Gasoline, Tamboureens & Going green

I fueled my car up about four times last weekend on a trip to PA with the band trailer in tow. The trip was two-fold. I started at IKEA in Philly and was able to upgrade my bedroom suite. The cheapest gas I saw was near Lewisburg, PA which was set at $3.53. It just sucks to know that we are still close to $4 in Hornell & Alfred. The other reason for the trip was to see my Aunt Joan. She had a big birthday bash with family and friends including a live band for about five hours (crazy.) followed by my DJ expertise, a catering staff, and two bartenders. I feel the band was the best part of course. They are known as “The Tamboureens” and play British invasion style music. To quote Seth from the movie Superbad, “Have you ever looked into his eyes, it was like the first time I heard the Beatles.” After talking with the band, we are planning on playing a gig together around Hornell in November, so we’ll fill you in as details get organized.

I’m not sure if it’s the Tambo's influence only, but I have been exploring the Beatles music further than I ever have before. I’m trying to look at them as more of an original boy and, and deeper into the music that they managed to write, all members included. Did you know that Paul and John were writing music together at Paul's house when they were 16 and 17 years old? That’s awesome!

Just an FYI. My birthday is this Friday (the 12th,) and I’ll be 28. After my mom and my Aunt Joan did some birthday shopping for me, I am now own 30 ties. They gave them to me already because of th3 30 total, my Aunt claims that half are out of style, and my mom claimed that the other half have stains on them.

I am now up to 66 miles walked / ran out of the target of 100 by Oct. 4th. Tonight I plan on doing another two, and should be around 75 by the weekend.
I went to the Buffalo Bills game this past weekend and watched them take care of the Seattle Seahawks. It poured. Although I was fine because for some reason I brought my poncho even though the Buffalo meteorologists called for a beautiful day in Orchard Park. My favorite part of the day was our three hour pregame tailgate where I was able to find a ridiculous looking Bills do-rag and join a number of other fans in their harassment of passing by Seahawks fans. Seahawks Suck! Seahawks suck!

And as far a going green goes. Recycle! I started almost two months ago, and My weekly garbage output is about a thitd of what it was with all the gatorade bottles, and 12 oz. cans of Tropicana lemonade that I drink. Pretty much all that you will find in the ol' fridge are beverages.

OK, I am off like a light. I'll see you all on the new BADGEMEN.com.

Like - John.