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It’s the plumber, he’s come to fix the…

Published on September 28, 2013 in rant and Uncategorized by taro. 1 Comment

So for the past weeks we’ve been having hot water issues. Thought it was the heater so I was mucking around with first calling the heater company since its less than two years old. Ended up then on my own changing out the thermostat and heating elements. The electric bill came with notice about the huge spike in electricity usage! What is going on? Was about to get a new heater, then the water guy came by and told us there’s been a spike in our water usage!

Damn, there’s a hidden leak in our hot water line. That explains it now. But the house is built direct on the slab, so the piping goes into the slab. So this is not looking pretty. I did some Dr. Plumbing myself with a stethoscope, could hear water running at the heater and kitchen pipes, but not much at the bathrooms, so hopefully the leak was near the heater. Time to call in the pros.

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Science!

Published on September 18, 2013 in rant and Uncategorized by taro. 1 Comment

So is it sad that I see a stunning woman at Don Quixotes, and can’t help but wonder how much of her is a product of modern science? Although if so, I’d like to shake the hand of the surgeon because it was a perfect job.

Self Portrait?

Published on September 10, 2013 in bike by taro. 2 Comments

OK, I give Les Stroud huge credit. A few weeks ago I took my car in for service so I was stuck in Kaimuki in the morning with no car. So I took my bike and went riding. Figured I’d have all day so I headed up St. Louis drive to Waahila Ridge State Park. With time to kill, I hauled all the action video gear up the hill. The idea had been floating around in my head for a while so I figured this would be a good chance to try it out some video shots. The only thing was I’m flying solo, so like Les Stroud, I am grip, gaffer, operator, p.a., stuntman, star. I have to set up the shot, then go back and get on the bike, ride and get the shot, stop, go back get the cameras, then set up the next shot and repeat. So from four hours of this, here is my final result, which by the way took just about as much time to edit!

Beer Is Good – Sam Adams Octoberfest

Published on September 2, 2013 in Food and Review by taro. Closed

This years SA Octoberfest offering. Pours a clear medium dark amber, moderate head. I’m thinking this bottle might have gone weird, not much head and it doesn’t taste as wonderfull as I remember the other bottles. I recall a nice nutty finish that made me happy. This one seems pretty weak, some bitter, a touch of sour, not a whole lot of flavor. I’m bummed, I was ready to give it 3.5 when I had the other bottles, but now that I’m using this one for my write-up I’m not so sure.

Guess I’ll have to go with a 3 out of 4 oompah monkeys.

Semi-boneless

Published on September 1, 2013 in SUAR by taro. Closed

Print ad for Subaru “crossover” SUV, just what is “partial zero emission vehicle”? All my cars are partial zero emission vehicles too you know.

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Beer Is Good – Ozeno Yukidoke White Weissen

Published on August 31, 2013 in Food and Review by taro. Closed

Newly discovered at Marukai from Ozeno Yukidoke brewery in Gunma. Previous offering was an IPA, not my favorite style, but a weissen? Now you’re talking! Pours a cloudy yellow with moderate head. Some floral and spice aroma, fans of Hoegarten will like this. There is a fair amount of lingering bitter. A medium mouthfeel. . Initially I wasn’t sure how much I liked it with the fairly strong floral and bitter, but It seems to mellow as it warms and I think I like it better as it goes along!

3 out of 4 Weiss monkeys.

Maui Das Y

Published on August 26, 2013 in Food, Review and Travel by taro. Closed

Few weeks ago I was sent to Maui on a job. Although a weekend, thankfully this one started late so I didn’t have to catch the plane until 10:00. Flight uneventful, rental car supposed to be a Sentra, counter lady upgraded me to a Chrysler 200. A Chrysler 200 covered in poop. Chicken poop. Gate person said I could take it back and have them wash it again. Seems they have a problem with chickens roosting in the trees of their lot. I said never mind, I’ll just take it. Took it upon myself to later get rid of the most offending poop on the driver door handle. The 200 is itself a ok car, typical overboosted steering feel. Control layout easy to work, thankfully touchscreen only deals with audio. Unfortunately functions disabled so I couldn’t load a bunch of weird music onto the HD.

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Unpoopy Cat

Published on August 25, 2013 in Uncategorized by taro. 1 Comment

Last week I had to take our cat to the vet. Not sure if it qualifies as another of her lives, it potentially could have been if left untreated. She hadn’t been eating much if anything for a few days. It turns out she was suffering from a severe case of the stuckies and it wasn’t going to fix itself. Poor kitty had to take it IDB to get things going again. She stayed at the vets for a couple days. She’s home now and doing well. I’ve told dad to not give her too much dry food, she’s had only wet for now.

Beer Is Good – Sierra Nevada 2013 Summerfest

Published on August 24, 2013 in Food and Review by taro. Closed

Pours bright yellow with weak head. Strong floral aroma and bitter. Touch of citrusy brightness, but I don’t really detect citrus taste. Not a whole lot of other deep flavors. With just the strong hops, I can’t say I really like this by itself. It’s not skunky so it doesn’t totally turn me off, I’d drink it with some pupus.

2.5 out of 4 pils style monkeys.

 

Still Cannot Find

Published on August 24, 2013 in bike by taro. 1 Comment

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Wtf, finally made it, 10:00, and I still don’t know where my mind went. A little sprinkle greeted me, breeze is weak but it’s not so hot in the shade up here. I hauled all this gear up here so I’ll try some Les Stroud and take some video of myself on the trails.