Jimmy's Shorts

been awhile...

2008-03-15T16:17:00.002-07:00

Geeeeeeez, it's been awhile. My poor blog is all dusty. I think I just might have to clean it off and start using it again.

The Drive

2006-11-29T15:28:00.000-07:00

My drive into work today was amusing...

brrrrrrrrr!!!

Have a great weekend!

2006-11-03T14:48:00.000-07:00

Saw this and I just had to share.

I want what's in those barrels.

Happy Friday!

Ducks Beware!

2006-10-10T15:32:00.000-07:00

Had a BLAST last weekend!

Friday night was pretty mellow since I was heading out to the duck pond with my buddy Keith early Saturday morning. We were at our beloved pond and settled into our hunting spots well before the sun even started grace us with it's presence. The shooting started early and my pup, Arrow, showed us he hasn't skipped a beat since last season.

Arrow and I were back at 10:30am so I decided to hit the gun range with Jason for a few rounds of trap...by the way...you owe my 20 bones kid...don't worry, I'll give you a five bird handicap next time. ;o) Larah joined us later that day for her first full round of automated trap. She did REALLY well! I was impressed to say the least.

Saturday night, Larah and I headed to Benny Hanna's to celebrate her stellar performance at the trap range. We then met the Franklins at the Proof and got our boogie and our draaaaank on, bad-bad!

We must have been able to shake our hangovers fast because we ended up back out at the trap range for a few more rounds (we had so much fun the day before that we couldn't stay away).
See all those guys to the left of me down there? I whooped 'em. ;o)

We were a little late off the range but left just in time. Larah and I picked up Country Dinner Playhouse tickets to see Moon Over Buffalo for my Mom's birthday. We all had a great time!

Goodbye Summer. :o(

Mustang Pride

2006-10-03T11:39:00.000-07:00

I don't think it's wrong to continue to take pride in one's high school long after they have graduated. Moreover, I don't feel that it's iniquitous to be overjoyed when they beat the hell out of their rivals 47-13.

Eat 'em up Mullen.

25 for 25

2006-10-02T16:31:00.000-07:00

I finally broke 25 out of 25 clay birds yesterday at the trap range! This has eluded me -literally- since I was a kid. I'm always within range (23 or 24) but a perfect round is just something that has been out of my grasp. It's actually kind of sad to think that you were better at something when you were a kid.

In any case, I shot a perfect round but better yet...I now know what I did in order to shoot that perfect round. It gets really technical so it's probably easier if I just show you what I did rather than try to explain it...

The Boob...

2006-09-29T13:38:00.000-07:00

...Tube!

It's the FRIDAY 5!

1) What TV show(s) do you find yourself watching the most?
Ya know, I'm not really into TV all that much. I do love Deadwood, The Sopranos and Rome though.
2) What if any TV shows do you own on DVD?
None right now. I'll own all of the above by the end of the year though. ;o)3) Can you name your favorite TV show theme song?
No but I have the Dukes of Hazard theme song stuck in my dome..."They're just good-ol-boys! Never meanin' no harm."
4) Have you ever been on TV and if so for what?
Remember that thing with OJ and the white bronco? I was actually driving that bronco and I had my music up so loud that I never heard the 800 police officers behind me. Whiiips. ;o) Actually, I've been on TV a few times for various wakeboarding and watersking events.
5) What is your favorite YouTube video (feel free to post a link)?
That one...you know which one I'm talking about. uhhu...That one.

Da Rocks!

2006-09-27T15:47:00.000-07:00

Long time no post, I know. I have a few things in the works so posting will resume yet again.

So I didn’t make it to many Rockies games this year. Yeah, I always start off with great intentions but it seems like I’m always really busy that time of year. I did go last night though. They played LA and we had four prime seats just a few rows up from home plate. Being that close to the action and being that we decided to go to the bar before hand meant that somebody was going to get heckled, simple as that.

That said, it’s time for a little multiple choice…
We almost got kicked out for heckling who at the Rockies game last night?

the LA players
Governor Owens
Dealin' Doug (the local used car dealer in town who has his face plastered on every other commercial from 5pm on: “Nobody beats a Dealin’ Doug deal…Nobody!”…drives me nuts)
the LA fans sitting behind us
all of the above

Yup…all of the above. Even poor Governor Owens had to deal with our relentless chants. I’m even a Republican! He took it like a champ but I could tell that Dealin’ Doug was losing patience with us by the way he kept taking off his gold rings and putting them back on. The LA fans and the LA players liked it even less.

I’ve proven it time and time again…that’s what happens when you mix Jack, Rumple and Jose.

Oh yeah…work today has been fun. I tried to pee earlier and I think it coughed powder. Is that bad??? :o)

The Investors

2006-09-01T10:08:00.000-07:00

The meeting last night went well for the most part. I was able to put a face to a name as it relates to both the investors and some of the neighbors. It also solidified -for me anyway- that our journey is just beginning and that we (the existing neighbors) are behind and have much to learn to catch up.

10 things I learned last night:

"The Investors" (in every meeting held to date) have been trying to get feedback from the neighbors so they can expedite their cause...which in turn exploits the neighbors in one way or another
"The Investors" plan to rezone and subdivide the property to maximize their return (i.e. 50 divisions will yield a greater return than 20 but will also greatly reduce the property value for the surrounding neighbors and produce significantly more traffic)
"The Investors" plan on selling these newly created subdivisions to other investors who could then sell to other investors and so on and so forth
The current owners, "The Investors", do not plan to develop the land themselves but rather they are in it to rezone and sell as fast as they can
Our neighbors MUST become better informed on the processes for rezoning
Our neighbors MUST become better informed about the proposed rezone (1-R to 2-R).
Our neighbors MUST be in-the-loop regarding letters (formal or otherwise) between the city and the investors as letters to City officials regarding public matters are public knowledge
"The Investors", though smoke-n-mirror-type tactics, continue to try to convince the neighbors that they will be building homes (see point 3 and 4 above) that will rival the value of the existing homes in the neighborhood although they really have no intentions to do so. They even went so far as to print out pictures of houses that would (read: could possibly) be built.
Since most of the neighbors have been there for 25+ years, most of them have never had to deal with anything like this. It is all very foreign to them.
My Mom and Dad are extremely strong willed people. I almost actually feel sorry for the City and "The Investors"

More to come as time permits...

Think you had a bad day?

2006-08-31T09:20:00.000-07:00

I just got this email from my buddy Shawn who is a New York City fireman.

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From: SHAWN ******
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 8:20 PM
To: Jimmy
Subject:

what's up? I got to keep this short. We had a building collapse on us at a fire on Sunday. I made it out but two of my friends didn't make it. One kid was only a fireman for one fucking month. This is the second time in 1 1/2 years my firehouse has lost guys so its been pretty shitty. Couple that with the wife on my ass about why I want to be a fireman and, well you get the picture. I'm busy with the funerals for the rest of the week and i'll give you a shout after that.

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Aside from telling him that you're sorry for his loss and telling him to be safe, what the hell do you even say to that? On my worst day, the stress I have to deal with doesn't even come close to his. The act of running into a burning building (think NYC, not Denver which pales in comparison) when everyone else is running out takes a certain something most do not have and how he stays sane is beyond me. Although he would argue with me -yes, he is that humble- there is nobody better suited for that job than him. He was born to help people in dire need of being helped. As fluffy as it sounds, he cares that much about his fellow man.

Please be safe brother. Thank you for being you.

Thursday...

2006-08-30T15:26:00.000-07:00

First of all, thank you all for all the advice...both in the comments section and via email! It is greatly appreciated...even HK. You must already know how I roll.

Sadly, this process will not be a short one. Since all the neighbors do not agree, it's pretty safe to assume that there will be many (read: almost excessive) city council gatherings. This I'm told is an exercise frequently practiced by the City and investors to wear down the resolve of the neighbors who have joined together to fight this investor backed, city imposed thoroughfare and the rezoning that would occur because of said thoroughfare.

The first of these meetings will be held on Thursday (tomorrow). Rest assured, I will post frequently as the truth unfolds.

Thank you again!

So I have this problem...

2006-08-29T09:45:00.000-07:00

I'm planning to purchase a house that currently belongs to my parents. The house in which I grew up is in an ideal location in that it is situated at the very end of a dead-end street. Additionally, there is a "blue ribbon school" only three houses away. Directly across the street there exists an enormous park, double tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, a basketball court and a extremely large playground.

Unfortunately, there are two very large plots of land (think farmland and horse pasture) to the west that are currently being considered for R2 rezoning (houses that would be considered less than desirable for the neighborhood) and the owner\investor will surely subdivide to maximize his profit. In addition, the city plans to make our beloved dead-end street a thoroughfare - a through street. We, the neighbors, are currently writing letters to the city and the investor condemning both the R2 rezone and said thoroughfare. Tonight we will be circulating two petitions: one condemning the thoroughfare and one condemning the R2 zoning.

Any other (legal) ideas on how we can rise up and fight the power?

Days like this...

2006-08-17T13:14:00.000-07:00

...make me really miss Lake Powell.

Long time no post...

2006-08-15T08:35:00.000-07:00

Yeah, things have been hectic lately here in cubeville so I have not had a chance to post. Let us recap, shall we?

I took Larah to the Cherry Creek trap range a couple of weeks ago and taught her how to shoot a shotgun. Only time will tell if teaching her how to shoot was a good decision...needless to say, I've been very sweet lately...just in case.

We started at the spring loaded hand-throwing machines. To her credit, she stood in there like a champ despite the fact that I did not bring a 20ga. for her. She was forced to shoot my 12ga. land cannons which were not only too heavy and too long for her but also tend to bruise the shoulder after a few shots. She quickly got the hang of though and was able to shoot down six clay birds. We both had a blast and can't wait to go back.

We headed to the Lee's new house for a house-warming party in Ft. Collins last weekend. What started as a quaint little house warming, quickly developed into a drink-fest complete with drinking games such as "beer-pong", "asshole", and "mexicali" followed by a few no-stakes games of Texas-hold 'em. Too old for drinking games? I think not! Was like riding a bike.

Here's a sign you'll probably never see in Denver or the Tech Center. It's posted on the front doors of the building in which I work. Don't be a hater...I know you want a sign like this where you work...

Mike Wazowski!!!

2006-07-26T14:25:00.000-07:00

There's a guy here with a name so similar to the Monsters Inc. character Mike Wazowski that every time I hear or read his name, what jumps into my dome almost makes it out my pie-hole. Not that it's that bad or anything but I can totally see me (after hearing his name and not having much sleep the night before) stand up and scream "Mike Wazowski!!!" in a meeting or on a phone call. I'm hoping this will pass as time goes on and I will be able to suppress the urge however, all bets are off if alcohol is ever involved.

Where has this week gone?

2006-07-21T12:20:00.000-07:00

The Road Less Traveled...
1. What don't you understand?
How this entire week has slipped away from me. I'm totally behind and will probably end up working this weekend to catch up.
2. Name someone in your life with blue eyes:
Larah...they were the first thing I noticed about her.
3. When is a lie not really a lie?
A lie is a lie no matta what. Of course some are more severe than others but it doesn't change the fact that you're still a liar-liar-pants-on-fire!
4. When is the last time you got really dirty?
Notice it says dirty, not duuuuuuuurty. Last weekend at the lake. I was loading sand to take home to see if it'll loosen the bentonite (clay) that plagues my lawn and everyone living in the Denver area. I've tried it all folks.
5. Are you a lefty or a righty?
righty

I'm it! 5 Things...

2006-07-20T16:15:00.000-07:00

Gaaaaw! I'm IT!
5 Things always in my "laptop bag" (I guess it's like my really big man-purse):
1-pens
2-MSDN subscription (DVDs and such)
3-Tide toGo stain stick
4-GNC vitamin organizer
5-Change (if needed for parking)

5 Things always in my wallet:
1-debit card
2-credit card
3-driver's license
4 -a 50 that just stays there
5 -a flat and round, flat-head screwdriver my dad gave me when I was a teen (it has come in handy)

5 Things always in my refrigerator:
My refrigerator is such a lonely place. If it weren't for that pesky "always" above, I might have actually been able to make this at least sound a little respectable.
1 -Ketchup
2 -Ranch dressing
3 -Something in a zip lock bag in the waaaaay back. I have no idea what it is but I'm afraid to touch it.
4 -sad, huh?
5 -yeah, I know.

5 Things always in my closet:
1 -pants
2 -shirts
3 -shoes
4 -like 5 Halloween costumes
5 -a few guns

5 Things always in my car:
1 -Flashlight
2 -A TON of CDs of which I never listen
3 -Tools
4 -my .380...the truck doesn't move without it
5 -Insurance card and Registration

5 (or more) Things always on my desk:
1 -four trees worth of design documents. They were probably really pretty trees at one point too.
2 -Big plastic mug (for water not beer, damnit!)
3 -Trailmix (when I'm concentrating really hard I find it helps to be eating something chruchy)
4 -phone...oh how I really dislike my phone.
5 -Rugged-ized laptop (...the kind cops use). It's pretty pimp. You can forcibly throw this thing against the wall and it still works. Leave it out on your dash when it's say 100+ degrees outside...for hours? No problem. Spill water on the keyboard? No worries. I really wanted to tie one end of it to my ski rope and drag it in the water for awhile to see what happens but they wouldn't let me.

5 people i'm tagging...
EverLastingKnowItAll
Happykap
Pandora
WhatTheFlop?
AM_PM

Now you're it. Ya like apples??? ;o)

Two...

2006-07-19T07:42:00.000-07:00

all beef patties, special-sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun.Yes, that's right...delirium, induced by long hours here at the office, has finally decided to rear it's ugly head and now I can't get this damn slogan out of my head. That coupled with me silently singing "red-rover, red-rover send [insert coworkers name here] over" when I needed to converse with one of my peers means I've already lost the battle.

The only known cure: Jack and coke, Rumplemintz and Tequila...in that order.

I'm lovin' it!

My Very Own Friday Fiver

2006-07-14T13:51:00.000-07:00

Name the last person you...
1. Hugged:
Larah...the night before last.

2. Smiled at:
Our IT guy like 2 minutes ago.

3. Deceived:
Same IT guy when I promptly pressed ALT+Tab from this blog post to something a little more...ummm...work related.

4. Glared at:
I don't glare. I'm a guy.

5. Lusted after:
A brand spankin' new Malibu LSI with all the fixin's.

Dance Fever

2006-07-14T13:11:00.000-07:00

Now I'm not claiming to be the best dancer in the world but I can at least hold my own whereas these cats need to give up while they're ahead.

I have no idea what that is.

I love www.youtube.com

Back in the Saddle

2006-07-13T09:16:00.000-07:00

I just love to take four days off just to come back and work another six so I can catch up. Oh well...it's the American way I guess.

We had a blast at the lake! We ate and drank in excess, boarded until our hands were callused, explored the outskirts of the lake, saw a group of big prong-horns, went to a '50s dance and car show, drove my Dad's cherry '50 Merc (for the first time ever), played horseshoes, attended my God-daughter's first birthday party, sun-worshiped, hung with the boys, and spent some much needed quality time with Larah and my folks.
I'd say it was good to be back but I'd be fibbin'!

OOO

2006-06-29T15:33:00.000-07:00

T-minus 30 minutes until vacation officially starts. I need to break free of these cube walls for awhile so I can enjoy what's left of the water we have at the lake. Damn Colorado and the water policies here.

Anyway, this weekend should be especially fun. They're having a '50s car show and dance one night and a horseshoe tournament the next day. I know it sounds all redneck but I'm actually looking forward to the horseshoe comp. I'm thinking about not shaving, wearing a stained wife-beater, a pair of jeans, and a John Deere cap. I have my technique worked out and everything: I'll "pitch" with a beer in one hand and the "shoe" in the other. I figure the beer will balance the weight of the shoe...it's simple physics, dear Watson. Yeah, I'll bring home the bacon (or I'll run off with at least one horseshoe - they can't stop me...they can only hope to contain me).

Adios! Keep the shiny side up and the greasy side down, c'mon. ;o)

I didn't know Uranus is bigger than the Earth!

2006-06-26T12:23:00.000-07:00

A little Monday fun fact to know and tell your friends.

Saw The Lake House on Friday night. I liked it despite being told that I cried -I didn't- and being hit on the arm because I said she should have sent the sports scores and lotto numbers to him.

The truck needed a little TLC on Saturday so after brunch at the local cafe I spent most of the day vacuuming, washing, waxing, and Armor-All(ing) every square inch only to have to rain\hail later that night. Good times...yeah, I know...but what do ya do. It needed to be done. I guess it's back to the car wash again tonight but this time it'll only take like 10 minutes.

Larah and I had a ball at Dan's 30th birthday party. We started off at the Texas Road House - I can still out-cook them- and then went to his house to booze it up and play some cards. All my friends are really into playing poker and I've just seen way too many IOUs for hundreds of dollars to even attempt to join in. I work too hard for the money I make. Aaaaah, I miss the days of playing "Asshole" and including the girls. Was still good to see them all though.

Yesterday was a lazy day.

T-minus 4 days and counting until vacation. Larah and I will be heading up to the lake for ten days of much needed R&R. I think we'll have a blast! On the stack for this weekend (at the lake):

Saturday, July 1st (8am to 11am) - Breakfast Burritos
Saturday, July 1st (9am to noon) - Fun Day (games and such for the kids)
Saturday, July 1st (7pm to midnight) - Car Show, 50s Dance & boozin'
Sunday, July 2nd (9am to whenever it's over) - Horseshoe Tournament (redneck and I love it!)

Oh! Check it...I put together a collage of pics from Jackson this year...
...that's about as creative as it gets, folks.

hasta!

psssssst...it's friday!

2006-06-23T09:47:00.000-07:00

Friday Five
1. What was the last new song you discovered?
Kenny Chesney, Summertime
2. What was the last new dish you tasted?
Marinated chicken breast and some shrimp dish at Tami's house on Monday. That girl can cook it up.
3. Where was the last place you visited for the first time?
I had to help move a piano last night for a guy who works here at the office.
4. Who was the last new person you met?
His wife...albeit briefly.
5. What was the last new toy you played with?
Oh, this is so loaded. I'll take the high road and plead the 5th. ;o)

Is it really Friday? Man, this week seemed to fly.

We're actually not going to the lake this weekend if you can believe that. The weekend lineup:
Tonight - We'll probably be draankin' and swimmin' in the Franklin's new pool (props to HK for the link). So pimp...I'll get to see my God-daughter! She's getting so big!
Tomorrow - I'll probably be working on the house...I've slacked so much this summer.
Tomorrow night - My buddy Dan's 30th birthday get-together.
Sunday - I'm assuming I'll be hung-over so the day will probably start a little later. I'm going to makes some calls to see if anyone is going to any of the local lakes. I also really wanna see a movie. I haven't been to a movie theatre in ages. I'm thinking "The Lake House"...but who knows. Looks interesting anyway.

The AC

2006-06-22T09:51:00.000-07:00

...went out in my car so I had to get a little creative.

Don't be a hater.

In other news, soccer sucks...k-bye. I've tried to watch it many times and I think I'd almost rather watch golf or paint dry. Worse yet, we can't seem to put a team together that can compete. Give up. Free up the air time for reruns of Charles In Charge or The Incredible Hulk...hell, I'd even settle for a cooking show.

THIS is a football...'nuff said.

Happy Father's Day!!!

2006-06-16T10:41:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day, Pa! You're the best friend a son could ever ask for and I love you very much. I strive to be the best son, man and a gentleman that I can be because of you.

I love you Dad!

Phat Phriday Phiver

2006-06-16T09:30:00.000-07:00

The Friday Five
Name your favorite...
1. Candy:
I don't have one. I was born sweet enough. ;o)
2. Cookie:
Chips and salsa
3. Donut:
Chips and salsa
4. Cold drink:
Water, Jack and Coke or Fanta (and vodka)
5. Hot beverage:
Coffee sometimes...I just don't consume hot liquids all that often.

Driving into work today...

2006-06-16T08:36:00.000-07:00

...I came upon a great little custom Mustang. The custom features of this little gem might be hard to distinguish at first glance. Let me know if you're having trouble and I'll help you out.

Rochambeau

2006-06-13T14:45:00.000-07:00

I know what I'll be watching on Saturday, June 17th at 12pm\11C.

Paper RULES!!!
Rock Paper Scissors Championship

It's Been Awhile...

2006-06-12T16:05:00.000-07:00

...since my last post. It happens when everything comes at me all at once. I suppose even I have my limitations. It's been one thing after another.

Things have been hectic here at work fo' sho' but that's pretty standard operating procedure. The pups are both doing better so that's finally a load off my mind. Then I get an email out of the blue asking me why my best friend E was in the ICU. I swear...when it rains, it pours for that cat. He's dealt with a lot in the past few years and I have no idea why. The latest? He fell down a flight of stairs and hit his head on a tile floor.

Allow me to give you a little background on my buddy. Let's see...E is about 6'5" and probably tips the scales at around 320...yeah, he's a big boy...a soldier. He's also probably one of the toughest individuals I've ever met. I've seen him lift things that shouldn't be lifted and take a punch that would have knocked pretty much anyone I know out cold. He's had two fingers ripped off loading horses and countless other construction related injuries including nail impalements -yes, more than a few- which he pulls out with a pair of pliers in his tool-belt, wipes off the blood on his pants and continues to work. The kid (I say "kid" but he's older than me) is tough.

I guess that's why it was so hard for me to go see him in the hospital. I had the opportunity on Friday. I made the plans and I was going to do it. I balked. It scared me to think he could be seriously injured. I didn't want to see tubes coming out of him. I didn't want to see the machines and I damn sure didn't want to see him helplessly laying in that hospital bed with his arms shackled down because he kept trying to rip the tubes from his throat. I think it's safe to say that it shook my world.

I don't do that often...normally the things people do rarely surprise me anymore. I can normally gauge the outcome and get prepared for whatever the future holds. My own little way of dealing with things that come along, I reckon. When it comes to E, I just never know anymore. We're getting older and we're just not able to shake things off the way we used to.

Slow down a little bit brother. Not much...just a little. I'll see you tonight...when it's safe -for me- and you're well enough...so I can call you a pussy for having to go to the doctor. ;o)

Friday Five -- Curses!

2006-06-02T12:31:00.000-07:00

Friday Five -- Curses!

Favorite phrase when you have:
1. Ate food that tastes bad
"NASTY! Someone already ate this once." hehe! ;o)
2. Stubbed your toe
I get mad and incoherent when stuff like that happens and I'll put words together that don't necessarily match like, "fucker-ass", "damn-dick" or "sonofa-puke-fucker"
3. Become frustrated
"For the looooove!"
4. Broken something
Pretty standard here - "shiiiiiiiiiiiit!"
5. Been cut off by another driver.
See number 2 followed by hand gestures.

Geeeeeeez, is it Friday already??? I'm thinking I could get used to these short weeks. Plan for tonight is just about the same as it was the last few weekends: strap the girlfriend in the truck (notice I didn't say "on the truck" or "to the truck"), load up the pups and head to the lake.

Gonna have to watch the speedo this go-round. One of CHP's finest tagged me last weekend going 86 in a 75. That's two tickets in a span of 8 months. You can bet I brushed my teeth before I kissed my Mom after that horseshit.

TGIF!

The Bachelor Party vs. The Bachelorette Party

2006-05-31T15:05:00.000-07:00

At the risk of getting flamed...

I just consumed an article about how grooms-to-be are becoming more mellow as it relates to their bachelor parties while future brides are doing-it-up à la Girls Gone Wild. It says men would rather plan a golf weekend, hunting trip or some sporting event. Women on the other hand have these ragers at strip clubs and the like. Ooooooooh...chilling! But I'm intrigued. Yes, intrigued to the point of almost spilling some of my bachelor party secrets.

I'm sorry but I've been privy to all the bachelorette party nonsense and there's no comparison to what I've experienced at even the most mellow bachelor party.

Yeah, I've seen your penile straws, your anatomically correct blow-up dolls and your condom infested t-shirts and that stupid thing you all wear on your heads. I can't count how many times I've helped you cross off items on your official bachelorette scavenger hunt list.

You can spot bachelorette parties from a mile away. They're normally huddled at or around the bar ordering "blowjobs" and giggling.

Any sensible single man who is well versed in the goings on of club life (be it a dance club or strip club) knows that picking up one of these "beautz" is all but impossible. You start talking to one of them, another comes up...and then another...until finally all of them are standing around you trying to get you to give them your boxers, take a drink from said penile straw or kiss the bachelorette (on the cheek, stomach, etc.) - all in the name of crossing off one item on their list. It's so lame I'm embarrassed for them.

I've both planned bachelor parties and attended them and I'll just say "Ummm...yeah, a little different than what I'm used to." and leave it at that. They did mention Vegas as a bachelor party destination - though it was nothing more than a mere "blip" - then it was gone.

Phriday Phiver

2006-05-26T10:51:00.000-07:00

It's been a looooooooooooooong week. Between the pups, the vet bill(s), planning for the weekend and the funeral I have to attend in t-minus 3 hours I'm due for some much needed R&R in the form of good friends, boats, jetskis, sun, sand, Jack-n-Coke, tequila, good food and a wakeboard.

The Friday 5
1. Where did you grow up?
Denver
2. Have you ever been to Indiana?
Nope but I like corn.
3. Describe yourself at age 18:
Hmm...hell on wheels. I tried to be good, I swear. Not much has changed.
4. How do you deal with pain?
Mental - I have a few different outlets at different times of the year (see above).
Physical - I suck-it-up and focus on the task at hand.
5. When is the last time you screwed up?
1980 - if I remember correctly, it was a cold day that day.

Have a save and happy Memorial Day weekend!

Rest in peace, Neil. Your pain is no more but you've left me wondering what I could have done to help you.

t-shirt

2006-05-24T16:30:00.000-07:00

I just ran across the most amazing t-shirt website! Good times!

Defeat Communism in '08!

Bo and Arrow

2006-05-23T15:45:00.000-07:00

So I've been on doggie duty for the past (almost) two weeks. Both dogs were at the vet the Monday before last and it was deemed necessary for both of them to go under the knife yesterday. Poor pups. Arrow is still at the hospital but I get to pick him up tonight and I was able to pick up Bo last night. He's home and recovering.

Here's the run-down thus far...

Bo - Vaccinations, removal of abscess on both eyelids, teeth cleaning, nail trimming
Arrow - Impacted dew-claw (removal of abscess), teeth cleaning, removal of 4 gum abscesses, nail trimming and vaccinations

Needless to say, both pups aren't feeling their best right now nor is their owner's nerves or his pocketbook. Doggie Insurance is looking like a mighty-fine idea right about now.

Bald Friday

2006-05-19T16:01:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago a guy in my company decided to put on a charity event. No biggie - I see emails all the time for some really great causes but this one caught my eye. It had a link to http://www.stbaldricks.org. Being the good Catholic boy that I am and never hearing of dear Saint Baldrick, I decided to take a look at the website for some gainful knowledge about said organization. Seems St. Baldrick's is the worlds largest fun-draiser dedicated to conquering childhood cancer. A noble cause indeed! I read on...

The premise behind this fundraiser is that the organizer of said event chooses to shave his or her head in the name of this great cause for donations from friends, family and in this case, coworkers.

Now this poor organizer could take the Pepsi challenge with any hair band from back in the 80s when it comes to hair length...I could tell it was his pride-and-joy. But he was willing to give it up all in the name of charity so I tip my hat to him. He needed a barber and since I'm already bald, I was designated as the man with the golden shears. I just know it was like passing a kidney stone as he saw his rocker-locks falling to the floor so I kept reminding him of all the good karma he'd be receiving and of all the kids we were helping. He ended up getting through the event with his chin held high and a smile on his face.

All-in-all it's such a great event for such a great cause! I highly recommend it!

Take a break, think of the kids and check out the site then let me know if you're in need of a good barber. I'd gladly offer up my services! ;o)

Happy Friday!

Happy Mother's Day!!!

2006-05-12T10:27:00.000-07:00

To the best, hardest working, most fun, most active, most patient, most talented, most beautiful, most loving, most gentle and most caring Momma a guy could ever ask for. I'm extremely fortunate to have a Mother as great as you.

I love you Mom.

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Kick ass weekend!

2006-05-08T11:09:00.000-07:00

Summer is finally inching it's way into Colorado and I love it! We went up to the lake last weekend and I took my first run of the year. The water was even flat enough for me to strap on the slalom ski but sooooo effin' cold! I didn't bring my thermometer but I'm guessing it was in the 50s.

And yes, I was finally able to cook my kabobs. They were soooooooo good!

Here's the link to the entire set.

Shish Kabob

2006-05-04T14:49:00.000-07:00

...was what was on the menu tonight but the damn weather isn't cooperating! I have both chicken breast and beef marinating in a top secret marinade, peppers, mushrooms and all sorts of yummy veggies waiting to be skewered and cocktail shrimp screaming to be BBQed. The hickory chips have been soaking in red-wine\water all night and I'm all but ready to kick the tires and light the fires on the Weber. How lame is a severe thunderstorm warning which will undoubtedly include hail?
I really don't know how I can concentrate on trivial matters such as food preparation while the poor French are rioting in the streets over having to "possibly" work more than 6 hours a day, "possibly" not be able to take the whole month of August off (paid of course) and "possibly" losing their jobs if their employer asks them to work more than 6 hours a day...of course that's only if you're 26 years of age or younger which means you can pretty much do whatever you want if you're 27 and not get fired. How do these people do it? I mean, that's pretty much slave labor, isn't it?

I KNEW it!!!

2006-05-03T10:53:00.000-07:00

In case there was ever a question...Fellatio may significantly decrease the risk of breast cancer in women. And, ya'll thought I was just being selfish.

I'm Your Huckleberry!

2006-05-03T08:43:00.000-07:00

I think we all know Tombstone is the all-time, undisputed, single greatest movie ever made so I really don't have to cover that. It's the rulez. You can't argue with the rulez.

Anyone who has had the misfortune of watching it with me knows I can pretty much quote the entire movie - front to back...of course this is normally after a few too many cocktails but what do ya do? Annoying? Yes, but I really don't care.

Anyway, a friend sent this link to me yesterday and I learned a few things.

A Day Without Illegal Immigrants

2006-05-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

Normally I don't share my political views on my blog or otherwise (I'm sure you can guess which end of the political spectrum I fall) but I just came across a pretty disturbing website. I about fell out of my chair when I saw it. Do the Mexican people (these in particular) realize how much money flows into their country from America?

In my opinion, amnesty is not an option when there is a process and laws backing up that process for entry into this great country. By all means, come in, raise a family, build a life, and work hard...but (and here's the kicker)...enter the states legally (and pay your taxes like the rest of us).

It seems the Minuteman Project volunteers and websites like NumbersUSA may actually make a difference.

Don't call it a comeback...

2006-04-28T16:02:00.000-07:00

My Friday Five

1. What's missing from your life?
Right now? Summer! Bring it on bebe!
2. Do you like to get drunk?
See previous 300 posts or so...or skip to number 5. Yes, I'm a lush and I accept that.
3. Have you ever kissed a stranger?
I'll just say "yes" and leave it at that.
4. Do you smoke?
No.
5. What makes you happy?
Fridays, booze, Summer, blonds, booze, family, good friends, booze, wakeboarding, my pups trashing a field - seeing them get "birdy", booze, bikinis, short skirts, thigh-highs, booze, sense of accomplishment followed by booze...so many things make me happy.

TGIF! It's been a looooooooooong week.

Real World

2006-04-10T16:00:00.000-07:00

It's about time we show everyone how we do it up here... 1920 Market Street is an awesome location too!

Hiatus

2006-04-10T13:18:00.000-07:00

I've been OOB (out of blogger) for a week or so but I'm still around. I'm trying to play catch-up here at work and play as much as I can when outside of work.

Let's see...
Went to the Rockies home opener on Monday. For those that don't know, Opening Day in Denver officially kicks off Spring-fever for most of us. Well, we never really made it to the game. Actually, I didn't really see the game at all. Basically, my friends and I took the entire day off, went to LoDo and got our draaank-on.

Big-E and I started off at Soiled Dove at around 11:30ish (yes, AM folks), fought our way upstairs to the deck, bobbed-and-weaved our way to the bar where I ordered two-double jack-n-cokes and a shot of cuervo. I carried on like that for most of the day.

Once the game started, Big-E flagged down one of those bike-courier-guys to take us to somewhere to eat. I tried to convince him that the walk would do us good but he wouldn't have any of it. I felt so bad for the guy that ended up taking us...we were being rowdy - we almost flipped the cart several times...but I needed sustenance or I was going down for the count. Happy hour finally set in by the time we got to McCormic's so we ordered lobster tails and one of everything on the happy hour menu. Much to the surprise of our waitress and pretty much everyone there, we ended up devouring everything they put on our table. Everything tasted wonderful...but at the time, I was thinking "half-time"...we had so much more damage to do that day.

After our lunch\dinner\sustenance break, we headed back to Soiled Dove but decided we better stop in at Market 41 first since the SD line to get in was spilling out into the street already. We both had a few cocktails and then decided we'd better grease the bouncer or we weren't ever going to get in to see the rest of our friends. A ten spot each was all it took and we waltzed right in. I thought it was packed the first time we were there! It was insane! People everywhere. I ran into people I hadn't seen in years! LoDo's (the bar across the street) was just as packed...as was just about any other bar downtown.

At around 7ish, we ended up at some sushi place down the street from SD. Those poor, poor waitresses...I'm shocked they didn't kick us out. Several groups of people actually got up and asked for another table. I'll plead the 5th on the rest of the story and just say we had a blast!

Big-E took us to this downtown penthouse loft he worked on and showed us around. More drinks, a few calls and we headed to...yup, the strip club. The people at PTs were all too happy to see us.

I'm sure I left a detail or two out here and there but you get the picture. The day started early and ended late. 12+ solid hours of quality draaaankin'. Gaaaaaaaawd, I'm glad this only comes around once a year.

Is it really Friday already?

2006-03-24T15:39:00.000-07:00

The Friday Fiver!

1) Of the various cultures, ethnicities or nationalities you belong to, which most strongly do you consider yourself?
My descendants were from Germany...and here. My Grandpa was a Cherokee Indian. When it all boils down, I'm American...and proud.

2) Is there a culture you cannot claim heritage from but which you feel quite close to?
No.

3) What's one language you wish you knew fluently?
Spanish - I'm choppy at best right now.

4) If you could move anywhere in the world and be guaranteed a job, etc., where would you go?
Boats, beaches and ballads, bebe! The Florida Keys

5) If you had a time machine, and could witness any one event without altering or disturbing it, what would you want to see?
The birth of Christ, the birth of rock and roll (Sun Studio) or an average day in the life of my Dad when he was 20(ish) years old.

HNT #6 - Smiles all around!

2006-03-23T16:26:00.000-07:00

Smiles all around!

Good friends, cold drinks and a night out on the town.

You have to be kidding...

2006-03-22T15:30:00.000-07:00

A few articles that caught my attention today...

Coyote Captured in New York's Central Park
- I guess I've seen my fair share of coyotes so it's hard for me to comprehend why this is a headliner...but then again, I don't live in New York.

Mississippi outlaws sex toys
- I guess it speaks for itself. I'll stay clear of that state for awhile...I'd never stand in the way of a woman and her toys. Think it'll create an underground toy railroad? Headline next month: Battery Sales Plummet - Women Revolt

Charges dropped - Debra Lafave
- HUH? What was she thinking in the first place? I'm sure blondie could procure just about any guy with more experience at a local watering hole. What gives?

What Movie?

2006-03-17T15:17:00.000-07:00

"It's gonna be a brutal assault on all your senses. I'm gonna twist ya. I'm gonna flip ya - frap your body 'til your bones hurt! When you squeal, I'm just going to go faster and harder."

I'll give you a hint...it came out in 1998. Don't know what made me think of it this morning but I dig this quote!

Happy Patty's Day! Hope everyone is safe and sound tonight.

HNT #5 - Find the Shamrock

2006-03-16T12:11:00.000-07:00

"Find The Shamrock"...

We finally found the B&W setting on my camera and decided to take a pic of my calf. ;o)

HAPPY Patty's Day - HNT!!!

Overhaulin'

2006-03-15T16:55:00.000-07:00

...is possibly one of the coolest shows on cable. I'm hopelessly addicted....even more so than those home improvement shows. Chip Foose is simply killin' it! The man is a genius...truly an artist. I've had bloodshot eyes all day because I stayed up late watching him take a 1930 Model A Ford "rat rod" and transform it into something I'd almost be too scared to drive. Who am I kidding? I'd drive the hell out of it. His attention to detail is outstanding. Who would have thought of making a checkerboard firewall? The pics don't really do it justice. Makes me think. Hmmmmmm...wonder how much those plasma torches are now. ;o) You'll get a kick out of this Dad.

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Weekend happenings

2006-03-13T13:17:00.000-07:00

Larah, the boys and I decided to beat-it out of town by heading up to the lake last Friday night for some much needed R&R. Upon returning home from work, we packed and were on the road in about an hour...a new record for me.

Much earlier that day we decided to purchase fishing licenses because I heard that the State Game and Fish Department stocked the lake with game-fish. I was taken aback by the cost of said fishing licenses...the last time I purchased a combo small game\fish license I think I spent no more than 25 bucks. The fishing ONLY license was over 30 this year. Not only does the Colorado SGF get our lottery money, they have to gouge our pocketbooks to hunt and fish too. grrrrrrr!

Now, I wouldn't classify myself as a professional fisherman nor do I pride myself on my fishing technique -I'm more the "drink in one hand and a wakeboard in the other" type- but we did end up catching a good buzz and a few fish Saturday afternoon and I have the pictures to prove it! Larah even brought in possibly the biggest grass-bass I have ever seen!!! Apparently there ARE fish in Jackson Lake. I've heard tales that fish other than the notorious party-carp roam the waters there but I've never been able to catch them so I dismissed any such claims as crazy-talk and went about my business.

After a couple of hours the weather turned on us so we loaded up the truck and proceeded to drive around the park. I was amazed at how much the park has grown. I remember when the park consisted of baron lots with nothing more than a fence separating each plot...sometimes there wasn't even a divider. Now, property owners are building multi-story houses with large decks and garages. Alas, it really is one of the only places in Colorado where you can own a piece of land so close to a large body of water.

We headed back to the lake house to replenish our drinks and I managed to crank out steaks and salad for dinner...then retired early.

We woke up to snow and below freezing temperatures on Sunday. After breakfast we decided it was too cold to go fishing so I broke out the DVDs, a blanket and some milk and cookies. ;o)

The drive home was interesting to say the least. The closer we got to Denver, the more snow seemed to fall. Wrecks and stalls littered the interstate and I was worried I was going to miss the Sopranos premier. I did see a Texan with a big Ford .5 ton in the ditch though...I know it sound bad and it's probably bad karma but it did make me smile.

Anyway, we made it home safely and the Sopranos was just starting. All in all...a great weekend and it was just what the doctor ordered.

(oh yeah! To the fishermen in the boat over my left shoulder...I'm sorry for catching all your fish! Those poor guys were out there all day and I think the only thing they caught was a cold.)

Fill up my jug...

2006-03-09T17:37:00.000-07:00

...and I'll hush up my mug. Just got my annual review back and I think I need a drink to celebrate my ability to "walk on water". That was actually said in the meeting...walk on water. Makes it sound so easy, huh? Like I have an innate ability to crank these projects out and make them shine.

Uuuuummm, no. It wasn't easy and of course I didn't do it alone. Wonder why my blog sucks lately? I worked my ass off over the past review cycle. In any case, it's time to celebrate being part of a very small team who brought home and closed-out the biggest project in the history of this company (at least for this phase and payment milestone). It's time to celebrate high marks in a really tough review cycle. It's time to celebrate...so fill up my jug and I'll hush up my mug.

Snow, snow and more snow

2006-03-08T16:21:00.000-07:00

It's snowing here today...big, phat, wet flakes. It's the kind of snow that makes you want to cuddle up in a blanket - hot chocolate in-tow - and sit next to a fire while watching a really long movie. Yes, March in Colorado is finally here. March and (early to mid) April seem to be the most volatile months as it relates to weather at least in CO. Interestingly enough, it was like 65 degrees yesterday.

This snow really doesn't hurt my feelings...quite the contrary actually. We desperately need the moisture... so I can board as much as possible this year.

Speaking of...I heard that Jackson Lake just opened the boat launches. While still a bit too cold (can you imagine the shrinkage factor right now), hearing about it actually made Spring-fever set in. Time to dust off the Jimmy Buffett CDs and get my liver...I mean, my body...back into "boarding shape".

A love story

2006-03-08T11:53:00.000-07:00

A friend just shared this article with me. It's a tragic love story about a man and...well...just read it. Reading this just about brought a tear to my eye.

Snowboarding vs. Working

2006-03-06T14:43:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's official...I prefer snowboarding over working (especially on a Friday).

I could get used to weeks like last week...

Took Monday off and extended my stay at the lake.
Worked on Tuesday.
Was off sick on Wednesday.
Worked on Thursday.
Boarded all day Friday.

Viva Mardi Gras!

2006-02-28T16:42:00.000-07:00

...viva Fat Tuesday and viva New Orleans! I wish I could be there to help y’all celebrate (especially after Katrina). You really have cause turn it up a notch-er-two. Aaaaaah, the food, the beads, the dabloons, the music, the hospitality and the endless supply of booze. I had never been in the company of such hospitable people in all my life.

Everyone should experience it at least once.

On Cheney and Hunting

2006-02-21T12:17:00.000-07:00

Everyone seems to have an opinion about it so I might as well add my $0.02. Here's my take on Vice President Dick Cheney's hunting accident...

Hunting is a sport but it's not a sport in which you play. That is, you don't "play" hunting because when you play hunting, someone dies. As an avid hunter and sportsman, I know accidents happen. I take every single precaution I can - up to and including getting to know the hunting styles\practices\etc. of those around me well before I go into to the field with them. Hunter and shooter safety is first and foremost in my mind at all times when guns are involved. Even still, in my 25 years of hunting I've experienced at least three very close calls afield.

The first time it happened, I was very young. I was sitting on hay bales with a friend whilst hunting geese. My friend was bored and started playing with his shotgun. His 12ga. went off and sent a pattern of projectiles less than a foot in front of my leg.

The second time something happened, I was stalking pheasants with Big E (who I think reads this blog). It was late in the day and we hadn't seen a pheasant for at least a couple of hours. One finally busted and it scared him. His safety was not on but his finger was on the trigger...which he squeezed as a reaction. Again, it sent a pattern not more than a foot in front of me.

The third close call (and probably the closest scenario that relates to Vice President Cheney's situation) took place in South Dakota. A line of 30+ men walked a CRP field where the brush was over our heads and was so thick that you couldn't see the man next to you. Pheasants began busting and people started shooting. After two or three near misses, I pulled back and so did my pup Arrow. We stood at the top of a hill and watched as divine intervention was the only thing saving each of these men.

All three of the above mentioned scenarios could have been avoided. All three of the above mentioned scenarios frustrate me. However, all three of the scenarios listed above were accidental. When you are afield the number of elements you can control are far outweighed by the number of elements you cannot.

Among many, there exists a very basic hunter's safety rule - almost common sense, really: Always know your backdrop before, during and after you turn the safety off and pull the trigger. Sounds simple but it is not. That means, for every shot you have a mental checklist of items you have to go though before, during and after you take a single shot. If your vision is impaired for any reason, you should not shoot. If your vision gets blocked during a follow through (shotgunning), you should not shoot. If you do not know beyond all doubt that your shot will be safe, you do not shoot. Vice President Dick Cheney should not have pulled the trigger. His backdrop was not clear.

That said, it angers me that it happened to a man of his stature...he is after all in the public eye. It gives hunters (like me) a "black-eye" because the general public probably does not know that hunting related accidents are down over 33 percent (nationwide) over the past decade. They don't take into account that accidents can and certainly will occur and that hunters are being more safe, more responsible and are operating safer hunting and camping equipment today than ever before.

The bottom line is that a man - a fellow outdoorsman - almost lost his life because of a split second lapse in judgment...an accident. I find no humor in that...I don't care how left-wing you are.

Valentine's Day

2006-02-14T15:15:00.000-07:00

Happy Lover's Day!

What a fantastic day!

no cold noses on any extremity this morning
no loud barking from the back yard when I was getting ready
I noticed that the graffiti on my fence was removed yesterday...free of charge - Alina, you rock!
the gas station attendant-chica was actually nice this morning
the drive into work took less than 45 minutes
had a series of V-day E-greeting cards waiting for me
just received a dozen roses from Larah
the chicas in the office doted on said roses for more than a half hour
my boss-apple-sauce said I've been kicking ass and told me to leave early today

I'm going home to cook it up!

Jimmy's menu for tonight...

Shrimp and cocktail sauce
Stuffed jalapeños
Salad
Crab stuffed Salmon
Mini crab-cakes
Asparagus in hollandaise sauce
Wine

LAX

2006-02-13T14:55:00.000-07:00

I had never really been a big fan of Lacrosse going into the Colorado Mammoth game on Saturday night - football and hockey are more my style - but as I left the Pepsi Center I realized that they had turned me into one in just a matter of hours. I won't bore you with details of the game because it won't do it justice but I will tell you that they don't just claim that it's "the fastest sport on two feet"...it really is. These cats were checking like hockey players and running more than soccer players.

We all had a blast!!! I'm sure that won't be the last game I'll attend this year.

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A brief history lesson on Lacrosse

Friday-aba Five-aba

2006-02-10T16:51:00.000-07:00

Friday Five

1. Can you dance?
Yeah, I can rip-it-up in just about any situation. I love to shake what my momma gave me.

2. Who is your current crush?
Ummmm...I'll give you a hint...she's blond. ;o)

3. Tell us about a dream you remember.
I had a dream last night that I was working. The office turned into a stock-car race track. I won so I got to go to the lake and chill on a boat. The lake turned into the ocean and I was wakeboarding over like six foot rollers. I flipped, landed it but my arm got really cold for some reason. I woke up to find Arrow, my pup, sticking his cold nose on my left arm. Pretty random, I know. I attribute it to the spaghetti with meat sauce I ate last night. (X-rated parts were excluded)

4. Do you live with anyone, or do you live by yourself?
Me and my boys: Bo and Arrow.

5. When is the last time you bled from an injury?
Who knows. I get banged-up all the time.

Gridlock

2006-02-10T11:06:00.000-07:00

...is the only word that comes to mind when I think of the drive into work this morning. Wall-to-wall traffic...yes, six whole lanes of Hwy 36 traffic that did not move for over an hour. People were actually stopping and getting out of their vehicles to view the cause of the mayhem.

In all my years of driving in this great state, I have never been stuck in traffic for more than 3 hours (not to mention the wasted quarter of a tank of gas). Today was my day, I guess. Luckily, I was a good boy-scout...I was prepared. Four cups of coffee, a Pepsi and both Jimmy(s): a Jimmy Dean sausage biscuit and Jimmy Buffett were along for the ride.

Working from home should be mandatory on days like today.

Oh...and to that som-n-a-bad-word in that Lincoln who cut me off and caused a wreck on 72nd: in case you didn't see me the first few times...

Throwback Tuesday

2006-02-07T13:47:00.000-07:00

...yet another throw-back.

B and Dan, I'm sure you'll get a kick out of this one. Graduation Day (1993) at Mullen. I couldn't wait to get my diploma! Now I remember it fondly and wish I savored it a bit more.

Mom and me.

Swoosh sighting

2006-02-03T14:02:00.000-07:00

I hadn't seen one of these in awhile...in fact, I didn't think they still existed...so I thought I'd break out the trusty Motorola camera phone and get my click-a-click-a on - bad, bad. I have captured the rarest of all window tint stickers...the Nike Swoosh! This one is even a little lop-sided! Feast your eyes!

OMG, is it Friday already?

2006-02-03T11:50:00.000-07:00

How did that happen?

Da Friday Five

1. Any plans to watch the Super Bowl?
Yeah, XL will be spent overindulging with good friends and family.
2. Friday or Saturday: Which is a better date night?
Saturday - you seem to have a little more time to "work-it".
3. Do you do anything special on the weekends that you don't do during the week?
Busy work-type stuff: Clean, laundry, etc. Real work-type stuff: house projects, etc.
4. Where do you get your news from?
Fox evening news or the internet.
5. Kevin, Norm, Colin, Jimmy, Tina or Amy?
Tina Fey - she's hilarious, a hotrod and I saw her act(s) at The Second City in Chi-town. Two enthusiastic thumbs up from this critic.

HNT #4

2006-02-02T14:04:00.000-07:00

Sun...sand...beach...water...exposed bald head? What else is there? Happy HNT!!!

Vandals

2006-02-02T09:45:00.000-07:00

...but not the band. I'm talking about the punk northsiders in my effin' barrio who decided to tag my fence last night. They could have at least put some effort and creativity in it. I know four year olds with better penmanship.

When I rounded the corner to go to work this morning I saw it out of the corner of my eye and I immediately stopped in the middle of the street. I could feel the blood rush to my head as this red spray paint mocked me. To make matters worse I had made the conscious decision to bring the pups inside last night but for some reason I knew it was a bad idea.

After living there for more than 6 years I have noticed that gang graffiti has steadily gotten worse in the past five months or so and I've always kept an eye out for such antics. Now it happened to me. Now I'm pissed. Now I'm on Safari. My friend pointed me to a pimp website that sells tricks, trinkets and what-not which will make 'stalking' even easier...and, well...more fun. I'm thinking a nice little bound and gagged trip out to the deserts of Ft. Morgan and Brush would suffice - à la Casino - bat to hands kinda shit. Of course I'm talking out my azz right now because it's almost impossible catch these future tax dollar sucking - three hots and a cot in a six by six - degenerates but I'm so angry I can't even see straight.

And, rightly so....I worked really hard on that fence. I dug all the post holes myself, set the posts perfectly level, measured and cut the rails and added all the cedar pickets. What I gotz, isn’t much...but I work really hard to make it nice. Is it so much to ask that my shit be respected?

Offender: Worthless f*ckin' statistic...think you're tough? You're all hard and bad because you're in a gang? NSM(s) like you taught ME back in the day. I'd go knuckles with you on my worst day. You aren't shit. You're a bottom-feeder...a second thought. Be tough...do it on your own...the hard way. Get a job...work hard for the food YOU have in YOUR refrigerator...pay a mortgage. That's what makes you hard. That's what bad really means. Until then, keep tagging my shit and I'll keep cleaning up your spew...but one day...one day I'll catch you. My phone doesn't dial 911 so you better hope that nice little old lady across the street didn't take her sleeping pills - because I'll get ya and when I do - you'll never be able to hold a spray can again.

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I know it sounded all militant yesterday but I felt so much better after I wrote that.

Throwback Tuesday

2006-01-31T15:09:00.000-07:00

Yet another one of me back in the day. I think this one was taken at Regionals right before state. If I remember correctly, this kid was 'toast' shortly after this pic was taken. I can only assume my Mom took this pic in between bouts of screaming, clapping, whistling and what-not. I could barely hear my coaches. I love ya Mom! ;o)

I told ya I found a box-o-pics!

yes another list...

2006-01-27T13:35:00.000-07:00

...but this one is a little more...well...on the edge. Trashy? Maybe. But what the H+E+double hockey sticks. I'm feeling a little frisky today. Lesssss do it. Try it if you dare but leave a comment if you do!

The Rules:
Copy this entire list into your blog.
Colour everything about you that is true.
Leave plain anything that is false about you.

I have had sex while wearing a blindfold.
I have blindfolded someone else during sex.
I have had sex while watching porn.
I have had sex while surfing porn on the Internet.
I sleep better after sex.
There are some nights I cannot sleep without sex or masturbating.
The bed is NOT my most favorite place to have sex.
I am turned on knowing someone is watching me masturbate.
I have masturbated for someone over a web cam.
I have had sex over a web cam.
I will have sex with someone I just met if they turn me on.
I have been tied up during sex.
I have had sex with someone who was tied up.
I have dripped wax onto a lover's body.
I have had a lover drip wax onto my body.
I have a foot fetish.
I have a leather fetish.
I have a tickle fetish.
I like being choked during sex.
I have had sex in a burning building.
I have erotic art on display somewhere in my residence.
I've seen nudie magazines.
Erotic toys are a regular part of my budget.
I think PLAYBOY is tame, maybe even boring.
I have clicked on porn links in my email.
I know the difference between girl/girl and lesbian sex in porn.
I have watched more than one lesbian porn video.
Much of what I know about sex comes from porn.
Interracial sex turns me on.
I think we should do more to understand the cultures of sex.
I would participate in sex research given the opportunity.
My current lover does not sufficiently meet my sexual needs.
I currently have a "crush" on someone of the same sex.
I have had sex at my place of employment.
I am often disappointed in my sexual relationships.
Some people might describe me as a nymphomaniac.
I am difficult to live with if I'm not having sex on a regular basis.
I sleep better with someone snuggled up next to me.
I have had sex under water.
I have had sex in the snow
I am in a polyamorous relationship.
I have to have music playing while having sex.
I have had more than ten orgasms in one night.
I have flashed strangers.
I have given sex as a gift.
I have set-up a three-way for my lover.
I stopped during this list to have sex.

Hell yeah! Turn it up! Right on! It's Friday!

2006-01-27T09:51:00.000-07:00

Friday Five

1. Age?
31

2. Sex?
yes please!

3. Location?
Denver, Colorado

4. Single?
Single but I'm taken.

5. How long have you been doing the fridayfiver?
Geeeez, I don't know. A few years.

Kick the tires and light the fires

2006-01-26T17:33:00.000-07:00

Let's kick the tires and light the fires here with two...yes two...posts this week!

Blondie tagged me...how she caught me...I don't know...'cause we both know I'm faster.

We live by the rules...we die by the rules: Tag 8 victims to join this game & leave a comment on a post letting them know they have been tagged. If tagged before, no need to contribute.

8 attributes (in no particular order) of Jimmy's "perfect" (perfect in quotes, because no one really is!) partner:

1. Loyalty: loyalty I think speaks for itself.

2. Respect: self-respect, respect for me and respect for others. I try very hard to accommodate those around me and I expect the same out of a partner.

3. Honesty: Honesty falls in line with loyalty mentioned above. You have to be honest with yourself first in order to have a successful relationship.

4. Charisma: I like a lady with a little spunk. It keeps me on my toes and, let's face it, enthusiasm and positivity are two very good qualities to have in a partner.

5. Vigilance: It's hard to describe this one but I'll give it whirl. Being caring and alert to the needs of a partner is key lest they be taken for granted. It's a stronger form of "caring" and goes in-line with "loving".

6. Supporting: No, I don't need a sugga-momma. I tend to be a little less needy than most I agree, but everyone needs a little help sometimes.

7. Well-rounded: My ideal partner would be versed in many areas including (but not limited to)...sports, music, politics, theology, theory. Yes, my mind also craves stimulation from a partner-lover-friend.

8. Goal Oriented: She would have aspirations and goals not only for herself but aspirations and goals which included me and our relationship as well.

9. Boobies and booty. I thought I'd throw that one in there at the end to see if you're still awake.

I tag...
Ever
D'Andre
HappyKap
Angel
am_pm
whattheflop You're up Jess!
MandaOnFire
Pandora I can't wait to read your list! ;o)

LTNP

2006-01-23T10:34:00.000-07:00

Long Time No Post

No, LBPuke didn't run me off. And, yes, everything is just CAPITOL (aside from the Broncos poor performance yesterday). I've been slammed at work lately but it's starting to slow down a bit. I'm sure I'll be back in the saddle again here shortly.

Thank you for all your "well wishes" though!

I lost a bet and now I have to put this damn tag-line in every email that I send (which includes replies, forwards and email initiations)...
...and to think I was the one who solicited this bet. Thanks Jake.

It's Friday!

2006-01-06T11:20:00.000-07:00

Well, it seems the Friday 5 sucks today so I'm gonna do a little something different...change it up a little...ya know, 'cause I live life on the edge. That's how I roll.

The other day I was cleaning my house and I found a bunch of old pictures...some from high school and some from college. To tell you the truth (like I'd lie about it), I had long since forgotten about their existence. Since I was killing time with "busy-work" anyway, I thought I'd break out the scanner and see what kind of damage I could do. I mean really, what am I going to do without a soft-copy of these little gems?

Here's me with my baby, a '57 Chevy my Dad and I restored in high school. If I'm not mistaken, the pic was taken at a car show and competition.

I'm sure my friends and family will get a kick out of these. OK...let the trash talking begin! :o)

HNT #3

2006-01-05T10:12:00.000-07:00

Yet another lake pic.

I think I was trying to look mean. Did I look mean?

Have to give credit where credit is due. My good friend HappyKap took this pic.

I like it when it's hot!

2006-01-04T18:17:00.000-07:00

Ever since I can remember I have loved spicy food. Come to think of it, I would actually rather have spicy food than just about anything else. I always have to have extra hot mustard when I eat Chinese food, extra wasabi (not waaaaaaassaaaaaabi!) when I eat sushi and I cannot get enough salsa or green chili when I eat Mexican food. Tabasco? Eggs and hashbrowns just wouldn't be the same. In fact, I tell everyone who is anyone in my life that I do not eat sweets because "I'm sweet enough". Yes, I would rather have the Easter Bunny bring chips and salsa than all of those delectable chocolates and jellybeans that the world seems to enjoy. I eat jalapeños raw, pickled or stuffed and I put them on or in just about everything from sandwiches to soup, salads to steaks, marinade to...well...you get the point. I even jokingly tell people that a jalapeño a day keeps the doctor away.

I think I have finally met my match.

A friend gave me a jar of it the other night for Christmas. Apparently, a local company called "La Denver Salsa Co. Inc." here in Denver makes it. This stuff is so hot I actually started sweating. I had tears coming out of my eyes. My whole head felt like it was going to melt. I could feel the blood rush to my gourd when I took my first bite and I got so excited that I almost fell out of my chair.

Alas, I cannot stop myself! I don't think I'm too terribly masochistic but I really think I'm addicted to capsaicin.

A little of this and a little of that...

2006-01-03T12:19:00.000-07:00

A little of this: Larah and I attended a house party with 30 or so of my friends. Had a blast! I brought the camera but I didn't take any pictures. I seem to have that problem a lot. Nuttin' a little duct tape and some bailing wire won't fix though...I'll just strap it to my hand next year and then I'll have to take pictures. I seem to recall many "flashes" throughout the night though so I'll touch base with my friends and see if I can beg, borrow and plead with them to get some pics.

Anyway, I did see possibly the biggest bottle of champagne ever made though. While my buddy Dave would not tell us where he purchased the behemoth, he did his best to polish-it-off by sharing it with all of us. The last time I saw it was around 3:30am and it was just shy of half full.

I think I finally crawled into bed at 5:30am 'cause that's how I roll.

A little of that: I'm gonna miss ya Ol' Blue!

A little of this: My friend Blondie was selected as the Bloggin' Hottie for the day. Congrats Blondie!

A little of that: Kong was a killa flicka.

It started slow but once it ramped up, it held my attention through the entire 187 minutes. Before you rack your brain "lbp", let me do the math for you...that's three hours and seven minutes. He still dies in the end. I know that probably ruined it for everyone.

A little of this: Hooked up the new Weber grill yesterday and fired it up for the first time. I'm thinking I'll pour a concrete pad especially for it.

A little of that: Today is Tuesday. Tuesday is trash day. Do you think I remembered to set my trash out last night? Fug-no!

I hope everyone is safe and sound and made it through yet another new year celebration (with no legal repercussions).

Friday 5

2005-12-30T14:18:00.000-07:00

1. How will you be ringing in the New Year?
Good eats, nice clothes, good friends, Jack, Coke, Tequila and a hottie. Pretty standard, really.
2. How do you wish you were ringing in the New Year?
Good eats, nice clothes, good friends, Jack, Coke, Tequila and a hottie.
3. Do you have any traditions that you observe on New Year's Day intended to bring you luck for the upcoming year?
You have to ring in the New Year with kiss. It's the rules. I don't make the rules. I follow the rules...at all times. Honest officer!
4. Do you make resolutions? Do you keep them?
I do and I do. This year will be especially rough but I'll manage. ;o)
5. Would you ever have plastic surgery?
Sure...but probably only for medical purposes (i.e. scars, etc.). They must have ran out of questions.

I just wish so many good things for each and every one of you in the coming new year.
Be good and be safe!

HNT #2

2005-12-29T11:15:00.000-07:00

HNT numero dos

See if you can guess what part of me this is before you click this link.

Aaaaaaah, I can't wait for the season to start up again.

Oz?

2005-12-28T12:26:00.000-07:00

I shocked 'em with the shock collar and now he's in his hole for good, it seems. The Gimp went running with his tail between his legs. Sorry all, I cannot back down from these types of people. Probably a fault of mine, I'm sure but...well, there ya have it...The Gimp finally decided to shows his true nature. Not found on server? But we were just starting to have fun!

You ever see that part in the Wizard of Oz when they kill that Wicked Witch of the West? Now I have that damn song stuck in my head for some reason.

I hope this is the last I'll (we'll) hear of littleboplop...

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From: "Kev Bev" (littlebopeepnosheep@hotmail.com)
To: me
Subject: YOU FAGGOT - hey, at least he spelled it correctly
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 19:42:51 -0700

JIMMY I AM READY TO LEAVE YOU ALONE. IN MY EXPERIENCE PEOPLE WITH LOW SELF ESTEEM ARE DANGEROUS. I THINK DEEP DOWN INSIDE YOU ARE A GREAT PERSON BUT SOMETIME YOU FEAL THAT YOU HAVE TO ACT LIKE A JERK SO THAT LITTLE BOY JIMMY DOESNT GET HURT. WELL ONE DAY MY FRIEND YOU WILL WAKE YOU AND REALIZE THAT ITS NOT WORTH IT. YOU NEED TO BE TRUE TO YOURSELF WEATHER YOU LOVE GUYS GIRLS OR EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. I GUESS I AM JUST HURT THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS ALL TALK AND YOU NEVER PROTECTED US UP EVEN WHEN YOU SAID YOU WOULD. IT SEEMS THAT YOU ALWAYS SAID IT WAS IMPORTANT TO YOU BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY YOU JUST DIDNT CARE ENOUGH. ITS YOUR LOSS BUT FOR SOMEONE WHO SAYS THEY CARE AND THEN WORK ALL THE TIME AND HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS ALL THE TIME YOU REALLY SHOULD UNDERSTAND WHY IT HURTS TO SEE YOU PICKING UP THESE BLOG HORES. IT IS SAD BUT IF THATS WHAT YOU WANT THEN SO BE IT.

I'm sorry! The GIMP got out of his hole again.

2005-12-28T09:58:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's true. The GIMP got out and started spewing his mess on the good people who comment on my site. My apologies. However, Blogger is a wonderful tool since it offers Comment Moderation.

Comment Moderation is easy to enable but I've put together a helpful little guide just in case.

First, log into your blogger account. Then, select the Change Settings link.

Next, select the "Comments" link.

Then, scroll down until you see the "Enable Comment Moderation?" field. Select "Yes" and be sure to use a vailid email address in the field provided.

Be sure to save your changes by clicking the "Save" button.

Republish, wash, rinse, dry and fold. Handy little feature, eh? ;o) Enjoy!

2005-12-27T10:09:00.000-07:00

"Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each New Year find you a better man."
- Benjamin Franklin

The Friday Five

2005-12-23T14:51:00.000-07:00

Friday Five

1. Do you have any holiday plans?
Kicking back and relaxing with my parents, Larah and my pups.
2. Will you be traveling?
Not if I can help it.
3. What is the worst thing about this time of year?
Shopping...but that's pretty standard all year long.
4. Do you have any favorite holiday foods?
All of it. Biscuits, meat gravy, mashed potatoes, ham, turkey, salad...I can't get enough.
5. Is it a Christmas tree or a holiday tree?
Christmas tree, of course.

Merry Christmas all!
(...or as my hating little retarded friend would say, "Happi chrysMaz!") ha!

Half-Nekkid Thursday - #1

2005-12-22T10:15:00.000-07:00

After a few months being a voyeur, the exhibitionist in me is finally coming out. Of course I decide to come out whilst everyone is on sabbatical. Hmmmm...think it was planned??? haha! ;o)

My HNT debut is lovingly entitled "Say Hello to My Ta-Ta!" The picture was taken somewhere out in the middle of Glendo Reservoir in WY after a few cocktails. My body regenerates in the sun.

My favorite cookie recipe

2005-12-21T16:12:00.000-07:00

Just thought I'd share since we're getting so close. Please enjoy "Jimmy's Holiday Cookie Recipe"

INGREDIENTS

1 cup of water
1 tsp baking soda

1 cup of sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup of brown sugar
lemon juice
4 large eggs
1 cup nuts
2 cups of dried fruit
1 large bottle Jose Cuervo Tequilla
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INSTRUCTIONS

Sample the Cuervo to check the quality. Take a large bowl,
check the Cuervo again. To be sure it is of the highest
quality, pour one level cup and drink. Turn on the electric
mixer... Beat one cup of butter in the large fluffy bowl. Add
one tear poon of suga . Beat again. At this point it's best to
make sure the Cuervo is still OK, so try another cup, just in
case. Turn off the mixerer thingy. Break 2 leggs and add to the
bowl. Chuck in some dried fruit. Pick the frigging fruit off
floor .. Mix on the turner. If some fried druit gets stuck in
the beaterers, ! just pry it loose with a drewscriver.

Sample the Cuervo again to check for tonsistaticity. Next, sift
two cups of salt, or something. Who giveshz a sheet.

Drunk another tup of Jose Cuervo. Now shift the lemon juice and
strain your nuts. Add one table. Add a poon full of somefink.
Whatever. Take another slug of the Tuervo and greash the oven.
Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall doon. Don't
forget to beat off the turner. Finally, place the friggin' bowl
on your head, finish the Cose Juervo, mac sure to put the
stoove in th dishwacker, and pee-heat th oven. - Awe, heck -
Screw the friggin' cooties and jus enjoy the dolihays!!!

What I want for Christmas...

2005-12-20T12:17:00.000-07:00

I'm it!

2005-12-20T09:15:00.000-07:00

I've been tagged by Dweleg. I guess that means "I'm it!".

Here are the rules:

The first player of this game starts with the topic. “five weird habits about yourself", and people who get tagged need to write an entry about their five weird habits as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose the next five people to be tagged and link to their web journals. Don’t forget to leave a comment in their blog or journal that says “You are tagged” (assuming they take comments) and tell them to read yours.

1. My parents used to have a white and black tile checkered floor in their hallway. Ever since I was a little kid, when going North, I always stepped on the white tiles. When going South, I always stepped on the black tiles. They just ripped the tile out a few years ago...thank God. I can't tell you how many girls I've had over to that place. It was getting a little embarrassing. :o)
2. My Mom and Dad were old school - rancher and farmers. Food was fuel to them. When you took a plate of food, you were expected to eat it. To this day, I have to force myself to stop eating if there is food on my plate and I'm full.
3. When I'm walking with someone, I almost never split an obstruction...pole, mailbox, etc.
4. I ALWAYS lift my legs over railroad tracks. My Grandpa told me it was for good luck.
5. I hold my breath when passing cemeteries. Yet another Grandpa superstition.

Bloggers I tagged:
Blondie
Pandora
Angel
Everlastingknowitall
am_pm
Aila

Yeah, it's a Monday...

2005-12-19T17:44:00.000-07:00

...or what's left of it anyway. Ever walk into work psyched, pumped and ready to take on the day with the enthusiasm and vigor of ten normal men just to be beat down like a red-headed step child...and all before lunch? Yeah, well that was about the sum total of my day today. Pretty much everywhere I turned, I didn't get the answers for which I was looking, things were breaking left and right and to top it all off, my customers decided to have an impromptu meeting or two just to (their words) "put me on the spot". It's no fun talking your way out of a painted corner...well, that's a half truth at best. ;o) Most days like this, I come out smelling like a rose. Today, not so much. It was bad news after bad news followed by more - you guessed it - bad news...and after such a stellar week last week. I thought I had it all planned out, my strategy was set, my tact was true and the wheels were in motion. Aaah, the ebb and flow of the software world, I guess that's why I love it so. It keeps me on my toes and even sometimes knocks me on my...well...you know what I mean.

I'm ready to settle into a nice evening of Monday night football, laundry, a cocktail with dinner and some much needed QT with my Bo and Arrow.

Yes, I'm a drunkard...but I'm a lovable drunkard

2005-12-19T13:20:00.000-07:00

You're a Wild Drunk

You can't get enough drink. Seriously, you'll just go puke and start pounding them back again!

What Kind of Drunk Are You?

What's this? The Friday Five?

2005-12-16T13:56:00.000-07:00

Friday Five

1. What's your favorite radio station?
I'm all over the board. KYGO, KBCO, KS107.5, KBPI...just depends on my mood.

2. How would you describe the format?
Country, Rock\alternative, R&B\rap, Rock

3. Do you think satellite radio will become commonplace, like subscribing to cable TV?
Absolutely. Last time I checked, you can't get reception to local radio stations when you're sitting in the middle of the San Juan river in Lake Powell.

4. Have you thought about buying a satellite radio subscription?
Yup! Anyone feel like getting me a Christmas present should totally pick one up.

5. When is the last time you said goodbye?
When I was getting off the phone with my Mom this morning preceeded by an "I love you!".

Pimp Name

2005-12-15T11:43:00.000-07:00

My Pimp Name Is...

White Chocolate Tease

What's" Your Pimp Name?

Y'all betta do this. Don't make me break out my Pimp Hand.

Thanks D!

We're not in Kansas anymore Toto

2005-12-09T15:57:00.000-07:00

What a wild trip!

Friday night: I got back from Sacto late and was able to spend one night in my bed. Oh, how I've missed my bed.

Saturday: Headed for Palco, Kansas (just outside of Hays) to hunt deer, pheasant and quail. It's a three hundred and fifty mile drive from my front door step so you can imagine how motivated I was to load up the truck (pups in tow) and make that trek. I ended up getting to Hays around 10PM and met Evan, Chris and Rick at the local Wal-Mart where I purchased my tags, licenses, etc. Being legal is important kids...I had to learn that the hard way. We then proceeded to the Sip-n-Spin - a local dance club\college bar in Hays and, like Sacramento, I helped Kansas out with their surplus of Jack and Coke (well, Jack anyway). We closed the place down and headed "home". My friend has a really cool 5th wheel travel trailer with TVs, DVD players, microwave. Yeah, we were roughin' it.

Sunday: We got up late (go figure) and started hunting. There were so many pheasants and quail but the problem was that I couldn't get to them. They were jumping waaay too early. I really was amazed about how many birds they have this year. The sun went down and with just a few birds in my pouch, we all decided to head into town once again to close yet another bar down. I don't know what possessed us to hit the Wal-Mart again on the way home but we did. I decided I was too drunk to walk to so strapped into one of those courtesy electric carts as did Evan. Probably wasn't a good idea that they let us do that. They had four of them and we broke two playing chicken, demolition derby, and just about anything destructive you can do on a cart that goes 3 MPH. The people stocking the shelves really didn't like us when I T-boned Evan's cart into a bunch of stacked boxes and the check-out lady pretty much hated me when I popped a wheelie onto Evan's cart when we were checking out. I couldn't stop laughing though.

Monday: Got up REALLY late (again). Waaaaaaaay too hung-over to hold a shotgun the entire day. Actually, I didn't even want to see the sun. Didn't go out drinking that night.

Tuesday: Hunted all day and got a few more pheasant and quail. Shot a wild turkey (not the drink) and a 2 plus year old pheasant judging by his spurs. The green on his back is gorgeous so I'm thinking of having him mounted.

Wednesday: We picked up two mule bucks (one 5x7 and one 4 point) and a few more birds. Drove back late at night in negative 17 degree weather. My pups were frozen dogsicles by the time I got home.

I've been told the pics are graphic. I must just be immune...I didn't think they were bad.

What a puke

2005-12-02T14:38:00.000-07:00

I'd almost forgotten about you. What a waste of skin and time...'nuff said.

Sacto

2005-12-01T16:25:00.000-07:00

Sorry all...I'm in Sacto (for work).

What a crazy night last night though. I met up with the Sacto crew for drinks and we decided to get a little rowdy. We ended up closing 3 bars down last night. I think I finally stumbled into my hotel around 4:30am. You'd think I'd want to sleep tonight. Naah...we're doing it up again. A new club opened here and I thought I'd help Sacramento out with their surplus of Jack and Coke.

I kinda dig this town. ;o)

My Power Color

2005-11-22T12:02:00.000-07:00

Your Power Color Is Gold

At Your Highest:
You are engrossed in passions that mentally stimulate you.
At Your Lowest:
You seek thrills and neglect what's important in your life.
In Love:
You see dating as adventure and approach it with an open attitude.
How You're Attractive:
You passion for life makes others passionate about you.
Your Eternal Question:
"Am I Having Fun?"

What's" Your Power Color?

Thirty One

2005-11-18T10:32:00.000-07:00

Yes, I am the big 31 today. Has it been a whole year already? Seems like I blinked and missed it. I'm feeling a little nostalgic (it happens to us old-timers).

Exactly ten years ago today, I was finally able to enter my first bar order my first shot and purchase my first keg...well...legally anyway. ;o) luckily, I had 6 or 7 fake IDs that got me through the previous four years or so. Now I'm not condoning the use of fake IDs (also an old-timer thing, I guess) but it sure helped out with the social aspects of my life. As the clock struck midnight, I launched said 6 or 7 IDs up into the air while my fellow ΣAE pledge brothers dove after them. I proceeded to the bar and wasn't going to stop until the sun came up.

Now I won't get into every detail here but my big-brother, and some other "active(s)" held out a sheet of paper. On this sheet of paper was a header, "The 21 Club", a column entitled "Shot" containing the numbers 1. through 21. and two columns for signatures. So for the visual people...

The 21 Club

Shot Signature Signature

1. __________ ___________
2. __________ ___________
etc...you get the idea.

The idea was that anyone who bought me a shot for my 21st birthday would write down the name of the shot, sign it and then I would in turn sign it as well. Of course they started me off with some of the worst shots imaginable at one of the worst dive bars imaginable: Prairie Fire, Wild Turkey, cheap tequila, Three Wise Men, Liquid Cocaine, RumpleMintz (which I later came to appreciate), Gold Schlager. Gradually, they moved on to easier shots: Sex on the Beach, Kamikaze...hell even vodka was better than some of the trash they made me do. Needless to say, my signature was far from legible around the 15th shot or so and by the 18th shot, it was no more than a zig-zag of a line. I never made it to 21.

Tally-hoe, it was off to Tiffany's (now it's PT's), we go. Upon entering this fine establishment, I was whisked on stage, had my hands and feet tied to a chair (apparently I was friendly...hey, it happens when I drink) and had my belt removed. I won't get into all the details here but I'm sure you get the picture.

I woke up the next morning freezing my booty off in my dorm wearing nothing more than my new Tiffany's boxers, my belt which was wrapped around my neck, lipstick "kisses" all over my face and head and my tie which was wrapped around my head (...thanks d*cks! You guys could have removed the belt for the love of all that's holy). As I scanned the room, I noticed people passed out all over the place. Aaaaaah yes, college. Gotta love it.

In any case...I may be old, but I sure don't feel it. Three cheers to my next thirty years.

The True Gentleman

2005-11-15T13:14:00.000-07:00

The True Gentleman is the man whose conduct proceeds from good will and an acute sense of propriety and whose self-control is equal to all emergencies; who does not make the poor man conscious of his poverty, the obscure man of his obscurity, or any man of his inferiority or deformity; who is himself humbled if necessity compels him to humble another; who does not flatter wealth, cringe before power, or boast of his own possessions or achievements; who speaks with frankness but always with sincerity and sympathy; whose deed follows his word; who thinks of the rights and feelings of others rather than his own; and who appears well in any company; a man with whom honor is sacred and virtue safe.

- John Walter Wayland

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It's a little something I took back with me when I left Memphis. I strive to live up to these ideals and standards each day...with every word I utter and every action I take. I seem to fall short way too often. Fond memories are associated with this single sentence.

More Ronnie Pics...

2005-11-07T14:33:00.000-07:00

I just got some pics of my God-daughter and I just had to share...

Will you look at that smile?!?! How can anyone say no to this face??? Uncle Jimmy is in trouuuuble!

And here's a pic of her with the pimped-out Minnie bib that I picked out for her in Sacto. I had a whole bag-o-goodies for her.

Mach 3

2005-10-27T15:26:00.000-07:00

...with my hair on fire. Yes, that describes my life for the past three (count them 1-2-3) weeks. Have a TON of stuff to post. Keep yer ears on, c'mon! I love trucker-lingo. ;o)

BACK in the mile high city!

2005-10-20T10:51:00.000-07:00

Don't have a lot of time to post but I'm finally back, bebe!!! I'll get into the details of the trip when I get some time...get ready for a meaty post!!! Ya might want to check the comments section of the previous post for a bone or two in case you were really interested.

It felt good to hang with my pups for a bit before I passed out last night. I missed them. Thanks E for bringing my sorry azz back home.

Just got my mid-year review. Nuttin' like getting off a 10 day jaunt in another state and jumping right into the review cycle. ;o) It was all good of course but my brain is full right about now and there are only two things I really want to be doing right now...sleeping or drinking. OK...three...but we won't get into that one.

Oh! And and my God-daughter's pics are up on my Flickr (ha! my Flickr...sounds all naaaaaughty! tee-hee!). I can't wait to see ya, baby girl! Uncle Jimmy has a surprise for you! :o)

Friday Five, yo!

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T-minus two days before I become a Godfather!!!!!

Friday Five
1. How long have you had your LiveJournal/blog?
I've had it since April of '04 but I didn't really start getting into it until the following year.

2. What do you consider to be the main purpose of your LiveJournal/blog?
Information sharing and getting things off my chest. It's been therapeutic for me.

3. If you could change something about your personal blogging style, what would it be?
I don't really think I have a style and I don't really write it to impress anyone. I'm me...no more no less. Don't like it? Don't let the door hit ya when you press the next blog button.

4. What are your criteria for adding someone to your friends list/blog roll?
Basically, if I find their "stuff" interesting or it makes me laugh, then I'll add them. I'm pretty easy going. I don't have set criteria. I can say one thing...my current blog roll keeps me coming back for more. You guys ROCK!

5. Name one thing that you've never before written about in your blog.
hmmmm...I've never really left something out intentionally. Well, maybe a certain date I had, but I won't go into it too much. I had a blast and that's all that matters! Geeeeez, I wish I could go out with her again (soon)! ;o) But, in general, the sky seems to be the limit with me. ;o)

Have a WONDERFUL weekend!!! I'm headed to Sacto on Monday afternoon (board intow). Hopefully I can get some water time in next weekend.