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once banned twice shy replied to Brendan's discussion 'Don't Eat There' in the group Chow Down in Burque Town

I'm no queen of Scrabble, nor do I have a degree in English, but I do know if you want to, say, write something for publication, an editor is going to insist on "restaurateur." My degree is in Journalism, whatever that is worth.

3 hours ago

Brendan commented on Masshole in Fringecrest's blog post 'I remember when, episode 2'

Oh, Tully's doesn't have cannoli, but the Italian sweet shop next door (Sartori's?) does. Shells, filled to order. Get a Cabernet Italian ice while you're there, too.

5 hours ago

Brendan commented on Masshole in Fringecrest's blog post 'I remember when, episode 2'

I miss $1.95 Double Rainbow brownies. My early college year obsession was nachos.

6 hours ago

Masshole in Fringecrest replied to Brendan's discussion 'Don't Eat There' in the group Chow Down in Burque Town

I am asking this seriously, not trying to be snarky, but since the definition says, "Variant(s): also res-tau-ran-teur" isn't that spelling with the "n" perfectly acceptable? Or is it generally regarded as lesser by virtue of being a "variant"? I...

9 hours ago

once banned twice shy replied to Brendan's discussion 'Don't Eat There' in the group Chow Down in Burque Town

Restauranteurs The proper word is "restaurateurs." Here is the definition: restaurateur Main Entry: res·tau·ra·teur Pronunciation: \ˌres-tə-rə-ˈtər\ Variant(s): also res·tau·ran·teur \-ˌrän-\ Function: noun Etymology: French restaurateur, from ...

9 hours ago

Brendan replied to Andy's discussion 'Dangerous night bicyclists'

Pedestrians are also going to be a danger to you. And inanimate road hazards. I have excellent night vision, but have noticed making out road detail at even moderate speed can be tricky. Like my old friend who thought seatbelt bruising was a good ...

12 hours ago

Brendan replied to Andy's discussion 'Dangerous night bicyclists'

Yeah, either way it's a problem. Hopefully it won't take a tale of tragedy before some media body gets the word out.

yesterday

Brendan replied to Andy's discussion 'Dangerous night bicyclists'

You're probably seeing commuters who, before DST ended, were riding in daylight.

yesterday

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Where I Live:: Ridgecrest

About Me:: Computer geek, belly dancer husband.

Favorite Thing(s) About Albuquerque:: Sandia at sunset, spicy food, clean air and water, bosque, foothills, 4th street

Relationship Status:: Married

My Website:: http://www.swcp.com/~synk/

What I'm Reading:: Algorithms in C++ 3d Edition Parts 1-4. ISBN 0-201-35088-2.

What I'm Listening To:: Radio Kittenfu 99.9

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Bike ABQ and the Special Shapes Rodeo

Posted on October 9, 2009 at 8:30pm — 7 Comments

Biking to the Balloon Fiesta

This Saturday I made my first trek to the Balloon Fiesta by bicycle. From Fringecrest, it took 50 minutes to get there, 45 to come back and I've never enjoyed the event so much as I did this time. While others were cold and in long lines for coffee, I was warm, energized, and ready to enjoy. The coolest thing: Va… Continue

Posted on October 7, 2009 at 1:04pm — 18 Comments

Getting to Fourth of July Campground

This is the last week to make it to 4th of July Campground to enjoy the sugar maples turning crimson before they fall off in earnest. Thanks to Masshole for the reminder that it's that time of year. Many thanks to Celine for the camera footage! Continue

Posted on October 5, 2009 at 6:30am — 9 Comments

Duke City Solar - Part 2

Monday, September 16, 2009, 2:00 PM: PNM has just completed the final testing and my solar electric system is now turned on (Clouds form, rain falls). It's been quite a while since writing Part 1 so you may want to reread it… Continue

Posted on September 17, 2009 at 6:30am — 23 Comments

Free Concrete Disposal

Daylight Savings time is practically synonymous with Home Improvement Season and that time is here again. We recently tore out a bunch of concrete in our back yard and needed a legal way to dispose of it. You can't throw it in your trash can, nor can you take it to one of the city's… Continue

Posted on March 24, 2009 at 11:43am — 6 Comments

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At 6:40am on November 29, 2008, Adelita said…: Nice to meet you Brendan!

At 7:45am on November 29, 2008, Barelas Babe said…: Great to meet you and your lovely wife last night!

At 9:59pm on November 30, 2008, Adelita said…: Hey Brendan, I do have a few Where in Burques left in me. My kiddo and I have a few pictures waiting to stump everyone. I have a couple of other posts to get out first. Glad you like them!

And of course it wasn't until I read Barelas Babe's comment below that I realized the woman across from you was your wife. Next time we need a place with round tables! Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving.

At 4:13pm on December 24, 2008, Adelita said…: Happy Holidays!

At 3:04pm on February 1, 2009, Doug R said…: Brendan - how's it going? Well we think we're down to 3 more weeks until the house is done and we have NM license plates on our cars. We hope - ha ha.

It is good to be home. I can't tell you how much in words. I have a good day even when it's cloudy out here.

Okay, I hope to be on a normal schedule by the end of this month. So, I'll keep in touch and we'll get together.

Take care,
Doug

At 3:30am on May 16, 2009, juniper berri said…: It's 3am and I'm browsing because these 'crazy-assed winds' are at it again... and somehow through this delerium I just got the 2cts on your photo.
I'm laughing so hard my eyes are leaking...ha ha ha...
or shedevilwind is leaking into my atmosphere and causing my tears-
no, definetely joy.
Great picture. Great humor. Thanks ;]

At 8:32pm on September 10, 2009, dolores said…: No problem Brendan and thank you for resigning bowing out gracefully from the conversation. As my old grand pappy used to say"to each their mother fuckin own" lol

At 8:33pm on September 10, 2009, hettie said…: brendan, I just went to post this link, but saw you'd removed your comments from the homeopathy thread. I think I would tend to call myself a skeptic, but then I also tend to refer to homeopathy as "woo."

At 10:51pm on September 15, 2009, Masshole in Fringecrest said…: Hey man, I think the book store was called Best Price Books and Coffee...

At 10:14am on November 11, 2009, Benny the Icepick said…: //you're on the wrong side of statistical probability//
Great quote. I'm going to have to work that into my everyday conversation.