Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters

 

When Kat and I went to see THOR I spied this on the floor.  I want it!

Storage capacity

The three things I look for in a bike are fuel economy, riding comfort for distance, and storage.  since I was used Yamaha Majesty, my new bike falls short on all three categories.  It came with saddle bags which help, but you can't really put something in a leather bag with no lock and expect it to be 100% safe....not even 80%.  I had the Givi trunk from the scooter and since Kat and I put the rack on the back, I figured I would see if the Givi mount would work on that rack.  It fits perfectly and now I have my storage back (or at least some of it).  The saddle bags expand somewhat (which the underseat storage and the Givi never did) but they are not completely waterproof or secure.  The Givi case has a lock, and I used it extensively on the scoot.  Now I have engine guards and pegs to buy (for comfort) and then I will be comparable to the scooter.  Shifting doesn't bother me, and on the highway where the scoot would get worse mpg (down to mid 40's) the bike gains mpg (up to almost 50).

Sweet!

So, there's a first time for everything I guess...

Science center has the STAR TREK exhibit

Crab cakes

Crab cakes at the Fish Hutt

Lexie in the Doghouse

We watched Where the Red Fern Grows and Lexie got into Splotts cage with her head to give him a hug. When we offered him a snack he burrowed through her to get out. Lexie is a goofball!

Hot Topic

Lexie got me this little pin for my backpack from Hot Topic. She chose wisely...

Little Caesars

Man, if you spend the extra $3 per pizza they have some pretty good quality pie!

Logan & Henry

I am glad that Logan's friend Henry was able to come over and play with him while Lexie had her friends over. Logan gets bummed when he's excluded from everything.

Wienermobile-Southgate/Hillview Kroger!

This was so cool!!!

The Legendary Wiener Whistle

You can't buy these in stores!

Store Wars....Kia

I really hope that George Lucas sees this and sues the ass off of Louisville Kia. Why? Just because its stupid. This is the same dumb blond that was on the first commercial saying "I wanna see ya in a Kia!" *barf*

Clothing common decency police?!?!

I should be dialing them now!! It is quite a bit worse than this picture shows. Remember she is ONLY 13. >:(

Hungry Pelican

Logan must have gotten something spicy???

This boy almost died

This little #$%@* was checking out my daughter. Must...resist...urge...to...kill! This date will mark the last time my daughter wears her undershirt in public...even WITH a jacket!

Logans new hat

He usually does really well in AR (Advanced Reading) and then gets to pick out stuff from the AR shop. This time...the dragon/dinosaur hat!

Lexie with the spiky hat

She just had to have her pic with it also. ;)

Apricot-Glazed Pork

Pork was supposed to be whole loin but I used the pork loin I had cut into chops. I hope it turned out ok.

Before...

this is before they shoved whipped cream in her face!

Lexies Birthday Dinner

Fried Ice cream With extra whipped cream!!!!!

Monty Python Holy (Gr)ail

This was really good beer. Good enough (despite the gimmick) enough for its own six pack.

Sheltowee Gloomsucker Black Ale

This was pretty good stuff! You have to be careful how you pour it because its got a head like Guinness! Very tasty!

Chili Beer!

This stuff is not exactly what I call fantastic, but it is spicy hot! Not too bad but this'll be the last time I drink it by choice.

Update 5 minutes later: belches burn horribly!!!  Cannot recommend this beer....

Hoppiness is...

...a variety 6-pack from Liquor Barn.  Mmmmm.....

Saturday nasty weather

On Saturday, Kat and I went to a couple estate sales.  We were out in the weather when it started thundering, lightning, and hail.  There were also high winds and I saw more than just a couple trees down, plus this thing got ripped off someone's chimney!!

Meat Sale!

Valumarket on Outer Loop is having their meat sale today!

Like Christmas!!!!

The wind has been so bad it blew the covers of Molly & Alice multiple times. The creepy pothead from next door knocked on the door and when Kathy answered he said "Kella's (I'm disturbed he knows my name) cuv'r fer his motercickle was blown off 'n down the block so ah put 'er back on fer y'all!" Apparently he was looking for a reward or something. As I said, he's really one of those creepy guys you look at like he might have "child molester" written lightly on his forehead. So far he's not ended up in "Crime Times". Anyway, I decided to put the covers back on and then strap them down as good as I could so maybe they won't catch wind and flop around so damn much. Frustrating because now it'll take me extra time in the morning.

Pink flower outside school

Happy spring!

Tree???

Awesome! This must have had a tree fall on it!

Maple Bacon Sundae is AWESOME!

This is much better than I expected!

Popping Balloons

I taught Logan how to "stealth pop" a balloon.

Do Not Like!

If this is spring, it SUCKS!

Ahhhhhhh!!!

Snow on the moon roof!!

The downside of dvr

You gotta hate it when this happens. $10 to the first person who guesses what movie this is supposed to be. No second guesses!

2011 Ford Escape

American built with 0% bailout money. Take that Chrysler!

New Keys...

Why is Kat grinning?

Charlie at Oxmoor Ford

This guy is pretty good. Not pushy, and Kat and I feel like he's really helped out in the general car negotiations. Kat is in the process of getting a Ford Escape, getting out from a hideous Chrysler mess (seems like they have enough government bailout money to afford to be arseholes), and getting something with a little more hauling room.

Lexie at the Doctor

She has been having dizziness and a rash. The doctor thinks allergies. :(

Vile liquid

Tonight I use my pewter mug that I bought last year at the Highland Renissaunce Festival. It has been quite a while since I have been able to have your standard "rum and (diet) coke" due to the antibiotics. Mayhap its time to play a wee bit 'o catch up?

Thou shall pass!!!

Vend wizard technology...sweet! No longer will I get my Ding Dong* caught in the machine! . . *(TM) Hostess chocolatey treat.

The blue pill, or the red pill?

If Neo had had any guts, he would have eaten BOTH! Hah! I throw in a white one for patriotism! U-S-A! Ok, they are all different antibiotics and I have to take them. Really no choice given to me by Laurence Fishburne.

Cake & Ice Cream

We had Logans Birthday party today. I think he had fun. Two little friends from the 'hood came. Dillon and Henry.

Yankees should hire this guy

Have you ever seen a more idiotic hat? When I asked him where he got it you could tell he actually thought it looked good! It looked like a blow-up hat but I think it was pleather...

Logan sick again

This poor kid just can't seem to get all the crud completely behind him. We are at the urgent care right now waiting on the results of the swab test to see if he has strep. If they don't get in here pretty soon I'm gonna be putting a cold paper towel across his head...his fever is 103+!

Thirsty yet?

I have never seen a PBR distribution vehicle before...

113%

I got 113% on my Business Management and Organization midterm! This was for chapters 1-7. The awesome news is those chapters WON'T be on the final!

Do you read Sutter Cane?

"In the Mouth of Madness" is a pretty cool flick...

Roast Beast

For supper tonight I made roast beef, green beans, and croissants. I used the same Kroger "Citrus & Savory" rub on a pork roast a while back and the kids raved about it and Lexie had it for leftovers like six times...

Is she gonna start???

My worst mechanical fears were not realized (for once). Molly, on full choke, grumbled awake with only 3 tries at 40-something degrees. God bless the Japanese!

Molly (named by Kat)

1981 Suzuki GS850G