Seeing as how both Florida and Florida State are hobbing serious knob this season, I can't possibly make any "Gay-tor" jokes (something that usually ends up with me receiving a piledriver from Jose). What's going down tomorrow along the lines of the "I'm not going to the FL/GA game so let's get trashed and pretend like the cops will never realize I had a few too many" parties? If something is going down, I'll gladly make a guest appearance so I can show off my German girlfriend. She was supposed to pose nude on Walroosbrüste.com, but the site was shut down because the bitter Walrustitties people didn't want to have the affiliation simply due to the literal translation (and the fact that the German site was much better).
Friday, October 29, 2004
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
My Parting Gift to Juan
I got some big six-shooters
Packed up on my steed
And don't take 'em off
Unless I got some flesh to feed
Intimidation to the max
Is what'll do it to me
I'll rip it right and rip it left
Just to make your heart bleed
Layin' down in the dirt
A big bottle of wine
Rather listen to some blues
Or love a woman 'til she's blind
Got a lot of time to waste
On shining my big guns
When I ride into your town
You and your sister want some fun
I'm looking for a Juliet to take my cowboy blues away
The ten blue broken hearts behind me they're not mine
I'm a gunfighter looking for love
Gunfighter for love
Gunfighter for love
Gunfighter for love
I'm a six foot all-American kid
My serial number's one nine seven six
Born down south where barbed wire plays
Where my parents met is in the U.S. of A.
Legendary, gunfighter
Buckshot, point-blank
Fast aim, six-shooter
Trail blazer, gunslinger
Pistol packin', rough rider
Wanted man, coach robber
Shot drinkin' cowboy
Gunfighter for love
I got some big six-shooters
Packed upon my steed
And I only take 'em off
Unless I got some flesh to feed
Intimidation to the max
Is what'll do it to me
I'll rip it right, rip it left
Just to make your heart bleed
Lyrics to "Gunfighter for Love" by Jason McMaster of Dangerous Toys
Fully Operational Battlestation
"You've got to line 'em up; Then you knock them down; Take a look boy..."
-- Jason McMaster of Dangerous Toys
Well, well. I have been M.I.A. for a few years. Actually, I have been a P.O.W. My tale is one full of wickedness and deceit -- but none of it was done by me. It all started one fateful day when my twin brothers Tomax and Xamot came to me with a... okay, that one was for Jose. My tale actually starts in a UF classroom during a Thermodynamics lecture when I should have continued to write down notes and ignored the girl that was sitting next to me. Such a fool am I. But I will tell this tale another day. For now, I believe answering Mark's questions will provide a sufficient update.
I am single and "living the life of an angry young fool" (E-Z-O). That one was for Juan. I have no children. I do have a dog. A miniature schnauzer. Great breed. I am employed by UCF as a research administrator. I am the director of the Office of Funding Resources and work out of the Office of Research. My favorite color is midnight blue. Finally, I prefer Starcrunch to either Ho-Hos or Twinkies (see Mark's questions).
I lived in New Orleans for a few years attending Tulane University where I was finishing my Ph.D. Great place to visit but not a good place to live. I came to Orlando to do some research at the beginning of the Millenium and ended up staying when I got my current gig.
I play soccer in a five-on-five, indoor league. We were league champions last season! The pace is incredible. You net a go-ahead goal one minute and find yourself down two goals the next minute. We play twenty-minute halves in a well-run, very professional facility. Lots of English, Scottish, Brazilian, and Spanish players. We have referees, scoreboards, kits (a.k.a. uniforms for those of you that do not speak soccer), etc. It is not too expensive either. Only about $40 per season depending on how many players you have on your team.
I also play flag football in a seven-on-seven city league. We are sponsored by Adidas (local outlet store) so our uniforms are free. We were not very good our first season (4-12) but improved drastically our second season (10-6 with a playoff berth). I have implemented my Red Raider motion offense and the 4-1-2 defense. I also played in the Air-It-Out tournament. We did not place but it was fun nonetheless. If any of you are interested in playing with me let me know and I can make arrangements. Maybe we can put UPT back together!!! It is held semi-annually for one weekend. Your team is placed in a four-team division. The Saturday of the weekend, you play against your division which means you are guaranteed at least three games. The team with the best record from each division returns on Sunday for a single elimination tournament.
However, as far as my tale is concerned, this is only half of the story -- the good half.
To be continued...
-- Jason McMaster of Dangerous Toys
Well, well. I have been M.I.A. for a few years. Actually, I have been a P.O.W. My tale is one full of wickedness and deceit -- but none of it was done by me. It all started one fateful day when my twin brothers Tomax and Xamot came to me with a... okay, that one was for Jose. My tale actually starts in a UF classroom during a Thermodynamics lecture when I should have continued to write down notes and ignored the girl that was sitting next to me. Such a fool am I. But I will tell this tale another day. For now, I believe answering Mark's questions will provide a sufficient update.
I am single and "living the life of an angry young fool" (E-Z-O). That one was for Juan. I have no children. I do have a dog. A miniature schnauzer. Great breed. I am employed by UCF as a research administrator. I am the director of the Office of Funding Resources and work out of the Office of Research. My favorite color is midnight blue. Finally, I prefer Starcrunch to either Ho-Hos or Twinkies (see Mark's questions).
I lived in New Orleans for a few years attending Tulane University where I was finishing my Ph.D. Great place to visit but not a good place to live. I came to Orlando to do some research at the beginning of the Millenium and ended up staying when I got my current gig.
I play soccer in a five-on-five, indoor league. We were league champions last season! The pace is incredible. You net a go-ahead goal one minute and find yourself down two goals the next minute. We play twenty-minute halves in a well-run, very professional facility. Lots of English, Scottish, Brazilian, and Spanish players. We have referees, scoreboards, kits (a.k.a. uniforms for those of you that do not speak soccer), etc. It is not too expensive either. Only about $40 per season depending on how many players you have on your team.
I also play flag football in a seven-on-seven city league. We are sponsored by Adidas (local outlet store) so our uniforms are free. We were not very good our first season (4-12) but improved drastically our second season (10-6 with a playoff berth). I have implemented my Red Raider motion offense and the 4-1-2 defense. I also played in the Air-It-Out tournament. We did not place but it was fun nonetheless. If any of you are interested in playing with me let me know and I can make arrangements. Maybe we can put UPT back together!!! It is held semi-annually for one weekend. Your team is placed in a four-team division. The Saturday of the weekend, you play against your division which means you are guaranteed at least three games. The team with the best record from each division returns on Sunday for a single elimination tournament.
However, as far as my tale is concerned, this is only half of the story -- the good half.
To be continued...
Welcome New Members!
In an effort to stimulate a bit more traffic on the site, I would like to welcome two new distinguished members to the blog, Frank and Ed. I also wanted to add a new post so that the "yo quiero vomitar" photo will scroll of the main page a bit quicker. I'm getting tired of reaching for my air sickness bag each time I see it, as I'm sure the rest of you are as well.
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Thursday, October 21, 2004
Vote NO on Amendment 3
Well, this is something I would normally refrain from doing. However, this issue is too important to me to just let it go. There is a proposed amendment on the Florida ballot during these elections. It is Amendment 3. This amendment is aimed at capping the attorney's fee in a medical malpractice case. It is being presented to people as an amendment that will give more money to people and less money to "greedy lawyers." That is a total misrepresentation of what this amendment will do. Here are a couple of reasons why you should vote NO on Amendment 3:
1. There is something inherently wrong with limiting the amount of money a person is allowed to earn for doing their job. If we start here, where are we going to end?
2. If Amendment 3 passes, it will not be profitable for attorneys to take these cases since they are very expensive and time-consuming to litigate.
3. If Amendment 3 passes, it will be harder for injured victims to find legal representation because attorneys will not want to become involved in costly litigation since it will not be profitable.
4. If Amendment 3 passes, victims of medical negligence will be left with little or no choice when trying to receive compensation for their injuries.
Please vote NO on Amendment 3. As for the Walrustitties issue, I haven't made up my mind yet.
Thanks.
1. There is something inherently wrong with limiting the amount of money a person is allowed to earn for doing their job. If we start here, where are we going to end?
2. If Amendment 3 passes, it will not be profitable for attorneys to take these cases since they are very expensive and time-consuming to litigate.
3. If Amendment 3 passes, it will be harder for injured victims to find legal representation because attorneys will not want to become involved in costly litigation since it will not be profitable.
4. If Amendment 3 passes, victims of medical negligence will be left with little or no choice when trying to receive compensation for their injuries.
Please vote NO on Amendment 3. As for the Walrustitties issue, I haven't made up my mind yet.
Thanks.
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