Tuesday Tidbits

1.  It wasn't one of my better weeks for tight, concise exposition.  In fact, it was a downright piss-poor few days for awareness.  Failure is no stranger so I boldly retract, retrace and make right those items I fumbled.   

• Last time I was in Northlandia I stopped, unannounced at the BFE Civic Center, and discovered that the place was bereft of beer.  Neighbor Tim is usually well stocked and he suggested a trip to a bar, but I wasn't much interested in that.  First I much prefer free beer, and second, I wanted to converse, something you can't always do in that environment.  So, Tim being resourceful, grabbed what he had, vodka and a bottle of Jimmy Luv's Bloody Mary Mix.  Now, when I returned to Fucklorida I went surfing and discovered Jimmy's does ship their liquid gold.  One day in the rush of Christmas or maybe shortly after a boxx arrived with three bottles of their mix.  I wasn't expecting it but who else could have shipped it?  I erroneously assumed that i had ordered it but discovered a couple days ago that it was Tim and Carrie who had played Santa.  I told him that I was so embarrassed to take credit for their good deed that I was going to have a Bloody Mary in order to fix my fractured self-esteem.  I have sent a letter of appreciation for their good deed and as I look back on the Season discovered that I have very good friends and will do all I can to be as good a friend in return.  Like I said in a recent post, friends are the greatest gift. 

• It also occurred to me that I failed to thank the references I used in my recent adoption of Bry aka Mudflap:  Tim and Pat who knew Missy, and Jeff who knew MINS.   Thank you.

• And finally, in my groveling for forgiveness tour, I want to thank Madame X who is always a key reason my trips up North are always so successful.  Madame X wants no recognition but opens her house, family and generosity jar to accommodate my visits.  A great and old friend Madame X doesn't get the recognition she deserves, but know that it is deeply appreciated.  

• I attempted to take a long exposure shot of the ISS as it drifted across the morning sky a couple days ago, but for whatever reasons, it did not work out.   Drat.  It takes so long for the dang thing to fly over again, but when it does I'll try to be there and finish the job.

2.  I usually think Breaking Bad is the best TV show I ever saw until I see Shameless.  Shameless is without doubt the raunchiest, funniest, saddest, most human show I have ever seen and in its own way the best thing I've ever seen.  I'm binging with Netflix and have 8 episodes left of the most recent season.  It positively drips with pathos, tears and yes, bodily fluids.  The Gallaghers of Chicago are one wild family.   

3.  It's winter in Florida.  The only time worth being here, even in Bedlam.

4.  Mark June on your calendar.  I don't know how it will play out yet, but just mark it.

5.   Norah Watcher's Weekly Fix:  

As to the apple, I don't have a clue. 

6.  Winners of the 2nd Playoff week include Mark (again), Kenzie and Drew.  Always looking for new suckas players.  If interested in getting in the last two weeks let me know.