I can’t resist blowing money on ridiculous things every once in a while. I pretty much have to plan a purchase like that every few months just so I have something to look forward to. Right now I can’t decide what the next thing will be, but I’ve got three things in mind. With golf season around the corner, I’m thinking of getting the new MacGregor NVG driver which retails for about $400. I love my Honma but it is a little beaten up and I know I could benefit from a slightly larger face.

Next up, I’m seriously considering the purchase of a cowboy hat. I’ve always wanted one despite the goofiness of the notion of a Chinaman in a cowboy hat. But since I’m into poker a bit these days, anything that gives me a strange look at the table isn’t a bad idea, so it’s the perfect excuse to finally get one. I just have to find the perfect style. There really are countless varieties. There’s crown height, brim width, color, felt quality, bend height, dimple styles, lacing, and hatbands to consider. I’ve been tuning into CMT a lot just to see some of the different hats that today’s country singers wear. Whatever style I decide on, I already have picked out the hatmaker that I’m going to order from- Ritch Rand. Probably the best known custom cowboy hat maker out there. I hope I can place a rush order and get it in time for Sterl’s bachelor party in March. Normally it takes 5 months for a hat to be produced from the Rand shop. Yeah, it’s quality stuff, but that’s how I roll!

Speaking of cowboys hats, I really really miss having a country music station in NY. And I really miss Amy Paige, the sweetest little DJ that used to be on Y107 (before it became a Spanish station). She moved down to Frederick, MD and is on the air on 107.3 down there. Lucky bastards in the DC area! Anyway, to quench my need for a little country, I managed to get a single ticket to the Brad Paisley/Sara Evans concert at Mohegan Sun next month. I only know one or two Brad Paisley songs, but Sara Evans is one of my faves. Totally sold out show, but I managed to find one ticket available thru Ticketmaster last week when they had zero available when I tried the previous weeks. Too bad I couldn’t have gotten a couple more tickets; there’s a couple friends here in Westchester that like country music too and it woulda made a nice gift. I’ve been neglecting my local friends for the last few months since I’ve been so busy with work, BJJ, poker, and mj. I feel a bit guilty about that. They’re some good peeps and I really should say hello every once in a while.

Last but not least, I’m seriously thinking about getting a Power Mac G5. The price is just a bit exhorbitant of course, but I blow so much money on other dumb things, I might as well invest in something useful too. We’ll see…