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Finally Current On Achewood.
23 November 2007 | jeff, web comic | No Responses
So I’ve been reading this web comic Achewood for about 3 months now. I started at the begining, and I’ve read all 6 years worth of comic in that time. Early on I got wrapped up in the characters, especially Lyle and Todd. After really getting into it, my faves are Ray and Roast Beef. I can’t forget Phillipe, of course, or Teodor, but it’s the writing that kept me coming back. It feels kind of strange being caught up on these, there are so many memories. The Great Outdoor Fight, Ray’s Toilet Party, and Beef’s Magic Underpants, all cracked me right up. I guess I’ll have to be satisfied with the frequent updates, and each charachter’s blog. That’s right, each one has it’s own blog. Fucking brilliant. I also read Riceboy, Dresden Kodak, and XKCD.
Total Immersion Bacterial Success
5 November 2007 | food, jeff, photoshop | 2 Responses
I for one am sick of sickness. My immune system is in for a policy change. I believe the more foriegn bacteria I am exposed to, the more likely I’ll be able to deal with anything that rolls my way. Look at my dogs; they eat shit, lick each others asses, and delight in finding nasty dead animals to roll on. They are never sick. From now on I will go out of my way to drink from random water fountains, eat undercooked or raw meat, share drinks with people, pet strange dogs, jump in front of sneezes, high-five bums, and eat at least one thing off the floor daily. The food catch in the dish pit will be my buffet. My plan is have a catalogue of random bacteria so complete, that my system is never suprised by a new one. YOU WANNA LIVE FOREVER!!!
Worst Day in Recent History…
24 October 2007 | broken arm, carlyle, dessert, fenouil, jeff | No Responses
It all started last night, I forgot both my keys and phone at work, then I couldn’t sleep, ended up watching a horrible early morning movie. After I finally got to sleep I woke up to late, realized I didn’t have my keys…and had to ride my bike to work under rain-heavy skies. When I got there…it was locked…after waiting ten minutes, Bruce let me in and when I found my phone, I had several messages. Two of which messages hinted toward how I had not shown up for shifts at Fenouil and that my job there was on the line!! Apparently I had misread the schedule and was looking at the wrong week!!! Damn it!! After much phone deliberation I sped over there on my bike to hash it all out and try and keep my job. Which I did (whew.) On my way back to Carlyle, however, in the pouring rain, I slipped-out on a street car track and crashed my bike!!! And of course threw out my bad wrist to catch myself!! So my entire painful shift of new menu prep and dinner desserts was done with one hand, and one severely swollen hand/wrist!! I hope I didn’t re-break the fucker!! Sheesh!! WWSMD?
Walking the Walk
8 October 2007 | dog, jeff, photoshop | 2 Responses
In my commitment to randomness here at mrjeffmccarthy.com, here’s a post about the route I take when I walk Jelly and Jam. I turn right as I leave the house, heading north up N. Montana Avenue. The reason I like heading this way is I like to include in my walk the pedestrian catwalk and its cool graffiti. Including this in my route means I have to navigate the worst intersection in No-Po, circled here in yellow. The traffic going east on Rosa Parks has a light, as does the traffic from North Montana. The cars and huge trucks hauling ass from the overpass, however, have NO light, and no idication of when the eastbound traffic is going to get a green and cut off whoever is trying to turn down N. Montana. I think the traffic analysts decided that the solution here was to make the “walk” signal only three seconds long. That way any foot traffic would be in and out of there as quickly as possible, thereby reducing the number of casualties. Coincidently, this is the same intersection that police cornered an armed robbery suspect a few months ago, closing off everything in a 10 block radius. So I like to turn right, and get this out of the way first, and I can enjoy the rest of the walk over to Pennisula Park. When my dogs need to check thier pee-mail, this is how we do it.
Back to Work
24 September 2007 | bacon, fenouil, jeff | No Responses
So I’ll be heading back to work on Wednesday. I’m feeling about 87% arm/wrist efficiency, and 75% arm strength, but 110% readiness to get back to work. I’ll only be part time until mid-November, and will have to look for other ways to generate revenue. A second and third job will be in order to help me get back on my feet, and start saving for Kate and I’s trip Europe in April. I’m hoping to heal up enough for some mid or late season snowboarding as well.
Castless Wonder
20 September 2007 | faithful readers, jeff, pictures | No Responses
Most people will find this picture revolting. I however, seeing metal sticking out of my arm, thought to myself, human modification is real and I’m finally turning into a robot!! When I woke up from that reverie, it was to a reality involving a surly doctor, vice grips, and a disturbing sensation that can only be described as “when metal is extracted from bone.” Anyhoo, the long road to full-recovery has begun, and through the use of complicated excercises should regain full range of motion in my left hand. That, of course, means that I can get back in the kitchen and start synthesizing yumminess ambidextrously once again for my beloved readers. It also means I can finally stop bitching about having a broken arm.
Fuck MySpace.
15 September 2007 | broken arm, jeff | No Responses
I’m tired of my mailbox being clogged with invites to visit random robotic web-cams. I’m tired of silly ads, crappy music, and bullshit cyber-drama. I was happy when I graduated high school. I was happy to leave all that he-said-she-said garbage behind and move into adulthood. Then I inadvertently enrolled in the high school of the web. The fact that I let people’s comments, or lack of pictures, or failure to mention me get under my skin is ludicrously embarassing. I never knew that my girlfiend had a ”weakness for singers in bands.” I had to find out from MySpace. I’ve been holding onto my account for too long because maybe, just maybe, some long lost person from my past will sign up for MySpace, (cue the string section) and joyous reunion will ensue. Want to find me? Try Facebook. Want to chat? Email me (mrjeffmccarthy(at)yahoo(dot)com). Curious about what I’m up to? Check my website. You know where I’m at.
Five Day Mark (dust off the longboard)
14 September 2007 | broken arm, dog, jeff, pictures | No Responses
Well it’s been a long haul with this fucking cast. The past month has been an interesting one. My skateboards have dust on them, and my “Woo-Hoo” output has been at an all time low. Modern technology , however, has shown me just how quickly one can pass the time if one desires to. Additionally, modern hygiene products have shown me just how many days one can go without showering or shaving. So with under five days left with this cast, I can look back and say, wow, I guess it wasn’t all bad. I’ve really come to appreciate some things a little more, which I may not have otherwise. If only I could get Photoshop to pay the rent.
Thanks xkcd…you’ve got it right.
8 September 2007 | jeff | No Responses
Simpsonize Pt. 2…McCarthy Bros!!
4 September 2007 | broken arm, jeff, people, photoshop | 1 Response
It’s a simple equation:
Simpsonizeme.com + Google Images + Photoshop= 10 hrs. closer to getting this god forsaken cast off my arm.
