So this morning I had to get up at 6am, which is contrary to my general preference and lifestyle, and spend the bulk of the day at a management training class put on by the company that owns the hotel I work in. My ex-girlfriend was in the same class. We actually had a fantastic time sitting in the back of the room making fun...
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If you can't say something nice....
Well, whatever. I got a couple elk shoulders and a boat load of chicken legs to do some barbecuin' with this weekend.
That'll do for now.
Well, whatever. I got a couple elk shoulders and a boat load of chicken legs to do some barbecuin' with this weekend.
That'll do for now.
lizzi:
Elk? Crazy! Sorry I missed it, but I had a blast in your namesake town! 
Anyone else sprinkle things onto spider webs just to screw with the spiders?
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cheeseeye:
i am going to gather all the spiders from my house and bring them to yours. blegh.
dollface:
i thought spiders were the good guys. it's the other creepy crawlies that deserve it.
Finally...
Finally, we filled the last spot for employees in the kitchen. We officially offered a job yesterday to someone to fill the last of 4 holes we had. To put that into perspective, there were 5 of us working and we were 4 people short. Ouch. We've slowly filled those holes, and now, assuming this guy can pass a drug test, we are fully...
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Finally, we filled the last spot for employees in the kitchen. We officially offered a job yesterday to someone to fill the last of 4 holes we had. To put that into perspective, there were 5 of us working and we were 4 people short. Ouch. We've slowly filled those holes, and now, assuming this guy can pass a drug test, we are fully...
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forkandles:
That's good then. Kitchens are mad enough when they're fully staffed.
Thanks for your concern mate. I haven't had anything since then & as all the major tests were done there (I hope - cos I felt like a pincushion) I'll just wait for the follow up & hope it it doesn't happen again. There isn't a history of heart trouble in my family which is a definite 'plus'.
Spain sounds good.
Thanks for your concern mate. I haven't had anything since then & as all the major tests were done there (I hope - cos I felt like a pincushion) I'll just wait for the follow up & hope it it doesn't happen again. There isn't a history of heart trouble in my family which is a definite 'plus'.
Spain sounds good.
sixtyfootqueenie:
holy shit drug test? obscenity that is
yay for bbqs and a less stressed oak
hearts
yay for bbqs and a less stressed oak
hearts
Cruisin' around Los Angeles with my stepfather in the car, both singing along to Hank Williams, both a little tipsy in the middle of the afternoon .... pretty good, pretty good.
dollface:
the minute i get a new guitar i want to play "free at last"
lizzi:
Glad the move went well! When's the next BBQ?!?
So, I'm all moved ... still have everything to unpack, though.
My life should start moving at a normal speed very soon, which is nice. My moving is over, my Chicago friends have come and gone, my vacationing cook is back, and a new cook starts in about a week, as well. All that's left is my stepfather comes in town Monday, and I need...
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My life should start moving at a normal speed very soon, which is nice. My moving is over, my Chicago friends have come and gone, my vacationing cook is back, and a new cook starts in about a week, as well. All that's left is my stepfather comes in town Monday, and I need...
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Packing. Moving. Tired. Sweaty.
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cheeseeye:
packing sucks, but will be worth it to live in civilization again. (consider civilized world to extend about seven and a half miles past self, obviously)
call me this weekend if you need help unpacking. will gather girls + beer and daintily cut tape off boxes whilst listen to records and annoy Henry...
woot.
call me this weekend if you need help unpacking. will gather girls + beer and daintily cut tape off boxes whilst listen to records and annoy Henry...
woot.
dollface:
hey, whatcha doin for the 4th? i have the day off and would be happy to bring beer and sausages over.
Thursday night, went to King King in Hollywood to see Ryan Bingham and the Dead Horses. Hot damn! Best country show I've seen since I saw Willie Nelson in a room of about 100 people. This guy is fucking amazing! They played for over 2 hours, fast and slow, drinkin' and sweatin'. They weren't there, but you could just see the bales of hay...
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Burned the shit out of my hand blowing fireballs last night.
Oh, the price of fun!
I just got my birthday present in the mail from my sister. She got me an apron with Gene Simmons on it that says "KISS the Cook" and a talking Laura Bush action figure.
Oh, the price of fun!
I just got my birthday present in the mail from my sister. She got me an apron with Gene Simmons on it that says "KISS the Cook" and a talking Laura Bush action figure.
dollface:
that apron sounds awesome.
the laura bush action figure....another reason to produce fireballs?
the laura bush action figure....another reason to produce fireballs?
Holy monkies.
Totally nutso week at work, big parties almost every day, capped by a 50-top party on our roof last night, with regular service going uninterrupted in the dining room. Long days, too, going in early almost every day to get all the extra prep done. It was a struggle staying on top of everything. Plus mix in days of our purveyors losing or...
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Totally nutso week at work, big parties almost every day, capped by a 50-top party on our roof last night, with regular service going uninterrupted in the dining room. Long days, too, going in early almost every day to get all the extra prep done. It was a struggle staying on top of everything. Plus mix in days of our purveyors losing or...
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creamygoodness:
Christ, sounds like a busy time of it. Are you at least enjoying the work though?
forkandles:
Bloody hell - sounds mental, and moving as well! Where's the new place?
Was great seeing you too, hope it's not too long before either you're here or I'm over there again.
Was great seeing you too, hope it's not too long before either you're here or I'm over there again.
lizzi:
I had so much fun at your party-que! I'm sorry it was so brief, but I agree, we should hang more! I'm sure I'll see you soon!
dollface:
yeah, humboldt fog is my new favorite thing. it was so good, i had to ask the server what it was...then i made everyone at the table eat it. it was a symphony of MMMM. the minute i get paid i am buying some.
my new job is turning out the be THE career making gig i have been working up to my entire life. i am so excited. only three weeks in and my boss says i am part of the family. awwwwwww.
my new job is turning out the be THE career making gig i have been working up to my entire life. i am so excited. only three weeks in and my boss says i am part of the family. awwwwwww.
Fucking awesome birthday party. Seriously.
One whole beef brisket, one whole chicken, 2 racks of pork ribs, and 30 lbs of live crawfish.
And one Hell of a great crowd of people.
You know how sometimes you throw a party and people just flake out and it ends up being sort of sad?
Not to worry on this one. I probably invited about 35 people,...
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One whole beef brisket, one whole chicken, 2 racks of pork ribs, and 30 lbs of live crawfish.
And one Hell of a great crowd of people.
You know how sometimes you throw a party and people just flake out and it ends up being sort of sad?
Not to worry on this one. I probably invited about 35 people,...
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deleteddelete:
I spent the whole weekend outdoor drinking without a care in the world. I think that's partlky why the fucking panic has set in now 
Sounds like a kick ass party. I hope I can make it over for one sometime.
Sounds like a kick ass party. I hope I can make it over for one sometime.
dollface:
dude, i coulda sworn you had one of those pink drinks. but i like that the speed racer shirt got to the powers.
i was there for the full musical extravaganza. pretty cool. i thought you were just bs'n the whole time about playing drums.
(kidding, kidding)
i was there for the full musical extravaganza. pretty cool. i thought you were just bs'n the whole time about playing drums.
(kidding, kidding)