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Category Archives: Work
Salesmanship
I hate using real life events to make a point. Wait a minute, who am I kidding…I LOVE using real life events to make a point. As a matter of fact, I live for it. There is nothing better than … Continue reading
URGH….
It is back to work today. After a few days off, I was getting used to the fact that I could be a bum and it was quite enjoyable. Alas, all good things come to an end. This is traditionally … Continue reading
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Back With More Stuff
Just a few tid-bits to get of the ol’ chest. I would like to thank holly again for her most awesome rant. From all of the indicators, it was well received and to have Joe comment on your rant, well … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, C.F.A.C., Rant of the Week!, Work
Tagged 6-pack, Biking, blog info
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What I am doing!
This is what I am up to the last few days and the next few days. Cooking with a good chance of my head exploding! Enjoy and know that I have not forgotten you!
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Got to love the general public!
Most of you know that I am a chef. I am also the manager of my restaurant. If you didn’t know this, then why not? Anyway, the restaurant belongs to a site the basically sells coupons for our place. In … Continue reading
Just what you need
Toph always tries to take care of you. I know that you have had a hard week. Your boss doesn’t appreciate you. The kids have been a pain. November is in 2 days. It’s been tough. That is why I … Continue reading
Dissa And Data
Just some stuff and then some. Cooking For A Cure The “Cooking For A Cure” event is proceeding along. Ticket sales could be better, much better. But in light that this was thrown together in about two months, not so … Continue reading
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The Show
Click here to see Toph on the news. What can I say, I am just a ham. Bethany was great, even though we cut her off. I pretty much suck. You would think that I would get better the more … Continue reading
A plate of pork!
Here is the final product from our last pork practice on Sunday night. As I have mentioned before, I am now committed to the plate and presentation. The bird nest is holding the veggies and is kind of hard to … Continue reading
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Pork Practice V—The Final Chapter
The bird has flown the coop! A quick review for those following along at home. I am participating in a cooking competition that is sponsoring pork. The competition is Tuesday. I have been working with friends to get a winning … Continue reading
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Pork Practice IV—All gone wrong
Okay, again a quick recap for those playing along at home. Pork competition next week that I have had visions of a pork “bird” and a potato “bird nest”. Practice one, complete failure. Practice 2, better, but need to learn … Continue reading
Pork Practice III—EUREKA!!
For those of you not following along at home, I have been preparing for a cooking contest put on by the Pork Council Of Ohio. Along with some very helpful friends, I have been trying to make stuffed pork look … Continue reading
Pork Practice II
Well, this is why we practice. For those of you who may not realize, I am participating in a chef competition put on by the Ohio Pork Producers. This is the second year for my efforts. Last year I finished … Continue reading
Tough day at the office.
I already have described the weather issues we had today. By the way, roads were wet and it was cloudy most of the day. Wicked Winter Storm. Once folks figured this out, well they came out to eat. At least … Continue reading
I want to file a lawsuit
You see, the National Weather Service continually cause loss of business for me. I would like to name the local media in the suit as well. They get these “White Death” from above forecast correct maybe one in five with … Continue reading
Need Cream With That?
This is why Capitolism is just “tops” in my book. VASSALBORO, Maine (AP) – A one-time motel in a small central Maine town could soon be offering an eye-opening way to start the day – topless coffee shop waitresses. The … Continue reading
It always works
Another example of the ladies training the guys… ROME (AP) – Some women in Naples said they won’t make love if their men shoot off dangerous fireworks on New Year’s Eve. “Se Spari, Niente Sesso” (If you shoot, no sex), … Continue reading
Biggest stories of 2008
Hey, everyone else is doing a review, so why not me as well? So here goes nothing… The biggest events as ranked by Toph, the top 10. #10. Hurricane Ike. Ike ripped through Texas and did some damage in Houston, … Continue reading
Posted in Foriegn Stuff, Life, Work, economy, obama stuff
Tagged Bush, Elections, Georgia, obama, Russia, silly criminals
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The End Is In Sight
Today will mark my last double of December. It really has not been a bad month and I physically am going to come out fairly well. Or at least my eyes are not popping out of my head. It has … Continue reading
Unbelieveable
I am in the middle of back-to-back doubles. Seems like the folks just want me to keep cooking! I know, hard for me to believe as well, but I will soldier on and will come up for air sometime soon. … Continue reading
No way, not me!
Never been accused of this. Okay, maybe once or twice!
Toph update
As you can see, I made it through day one. About eight more doubles to go!!! Fa-la-la-la-la-la!
Pet Peeves!
We all have them. I bet you can name a few without even thinking about for long. This is also a list that always changes. Some are always there and some go away, but I mostly just keep adding to … Continue reading
It’s been busy.
I had to work a double today and I am just now getting home. I have been hired to cook for a tailgate at the OSU-Michigan game tomorrow so the posting may be a little light for the next day or so. … Continue reading
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