PetZilla
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PetZilla
@petzilla.bsky.social
I'm a open book, careful to not get a paper cut.
The place I go to get my fro shorn is having a 50% off sale.

To me that means that when they mess up my "do" and make it a "don't" then I'm only 50% bothered by it because I only paid half price for it.
January 9, 2026 at 7:43 PM
One of the many good things I found today at the annual check up of my life clock was that I only put on 4lbs over the holidays and not the 24lbs I feel like I've put on.
January 9, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Finally F'n Friday on the first full week of New Year!
January 9, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Thanks Novant and the Checkered Flag Foundation for the Veterans parking this morning!
January 9, 2026 at 12:56 PM
4K walkabout of Uptown!
January 8, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Firstly, I have to say that I am fortunate to have insurance through my work. I am sure many are not so fortunate.

I noticed a billing concern and identified the issue. I even got a recommendation how to move forward.

This reminds me to be my own voice when no one else will for myself.
January 8, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Nearly dialed out of 6am CrossFit this morning and very happy I went ahead to make the workout.

5am me was sure it would be fine to sleep in and maybe pick it up later.

5:15am me got up and put in the work.

Damn happy that I did.
January 8, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Tonight was a Soul Gastrolounge kind of night.

It has been a long time since we had been to Soul and it was super cool to check out their new location in NoDa.
January 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM
It is a beautiful warm day in Uptown today.

I just took a 4K walkabout and there are a lot of people taking advantage of it too getting out to enjoy it all!
January 7, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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Watched "How to Save a Milestone" last night & cannot say enough about the importance of projects like this, & the preservation of our cultural history. Charlotte paves over everything interesting - The Milestone is more than a dive, it's a marker for what we value. Support the arts! #TheMilestone
How to Save a Milestone
www.howtosaveamilestone.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Today's CrossFit workout was setting 5 rep backsquat weight for a 6 week strength cycle as well as max effort strict pull-ups.

This morning's 5 rep backsquat was 205lbs, 20lbs over my bodyweight.

Max strict pull-ups was 5.

I know I can go heavier and do more pull-ups. I needed to set a baseline.
January 7, 2026 at 4:36 PM
So much fog this morning on the ride into Uptown that cleared just as I pulled past Morehead St on South Tryon.
January 7, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Seeing someone reading a physical book in our office break room is a joy to see.

Unfortunately it seems to be a rarity now.
January 6, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Noticed on the TV in the office break room a news piece on "Crypto Bullish Start to 2026" and I read that as 'Crypto Bullshit Start to 2026'.

Is being Crypto rich about the same as being a Spectrum Wifi "Ga-Gillonaire"?

If we're not talking Krypto the Super Dog I got nothing...literally.
January 6, 2026 at 7:01 PM
New office coffee cup filled and ready to caffinate!

I found out this morning that it holds over 2 of the my previous coffee cup all in one.

Some ask if I fill it up and pour it into another cup so I get some interesting stares when I drink coffee directly from the pot.
January 6, 2026 at 2:28 PM
New office coffee cup for the new year.
January 5, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Rolling into Uptown at 11 rather than 8ish is a wold of differences.

Easy ride in and nearly no parking in the 7 story below ground parking complex I'm renting space in.

Still not complaining, this is just the life people who work in Uptown lives in and I accept that.
January 5, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Had a dental appointment this morning that has blown my morning routine.

Felt like I needed to be in Uptown more than a feeling I wanted to work in Uptown today.
January 5, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Back to the daily grind of morning CrossFit workouts and a mad dash to Uptown for a day in the office place.
January 5, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Was challenged to make the Cider Cinnamon Margarita from Ri Rá and I think that I did pretty good.

I made one tequila and with Ritual Tequila.

Tequila
Brandy
Blazin Apple Cinnamon Fireball
Ancho Reyes Chile Ancho Liquor
Lime Juice
Blue Agave Nectar
Top with Apple Cider over ice
January 5, 2026 at 1:30 AM
We decided to try zero proof alcohol Tequila and got to say that Ritual Tequila Alternative tastes nothing like real tequila.
January 5, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Took down the outside Christmas decorations, our Casa looks much less merry until next year!

#NowDrinking Highland Brewing Cold Mountain Winter Ale

untp.beer/GKJLX
January 4, 2026 at 10:38 PM
My Sunday morning coffee and this sticker we were gifted.

I'm at least partially caffinated...
January 4, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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with the news of MTV ceasing it's video channels tonight, it means pix like these of "Mojo TV" will be all the more cryptic for future generations of patrons. On a side note, the documentary "How To Save a Milestone" which features some of my old work, begins streaming tonight at the usual places
January 1, 2026 at 1:15 AM
#NowWatching #HowToSaveTheMilestone ob Amazon

Amazing story of the world famous Milestone Club right here in Charlotte NC.

I go to the Milestone often and have always loved being there.

There are not many music venues left like the Milestone and we are lucky to still have it here in Charlotte.
JUST ANNOUNCED AND ON SALE— A screening of the documentary ‘How to Save a Milestone’ about the legendary Charlotte club comes to Motorco Music Hall in Durham on July 24!! There will be a performance by Andy the Doorbum too!!

🎟️ found.ee/andMilestone

This is a seated screening/show
January 4, 2026 at 1:19 AM