OK, I was trying to be my usual goofball self but how could I predict such a severe backlash?! Top comments…
Don’t feel bad for me, though, I’m already plotting my revenge…
Read on…
Annual ABB King’s Dominion Thingee!
The family had a great time at King’s Dominion last weekend. The best part of the park is that there is a huge amount of stuff targeted towards younger kids. The Taxi rollercoaster is the perfect coaster to get kids started – so we went on it half a dozen times! There were dozens of other rides, too, that were just right for the kids. And the water park provided the perfect cooldown.
At one point, we ventured out of Kidsville, as Reiley bravely agreed to try the log flume. She was quite scared as it approached the final peak… and then the ride broke down! She was so relieved. As a courtesy they gave us an “exit pass” that allows you to skip the line on a ride of your choice. So I got to use it on the “Volcano”, 30 seconds (if that!) of pure adrenaline surge. We finally made it home after midnight, exhausted!
Lan Party ]I[
Roster: Jake, Chau, Frankie, Zac, Me, Wolfie, Bill
Games: Counterstrike, Warcraft ]I[, and (what we played just about all night)…
Jake is the ultimate host, LAN’s us, feeds us, he does it all. This was Frankie’s last round for the summer. Come back and whup up on us real good again soon, boy.
Racing Day
We packed up the family and went to a local amusement park this weekend with our neighbors Jody and Scott, and their daughter Kayla. The kids rode the ferris wheel and climbed through the big tunnel structure. The big kids played laser tag. But the highlight at this place are the go karts. Watching Reiley drive herself around the track was surreal, with 15 seeming like it must be right around the corner for her. And everybody got to ride on the “dual” karts, with Wrenny and daddy rippin’ up the track and leaving everybody else in the dust! Next time I will bring the camera so I can share the fun here.
nutha LAN party
At Jason’s again, what a host! This time it was me, Chau, Jason, Frankie, Zac, and a special guest appearance by Abhi! Frankie showed us how to play Counterstrike and Warcraft III. At least how to get dominated. More tronning. There was some Eternal Darkness, Descent, and Tribes ][ here and there for good measure. Finished up with Monkeyball, of course.
I made the kayaking plunge!
My pal Ken came through again with a great introduction to kayaking this weekend. He set me up with an “Perception RPM demo” rental. It was a great fit, and kayaks are all about getting a really good fit. You basically wrap yourself up in an airtight container of pvc and rubber, and with this straightjacket on, you shoot yourself down the rapids. You instantly become one with the water, and the smallest rapid becomes hard work and bunches of fun.
«-Ken
Me-»
[8.5] Devdas
What an epic! Intricately detailed sets and costumes frame this three hour epic tragedy. And of course every Aishwarya movie makes my list.
beck rules
Nothing else matters.
[9.0] Monsoon Wedding
Monsoon Wedding has a dozen or more well-developed characters, all involved in the whirlwind of activity preparing for an arranged marriage. There are lots of great little subplots, bringing out the weaknesses and strenths of each of the characters. You’ll find something (or someone) to love in this one for sure.
Nominated as Chronicler…
…of the newly formed Raleigh chapter of the TRI-Beer club. I have tentatively accepted this honor. With great trepidation. Considering the requirements of the original club. And if that doesn’t fill you with fear then gaze upon this horror:
