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For Sale: Marshall AVT 275 2×12 Combo Guitar Amplifier

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 Posted in Food and Beverage, Personal | No Comments »

I recently purchased a Vox Custom Classic AC15CC1 Guitar Amp so the Marshall Guitar Amp I've been using for the last several years has to go. Because I'm running POD XT Live effects, I no longer need the four channels as well as all the effects that the Marshall amplifier offers. So she's up for sale. If you are looking for a 150 watt Marshall Combo amp, this is your chance to get one at about ...

Unique Dining Experience – Quaker Steak & Lube

Friday, September 26th, 2008 Posted in Big Boys Toys, Food and Beverage | Comments Off

I've been in many themed restaurants over the years. In fact one of the best as far as having "stuff" hanging everywhere is Joe's Crab Shack where you will find an amazing assortment of things to look at. However, I believe a restaurant I visited on my recent trip to Ohio tops them all for how far an eatery will go in it's theming. Quaker Steak & Lube (obviously coined after the Quaker State & Lube ...

So Glad I Don’t Work in Corporate World

Monday, December 17th, 2007 Posted in Food and Beverage, Funny Stuff | 2 Comments »

The following is a humorous and somewhat exaggerated look at typical corporate policy. However with some corporate environments, this is not far off. Makes me happy that I work for a small company where I am the head honcho. Enjoy!

Very Good Shiraz At A Decent Price – Jakes Fault

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007 Posted in Food and Beverage | No Comments »

We have been enjoying a really decent Shiraz called Jakes Fault which we get at the local Trader Joe's for about $5 a bottle. You would think that at $5 a bottle you'd sacrifice taste and experience but not so with this wine. It's the kind of Shiraz that goes great with the evening meal or all by itself. Everytime we go to Trader Joe's, we pick up like 6 bottles or so. In fact ...

I’m Addicted to Tom Kha Gai Soup

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 Posted in Food and Beverage | No Comments »

If you have never enjoyed this wonderful Thai soup, you don't know what you are missing. Tom Kha Gai is a hot sweet soup made with coconut milk, lemon grass and chicken. The name literally translates to "boiled galangal chicken." The fried chillies add a smoky flavor as well as texture, color and heat, but not so much that it overwhelms the soup. We are fortunate enough to have a great little Thai restaurant in Anthem ...