That image reminds me a little bit too much of the drunk Hasselhoff video.

Dude, stick with chicken for a little bit.

Wow, feel better man! The platypus bit is pretty hilarious though.

Sheeeeez! Hang in there Brent. Let's hope that this takes care of it.

Hang Tough Brent.

Today, Beer and Curry with a bunch of Brits, in SF.

The Beer Part was at San Francisco's 2nd oldest Saloon Location.

Bit of a dive bar, but no charge for my Diet Coke. can't complain.

Actually I cheated on the whole beer part. While Joanne waited for the other Brits to appear,

I treated myself to an Ice Cream at Humphry Slowcombe No bacon based flavor's , so I opted for

Blue Bottle Coffee and Brown Butter. Om nom nom.

Feel better soon Brent. Glad that you have good friends to help you in your current state.

Hang in there mate, pain will go soon. Best wishes

Took Libby out yesterday to Southwick Zoo. She had a great time, though most of the big animals weren't cooperating (i.e., hiding somewhere in the shade to avoid the heat).

Hope things start improving Brent! That sounds truly crappy.

Hang in there Brent.

Yesterday, went to a friend's who home brews. Sampled 5 of his beers and really liked his Belgian Trippel. Today is the adopted as usual and then maybe drinks on the deck.

This week coming up is Debbie's birthday week. Yes, it takes all week...

Going to see the Senna documentary Wednesday, the Tedeschi-Trucks band Thursday and dinner out on Friday for the official birthday. Looks to be a good week.

Nice choice on the ice cream Grahame! Elixir will be on the tour next time the HC crew is in town. Those interested in recipes can go to their website and download their various seasonal cocktail menus with recipes and mixologist notes. Nice.

Happy birthday week, Debbie! Looking forward to meeting you one of these days.

Sat outside for the last half hour and watched the mini rain storm... the first rain at our house in a loooooonng time. It was wonderful. Unfortunately, the rain is gone now and the forecast is another week of 100 degree weather and very little chance of rain.

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Sat outside for the last half hour and watched the mini rain storm... the first rain at our house in a loooooonng time. It was wonderful. Unfortunately, the rain is gone now and the forecast is another week of 100 degree weather and very little chance of rain.

So Mike's rain dance worked?! Awesome. Pliny it is.

Did a "final" walthrough on the house and the current owners idea of fixing everything is half-assing everything apparently, now it's down to how much he owes us I think.

So Mike's rain dance worked?! Awesome. Pliny it is.

Yep, thanks Mike!

When Mike dances it rains, or else ... he dances again

When Mike dances it rains, or else ... he dances again

When Mike dances it rains, or else ... he dances again

Damn straight! And after 5 beers at FFF and now G&T's I will dance for rain again tonight. Hang in there Shelly, I swear more rain is coming.

Did a "final" walthrough on the house and the current owners idea of fixing everything is half-assing everything apparently, now it's down to how much he owes us I think.

I've always negotiated a give-back instead of having them be responsible for repairs for that reason

Went to a local peach festival to pick some nectarines and peaches. The flyer for the festival said that it's starting at 10am. While farm stores/stands and peach picking were open, none of the other festivities really started until 12pm.

Accomplished stuff this weekend. Got the plasma on the wall of the home theater of the absurd. We did our Lake Watch sampling with a videographer in the canoe. (He wasn't that heavy, but yes, muscles I didn't know I have, or arguably, don't have, hurt.) Bunch of household stuff broke. Have repaired most of it.

Brent - We're all on the edges of our seats following your adventure. Hang in there. Don't operate heavy machinery.

Larry - Great news finding the cat! Give it a scratch behind the ear for me.

...Larry - Great news finding the cat! Give it a scratch behind the ear for me.

The cat is definitely happy, and eating well. I'm hoping he gets a passing grade by the vet tomorrow, other than looking like he came out of Auschwitz.

Been away for a while. Brent, I hope you feel better soon! Shelly, be careful what you wish for, TS Irene heading in both our general directions, although a bit more towards us for the moment.

Everyone here would be thrilled to have a tropical storm (even a hurricane) right now. The chance of it headed to Texas: 0.00000012649% (I calculated that myself).

Does anyone know a tropical storm dance? Mike or Mike?

Do me a favor, calculate the risk for us so i know whether I have to get my shutters ready.

I'll get my computer working on it.