Oldsack v2.0

Happy Election Day!

Fred — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:29:48 +0000

Sliders and Chicago Style Dogs in Phoenix

Fred — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:26:58 +0000

Yes, I do love a good Chicago style hot dog! Today I had the good fortune to try the Chicago Hamburger Co on Indian School Road in Phoenix…and I must say…this place most definitely lives up to it’s reputation!

I had a Chicago style dog and a couple of sliders and they were both excellent. I can’t wait to go back to try the Italian beef!

Rest In Peace Luke

Fred — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:41:31 +0000

Listen

I don’t care if it rains or freezes….long as I got my plastic Jesus…sittin on the dashboard of my car…comes in colors pink and pleasant….glows in the the dark cause it’s iridescent…take it with you…when you travel far….Get yourself a sweet Madonna….dressed in rhinestones sitting on a pedestal of abalone shell…goin 90 I ain’t scary cause I got the Virgin Mary…assuring me…that I won’t go to hell. Get yourself a sweet Madonna…dressed in rhinestones sitting on a pedestal of abalone shell…goin 90 I ain’t wary cause I got the Virgin Mary…assuring me…that I won’t go to hell…

Goodbye Luke…you are the existential hero of my youth…the man who refuses to stay down when beaten….who’s great crime is individualism…..Christ figure….allegory….man who paid his dues but has no due….eventually destined for martyrdom…I will miss you.

“Oh, Luke, you wild, beautiful thing. You crazy handful of nothing” - Dragline

Who’s next? Randall Patrick McMurphy?

God I surely hope not….

p.s. Mr. Luke from Avon High School…if you are out there…I hope this post finds you well…..

Jury Duty - There is only one upside to it

Fred — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:12:51 +0000

The Downtown Deli!!! Haven’t eaten there in years…but “the straw” still tastes the same and it’s awesome!!!

Nice Sub 100 Degree Day

Fred — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 01:30:44 +0000

I’m not quite ready to concede the end of summmer…but at least we did have a nice sub-100 degree day today!!!

Alec’s First Cross Country Meet

Fred — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:14:29 +0000

Alec had his first Cross Country meet of the season today. It was also his first meet ever, as this is his first year doing Cross Country. This particular meet was at home against Kyrene Middle School (KMS). I’m happy to say that both the Pueblo girls and boys had an impressive victory against the scorpions of KMS and Alec did an excellent job! Go Bulldogs! I thought it was going to be brutally hot, but about an hour before the meet we had a light sprinkling of rain that was just enough to cool it off to a bearable level.

I took a few snaps of the meet, which can be viewed here:

http://www.oldsack.com/photos/v/Family/alec_xcountry1/

My Niece

Fred — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:06:59 +0000

On Friday I went to Sushi Kee in Tempe with my brother Eric and my niece Zoe. It’s hard to believe that Zoe is getting so big! I snapped this pic during dinner…

Finally some good monsoon storms…

Fred — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:19:34 +0000

This week we finally had some good monsoon thunderstorms roll through the valley! The mesquite tree in my front yard didn’t fare so well…at least now I don’t have to trim it as much!

Carlsbad 2008 Slideshow

Fred — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:44:53 +0000

We recently returned from our annual trip to Carlsbad and I put together a little slide show with various highlights. All the usual suspects were there this year along with a few additions: My sister Tracey came out from Virginia with her (somewhat extended) family and my friend Lauren came out from Tucson for the final few days. This year for us was beach, beach and more beach…no theme parks or fishing. We did manage to hit most of our favorite eateries like Taisho Sushi, Knockout Burger, Pizza Port, and last but not least…Super Donuts (best fritters in the world!). So without further ado…

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A Fun Drive Across The Desert

Fred — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:23:42 +0000

5 to 6 hours worth….Oh Joy!