1.29.2020

Aikido Tuesday Night – 1/28/2020 – Wasabi Dojo/Clear Creek Aikido

Aikido players:

Willie.

Ukemi:

Light set.

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

Left-sided.

Techniques:

We worked on Waki gatame.

Commentary:

None tonight.

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1.27.2020

Weekend update

Friday:

Gym
A couple of hours of work
Lunch at Savannah Cafe & Bakery
Time in the workshop
Aikido

Saturday:

Jodo
Aikido
Time in the workshop
Dinner with K. at El Centinela

Sunday:

Finished the Sunday Crossword with no assistance
Time in the workshop
Arduino class work
Lemon Meringue Pie

Dining out - Savannah Cafe & Bakery

Friday's lunch experience was Savannah Cafe & Bakery, at the corner of Hwy 3 and Clear Lake City Blvd (just a bit southwest of the actual intersection).  This is not a new place for me.  It used to be a regular haunt as I worked about 100 yards from them for a number of years.  I'd classify it as an expanded tea room.

This is my first time back in a number of years.

My regular order: the St. Regis (sliced pork sandwich with a raspberry vinaigrette), a cup of Tortilla Soup, and a slice of Key Lime Pie.  The sandwich and soup were fantastic, as always.  The pie was just not outstanding.  Any Key Lime that is that green is just wrong to me.  The flavor was ok, but the texture was a little off for me.

I don't think I've had many issues with their wide variety of cookies, cakes, and pies.  This one just did not hit the right notes with me.

The total for the meal came to around $16, with the tea.

Dining out - Nacho Nachos

A week ago Friday's lunch experience was Nacho Nachos, across the street from King's Biergarten in Pearland. The food is what you would expect from the name: Nachos. The menu listed in the restaurant is different than the menu on the website, but just in options, not in theme.  This is a counter-service Mexican joint along the lines of Freebirds but with nachos instead of burritos.

I've passed this place so many times, as well as their food truck, and I've meant to stop in any number of times.  Today was the first time. 

You've got 3 options as the base for your nachos: chips, greens, or fries.  I chose chips.  You can then choose from a variety of proteins, veggies, and sauces while they assemble it in front of you.  I chose fajita chicken, grilled onions, and pico.

I'm used to nachos along the lines of Bennigan's Ultimate Nachos and the nachos at the Jalapeno Tree.  Nachos with liquid cheese are not my thing.  So, I think I'm just the wrong client for Nacho Nachos.

The total for the meal came to around $11, with the tea.

1.26.2020

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1.25.2020

Aikido Friday Night – 1/24/2020 – Wasabi Dojo/Clear Creek Aikido

Aikido players:

Phillip.

Ukemi:

None.

The Walk:

None.

Releases:

None.

Techniques:

We worked on the standing and defensive jo portions of Koryu Dai San No Kata.

Commentary:

None tonight.

1.22.2020

Weekend update

Friday:

A couple of hours of work
Gym
Lunch at Nacho Nachos
Time in the workshop
Aikido

Saturday:

Time in the workshop
Nap
Dinner with K. at El Centinela

Sunday:

Bake Lemon/Blueberry bread and Lemon/Blueberry cheesecake
Bake two loaves of Kitchen Bread
Football


1.18.2020

Aikido Friday Night – 1/17/2020 – Wasabi Dojo/Clear Creek Aikido

Aikido players:

Willie.

Ukemi:

Basic slap and falls.

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

All 8.

Techniques:

Willie worked on Ude Hineri.

Commentary:

None tonight.

Aikido Thursday Night – 1/16/2020 – Wasabi Dojo/Clear Creek Aikido

Aikido players:

No students.

Ukemi:

None.

The Walk:

None.

Releases:

None.

Techniques:

I ran through the first 7 or so of Omote in Jodo.

Commentary:

None tonight.

1.15.2020

Weekend update

Friday:

Gym
Haircut
Lunch at Hyde Park
A couple of hours of work

Saturday:

Jodo
Aikido
Harvest lemons
Football
Dinner with K. at El Centinela

Sunday:

Process lemons: 12 hours
Bake two lemon pound cakes
Football


Aikido Tuesday Night – 1/14/2020 – Wasabi Dojo/Clear Creek Aikido

Aikido players:

Willie.

Ukemi:

Basic slap and falls.

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

All 8.

Techniques:

Willie worked on Hiki Taoshi.

Commentary:

None tonight.

1.10.2020

Dining out - Hyde Park

Back in the NASA area with my job, I hope to be able to restart this occasional series of dining reports.  I plan on reporting on mostly restaurants I have not been to before, but the occasional old standby by may show up.

Today's lunch experience was Hyde Park, just east of the railroad tracks in Webster on Nasa Rd 1.  From the name, I expected a British pub.  the interior them and music had me thinking Jamaican.  The food is high-quality pub food.  They have a pizza oven for pizzas.  They also offer apps, sandwiches, and mains.

I walked in today around 11:15 and am the only customer in the place.  I grab a seat and a menu is promptly delivered.  It appears to be a moderately stocked bar, with a decent number of taps.  Nothing to compare to their sister restaurant next door, Nobi Public House, but still a good number.

I decide on the brie alfredo.  The kitchen is out in the open, so I got to hear conversation from the cooks and see them preparing the food while waiting.  It took a little bit of time for me to get my order, but they were making the pasta and sauces right then, so it was fresh.  And it tasted fresh.

The plate came with the pasta, sauce, spiced shrimp, tomatoes, andouille sausage, peppers, and bread for a little sauce sopping.  It was good!

I ordered bread pudding for dessert and it was fabulous, as well.

People, try this place.  It's good.

Total for the meal came to just around $26, with the tea.  $15 for the pasta, $7 for the bread pudding, and $3 for the tea.

1.06.2020

Weekend update

Friday:

Aikido

Saturday:

Jodo
Aikido
Gym
Finished re-doing the deck
Football
Dinner with K. at El Centinela

Sunday:

Nap
Framing work on IlluxCon purchases and re-framing existing art
In the shop processing E.M's Osage orange stock
Broke band saw blade


1.04.2020

Aikido Friday Night – 1/3/2020 – Wasabi Dojo/Clear Creek Aikido

Aikido players:

Phillip and Willie.

Ukemi:

Basic slap and falls.

The Walk:

Not tonight.

Releases:

Not tonight.

Techniques:

Phillip and I worked on offensive and defensive jo sections of Koryu Dai San. Willie worked with us on Oshit Taoshi and Ude Gaeshi.

Commentary:

None tonight.