The fact that you did not like it does not surprise me. There was no Freddie Prinze; there was no sappy plot. In fact, there was nothing superficial about it at all.

It was about a man's journey from comfortably numb to full of emotion. It was deep and introspective. It was about a time everybody experiences when you simply stop moving and watch the world move around you. It was deep, and it missed you entirely.

We called the landlord Monday night and he came out within an hour. My parents smelled a gas leak that nobody else could smell. Denny said he couldn't smell it, examined the stove and the water heater and found no problem. He said he would call a guy to come look at it Monday. This means that I have to stay home from work from 9-12 so I can let the guy in... Damn.. looks like I'll be sleeping in.

Denny also took a look at the shower knob and said it's just missing a bolt. The same guy that will look at the oven will fix the shower knob. The problem is that when Denny was looking at it, he must've broken it further. I can't even get the hot water on anymore. I had to shower downstairs this morning.. and that was creepy as hell. That guy better fix it and not say, "Well, I'll need to get a part. It'll be here in about a week."

I went to Minnesota. I gambled a LOT. I lost a LOT. But then I won a LOT.

Adventureland was awesome. Hottest day of the year, but absolutely no lines. I could ride that space shot forever.

We have a dump candle in our downstairs bathroom. It's used mainly for playing with while you're pooping, but also for its pleasant aroma. I was playing with it today, but it got the better of me. I dumped searing hot wax all over myself. Ouch...

I'm off to gamble away the money I "worked" for. I'd say "wish me luck", but we all know it's not about luck in this game.

This article is probably fine, but its title is absolutely disgusting.

I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was.

Jean and I watched a show on Area 51 this last weekend and now I'm obsessed. I spent all morning searching google maps and I found Area 51. This matches the satellite photos that were on the show. Look for yourself.

In the show, the FBI raided the guy's house after he was seen loitering outside an airport terminal known to shuttle workers to and from the base every day. Scary. What is in there that the government is so afraid of us finding out?

That was one of the hottest weekends of all time... Wow. Jean and I hid in the Art Center, movie theatre and a mall to avoid the heat. Supposed to 100 degrees this Saturday. Good thing I'll be in Minnesota...

I got nothin' interesting to tell ya. We saw Wedding Crashers over the weekend and I absolutely loved it. Look into it.

This is Papa Bear. Put out an APB for a male suspect, driving a...car of some sort, heading in the direction of...you know, that place that sells chili. Suspect is hatless. Repeat, hatless.

The final table of 9 is set for the championship today.

Greg Raymer - 25th ($304,680)
Phil Ivey - 20th ($304,680)

Ivey lost with JJ to KK. Unfortunate. Aaron Kanter is the chip leader, and from what I read he's been playing solid poker. Mike "the Mouth" Matusow is 4th in chips and looking for that bracelet. We will have a new champion tonight.

It's down to 27 in the WSOP. Those of us rooting for Ivey are pleased to see both Mike and Raymer with chips. Those two bickered like school children last year, I'm sure they're at it again this year.

Mike Matusow - 1st in Chips
Phil Ivey - 2nd in Chips
Greg Raymer - 5th in Chips

John Juanda - 31st ($274,090)

Beginning Day 5, only 58 players remain.

Jason Lester - 76th ($107,950)
Howard Lederer - 133rd ($54,965)
Paul Darden - 160th ($46,245)
Dutch Boyd - 177th ($39,075)

Mike Matusow - 2nd in Chips
Phil Ivey - 5th in Chips
John Juanda - 25th in Chips
Greg Raymer - 31st in Chips

Sam Farha - 316th ($21,070)
Barbara Enright - 286th ($24,365)
Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi - 230th ($33,197)

Still Alive:
Jason Lester
Paul Darden
Mike Matusow
Howard Lederer
Phil Ivey (Go Tiger)
Greg Raymer
John Juanda
Dutch Boyd

It's down to 185.

Day 2 is officially over. We're down to 569 people after about 5800 started 3 days ago.

Who's In
Greg "Fossilman" Raymer
Sam Farha
Michael Mizrachi
Jason Lester
Paul Darden
John Juanda
Howard Lederer
Mike Matusow
Dutch Boyd
Phil Ivey

Who's (now) Out
Gus Hansen
Chris Moneymaker
Dan Harrington
Shannon Elizabeth (Am. Pie Chick)
Marcel Luske
Amir Vahedi
Huck Seed
Mimi Tran


First prize is 7.5 million dollars. Top 560 places pay. It's ridiculous! You could get 303,000 for finishing 27th! All places at the final table pay more than 1 million. Next year... Next year......

Pros already eliminated from the 2005 WSOP Main Event:
Daniel Negreanu
Kathy Liebert
Phil Gordon
Phil Hellmuth
Erick Lindgren
Max Pescatori
Men the Master
Allen Cunningham
Cyndy Violette
David Williams
Annie Duke
Miami John
John Hennigan
Jesus Ferguson
Ted Forrest
Josh Arieh
Mike Sexton
Devilfish
Barry Greenstein
Johnny Chan
Phil Laak
Martin DeKniff


Pros Still Kicking:
Lee Watkinson
Dutch Boyd
Greg "Fossilman" Raymer
Amir Vahedi
Toto Leonidas
Dan Harrington
Gus Hansen
Sam Farha (Chip Leader!!)
Chris Moneymaker

Still to Play Round 1:
Doyle Brunson
Phil Ivey
Howard Lederer

I just saw a Hardees commercial that was kind of ironic. It included a man shaking a cow to get the "milkshake" he was after. In very tiny print at the bottom it said, "No animals were harmed in the filming of this commercial."

Isn't it funny that they are quick to point that out? Aren't they the ones selling cow flesh a half-pound at a time?

I think it's ironic that I finally decide to open my windows in my room on the one day of the week that the awful bagpipes come out to play. God, that's loud and annoying.

Heh.

I need to find a non left-handed Kevin to play tennis with. If Crazy was still alive, I'd play with him.

The fourth in Des Moines was nice, but not anywhere near the spectacle that is the Freedom Festival in Cedar Rapids. I do appreciate the invite into the POSH Des Moines Golf Country Club, thanks Krista! You couldn't swing a dead cat (preferably Skittles) without hitting a $70,000 car.

That fireworks guy in Illinois ripped me off! California candles are NOT roman candles. Not by a long shot.