Time for Indulgences
No, I'm not Catholic. Mr.Man's OOT for a week or so.

Some indulgences are luxuries, chocolate truffles, macadamia nut popcorn clusters, long baths. Others are just having things my way, a clean toilet(for more than 1 day without touch ups), the covers all to my self, eating whatever I want for dinner, access to the computer whenever I want.

Every couple of years, I read some article about a married couple who live apart for a good part of the year. One is an instructor, or a journalist on assignment, or one got transfered, but the other spouse has a good paying job in the good school district. I'd love to read a follow up article 5 years down the line.

Anyway, just indulging in the fantasy of two homes, and what the hell, one of them is next door to George Clooney.

Share the fantasy.

Chinquapin
(the password is... Channel No.5)

The Quarantine Has Been Lifted
Now Playing: KPFK Progressive Radio
Well, it wasn't the worse flu I've suffered through, but my advise is to stock up on tissues(with lotion), nite-time syrup, and lemon & honey(Jack optional). And lots of soup.

To any vegetarian patrons of The Nut House:
I have nothing against a meatless Thanksgiving, I just think it's foolish to attempt a poor imitation of a meat product, rather than celebrate yummy vegetarian dishes.

Onto the Friday Night Double feature.
As I'm fairly disgusted with the current state of the national and local news media, and in honor of the outgoing Misters Daniel Rather and Thomas Brokaw, this Friday's theme is, "The Medium is the Message".

1st on the bill, Wag The Dog(1997). I usually don't run films this recent, but it's such a great example, and a good laugh.

If I can get a hold of a DVD(available March 2004), Wrong is Right(1982) will run second. I've seen clips, but I'd like to pre-screen in order to make sure I don't put anybody to sleep(sorry about NASHVILLE).

Oh-My-God! Mr.Man just came home with...TOFURKEY Kielbasa!!! He brought me flowers too, he's a funny one. We will NOT be having Tofurkey Kielbasa for Thanksgiving, maybe lunch Saturday when we're tired of leftovers.

Back to business, I'm looking for a unique Thanksgiving themed drink for The Nut House, any suggestions? A "Horn of Plenty Grog" perhaps? "Wampanoag's Revenge"? Oh, I like that name, I'll have to find appropriate ingredients, smooth and sweet with a serious kick and a vicious hangover.

Got to run to North Hollywood to look for DVDs.

Chinquapin
(the password is... gobble-gobble)

Tofurky? No Thank You.
What's everybody having for T-giving? The Nut House menu will be posted Wednesday, featuring my dream feast.

Nighty-night.

Chinquapin

Nov. 12 Double Feature
The Corona del Mar Cable Car will be the special for this Friday's Chiller Double Feature(see Sir Knight Rancelot's recipe under the previous post's comments).

Invasion of the Body Snatchers(1978)

The Conversation(1974)

Looks like they only needed to get the pods to a couple of swing states.

Chinquapin
(Hot Toddies tonight, the password is...vertigo[not the song])

The Return of MOVIE NIGHT
Starting tomorrow, Friday nights will be movie nights at The Nut House. There was too much going on last week to get up and running for Halloween, so "Chiller Theater" Friday night double features will be a regular event.

This week, my double feature picks are:

The Handmaid's Tale
They Live

Suggestions for following movie nights are welcome, but no mindless slasher films, please. Meaningful slasher films are welcome.

Got to go eat. My appetite's's coming back.

Chinquapin

Exit Polls My ASS!
Here's a question:

If there were a record number of Absentee Ballots used this year, and in some cases(FLA), Absentee Ballots accounted for 1/5 of all votes, how can anyone(news organization) report statistics based on exit polls, and report then as fact?

HOW THE HELL DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT GOES ON IN THE BOOTH!?? Who are these BLABBY people who spill their guts to anyone who asks,"Who'd you vote for? Are you married?" What is this, the 4th grade?

Now, if you follow me and see a Kerry/Edwards sticker on my car, you can make an assumption. And if you see a ring on my finger, you can make an assumption. But that's not an exit poll. What ever happened to saying,"That's none of your business."?

OK, I've asked Ken if he's got any property to sub-let. Maybe JC has an inside track. Rancelot, any ideas? I really didn't want to ever move anyplace colder than where I grew up... DAMN!

I have no facility for language, so my options are limited...DAMN!!!

Mr.Man met somebody from the CBC on his last job, maybe he could get a job as a stringer. Oh, by the way, Mr.Man's vote will not be counted, and I'm pissed. If a state isn't going to count "Provisional Ballots", then they shouldn't issue them.
DAMN!
DAMN!
DAMN!

Damn my ancestors for stopping south of The Great Lakes(not really ancestors- you did your best).

All Dems(unless you were swayed by that Gay Marriage B.S.), Progressives, Greens, Libertarians(sp?),and Repubs who voted for Kerry, put your keys in the jar and belly-up to the bar. We'll cry tonight, let the others cry when they see the light.(God, who knew I rhymed when I got pissed-off.)

Chinquapin
Password at the front door tonight. With you hand on the Bible "I voted for Kerry."

Smile, Though Your Heart Is Breaking...
At least I don't have any kids I have to explain this to.

Off to work. I guess my house downpayment savings will become my emergency heathcare savings.

Chinquapin

5 Min. in CA, 2 Hrs. in Swing State
My mom waited 2 hours to vote today. If you're in a cold & drizzly state, drop off an umbrella or rain poncho at your local polling place.

Catch yall later.

Chinquapin

Tuesday Night- Champagne & Quaaludes Party
I heard people have been planning these parties for about a month. Of course The Nut House doesn't participate in the buying or selling of prescription drugs, but what goes on the The Back Room, stays in The Back Room.

Now it may take a few days beyond Nov. 2 to figure out who'll be needing the "Tranqs", so I'll have plenty of Imported Champagne for the Dems, and a lovely Domestic Sparkling for the Repubs. Greens, Libers, and others are welcome to start with whichever libation they wish.

Maybe with an extra hour of sleep this weekend, I'll be energized for Halloween. I think I'll wear a Trick-Or-Treat shirt to the polls this year.

Good-night from the Big Blue state.

Chinquapin
(the password[with accent] is... Spooky-scary)

Congratulations Bean-towners!!!
10 years ago, there was NO World Series(strike).

4 years ago, NYC was split between the Yankees & the Mets.

Here's hoping that this clear, quick victory is a sign of things to come.

Chinquapin