Finally got around to updating the site. Used Rapidweaver 4 with a cool theme called Cosmic. After a week of hell at work, hopefully I’ll have some more time to work on the site. I’ve added some new photos of Ev & Sam.

Still looking forward to seeing Batman: The Dark Knight. No one has had any negatives about it. I think it’s that and The X-Files movie this weekend for sure!

Enjoy the new site!

-steve

Well, another lap around the sun has gone by. I definitely find that I’m not as stoked about birthdays as I used to be. I am looking forward to spending the day with my nephew and niece. Somehow, it makes it more fun when they’re around.

I did a little searching online. Recognize any of these people? I guess 1966 wasn’t such a bad year afterall. Happy Birthday J.J. - Star Trek better be good....



....and god bless Salma Hayek!


-steve

I happened to be in a Best Buy today and saw a demo of one of the Samsung 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTVs. They were running the new Blu-Ray release of Pirates of the Carribean - At World's End. I can only describe it as - WOW! I don't think I have EVER seen a picture that amazing on any HDTV before.

The display in the store was a 40" . I think I'd have to go for the 57" myself! I think I found my next TV!


-steve

So it seems that The Wiener Factory in Sherman Oaks (the absolute best turkey dogs ever made) will be closing by the end of this year. This is probably the worst news since George Bush was re-elected. They're not sure if they will open again somewhere else. I urge anyone in the vacinity of Sherman Oaks to get down there and have one of their awesome turkey dogs before they close.


In place of The Wiener Factory will be a PinkBerry yogurt stand. Now, the Wiener Factory has been in that location for at least 30 years. I've been going there since I was a kid. PinkBerry? I give it 6 months and it will be gone. I certainly won't be going there.

It is truly a dark day in Sherman Oaks.

-steve

Went to ComicCon today. Just dude..... It was waaaaaaaaaay too crowded!! I don't know how people can put up with that for 4 days! It was truly unbearable. And you'd think it might have been cooler down in San Diego than up here in the valley...WRONG!!! It was blistering hot outside! Like ridiculous, crazy, stupid, Jessica Alba hot! Between the crowds and the heat, I don't think I could take that ever again!

The adult swim panel was ass. Those shows suck donkey balls! Except for DETHKLOK and Robot Chicken, the creators on the panel were all assholes that just love to hear to themselves talk. I used to like Morel Orel until I saw the guys who created it it. What a bunch of losers screaming for attention.

On the plus side, I got to see The Chiodo Bros. They were down there this year which was cool. They have a book they put out that may go in to production as a feature. That would be awesome! The floor was definitely split into mainly two categories. One side with artists with lots of their own stuff to promote, and the corporate side with gigantic booths that were filled with a whole lot of nothing. Of course, that was the side that was the most packed. Lame.

It's probably time for San Diego to either expand their convention center or really crack down on how many people can attend the con. It was just brutal this year.

-steve

OK, I can't take credit for this. Rick actually took this picture of Samantha with my new camera. I did touch it up a bit later in Photoshop though. Came out great!

-steve

Been wanting a fisheye lens since high school. Just had to buy one with the new camera and all. Here's some pics from work at my desk. Took these as soon as the lens came in. I'll do more.

Give me some time!

-steve

I had a great time at my 40th (yes...40th) B-Day party today! I didn't even want to have or do anything for my B-Day, but it turned out great and now I'm glad I had it! Thank you Rick and Dee for throwing it. Thank you to everyone who came!

Seeing Superman Returns with everyone was a lot fun fun too! I think Evan really enjoyed it (even though it was a bit long). The food at the party was great! The big sandwich, the mac & cheese and the cho all hit the spot! Seemed like they hit everybody else's spot too!

The gifts were extremely generous, you guys really shouldn't have. I can't wait to try them all out. I will definitely be posting some new pics with the new camera once I figure it out, and get a memory card for it.

Thank you Rick, Denise, Evan, Samantha, Mom, Harry, Aaron, Sow, Ray, Scott, Sara, Eric, Marissa, Alex, David, Denise, David, Lilah, Chris, Nisha, Sophia, Greg, Jon.

All I can say is you guys made turning 40 a lot more fun than I thought it would be!

Thank you!

-steve

Helped Rick with his Memorial Weekend project. We built a fort for Evan and Samantha. First day was pretty rough. Second day went much smoother. There's still a set of swings to set up, but for the most part, the structure is finished and Ev is one happy camper!

-steve

My good friend Aaron and his partners will be screening their new film at MethodFest on April 1st, 2006 at Carlson Family Theatre, Viewpoint School 23620 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91302. Here's a link to the festival, the movie site and MySpace site, Daily News article and Aaron's blog.

MethodFest
Bangkok - The Movie
Bangkok on MySpace
Daily News Article
ChimpTested

Good luck guys! See you there!

-steve

Yes everyone, that is the "real" Jerry Lentz, back on his throne at Roman's. He arrived back here in L.A. last week after conquering the radio market in Fresno. The guy beat Stern for Pete's Sake! He has now begun his takeover of L.A. media. Look and listen for him soon on radio, television, movies, and podcasts!

-steve

If you are as old as me, you can remember a time when local radio station here in L.A., KROQ used play some of the best music around. You would also remember the DJ's at the time. Dusty Street, Freddie Snakeskin, Swedish Egil and of course Richard Blade. While Jed the Fish is the sole survivor still currently on KROQ, you can find the rest of the 80's crew on Sirius Satellite Radio. They have their own channel called 1st Wave - Ch 22. Scott had them on in his car the other day and I picked up on Dusty's voice right away. Sirius has a 3 day free trial plan that you can test out and hear on the net. So check it out if you get a chance.

-steve

This is a picture of Samantha at her 2nd haircut. She sure looks happy doesn't she? What you don't see are any pictures of her first haircut. That was given to her by Evan over the weekend. D'oh! Never a dull moment over at that darn Kellener household!

-steve

Yeah sure, tape has been dead for years now, but for me, it's really dead now! Went to digitize something for Denise off a VHS tape.  Haven't used VHS tape in years!  I still had my VCR hooked to the computer so I popped in the tape.  The VCR then proceeded to eat the tape!  D'OH!

I think Rick and Dee still have an old VCR they don't use anymore.  I'll have to try that.  Other than that, my days of VHS tape or over!  There's no way I am going to go buy a new VCR!  Even if they are $12 brand new  it's a waste of dough! 

Tape is dead!


-steve

Today Jerry found out that he and Brad of KRZR's now defunct Front Row Morning Show were #1 in their market for men 18-34, their target audience with 10.3 Share. They beat Stern! They beat everyone! They were #1 and they were still laid off. Unfucking believable!

To quote E. Curtis Johnson, KRZR program director, from the article KRZR's 'Front Row' clears out after 14 years,

"'We live and die by ratings," Johnson says.

Guess it will be a slow horrible death for Clear Channel and KRZR! THE FRONT ROW BEAT FREAKIN' HOWARD STERN!

I have tried to encourage Jerry to start his own podcast. I even made him the artwork here to use royalty free! If you want to hear Jerry do a podcast write to him at lentz2001@yahoo.com and don't ask him, tell him!

-steve

Well, my buddy Jerry was fired yesterday.

Jerry, Jen and Brad of The Front Row Morning Show at radio station KRZR in Fresno were all canned. Why may you ask? Well, let's see...because they did a good job that's why! When the ratings came in after Jerry had started at the station, they were number one in their market. As far as I know, they have remained number one the whole time which has been almost a year. So what do they get for it? A raise? A pat on the back? A new car? Nooooo....They got the axe. Yes sir, that's what you get from corporate America in this day an age. You get the boot when you do a good job.The Front Row was the only reason I listened to that station. Their music sucks. KRZR Sucks!

On the whole, this could turn out to be a good thing. With the rise of podcasting, you don't need a radio station. This could finally be the end or corporate radio! A mic, a computer and some talent will get you far these days. Look for Jerry to return to the airwaves with his own podcast soon. Contact him through his website and let him know you want to continue listening to him. Donations will be gladly accepted.

The World Famous Jerry Lentz

I have some of Jerry's classic bits from The Front Row. Just click on the Funny Radio section on my site and re-live the experience.

Oh yeah, KRZR Sucks!

- steve

Good time on Saturday with everybody at the paintball field. Check it out!

-steve

Sure was hot yesterday! Glad my brother and sister-in-law have a pool! Aaron came by and we had a blast with Evan and Samantha. Sammy's turning into quite the thrasher in the water, while Ev has perfected his flying "Marvel" pose.

-steve

Welcome to my new home page. After paying 99 bones to Apple for three years, I had enough. I'm doing it myself! I am using the same program we created Animation Meat in. It's called Rapidweaver and it rules!

-steve

I think the site is coming along pretty good.

-steve