Scraping paint

Disneyland

Seasoning the wok

Got my new wok (again). I don't think I ever season these things well. After reading several articles and watching YouTube vids, it never comes out like the videos I watch.

Oakley 4Runner

Went to Oakley's corporate office to get another set of Radar glasses and saw a 4th gen 4Runner on display in the front. I traded in a pair of Oakley glasses I got back in 1987 for $60.  They gave me 25% off toward my new glasses which means I got $50 off.  That means the old pair only cost me $10 after what.... almost 26 years? Hahaha.

Lunch with Ryan

iPhone Charger

The iPhone chargers seem to be kind of weak on the connections at the plug ends.  I swear I don't abuse these things, but a few of mine are coming apart.  Good thing I have several, but figured I'd just reinforce a couple that are coming apart.  I basically reinforced with electrical tape and wrapped with string going down and back up.  Super Glued the end of the string, which dries in literally seconds.

Wheat Grass..... Yum

Tried juicing some wheat grass tonight.  Thanks for Kari for growing them for me!  It wasn't as bad as I expected, but maybe it's because I was expecting the worst.

Took a bunch of the grass, washed them down, then put them through the juicer.  I got the juicer from my mother-in-law, but used it only once to try it out.  Apparently, this is a good one because not all juicers can handle grass.  Did a little research on the web regarding wheat grass and its benefits.  One of the websites actually mentions the Green Star juicer I have as the type needed to juice wheat grass.

  

 

I juiced enough to get a shot glass worth.  Read about people taking wheat grass shots and it was advised not to drink too much.  Some of the side effects are nausea.  I held my breath, took the shot (I actually sensed some sweetness, which I read someone else mention), and chased it down with some grape juice I happened to have.  It's not something I'd drink chilling out w/ some crackers or anything, but it was manageable.  I did have some aftertaste of grass, but as I said, it was manageable.  I was able to get another shot's worth which I'll save for tomorrow.

Birthday Dinner

Thanks to Lowell for taking Linda and I to a great birthday dinner at a Wolfgang Puck restaurant at the Ritz in L.A.

The food was great.  I had a chance to taste the BEST lamb chops and the best wine I've ever had.  I almost wish I didn't try out that wine, because I almost can't enjoy all the other wines I normally buy.... and I forgot the name of it!!!

When we got seated, I couldn't help but enjoy the view.  It's been a long time since I've seen the L.A. city from high up.

The view got even better as the sun fell.  Had a great time and will hopefully go there again... and get the name of that wine.

 

Short drive on Main Divide Rd

Felt like doing a short drive up Main Divide.  It was late afternoon, but it was still warm and muggy.  The clouds look like they're moving in.  Lots of thunder reported in the area.

Evening at home.  Time to do an oil change and possibly do some organizing in the garage.  Family watching Howl's Moving Castle.... a great animation.