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Eating and Eating and Eating
Posted By: Stuffed Chowlb Au Jus
In: Holly Daze
2010-02-15 17:42:29
So let's do a quick recap of the weekend's festivities.
1. Drove to Myrtle Beach to have a juicy juicy juicy 14 oz. New York Strip with a bountiful baked potato, endless garlic bread, and a salad from Angelo's. If you're never been, I highly suggest you go.
2. On the way home Saturday we stopped by Sam...(read more)
Vampire Prevention
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Just Because
2010-01-22 07:35:41
Since the release of the viral Twilight Saga this country has been turned on its head in a vampire frenzy. I've never seen so many vampire related TV shows, video games, books, t-shirts, etc... People are painting themselves white and pouring endless amounts of glitter all over their bodies. I had a discussion with one of the c...(read more)
I'm No Fool
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Tech-knowledgy
2010-01-05 11:59:50
I fancy myself a somewhat intelligent individual. I don't drool on myself that often, I can usually make it to the bathroom in time, and I can speak in relatively complete sentences. I've have many years of education and a couple pieces of paper to vouch for me.
On that note, I've had this dream of wiring...(read more)
New Things!
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Tech-knowledgy
2009-12-29 15:01:53
So I promised to start updating this site a little more often then I have been. Small updates have been applied and I'd like to take a moment... just sit right there.... (nah, I won't do that to you), and explain what all has been going on.
If you glance over to your right, I've added my "social media" badges for all thing...(read more)
Why I Love Life
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Holly Daze
2009-12-22 16:20:36
I'm sitting here on the couch today, after a long day at the office and waiting on my wife to wake up from a long night at work. I know I don't have many readers... if any, and I know I've been silent for a long time, but things are gonna change. We've had a busy year, but a great year. First year of marriage was a success (exc...(read more)
Take a Moment Today
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Just Because
2009-09-11 11:26:14
Don't forget what today is. September 11th is a day that Americans will hopefully remember forever. One of the greatest tragedies of our time. Take a moment of silence today to remember all those that lost their lives, loved ones, friends, and family. Whether you pray quietly to yourself or just close your eyes and reflec...(read more)
I Hate Waving My Hands
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Tech-knowledgy
2009-09-08 13:51:33
So I returned from vacation today.. officially back to work.. booo ooo oooo. After sorting through emails and phone messages I actually had a second to visit the paradise also known as the Men's Room. We're a pretty hip company and have the latest and greatest technology known to man.. including "touch-less" towel dispensers in the b...(read more)
A Timeline
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Just Plain Awesome
2009-08-24 07:48:41
So I realized that I talk a lot on this site.. but you don't really know Chowlb. I mean you know who I am and what I look like, but let's take a look at the REAL Chowlb. The Chowlb from high school. What was he like? Was he still overweight? Did he have awesome side burns? A superior flowing mane? What interested hi...(read more)
The Future and Time Travel
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Tech-knowledgy
2009-08-20 10:30:51
Let's talk about it.
So we all know that we have been able to travel through time since 1985, thanks to a wiry haired scientist and his wacky dog. We also know that the year 2015 will bring some killer fashions, elevator boots, self-drying jackets, self-adjusting form fitting clothing, and... wait for it... hoverboar...(read more)
Stardate.....ummmm...Today?
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Ummm...
2009-08-03 11:46:43
I've got another confession to make... I love the Foo Fighters! No really...
Honestly, I'm overweight big time. A friend of mine lost a ton of weight recently and has motivated me to become a more alert and healthy creature. I did a lot of geeky online weight/BMI calculators to check my ideal weight. ...(read more)
Feeling a little 90's
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Nostalgica
2009-07-22 08:07:25
GO GET THE NEW "FOUR YEAR STRONG EXPLAINS IT ALL!!!" These guys made a cover album of all the greatest 90's hits and it's extremely well done. It's crazy how influential music is to someone... well to me at least. You can hear a song from the 80's or the 90's and it really takes you back. Camping in the back yard, flat tires on...(read more)
How Many Fingers Will You Have Left
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Holly Daze
2009-07-02 13:48:04
In my last couple of hours at work I'm here to remind you of the holiday coming up this weekend. Lovely Fourth of July. Make sure your burgers are cooked enough, no pink chicken, and for goodness sake keep the baked beans to a minimum. As we launch potentially deadly gunpowder filled projectiles into the atmosphere let's keep s...(read more)
So Much for Being Famous
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Ummm...
2009-06-29 08:23:46
Bad week to be famous...
Prayers and condolences out to all the families of Ed, Farrah, Michael, and Billy.. and to anyone else that lost a loved one last week. It's great to look back on the lives of those we've lost, to reminisce and feel secure in those times. I remember watching all those Michael moments th...(read more)
It has been
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Just Because
2009-06-10 07:53:03
Just one of those weeks. Feeling like you're stuck in a rut and things just are not jiving for you, God only knows why. But then you take a step back, breathe deep, and look at everything you have. Friends, Family, beautiful wonderful wife, spastic dog, spastic cat, house, cars, jobs, your health and you start to be humbled.&nb...(read more)
I used to have a lisp
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Tech-knowledgy
2009-05-27 10:17:25
It's true... your boy used to have a lisp. I couldn't pronounce a word with an "R" in it to save my life. The worst part of this is the fact that I was completely terrified of going into the ocean because of "shawks." I know a lot of little children have trouble with "R" sounds but to put the nail in the coffin, during elementa...(read more)
Playing for Change
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Just Plain Awesome
2009-04-28 13:44:15
Playing for Change is an organization sent out across the globe to prove that no matter what race, height, language, eye color, rich, poor, smart or not, music is the world's language. Music has no boundaries, it speaks to no one and every one at the same time. I pulled this v...(read more)
The Wild Wonderful Whites of West Virginia
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Ummm...
2009-04-27 10:03:56
I come to you this morning very excited about the news I've just read. A while ago, my cousin Zoo (don't worry about the name) introduced me to a West Virginia legend known as Jesco White the Dancin Outlaw. There were a few YouTube videos floating around about the White family. Including clips of drug and alcohol induced raves....(read more)
I've Seen the Battery Powered Battery Charger
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Ummm...
2009-04-24 09:59:59
I was going through my normal web routine of Digg, Icanhascheezburger, and XKCD. Nothing special, a few chuckles here and there, sent a few LOLCATS to the friends to make their days brighter (as if my presence isn't enough) and then I stumbled upon this gem...
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Poison
Posted By: Chowlb
In: TeeVee
2009-04-15 06:56:39
So I know it's a little late to talk about Rock of Love coming to an end... but what the heck happened?!? The two finalists were a down home motherly type of girl, Mindy, and a gold digging penthouse pet, Taya. Oh, and who can forget the rapidly aging and falling from the spotlight Bret Michaels. Let us not shadow the fact that...(read more)
A Little House Keeping
Posted By: Chowlboom
In: Holly Daze
2009-04-09 08:54:50
So what happens when a bunch of nerds get extremely bored? One would hope they could take some responsibility and clean up all the pizza boxes and Doritos bags sitting on the coffee table. Sure cleaning is a chore, but when you're a geek, finding new and exciting ways to do chores is the fun part.
On to c...(read more)
Don't You Wish Your Girlfriend Could Cook Like Me?
Posted By: Chili Champ Chowlb
In: Just Because
2009-04-06 07:50:33
Without further hesitation, here are my trophies!!
The big one on the left is for FIRST PLACE WHITE MEAT CHILI and the even bigger one on the right is for BEST OVERALL CHILI!! That's right... not only am I a...(read more)
A Peek into the Past
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Nostalgica
2009-03-11 08:40:21
When I was a young lad, romping through the hills and eating sand crackers, there was a safe place that I liked to call home. Inside this home there was a cabinet that held the world's most wondrous foods and snacks. Momma Chowlb would generously stock this cabinet almost every few days to make sure her two healthy boys had the energy and...(read more)
Sick and Tired
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Ummm...
2009-03-05 10:51:17
The wife was sick yesterday, and I mean siiiick. I made it to work for a bit then ran home to help her out. I felt bad for her but she seems to be feeling better. Unfortunately... I think I may be getting it... I hope not but I'm sniffling and sneezing and wheezing and all the joys that come along with it.
&...(read more)
The "Great" Idea
Posted By: Cholwbicasso
In: Ummm...
2009-02-27 09:03:35
So here is this great idea I've been harping on for a while. I had this wonderful idea to talk about some of the childhood myths and legends most of us have grown up with.. and some still living with (ahem). These are things that were taught through school, some have been tested scientifically and some come from generations of grandp...(read more)
Had A Great Idea
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Just Because
2009-02-25 14:37:26
Had a great idea for a new post, but it's gonna take a while to work it up. Hope you won't be too disappointed, I think it's gonna be a gem, which in turn means it's going to make 0 sense. So for now, let the mindless rambling continue.
I apologize for the lack of posts on my part lately. I had a training...(read more)
BBDE!!
Posted By: Old Chowlb
In: Just Because
2009-02-25 14:37:16
BEST BIRTHDAY EVAR!!!!!! Thanks to the wifey for making my birthday a sweet sweet one! Not only the presents and the great home-cooked dinner that could have fed 40,000, but for that sweet sweet cake.
Yes that's Batman... I told you she...(read more)
Do you want iFries with that?
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Tech-knowledgy
2009-02-25 14:36:21
My cell phone "New Every 2" is coming up on Saturday. I've been searching and comparing and reading about all these new cell phones. I'm stuck with Verizon.. well I won't say "stuck" because I've actually been fairly happy with my service. Never had any billing problems or service problems, aside from the traditional annoyances...(read more)
Luke, I am your new friend
Posted By: Chowlb
In: TeeVee
2009-02-25 14:36:12
On a spectacular note: Molly is back to her normal self!!! Well.. I'd say 90% back. She's running and jumping and sneezing and wheezing just like the puppy she used to be. We're relieved to say the least.
On a separate, but almost as spectacular note...
LUKE WON BROMANCE!
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Top 8 for 2008!!
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Just Because
2009-02-25 14:36:03
So this, as I understand it, is a little late in the game for a rehash of 2008. 2008 was a good year, a good even number, two zeros in the middle so you can't resist drawing eyes when you write it. A lot of things went down in 2008. A "forever down in history" election no matter who would have won. We had the introduction...(read more)
Fun Onions... Funyuns!
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Holly Daze
2009-02-25 14:35:02
I'm officially making a petition to stock the vending machine here at work with Funyuns! This crisis has gone far too long. Regular potato chips, coconut donuts, vanilla cremes, lemon cookies (actually not too shabby), but no freaking Funyuns! This will change.
The wife and I are doing our "Christmas" tom...(read more)
WARNING!!
Posted By: Pissed off
In: Ummm...
2009-02-02 10:22:45
We had a TERRIBLE experience last night. We were preparing to head over to a friend's house for a Superbowl party. They told us to bring the dog (Molly) and she could play with their three dogs. In preparation we gave Miss Molly a bath and dried her off, then I made a terrible, horrible, devastating error. Earlier in the...(read more)
Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Just Because
2009-01-23 13:16:14
I had a brief encounter with a co-worker this morning, and for some odd reason we ended up on the subject of saving change. I don't mean Obama change, I mean cold hard cash. Dimes, nickels, and pennies Oh MY! Back in the day, my brother and I had a huge jar that we randomly stuffed change into. Neither one of us enjoyed carryin...(read more)
New Requirements for Lunch
Posted By: Hungry Chowlb
In: Ummm...
2009-01-14 12:56:47
Chilling at work, stomach growling, checking the clock to make sure it's moving. I'm starving to death. Literally, I can feel my skin becoming loose from losing weight. 11:00AM - DING! Lunchtime!! Hello everyone! Meet Lunch!
...(read more)
If a tree falls on a man in the woods
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Ummm...
2008-12-30 12:58:24
So we all have our little things that we are afraid to tell anyone. Some things that we personally find a great deal of pleasure or interest in can sometimes be the downfall of one's self-righteousness (yeah, we all think we're awesome but only a few really are.. ahem..). This topic occurred to me over Christmas, here's the set-up:&n...(read more)
Have to say it was a good day.
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Holly Daze
2008-12-28 13:02:46
Christmas is over, New Year's is just around the corner. The family is actually going to have time to all head up to West Virginia for the holidays. Well.. the end of the holidays anyway. Christmas treated me exceptionally well this year. First Christmas as a married couple, and we started it off with a bang! We're...(read more)
Merry Christmas!
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Holly Daze
2008-12-24 11:09:33
Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! I hope you've all been good this year. Go see family, spend time with your loved ones. Have a great time! (read)Inquire the Inquisitive
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Just Because
2008-12-12 13:26:59
Some co-workers and myself were discussing the sinal trend in social networking sites. LiveJournal, Friendster were the big dogs back in the day. I remember having a Friendster account and mocking those LiveJournal bloggers (now look at me). Of course, back then blogging wasn't a real word, now it's definitely in the Webster.&n...(read more)
Great Idea
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Just Because
2008-12-10 14:27:14
On the way to work this morning amid the usual traffic jams, I found myself stuck behind a little white truck. Nothing out of the ordinary, except a bumper sticker that read, "I Brake For Trains."
Excellent Idea.
Random thought of the day.
(read)Time for an exercise!
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Ummm...
2008-12-08 11:18:59
So I'm a Christian. I believe in God, I believe in being saved, going to church, worshipping, and sharing the joys of being a Christian with the general population. However, there are some elitist groups that even I feel go a little overboard. I'm not trying to push political or religious views on anyone. I'm simply posti...(read more)
Stay Green Balcony
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Just Because
2008-12-05 15:15:22
The wife, some friends, and I went to go see Evergreen Terrace last night. Amazing show... It wasn't in a huge room with a huge stage and huge speakers and tons of people. It was in a little hole in the wall, tiny stage, and crappy speakers. It reminded me of the old days when I used to play shows. All the scene kids were...(read more)
I See Paris, I See France
Posted By: Chowlb
In: TeeVee
2008-12-04 15:50:18
I just have to say that I'm sooooooo relieved that Paris finally found her a New Best Friend. I'm not going to say who just in case someone hasn't seen the final episode yet. Now we can move on to better Reality-Game shows, maybe Paris Hilton's My New BFF 2??
I also want to say that I'm really glad that Lauren...(read more)
Loaded Canon
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Holly Daze
2008-12-02 21:45:30
My nephew Canon is awesome. I'm pretty sure he's going to be the next Godzilla.
He's in training.
(read)Far From Easy
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Holly Daze
2008-12-01 20:22:57
Just realized that it is in fact December 1st. Only twenty-four days left until the big day! I have a lot of shopping to get finished up and even more to start wrapping. I suck terribly at wrapping gifts. All the wife and I are really asking for is a carpet steam cleaner. The puppy has taken her way with the poor ca...(read more)
You'll Burn The House Down
Posted By: Stuffed Chowlb
In: Just Because
2008-11-28 14:12:36
Yesterday was my wife's and my first Thanksgiving away from our families since we've moved to this sunny state. We found refuge with a few friends that we've both made over our short time here, and decided that there's no other way to spend a Southern Thanksgiving than deep frying a turkey. I'm a world class procrastinator when it co...(read more)
All about the experience
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Just Because
2008-11-18 16:11:36
Now don't get me wrong. I'm all for the "gaming experience" led by games such as Guitar Hero 1-8 and Rock Band. I'm a Rock Band junkie to say the least, so much so, that my original Rock Band guitar controller has taken a southern route. Amidst a heavy online battle with some poor chap all of my "upstrokes" were suddenly failin...(read more)
It All Starts With #1
Posted By: Chowlb
In: Just Because
2008-11-13 11:55:48
Let me be the first, and well.. the only person to welcome you to Chowlb.com. This is my little corner of the internets, call it an exercise in web design practices, or futility. I choose the latter. I sincerely hope to be able to write here a couple times a week, but I do have a day job. So right now there is not a whole...(read more)
