What's New With Mick

Tag: television

  • I was on the news last night…

    …but only for a second. Watch the beginning of this story. I’m the fellow with the light gray shirt and a full “ beardbro” style beard who appears on the screen when the voice over says “posts on bike blogs.”

  • Vital Statistics

    Bike odometer: 2268
    Weight lost (in pounds): 40
    Hours of sleep last night: 6
    Hours billed last week: 24.5
    Aches & pains: right knee, sciatic, right hand, left wrist
    Current reading:: The Book of Totally Useless Information by Don Voorhees, The Rolling Stones by Robert A. Heinlein
    Recent listening: Chrome Dreams II by Neil Young, Coverville, DrugMusic, Pure Pod For Now People
    Recent viewing: The War, The Simpsons, Eagles at Patriots, Dolphins at Steelers
    Recent playing: Guitar Hero III (Wii)
    Recently accomplished: cat boxes, raked front yard, cardboard recycling, fixed sitting room speakers, paid bills, called Kent
    Imperative To Do: RMA old Tivo drive, sift through inbox, post office, freecycle gorilla shelf parts, sunglasses

  • Vital Statistics

    Bike odometer: 2236
    Weight lost (in pounds): 44
    Hours of sleep last night: 10
    Hours billed last week: 40
    Aches & pains: sciatic
    Current reading:: The Book of Totally Useless Information by Don Voorhees, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
    Recent listening: NPR Story of the Day, Science Friday
    Recent viewing: Nature: The Cheetah Orphans, Nova: Intelligent Design on Trial, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Numb3rs, High Stakes Poker
    Recent playing: foosball, Guitar Hero III (Wii)
    Recently accomplished: cleaned and lubed bike, cardboard recycling, groceries, cat boxes, installed rear fender
    Imperative To Do: RMA old Tivo drive, sift through inbox, post office, freecycle gorilla shelf parts, sunglasses

  • Vital Statistics

    Bike odometer: 2155
    Weight lost (in pounds): 43
    Consecutive South Beach days: 4
    Hours of sleep last night: 8
    Hours billed last week: 37.5
    Aches & pains: sciatic when I stand for too long
    Current reading:: The Book of Totally Useless Information by Don Voorhees, The Stupidest Angel by Christopher Moore
    Recent listening: This American Life, Kid Rock by Kid Rock, Dead Prez
    Recent viewing: Patriots at Colts, Countdown, Pushing Daisies, The War
    Recent playing: foosball, Guitar Hero III (Wii)
    Recently accomplished: Cleaned roof, gutters and downspouts; picked up and delivered apples, pears & cider; cleaned cat boxes; swept garage, voted
    Imperative To Do: RMA old Tivo drive, sift through inbox, post office, freecycle gorilla shelf parts, sunglasses

  • Conversation with a college buddy

    Gustav Euler: I’m not allowed to watch South Park.
    It may give the kids ideas.

    Me:
    That’s a damn shame.
    Don’t let the kids watch it.

    Gustav Euler:
    I’m also not allowed to watch the Simpsons.

    Me:
    We watch it after they go to bed.

    Gustav Euler:
    Or Red Green.
    etc. etc.

    Me:
    What? That’s an american staple (Simpsons)

    Gustav Euler:
    I watch Red Green, anyway.

    Me:
    We don’t get him here.
    I never got him when I was there. Haha.

    Gustav Euler:
    Son wanted me to take him to the “Yellow people movie”

    Me:
    haha.
    I haven’t seen it yet but the kids loved it.

    Gustav Euler:
    Wife asked him why, since he’s never seen them. “Daddy lets me watch them!” Doh!

    Me:
    haha! The Simpsons is our “All in the Family”.

    Gustav Euler:
    My parents usually let watch that.

    Me:
    Us too.
    My dad later had a thing for Three’s Company.
    Hmmm, late 40’s and jiggly women.

    Gustav Euler:
    Ja!

    Me:
    I’m not sure my mom caught on to that.

    Gustav Euler:
    Chrissy and her cousins.
    My mom’s favorite was Mr. Roper.
    I’m hoping it wasn’t a statement about bathmate hydro pump and their sex life, or lack of it.

    Me:
    I don’t think about it.

    Gustav Euler:
    Since Mrs. Roper was always complaining about Mr. Roper’s lack of interest.
    THen Susanne Somers asked for too much money, and we only saw her on the phone 30 seconds per episode, then she was gone. Replaced by at least two other large-breasted blondes.
    But neither of them had the staying power of the thigh-master.
    So, there ya go.

    Me:
    wow, your memories are more vivid than mine

    Gustav Euler:
    One was a nurse??

    Me:
    I was always a Janet fan, anyway

    Gustav Euler:
    She was OK looking, but not too huge.
    The oother one was better in that department.

    Me:
    Mary Ann for the 80s

    Gustav Euler:
    Of course, I had the hugest crush on Valerie Bertinelli, then Lisa Whelchel.

    Me:
    Lisa Whelchel?

    Gustav Euler:
    Blair on “The Facts of Life”

    Me:
    I liked VB but also the girl on “Family”
    that played the tomboy…
    had an actor brother…
    Christy McNichol.
    she was hot!

    Gustav Euler:
    Word.

    Me:
    haha

    Gustav Euler:
    I”m down with all that.
    I see that VB is available again.

    Me:
    totally.
    Eddie VH is an asshole

    Gustav Euler:
    I’m sure I stand just as good a chance as I did in the ’70’s.

    Me:
    hmm, maybe not

    Gustav Euler:
    Probably less of one, since I”m now married.

    Me:
    I would like to put this conversation on my blog. Would you mind? Should I change your name?

    Gustav Euler:
    You could change it to Gustav Euler.
    That’s my Second Life name.

  • Vital Statistics

    Bike odometer: 2092
    Weight lost (in pounds): 45
    Consecutive South Beach days: 4
    Hours of sleep last night: 7.5
    Hours billed last week: 46
    Aches & pains: sore throat, sciatic
    Current reading:: The Book of Totally Useless Information by Don Voorhees, Death By Black Hole by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut
    Recent listening: Dead Prez, History of Rock by Kid Rock, Fresh Air, Coverville
    Recent viewing: Into The Wild, Countdown, Colts at Jaguars, Dancing with the Stars, Grand Theft Parsons
    Recent playing: Guitar Hero II (XBox 360), foosball, Guitar Hero III (XBox 360 demo)
    Recently accomplished: cat boxes, groceries, returned bottles and cans, paid bills
    Imperative To Do: Vote, RMA old Tivo drive, sift through inbox, post office, freecycle gorilla shelf parts, sunglasses, clean gutters and downspouts

  • Vital Statistics

    Bike odometer: 2061
    Weight lost (in pounds): 40
    Consecutive South Beach days: 10
    Hours of sleep last night: 7
    Hours billed last week: 41
    Aches & pains: low on energy (lack of carbs)
    Current reading:: 2107 Curious Word Origins, Says & Expressions by Charles Earle Funk, The Book of Totally Useless Information by Don Voorhees, Death By Black Hole by Neil deGrasse Tyson, The Tin Prayer by S.H. Semken
    Recent listening: This American Life, The Mixup by Beastie Boys, In Rainbows by Radiohead
    Recent viewing: Planet Earth, The Daily Show, Larry King Live
    Recent playing: Guitar Hero II (XBox 360), foosball
    Recently accomplished: Can & bottle recycling, cardboard recycling, mowed/edged/trimmed lawn, cleaned and swept garage, cleaned catboxes, lubed & cleaned bike, unstopped kitchen drain
    Imperative To Do: RMA old Tivo drive, sift through inbox, post office, freecycle gorilla shelf parts, sunglasses, groceries, clean gutters and downspouts

  • Vital Statistics

    Bike odometer: 2013
    Weight lost (in pounds): 36
    South Beach days in the last week: 4
    Hours of sleep last night: 8
    Hours billed last week: 40
    Aches & pains: none
    Current reading:: 2107 Curious Word Origins, Says & Expressions by Charles Earle Funk, The Book of Totally Useless Information by Don Voorhees, Death By Black Hole by Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Recent listening: Fresh Air, The Mixup by Beastie Boys, Live From Mountain Stage by NRBQ, Icky Thump by White Stripes
    Recent viewing: Pushing Daisies, Countdown, Saturday Night Live
    Recent playing: Guitar Hero II (XBox 360)
    Recently accomplished: Signed and sent release papers for Sears commercial, cleaned cat boxes, camping with the Boy Scouts
    Imperative To Do: RMA old Tivo drive, sift through inbox, post office, finish garage, freecycle gorilla shelf parts, sunglasses, can & bottle recycling

  • Vital Statistics

    Weight lost (in pounds): 30
    South Beach days in the last week: 3
    Hours of sleep last night: 9
    Hours billed last week: 43
    Aches & pains: wrists, left shoulder
    Current reading:: 2107 Curious Word Origins, Says & Expressions by Charles Earle Funk, The Book of Totally Useless Information by Don Voorhees, Death By Black Hole by Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Recent listening: This American Life, Coverville, DrugMusic, Pure Pod For Now People, Science Friday, Fresh Air
    Recent viewing: Countdown, Hardball, The Daily Show, My Name Is Earl, CSI: Miami
    Recent playing: Guitar Hero II (XBox 360)
    Recently accomplished: Updated Tina’s OS, cleaned up kitten poop in Thomas’ room, 2nd annual 40th birthday party, updated resume
    Imperative To Do: RMA old Tivo drive, sift through inbox, post office, finish garage, freecycle gorilla shelf parts, sunglasses, sign release papers for Sears commercial

  • Vital Statistics

    Bike odometer: 1932
    Weight lost: 36 lbs.
    South Beach days in the last week: none
    Hours of sleep last night: 8.5
    Hours billed last week: 40
    Aches & pains: none
    Current reading:: 2107 Curious Word Origins, Says & Expressions by Charles Earle Funk, The Book of Totally Useless Information by Don Voorhees, Death By Black Hole by Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Recent listening: This American Life, News from Lake Wobegon, Coverville, DrugMusic, NPR Story of the Day, Science Friday
    Recent viewing: My Name Is Earl, Heroes, World Series of Poker, Countdown
    Recent playing: Guitar Hero II (XBox 360)
    Recently accomplished: Trimmed shrubs, paid bills, rescheduled birthday party
    Imperative To Do: RMA old Tivo drive, sift through inbox, post office, finish garage, freecycle gorilla shelf parts, sunglasses, update resume