Weekends Busier Than Weekdays

I thought weekend days were meant to be relaxing and enjoyable. Well, this one has been hectic...and enjoyable. So I can't complain too terrible much, but I have to say I am sick of the heat.

Friday we went to the opening ceremonies of Lebowskifest 2005 at the Brown-Forman Amphitheater on the riverfront here in Louisville, KY. The Dude opened thing up and was given a key to the city by our pandering eternal-mayor. Then a guy named Corn Mo came on and dithered between boring, entertaining, and tolerable as he shrieked about all kinds of things from his life (of COURSE he played an accordion). Then They Might Be Giants. TMBG were enjoyable, and while I was never a huge fan I had fun because I knew Smacky loved them and was glad to take her there to see them. We closed the night with our friend Chad Thomas doing a karaoke of "The Humpty Dance" after the TMBG stage was torn down. So Corn Mo and TMBG opened for our friend Chad Thomas. Rawk! (It sure was hot, thought! UGH!)

Saturday was no less busy (and no less hot!). First thing in the morning we went aboout bought a second-hand teak table and chairs for cheap. Lovely table...looks to be 60s European design...six chairs...all teak. We love teak...have some other piece of furniture of the same wood (even the same 60s Euro style). Anyway, it needs some work, but it is a solid incredibly well-made table. That afternoon we went to see Charlie & The Chocolate Factory. Incredible movie...loved it...even though I do have trouble getting really deep into re-makes. Johnny Depp is an incredible actor, and Burton did an excellent job catching the off-kilter reality of Dahl's book. After the movie we quickly grabbed some spicy Thai food and then ran across the river to go to a booze-up to celebrate our friend Kim. It was nice to see everybody and the booze was tasty. Finally got home and crashed after reading some more of the latest Harry Potter.

First thing this morning, I went to meet Whiny Bitch and Mr. WB. We went to see The Devil's Rejects. Mrs. and Mr. WB love grody movies, and Smacky doesn't, so I was glad to have some friends to see it with. I admit that I enjoyed it more than RZ's first cinematic outing. In fact, it was a downright good shock-horror story, and the soundtrack was unbelievably well-picked and played. Love it. Now I'm back home long enough to cool off a little bit before heading out this afternoon to move furniture for my recently PHD'd friend. Lots of heavy lifting in 100 degree heat, lots of driving (to/from Lexington) in my truck with no air-conditioning, and other assorted fun! Ah well...that's what friends are for.