Airplane Love

The following is a conversion my wife and I had on an airplane trip by passing my iPhone back and forth writing notes. I was venting about the children behind me and their 'childish' behavior during a 6am flight.

Me: They open the window shade that is right in my periphery and kick, pinch and grab my seat. I am furious.

Wife: You really seem cranky today. You should smile more and be happy. You are with your family and they love you. Breathe deep.

Me: My toys do not work. I am tired. Tired of stupid people. Tired of the bitch and her kids kicking my fucking chair!!

Wife:  I love you.

Me: It took you a long time to write that. I will be fine once we vacate this plane.

Wife: Silly.

Me: I think we should buy an iPad 2.

When I grow up....

Sitting around the breakfast table, my son, age 4 says, 'Can I put chocolate sauce in your coffee?' I politely decline. He says, 'When I am a parent, I am going to put chocolate sauce in my coffee.'

Now only if I had foresight when I was 4. 

Blanket Tents

Remember the days when blanket tents were made on rainy days using chairs, couches and cushions? Well I don't need a rain day to bring out my inner kid again. Nothing was better than watching the Bulls waste the Heat while in the comfort of my blanket tent.

Now my wife is especially happy for this tent. Notice the two supporting poles in the middle of the tent. A crash symbol and high hat are acting as my roof support and as long as these are holding up the roof, I can't bang on them. Well, now that I think of it, my neighbors are probably excited about my blanket tent too.

Growing Pot

In my dark basement, there is a light. Currently, it is situated over some green plants that have been carefully sowed in potting soil.

And yes, there are herbs.

Since there is limited space in my backyard for a garden, I have resorted to container planting for many of my plants. Hence why I am looking for a 'growing pot', AKA containers. If you have any you are not using, send them my way.!

A Garden, Pizza Day

My growing space

This weekend, I was motivated by two things - seeds and pizza. Two weeks ago, I ordered this years fruit, vegetable and herb seeds from High Mowing Seeds. Last weekend they came, I planted them, and this week I have little sprouts. This year we are doing Haricot Verts, carrots, three type of tomatoes, three types of peppers, rosemary, thyme, basil, mint, cilantro, leeks, green onions, and I am sure others are slipping my mind right now.

Pork and onion pizza

Now on to the za. I made some homemade pizza on Friday but my camera was no where to be found. I had some leftover dough, leftover pork loin and onions. So I give you today's concoction -pork loin and onion pizza. See for yourself.

Beer Geek

I am a beer geek. I crave good beer and some of my top breweries do not distribute to Illinois and this saddens me. But not too much anymore because I have stocked up!!

Oskar Blues started the canning craze in craft beer and provides great beer across all categories - Ten Fidy (imperial stout), GUBNA (imperial IPA) and their flagship Dale's Pale Ale (duh - Pale Ale) are all delicious. I am now getting thirsty!

That brings us to the pride and joy of Wisconsin, and no it is not the Packers, it is Central Waters. Satin Solstice Imperial Stout, Glacial Trail IPA and Double IPA are tasty treats that I shouldn't have to drive so long to get.

The trunk of my car - loaded.

A New Meaning to Man Cave

Going from 75 to 8 degrees in two and a half hours was rough. Shorts and a T to jeans and a jacket. Coming home from Florida was a temperature shock, but since we live in what my wife says is the 'arctic tundra' we are used to it.

After the blizzard last week, we exited the area without time to take advantage of the snow. So when we came back yesterday, Hunter decided we should go play in the snow. But instead of playing, it was all work for me. I challenged myself to a duel - with an igloo.

I have to admit, I didn't think it was going to be easy. And guess what - I was right. It was hard work getting the right shapes, hell, who really knows how to build an igloo? Anyways, I wiggled into my new man cave about 4 hours after I started it. I am looking forward to spending a night in there before it melts.

Let me know if anyone is looking for a place - I will rent it cheap.