Epinions Recent Reviews for b_hodges

The Steak Tartar of Fish Food

Fri, 22 Sep 2000 16:14:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_hodges -

Back on November 19, 1977, the night before my seventh birthday, I accidentally got a peek at my birthday present -- a fishtank. I had everything I needed to set the tank up, including fish food. I remember it was TetraMin, and it was the...

Clif Bar in disguise? Hmm?

Mon, 28 Aug 2000 19:15:22 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author b_hodges -

I just went on a lovely hike this weekend with some friends into the North Cascades wilderness armed with everything needed for an overnight trip -- backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, camp stove, lantern, layers of clothes,...

A Soundtrack That Emotes All Kinds Of Moods -- Like A Drug!

Fri, 25 Aug 2000 16:11:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_hodges - I have to admit that I hate the idea of movie soundtracks, because it's mainly just a way to make a movie that much more profitable. Particularly when the movie is not at all defined by the music. What's the point of a soundtrack? Then there are...

The Zombies Inspired Many With Their Unique Sound

Thu, 24 Aug 2000 19:26:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author b_hodges -

When great bands in the history of Rock n' Roll are mentioned, of course the standards -- The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, The Electric Prunes (okay, maybe not to everyone) -- take the forefront. But there are a...

Look What They've Done To The Place!

Thu, 17 Aug 2000 17:53:10 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author b_hodges - Believe it or not, the Key Arena is actually the old Seattle Coliseum that the Seattle Supersonics played in back in their glory years of the 1970s. It's just gotten a major facelift and a name change. But if you saw the Sonics back in the 70s in the...

A Comedy That's Stood the Test of Time

Sat, 29 Jul 2000 21:12:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_hodges -

I saw "The Naked Gun" ten (yikes) years ago and have not laughed as hard since. It's kind of sad really, but it only proves to me that this is one of the funniest movies of all time. Most of America, I'm sure, by now has seen this...

Carrey is awesome in Man On The Moon

Wed, 26 Jul 2000 18:43:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_hodges - I rented "Man on the Moon" the other night, long after all the movie's oscar hype, or lack thereof, was over. I like seeing movies that I know are good, but are through being hyped -- there is less bias that way. People aren't still writing...

Brooks Mach 1.0 -- For Training or Racing

Wed, 26 Jul 2000 13:23:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author b_hodges -

I went into my local running store in March because I needed a shoe to run a half marathon in. I've always wanted the most lightweight running shoe I could find for racing, but now that I'm getting into longer races, I need something with support...

A great regional running magazine

Sat, 22 Jul 2000 14:37:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author b_hodges -

Northwest Runner magazine is the foremost authority on running in the northwest. RaceCenter and Sports,Etc. have recently become rivals, but do not focus on running like Northwest Runner does. For years, this magazine has consistently and...

Roadtrip to Popeye's!

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 20:03:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_hodges -

Not too many people in the Seattle area know what Popeye's Chicken is. It took someone from a different part of the country who moved up here to let me know what it is. My girlfriend went to school in Texas, where Popeyes' are about as popular...

Uneasy Listening

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 15:47:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author b_hodges -

I first heard the Naked City album while living with a friend in 1992. It was the first album I'd ever heard that I couldn't categorize. It was jazz, punk, funk, and noise all rolled into one album. I bought it shortly thereafter and still...

The New, Improved Seattle Marathon

Sat, 15 Jul 2000 14:44:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author b_hodges -

I ran my only full Seattle Marathon in 1991 and really had a good time -- I ran the whole way with my best friend and ended up with a pretty good time for the course. It was an unforgettable experience (though the last three miles were VERY...

I was gonna write a review about the Kingdome, but...

Thu, 13 Jul 2000 23:13:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_hodges -

When Safeco Field opened up last year to replace the Kingdome as the home of the Mariners, it was like going from being a bum on the street to suddenly having a palatial estate on the water. The Kingdome was one of the worst places to watch a...

Come see Fort Canby State Park

Wed, 12 Jul 2000 16:59:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_hodges - On the Southwest tip of Washington State, Fort Canby State Park offers a wide array of activities and sights to see. It is a popular site for camping (so reservations are recommended), hiking, beachcombing, boating, and lake, river, or ocean fishing...

Make dirty water clean; make clean water cleaner

Tue, 11 Jul 2000 17:33:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_hodges -

Brita filters are a necessity in many households to ensure that people are drinking clean water. There is a sense of well-being when one fills the reservoir to filter, instead of a sense of risk when filling a glass straight from the tap to drink...

Drinking honey

Mon, 10 Jul 2000 16:45:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_hodges -

My girlfriend visited her family in Merida, Mexico last Christmas and came back to Seattle with a bottle of "Licores Cuarenta y Tres". She poured me a shot and it was like drinking honey! It was thick, smooth, and sweet -- like nothing...

A dangerously delicious beer

Sat, 8 Jul 2000 23:52:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_hodges - Mirror Pond Pale Ale is not just one of the best beers in Oregon, it's one of the best beers in the whole Northwest! The Deschutes brewery produces a great selection of beers, but the Pale Ale is my favorite. It's light, not filling, yet flavorful,...

The P.I., The Pac Inn...whatever you name it, it's good!

Wed, 5 Jul 2000 19:20:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author b_hodges -

The Pacific Inn is a friendly little pub with lots of character. Known by most as a great place to hang out and have one of a multitude of beers offered, the P.I. also has some pretty good food.

Among the items that stand out on the...

The Vapor Is A Solid, Long Lasting Shoe

Fri, 7 Jan 2000 00:00:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author b_hodges - Shoes are the most important asset to a long distance runner. I am 29 years old and have been running for over half my life and Brooks shoes are not only the most comfortable and supportive, but also very economical. That's very important when training...