The better side won tonight. Pepe Reina is a demi-god. I loved him in the FA Cup final last year and tonight cemented my keeper man crush.
My voice is nearly gone and my hand are almost too purple to type.
Here's to Milan knocking out Man Ugh tomorrow for an Instanbul rematch in Athens in three weeks!
We did it again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You'll Never Walk Alone
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Friday, April 27, 2007
Auf Wiedersehen!
The wife just took off for a week tooling around Germany and Austria with her mom. Sort of that mother/ daughter trip they had always talked about but never got to do. I am so excited for her. Although jealous at the same time. I really enjoyed Germany last summer for the World Cup but that was an entirely different kind of trip than the one's the wife and I take. One of the main reasons I married her was because of how much the both of us love to travel and more importantly the fact that we travel soooo well together. We always have a blast and are so easy going that the trials of modern travel don't bother us one bit.
I wish I was going with her this time but I guess I will just have to wait until the fall. We already have our Mediterranean cruise booked for Thanksgiving week. So very much looking forward to that trip....with my wife!
I wish I was going with her this time but I guess I will just have to wait until the fall. We already have our Mediterranean cruise booked for Thanksgiving week. So very much looking forward to that trip....with my wife!
Recovered
I have finally recovered from the piss poor selection by Rafa and the lack luster display by my Reds this past Wednesday in the first leg of the CL semis. I am hoping Rafa will go out on Tuesday with the intent of actually playing players who can play and doubly, want to win.
For the life of me I am still trying to figure out why Zenden was on the field.
Incredible.
For the life of me I am still trying to figure out why Zenden was on the field.
Incredible.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
April showers* bring May flowers
So the saying goes. I will tell you this, if May doesn't get here soon enough my wife will undoubtedly maim herself or even worse me. Talk about seasonal affective disorder.
Despite working from home I have yet to have the cabin fever set in. I guess the recent travel for work has kept me even keel. Or perhaps the fact that I love the cold weather and snow....so what if it is April 11th and I am staring out my window at a 3-5 inch white out (and still coming down)
It will just make Spring and Summer that much more enjoyable, no?
*snow
Despite working from home I have yet to have the cabin fever set in. I guess the recent travel for work has kept me even keel. Or perhaps the fact that I love the cold weather and snow....so what if it is April 11th and I am staring out my window at a 3-5 inch white out (and still coming down)
It will just make Spring and Summer that much more enjoyable, no?
*snow
Bring on Chelski!
Well, it is official...at least one English team will be in the finals of the Champions League. Chelski got their much needed late winner last night while ManUgh annihilated Roma 7-1 at home after losing 2-1 away last week. Watching that game you just felt so bad for Roma. It was one of those times where you wish they had "time-outs" in soccer. Roma needed one desperately 20mins in to the match. Both games were on at the same time so I kept flipping the telly back an forth (I was watching the Chelski v Valencia game since that outcome has the most affect on my Scousers) and every time I flipped back to the United/Roma game there seemed to have been another goal scored. It was ridiculous.
Now does that 7 goal blowout prove that United are the favorites of this competition? I don't think so. It just proves that the Italian Serie A-/B+ team shouldn't have been there in the first place. Although the pundits could say the same about PSV and that Liverpool has it just as easy. At least PSV are tops in their home league. I think Liverpool are still the favorites given they have the fire and quality of play of late that should push them through to the finals just like two years ago.
Although, this time with Garcia out for the season we'll need someone else to snatch a late winner at home to send us on to Athens. Come on Crouchie! Come on you REDS!!!
YNWA
Now does that 7 goal blowout prove that United are the favorites of this competition? I don't think so. It just proves that the Italian Serie A-/B+ team shouldn't have been there in the first place. Although the pundits could say the same about PSV and that Liverpool has it just as easy. At least PSV are tops in their home league. I think Liverpool are still the favorites given they have the fire and quality of play of late that should push them through to the finals just like two years ago.
Although, this time with Garcia out for the season we'll need someone else to snatch a late winner at home to send us on to Athens. Come on Crouchie! Come on you REDS!!!
YNWA
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
In form
Actually been home for two weeks so no time to post but back in the airports so thought I would jot down an inaudible scream!
COME ON YOU REDS!
My boys are in form lately and not a moment too late. With the Champions league upon us this is the best time of the year to hit on all cylinders. A 4-1 trouncing in the league of Arsenal to take 3rd place over (for good) and then a 3-0 pounding of PSV in Europe today has all but sealed our place in the Semi's. I will admit that PSV are not the Dutch goliaths they used to me and they haven't been playing well lately, but that shouldn't take away from the fact that Liverpool are jumping out of their skin with determination in Europe. With the 2nd leg at home in Anfield it is all but locked up.
I don't care who we face in the Semi's....I can just smell a 6th European Cup on the horizon.
YNWA
COME ON YOU REDS!
My boys are in form lately and not a moment too late. With the Champions league upon us this is the best time of the year to hit on all cylinders. A 4-1 trouncing in the league of Arsenal to take 3rd place over (for good) and then a 3-0 pounding of PSV in Europe today has all but sealed our place in the Semi's. I will admit that PSV are not the Dutch goliaths they used to me and they haven't been playing well lately, but that shouldn't take away from the fact that Liverpool are jumping out of their skin with determination in Europe. With the 2nd leg at home in Anfield it is all but locked up.
I don't care who we face in the Semi's....I can just smell a 6th European Cup on the horizon.
YNWA
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Happy Anniversary to me
Just celebrated my first anniversary Sunday. Just wanted to wish my lovely wife a happy one!
(and I promise I will try not to travel on the many more to come) :)
(and I promise I will try not to travel on the many more to come) :)
5 states in a week
So i've been traveling a ton lately for work. In fact, I have only been home a full week once since New Years. Not quite what I or the newlywed wife had in mind. But nonetheless work is work and I am loving my job so at least that makes the travel tolerable.
Last week was a unique one. I was able to take some vacation time for the wife's b-day and we went to Las Vegas to celebrate. While there we drove down to the Grand Canyon for a night. I will post more about both places later but just wanted to note that two states were visited, Nevada and Arizona. Flew back on Monday night and spent the day Tuesday in Minnesota. Flew out for work that night to Tampa. So check Florida. Went back home Friday night and flew here to Utah Sunday. So 5 states in 7 days. Toss in the earlier than usual this year daylight savings time change and I still have no idea what time it much less the time zone I am in.
Last week was a unique one. I was able to take some vacation time for the wife's b-day and we went to Las Vegas to celebrate. While there we drove down to the Grand Canyon for a night. I will post more about both places later but just wanted to note that two states were visited, Nevada and Arizona. Flew back on Monday night and spent the day Tuesday in Minnesota. Flew out for work that night to Tampa. So check Florida. Went back home Friday night and flew here to Utah Sunday. So 5 states in 7 days. Toss in the earlier than usual this year daylight savings time change and I still have no idea what time it much less the time zone I am in.
Friday, March 9, 2007
Free pass
I have always hated Duke....with a passion. Everything and everyone associated with the pompous backwoods tobacco road university.
This guy, however, gets a pass.
http://www.metacafe.com./watch/445498/robotic_beer_launching_refrigerator/
This guy, however, gets a pass.
http://www.metacafe.com./watch/445498/robotic_beer_launching_refrigerator/
Monday, March 5, 2007
Gutted
Well, I am still trying to recover from our disappointing loss on Saturday to ManEww.
To have truly dominated the whole game and not come away with three points, much less one was really a heart breaker.
I'll admit, we did have our chances and just simply did not put them away. Bellamy ran rampant over Vidic and made the Serb look like he was in grammar school. Riise should've hammered home a free kick if Gonzo hadn't toe-poked it so hard. Sissoko was ineffective which made Alonso and Gerrard even, track back on defense too many times. The fact that it wasn't until Pennant came on in the 65th min that Gerrard was finally able to play in his preferred role in the middle, and I think that hurt us. While he is undeniably a tremendous player anywhere on the pitch I think having him out wide for most of the game caused him to not think as offensively as he usually does.
Also, I was surprised to see such a strong team out there Saturday given the importance of the match versus Barca tomorrow. I mean, i know it was Manchester, our bitter rivals, but realistically there is more at stake in Europe this season than in the league.
Here's hoping our hearts will be strong on Tuesday even if our legs aren't 100%. While I do think it will be hard for Barca to win two goals clear at the fortress that is Anfield, with Eto'o back in the fray we can't rest on our laurels.
To have truly dominated the whole game and not come away with three points, much less one was really a heart breaker.
I'll admit, we did have our chances and just simply did not put them away. Bellamy ran rampant over Vidic and made the Serb look like he was in grammar school. Riise should've hammered home a free kick if Gonzo hadn't toe-poked it so hard. Sissoko was ineffective which made Alonso and Gerrard even, track back on defense too many times. The fact that it wasn't until Pennant came on in the 65th min that Gerrard was finally able to play in his preferred role in the middle, and I think that hurt us. While he is undeniably a tremendous player anywhere on the pitch I think having him out wide for most of the game caused him to not think as offensively as he usually does.
Also, I was surprised to see such a strong team out there Saturday given the importance of the match versus Barca tomorrow. I mean, i know it was Manchester, our bitter rivals, but realistically there is more at stake in Europe this season than in the league.
Here's hoping our hearts will be strong on Tuesday even if our legs aren't 100%. While I do think it will be hard for Barca to win two goals clear at the fortress that is Anfield, with Eto'o back in the fray we can't rest on our laurels.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Seattle
I first came to Seattle back in '98 for a work trip and made a weekend stay of it. It was the week before Christmas and snowy but I still enjoyed my trip.
I hadn't been back since until a month ago. I am back again this week and each time I come here the more and more I think I could live here. There is just so much to see and do and the scenery here in the Pacific NW is incredible.
If you've never been, I highly recommend.
I hadn't been back since until a month ago. I am back again this week and each time I come here the more and more I think I could live here. There is just so much to see and do and the scenery here in the Pacific NW is incredible.
If you've never been, I highly recommend.
Friday, February 23, 2007
YNWA
Just got back in town last night/this morning from another work trip so didn't have time to post this on Wednesday but just wanted to say congrats to my Reds for their poetic win over Barca on Wednesday. Here's hoping our stellar record at Anfield can progress us on to the next round.
Oh and Go Lille! You deserve to not lose by a bunch of cheating red devils.
Oh and Go Lille! You deserve to not lose by a bunch of cheating red devils.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Fast Food Fast?
While I was initially hesitant to move to NYC a few years ago given that I had always enjoyed myself on vacation there but couldn't really seeing myself living there day in and day out. As it turned out I fell in love with the city and the main reason was the food. I am a big food person. I have always loved to eat, cook, buy kitchen items and watch cooking shows. I was a big fan of watching the original cooking show personalities like Julia Child, Jacques Pepin, Justin Wilson and even "Wok with Yan" while growing up. Today, there is rarely a day that goes by where I haven't seen a show on the Food Network.
All this being said, NYC was a mecca for restaurants and varied healthy cuisine. I used to love trying new places for lunches and dinners. Which lead me to realize that in the couple years we lived there I probably only ate at traditional fast food restaurants a handful of time. Subway or Quiznos being slightly excluded. Especially since there was no Chick-fil-a. (sort of...another story)
So, now that we have moved away from NYC and deep into the frozen Midwest obese plains of Minneapolis, I have found myself being lured back into the fray of fast food joints like Taco Hell, Arby's and even Mickey D's on occasion. It is starting to disgust me.
But at least I am fitting in to my new surroundings, even if I am having trouble fitting in to my pants.
All this being said, NYC was a mecca for restaurants and varied healthy cuisine. I used to love trying new places for lunches and dinners. Which lead me to realize that in the couple years we lived there I probably only ate at traditional fast food restaurants a handful of time. Subway or Quiznos being slightly excluded. Especially since there was no Chick-fil-a. (sort of...another story)
So, now that we have moved away from NYC and deep into the frozen Midwest obese plains of Minneapolis, I have found myself being lured back into the fray of fast food joints like Taco Hell, Arby's and even Mickey D's on occasion. It is starting to disgust me.
But at least I am fitting in to my new surroundings, even if I am having trouble fitting in to my pants.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Spring is here?
So I flew out of town for work on Sunday which was Day 39 below freezing.
Yesterday, the high was in the mid-30's. Lakes unfroze, rivers flowed, streams babbled, parkas were shed, short pants pressed and donned. Ok, so maybe I exaggerate a tad but does this mean that Spring is upon us? Was the alliterative rodent meteorologist not as accurate this year as he never is? Well, we shall see how the temps hold up when I get back to nordic country later this week.
I'm dubious at best.
Yesterday, the high was in the mid-30's. Lakes unfroze, rivers flowed, streams babbled, parkas were shed, short pants pressed and donned. Ok, so maybe I exaggerate a tad but does this mean that Spring is upon us? Was the alliterative rodent meteorologist not as accurate this year as he never is? Well, we shall see how the temps hold up when I get back to nordic country later this week.
I'm dubious at best.
Friday, February 16, 2007
Domain names
So, i was driving along the highway today on my way back from a client meeting and had a revelation about a business idea. Since I think it actually has some potential I won't divulge the details just yet but I did do some research on some potential domain names.
What a racket! It seems like just about every domain name out there I could think would work for this business idea was owned by some shady legal firm or busty-Super Bowl ad-milking marketing company. Made me wonder just when did someone buy up all these domain names? I realize that the WWW has been around for quite some time now. And I certainly remember the days before the internet, but when did someone have the, now apparent, foresight to buy the most random combinations of words .com.
Of course, I realize that having the domain name is merely the entry point into my future business. I need to investigate the market a little further.... before I give in to the mammary market-eers.
What a racket! It seems like just about every domain name out there I could think would work for this business idea was owned by some shady legal firm or busty-Super Bowl ad-milking marketing company. Made me wonder just when did someone buy up all these domain names? I realize that the WWW has been around for quite some time now. And I certainly remember the days before the internet, but when did someone have the, now apparent, foresight to buy the most random combinations of words .com.
Of course, I realize that having the domain name is merely the entry point into my future business. I need to investigate the market a little further.... before I give in to the mammary market-eers.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Balmy
Never before having lived here in Minnesota have I used the word balmy as often as I do now. Mind you 99% of the time it is with a sarcastic connotation.
Considering that today is DAY 35 of temperatures below freezing. That's right, January 11th was the last day the temps were higher than 32°F. It is only natural then for one to say todays high of 11°F is balmy compared to a couple weeks ago when the highs didn't get above -6°F.
It is kind of bizarre actually. When the temps are -15°F with a wind chill of -35°F and the newscasters are saying they "recommend" you try and stay indoors today since frost-bite would start to set in on any exposed flesh within 8-9 minutes.
Balmy, indeed.
Considering that today is DAY 35 of temperatures below freezing. That's right, January 11th was the last day the temps were higher than 32°F. It is only natural then for one to say todays high of 11°F is balmy compared to a couple weeks ago when the highs didn't get above -6°F.
It is kind of bizarre actually. When the temps are -15°F with a wind chill of -35°F and the newscasters are saying they "recommend" you try and stay indoors today since frost-bite would start to set in on any exposed flesh within 8-9 minutes.
Balmy, indeed.
The Blog: Episode IV
Well, this is my fourth attempt in the past 5 years to start a blog and keep it going. Here's hoping I have more to say this time around.
Great....already drawing a blank.
My first blog was more of a collaborative effort. Which when I look back at some of those post, I am not sure how many of us got to where we are today. More on that later. Good times.
The blog sequel was more of an introspective "I wish-I-was-a-real-writer" sort of venue. Ended up just getting bored with how random I was being. I think when I finally posted something off the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, it was time to hang it up.
The third iteration of my blogging life was sparked by my move to NYC. New York offers quite a bit of fodder to muse about. It only lasted about nine months. If I recall, I found out about Wordpress and moved my blog but then never did anything with it. I also got married and realized there was a bit more actual living to do than writing about it. I leave the cool writings up to my new wife.
So this 4th blog will be more about me and my passions. Music, sport, food and the odd bit of trivia. The title of the blog is an homage to my team, the Reds, Liverpool FC. And it seems quite fitting to my life being a newlywed as well :)
Great....already drawing a blank.
My first blog was more of a collaborative effort. Which when I look back at some of those post, I am not sure how many of us got to where we are today. More on that later. Good times.
The blog sequel was more of an introspective "I wish-I-was-a-real-writer" sort of venue. Ended up just getting bored with how random I was being. I think when I finally posted something off the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, it was time to hang it up.
The third iteration of my blogging life was sparked by my move to NYC. New York offers quite a bit of fodder to muse about. It only lasted about nine months. If I recall, I found out about Wordpress and moved my blog but then never did anything with it. I also got married and realized there was a bit more actual living to do than writing about it. I leave the cool writings up to my new wife.
So this 4th blog will be more about me and my passions. Music, sport, food and the odd bit of trivia. The title of the blog is an homage to my team, the Reds, Liverpool FC. And it seems quite fitting to my life being a newlywed as well :)
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