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I had an amazing first date. I did blow the entire month's date budget; she is new to the area, and I was showing her around the trendy part of town after drinks, and she said "this place looks good" right before I said "this place is good, but maybe next time." Worth it; the meal was amazing. Also, worth it.

New laminate flooring installed at the entrance(s) from the front door and garage as well as the upstairs hallway.

Stopped an idiot redneck from pummeling a rat snake with a tire iron today. I was walking out of the bank when I saw a rat snake moving across the parking lot. Then I noticed from the corner of my eye someone running at me. Upon looking over, I saw a man with a raised tire iron running toward the snake (and myself), I jumped in front of the snake and told the guy it was harmless. To which he replied it was a rattlesnake. I assured him it was a harmless rat snake (not even remotely similar looking to a rattlesnake, other than Grey/Brown markings). Mind you, we were within inches of the snake. When he told me I was wrong, I simply picked up the snake and put it's head near my face, pointed out the lack of a viper shaped head, large fangs, and a tail without any possible resemblance to a rattle. He looked at me as if I were an escaped inmate from an insane asylum, then pointed out that it was still a snake, and "the only good snake was a dead snake". I didn't bother with lecturing him on the benefits of the rat snake, and considered my act of saving the snake a victory. Rat snake... Rattlesnake...

Steak just came off the grill and into the oven (in the cast iron skillet). Shrimp and home-grown asparagus will go on shortly.

I just like snakes. Heck, I like all animals. I have had several pet snakes, most of them corn snakes, which are closely related to rat snakes. And I know how docile both snakes are, and the benefits they provide to farmers. Snakes are beautiful creatures IMO. Once you hold a snake and feel that incredible muscle mass, you are immediately fascinated. I doubt that corn snakes are seeking social interaction, I'm imagining it's our warmth that they like, but I know that they'll happily set loosely coiled around my neck for hours, and I love that. I have held tiny baby snakes, and I have helped hold a 22' reticulated python. I've had no fear of either. I have accidentally gotten close to rattlesnakes, luckily not too close. If you respect their space, there's no reason to fear them either. Though I wouldn't try to interact with a poisonous snake. Had I not known my love for woodworking early on, I could see myself in the zoology field.

Agree with you 100% Steve. My favorite snake when I was growing up was a California King Snake. It was the most beautiful and docile snake I ever had the pleasure to interact with. Snakes were the reason I do what I do today. We went kayaking for a few hours this morning on Spruce Creek. Very old south looking black water creek. We then came back home to watch Arsenal beat Chelsea for the FA cup. After that we went and traded in Peters old bike for a new Raleigh for his birthday. All in all a pretty nice day, but my shoulders are already complaining about the kayaking.

Zucchini Bread French toast. It has veggies so it is healthy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oysters and Fries. Seems legit.

Round a Brit friend, so roast beef Joanne provided the veggies And there were proper roast potatoes and homemade Yorkshire puddings Followed by a familiar dessert

Which lane would Tice use:

Leftover dinner, Frittata, or kinda.

If you do it right, there should be oil / fat / beef dripping / beef tallow in the pan. Usually from the roast beef. http://www.seriouseats.com/2016/12/the-food-lab-the-best-roast-potatoes-ever.html

Home post weigh in. 19lbs 3oz. Quite a bit less than my CF Gravel Bike. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Spinning some Allman Brothers now. He was a badass. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Old school cheeseburger and steak fries

Snakes always freak me out. I grew up with lots of copperheads in the weeds and moccasins in the water. That's really just an excuse for being chicken shit though. I have gotten super nice to all of gods creatures lately. It bums me out when I wash a spider down the drain warming up the water in the shower. Mosquitos on the other hand,.. I'm still as blood thirsty towards them as they are towards me! Meant to say,.. Carl I'd pay good money for a drum like that!

Wow. Chris will love this link, but it's great for anybody who loves watches. Had you ever seen a synthetic quartz crystal? Me either.

If you please.

That's awesome, Steve. I didn't think my opinion of you could go any higher, and then you go and prove me wrong.

Even funnier are all of the semi trucks in the small penis lane.

Test Tone @ Home live right now: http://mixlr.com/illuminator/chat

I blame Colin. **BRENT** Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

And why all the amp models? How about one done right and works? I guess that doesn't drive the upgrade business model well though...

Got an email and follow-up email that I was invited to Amazon's hackerx recruiting event. Wut? Did someone recommend me or something, or does everyone get these emails?

Well I think we can all agree he can fuck off out of this thread. RIP Roger Moore. Best arched eyebrow in the business.

Cotes de Boeuf with roasted carrots and tenderstems and (most shameful) premade Yorkshire puddings.