Let's see now. Last night was SO exciting. Our kitchen drain clogged and being a double sink we just can't bring out Mr. Plunger (we name all of our inanimate objects) so Josh came over and tried to unclog and failed and then Left Hand Louie tried with his unique tools (a really cool hose thing that expands into the pipe and blasts water . . .didn't work) so now we will look at other options.
During all this DJ and I are eating an entire birthday cake she made which sounds bad but honestly, if we took the cake (and when I saw we I mean "I") and squeezed it into a ball it would be like the size of a teaspoon of cake essence.
THAT is how exciting my birthday was. Of course there was gift or two. One that was interesting was a large bottle of Rejewvenator. It is classified by Beer Advocate as an American Strong Ale and it gets pretty high ratings. Half Dopplebock and half Belgiam style Dubble.
Then to cap off the night I found this show on TV called American Pickers which was REALLY interesting. Two guys rummage through other peoples barns, backyards and basements looking for hidden treasures. What I found so interesting was looking at the stuff I would have skipped over like rusty door hinges. It almost reminds me of looking through the Columbus Antique Mall which to me is other peoples garbage (well almost).Anyway - check it out on Monday nights (10:00).
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As a TV and radio announcer you try to stay inside your little emotional box as you broadcast the game . . . .but sometimes, particularly if you are a Minnesota Viking announcer . . it just ain't gonna happen.
Viking announcer sound byte. I like the guy at the very end. LOL
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HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY!!! On January 26th 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip guided a fleet of 11 British ships carrying convicts to the colony of New South Wales, effectively founding Australia.
I've always wanted to go to Australia. What a beautiful country. We watched "1000 Places to Visit Before you Die" and Australia was one that DJ and I really wanted to visit. However I think we will wait for the continental drift to bring the island closer to us as it is SO FREAKING far away. Plus you have that whole LOST thing going on so . . . . .
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OH - thanks for all the automatic birthday notifications. Along with Facebook I also had a couple car companies, forums, and a few websites I had never heard of - I love the internet!
Rod
Viking dudes are hilarious. Who would have ever thought Brett would throw a bone headed pick at the worst possible time.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Old Man. You need to stop by some Friday night for beer.
I like beer night! We will have to plan on a time.
ReplyDeleteGreat Blog!!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of LOST!
It comes back on next Tuesday!'
Just saying!
I think you do a great job,with the blog. Keep up the great work and I am sure you will figure out more fun stuff as you think of it!
Hope your drain is working good now.
ouch- other people's garbage???? well- one man's trash is another's treasure.....:)
ReplyDeleteGlad you had an eventful birthday!
I'm in Australia on an internship!
ReplyDeleteI have a beer journal of everything I've tried with descriptions and ratings. Much of it sucks but a few are amazing!
If you ever make it out hit up:
Schult's brewery
Redoak Brewery
James Squire Brew pub
Specifically try James Squire's Porter.
Australia day was a blast in Sydney's Darling Harbour