http://www.johnnyrockandroll.com/b-log Johnny's news and whatnot Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:39:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Rita and I went to get our marriage license today! Rita was so excited that she forgot how to spell her name. http://www.johnnyrockandroll.com/b-log/2008/03/13/oh-hey-im-getting-married/ Anyone notice that Glenmorangie just destroyed one of their best tasting products? They used to sell a delightful 12 year old scotch simply named "Glenmorangie Port Wood Finish." The whisky spent ten years in an American white oak barrel, and was then moved to a previously used Spanish ... http://www.johnnyrockandroll.com/b-log/2007/12/06/glenmorangie-ruined-a-product-the-quinta-ruban/ I was browsing an Internet Forum and read this description of the old West End (RIP) in New York. It was posted by a cat named The Zoo Yorker, and it's a perfect example of how Madison Avenue can dress something up with counter-culture mystique. If you are a beatnik ... http://www.johnnyrockandroll.com/b-log/2007/12/04/the-legends-never-live-up-to-the-marketing/ I was just reading Sauce's gossip section, and it looks like the restaurant closing trend I predicted is starting to begin.    In the last year we've lost: Red Moon Melange Crossings Taverne King Louie's (Will be sadly missed) Lagniappe's Shmeers The Tuxedo Room Arther Clay's Tanner B's (downtown) Rossino's In the grand scheme this is a very small list, and some ... http://www.johnnyrockandroll.com/b-log/2007/08/24/the-start-of-a-trend-a-prediction/ Is there anything so wonderful as having a fantastic church to attend on Sundays? We've been attending The Journey for the last couple of months and it's a wonderful place full of sincere people. Ok, time for lunch! http://www.johnnyrockandroll.com/b-log/2007/07/08/wondeful-things/ In honor of the 4th of July I've made a video demonstrating how to open a pair of handcuffs.  You know, just in case... Go get 'em, boys! http://www.johnnyrockandroll.com/b-log/2007/07/04/happy-4th-of-july/ I've been very busy so I took some time off to grow a beard.  I think that I'll keep it, but Patrick keeps telling me that I look like Bob Villa. http://www.johnnyrockandroll.com/b-log/2007/04/09/as-you-can-see-ive-been-very-busy/ Hanging out with Greg and Vendy at Bar Italia on Thanksgiving night.  They went home, and I did the same. I was rolling past The Vault at 12:45.  Headed through the West End traveling North on Euclid, took a left at Delmar, and was heading West. I remember thinking "Man, there sure ... http://www.johnnyrockandroll.com/b-log/2006/11/24/shooting-in-st-louis/ They still aren't 100% finished, but here's a sneak preview. http://www.johnnyrockandroll.com/b-log/2006/11/03/kitchen-cabinets/ Updated the ol' DSL to SBC's 6.0 MB/s download and 1.0 MB/s upload elite package.  I have yet to see a true 6.0 download, but I'm still hoping. http://www.johnnyrockandroll.com/b-log/2006/10/26/speed-bump/