Monthly Archives: May 2017

RIP Chris Cornell

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Steve

Seeing the news about Chris’ passing was rather shocking but we’ll find out what happened later. Meanwhile, I’m bummed because he was one of the better artists from the short-lived, overrated Grunge period in popular music. Soundgarden was alright, a … Continue reading →

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Success with Jack!

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Steve

This last weekend I finally got Jack to hold still long enough for me to pet and hold him. For years, whenever I housesat for our friends, this big guy would hide under the furniture only to come out to … Continue reading →

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Now these are noticeable Chucks!

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Steve

Converse put out a new series of gunmetal-like shoes but they’re in colors instead of the traditional “metal” colors gold and silver. They definitely stood out from the compliments I received walking around in them.

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Playmobil Concert a la Austin!

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Steve

I finally took my Playmobil Concert Stage toy out of storage and set it up in an cleared space on my desk. Then I populated the stage and crowd with every figure I could find easily (there are more I … Continue reading →

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Death Race 2050: Time Killer

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Steve

A sequel to Roger Corman’s cult fave Death Race 2000 arrived this year and made it to Netflix right away. It’s definitely a low-budget operation because the only stars in it are Malcolm McDowell as the Chairman of the United Corporations … Continue reading →

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Miguel the Cat May ’17 update

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Steve

It’s been a while since I had seen him but I’m starting to figure out his various chilling-out spots on the neighboring street. He still recognizes me, doesn’t panic when I pick him up and I think he also starting … Continue reading →

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RIP Powers Boothe

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Steve

Sad to see one of the best heavies in show business passing away. Even when Powers didn’t play the villain (Red Dawn, Southern Comfort) he still had a menacing tone and air about him. I first noticed him in the … Continue reading →

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Sausage Party: Utter waste of time

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Steve

From the people who gave us the unfunny, profanity-laden Superbad is their attempt at a cartoon ripping off the same plot as Free Birds. The difference would be the dirty jokes that would only amuse middle schoolers. I guess it was funny when Seth Rogen and … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Finale 2017A

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Steve

Last entry about our most recent trip to Las Vegas, promise. Above is a photo of the latest success with 27, the day we got married (and it’s Bugs Bunny’s birthday). As per tradition, we make one last bet at … Continue reading →

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Must See

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Steve

The superhero team from 2014 I thought wouldn’t succeed, due to their obscurity, is back. This time the focus is on Starlord/Peter’s father. This isn’t a spoiler because you see it in the commercials/trailers. All the humorous infighting is there, Drax … Continue reading →

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New Pornographers 2017

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Steve

The Canadian supergroup came to Austin again for this was the final stop on their North American tour. As always, they put on a helluva’ show to promote their latest, Whiteout Conditions that was released…I think in April. It’s a bit … Continue reading →

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RIP Stan Weston

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Steve

Mr. Weston passed away a couple weeks as per his obituary but any of us born after the late Fifties are very familiar with his most successful creation, GI Joe. With the runaway success of Barbie, all the toy companies (when … Continue reading →

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More MST3K swag arrived!

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Steve

Joel Hodgson and company sent me a T-shirt some time ago. Then another box appeared at the door when I came home. Insider were awesome stickers, a coffee cup with no handle (reminding me of all the coconuts the characters … Continue reading →

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Steely Dan and other fun in Las Vegas

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Steve

With Ethan staying at our timeshare with us, I got him a late birthday present of tickets to see Steely Dan, his favorite band. We got dressed up as per the great opening from Swingers but we’re also in agreement that … Continue reading →

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Happy Free Comic Book Day 2017 (#15)!

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Steve

The oldest of the nerd high holidays turned 15 this year and the selections were pretty good. My shop (Rogues Gallery) had enough to let everybody has 10 titles. Since I’m a subscriber with my tastes, I mostly picked up … Continue reading →

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