I don’t know why I never did this before, post Malathionman’s Halloween Movie picks! Who better to know about horror than the evil mutant Malathionman?
When I sat down to think about my recommendations it occurred to me that I could categorize this list in many ways. Vampires (Bram Stoker’s Dracula), werewolves (Dog Soldiers), and chick flicks (Steel Magnolias) are types of horror movies.
I tried to be less specific.
FOREIGN.
You may have noticed that I have recommended some foreign movies on the sidebar. I like foreign movies. If I can watch an entire movie in subtitles and enjoy it, it has to be a darn good movie. I do not watch the dubbed versions. Here three of my selections.
Ringu (Japan). Ringu was remade in the U.S. as The Ring, which wasn’t a bad movie. Ringu was a little darker, a little creepier, and no blood, just a good scary movie. It is a little dated with that whole videotape thing. Subtitles.
The Orphanage (Spain). This is probably still a new release in most of your video stores. 30 years later, a woman comes back to the orphanage that she once lived at as a young girl. With her husband and adopted son, she wants to run her own orphanage for special needs children. Like Ringu, this movie has no blood; it’s just a really good ghost story. Subtitles.
Dead Alive (New Zealand). Before there was Lord of the Rings, there was Dead Alive. I think this was Peter Jackson’s second feature film. The blood and guts that are missing in the above movies are in this one, 10 fold. This zombie comedy is one of my favorites. One of my favorite scenes is when the zombies come knocking at the church’s door. The local priest answers and decides to take the Lord’s work into his own hands and feet. He then proceeds to kung fu on hordes of zombies exclaiming, “ I kick-ass for the Lord!”
No subtitles, English.
COMEDY/HORROR
This is my preferred “Halloween” type movie. Dead Alive definitely falls into this category, but it fit nicely into that foreign film slot. I think horror is better if there is some comedy mixed in to take the edge off; it also makes the comedy funnier, even it isn’t that funny.
Evil Dead 2. This is actually a remake of Evil Dead. Evil Dead wasn’t a bad movie, it was just more of a traditional horror movie. Director Sam Raimi remade Evil Dead with laughs in mind. It has lots of blood and gore, and that famous flying eyeball scene. It also has Bruce Campbell; he appears in many of Rami’s films, very funny guy. Check it out; it makes many must see lists for this genre.
Re-Animator. This is not a movie for everyone, but if you like Dead Alive or Evil Dead 2, you’ll probably like this too. It’s just your typical mad scientist movie. Geeky guy discovers a way to bring dead things back to life. Decapitated and reanimated evil doctor’s body walks around carrying his own head so he can kiss the girl he likes. Great
stuff.
American Werewolf in London. This movie has genuine scares and laughs. The hospital dream sequence scared the you know what out of me. This movie won an Oscar for make up effects. Still one of the best werewolf transformation scenes and baddest looking werewolves to date.
REASONABLY KID SAFE
I tried most of those movies above on my kids and I can safely say yours won’t like them. Here are some movies that most elementary age kids won’t get too freaked out by watching.
Ghostbusters. Classic 80’s movie period.
The Monster Squad. A boys club team up with Frankenstein to battle Dracula, Wolfman, the Mummy, and Gill-Man.
Gremlins. More 80’s more fun. I think monster movies were friendlier in the 80’s. Everything today seems to be pretty shocking.
Unfortunately Bleak Future doesn’t make my list recommendations, but you can rent it! I am a member of Blockbuster Online. While looking for something to rent I was shocked to come across Bleak Future. I am even listed in the cast. So if you are feeling brave, check it out and see the Malathionman in action.
Feel free to throw any of your Halloween favorites my way. Chances are I've seen it and have an opinion on it.
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Monday, October 13, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
If They Can Get Batman Right...
I made a cd for my daughter a couple of months ago.
While I was looking for songs, I thought it would be fun to look them up on YouTube. I wanted to see what, or if any videos had been made for these great songs.
What I found was pathetic. Now that I think about it, most of the early MTV videos are dismal too.
I think the world of music videos should do like the world of movies, remakes! There are so many “older” songs that tell wonderful stories; they would make super music videos. Or maybe a music video was made and it just didn’t do the song justice, remake it.
One of the music video stations that still play music could easily make a weekly show out of this idea. Maybe they already have and I’m just out of touch, its not like I’ve watched MTV or VH1 or whatever in the last decade.
Here are four songs I found on YouTube.
A Boy Named Sue- Johnny Cash
Long Tall Glasses- Leo Sayer
Space Oddity- David Bowie
I Don’t Like Mondays- The Boomtown Rats
I really like all four songs but don’t like the video on them. These could be great music videos if done right.
Anybody else have an old favorite (music video) they would like to see made or remade?
While I was looking for songs, I thought it would be fun to look them up on YouTube. I wanted to see what, or if any videos had been made for these great songs.
What I found was pathetic. Now that I think about it, most of the early MTV videos are dismal too.
I think the world of music videos should do like the world of movies, remakes! There are so many “older” songs that tell wonderful stories; they would make super music videos. Or maybe a music video was made and it just didn’t do the song justice, remake it.
One of the music video stations that still play music could easily make a weekly show out of this idea. Maybe they already have and I’m just out of touch, its not like I’ve watched MTV or VH1 or whatever in the last decade.
Here are four songs I found on YouTube.
A Boy Named Sue- Johnny Cash
Long Tall Glasses- Leo Sayer
Space Oddity- David Bowie
I Don’t Like Mondays- The Boomtown Rats
I really like all four songs but don’t like the video on them. These could be great music videos if done right.
Anybody else have an old favorite (music video) they would like to see made or remade?
Monday, July 14, 2008
I Like to Make the Girl Sing
One of the great pleasures that I get from being Alissa’s dad is listening to her sing. When she has the headphones on she sings without realizing that the people around her can hear her. When she was younger it was Veggie Tales Songs. Now it is Hanna Montana. :(
I sing in the car when she is with me, but not with anyone else. Sometimes she will sing with me if she likes the song. So I decided to make a fun CD of “old songs” that she would sing with me. The trick was to try and select songs that I thought she would sing. I did pretty good. I was 8 for 9. She doesn’t like “Joy to the World”. I thought all kids liked “Joy to the World”. Her favorite song is not really an oldie, but it has the oldie sound. It is called “Chick Habit” by April March. You will find on my player if you want to check it out.
Alissa’s and Malathionman’s Sing A Long
1. Chick Habit- April March
2. Stuck in the Middle with You- Stealers Wheel
3. Long Tall Glasses- Leo Sayer
4. ABC- The Jackson Five
5. I Can See Clearly Now- Johnny Nash
6. Joy to the World- Three Dog Night
7. Misty Blue- Dorothy Moore
8. Lean On Me- Bill Withers
9. Build Me Up Buttercup- The Foundations
I sing in the car when she is with me, but not with anyone else. Sometimes she will sing with me if she likes the song. So I decided to make a fun CD of “old songs” that she would sing with me. The trick was to try and select songs that I thought she would sing. I did pretty good. I was 8 for 9. She doesn’t like “Joy to the World”. I thought all kids liked “Joy to the World”. Her favorite song is not really an oldie, but it has the oldie sound. It is called “Chick Habit” by April March. You will find on my player if you want to check it out.
Alissa’s and Malathionman’s Sing A Long
1. Chick Habit- April March
2. Stuck in the Middle with You- Stealers Wheel
3. Long Tall Glasses- Leo Sayer
4. ABC- The Jackson Five
5. I Can See Clearly Now- Johnny Nash
6. Joy to the World- Three Dog Night
7. Misty Blue- Dorothy Moore
8. Lean On Me- Bill Withers
9. Build Me Up Buttercup- The Foundations

Saturday, July 12, 2008
He's Still Making Movies
Brian O'Malley. The teenager that used to make and deliver pizzas for me back in the 80's and early 90's is still trying to make it in the movie business. August 14th his new movie Audie And The Wolf, a movie that he wrote, directed, and produced, will be premiering at the 2008 Downtown Film Festival in Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Theatre. I'm very excited for him. Compare the Audie And The Wolf trailer to the Bleak Future trailer. Its a big upgrade! He has REAL actors that you should recognize too! Christa Campbell, Rance Howard, and Richard Riehle all have parts in this film. Go to this site and click on all the links. http://audieandthewolf.com/
I think it real interesting to see how they try to sell these small movies.
I think it real interesting to see how they try to sell these small movies.
Friday, February 1, 2008
No Cannonball Run
One of the fond memories I have about being a kid in the 70’s was going to the drive-in movies with my parents. We would pack a dinner and desert. This usually was fried chicken, potato salad, and some sort of pie or cake. We would get there a little early so we could play in the playground while mom and dad would set up the picnic dinner.
We would also pack blankets and pillows. We usually went in the summer. This would mean that the movies started late because of daylight savings. There was always a double feature. My sister and I would normally fall asleep before the end of the second movie.
While I was at work earlier this week I saw something that reminded me of the last double feature I saw with my parents before they got divorced; The Bad News Bears and The Gumball Rally. What I saw was a Shelby Cobra.
The Cobra was one of the featured cars in The Gumball Rally. It is also one of the better cars in Gran Turismo. I play a lot of Gran Turismo with my son Austin. I drive the Cobra because it kicks ass and I remember it from my childhood. It reminds about one of the few things my family did as a family when I was a kid.
Its funny what things we choose to remember about our childhoods.

We would also pack blankets and pillows. We usually went in the summer. This would mean that the movies started late because of daylight savings. There was always a double feature. My sister and I would normally fall asleep before the end of the second movie.
While I was at work earlier this week I saw something that reminded me of the last double feature I saw with my parents before they got divorced; The Bad News Bears and The Gumball Rally. What I saw was a Shelby Cobra.
The Cobra was one of the featured cars in The Gumball Rally. It is also one of the better cars in Gran Turismo. I play a lot of Gran Turismo with my son Austin. I drive the Cobra because it kicks ass and I remember it from my childhood. It reminds about one of the few things my family did as a family when I was a kid.
Its funny what things we choose to remember about our childhoods.

Saturday, December 1, 2007
Christmas Idea
I have been involved with the same fantasy baseball league for about 18 years. Most of us are really good friends. One year one of the guys put together a CD for everyone in the league. It wasn’t just a bunch of songs that he liked. Each song on the CD was dedicated to each team in the league. So there was hidden meaning to each song. One guy’s team was the doormat of the league; his track was U Can't Touch This. The guy who made the CD burned Sinatra for his team, My Way. It was really fun to tease another manager about what song his team got. I enjoyed that CD for a long time. It was a great gift.
I thought I would share that as a Christmas idea for my blogging friends that stop by and leave nice comments. With all the downloadable music that is available, it is probably an easy thing to do. Most bloggers hang out in groups. Why not make a CD with each track dedicated to a blogger? Here is an example from my PPE list. It should be playing on the player right now.
Mocha Momma-Black Coffee Inn Bed
Queen Of Disfunction-Superfreak
Here are some other tracks that would be on my CD.
Hyperbolic Hermitage- Renegades of Funk (Rage Against The Machine). I’m not going to let her librarian persona fool me. I’m sure she is a renegade of the atomic age.
Long Drives To Nowhere- Nowhere Road (Fastball). How do you get to Nowhere? Nowhere Road.
Rantings of a Crazy Woman- Pump It Up (Elvis Costello). Kristi stopped breast feeding this week.
Seeking Camelot- I’ve Done Everything For You (Rick Springfield). G was in love with Dr. Noah Drake back in the 80’s, probably still is.
White Hot Magik- Never There (Cake). What the hell Nora, where have you been?
This Side of Patty O- Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad (Meatloaf). Red Sox, Patriots, and Celtics.
I thought I would share that as a Christmas idea for my blogging friends that stop by and leave nice comments. With all the downloadable music that is available, it is probably an easy thing to do. Most bloggers hang out in groups. Why not make a CD with each track dedicated to a blogger? Here is an example from my PPE list. It should be playing on the player right now.
Mocha Momma-Black Coffee Inn Bed
Queen Of Disfunction-Superfreak
Here are some other tracks that would be on my CD.
Hyperbolic Hermitage- Renegades of Funk (Rage Against The Machine). I’m not going to let her librarian persona fool me. I’m sure she is a renegade of the atomic age.
Long Drives To Nowhere- Nowhere Road (Fastball). How do you get to Nowhere? Nowhere Road.
Rantings of a Crazy Woman- Pump It Up (Elvis Costello). Kristi stopped breast feeding this week.
Seeking Camelot- I’ve Done Everything For You (Rick Springfield). G was in love with Dr. Noah Drake back in the 80’s, probably still is.
White Hot Magik- Never There (Cake). What the hell Nora, where have you been?
This Side of Patty O- Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad (Meatloaf). Red Sox, Patriots, and Celtics.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
I'm Such A Puss
I know it is hard to believe a tough looking guy like the Malathionman cries when he reads or watches movies, but it is true. I have long history of it.
I remember when I was in 6th grade. Someone thought it would be a good idea to show us kids Brian’s Song. It was a pathetic sight, 30 kids trying not to cry, and teachers too.
It is easy to pull the Old Yeller card when it comes to crying, but how about Lonesome Dove. It could make you cry almost every episode. Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call are two cowboys that have a more traditional relationship than Larry McMurtry’s cowboy lovers in Brokeback Mountain. It seems ironic that he wrote both stories.
This is what inspired this little post.
My daughter Alissa is required to read every night. One of her favorite books is Love You Forever. We usually have to read it to her at least once a week. I have a hard time doing it. I can’t read it without getting all misty-eyed. If I were by myself I would just flat out cry. It’s a sneaky little book. You pick it up thinking it’s a harmless children’s book, then wham, you are reaching for the Kleenex. If you have read the book, click on the link I have provided and read about why Robert Munsch wrote it, you would probably cry some more.
I remember when I was in 6th grade. Someone thought it would be a good idea to show us kids Brian’s Song. It was a pathetic sight, 30 kids trying not to cry, and teachers too.
It is easy to pull the Old Yeller card when it comes to crying, but how about Lonesome Dove. It could make you cry almost every episode. Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call are two cowboys that have a more traditional relationship than Larry McMurtry’s cowboy lovers in Brokeback Mountain. It seems ironic that he wrote both stories.
This is what inspired this little post.
My daughter Alissa is required to read every night. One of her favorite books is Love You Forever. We usually have to read it to her at least once a week. I have a hard time doing it. I can’t read it without getting all misty-eyed. If I were by myself I would just flat out cry. It’s a sneaky little book. You pick it up thinking it’s a harmless children’s book, then wham, you are reaching for the Kleenex. If you have read the book, click on the link I have provided and read about why Robert Munsch wrote it, you would probably cry some more.
Monday, August 6, 2007
Alpha Dog
I watched the movie Alpha Dog yesterday. The story is based on what some stupid spoiled teenagers did in the late 90’s. It wasn’t a BAD movie. I just found some of the content a little disturbing.
I just don’t understand why kids get in to the kind of trouble that they get into these days. My parents neglected me just as much as any other kid and I didn’t feel the need to deal drugs or shoot anybody.
The kind of trouble I got into was harmless.
1. Once my friends and I got busted for trespassing at the local rock quarry. We were climbing the giant sand piles and diving off the top. The cops were cool; they just took us home and laughed with our parents about it.
2. We did a lot of T.P.ing. Never less than a 12 pack of TP. It was an honor to have your house T.P.ed by my gang of troublemakers.
3. Probably the nastiest thing my friends and I did was cover my buddies piece of shit Pinto with tampons dipped in ketchup.
Nobody got hurt, nothing got broken.
I was a teenager in the late 70’s and early 80’s in the very same area this movie takes place. I was born in Pomona, CA. My dad was a policeman in Pomona. I played high school soccer and tennis against Claremont High. I delivered pizzas to the Claremont Colleges. I now live in the Palm Springs area. All three of these places are featured in this movie. It was weird to see these places that I look at fondly represented in this type of a movie, a movie that is all about drug dealers, potheads, tweekers, racists, kidnapping and murder.
Probably more disturbing than the kids in this film were the parents. Every parent in this movie played a key role in how his or her kids ended up. I always have to remind myself that it is my job to pay attention to my kids and do my best to make sure they stay out of harms way. That means I can’t always be my kid’s friend.
I just don’t understand why kids get in to the kind of trouble that they get into these days. My parents neglected me just as much as any other kid and I didn’t feel the need to deal drugs or shoot anybody.
The kind of trouble I got into was harmless.
1. Once my friends and I got busted for trespassing at the local rock quarry. We were climbing the giant sand piles and diving off the top. The cops were cool; they just took us home and laughed with our parents about it.
2. We did a lot of T.P.ing. Never less than a 12 pack of TP. It was an honor to have your house T.P.ed by my gang of troublemakers.
3. Probably the nastiest thing my friends and I did was cover my buddies piece of shit Pinto with tampons dipped in ketchup.
Nobody got hurt, nothing got broken.
I was a teenager in the late 70’s and early 80’s in the very same area this movie takes place. I was born in Pomona, CA. My dad was a policeman in Pomona. I played high school soccer and tennis against Claremont High. I delivered pizzas to the Claremont Colleges. I now live in the Palm Springs area. All three of these places are featured in this movie. It was weird to see these places that I look at fondly represented in this type of a movie, a movie that is all about drug dealers, potheads, tweekers, racists, kidnapping and murder.
Probably more disturbing than the kids in this film were the parents. Every parent in this movie played a key role in how his or her kids ended up. I always have to remind myself that it is my job to pay attention to my kids and do my best to make sure they stay out of harms way. That means I can’t always be my kid’s friend.
Friday, June 8, 2007
Creamy Peaches
I don't know what "Isn't this a creamy peach?" is supposed to mean. It is just one of the four or five lines I have in Bleak Future.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Jacob's Ladder
One of the creepiest movies I have ever seen is one called Jacob’s Ladder. It had Tim Robbins and Macaulay Caulkin (back when he was cute). It was about 100 minutes that seemed like 200 minutes of Tim Robbins going through all sorts of hell. The main thing I remember about the movie was that I was happy that this poor bastard died in the end. If you ever check this movie out, I’m not ruining anything for you by saying that. You would feel the same way too.
One of the creepiest (or funniest) things I remember happening on the Internet involves Jacob’s Ladder, but a different kind.
I am in a fantasy baseball league that has been together for more that 15 years. We have a core of about 7 general managers, with about 7 guys who have come and gone through the years.
A few years ago, a couple of other guys (Fred, Scott, and Dave) and myself were chatting on-line about baseball. We were kicking around possible trades, when Fred says, “I will give you player A and dirty pictures of my wife for player B.”
“That’s OK I already have dirty pictures of your wife.” I replied.
“Really?” Fred said. “Where did you get them?”
“I’m was kidding dickhead.”
“Oh, …well my offer stands.”
“Player A for player B.”
“And dirty pictures of my wife.”
LONG PAUSE
Dave and Scott now are I.M.ing on the side. (window B)
“OMG is he serious?”
“Have you seen his wife?”
“He’s nasty, she’s gotta be nasty too.”
In chimes Fred on the other window (window A), “Fuck it, you guys wanna see some dirty pictures of my wife?” “ She has some really nice tattoos and piercings.”
“Really? What’s pierced?”
“Nipples, clit”
Window B
“Nasty!”
Window A
“ I have some piercings too.”
“ Oh yeah, what did you do get your dick pierced?”
“Yes, I did.”
Window B
“OMG!”
“Ouch! Holy shit!”
Window A
“ My penis has 4 studs that are connected by small chains, it looks like a ladder. They call it Jacob’s Ladder.”
Window B
‘LOL”
“Maybe he has a picture of that!”
Window A
“ How coincidental! I have the same thing, except 10 studs!”
“I’ll send you a picture if you don’t believe me.”
LONG PAUSE
Window A
“I think I’ll pass on that trade.”
We met Fred’s wife about a year later. She was very nice, and not the pig we thought she might be. Fred is no longer in the league.
One of the creepiest (or funniest) things I remember happening on the Internet involves Jacob’s Ladder, but a different kind.
I am in a fantasy baseball league that has been together for more that 15 years. We have a core of about 7 general managers, with about 7 guys who have come and gone through the years.
A few years ago, a couple of other guys (Fred, Scott, and Dave) and myself were chatting on-line about baseball. We were kicking around possible trades, when Fred says, “I will give you player A and dirty pictures of my wife for player B.”
“That’s OK I already have dirty pictures of your wife.” I replied.
“Really?” Fred said. “Where did you get them?”
“I’m was kidding dickhead.”
“Oh, …well my offer stands.”
“Player A for player B.”
“And dirty pictures of my wife.”
LONG PAUSE
Dave and Scott now are I.M.ing on the side. (window B)
“OMG is he serious?”
“Have you seen his wife?”
“He’s nasty, she’s gotta be nasty too.”
In chimes Fred on the other window (window A), “Fuck it, you guys wanna see some dirty pictures of my wife?” “ She has some really nice tattoos and piercings.”
“Really? What’s pierced?”
“Nipples, clit”
Window B
“Nasty!”
Window A
“ I have some piercings too.”
“ Oh yeah, what did you do get your dick pierced?”
“Yes, I did.”
Window B
“OMG!”
“Ouch! Holy shit!”
Window A
“ My penis has 4 studs that are connected by small chains, it looks like a ladder. They call it Jacob’s Ladder.”
Window B
‘LOL”
“Maybe he has a picture of that!”
Window A
“ How coincidental! I have the same thing, except 10 studs!”
“I’ll send you a picture if you don’t believe me.”
LONG PAUSE
Window A
“I think I’ll pass on that trade.”
We met Fred’s wife about a year later. She was very nice, and not the pig we thought she might be. Fred is no longer in the league.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Baseball and Boob Licking
The Mandalay Bay has a lot of great restaurants. The one that we ate at Saturday night was called The China Grill. It was one of those places where they bring you plates of food and then you dish it out amongst yourselves. There was 10 of u
s, so they were hopping to keep up with the amount of food we needed. We spent about $700 on food and drinks, but it was worth it.
That night Christina Aguilera’s opening night happened to be that night. It was great watching all the people head out to the concert while we ate dinner. The wives couldn’t blame the guys for looking. The views were incredible.
I was really entertained by the people who stopped by a restaurant called Shanghai Lilly. Shanghai Lilly has statues of torsos imbedded in the walls outside the restaurant. Tons of people would stop and play with the boobs. These boobs were conveniently located within reach of all who wanted to fondle, kiss, or lick the nipples. I don’t think people thought about how many other people have touched and licked those boobs before they did. Another thing I noticed was who was doing the most groping. I can honestly say that 80% of the people I saw slurping on the boo
bs were women! What’s up with that!
I also took a picture of the menu. It had pictures of body parts by each section. It was pretty weird. Check out the “Poultry”. What’s that supposed to mean? You get a side of vagina with your order of chicken?
That night Christina Aguilera’s opening night happened to be that night. It was great watching all the people head out to the concert while we ate dinner. The wives couldn’t blame the guys for looking. The views were incredible.
I was really entertained by the people who stopped by a restaurant called Shanghai Lilly. Shanghai Lilly has statues of torsos imbedded in the walls outside the restaurant. Tons of people would stop and play with the boobs. These boobs were conveniently located within reach of all who wanted to fondle, kiss, or lick the nipples. I don’t think people thought about how many other people have touched and licked those boobs before they did. Another thing I noticed was who was doing the most groping. I can honestly say that 80% of the people I saw slurping on the boo
I also took a picture of the menu. It had pictures of body parts by each section. It was pretty weird. Check out the “Poultry”. What’s that supposed to mean? You get a side of vagina with your order of chicken?
Sunday, March 4, 2007
No Pubes Here
This weekend was the annual Micro League winter meeting. The Micro League is a fantasy baseball league that I belong to. Every year we get together in the winter and hash out details about the upcoming season. We have been doing this for over 16 years. We usually do this in Las Vegas.
I have done Las Vegas both “cheap” and “expensive”. This year was “expensive”. Over the years I have learned that you usually get what you pay for. The year that my wife found pubes in the bathroom of our hotel room was the last year that we went “cheap”. This year we stayed at The Mandalay Bay.
Sherri and I have stayed there before. This time we wanted to try an upgraded room, so we asked at check-in for an upgrade. They said, “no problem” and upgraded us, no charge. Sweet.
From what I could tell, the upgrades were these:
1. A flat screen T.V. in the bedroom and bathroom.
2. Down pillows and bedding.
3. A desk.
4. A mini-bar.

Now you had to be careful with the mini-bar. If you took a soda out of the fridge to look at it, you would be charged. There were sensors in the fridge that automatically charge to your tab. Sherri and I didn’t believe it when we heard it, so we tried it. Sure enough, we pulled out a can of Sierra Mist, checked our bill on the T.V., and presto, $4.00 for that can of soda was on our bill. There was also a tray of snacks and booze on the dresser that worked the same way. It was hard not to try an “Indiana Jones” on the can of Pringles in the snack tray.
My only complaint was The Mandalay Bay must have made some deal with the devil and only sold Pepsi products. NO DIET COKE!!! That was not cool. I had to drink beer instead.
I have done Las Vegas both “cheap” and “expensive”. This year was “expensive”. Over the years I have learned that you usually get what you pay for. The year that my wife found pubes in the bathroom of our hotel room was the last year that we went “cheap”. This year we stayed at The Mandalay Bay.
Sherri and I have stayed there before. This time we wanted to try an upgraded room, so we asked at check-in for an upgrade. They said, “no problem” and upgraded us, no charge. Sweet.
From what I could tell, the upgrades were these:
1. A flat screen T.V. in the bedroom and bathroom.
2. Down pillows and bedding.
3. A desk.
4. A mini-bar.
Now you had to be careful with the mini-bar. If you took a soda out of the fridge to look at it, you would be charged. There were sensors in the fridge that automatically charge to your tab. Sherri and I didn’t believe it when we heard it, so we tried it. Sure enough, we pulled out a can of Sierra Mist, checked our bill on the T.V., and presto, $4.00 for that can of soda was on our bill. There was also a tray of snacks and booze on the dresser that worked the same way. It was hard not to try an “Indiana Jones” on the can of Pringles in the snack tray.
My only complaint was The Mandalay Bay must have made some deal with the devil and only sold Pepsi products. NO DIET COKE!!! That was not cool. I had to drink beer instead.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Come On, It's My Birthday!
Last Sunday was my birthday. We had a little celebration at home, and then we went out with the entire family to dinner at a place called BJ’s Brew House. It was a lot of fun. I had a huge plate of fish and chips with some of BJ’s finest brew. Sherri ordered a burger that was served on a steak roll. It looked really good. I said, ”Wow, that looks really good! What kind of burger is that?” She replied, “ It’s a BJ burger.” Being the pig that I am replied, “ Hey its my birthday, I should get a BJ burger!” Giving me the stink eye Sherri says, “ Fine, I’ll save you some.”
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
No UPS
This is pretty sad. Twice this week I have made reference to Kevin Federline. I used the term "K-Fed." It is sad that I even know who this turkey is. This may be sadder. Both times I was corrected, by different people, "Don't you mean Fed-Ex?"
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Please Pass the Beauty Cream
Looking at the past can be tough.
I got my copy of Bleak Future out the other night. I really hadn’t seen it since it was reedited and put out on DVD. The DVD had extras like most DVDs these days. I had more fun listening to the comments and watching the outtakes than watching the movie. I was invited to go to the recording of the comments and be included in that part of the DVD, but stuff going on with Sarah kept me from making the trip to the studio that night. It would have been nice to touch base with the young adults that made up the cast of Bleak Future. I was the old guy in the cast. I think I was 33. I will be 43 next month. Everyone else was a teenager or in their early twenties.
When I clicked to the comment section there was a picture of all the actors that attended the recording. They had all grown up! They all looked like parents. Most of them were parents! It made me feel old. Did I always look like a parent to those kids? I spent a lot of time with them, I felt like one of the gang. When I clicked to the rehearsal clips and saw myself, not in make up, reading lines with the other actors, I realized the big difference between early twenties and early thirties…ugh!
I got my copy of Bleak Future out the other night. I really hadn’t seen it since it was reedited and put out on DVD. The DVD had extras like most DVDs these days. I had more fun listening to the comments and watching the outtakes than watching the movie. I was invited to go to the recording of the comments and be included in that part of the DVD, but stuff going on with Sarah kept me from making the trip to the studio that night. It would have been nice to touch base with the young adults that made up the cast of Bleak Future. I was the old guy in the cast. I think I was 33. I will be 43 next month. Everyone else was a teenager or in their early twenties.
When I clicked to the comment section there was a picture of all the actors that attended the recording. They had all grown up! They all looked like parents. Most of them were parents! It made me feel old. Did I always look like a parent to those kids? I spent a lot of time with them, I felt like one of the gang. When I clicked to the rehearsal clips and saw myself, not in make up, reading lines with the other actors, I realized the big difference between early twenties and early thirties…ugh!
Sunday, January 14, 2007
He's Back!

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