Monthly Archives: September 2012

Vegas 2012: Update 1

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Steve

Everyone knows by now that my cat Molly is ill and I probably should’ve done something sooner, like before I left town. I feel really bad too. She didn’t have any symptoms, she just looked obese. We figured that Molly … Continue reading →

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No developments on Molly yet.

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Steve

We’re…no, I am driving the Vets crazy probably with my calls wanting to know what’s the status of Molly. The only updates the nice people at White Rock can give are, she’s eating a bit more, the swelling is a … Continue reading →

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Dick Butkus

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Steve

I got to meet somebody famous in Las Vegas again! Last time I was within inches of shaking hands with John Waite but it fell through, a story for another day. Dick Butkus was an extra special encounter because the … Continue reading →

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Thanks for the lockout NHL owners, d-bags

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Steve

A couple days ago I went ahead and put down my annual futures bet on the Flyers to hoist the Cup. Figuring the lockout would happen, I asked what happens next? The nice lady at the Mirage said, if there’s … Continue reading →

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Molly has a tumor

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Steve

All the great luck I’ve had on this vacation in Vegas appears to have slowed with the ongoing matters regarding Molly. Recently she started getting rather chubby but in an awkward way…skinny legs while rotund in the center. Our initial … Continue reading →

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No escape from work on this vacation

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Steve

We accidentally timed our vacation to coincide with yesterday’s iPhone et al. news because I had a Summer swamped with Mountain Lion, it’s nice to get a break from it. However, I couldn’t resist asking for a picture of this shirt … Continue reading →

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Greetings from Las Vegas ’12 and Day One

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Steve

We’ve been here for over 24 hours now but there’s a couple themes to this trip, the first one is relaxing so despite both of us having Clear 4G Wi-Fi connections (thank you Mike at the Concierge desk!), there will … Continue reading →

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Ninteen years for the Silders

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Steve

Initially, I thought they had the longest lasting marriage amongst my personal circle of friends but they’re number two. Then again 2012 is an election year so I’m probably on the outs with them for political/idealogical reasons. Today is about … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas in less than 24 hours!

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Steve

The vacation gods definitely hate the Maggi Republic since we both have been fighting off head colds or allergies, it’s hard to tell around Central Texas. I only know to blame the temperature drop that went down over the weekend. … Continue reading →

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Star Trek‘s real Top Ten

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Steve

Somebody from the Onion’s AV Club turned in the essential 10 episodes of Star Trek; it’s just Star Trek, not TOS, most people know the difference between the Sixties show and what followed. I have the same gripe regarding Star … Continue reading →

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Dead Can Dance

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Steve

Last night I attended this show at the Moody Theater; where Austin City Limits is now taped and I’ve seen three other memorable concerts. I got invited at the last minute courtesy of my concert bud Mark M! We’re scheduled … Continue reading →

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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade…in 70mm

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Steve

Before we leave for Vegas, I hope to be caught up on all the movie stories/reviews. The on thing I can’t convince Somara to do is see one while we’re there which is a long story involving Casino Royale. There’s … Continue reading →

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Logan’s Run: digitally restored showing

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Steve

Alamo Drafthouse had a late-night showing Somara and me couldn’t pass up, especially with the rumors of a remake underway starring…ugh, Ryan Gosling and Rose Byrne. I know the 1976 film has little in common with the original novel but … Continue reading →

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Eleven years at my house

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Steve

Three decades ago my family relocated to Houston…and the moving never really stopped until recently for all of us. It makes me wonder, what is the definition of a move? I’m going with it being being relative to the relationships … Continue reading →

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Summer officially ends today

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Steve

Across the United States and Canada (they’re in our wake), Summer comes to a mental end despite school already being in full swing in most places, Hollywood’s final seasonal stinkers were released (usually anything by Michael Bay or Tony Scott), … Continue reading →

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