I hate you guys

I'm a World Record holder

Yesterday, there was a Guiness Book of World Records attempt on Fountain Square. The scientist guys who do the Mentos and Diet Coke fountains were there. Dana and I got over there just in time to be two of five hundred people to take part. We had to put a rain slicker and goggles on and set up our two liter for the experiment. They counted down from five and when they got to one, it was like a wall of cola in the air, as five hundred two liters erupted. It was awesome. Setting a world record...all in a day's work for BC.

Pics here: http://www.getfreshwithmentos.com/images.php

Video here: http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070524/VIDEO/305240062/-1/CINCI

Out of...and back into...retirement

This past Tuesday was the last ACN softball game of the spring season. I'm the team mascot. I spend the game drinking beers on the side and heckling most of the time. Well, the ol' ACN team was getting pummeled pretty bad. The last inning, Ryan Breen asked me if I want to take his spot in the field. Well, hell yes I did. So I sprint out to left field amongst the cheering crowd. People were chanting my name. "Country, country, country!" The flashes of the cameras almost blinded me. You could tell by the look in their eyes, the opponents were scared for their lives. The butterflies in the stomach feeling I had once known, was no longer there. I had been here before. I was confident...almost cocky. But for a man with my sheer talent and athleticism, who wouldn't be? The first batter comes to the plate. A woman...and not just any woman. This was a beast of a woman, possibly an ogre with a wig on. Cavewoman menacingly pulls out her club and points it in my direction and then spits her mouthful of tobacco juice halfway to the pitcher's mound. I knew it was now or never. I had to prove myself. Then, in a blink of an eye, the ball is blasted in my direction. My instincts took over. I made a dash for the ball, carefully timing each step so I would be there in the knick of time. The ball slams into my glove and the crowd goes wild. It was the best feeling of my life. After the game, I was named MVP of the game. I believe I'll go out on top. It's time to retire. And with a 1.000 field percentage. Not too shabby.

No Dumping

This port-o-pot is at the softball fields. How ironic is this? I must say that I had to break the law. Poop.

First Cast

Julia, Gus, and I went up North to her parent's cottage this past weekend. Her dad and I put in the dock and the boats, went to the hardware store and then stopped at their friends and had a beer, then headed back to their place and split mowing the yard, but then we got to fish.

I caught one on my first cast of the year - same as last year. Man it's a good feeling to have been out in the boat fishing again. We probably only got about an hour in with all the chores, but hopefully we'll make it up again this summer and not mess with the dock and stuff.

Heroes Origins

NBC announced a 6-episode spin-off of their breakout hit Heroes, Heroes: Origins.
The limited series will feature characters not yet seen on the original show. Viewers will get the chance to vote for their favorite Origins star, who will then join the cast of the real thing in the '08-'09 season.
Though the standard network season is 22 episodes, NBC has ordered 24 Heroes segments, which, when combined with Origins, brings the total number of heroic hours on the net to 30. Heroes: Origins will air mid-season, in order to give Heroes a hiatus (unfortunately, NBC has not discovered a way to imbue the staff and crew with superpowers of their own).

http://www.usmagazine.com/nbc_announces_i_heroes_i_spin_off

I hate the Reds...

...but I love Alyssa Milano!

I can't believe I ate this...

This burger was so delicious. Red Fox baby. Proudly serving heart attacks on a plate.

Nacho Cheese Man

Mmm...cold leftover nacho cheese.

Corn Dog Deep Fryer

It's like having the fair in your kitchen...except you don't have to deal with carnies.

Bum Love

I don't know what it is but bums love me. It's like they sense me. Maybe it's the way I dress or maybe it's the way I smell but something tells a bum "Wow that guy will give me a money. Looks like a sucker to me!"

It was kind of funny b/c I was starting to feel sorry for the homeless again. It all started when I was driving into work and I saw a homeless guy sifting throw a trash can and obviously I felt bad about my "10 Year No Money to the Homeless" Ban.

That same day we went to Penn Station and this bum hurdled over some people to seek me out to ask for some changes. Thank you bum for bringing me back to reality. The Ban is back on.

Driving Range Dumbass

Went to the driving range yesterday. Somehow I forgot the whole process of putting the bucket under the machine. I put the key in and balls start flowing out of the thing everywhere. I felt like such an idiot. Somehow I picked up all one hundred of them before anyone saw me...at least so I think.

Vegas Weather

Movie Review - Spiderman 3

Stacy and I went and saw Spiderman 3 yesterday during the day. Got the matinee pricing. I have to say that I really liked it. I personally like when there are more then one villian in movies and this one had 3. I tend to get bored with one villain since you pretty much see everything they have in one fight scene. Spiderman 3 has the New Goblin, Sandman and Venom. The plot is pretty well thought out and the fight scenes are dynamic. The only part I thought was a little bit lame was when Spiderman/Peter Parker shows his dark side. If you watch the movie, you might see what I mean. Other then that, I thought the combination of a good plot with comic book-like fight sequences provided for a great watch and a B+ grade. It's definitely worth watching on the big screen.

Vegas Worries List

Read this article and then read the AIM chat below:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18533412/



[05/07/2007 11:03] ACN - BigCountryJEJ: yep. dont pick up any backpacks out there
[05/07/2007 11:03] RchambersDupont: hell no
[05/07/2007 11:03] RchambersDupont: that's crazy
[05/07/2007 11:03] RchambersDupont: I wonder if it was a terrorist or something
[05/07/2007 11:04] ACN - BigCountryJEJ: yeah who knows
[05/07/2007 11:04] ACN - BigCountryJEJ: could be
[05/07/2007 11:04] RchambersDupont: now we have something else to worry about in Vegas
[05/07/2007 11:04] RchambersDupont: great
[05/07/2007 11:04] ACN - BigCountryJEJ: haha. super fantabuluous
[05/07/2007 11:05] RchambersDupont: Worries List: 1) Do not fall asleep drunk on sidewalk 2) If you do fall asleep on sidewalk, keep beer upright. Do not spill. Could lead to arrest. 3) Do not pick up unknown backup. Could explode and cause you to lose arm.
[05/07/2007 11:06] ACN - BigCountryJEJ: lol. can u print this out so i can review it while we out there?
[05/07/2007 11:06] RchambersDupont: yep.....will do LOL
[05/07/2007 11:06] ACN - BigCountryJEJ: awesome
[05/07/2007 11:06] ACN - BigCountryJEJ: going to tape it to my wrist like a QB play sheet

Browns Going to the Superbowl

The Cleveland Browns are going to the Superbowl. The NFL draft ratings are in and the Browns ranked at the top. I have a feeling with all the new rookies that they might just do it. They might actually break the .500 barrier. All kidding aside, they did get some good picks. Even though, Jesse doesn't like Quinn, it is still looking good for the future. Hopefully some of these guys will actually pan out. You never know with how past drafts have gone for the Browns. Tim Couch, William Green, Courtney Brown........past first round draft pick busts.

Found this pretty cool draft history website: http://www.drafthistory.com/team_round.html

Superwoman

Well, I was talking to Jesse yesterday day and I mentioned I hadn't drank a Superman in a while. It's probably been a good two to three weeks or so. I have tried to slow down on them for the time being because they tend to get me into the dog house.

I mentioned that and then Jesse said "Talking about Supermans, I had a couple of those last night. But they weren't that good. The diet coke was kind of old and they just didn't taste that good." You may have noticed something there. Superman = Coke + Bicardi. Jesse had just wronged the Superman. It's the lower of low calling "Diet Coke + Bicardi" the Superman. Are you kidding. I couldn't even believe my ears.

Sorry Superman. We can't help it that there are people out there like Jesse. In honor of Jesse, we have named a drink just for him.........The Superwoman. Here's another Superwoman pic (NSFW): http://static.flickr.com/9/85315238_5e8a25424a.jpg