Share THIS road.

Today I was driving along Belleview where the bike path crosses the road. A group of bicyclists had stopped and were resting on the path, except two. Two of them were in the middle of the right lane of traffic. As I approached, they looked up at me and then proceeded to turn to each other and resume their conversation. They even had the nerve to give me a dirty look when I only moved out of the lane far enough to not run them over (probably a little closer than I should have been).

Also today, I was coming out of a parking lot and a biker turned in, heading right towards me - in the one-way exit lane. Again I received a dirty look because I didn't stop and let her pass.

Now, I have no problem sharing the road with most bicyclers. I understand that the pavement is softer and is easier to bike on than concrete. I get that, and most of the time I'm fine with it. I do, however, have a problem with bikers that believe they have the right of way at all times. I can't be the only one that knows that when a bicycle is on the road, they're considered a vehicle, and must obey traffic laws. More than that though, where's the consideration?

Or does such a thing exist anymore?

World Dance

Maybe it's just me, but this is pretty cool (if it's legit):


Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) from Matthew Harding on Vimeo.

That's now my favorite dance. I wonder if I can find a sponsor to pay for me to do a jig underwater around the world...

Second favorite to most hated

Well it only took a few moments for my second favorite team in the NHL to drop to my most hated.

The Calgary Flames signed Todd Bertuzzi today, an act that a lot of Flames fans are understandably upset about.

Of course I could make the argument that this thug has no business on the ice, but what makes me more frustrated is that teams are still willing to give him a try. Why am I the only one that sees that he SUCKS. According to the Flames GM Darryl Sutter, "Todd is a proven scorer...", Let's see - 46 post season games with 9 goals and a whopping 40 points in the entire regular season. Yeah real proven scorer, face it Mr. Sutter, he's a has been that only got worse after his obvious criminal tendencies came to the surface in 2004.

At least his salary is dropping, but it's still almost $2 million. Maybe I should go break someone's neck too, seems to work out well.

To sum up, "Todd Bertuzzi is to hockey what Kevin Federline is to Rap".

Tap

This tops the LED faucets:



Apparently you adjust the temperature by moving your hand side to side. Tres cool. I expect to see one in Jackal's house soon...

Fin

Well I've finally finished the Eight Films to Die From, er For. Fortunately it seems that I saved the best one for last. Crazy Eights is a decent little horror film with some truly creepy moments, disturbing visuals and mostly a decent movie.

It's your standard "little dead girl is seeking retribution" story, but it works with this film. The film doesn't try to be edgy or overly gruesome, it's content to be a simple horror film and this makes it worthwhile.

It's been a long, long journey, but it's at last done. After looking back to all the films I now can understand why they were "Too disturbing for general release". No one should have to sit through all eight movies, it's just inhumane...

Hey, hey, hey, goodBYYYYYYYEEEEE

In the category of "Best News of the Week", I am happy, oh so happy, to say that Jose Theodore is no longer an Avalanche!

The Washington Capitals were good enough to take his worthless ass from us, and even continue to pay him. The amount they're paying him hasn't been disclosed, but IT'S NO LONGER US!!

The Avs signed Andrew Raycroft from the Leafs, for around $800K a year, a mere pittance compared to the $6 million we paid Three-or-more. Granted Raycroft isn't exactly a great goaltender, but a stump would do a better job, especially for a 87% pay cut. Add to that the fact Budaj is finally our official number one goaltender, and I'm happy.

I would like to add that I would love the shake the hand of whoever suckerd the Caps into taking Jose. That's some smooth talking there.

The truly sad part is that I believe Budaj's backup makes more than he does - Nice...

Customer Quote of the Month - July

Me answering the phone, "Scuba X Dive Shop, how may I help you?"

Customer on the Phone, "Hi we have a trip to Mexico in a couple of days and I have a question for you."

Me, "Sounds like a fun trip, what can I answer?"

CotP, "Do you know if any of the shops down there sell neoprene mask straps?"

Me, "Um....no."

How in the frakking hell am I supposed to know what a store in a foreign country does or doesn't sell?