Today's driving theme was hesitant drivers. I don't know why but I seemed to be constantly stuck behind hesitant drivers today. Approaching an intersection with a green light? Better brake. Did someone change lanes a block ahead of us? Better brake. Did the light turn green at the intersection? Better wait ten seconds before slowing rolling out into the intersection and getting up to the speed limit just in time to make the next controlled intersection which, of course, is now a red light.
I don't get it. Are people out to get me? Or am I just easily annoyed when behind the wheel?
Probably the latter. Stupid other drivers...
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Preparing for the Weekend
Received my information packet for this weekend's charity event at the Museum. It does actually qualify as a packet. I had expected a piece of paper with some times and locations printed on them but this manages to be a step above that. The nicely printed pamphlet that they'll be handing out to people as they walk in, a form to fill out to get some information regarding volunteers, notes on volunteering as well as how to dress and such, and a piece of paper with some times and locations printed on it.
I'm hoping to have enough free time Saturday to get there early enough to visit the Museum. It's been a little while since I've been and there's a traveling exhibit that opened recently that I'd like to catch: 'Jewels of the Nile'. I understand that it's mostly jewels that they've found near the Nile.
That's the kind of title that leads to truth in advertising.
I'm hoping to have enough free time Saturday to get there early enough to visit the Museum. It's been a little while since I've been and there's a traveling exhibit that opened recently that I'd like to catch: 'Jewels of the Nile'. I understand that it's mostly jewels that they've found near the Nile.
That's the kind of title that leads to truth in advertising.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
A Night at the Wrestling
Match One: Sheik Hussain and Tork vs Roger 'Cadillac' Williamson and 'Wildcat' Willie Loomis
'Cadillac' is an upbeat energetic fellow that easily gets the crowd on his side. The fact that he's going up against the hated Sheik Hussain didn't hurt any. The crowd cheered for everything 'Cadillac' and his tag-team partner 'Wildcat' did while booing the Sheik and Tork. As the match went on, Tork seemed to hesitate when given orders by the Sheik, as if annoyed with the Sheik or disagreeing with him. This delay would lead to miscommunication which led to 'Cadillac' hitting a cross body block off the top rope on Tork and getting the pin.
Match Two: Mas Caras vs Charlie Blackman
Another match, another shiny new mask for Mas Caras. The mask seemed to inspire him and Caras beat Blackman all about the ring as well as outside of it. Over confident, the tide turned against Caras when Blackman reversed a whip into the steel ring post. Blackman rallied, hit a shoulder breaker on Caras and got him to submit to a hammerlock of all things.
Match Three: Irish Thunder defending their All-Wisconsin Tag Team Championship against Psycho Mike and the Spoiler
The Spoiler was on a roll. The speed of Irish Thunder was no match for his strength and determination. Elbows! Forearm smashes! Clotheslines! He had them reeling and rocking! Then Psycho Mike tagged himself into the match. The Spoiler didn't care for this, there were some intense words between the tag partners, and Irish Thunder used this moment to rally. The Spoiler was knocked to the outside, they hit two double-team moves on Psycho Mike before quickly connecting with their rocket launcher finisher and getting the three count to retain their belts.
Intermission. I bumped into Cantiflas and he remembered me! Very cool. He didn't have time to talk but did invite me to come hang out with the group after the show. I couldn't due to other plans but it was just nice to know that I'd made friends.
Match Four: Tracey Brown vs Madam Maureen
Don't often see a ladies match on a LLW card. Both ladies were attractive but neither really had the skills that you see with the gentlemen wrestlers. Perhaps that explains why Cantiflas doesn't have them in often: he doesn't find female workers that he likes. The fresh faced Tracey got the win with a surprise roll-up.
Match Five: The Executioner vs Stan 'The Man' Miracle
Could Stan pull out another Miracle against the might and power of the Executioner? In a word, no. After a massive powerbomb, the Executioner got the pin.
Match Six: Brother Zeke vs El Hombre de Silla
After a trip wrestling elsewhere, El Hombre is back! The crowd was thrilled to see him back and the cheering was massive! He and Brother Zeke shook hands before the match and had a very friendly, but very competitive match. El Hombre caught Zeke in the crossface submission hold, releasing it as soon as Zeke tapped out. After the match, they once again shook hands, hugged, raised each other's hands. Very nice. Pity I can't hang out with them tonight as I'd like to meet El Hombre.
Match Seven: Rugged Robbie V defends his All-Wisconsin Heavyweight Championship vs Buff Mysterio Jr.
Buff had a rematch clause in his contract. Great back and forth match. Unsurprisingly, the Executioner eventually made his way out to ringside. The boos at seeing him disappeared once El Hombre came running out, chair swinging, to chase him away. In the confusion, Buff was distracted and fell victim to a missile dropkick from Rugged Robbie V. Three count. Over, Robbie remains the Champ!
'Cadillac' is an upbeat energetic fellow that easily gets the crowd on his side. The fact that he's going up against the hated Sheik Hussain didn't hurt any. The crowd cheered for everything 'Cadillac' and his tag-team partner 'Wildcat' did while booing the Sheik and Tork. As the match went on, Tork seemed to hesitate when given orders by the Sheik, as if annoyed with the Sheik or disagreeing with him. This delay would lead to miscommunication which led to 'Cadillac' hitting a cross body block off the top rope on Tork and getting the pin.
Match Two: Mas Caras vs Charlie Blackman
Another match, another shiny new mask for Mas Caras. The mask seemed to inspire him and Caras beat Blackman all about the ring as well as outside of it. Over confident, the tide turned against Caras when Blackman reversed a whip into the steel ring post. Blackman rallied, hit a shoulder breaker on Caras and got him to submit to a hammerlock of all things.
Match Three: Irish Thunder defending their All-Wisconsin Tag Team Championship against Psycho Mike and the Spoiler
The Spoiler was on a roll. The speed of Irish Thunder was no match for his strength and determination. Elbows! Forearm smashes! Clotheslines! He had them reeling and rocking! Then Psycho Mike tagged himself into the match. The Spoiler didn't care for this, there were some intense words between the tag partners, and Irish Thunder used this moment to rally. The Spoiler was knocked to the outside, they hit two double-team moves on Psycho Mike before quickly connecting with their rocket launcher finisher and getting the three count to retain their belts.
Intermission. I bumped into Cantiflas and he remembered me! Very cool. He didn't have time to talk but did invite me to come hang out with the group after the show. I couldn't due to other plans but it was just nice to know that I'd made friends.
Match Four: Tracey Brown vs Madam Maureen
Don't often see a ladies match on a LLW card. Both ladies were attractive but neither really had the skills that you see with the gentlemen wrestlers. Perhaps that explains why Cantiflas doesn't have them in often: he doesn't find female workers that he likes. The fresh faced Tracey got the win with a surprise roll-up.
Match Five: The Executioner vs Stan 'The Man' Miracle
Could Stan pull out another Miracle against the might and power of the Executioner? In a word, no. After a massive powerbomb, the Executioner got the pin.
Match Six: Brother Zeke vs El Hombre de Silla
After a trip wrestling elsewhere, El Hombre is back! The crowd was thrilled to see him back and the cheering was massive! He and Brother Zeke shook hands before the match and had a very friendly, but very competitive match. El Hombre caught Zeke in the crossface submission hold, releasing it as soon as Zeke tapped out. After the match, they once again shook hands, hugged, raised each other's hands. Very nice. Pity I can't hang out with them tonight as I'd like to meet El Hombre.
Match Seven: Rugged Robbie V defends his All-Wisconsin Heavyweight Championship vs Buff Mysterio Jr.
Buff had a rematch clause in his contract. Great back and forth match. Unsurprisingly, the Executioner eventually made his way out to ringside. The boos at seeing him disappeared once El Hombre came running out, chair swinging, to chase him away. In the confusion, Buff was distracted and fell victim to a missile dropkick from Rugged Robbie V. Three count. Over, Robbie remains the Champ!
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