Hirsute Esophagus

Couple of updates then a story, a disgusting story that might make the weak stomached person toss their cookies (*disclaimer).

This past week has been a heavy work week. I’m tired, and I’m still going to pick up an extra day this Friday because of update number one. I need to buy a house. Last week I went house hunting and let me tell you, it’s not a fun activity to do alone. From Tuesday night to Thursday morning I probably spent 10+ hours combing the internet, local realtor mags, and for sale by owner sites. I narrowed it down to 3 houses and decided to make a quick visit on this past Thursday afternoon. After all that time and energy all three houses were a bust. It’s back to the drawing board for me. But it is kind of my own fault, I’m a very particular person, it will either take a million dollars or the perfect fit to suit me. But if I’m going to have to live in the place for at least 5 years, I want a good place. Story of my life, I’m still looking for the perfection. I’m not giving up yet.

OK, kegged batch number 3, it’s ready to enjoy. Had a mishap with the dispensing end of the pressurized keg, ended up with a face full of beer. I believe I have figured out the fix and should be enjoying an English IPA next time I run downstairs. As for the Nut Brown Ale (batch number 2), it is great, had my first one last night, and am very pleased with the outcome. Sad news, I will be loosing my brewing buddy soon; AG is heading back out west for a job. I’m taking applications for a new brewing buddy as we speak. If you know anyone who enjoys cooking, science, fishing, and/or a wide variety of beers, please tell them to apply.

I watched Endless Summer II one late night when I was half asleep. It is a surf docu-movie about chasing the waves around the world in the mid 90’s. I dreamt about living on a pacific island where all I did was fish and surf for the next 3 nights after that. I have to learn to surf sometime, it’s a necessity. I wouldn’t mind giving it all up and chasing the wave around the world. I think that’s totally gnarly!

I have been helping out with the planning of my ten year class reunion. I guess I am on the committee, I go to the meetings. Anyway in August of this year there will be THE party of the decade. I have already asked off 4 days from work for it. I can’t wait; I’m almost giddy with excitement and anticipation. So far we have a lake day, Ben G and the Sidearm’s at the Mill, family meet and greet (bring the kids thing, i'm not attending that one) and then the official reunion, live bands, catered food, swinging from chandeliers. It’s going to be a weekend for the history books. I literally can not wait till August.

Now for the gross story:

I work in the health care industy and I see some pretty sick stuff day in day out. I have a pretty strong stomach. But tonight took the cake. I get a little queasy just thinking about the sight I saw this evening. Let me lay out the story, my tech and I were talking about what to get for dinner, busy doing work, normal night. Up rolls this scraggly dude and he tosses a script over the glass. I’m obviously busy doing something and he goes “Hey, you’re the pharmist right? Come here, I have a question for you.” So I go over to him expecting the normal questions. But not this guy, he goes “Have you ever seen this?” opens his mouth as wide as he can and goes “ahhhhhhhh”. The back of his throat was covered in what looked like long grey/white pubic hairs coming up from his stomach!!!! He then tells me the story about how he has chest hairs growing in his esophagus. It’s the craziest most disgusting thing I have ever seen. I wouldn’t even imagine that possible, couldn’t have dreamed it up in a million years. It blows my mind just thinking about it. I’m going to gross out my kids and grandkids around the fire on camping trips with this story. Needless to say I wasn’t as hungry after the man’s visit, but I still managed to eat my burger for dinner.

Started fishing, I've been a couple of times now. I have got one bite so far, the season is getting near!!! Moving to deep water next sunny day I’m off. Also I’ve started growing a beard just to try it out again; turns out I have turned into a red head since the last time I grew a beard, crazy huh?