Skipping the sun: Belgian Fest and soccer at Luckys

I choose Belgian beer

Its like summertime today in Southern California, but am I taking advantage of the gorgeous weather?

No. I'm watching soccer at Lucky Baldwins and participating in Belgian Fest, which goes on through at least Feb 28. Love watching the European football fans, but I could care less who wins.

Anyway, I'll probably finish my LB trip out on the patio so I can enjoy the weather a bit before heading back to the office, where I'm sure I'll be oh so productive.

There a lot of great beers on tap at LB's, but if you are not familiar, just start out with the Maredsous 10, and everything else will fall into place. Trust me. I'm a doctor, or at least I've played one for Halloween.

Thoroughbreds Club a good deal, but

Free everything

At the Santa Anita Race Track, again. Only came because my Thoroughbred membership entitled me to free parking, free clubhouse entry, and a free program.

Overall, however, I think dollar days on Fridays is a better deal. Everything might have been free today, but at $6.00 a beer, costs quickly add up, especially if you enjoy some action on the races.

Killer boobies - News Favs

Kaboom!

Let's face it. Most of the time the news is just bad news that we really don't need to hear about.

Toyota recall? Whatever. 10,000 people die every year due to SUV design defects and no one cares, so how important can the Toyota recall really be?

First ever Tea Party Convention? I'd rather be tea-bagged.

OK. Jon Stewart calling Bill O'Reilly and FOX a "cyclonic perpetual motion machine" that has "taken reasonable concerns about this president and this economy and turned it into a full-fledged panic attack about the next coming of Chairman Mao," is definitely up there.

Still, my favorite news story has to be exploding boobies. Women terrorists getting exploding breast jobs? Gives whole new definition to killer boobs.

Booking a night at Saint Motel

My favorite up-and-coming LA band

Came across Saint Motel a few weeks back and instantly got hooked on the catchy number 'Butch'. In fact, as I hit a wall this morning, at my real job, I threw on Butch and was instantly energized.

Anyway, after my first listen to Butch I bought the album off ITunes. At first, I was slightly disappointed - not in the band though. Saint Motel is oozing in potential. I just thought that a good producer could really help bring their sound together and push them into rock star status.

However, after listening to the album a few times, a few other songs have really started to grow on me, particularly Pity Party as of late.

But that really isn't the point. The point is these guys grow on you. And, one way or another these guys will grow on you too because it can be only a matter of time before Saint Motel moves from up-and-coming LA band to radio stations everywhere.

Don't fight it, just check out the album now and be ahead of the crowd for once.

So, what music is you keeping you alive these days? Rate your favorite music.

Lots of fun at Old Town Pub - Nightlife Hot Spots

No charge!

Stopped by the Old Town Pub in Old Town Pasadena Sunday night. What perfect timing.

Several interesting musical performances. A few magic tricks. And two almost naked girls dancing.

What more do you want?

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Picture of the day

Good thing its not a spelling contest

Caught this sign at the McDonalds on York Blvd in Highland Park. Gave me a good laugh at least.

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