Kat's Playbook

Must Eat, Must Drink: Hawaii

1. Shave Ice - We were definitely shocked to hear that our good friends that now live on Oahu have not had shaved ice yet. I mean, its like not having popcorn at the movies, a beer at the game, or shots at the Monday morning meeting.
Aoki's and Matsumoto's on Oahu and Annie's on Maui...all Damn Good.

2. Betty's - The best restaurant in Lahaina is Betty's. Low key, great food, and a Luau!! That's right, skip the $90 Luau and just get a good seat at Betty's. Just in front of your ocean view, is the stage. We just couldn't get enough of Betty and went there twice! Mahalo Betty - You're the best.

3. Mama's Fish House - Now if you are heading to Maui, you must have a big night out at Mama's Fish House. Its a little more on the pricey side, but Oh-So-Worth-It. Seriously. The view...amazing. The atmosphere...amazing. Mama's Stuffed Mahi Mahi...Ah-Mazing.

And check out our dessert....The Black Pearl (make sure you say that in your best Pirates of the Caribbean voice).

8. The Daily Plate - If you are heading to Hawaii, you MUST have a Daily Plate. You can find it just about anywhere. The more its a "Dive" the better. Our favorite daily plate was at Nico's Pier 38 (featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives). Also try the Loco Moco - Rice, Burger patty, 2 eggs, and lots of gravy. Hello Heart Attack.

5. Coconut Porter - Even if you are not a huge dark beer kind of gal (or guy), you MUST try the coconut porter by the Maui Brewing Co. We are already trying to get it at our local liquor store.

6. Plantation House Restaurant - Even if you don't golf, you have to appreciate this view. Wowzers! Plus, this place has the best damn crab cake eggs benedict you will ever have. The Food Network channel (and Kat) say so!

Posted in: Hawaii, Must Drink, Must Eat, Vacay on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 3 comments

Tebow's First

Don't worry, no V-cards were taken today. At least none that I am aware of. But today I witnessed something so freaking great. Something that made me scream, get a little light headed, and possibly pee my pants a little. That's right, I saw Tebow score his first NFL Touch Down.

Unfortunately, the Broncos lost today's game. But not on my account. No Siree. I waved that orange towel, stomped my feet, and screamed at the top of my lungs every time the Defense was up for the taking. I don't know about you, but when I am at a game and especially Mile High, I truly feel like I am making a difference. I am the 12th man on the field. Without me...the Broncos would have....oh, lost by more than 4 points :(

So yes, Greenie, I may love you on Mike & Mike, but your J-E-T-S, Jets Jets Jets....S-U-C-K, Suck, Suck, Suck.

PS. Thanks my Dearest A for taking me to the game. I miss you dearly. xoxo, Kat

Posted in: Dear Mike and Mike, Football, Girlfriends, sports, Tebow on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 2 comments

Must See, Must Do: Hawaii

1. Helitour - Gator Guy and I splurged for an open doors Helicopter tour over west Maui and Molokai. That's right, no doors. Ah-freaking-mazing. I just might be considering a career as a traffic reporter just so I can experience the copter more!!

2. Snokeling - It has always been a little tough snorkeling in places after seeing the Great Barrier Reef. I mean, quite the place to live up to. But I must say that Maui did...and then some. We took a snorkel tour with the Pacific Whale Foundation, stopped by Molikini and Turtle Town. I was convinced that we wouldn't see any turtles and it was just a way for us to cash in that moolah. Wrong! We saw green sea turtles everywhere. What beautiful and peaceful creatures!

Sadly I turned down the water camera, but this is just what it was like

3. Bellow's Beach - Best kept secret on Oahu. Skip those crowded beaches and head to Bellow's Beach. It is actually on Bellow's Air Force Base and is open to the public on weekends. Great view. No crowds. Damn good time.

4. The North Shore - There is just something about the North Shore on Oahu. Surfers. Slow pace. Surfers. Dole Pineapple. Surfers. Wiamea Bay was the first beach that we hit up on our trip and it was the best. Beautiful waves.

5. Road to Hana - There are not kidding. The Road to Hana has twists and turns that will definitely make your stomach cry for a dramamine. In fact, 600 curves and 54 bridges to be exact. But it is a definite must see. And feel free to take a little adventure off to one of the off road waterfalls.

6. Hiking - Gator Guy and I just couldn't get enough hiking. Diamond Head, Coco Head, Manoa Falls, and much more. Just make sure you bring your Keens.

7. Lahaina, Maui - Oh Lahaina...How I love thee. We stayed at Lahaina Shores. We didn't really know what to expect when we booked it online, but this small little fisherman's town is my new love. Restaurants everywhere and beautiful art galleries on every corner.

Our Hotel

Our view from our room

Our beach

And check out the Banyan Tree. Yes, this is all ONE TREE.

8. Beach Time - This one is a no brainer

Mahalo Hawaii. Mahalo.

Posted in: Between a Kat and a Gator, Hawaii, Must Do, Must See, Vacay on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 2 comments

Name Change!!

That's right folks, I'm changing the name and URL of this blog. Nobody gets the, "I Play it by Year". Gator Guy and I were trying to think of things that I have always said wrong and that was one of them. But ya know...its annoying to tell people, "No, its Year, with a Y. Not ear like everyone else says."

So....I'm moving to:

Katsplaybook.blogspot.com

So follow me over there!!!

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Everyone Loves a little Gaga

Posted in: Viral Videos on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 0 comments

America's QB, Not So Much

For many years I have despised Brett Favre. I don't really know why, but he really just annoyed the heck out of me. I loved watching him lose (maybe not quite as much as I enjoy Cry Baby Cutler losing) but still, I would get a chuckle every time I saw him throw an interception or incomplete pass. Everyone would ask, "How can you hate America's Quarter Back?"

HA. Because now others are quickly jumping onto my "Hate Brett Fav-re" Team. In case you are not on ESPN, listening to sports talk radio, or tune out anything football, you can read the low down here. Basically, the NFL is quickly investigating allegations that Fav-re sent very inappropriate texts and pictures to a former Jets employee.

First of all Fav-re, this young little lady could probably be your daughter. Did you meet her at Granddaughter's dance recital? Or perhaps at the corner high school car wash? Either way, you are suppose to be a role model. A person that kids can look up to and want to be some day. Your wife, Deanna has stood by your side, and you used to stand by hers, even when she battled breast cancer. Ouch.

But now...you are sending inappropriate texts. And lets just be clear that inappropriate texts = pictures of the man down under, little Fav-re, The Little General, Princess Sofia, or from Varsity Blues, "purple-headed yogurt slinger, and uh Pedro."

Yes the Mr. All American QB is now joining the lists of Ben Worthlessberger, Kobe Bryant, Lawrence Taylor, and the Once Great Tiger Woods. And some of you may say that its only accusation and Good Ol' Fav-re isn't guilty just yet. But as my soon to be BFF said, "When there's smoke...there's usually fire." So how does that retirement look to ya now, Fav-re??

Ian O'Connor from ESPN couldn't have said it better after Monday night's game, "He just looks like a man from Mississippi who made a mistake. A man who should have kept the door closed on those recruiters from the north, and sat this last season out." You can read more here.

Posted in: Football, Impress Your Sports Lover, NFL, sports on Monday, October 11, 2010 at 4 comments