I got nothin'

I got nothin' going on. Well, I really got a lot going on. We went to Sake' hibatchi table to celebrate my birthday. It's not really my birthday but we needed an excuse to spend that much money. I am still in a euphoric state from the Sake' special. Filet, lobster, shrimp, scallops, fried rice and veggies for two. Yes, I split it with my wife. She got lucky on that one.
I also have a new job offer on the table. It is not a lot of money and it is more hours, but it is back in the Restaurant bidness. I love the push & pull, the give & take of money vs time in my world. I am also contemplating cancelling my gym membership. I love going there. I hate getting up early in the morning to go there.
So, the Memphis trip is definately on and I could not be more excited. I am tempted to just quit my job and leave right now, but I have a chance to make a little money before I quit. IF I quit. The new job will pay a lot less than my last restaurant job and will take up alot of my time in the winter. It is a great time to start because restaurants usually do not begin hiring again until late winter/mid spring.
I am taking some music equipment to Memphis because my nephews have guitars and drums now and are pretty good. I just need a band name for us. I am going to record us either on 4 track tape, or 8 track digital. We are going to my cousins house on weds, Mom's house on Thurs, Shopping on Fri and a cookout on saturday. I hope I can meet up with one of my best friends I've know since kindergarten somewhere in between.
Sorry for the dry post but I am as full as a tick.

I cannot wait to see my Dad.
SF

Humor

I was just watching Letterman & he was interviewing the great Bill Cosby. Dude is sharp as a tack. Some things my parents gave me are my love of food, my love of music and my (twisted) sense of humor. I got my love of food from the cookouts we would have. I got my love of music from the Saturdays cleaning the house with the stereo full blast and I got my sense of humor from the albums my parents had. Flip Wilson, Redd Foxx, The Smothers Brothers and Dr. Bill Cosby.

If you like this check out youtube and see what other gems he has on there.
I'll be busy with my ark.
SF

Travel plans, Thanksgiving, restaurants

Well, we have decided to go to Memphis for Thanksgiving. I know, I know, stop the presses. But you might not understand. For one, I am missing my Father's side of the family's Thanksgiving which is this weekend. I miss that side alot. I have not seen any of them in about 2 years. I miss my other side of my family just as much. They are both different but similar. Both like to cut up and both like to eat but my Fathers side of the family likes to make plans and stick to them. Kinda like a schedule. I'm good with that, you know what you getting and when. My Mom's side is more of a seat of your pants kinda group. You never really know who will show up and when they will leave. I get a nice balance of spontaneity, goofiness, practicality and timeliness from them both. I hope I get to see everyone that is in town that 5 days.
That being said, I will be busier that a one legged waitress at the I-HOP. (sorry) I always get to town with a grand plan of getting to do exactly what I wanna do, when I wanna do it and nothing will stand in my way. Then reality sets in. I realize that the reason I am there is to reconnect with the people I love and the people that love me. No matter what. Sooooo...I decided to make a list of the things I would do after everyone was back to their work week and were sick of me mooching off of them. Deep down, well, you don't have to go too deep, I am a restaurant guy. I love the food and the atmosphere and people watching. I like checking out the customers, the staff and to see how the managers interact with guests. I also like seeing food that is on the cutting edge or eating food I haven't had since grade school. This is if I had no limits/time/money/obligation restrictions.
Here we go!
1)Run in either the Turkey Trot at Shelby farms or the Jingle Bell Run at Audubon park.
2)Go to the Enchanted Forrest with the girlies
3)Go to these restaurants that I have never been to:
a)Lolo's table
b)Gus's fried chicken
c)Sekisui-Midtown
d)Bigfoot Lodge
e)Tsunami--I worked for Chef Ben
f)McEwans on Monroe
g)Pearl's--love me some Oysters
h)Itta Bena
A long list but I have heard great things about these places.
4)Go to places I have been to:
a)The Pier-best I can do
b)Pete & Sam's=old school
c)Rendezvous-John Hiatt said it best
d)Jim's Place East
e)Owen Brennan's-Sunday Brunch
5)Go to these restaurants that I am more familiar with
a)Jarrett's-Rick and Barb are the best
b)Bosco's---MMmmm...Pizza
c)Cafe' Ole'
d)Young Ave. Deli

Of course I will not make it to all of those places. I will probably not make it to any of those places. it's nice to have dreams. Family comes first and that is the reason I go back to Memphis and if I can just spend some good time with my family on my vacation, it will be all worth it, especially since I am going for a good reason('cause I wanna) instead of a bad reason ('cause I have to).
I'll post more of what I would like to take the time to do when I get time and when I am not craving spinach and mushroom quesadillas & bacon wrapped BBQ shrimp from Cafe' Ole'
Don't forget the Pancho's cheese dip,
SF

I'm over it.

Well, I am over it. I didn't quit my job and I really don't think anything bad will happen to my long term fiscal future. 'Cuz I don't have one. I didn't quit my job because it is the only place I can sit around all day and surf the webs and get paid (meagerly) for it. I didn't move out of the country because, well, it is my country and it would take a lot to ruin it. There is still football, bratwursts and rock n roll, so I won't complain just yet.
So there-I am not giving up hope just yet-everyone fears uncertain change but my life has almost always been about change.
Now it is time for me to change my answering machine message from "if this is a political phone call-I ain't answering. If it is a real phone call leave a message"

SF

p.s. R.I.P. Hank Hill

Unbelievable

ARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!! I'll be over it by tomorrow...or Saturday...or 2012.

At least I won't have to worry about putting gas in my car or the mortgage anymore.
I will quit my job tomorrow too.
SF

Influential songs

I thought I would put some of the rock songs I have been influenced by. Most of the stuff that has influenced my playing & writing have been from people that I am related to or so far off the radar screen they might not have ever existed in the real world. Maybe I just dreamed them...Hmmmm. Most aren't even on u-toob.

Yep, the first rock I heard was the Freakin' Who. I Saw "TOMMY" at the drive ins with the "rents too.------Next is the first Queen song I ever heard-well maybe. Gotta love fat bottom girls. I know I do.-----
Man I could not get enough of this song when it came out-especially the live version. My Dad bought me the most killer stero that a 13 year old could have and I blasted it every day when I came home to an empty house. I present to you JOURNEY.
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If I could play like this guy, I would have it made. I still love me some "Emotions in Motion" ------
This song better be played at my funeral & Todd better be there, -----
This song led me to believe that you could do more with guitars than country or hard rock. -----
This song will also be played at my funeral. I have always loved this song. It is so fitting that I live in Ohio now. It is not the same without Bill Berry. Man love that song.-------
This song is very special to me. If'n you know the band you understand. It brings back good memories. It has about 7 levels of longing and ache in it. I'd have to splain it to you but you might not understand.
This is my alltime favorite GBV jam. Not something to be buried with but really close. My oldest girl would probably throw a copy of GLAD GIRLS in the furnace with me 'cuz it's the only one she knows, But this one is one of my favorite GBV songs. ------
I do not agree with the wording of this song-I do agree with the sentiments and the music is perfect. I love this song. I am really into this right now
SOooo....that is enough of the celebration of Sonnyfunk at the moment. I will do a regional recap of music if I feel like it soon.
Hope you had a productive day-I didn't
SF

College football, more musical influenza, random poo

I gots the hum drums. I have had them for a while. I will not take medication for them. I am not like the enlightened one Tom Cruise, but I am trying to keep my brain from feeling any of the ill effects of chemicals. I have already done enough to damage it. Football, rockclimbing, college years, breakdancing....you know, too much head truama. So when I am down I look to the past and usually it comes up in the music I haven't listened to in a while. Well, I flat out dig this. Check this out by the Breeders. I met Kim once, shook the drummers hand and worked with one of the bass players recently.
I like it and if you don't, go to youtube and fire what you like back at me...Listen to this song 3 x in a row and you will be humming it all day the next day.

SO The Vols lost again, I have hope for the next year and It does not matter until my 12 year old gets to go to the Promised Land of Knoxville & I get season tickets, that they win and win like it is their job. Cuz it is their job, to keep that scholorship. Unfortunately, Bama is looking good to take the title game and make USC/OK pay for even thinking about playing the S.E.C. Man it stinks to be a redneck in a buckeye world.


SF

P.S.
Yes this is a stall. I'll be back with pics and posts by tuesday at the latest.