MMP

Greetings kids.

Over the long weekend I added some new functionality to MMP. It is funny how productive I get with a couple hours of downtime, a case of Corona and an internet connection.

Well, without getting too dorky here is the list of features that are new for you to play with and enjoy.

1. Star Ratings: Think that a post sucks? Give it a low star rating. Think it rocks, crank that sucker up to the 5 range. (Safari users, you are SOL, it doesn’t work.  Use Firefox, that goes for everyone.)
2. MMP Pages: The static (non blog) pages on MMP now have a home in the title-bar and on the pageright. Nothing major, it just shows the about information and what my likes and dislikes are.
3. Faster Pageloading: This is all behind the scenes code-wizardry and general nerdiness shit that you don’t want to hear about. All you need to know, pages load quicker.
4. Countdowns: The page-right of MMP now displays a handy-dandy countdown and status bar to a date that I deem fit. Typically I will use this for major travel features, when I’m coming home, flying to somewhere cool, etc.
5. Is Dave Online: Yet another way you can stalk me using common instant messaging and communication platforms like AIM and Skype.
6. Expanded Friends List: The “Friends of MMP” list has grown with a couple new additions. Check them out, stop bye their pages, say hello.
7. New Header: Check out that photo. Completely bitchin’. Summer themed images are on the way, until then you can enjoy that one. Tommy’s time was up.

Pictured below, the MMProductivity center, overlooking the majestic Flatirons of Boulder.

Astrovan (Rusty, Steve, Nilton) had a show tonight at Irish Times in Worcester.  The entire gang was there.  The show rocked (naturally) and the afterparty at Nilton’s house went until 8 AM!  Talking to those guys on my cell at 5:45 (mountain time) was wild.  I sure wish I could have been there.  Just like old times.

I should have used my JetBlue miles to come home this weekend.

Enough said.

Typically, the only programs we watch on tv are those that are in HD. Comcast’s HD channels are in the high 600 low 700 range on the ol’ dial. The funny thing is that those channels lie right next to their PPV smut. You’ve got to be pretty careful when you’re in the program guide. One too many clicks on the remote and you’re not watching Wheel of Fortune anymore.

Speaking of porn, great work by the directors of this flick on the name choice. Rear Factor is much better than NBC’s shitty counterpart where contestants drive beat up Chevo Camaro’s through rings of fire with little or no risk to themselves or others.

Where is a sniper rifle when you need one? That’s it, I’m lighting this bitch up.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is what is wrong with America right now. That’s right, this land-monster on the Segway embodies everything that is currently fucked with our society. This raving thunder-cunt is walking her baby on her Segway scooter. Could she be any lazier? Just another example of an upper class yuppie parent who shouldn’t have been allowed to reproduce.
Anyone else notice that she’s crossing a few lanes of traffic here too. I wonder if this idiot knows that she has a fat ass because she won’t step off of her Segway.

Poor kid. She’s gotta grow up with that stooge as a parent. The chips certainly are stacked up against her.

Hurry up and head over to Safeway where they’re having the deal of a lifetime.  Now until July 9th you can save 6 cents on Cinnamon Toast Crunch.  Original price of $3.35 for this box of delicious cereal too rich for your blood?  No worries, the new lower price point of $3.29 will certainly woo you into this delicious breakfast item.

Typically when I shop I gravitate towards the sale items.  I can usually save around $20 to $30 each time I go food shopping.   Those handy little red sales tickets near the product stick out like a sore thumb. But c’mon, who discounts an item by 6 cents?!  That has to be the most brokeback sale I’ve ever heard of.

Good times this past Saturday. Ian, Laura, Harvey and I crammed into Harvey’s Subaru and headed to A-Basin for an afternoon of late season shredding. The skateboards were also packed into the back of the whip so we could have an impromptu skate sesh in Idaho Springs on the way home.

There is still plenty of snow to be ridden, as you can see in the photos.  Unfortunately our day was cut short due to some impending thunderstorms.  No big deal, we  got in a few runs and had a good time.

I’ll be back at the basin this weekend for the Memorial Day Brewfest.  Should be a good time, $15 gets you all the beer you can sample.  I’d better wear my ski helmet.

Plenty of snow left at the basin.Riding on the new LibTech skis. Magnetraction is odd.Looking off the backside of A-Basin to Keystone.How are we going to fit all of this shit into Harvey’s subaru?Ski time, what?!Ian.I suck at skating.Harvey is good.

I think we’re going to open up a rental shop next season, because we’re quickly approaching fleet status with the amount of gear we have.  Headed up to A-Basin today to make some turns with Harvey and Ian.  Good times were had, more to come on that tomorrow when I can capture the images and do a write-up for Freeskier.com.

If you ever come to Colorado and want to hit the slopes, I think we’ve got enough gear to go around. One of these rigs (Volkl Dogan) has a set of demo bindings, so we’re guaranteed to have something to fit your boot length.

I’ll also snag some photos of the house at some point this week.  The living room, my bedroom and bathroom are just about complete.  Our dining room has a folding card table right now, not so hot.

Today I tried on my summer clothing, nothing fits me anymore.
Many of you from back home know that I’ve been losing weight. When I came home for the first time last summer I was down around 15 pounds. Sure it was noticeable, my face was thinner, there was a little less Digital Dave bouncing off of your walls. Well, now I’m at the 25 pound mark. Every single piece of clothing I own for the summer months doesn’t fit. When I try on a shirt that I used to wear it hangs off of me.

Take a look at this American Eagle polo in my hands, it is a size medium. It is almost 2x as wide as the size XS that I now wear, and have on.

I know what some of you may be thinking… I am not getting too skinny. I eat like a horse and polish off anywhere from 2,000 to 2,500 calories a day. When you’re running, swimming and lifting 5-6 days a week it is very hard to keep weight on. I am slowly gaining weight, but it is all muscle.

In celebration of me needing new clothes, I went out today and bought new jeans, shorts, t-shirts and polos for the summer months. I’d better start gaining a few because it doesn’t get smaller than 28/28 pants and XS for the shirts.

Introducing Savers, think of it as a The Salvation Army meets retail shopping. The way it works is that you haul your worthless crap over to their store and they sell it. Simple as that. You get absolutely nothing in return and they reap 100% of the profits.  America, FUCK YEAH! Yesterday after work, Mike, Harvey and myself ventured over to this mecca of savings with hopes to procure some lovely items for the new apartment.

Caption: While we didn’t find anything that stood out for decorative items, Mike did find himself a beautiful coat for those special nights out ton the town.  What a handsome lady he makes.

Caption: After playing dress up with clothing that probably belonged to people that are now long dead we ventured over to the sporting goods side of the store. Take a look at these babies, so hot.  I was tempted to buy them and wear em’ with my Starter jacket at A-Basin this Sunday.

Caption: Now here is something that I just don’t understand. This picture is from the back of a framed poster print. Take a look at the price tags from Wal Mart and then the one from Savers.

Wow, Savers is flagrantly marking up this piece of crap.  How the hell does the value of this crap-ass poster go up?
While we didn’t manage to find anything decent for the house, we did get a solid hour of entertainment in. Plus we now smell like your grandmother’s musty old basement. I guess we’ll just stick to Craigslist when it comes to furniture.

Who knew that Chris Angelli would be a hero?

So I was sitting at the computer watching the sox post game  The slider was open because it was nice out, and there was a kitty on the couch . I noticed that Otto was going CRAZY about something outside the window, so I went over to see what it was. What I saw was the 6 foot bush next to our grill engulfed, and I mean FUCKING ENGULFED in flames, we are talking 10 foot hire torrent of flames!! I sprung into action! I went to the hall and smashed the glass covering the fire extinguisher by kicking it. (I first tried to smash it with a screwdriver, but it wouldnt break. I kicked it as hard as I could three times before it broke). I rushed outside and sprayed the flames with the extinguisher.

So as you can imagine I am fancying myself as quite the hero right now. My uncle Pat would be proud!

Here is an artists rendering of what Chris’ heroic action looked like.