Monday, March 23, 2009

It's like the lottery -- someone has to win

I knew if I waited patiently, something would just fall in my lap. It's all about keeping your eyes open. Call me a go-getter.

When some people read in the NY Times that Mexico is offering a $2 million reward for the capture of top drug lords, some people shake the lead out. Some people lace up the New Balance, and put a few gallons in the Matrix, and start nosing around. Some people start asking the right questions at the right time to the right people.

Don't get too excited; it's not a done deal yet. But I see a new roof, professional pest control, and better food in a certain person's future.

Adios

18 comments:

Pasadena Adjacent said...

Had a feeling those San Marino matrons would be putting you on the payroll sooner or later.

blotto

bandit said...

Please tell me you're being facetious. I worry about you sometimes.

San Diego Farmgirl said...

Can you score me some penicillin and a good bottle of tequila? It's okay if you steal both. I assume drug lords would have name brands.

In fact, while you're rooting around in a dead man's medicine cabinet, see if he has any Vicodin.

Cafe Pasadena said...

On 2nd thought, KB, I just want better food and a new roof. 4 starters.

PJ said...

So I guess what you're telling us in so many words is that you and Albert are now kick-ass licensed bounty hunters. Can the reality series be far behind?

trable

altadenahiker said...

While waiting to find a connection, I'm working on a little poetry:
WiFi sucks/In a Tiajuana Starbucks.

Your messages are garbled, but if you're concerned, yes, I brought bottled water. I didn't just fall off the jalapeno pepper truck. Now, if I can just score some ice cubes...

Petrea said...

This is too cryptic for me. Albert might enjoy being kidnapped for ransom, but it doesn't sound like fun for you.

Susan C said...

Just read the LA Times story, and I've decided that I'm going to get Shorty. How hard could it be to take down a little guy?

altadenahiker said...

When opportunity knocks, Susan answers. I'm waiting at the first Starbucks by Revoluntion Circle. Bring some extra energy bars (peanut butter and fudge), ice cubes. And kibble.

Petrea said...

Oh, I get it. I have to read the noos paper. You guys and your elitist, educated, oh-so-in-the-know, erudite, high brow, nose-in-the-air, get me out of here I can't end this sentence.

Anonymous said...

Bounty hunting sounds attractive, but is there a dental plan?

Margaret said...

We are talking about the banana plant, right?

Tash said...

Is Ranger with you? Wait for meeeeeeeeeeeee, then.
... & make sure we are back by Saturday, lunch.

OK - I'm going to play the WV game - it's UNDES

Anonymous said...

Tash almost go it, WV was close (UNDES) but spelled wrong. It should have been UNDRESS~~ya-aahal il ave a better chance/of gettin in Shorty's pants.

¡Más dinero allí también!

altadenahiker said...

Senora, ¿existen los señores de la droga en este barrio.

Kathy H said...

Vamanos!! But make sure you're back in time for the blogger picanic!!

PJ said...

Ranger? I named my dog for him.

Laurie said...

Maybe they should pay you in something other than US dollars?