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You say you want a resolution..

Posted on January 1st, 2008 by Josh.
Categories: beer, travel, random, exercise.

Three things:

• Get into better shape, so I can dominate the John Muir Trail. This means being consistent with gym visits, and eating better. Probably more hard alcohol over beer, too. Good thing I’ve discovered scotch..
• Be even better with my money. I will keep my own set minimums in my checking and savings accounts, set budgets for types of spending, and learn how to invest wisely in the stock market.
• Lastly, I will keep my room clean, and stay on top of my laundry pile. Which means that there shouldn’t be a “pile” of laundry in my room ever again. I’ll be honest - this will probably be the hardest one for me to keep.

That’s it. I’m out. Happy New Year, by the way!

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Devil Riders Bikini Bike Wash

Posted on March 4th, 2007 by Josh.
Categories: youtube, beer, flickr, motorcycle.

Done in conjunction with Superior Racing Development, AZCovergirls, and AZ350Z. Bikes, beers, and babes.

Lots of fun! Next time I’m bringing sunblock, though.

Photos:

Suzuki FA50 scooter burnout (sorta):

Jerry’s circle burnout:

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Snakes on a Plane: The Drinking Game

Posted on February 16th, 2007 by Josh.
Categories: beer, movies.

Earlier this week, I stopped by the store to pick up The Departed on DVD. I hadn’t bought a new movie in a while, so it was kind of a big deal.

While I was in line to check out, I grabbed an impulse buy - something I had meant to get a while ago, but forgot about: Snakes on a Plane!

To celebrate its DVD debut at my place, I plan to have some people over to watch and play a drinking game of sorts.

Here’s a quick run down:

• See a snake? Take a drink. (You don’t have to drink multiple drinks when there are multiple snakes on screen or more than once for the same snake in the same scene, but feel free)
• Someone screams? Take a drink.
• Drink when someone dies.
• Drink every time Sam Jackson gives a command (i.e. repeat after me, stay safe, listen to me)
• Boobies? Drink!
• Drink every time Sam Jackson swears (once per sentence, unless you’re crazy)
• When Sam Jackson says THE line… finish your drink!
• If there’s anything left by the time the credits start rolling, finish your mother f’ing drink!

This is open to refinement - if you have any additions or suggestions, post a comment!

Edit: An updated version can be found here.

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St. Patrick’s Day plans

Posted on January 15th, 2007 by Josh.
Categories: beer, music.

Flogging Molly returns to the valley again on St. Patricks Day 2007!

Can there be a more perfect event to go to on the day of green beer?

Come on out with me and let’s drink Guinness and rock out to some Celtic punk!

The show is at Mesa Amp. It’s general admission, so tickets don’t have to be bought together. I’ll be buying mine soon. Last year, they sold out weeks before the show! Don’t wait too long!

Click here for tickets.

Click here for Flogging Molly’s website.

Must it take a life for hateful eyes
To glisten once again
Cause we find ourselves in the same old mess
Singin’ drunken lullabies
Cause we find ourselves in the same old mess
Singin’ drunken lullabies
Singin’ drunken lullabies!

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Nike+ January goal

Posted on January 11th, 2007 by Josh.
Categories: beer, music, exercise.

I’m still waiting for the day that Nike+ provides XML feeds to allow users to post stats at will on the web. But until that day, I will have to be satisfied with things such as this:

That’s right. I will give up beer if I don’t keep running this month. In other words, expect to see me at the gym quite a bit this month. I almost feel like I should bump the goal up, but at the same time - I’m new to this running thing - and it’s only a part of my regular workout, which also includes other cardio on the elliptical machines and weights.

Does anyone else have the Nike+iPod kit? I know Mike does. If you do, what’s your power song? Or if you don’t, what would be your power song? That song that gives you a little bit of a push and will help you finish strong?

Mine: The Time Is Now by John Cena (yes, seriously).

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I have a career goal!

Posted on December 8th, 2006 by Josh.
Categories: beer, work.

I should have learned this back in my 2003 Naval Research Intern stint: I hate sitting at a desk in a cube hour after hour, day after day.

I love computers, and I love working with them - but I think in the longrun it needs to be more of a secondary aspect in my career.

So, upon realizing that, I put some thought into what I really want to end up doing with my life. I decided that it would be amazing to have my own brewery/restaurant. I love beer. I love making people happy and feeling like I’m making a positive impact. I want to learn anything and everything about brewing beer, and one day I will have my own brewing company and it will be my daily work.

It won’t happen overnight, and I have to start somewhere. And so, after discussing this with Matt, I came upon the Coopers Micro Brewery Kit. I want it. But I’ll have to wait until after Christmas and after my insurance bills and all that stuff. Unless someone wants to get it for me for Christmas. Hmmm… anyone? In addition to that, I’d like to try brewing some of the other types (which they sell kits for). Notably, I’m interested in IPA (India Pale Ale) and wheat beer - those happen to be two of my favorites.

I figure I can play around with a kit like this for a little bit, and eventually get creative and buy ingredients on my own and start the path to my ultimate goal.

Now I’m really thirsty for a beer. You can guess the first thing I’ll do when I get home.

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Beer overflow is NOT barbaric!

Posted on September 24th, 2006 by Josh.
Categories: youtube, beer.

Seriously, it’s just plain funny. They claim it is barbaric and wastes beer? Only if you’re a damn sissy! If your beer bottle gets hit from the top by another bottle, you had better chug that overflow. If you don’t, then it’s your fault and you’re the one wasting the beer. So hit those bottles, and don’t be ashamed!

I typically respect the Man Law. But this one is just crap.

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I’m a riot? You’re a fucking riot! Get it!?

Posted on August 17th, 2005 by Josh.
Categories: beer, sports.

It’s been a least a few weeks since I’ve had a good drinking night. So in part to celebrate my new job, and moreso just to go hang out w/my Tucson friends, I’ll be heading back to T-town tomorrow night for yet another Thirsty Thursday. Oh, and they thought they saw the last of me!

I’m a bit of a lush, aren’t I? Meh. Not always. Not nearly as often anymore, to be more precise.

If you’re in Tucson, come out with us. We’ll drink some beers. We’ll yell at whoever the hell the Sidewinders are playing against. And.. who knows what else? Fun times for all!

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