A Likely Story!

Fall

Twice

Blogged about this once before.

Loved it so much that I saw it again last night at the Mayan.

Trust me, you really want to see this before it leaves town.

WWYD?

What would you do?

My camera is kaput! The lens cover is stuck closed thanks to Coke opening mishap that I won't go into here.

My camera is a Sony DSC-W7 and I love it. Beyond love it. It takes killer pix and semi-decent movies too. Since it is a Sony it's preferred by Sony that they complete all repairs. Which could cost $181 or a little more and will take 7-10 days. Or I could buy a new upgraded camera for a little less than the $329 I paid in July 2005 with more power and bells and whistles. And more money.

Something else to consider. I had wanted to do some foliage drives this weekend and will have a friend in town all of next weekend for more foliage drives and fun stuff. You know, things you need a camera in order to document.

Have called Mike's and Wolf's and Sony. Mike's won't touch it. Wolf's will send it out for $200 minimum, maybe more, and it may take up to a month to repair. Sony can have it back to me in 10 days.

So tell me what YOU think I should do. Feel free to share any camera selections as well in case I decide to go that route. As for me, I need to get back to work.

Thanks :-)

-update-

Really need to add this part. I am huge into comparison shopping before I buy anything. It took me 3 weeks to decide on this Sony when I was in camera-shopping mode back in 2005. I am all about the good and bad points of a product. So if you DO have suggestions, the more info the better.

- Sat afternoon update -

Mangaged to pry the lens open. Still in the market for a new camera, tho.

What You Missed Last Night!

MCQ...the opening act for the Rodents!

Por Que?

Why is it?

When I spend a whole day and night drinking, I am FINE the next morning.

When I have one solitary drink, my head feels like it's gonna explode.

Why?

Ahoy Pirates O' The Blogosphere

It's here, it's here, it's here!

Happy Talk Like A Pirate Day!

To make your day o' pirating that much easier, I have links for you wenches! Truth!

First. the holy grail of TLAP

Then we have my favorites...the Top 10 Pickup Lines for Male and Female Pirates. We can't forget those lusty lasses,now can we?

For Boy Pirates :

10 . Avast, me proud beauty! Wanna know why my Roger is so Jolly?

9. Have ya ever met a man with a real yardarm?

8. Come on up and see me urchins.

7. Yes, that is a hornpipe in my pocket and I am happy to see you.

6. I'd love to drop anchor in your lagoon.

5. Pardon me, but would ya mind if fired me cannon through your porthole?

4. How'd you like to scrape the barnacles off of me rudder?

3. Ya know, darlin’, I’m 97 percent chum free.

2. Well blow me down?

And the number one pickup line for use on International Talk Like a Pirate Day is …

1. Prepare to be boarded.

Bonus pickup lines (when the ones above don't work, as they often won't)

They don’t call me Long John because my head is so big.

You’re drinking a Salty Dog? How’d you like to try the real thing?

Wanna shiver me timbers?

I’ve sailed the seven seas, and you’re the sleekest schooner I’ve ever sighted.

Brwaack! Polly want a cracker? … Oh, wait. That’s for Talk Like a PARROT Day.

That’s the finest pirate booty I’ve ever laid eyes on.

Let's get together and haul some keel.

That’s some treasure chest you’ve got there.

For Chick Pirates or Wenches :

Top Ten Pickup Lines for the Lady Pirates

By popular demand ...

10. What are YOU doing here?

9. Is that a belayin' pin in yer britches, or are ye ... (this one is never completed)

8. Come show me how ye bury yer treasure, lad!

7. So, tell me, why do they call ye, "Cap'n Feathersword?"

6. That's quite a cutlass ye got thar, what ye need is a good scabbard!

5. Aye, I guarantee ye, I've had a twenty percent decrease in me "lice ratio!"

4. I've crushed seventeen men's skulls between me thighs!

3. C'mon, lad, shiver me timbers!

2. RAMMING SPEED!

...and the number one Female Pirate Pick-up Line:

1. You. Pants Off. Now!

(Personally? I'm all in favor of using the #1 line on a daily basis. Oh. Yeah. Anyone with me?)

But wait...there's more!!

Want to Twitter like a Pirate?

Here ya go!

Twitter Like A Pirate

In the mood for a short Pirate quiz? Of course you are!

Short Pirate Quiz

Saving the best for last, what post on TLAP Day would be complete without sharing my Pirate Name with you??

My pirate name is:

Dread Pirate Bonney

Like the famous Dread Pirate Roberts, you have a keen head for how to make a profit. You can be a little bit unpredictable, but a pirate's life is far from full of certainties, so that fits in pretty well. Arr!

Get your own pirate name from piratequiz.com.
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Arggg y'all.

Back In Black

The King is back in the building

Pretty sure he parked his Big Wheel outside, tho.

What Do You Get?

...when you combine music, laughter and Mac & Cheese?

That's easy!

You get this Wednesday night at the 17th Avenue Theatre at 7pm where MCQ+ROUS+50=M&C.

Huh? Ok, let me explain.

That darling yet dashing duo called the Mathematically Challenged Quartet opens at 7:10.

Give 'em a listen.

MCQ

Then, the Rodents Of Unusual Size will take the stage where they will do all sorts of funny and silly improv and make you laugh your ass off. They're hilarious, endearing and addictive. Not necessarily in that order. Check out Heather and Emily as Earline and her sister.

Earline Sings!

The coolest thing about this Wednesday's show??

When the Rodents have 50 people in attendance at the start of the show, we all get Mac & Cheese at intermission. Also known as half-time for you Bronco's fans. And this won't be just any Mac & Cheese. Oh no. Not quite.

This will be Steubens Mac & Cheese. Yummiest M&C I've had to date in Denver.

So, let's recap.

Take a couple of hours out of your life to laugh your butt off (laughter is great for extending your life, btw) and eat some of Denver's finest M&C.

All for $10 which includes a free drink.

You can't go wrong. Unless you don't show. Cause that would be very wrong.

See ya there!

Yeah, Pretty Much

Thanks HDW :-)

The Onion Is Reading My Mind!

About 2 weeks ago I told one of my hockey-lovin buddies that I wish there was a way to combine my two favorite sports of hockey and basketball.

Seems the Onion read my mind.

And on that note, happy weekending!