The twins!

Kylie and Madison play with Wrinkles. Maya is lurking in the background. We'll be headed north after visiting here.

Buddy

Chillin' with Buddy! This is Timmy's Mom and Dad's lil protector!

Quarter Bag

We got a bag of Kentucky Home Grown Red! OK...it is not what you think. Marnie grew this variety pack of red peppers last summer in her back yard. This yard, by the way, has been offered up as a DC peeps road trip destination. The grand house that comes with it sleeps 20!

The Life

This is what we miss about a back yard. Our friends Marnie and Ken (pictured here) are grilling up some fantastic eats in Northen Kentucky! Catching up on a few years of missed face time.

Weekly Stats

Ms. History, this is for you. Following up on our conversation, here's the blog activity from last week. Yes, I'm shocked too that anyone wants to read this crap!

Weekly Stats Report: 10 Mar - 16 Mar 2008

Project: Inside The District
URL: http://insidethedistrict.blogspot.com/

	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun	Total	Avg
Pageloads	15	15	10	31	28	25	18	142	20
Unique Visitors	12	11	5	18	16	17	13	92	13
First Time Visitors	1	4	2	7	9	3	3	29	4
Returning Visitors	11	7	3	11	7	14	10	63	9

Family Quilt

We safely arrived in Harrison, OH, the city just outside of Cincy where Timmy grew up. First stop, as always, was Skyline Chili for lunch with Mom & Dad. Peeps at home will be happy to know we actually remembered to purchase the canned chili to go. The next movie night will have some serious Cincy style dip!

The lovely photos you are viewing are a new part of our family history. Aunt Phyllis apparently decided to make a quilt for Butch & Cynthia. On it are squares for each of their children and grandchildren. Whitney and I even got one. I was impressed! It's not exactly something I'd have in my house, but God bless Mother Cynthia for loving it. Of course, it is too nice to use, so she's going to store it in the spare bedroom.

We'll spend the rest of the afternoon here and then head down to Kentucky where we'll be dining with Marnie & Ken at their new house! Well...new to us. They've been in it for several years, but we've been unable to squeeze in a visit with our limited trips to Cincy.

News Report: Flood

There is flooding in Ohio. The Eastbound lanes of route 70 are forced into one lane driving on the inside berm as the rest of the road is covered. Anderson Cooper, I am not, but I can bring you the news!

This may actually be a little more newsworthy. You'll probably have to click the picture to see it, but according to this sign we found a little further down the road, "HELL IS REAL." Just so you know.

Tank You

...I mean thank you Pittsburgh friends for another fantastic time in the Burgh. We're well on our way into Ohio and headed towards Cinceitsnasty.

Aint no Spicy Bite

Actually it aint nothing because they were out of buns so we avoided the dogs all together. We settled for jalapeno pepper beef steak burritos (microwavable) from the ready-to-heat fridge.

This is a bar code

Apparently at the fine dining Sunoco, they have to educate the customers how to scan their food through the bullet proof glass. Fun Times!!!

Keebler Elves

That's what I think we look like. Just after ordering the last drink we thought our bodies would handle, the owner walks in and buys us a round. Yes (I'm sure you'll be shocked) we ventured downtown and the bar owner knows us. Well he knows Billyboy and remembered us. He always buys us drinks....sometimes the whole tab! I love Pittsburgh!

Team Rick

We had an adventurous 4.5 hour drive through torrential rains and wicked winds, but we made it to Pittsburgh circa 8. A short visit at the newly merged house and we headed off to 900 Western (FKA True Café & Bartini.)



Girl (AKA Adriane) joined us and has become a member of Team Rick. We don't (didn't) know him, but apparently if you take his drink suggestion and accept his gift of a candy ring, you get a "Team Rick" button. I wonder if the ring is habit forming? RJ might want to know.

Moze Art

I think most of you have seen my profile picture on here and may have recognized the painting, "Second Hand Smoke," in the background. I purchased this from my very good friend, Moze, when he picked up and took his life to the lovely city of Pittsburgh. If you'd like to see the whole thing, and several of his other works, click over to Moze Art. (Gallery 2, Page 2, Painting 3)

Our other piece, "Incision Becomes Her," is not featured on his website, but you can get a good glimpse of the work he does. I recommend his fine paintings all day and night! He also does great custom work if you need something fresh for your home!

We are looking forward to our Easter Road Trip that starts tomorrow with Pittsburgh. Hopefully we'll get to see Moze live! I'm quite certain there will be some mobile blogging over the next several days!

rj just came

i'm not sure how to conjugate that....what's the past tense of cum? so timmy just left with lissa to somewhere quiet and the rock stars are still pushing the limits of gazillions of cocktails. rj is still at the front of the stage, but i've shifted to the edge. so many hot boys....so little time (jk) I just ran into Anthonia. The bartender knows me and is hooking me up. How does (and why does) this always happen? I'm sweating. Dancing might be part of it, but my BAC level at 300 percent of normal may be contributing. I know I know...most people would die at 30 percent of my regular BAC

It's on

We might have been accidentally on purpose drinking all day. Now we are on the dance floor (front and center) waiting for Kristine W to come on. I say train, you say?

guess who!

she has an extra one on her coat....just in case

make daddy another drink

Two More Nights

Thank God I'm feeling better so I'll be able to participate in the last two nights of RJ's birthday week, 2008. We're doing Town Danceboutique to see Jason Walker and Kristine W and maybe Blowoff on Saturday to finish off the weekend. Interested in riding out the adventure? You know how to find us!

The District hearts Anderson Cooper

I was in bed all day recovering from this flu. I did take some time to play on the interweb. I think several of my friends, especially Bosox Siohban, will appreciate what I found.

Daydreaming!

I've not taken V out for a ride in awhile and try to every month or so in the winter. It was far too cold to roll down to Alexandria on 395, but the draw of the Smart dealership made it worthwhile. I so want one of these!

iBand

It is no secret that I became a big fan of Apple in the past year. I love my MacBook and my iPod Touch. The cutie Apple guy talked (maybe winked) me into all of the accessories for Apple's version of a home wireless network, and every cable, case, application, and adapter I could ever possibly need in life. My new camera is a Sony because Apple doesn't sell them, but it is white to properly coordinate. I drool at the AT&T store over the iPhone, but can't justify a phone in that price range for personal purposes when I have a perfectly good PDA that does virtually all of the same things.

Subsequently, it will be no surprise that I get a kick out of the recently formed iBand. Check out their first video below or click on their name to link to their full website. Don't get me wrong - it isn't magnificently refined, but it is fun. Thanks to the Pop Vulture section of today's Washington Post for identifying them!

My Reality

I made it safely back to the East Coast and was only delayed about 10 minutes by the weather. What exactly was I thinking last night? It certainly made for a rough travel day, but I managed to meet some friends for dinner and just finished catching up on my DVR'd reality shows.

Project Runway: Jillian needed to narrow down her concept and show how it would work on a wider variety of clothing types. I like Christian, but Rami had a significantly more comprehensive collection. His talent will translate to a retail environment and will have longevity. Beyond the obligatory celebrity appearances as the season 4 winner, Christian will sell a few hot looks to the likes of Victoria B and then will disappear until he matures as a designer and as a human being.

Make Me a Supermodel: My boys, Ronnie and Ben, are on the chopping block again, but oh my lord...their make out scene = HOT. I need Ben to step it up a notch and embrace this career aspiration of being a model or I'll have to remove him from my top two. His own gay soul is hidden behind his own homophobia - if he could figure that out, he'd slip comfortably into his own skin and win this thing.

Say a prayer for my Momma. She slid down the snow covered hill behind her house and broke her foot in two places today. Timmy quickly surmised it was one of the metatarsal and one of the tarsal bones based on the description she gave. I guess this is what I signed up for eh? Let's just say she broke her foot.

I'm going to bed now. Did you see that make out scene between Ronnie and Ben?

She's Back

Esteban's Mom decided she needed a margarita before she took him home so she brought him BACK to the bar after bitching at him for drinking, picking him up, and leaving. I have no words for this scenario. HILARIOUS. I tried to discreetly capture the moment.

Fun Times

came out for (another) smoke...don't think I've ever blogged the sign here! So...it is actually better than the Pollys Café. My new friend, Esteban, who despite my adamant rejection )I mean I even flashed the jewelries) keeps trying to flirt with me. He just had to leave (we were all relieved) because his mother (biological) just came to collect him.

Some guy also just walked in bitching because he's from a 'better' neighborhood than this and his parents' connections in this place (didn't know Costa Mesa was so bad) won't be able to get him
out of the ticket he just got on Bristol. Point of reference: There was just a major accident in front of the bar where ambulances carted peoples away after being t-boned in an intersection and he thought it was ok to drive through the flares and closed street because he left his Dad's credit card at the restaurant on the other side of the accident. Go Go OC stupid rich kid fuckers. I might buy this one another drink because it is hilarious. (he doesn't need me or anyone else to buy him one because the police allowed him to proceed after the ticket to the restaurant to get the card AND return through the accident scene to this bar.) What?

Oh yeah...

That is the tv playing HSN in the background....Cat would be proud....

stick with what you know...

There were only 20 people at the 'Friction' party so I'm back at Tin Lizzie (aka Costa Mesa's Polly's) which is a good thing because I alerted my new friends to the horrid party conditions and I can walk to my hotel from here. No need to crash the Focus when I lose mine. Yes, Hertz failed me. I didn't get the customary upgrade....stuck in a shitbox rental 'car.'

California

Fun times in the OC! After 4 productive work days, it is time to indulge. Had dinner with work friends at the Agora Churrascaria, a few drinks at Tin Lizzie, and now I've ended up at the Vegas Lounge. 'O'llegedly the Only OC gay place to be on Thursday where I'm meeting my new Tin Lizzie friends Josh & John & their posse. One of those 'alternative' party nights at a straight place I hear. Thank God there is a time change this weekend to help with the jet lag because I'm just getting used to these West Coast hours. Missin' my DC peeps, but I'll be home tomorrow night!

Max & Ermas!

Heading out to the OC for work this week. Check out the new dining option at IAD!

the end

what a f'n fun day

Live

We fell into a lice music place....might b fun

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sddf

Block that b=+@&$

Not sure why I'm concerned about language, but we be at a place with good hot sauce and grilled cheese. not eatiing just drinking. i'm sure you (whoever you are) are shocked.

Clouds and more

Not sure of reality, but I lost RJ and picked up the Actor (not in a sexual way.) Having a martini. Not sure what bar #, but I'm still standing.

The Hottest Actor

I think Bosox fell out because she stopped communicating, but Hottie Kevin O (The Actor) showed up so all is well on 17th St. This location has nothing to blog so we chose the art at this blue bar.

another religious reference

...but it aint no church up in this basement.

Smoking Porch

nothing here to blog so this is all I got.

Hittin' a sister

This trailer be packed.

Church?

No, not church, but close. We've been joined by Jenny from the block and Atein! Rockin #9 with $2 Skyy vodkers!

Hipster

Once again we take on the role of hipsters. RJ and the District stumbled into another new bar. It's been open for only 8 days, which is appropriate since it is bar #8. It occupies the space formerly known as The Common Share.

Smoking or non?

Yes friends, we walked into a bar where you can smoke. This must be one of those houka bars. Again, hello fabulous neighborhood!

I'm now feeling the 4 shots we each had 2 bars ago. Bad idea. I'm trying to hold on to my chimney. Where be my second wind?

Uptown Hottie

This stop doesn't count (no liquor) but RJ insisted we stop for viddles since we made it to the second set (6 bars = 1 set)

I'm a bit confused because he didn't allow me to eat more than three bites of each appetizer that we got from the last place. Despite the fact we didn't want to partake of the 1/2 price menu during their soft opening, the chef introduced himself and sent 2 apps on the house. This might have had something to do with the fact that RJ casually mentioned he has a friend who is a food critic and writes a blog. I love you Sister Disco, but I think they had more visions of Washington Post than the Chimney Fall.

P Rat North

...so there's your hint. Had a magnificent time with Liz at the last place. We bought fertility gods at an African store and now we drink some more.

Yes, I said fertility gods....a story of course to tell.

Space Cadets

We had to blow out because RJ wasn't appropriately dressed for a biker bar in her Spring print blouse.

Shout out to Bosox Siobhan who is drinking with us in spirit and via text messaging. We love and miss you sister!

Scared

RJ is scared because she thinks this place is too rough. How can Ramiesque ceilings be rough?

She left her sceptor and orb with Gretchen at the last stop. She's feeling less regal, but we still drinking.

Viddles

We must eat to maintain. I'm having the Cuban. (The sandwich that is.)

RJ's very happy. She bought a lottery ticket and now knows she will be financially set for life. Highly and prematurely confident about the win if you ask me.

It costs a lot to be this cool. We've decided that U Street is the hippest place to live out our fabulous lives and we will continue being hip indefinitely...well at least until we break one.

Yum

It looks small, but this is just a sampler. The real thing is a horseradish infused Snow Queen Vodka with tomato water bloody mary. It came in a big girl glass with a cherry tomato garnish. Glamour Glamore.

Where in the world are the boys?

We intended to have one drink at each place, but already had our second drink bought for us at stop 1.

Housing Crisis

Houston, we have a problem.

You know there is a housing crisis when the District of Columbia PROACTIVELY sends you a letter to let you know they've re-evaluated the tax value of your home, and that they have lowered that value by $43,770. This trailer park is in trouble!

Rita Jean and I planned to have a Sinful Saturday in order to celebrate my continued employment. Unfortunately last night's shenanigans kept me up late and in bed till, well, essentially now. It is time to roll out and live a little. The word of the day describes my prediction for this afternoon! We'll try not to recreate November 3.

ROWYDO

Rock out with your derby out. The adventure continues.

Huh?

How does the juke box take American Express but the bar only takes the American dollar bill? Met Dancin's (pictured here) Mom tonight. She's a cool cat. We chatted about Indian textiles. This will make sense in future posts. Off to rock star with Vergie and Chimney Fall Mike.