Let's Hear It For The Boy!

Who is that hottie on the right?

"Two-time Helen Hayes Winner, David James (for The Wizard of Oz and Godspell at Toby’s) was our server. David told us that he loves being a server because it allows him to greet his audience and hear their comments at intermission and after the show. Do you know any other Helen Hayes Award Winners who would be a server?"

OK, that quote speaks for itself, so I won't even comment on it. But, I will tell you that I found it online at: FOOTLOOSING AT THE NEW TOBY’S BALTIMORE-LOVE THAT FUNQUE!!

Speaking of Footloose, we are down to our last week and there are still a bunch of you who haven't come to see it yet. We have Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. That's it! If you still want to come, call me. We are even offering half price for Saturday night. And my offer about paying your toll still stands.

Welcome To Tina's Kitchen

Imagine it. It's a sunny Saturday afternoon. You're lounging in your back yard. You're off from your day job. Your blackberry is silent. You have no show. You don't have rehearsal. . . OK, all that never happens, but just imagine it. Now imagine yourself with a cocktail in hand. A cocktail you made using the recipe you found on:

Welcome To Tina's
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Red Wine Punch

2 parts red wine
1 part soda water
3 tbsp powdered sugar
orange slices

Mix powdered sugar with red wine in a punch bowl, and stir well. Add soda, plenty of ice, and orange slices. Serve immediately.

For maximum effect, I recommend using a kiddie pool instead of a punch bowl. Of course this means that you will have to increase the amount of ingredients, but this should be no problem if you are like me and keep a case of red wine in the trunk of your car.

Tina's "Ugh!" Of The Day

It's hot . . .

It's 95° right now. It's been in the high 90's all week. It's very hot, but that's not what I'm posting about. I'm posting about those damn newscasts. It's hot! We know it's hot! Do they have to remind us about it on the news over and over and over again? How many people do they have to stop on the street to ask about the heat? There was one reporter on the news this morning at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge construction site who had one of those temperature laser gun thingys. She was actually pointing it at various surface at the site and telling us what the temperatures where. "Let see, the temperature on this plank is 98°. The temperature on this concrete is 99°. The temperature on this bolt is 101°." Yes, she actually pointed the goddamn thing at a bolt. I mean, What the F#<$?!! Enough already!

It's the same with the gas prices. How many times do we need to be told how high the gas prices are? Like we can't just look at the sign when we are on the road. Oh, and I love when they tell you where the lowest gas prices are. Like my ass is going to drive all the way across town to save 5 cents a gallon.

Are You Ready For Some Football!

"Welcome to Tina's" readers, the time is almost near. That's right, my favorite time of the year. Football season!

I can't wait to see those Eagles on the field again. And, I can't wait to see my Donovan McNabb take control of the field and the locker room again. Especially now that that nuisance Terrell Owens is gone. Don't get me wrong. He is a great receiver. One of the best ever in the NFL. But, who wants the headache of dealing with him. Well I guess the Cowboys do since they signed him to a three year deal.

And he had the nerve to write a book claiming that we didn't get to hear his side of the story.
Evidently, he claims that the media, the commentators, and the Eagles didn't let his side of the story come out. Are we supposed to forget about all of his antics before he even came to Philly.

Even though he helped us get to the Superbowl, I say "Good riddance". He's not worth the headache.

From The Mind Of Me

Ladies and Gentlemen, a poem by yours truly called:

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I Do Not Like Mark Minnick

I do not like Mark Minnick,no ma’am
I do not like him
Sam, I am

I do not like him at the pool

I do not like him and his stool

I do not like his love of Darren
In those gay shorts he’s wearin’

I do not like him in the rain
It’s my vacation do you know how much I’m payin’

I do not like him

Sam, I am

Well I guess he ain't so bad

Did I say that?

Damn!

My Favorite Things

Since I’ll be in Orlando next week and I won’t be blogging for a little bit, I thought I would give you an idea of what my vacation will be like by pointing out my favorite places to visit in Disneyworld.

I always enjoy having a meal at one of my favorite restaurants, Mexico.

I don’t remember the name of the restaurant but I do remember the best part about it. I can enjoy a sangria with my tacos al carbon. You can’t go wrong with a beverage that has red wine and brandy.

It’s always nice to walk off a good meal, so I like to continue around the World Showcase and see the different countries. Right around Italy is usually when I realize how thirsty I am. It’s a long walk from Mexico to Italy. I mean that’s like three continents or something. I’ve provided a map so you can see how far that really is. So to quench my thirst, I’ll have a glass of red wine to nurse the rest of the way around the lake. Now the great thing about the World Showcase is that you can get alcohol anywhere!

Now when it comes to a nice dinner, the Canada Steakhouse (it’s actually called el caller or something like that) is always nice.
I of course like to enjoy my meal with a tasty glass of red wine.

The good thing about staying at a resort on the Disney property is that it’s easy to take a break from the parks and go back to your resort. I like to take a midday trip to the resort pool where I enjoy a good book and a relaxing glass of wine.

If you ever visit Disneyworld, I recommend spending an evening at the Adventures Club on Pleasure Island.
It’s a show that consists of an acting troupe that puts on various skits throughout the evening. But that’s not the best part. The best part is that they have a bar there. That’s where I like to enjoy a nice glass of merlot. And if you stay there long enough, sometimes you can get an admirer to buy you a drink.

Another great nightspot is the Hoop-Dee-Doo Review at the Fort Wilderness Lodge. I definitely recommend this place. Good food, good show, and four words: ALL-YOU-CAN-DRINK. I only wish they would let me have a pitcher of sangria instead of by the glass.

Lastly, I would like to point out the only place I don’t like, the restaurant at Cinderella’s Castle.

Now don’t get me wrong. It’s a nice place to eat, but the last time I was there I asked for a glass of wine. Do you know what they told me? “This is a dry kingdom, my lord.” My response to that, “OH LORD.”

Well, I hope this ties you over until I get back. And if you find yourself traveling to Orlando in the future, please feel free to use this post as a destination guide. And don’t worry. I’m sure Mark will post plenty of pictures of me on his blog. And of course the only ones he will post will be the ones that make me look fat

Footloose

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Footloose review

Explain To Me, Please

Explain to me why it is that people feel the need to take pictures of people and their food. I do not understand. It is annoying for the fellow diners around you. It makes you feel self conscience. It messes with your eyesight. Can people not have a good time out if they don't take pictures of their friends and their food? Is it a way of dealing with issues in their lives? Is it just to get rid of stress from the week? I do not understand taking pictures of your food to put on your blog. I will say that I enjoy getting my picture taken or taking a snapshot or two, but I do not need to embarrass my friends . . . Yeah right! Who am I trying to kid. Take a picture of me and my plate. Any attention I get is good attention.

What?! You Think You Can Dance

Do you watch that show "So You Think You Can Dance"? Here's something I don't get. These people who come on the show and claim that they've been dancing for years or have been taking lessons for like ten years, then they get up there and suck. Bad arms, poor extensions, F'd up walkovers. Where do these people learn? Power Dance Co?

Now, you want to see a good walkover, come on over to the Queen Of The Burn Brae Dance Studios.

By the way, if you want to see some real dancing, come on over to the Toby Inn for a little "Footloose". Hey, as an incentive I'll pay the toll for the first ten of my friends who come.

Tina's "Ugh!" Of The Day

I hate it when I'm in the grocery store shopping and some dumb ass just stops in the middle of the aisle and walks away. Hello!!! Move your cart to the side please. I'm trying to shop. It's even worse when it's some fat ass with a shopping cart full of Entenmann's cinnamon buns, microwave pretzels, ice cream, BBQ Fritos, and Ho Ho's.