when I wear my helmet....

So when most people see this they probably think its really funny, or don't see the humor in it at all. I thinks its funny on one level but on another level I feel total empathy with this person.
I used to be pretty wierd about food, and some people would say I still am. But even though I've come along way I still have my moments, some co-workers think its funny because I dig through the drawer looking for my "Tony the Tiger" spoon to eat cereal.
Just isn't the same without it.
Oh and pizza, I can only eat off my Mom's 45 year old hand-me-down plastic wedding gift plates.
(one of which exploded spectacularly one cold morning when I sat toast on it. but thats a story for another day, a story which would include me liking my toast pulled from the toaster a nano-second before it bursts into flame.)
I'm sure theres a couple other ones out there that I don't feel are odd but maybe Ms. 5chw4r7z would disagree.

Parker Flats Friday

We did a quick tour last week of our unit inParker Flats. Everything is looking good, can't wait to move in.


We just picked up a cool piece of art thats going here.
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TJ Hosa-mozilla

About that time of year again.
This never gets old, don't care who ya are.

Not into Fantasy Football, but these are incredible.

to Youngstown and beyond!

Back in the day, if you walked in here and there wasn't a penguin on your helmet, you were in for a long, cold miserable Saturday afternoon.
Remember that Air Mcnair guy?
He once spent 60 minutes on his back with big red jersey wearing defensemen laying on him.


For anyone at home keeping score, there actually is a canal in Canal Fulton.
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the sun was in my rearview mirror

I love getting up early when I need to hit the road, I beat traffic for an hour or so and its just incredibly peaceful.

Market on the Square

"You should swing by the market on Fountain Square" she said.
I thought that was on Tuesdays?
a pregnant pause, "IT IS Tuesday Bob"
DOH, all the driving has really took it out of me, not to mention I've been on vacation forever and have totally lost track of time.
I got these flowers for $5, score!

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off to the zoo

Don't know why, but Cait was hell bent on taking the bus to the zoo. Cool, no driving for me but the Metro really cocked this one by running late. Ms 5chw4r7z. and Cass started getting impatient and were pushing to just drive. I keep preaching patience, and ten minutes later the bus finally showed up. Seemed longer than 10 minutes late in the sun.
YEAH Metro, making a good first impression.
Want to know how to attract more riders?
Run on time. works for the Japanese and French.

The zoo, could we have picked a better day? The weather has been absolutely perfect lately. Did all the zoo stuff and also saw the new giraffes.

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Tazza Mia downtown

Our summer long quest for a Saturday and occasional Sunday breakfast spot has finally come to a close. With the opening of Tazza Mia downtown it fits all our criteria, walking distance, pastries and most importantly COFFEE!!
The place just feels like its been there forever and Bob, the barista and owner is just the friendliest person around.
And of course they serve Jean-François's Belgium waffles. Has Jean-François taken over the city yet? I think so, hes one step behind Jean-Robert.
I don't think Taza Mia will have any problems at all in this spot, no sir, they're gonna be printing money.
We saw a couple OTRians who had to of walked past the Coffee Emporium to get there, so obviously we aren't the only ones thinking this is the spot.
I'm almost dreading blogging this, if I can't find a spot to sit next Saturday, I'll be kicking myself.


Its better than McDonalds!
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we've done this before, you've got to fend for yourself

I know they were going for the theme thing, but pairing up two long movies maybe isn't the greatest idea.
We didn't get off the square until almost midnight. Karate Kid was just as campy as I remembered. And that eighties hair, wow, I keep forgetting how funny it was.
Crouching Tiger was as good as I remembered, but I had forgotten all the sub plots in it. Plus this one was dubbed in English so more of the subtle politics why they couldn't just confront the governors daughter was understood.

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Reds fireworks night

The game was 5 to 4 Cincinnati when we left the apartment.
By time we got down to Roebling Bridge it was 9 to 5 Houston!
Castellini must be absolutely pulling his hair out right now.
What do these guys have to do to win?
The fireworks were enjoyable at least.

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