Monthly Archives: November 2005

RIP Uncle Chief

Posted on November 29, 2005 by Steve

I was juggling other entries on top of everything else I was trying to do today and before I go to sleep I wanted to at least end my day with this sad announcement. Today was my nephew’s birthday so … Continue reading →

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Week Eight of NHL 2005-6

Posted on November 28, 2005 by Steve

With or without Forsberg, I have concluded that my Flyers have a split personality. The big question is, which team shows up at the games now. The Lightning and Islanders beat them because they wanted it more yet I doubt … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Nick!

Posted on November 28, 2005 by Steve

Today is my nephew Nick’s seventh birthday! Unfortunately he had to go to school and Christmas is around the corner so I’m sure he usually gets stiffed on the presents. You know, people give him one gift and say it … Continue reading →

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Greg the Bunny on IFC

Posted on November 27, 2005 by Steve

I am really trying cut down on the amount of TV I watch, but when you have some more interesting channels filled with informational shows like Mythbusters and truly humorous ones like Cheap Seats, it’s hard. However, now and then, … Continue reading →

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Star Wars: Battle Front

Posted on November 26, 2005 by Steve

Yes, yes, yes, this game was hot last year but it was finally released for the Mac and I have played it enough times (on Mac and PS2) to write a review to my satisfaction. Personally, I hate first-person shooter … Continue reading →

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The Simpsons: One Step Beyond Forever

Posted on November 24, 2005 by Steve

While us Simpsons fans are waiting and anticipating the release of the Seventh Season on DVD, the latest guide book on the 13th and 14th seasons came out before Halloween. I’ve been reading it off and on so that’s why … Continue reading →

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Babies, babies, babies

Posted on November 21, 2005 by Steve

Still waiting on a picture but last week, my in-laws Aaron and Anje (pronounced like Angie) had their third child last Sunday (November 13). Another boy (which isn’t a bad thing in my opinion) so Hunter and Wyatt have a … Continue reading →

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Week Seven of NHL 2005-6

Posted on November 21, 2005 by Steve

Last week was the beginning of the Flyers’ 3-game losing skid since they were handed two more overtime defeats from Pittsburgh (didn’t get to see thanks to the snit between OLN and Dish) and Atlanta (which I did see at … Continue reading →

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Threadgill’s

Posted on November 19, 2005 by Steve

For me, this restaurant is one of the places that says “Austin” should I have to describe it. I have lived in a handful of other cities and this place is rather unique. So either Threadgill’s is unique or else … Continue reading →

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David Chelsea in Love

Posted on November 18, 2005 by Steve

It seems that my Books section is going to stretch the definition of “book” to include graphic novels through this review of David Chelsea in Love. David’s story is too good to ignore, especially when I stumbled upon a copy … Continue reading →

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Underground (VW)

Posted on November 17, 2005 by Steve

When I started this fifth version of Picayune, I had a section dedicated to the cool things to find in Austin and what sets this city apart from many others. Course I let this languish and sit around (much like … Continue reading →

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Week Six of NHL 2005-6

Posted on November 15, 2005 by Steve

Sadly, the Flyers’ winning streak came to a slamming halt Monday night against the Cup-winning Lightning. Blech! They were pretty much down most of the game after losing their 2-0 lead early on. The Penalty Killing is still disastrous and … Continue reading →

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Dwight Yoakam rocks Austin

Posted on November 13, 2005 by Steve

Saturday night I had the great fortune to see Dwight Yoakam play a sold-out show at Stubb’s. Thanks to my membership with Ecology Action of Austin, I attended for free on what would’ve been a $32.50 ticket. Picture courtesy of … Continue reading →

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More Texas hockey

Posted on November 12, 2005 by Steve

Dejected over Tulane being closed until next semester, I still went over to the rink to see if UT had a different opponent lined up for last night. Nope, but there was high-school level hockey that night! Woo hoo! Three … Continue reading →

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The HEB opening!

Posted on November 10, 2005 by Steve

Last night we went to the little shebang for Somara’s new HEB Plus in Round Rock. I should’ve starved up more, I was so overstuffed with the free samples of food they offered. I also couldn’t drink all the free … Continue reading →

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