Wednesday, November 28, 2007

New googe maps for your smartphone

So I continue to be impressed with all the crazy cool apps that google offers for free. The lastest is version 2.0 for google maps which offers what is essentially a GPs functionality for phones without GPS. In addition the google calender which you can share with another person, such as a fiancee, it makes scheduling meetings so much easier. If only it synced with Outlook.

Sunday, November 25, 2007

First turns

So I got my fried turkey on Thanksgiving and I even got some turns in at Big Boulder today. With my stylin new helmet, thanks to Amy's early Christmas gift. The snow was pretty good for this early in the year. And the 165 Rossi board I rented was brand new. Not a bad holiday weekend at all, I hope it was good for you also.

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Thoughts of snowboards and fried turkeys

So with any luck this weekend will be an excellent one with me getting two of my most favorite things in the same weekend, fried turkey and snowboarding. The fried turkey is no big surprise, since it is Thanksgiving, but the Poconos got snow earlier this week and with cold temps Friday and Saturday I am holding my breath for one of the resorts (most likely Big Boulder) which right now has one trail open, to make snow and make it worth my while to drive up the 1.5 hours on Sunday for some early season tune-ups on the board.

We will have to wait and see if Mother Nature comes through.

Monday, November 19, 2007

For all the sad, sad Michigan Fans

Well all I can say is the best team won. And the coach that has lost 4 in a row has been pushed into retirement. My take on how the post game conversation went. There is always next year for the sad little Wolverines.


Thursday, November 15, 2007

Smoked Turkey

So in doing my research to ensure I had the best methods for smoking turkey I found this video podcast of BBQ Bob smoking his turkey. This might be one of the best cooking "shows" ever. While being informative and educational it is also hilarious, mostly because he is BOMBED out of his mind by the end. I guess that is one of the upsides to smoking - it leaves plenty of down time in the middle that you can use for beer drinking.

Check it out here (press the green play button on the page to get the video to come up)

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

GO BUCS!

It seems only right that I post about the game this weekend since I started this blog while watching OSU in a bowl game in 2006.

And with the shame of last weekend behind us, I am gearing up for a great Wolverine whomping this Saturday. Jim Tressel and the Buckeyes will bring a little pain to the entire mitten shaped state of Michigan. Rose Bowl here we come.

Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Pulled the Trigger

So I finally pulled the trigger, and asked Amy to marry me. For those I have not yet spoken with I am sorry, but give me a call. I am getting lots of requests for pictures of the engagement ring, which is asscher cut with micro pave side stones, so I wanted to get one posted:

And I have been told the other relevant info is: I asked her at our house over sushi dinner with Argentinian wine, she was surprised, but not totally shocked - I had been acting suspicious since we got home from Africa, and we have no idea yet on wedding plans. Looking forward to a wonderful engagement and a happy wedding at some point that has yet to be determined.

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Album of Pictures from South Africa

So Amy helped out quite a bit earlier this week and got the picture highlights loaded onto a Picasa album. You can check it out by clicking here. Enjoy.

Thursday, November 01, 2007

CSAs

So just to let people in Philly and anywhere really b/c you can find them all over by clicking here, but CSA, community supported agriculture, is a great thing. Amy and I did GreensGrow Farms here in Philly this season and while every great once in a while you get some odd stuff (kohlrabi) 99% of it is amazing, vegetables, fruits, and meat like chicken and even ground bison. And I have to admit I was a little sad today when I picked up the last week until next spring.

Well until next year.