Shouldn't It Rain Less in May?
May 17, 2011
What I did on My Summer Vacation few days off.
I went car shopping:
Maybe this would be better for cruising to the beach.
But then there are those days where you just want to make a statement....
...or reward the labor of the four elephants it reputedly took to pull this out of the jungle:
I can't decide. Check out The Blackhawk Automotive Museum for your favorite ride.
Oh and check out the Computer History Museum in Mountain View! Charles Babbage's Difference Engine in action is pretty frakkin' impressive.
Other than that.......I did pretty much nothing. Baked a Lady Baltimore cake. Didn't even frost it. (Partially because I really made it for the batter and only baked it because......well, that was a lot of batter. As it turns out, it was quite tasty baked and didn't need frosting, particularly the peculiar cookbook suggestion).
Not watching NCIS or NCIS LA until I find out who dies and who's coming back next year. (Hint: Hetty had better be the latter and not the former). I wish they'd get off this stupid kick of cliffhangers. It's occasionally interesting but every freaking year and every freaking show? Especially in this era of axing by the numbers. Chicago Code and Detroit 187 both cancelled. Grr.
On the plus side, Law & Order Criminal Intent (WARNING: Talking websites, gah) and In Plain Sight are back. Yay! I feel slightly disloyal for admitting this, since L&O:CI exists only because Vincent D'Onofrio helmed it, but I liked Jeff Goldblum's detective the best of the three.
I'm guessing Ralph Macchio is getting voted out tonight on Dancing With the Stars. It has to be someone but I don't like the way the judges score him. Ralph is not that bad of a dancer. Hines is flatfooted occasionally. Kirstie is really the worst dancer but even she has some fabulous moments. (Other times it looks like she's just doing whatever steps she can remember.) Their praise is over the top for the annointed few. Gush but geez.
I managed to finish my Curve of Pursuit yesterday. (Cascade 220, possibly a zillion skeins)........ It's off kilter because I absentmindedly short-rowed 3x randomly in one wedge (that I'm aware of) and it needs to be felted up a bit to make it blanketier and possibly blocked within an inch of its life to pull it into line. (Does math trump wet blocking? We'll see.) Maybe I should throw it in with my salmon colored jeans that I absolutely love but have absolutely nothing to wear with in the hopes that CoP felts and jeans over-dye. (I'm pretty sure those pants date from the 80's).
Math trumps nuthin in my world. Mostly. I have to say, I have problems emailing you when I respond. It kicks back.
Posted by: mary lou | May 17, 2011 at 02:29 PM
My choice will be the red beauty at the top! such a stylish creation!
I hope your blocking will win over the math although I must admit, I doubt it can happen. Sorry.
Posted by: Rachel | May 17, 2011 at 03:04 PM
We've had the most rain in May since we moved here, and it's not over yet!
I've watched NCIS, and am watching NCIS LA right now. :o)
Posted by: Monika | May 17, 2011 at 06:12 PM
The four elephants comment made me snort. Didn't know Jeff Goldblum is in a TV series 'cause you know me and television but he is enough to make me wish for cable or satellite service. Alas . . . ain't happening. Did I tell you I saw him in The Prisoner of 2nd Avenue on stage in London, last year? He was all kinds of awesome wrapped up in amazing with a cherry on top. Or something like that.
Nice mop picture. Oh, wait, that's Hez.
Obviously, I'm in one of those moods. It's the broccoli. Having to suddenly eat right. Ugh.
Posted by: Bookfool, aka Nancy | May 17, 2011 at 06:45 PM
I can sympathize about the rain!
Is that Hez or a fluffy cushion?
Posted by: Chris | May 17, 2011 at 07:08 PM
Just tell me Hetty doesnt die.
Wait, whos the port to port killer?
Posted by: Carrie K | May 17, 2011 at 07:17 PM
It rained over the weekend and again last night. This was following a thunderstorm last week. I was stunned.
I tried felting a jacket for Bob and it ended up a jacket for me. Clearly not my forte. (No, not Celtic Icon.)
Posted by: Marji | May 18, 2011 at 02:28 AM
It's been raining buckets here too. Day after day.
Hetty didn't die.
Posted by: Gale | May 18, 2011 at 04:52 AM
I am so glad L&O:CI is back. Jeff G. took some getting used to, but in the end I have to say Vincent D'Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe are an excellent team. Other than that, this TV season has been pretty meh, except for maybe Burn Notice and the HBO.
Malcolm is lying here next to me. He insists I say hello to Hez. Well, if he were awake, I know he would.
Posted by: Brigitte | May 18, 2011 at 05:10 AM
Hooray for In Plain Sight! If only it weren't so late on a Sunday (or if only I had TiVO, right?). Can't wait to see who wins the math vs wet blocking competition (and/or the jeans vs blanket competition).
Posted by: Jocelyn | May 18, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Sounds like a perfect little break. I've never heard of that cake, I'm going to ahve to google it. I liked Jeff Goldblum too.
Posted by: Rebekah | May 18, 2011 at 12:13 PM
I knew I liked you. Making a cake just for the batter sounds like something I would do!
Posted by: elizabeth | May 18, 2011 at 12:39 PM
You are talking about shows I don't watch, so while I could tell you names of people who do or don't die, I couldn't guarantee they would be people actually in the show...
And I am so. Done. With. Rain. At least until it's SUPPOSED to rain again.
Posted by: Nicole | May 18, 2011 at 12:43 PM
Tired of the rain. Just heard a round of thunder here. I love antique cars, and I am guessing you would love the Harrah's museum in Reno. There are nice displays to complement the cars with artifacts and clothing from their eras. I am amazed by Curve of Pursuit; not sure I would have the patience for that!
Posted by: Birdsong | May 18, 2011 at 01:32 PM
We love Mr. Ward. :p
Have you seen NCIS yet?!?!
Posted by: Cookie | May 18, 2011 at 01:54 PM
Why must characters be killed off? I love MI-5 but hate it as well because they always kill off people. Nobody is safe anymore!
Curve of Pursuit is done!!! Pictures please once you beat it into submission.
Posted by: Rachel | May 18, 2011 at 04:44 PM
Oh me oh my, you're talking FELTING? And OVERDYEING? You're speaking my langauge! If the jeans don't dye (and they still fit you) I'll dye them for you! Glad you got out into the world and saw that it was still there!
Posted by: Julia | May 18, 2011 at 06:53 PM
Im enthralled by the blue/purple striped...is that a Packard?
Hez is hiding from the rain?
(((hugs)))
Posted by: Knitnana | May 19, 2011 at 05:17 AM
Nice rides! I think the red one will be the best choice for cruising. Definitely eye catching! Will you post photos of your version of curve of pursuit when you have it all blocked? I'd like to see :)
Posted by: Stefanie | May 19, 2011 at 07:02 AM
I'm missing Dancing....this year, we don't have cable so limited channels here. I agree about the anointed few, that's always the case on there it seems, still a great show. I'd pick that first car if I were you. Hez could ride on the passenger side, with fur blowing in the wind!!!
Hugs, G
Posted by: Geraldine | May 19, 2011 at 08:34 AM
Yeah for finishing CoP! I liked Chicago Code. Did you see the adds for the "MASH meets China Beach meets Gray's"?
Posted by: Squishy | May 19, 2011 at 04:49 PM
I can't wait to see your Curve of Pursuit! I love picking out second cars -- I'd like an MG B and a Karmann Ghia, please.
Posted by: jodi | May 19, 2011 at 06:52 PM
Carrie- Back up the truck.. you weren't going to bake the cake? Just eat the batter?
Do I have that right?
Posted by: Lorraine | May 20, 2011 at 05:53 AM
Yes. Love batter.
Posted by: Carrie K | May 20, 2011 at 07:45 AM
Cake batter. What is so special about this cake batter? What am I missing by not baking cakes and licking the spoon?
What?! I missed a cliffhanger--or two? Oh sigh. I need to do some computer TV very soon!
Posted by: Angie | May 20, 2011 at 10:11 AM
It's definitely not raining any less here.
I'd definitely go for that gorgeous scarlet roadster.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | May 20, 2011 at 02:01 PM
Can't wait to see photos of your Curve of Pursuit!
Your photos of the auto museum are awesome! Who knew that there were cars out there that looked like that. What one misses by living in Alaska.
Posted by: CarolyninAlaska | May 21, 2011 at 02:44 PM
I call Shotgun! In any of the cars.
Posted by: kim | May 22, 2011 at 06:52 AM
I think any of those cars would make quite a statement. Chicago Code too? Why do they even bother to develop these shows? I think wet blocking can overcome just about anything.
Posted by: Sonya | May 22, 2011 at 04:40 PM
Send your rain here! We haven't had any for ages!
Posted by: mrspao | June 01, 2011 at 03:28 PM