Key Lime Pie - Traditional Key Lime Pie is not baked, instead uses the acidity of the key limes to t... http://kestrachern.net/key-lime-pie/

Back from dinner, working on writing....

Millvina Dean, the last remaining survivor from the sinking of the Titanic passed away today. She was 97

To my SF friends: do you have space in your BM camp for two friends of mine who are FL virgins?

Dinner view from the Brass Monkey!!

Pass-A-Grille beach dunes :-)

Improper watercraft launching near the Don ce Sar

Up next: Bike ride to the beach

Ideal Florida Meal - The regional fare in Florida that I most enjoy are the:

Margarita - T... http://kestrachern.net/ideal-florida-meal/

And opera at the market today :-)

Up next farmers market

What's my line? (green=me)

Adventure Friday Part 2 - Pictures (and spelling) forthcoming.... but here is the raw upd... http://kestrachern.net/adventure-friday-part-2/

A swing and a miss - Matthew 1:stupid 0

Trust me.. It was little fish fireworks all over/in the water

Pretty!

I think I feel a case of stupid coming on..

Short and Stormy - The holiday's intrusion this week let it fly past ever faster having 20% less fil... http://kestrachern.net/short-stormy/

no key lime pie at Chattaway :-(

Ambiance at Chattaway. I had the deep fried half chicken with double
cole slaw!

Adventure Friday Part 1 - This post is brought to you by the adventures of Matthew and Sh... http://kestrachern.net/adventure-friday-part-1/

Job recruiters that only call you the last day of the month only to fill their contact quota SUCK HAIRY DONKEY BALLS! (you know who you are)

Tropical Smoothie Cafe adds 1 cup sugar to all their smoothies. Unless you say no

A dark and slightly depressing watering hole in a part of St
Petersburg reminiscent of lower Haight

A break in the rain = time for a bike ride :-)

Stretching fells particularly good this morning :-)

States to visit - Looking over my travels I find that I have made it to most of the US states... ... http://kestrachern.net/states-to-visit/

Skype --> wouldbe much cooler if there was a speach to text option :-)

Posting to Ping.fm from Skype.....

Happy First Birthday Angus!!! http://kestrachern.net/angus/

New restaurant... Good times :-)

Somebody ran out of gas......

Hair done and I'm looking güd!

Dishes fail :-( haircut time :-)

At the Redline - I live here. Not that I am not elsewhere.. but this is the place where I feel mos... http://kestrachern.net/at-the-redline/

Having successfully dodged the anger of the weather gods I shall now tempt those whose realm is housework with Blasphemous DishWashing!

YIKES that was close. Raining all crazy and I was nearly out on my bike..

Walking Angus then off for a bike ride

Closing Time - Nearly a year ago I worked on a production of a series centered around life at a rest... http://kestrachern.net/closing-time/

Riding bicycle backwards = me fall down go boom feel ouch :-/

Beer and vittals to occupy till ya order.. At Beaks Old Florida

Clothing Design and Deconstruction - Not being able to find the quirky and unique ... http://kestrachern.net/clothing-design-deconstruction/

Dungeness is my favorite crab!

Well it's now become "how bad will it get" yeesh.. One more reason to avoid chain restaurants!

20 minutes have passed since we've been seated and yet I have no waitress... :-/

Another beautiful day in St Petersburg FL. Soon as the storms break it'll be perfect!

Memorial Day Weekend 2009 - Our story picks up on Friday night, dinner at Bella Brava o... http://kestrachern.net/memorial-day-weekend-2009/

And Justice makes a great soundtrack!

Urban fixed-gear riding is soooo much better with music!

Brainstorming for a domain name for a new restaurant. Ecco Bistro & Tapas. Suggestions?

Max - ëcco canine

Kayaks retrieved cleaned and stowed.

Launching kayaks

Taking Angus for a walk

Star Trek .... Again

Margaritas, Cuban sandwich, and key lime pie..... Mmmmmmm

Cuban Sandwich - Constructed of ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and sometimes s... http://kestrachern.net/cuban-sandwich/

And the answer to what spurred the hospital visit is.... No one is certain. More tests or discomfort needed.

Early morning hospital trip- is it ulcer, gall bladder, salmonella.. Place your bets :-)

Police, Rain, and Teaching - This week has been dominated by rain that began on Monday a... http://kestrachern.net/police-rain-and-teaching/

Bonsai Beginnings - The ingredients for my bonsai empire are coming together.   I've had visio... http://kestrachern.net/bonsai-beginnings/

Heading our for a ride before the rains set in and felt theme music was in order :-) Yay for Queen! ♫ *http://blip.fm/~6tbgv

In a chill mood tonight. Gabriel & Dresden remix of As the Rush Comes hits me in a good spot. ♫ *http://blip.fm/~6sr2o

Heading to Cocoa Beach FL tomorrow AM to watch the shuttle land. And suggestions for a good Breakfast place?

Arrgghh Power just went out!!!

Seeking the Green-Minded - If you are an artist, activist, performer, musician, or vendo... http://kestrachern.net/seeking-the-green-minded/

Elvis, replete with soundtrack, stuck his head into the room. Was looking for the regular teacher...

Early morning rain clearing... Hope to have the chance for a longer ride today.

Short day today... Out at 11:30 if nothing exciting occurs :-)

has anyone encountered the Butterfly bot from Topsy Labs?

Have a very attractive and SINGLE female friend visiting for a week needing some male attention. Help me out here...

Need suggestions for karaoke in St. Petersburg

1914 Tampa Bay - site of first commercial flight. St Petersburg music
venue Jannus Landing comemorates this event.

Blue Beetle - While out on my donut quest today I spotted this amazing little blue beetle scurrying a... http://kestrachern.net/blue-beetle/

The summary begins: Four sensual geniuses.... I'm hooked :-)

Subway robbery suspect apprehended. School normalicy returns

Back from the donut excursion I find the school under lockdown. Armed robbery suspect in the area waving a gun all about.

Apple fritters and Red Bull mmmmmmm

My souce for day old donut love

Although I was hoping to find a smoothie place... I spy a donut shop that will satisfy!

At 5.99 each I want to buy a bunch and do something with them!

Exploring thrift stores and looking for food while on my lunchbreak

Subbing anatomy and phys at Gibbs High School this morning. :-)

Now with pictures - http://kestrachern.net/the-bus/

Angus update: - he seems ok. Vet said they found nothing wrong :-)

I'm sub-teaching at Gibbs HS tomorrow!!! (and Thursday) :-)

Angus is on his way to the hospital.... he's been displaying increasing tremors in limbs and body... hope all is ok *crosses fingers*

Police arrived at my door again for a noise complaint.#3 They assess and there is no problem. At what point does this become harassment?

Uniting States - I am so happy to share with you the finished version of the short film "Uniting S... http://kestrachern.net/uniting-states/

WOW Peter Murphy is making a stop to play in St. Petersburg... place is getting cooler all the time :-)

St. Pete PD came by for 2nd anon noise call in. New Officer confirmed music level was fine. Why people hate Tiesto I'll never understand.

I have some pants to convert to shorts.. anyone in the Tampa Bay area handy with a sewing machine (or have one I can borrow?) :-) thx!

Sarah is coming, Sarah is coming, gotta vacuum the floors, wash the cats, bake some goodies!

3 PM visit from police re:anonymous noise complaint. Neighbors have my # but did not call me. PD said levels were fine. Rock on Pete Tong!

A banANNA! a Toy Soldier, and Ikea - My weekend began with a bit of a lie-in then off to... http://kestrachern.net/bananna-toy-soldier-ikea/

The best thing in Ikea Tampa!! Almost took him home!!!

I find myself wondering if it will be worth it...

Santa Rosa Skydiving - On my first trip to San Francisco after Burning Man 2005 (and my seco... http://kestrachern.net/santa-rosa-skydiving/

Waiting for Chris to arrive for dinner. Met someone.. Turned out to be the wrong Chris

Next stop.... farmer's market!

Finding I like Brightkite waaaay more than I do Twitter

Faces - I began reviewing the digital photos I have taken and grabbing a single photo of people that I know... http://kestrachern.net/faces/

Week in review - A hodgepodge of activities this week that started with me finishing the score to ... http://kestrachern.net/week-in-review/

Happy Belated Whacking Day (may 10)

Monkey-Face!!!

Office Decor - My first ever art opening was my office at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.   I had ... http://kestrachern.net/office-decor/

Listening to Sunrise Simulation II - you go Raydeus uh-huh uh-huh :-) I so miss the Bunny Meadow gatherings

Lots of thunder at the moments :-)

Google cards arrived today.... Who wants ta swap?

Enjoying Gabriel & Dresden's set from Ultra Music Fest 2005 :-)

Looks like rain....

Free Rollercoaster anyone? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/zip/1169125151.html

OSX 10.5.7 LIVES!!!! and there was much dancing about to cheese trance music!

Watching the late afternoon protostorm clouds form while I take Angus
for a walk.

Updating to MAC OS 10.5.7 back after a reboot

Annual Report filed with the state of Florida for the business.... whew.

Parrot Squirrel Mafia - Riding through Vinoy Park was a little on the strange side today as... http://kestrachern.net/parrot-squirrel-mafia/

Kurt Zuelsdorf, Eco Hero of Clam Bayou, searches for his game face
before his tv interview on CW44

Burning Man 2006 - My second visit to Burning Man was filled with the creation of The Prisoner t... http://kestrachern.net/burning-man-2006/

Storm signs - It is getting warmer and more humid here in St. Petersburg. That means storm season is ... http://kestrachern.net/storm-signs/

STS-125 - Space Shuttle Atlantis headed off to service the Hubble telescope this afternoon. �The afterno... http://kestrachern.net/sts-125/

Two kayaks, a beach party, and a broken glass - Saturday started with Shelley... http://kestrachern.net/two-kayaks-beach-party-broken-glass/

Space shuttle launces at 2:01 est!

Film score V3 done! Off to hoop :-)

kaZantip - Loosely related to other gatherings like Burning Man, Creamfields, & Coachella, kaZantip... http://kestrachern.net/kazantip/

time to learn how to ride my bike backwards... I can only assume it will end in hilarity!

Fwiw the water off stt pete beach is tummy warm!

I wish you all were here!!!

Heading out kayaking at Wheaton Island

A good friend's final project this term is to analyze blog responses & interactions <a href="http://foodlovehealth.wordpress.com/">http://foodlovehealth.wordpress.com/</a> plz visit&comment

A Clear Day with Wildlife - Sunny and clear weather with lots of wildlife out and about today.... http://kestrachern.net/clear-day-wildlife/

Almost trash free - Shazaam! This week went by quickly. It feels like it was just Monday and I ... http://kestrachern.net/almost-trash-free/

Laundry started, cookies made... Time for a short ride before revising the film score.

My First Year in Florida - Living in Florida this past year has been most interesting. ... http://kestrachern.net/my-first-year-in-florida/

9 Trailer - http://www.apple.com/trailers/focus_features/9/ Good Stuff!

It begins...

Tim Burton's new film looks good! - 9

One fun thing about about living on the East coast is that I get to see Star Trek earlier than you. :-P

Shopping for apples bacon butter and lime juice

Burning Man 2005 - The upcoming fire art show started me remembering about my firs trip to Burni... http://kestrachern.net/burning-man-2005/

When is "bike to work" day?

Out for a bike ride then it's dishes time!!!!

How Weird Street Faire 2008 - The last party I went to in San Francisco was How Weird... http://kestrachern.net/how-weird-street-faire-2008/

Dolphins in Coffee Pot Bayou - While out riding this morning I caught site of a dolp... http://kestrachern.net/dolphins-in-coffee-pot-bayou/

Dolphins today /-)

Feeling danceable this morning thanks to the Sneaker Pimps ? *http://blip.fm/~5p6z0

From the kitchen "We're out of lime juice, but I'll make it up with tequila" - Should I be worried?

Drunken Facebooking - there is no defense
:-)

Free KFC (or so I'm led to believe) http://media.oprah.com/sterm/KFC_Coupon_OprahWebsite.pdf

And now there are screens in the apartment! lurvin da breeze!

Best Margarita Quest - Today is Cinco de Mayo and is traditionally celebrated with a margari... http://kestrachern.net/best-margarita-quest/

Time to visit the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market!

It's Cinco de Mayo!!! �d�nde est� mi margarita?

Have the score for the short film completed. Waiting now for feedback from the artist. :-)

Watching Red Dwarf: Back to Earth.......

Oliver on a Clear Day - It was clear weather on Tampa Bay today. It felt like people were m... http://kestrachern.net/oliver-on-a-clear-day/

Music and video imported.... working on the arrangement

Fire Art - Since the PreHeat regional burn in April I've been working out �my concept of fire art. �Wh... http://kestrachern.net/fire-art/

Is it unreasonable to expect that neighbors won't throw unwanted food
into the yard?

Pegs, VW, and Margaritas - Adventure (Friday) night - Shelley and I headed to the �Gulfport A... http://kestrachern.net/pegs-vw-margaritas/

Finalky, a recycling center closer to home!!!

Clear and windy in St Petersburg this morning

May the Fourth be with you!

Looking for info.feed back on Panopto, anyone use it?

Had a great time hooping!!! Then off to the V.I.P for Margaritas.. now watching "Twilight"

Taking a break from scoring and heading out in search of hooping

Stretching, biking, then scoring

Serenity Garden - One of the aspects I liked most about San Francisco was the unexpected coming a... http://kestrachern.net/serenity-garden/

Self checkout may not be for everyone.. Scan, beep, puzzled look.
WRR :-)

3 darts per second and only $41.88 at Wal-Mart!

Free business cards from google. Log into you google account and create a profile!

VW Invasion - Out on a morning bike ride Shelley I discovered a VW car show at the St. Petersburg Pie... http://kestrachern.net/vw-invasion/

The corner store nearest Chez Kitteh

Went on a walk with Angus, he climbed a tree, chased a bird

Writing then getting ready to ride

Vibram Five Fingers - My favorite foot gear�recently�and perhaps ever. �Made from a��a t... http://kestrachern.net/vibram-five-fingers/

I just learned that if you slap or pinch my ass it'll put you in a better mood. Kinds like rubbing buddha's tummy for luck :-)

Gaze upon my dessert and feel envious! :-)

WiR: Clam Bayou, Manatee, & Cookies - Monday - Converted my GT Gutterball (still needs... <a href="http://kestrachern.net/clam-bayou-manatee-cookies/">http://kestrachern.net/clam-bayou-manatee-cookies/</a>

Happy Beltane everyone!!!!

My first Manatee - What started out as a meandering ride took shape as a group of 30ish bikers s... http://kestrachern.net/my-first-manatee/

Next Space Shuttle Launch STS-125 --> Monday, May 11 @2pm EST. Who wants to go watch?

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip cookie dough in the house!!!

Ringling Museum - In November of 2008 Shelley's class was ending with a field trip to the Ringlin... http://kestrachern.net/ringling-museum/

Manatees - better pictures soon

Off for a morning ride :-(