Angie’s Drama

Finally, Motley Crue is here. We bought our tickets in January. That seems like so long ago. Five months is a long time to wait for a concert. I know it’ll be worth the wait though.

Our buddy Rick www.rlo.com has made the big time!
His letter was printed in this week’s TV Guide.
Now I finally have someone to say I knew him when…

By the way…..1 more day till the Crue rocks Peoria! (insert metal head anthem here)

Speaking of which…I was listening to 99X yesterday and heard the Mick Mars sound bite of “99X, blah, blah, blah Rock on!” right into the opening strains of Ants Marching by The Dave Matthews Band. What is that? I love the song…but in no way, shape or form would I ever describe the song as rockin’. That’s like saying, “We’re gonna slow it down right now and groove to the mellow strains of Primus.”

We (Rob and I) were reading the restaurant review for Red Zin, in the River City Times last week. I think the author wrote a good review, I just disagree with her ratings. First, let me specify that I have not been to Red Zin yet. I have no preconceived notions at all. But, I have worked for the owner, Dave Rizvani and I understand his expectations.

The restaurant reviewer starts off by saying that right off the bat, they knew they wanted the sauteed shrimp for an appetizer. They told the server, who also brought them drinks. They ordered…she loved the salads…their meals were great…the server never brought the appetizer but instead, offered them free dessert since he forgot to put the order in.

She gave atmosphere, food and service the highest marks possible. I’m sorry, but if the server forgot to put your appetizer in, that’s not 5 star worthy. You could be the nicest and most charming server in the world, but you made a mistake. That’s not exceptional service-any way you look at it. We’ve all done it and it sucks. Usually, you’re just praying that the mistake won’t reflect too much on your tip and not on a restaurant review.

Two More Days till the Crue hits Peoria! 

You Shake It All About..Only Rob and Jennifer know what was going on…at the Jaycees Beerfest Appreciation Party. 

I’ve been feeling guilty because I don’t have many pictures of the Labradabberdoos.
The clarity sucks since I was in the driveway. If I would have gotten closer, there’s no way I could have gotten them to stand still. Just to clarify…we do spend quite a bit of time with them. We play outside with them everyday and yesterday, even though I was cleaning, they were in the house all day. Sophie and Vito may be the most spoiled dogs, but the Labradabberdoos are a close second. I would have no problem being reincarnated as one of our pups!

Biggest to Littlest 

http://www.blogthings.com/amenglishdialecttest/

What Kind of American English Do You Speak?
Your Linguistic Profile:
75% General American English
10% Dixie
10% Yankee
5% Midwestern
0% Upper Midwestern

I’m going to say that the Dixie thing comes from the fact that I do say y’all sometimes. And don’t make fun…I’m usually trying to say you all, as in-What would you all like to do tonight? Nothing like…Hey y’all.

So, to all the snobby Chicago suburb types that think Central Illinois is full of redneck hicks…take that!

My very best friend in the world, Colleen, and her family (brother and mother) have been dealing with an absolute insane neighbor woman for nearly 20 years. Crazy, Insane Neighbor X has lived next door to the property since the grandparents lived there. When Colleen and I became friends (nearly 15 years ago) I got my first taste of Crazy, Insane Neighbor X. She would call the Heights Police for the slightest thing. When they had Dutchess (sweetest puppy dog, RIP) they would get ticketed regularly, compliments of Crazy, Insane Neighbor X.

Fast forward to the present with John and Dan living there. For all the improvements they’ve made to the house and landscaping they don’t deserve her crap at all. If I’m correct, they’ve lived there almost three years and have had the police called on them 100 times. Only getting two tickets (for noise). That seems a tad bit excessive, doesn’t it?

Crazy, Insane Neighbor X has intensified her stakeout. She now has NO TRESPASSING signs and even a security camera to monitor her property. (insert random mumblings about aliens and conspiracy theories here) I’m sure she has a shelter in her basement with enough food, water and Robert Heinlein books to survive the millennium, as well. Well, John CROSSED THE LINE last week. She had him arrested on criminal tresspassing charges. It seems that John and his buddies were playing soccer with his girlfriend’s 10-year old in the backyard. The ball went into Crazy Insane Neighbor X’s yard. John ran over, got the ball and continued playing. So of course, she has a tape of John retrieving the ball on her property. I’m guessing if the 10-year old had gotten the ball, she’d be sitting in Juvie Hall right now.

Would this qualify as harassment?