9.25.2005
A few nights ago, we brought back a 5824 tradition: The Food Olympics
The event: Egg Baseball
Because one participant was concerned about getting egg yolk all over themselves, I hard boiled a few of the eggs we were going to use. Then Jason, Chris, and I took a Louisville Slugger and literally cracked out a few hits. (Some of my roommates need to BALCO up.) Then after batting practice, we did the Greg Maddux strikeout challenge with the remaining raw eggs.
If this sounds stupid to you, it's probably because it is. But it is darn fun. And it's one of the reasons I always buy the 18 count AA large eggs from Safeway when it's buy one get one free.
The event: Egg Baseball
Because one participant was concerned about getting egg yolk all over themselves, I hard boiled a few of the eggs we were going to use. Then Jason, Chris, and I took a Louisville Slugger and literally cracked out a few hits. (Some of my roommates need to BALCO up.) Then after batting practice, we did the Greg Maddux strikeout challenge with the remaining raw eggs.
If this sounds stupid to you, it's probably because it is. But it is darn fun. And it's one of the reasons I always buy the 18 count AA large eggs from Safeway when it's buy one get one free.
9.16.2005
Some world records are stupid. Watching tv for almost 70 hours straight? Not impressed. (Sucks that he had to watch only ABC shows just to be on with Regis.)
I can do that in one weekend here. In fact on many Saturdays, I utilize 4 screens for 8 to 10 hours. (The 5th screen is to be in case of emergency only.) That's 40 hours of tv without even trying. Unfortunately, during the weekdays without college football, programming on tv has bored me to the point I rarely use even three screens.
People used to tell us we were crazy, but I think more people are starting to believe in our multi-tv in the same room setup. It's at the point where I see all the screens on display at Best Buy and am no longer impressed by the sheer quanity. I think back to the old days when picture-in-picture technology on tvs was cool.
(I'm still working for a way to move one of the smaller screens to the opposite side of the room so all players at the poker table can have an optimal viewing angle.)
I can do that in one weekend here. In fact on many Saturdays, I utilize 4 screens for 8 to 10 hours. (The 5th screen is to be in case of emergency only.) That's 40 hours of tv without even trying. Unfortunately, during the weekdays without college football, programming on tv has bored me to the point I rarely use even three screens.
People used to tell us we were crazy, but I think more people are starting to believe in our multi-tv in the same room setup. It's at the point where I see all the screens on display at Best Buy and am no longer impressed by the sheer quanity. I think back to the old days when picture-in-picture technology on tvs was cool.
(I'm still working for a way to move one of the smaller screens to the opposite side of the room so all players at the poker table can have an optimal viewing angle.)
9.13.2005
The reason poker action has been wild and crazy the last few weeks:
We've been told it adds a touch of class to Casino 5824. It's been bring quads, straight flushes, and even a royal flush.
A recent poker debate topic:
What is more impressive: using one of your hold cards to complete a royal flush, or using both of your hold cards to complete a king-high straight flush?
We've been told it adds a touch of class to Casino 5824. It's been bring quads, straight flushes, and even a royal flush.
A recent poker debate topic:
What is more impressive: using one of your hold cards to complete a royal flush, or using both of your hold cards to complete a king-high straight flush?
9.07.2005
Our toaster had been broken for a few months, but we finally replaced it with a brand new toaster oven from Costco.
Jason and I also had a brief conversation about whether we should replace our Foreman grill. It had not been used for months, but unlike the toaster, it wasn't broken. We just had to decide if we wanted to clean it or just bring another one in. I'm going to invent one-time use Foreman grills. Not only does it drain the fat away, clean up is done in no time at all.
Jason and I also had a brief conversation about whether we should replace our Foreman grill. It had not been used for months, but unlike the toaster, it wasn't broken. We just had to decide if we wanted to clean it or just bring another one in. I'm going to invent one-time use Foreman grills. Not only does it drain the fat away, clean up is done in no time at all.
9.02.2005
Got this story from Danny.
It hasn't happened at our house yet only because I'm smart enough to not use hairspray. I have other more controlled flammable substances to use.
It hasn't happened at our house yet only because I'm smart enough to not use hairspray. I have other more controlled flammable substances to use.
9.01.2005
You ever hear the phrase: The light's on, but nobody's home? Yeah, I guess people might describe our household like that sometimes, but I learned a new phrase today at home.
The light's on, but if the bulb's not there, you just get zapped.
The light in my closet is one of those where you have to pull the little chain for it to work. But it hasn't been working well and it requires all sort of jiggling and banging for the light to stay on. So I decided I would use my Home Depot skills and just replace the light fixture. I removed the light bulb and the ceramic housing that held the light bulb in place, leaving just the metal socket exposed. I was trying to pull it away from the wall when I felt 50,000 volts of electricity (okay, maybe just 100 watts worth) buzz through my hand. Apparently, after all the on/off pulls to get the light to work left the socket in the on position, but because the light wasn't working, I had no idea.
Then I decided to put the bulb back without the original housing (so I would know when it was on or not) and it worked fine. So I left it there. It looks kind of ghetto with a bare bulb just hanging above the closet door. The metal socket is also exposed now, so the danger of electricution lurks every time I have to reach for a shirt on the top rack.
The light's on, but if the bulb's not there, you just get zapped.
The light in my closet is one of those where you have to pull the little chain for it to work. But it hasn't been working well and it requires all sort of jiggling and banging for the light to stay on. So I decided I would use my Home Depot skills and just replace the light fixture. I removed the light bulb and the ceramic housing that held the light bulb in place, leaving just the metal socket exposed. I was trying to pull it away from the wall when I felt 50,000 volts of electricity (okay, maybe just 100 watts worth) buzz through my hand. Apparently, after all the on/off pulls to get the light to work left the socket in the on position, but because the light wasn't working, I had no idea.
Then I decided to put the bulb back without the original housing (so I would know when it was on or not) and it worked fine. So I left it there. It looks kind of ghetto with a bare bulb just hanging above the closet door. The metal socket is also exposed now, so the danger of electricution lurks every time I have to reach for a shirt on the top rack.
