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Wednesday, July 30, 2008How Do I Get Tickets To This! Well, this should prove most interesting. It seems that Prince Charles has "accidently" booked Ms. von Teese to perform at Harrys birthday. What a guy! Besides finding the said Ms. von Teese quite alluring, I'd love to see how the royals react to her act. Anyone know how I get invited? 
Sunday, July 20, 2008Your Daily ZenI wanted to direct my other reader to my buddy Eva's latest post. She is doing a month of gratitude, and today is garden day.Total zen. I dig this especially because it (with apologies to Eva for soiling her post with politics) speaks the truth to Algore's lie. I'm sure most will believe I'm putting too much into a simple post about gardening, but in my view, the world is a system which we are but a mere part. It seems to me that the thought that we, as simple humans, can throw this system out of balance is the height of hubris and end of the world fear mongering. A simple garden is God's evidence that this thing is so much bigger than us. Individually, or collectively.
Thursday, July 10, 2008I Answer The Question: "Who Is Robert Parker"Chicago Foodies, a blog by some folks who seem nice enough asked the question, "Who is Robert Parker.I couldn't help myself.
About O'Bama's Euro Fixation I always enjoy the moment when Americans leave the U.S. for the first time and head to Europe. They love the outdoor cafes, the trams, and they feel a little self conscious about the language thing. It never fails; they always come back with this dewy eyed "Europe is just the best!" sort of attitude. Of course the spell wears off after a couple of trips when they realize that European society isn't quite as great as initial experiences led them to believe. Class mobility is extremely limited, governmental intrusions into every day life are much greater, and all those multi-lingual Europeans? Well, to a large degree it is the educated class only. If daddy was a security guard, or if you didn't do so well on those boards when you were 12, there is a good chance you didn't get the education that others received. To me, O'Bama reveals an innocence and lack of cultural sophistication that is frankly, surprising given his supposed international background. So while I can agree that it would be nice for American kids to learn a second language, and indeed both my children are, it is hardly necessary. I've traveled the world on business my entire career. Negotiated deals, had people on multiple continents report to me while I was working for a European bank. Don't speak nuttin' but good ole American. Presidential timber? The kid just doesn't have it. Perhaps McCain could make him Secretary of Education.
Thursday, June 26, 2008"Load Up On Guns"In celebration of today's Heller decision. Oh, and the great seal lasted one day. When are you people going to wake up to this guy? See post below.
Saturday, June 21, 2008Aren't We Rushing Things? Perhaps the single trait I find most disturbing about our friend Mr. Obama is his arrogance. I'm aware that all politicians have an over inflated sense of self importance, but Barak's preening is just a bit much for my tastes. Others, with less exposure to my state's junior senator haven't perhaps experienced the full metal Barak yet. This picture, I think, is just a glimpse of things to come. What's the over/under on how long until the new seal is retired?
Saturday, May 17, 2008Pursuit's 18 Hours of Smoke  Ok, slightly less than 18 hours, but the meat was talkin' to me and, as everyone knows, you got to listen to the meat brother. Brisket 14 hours, shoulder 16. Pics above. I'm havin' some more wine and crashing. Life is good baby!
Pursuit's 18 Hours of Smoke: 6:30pm Update  'nuff said
Pursuit's 18 Hours of Smoke: 4:27pm Reporting back with the all is well update. Smoking has now been underway for 11 hours and the meat has taken on a delicious black coat that undoubtedly will yield to an impressive smoke ring once the meat is shredded. As far as I can tell, juicy goodness has been maintained. Interesting encounter with my neighbor this morning at 6a.m. I saw him come out of his garage, and went over to say hello. He asked me if I was "bar be queing" and I informed him that yes, he would be the beneficiary of 18 hours of wonder. To be candid, he looked at me like I was nuts. I attributed this to some sort of personality defect - his not mine - and as a result, felt no ill will toward him. I truly am a man of the people. That's all for now. Got to mop the meat, and then go out and get some things for dinner. I think I may take the brisket off at 8pm and serve that tonight. We'll do the pork later in the week.
Pursuit's 18 Hours of Smoke: 9am Well, things have settled down here at Casa de Pursuit. No more rogue fires, the house is not aflame, and I personally smell like a delicious combination of Cherry and Hickory. The meat? Take a look for yourself! Them beauties are smoking away! They've been on since 530, but I really didn't get good heat until around 630 due to the aforementioned fiasco. So, I'd say we're at the 2.5 - 3.0 hour mark. They've had two mops and are smoking away at between 190 and 225. Low and slow. More later
Pursuit's 18 Hours of Smoke - 6:52a.m.   Well, we're up and smoking but it was not without a little mishap....I damn near burned our garden down! Note to self: When you start a fire at 5a.m., make sure you have coffee first. Anyway, I won't get into details by I have included a nice little photo of the early morning fire damage. And those other two pics are the glorious cuts of meat that went in the smoker at 530 this morning. Had a little trouble getting the fire going, the wood was a bit damp, but all seems well now. We're smokin! More later.
Friday, May 16, 2008Pursuit's 18 Hours of SmokeTwo pork shoulders, one beef brisket. Tomorrow at 5:30am the fun begins.
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