Taking on Rex Goliath

Another weekend has come and gone, and as usual it went way too fast. This particular weekend seemed to move a little quicker then usual. I have come to realize quick weekend = fun weekend…well, for the most part. There were three major accomplishments made this weekend, and all made it a little tougher to head into work this morning.

First of all, the weather finally broke! Next, my wife and I ventured out on our first bike ride of the year. We hopped on our mountain bikes and put in some solid miles on the bike paths of Bloomington/Normal.  There is nothing like taking in the fresh air while cruising down the bike path with nothing on my mind. Secondly, my wife’s best friend from Kansas City came to visit. This being our first out of town house guest in the new home, we were ecstatic. With the bambino on the way, our lifestyle has changed from going out to the bars to nice, quiet evenings at the homestead. With a guest in town, we wanted to show her a good time, and we did exactly that without spending all of our life savings. As we get older, we have discovered that it doesn't matter where you hang out because it is about the time that you spend with others. 

Now, to the point of the blog, and the third accomplishment, good WINE! Friday night we had some friends over to play cards.  Everyone showed up around 8 and we commenced learning the game of Yuker. It is a fun game, sort of like pitch, but with only face cards. Along the way, Allison whipped out a bottle of Rex Goliath cabernet sauvignon.  Now, this is wine that is common around here; however, the label turned me off slightly. There is nothing wrong with it, just seemed “cheap.” I guess that the labeling is fitting, seeing as the bottle prices under $6. We grabbed a glass and went to town. How surprised was I! What a delicious wine. It was bold, not bitter and actually hung around the mouth a little. I was very impressed, and that combined with some good cards it was a good night.

It was a good night until everyone left. As Allison was getting in her car she noticed she had received a parking ticket. Upfront, I know a law is a law and I try to follow it, but I have serious beef with this ticket. Our street is a snow route, meaning we can’t park on the street…at all. So we must use the drive way or park a block down on a side street. DUMB. But on top of that, it is illegal to cover the sidewalk with a car. Now, I am not a fan of this law but understand the relevance in certain circumstance. What I don't understand is what a cop was doing in one of the quietest neighborhoods at 11:30 at night, and what compelled him/her to write a parking ticket at that time. No warning no looking the other way, just a $30 donation to the city of Normal, IL.  So needless to say, a good night turned south at the hands of a pen wielding police person.  

What I am trying to say is to Try Rex Goliath…use the money you save to donate to our parking ticket fund. I am just kidding, but really…

Cheers- Brandon