November 2006 - Posts
November 27, 2006
On the late news Sunday night, I ran a segment in which I drank a swig from a bottled water. I said I was parched and that there's nothing better than some good clean water.
We then ran a corresponding soundbite in which Kevin Garnett speaks to the importance of hydration. It was a cute bit of randomness that actually was rather funny.
I then went on and finished the rest of my sportscast. At the end, my co-anchors in a very tongue in cheek manner, mentioned that I made fun and took KG out of context. We laughed about it, and I said, I wasn't worried, because KG and I are tight.
I used a hand sign in which my index finger and middle finger were wrapped around each other, signifying that we are tight and have a good bond.
I thought nothing more of it until I received several e mails the following day from people who were outraged that I "Shot the bird" on television.
I promise I did nothing of the sort, and no such gesture would ever be used by me in those circumstances.
So, to those I offended, I apologize you misunderstood my hands. To KG, I hope we're still "Dawgs".
So goes the perils of live TV. =)
perkout
November 25, 2006
Got an e mail from my buddy this week. He told me a bunch of guys were meeting at the local middleschool football field to play a Thanksgiving day football game. I was stoked.
I showed up a few minutes after 10am when we were supposed to meet. I saw from the parking lot about a dozen dudes wearing sweats and knit caps, throwing the football around, as if warming up.
I ran down the hill to the field, and struggled to find anybody I knew. While a couple of fellows seemed to know me, I was unable to identify anybody as an accquaintance.
I politely stated I was ready to play, but that I didn't recognize anyone. They asked me if I was at the right spot.
I clearly wasn't, so I suggested such. I bid them a good game and a Happy Holiday and walked away, with them looking at me as if I was some sort of freak.
I learned later that my group had decided to cancel our game, because not enough people could come. I never received that e mail.
Those other random guys are lucky I bailed. I would've smoked them anyway.
perkout
November 19, 2006
Had to buy a half gallon of organic whole milk today on the way to work. Normally, I never would've left it in my car. However, since we're at that time of year where it's butt cold outside, I was able to leave the 6 dollar jug in my car with no repercussions.
That's one of the many benefits of cold weather. There are the more obvious ones like Snowboarding, and ice fishing, but it's the more subtle celebrations of the season that I hold dear.
In cold weather, I wear long pants all the time. That's great! Nobody can see my skinny bird legs then.
And how about no mowing of the lawn. No more moquitoes! No more pollen induced allergies! The cold weather gets a bad rap sometimes, but I've learned to embrace and appreciate the benefits of butt cold.
perkout
November 14, 2006
My buddy at work, Matt Lechner just had a baby boy. Henry entered the world a healthy bouncing baby boy. I wanted to congratulate Matt, but instead of cigars, I wanted to get Oh Henry Bars.
I looked at all my usual candy spots, and couldn't find them anywhere.
A day later my wife forwarded me a website that sells them. It's www.oldtimecandy.com
For anyone with a sweet tooth or any sense of nostalgia, this is the coolest site I've come across to browse in a long time!
For instance, you've heard of Lemonheads? Did you know there's also Orangeheads, Cherryheads and Appleheads!
They have every candy there's ever been made it seems. I can't come up with one candy ever that's not on their site. They even have my all time favorite, Abba Zabba. This site rules, and like candy, I can't get enough of it.
perkout
November 8, 2006
It's been said one of the great mysteries is how socks mysteriously disappear from the laundry.
I believe an even greater phenomenon is how shirts so often are able to turn themselves inside out. It almost never fails.
I spend 10 minutes actually folding laundry. 20 Minutes spent turning everything right side out. It's downright remarkable.
I've even gone as far as purposely turning a shirt inside out before I throw it in the wash, so it will come out right side out! A pre-emptive strike that inevitably always fails also.
I'd love to install a video camera inside a washing machine to see, just what these sudsy gremlins look like who are clearly trying to ruin my day.
perkout
November 4, 2006
Allow me to admit up front, that I'm not a big Halloween guy.
I've had a bit of disdain for the pseudo-holiday ever since I was egged one Halloween night by a bunch of neighborhood hooligans. I guess you could say I received the trick rather than the treat.
There are several other reasons why I have an aversion for Halloweeen, but I will admit, ghosts are cool.
As far as costumes go, there are none as classic and simple as a Ghost.
I don't like Casper much, but I appreciate Boo-Berry, Patrick Swayze, and Ray Parker, Jr.'s classic 80's hit song, "Ghostbusters."
What really has got me fired up about ghosts though is this new Celebreality show on VH-1 called the "Celebrity Paranormal Project." It's so bad it's deliciously good.
C-List stars like Garey Busey, Hal Sparks, Traci Bingham from Baywatch, and Ethan Zohn from Survivor 3, roam through haunted houses or abandoned sanitariums with video cameras attached to their bodies on harnesses.
Although the video never reveals any real paranormal spirits, the producers edit the hour long show into a delightfully watchable mess. It's pretty addiciting television. I can't wait for this week's episode. Joe Piscopo and Picabo Street are part of the exploratory team! I'm pathetic.
perkout