Visceraman1 - Joshua Lopez

Now that the weather is finally starting to get somewhat decent - decent enough for a small day trip, Jeri informed me over supper that we would be driving to our beloved Cochise County the following day. It could have been many things I suppose; the fact that I was enjoying my food (Las Cazuelitas "C"), some W. Cottam look a like was blasting a bugle into my ear, or there was some senior citizen lushing it up, spilling margaritas all over her wheelchair.

Either way, I apparently agreed. So, the following day after and extremely late start, we hit the road. Passing through needless destinations, East Tucson, Benson (who would live in either locale?), gawking at St. David, and then finally, finally hitting up the old trusty Tombstone.

I know I'm not really "supposed" to show this, but here's Doodle doing some shopping:

I found enjoyment in visiting the pipe store that started it all off for me; acquiring a new pipe, and a sack of Doc Holliday's Revenge...the first blend I smoked. I also really wanted an ice cream cone, but Jeri kept telling me that fat kids don't get ice cream except on New Year's. When I started pointing out the other fatsters strolling about with ice cream, it was decided that it would be in my best interest to finish driving to Bisbee.

I meant to take a lot of pictures in Bisbee, but my editor and I decided that I really only took 1 "somewhat ok" shot, and it was a cat climbing a wall.

We stopped for beer and wine at the (haunted) Copper Queen Hotel, enjoyed some free espresso from the street vendor, and then we bowed in front of our most cherished restaurant, and entered. The Grill's Black Bean Burger is by far the best in the state, if not New Mexico as well. However, this time, I made a risky move, and ventured from that.

I went with the Buffalo burger.

And now, I am in love with buffalo meat. Damn tasty stuff, beyond expression in my eyes. Coupled with the fact that you never have to ask for your fries to be "well done", 4 cups of coffee, and I was in heaven. So much in fact, that I left the camera at the restaurant.

After dinner, we stopped at the local coffee shop for a couple 'triple cubanos'. Mmmm delish....wait....why is our marriage therapist staring at us? (Long story.) Why is she gesturing to her friends and pointing at us? We grabbed our drinks and left. This just got awkward really fast.

It was then that I realized I'd left the camera behind in the restaurant. They had it, but before they would release it, they made me explain why every single picture I take of Jeri ends up like this:

I don't know. I don't know. I don't know.

We'll be going back to celebrate something in January, maybe then I'll take some better pictures, and also, take different pictures of Jeri.

Posted by Joshua at 11:44 AM | Permalink | Comments (18)

Yeah, I beat the month mark...barely. How...ever, that month flew by, and I was too engrossed in some damned game called Xeno Tactic to write about any of the major events....of which there were at least 3.

1. The city finally put speed bumps (humps?) on our street. This is helping a little with the bastards from Tucson's East Side who feel it necessary to speed up and down our street in an attempt to avoid 1st Avenue traffic.

2. Jeri's been feeding a number of strays that were birthed in our shed. (Birthed from an uncaring, hateful mother cat). About two weeks ago now, I opened the door to feed them, when the little boy kitten (the numbers dwindled drastically due to mother cats disdain), bolted inside and began eating alongside the other cats. I'm not sure how he became so tame, so quickly, but now, Bagheera is here to stay. Neutered of course. Pictures to follow someday.

3. Went to Los Angeles with the parents to attend my brother's wedding. My favourite part was Sorrento's Italian Market (which, I now have to find more Dry Sausage in Oil because I am 'bogarting' it, sorry Doug!). I also did have a good time in the garment area, shopping for Doodle, finding that special knickknack for K-$ and so forth.

4. In my absence K-Dog, did NOT help out around the joint. I still have 4 more things to remove (not as gross as what he removed this week thank you Margaret Truman!)

5. Of course, returning home.

Violin is well, I won't go into detail on what I'm doing just yet.

The Kite Runner is a very good read.

Do I like Man Vs. Wild better than Survivorman?

Until next time...........

Posted by Joshua at 07:28 AM | Permalink | Comments (15)