Thursday, August 19, 2010
sidecar-gokar-skykart
We've been a number of times before, but now we're officially members of SkyKart. For some reason I can't remember the name right and I keep calling it "sidekart" or some mutilation of it that really bugs B. Had some good runs in and B made one qualifyer lap, where his time was faster than a threshold. He needs to get some more of those times in and he'll qulify for a turbo kart! In the meantime, my improvements are slowing cinching by only tenths of seconds, but at least he isn't lapping me anymore.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
comic - When a guy does something wrong
http://www.thedoghousediaries.com
(this post is technically from bryant)
Friday, April 9, 2010
Gamble for your bowls!
If you eat out, you're surely to come across some bad food experiences at some point. Would you rather...
A. Eat cooked rotten food with accompanying buzzing flies
or
B. Eat raw defrosted-previously-frozen seafood lukewarm bland pasta
These situations happened separately, and luckily we didn't get sick. The ensuing discussion is which we'd rather, B said option A and I said option B (because you can't smell it).
A friend insists on C, going hungry. What would you do?
A. Eat cooked rotten food with accompanying buzzing flies
or
B. Eat raw defrosted-previously-frozen seafood lukewarm bland pasta
These situations happened separately, and luckily we didn't get sick. The ensuing discussion is which we'd rather, B said option A and I said option B (because you can't smell it).
A friend insists on C, going hungry. What would you do?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
March Madness - appley tourney
We really like apples, B likes Fuji's, I like Braeburn. In the spirit of March Madness, we taste tested to see which apple comes out on top, tournament style. Organic players were available from PCC Market. Starting from the top going clockwise, Fuji, Cameo, Red Delicious, Gala, Braeburn, Cripps Pink. Order was selected at random.
Fuji and Gala apples were early favorites, but Cameo quickly dominated the pile with its crispy texture, almost pear-like flavor and sweet peel.
The difference was very apparent when tasted side by side. Some were crisp, others mealy. Sweetness was sometimes in the peel, or otherwise in the flesh. There are different apples available at different seasons, notably in the fall. Hopefully we'll do this again. Mackintosh and Pippin are a couple that we hope to join in next time.
The difference was very apparent when tasted side by side. Some were crisp, others mealy. Sweetness was sometimes in the peel, or otherwise in the flesh. There are different apples available at different seasons, notably in the fall. Hopefully we'll do this again. Mackintosh and Pippin are a couple that we hope to join in next time.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Vancouver for 2010 Olympics
Pictures are posted! (click here)
U-S-A! U-S-A!! Went to downtown Vancouver and Richmond this weekend to join the fringe of the Olympic crowds, weaving through the downtown crowds to chants of "Ca-na-da! Ca-na-da!" We didn't have any tickets to events, but plenty of scalpers near the venues with offerings. Plenty of things to do for free, but they always have the lines to go with it. It was a great way to spend an easy-going sunny weekend.
I joined the hoards of kiddies around the ice rink at Robson Square screaming for Quatchi (Sasquatch) and his friends Sumi and Miga. Couldn't believe that so many people would wait 8+ hours, some starting 2 am, to zip line above the square (it only lasts like 30 secs!). The line for Vancouver Art Museum went around the block, so I sadly passed up a chance of glimpsing featured Da Vinci's works. After watching some events live on the screen available, we headed to the Robson Street for light shopping and quickly adopted mascots Quatchi and MukMuk (egg-shaped marmot). Roots store was mobbed as BF asked, "Where can we buy US apparel?" to cheer our teams on. Of course there was none to be found. Plenty of crowds and street entertainers, saw singers, hip-hop dancers, rappers, capuera. We went to see the Olympic Cauldron by the waterfront (I got patted down by a friendly drunken couple as I was taking pictures), and sadly the viewing platform was closed already. There was a concert going on at LiveCity Downtown so we couldn't check the venue out. The line to get into the official Olympic shop was crazy during the day, but we got in quickly at the end of the night. Didn't get anything there, but they had a pretty good deal on the plushies; the biggest luxury item I saw was a commemorative hockey stick.
The following day we checked out Richmond's O Zone, it's a smaller area but a nice open-air place with a higher concentration of things to check out. The Bay mall was right across from the train station, so we got 100% fruit slushies (there was a cute girl cutting mangos earlier) inside before heading out. The O Zone was much more kid-friendly with the open astroturf for bajillion kids to run on. They had ice wine tasting, live ice-carving, magic card tricks, outdoor skating loop, and long line for the balloon animal guy. I pooped out after the 15-20 minute walk to Richmond Olympic Oval, but there were three japanese food trucks at the boxcar train replica of the olympic logo (stone henge-like human figure) for energy pick me up.
Had the awesomest drive back to Seattle, the exciting Canada versus USA hockey game was on the radio, I didn't need my HK coffee tea drink to keep me awake. We drove into downtown, but if you're in the spirit of mass transit, make sure to wear layers, comfy shoes and bring your patience.
Overheard quote that sums up the trip, straight from the Canadian's mouth. "Walkin a lot, eh?"
U-S-A! U-S-A!! Went to downtown Vancouver and Richmond this weekend to join the fringe of the Olympic crowds, weaving through the downtown crowds to chants of "Ca-na-da! Ca-na-da!" We didn't have any tickets to events, but plenty of scalpers near the venues with offerings. Plenty of things to do for free, but they always have the lines to go with it. It was a great way to spend an easy-going sunny weekend.
I joined the hoards of kiddies around the ice rink at Robson Square screaming for Quatchi (Sasquatch) and his friends Sumi and Miga. Couldn't believe that so many people would wait 8+ hours, some starting 2 am, to zip line above the square (it only lasts like 30 secs!). The line for Vancouver Art Museum went around the block, so I sadly passed up a chance of glimpsing featured Da Vinci's works. After watching some events live on the screen available, we headed to the Robson Street for light shopping and quickly adopted mascots Quatchi and MukMuk (egg-shaped marmot). Roots store was mobbed as BF asked, "Where can we buy US apparel?" to cheer our teams on. Of course there was none to be found. Plenty of crowds and street entertainers, saw singers, hip-hop dancers, rappers, capuera. We went to see the Olympic Cauldron by the waterfront (I got patted down by a friendly drunken couple as I was taking pictures), and sadly the viewing platform was closed already. There was a concert going on at LiveCity Downtown so we couldn't check the venue out. The line to get into the official Olympic shop was crazy during the day, but we got in quickly at the end of the night. Didn't get anything there, but they had a pretty good deal on the plushies; the biggest luxury item I saw was a commemorative hockey stick.
The following day we checked out Richmond's O Zone, it's a smaller area but a nice open-air place with a higher concentration of things to check out. The Bay mall was right across from the train station, so we got 100% fruit slushies (there was a cute girl cutting mangos earlier) inside before heading out. The O Zone was much more kid-friendly with the open astroturf for bajillion kids to run on. They had ice wine tasting, live ice-carving, magic card tricks, outdoor skating loop, and long line for the balloon animal guy. I pooped out after the 15-20 minute walk to Richmond Olympic Oval, but there were three japanese food trucks at the boxcar train replica of the olympic logo (stone henge-like human figure) for energy pick me up.
Had the awesomest drive back to Seattle, the exciting Canada versus USA hockey game was on the radio, I didn't need my HK coffee tea drink to keep me awake. We drove into downtown, but if you're in the spirit of mass transit, make sure to wear layers, comfy shoes and bring your patience.
Overheard quote that sums up the trip, straight from the Canadian's mouth. "Walkin a lot, eh?"
Saturday, February 20, 2010
olympic inspiration
Had a hard time falling asleep Friday night, but it could have been the late-night cappuccino. Woke up 5 am with the thought that I can't bear not being in the vicinity of the Olympics. Packin' to go for the weekend!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Wedding pictures
First set of pictures are posted! (link) We have a lot more to sort through but these were some of our faves.
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