dastels @ 12:12 am
I brought home my new bike tonight. I bought it from the brother of a co-worker. It’s about 13 years old, but in immaculate condition. I rode home by what will be my usual commute route (largely bike path) and it took around half an hour not hurrying too much.
The bike’s a Cannondale 3.0 frame (rigid) in a beautiful gloss red, Deore LX cantilever brakes (which I’m thinking I’ll upgrade to V-brakes), and Deore XT for the rest of the components (other than the pedals which are Suntour XC Pro. It has a Softride suspension stem, which I think I’ll replace with a standard Bontrager stem. And stiffer grips. A rack and panniers will complete the commuter package, possibly with some fenders once things turn wet.
dastels @ 12:18 am
I’m in NYC for work this week. I had dinner with a friend (and former client) Monday night and had to work late Tuesday.
However, Wednesday night I spent the evening at Neutral Ground playing type 2, finishing 2-1. I was playing a slightly modified build of Da Rosa’s top-8 faerie deck from ProTour Hollywood.
Last night was 4 rounds of SSE draft where I finished 2-2. I drafted a BR deck that held it’s own quite well. It either won or went down fighting.
I’ve enjoyed playing there and talking with the staff. It’s a fun place.
dastels @ 1:55 pm
Last night I made what was, in my opinion, the ultimate summer sandwich.
Start with thick slices of a rustic wholegrain bread (I used Henry’s Harvest from Grace Baking. Add thick slices of fresh, ripe hierloom tomato and (again) thick slices of fresh (really fresh) mozarella. I drizzled both sides with basil olive oil and popped it into the Paninni press. Heat on low to warm through and melt the cheese and finish on high for a crisp, brown surface.
dastels @ 5:22 pm
I’ll be in NYC next week for work. In addition to work and meeting up with some friends, I’m planning to spend most evenings at Neutral Ground playing Magic. Tonight I’m building block & standard versions of QuicknToast to take.
Update: After deciding on a Faerie deck for Block night, I figured I’d simplify and use Faeries for Standard night as well. I’ll take the deck I took to Regionals: da Rosa’s from PT Hollywood. For block I’m taking Takahashi’s from GP Kobe.
