Moving to Wordpress

Ok, I'm moving this all over to wordpress, one: because I like the wp interface. Two: we use wp for IceCreamMan.com so I can use this to try out some stuff that we might want to use there. Three: maybe I'll be more active with a change of scenery. Four: it seems like you can do a lot more with wp. Five: I have a wp app on my phone to update from.

So, hopefully see you soon.

Wasting Time at an Ice Cream Vendors Convention

It's been an interesting few days at IAICDV's (International Association of Ice Cream Distributors and Vendors) annual ice cream vendors convention in Phoenix (technically Chandler). Things have been going pretty laid back for the most part. Talk to some people, eat some ice cream, drink some beers, sleep.

Today we had a great day though. First, we got to the convention in time to get the tail end of free breakfast (breakfast tacos - score). Second, there was a talk about social media and how it relates to the ice cream industry hosted by the lovely and engaging Gwen Bell. What made that even better was that she made a point to talk about Ice Cream Man and what we were doing and even called Matt up to talk for a while about it. And he didn't ramble too much, which was amazing.

After hanging out and chatting Gwen up for a while, we decided to forgo the volleyball tournament (95 degree weather + jeans + no lunch) and eat some lunch and got to talk to one of the biggest ice cream distributors/vendors in the country.

Now we wait for the Blue Bunny hosted reception and then the awards banquet. We will not be winning an award.

I hope to see people get stupidly drunk, but that will probably not happen. Unless it's me.

Working in San Francisco

So all this week, while I'm waiting for Treasure Island Fest this weekend and after watching the 49ers lose at home worse than they have in over 40 years, I'm sitting at my friend Matt's house, toiling away at the computer and enjoying the finer things in San Francisco. Of course, by finer things I mean cheap beers and expensive donuts. I really need to move up here.

So that said, some recommendations for travelers visiting The City:

Dynamo-

I think donuts are destined to be the new cupcakes. It's high time for a renaissance and Dynamo is leading the way. Maple bacon apple donut? Yes, please. They also know how to make a good espresso drink. The only downside is the donuts run pricey. I mean, I know the honey lavender glaze is costly, but $3 for a raised donut? Ouch.

St. Francis Fountain-

Half a block from Dynamo is one of the best breakfasts in the city, making morning decisions that much tougher. St. Francis is cozy and delicious.

Absinthe-

Not a place I would generally go to. One, it's super expensive; two... well, number one sums it up. My friend Justin is a manger there though, so we paid a visit. They indeed serve its namesake liquor, and also a menagerie of delightful cocktails. But, as I said, expensive.

That should do for now. Maybe I'll throw a few more out later.

Getting @DaveGooch for Twitter

Yes! I finally was able to get @davegooch after months of the obviously inferior @dave_gooch. Underscore, you are outta here!

And no need to feel bad for the previous owner of @davegooch. He only used it once back in October. Obviously I deserve it more.

twitter.com/davegooch

facebook.com/davegooch

myspace.com/davegooch

davegooch.com

DaveGooch FTW!

Drinking Tequila

Why is it so hard to keep this updated? I need to somehow be able to automatically scan drawings without having to use the scanner.

Watching deep sea diver. I need to figure out a way to make headers and shit by text. Hmmm...

Testing text posting. Which is the title and which is the body?