely understandable, I didn't want to go down there at all.
Today I call the same plumber guy back and he tells me that it can't be lit if there's water under the water heater. I didn't know if there was, so I told him I'd have to look for sure when I got home and call him. I went down there and looked and there was a little bit of water under it, so I didn't call the plumber and ask him to come.
Oshkosh is forecast for up to another two inches tomorrow, so I had just decided to wait until Friday and deal with it then because it's probably going to go out again.
About 5:00 the plumbing guy shows up at my front door. I told him there was water underneath the heater and that's why I didn't call, but he said he'd take a look at it. Bastard got it lit. :D He recommended I call a sewer cleaning company because he thinks the drain is plugged because the water is still standing, so I'm going to do that tomorrow. I'm off on Friday (for what may be the last round of JD stalking) so I'm hoping I can find someone to come out and do that. If I can get rid of the water, I know my dad can get the pilot light lit.
Of course, it just started raining. Will this shit ever end?
Peace out, yo.
ETA: Ok, it rained for about 3 seconds - not enough to even make my deck wet. And Dad and I have a date with the basement on Friday - he thinks he may know what the problem is, so we're going to try and tackle that first before calling the sewer company. I'm going to need to go by rubber boots and gloves. *shudders* Blech.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Things That Make Me Laugh
Because I think we all need it.
Michelle, this one's for you.
And this one is my favorite. It has me in tears every time.
Michelle, this one's for you.
And this one is my favorite. It has me in tears every time.
First Post
I thought I'd start off with some lighter fare.
I've been listening to My Playlist and decided I needed to get something off my chest.
I'm 34 years old and I love High School Musical. If I'm in a bad mood, this song will instantly put me in a good one.
Cranky has been cranky all day and when this song came up on my playlist, Cranky was no longer cranky. Just give me a few minutes, and I'll be back to my good ol' Cranky self.
Peace out, yo.
Besides, I have a list of naughty things I'd love to do to Zac Efron.
I've been listening to My Playlist and decided I needed to get something off my chest.
I'm 34 years old and I love High School Musical. If I'm in a bad mood, this song will instantly put me in a good one.
Cranky has been cranky all day and when this song came up on my playlist, Cranky was no longer cranky. Just give me a few minutes, and I'll be back to my good ol' Cranky self.
Peace out, yo.
Besides, I have a list of naughty things I'd love to do to Zac Efron.
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