Casa Bonita
My only knowledge of Casa Bonita came from the South Park episode which saw the boys going there for someone's birthday party. As it turned out, it was truly a haven for children. Unfortunately, our party was a whee bit old to fully appreciate all the Casa had to offer.
Most of us were Casa virgins, or if anyone had gone, it had been years since last they had been. We ended up waiting in a line that started out the door, and an hour later we had food on our trays. We were sat up high overlooking the peons below still waiting to get their food. The menu was short, the food was okay, and best of all there was an all-you-can-eat option. They have little flags at every table your raise to get the attention of your waiter/waitress and we made excessive use of it, much to the chagrin of our waitress. I remarked that we'd better leave her a good tip, and then I looked up, and she was there. We all had a nervous laugh. It was funny. (And she got one from me). I don't think I'm ever going to go back to the Casa, it was too much of a kid's atmosphere. I'd need to have my own kids with me to make it worthwhile. And them's definitely a few years off.
Hannah's Friends
The ones I actually got to talk to ended up being pretty cool. I haven't had many guy friends recently, outside of Matt, Paras, Marshall, and whoever Mari brings home. I generally prefer the company of women (which has been the case all my life.. Muahaha!). But it turned out that the rest of Hannah's guy friends turned out to be pretty good folks, whom I wouldn't mind hanging out with in Hannah's absence. And probably will.
Although I didn't think very highly of the two girls I hadn't previously met. Very snobbish, and uninterested. But that just may have been the circumstances of the meeting. I'll give them another shot in a year, when I see them next.
Brandon
My buddy Brandon from high school woke me up this morning (or was it afternoon) to let me know that he was back in Colorado, and that we'd have to hang out in the coming weeks. And he also told me that he and Emily had already started hanging out again, and she was dying to meet his family. The boy needs to make a move already, before she slips through his fingers. I look forward to our hanging out. Always a good time to be had.
Mari and the Fight
Mari and I had our first fight yesterday. Truly a ridiculous turn of events. We were at Costco, and I was pushing the cart out to the car. Basically, I said something that rubber her the wrong way, and she totally bit my head off about it. I was bloody well pissed about it. I ended up not saying a word to her for the ensuing drive home. She apologize a few minutes in, but I still had nothing to say. About thirty seconds before we got back to the apartment, she screamed my name, as a bug the size of her fist was at the top of her door frame threatening to enter the car. I chuckled, and told her to roll up the window, which she did. We got to the apartment, and the bug was still on her door, so she came out my way, and we took the stuff upstairs. I'm a little upset still, but I'll get over it. We haven't seen much of each other in the 24 hours since. So I think we're cooling off.
Dinner
Very exciting. I'm planning to have Mexican Macaroni tonight! The recipe consists of Macaroni, Mexican Corn, Ground Beef, and some Chiles.. and maybe something else, I don't recall offhand. Three hours away.
Spider-Man 2
I really enjoyed the movie. Totally spotted Stan Lee (wasn't hard) and Phil LaMarr (from Mad TV), he was the guy on the far right (looking at the screen) when Spiderman is trying to stop the train. None of my group caught him. Though I don't know that they know who he is anyway. - Aside from the hokey line straight out of the comic book, it was great.
We saw a preview for a stinker of a movie entitled Anacondas. When it ended I said loudly, "I smell Oscar!" and the guy next to me said, "Sorry, that was me." Everyone in ear shot had a good laugh.
And at dinner before the movie, at Carrabas (overpriced Italian food - with damned good meatballs), Hannah was telling a story that started with her seeing a cop, and.. maybe getting pulled over, I don't remember. I think I interrupted, skipping to the end of the story and asked, "Did you cry to get off?" and Hannah replied, "I don't need to cry to get off." And the entire table had a really good laugh. We never did find out how that story ended.
King Arthur likely next weekend with Mayhem and J-Mo. And maybe some Fahrenheit 9/11 also. Not that my vote is going to change or anything. Which reminds me, I really should register.
And on that note, I think I'll call it a day.
My only knowledge of Casa Bonita came from the South Park episode which saw the boys going there for someone's birthday party. As it turned out, it was truly a haven for children. Unfortunately, our party was a whee bit old to fully appreciate all the Casa had to offer.
Most of us were Casa virgins, or if anyone had gone, it had been years since last they had been. We ended up waiting in a line that started out the door, and an hour later we had food on our trays. We were sat up high overlooking the peons below still waiting to get their food. The menu was short, the food was okay, and best of all there was an all-you-can-eat option. They have little flags at every table your raise to get the attention of your waiter/waitress and we made excessive use of it, much to the chagrin of our waitress. I remarked that we'd better leave her a good tip, and then I looked up, and she was there. We all had a nervous laugh. It was funny. (And she got one from me). I don't think I'm ever going to go back to the Casa, it was too much of a kid's atmosphere. I'd need to have my own kids with me to make it worthwhile. And them's definitely a few years off.
Hannah's Friends
The ones I actually got to talk to ended up being pretty cool. I haven't had many guy friends recently, outside of Matt, Paras, Marshall, and whoever Mari brings home. I generally prefer the company of women (which has been the case all my life.. Muahaha!). But it turned out that the rest of Hannah's guy friends turned out to be pretty good folks, whom I wouldn't mind hanging out with in Hannah's absence. And probably will.
Although I didn't think very highly of the two girls I hadn't previously met. Very snobbish, and uninterested. But that just may have been the circumstances of the meeting. I'll give them another shot in a year, when I see them next.
Brandon
My buddy Brandon from high school woke me up this morning (or was it afternoon) to let me know that he was back in Colorado, and that we'd have to hang out in the coming weeks. And he also told me that he and Emily had already started hanging out again, and she was dying to meet his family. The boy needs to make a move already, before she slips through his fingers. I look forward to our hanging out. Always a good time to be had.
Mari and the Fight
Mari and I had our first fight yesterday. Truly a ridiculous turn of events. We were at Costco, and I was pushing the cart out to the car. Basically, I said something that rubber her the wrong way, and she totally bit my head off about it. I was bloody well pissed about it. I ended up not saying a word to her for the ensuing drive home. She apologize a few minutes in, but I still had nothing to say. About thirty seconds before we got back to the apartment, she screamed my name, as a bug the size of her fist was at the top of her door frame threatening to enter the car. I chuckled, and told her to roll up the window, which she did. We got to the apartment, and the bug was still on her door, so she came out my way, and we took the stuff upstairs. I'm a little upset still, but I'll get over it. We haven't seen much of each other in the 24 hours since. So I think we're cooling off.
Dinner
Very exciting. I'm planning to have Mexican Macaroni tonight! The recipe consists of Macaroni, Mexican Corn, Ground Beef, and some Chiles.. and maybe something else, I don't recall offhand. Three hours away.
Spider-Man 2
I really enjoyed the movie. Totally spotted Stan Lee (wasn't hard) and Phil LaMarr (from Mad TV), he was the guy on the far right (looking at the screen) when Spiderman is trying to stop the train. None of my group caught him. Though I don't know that they know who he is anyway. - Aside from the hokey line straight out of the comic book, it was great.
We saw a preview for a stinker of a movie entitled Anacondas. When it ended I said loudly, "I smell Oscar!" and the guy next to me said, "Sorry, that was me." Everyone in ear shot had a good laugh.
And at dinner before the movie, at Carrabas (overpriced Italian food - with damned good meatballs), Hannah was telling a story that started with her seeing a cop, and.. maybe getting pulled over, I don't remember. I think I interrupted, skipping to the end of the story and asked, "Did you cry to get off?" and Hannah replied, "I don't need to cry to get off." And the entire table had a really good laugh. We never did find out how that story ended.
King Arthur likely next weekend with Mayhem and J-Mo. And maybe some Fahrenheit 9/11 also. Not that my vote is going to change or anything. Which reminds me, I really should register.
And on that note, I think I'll call it a day.
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