MERRY CHRISTMAS!

12.17.09

Take a Chance on Me... and ABBA!

Sorry folks. I know it's been awhile since my last update. I was on my annual excursion to the South Pacific. This year I spent 2 weeks in the island kingdom of Tonga. It was quite beautiful, but apparently they only have dial-up in Tonga. Dandies definitely don't use dial-up. So I'm sorry for the lack of blogging lately, but there was absolutely no remedy for the situation.

In other news, today the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced their 2010 induction class. Finally, ABBA will be receiving their just due. At long last the Hall of Fame has gotten it right. ABBA will be accompanied by fellow inductees Genesis, the Stooges, Jimmy Cliff, and the Hollies. Sadly LL Cool J and the Red Hot Chili Peppers didn't make the cut this time. But even more gratifying than ABBA making it into the Hall of Fame is that they beat out KISS for the honor. Sorry KISS, you'll have to wait at least one more year.

All is right in the world.

12.02.09

Welcome to December Mes Amis!

After a few days of Thanksgiving induced coma, I'm finally back in the daily grind. Trying to find my way back to normalcy through the grogginess.

Good grief!

Happy Merry Thanksmas Pilgrim Claus!

After Jesus was born, a bright star led Magi from the East to Bethlehem. The wisemen brought gifts fit for the King of Kings. Gold, Frankincense and even Myrrh. The wisest of all the Magi, Dandicles, then presented the most valuable treasures of all: turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, and, last but not least, TRYPTOPHAN!

Today I'm in the very exotic Jackson, Ohio celebrating the Thanksmas holiday with my adopted family the Armstrongs. Thanksmas is the best holiday ever! Nothing can beat eating turkey and stuffing under the Christmas tree, watching the Thanksgiving football matches with some eggnog, or eating pumpkin pie while burning the yule log. Life is good for Dandy Danny et alia.

"Come over here and break this wishbone, it's almost time to open presents!"

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11.21.09

Joyeux Anniversaire, Mon Petit Minet!

Today is one of those rare "Double Post" days. The first for this blog, in fact. But I would be remiss if I didn't send out a very affectionate birthday greeting to my endearing friend, and hetero lifemate, Hilton. Happy birthday old chap. I wish I were there to salsa in celebration with you. C'est la vie.

It has been rough since Hilton moved to Chicago. Visits have been few and far between. The distance wouldn't be an issue if it weren't for the damn carbon footprint that my Gulfstream G650 puts out there. I ran through all of the carbon offsets that I bought for 2009 by mid February. Al Gore, you are the bane of my existence!

Get Your Palin On!! Woot! Woot!

Heavens to murgatroyd! Today is Sarah Palin day! The day when one tragically beautiful, underestimated, conservative superstar gets to meet Sarah Palin. I just hope she can keep her beauty queen hands to herself. Though, she wouldn't be the first librarian-esk woman throw herself at me, believe you me! Everyone should go get themselves a copy of Going Rogue. Actually, I don't really care what anyone else does. Don't buy it for all I care... but, the cool kids know where it's at!

Dandy Danny Out!

11.19.09

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11.16.09

WHO DEY!! Yeah Right!

Who Dey? More like Boo Dey! I have nothing more to say on the matter.

11.14.09

Let's Go Bearcats!

Tonight the 5th ranked Bearcats take on the 25th ranked West Virginia Mountaineers here in CIncinnati. Man am I pumped! There's nothing like a friday night football game! As long as we can keep winning we can keep moving up the rankings, and maybe even vie for the National Championship. Right now the Bearcats are just a few steps away from having the best season in UC football history. Hopefully this Friday the 13th won't be unlucky for my Bearcats.

"Ohhhhhhh...Ohhhhhhh...Ohhhhhh...*clap, clap, clap, clap*... UC!!!!"


Go Bearcats!

11.12.09

11.11.09

Down With Versus!

Versus is a criminal organization. Unfortunately, Versus is no longer available on DIRECTV. Comcast, the largest cable company in the U.S. and DIRECTV's largest competitor, owns the channel and has forced DIRECTV to pull it down. Here is the situation.

DIRECTV was already paying Comcast more than any other non-Comcast distributor to air Versus — and now Comcast is demanding an overall rate hike of 20% on top of that. Comcast also forces DIRECTV to make Versus available to a much larger portion of DIRECTV's customer base at DIRECTV's expense than they require from other TV providers — most notably, DISH Network.

We simply cannot accept these unfair and outrageous terms. All DIRECTV was asking from Comcast was equal treatment.

Why do I care? I am a DIRECTV subscriber. NHL games are frequently aired on Versus, including the Stanley Cup Playoffs. I pay extra money each year to be able to watch all Pittsburgh Penguins games. I haven't missed a game in the last 2 seasons. This year, because I won't be able to watch the games that are broadcasted on Versus, I will have to miss 8 games! Including a big game tonight against the Boston Bruins.

Versus are a bunch of thugs! Down with Versus! Down with Comcast!

Dandy Danny Out!

Merci.

Monday Night Football!

Here we go, Steelers! Here we go! Beautiful day of eating leftover turkey chili leading to a climactic evening of Monday Night Football with my beloved Steelers. Don't let me down. Are you ready for some football?

11.08.09

11.07.09

Juanita's still Gone. Send the Chilean Army!

Today was Juanita's ninth day away. I'm going through withdraws. I pretended to be domesticated today as I decided to cook for myself. I found a recipe in one of the kitchen cupboards for her turkey chili. I love Juanita's turkey chili. It's delicious, filling, and actually healthy. And as everyone knows, a dandy must always watch his waistline. So I went to the market, all by myself thank you, and bought exactly what the recipe called for. I took everything home and spent the rest of the day chopping, sautéing, browning, simmering and following the recipe to a 't'. Now the chili is done, and I was quite successful in replicating the deliciousness. The only problem is that the recipe didn't mention how many people it was meant to serve. So now I have 2 months worth of turkey chili. Apparently I found a recipe meant to serve the entire Chilean Army. If anyone wants some yummy turkey chili just make your way to my suite in the Orleans, and eat to your heart's content!

Do Maids Really Need Vacations?!

Juanita has been on vacation for 8 days now. She went back to Mexico for Día de los Muertos. I have no one to take care of my dry cleaning! I have been reduced to lounging around my penthouse in a t-shirt. Je suis au bout du rouleau!! There is no way she's getting Cinco de Mayo off next year.

11.04.09

Get Out The Vote!!

I voted today! Did you? Don't neglect your civic duty. If you pay taxes, like me, you should care about who you're paying and what they are using your money for. Republicans and Democrats alike. VOTE, MOTHER TRUCKERS!

11.02.09

11.01.09

Halloween Costume Decision Day!

After much contemplation I've finally decided what to be for Halloween this year! Sadly, I can not tell you quite yet. You'll have to check back tomorrow to see who I was this year. For now I'll leave you with a few costume options that came oh so very close to making the cut for the big night.

3rd Runner-up: Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., John Bolton
How could anyone resist donning the face that housed the most epic mustache to ever grace to halls of the United Nations?!

2nd Runner-up: Cobra Kai Johnny
The 80's coming back in vogue has brought with it several bad 80's fixtures... like great 80's villains! But in this case bad is very, very good. Thank God it's finally ok to dress up as your favorite 80's villain again. And don't forget to "Sweep the leg!"

1st Runner-up: Max
Dandies live their daily lives in a world of fantasy. This makes the character of Max from "Where the Wild Things Are" so relatable for a dandy. It will be very hard not to slip into this costume and go out exploring and show the world "Where the Wild Dandies Are".

Be sure to check back tomorrow to find out what costume could have possibly topped these three guaranteed party stoppers!

Work Day at Home with the Zep!

Trying to get my work on today so I can party tomorrow. Sometimes my Led Zeppelin complete anthology is the only thing that keeps me going.

Stay tuned later tonight and tomorrow as I contemplate which costume to adorn tomorrow night.

Swine Flu??

I don't know if I've caught the H1N1 virus, but my hiney is staying in bed today. Resting in all my glory, employing my own "natural remedy". Flu, flu go away!

10.28.09

10.27.09

Prepare to Usher in a New Era...

In the fast paced world of high society, image is everything. A simple faux pas could knock even the most established dandy down a few pegs on the social ladder. The most momentous blunder you could commit, even more consequential than being caught in numerous sordid positions with your male intern, is showing up at a social function wearing the same outfit as the next dandy. Even the most jet lagged dandy knows this.

As most socialites coast to coast know, Dandy Danny is always exquisitely dressed and a prominent fixture on the social scene. This blog will give everyone a chance to keep up on what Dandy Danny will be wearing on a daily basis, thus greatly diminishing the chances any poorly dressed doppelganger will commit social suicide.

It's your duty to keep informed. Knowledge is power, people. Power.