tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:09:27 +0000tripholidayMIvacationtravelmiscaround the housemanly thingswinterthe great outdoorscitiesgardenfriendsfashionin the kitchenanimalsbeachipadpatriotismpigskin pickssportsspringthe sweat shopmovieslife from a sassy penguin's perspectivehttp://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)Blogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-343318704251671975Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:53:00 +00002012-08-10T15:53:42.539-04:00ipad Today is the best day of my short little life. My ipad finally came!! I earned my nickels from my millipede chore and raised enough to buy an ipad last weekend. I was scheduled to arrive Monday, but it got here at 11:30am today. I was so excited I could barely rip open the box, my flippers were shaking so much. Got it out and set it up. Had some help from two techie girls who showed mehttp://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2012/08/its-finally-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-6691140370845340763Sat, 07 Apr 2012 21:11:00 +00002012-04-07T17:23:51.506-04:00ipadmiscI'm sure all my fans have noticed, and been upset, that my posts have become infrequent. Well, I'm here with the solution (and a plea to the Man). I think an iPad3 is just what I need. Let me plead my case:Point 1: It is very hard to type with flippers on computer keyboard; I doubt these flippers would have any difficulty manipulating a touch sceen.Point 2: I could stream my tv shows and http://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2012/04/mr-penguins-plea-for-ipad3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-8582212884399197565Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:49:00 +00002011-10-12T12:19:01.919-04:00MItripvacationAs many of my friends are aware, Mr.Penguin is a fan of the show “Ghost Adventurers.” So when I heard there was a former state asylum near us in Michigan, I was interested in visiting. Today, instead of housing the insane, it has various shops and restaurants. .nobrtable br { display: none }There are still touches and reminders of the asylum. Lots of gates, wheelchairs, and even old pictures http://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/10/michigan-state-asylum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-1668162417806712594Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:17:00 +00002011-09-30T19:15:00.246-04:00citiesMItripvacationIt is time to share with you, my friends, my adventures in Traverse City, the Cherry Capital. Last year when we visited we arrived late and didn't have time to really look at much other than that pesky muskrat. This year I was able to see a bit more of the city, which was very pleasing to me. We started off at Right Brain Brewery, since we had just left the Jolly Pumpkin and took that scary http://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/09/traverse-city.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-3790763604884221322Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:06:00 +00002011-09-28T10:22:47.287-04:00MItripvacationOf course, we had to visit 2Lads winery on vacation. You just can’t beat their view......which is what keeps drawing us back. The interior is just as cool as the building and the view; the man and I like the ambiance. Check out the bar; those are aluminum shavings. How cool is that?The wine is pretty good as well. I ordered a flight so I could sample the different varieties.The Cabernet Franc http://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/09/2lads-and-detour.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-6223279227889379063Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:42:00 +00002011-09-24T13:42:47.437-04:00animalsMIthe great outdoorstripvacationOnce again, we visited Blackstar Farms while up north. The interior wine tasting bar looked pretty much the same as last year, only it was really crowded. As you can see, the line for tastings was 2-3 people deep. We just didn’t feel like fighting our way up to the bar for a tasting, especially since the wine there isn’t all that great. Instead, the man, woman, and I wandered outside. .http://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/09/runaway-rooster.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-7953880431279032415Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:37:00 +00002011-09-18T11:27:01.128-04:00MIthe great outdoorstripvacationThis year on vacation, we decided to check out a lighthouse, way up almost on the tip of the peninsula in a state park. It was set in a state park and was well kept.There was a fee to go inside to tour the lighthouse so we decided not to go in. Instead, we checked out the grounds. hmmm, which way to go first... There was a former fog house building that had been turned into a museum. It was funhttp://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/09/i-see-light.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-4897419164243419989Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:02:00 +00002011-09-15T21:07:35.411-04:00manly thingsMIthe great outdoorstripvacationLucky for us, the house we rented on vacation had a fire pit. Instead of buying wood the man and his brother decided to chop some. That was quite entertaining; watching them trying to out-do each other as lumberjacks. Once there was enough chopped wood, it was time to build the fire. The men did an excellent job building one. Once the fire was at a suitable heat and flame height, it was time http://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/09/pyromaniacs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-4273682225987995736Sat, 10 Sep 2011 22:06:00 +00002011-09-11T09:13:47.762-04:00MItripvacationOne winery my lady friend wanted to visit was an organic, hard cider place (she likes hard ciders) The place is called Good Neighbor Winery The sign is hard to spot and the driveway is long, but you end up at this charming barn. Look at this cool birdhouse, it has a fishing lure as a roosting post. The interior reminded me of some kind of rustic hunting lodge......a scary moose head hanging onhttp://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/09/like-good-neighbor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-5341606792220916253Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:21:00 +00002011-09-08T11:12:52.572-04:00MItripvacationOf course we had to go check out the Farmer’s Market again while on vacation. There was a special surprise for me. Fresh fish! That’s right, there was a fish monger. Obviously, I was immediately drawn to his booth to check out the fish.The man was even kind enough to let us hold a fish. My lady friend had to help me out a little holding it.He was so nice to us, I have to give him a shout http://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/09/to-market-to-market.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-3369901159026447191Sun, 04 Sep 2011 20:14:00 +00002011-09-04T17:42:37.854-04:00citiesMItraveltripvacation While out and about on vacation we made a stop at the local coffee house. Everyone went in to get coffee except me. I spotted this beauty in the parking lot and had to check it out. I love Vespas. I would like one of my own, but the man said penguins aren’t allowed to drive them. They can ride on them, just not drive them. As I was admiring this sweet ride, the owner of the vespa camehttp://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/09/wind-in-my-feathers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-856476140334739211Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:39:00 +00002011-08-08T13:03:59.732-04:00fashionMItraveltripvacation This weekend the man, woman, and myself will be boarding a plane headed up north. Next week we will be on vacation. I'm excited to be reunited with my lady. Of course I needed some new threads to sport while out and about town. I made a (long) wish list of outfits from Build-a-Bear. Then the woman went over it, narrowing it down, and finally, the man had the final say. I got 3 new http://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/08/ready-for-relaxation-and-fun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-6620184852319783593Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:49:00 +00002011-07-10T13:16:58.132-04:00MImiscvacationWell, it's almost time for Mr.Penguin's summer vacation. It's about a month away. I happened to look into my vacation fund bank, and noticed it's pretty low. I was hoping to have an ipad so I could stay in touch with my fans. But it looks like I'm not going to have enough money for one by August. Look like my perchant for cocktails has taken it's toll on my savings fund. Guess I need to go http://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/07/vacation-countdown.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-697319605082475934Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:49:00 +00002011-07-04T18:56:25.809-04:00holidaypatriotismHope you are all enjoying your fourth of July. Mr.Penguin spent his weekend relaxing, just what he needed. And today I was able to wear red, white, and blue to show my patriotism. And, of course, I'm partaking in some "light" boozing. Now, please excuse me while I go lay down. Happy Fourth of July!http://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/07/happy-birthday-america.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-8240781826865383315Mon, 30 May 2011 16:00:00 +00002011-05-30T12:13:22.445-04:00around the housemanly thingsRecently, the man gave me a lesson about how to change car oil. First, we had to gather all the supplies we'd need: funnel, oil, oil filter, and a container for the old oil.Next, we had to lift up the car; we got these fun Rhino ramps from the auto store.Then, we put the oil container under the car, and drain out the old oil. This takes awhile.When it came time to pour in the new oil, I needed http://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/05/mrpenguin-learns-how-to-change-oil.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-2839512696047724013Sun, 15 May 2011 22:12:00 +00002011-05-15T19:26:50.711-04:00animalsaround the housefriendsFor those of you fans who regularly follow my twitter account you no doubt are wondering what kind of animal I came across the other night. Well, here's the story:The man, the woman, and I were all tucked in watching another one of those pirate movies (side note: I think I would make an excellent pirate), when we heard a loud thump and scratching against the window. This made the woman jump outhttp://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/05/bump-in-night.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-8291621312138972095Thu, 12 May 2011 17:39:00 +00002011-05-13T20:29:15.551-04:00moviestraveltripA few weeks ago the man and I watched a documentary on netflix called Eyes of the Mothman. It was about strange happenings in Pt. Pleasant, WV, and the collapse of the Silver Bridge. I really enjoyed it and had interest in seeing this town and bridge. Lucky for me, recently we passed right by the town and over the rebuilt bridge. "Mothman" BridgeI commented to the man and woman that I hoped http://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/05/curse-of-mothman.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-6506966085164885269Sun, 08 May 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-09-16T16:40:07.928-04:00holidayFinally, we’re getting around to posting about my Easter; took the woman long enough to do so. I had a great Easter. I went on fun Easter egg hunt:.nobrtable br { display: none }.nobrtable br { display: none }.nobrtable br { display: none }After finding all the eggs I posed for pictures. Little did I know someone else wanted in the shot:I had to explain to her that this was a penguin only shothttp://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/05/easter-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-2513460374089167578Sat, 07 May 2011 12:28:00 +00002011-05-07T08:37:21.190-04:00miscsportsThis post is short because I'm posting it and it's hard to type with flippers. I'm all ready for the Kentucky Derby. I'm getting started early with my mint julep. My pick to win is Twice the Appeal. I think, if my pick wins, my prize should be an ipad2. http://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/05/happy-derby-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-8875107295117996326Tue, 03 May 2011 17:32:00 +00002011-09-16T16:40:40.348-04:00holidayLook at this picture, it's from Easter which almost 2 weeks ago. Wouldn't you like to know how I spent my Easter, hear about my reunion with my lady, all the candy I got? I know my fans are begging, pleading, yearning for a new post from me. It's just I can't get the woman to help me out. She has more "important" things to do. Please, what could be more important than getting my blog posts http://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/05/pop-pissed-off-penguin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-339691229941989233Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:41:00 +00002011-04-02T20:30:12.103-04:00around the housein the kitchenspringThe woman decided that we would make some spring sugar cookies this weekend. She's having a hard time eliminating chocolate and cocoa from her diet and is constantly racking her brain for low oxalate approved desserts. Of course, she couldn't make these tasty delights without her right hand penguin.We used her grandma's coveted recipe, which, she claims, makes the best sugar cookies. The man http://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/04/worlds-best-sugar-cookie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-5581260697794767468Sat, 26 Mar 2011 14:02:00 +00002011-03-26T10:25:32.858-04:00sports*moaning*Well, thanks to the Buckeyes losing last night, my bracket is ruined. I’m very disappointed in them. So much so, that today I had to rip off the shirt I had been (previously) wearing with pride.I tried to throw it in the trash, but the trash can was too full (looks like someone needs to take out the trash around here).Next, I tried to burn it. But I got in trouble for that. Once thehttp://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/03/march-meltdown.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-1404732563156851383Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +00002011-03-20T05:00:06.590-04:00gardenspringI just wanted to remind my friends, family, and fans that today is the first day of spring. Mr. Penguin is hoping his garden fares much better this year with bigger, more abundant produce. I have planted some seeds already, much earlier than I did last year. My goal this year is to get my cilantro to grow. I still may plant some more things, my garden is still being planned out.I hope you allhttp://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/03/first-day-of-spring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-1087377307117795334Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:08:00 +00002011-03-18T17:13:18.142-04:00the sweat shopThe man came home with a surprise; a new weight rack for the Sweat Shop. We tested it out and it will hold our weights perfectly....once we get some more. And it was a steal at only $20. The Sweat Shop is really coming together; soon it will be a world class gym. Then everyone will want to train with me. http://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/03/new-weight-rack-for-sweat-shop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435394017018724684.post-6384575304970352307Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:58:00 +00002011-03-17T17:15:34.005-04:00holidayThis morning the man and woman were surprised to wake up and find a little leprechaun, instead of a penguin, in their bed. At first he seemed a little surly......but it turned out all he needed was a stiff Irish drink.After that he was very well behaved.http://mrpenguinsadventures.blogspot.com/2011/03/happy-st-paddys-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mr penguin)2