Andy and Angelique

I have 9 Webkinz now. That’s nothing compared to most aficionados, but I thought I’d list, in true 10 year-old kid fashion, all the dudes in my corral.

Here they are, in order of acquisition:

1. Ricki Ricardo Raccoon, so named because I had to think of a name really quick, and that’s what I came up with. The raccoon was a Christmas gift from Debra Johnson. She is single-handedly responsible for all of this madness. She’s the pusher!

2. Sabine Snake. I like the name Sabine. What do you think of that, Sabine Rothmund? I named a Webkinz after you!

3. Tofu Scramble Frog. I’ve been dying to call one of my Webkinz Tofu Scramble. Why, you ask? Why not, I say!

4. Happy Cat. Named after Matthew Johnson, age 6, who chose the “alley cat” for my birthday present. His nickname is “Happy.”

5. Nee Nee Elephant. Named after Jordan Johnson, 7, who picked out the elephant for my birthday. Her nickname is “Nini.”

6.Tina Fey Turtle. The turtle is so funny, hence the name Tina Fey.

7. Pickles Platypus. Andy named her after his aunt Pickles. Plus, she looks like a pickle. Well, she really looks like a white, furry, eggplant.

8. Boca Patty Chicken. I was going to name her Chik’n Patty, but I thought that my vegetarian intentions would have gone unrecognized.

9. Dewi Dog. This little girl has a good Indonesian name.

Like I said, I didn’t buy my first one. It was given to me. Then, there was Webkinz Day at all the area retailers, so it was buy-one, get-one. What a good deal. So I brought home 2 that day. Then Debra, the pusher, gave me 2 for my birthday, and one for dog-sitting. Then a surprise package came in the mail from my sister Trisha, and it was the platypus I’ve loved from day one. So after that, I’m like, aw heck. I’m buying the chicken. The chicken is sooo cute. And then I saw that Walgreens was selling the baby pets (“Lil’ Kinz”), so I had to get one of those.

If I am out-and-about, and I see him…I’m getting the big fat white duck that waddles around and has rosy cheeks. Yeeah!

Here is a candid shot of everyone in the Wizard/Pirate-themed kitchen. Ricki is on the magic flying carpet!

I just watched a block of Weezer videos on fuse. Ah, Weezer. The first and second albums hold a very dear place in my heart. And Weezer is definitely one of my top concerts ever. I only saw them one time, and it was for the Pinkerton album. I really love Pinkerton.
I’m not really a fan of their current music. In fact, all of their albums after Matt Sharp left. Andy articulated it best, and I agree. We both agree that they’re not as good now. Not in the same way. They’re pretty much dead to me now. Well, that’s harsh…they have had some okay songs since then (i.e. “Island in the Sun.”) But I mean, “‘Beverly Hills?” Come on, dudes. That’s just not a very good song. Obviously Matt Sharp brought something kooky to the band that is missing now. I know they’re all so talented…but I miss Matt.
Anyway, Weezer’s drummer, Patrick Wilson, just happens, in my opinion, to look like my very own Andy Johnson. I was watching the video for the Sweater Song, and noticed how highly Andy-licious he is in that video. He’s a tall, physical dude with glasses, and he was wearing an Andy-lish outfit, circa 1996: short-sleeved button down shirt and shorts. Although he does seem to have more hair than Andy (sorry honey!) but still. Remarkable!

I also think that Andy used to look just a little bit like the drummer from the Promise Ring. Two famous drummers, both Andy-licious. Or is just me?

Ok. Are there really that many people concerned about their girth? Really? I (my work email) gets at least 50 emails a day that says ‘make it count in bed’ or ‘Size matters’ or ‘please her all night’ or the ever clever ‘enjoy a huge member’. Is this a national epidemic? Is this what’s on our minds day in day out? I think about bikes and food and Angelique dancing. She hasn’t kooky danced in a few days. I’ll have to mention that to her. Cut the rug lady! In other related dancing moves imagine this: She was trying to get me to go up and do running man at the Asian fest with the Indian dancers. Now that’s a good sight.

Poison Ivy update: Arm is almost dried up, mostly scabs. But my leg (back of knee) is still a mess. I must have been scratched by a tree or something. It’s all swollen and nasty but slowly drying up.

Me and the Nato-nater (just made that up) are heading to the Mohican 100 tonight. Wish us (and the weather) lots of luck. I’m going to really need it. I’m only doing the 100k but I’m still looking at a good 8 hours in the saddle. Damn! First time in a tent in like 12 years probably. Eat your wheaties.

This is pretty amazing!

The tour de france is awesome but the Giro is beautiful.

If you didn’t know already…Webkinz obviously knows what’s up! Look at this! The “Daily Bonus Question!” They did me proud!

Not much to say really. I have a good case of poison ivy I’m fighting. I fucking hate poison ivy. I use to get it so bad as a kid that I’d have to stay at home while all the other kids where out building bmx jumps in the woods. Must have picked it up during one of my many crashes at the Wilds race. The ticks didn’t get me, so the ivy did. Bastards.

Did the first century of the year Saturday. Got lost just south of Butler, OH. Nice country. Good hills. Old man Mike and I went on an adventure. Found our way back to the car seven hours later and via more than enough dirt gravel roads in Morrow county. Beautiful day. But it shot me and I ended up putting the bike away for the rest of the weekend. That’s ok though. Big week of training (14 hours) for me last week and the 100 coming on Saturday means lots of recovery this week.

What the fuck is the world coming to? It’d be awesome if she sticks with it but if it’s just a ‘cleanse‘ then whatever.

My next car? On you tube

When is this guy going to update his blog? Come on man!