Where’d My Mojo Go?

I’ve been working on a post since before Thanksgiving but have not been “feeling it”. I got up early this morning and have already done a news scan and a couple crossword puzzles, so it’s time to get in gear.

We had a festive Thanksgiving over at #1’s house, along with several of his family members and TCG and Katie. Besides the excellent chow, we were all thankful to be under the radar of the incoming Orange Ogre administration. We can also be grateful that Jennifer Love Hewitt and Lacey Chabert are trying to make a Christmas movie together.

#1 did a heck of a job carving the turkey, as illustrated below.  He said he watched an NYT video to get his technique. The Wig told me he had seen that video as well, but I’ve seen no photographic evidence of his results.

Since #1 was pretty busy, we did not have a chance to discuss the Foster City geese problem. He’s in favor of draconian solutions, but the latest news is the city council is looking at "remote control devices, strobe lights, lasers and chemical repellents" as well as “propane cannons, pyrotechnics and electronic devices". I don’t know what the hell a propane cannon is – I guess the internet could help – but I’m all for sending these guys on their way.

#1 was a little miffed – I should have just titled this post “#1” - that I have not shared my NFL picks, since I have not blogged in what seems like eons, at least to my #1 fan. There has been a lot of interesting stuff happening in the last few weeks.  Matt Eberflus’ stellar clock management finally got him fired.  The Raiders almost put away the Chiefs, but managed to step on their big shot with a bad snap. The Chiefs are good, but lucky as hell. They won Sunday with a field goal that hit the upright and bounced in.  I had chosen the Chargers in that one.  So close! And last night the Cowboys had it in the bag when they could not get out of their own way on a blocked punt.  That went my way as I had taken the Bengals. Here are week 15’s tentative picks.  Don’t put your money down until I give you the go ahead.

LAR Was KC Cin Mia Bal NYJ Dal LAC Den AZ Det Phi Sea Min Atl

We spent this past weekend at The Hotelier’s new hotel in Oakhurst. We got invited along with another couple.  You’ll never guess who it was. That’s right, #1 and Barbie. We had a great day Saturday at Yosemite.  We saw all the big sites: Half Dome, El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls, Degnan’s Deli. It was a full day topped off by my wife’s favorite new recipe, NYT Skillet Chicken, that we had prepared in advance. We spent Sunday lazing about. I got in a full day of football viewing whereas #1 made himself useful by figuring out the pellet stove and inspecting their well. We got kicked to the curb yesterday morning and are now back in beautiful Foster City.