LEGO Battle
It doesn’t look like the Alien Avengers are going to win this battle against this prehistoric hunter.
It doesn’t look like the Alien Avengers are going to win this battle against this prehistoric hunter.
Back in 2001, the Baltimore Ravens beat the New York Giants, 34 to 7, in Super Bowl XXXV. Fast forward twelve years, and the Baltimore Ravens are once again Super Bowl champs, beating the San Francisco 49ers, 34 to 31, in Super Bowl XLVII.
As tradition, the Non-Fans got together during the Super Bowl for everything but football. Back in 2001, we came up with music playlist.
Oh and I had forgotten all about that huge vat of Zippy’s mac salad.
Now that Super Bowl XLVII is officially done, it’s okay to catch up on other sports, especially Kyrie Irving’s performance against the Thunder. Watch the highlights of the last few minutes of the Cavs & Thunder game, and you’ll see Kyrie pull off some absolutely sick shots. You know it’s gotta be the shoes!
Comes the Fast and Furious 6 which I think should be called the Furious 6. Anyways, here’s the fast and furious trailer.
It’s all about that airplane crash!
Best Super Bowl commercial of the 2nd quarter goes to Taco Bell for the seniors being young.
Yeah, I’m a lover of kicks aka sneakers but even with this penchant, I have to question and chuckle at the design of the Jabra Solemate portable speaker. According to reviews, this small unit is tough and can deliver the tunes. But with its ridged base, well, this speaker looks like a shoe or a boot – interesting but not necessarily advancing the fashion trend. The ridged sole is functional, hiding an audio cable.
Although the Solemate looks funky (even to this shoehead), it’s gotten good reviews for its price point. So if you’re not swimming in the million$, be sure to give the Solemate a listen (and a chuckle).
In Hawaii, there’s no need for a winter jacket because it never gets that cold. But there are trips to the mainland where the point is to experience the cold of winter. Because of this, you probably don’t want to pay top dollar for the latest and greatest winter clothing trends. Enter Zappos.
Now that winter is making way for spring, Zappos is clearing out its winter wardrobe. You can find greatly discounted winter gear from Patagonia, The North Face, Columbia, and more. There are great bargins to be had and with free shipping (both ways if you don’t like your purchase), your satisfaction is guaranteed.
After looking through the huge selection from different brands, I picked up The North Face Men’s Flathead Triclimate Jacket in asphalt grey.

I like the 2-in-1 jackets with a waterproof outer shell and a removable, warm inner lining. With this flexibility, you can wear what’s needed depending on the weather. Good for snow and skiing, windy conditions, or to wear just when it’s chilly. What caught my eye was the texture of the Flathead’s textiles. The materials for both the outer and inner jackets have some tactile qualities, and I like the neutral grey with a pop of yellow. The inner jacket can easily be worn by itself, and the yellow zipper pulls add just enough accent.
A small word of caution regarding the color accuracy for this Flathead Triclimate Jacket. The yellow accent of the asphalt grey color is more mustardy than yellow. Even in the pictures I took, the yellow appears brightish, almost neon in some cases especially on the zipper pulls, but really it’s more like a Colman Mustard yellow. Even the asphalt grey color varies with the lighting, but in general, the outer jacket is a lighter shade of grey with the inner jacket a darker grey.

And because it’s from Zappos, the order shipped to Hawaii in a matter of days for free. The price? 30% off (if you catch the specials). Gotta love The North Face from Zappos.
My how butter has changed over the years. Take a look at this crock pot made for Kaukauna Klub butter. While it sounds Hawaiian, Kaukauna is from the the South Kaukauna Dairy Company in Kaukauna, Wisconsin! We found this sturdy clay crock while rummaging through old stuff and is dated 1933.

Interestingly, that Kaukauna Klub name is kinda weird if you ask me. Just alliteration or is there more to the string of KkK?
Today’s “butter” looks something like this…

You spread this body butter on your skin for the “ultimate sexy sensation.”

Which butter do you prefer?
I have seen with my very own eyes a lost American icony. Yes, I am talking about Hostess-made treats, specifically Hostess Cupcakes, unopened, in mint condition, with the expiration date good until mid-February. I have not seen Hostess treats in a big box since the days of plenty.
Where was this rarity discovered? In Guam. And brought back to the Hawaiian Islands unscathed. Miraculous!