The Monkey Chronicles

Las Vegas Courthouse Audio footage

2010-01-04T12:11:00.000-08:00

http://bit.ly/7b6byr video sent via, You Tube poster Nick Gramenos.

How can you justify going in to a federal building and opening fire? It's plain suicide. An act of terrorism. Sick, sad, world. Guess we just have to pray more today.

No banana for stupid federal building gunner. 5 bananas for The Marshals that took him down.

Sledding and the beginning of 2010

2010-01-03T22:27:00.000-08:00

We loaded up the truck with our 3 tired, grumpy, and overly unenthusiastic kids Saturday morning for a trip to Mt Baldy in hopes for sledding and a day of snow adventure. Coming from Northern Arizona, I have to say, at this time of year, snow was pretty easy to find, and you didn't have to go in search of it, much less, drive to a resort to find it. Those in my family know, I was blessed with the carsickness gene, so a loaded up my meclizine before the winding road trip, just to get up this mountain, which i have to add, is peaked with snow from the view in our yard in Upland.
So, to make a long story short, we drive up to the parking lot, where these young men in "sleeveless" vests, are macho pointing vecicles into their spots, which in itself has to be such a humiliting job, but to be directing cars full of folks who are trying to look up at mountains with no snow on them has to be even more humiliating. So, we left the sleds and our large jackets in the truck, all opting for a light sweatshirt, to walk up to the lift and find out, well whyin the world would all the ski reports say Mt Baldy was open for a the day when obviously, where the hell is the snow???
To my amazement, they say you have to ride the lift, all the way up this mountain, pay for each kid, just to ride your sleds???? You have got to be kidding me....needless to say, we turned our kids around, gave Mt Baldy the bird, and took the kids to Tom's farms for Burgers and Candy.
Mt Baldy is overpriced and ridiculous, you may as well take the extra time and head up to Big Bear or Mt High.
We have NO Bananas for Mt Baldy.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2-$39.00

2010-01-02T08:05:00.000-08:00

Overall, I liked this mich more the Modern Warfare, the turns in the plot were very unpredictable and kept me at the edge of my remote, and not wanting to leave the game. It has much more to do during the game besides the standard jump and shoot or crouch and crawl, so you seem a lot more into the action.
Bringing the fight onto American soil was really different, it makes me just want to get out of that portion of the game quicker.
The airport scene, is very graphic, before you start the game, it gives you the option to pass a portion of the game. This would be the area to pass, as it puts you in the position to infiltrate a terrorist cell and take over an airport, killing innocents. So pass this before starting the game if you believe you will be offended.
Overall, I loved the Mordern Warfare 2 above all other Call of Duty games, the graphic and action sequences are much improved.
I would say definately buy this one.
5 bananas.

Wishing for 80's Parenting

2009-12-31T07:58:00.000-08:00

I want family value parenting and not the next soccer practice, the next new gadget, or the next meeting. The constant go seems to have corrupted the true value and core of what once was, and its unjust. When it takes recession for families to "have" to sit down for a meal together, because they can't afford another way, something is seriously wrong with the way people think. You have a family, so you can be with them, not so you can shove them all off in different directions, an be away from them.
On the different end of the board, you have the extreme parents who overbear, and overcompensate. To the financial extreme. Gassing up the SUV to drive across the county for soccer, baseball, baton, or whatever other event their child may have this week or weekend. Whatever happened to spending time as a family unit, in the backyard, or at the local park, even? Do we even know our neighbors? Do our kids play outside or are they too busy being scurried to the next event.
I know my own child can't meet the neighborhood kids because most don't get home until after 8pm activities, and the one that does play when she is around, the tennis involved one, is consistently hitting a ball against the garage.....CONSISTENTLY!!!!
What happened to free time?

Laundry in the Garage

2009-12-30T09:30:00.000-08:00

I'm going to review my laundry system. I've been living with my boyfriends mom for about four months now, at first, I thought, wow I'm really going to love having a washer/dryer close in the garage.
Now, now me explain.
His mother, I say mother, because "mom' is a way too comfortable word for her, she really is a MOTHER, and I would love to stick a word in back of that, anyhow, his mother, swears this washer and dryer must last until her dying day. So she watches you like an eagle over prey every time you put in a load of wash.
Second, when we lived in the apartment complex, we could do like 7 loads of laundry at once. Laundry was done in 2 hours FLAT. It was in, It was out. There was the rare occasions you had to wait for some jerk who left a load in, but usually, that was not the case. Here, laundry is a day long process, because if I did a load every few days, you know....the eagle lady would be eying my ass like rodent prey.
Last, but not least, the weather. The garage temperature has dropped considerably in the past few months. It's a dash to get the laundry, and if you start that load in the morning, you are doing that holy crap it is cold dance out there in the garage.
So as far as my garage laundry review goes....Two Bananas, its not monkey poo in the face, but its like that monkey that stuck its finger up his butt and sniffed it.

Angels and Demons

2009-12-30T08:42:00.000-08:00

The fact is, being raised as a catholic myself, it raises so many questions, all completely ridiculous...and confusing in parts. I actually fell asleep during this movie...even with the killing of cardinals...*gasp*...!
It painted the catholic cardinals in such a weak light, even I found it offensive. Having them lock themselves in a room, while facing immanent disaster.
If you've seen the Da Vinci Code, then you would understand where this one is headed, if you're catholic, you might just find offense in the secrecy it claims.

Julie & Julia

2009-12-30T08:27:00.000-08:00

It's been awhile since I wanted to poach an egg or attend cooking school, but for some odd reason, watching Meryl Streep portray Julia Child made me want to give it some sort of Marine Corps try. If this was the true way of Julia, I say, "ooh-rah" thank God for Julia, because now I want to cook from her book, also.
As for Julie, I was bored with her pissing and moaning, but hers was the typical "today's" version, and turned it into a lovesick story somehow, and if I was Julia, I'd be pissed too, sorry Julie.

Mafia Wars and Facebook 1700 spots

2009-12-28T12:33:00.000-08:00

mafia wars post under my profile picture
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/crackable?ref=profile

Ready to take on a bigger Mafia, we have 1700 spots available

Amazon Kindle

2009-12-26T11:33:00.000-08:00

With over 90,000 titles to choose from and the ability to hold over 200 titles at one time, it's really no surprise how quickly this has become such a hit. Titles are usually about $10, and the range for this gadget is endless with accessories. The electronic paper makes it easier on the eyes, to read at night, though some prefer a clip on light accessory
You may also wish to purchase a warranty2-Year Extended Warranty for Kindle (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)
A Leather Protection cover for your investment
And clear LCS screen protectors

Avatar ART

2009-12-26T09:00:00.000-08:00

The word is out, Avatar is THE MUST SEE for the holiday...and we have the art of James Cameron...SWEEEEEET

TVXQ - You can get even more--->

2009-12-26T08:56:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T21:50:00.000-08:00

Did you get what you wanted? Holy special shopping starting tomorrow, and of course, since I handed out gift cards to the kids, we will be headed out to catch those 70% off sales at the stores. As if the weeks before Christmas didn't find us enough bargains, the days after seem to find us all back in the store, spending more of the money we all are scrounging for in our penny jars, trying to get those last minute deals. It's ok, you know...another sale is just around the corner, with the next big thing, and we will all just have to have it, and all this stuff we had to have right now will just be useless stuff that gets pushed aside and gathers dust. It's a beautiful process.
But if I have to buy my daughter one more pair of skinny jeans, and explain to her how much of an 80's throw back she is...I'm gonna just pass out until next year.

TVXQ-MP3's Available NOW!!!!

2009-12-25T07:54:00.000-08:00

TVXQ,an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi. In South Korea they are known as Dong Bang Shin Gi; they were later introduced in Japan as Tohoshinki, under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone in 2005.
The Rising Gods of the East
Downloads of their songs are available today through Amazon
TVXQ

Christmas Songs

2009-12-24T09:26:00.000-08:00

Where are the Christmas songs when you need them??? I found a list of them and most are FREE MP3's

Free Christmas MP3's

Great DVD's and Video on Demand

2009-12-24T09:21:00.000-08:00

Wondering what to do with your time Christmas Day, after the gifts are opened, the dinner is cooking, and you aren't a basketball fan? Think Amazon Video on Demand!!!! You must register your device for the service, once you do, you have 50,000 titles at your fingertips.

There are three ways to connect an Amazon Video On Demand compatible device to the internet.

* The simplest way is to connect your TV to your router or broadband (e.g. DSL/Cable) modem with an Ethernet cable.
* If you have a wireless network and your device has wireless connectivity, you can configure your device to connect to your wireless network.
* If your internet is not easily accessible from your device you can extend your wired connection through a power line adapter.

Video on Demand

Last Minute Gift Cards-Available at Amazon

2009-12-24T07:48:00.000-08:00

Pops just called and gave the kids a last minute gift card Christmas Eve...like father like daughter. I am THE gift card giver. I can't stress enough how important these handy little things are! It gives every person the freedom to actually buy what they trully want and takes that pressure off of your chest. Yes, I understand, the whole, it's from the heart thing....but really, isn't it still from the heart if they get to pick it out and know you gave them that ability to get there?
Gift Cards...a way to say I love you, but you know yourself better than anyone else!

Cordless Drills

2009-12-23T11:49:00.000-08:00

A must have for any do-it yourself fixer or builder.

Monkey Jammies

2009-12-23T08:49:00.000-08:00

Well since we have monkeys all around, wouldn't it just be awesome to cover all our butt's in monkey jammies. personally, I think everyone should have a pair. If you were in my house, of course, the dog would obviously chase everyone, because he has a vendetta against monkeys for some reason. Possibly he was ridden by a circus monkey in his life before we adopted him from the shelter? Hmmm.
Choose your monkey jammies...

ed hardy

2009-12-23T08:36:00.000-08:00

Of all things perfect on my Christmas list this year, it would be Ed Hardy designs. Hoodies, t's, shoes, you name it...I want it.

Bar Counseling

2009-12-23T07:15:00.000-08:00

I'm finding it great that "sigfig" and I can go Christmas shopping, get what we need to done in 20 minutes. We both absolutely hate to shop, then we can go to the sports bar for my favorite german wheat beer, and receive the best group counseling session EVER!!!
I can't get "sigfig" to ever see a counselor at any other point, yet...somehow, in this bar setting, any of these folks would pour their heart out to a bunch of strangers, at any given point. My advice to all psychiatrists and counselors is they throw out their old ways, instead of handing out pills later, they just go to the bar, hand every one a beer that wants one, and just set them in the ambiance of "the bar", and the psychiatrist should just roam around behind the bar like a bartender. It would make the whole situation so much more comforting to so many more people.
Give people mock beers or mock drinks, put them in a dimly lit area with sports playing in the background, eventually they will pull the information out of each other and just counsel one another, usually someone has had it rougher than another one, they can one up the other one or explain how they got through it better or easier.
Bar Counseling, thats my new answer to lifes problems, put us all in a room and have us solve each others problems, because in a room full of bar goers, someone there is bound to have seen it, been through, or done it, and it was a way bigger deal than you ever thought of having.

DC Snowball Fight 2009

2009-12-22T09:13:00.000-08:00

In the aftermath of the Guerrilla snowball fight in Washington, how much is too much? You have a plainclothes detective in his hummer, sly about flashing his piece to an army of snowball commandos. The frustration on his part must have been amazing, but seriously, enough to show you are so serious that you are going to "pop a cap" at one of the hoodlums?
So arrives the Uniformed Police Officer, weapon drawn, but realizing this hummer vigilant must be a detective, holsters his weapon. As begin to walk away, of course, a snowball flies from the crowd, hitting said detective, causing the officer to charge the crowd and detain the snowball enthusiast.
In all of this, a off-duty detective drove into a huge guerrilla snowball fight. Seeing the snowballs flying was not enough to deter him, because Hummers (the short bus of the mid-life crisis) are impenetrable, though when the snowball did hit his hummer he exited and pulled out his weapon, confronted the crowd with a Hummer and a gun at this point.
Someone from the crowd calls police, who in turn, holster their weapon, charge the crowd, detain a snowball thrower, and exit with the detective. Who leaves with no charges, whatsoever? No wonder so many policemen want to make detective.

Reasons for cheer!

2009-12-22T08:39:00.000-08:00

Wheat Beer, home grilled avocado burgers and fries!!!! Dayum....brings a tear to your eye don't it?

Santa...what to do????

2009-12-21T11:32:00.000-08:00

So you have kids, what is the proper age to tell your young ones when this big red abomination is not real. My thoughts?

When they realize they sit on a different Santa's lap every year in the mall
When they realize Santa writes an awful lot like mommy or daddy
When they start asking how Santa makes all his rounds to all the kids and you aren't smart enough to answer logistically
If Santa can't remember to put the presents under the tree, or has too much eggnogg Christmas Eve resulting in his gifts being delayed, resulting in an outlandish story of how Santa stopped by and left all the gifts in mommy's room because he needed her to wrap them.
When your kids make songs about Santa CLaws...they are usually about 7 or 8.

What to do:

Sign all the gifts from mom and dad!!!
Buy stockings and fill them anyways, continue signing Santa...because.

You explain to kids, Santa comes from within. its one of those things that comes from the heart. They can be Santa, too. They should never take away that gift from someone younger who still hold that belief because then they are stealing a dream, but to give to a belief is the greatest Chritsmas gift you can give, Technically, everyone is Santa, and the Easter Bunny, etc.

And thats how it worked with my daughter.... Christmas is a spirit.....its everyones job to keep that spirit alive.

Brittany Murphy in the News

2009-12-21T11:04:00.000-08:00

As dysfunctional as this may sound, please let the cause of this be true life illness and not drug induced like all the other pitfalls so many young stars seem to fall into these days. Cardiac Arrest at 32, though not unheard of, is usually linked to drugs and/or alcohol. I would dearly love, for Brittany Murphy to go out with class and not have either of these two things mame the image of her career. Don't fall into the lists of Heath Ledger, River Phoenix, Chris Farley, or DJ AM. We need reason for cause, and proof, honest celebrities still lived and died, even at a young age.

RIP Briitney Murphey

2009-12-20T11:33:00.000-08:00

Cardiac Arrest at 32? You have got to be kidding, whats with actors and actresses today?