danistrulytheman

I'm STILL a self confessing, self professing know-it-all, or so I think!


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for whom the bellwoods tolls

Bellwoods Brewery y’all!! Ambled on over after our Ossington Ave. Wonderboy birthday brunch. These hipster places are popping up all over, and it’s these doofuses who insist on letting everyone know how great and cool these places are with their geek tweets even though it may not be the case … as long as their social media fingers are the quickest outta the pockets/purses … but, I digress. I’ll speak the truth, PLUS I’m a beer drinker from WAY back with a shitload of experience under my 32″ waisted belt, so I kinda know my stuff. Here are my thoughts. I liked the beer (White Picket Fence Belgian Wheat, Bootknife (Belgian Brown)) enough, and I’m a HUGE fan of fresh beers, so they scored bonus points. But, there is no escaping economics, and these 650 ml bottle were priced too high, WAY too high – $5.85 (I recall, thereabouts in any case), and I won’t ever buy again due to that very reason. Saying you’re pricey is the proverbial understatement. A quick example/lesson of better beers w/ better prices; Beau’s Lugtread 4X600ml bottles – $15.85 … and my favourite night and day comparison – Chimay Premiere 750 ml – $6.00 … less 10¢ deposit to boot. Word to the wise, ya get what ya pay for … and my smart money’s on Chimay!!

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I’m tired and broken and I lost my way

I don’t want money I don’t need no fame
You’ll have to carry me back to where I belong
So if you please mama can you save me before I blow this life to hell
I’ve lost my way I’m so alone and all I want is to come home
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“Mr. Reese, could you try not to get fired before lunch?” – Harold Finch

… LOL, line cracked me up, had only been on the job less than an hour. Wonderboy does have a propensity to rub people the wrong way … and he def don’t take no crap from no one, not even while undercover. Was a scene from last night’s episode of Person Of Interest … best show on TV bar none. Finch and John were both working *wink wink* in a fictitious New York City hotel trying to prevent a murder, Mr. Reese as a bellhop no less, lol … and ya know that shit didn’t sit right with him right from the get-go. Not gonna get into the show, or the plot, either you’re a fan and watch already, or you’re not (your loss) … really should check it out. Oh, and after the day was saved … billionaire boss, in his true altruistic and philanthropic nature … BOUGHT the hotel, LOL!!


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spurred on by a silly radio bit

… with the dj wanting listeners to call in with what they’d consider the best/ultimate/quintessential St.Valentine’s Day song; sums up the broad scope criteria of the shtick. So it made me think … and pretty sure some of ya would love to Slide It In … lol. And while that’s a good’un, gonna have to romantically go with Gaye … sing it with me y’all … come on come on come on come on come on baby stop beatin’ ’round the bush … damn, am just see my title boo-boo. Yep, def should read spurs on, lol. Giddy-up!! 😈


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South St. Burger Co.

… made it here … finally!! Had the group discount WagJag from what seems ages ago, and today decided to go. Oh, and I’ve never been to South St. … famous for their mango chutney (and no if you must know, not on you life, lol), as well as other fun (unique) offerings. I loaded my burger with gorgonzola, chipotle BBQ sauce, spicy onions, dijon horseradish mayo, w/lettuce and tomatoes too!! Tiff had guacamole, spicy onions, hot peppers, garlic mayo, honey mustard, w/lettuce and tomato (sorry, no pic). We agreed the food was good, Tiff especially loved the fries, and I second that – they were great. The burgers were good too … but nothing outstanding, we’ve def had better. Must admit, I really enjoyed the chipotle flavour on mine, the spiciness was perfect. Unfortunately the bottom line is we probably won’t go back … er, unless we snag another WagJag, lol!!

fries and shake …

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ma burger (toasted bun – nice touch) …

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even with the coupon – it ain’t cheap …

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succulent butter roasted potatoes

… was part of a previous roast beef blog, and with the star of the show getting all of the attention, these didn’t make the cut. I was remiss not previously posting pics … all’s rectified!!

topped with caramelized onions, melt in your mouth goodness …

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… you know what you can do with your life, introduce it up your jacksie.

No one’s really there fighting for you in the last garrison.
No one except yourself that is, no one except you.
You are the one who’s got your back ’til the last deed’s done.


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more Union dues

… brunch at UNION Restaurant. Again. Great Toronto joint (on the Ossington strip). Great brunch. Again. Sorry, lazy-ass blog today. Blah.

blueberry pancakes w/bacon & maple syrup;

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sausage, beans and corned beef;

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BBQ ribs eggs benny;

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mushroom & fontina frittata (X2);

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the bill -$175 w/tip;

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ya don’t ask, ya don’t get

… NEVER!!!!!! I said it before, and I’ll say it again … ain’t no harm in asking. Only bloggin’ ’bout it ’cause I brazen balls queried something (six hours time difference no less) anticipating the proverbial answer/response … but ya know what? Ya never know. Have always had horseshoes up my motherfucking ass … and while I’d like to think ’twas my charm getting me my way, understand/realize enquiring was the reason why (sorta – still sticking with my charm playing a role, lol). Ask away folks!! 💡


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we got walloped

… and I’m the first to admit this pic does a disservice reflecting said shellacking, but trust me … it WAS BAD … and after plowing through a shit-load of snowbanks in my trusty Chevy 4X4 with the best money can buy Michelin LTX A/T2 rubber firmly planted on all four corners keeping me sure-footed and steady as she goes. Meanwhile, toss in three full blown sweating-my-ass-off-shovelling-sessions while you’re at it for good measure … hopefully in true danistrulythemanunderstanding fashion, y’all graciously exsqueeze me, empathize with me … as I pussy out snapping this pic standing in the cozy comfort and warmth from … INSIDE my house …

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“you are something else” – Rose

Thanks sweet cashier lady, lol. Said these exact words to me as we were discussing a penny-free Canada (this being my first first-hand experience) as I was making a purchase earlier this morning. The store’s cash registers weren’t adjusted to compensate for its transa¢tion elimination yet, meanwhile I was fully prepared to round up my $8.68 purchase to $8.70 had I been paying cash (debit/credit purchases remain unaffected), intimating to her I’d have willingly done so … that’s when she threw down the compliment, and continued saying, others would, and still will … “quarrel for a penny” … hey, another beautiful Rose quote, lol!! 😎