One Degree of Kevin Bacon February 22, 2008
Posted by Al Castle in : OSX, Picture of the Day, Castle, Friends, iPhone , 1 comment so far
Ok, I never starred in a movie with Kevin Bacon, but I did end up meeting him yesterday afternoon, as I stood in the first class line for the security checkpoint at SEATAC. He and Golden Globe nominee, Kyra Sedgwick, star of The Closer were talking to an older couple just ahead of me.
They both were facing me but I didn’t even notice Kevin at first. I kept looking at Kyra thinking she looked a lot like someone from TV.
Anyways, nothing exciting, I finally realized who they were and it was obvious they weren’t looking to be recognized, especially while trapped in an airport. So I never asked for an autograph or to have my picture taken with them. The old couple was occupying most of their time and were quite pleased to be in their company. When a lull in the conversation hit, I just very nonchalantly leaned over and asked Kevin if he wanted my autograph. He politely said he was good. Then I continued to play with my iPhone like he was an ungrateful booger.
I did snag some iPhone pictures, which didn’t turn out so great since I was trying to be sneaky.
Of course the security people, while looking at Kevin and Kyras boarding passes asked for an autograph. When it was my turn, I handed the guard my ticket and identification. I asked him if he wanted my autograph. He looks at me dumbfounded and says, “Who are you?” His portly Polynesian helper looks at my license, turns to him and says, “Why he’s Al Castle.” He got a dirty look from me and she got my charming smile I save for special occasions. Ungrateful booger central.
Things I noticed. They seem happy together, Kevin is a little shorter than me, Kyra is tiny, has beautiful hair and the messiest purse. Kevin owns a Macbook Pro and Treo.
I had to stop myself from singing and doing the Footloose dance. ( Kick off your Sunday shoes, Oowhee, Marie, Shake it, shake it for me…)
After going through security I walked ahead of them and headed to the far away Terminal A. Stopping in a little store to get the latest Macworld magazine and a couple candy bars. I turn around to realize they followed me. Kyra sets her purse down next to me and that’s when I notice it’s the type of purse you can probably find just about anything in, though not easily.
Again I leave them to their privacy and continue on. I glance back, they seem to be following me again. I’m thinking celebrity stalking now has a new meaning. As I try to ditch them and slip into a restaurant across from my gate to grab a drink I notice that their gate just happened to be next to mine.
So to all my good friends and family reading, you’re all only two degrees of separation. 
[In this second picture I think Kevin is wondering if I’m taking a picture. Or maybe he’s admiring my iPhone. Or my cashmere jacket. Possibly my shoes. I was dressed pretty snazzy.]
Project LOL Izzy February 19, 2008
Posted by Al Castle in : Squirrels, Picture of the Day, Izzy, Friends , 7commentsI love this Eye-Fi SD card. While I took pictures it automatically uploaded them to my compooter via wifi. So sweet.
Anyways so my friend Pithy (aka The Bitter Bean) sent me this hilarious picture of a Purrito which has been sitting in the back of my brain for a few days.
As I come in from a smoke break, I drop my hoodie on the floor, directly onto my beloved Izzy. Well, it was bound to happen. I ended up unceremoniously stuffing her into the sleeve. The first few seconds before her confusion wore off it was perfect, but I couldn’t hold the camera still from crying and laughing so hard. By the time I was able to regain enough composure, she’d already managed to squirm onto her feet.
Aside from looking pissed, the results are far from being purrito-rific.
Maybe if I fashioned a tiny belt I could get her to look more like a Jawa from Star Wars.
I wanted to try again, but she ran off somewhere.
…a little while later, I came up with this…..
Sexiest Homeless Women February 17, 2008
Posted by Al Castle in : Squirrels, TimeWaster, Castle , add a commentThis is really weird. I just stumbled upon, the Sexiest Vegetarian Next Door 2008 Contest. Seems like a really dumb contest idea. Why not the Sexiest Homeless Women of 2008. Now that would be interesting, cause for the bios of each contestant they’d have to count their teeth. Or maybe something like MTV Homeless Crib Contest. Now we’re thinking outside of the box. (oh! pun.)
I don’t think I personally know any vegans that are hot. All the chicks I think are sexy are meat eaters. Mmmm. A steak from Chris Ruth’s sounds really good right now. With a hot, scantly clad meat-eater sitting across from me.
It’s almost 4 am, cut me some slack for posting while delirious and on an empty stomach.
Crumbs In My Bed February 17, 2008
Posted by Al Castle in : gnash-teeth, Castle , add a commentIt’s almost 3:30 in the AM. Taking naps at four in the afternoon kinda muck with the whole natural flow of things. There’s nothing on TV, I’m too brain dead to actually do anything, and too lazy to cook now that I’ve realized I haven’t eaten.
…few minutes later…
The crumbs from my fine meal of Cheetos and Ruffles refuse to get out of my bed. I just washed my sheets yesterday too. Sigh. I wish they were chocolate chip cookie crumbs instead. That sounds REALLY good right now. So does some fried chicken. And hot coffee. Maybe a McDonalds bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit or three.
Ugh.
I Have Days Like This February 8, 2008
Posted by Al Castle in : Squirrels, Picture of the Day, Castle , 1 comment so far
IUltra LOL Cat February 3, 2008
Posted by Al Castle in : Squirrels, gnash-teeth, Picture of the Day, TimeWaster , add a commentYeah I have no idea, but it’s frighteningly hilarious.
Especially since he misspells WTF.
They Work Harder Than You Do February 1, 2008
Posted by Al Castle in : gnash-teeth, Must Listen, TimeWaster, Marketing, Castle, Religion , 1 comment so farLoren Feldman from 1938 Media, has a video up from earlier last year, but I just now found it. It’s sort of a motivational, tough-love, speech about the American Dream. He also takes a moment to mention he hates Oprah - and I can’t argue with that.
Take a break and give it a listen - it’s pretty short.
