People like crap II

That is the only possible explanation for why nobody watched Arrested Development while Two and a Half Men is still on the air.

On that note, I have a new personal record to report: I made it through 17 minutes of Kath and Kim. To be fair, I ran 14 miles shortly before collapsing on the couch, and was unable to lift my arm to find the remote to surf over to CNN. [I know you're looking at me Anderson.] If my math is correct, I would have to run 24.7 miles to watch an entire episode.

Democracy in action

Propositions that did not qualify for the November 4th California ballot:

1335. (08-0002, Amdt. #1S) Bans Abortion of Viable Fetus Unless Necessary to Save Mother’s Life. Declares God Creator of Life. Constitutional Amendment and Statute. FAILED to Qualify.

1336. (08-0004) Bans Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research. Criminal Penalties. Constitutional Amendment and Statute. FAILED to Qualify.

1337. (08-0005) Bans Activities Defined as “Human Cloning.” Criminal Penalties. Constitutional Amendment and Statute. FAILED to Qualify.

1341. (08-0009) Marijuana Legalization. Individual Rights. Constitutional Amendment. FAILED to Qualify.

1342. (08-0010, Amdt. #2NS) Redevelopment Areas. Limitations on Using Property Tax to Secure Debt. Statute. FAILED to Qualify.

08-0015 "California Nonpartisan Primary Initiative." ADDED to Initiatives Pending at the Attorney General's Office.

1346. (08-0014) Legislators' Terms in Office. Campaign Contributions and Junkets. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. ADDED to Initiatives in Circulation.

Autumn in California

Alternative title was: "If you want your house to look bigger, buy a really short surfboard"

I am pretty sure that this is a picture of me. I am also pretty sure that there are way too many pictures of me on this blog...after today, no more pictures of me. [As you can see, I have grown quite proficient at surfing in one foot waves.]


In other news, I officially have no where to store a surfboard.

Dolphins to the left, dolphins to the right...

(Alternative title was: "I'd have a really cool picture of me surfing with dolphins, had Nicole not stolen my camera.")

We've had a week of negative tides here in the OC. [A negative tide is a somewhat rare occurrence that causes "sea level" to be below sea level.] During a very low negative tide, you walk about 3 quarters of the way to the end of the pier without getting your feet wet...and probably to the end without getting very deep.


On Tuesday, I took the opportunity to run a few miles on the hard packed (usually underwater) sand. I was treated to a pod of 8 or 10 dolphins frolicking around in the waves; Yesterday, I was surprised to see that a couple of them were still around. They were far more interested in catching fish than paying attention to spectators on surfboards.


*All photos are historical stock.

Life, Death...

Here's a neat little table I stole from CNN:

A picture is worth something something...

You can tell how the market is doing just by looking at the start page of cnn. [Hey Guy #2: Don't look so happy, you're still down 20%.]

The Safest City in the World

Last night, I attended my first (non-race) organized run. I kept up with the "fast" group for about 3 miles, before they got away. That would not have been a big deal, except the run was 8 miles long...and it gets dark pretty early this time of year. Again, not a big deal, as I was running in the safest city in the world; except for the fact that with safety comes homogeny. Everything in Irvine looks exactly like everything else in Irvine. I got a little lost, and ended up running a couple of extra miles to find my car.

I was surprised at how many women run around the streets of Irvine solo. Note to murderers, rapists, and kidnappers: It would be advisable to get in shape before attempting any sort of crime against foot athletes.

In other running news, my hip hurts. Las Vegas Marathon is not looking promising at all.

Ayn Rand said it would be like this...

As Iceland teetered on the precipice of a complete financial meltdown Tuesday, the country's central bank reported that Russia was coming to its rescue with a loan of 4 billion euros ($5.4 billion).

Started yesterday off with an argument with Nico: Am I now old enough to be president, or was I old enough last year?

I suppose the point is moot, as there was no presidential election last year.

I bought myself a surfboard, and attempted surfing. Still working on that part.


Nicole sprung for an Aptera reservation. I get (all electric model) #1691. Aptera plans on making 10,000 cars in 2009, but best outside estimates point to only 2000. I am hoping to take delivery on my next birthday. They're supposed to start selling them in December...I believe the production model looks like this:

I pass by Mutt Lynche's twice on my normal seven mile run. People drinking from schooners are always having a better time than me.

The marquee is always worth reading.

I have never run by Mallarkey's so I cannot comment on Mutt's claim.