Frog Town

Walleye NOT Wall-E

Getting Ready for the Marathon

Registration:



A half-marathon is 13.1 miles:



Gary Lake knows a thing or two about running:

My New Hair

I think I'll be more "arrow dynamic"...

Look at that Pasta!

Quick teaser...that pasta looks yummy, doesn't it?

Deep Dish Chicago Style

I could only eat one slice!

Corks

Jordan explains the mystery behind corks...

Boy of Destiny Eats Buffalitos Wins Race

The half marathon is in 5 days! Here's a quick report from the man responsible for getting at least a dozen or so people (including me) to get off their asses and run:



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That's Intense

Jess and I were beautifully serenaded at Saddle Ranch...these guys are magic...



What song would you request to two strolling minstrels?

A New Fragrance

I got a little voice over gig...



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I Danced with a Snake

On 6th Street in Austin...it was awesome!



Have you ever held a boa? Danced with one? Share it here on the Dealio.

Look at Miss Ohio

Thanks, Kurty D, for introducing me to Gillian Welch and her song, "Look at Miss Ohio":



Lyrics:

Oh me oh my oh, look at Miss Ohio
She’s a-running around with her rag-top down
She says I wanna do right but not right now

Gonna drive to Atlanta and live out this fantasy
Running around with the rag-top down
Yeah I wanna do right but not right now

Had your arm around her shoulder, a regimental soldier
An’ mamma starts pushing that wedding gown
Yeah you wanna do right but not right now

Oh me oh my oh, would ya look at Miss Ohio
She’s a-runnin’ around with the rag-top down
She says I wanna do right but not right now

I know all about it, so you don’t have to shout it
I’m gonna straighten it out somehow
Yeah I wanna do right but not right now

Oh me oh my oh, look at Miss Ohio
She a-runnin’ around with her rag-top down
She says I wanna do right , but not right now
Oh I wanna do right but not right now

Wingmen

Support independent filmmaker, Jessica Mae Stover:



GRrrrrrrrrr.

Marathon Woman

Holy Canole!


This is amazing. Thanks for the laugh! Not sure what this is referring to? Read the 2 previous posts.

Fir Trees Are Dangerous

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but check out this article that will scare you into wearing a face mask whenever you are in close proximity to fir trees. Here is the LINK.


I know, I know...after my golf ball story, we're all going to be hot stuff struttin' around with helmets and face masks...but I'm sorry...the world is a dangerous place for humans.

Golfers Are Dangerous

There are warning signs at the Rose Bowl that you are there at your own risk of a golf course and other recreational activity (like tripping over reflectors), but you never really think anything is going to happen to you. Well today, I came close, let's say about 1 foot away, from getting smoked in the head with this Nike golf ball featured in the photo below. A few witnesses stopped and asked if I was OK and I was, but damn...that was a close call. I'm not afraid to run there or anything, but I definitely am paying more attention to the golfers. Especially if I hear the "ping" of a club hitting one of these potential killers. Oh, and if you suck at golf, can you not be at the Rose Bowl while I'm running? Thanks.


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Smooth As Eggs

I'll let the video speak for itself...

3.3 Miles in my New Balances...

First run breaking 'em in...

New Balance Spec Commercial - Commentary...

kind of...the Zi6 distracted the crew from giving more feedback ;)

New Balance Spec Commercial - Wrap

I didn't mean to end the video where it did...but you get a quick glance at the crew and me anyway...

TotallySketch.com

Where are they now? I bet you've been wondering what former MD cameraman/editor/producer/actor, Michael Gallagher, has been up to these days...well, here's the dealio:



Michael launched his own show TotallySketch.com about a month+ ago and it has been a huge success right off the bat. Please show Michael your love and support by watching, sharing, rating, subscribing, commenting - you know the routine - to his channel/videos. Michael is one of the most creative, talented and professional people I know. He deserves all the best. Tell him the dealio sent you!

Congrats on the new show, Gallagher! I'm so proud!

Playstation Love

I want to know why you love Playstation 3 and what you think the best game is right now...

Deadliest Warrior on Spike TV

You definitely gotta check this out! Chuck Liddell is a badass!!!

Half Marathon Running Songs

Keep the songs coming! I'm going to put together a play list based on your suggestions! Help me get through my first half marathon!

So far, we have...

1. davezawislak@leahdemilio http://www.youtube.com/watc... billy idol, dancing with myself6 minutes ago from web in reply to leahdemilio
2. CurtClark@leahdemilio Yo! Check out The First Single, by The Formatabout 1 hour ago from web in reply to leahdemilio
3. Chwith@leahdemilio Indestructable by Disturbed. Trip like I do (the crystal method) or Fences (by Paramore) are all good, high energy tracks.about 1 hour ago from Tweetie in reply to leahdemilio
4. MrZ3000@leahdemilio Voodoo People - The Prodigyabout 1 hour ago from TweetDeck in reply to leahdemilio
5. PrototypeDemo@leahdemilio "Life Ain't a Game" by Ja Rule is good for workouts.about 1 hour ago from web in reply to leahdemilio
6. tredacinque@leahdemilio Nice! You wouldn't happen to be running the OC Half Marathon, would you?about 1 hour ago from Tweetie in reply to leahdemilio
7. DaveMendez@leahdemilio Love Letter to Japan by The Bird and the Beeabout 1 hour ago from Tweetie in reply to leahdemilio
8. TechFrog@leahdemilio Dramarama – Anything, Anything ♫ http://blip.fm/~3ss2jabout 1 hour ago from Blip.fm
9. loumacuser@leahdemilio kiss Detroit Rock City and Strutterabout 1 hour ago from Tweetie in reply to leahdemilio
10. jparsons9@leahdemilio I'll apologize in advance but "Fat Bottomed Girls" by Queen.about 1 hour ago from TweetDeck in reply to leahdemilio
11. Defiancex0x@leahdemilio Eye of the tiger, No easy way out and training montage all from the Rocky 4 Soundtrack! U.S. Army Running cadences on iTunesabout 1 hour ago from web
12. DoMonChoo@leahdemilio http://www.youtube.com/watc...about 1 hour ago from twhirl in reply to leahdemilio
13. KnightVelour@leahdemilio circus - britney spears, beating hearts baby - head automatica, black and gold - sam sparro

Foil Mon

We met Foil Mon walking down the street at SXSW in Austin. He sings while making animals out of foil. Awesome.



His song will be stuck in your head for days. You're welcome.

Gen Stevens & the Black Cab Sessions

Meet Gen Stevens, the awesome founder of BlackCabSessions.com - "one song. one take. one cab." I chased down the black cabs while walking to get BBQ with some super cool folks from Chicago. The site has all the SXSW sesssions up now so be sure to take a look!
And, if your band wants to get on the site email gen@blackcabsessions.com

This Bus Runs on Vegetable Oil - Constants

These guys rolled into SXSW on a converted school bus that runs on vegetable oil. Meet Orion and check out his band Constants and their blog.

Janelle Monae @ Stubb's BBQ

I paid $25 to see Janelle Monae, Ladyhawke, the Heartless Bastards, the Avett Brothers, and the Decemberists. Not a bad deal. And I was front row. Boom.




A nicely edited piece of the rest of the evening is coming soon. Damn Kodak software.