I saw that coming

So it’s such a pretty day that I decided to take a stroll around the hood. I usually just walk to the bus stop or down to some store on the main drag here in The Laurel. But this time I decided to check out the actual neighborhood. I mean I see people walking around [...]

Thanks for clearing that up

So,this morning I was watching the news. I always do when I’m having my ritualistic morning cup-o-joe.
This morning though I was insulted even more than usual. They were continuing their coverage of the Sandra Cantu case with the courtroom appearance of her accused killer. The insulting part was when the news anchor described the scene when they [...]

Crazy Cat Guy

So I still have a lot of work to do on the pictures and videos from the trip to Oman, so be patient. If the write up of the trip is one tenth as good as the trip itself you will be thoroughly entertained.
But when I got back I had to re-assimilate into the collective [...]

Damn you BBC America

I’m supposed to be packing and getting ready for my trip tomorrow. I need to get the Castle in shape for Danesquire, the house sitter.
But I’m having trouble keeping focused when there are shows like “Brothers and Sisters in love” that explores the phenomenon of Genetic Sexual Attraction. Or “My big breasts and me”, where [...]

If Oakland had a decent butcher my house wouldn’t smell like blue cheese and Pine Sol.

So yesterday I was going to do one of my favorite things that doesn’t involve a motorcycle…or the exchange of body fluids.
I was going to make a kickass roast pork loin on the rotisserie to feed a bunch of drunk friends with. So I went to my local store( Lucky’s ) to buy the [...]

My stalkers

So last night I was chillin (actually I was fucking freezing, but the weather will be a different blog post) watching the tube, when I got the impression I was being followed by my two Travel Channel heroes.
Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern was in Vietnam, And damn if Zimmern didn’t stay in the exact same [...]

The Bay Area Guide to Lane Splitting Etiquette

So I’ve noticed of late a lot more people sharing the split with me on my morning commute and I feel the need to pass on a few do’s and don’ts. First be aware of other riders in the split. There is nothing worse than being cut off by some dipshit in loafers on a [...]

Almost, cool!

So I have been reflecting lately on what an amazing word “almost ” is. It has the ability to turn a meaningless bit of insignifica, into a much more important earth shattering thing.
For instance. Yesterday I had to go to work. There came a point where I was stopped at a light and some guy [...]

Motoproponent’s Cool Dude Emulator

So I think I will take a play from BMW’s playbook and try to market something that has no discernible effect for a pile of money.
You see on the left hand grip of Helga there is a button marked ESA. Supposedly this unlocks the mysterious Electronic Suspension Adjustment feature. (An $800 option). By simply pressing [...]

Paralyzed

So here I am on my day off. I woke up this morning full of hope that it would be a productive day. The problem is that I have so much shit to get done, I have been paralyzed trying to get a starting point. I have this need not to backtrack and have a [...]