Play by Play

We’ve all watched cooking shows (like the Iron chef; bless it’s soul) and been impressed the awesome stuff they can turn out in just 30 minutes time. We’ve also all watched sports on TV. These two things have something in common, a play by play analysis. The main difference is that cooking shoes are pretty laid back relaxed pace shows. NOT here in JAPAN they aren’t!

I was watching a little bit one this morning, and it was like watching the Kentucky Derby or something. There was some guy yelling into the mic as flash frames of different ingredients being added strobed on my massive 12” TV set.

“AND HERE COMES THE PASTA!!! STRAIGHT FROM THE POT! HE’S STRAINING IT… STRAINING IT… NO WATER!!!! IT’S STRAINED! INTO THE FRY PAN… BUT WAIT… THE PAN ALLREADY HAS FRIED SHRIMIP! WHAT A SURPRISE THIS IS TURNING OUT TO BE!!! AND WHAT’S THIS… OUT OF NOWHERE COMES VINEGRETTE SAUCE!!! I have to admit we didn’t expect to see this today… TRULY SENSATIONAL!!!!!!”

and you wonder why people in Japan can’t relax.

Hug From A Stranger

This was written on my cell phone:

The 24 year old male sitting beside me on the train is gradualy leaning towards me with every bump on the rails. How nice! I havent gotten a hug all day.

His head is now in my armpit.

Oh and he's playing footsies too. That's all fine. But if he starts drooling, i am out of here.

Yao Part II

Obviously frightened from hearing of my hulking proportions, the 6'7"Yao weasled away from the game, leaving me free to pound the glass and dominate in the paint.

Unfortunately, I couldn't get a pass to save my life, and ended up with only 8 points in a losing effort 68 -81.

We were really lighting it up in the first quarter, a 20 -4 lead! But then the realized that I can't dribble, and that was the end of our run.

Yao

Tomorrow
2:45
City Gym

G-Dog vs. Yao Ming "Battle in the Paint!"

Game highlights to follow.

Green Thumb Competition Update

Sorry to keep you waiting so long. Over the past month we've had consistant growth in all competitions, and with the exception of a 4 day holiday there are no dry spells or wilting plants to report.

At this point in time there is no clear leader in the competition. However feel free to take a look at the picture and judge for yourself. You will probably notice significant growth in both the green pepper and tomato open category.

Two days ago the insect battle begun, with the first bugs of the year appeared on our vegetables. This year we have bug spray on our side, so our chances for succes are much higher.

Stay tuned.