Wine Tasting

29 03 2009

wineSo, last night, my best friend Timm (T) and I (R), at the gentle suggestion of our significant others, attended a real wine tasting event.  It was a classic shi shi event peopled with obnoxious lawyers, orthodontists, and their phony wives sporting fake boobs (27 by our count) and it was all a bit much.  Early on we decided to go all out and provide a running commentary (a la Wine Spectator) on the wines we tasted.  What follows is a recap of our reviews. 

Wine No. 1  -  Merlot

  • R:  Impertinent
  • T:  Sassy
  • R:  Impetuous
  • T:  Capricious
  • R:  Brazen
  • T:  Pure chutzpah
  • R:  More like beer really
  • T:  Good with hot dogs

Wine No. 2  -  Pinot Noir

  • T:  Sweet nose
  • R:  Sublime nose
  • T:  Fine legs
  • R:  Great legs
  • T:  Nice tits
  • R:  Awesome tits
  • T:  What’s not to like?
  • R:  Nothing

Wine No. 3  -  Zinfandel

  • R:  Vile bouquet and I think blackcurrant
  • T:  A nose of toasty oak and excrement
  • R:  Yeasty
  • T:  Chlamydia undertones
  • R:  Wet dog aroma
  • T:  Two wet dogs
  • R:  Four legs
  • T:  Lassie compliant
  • R:  Probably poisonous
  • T:  Note to self, call Orkin

Wine No. 4  -  Cabernet Sauvignon

  • R:  Big nose
  • T:  Huge nose
  • R:  Three nostils
  • T:  Finish is revolting and long
  • R:  Too long
  • T:  My finish is starting over again
  • R:  Here, try my tongue scrapper
  • T:  Hemingway wouldn’t drink it
  • R:  Hemingway did drink it
  • T:  Touche, my brother




Searching For Meaning Part 2

27 03 2009

Here is an annotated sampling of search engine terms that people used to find their way to this blog over the last two weeks.  Maybe its me, but I can’t stop laughing at some of these. 

  • Gallbladder  -  Still the champ, 27 hits through this search term.
  • Humorous gallbladder surgery  -  I didn’t think that was possible, but I guess I’m your man.
  • Gallbladder Cartoons  -  Who knew, are you getting this down Bearman?
  • Gallbladder Comic  -  I’m not sure if that’s me or maybe a superhero.
  • Empyema Gallbladder  -  I thought this was a beach in Brazil or something.
  • Where is my gallbalder?  -  Yes, that was how it was spelled.
  • Gallbladder Football Size  -  Probably worth seeing if it exists.
  • If it’s not gallbladder, what is it?  -  Seems reasonable enough.
  • Where is my gallbladder  -  Four searches for this term, fair enough, everyone should know.
  • Gallbladder Erection  -  My personal favorite and totally random.
  • Anal Bleaching  -  I have heard of hand models, but this is ridiculous. 
  • Anal Bleaching Before and After  -  I can’t go there.
  • Creepy Animal  -  We all should know what these look like.
  • Jumbo & Huge Nacked Hips  -  I wonder if they mean nekkid?
  • Cubicle Picket Fence  -  Awesome idea and I totally want one. 
  • “The Purple Abbot”  -  I have no idea.
  • Really Really Old People  -  We should probably know what these look like too. 




The Paula Chronicles Part 1

26 03 2009

copierA few weeks ago my company hired a new woman to work in our Administrative Services Department.  You can read about our first meeting here.  Since then I have tried to get to know Paula some and have kidded with her to make her feel welcome.  It turns out she is quite an unusual conversationalist and, if not the originator, certainly the co-inventor of the ‘awkward silence.’  I am not saying she is ditzy, hell she can clear a paper jam like a marine stripping an M16 during a firefight, but she does seem to wander off in the weeds while you’re talking to her. 

Here a short example of a conversation we had this morning. 

Me:  How are you doing, Paula?

Paula:  Is something wrong?

Me:  No, I mean, how are things going?

Paula:  Good, pretty good, I guess.

Me:  So what’s your family heritage, Paula?

Paula:  Ohio, and oh, mainly Ohio.

Me:  No, I mean like your cultural background, like are you Italian or Turkish, you know.

Paula:  Oh, well my dad’s family is German and my mom’s is, oh, I think German too.

Me:  Wow, that’s pretty German.  Do you ever wake up in morning and have a strong urge to invade Poland?

Paula:  (insert long pause here)  No, what, that’s like in Europe or something.

Me:  Right, I just kidding around with you.

Paula:  Okay (long pause), well I have to check my emails now.

Me:  Sure, by all means.

Yes, Paula is now an official goldmine and I plan to have many more conversations with her.





And You Are?

24 03 2009

I am curious about my loyal readers, so I would like to know what you guys are currently reading.  If you don’t read (and I can’t believe that), then what is new on your iPod.  If you don’t read or listen to music, then what are you coloring these days?

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So here’s my list:  I’m reading Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene (which is pretty good so far).  I’v been listening to Ry Cooder lately (I, Flathead and some older stuff).  And I haven’t been coloring, but if I did I wouldn’t stay inside the lines.





Gallbladder, Interrupted

21 03 2009

Just as I was about to launch a series of groundbreaking posts dedicated to all things gallbladder, I received this letter from the legal representatives of the American Gallbladder Society. 

March 15, 2009

Dear Sir:

It has come to our attention that you are using your weblog (fundamentaljelly.com) to republish original content obtained from the American Gallbladder Society’s web site (gallbladder.org) without permission. 

Your unauthorized use of this material is in violation of our copyright.  If you do not immediately remove the material from your weblog, and notify us in writing that you have done so, we have no choice but to pursue legal action against you.  We require the copyrighted material be removed and written notice be given herein prior to March, 31, 2009. 

Furthermore, while the American Gallbladder Society has no authority regarding the written material on your weblog, we feel that your attempts at humor involving the gallbladder are misinformed, juvenile, and constitute a threat to public health. 

Sincerely,

Richard Spotts, Managing Partner,

Franklin, Kelly and Franklin, LLC

Please consider the environment before printing

Obviously, I was taken aback by this development, but I have decided to stand pat for now until I can talk with a legal professional.  The copyrighted material can be seen here.  Until this is resolved, I’m thinking…SPLEEN. 

 





Caption Contest No. 2

20 03 2009

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