5/9/07

I'm in a slightly better mood today. We did not make it to the shop but did go see a movie downtown. It was some Sci-fi sort of thing about Nicholas Cage being able to see two minutes into his own future and hilarity ensues. Ok, so it was more like action/adventure ensues but that doesn’t scan as well. Now, the biggest problem I had with the film is Grampa Cage scoring with half-his-age Jessica Biehl. [ I was gonna say something, but didn't... - SM ] Other than not being able to suspend disbelief on that point, I didn’t hate the movie. After the film we walked across downtown to eat at a Sushi/Hibachi place called… um, something Japanese I'm sure. [ Isuzu Mikado. - SM ] I ate too much bait, as usual, and now am suffering monumental indigestion. Shifting gears now, Gregg called this morning to ask if I wanted Cave In back. He needed it as a work truck for his construction guys but now that he’s going back to work for someone he doesn’t need it anymore. I said I'd take it back. So, until the plates and inspection run out, I've got another “shop whore” and tow vehicle in the fleet. Fleet, don’t they make enemas? Sorry, don’t know where that came from. Talking out of my ass I guess! Ha ha! Come on, that was funny! Anyhoo, Gregg is of the opinion that the junkyard Suburban engine is too tired to throw all of those hotrod parts at without a major rebuild. John thinks he’s high. I say we’ll see when the time comes. I'd probably have thrown rings and bearings in the thing anyway when I had it “apart” for the cam and intake swap so the point is sort of moo. I guess if the issue is in the head though I'm screwed. Well, like I said, we’ll see. But here’s the biggest and most important point of all, I'm not doing anything with it until George is on the road! Well, I'll drive it and stuff but I won’t be doing anything with regards to Barbecue Bob. Ok, so what else is new? Did I tell y'all that I reserved a hotel room in Meridian Mississippi on July 4 as the halfway point on the trip to the Tail of the Dragon? Well, I did. So, I have the room for the trip out, the room for the duration of the event, registration for the event for me and Pat (or whoever winds up going with me if he has to back out), a backup truck in case Pat’s isn’t available, and Ray's enclosed trailer lined up. I think I'm committed, or at least ought to be! Ha ha! (bonk, bonk) Is this thing on? I know you’re out there, I can hear you breathing. Take my wife, please! Ok, with the stand-up portion of the show done, I think I'm going to call it a short rant and go do something else. Have a day.