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I was browsing at Future Shop this weekend with Michel, when I ran into this. It's a computer animation clip that they were using to display the LCD screens. It's hilarious as hell.

Let me introduce you to The Killer Bean

Went to have a drink with saucylaur, Sarah and Nathan tonight at my preferred watering hole. I got there a bit early and caught up on some reading. It's so funny, some people look at you weird when you read in a pub. Seriously, considering I've been going to Hurleys for longer than most of those people, I couldn't care less. When I ordered a pint of Bass, I got a warm feeling when the barmaid not only recognized me but told me I was here later than my usual time. Heehee, I'm a regular :D I learned something new too, her name is Dusty. I'm horrible with names, but I have a feeling I'll remember that one. She's cute, too :D

Had a fun evening. Laura and Sarah remind me a lot of the other dynamic duo (a.k.a. eniran and strychnyn), but a bit more tame (though it was a close match at some point). Nathan is a good guy, but the biggest flamer in the known universe :) Had many a laugh, shared some good stories. It really sucks that I've just gotten to know these people and both Sarah and Laura are graduating and moving to the US at the end of the week. It's probably more of a “so long” than a “goodbye”, as I've invited myself to go see them in Boston in the fall. Still, they're a fun bunch and I'm going to miss 'em.

You can never have too many friends.

On that note, I'm off to bed. It's 2AM and I'm an old man, so I'll be feeling this one tomorrow.

I found the song from the Kill Bill soundtrack I was looking for.

I'm amused.

That is all.

Item 1. eniran snores like a chainsaw and cracks all over
Item 2. I'm a blanket whore
Item 3. I'm formally giving up cola and chips until further notice. Chocolate is allowable once a week. So is beer.

Also, because I'm a cartoon geek, here are some cute ones I found this weekend:

Rc says:
  meow
Snails go meow says:
  moo
Rc says:
  PLATYPUS!
Snails go meow says:
  cassawary
Rc says:
  vladivostok?
Snails go meow says:
  cocksucker
Rc says:
  carpet muncher
Snails go meow says:
  yes, yes I am
Snails go meow says:
  and proud of it too

Lazy sunday afternoon. I'm finally getting *some* work done, which is good, but I'm bored to tears, which is bad.

I have a pot roast in the oven. I was taught in the old-school slow-cook technique for roasts, so it'll cook away at 275^oF for most of the afternoon. With regular basting, the meat literally falls apart under your fork. And my gravy is to die for :) I put half a bottle of a very spicy red wine in the pot, with red onions, carrots, celery and mushrooms. When the roast is done cooking, you simply strain it into a sauce pan and reduce it until you get it nice and thick. The flavours of that thing are heavenly.

So, if anybody wants to come and have some, it'll be served with steamed broccoli, buttered carrots and corn. Give me a shout and come on over :D

I should be catching up on some work, but my heart isn't in it. So instead, let me bring you some more comics, a few pictures of home, and…

my fridge magnets

And yes, the lobster is a magnet, but unfortunately, it's not mine :(

I tried my hand at making pancakes this morning. Sounds silly, but I'd never made them before. So GOOD, especially with fresh maple syrup!

I was talking with kaliko_mel yesterday night about weird dreams. I've been getting some doosies these past few days. That tends to happen when I get a lot on my mind. Happened again last night. Bleh.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
Heavy pinch salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 cup yogurt
1 1/2 cups chocolate chunks
Vegetable spray, for the muffin tins

Preheat oven to 380 degrees F.
In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and set aside.

In another large bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, egg and yogurt. Add the dry ingredients reserving 1 tablespoon of the dry ingredients and toss with the chocolate chunks. Stir mixture for a count of 10. Add 1 cup chocolate chunks to mixture and stir 3 more times. Reserve the 1/2 cup of chocolate chunks.

Using a #20 ice cream scoop, add the mixture to greased muffin pans. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of chunks on top of muffins and press down lightly. Place into the oven and increase the temperature to 400 degrees. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating pan halfway through. Remove from oven and turn out, upside down on tea towel to cool completely. Serve immediately or store in airtight container for 2 to 3 days.

Based on a recipe originally aired on Good Eats on Food TV.