Archive: November 2004
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Friday - November 19, 2004
Dr. Pepper to the max
So, I'm grocery shopping the other day and wander down the soft drink aisle to see if they've got Diet Coke on sale. Alas...no. But, there is something that catches my eye in a rather horrifying way:
![[Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper logo]](http://www.joanna.org/pics/dcv_dp.gif)
It was a classic double-take moment. I mean...wow! Did I see that right? Not just cherry. Not just vanilla. But, cherry and vanilla. Both. At once. With Dr. Pepper. Dr. Pepper? Would you really add cherry or vanilla flavor to Dr. Pepper? How 'bout both of them at once?!?! What a peculiar idea. The 12-packs were even on sale. And, I was intrigued in a sort of "eeeeewww ... ick ... hmmmm ... well? ... maybe?" way. 'Know what I mean? It's hard to explain. I was somewhat repulsed. But, also intrigued. 'Hard to explain. But, it was easy enough to walk away. No way was I gonna buy a 12-pack of those things, flavor-untasted. (Is that the proper sight-unseen parallel?) So, I walked away. This evening, however, I stopped in at a convenience store to grab a Diet Coke and, once again, I felt that rather uneasy draw toward the Dr. Pepper products. And, lo...there was a Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper on the shelf. So, I bought one. And, it was okay. Not great. But, certainly not appalling. I probably won't bother getting another one. My curiosity has been satisfied. It's kind of like all the other "nostalgic soda shop" sodas that don't really measure up.
Thursday - November 11, 2004
Stop staring at me
And, now for something completely silly.
The phone rang last night so I hit the pause button on my TiVo. It was Kate on the other end of the line. We talked for awhile and the image frozen on the TV screen started to gradually permeate my consciousness. It was filling the TV screen. I started to feel just a wee bit intimidated. It was kinda spooky. To wit:
![[TV Dog]](http://www.joanna.org/pics/tv_commercial_dog.jpeg)
That dog just sat there and stared at me for the duration of our call. And now he's staring at you! Spooky, I tell you. Heh.
Veterans Day
It's Veteran's Day. My heartfelt thanks go out to all veterans.
Monday - November 8, 2004
Campus Watch #18
From today's Campus Watch crime report:
Public Intoxication (2 counts) / Resisting Arrest (2000 Speedway)
Two UT students were stopped after one of the students walked in the path of a marked patrol vehicle, "squared off" and advised the officer he wanted to fight with the officer. Both subjects were found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point they were each a physical endangerment to themselves and others. The subject, who had expressed a desire to fight, continued to take an offensive stance toward the officer and used physical resistance as the officer attempted to place the subject in patrol vehicle. Occurred on 11-6-04 at 10:45 AM.
The guy "squared off" against a marked patrol car? That alcohol sure does make some people act just plain stupid, doesn't it? Wow.
Monday - November 1, 2004
Campus Watch #17
And, another month goes by. 'Been busy and "computer-less" which makes this page just a wee-bit difficult to maintain. Things should be back to normal soon, though. The computer comes home tonight or tomorrow and things are calming down so...woo hoo! In celebration, my favorite entry from today's Campus Watch crime report:
Public Intoxication / Possession of a Fictitious Driver's License (San Jacinto Street and 21st Street)
A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was found leaning against the retention wall on the 21st Street Bridge over Waller Creek. The student stated he was "very drunk" and that he should not be drunk because he was "too young to drink." The student was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage tot he point he was a physical endangerment to himself. The student was found to be in possession of a fictitious driver's license which purported him to be over the age of 21. Occurred on 10-31-04 at 2:35 a.m.
Heh. The guy just couldn't understand how he could be so darn drunk...what with being too young to drink and all. Sigh...