danistrulytheman

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


4 Comments

Ascari … again!

Twice is always nice. Too tired, too lazy … this one’s a rush job, sorry folks. Just the pics!

Peroni

photo

Morandina

photo

Lasagna Bolognese

photo

Linguine Puttanesca

photo

Agnolotti w/ lamb tongue

photo

Trofie w/ sausage

photo

Limone w/ ricotta

photo

Bill

photo

Bill paid

photo


Leave a comment

burning the midnight oil!

… after midnight, we’re gonna let it all hang down … they call me the midnight rambler … all I know is I just got home, it’s well past midnight, it’s been a LONG day … I’m tired as fuck, yet here I blog. Snapped this tonight, edited it on a few apps, think I have half a dozen versions … but something about photoshopping making me look like shit appeals to me. I think it’s my new favourite pic!!

photo


Leave a comment

Chimay Blue

Ordinarily you won’t find me driving 70 km … leaving the GTA for nuthin’ … ‘less it’s for some sweet stuff! Chimay Blue Cap qualifies. Been checking my LCBO app for days, and to my delight realized they were bringing it back, restocking it … seems to be either seasonal, or a one-off thingie. In any case, for three days straight kept showing zero inventory … till Thursday when 209 bottles became available (rubbing hands together) for the WHOLE province of Ontario … in ONLY two stores no less … one all the hell up in Orillia, ‘sup with that, lol?! A day later, the inventory shrank in half (almost) … only 128 bottles remained. Which brings us to today, Saturday … and me to Pickering … and from what remained on the shelves, just in the nick of time. An hour drive (each way)? Pshaw, ain’t nuthin’ … this boy’s a smilinghappycamper! 😀

Come to papa. My haul y’all …

photo

Look at the head on that mother …

photo


Leave a comment

you lost all credibility with me dude!

Once bitten twice shy baby. And I ain’t even givin’ ya dude’s gender … but hey since I’m havin’ at ‘er … might as well add another that fits the bill. Bookends … bullshit bookends the both of ya!!


Leave a comment

listen to the wind blow watch the sun rise

run in the shadows damn your love damn your lies
and if you don’t love me now you will never love me again
I can still hear you saying you would never break the chain


Leave a comment

little stupid things people do

Why do they do them? A personal peeve is shoppers who insist on grabbing the weekly grocery flyer, but don’t move along … out of the way, and insist on perusing the flyer right there, and usually with a shopping cart as well taking even more space, clogging up the entrance into the store. At times they even block the flyer display, but you can be damned sure I let them know they’re annoying/bothering me, creating a nuisance, by my terse “excuse me” and as I embellish struggling to reach over/past them grabbing a flyer for myself. It’s just plain fucking rude and inconsiderate! I am ALWAYS aware of my actions, I would NEVER obstruct anyone, I just don’t get it … why do people do little stupid things like that?


Leave a comment

And I’ll keep this world from draggin’ me down

Well I won’t back down, no I won’t back down
You could stand me up at the gates of hell, but I won’t back down

Well I know what’s right, I got just one life
In a world that keeps on pushin’ me around
But I’ll stand my ground and I won’t back down


Leave a comment

Roasted green bean, cremini, & grape tomato salad!

LOVE roasting veggies, this one’s easy peasy … and healthy as hell to boot. First snip, then wash the beans (and tomatoes), wipe clean the creminis with a mushroom brush (or a damp paper towel), then slice in half … season it all liberally with sea salt and freshly ground pepper (oh, I also threw in a few cloves of smashed garlic for added flavour, which I later removed after roasting). Liberally splash with olive oil and toss till coated … evenly spread on a parchment lined baking sheet, and throw into a 450° oven, and half an hour later Bob’s yer uncle!! A coupla pics, enjoy!

photo

photo


Leave a comment

My life has been a nightmare my soul is fractured to the bone

I cannot save you I can’t even save myself
But I am not your saviour I am just as fucked as you

Please don’t take pity on me
Please don’t take pity on me
Please don’t take pity on me
Please don’t take pity on me


Leave a comment

Sometimes the best techies aren’t the best techies!

A few days ago I was having a problem where I needed to call technical support for assistance. I must have been on (and off, he kept calling me back as well throughout the evening) for a good three hours with him. And while he was helpful, the bottom line is that he never fixed what needed fixing. Tried my luck again the following day, and this time the techie was more knowledgable than the first, he (and I) worked hard trying to solve the issue, and while he taught me a great deal (hopefully I’ll be able to use this in the future), once again … after considerable time was still left holding the bag (the empty … broken bag, as it were). Persistence is thine name danistrulytheman … no way I was gonna quit, let them off the hook … so on day three, call AGAIN with this never ending ongoing sad sack saga. After dealing with the previous two reps, immediately could sense this rep was in WAY over her head, and didn’t possess troubleshooting skills as the others. I really believed this was gonna be a waste of time, and I would try later hoping for a more tech savvy rep answering my call, but something strange and magical happened … now, I know I’m being somewhat coy, I don’t want to divulge the whole story, but she was able to do something beyond her capabilities, something the previous two were unable to … and it all has to do with knowing one’s limitations, and approaching the problem from a fresh perspective. In 20 – 30 minutes everything was in working order … she was able to come up with a solution where others weren’t! I was dumbfounded (still am to be honest), and when she came to that proverbial customer service rep line, “is there anything else we can help you with today?” … I didn’t want to hang-up, I didn’t want that good feeling to end! 😆


Leave a comment

Up from my brain is where I bleed. Insanity it seems.

Where I go I just dont know I’ve got to got to gotta take it slow
When I find my peace of mind I’m gonna give ya some of my good time
It’s bitter baby and it’s very sweet I’m on a roller coaster but I’m on my feet

 


Leave a comment

got some major giddy up in my gait

… always had a bounce in my step, now I have a BIGGER bounce. Went in for orthotics due to over pronation, must admit amazement to a newfound spring, and an all round better/proper action in my walk. Cost be damned, I’ll def be ordering another pair when I go for my follow up appointment!