A wonderful thing.

I just clicked on the Weather Underground link in my bookmarks for Minneapolis weather, and instead of typing in Westport, CT, or Beaver Dam, WI, or Olympia, WA, I actually am looking to see what the weather will be tomorrow in Minneapolis.

And what a forecast, kids.

Gone Camping

I will be in the mountains for a few days. Please leave a message.

It's time for this weeks installment

Of Everyone's Favorite Game:

Chameleon Or Stick?!?!?!?

So, contestants, which is it?

Mmmm. Bacon.

Grudgingly, I heart NY

I didn't think that I would. I was there in college but remember startlingly little of the city. Saturday night when we first arrived it was hot, sticky, and after learning our AC unit was broke, I was not happy. But Sunday we crashed on the Upper West Side at a staffer's mom's place I started to come around.


Things I learned about NYC:

Nobody has any expectations of efficiency when driving in Manhattan. Thus, rules of the road do not even vaguely apply. Lanes markers are for decoration while lights, and signage are mere suggestions. Turns out you can double or even triple park just about anywhere, so long as you're not completely blocking traffic. This is helpful when driving a giant fish there. Cops tend not to give a shit unless you're actively killing or mugging somebody.

The NY Subway system carries over 5 million rides EVERY DAY. That's 5,000,000. That is equivalent to the State of Minnesota in a day. That's roughly 2 BILLION rides annually. That's more rides than all other transit systems in the US COMBINED. It's staggering. And also breathlessly efficient.

There is cheap beer to be found in Manhattan if you know where to look.

Yeah, I sort of like the place.

Why Liberals Always Lose #3

Those who can, do; those who can't, teach. Those who can't tell their asshole from their elbow, work for a liberal nonprofit.

A User's Manual to Road Show Language

Country Livin': Sittn' in an RV with the screen door. Generally involves beer.

Gong Show: A situation so ridiculous that you wish someone could bang on a gong and make it stop.

The Rig: The RV, with salmon attatched.

Celebrating Gold Rush Heritage: Spending time in the "Old" part of town. Originated: Old Sac (Sacramento) Other uses: Old Sag (Saginaw), Old Harry (Old Harrisburg) Generally involves beer.

Rig Food: Anything that can be prepared in an RV. Usually originates in part or in whole from a can. Generally involves beer.

Jeri: The bite in the ass girl hanging out with the attractive and interesting girl. Originated: Reno.

Super Fan: Suburban Dad with mustache and a belly that reflects the amount of beer and polish saahsage he's consumed over the years. Orginated: Chicago.