…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.”
Tag: television
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.
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.
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.
Or Red Green.
etc. etc.
Me:
What? That’s an american staple (Simpsons)
Gustav Euler:
I watch Red Green, anyway.
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”
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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??
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.
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.
Of course, I had the hugest crush on Valerie Bertinelli, then Lisa Whelchel.
Me:
Lisa Whelchel?
Gustav Euler:
Blair on “The Facts of Life”
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.
Word.
Me:
haha
Gustav Euler:
I”m down with all that.
I see that VB is available again.
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.
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.
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.
You could change it to Gustav Euler.
That’s my Second Life name.