June 22, 2007

"Summer of Les" Update #2

This is where I spent the last three days. I slept in a tent, caught some trout, and cooked over a campfire.

Boy, did that shower feel good this afternoon...

June 17, 2007

All for one

Stop fighting it, Europe - just let it happen. Lay back, relax, and let it happen.

Look into my eyes - you're feeling sleeeeeepy...

June 15, 2007

Geek talk

Saw this over at Entertainment Weekly's site and thought I'd pass it along to you guys. After the incredible disappointment that was Superman Returns, I'm a little hesitant to get too excited over another comic book movie. That said, Nolan hit a grand slam with Batman Begins, so for now I'll give The Dark Knight the benefit of the doubt.

"Summer of Les" Update

If one were to walk into my mom's backyard and look about twenty miles directly to the north, the above hill formation is what they'd see. Here in Helena, the locals refer to it as the "sleeping giant". Only the top half is shown in the picture above, but you can distinctly make out the upper torso and facial features of a man laying on his back. When I was a kid, I hiked with some family friends up to the top of the portion that looks like a nose. The hike trail, naturally, is called "pickin' the nose". Good stuff.

Just can't get that sort of outdoor entertainment in Brew City. Next Tuesday, my folks and I are heading to the hills for some good ol' fashioned camping. Mom bought me some hiking boots and a fishing pole as an early birthday present yesterday, and I eagerly look forward to frying up some delicious Montana rainbow trout come Wednesday. Mmmmm good!

Anyhoo, see y'all in July.

Or not.

June 08, 2007

Secret Ninja

In anticipation of the imminent season premiere of the best reality tv show ever, here's a little treat showcasing the greatest reality show contestant of all time. Sorry, Hatch - it's true.

And here's the cherry on top from the final episode of Big Brother All-Stars - five years later.

June 07, 2007

Drive-thru politics

A buddy of mine sent me a handy little link recently. Don't have time to study up on your presidential candidates? Try this.

Building a bridge to the 12th century

The Ems Dispatch would like to wish a very happy 908th anniversary to the brave knights of the First Crusade. On this date in 1099, the Crusaders launched a month-long siege against the city of Jerusalem, which culminated in its overthrow and the establishment of the Kingdom of Jerusalem - a Christian kingdom that would last only two centuries. Upon the successful conquest of the city, the Crusaders unleashed one of the most brutal bloodbaths in history, as they slaughtered nearly every inhabitant of the city - Muslim, Jew, or Christian - that they saw.

(slow-clapping)

Way to go, Crusaders. If nothing else, you proved that even decisive military victories over Muslim-controlled strongholds mean absolutely nothing in the grand scheme of things. But hey - maybe this time it'll be different, right?

June 01, 2007

Synchronicity?

I think Chuck may have been on to something...