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07/09/2008 14:52 #44911
Chuckles RockCategory: food
After all these months of not eating any candy at all - I decided to break down and eat chuckles. I felt this insane rush of goodness.
07/08/2008 00:55 #44901
A day in the life of PaulCategory: buffalo
I had a very productive programming day at work. No one was there - it was like a ghost town - so I actually got stuff done.
Squiddy is really into climbing in the pear tree which is loaded with pears. I was really nervous something was wrong after we had no pears last year. Maybe it really is an every oher year thing.
At this parking lot on North and Main where Medina Deli used to be for a week before it shut down, they are putting these signs on people's windows. I figured they would crack down eventually as the lot was full each day. On the other hand, I think it looks way less abandoned with cars in it.
The last tenant and we will have a completely empty duplex with 2 - 3 bedroom apartments. I am ready to do some more remodeling and this will be the final chance to have no one before a new school year starts. It is kind of exciting to start over, especially since the last girl left always pays her rent late. The bathrrom really needed some work anyhow.
After the gym I ate some grass fed steak on the grill and some fried cauliflower. Grow muscles, grow.
I actually fried it all by myself, which if you know me and frying, is a miracle.
I'm trying to write a short description of us for that photo book but it's hard to be sexy, interesting, and endearing in a brief passage:
Squiddy is really into climbing in the pear tree which is loaded with pears. I was really nervous something was wrong after we had no pears last year. Maybe it really is an every oher year thing.
At this parking lot on North and Main where Medina Deli used to be for a week before it shut down, they are putting these signs on people's windows. I figured they would crack down eventually as the lot was full each day. On the other hand, I think it looks way less abandoned with cars in it.
The last tenant and we will have a completely empty duplex with 2 - 3 bedroom apartments. I am ready to do some more remodeling and this will be the final chance to have no one before a new school year starts. It is kind of exciting to start over, especially since the last girl left always pays her rent late. The bathrrom really needed some work anyhow.
After the gym I ate some grass fed steak on the grill and some fried cauliflower. Grow muscles, grow.
I actually fried it all by myself, which if you know me and frying, is a miracle.
I'm trying to write a short description of us for that photo book but it's hard to be sexy, interesting, and endearing in a brief passage:
8 years ago Terry and I met Matthew through a chance encounter with a mutual friend. He stayed over and wore our clothes because I was allergic to his cats and ferrits. The next week he moved in and the three of started a beautiful friendship that lead to love. People are always most curious about how we handle jealousy or commodities. We share everything from our house, an historic church rectory that we bought in 2006, down to our bed and even our underwear - many of which our moms bought for us. We aren't jealous of each other's affection and we keep safe from the unsafe without having to play it safe. There is always someone's shoulder to cry on and an arbitrator for every angry moment. Our pet tortoise named Bazra completes our family. While we have heard of plenty of gay threesome, lol, we never met any other serious triads - yet we would suggest it to anyone.
paul - 07/09/08 20:25
From 1999-2001 so three years. One of which we lived in germany and the rest in Buffalo and Flagstaff.
From 1999-2001 so three years. One of which we lived in germany and the rest in Buffalo and Flagstaff.
heidi - 07/08/08 23:13
awww... that's so sweet! cheers!
how long were you & (e:terry) together before you met (e:matthew)?
awww... that's so sweet! cheers!
how long were you & (e:terry) together before you met (e:matthew)?
boxerboi - 07/08/08 20:38
I forgot to add--I freakin' love your food entries. You're turning me into a foodie.
I forgot to add--I freakin' love your food entries. You're turning me into a foodie.
boxerboi - 07/08/08 20:37
Endearing is the first thing that comes to mind when I read the paragraph (thx tinypliny). Very nice write-up.
Endearing is the first thing that comes to mind when I read the paragraph (thx tinypliny). Very nice write-up.
metalpeter - 07/08/08 18:16
I can't even imagine how it works, I don't really want the details either. I think that every relationship between people have certain dynamics and even though there are things that are the same no couple or triad is exactly the same. It really comes down to the peoples personalities. I would guess that a triad works best with 3 girls or 3 guys. I would assume that gender differences are likely to cause problems. For example if I was with two bi girls when I didn't have time to be with them, all I would think about was how they where getting it on where ever they where at first it would be hot, but quickly it wouldn't stay that way. I'm not saying it can't be done but I would assume it might make things tougher, but if no one gets jealous then it would fine. So congrats on being a triad you 3 seem so good at it, and good luck with the picture book.
I can't even imagine how it works, I don't really want the details either. I think that every relationship between people have certain dynamics and even though there are things that are the same no couple or triad is exactly the same. It really comes down to the peoples personalities. I would guess that a triad works best with 3 girls or 3 guys. I would assume that gender differences are likely to cause problems. For example if I was with two bi girls when I didn't have time to be with them, all I would think about was how they where getting it on where ever they where at first it would be hot, but quickly it wouldn't stay that way. I'm not saying it can't be done but I would assume it might make things tougher, but if no one gets jealous then it would fine. So congrats on being a triad you 3 seem so good at it, and good luck with the picture book.
mike - 07/08/08 17:59
fried cauliflower is like my favoritest food
fried cauliflower is like my favoritest food
fellyconnelly - 07/08/08 15:02
oh my goodness i am so going to make fried cauliflower...
thanks paul!
oh my goodness i am so going to make fried cauliflower...
thanks paul!
iriesara - 07/08/08 12:03
That cauliflower looks suspiciously familiar - nice touch with the soy flour though
That cauliflower looks suspiciously familiar - nice touch with the soy flour though
tinypliny - 07/08/08 10:39
Ah, try dipping it in Chick-pea flour mixed with rice flour in a ratio of 2:0.5 mixed with ground green chillies (or jalapenos), curry leaves and asafoetida powder (a small pinch). Then fry it. The result is a delicious south Indian pakoda!! *Drool Drool*. I usually use cauliflower in rice pilaf (or pulao) or as a side dish (Sauteed in peanut oil seasoned with mustard seed, yellow split peas, white lentils (urad dal), ginger, green chillies (jalapenos), asafoetida and curry leaves). The north- Indian style cauliflower is sauteed in peanut oil with cumin and then garam masala is added! YUMMMMMM... Delicious. I am SO making this today evening!!
Ah, try dipping it in Chick-pea flour mixed with rice flour in a ratio of 2:0.5 mixed with ground green chillies (or jalapenos), curry leaves and asafoetida powder (a small pinch). Then fry it. The result is a delicious south Indian pakoda!! *Drool Drool*. I usually use cauliflower in rice pilaf (or pulao) or as a side dish (Sauteed in peanut oil seasoned with mustard seed, yellow split peas, white lentils (urad dal), ginger, green chillies (jalapenos), asafoetida and curry leaves). The north- Indian style cauliflower is sauteed in peanut oil with cumin and then garam masala is added! YUMMMMMM... Delicious. I am SO making this today evening!!
paul - 07/08/08 09:38
I dipped the cauliflower in egg and then in soy flour.
I dipped the cauliflower in egg and then in soy flour.
drew - 07/08/08 08:02
To be honest, I never had a clue how a triad might work (though you guys seem to do a great job). I thought it would be full of jealousy. The "always having an arbiter" is an angle I never considered. In that way, 3 could be easier than 2! (Whenever it comes down to a vote, (e:janelle) and I always end up tied). I'm sure it takes a lot of generosity, grace, and trust, but all relationships do!
To be honest, I never had a clue how a triad might work (though you guys seem to do a great job). I thought it would be full of jealousy. The "always having an arbiter" is an angle I never considered. In that way, 3 could be easier than 2! (Whenever it comes down to a vote, (e:janelle) and I always end up tied). I'm sure it takes a lot of generosity, grace, and trust, but all relationships do!
tinypliny - 07/08/08 07:13
And fried Cauliflower? What did you dip it in before frying it?
And fried Cauliflower? What did you dip it in before frying it?
tinypliny - 07/08/08 07:11
Endearing is the first thing that comes to mind reading that paragraph. :)
Endearing is the first thing that comes to mind reading that paragraph. :)
07/05/2008 22:52 #44874
Matt's Sisters BirthdayCategory: birthdays
We headed down to the Lake Chautauqua area for (e:matthew)'s sister's birthday party at (e:matthew)'s parents cabin. Happy Birthday Mary! For the first time I had AT&T coverage everywhere. Not just sort of service but like full bar connection. Even way out at the end of this country road.
On the way there we stopped at the Depew Wegman's to get some supplies and some food. The food was such a freakin' ripoff. It was like $23 for the three of us to eat cafeteria quality crap. I would never eat there again. The dining area was seriously sub par compared to the Wegman's on Amherst St. I had some cold turkey and Italian wedding soup. I think in the end there was more garbage than food.
Here is (e:matthew)'s family's dog chillin in the sun.
Here is everyone sitting around
And here is (e:matthew) getting a close up of some forget me nots.
On the way there we stopped at the Depew Wegman's to get some supplies and some food. The food was such a freakin' ripoff. It was like $23 for the three of us to eat cafeteria quality crap. I would never eat there again. The dining area was seriously sub par compared to the Wegman's on Amherst St. I had some cold turkey and Italian wedding soup. I think in the end there was more garbage than food.
Here is (e:matthew)'s family's dog chillin in the sun.
Here is everyone sitting around
And here is (e:matthew) getting a close up of some forget me nots.
tinypliny - 07/06/08 09:29
I miss seeing them here. I also miss seeing fireflies. Forget-me-nots and fireflies are all over Rochester's Highland park at this time of the year.
I miss seeing them here. I also miss seeing fireflies. Forget-me-nots and fireflies are all over Rochester's Highland park at this time of the year.
tinypliny - 07/06/08 09:26
I cannot wait to see Matthew's forget-me-not pictures! They are my favourite flowers. I think nothing else on this planet can compare to the blue in those flowers.
I cannot wait to see Matthew's forget-me-not pictures! They are my favourite flowers. I think nothing else on this planet can compare to the blue in those flowers.
james - 07/05/08 23:43
Was the turkey not baby enough for you?
Was the turkey not baby enough for you?
07/05/2008 11:14 #44867
Fourth Of July At the HarborCategory: buffalo
We went to see the fireworks at the harbor front/ new canal area with (e:jim) and (e:james). (e:jim) got good pics of the fireworks with his phone I think. (e:matthew) tried taking some with mine. I can't believe none of us brought a real camera.
Here is a blurry pic of the crowd. I wish I had brought a real camera. I am going to regret this later when I look back at the iphone years.
It was interesting to see a part of downtown so populated with so many people. I heard multiple people taking about how they were amazed at the progress and to all the people who said they would never see a revitalized waterfront downtown - the time has come - at least for the Fourth of July. I actually heard one woman say she loved the fact that now she can take visitors downtown to see the waterfront and not be embarrassed. I have to question if she has ever been down there before though, because the Marina area itself has been pretty nice for a while.
Floating War Junk
I know I will get some slack for this but the floating war junk cemetery looks so ridiculous to me. Is it really an attraction. I mean I know it has always been there, but really put yourself in some other country visiting on the waterfront and imagine the impression you would have. Like imagine a trip to China and they had those warships on the riverfront. And if we are trying to give a mighty powerful image, then those are the wrong ships. They look ancient.
What I really did not understand was the really bad irish musi. THey played almost no American music andwhile I am not a big americana fan, serioulsy - isn't that what the fourth is about. I think they really need to reconsider the music next year - almost no one clapped.
Here is a blurry pic of the crowd. I wish I had brought a real camera. I am going to regret this later when I look back at the iphone years.
It was interesting to see a part of downtown so populated with so many people. I heard multiple people taking about how they were amazed at the progress and to all the people who said they would never see a revitalized waterfront downtown - the time has come - at least for the Fourth of July. I actually heard one woman say she loved the fact that now she can take visitors downtown to see the waterfront and not be embarrassed. I have to question if she has ever been down there before though, because the Marina area itself has been pretty nice for a while.
Floating War Junk
I know I will get some slack for this but the floating war junk cemetery looks so ridiculous to me. Is it really an attraction. I mean I know it has always been there, but really put yourself in some other country visiting on the waterfront and imagine the impression you would have. Like imagine a trip to China and they had those warships on the riverfront. And if we are trying to give a mighty powerful image, then those are the wrong ships. They look ancient.
What I really did not understand was the really bad irish musi. THey played almost no American music andwhile I am not a big americana fan, serioulsy - isn't that what the fourth is about. I think they really need to reconsider the music next year - almost no one clapped.
metalpeter - 07/06/08 13:14
The reason the war ships look old is because they are from the last real war we fought in WWII (The Korean war doesn't count because it is the forgotten war and I don't even think I knew anything about it until I saw someone who had a hat from the ship they where on in that war). They are not junk and people can go on them, and I did when I was a kid. On a side note have you ever looked at an of the Memorials down there? There is a pretty interesting Irish one if you know where to find it, and the polish one is so Pretty it is solid black and the eagle is white and cut into it.
Music wise the only band I saw was Jackdaw and they are great, if it isn't what you like then I guess you don't like them. The thing with Jackdaw is they are pretty well known and a big name band. But if you don't know there music or there type of music it is kinda a whats going on here and even when they do a cover it is done in their way so it doesn't sound like the original. I think they where a pretty good choice.
The reason the war ships look old is because they are from the last real war we fought in WWII (The Korean war doesn't count because it is the forgotten war and I don't even think I knew anything about it until I saw someone who had a hat from the ship they where on in that war). They are not junk and people can go on them, and I did when I was a kid. On a side note have you ever looked at an of the Memorials down there? There is a pretty interesting Irish one if you know where to find it, and the polish one is so Pretty it is solid black and the eagle is white and cut into it.
Music wise the only band I saw was Jackdaw and they are great, if it isn't what you like then I guess you don't like them. The thing with Jackdaw is they are pretty well known and a big name band. But if you don't know there music or there type of music it is kinda a whats going on here and even when they do a cover it is done in their way so it doesn't sound like the original. I think they where a pretty good choice.
tinypliny - 07/05/08 20:25
HEY! No picking on the sexy moustache! It's smokin' HOT!
HEY! No picking on the sexy moustache! It's smokin' HOT!
iriesara - 07/05/08 15:44
Paul, what is up with that mustache?!? I can't tell if you look like a gay porn star from the 70s or a corrupt South Buffalo cop. Either way its terrible. I mean that in the nicest possible way, of course.
Paul, what is up with that mustache?!? I can't tell if you look like a gay porn star from the 70s or a corrupt South Buffalo cop. Either way its terrible. I mean that in the nicest possible way, of course.
tinypliny - 07/05/08 11:31
I was there as well!!!!! I can't believe I missed you all!! I missed another chance to make amends and introduce (e:james) as the ruler of the land of the dead. The fireworks were very pretty but somewhat shorter than I expected. I saw that they had better and longer fireworks day before yesterday when BPO played at Dunn Tire Park (saw them from my window).
I think the war junk museum is pretty impressive. The warships bristling with surveillance devices and weaponry give off plenty of aggression! To a certain extent, all military museum around the world exist to serve the same purpose. I am not sure you need modern warships to make an impact on civilians who casually visit to gawk at all the arsenal majesty. But then, I am from India and we used to buy second-hand military equipment from Russia, back in the day. I think when we outgrew a certain age, our parents stopped taking us to military parades, shows and museum. I now wonder how they thought it was okay for us as kids but not as adolescents... Hmmm.. interesting.
I was there as well!!!!! I can't believe I missed you all!! I missed another chance to make amends and introduce (e:james) as the ruler of the land of the dead. The fireworks were very pretty but somewhat shorter than I expected. I saw that they had better and longer fireworks day before yesterday when BPO played at Dunn Tire Park (saw them from my window).
I think the war junk museum is pretty impressive. The warships bristling with surveillance devices and weaponry give off plenty of aggression! To a certain extent, all military museum around the world exist to serve the same purpose. I am not sure you need modern warships to make an impact on civilians who casually visit to gawk at all the arsenal majesty. But then, I am from India and we used to buy second-hand military equipment from Russia, back in the day. I think when we outgrew a certain age, our parents stopped taking us to military parades, shows and museum. I now wonder how they thought it was okay for us as kids but not as adolescents... Hmmm.. interesting.
07/05/2008 11:13 #44866
Yummy Squid at Kunis To GoCategory: food
Kuni's to go really has the best sushi around. I just can't believe how fresh and yummy everything always is.
Mackarel is still my favorite
(e:Terry) and I got the squid rings as an appetizer. They are the absolutely most perfect consistency. It makes me wonder if he has a tank of fresh ones swimming around in the back.
Speaking of squid. Here is a picture of my and squiddy in the pear tree which incidentally has a lot of pears growing again, yeah!
Behind Cole's there is this giant pile of boxes. How big does it grow before they take it away.
Mackarel is still my favorite
(e:Terry) and I got the squid rings as an appetizer. They are the absolutely most perfect consistency. It makes me wonder if he has a tank of fresh ones swimming around in the back.
Speaking of squid. Here is a picture of my and squiddy in the pear tree which incidentally has a lot of pears growing again, yeah!
Behind Cole's there is this giant pile of boxes. How big does it grow before they take it away.
iriesara - 07/05/08 15:48
& are you petting that pussy(cat, that is)? not sure what's happening in the world ....hm, must be some parallel universe, are you like bizarro? rather than cats being kryptonite they make you stronger? weird...
& are you petting that pussy(cat, that is)? not sure what's happening in the world ....hm, must be some parallel universe, are you like bizarro? rather than cats being kryptonite they make you stronger? weird...
Yeesh. WHY did you have to tell me that?? Man, that's all my lizard brain will think of now!!!
(e:tinypliny), you never had Chuckle's before?! Ever? Check this out-the vending machine in carlton house sells them. I never noticed it until this morning.
I tried them for the first time this week and seriously no candy comes close to the level of Chuckle perfection. I was CHUCKLING like a loon all day!!!
(e:boxerboi) should know. He has a hidden stash of these in his office!! ;)
They are awesome though and might well be better than sex. :)
it's better than sex haha