Things Best Said

In case you’ve missed the news that a new Ghostbusters game is coming to your favorite console this Christmas…

Once again, today is the day - Ride to Work Day. With gas prices at an all-time high this should be a no-brainer.

Actually, I was thinking that since I ride everyday I might take the Xterra just for a change of pace.

I got a nice card in the mail from the hotel I stay at when traveling to Taipei - The Brother Hotel.

While I would assume to get these type of cards from my dentist, doctor and chiropractor - to whom I have spent copious amounts of money - I wouldn’t have guessed I would receive a card all the way from Taipei.

Every year I’m hunted down by my birthday. And every year it catches me about a week after my wife asks how I would like to celebrate. I always seem to reply, “I have no idea”. For a week or more we’ll banter about a party, a dinner or a trip to some distant locale. Invariably a decision will be made way too late for most people to arrange for babysitters, dog kennels or mail order dates…as you’ll see in a moment.

So, as awkward as this may seem, writing my own invitation, I’m inviting all of you to join me for a pint and some food. No clowns, no facepainting, just a pint (or two) with some nice people in a decent place.

If you’re free on Saturday night July 12 @ 7:30pm, join us at Dan McGuinness on Demonbreun Street near Music Row in Nashville.

Additionally, as I get older, 34 this year, I’m reminded that the gifts I want (those I haven’t already purchased for myself) are too pricey to expect any of my friends to purchase. And, because of that, people feel shy about not bringing a gift to the yearly function -no worries here. In return, you shouldn’t expect I’ll pay your bar tab.

Bring whomever you like and use them to escape when you get tired. No need to RSVP, no pressure to say you won’t make it.

That’s right, MotoGP comes to Indianapolis in September. Only twice a year in the US can you see the likes of Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner, Loris Capirossi, Nicky Hayden and my favorite newcomer, James Toseland.

If you’re looking to catch up on all the MotoGP action *before* the race, be sure to check out two great video podcasts: Official Action Clip and After the Flag.

I’m going. Anyone else want to go?

Addendum: I just found this clip of what the race will look like at a few different corners / viewing locations.