Marta tends to draw eccentric people. I am being polite because I am one of them. This morning as my train ambled up the middle of 400 I swear a woman near the window was giving the people in the cars on the road a Bronx Cheer (aka “a raspberry”). To further my belief the woman looked rather pleased with herself when she turned away from the window.
Second Place Citizens
Last night I rejoined my original trivia team for a bout of trivia held at Raging Burrito in Decatur.
Luckily for me this was a Team Trivia run event which meant that there may be a chance for me to answer a question or two. Of course I missed the first sports question about sports. Even with my blunder the team rallied to take second place and secure $30 in house cash toward our next visit.
While there I consumed a Jamaican Jerk chicken burrito. Unfortunately I have to say that the quality of Raging Burrito’s food has continued to decline. Last night’s burrito, while large and filling, was largely unsatisfying.
Paying For Protection
The last straw was drawn last night as I read about more crime in my neighborhood. Since the inception of the East Atlanta Security Patrol I have resisted becoming a paying contributor (at $200 per year) because I am a staunch believer that my taxes (and I pay a lot in taxes) should be covering this cost.
While I understand that a mindful neighborhood in which neighbors look out for one another is the best way to prevent crime, I am cognizant that this scenario is no longer entirely possible. Gone are the days where at least one person is home all day, as well as the days in which criminals are reticent to enter an occupied house.
My joining of the Security Patrol will not guarantee that crime will be prevented at my house, but right now I am willing to pay the money to take my chances.
Twelve Days Of ITP Flickr Pics
Each day through Christmas I will be picking my favorite photo for each month of 2007.
Today: May
May was the winner for the most photos taken in a given month with ninety-four; this made my decision for “the best” very difficult. I guess traveling around Arizona alone in a car for a week will do that for you.
Another Hockey Night In Atlanta
While I am very happy to be going to tonight’s Thrashers game (and getting a seat upgrade) I am a little bummed that I will be missing a fun team-building work outing at Whirlyball in Roswell for which I am footing one-third of the cost.
But back to hockey…
I will be seated in some upgraded seats and as luck would have it I have been offered a ticket on a night for which I already possess a ticket in Section 303. If you have no plans for this evening (Friday December 14th) and would like to go to the game for the low, low, price of one Gorin’s Big Beer ($6) then come find me in CNN Center before the puck drops tonight. I’ll assume that I will be in CNN Center between 6:30pm and 7:15pm. Send me an email if you are certain that you will be taking the ticket for $6.
No Survivor Spoiler Today
I forgot to watch last night. However, I will remind you that the series comes to an end on Sunday evening. I think I may be turning in my Survivor Membership card after this season. Most of the magic, along with many of the viewers, has gone from the show.
Feel free to spoil away in the comments, especially since it all comes to an end on Sunday.
And now for some ideas stolen from LiveJournal…
Current Mood – alright
Current Music – Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 26 playing !!! — “Me And Giuliani Down By The School”
Website Of The Day – Want to combat those nagging pounds you have added over the holidays? Sign up for a free account at Fit Day — Free Weight Loss And Diet Journal.
Exercise (b)Log – nothing
Monthly Foot Mileage – 20.1 miles
Monthly Wheel Mileage – 0 miles
Mode Of Transportation To Work – Marta
Monthly Marta Rides – 7
December Goals
1) Run no fewer than 50 miles
2) Ride Marta no fewer than twenty times (ten round-trips)
3) Read at least one book
Cheers,
Paulie [eatl/ga]
Oh don’t tempt me with a hockey game…it sounds like fun. However, my plan for tomorrow is to run 8 with Pricilla, do the pub crawl & enjoy ‘A Festive EAV’ that evening.
I think a few beers at Groin’s could throw a wrench into my plans.
I want to go to the hockey game, but I need 2 tickets (Allan is not at the firehouse tonight). We may join you for a big beer & find some tickets. I read they are giving away Thrasher Jersey coozies tonight.
p.s. – your Christmas card is in the mail, and if we show up, I’ll buy you a beer for your photographer assistance with that.
> I think a few beers at Groin’s could throw a wrench into my plans.
Groin’s? I think that’s in a different part of CNN Center — one which I certainly don’t frequent. 🙂
Sorry Barb but my ass is not large enough to warrant the purchase of two seats for it, just one. I am sure that you can get tickets, either from the ticket counter or one of the friendly curbside ticket vendors. I think you are right about the coozies however I never get inside early enough to get the giveaways. It’s got something to do with a large, reasonably-priced beer. 🙂
> Groin’s
I guess I shouldn’t have started drinking with breakfast…
I read they are giving away 10,000. You might still get one. Once Allan ever wakes up this morning, I ask him if he wants to go drink big beers & watch hockey. Who else is going?
And – I can’t believe you are passing up Whirlyball……… we might have to plan one of those outings soon.
I want to ay Whirlyball, but time doesn’t permit. Believe me, especially I am paying a lot of money so this event can happen.
The “normal” Hash House Hockey Harriers will be consuming at CNN Center.
Living in Ghettoberry Hood, I hear you on the crime issue. One would think that with all the taxes we pay to live in the city, we could get some police protection up in this bitch. Fucking ridiculous. I keep thinking about buying some protection, but the (lack of) justice system in this country is rigged to protect the criminals and punish the victims. The Brian Nichols trial is a good example – why even have a trial? The dude is clearly guilty. There’s no reason to waste taxpayer dollars on this bullshit. If I was in charge, he would be taken out back, shot, and a bill sent to his family for the bullet. To conclude this drunken rant, I think it would be easier to just get killed during the armed robbery than fight back.