Blogger Buffet - Fidel Castro, Movies, Timbaland and My Awesome Van

I've been away for the last three weeks on a management course. While I found it extremely invaluable and chock full of... (oh sorry I was yawning) useful information; I was also reeeeally bored. I didn't have cable or an internet connection so I couldn't blog, but I did scribble down a few things I felt like yapping about, and (as always) I had an adventure travelling to the town my course was in. See below for details.

The Importance of Oil Changes - Anyone who knows me knows I am NOT mechanically inclined. I know how to drive my van, and I know how to put in the gas, but after that I am pretty lost. I am the proud owner of a 98 Voyager that I affectionately call the P.O.S. mobile. The 'P' stands for piece by the way, figure the rest out on your own. (The same van that broke down in July while on a long road trip. See my blog about it for more) Well the P.O.S. was sounding awful and running poorly so before my odyssey began I thought I'd be proactive (for once) and get an oil change. Well the first part was easy since when they went to drain the old oil, there was none...That's right, I had no oil left. In fact once I understood that THAT was what was causing the awful sound I realized it hadn't had oil for almost 3 months. Needless to say there was a bit of engine damage. At that point I handled it with my usual keen sense of right and wrong....I said "Well fill it up so I can get going." It sounds GREAT now though!

Timbaland - Is it me or is this guy in every song/video out there? Who hasn't he worked with? Who's next? Josh Groban? Dwight Yoakam? Limp Bizkit???

Movies, Movies and MORE Movies - So I mentioned that this course wasn't exactly Med School year 3. Let's just say I had some free time. I went and saw 'Cloverfield' which I absolutely LOVED! In fact if anyone out there saw it and says they didn't like it, I would say you're a big fat dummy! Anyhow, I also watched a few DVD's too. In fact, in the 14 days I was there, I managed to watch 12 movies! The other two days probably involved beer. Oh and I finished with a 90% average so obviously not rocket science. I think I burned out my DVD player though!

Fidel Castro Steps Down After Almost 50 Years - Half a century ago a young law student and ex-con lead a revolution and took over The tropical island nation of Cuba. After decades of oppression and defiance against 10 different US presidents, (and an extremely limited wardrobe) Fidel finally called it quits at 81 years of age. Sure he was a bad guy but standing up to the US for that many years is impressive considering how little it takes to get the US to attack someone. I wonder if good Cuban cigars will get any cheaper?

Facebook Addiction Pt II - Further to my earlier post about my addiction to 'Crackbook', I have now found the sheer joy of friends for sale. What a great application! Not only can you enjoy your own increase in value as people get into bidding wars for you, but you can actually say to someone; (and I have ha ha) "I own you!" I currently 'own' 30 people (or pets) including all my coworkers...Some are more of a bargain than others!

Nuts! someone just bought two of my 'pets' so you'll have to excuse me while I buy them back. Until next time remember, no Payne, no gain!

Blogger Buffet - Fighting, Football and Fantastic Films!

Well hello everyone I hope you had a 'Super' weekend. I actually got motivated to clean yesterday which is akin to Britney Spears deciding to wear underwear and behave. Just ask my wife, I am to cleaning what Marilyn Manson is to religion. I scrubbed my floors, cleaned my toilet, did 3 loads of laundry...I even dusted! Which brings me to my first topic of the day;

Drains clogged with hair - Eeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwww! I have seen some gross things in my life and cleaned up some pretty gross things (I have had two children`s worth of diapers to change....use your imagination), but there is one thing I HATE! Hair in drains (I am gagging just writing it). I had no choice though since the drain was backing up ankle deep EVERY time I had a shower. What makes it worse this time is the bathroom in my new place is filled with the hair of previous tenants (gagging again). Nothing beats the sight, feel and mmmmmm yes the SMELL of soapy, rotting gooey hair. I just lie and tell myself it`s all from the head though...

Superbowl XLII - Geeeeeeeez can they just switch to the actual number now, How many people actually understand how XLII gets you the number 42? I can't believe the Patriots went 18 wins in a row and then lost the Super bowl to Peyton's little brother. I remember losing in monopoly to my friend Andy's little brother when we were kids. It's been 25 years and I still go crazy. Seriously How could I land on Boardwalk with a hotel on it 4 times in a row? what are the odds?!

UFC 81 and UFC 83 - I am a HUGE Mixed Martial Arts Fan and last weekend there was a very intriguing match. Former WWE superstar Brock Lesnar against Frank Mir the former heavyweight champ of the UFC. A lot of people expected Lesnar to lose bad and after tapping out 90 seconds in you may think that's what happened. The truth is he made a mistake, but up until then he was giving Mir a worse beating than Ike gave to Tina. Lesnar got the loss but his future looks bright. UFC 83 was just announced today and will be the first UFC event held in Canada April 19th in Montreal. It features a championship rematch between Canada's own Georges St Pierre (GSP) and Matt 'the Terra' Serra. This Card is PACKED with bouts featuring Canadians and will be the biggest crowd ever with an expected audience of over 22,000!

Rob Zombie, Filmmaker - Now I had heard some of Rob Zombie's music before and to be honest, it's not my favourite. I have now seen three of his horror movies and have been transformed into a fan. Two of his films; House of 1000 Corpses, and, The Devil's Rejects, were great gory fun with lots of gratuitous nudity. Certainly these movies are not for everyone but I loved 'em! If you like movies like 'From Dusk 'til Dawn' or 'Blade' you will enjoy these movies. The 3rd film I saw of his was a remake of the classic 'Halloween' only this version really delves into the transformation of Michael Myers from troubled child to full on serial killer. Brilliant! Oh and Rob Zombie's wife Sheri Moon Zombie, is in all 3 and is verrrrrry easy to look at!

90's Pop Icons End Tour Early - Two last tidbit's before I go. Toronto music fans will get the honour of witnessing the final performance of the Spice Girls reunion tour. Seems the gals have decided to 'Stop Right Now', (thank you very much) and are scaling back their tour which will (mercifully) end on Feb 26 in Toronto. Oh and speaking of 90's pop icons, This just in; Britney Spears is nuttier than squirrel poo.

Until next time remember, No Payne, no gain!