The following if from The Houstonist on of my favorite online publications. Now I know that I am not the biggest U2 fan, I like them but honestly I anyone that knows me know that I am a bigger fan of The Edge then Bono. But I digress, but a band like U2 likes to pull out all the stops when it comes to touring and their stage set up.
Over the years and thanks to an old friend I have grown to appreciative all the time, effort and skill it takes to get it all set up so the fans have something to gawk at. And of course, U2 goes all out when it comes to putting on a show.
I thought that I was being THRIFTY a few months back when I scored a mop bucket for less then $5.00 at the local Walmart by our house. But apparently my determination for finding a bargan back fired on me.
Just about 15 minutes ago I figured out why.
See photo below.
poor bucket, it had a good life.
Granted the floor is REALLY CLEAN now (and so is the floor underneath the refrigerator, dishwasher AND wine cooler) and I have nothing to complain about except that my pants and legs and feet now has that awesome Murphy’s Oil Soap smell.
From now on I am using that trusty 5 gallon paint bucket that they sell at The Home Depot. At least I know that I’d hurt myself carrying the darn thing before it breaks on me.
A few weeks back Julian and I met up with our play group Baby Steps for some good old fashion fun at Herman Park. Though Julian and I didn’t have the time to ride the train we did spend some time at the swings. I swear that I had more photos of Courtney’s daughter, Helena & Jennifer’s son Cameron.
As per request of some extremely important individuals, I am posting my “wish list” of sorts for my birthday. Though I am completely flattered by anyone wanting to get me anything for my birthday day. I always jokingly say, either bring beer or ice cream and I’m usually good with that. However this year I have worked on a little something in regards to a list.
Now for all intensive purposes this is an extremely crazy list that I was going back and forth to writing from the past few days. So please don’t blame me for some of the items that I put on there. Even some sounding beer induced. Really I know that wanting a pony is a little much…
So here goes nothing…
Wish List: <they are in no particular order.>
Obey: Supply & Demand The Art of Shepard Fairey Book
Hello Kitty paraphernalia of any form.
A farmers almanac
Gore Vidal Biography
Pre WWII advertisements in print
a straw fedora
Zune points
scarves in any type/ color
a record player
old school board games
a pinata full of candy from the elem. school era (smarties, razzles, big league chew, etc.)
coconut flavored beauty products
anything from LUSH STORE
a book about ERTE
ART DECO ANYTHING
Tickets to go see RENT in April
offensive refrigerator magnets
Elvis Costello cd’s (any will do)
a learn “how to knit” kit from the craft store
A CASE OF KONA BREWING CO. WAILUA WHEAT BEER.
Darius Rucker tickets for the rodeo
old film camera (those reissues from urban outfitters will work.)
BUDDHA figurines in any size, shape, color.
anything that SCREAMS HIPPIE.
Jason Mraz’s book of photographs
Yes I do realize that the list is a bit long and EXTREMLEY random, however if you know me that’s just how I roll. Yo.
To those who will be partaking in the party festivities, I will see you this Saturday! For those that will not be able to make it, I am sorry that you will miss the hullabaloo and you will be missed.
I just wanted to wish everyone a wonderful holiday, even if you don’t celebrate Christmas. I like to keep it all “p.c.” around here or I’d like to call it “george costanza it”.
Anyway, I just wanted to send our love to all that are celebrating this holiday in that manner that you see fit.
This past Friday the kids and I went out to dinner with our neighbors from accross the street, Bill and Amy. We went to Noodle House 88 on Bellaire in Chinatown. The owner of the restaurant used to work with Bill at Big Red. They were “test subjects” so to speak when it came to the menu of the place. The food was amazing as always and here are some pictures of proof that you can take two kids under the age of 6 to a restaurant by yourself and survive.
Cheers Everybody!
Yes that is a coconut that I am drinking out of and no, there is no alcohol in it!)
Lyall is on the couch watching Tenacious D. – Pick of Destiny movie and laughing hysterically. I personally like to listen to movies while sitting at the computer. Yes, I realize that that it is just strange. However I totally find Jack Black singing completely entertaining on so many levels.
If you have not seen this movie, I highly recommend it. It’s hysterical.
Man I just realized how lame we sound. It’s midnight on a Saturday night and we are at home watching t.v./ blogging.
I hope everyone is have a great Thanksgiving doing whatever it is that makes you happy!!!
A tradition that my brother’s and I had when we were younger was to watch the most random SNL specials with Adam Sandler singing the Thanksgiving song. I hunted one down off of You Tube. I hope everyone gets a kick out of it as much as I do!
Once again I wish everyone a very wonderful and safe Thanksgiving. (and if you have deep fried turkey, send some my way!)
As promised, the always entertaining Adam Sandler.
Alright when did this happen and why didn’t anyone warn me! No really.
It’s November 15th and I am still a bit mistified to how fast this month not to mention year has gone. I guess the saying goes, “time goes by fast when your having fun.”
is. rat shit. bat shit. either my house ate it along w/ the 1st season of weeds dvd or i stupidly dropped it outside my car at the store. 5 hours ago
i done lost my wallet. i know it was in my pocket when i got into the car at the store yesterday. got home w/ it. but no clue to where it .. 5 hours ago
just found out that riley's "brett daddy" (his birth dad) is headed to Afghanistan. IN FEBRUARY. now how do i tell the kiddo. heavy. heavy. 6 hours ago
