Speeding under Moscow
For the most part, when you think of a subway, your head fills with Letterman jokes and the Michael Jackson “Beat it” video. Subways are dirty, noisy, cramped municipal tunnels … Continue reading Speeding under Moscow
Author: Mark
I write, I read, I lift heavy things, and drink fermented beverages. Just not at the same time. I work in the computer industry, and blog for no good reason at all.
Na Prava!
Outside the hotel the drive up was laid out with what may have once been nice landscaping, but the beds and medians were just dirt at this point. The Hotel … Continue reading Na Prava!
McCain’s Real Running Mate
heh. Daily Kos: McCain’s Real Running Mate
That’s just Moscow…
The Aerostar Hotel was a large, square concrete structure, with a large, square, concrete overhang covering the drive up, supported by large, square, concrete columns. And it was grey. Inside … Continue reading That’s just Moscow…
Welcome to the Aerostar
The ride into Moscow from the airport was yet another surreal exercise. All of Russia was a place that would make Salvador Dali say, “woah, fuck this!” and become Amish. … Continue reading Welcome to the Aerostar
We are Human Scum
Totally Gonzo posted an excellent quote today. Just have to pass it along: “We have become a Nazi monster in the eyes of the whole world, a nation of bullies … Continue reading We are Human Scum
What’s your tax cut?
Someone took the Obama numbers from the Tax Policy Center and made a quick tool. Check it out, by following the link below. Quote: Barack Obama will cut taxes for … Continue reading What’s your tax cut?
QOTD: Pretty much says it all
Chez is the guy from Deus ex Malcontent, and pretty bright. And here he nails it, some people are simply not qualified to be president for reasons apart from what … Continue reading QOTD: Pretty much says it all
Testing MarsEdit
New editor that I haven’t tried. Looks interesting so far. We will have to try it out for a while and see.
NOW who’s a Suffering Bastard
Trader Vic’s in Bellevue closed this weekend. Fuckers. At least I have two of the Bellevue tiki glasses. These are specifically for the suffering Bastard, my favorite drink. That will … Continue reading NOW who’s a Suffering Bastard
First commercial trip of CTMV – Wine by Sail
I’ve heard about this for a while, this company is shipping wines by sail, first to the UK, then to Canada next. There are a few things about this I … Continue reading First commercial trip of CTMV – Wine by Sail
Poulsbo and back again
Well, I had a delightful little case of food poisoning last Wednesday, and 24 hours and 5 pounds later, we were scheduled for our trip out to Poulsbo via the … Continue reading Poulsbo and back again
Cognitive Dissonance 