It's the Carlisle

her name is Janie

2010-06-02T16:06:00.002-05:00

She's a german shorthaired pointer. She's 8 weeks going on 9. Barbara and I got her from a breeder in Iowa over Memorial Day weekend. She's a real treat so far.

CS4 to CS5 Upgrade - What a Joke/Rip Off

2010-04-12T12:05:00.002-05:00

What a joke. The service at Adobe is unbelievable, a purchase of $1000 software less than 43 days ago is met with a 30 day limitation on a free upgrade. This is the way they run a business. I understand no one is forcing me to upgrade but at a cost of $500 is ridiculous. Their so called teir system should be fairly based off of purchase date not version. Provide some fair pricng for someone in such short time range. An upgrade of half the price is ridiculous. Consider my business gone forever.

Guess What

2010-02-02T17:05:00.002-06:00

Yes it's ture Barbara and I are married. We hope everyone who could attend had a great time, we sure did. And two weeks in warm weather was a treat also.

2009-10-22T17:14:00.002-05:00

Kings And Queens - 30 Seconds ...

Here two new things to check out Lala which proabley isn't new but lets you listed to any music for free and buy on the cheap.

As well as drop box which gives you 2gb to store for free, and syncs to multiple machines and mobile phones.

PC stands for?

2009-07-20T15:35:00.002-05:00

Barbara cracked me up with this one. We say one of those PC ads that say go out and find a this priced laptop and we'll pay you for it. After seeing that whole thing she looks over at me and goes you know what PC stands for? and I say what? She goes piece of crap. I almost spit out my beer I laughed so hard. Then she goes PS it's also a piece of shit. And again I laughed my ass off. Well done Barbara, I guess you really like that Apple laptop.

Ooma

2009-04-15T13:12:00.003-05:00

Ooma is a free phone service device. We decided to buy the device which will set you back a one time cost of $249 from Best-Buy. We figured normal phone cost areopund $25 a month so as long as we use it for 10 months we are set. We didn't get any cell coverage at Barbara's place so thought this was a great option. We didn't have an existing home phone number, which you can port over to the system so we got a free new number. It all has worked great since we've had it (over 2 months). When comcast drop our internet coverage the phone doesn't work but that has only happened once. I would highly recommend getting this if you want a free home phone number. They do offer a premiere service for $19.99 a month but we have no need for it. Check it out it works great.

Funny as Funny gets

2009-03-05T16:12:00.000-06:00

Got Engaged

2009-01-08T15:57:00.002-06:00

So for any who haven't heard Barbara and I got engaged on Dec. 20th. We were Christmas shopping on Michigan Ave all day, then went to the Four Seasons, for a drink and hot chestnuts, they have a piano player and when Barbara said this is my favorite Christmas song I got down on one knee and asked her if she'd marry me. She was surprised and said yes, then they gave us two glassed of Dom and a plate of strawberries, which was unexpected and very nice. She's been planning ever since.

I'm Broken

2008-11-23T23:14:00.003-06:00

So as of last Sunday my left arm's bicep is totally shot. Don't know how or why but it decided to stop functioning. As of today I'm back to 90% but what a crappy week. So the holidays are once agian upon us and so is Lunner and all other things grand about the winter. hope to see everyone at one point or another. Happy early Holiday's to all. Hope you get your shopping done early.

So what the heck

2008-09-09T22:40:00.003-05:00

I'm slightly disappointed in the new iPod touch line up. No new 64GB size. what the heck apple. Anyhow, there's nothing to new to say. Barbara and I are going to Wrigley this Sunday to go on the park tour, so that's gonna be fun, we'll probably watch the game after words. Then there the Cubs game for my dad and I on Wed. It's bobblehead night and we're in the bleachers, so watch out. Nothing else new to report. Got a new phone that's working good, the Nokia e71.

Long time no See

2008-08-25T13:45:00.002-05:00

Just spent the weekend at Thor's 1st Birthday party. The cake was sugary but good. Always fun to enjoy a soda or two. Other than that there's really no news to report. Got to go, Cubs night game this Thursday against Philly. See you there.

So what do you think?

2008-01-30T16:18:00.000-06:00

Bought some shares of apple at $130 who thinks this is a good idea? I'm feeling pretty safe in thinking this is a good bet but who knows. this weekend is the old dinner club in the city so I'll see you there if you are going. If not then I won't see you. After that anything is game so let me know if you are interested in going out. Enjoy this swing in weather? 47 degrees yesterday to 3 degrees this morning. nice real nice clark. that chicago.

Greetings

2008-01-21T09:11:00.000-06:00

Hope everyone had a great Christmas and new Year. Just wanted to say that everything is going well. was up in the Ville on Saturday and got to see BA Marshall and Vance so that was a fun time. Greg too, I didn't forget. So just saying hi hope all is well and if you are interested in getting together, hit me up, Barbara and I are always up for something. Take care and have a great 2008.

It a refresher

2007-11-08T20:53:00.000-06:00

So there are tons of current pictures up on my Flickr account. Door Couty, Boo Bash, and many fun others. Hope everyone is doing well, I'm off to KC next weekend for Michelle Atchity's Birthday and a trip to Manhattan. Haven't been back in quite awhile. So if you're in KC and want to do something hit me up next Friday night... you've got the number it's the same.

Cubs are a lock

2007-09-29T08:14:00.000-05:00

Another Papak is Here

2007-08-22T08:25:00.000-05:00

So it offical, Ryan and Niki had there son this morning. I don't have much as way of details only this picture. So I'd just like to say congratulations and I hope mom is doing well and dad still has all his hair.

Congratulations!!!!!!!!

And the Update...

Thorsten Edward Papak was born at 5:32 am, he came out weighing 8 lbs. 15 oz. and is 21 in long.

Hello all

2007-08-03T07:52:00.000-05:00

So as you may or may not know I've been lacking in my updates. I'm no good I know. So some of the things I've been up to have pictures to go with them. Here's 4th of July. and The Kitchen Remodel and Colin's 30th birthday party. It's been going well. Marshall put up the cabinets with little to no help from me, although I tried to do my best he is a pro and needs no assistance. The only real hang ups have been a exposed gas pipe and a corner cabinet that wouldn't make it into the condo. Both are fixed and we are just waiting on the granite counter. Hope everything is going well.

Pictures Galor

2007-06-14T08:08:00.002-05:00

Posted 200 new pictures to my flickr account last night. Dating from March 17th till last weekend. Enjoy.

Barbara decided to redo her kitchen, she just ordered cabinets. On to looking at granite next. If anyone knows someone they used that was good please let me know.

the Feud

2007-05-14T22:34:00.000-05:00

Video of the Family Feud from Eileen's Barr's BAR Bash.

Just a little Thanks

2007-03-19T19:00:00.000-05:00

Thanks to everyone who was able to make it out to the party at Barbara's I'm so glad you all could make it, it was really fun having everyone together. The pictures should be up very very soon, and so will the ones from St. Patrick's Day and Barbara's birthday. Hope everyone is doing great.

So i was wrong shoot me

2007-03-06T21:59:00.000-06:00

So the bears didn't win, but I did call the opening run back for a touchdown prior to the game starting so I've got that. Dave thanks for the party it was fun. Hope everyone can make it this up coming Saturday. I know you all can't wait to rip into me for getting old. So hope to see you there the evite is updated and drinks are already being bought as well as food.

so I suck

2007-02-01T16:09:00.000-06:00

We'll as it looks, I suck. Dec 11th last post, boo on me. Lots and lots and lots have happened. We're already into Feb, so let's do the quick recap. There was Christmas and new years. Everything went well and I think everyone had a good time. For new years Barbara and I were in Cincinnati for a friend of hers wedding. That was fun although the drive back on new years day wasn't so hot but oh well we did get to stop and eat at a Bob Evan, which isn't an everyday thing.

I got my new stereo installed into my jeep as well as a new alarm. That I've gotta say thanks to Polka for introducing me to his stereo guy. Really did a nice job and it's good and loud. And also thanks to the Polka's for having Barbara and I over to their place for dinner and a Football watching. Other than that really life is just kinda going by. Barbara and I went over to Eileen's place for dinner and games and drinking. What a time that was. Nothing like getting whaled on by your girlfriend at presidents and assholes.

So to sum it up there is a DinnerClub meeting this Saturday at 6:30pm in the city so I'll see everyone who is going there. There are some photos up on Flickr from the past times that are new. But not all of them are up yet.

Tonight Barbara and I work on invitations to the unfortunate 30th birthday of your's truely, getting old ... time for a melt down right>?

GO BEARS. You CAN DO IT. I predict victory. And money in my pocket!!!!!!

CRITTERS!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-12-11T20:07:00.000-06:00

as if i need any words. Barbara and the critters.

Some Photos

2006-12-11T19:57:00.000-06:00

Barbara and I went to her works christmas party, it was open bar and they had quite a spread of apps. Overall good times were had by all that attended. Here they are.

The New Car is Here

2006-12-06T19:58:00.000-06:00

So Saturday I picked up my new car, a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara. It feels quite a bit bigger and I am still get used to it but overall I am happy with it. Just thought I'd show off one picture.

Chase Douglas meet the World

2006-11-28T05:49:00.000-06:00

Becky and Brain Marshall had their first baby son this morning at 3 am. So everyone welcome him into this world. His name is Chase Douglas Marshall and he is 9.9lbs and 21in.

Congrats mama and papa, and good job Becky. Now you've really got your hands full.

Lunner 06

2006-11-27T21:23:00.000-06:00

Thanks Cahill for an awesome time yet once again. The picture insue.

The OC is BACK!!

2006-11-07T21:17:00.000-06:00

So the new Season of the OC has started, this past Thursday and this week the show is on Wed and Thursday night so get excited. Here is the current Music that appeared in this order on the show.

Placebo - "Running Up That Hill"
Jude - "Save Me"
Belle & Sebastian - "Song For The Sunshine"
Catherine Feeney - "Mr. Blue"
Sam Roberts - "Bootleg Saint"
Keane - "A Bad Dream"

And here is a link to buy/preview those songs on iTunes.

Enjoy this season it's gonna be great.

Just a little interlude

2006-10-31T19:03:00.000-06:00

So for some this is no big suprise but the Marshall's are having a baby boy and this weekend is the couples shower. Should be interesting as I have yet to have attended a shower. Other than that there is nothing to exciting to post. I have started watching LOST and it seems to be a pretty good show, just started the second season. Christmas is on the horizon, as November creeps in. It's suprising how fast time goes by. Barbara and I will have been going out 1 year as of November 26 although we met at Boo Bash last year. So hope all is well with all that read this. Keep on keeping on, and call sometime I've missed you...

Friday Night Pumpkin Carving

2006-10-30T21:10:00.000-06:00

Our night of pumpkin carving pictures are up on Flickr. Check them out.

Boo Bash Audio Style

2006-10-25T18:39:00.000-05:00

The pictures from the Boo Bash VII are now up. Enjoy as we all enjoyed the evening.

Door County Pictures

2006-10-17T08:05:00.000-05:00

Barbara and I's trip up to Door County.

Blackhawk Home Opener

2006-10-09T21:18:00.000-05:00

uploaded by the carlisle.

Barbara got us tickets to sit on the glass at the Blackhawk home opener. It was awesome even though they lost. all the pictures are here. Then we went out drinking in the city, those pictures I keep here.

Chicago on the Weekend

2006-10-02T20:10:00.000-05:00

Saturday Barbara and I went into the city and had an evening out. We had drinks at the Pennisula, dinner at Japonais and then some more drinks at J bar. The whole night was really great. Sunday morning we ate brunch at Cheesecake Factory, and shopped a bit on Michigan Ave. Then we took the Architecture boat trip. After that we headed back to Oak park cooked some Coconut Shrimp and Quesadillas and watch the Bears game.

It's been awhile

2006-09-17T13:50:00.000-05:00

As some of you can tell it has been awhile since I've posted to the blog, there have been quite a few changes. I went to work at Redi-Strip, so that's news. I've had some computer problems as my main 250GB harddrive decided to corrupt tons of data. I'm planning on going to Bradley in Peoria next weekend but other than that not much to report. Barbara and I had Greek food last night and I have to say of all the Gyros I've eaten in my life this one was the absolute best. The place is called Papa Spiros Greek Taverna and like I said the service was great and so was everything else. Ask for Yanni to be your server he's great. That's all enjoy.

Is this the New Apple iPhone

2006-08-08T12:15:00.000-05:00

With all the talk of a new Apple iPhone possibly being announced at the WWDC2006 I was looking at the updated Apple site after the Keynote at the WWDC2006 and saw this image, is it a possible slip? Or it may be another mobile phone from another brand that I'm not familiar with. Not that anyone really cares but what the heck I've got a blog and figured I post it.

Off to cut

2006-08-04T14:51:00.000-05:00

So I'm off to Libertyville for a haircut today. Got to talk to Wilson for a good half hour except for the phone cutting out. It's hot and that's it.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE FOR YESTERDAY!!!!!

See you all at little Red for the party tonight BYOB. FUn fun fun.

My first YouTube

2006-08-03T15:32:00.000-05:00

Then ended up trying to go to a cubs game, on Wed with my dad but the rain beat us out of that. So I've got a few photos from that here.

Update....

2006-08-03T15:15:00.000-05:00

So anyhow not much new to report went rafting on the wolf river it was a lot of fun the pictures are great.

Other than that everything has been going great with the exception of finding a job, but i'm still looking. Also over to the right on the blog I've added links to my YouTube page and my Yelp page so you can use them. I'm always updating my flickr account so check there for photos if the blog seems to be falling behind. I think it is just the summer and being somewhat busy... yeah that's it.

It's been awhile but it's summer

2006-07-20T11:19:00.000-05:00

So there has been a 4th party and the pictures are up here.. The party was fun and there was tons of food. The next day we went to the cubs game with the kims and all those pictures are also up. Still out looking for a job which is getting alittle insane now. other than that MArshall is turning thirty this weekend so there is that big party, which should be fun. We lost power for over 24 hrs at my dad's house during the strom last Monday night. Life gets borning without power, but I still can read, so that's good. Alas nothing much more. Future updates to follow.

Nothing much to Report

2006-06-29T17:11:00.000-05:00

So I really haven't been up to much, just figuring out everything for the party this weekend. You should know about it, so be there. Other than that, I watched some Newsradio DVDs, and applied for some jobs, I know sounds super exciting. Here's something else for those who like Pearl Jam. Saturday July 1st at 9pm central they are playing on VH1's Storytellers so check it out, I know I will.

Here's just a question for those who may know. The video iPod can play video onto my tv using the ir dock and or just the video cord. When doing this things like the play button display on the screen as well as volume control so why can't they just have the whole ipod interface also display on the tv and through using their remote, control the ipod wirelessly? Seems simple enough as it would be just displaying what is normally on the iPod screen just display it on the tv. Simple at home wireless jukebox. Anyone???

Intonation Fest 06

2006-06-27T13:42:00.000-05:00

Working this event was awesome, I ended up with a VIP pass and that meant hangin with the celebs I didn't know and drinking free beer. A few picture are here.

Time Flies this Summer

2006-06-21T13:46:00.000-05:00

So I'm looking back and damn June 5th was awhile ago. And man there have been some craziness going on. So to start it off I ended up going out with BA and Cahill on that Thursday (8th) to Jakes and then crashing at Dave's place. When I got up to leave Friday my car wouldn't start. Ended up having to get it towed, and was thus without a car till Wed the 14th. It turned out to be my ignition coil. So that weekend I ended up staying in town Friday and then riding with Dave into the city to meet Barbara at Eileen's party. Where we ended up walking around Old Town's Art festival, and then stopping for some lunch. The party was great and I got to see Brian who was in town.

Then Sunday we went out to Ravinia to see Elvis Costello play, some slight rain on us but nothing much. The day was totally fun and it wasn't as crowded as I remembered the last time I was there.

Monday Barbara and I just hung out and watch some TV nothing exciting, and Tuesday I took the train into the city and meet Dave Julie and Dan for some bleacher action Cubs viewing. After the ride back I took one for the team and went back to town with Dan and Julie and then hopped a cab in Mundelien where BA and I had some drinks.

Sat around all day Wed waiting for my car and finally got it then stuck around for some baseball viewing. Thursday I drove back to my dad's to apply for some jobs online and get cleaned up and stuff. After doing all my Computer crap, I headed out to Barbara's place, where we made dinner and chatted it up.

Friday I was in charge of getting the keg for Dave's T-shirt party, so I headed back into Mundelien while Barbara attended a work function, of dinner and bowling. I couldn't believe a keg with all the deposits and stuff ran $150, that's steep. Enjoyed the party it was warm at first but a blast.

Saturday rose up early and headed back to Oak Park to meet Barbara, who was out shopping. We then went to Carnival for an early dinner around 5pm as we were headed out to Northern Island for a Jewel, Rob Thomas show. Had great 7th row seats and despite some slight rain the shows both kicked some major ass. Although the Jewel set was a little short. We ended up getting back around midnight and crashing.

Sunday was father's day so Barbara and I went out to lunch with her parents and sister at Wildfire, and man what a great meal. Then after that we drove out to Wayne to BBQ with my Dad, and I needed to catch up on some prep work cause I had two interviews Monday. She ended up going horse back riding while I did that stuff. Then we had some shish kabobs, and strawberry pie. Then we headed back to Oak Park.

Monday I took the El into my interviews which both went well and will hopefully produce something. One was at a job placement agency that I had used in the past. It was hot walking around the city all dressed up but I managed, and got back around 4:30pm. We ended up making some dinner and talked, and watch some TV.

Then Tuesday I drove back out to Wayne, where on my way I got a flat tire just as I got off I355. Well no biggie right? Of course my lug wrench that comes with my car is rusted and won't fit the lugs. So I waited for a wrench and finally got the tire changed out. The valve had broke. Stopped at Sears and got a new wrench and then headed back to Wayne just to run into road construction. Finally mad it back though.

So future stuff, lets see Thursday I'm meeting the other helpers for Intonation fest in the city at a bar, Friday night is DinnerClub and Saturday is my day to help out at Intonation. Then some down time till the 4th party which is on the 1st. Sweet that it, hope everyone is having a fun summer so far.

Busy busy busy

2006-06-05T14:33:00.000-05:00

So where have I been? The Cubs game for one. We went out there Sunday to watch them lose. But it was fun anyways. Then had a few days to relax before heading out to Deer Creek Indiana for the DMB show. Was a blast, a solid 7.75 out of 10. It rain for 12 hours from Thursday night till Friday morning, but other than that great weather. Overall fun was had. Greg got drunk, Scott got drunk, Barbara got drunk, so a typical camping experience. Greg dominated at Washers but I had a few games that I was in the running. Other than that nothing to exciting.

The weekend of the June 24th there is a festival called Intonation at Union Park that I will be volunteering at the KEXP booth so stop by and say hi, my times have yet to be set. But I'll be there on Saturday for sure.

It's been awhile

2006-05-23T12:12:00.000-05:00

So it's been a busy time lately. Let's see went to the cubs game and got to sit in the new bleacher seats, the pictures are here. It didn't end up raining but we did have to wait an hour before the game at the Schilling for food, which made us miss opening pitch. But the game was great up until the last inning, when we gave up a 3 run homer to lose the game. That night we checked out Pops downtown, it was a fun place. Oh let's see then was in Mundelin on Sunday and went out to Jake's, what a night, hung with BA Duff and Dave.

Then drove back to Barbara's Monday and went to Pearl Jam on Tuesday with here, great seats for a tall person on the floor, ok not great but good. Section 4 row 3 on the floor. The show was really good but I think Barbara was getting tired as she had been up all day. But we made it all the way through and it was good. Then Wed went with Papak to the show and sat on the right side of the stage slightly closer, another great show with a totally different set, even played some music from Singles. So the shows were awesome overall. Thursday got to see Marissa die which wasn't that great but we'll see fro sure next season of the OC.

Friday I drove back out to the burbs and did some catching up on stuff, then Saturday back out for a walking drink tour of Oak Park with Barbara and the a evening of kicking it with her. Was a total blast. Then Sunday back out to the burbs, and just getting caught up on everything.

Next week is Memorial day so there is the Cubs game and then after that is camping in Indiana at Deer Creek, to see Dave Matthews Band. So busy few weeks, fun all around. enjoy life.

Summer 16" Softball

2006-05-09T11:17:00.000-05:00

So this summer, from June 5th till the end of July, I'm gonna play in a Co-ed 16" softball league. I'm not gonna be the star player for sure. I just hope I get a few hits. As softball isn't my strongest sport, but I'm gonna give it a shot. We'll be playing at Pulaski Park.

Neat site

2006-05-08T16:05:00.000-05:00

This is a site that Vince posted and I now am gonna use, Yelp.com. Basically it is a site where word of mouth about things are spread. MY specific address is this link but I've only reviewed one place. But what I think I'll do is attach to it, future DinnerClub dinners. So there is a little tech for all of you.

As for the weekend lets see... Well last Monday as I may or may not have said, Barbara and I started doing the South Beach Diet, and it is going pretty well. I was saying that I actually feel better. Now that may be the fact that Spring is here and a lot of other stuff but alas, it is working slowly but surely. About 5 lbs now. about. So anyhow Friday we ended up going downtown for Eileen's birthday and as part of the diet I didn't drink... at a bar no less. So whatever. Then Saturday we went out to the mall for a bit, and then out with some of Barbara's friends for dinner. So overall not much happening this weekend. I did drive up to Libertyville to get my haircut, and Lori the girl who cuts my hair was not having a good day, she had a blister on her thumb the size of a dime. And I got a call about a possible job, but haven't heard back even though I called them today. I'll have to see but it is downtown in the loop on Monroe, so great location. The bad news it is for St. Lukes church or something, but a job is a job. I guess I can design for that, who knows.

So that's about it I'll keep you updated about the job and this week. Next weekend is my first cubs game this year so it better not rain Saturday. And also 4th of July party planning is under way and the date as of now will be the Saturday prior to the 4th, so pencil it down. Invites will be mailed out again. And drinking will follow.

Pearl Jam next week too!!!!

May 2nd Offically CD Day

2006-05-03T11:27:00.000-05:00

So May 2nd may go down as CD day, 3 great albums came out:

10,000 Days by TOOL

Pearl Jam by Pearl Jam

Goodbye Alice in Wonderland by Jewel.

I would suggest checking them all out and they are all onsale at Target for $9.98 till the 6th.

Also the TOOL album is worth picking up just for the awesome images that are in the cd itself.

Back with tales to tell

2006-05-02T10:55:00.000-05:00

So we made it to KC and back, this past weekend. But lets not get ahead of ourselves. Thursday night Barbara drove out to Wayne to pick me up, so we had dinner and then decided to go see Silent Hill. It wasn't great but was worth seeing. We drove back to Oak Park, then Friday we took the El to Midway, and the flight was only delayed 15 minutes. Tasha picked us up right on time, and we went to the Jazz for dinner, it was as good as i remembered. Barbara tried some crawfish. Took her through the plaza as it was pouring rain, stopped into Tomfoolieries for a few drinks, then over to Lu's to meet Fridge and Sean. Played a game of darts,then over to Tanners, where I ran into Mark and Joe. Back to Fridges, at about 3 Reid stopped by, talked to him and then hit the hay for the night.
Saturday Pat picked us up and we just made it to the wedding just in time. Drove by a liquor store, then back to the hotel, to check in. We got some food at the hotel, the service was so slow. Then Barbara took a short nap and i hung out and had a few drinks. We took a shuttle over to the wedding which was in a loft. The reception was fun, and after headed with Casey over to Tanner's downtown. Bernie came out to meet us, and ended up giving us a ride back to the hotel. Had a few drinks in the room and then went to sleep.
Sunday Tony picked us up and we went out to lunch with him and Michelle and Will. Had Thai food, and made faces at Will. He tiny and super cool. Tony drove us to the airport where we were on a gate delay for 2 hours. So we sat on the floor chatting it up, finally took off just to sit on the runway at midway for a half hour. Took the El home, where we arrived at around 9:30pm. Was a long day, had pizza for dinner.
Monday we started southbeach diet. Headed out to Oak Brook to go shopping. I bought nothing. Over to Wayne for dinner and that's it. Trip complete.

Going ta Kansas City, Kansas City here I come.

2006-04-28T10:25:00.000-05:00

So I'll be in KC this weekend, Tasha is picking us up and We're gonna stay at Fridge's house. So get ahold of me we are going out drinking Friday and then Saturday is Mike Welch's wedding, then back to chi-town Sunday. it'd be great to see you all.

So what happened

2006-04-27T12:56:00.000-05:00

Last weekend ended up going out to dinner in Oak Park with Barbara. It was a Italian place and we got to sit out on the side walk. Then Saturday we drove to Peoria for Brian's suprise Birthday party at Bradley. They say you can never go back but I gave it a shot. Some pictures are up here.

This week has been me looking for a job, and then this weekend we go to KC for Mike Wekch's wedding so pictures will follow. Should be good to get back into town and see some faces that I don't get to anyomore. Hope everyone is enjoying the onset of Spring. It has been really nice up here. Sring is here and concert season approaches.

So where have I been??

2006-04-20T15:26:00.000-05:00

Driving ended up working out fine, and have just been busy running around town, and stuff. Dinner was great I really enjoyed it and I think everyone I spoke with liked it too. Went to the two bars that were around the place and had a few post dinner drinks. Parking at the place was a breeze also. Then we headed back to Barbara's place, I was driving her car which is always a fun fit. I think it's a civic. Then basically went about the week as usual. Then Thursday went out to Jakes in Mundelin with BA and Sara after the OC. Friday hung with Ryan (I know) what a surprise, it was great basically shot the shit on his porch. Saturday pulled the ropes in and drove back to my dad's and just chilled, and then Sunday went to brunch with barbara's parents and sister, it was Italian food and was really good but the name of the place slips my mind. Then drove back to Libertyville for dinner at my moms, and then back to Barbara's place, 151 miles for the day, sweet rain storm on the way back too. Ended up taking like and hour and a half. Monday night made pizza and it actually came out pretty good. That brings me up to date and the OC is on tonight with a return of Anna- she kills! Then who knows what for the weekend maybe that movie Silent Hill? Later all I'm gonna try to get more diligent about posting but it is spring and concerts are coming as well as the cubs.

Lates tips

Jewel w/ Rob Thomas @ Charter One Pavilion on the 17th of June
Fiona Apple w/ Damein Rice @ Charter One Pavilion on the 13th of July

the weekend of travel

2006-04-06T15:16:00.000-05:00

So starting this morning I will be driving all over the place. From my dad's to Libertyville for a haircut, (sorry about spooking the horse Dad). Then to hobby Lobby and Jewel for my mom. Then to Oak Park for the night then back to Libertyville for the night then Saturday back to Oak Park and then into the city... then sunday the day of rest. Monday back to Wayne. Whew.

Dinner Club is saturday at 8pm at Jane's in Bucktown in 1655 W. Cortland St. should be a good night of food and friends. Then out for drinks perhaps. See you all there.

I'm off to drive.

Easter Egg Sunday

2006-04-03T16:55:00.000-05:00

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Originally uploaded by the carlisle.

So this Sunday Barbara and I painted easter eggs. I made a roast for dinner and then had strawberry cake for dessert. Most of hers came out better than mine, but my purple one kicked some butt. Friday we went out to some bars on Madison and Saturday just kicked it at her place. Learned how to make Mojitos, they were quite good. Found out I didn't get the job, but alas I will keep looking. Other than that I got a new Xbox 360 game Oblivion which is pretty fun.

St Louis Yo

2006-03-21T11:51:00.000-06:00

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Originally uploaded by the carlisle.

So I saw the arch. The pictures.

The Scoop

2006-03-15T14:34:00.000-06:00

So nothing to much going on, xbox 360 has come into my possession. Celebrated my birthday with my mom on Tuesday (her birthday) and got this new blanket. Had some drinks this weekend and the Soprano's what a shock. Still haven't heard back about the job but did send an email and she said they are waiting to hear back from the company so it's all up in the air now. Going to St. Louis for a wedding of Barbara's friend. Eileen is driving, and Sat the 18th is Barbara's birthday, I think this gift is gonna shock her - in a good suprised way. That's it I'm out

UPDATE:
Sorry as has been requested (what was the gift) - I ended up getting her diamond solitare earrings.

Young People at Heart

2006-03-09T13:00:00.000-06:00

Pearl Jam is playing Chicago

2006-03-08T11:30:00.000-06:00

Pearl Jam is playing at the United Center on May 16th. Not sure when tickets for general public go onsale but the last show of them I saw there was awesome. Plus if you want there is a free download of their new single slated for May 2nd release.

World Wide Suicide

Tracklisting for "Pearl Jam":

Life Wasted
World Wide Suicide
Comatose
Severed Hand
Marker In The Sand
Parachutes
Unemployable
Big Wave
Gone
Wasted Reprise
Army Reserve
Come Back
Inside Job

Lets see what else is up. Went out to dinner with my Dad, Barbara, and Barbara to Rain in Geneva for a birthday dinner. It was excellent I had some calamari apps, steak and lobster and some of the best cheese cake ever for dessert. I would suggest it to anyone if you are in the area, although one note no jeans for guys. Been waiting to hear back about the interview but haven't heard anything yet. Hopefully this somehow works out. I'm gonna head to Oak Park tonight and then I think up to Libertyville on Thursday. The OC makes it return - hope some new drama ensues.

Interview oh Interview

2006-03-06T15:56:00.000-06:00

So I had my interview with the staffing agency and all seems to have went well, I was told they are only sending my resume to the client and that she would let me know real soon, so it looks some what promissing.

Saturday dinner was good, had the 1 lb. of Alaskan Crab legs. Got to listen to Jenny and Sara get drunk and crack jokes on me (real great) and then drive back. Following up with a Sunday night of watching the whole pre oscar and oscar show - so so so long, and not entertaining, but alas these things choose us we don't choose them.

30 is old

2006-03-04T15:02:00.000-06:00

So where to begin? Thursday after applying for several jobs I actually got a call baack and have an interview on Monday. That's where the good really ends. So I start printing up some of my work to add into my portfolio and the frick'n printer screws up, then after hours of wasting prints I run out of ink, so I go to Office Depot for a replacement - they don't sell them. Now all this is going on as I am trying to get everything done by 3 so I can go to libertyville for a haircut. Well needless to say that didn't happen. Ended up having to buy them in Vernon Hills and then drive back on Saturday morning to print the stuff. Sucks.

So Friday was Duff's 30th birthday, and he had a party, at a bar. Free drinks and our friends, well lets just say everyone had a good time. Dropped my camera and busted the lens piece up, took 30 minutes to fix which I still find hard to believe we fixed it. I say we as Jason helpped by bending it back so it would fit, but only after dropping it into his beer.

The rest of the pictures are here for those who don't know.

When that cleared out BA and I went to Jack Maron (doing about 110mph) for a drink and then ended up heading to Denny's not so good. Was pretty out of it there, but alas got some food. Got up this morning drove to my Dad's house and have been working since. Dinner Club at Cy's Crabhouse tonight, should be good. that's the scoop, you heard it here first.

Duff had to much Fun

The Midnight Oil Burning the 25th hour away

2006-03-01T13:23:00.000-06:00

So we burned the midnight oil this weekend and well into this week. Friday went out with Barbara to Penny's Thai restruant damn those cripy rolls are good. Heard from Wilson which I hadn't in a long time. Then went back and watched a Demi Moore movie of some sort but didn't make it to the end. Then Saturday we went out to a bar around the area and Ba met up with us. Many a cocktail later we headed back and I watched as BA and Barbara took down a pizza as well as a bag of chips and salsa, wow was I impressed. Sunday was a lounge day and we just kicked it, over to Menards for some door supplies, as I was putting in a simple peep hole that has manifested into a $40 project. All that is left finally is some matching paint.

Applied for some new jobs and am off to libertyville for a haircut Thursday. Sweet. That's it I guess, call if you want to go out or something, gosh.

Cubs Fever

2006-02-24T12:04:00.000-06:00

So Cubs tickets went on sale today. And I can say this year went much smoother than last year, IWas only online 2 1/2 hours to get tickets to two games. But ended up with seats to the July 2nd Game at Wrigley Field (Sec239 R29 S102-5) and Bleacher Seats for the Memorial Day Weekend Sunday game. So overall not to bad a setup. Unlike the 8 1/2 hours last year and never even getting through. Although I would have liked to go to opening day but alas sold out for now.

Other than that the only major event was my second harddrive on my computer crashing and lossing 150 music files, luckily I had them all on my iPod so I was able to recover, and then there was the wonder Sony Multi DVD player erasing 120 movie titles that I had to hand type back in. Let's just say yesterday was not a good day.

This weekend off to do who knows what, where. I think Barbara and I are going to go out drinking in River Forest on Saturday but that is up in the air as of now.

AutoShow Weekend

2006-02-21T18:59:00.000-06:00

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Originally uploaded by the carlisle.

So this weekend I ended up at the Auto show in Chicago with Ryan and Niki, was good to get to look at all the cars, I think I'm gonna get the 07 Wrangler but they don't come out till Sept. this year. Then went out for drinks and met BA out later at Jake's.

Fun Sunday. Monday I ended up playing Risk with Dave and Jenny. Dave ended up winning but just cause he got 65 armies right before I could turn in my cards. And he was winning the whole game. I did control Europe for a few turns.

Also meet Flash, if Ryan goes through with it. We'll see maybe he'll make his wife happy and get her the dog

All the rest of the pictures are uploaded at my flickr account, they aren't in a album though. Enjoy the link.

Short Poem

2006-02-17T14:38:00.000-06:00

As we walk the seperate pathes of individuality, the realization is we are one

So I wrote my First Applescript

2006-02-16T13:21:00.000-06:00

So the below applescript allows my computer to switch to a mirror monitor so that FrontRow can display at the correct resolution on my TV and then when the script is run again turn off the mirroring and return my monitor to the correct resolution. Now I can use FrontRow on my TV and control it through my phone using Salling Clicker. All that and it only took my forever to figure out. Notes: change "Cinema HD" to whatever your main monitor is called

tell application "Finder"
open document file "Displays.prefPane" of folder "PreferencePanes" of folder "Library" of folder "System" of startup disk
delay 1.5
end tell

tell application "System Events"
tell process "System Preferences"
tell window "Cinema HD"
tell tab group 1
click radio button "Arrangement"
end tell
end tell
end tell
end tell

tell application "System Events"
tell process "System Preferences"
tell window "Cinema HD"
tell tab group 1
tell group 1
click checkbox "Mirror Displays"
end tell
end tell
end tell
end tell
end tell

So Tuesday was a hit

2006-02-16T13:08:00.000-06:00

Traffic to Oak Park was crazy and then traffic in Oak Park was even crazier. Picked up her Tulips and then walked back to Barbara's place. She liked the flowers and the Fuck Macy's shirt, she also enjoyed the champange glasses and small little box of candy. So overall thumbs up for my attempt at gifts.

She made me an awesome dinner which is a first, not the awesome part but the cooking, I guess except for the mac and chesse she made once. I also got a lego racecar set, to go with Days of Thunder that I had just made her watch. A Darth Vader action figure and a 1977 record of the music from Star Wars. But I also got some bags of candy and a button and even a poem and a song. She really went overboard, but it was all great.

A free Awesome song each day

2006-02-16T13:03:00.000-06:00

Just a little info for anyone using iTunes and wanting to hear a free new song each day. This is from KEXP the public station out of Seattle. Really good indie bads and such, check it out, it's free.

This link should launch into iTunes.
KEXP Song of the Day

The Big V Day

2006-02-14T15:19:00.000-06:00

So it is upon us the Valentines day, to some a great holiday to others a day to feel bad. Well I say whatever, I'm not gonna care either way. This weekend was a night of games, such as trivia pursuit, uno, kurplunk, and ants in the pants. All great games. Won at some lost at others. Went out Sunday at Jake's lets just say to much. Other than that just rolling with the punches. I did also go bowling sunday with dave jenn and ba, and beat jenn twice but that capper was Jenny beating everyone the last game with I think a 163. Not to bad, beating supposed league bowlers. Although Dave is in a handicap league.

That's IT

2006-02-10T14:21:00.000-06:00

So Jonny is Dead on the OC as I predicted. So that's nice to be right. The Superbowl at Ryan's was super. Although I won no money. And I'm still on the JOB hunt so any help is great. Got my first unemployment check and that was great. Barely enough to breath but better than nothing. Other than that there isn't much to report. Valentines is coming up and I've got a handle on that. Literally a handle. Thinking Barbara and me may go to the auto show Sat even though I never heard from Ryan Papak as he said he would reach out to me about it. And that's that.

Hooked DSL up at my Dad's house finally. I'm moving so fast I can't handle it. So nice. OUT.

So last Weekend?

2006-02-01T18:43:00.000-06:00

So on Friday lets see what went down, made a mix cd on itunes and downloaded Lost in Translation soundtrack, check it out it is really good. Then went out with BA, Dave, and Duff to Morgan and then back to Moran's for drinks. It was a late night till 3am ish. Ended up seeing Marshall at Morgans. It was cool chatting with him for awhile. Duff somehow was on my tab and I got screwed into buying him some beers, damn it. Saturday met up with Barbara and headed into the city on the EL, to meet Eileen and a guy she has went out with. Had some dinner at a bar in Old town and that's when Barbara figured out she left her ID at home. This is after I had asked her if she had it and everything. So Tim (Eileen's "friend") drove all of us back to Oak Park to get her ID and then we drove back into the city, this is all during that rain storm. Then stood in line at the bar and stayed out till about 5am, crashed hard and got up the next afternoon to get some lunch with everyone, at the same place we went for dinner. Never heard from Dave like he said he would but that is how it goes when Dave says he'll call. Took the EL back to Oak Park and had some Thai for dinner a her place.

That's the exciting stuff, as for this week called in unemployment and bought a new video game Resident Evil 4 it is really cool check it out if you have the means too. Still trying to get through Spaceballs without falling alseep at night, "comb the desert!"

OC is on tomorrow so that's hot and everything you need to know happens in the last 5 minutes, how fuckin' cheesy of a catch line is that. weak.

It's was Taco Night

2006-01-26T16:23:00.000-06:00

Went over to Dave's to hang out with BA last night and low and behold the Jenny was in town, Dave made us all dinner and I even ran out to the market for last minute supplies. It was a family dinner with Wine and all the fixings. Then we played poker and Jenny learned a little, but then got mad cause it was taking to long. BA played video games and overall it was a great night. What sucked was getting up at 7am and driving to CLC just to show them my stupid SS card. But that is done so bring on the cash.

Also Congrats to BA on the possible job hook up. And finally OC night is upon us, put that in your pipe and smoke it!

BA lost an arm

2006-01-24T19:38:00.000-06:00

May be one of the funniest messages that I've got in a long time.

Get to go

2006-01-24T13:31:00.000-06:00

So excited I get to go back to unemployment and show them my social security card. That's it that's all i have to do, but I have to go in to do it. At 8:45am on top of that. Mornings suck. Other than that just hunting for jobs and ligers.

nothing to Eventful

2006-01-23T15:35:00.000-06:00

So there hasn't been much going on. I finally am going to be able to collect unemployment after I go in again and show them my social security card. Not much money but it is better than nothing. Still looking for a J O B but that's how it goes. Spent the weekend going out to dinner and eating dinner in Cheese fries rock the house. Played RISK and ended up dominating the world. Damn I love that game. Other than that there hasn't been much going on in me's life. The OC rocked the house this Thursday, I was sort of starting to like Taylor but she has resorted to sucking. Other than that I ain't got shit. Let's do something! Call me, seriously call me.

the bears, what can I say...

2006-01-16T12:02:00.000-06:00

So we were up at Jake Morans for the game and I'll say this it was an exciting game, but they lost and thus they suck. Too much drinking. NO more. We stayed out till 11 anfd that was too much.

Saturday Barbara and I went out with the Kirby's for drinks at the Hancock and then sushi and more drinks, it was an awesome time in the city and I would highly suggest doing it, it is so choice, if you have the means I suggest picking one up.

The Return… tonight

2006-01-12T13:33:00.000-06:00

So those of you who care will be glad to know the OC returns tonight at 8pm now on fox. You should check it out as they are bring Marissa's sister back from boarding school. Should be pretty interesting. I'd also like to point out one other thing about the show. Last night Barbara and I were watching the first season DVD and watched the first three and man the show was way more intense back then. Maybe I'm pointing out the obvious but whatever just putting it out there.

Also it is official I have a new girlfriend. Oh yeah that's right I'm off the market if you can believe that. More to follow I'm sure. We're headed to the Handcock this weekend for cocktails and the out on the town, should be a blast. lates.

Dave Dances… story at 11

2006-01-10T18:00:00.000-06:00

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Originally uploaded by the carlisle.

So the pictures from Ryan's wedding are up here.

Alrighty then

2006-01-05T17:55:00.000-06:00

So it's has been a real frickin blast getting back up to spped. I mean that with as much pissed off tone as I can add into my voice. Lets see I went through my clothes and gave some away to charity, I finished my resume up, and talked on the phone and watched movies. I am feeling so unproductive.

Picked up my tux for the wedding this weekend, and had some take out chinese with BA. Am now trying to restore some function back to my mother's computer and am then heading over to Greg to give them a walk through on their new G5. Other than that nothing exciting.

Getting my hair cut tommorrow and then the rehearsal dinner. Maybe some drinks later tonight, who knows?

So where the @#$% have I been?

2006-01-03T16:44:00.000-06:00

So it has been awhile and there is lots to tell. I was pretty busy after getting back from Las Vegas and had the holidays to deal with. There was as usual the christmas fun of going to Woodfield shoppping all day and other great things like that. Went to the Bears game and man was that cold, also went skiing and sort of hurt my leg but that is doing better. A lot of dirnking and the a lot of sobering up. Trips to the city and just an overall busy time. Thus the lack of post between the last and now.

So anyhow I am getting back into the grove and will be posting much more frequently. I feel like I am letting you down, but then again everybody who may or may not be reading this will most likely either be part of the story or have no frickin clue what the hell I am talking about.

Here the wrap for today, BA came by we went out to lunch and then watched some tv I cleared out the tivo which had been recording Spanish channels all this time. Decided to upload my New Years photos from the Kolasa's party and the bear's game photos. Finally got my resume updated and fixed and just recieved a disc of my work from my old job. HAve been trying to apply for unemployment but they say I'll be contacted by mail.

To all those who were reading this page at Duff's on Sunday... if you are just gonna rip on me then don't fuckin' read it. That's all I gotta say about that.

To everyone else, I hope you had a great holiday season and a good new years, I'm sure I'll be running into you.

Also Saturday Papaks getting married so that what's on the menu for this week. Hopefully I will find a job quicker this time so any help will be greatly taken.

So there was a trip

2005-12-14T15:58:00.001-06:00

First, Jennifer I love you, you are the best waitress ever! Now onto the rest of everything.

So Thursday night awaiting if Ryan would have to plow snow or not we went driving in the snow storm, then stopped off for some beer at the local Jewel. Headed back to his place and found out he was in the clear for the evening and proceeded to drink a case of beer and half a bottle of jager. Way to start off the trip. First Thursday I can remember missing the OC. So sad.

Friday morning showered and the driver picked us up. We are out to Vegas. After a drive we arrived at midway to find out we had an hour delay because of the previous nights over shoot of the runway. So we got a drink and Ryan loved the fact that the shirts were multiplying as we met Gary. Gary decided to take a $290 voucher and a later flight, I was like I'm getting the hell there. Then we went to Vegas.

Some pictures of the trip to follow at: this place

Monday we got to the airport to find light security and was to our gate with about two hours to spare. Got some expensive Subway and boarded an early flight back to Chicago. Saw a medical emergency, the lady in the seat in front of had. Something about blood pressure of 60 and then an IV and Oxygen tank got brought out. Landed just find and took the stretch back to Ryan's home. Got my car, went to my mom's house cooked some dinner and went to sleep. Forever.

Drove back to Wayne on Tuesday had some dinner and went back to sleep.

Wednesday– I'm back to normal or as much as I can be. Worked basically all day getting my resume back in order and am going out tonight. Damn the weekend is almost here.

Off to Vegas

2005-12-08T18:17:00.000-06:00

So Wednesday Barbara wanted to get a tree so I went with her and got one she loved. I've never seen someone so excited about a christmas tree, but it is her first real tree in 20 some years. So I've got everything wrapped up and together for Vegas. Planning this stuff is such a joy.Anyhow off to Vegas tomorrow morning at 10.30am so Vegas here I come, let's hope there is some winnning still in the cards for me. I'm off, it's snowing like crazy right now so time to hit the roads.

So have you Heard?

2005-12-05T10:10:00.000-06:00

So this may come as a big surprise, cause it did to me. Got called into a meeting late Friday and got layed off. That's right I am looking for a new job so anyone out there with some leads that would be awesome. Really not to excited about this. So that put a hell of a damper on the weekend, but I prevailed.

Ended up going out hardcore Friday, you know fix the problem that way. right. Sunday saw Fiona Apple at the Riv, the show killed, it was a little cold getting there and waiting to get in but well worth it. Was no more than 35 feet from dead center stage. Perfect view for me. Then took the El out to Oak Park. COLD, welcome to chicago.

So if you know of any leads let me know, I am totally interested.

Way to Go Marissa

2005-12-02T14:15:00.000-06:00

Gotta say way to go Marissa, finally you stop feelin bad and move on. Good for you. That's right OC was on last night… minus the texting (Poor Jenny). Anyway the episode was up to snuff and I think it is starting to gain some steam again, I feared it was headed down a bad street.

Stopped to get a sandwich before the show at Subway and was there for 15 minutes while the register jockey tried to figure it out. I was worried I wasn't gonna make it home in time, but then remembered good old Tivo. So I had my sandwich and watched the show, and took the dogs out, man it was cold. Watched some tivoed Family Guy and then some laundry and then off to sleep.

One week till I'll be in Vegas. It's coming up quick. This weekend I'm all over the place, but Sunday night is the Fiona Apple show at the Riv so I am stoked for that.

Music from episode 308
Nine Black Alps "Unsatisfied"
Dios Malos "Everyday"
BRMC "Open Invitation"
The Talk "N.Y. L.A"
Petra Haden & Bill Frisell "Yellow"

WoW what a weekend / week

2005-11-30T09:52:00.000-06:00

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Originally uploaded by the carlisle.

so sorry it has been a hectic week already… following a hectic weekend. Let's see where did I leave off? Well Thursday night I met up with Cahill after work and went to dinner, meeting Fran, and Scott and Shelly and Julie and Vince, and some of Dave's friends out for what I have come to know as the busiest going out drinking night of the year. It was cold when we left, crashed at Cahills on the couch and there was an attempt to watch Sin City… it failed.

Thursday: Thanksgiving, drove back to my dad's and then went to thanksgiving @ a friend of Barbara's. Dinner was good, didn't eat too much, watched some football, you know the standard stuff. Drove up to Mundelin to drink with Dave and BA but with Fran's headache I got sleepy and fell asleep while they played Battlefront and Football. Although I did have some beers.

Friday: Lunner!!! Got up from the couch and headed with Dave to get fitted for tuxes for Ryan wedding. Ouch, pricey. then over to Cahill's for football and games. Still sore from that. Got an interception right out of the gate, but my body runs faster than my legs. After quite a bit of playing and starting snow fall, we all retreated inside for food, and board games, long day. Barbara showed up after work to join the party and we all got to wish Bonnie a happy birthday, in the morning (2am). Pictures are up on flickr.

Saturday: got a call my grandma had fallen and had to take her to the trama center. So after driving back to Libertyville, I drove her over there and got her stapled up, one hell of a gash 2-1/2" to the skull. They gave her some antibiotics to prevent an infection and that was that. Took a quick shower and headed out to Oak Park to meet Barbara for dinner. Great little place had some shrimp, she had some risotta. Drinks, and good times. Wathced Skeleton Key back at her place. Not to scary, although this is my second time seeing it.

Sunday: Headed up to Mundelin for the Bears game at Jake Morans. Good game, but man they got lucky. I didn't get there till almost half time. Talked to Tasha on the way, she had to pull off the road in Kansas cause of a tornado warning, at her mile marker. Danger Zone! Also picked up my ice skates for later this month. Had some frys and mozz sticks at morans and headed back home. Some pizza for dinner and some tv and phone conversations, then to sleep, so tired and not ready for work.

Monday: work..... boo. Long day, not too busy but long, got home and had dinner and just about immediately feel asleep.

Tuesday: back to the grind. Normal as usual. Work. Called about some stuff in Vegas, Hard Rock won't setup a craps table for a group of 10 for less than $100,000. BOO

Wed: Going out after work for some dinner. Just about a week till Vegas. Still gotta call our ride there. Getting down to the wire. Payday! Fiona this Sunday.

December is so frick'n busy. Good times… lates.

Tonight Starts the Weekend!!!

2005-11-23T09:55:00.000-06:00

meeting at peggy k's in the a.h. at 8 o clock in the pm on wednesday if anyone wants to know. Most of you will proably already know that but thought I'd add it.

Who's up for dinner before hand? Come on you know you want too.

Other than that nothing exciting on this front. First snow of the winter hit here today, although I doubt it will stick. Should be nice and muddy for friday football.

Twas the Weekend before Thanksgiving

2005-11-21T12:33:00.000-06:00

Went to Woodfield after work Friday to help Greg out with some christmas stuff, then met BA and Duff and went to Journey's End for some dinner, the soup and pizza was great, and I ended up getting a free drink cause they messed up the order. We were going to go to Morans for a drink but the place was booked, the parking lot was almost triple parked. So we headed back and drank and watched some movies, "Dazed and Confused" and part of "Omega Code" not the greatest pick.

Saturday went to Ryan and Niki's shower, after stopping at Target to get them a gift. Greg wore a nice shirt and pants, he is so classy. The French restraunt was pretty good, and the cake kicked ass. When that ended we all went over to the Island tap for drinks and music. BA picked me up after that and we headed to Denny's for a late night snack. Good eats. Crashed on the couch.

Sunday drove back and chilled and cleaned up. Only 3 days this week. Tomorrow is already hump day.

....Little bitch

2005-11-18T09:51:00.000-06:00

Another great showing. Julie Cooper kicked some ass and proved she is the uber bitch of the OC. Way to go. I also think Marissa is crazy for getting in the car with those guys, thus being a cataylst for the whole fight issue coming up. Also I am not so sure that guy would have backed down, but it is TV, so...

Music from episode 307
Rogue Wave "Interruptions"
Subways "Rock & Roll Queen"
Subways "Oh Yeah"
Carmen Rizzo feat. Kate Havnevik "Travel In Time"
Rithma "Opium Dreams"
Subways "I Want To Hear What You Have Got To Say"

Tonight's the Night

2005-11-17T14:12:00.000-06:00

That's right ladies and gents, OC - kicking it. I will be watching, of course. Basically I am stoked for this week to also be over but what will the weekend bring? I'll tell you Friday night dinner and drinking Saturday Ryan's Bridal shower or something like that, dinnerclub dinner, drinking. Sunday Recover. Short week next week. Sweet. I'll fill you in if the weekend goes that way and with much more exciting detail.

Oh yeah almost forgot in just less than 3 months I've had 1000 hits to the blog. Most likely it is all the people I know but I am sure that it isn't all you. Pretty cool for such a short period of time. peace.

Watch the OC tonight and text me...

IFC night

2005-11-16T09:32:00.000-06:00

Watched some great movies / docs on IFC last night.

Love Liza – a movie that follows the unexplained suicide of his wife Liza, website designer Wilson Joel (Philip Seymour Hoffman) turns to gasoline fumes and radio control vehicles while avoiding an inevitable conflict with his mother-in-law.

Punk: Attitude - A documentary on the music, performers, attitude and distinctive look that made up punk rock. This was an awesome doc on the subject with some really interesting info on the source of much of today's music.

Driving in the Rain

2005-11-15T10:29:00.000-06:00

Almost got sideswiped last night driving home in the rain. Spun the Jeep alittle bit, but maintained full control. Then the guy just stopped next to me and waved me by, thanks asshole. I was in the left lane and he tried to floor it by me with about ten feet till the lanes merged. Anyhow I was a little tense after that. More than usual.

Got my next year of contacts in the mail, in just three days from the order date, minus the weekend. Not too bad and all for $100. Plus I didn't have to go to the eye doctor. Sweet. I hate that air gun they shoot at you eye.

FYI for those in the know, Vegas T minus 4 weeks.

Arrested Development Cancelled?

2005-11-14T10:34:00.001-06:00

I heard this and must say that is is crap. The show is awesome and they are pulling it for the rest of November sweeps, to show reruns of Prison Break, WTF. Fox you are by far the biggest idiots I've ever heard or seen of. Suck one. Make sure you watch the remaining episodes this year cause that is it.

Eileen's Apt

2005-11-14T10:34:00.000-06:00

Eileen's Apt
Originally uploaded by the carlisle.

Can I just say, I love Chicago!

This weekend kicked ass. I won at poker, thanks Dave for hosting the event, it took awhile but I grinned it down. I took the winnings and had Bob Chin's with BA on Saturday for lunch. I ate too much lobster tail. I felt like I was gonna die I was so stuffed. Sorry I fell asleep Dave, and you couldn't go with. After that I went to the city for a party. Thumbs up. So Eileen's party envolved feats of strength as well a a doubles roll. The Banana squishing was great, I can't believe Bonnie got so grossed out. I was glad to get to see Robert again ( he was in from Ireland) and I was glad to meet Brian.

Thumbs down for working on Sunday. Boo. Got there and set up the cubes. Worked from 12:30 til 5:30, it was not how they say fun. Went home had a half a Subway sandwich and fell alseep.

Thursday Night and what not

2005-11-10T10:14:00.000-06:00

So I drove straight from work to meet Cahill at her place, then we hopped a ride from her Dad and got some dinner at a local Hotdag stand, Good call Cahill. Got to watch the OC in High Def at Scottie Ks house, and Maddie barked at me. Got no love. Then we all went over to meet Colin and Bonnie and Robert and Dave S and Shelly and Dave F at a bar. Had 3 beers, not the giant ones. And then Dave F gave us a ride back to Cahills (thanks Dave). Drove back home and hit the hay. So sleepy

The OC was great, I thought it was pretty funny that Taylor didn't let Summer in cause she is gonna make a play on Seth. I was telling Cahill who acts like this, she pointed out that they are in High School and I am holding them to a slightly high standard. Correct. Anyhow good show, I love that that Jeri Ryan got busted by Julie.

Music from episode 306
Rogue Wave "Publish My Love"
Pennywise "Knocked Down "
Orange "No Rest For The Weekend"
Ladytron "Sugar"
Calla "Swagger"

Video Games are fun

2005-11-08T09:36:00.000-06:00

Went and bought the new Stars Wars Battlefront 2 game, and I think I'm addicted to the game already. I must dominate the galaxy. Too bad I am terrible at the game. Oh well, I've been told practice makes perfect.

Looks like I'm gonna have Friday off this week. But not sure when I'll get out of work Thursday. I'm hoping but it isn't looking to good, already. 2 days till OC.

It's Back....

2005-11-07T17:06:00.000-06:00

This weeks OC was up to par, and I am so glad they ended the whole dean of students plot line. I was worried they were going to drag it out. Parrot jokes are funny.

In other news I finally got my phone, and it works correctly. I've already had some problems on my end as a user, as the buttons are in different spots and such. But I did execute a three way call for the first time and it worked out well.

Friday night I worked late and really ended up doing nothing. But saturday we all got rocked. Me especially. Messed up my appointment time to get my haircut and ended up being an hour late. Then went out with BA Ryan Duff Marshall Becky and Dave, drinking @ around 4pm. Not everyone was there at 4 or at the end of the night but we did end up bowling.

Sunday went to Duffs for the game and a gallon of 1% milk got drank by Duff in under an hour and he didn't puke. I'm impressed. Drove back home and watch some tv. Working is so much fun.

Music from Episode 305
Orenda Fink "Blind Asylum"
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club "Weight Of The World"
Citizens Here & Abroad "Appearances"
Dandy Warhols "Holding Me Up"

Boo Bash Halloween '05

2005-10-31T11:42:00.000-06:00

Halloween '05
Originally uploaded by the carlisle.

Multi-pass!!!!! Yes everyone knows it's a multipass. Estaban!!!! Boo bash was a blast, of course. Eileen, thanks for the couch. late 5:00am night. Awesome costumes and fun all around. My pictures are up but they aren't getting grouped into a set for some reason. But regardless they are there. Breakfast at twisted spoke was great. Italian Omlette, good... banana pancake good. Drive home no good. Oh incase you didn't hear I saw a automoblie crash in my rearview about 50 ft behind me. not so good.

One Day to GO!!!

2005-10-28T09:18:00.000-05:00

So as some know it is one day till BOO Bash. Who's got their costume done? Who is scrambling to get it together? Well I am just about complete, and be ready for tons of pics of the event. I'm ready to shoot. Sweet only like 36hrs till drinks, and then couch.

Still waiting

2005-10-27T10:19:00.000-05:00

So it is now Thursday and I have yet to get my phone. At this point Cingular is on the ropes, they literally forgot to put the phone in the box they sent out earlier this week? WTF? So I can charge the phone in my car, if I had a phone! Anyhow. The bigger thing is I am waiting for all my halloween costume stuff to come in. I am more worried about that then the phone now. Everything is supposed to be in by friday, but that is yet to be seen. Some crucial gear is still MIA. And as Cingular has shownme if they say it'll get there, it could proably sort of maybe make it. Via la Boo Bash, I wish it was time to party.

The weekend of Aftermath

2005-10-24T09:43:00.000-05:00

Aftermath.JPG
Originally uploaded by the carlisle.

So Dave and I ended up playing cards till 4am. He won the last set. But as the picture can show, he had a hurricane sweep through the basement. Aftermath. Great party Dave it was a Blast.

Also Congrats to Tony and Michelle on their new baby boy, as well as congrats to Steve and Crystal on their new baby boy.

Sunday at Greg's house was fun. Do it again, do it again, as Drue would say. Food was great, and the potatos were just right. It appears everyone like the special carlisle dip. Great time, and I can't believe I leave and the game ends up like that.The drive back was great. I am tired. Next weekend Boo Bash here we come!

It's Drue

2005-10-24T08:55:00.000-05:00