If you found 10 dollars on the floor of the high school cafeteria, what would you do with it???
If you answer was, put it in your pocket and act like nothing happened, then congratulations because you had the same thought as me....
9.19.2007
7.27.2007
If i had a nickel for everytime i heard "I just moved in right next to oxfords"
Congrats Krank of should i say mcfly! Your livin the 2003-2004 dream. And another deep blog posted by daniel mark twain hoock about his insecurties of shitting in public. If your sayin to yourself "wow burnie thats pretty harsh? Whats this cats problem?" Well your right i got a problem. Two hard faught years in the fantasys without a win. Thats right is just around the corner, fantasy football! I cant wait. This year we need to be down to 12 teams and new commish. This discussion must take place soon.
I went to san diego for a couple days. Stayed at the hyatt with a sick view for 60 dollars to go to a time share presentation. San diego is awesome. I said no to the time share and the gave me 5 days 4 nights hotel accomidations in hawai.
Krank congrats on the new place. Hoock it is understanable if it is a unisex single toilet bathroom with constant use.
7.12.2007
'Who's Now' is the worst thing I've seen on television
ESPN can burn in hell for this idea. I'm not going to spend any more time getting worked up about it because it just makes me mad and that's not helping anything.
Except for this: ESPN you can't have it both ways you fuckheads.
You want to bring some people in to blow hot air and talk loudly, celebrating and glorifying activities and achievements off-field. Fine, go ahead, that's on you.
But don't bring a different set (or the same people, who the fuck cares) to rail against and criticize athletes for their exploits off the field. It's either important or it's not, you can't decide which angle to take just for the sake of the corporately sponsored segment you happen to be running today.
Except for this: ESPN you can't have it both ways you fuckheads.
You want to bring some people in to blow hot air and talk loudly, celebrating and glorifying activities and achievements off-field. Fine, go ahead, that's on you.
But don't bring a different set (or the same people, who the fuck cares) to rail against and criticize athletes for their exploits off the field. It's either important or it's not, you can't decide which angle to take just for the sake of the corporately sponsored segment you happen to be running today.
6.21.2007
Finally moving out
Well, I'm 25 years old and still at home so I figured it was about time to move on and become an independent citizen of some sorts. So I found a place downtown right next to Oxfords to call home (as of tuesday). I still haven't decided if its a good thing living next to a bar or a bad thing, only time will tell, that and the ever decreasing bank account that seems more like a countdown to the destruction of Bush's political career. Other that this life altering move, my Para-Professional career is coming to an end (at least I hope) and I am officially hunting for a full time teaching job in the Rochester area. I figure if nothing else I should be able to find a job teaching all of the future drug dealers in the city how to correctly calculate how much weed costs per pound if they only sell dimes/nickles.
A quick update on the Eager Beavers softball season, we are off to another tampa bay devilrays like start after getting mercy ruled in our first game. The lone highlight being us actually scoring a run after about 3 errors in the inning. Things can only get better I would assume. Then again we know what happens when one assumes...
Finally the world of fantasy baseball seems to be playing out as always with Mr. Dan Hoock anchoring the bottom and myself clinging to first place, somethings never change!
War girls in 2 peice bathing suits running down the streets of Rochester and War them being skinny for a change! Goodnight now!
A quick update on the Eager Beavers softball season, we are off to another tampa bay devilrays like start after getting mercy ruled in our first game. The lone highlight being us actually scoring a run after about 3 errors in the inning. Things can only get better I would assume. Then again we know what happens when one assumes...
Finally the world of fantasy baseball seems to be playing out as always with Mr. Dan Hoock anchoring the bottom and myself clinging to first place, somethings never change!
War girls in 2 peice bathing suits running down the streets of Rochester and War them being skinny for a change! Goodnight now!
6.08.2007
Shit Break
I spent most of school year channeling Finch from "American Pie." I never felt comfortable dropping a duece in any of the school bathrooms. At least not during school hours. Instead, I found a nice, quiet spot to scamper to about five mintues down the road at the county Health Department. I used many a planning period dropping by the post office and then heading across the street to the HD. Today, being pressed for time, on the very last day of school, I had no other choice. I walked into the teacher's lounge with one thought on my mind. And I must tell you, I felt great afterwards. Even when the lady nicknamed "Big Bird" shuffled past me into the bathroom as I exited.
Onto more serious matters. Sopranos was indeed intense last Sunday. Bobby wouldn't have wanted to go any other way. As for the finale, who knows what might happen. I, for one, don't want Tony to get taken out by that bastard Phil. I'd like to see him whack some NY guys and sail away on his yacht. And Paulie might very well be working against the Soprano clan, so it might be time for him to bite the dust as well. Also, would it be too much to ask for to see Meadow naked on the final show. I think not.
Onto more serious matters. Sopranos was indeed intense last Sunday. Bobby wouldn't have wanted to go any other way. As for the finale, who knows what might happen. I, for one, don't want Tony to get taken out by that bastard Phil. I'd like to see him whack some NY guys and sail away on his yacht. And Paulie might very well be working against the Soprano clan, so it might be time for him to bite the dust as well. Also, would it be too much to ask for to see Meadow naked on the final show. I think not.
6.07.2007
Woke up this morning
Since I can't stop thinking about The Sopranos and the series finale on Sunday, I figure I'd try to write about it here for a bit.
(if you aren't caught up probably avoid the rest just in case)
I was edge last during last week's episode for real. Just impending doom everywhere. Anyone who said the Sopranos has been slow recently or needed more action couldn't possibly have had anything to say after that one. The closing shot of Tony sitting in bed with a BIG FUCKING GUN was pretty awesome too.
I'm not really sure what's gonna happen on Sunday. Is Tony gonna get killed? Did Paulie dime him out to the Brooklyn guys? There seems to be some things to point that way. Is Tony gonna turn state's evidence? Is he gonna put that gun in his own mouth?
I'm not sure of any of it anymore.
Before the last couple of episodes I had been saying that David Chase is just crazy and gangster enough for the finale to just end. Tony alive, business as usual. Because that's how life goes sometimes, not everything ends with some grand closure or explosive action. Well, I think clearly that scenario is off the table. Shit is gonna go down.
That's all I got for now and as our native neighbors would say...Minga
(if you aren't caught up probably avoid the rest just in case)
I was edge last during last week's episode for real. Just impending doom everywhere. Anyone who said the Sopranos has been slow recently or needed more action couldn't possibly have had anything to say after that one. The closing shot of Tony sitting in bed with a BIG FUCKING GUN was pretty awesome too.
I'm not really sure what's gonna happen on Sunday. Is Tony gonna get killed? Did Paulie dime him out to the Brooklyn guys? There seems to be some things to point that way. Is Tony gonna turn state's evidence? Is he gonna put that gun in his own mouth?
I'm not sure of any of it anymore.
Before the last couple of episodes I had been saying that David Chase is just crazy and gangster enough for the finale to just end. Tony alive, business as usual. Because that's how life goes sometimes, not everything ends with some grand closure or explosive action. Well, I think clearly that scenario is off the table. Shit is gonna go down.
That's all I got for now and as our native neighbors would say...Minga
5.27.2007
Sin City Update
Well it officially hot out here. Temperatures have been at 99 everyday and supposed to hit the triple digits this week. I don't care if it's a "dry heat" its still fuckin hot. I was feeling bored with P.E. so I decided its time to get back to the fun of it. Thats right it's dodgeball. All week I played dodgeball with every grade and I'm pretty sure we mine as well play this week also. I have a new school that i teach at every thursday and friday now. This school is mostly old teachers and everyone has turned "elementary". Something happens to elementary teachers over the years. They talk to everyone as if you are 6 years old and the pitch or your voice is constantly rising. It really is disgusting to have to deal with those people everyday. I dont care about the "goodies in the lounge" and all the other faggetty things they talk about. All in all it is a great job, i play sports with kids, im not their more than 7 hours on anyday, and it keeps the lap dances comin for the big guy.
I ended up in the middle of a shoot out outside the palms a week ago. Had my head on the floor of a car while over 40 bullets were fired. I could hear them bouncing off the road and other objects. Got a nice adreniline rush from it all.
Last night we went to a bikini bullriding contest. The bull pretty much rotated slowly while the girls would dance on it wearing thongs and stickers. The winner was a girl who could make her fake boobs jump up and down. Fun night but i have found that i am having the most fun drinking outside with good music, and tossin the frisbee. I am lucky that i have a good group out here (still second to roc crew).
I ended up in the middle of a shoot out outside the palms a week ago. Had my head on the floor of a car while over 40 bullets were fired. I could hear them bouncing off the road and other objects. Got a nice adreniline rush from it all.
Last night we went to a bikini bullriding contest. The bull pretty much rotated slowly while the girls would dance on it wearing thongs and stickers. The winner was a girl who could make her fake boobs jump up and down. Fun night but i have found that i am having the most fun drinking outside with good music, and tossin the frisbee. I am lucky that i have a good group out here (still second to roc crew).
5.23.2007
TRIFECTA
Not only did I NOT go to the PREAKNESS, I also was NOT able to place the bets I wanted to make. I missed Shawn at J & R's by a matter of minutes. If we were able to connect, I'd be at least a hundred dollars richer. I liked Curlin to win. I also liked the 7 and 8 horses (Street Sense and Hard Spun) to finish second and third. Therefore, I planned on telling Shawn to bet 4-7-8 and 4-8-7. I wrote those numbers on a piece of paper on Eddie's coffee table. I may have nothing to show for it, but I'll always know the truth. And, next year, you can bet your ass I'm wagering on my favorite Triple Crown race. The question is whether my bet will be placed inside Pimlico or somewhere else (probably depends on where I'm living at the time and if anyone else is willing to go).
Big Memorial Day weekend planned. Two days out on a boat. Beautiful weather in the forecast. Beer, food, games, music, and from what I hear, lots of people. Of course, LOTS of people in Kilmarnock, Virginia may mean less patrons than are currently drinking coffee outside a Starbucks on Hollywood Boulevard right now, but you get the point. I'm just hoping I don't make a fool out of myself. Although, with only two weeks to go after this weekend, does it really matter?
A question for the Cali crew? How much is gas? Eddie and I were discussing it this past weekend. I say over $4.00.
Big Memorial Day weekend planned. Two days out on a boat. Beautiful weather in the forecast. Beer, food, games, music, and from what I hear, lots of people. Of course, LOTS of people in Kilmarnock, Virginia may mean less patrons than are currently drinking coffee outside a Starbucks on Hollywood Boulevard right now, but you get the point. I'm just hoping I don't make a fool out of myself. Although, with only two weeks to go after this weekend, does it really matter?
A question for the Cali crew? How much is gas? Eddie and I were discussing it this past weekend. I say over $4.00.
5.18.2007
I expect to hear reports from the Preakness (bitches)
One of my favorite weekend road trips of all time.
Other thoughts:
Domingo, I'd figure I'd chime in with some music recommendations. The new Kings of Leon cd is pretty good, comparable with their previous two. Knocked Up, On Call, My Party all rock out hard. Great cd to play while driving at night. I still think my favorite Kings of Leon song is Slow Night, Slow Long immortalized Survival of the Fittest mixtape.
Sky Blue Sky is pretty good too. I think it's their most relaxed cd yet. Pretty straight-forward rock songs. Impossible Germany is awesome.
Newer bands that I've taken a shine to:
The Broken West On the Bubble is infectious as a bastard.
The Band of Horses The Funeral is almost flawless and The Great Salt Lake rocks too, even though it has nothing to do with Derron Williams or Carlos Boozer.
This band reminds me a lot of Built to Spill which is one of my favorite bands. They plenty of songs that have lines which I've heard dozens of times before but for some reason just jump out at me. For example, on Made-Up Dreams one line - Hard to believe that after all this time, that after all this, I'm still me. How great of a lyric is that?
Second line - It takes a lot to make me crazy and a lot is always going on The more I think about it, the more awesome it is.
And Built to Spill is not really even about the lyrics, they just take up space so they can shred and blow minds with their guitars. If I were at one of these hipster bars where people think having mustaches are ironically funny and drink PBR for the same reason and a pale-skinned chick who says she designs T-shirts but really works at Coffee Bean played this song on the jukebox, I'd consider proposing.
Barely noteworthy occurances at Dodger Stadium since I've last posted:
-Brandon Phillips almost took me out diving for a foul ball
-Griff gave a guy his jockstrap This all happened very close to where I usually am and sadly I had zero clue it was going on, I only read about on Deadspin afterwards.
-A drunk mexican guy (no offense domingo) called me clay aiken
-Chad Lowe, aka that d-bag Reed from this season of 24, was at the Reds game with a chick that was less hot than Hillary Swank. Said chick was wearing a one of those Urban Outfitters-type t-shirts that said "Chad is Rad" To sum up, Chad Lowe's girlfriend was wearing a shirt that said "Chad is Rad".
That's about all for now, I hope to hear more updates from Hetzer and P Double...
Other thoughts:
Domingo, I'd figure I'd chime in with some music recommendations. The new Kings of Leon cd is pretty good, comparable with their previous two. Knocked Up, On Call, My Party all rock out hard. Great cd to play while driving at night. I still think my favorite Kings of Leon song is Slow Night, Slow Long immortalized Survival of the Fittest mixtape.
Sky Blue Sky is pretty good too. I think it's their most relaxed cd yet. Pretty straight-forward rock songs. Impossible Germany is awesome.
Newer bands that I've taken a shine to:
The Broken West On the Bubble is infectious as a bastard.
The Band of Horses The Funeral is almost flawless and The Great Salt Lake rocks too, even though it has nothing to do with Derron Williams or Carlos Boozer.
This band reminds me a lot of Built to Spill which is one of my favorite bands. They plenty of songs that have lines which I've heard dozens of times before but for some reason just jump out at me. For example, on Made-Up Dreams one line - Hard to believe that after all this time, that after all this, I'm still me. How great of a lyric is that?
Second line - It takes a lot to make me crazy and a lot is always going on The more I think about it, the more awesome it is.
And Built to Spill is not really even about the lyrics, they just take up space so they can shred and blow minds with their guitars. If I were at one of these hipster bars where people think having mustaches are ironically funny and drink PBR for the same reason and a pale-skinned chick who says she designs T-shirts but really works at Coffee Bean played this song on the jukebox, I'd consider proposing.
Barely noteworthy occurances at Dodger Stadium since I've last posted:
-Brandon Phillips almost took me out diving for a foul ball
-Griff gave a guy his jockstrap This all happened very close to where I usually am and sadly I had zero clue it was going on, I only read about on Deadspin afterwards.
-A drunk mexican guy (no offense domingo) called me clay aiken
-Chad Lowe, aka that d-bag Reed from this season of 24, was at the Reds game with a chick that was less hot than Hillary Swank. Said chick was wearing a one of those Urban Outfitters-type t-shirts that said "Chad is Rad" To sum up, Chad Lowe's girlfriend was wearing a shirt that said "Chad is Rad".
That's about all for now, I hope to hear more updates from Hetzer and P Double...
5.17.2007
P Dubs Here
Greetings from California, its your friendly neighborhood Red Head...I hope this blog finds everybody doing well and making the most of what they got. I am sitting here at 411 Web, hardly working as tomorrow will be my last day on the job. I am moving to another company doing the same shit but making more money. I'm am selling Internet advertisements to major corporations and it shouldn't be to hard once i learn all the terminology, but lets be serious here, is this what i want to do with my life. Don't get me wrong here, I like money, who doesn't but do I see myself doing this for the rest of my life? I went to school for Sports Management and Communication, granted these are pretty general majors but they really don't have anything to do with Online Advertising. I still want to get in to Event Planning for a sports teams or major companies. I'm thinkin once I land on my feet at my new job, I am going to look in to either interning or volunteering with event companies to get my foot in the door which hopefully will lead to other doors opening. I believe life is to short to settle for a job that you can do, rather life is about doing a job you want to do. I don't help or put any of myself into selling Online Advertisiments, All i do is help the company make more money. No creativity or passion is ever used when working and that to me is a waste of who I am. But thats where I am at in the working world. As for Los Angeles, yeah i live in LA....Is it really that awesome and super cool? I would say I'm in limbo about it all and can't say that I love LA or hate LA. It's interesting to say the least, I don't think I can give a fair judgment about the city just yet. One reason is due to the fact that the reborn Daniel Hetzer has control of the only car I have access to and when he does go out and about on the town it usally to spread the word of Christianity and save everybody thats going to hell, so I choose not to go along usually. But this will all change as I am driving my car back to LA next week after I go home for a wedding and will be able to start exploring on my own. But to be honest my thoughts at this moment of LA are this; Its big and spread out with the same corner stores every two miles with nice weather and shitty traffic. I havent found anything special about it, however this might change, check back next week.
The video is done and will be in all your hands sooon, Ill be in Rocehster for Memorial Day, hope to see some of you kids then
OAR- any time now (disc 2) - I would have to say best overall OAR cd
The video is done and will be in all your hands sooon, Ill be in Rocehster for Memorial Day, hope to see some of you kids then
OAR- any time now (disc 2) - I would have to say best overall OAR cd
PLEASE HELP
I'm looking for some new music. The few hundred cds I own are beginning to get stale and I'm ready for some new tunes. I have a couple new albums I've thought about purchasing (Shins, Kings of Leon, Wilco), but I haven't heard them and wonder if anyone has an opinion on them or any other fresh artists/bands. Let me know.
In other news, I finished my rookie coaching campaign with a 7-3 record. The season was full of close calls, and no other game epitomized our season like last night's. We fell behind 5-0 and battled back. We gave away more runs with a few costly fielding errors and were on the wrong end of an 11-6 score midway through the game. We tied the game in the bottom of the 6th, but gave away yet another run in the top of the final inning. Down to our final three outs, my boys rose to the occasion and successfully scored two runs, not pretty, but the scoreboard said it all. 13-12.
In other news, I finished my rookie coaching campaign with a 7-3 record. The season was full of close calls, and no other game epitomized our season like last night's. We fell behind 5-0 and battled back. We gave away more runs with a few costly fielding errors and were on the wrong end of an 11-6 score midway through the game. We tied the game in the bottom of the 6th, but gave away yet another run in the top of the final inning. Down to our final three outs, my boys rose to the occasion and successfully scored two runs, not pretty, but the scoreboard said it all. 13-12.
5.07.2007
Wishing, wondering, waiting
The countdown has begun. I resisted for the past few months, but with 33 more days left in Lancaster, Virginia, I feel as though I must begin counting the days. In another month, I will be once again unemployed. At 25 years old, might I be getting too old to continue taking chances with my life? Uh, probably not. I've told my school I'm not coming back and on June 10th I will not be looking back. Six months in the Virginia countryside has been more than enough.
The plan for the summer is to return to the Sandestin resort. It is very likely that I have at least one, if not two job opportunities waiting for me. However, those are just summer jobs and it is essential for me to look beyond the beach. Where do I go next? Is there a place that can satisfy my needs and desires?
I feel as though I have proven I can go anywhere and excel. I have faith in myself to always rise to the top. I just need to figure out what career can continually change, excite, and motivate me. Thus far, teaching has not done that for me. The question running through my mind is will any job be able to do that? Is it the job that will make me happy? Is it the living environment? Do I need to find a female in order to be content? Or is it something else?
The plan for the summer is to return to the Sandestin resort. It is very likely that I have at least one, if not two job opportunities waiting for me. However, those are just summer jobs and it is essential for me to look beyond the beach. Where do I go next? Is there a place that can satisfy my needs and desires?
I feel as though I have proven I can go anywhere and excel. I have faith in myself to always rise to the top. I just need to figure out what career can continually change, excite, and motivate me. Thus far, teaching has not done that for me. The question running through my mind is will any job be able to do that? Is it the job that will make me happy? Is it the living environment? Do I need to find a female in order to be content? Or is it something else?
5.04.2007
Inspiration
Just a quick thought as I ready myself for a golf and OAR concert weekend with Eddie and Cecere.
More than anything, I want to make a difference. Does that sound vague? Certainly. However, I believe it says something about my values. Money is definitely not the driving force in my life. I do not crave power either. I seek happiness. I want to be inspired to do great things. I want to be able to look back at my life when I am older and be proud of the things I have accomplished. And hearing about the recent escapades of Hetzer, his stories are a motivation to me. The rest of you may scoff at what I am saying or what Hetzer is doing, but if we all took a little more time out of our own lives to help out someone else...
More than anything, I want to make a difference. Does that sound vague? Certainly. However, I believe it says something about my values. Money is definitely not the driving force in my life. I do not crave power either. I seek happiness. I want to be inspired to do great things. I want to be able to look back at my life when I am older and be proud of the things I have accomplished. And hearing about the recent escapades of Hetzer, his stories are a motivation to me. The rest of you may scoff at what I am saying or what Hetzer is doing, but if we all took a little more time out of our own lives to help out someone else...
5.03.2007
I will stand
Wow, positive and encouraging. The way communication between humans should be. Well after spending about 15 minutes trying to figure out how to post on this thing again, here we are!
So the move to California has been nothing short of a blessing. Not only is it exciting to be in a new location with great weather, lots of people, tons of possible activities and the pacific ocean a bike ride away; the way in which a separation from the "rut" of old can truly revitalize an individual is outstanding. As I continue to focus on what is eternal and slowly leave the worldly afflictions behind I begin to realize that for once in my life I feel like I am the "right man, in the right place, at the right time". Opportunities out here to expand my desire to minister, fellowship and worship have increased daily and so has the fruit which I have been able to produce. Two saturdays ago I was walking for the first time on the Venice Boardwalk. All i saw was trash and lies...so I though to myself, what about a "truth booth". Could there be an opportunity to spread the truth I hold to others who are lost or broken? So I went to church the next day and was introduced to a man visiting that week only from Ok City, Ok. He has an entire non-profit devoted to spreading the gospel in a non-abrasive way on the streets. It's called JesusBooth (www.jesusbooth.com). So I went with this guy last thursday to 3rd street promande, a street devoted to passer-bys, vendors and performers. We had an amazing time for 4 hours at night helping people answer questions about God. Three days later I picked up 2 homeless people i met that night and brought them to church with me. The experience was so rewarding I asked Nathan if he would mind parting with this particular booth so I could continue to do this when he left. As of right now, the booth is in my trunk and I am going with a few guys from church this friday night.
Tomorrow may very well be my last day typing at this particular computer. I have an interview with a new company friday and am thrilled about the opportunity. Anything will be better than 100% commission for a money hungry idoloter.
I will keep ya'll posted. Best wishes everyone!
-Daniel-
So the move to California has been nothing short of a blessing. Not only is it exciting to be in a new location with great weather, lots of people, tons of possible activities and the pacific ocean a bike ride away; the way in which a separation from the "rut" of old can truly revitalize an individual is outstanding. As I continue to focus on what is eternal and slowly leave the worldly afflictions behind I begin to realize that for once in my life I feel like I am the "right man, in the right place, at the right time". Opportunities out here to expand my desire to minister, fellowship and worship have increased daily and so has the fruit which I have been able to produce. Two saturdays ago I was walking for the first time on the Venice Boardwalk. All i saw was trash and lies...so I though to myself, what about a "truth booth". Could there be an opportunity to spread the truth I hold to others who are lost or broken? So I went to church the next day and was introduced to a man visiting that week only from Ok City, Ok. He has an entire non-profit devoted to spreading the gospel in a non-abrasive way on the streets. It's called JesusBooth (www.jesusbooth.com). So I went with this guy last thursday to 3rd street promande, a street devoted to passer-bys, vendors and performers. We had an amazing time for 4 hours at night helping people answer questions about God. Three days later I picked up 2 homeless people i met that night and brought them to church with me. The experience was so rewarding I asked Nathan if he would mind parting with this particular booth so I could continue to do this when he left. As of right now, the booth is in my trunk and I am going with a few guys from church this friday night.
Tomorrow may very well be my last day typing at this particular computer. I have an interview with a new company friday and am thrilled about the opportunity. Anything will be better than 100% commission for a money hungry idoloter.
I will keep ya'll posted. Best wishes everyone!
-Daniel-
4.24.2007
Working with females
The workforce of the school I work in is 98% female. You would think this would be a great thing. Of that group, only 3 or 4 would be acceptable "bring home from the bar type chicks." Meaning even less than that qualify as potential mates. Even worse, today I realized that if a random female menstrual cycle applies, at least 3 of them are likely to be bitchy on any given day. Plus, you cannot ever know for sure which woman its going to be. Though I suppose a handful of them passed the menopause hump years ago. Do those ladies still get moody? I think I need a new job.
Bigger waste of money: Kevin Brown or Carl Pavano?
We are talking about wasting 10's of millions of dollars.
I'm sure if I thought long enough, I'd come up with more examples of Steinbrenner throwing away money. Am I forgetting anyone? Does any other team waste as much money?
Bigger waste of money: Kevin Brown or Carl Pavano?
We are talking about wasting 10's of millions of dollars.
I'm sure if I thought long enough, I'd come up with more examples of Steinbrenner throwing away money. Am I forgetting anyone? Does any other team waste as much money?
4.18.2007
Can I get serious for a moment???
I like the direction of the last two posts (Mel and Hetzer). They speak of future endeavors and limitless possibilities, even if what they seek has eluded them thus far. Our California friends. Generations of Americans have moved West with the dream of a better life being the impetus. I hope to hear more and more stories of the successes and failures from the LA trio. I'd really love to hear a story from Mr. Wilson, or get a phone call for that matter, though I'm secretly wishing he's locked himself in his apartment with grand aspirations of finishing our movie once and for all.
Speaking of the title-less movie...
"A coming of age story involving a group of early 20-something underachievers." - that might be what the quote on the front cover of our DVD would say.
Thinking about where all of us reside at the moment, where we work, how we've changed over the past few years, I believe its been a gradual, yet necessary adjustment period for all of us. Still trying to find our niche, our calling, or whatever it might be that will satisfy our desires.
Here's the thing. And this is why I believe our online communication can hold some sort of significance, at least for me. I'm all alone in my life right now. I have few friends that I can talk face-to-face with on a daily basis. And, sadly, I feel as though some of the friendships I've had since elementary school are slowly fading away. Distance will weaken even the strongest of relationships. Maybe that's part of growing up. I suppose it happens to everyone. However, checking this page every few days and reading something from one of you can help to brighten my day. Funny stories, high school memories, whatever. So take what I've said however you wish. Just know that I'll continue to write, as I always have and always will, and if something sparks a creative neuron inside your brain, I'd love to hear all about it.
Until then, I wait patiently.
Speaking of the title-less movie...
"A coming of age story involving a group of early 20-something underachievers." - that might be what the quote on the front cover of our DVD would say.
Thinking about where all of us reside at the moment, where we work, how we've changed over the past few years, I believe its been a gradual, yet necessary adjustment period for all of us. Still trying to find our niche, our calling, or whatever it might be that will satisfy our desires.
Here's the thing. And this is why I believe our online communication can hold some sort of significance, at least for me. I'm all alone in my life right now. I have few friends that I can talk face-to-face with on a daily basis. And, sadly, I feel as though some of the friendships I've had since elementary school are slowly fading away. Distance will weaken even the strongest of relationships. Maybe that's part of growing up. I suppose it happens to everyone. However, checking this page every few days and reading something from one of you can help to brighten my day. Funny stories, high school memories, whatever. So take what I've said however you wish. Just know that I'll continue to write, as I always have and always will, and if something sparks a creative neuron inside your brain, I'd love to hear all about it.
Until then, I wait patiently.
I'm pretty sure Karl Ravech referred to the Mariners as the "C-bags" on Baseball Tonight
I guess he meant "Seabags" but still, is that supposed to make it any better?
I had this couple paragraphs about what I thought this group blog was supposed to be about and what I contribute to it and why I do it but it was horrid. Long-winded, not funny, rambling and contained no actual substance. So in trying to tell everyone what's going on the the life of one Melonhead Fields I'm going to tell a story that features a job in sports, Lou Vaccerelli, Maker's Mark and some other stuff.
It's the Fall of 2004. I have just gotten back from setting up basketball tournaments all over the country, driving over 13,000 miles in a minivan with two other guys. Fiscal responsibility wasn't paramount during this summer as I come back to the ROC with no job prospects and not much money left.
Also, our house needs to be stained. Because we never chose to get it painted, we have to put stain on it so the wood doesn't weather and turn black, shit like that.
Since I don't have a job and am not paying rent and eating food for free at 533 Wegman Rd., I can't really say 'Fuck off Granny, I'm not helping you stain the house." I can't. So for a couple weeks in late September / October I'm staining the house everyday, getting the shit all over my shirt from the restaurant 'Zach's Eats and Treats' I got from Jekyll Island and some Old Navy jeans that I wore in high school. It's cool but not snowing yet, pretty normal Fall weather. I also wear a lot of fleece. On my portable cd player I listened to these two cds (the latter containing a song called 'This Old House', appropriate) lot and some Led Zeppelin, naturally.
I'm not sure how I started to hang out with Lou again. It's not like we talked a lot that summer when I was away. Maybe via IM or maybe we agreed to watch a Yankees game somewhere I can't remember. I think Palmer still was saying he wanted his goobee gone back any time Lou's name was mentioned. But anyway, Lou started stopping over once in a while when he was on his way back from MCC, he'd call my house phone see if I was there. Of course I was always there, I was staining the house! He'd usually want to go to lunch or something. And this one particular afternoon he wanted to go to the Westgate Diner. Going out to eat when I have food at home is one of those things that, especially now, is something I feel is a unwise decision. I already spent money on food, I don't need to spend more. I'll stop before I start to sound like someone else we know. But to get me outta the house and stop applying stain while standing on a ladder in my front yard, sure I'll get a club sandwich.
So we get done and decide to walk into the liquor store in that plaza. I'm pretty sure both of us had no intention of actually buying anything that day. Window shopping in a liquor store is not a sign you have it all together.
I looked into the prices of Maker's Mark. During the summer, at our first stop some of the older referees that were staying at the same hotel were drinking it straight. And them being older and black and therefore cool, I wanted to fit in so I started sipping on some Maker's Mark. Sure it burned but it was a good burn and opened up my eyes to the wonderful world of whiskey. And I haven't looked back.
I'm not sure if I told Lou or if this was just a personal goal that I kept to myself. Regardless I said, "I'm not buying a bottle of Maker's Mark until I get a job in sports or something I went to school for." Because at the time I was considering taking a job through a temp agency in Victor. Driving back and forth to Victor in the winter is not a good look. I didn't take it and eventually left for Florida, after the maiden batch of Playoff Punch was had of course.
Not that I hadn't had a couple of Maker's Mark on the rocks at the bar ( I see you Smokin' Joe's). And sure, I bought my share of bottles of Crown. But Maker's Mark was special. It was separate.
I bring this story up because I bought the biggest bottle of Maker's Mark I could find tonight. For the past 10 days or so I've been working in guest services for the Dodgers. The term 'Guest Services' is intentionally vague on the part of the Dodgers I guess. So I'll spill the beans on what I actually do. Basically I'm an usher. I wear a Blue polo shirt and attempt to answer questions and help people find the ATM, their seats, the escalator, where they sell cotton candy and a lotta lotta standing around.
Is this the ideal job I had in mind? No, not by a long shot. Basically all I had to do to get this job was stand in line at the job fair, not have a criminal record and wait in line some more at various orientations. Did it matter that I interned with the Red Wings for a summer? Did it matter that my fuckin major at IC was called Sport Information and Communication? Did any of my other experience matter? The polite answer is no.
So this isn't like I'm having discussions with Lasorda on the regular. It's more like I'm saying, "Yes, you can exit the park up the escalator."
But I still needed a new job besides the bookstore or at least another form of income coming in, might as well work for the Dodgers.
And there's that whole ol' American dream work ethic aspect to taking a bottom-ladder wrung job. Get your foot in the door, work hard and if you are a good worker, you will eventually and fairly get promoted. Nose to the grindstone and all of that noise. Which I believe in only about 15%. Lots of things make that idea seem prehistoric but The Wire pretty much sealed it for me. I could double this post length writing about that show, but I'm not going to right now.
Anyway, I hope it leads to something more after this summer. The worst case is that I have part-time jobs for the summer that would be ideal jobs to have when you are in college or those summers while at school. You know that you aren't gonna be there forever, got some okay money coming in but it doesn't matter too much because you live at home and you don't have a lot of bills to pay. And you know that you won't be around to work there soon enough. Obviously this is not my current situation so I hope things improve soon. So we'll see how it all pans out.
That's about all that for now. Maybe later this week I'll write about my 2nd run in I've had with a 24 character. I was stunned when he came up to me, asking where his seat was. I even took him to the wrong side of the aisle at first, eventually he got to where he should be.
I had this couple paragraphs about what I thought this group blog was supposed to be about and what I contribute to it and why I do it but it was horrid. Long-winded, not funny, rambling and contained no actual substance. So in trying to tell everyone what's going on the the life of one Melonhead Fields I'm going to tell a story that features a job in sports, Lou Vaccerelli, Maker's Mark and some other stuff.
It's the Fall of 2004. I have just gotten back from setting up basketball tournaments all over the country, driving over 13,000 miles in a minivan with two other guys. Fiscal responsibility wasn't paramount during this summer as I come back to the ROC with no job prospects and not much money left.
Also, our house needs to be stained. Because we never chose to get it painted, we have to put stain on it so the wood doesn't weather and turn black, shit like that.
Since I don't have a job and am not paying rent and eating food for free at 533 Wegman Rd., I can't really say 'Fuck off Granny, I'm not helping you stain the house." I can't. So for a couple weeks in late September / October I'm staining the house everyday, getting the shit all over my shirt from the restaurant 'Zach's Eats and Treats' I got from Jekyll Island and some Old Navy jeans that I wore in high school. It's cool but not snowing yet, pretty normal Fall weather. I also wear a lot of fleece. On my portable cd player I listened to these two cds (the latter containing a song called 'This Old House', appropriate) lot and some Led Zeppelin, naturally.
I'm not sure how I started to hang out with Lou again. It's not like we talked a lot that summer when I was away. Maybe via IM or maybe we agreed to watch a Yankees game somewhere I can't remember. I think Palmer still was saying he wanted his goobee gone back any time Lou's name was mentioned. But anyway, Lou started stopping over once in a while when he was on his way back from MCC, he'd call my house phone see if I was there. Of course I was always there, I was staining the house! He'd usually want to go to lunch or something. And this one particular afternoon he wanted to go to the Westgate Diner. Going out to eat when I have food at home is one of those things that, especially now, is something I feel is a unwise decision. I already spent money on food, I don't need to spend more. I'll stop before I start to sound like someone else we know. But to get me outta the house and stop applying stain while standing on a ladder in my front yard, sure I'll get a club sandwich.
So we get done and decide to walk into the liquor store in that plaza. I'm pretty sure both of us had no intention of actually buying anything that day. Window shopping in a liquor store is not a sign you have it all together.
I looked into the prices of Maker's Mark. During the summer, at our first stop some of the older referees that were staying at the same hotel were drinking it straight. And them being older and black and therefore cool, I wanted to fit in so I started sipping on some Maker's Mark. Sure it burned but it was a good burn and opened up my eyes to the wonderful world of whiskey. And I haven't looked back.
I'm not sure if I told Lou or if this was just a personal goal that I kept to myself. Regardless I said, "I'm not buying a bottle of Maker's Mark until I get a job in sports or something I went to school for." Because at the time I was considering taking a job through a temp agency in Victor. Driving back and forth to Victor in the winter is not a good look. I didn't take it and eventually left for Florida, after the maiden batch of Playoff Punch was had of course.
Not that I hadn't had a couple of Maker's Mark on the rocks at the bar ( I see you Smokin' Joe's). And sure, I bought my share of bottles of Crown. But Maker's Mark was special. It was separate.
I bring this story up because I bought the biggest bottle of Maker's Mark I could find tonight. For the past 10 days or so I've been working in guest services for the Dodgers. The term 'Guest Services' is intentionally vague on the part of the Dodgers I guess. So I'll spill the beans on what I actually do. Basically I'm an usher. I wear a Blue polo shirt and attempt to answer questions and help people find the ATM, their seats, the escalator, where they sell cotton candy and a lotta lotta standing around.
Is this the ideal job I had in mind? No, not by a long shot. Basically all I had to do to get this job was stand in line at the job fair, not have a criminal record and wait in line some more at various orientations. Did it matter that I interned with the Red Wings for a summer? Did it matter that my fuckin major at IC was called Sport Information and Communication? Did any of my other experience matter? The polite answer is no.
So this isn't like I'm having discussions with Lasorda on the regular. It's more like I'm saying, "Yes, you can exit the park up the escalator."
But I still needed a new job besides the bookstore or at least another form of income coming in, might as well work for the Dodgers.
And there's that whole ol' American dream work ethic aspect to taking a bottom-ladder wrung job. Get your foot in the door, work hard and if you are a good worker, you will eventually and fairly get promoted. Nose to the grindstone and all of that noise. Which I believe in only about 15%. Lots of things make that idea seem prehistoric but The Wire pretty much sealed it for me. I could double this post length writing about that show, but I'm not going to right now.
Anyway, I hope it leads to something more after this summer. The worst case is that I have part-time jobs for the summer that would be ideal jobs to have when you are in college or those summers while at school. You know that you aren't gonna be there forever, got some okay money coming in but it doesn't matter too much because you live at home and you don't have a lot of bills to pay. And you know that you won't be around to work there soon enough. Obviously this is not my current situation so I hope things improve soon. So we'll see how it all pans out.
That's about all that for now. Maybe later this week I'll write about my 2nd run in I've had with a 24 character. I was stunned when he came up to me, asking where his seat was. I even took him to the wrong side of the aisle at first, eventually he got to where he should be.
4.17.2007
what's good bloggers
Well, it's D-roc checkin in on the whole blogsphere. I can see why this could be a trendy way to chatter about sweet nothings on the world wide web. I mean really who doesn't want to feel like they are "real" writers with meaningful, researched and insightful commentaries on the important subjects of the world. Had I known that I could have circumvented a six figure debt from an accredited university yet still have the knowledge, skill set and gull of a seasoned "proser" I think we all know that the "highs" of college weren't really worth it after all. Now that I am completely entranced in this digital lightsphere of information and ceaseless bickering over pointless correspondence I am ready to officially contribute:
I am once again on the prowl, always looking for a new opportunity in the business world. So far I have traveled the great terrains of greater Los Angeles knocking down door after door of potential business owners hoping they would be inspired to purchase office supplies or convert their current telecommunications services to those that I possessed. Though fruitful, yet unfulfilled. So I continued to seek out a livelihood fitting of someone with my skill set, intellect, and overall charm. Why I stumbled upon my next venture I know not. Currently I am assisting people via the telephone with their IRS tax burdens. Again the company has chosen to employee me without the normal benefits of being an employee. I mean I am expected to be at work, work a full day and produce for the bossman. However I am still puzzled as to why I would engage once again with an employer who refuses to compensate me for hours worked. So I am again seeking out the next opportunity...what it may be; I'll only know when I cross that bridge.
As for the way, the truth, and the life what a blessing southern california has been. I feel truly plugged into Calvary Chapel LAX. Opportunities for worship, fellowship and leadership are opening daily and a sense of peace has found its way into my heart. I feel free out here to proceed with life as the person I am and not he who they want me to be.
Please refer all future questions and inquiries to this blog for the most immediate response.
Thanks for everything,
Daniel
I am once again on the prowl, always looking for a new opportunity in the business world. So far I have traveled the great terrains of greater Los Angeles knocking down door after door of potential business owners hoping they would be inspired to purchase office supplies or convert their current telecommunications services to those that I possessed. Though fruitful, yet unfulfilled. So I continued to seek out a livelihood fitting of someone with my skill set, intellect, and overall charm. Why I stumbled upon my next venture I know not. Currently I am assisting people via the telephone with their IRS tax burdens. Again the company has chosen to employee me without the normal benefits of being an employee. I mean I am expected to be at work, work a full day and produce for the bossman. However I am still puzzled as to why I would engage once again with an employer who refuses to compensate me for hours worked. So I am again seeking out the next opportunity...what it may be; I'll only know when I cross that bridge.
As for the way, the truth, and the life what a blessing southern california has been. I feel truly plugged into Calvary Chapel LAX. Opportunities for worship, fellowship and leadership are opening daily and a sense of peace has found its way into my heart. I feel free out here to proceed with life as the person I am and not he who they want me to be.
Please refer all future questions and inquiries to this blog for the most immediate response.
Thanks for everything,
Daniel
4.16.2007
Cadillac of Whistles
I was looking through my equipment book (I have $100 free dollars to spend, any suggestions?) and I found a page on whistles. The Fox 40 is 10 times more expensive than any other whistle. Unbelievable. I've never owned one, but I have also never been disappointed with any other whistle I've ever owned. Plus, Burnett has one, so you know its overrated and trendy.
This could be my favorite TV watching month ever. Hockey playoffs. Sopranos followed by Entourage. Scrubs. Survivor (my money is on Earl to win). I'm excited just thinking about the possibilities. And I'm mostly talking about watching a month of Sabres games. Hopefully they don't take the Isles too lightly. I really need a deep playoff run to get me to the end of the school year.
Robert Randolph is playing in Charlottsville for free on Thursday. I'm trying to find someone to drive me, which is in the works as we speak. Anything to get out of town, even if its just for a few hours.
Lets try to do some writing this week. Please.
This could be my favorite TV watching month ever. Hockey playoffs. Sopranos followed by Entourage. Scrubs. Survivor (my money is on Earl to win). I'm excited just thinking about the possibilities. And I'm mostly talking about watching a month of Sabres games. Hopefully they don't take the Isles too lightly. I really need a deep playoff run to get me to the end of the school year.
Robert Randolph is playing in Charlottsville for free on Thursday. I'm trying to find someone to drive me, which is in the works as we speak. Anything to get out of town, even if its just for a few hours.
Lets try to do some writing this week. Please.
4.02.2007
Pete and chad in vegas
"March is almost in the books and Spring Break looms ahead of me. I was going to make a return to Rochester, but I've opted for a Southern vacation to the ATL and Florida. The main goal is to find a job for next fall."- dan hoock
Is dan going to go on a southern vacation to ATL and Florida? The answer is simply no. I feel that is the right decision because spring break in rochester is where its going down! Get your sticks ready.
Chad and Pete in vegas
3.23.2007
Missed Opportunities
Both Texas A&M and So. Illinois lost because of missed layups and now my bracket is better suited to be a firestarter. Thus far, at least for me, March Madness has lived up to the hype. The first two days were so-so, but Saturday and last night's games made it all worthwhile.
On another note, we've all been told not to drink and drive, but Tony LaRussa took that lesson one step farther. Do NOT, under any circumstances, drink and drive and fall asleep while driving at a red light. Then, no matter how famous you might be, your going to get arrested. Take it from me, its better to fall asleep and drive off the thruway.
Coaching victory #1 coincided with my 25th bday. It was a sweltering 45 degrees for the entire afternoon and I felt as though I was coaching a game in Rochester. We had a 7-2 only to see it shrink to 7-5 and then our centerfielder bailed us out after a few errors with a nice diving catch to end the inning. After the game, we had to wait for the girl's softball game to end before the bus could leave. After 12 consecutive walks, 10 passed balls, and a never-ending half inning, my boys got kicked out from behind the backstop for "insulting" the other team's pitcher. Well, if they could put somebody on the mound who could pitch then we wouldnt have had a problem.
March is almost in the books and Spring Break looms ahead of me. I was going to make a return to Rochester, but I've opted for a Southern vacation to the ATL and Florida. The main goal is to find a job for next fall. Anyone considering a move to NC, SC, or Georgia should contact me. And I know I won't be receiving a call from Bernie because he's one step closer to marriage.
Finally, was it shocking to hear that Hetzer, who only one week earlier told me how great his job was and how he was going to move 50 miles East of LA and blah, blah, blah, has moved on to a new career yet again? Uh, the answer is a simple NO.
On another note, we've all been told not to drink and drive, but Tony LaRussa took that lesson one step farther. Do NOT, under any circumstances, drink and drive and fall asleep while driving at a red light. Then, no matter how famous you might be, your going to get arrested. Take it from me, its better to fall asleep and drive off the thruway.
Coaching victory #1 coincided with my 25th bday. It was a sweltering 45 degrees for the entire afternoon and I felt as though I was coaching a game in Rochester. We had a 7-2 only to see it shrink to 7-5 and then our centerfielder bailed us out after a few errors with a nice diving catch to end the inning. After the game, we had to wait for the girl's softball game to end before the bus could leave. After 12 consecutive walks, 10 passed balls, and a never-ending half inning, my boys got kicked out from behind the backstop for "insulting" the other team's pitcher. Well, if they could put somebody on the mound who could pitch then we wouldnt have had a problem.
March is almost in the books and Spring Break looms ahead of me. I was going to make a return to Rochester, but I've opted for a Southern vacation to the ATL and Florida. The main goal is to find a job for next fall. Anyone considering a move to NC, SC, or Georgia should contact me. And I know I won't be receiving a call from Bernie because he's one step closer to marriage.
Finally, was it shocking to hear that Hetzer, who only one week earlier told me how great his job was and how he was going to move 50 miles East of LA and blah, blah, blah, has moved on to a new career yet again? Uh, the answer is a simple NO.
3.06.2007
Si Toliver is the president on 24 now???!!!
After hearing about the cancelation of the deadwood series on hbo i was shocked. And i wondered how might the series have wraped up. After seeing si toliver give that "Im si toliver and your a whore!" stare down to the blond assistant in the elevator on 24 i think i know what happened. Some how si toliver ran into brisko county jr. Si got hold of the orb traveled to the future and became vice president. As for the rest of the gang. In real live Al Sweringin owned the gem theator. He sent for hot actresses to perform at the theater. When they got their it turned out the theater was a brothel and he would not give them money to go back home. Uhhhh Haaaaaa!
3.02.2007
Here's the link to the msg broadcast of the brawl, "peters is tee'n off on emrey"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49sqgSv5SE0&eurl=
3.01.2007
Madness
I feel like Bernie Pie right now. I'm emergency subbing during my planning period for a music class as I type. What a crock of shit. So while a bunch of 5 and 6 year olds are watching a movie, I'm writing to you all.
The Cuse/G-town game the other night was fantastic. Rautins has been the player that has really stepped up for them over the past few weeks. Will they make a deep tourney run? Probably not. But, just making the field of 65 is good enough for a team that looked really bad throughout most of January. However, with the zone and Nichols, Devendorf, and Rautins playing really well, you never know. And that is the great thing about college b-ball. Exciting, unpredictable, and so much better than the NBA.
My baseball tryouts began on Monday. One kid showed up without a glove. Yesterday, a different kid didn't even know how to hold the bat. For the most part, however, once I make cuts the team should be decent. It gives me something to look forward to every afternoon because my students are driving me crazy.
24 has really disappointed me lately. It used to be must-see TV. Or,at least the DVDs were so addicting that I watched up to 8 episodes in a row. Now, the ideas have run out and I think the show is losing its appeal. What a shame. And now that its winning awards and getting all the praise, I wonder what a mainstream audience would have thought of the really great seasons (2-4).
Charleston job fair is only a week away. It will be a much needed break. I believe Eddie is coming with me too.
Gotta go, 40 preschoolers are calling my name.
The Cuse/G-town game the other night was fantastic. Rautins has been the player that has really stepped up for them over the past few weeks. Will they make a deep tourney run? Probably not. But, just making the field of 65 is good enough for a team that looked really bad throughout most of January. However, with the zone and Nichols, Devendorf, and Rautins playing really well, you never know. And that is the great thing about college b-ball. Exciting, unpredictable, and so much better than the NBA.
My baseball tryouts began on Monday. One kid showed up without a glove. Yesterday, a different kid didn't even know how to hold the bat. For the most part, however, once I make cuts the team should be decent. It gives me something to look forward to every afternoon because my students are driving me crazy.
24 has really disappointed me lately. It used to be must-see TV. Or,at least the DVDs were so addicting that I watched up to 8 episodes in a row. Now, the ideas have run out and I think the show is losing its appeal. What a shame. And now that its winning awards and getting all the praise, I wonder what a mainstream audience would have thought of the really great seasons (2-4).
Charleston job fair is only a week away. It will be a much needed break. I believe Eddie is coming with me too.
Gotta go, 40 preschoolers are calling my name.
OOOOOO HERE COMES RUFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Got the ottawa buffalo brawl saved on dvr. The best part is rick generette screamin that.
2.28.2007
Fuckin Billy Bobbins- bulk of the series kind of guy.
Nice i didnt know about the picture options so i wanted to test it out. I think at least 5 of you have seen this in person. Would have loved to hear Rome's take on Pacman in vegas. Im sure it probably ended with Rome doing Good Will Hunting impressions or talking about coming home from college to find his dad killed the pets. Played 2 hours of drunken stoned tip it outside the other night. I enjoyed it more than any night at the casinos.
2.25.2007
When cold...we no go school
Dirty Palms here...
After many postponements and delays due to inclement weather bowling is nearing its conclusion. Brockport boys finished 4th in D1 section V. This was much better then expected. The girls who could have had a run at champion Rush-Henrietta failed me miserably with an 8th place finish. It is looking as though Brockport may once again be looking for a varsity bowling coach.
Sunday night I happened to be browsing the last min travel sites and found a really good deal for a round trip flight and four night stay in
I’m sure that there are better times to visit Bermuda other then in their winter but lets be honest here folks...68 is not really that cold to me (I’m Oswego Hardened). The week was spent walking pink beaches, cycling through the heart of
Well...its time to settle back into reality for a while its been rough having nearly every friday off since christmas. Get at me.
OOOOh yeah before i forget Brain Charles master plan is nearly complete...Casey and Brian just got engaged.
2.20.2007
Things I thought I'd never see
1. Brit Spears with a bald head (Burnie now has a chance)
2. Tom Arnold playing a serious part (didnt actually watch it though)
3. Andrew Peters scoring a goal (may never happen again)
4. Sly Stalone taking roids (actually I saw that one coming) anyone check to see if Vinnie has killed himself or started using himself?
5. Weather above 32 degrees (high of 45)
What an exciting week its been and its only Tuesday. And I don't have to work till Monday, things are looking up baby!
2. Tom Arnold playing a serious part (didnt actually watch it though)
3. Andrew Peters scoring a goal (may never happen again)
4. Sly Stalone taking roids (actually I saw that one coming) anyone check to see if Vinnie has killed himself or started using himself?
5. Weather above 32 degrees (high of 45)
What an exciting week its been and its only Tuesday. And I don't have to work till Monday, things are looking up baby!
2.19.2007
BON TON
I always thought Bon-Ton was the worst of the department stores. Nothing about the store ever made me want to go in there. Plus, it was located in the worst wing of Greece mall. Nobody ever travelled down there except, well, I can't think of another store near Bon-Ton. My personal favorite was always JC Penny. They had modestly priced items and I thought the store had a nice feel to it. As a bonus, the men's department was upstairs so that meant you always had to ride the escalators. If I wanted to throw caution to the wind, I headed to Kaufmans, which in my opinion was just a classier Penny's. Sears was good for electronics, but I don't think I ever bought any clothes there. Yep, Bon-Ton was the black sheep.
A bad sports month? Tim Hardaway talks smack about gays. Two memebers of Gonzaga get busted for weed and shrooms. We're only halfway through the month, but I suppose not too much has happened. February is normally a slow sports month. Unless you like car racing or golf. My favorite moment thus far was the hit Sean Taylor laid on Brian Moorman during the pro bowl. Maybe my favorite hit of the year. Brian Moorman got JACKED UP.
I would guess the RBI leader for the JV team was Brian Charles. He also won biggest ass-kisser and most likely to end up drinking by himself at an Italian sub shop. Now he's taken Chad's place in the Farren family. My how things change. Billy Kalwas won most likely to bring a shotgun to school and open fire at the book drop. He used to tell me his plans during global studies while I was drawing the infamous Melonhead cartoons. Those were the days.
A bad sports month? Tim Hardaway talks smack about gays. Two memebers of Gonzaga get busted for weed and shrooms. We're only halfway through the month, but I suppose not too much has happened. February is normally a slow sports month. Unless you like car racing or golf. My favorite moment thus far was the hit Sean Taylor laid on Brian Moorman during the pro bowl. Maybe my favorite hit of the year. Brian Moorman got JACKED UP.
I would guess the RBI leader for the JV team was Brian Charles. He also won biggest ass-kisser and most likely to end up drinking by himself at an Italian sub shop. Now he's taken Chad's place in the Farren family. My how things change. Billy Kalwas won most likely to bring a shotgun to school and open fire at the book drop. He used to tell me his plans during global studies while I was drawing the infamous Melonhead cartoons. Those were the days.
2.17.2007
Finally...
...got my ass signed on to this blog thingee. First off good lock to Hetz and Pete out there in Cali, and does anyone know where I can get some new office supplies, I seem to lacking a few things? This month HAS sucked for sports, and proof of this is when the biggest news is a gay guy no one has ever heard of is on all the front pages and talk shows. I know I could care less who he is bonein'. Plus every 10 minutes another Sabre goes down with a month long injury. Soon Andrew Peters will be on the first line. At least they keep winning. Then you have the Cuse' who somehow get a 15 point lead every game to only give it up and trail in the final minutes. I think a few more wind sprints are in order. In fact, sports has been so bad I actually started watching the Amerks games on TV(which they have started playing four times a day). Anyways its Saturday night and the temperature is at a all week high of 25, so that means I'm probably drinkin beers in Scotts garage arguing about who had the most RBI's in JV baseball.(if anyone still has the stats sheet it is greatly needed)
2.15.2007
SCOOOOORRRRRESSSS!
Maxium Afinogenov ON THE REBOUND CRUNCHES IT HOME ITS TIED AT ONE! Thats what just happened in the sabres edminton game. Had a great weekend in LA. Bounced out of work at 1230 on fri and decided to quickly grab some shit and head to the ocean. Windows down, Any Time Now cd blastin, 85-90mph through the desert was a blast. No traffic it was all comin into vegas. Pete's shitty directions got me in west hollywood and a call from mel with real directions. Pete and Dan's apartment is at a great location which is a bigger priority than not sleeping next to eachother on airmatresses. Imediatly smoked a bowl and bought some Kush. The Kush is some serious potent weed. At one point the asian dealer (more of a talker than dutchie) whipped up his shirt and started screaming i was a cancer patient look at my scar! After hetzer tried to sell him office supplys we went out. Walk in to the first bar and go down a long hallway. The bar turned out to be prodominantly african american and thugish. We decided we had to get atleast a drink, the bar turned out alright. Next went to a hotel bar where three drinks cost me 40 dollars. Luck of the draw on rounds i guess. Got wasted hit the in and out stumbled back smoked some kush. It hard to describe the pete and dutchie relationship but its definitly comedy. The rest of the weekend was great dont really feel like typing anymore.
I guess getting paid once a month is rough hoock. Ice water?? Boooooorrrrinnnng
Speaking of boring- The NBA allstar game is the big hype around here, the statue of liberty outside of NY NY is wearing and East jersey, and the lion and the MGM West. Should be interesting just wish it was anything other than the NBA.
I guess getting paid once a month is rough hoock. Ice water?? Boooooorrrrinnnng
Speaking of boring- The NBA allstar game is the big hype around here, the statue of liberty outside of NY NY is wearing and East jersey, and the lion and the MGM West. Should be interesting just wish it was anything other than the NBA.
2.09.2007
NBA makes me sleepy
Counting sheep ain't got nothing on pro basketball. If I ever need a nap, all I have to do is turn on The Wizards vs the Hawks and it will only be a matter of time before my eyes force themselves shut. Somehow the NBA makes the game of basketball seem boring. And I'm not even sure how that's possible.
We're going on day 4 of no cell phone and the end is not yet in site. I'm trying to get one sent to me, but Cingular doesn't deliver to PO Boxes.
I've heard there has been some massive snowstorms in NY. Maybe thats why the ROC crew has yet to RSVP to this party. I must say, hearing about the latest blizzard has me longing to be back home. I miss the snowdays and bundling up to brave the wicked cold conditions. There is really no equivalent to a real Northern winter. Those who haven't experienced it can never understand.
I would probably pay at least $10 for a J&R's burger right now. No good pizza around here either. I have the choice between Pizza hut and a place called Sal's. I know Bernie has yet to find a good pie out in Vegas. What I ate when I was out there was supreme crap.
Hopefully February comes and goes quickly. March is a great sports month. NCAA tourney, spring training, and the NHL games become a little more meaningful. I would love to see the Sabres go all the way. We deserve another shot after the screwjob of '99.
That's all for now. If you'll excuse me, I feeling a little tired. Maybe a Celtic or Knicks game is on TV...
We're going on day 4 of no cell phone and the end is not yet in site. I'm trying to get one sent to me, but Cingular doesn't deliver to PO Boxes.
I've heard there has been some massive snowstorms in NY. Maybe thats why the ROC crew has yet to RSVP to this party. I must say, hearing about the latest blizzard has me longing to be back home. I miss the snowdays and bundling up to brave the wicked cold conditions. There is really no equivalent to a real Northern winter. Those who haven't experienced it can never understand.
I would probably pay at least $10 for a J&R's burger right now. No good pizza around here either. I have the choice between Pizza hut and a place called Sal's. I know Bernie has yet to find a good pie out in Vegas. What I ate when I was out there was supreme crap.
Hopefully February comes and goes quickly. March is a great sports month. NCAA tourney, spring training, and the NHL games become a little more meaningful. I would love to see the Sabres go all the way. We deserve another shot after the screwjob of '99.
That's all for now. If you'll excuse me, I feeling a little tired. Maybe a Celtic or Knicks game is on TV...
2.08.2007
Lottta Action
First off, let me say that Dan Hetzer was responsible for that comment that my screen name left a couple of days ago. He read the email and asked me for my password to continue on, since I already had my account set up. I specifically said, "Make sure you put down that it was you that wrote it."
I heard him say "Ok" and figured he would. Looks like he didn't. So that's that.
Now, what you may be wondering is, why was Hetzer using my computer? As you may have assumed already, Hetzer and Pete arrived in Southern California and stayed with me for a few days.
Pete slept in the corner of our family room in a nice cove between the big ass Tv that doesn't work, our love seat and two walls. Dutchie slept on our fairly new futon, which was a gift. This was the set up for the duration of their stay.
They had a pretty packed couple of days. Hetzer got a job, Pete got an interview with the same company without even sending in an application. I'm sure they can both fill you in more about the details about the duties of the job.
Some memorable moments / comments from Pete and Hetzer's stay in North Hollywood:
- Hetzer asking me if I've ever visited a sweatshop out here in california. I pretended to think about it for a little while but in all honesty, I knew pretty much right away that, No Hetzer, I've never been to a sweatshop. He apparently went to one in East LA to sell them some paper supplies. And you want to know what he said about the visit? "It was pretty cool." He went on to explain something or other about how some people were putting on zippers, some were sewing the seams, etc., but I just kept thinking that 'cool' would probably not describe visiting a sweatshop
- Pete and Hetzer reporting after every place they visit, "Mel, there were a lotta dimes there. Dimes everywhere." Bars, places Hetzer went for work, even the local Bank of America I go to, which happens to be this bank. (three weeks to the 10th anniversary!) Yeah, guys I get it. There are a lot of hot women in the greater LA area.
-Both of them saying, "man, there were Mexicans everywhere." You'll have that. And it's probably not going to change.
-They cleaned our kitchen which was very nice of them.
-They loved the water we have. Kept raving about it. I just took the tap water and poured it into a water jug and stored it in the fridge. I agree that it does taste pretty good.
There are some other things that were probably pretty funny but I can't really remember them right now.
They finally settled down in Culver City, roughly about 20 miles south from where I live. I wish them luck in all their future endeavors.
In other business, I am following the sabres pretty closely myself. Well, my roommate is. He currently has five different Sabre jerseys hanging up on his wall right now. He's pretty into it. So I hear all about them, which is good.
Watched almost the entire Spurs vs. Suns game the other day with Hetzer and Pete. I know that the Suns are the clear fan favorite to watch and it's obvious they are a lot of fun and are a talented team. And I was caught up in it myself (and I'm still kinda caught up in it, I love watching them play) but then TNT put up a graphic about their record against the top teams in the West. After beating the Spurs, it was their only victory against the top teams in West (Dallas, Utah, San Antonio and the LA Lakers, with the Suns going 1-7 at the time). Doesn't bode well for the playoffs, should be good to see how it all plays out. By the way, that was about the NBA and the crickets got pretty loud there at the end.
My favorite 'new' band right now is The Broken West. If you listen to 'On the Bubble' and don't think it's the catchiest jam out there, check your vital signs. Also, Lazy Eye by the Silversun Pickups is fuckin great too.
That's about all I got for now. I like this, let's keep on keeping on.
-mel
I heard him say "Ok" and figured he would. Looks like he didn't. So that's that.
Now, what you may be wondering is, why was Hetzer using my computer? As you may have assumed already, Hetzer and Pete arrived in Southern California and stayed with me for a few days.
Pete slept in the corner of our family room in a nice cove between the big ass Tv that doesn't work, our love seat and two walls. Dutchie slept on our fairly new futon, which was a gift. This was the set up for the duration of their stay.
They had a pretty packed couple of days. Hetzer got a job, Pete got an interview with the same company without even sending in an application. I'm sure they can both fill you in more about the details about the duties of the job.
Some memorable moments / comments from Pete and Hetzer's stay in North Hollywood:
- Hetzer asking me if I've ever visited a sweatshop out here in california. I pretended to think about it for a little while but in all honesty, I knew pretty much right away that, No Hetzer, I've never been to a sweatshop. He apparently went to one in East LA to sell them some paper supplies. And you want to know what he said about the visit? "It was pretty cool." He went on to explain something or other about how some people were putting on zippers, some were sewing the seams, etc., but I just kept thinking that 'cool' would probably not describe visiting a sweatshop
- Pete and Hetzer reporting after every place they visit, "Mel, there were a lotta dimes there. Dimes everywhere." Bars, places Hetzer went for work, even the local Bank of America I go to, which happens to be this bank. (three weeks to the 10th anniversary!) Yeah, guys I get it. There are a lot of hot women in the greater LA area.
-Both of them saying, "man, there were Mexicans everywhere." You'll have that. And it's probably not going to change.
-They cleaned our kitchen which was very nice of them.
-They loved the water we have. Kept raving about it. I just took the tap water and poured it into a water jug and stored it in the fridge. I agree that it does taste pretty good.
There are some other things that were probably pretty funny but I can't really remember them right now.
They finally settled down in Culver City, roughly about 20 miles south from where I live. I wish them luck in all their future endeavors.
In other business, I am following the sabres pretty closely myself. Well, my roommate is. He currently has five different Sabre jerseys hanging up on his wall right now. He's pretty into it. So I hear all about them, which is good.
Watched almost the entire Spurs vs. Suns game the other day with Hetzer and Pete. I know that the Suns are the clear fan favorite to watch and it's obvious they are a lot of fun and are a talented team. And I was caught up in it myself (and I'm still kinda caught up in it, I love watching them play) but then TNT put up a graphic about their record against the top teams in the West. After beating the Spurs, it was their only victory against the top teams in West (Dallas, Utah, San Antonio and the LA Lakers, with the Suns going 1-7 at the time). Doesn't bode well for the playoffs, should be good to see how it all plays out. By the way, that was about the NBA and the crickets got pretty loud there at the end.
My favorite 'new' band right now is The Broken West. If you listen to 'On the Bubble' and don't think it's the catchiest jam out there, check your vital signs. Also, Lazy Eye by the Silversun Pickups is fuckin great too.
That's about all I got for now. I like this, let's keep on keeping on.
-mel
2.07.2007
Hump Day
Well, it appears as though my cell phone no longer works. For some reason, and it happened out of the blue, it just cannot find a signal. I've tried to fix it the best way I know how (dropping it on the ground numerous times), but to no avail. So, for the time being, the computer is my only means of communication. And an additional problem is that I have no idea where the closest Cingular store is. It could be an hour away.
Bernie, I'd love to get the NHL package, but I have these pesky things called bills. And when I'm done paying those, I have just enough money for a package of twizzlers and a 12 pack of Miller high life.
Vegas haters? Excuse me. You can have your 70 degree weather. You can also keep all your prostitutes, mexicans, and whatever other scum of the Earth that has transplanted out to the desert. Except my Aunt, you can't have her. Bet it all on black and maybe then those $21 Big Easy drinks won't seem so expensive. As for me, I'll take a water on the rocks.
If this site becomes too big of a commitment for you, then I think you may have missed the point. And thats ok. We're just trying to get some dialogue going.
Once I get my phone back to working status, I'll be making a few phone calls. Job hunting season is upon us. I'm thinking along the East coast from NC to Georgia. Who's comin with me?
Bernie, I'd love to get the NHL package, but I have these pesky things called bills. And when I'm done paying those, I have just enough money for a package of twizzlers and a 12 pack of Miller high life.
Vegas haters? Excuse me. You can have your 70 degree weather. You can also keep all your prostitutes, mexicans, and whatever other scum of the Earth that has transplanted out to the desert. Except my Aunt, you can't have her. Bet it all on black and maybe then those $21 Big Easy drinks won't seem so expensive. As for me, I'll take a water on the rocks.
If this site becomes too big of a commitment for you, then I think you may have missed the point. And thats ok. We're just trying to get some dialogue going.
Once I get my phone back to working status, I'll be making a few phone calls. Job hunting season is upon us. I'm thinking along the East coast from NC to Georgia. Who's comin with me?
2.06.2007
Shoot Out
Just watched the sabres vs. trashers game. Great, fast pace game. Sabres won in a shoot out. Hoock I think you should suck it up and get the center ice for this stanley cup season. If not you can send that sabres jacket to 2121 north jones blvd. Local news gave a shout out to western ny last night chucklin how its 74 degrees here and 3 there. Thats a tough one to argue vegas haters. Heard dutchie and pete got an apartment in LA now. My favorite quote from pete in vegas "I just want to destroy girls!" Watch out LA! Like joe as fantasy commissioner, im out!
2.03.2007
The second right answer
I really like the idea of this blog. However, I think this is going to end up being another thing I have to check everyday. Currently after I log onto the internet I procede to check my
1. Facebook account
2. Myspace
3. Prisonplanet
4. Rense
5. Brockport Email
6. Yahoo! Email
and now...
7. Blogger
I know many of us already had facebook and myspace accounts...perhaps we could just create a group within one of those. I know it would be better for me.
I mean even Culhane the has found his way over to facebook...perhaps its time for the rest of you luddites to as well
1. Facebook account
2. Myspace
3. Prisonplanet
4. Rense
5. Brockport Email
6. Yahoo! Email
and now...
7. Blogger
I know many of us already had facebook and myspace accounts...perhaps we could just create a group within one of those. I know it would be better for me.
I mean even Culhane the has found his way over to facebook...perhaps its time for the rest of you luddites to as well
2.02.2007
THE BEARS
Just looked at the forcast for the superbowl. It's calling for rain. That's right RAIN. I dont think a dainty dome team like the colts can handle weather. Their fans cant handle weather either. Look at that bears nfc title game in a snow storm we all saw what happened to dome saints. Go bears for showing toughness in a sport about toughness and picking off domes. If you want to play inside go to arena football.
Mel Ze Dung
It appears your ego has grown bigger than your head dear Melon. And I certainly am not scared of your California crew (A nearly bald 24 year old Italian pothead and a crazed alcohol- driven redhead). If that's the best you got then you better keep recruiting.
The thing is, Mel, are we talking only to ourselves or will this idea catch on.
Our fantasy league needs to be revolutionized. Our opinions must be heard. I know for sure there exists one activist in our group. He will no longer stand for the crimes against, well, I suppose nobody really committed any crimes. (Though we have no idea what happened on Pete and Hetzer's latest strip club venture).
Is anybody out there?
The thing is, Mel, are we talking only to ourselves or will this idea catch on.
Our fantasy league needs to be revolutionized. Our opinions must be heard. I know for sure there exists one activist in our group. He will no longer stand for the crimes against, well, I suppose nobody really committed any crimes. (Though we have no idea what happened on Pete and Hetzer's latest strip club venture).
Is anybody out there?
2.01.2007
New Idea for the New Year
Hopefully everyone has received the emails and can access this site. I'm really not sure if all of you are anboard with the new idea, but I think it will work out if everyone gives it a chance.
Can someone please put a stop to this Barry Bonds madness? Baseball season is rapidly approaching and all he's gonna do is swing for the fences. We need someone to go Lee Harvey Oswald on this guy before he gets 756.
Super Bowl this weekend. I'll be watching it up in DC. Go Colts. Ya Bernie, I am rooting for a dome team. But, more importantly, guess who's got the #1 pick this year. Although I'm guessing Oakland will find some way to screw it up (just like Houston did last year). Vince Young and Reggie Bush are available, but the Texans felt secure with Dominick Davis and David Carr. Are you kidding me? And this isn't hindsight talking. It was obvious a year ago who the impact players were going to be. Rooting for the Texans might be the only thing worse than being a Raider fan at this point.
Who's got next (besides the WNBA)
Can someone please put a stop to this Barry Bonds madness? Baseball season is rapidly approaching and all he's gonna do is swing for the fences. We need someone to go Lee Harvey Oswald on this guy before he gets 756.
Super Bowl this weekend. I'll be watching it up in DC. Go Colts. Ya Bernie, I am rooting for a dome team. But, more importantly, guess who's got the #1 pick this year. Although I'm guessing Oakland will find some way to screw it up (just like Houston did last year). Vince Young and Reggie Bush are available, but the Texans felt secure with Dominick Davis and David Carr. Are you kidding me? And this isn't hindsight talking. It was obvious a year ago who the impact players were going to be. Rooting for the Texans might be the only thing worse than being a Raider fan at this point.
Who's got next (besides the WNBA)
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