The Dead Ticket Chase

We tried hard to score tickets for the Grateful Dead shows in Chicago but a no go so far. Couldn't make the magic on the computer but we'll get some. We've got 4 months to find a decent deal for the 4th of July weekend.

Last night's happy hour at Wolski's was a lot of fun. All four hours of it before we headed to Jamo's for one then back home.

Jen got moved into her place today in pretty good shape. It's a really nice place in a nice area of town.

Coco and I saw McFarland USA at the famous Times Cinema which is a true old school theater. A fantastic movie based on a true story. In fact, the people that it's about are shown at the end of the movie and how their lives turned out. I highly recommend it!

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Soldiers Field Seating Chart

Live Long And Prosper

Spock died today. 79 episodes, 3 seasons and 5 decades ago Star Trek aired. Leonard Nimoy is gone at the age of 83. He wasn't merely a legend but a legacy. Famous for the ages. Maybe it was the handshake or maybe it was because he was a helluva nice guy who treated every single fan as a family member. Sure, he did other acting roles and appeared on Columbo but this guy was a living legend who had time for the people who made him famous. He brought us the first Bigfoot sightings in the 70's. He was ahead of his time before Animal Planet. Peace and Prosperity, Mr. Nimoy you were light years ahead of your time. Thank you.

A big welcome to Brazil for looking at my blog. I promise to make it to Carnival someday!

Jenny is moving tomorrow. She will be closer to us so we shall brave the cold and move her without any complaining in this frigid cold. I on the other hand will bitch a little bit so deal with it!

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A Lemonade Day

The morning started out so good and promising. Then things went to crap but I won't delve into details. I've always been amazed as to reasons why things happen or why people do things to make themselves more important than another. I've always tried to rise above the small minded and I've done it quite well. When life gives you lemons it's time to make lemonade. I'll do it again this time also.

We woke up to a few inches of lake effect snow this morning. The afternoon sun melted it away quite good.

Coco back in town after a few days in the Dells. Bruises and cuts all over the place from the waterpark. Gotta love the spirit.

It's Paul Newman night on TMC. Absence of Malice was a brilliant movie in 1981 and an even more brilliant movie in these times of media madness!

Even better is the Verdict released in 1982. Newman plays a wretched soul of an attorney. He's so unlikeable in this movie but comes thru at the end as only Newman could do it. They don't make them like that anymore. Be well.

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Thorny Rose

Yes, it's a tough day for Chicago sports fans. First, Derrick Rose needs another knee surgery. Then, a few hours later it's reported that Blackhawk great Patrick Kane is out for 6-10 weeks on a gray area cheap shot.

Rose could be back for the playoffs. Kane will miss the start of the NHL playoffs. Tough breaks but that's sports. Don't count either one totally out there. They are both hall of fame caliber players with some special magic.

I see that Danica Patrick seems to continue being in a lot of race car spin outs and accidents. It never seems to be here fault though.

I've watched Parks and Recreation a few times with Krissy. I've never been impressed. We watched the shows finale last night and I'm surprised it didn't happen after the pilot episode.

The Department of Homeland Security might technically be shut down this week as Congress stands by and literally does nothing. The worst Congress this country has ever had from top to bottom. A totally worthless lot of idiots!

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Not My Mummy

Scientists found a mummy in a 1000 year old Buddha statue. They always suspected one was in there but x-rays confirmed it. It was a self mummification job. Apparently the monks were encased in a statue with a tube for breathing and some tea plus a bell. They would ring the bell every once in a while to show they were still alive. When the bell stopped they were put in storage for 3 years. If the body decomposed they didn't make the high road in the monk world and the ones that didn't were highly celebrated. Makes me glad that my application to Monk school wasn't accepted after all!

The Bulls knocked the snot out of the Bucks last night despite not playing very well. There's about 27 games or so for them to get it together for the playoffs.

It warmed up to about 30 today. It felt like 70 compared to the recent wind chills.

I've gotta run. I need to make 2 deserts for an event tomorrow. Have a good hump day tomorrow!

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Recovery Monday

It's nice to not have anything on the calendar after a weekend like this one. It's real cold today anyway. Coco is on winter break this week so he is on a mini trip up in the Wisconsin Dells. Yes, it's true, they are the waterpark capital of the world or something like that.

An early dinner of leftovers. The Bulls play the Bucks tonight and I'm going to grab a good book also. Thanks again Coco for the delicious homemade cake. Maybe we'll skip college for you and get you a bakery job!

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Checking It Out

Bloody Mary Time

At Sobelman's

At Bike Show

Relaxing At Jack's Pub

Mama Tried Motorcycle Show

What a weekend. I'm so tired. We went to the Mama Tried Motorcycle Show with Michelle and Gary last night. Very interesting, both people and machines! It's cold out so I'll let the pictures tell the story. Thank you to everyone for a wonderful weekend once again!

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My Favorite

Cold Weather

Not Getting Better

Hello

Forecast

Nice

Sweet

Classic

Gary and Me

Ice Bike