Ricky Lyddon's Dandelife : The story of Ricky Lyddon's life

I won a cooking contest

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

For anyone that knows me this is a big thing. I am not a cook but beat out tons of people in the office for the best item ever. I did the famous Ricky McCrumpet.

First house concert

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

Had one of my favorite artists Seth Horan over to do a set at our house in the living room. Good turnout and we have it all on DVD thanks to Kevin. Seth and I are now ona hugging basis because of this event.

Magic Castle

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

Went to the Magic Castle with Kellen for the first time. The place is awesome and it was a wine tasting for Toastmasters. We won two raffles (mugs and wine glasses).

House Warming

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

Had our first big hosuewarming party at the Andele Way house. It was wine tasting and everyone was trashed which was good.

First product tour

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

Went on my first product road tour through the Bay Area for Sega promoting Eastside Hockey Manager.

Ben Folds and Rufus Wainwright concert

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

Went to see Ben Folds and Rufus Wainwright with Devin and Kellen. Really amazing concert and Devin brided the guy to get us super awesome seats.

Belize

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

Went to Belize with Captain Jim and Michael. We spent the days at Ramon's and partied it up at night. We did go to Tecal to see the ruins which was awesome and see where they filmed that one part in Star Wars. I did a zip line for the first time in the rainforest and

First time in Denver

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

Went to Denver for the first time to see Steph. We had a great weekend and bought Rufus Magoo Ember-Lyddon.

Tenacious D

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

Saw Tenacious D concert with Pat Kieffer. Steph bought us tickets for Christmas. They rocked hard and the opening acts were comedy (cast of Lucky Louis) and some bands...I only remember Giant Drag which Pat is obsessed with.

First CES

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

Went to my first CES to rep BenQ in Las Vegas, Nev.

Haiden Jo was born

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

My best friend Jordan Myers had her first baby Haiden Jo Morin.

First time in NY

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

Thursday

o Cab ride with Kellen trying to get us to read his Bond and Josie talking about some Science thing

o Ate at Serendipity 3 (Best frozen hot coco ever (ask for the Kellen and Ricky special because it is way better without Russian sauce)

o Visited the Euro RSCG Magnet office (now know that it is not walking distance from Serendipity)

o Shopped on 5th for a bit (bought amazing underwear)

o Cho came in

o Rink Bar with Erik (local hang out for NBC folks where the skating rink usually is)

o Ate a Rays Pizza

o St. Patricks Cathedral

o Cali Bar

o Saw Patti Lupone (a.k.a Patti LePew I guess she is some famous broadway girl that Pat went psycho over)

o XMen 3 (Pat got his way)

Friday

o Ate at CafÃ© 56

o Saw Conan OBrian taping (thanks E)

o Saw Sarah Michelle Gelllar filming some movie in Central Park

o Ate great Cuban Food

o Saw Wicked (Kellen did not go but met the girl of his dreams instead (girl of dreams means = foreign and can make a Bronx Martini))

o House of Brews (way cooler than Yard House)

o Kellen fell asleep at the bar

Saturday

o Ave Q (really funny)

o Ate White Castle (trying to eat one sub 10 seconds is hard and will make you sick)

o Hotel party

o Lil Italy for Dinner and festival

o Magnolias (OMG it is better than Sprinkles)

o Back to Hotel to drink more (Oscar even came to party)

o Kellen fell asleep

o Erik pissed pants from thinking he was funny

o Erik got slammed in the face with a pillow and eventually puked on himself in the shower

Sunday

o Yankee Stadium (did not see the game because it was sold out)

o Grand Central Station

o UN (took the funniest photos ever)

o Talked to squirrels (new talent)

o Brooklyn Bridge (we almost walked the whole thing)

o Chinatown

o Battery Park

o Statue of Liberty

o Wall Street (I credit carded the bull)

o Ground Zero

o Trinity Cathedral

o Ate at the Cafeteria for a midnight dinner (great LA kinda place that is open 24 hours)

o 230 Fifth Rooftop bar (thanks girls for the great night)

o Breakfast after the bar at 4:30

o Central Park at 6 a.m. (simply gorgeous)

Monday

o Empire State Building

o Porn Shops (FYI found out that the animal sections were recently reduced)

o Ate these crazy desserts at some Japanese place by Rockefeller

o Madison Ave fair

o Dizzy Club at the Lincoln Center (saw the most amazing jazz drummer ever)

o Ate at the Spice Market in the Meat Packing District

o Magnolias again

o W bar (really good selection of top shelf and Kelly G was there)

o Other Time Square bars (consisted of getting cock blocked by Fleet Week)

Tuesday

o Our town car service guy got pulled over on the way to the airport

o Back Home L

First ever beer pong tournament

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

We held the biggest beer pong tournament ever at our house on Andele Way. Kellen and Brian J won and AT and I got second. I think we had the best costumes though (Shop Till You Drop theme).

Les Miserables

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

Saw the amazing Les Mis at Pantages with Devin, Kellen and Pat Cole. Also, a window got shot at Hollywood and Vine (restaurant) while we were watching the World Cup game and eating stinky Mac and Cheese.

First promotion

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

I became a Senior Account Executive at Euro RSCG Magnet because of my work after Daniel Rhodes left the company. I was able to keep both of my clients and raise the monthly retainer when we feared both clients would depart with Daniel.

First day at Bock Communications

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

This was my first day at Bock Communications in Costa Mesa, Calif. as an Assistant Account Executive.

First day at new Euro RSCG Magnet

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

Started working at Euro RSCG Magnet in Corona, Calif. as an Account Executive

Sawdust Sucks

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

Went to Sawdust Festival in Laguna with Chris and Beth. Great to see those two for sure but Sawdust is like the rich person's swap meet. Had a great meal and just hung out with those two for the day.

SD

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

Went down to SD to get my mom with Pat. Best thing ever was that as we were driving to the church we saw a Bennigan's...yeah thats right the best place ever for Monte Cristos. So many memories and they are all gone in AZ. Usually would not put eating on my dandelife, but this is special.

Gayest thing ever

Ricky Lyddon — Wed Aug 02 00:00:00 UTC 2006

Went to see Kristen Chenoweth at the Greek with Pat. It was a great pop/broadway show with amazing tickets, but I swear we were the only straight dudes there. It was a like a WeHo Gay Club in the bathroom. Fun times as always though with Pat.