Tony Cervo
@tcervo.bsky.social
Street photography, concert photography, TTRPG, cats, GenX, music, movies...stuff. No K!ngs, No Collaborators, No Capitulators.
We loved the main Christmas Market in Vienna, and were impressed until we got to Salzburg. The Christmas Market in Residenzplatz (Salzburg) is definitely the better of the two. So much more variety, better prices, and less "Disney" feeling. (Still, if you're in Vienna...go anyway. Better for kids.)
December 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We loved the main Christmas Market in Vienna, and were impressed until we got to Salzburg. The Christmas Market in Residenzplatz (Salzburg) is definitely the better of the two. So much more variety, better prices, and less "Disney" feeling. (Still, if you're in Vienna...go anyway. Better for kids.)
Unfiltered/un-pasteutized beer is fantastic. Brewed by monks.
Augustiner Bräu Mülln, Salzburg.
Augustiner Bräu Mülln, Salzburg.
December 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Unfiltered/un-pasteutized beer is fantastic. Brewed by monks.
Augustiner Bräu Mülln, Salzburg.
Augustiner Bräu Mülln, Salzburg.
Glühwein with amaretto is delicious.
November 30, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Glühwein with amaretto is delicious.
Sometimes the touristy thing to do is the correct thing to do. Cafe Central does not disappoint.
November 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Sometimes the touristy thing to do is the correct thing to do. Cafe Central does not disappoint.
Vienna, we have arrived! Exhausted and a bit loopy, so found the nearest spot to our apartment for some food. Gasthaus Damir was solid, and very friendly.
November 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Vienna, we have arrived! Exhausted and a bit loopy, so found the nearest spot to our apartment for some food. Gasthaus Damir was solid, and very friendly.
Turkey (and gravy) turned out amazing! I used ThatDudeCanCook's recipe. I have a tried-and-true, but wanted to try this because it took about 45 minutes for the dark meat, and 25 for the breasts. Only thing I did different was stagger the start times so they were done at the same time. (Link below)
November 24, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Turkey (and gravy) turned out amazing! I used ThatDudeCanCook's recipe. I have a tried-and-true, but wanted to try this because it took about 45 minutes for the dark meat, and 25 for the breasts. Only thing I did different was stagger the start times so they were done at the same time. (Link below)
Had to switch to the Le Creuset, after discovering the Cuisinart stock pot isn't induction ready. Lol. Guess I'll ask Santa for a new stock pot.
November 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Had to switch to the Le Creuset, after discovering the Cuisinart stock pot isn't induction ready. Lol. Guess I'll ask Santa for a new stock pot.
It smells soooo good in here right now.
November 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
It smells soooo good in here right now.
We're doing Thanksgiving dinner early, since we're leaving Friday and want to have a few days of leftovers.
Getting ready to roast the carcass to make stock for the gravy.
Getting ready to roast the carcass to make stock for the gravy.
November 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
We're doing Thanksgiving dinner early, since we're leaving Friday and want to have a few days of leftovers.
Getting ready to roast the carcass to make stock for the gravy.
Getting ready to roast the carcass to make stock for the gravy.
Sometimes I forget how much I like cream soda. Zevia knocks it out of the park with their stevia-sweetened version.
November 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Sometimes I forget how much I like cream soda. Zevia knocks it out of the park with their stevia-sweetened version.
#NowSpinning Brimstone & Treacle soundtrack. A bit uneven, but good overall. The Police/Sting tracks aren't new to me, but some (I Burn For You) are first time I've had on vinyl (vs CD).
November 22, 2025 at 9:41 PM
#NowSpinning Brimstone & Treacle soundtrack. A bit uneven, but good overall. The Police/Sting tracks aren't new to me, but some (I Burn For You) are first time I've had on vinyl (vs CD).
Absolutely fantastic show by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass tonight. I can't believe he's 90! Not only did he sound great, but he was sharp as a tack and very quick witted. He talks exactly like he did decades ago. Bonus: a tribute to Sèrgio Mendez with Lani Hall singing! Brasil '66 in the house!
November 14, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Absolutely fantastic show by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass tonight. I can't believe he's 90! Not only did he sound great, but he was sharp as a tack and very quick witted. He talks exactly like he did decades ago. Bonus: a tribute to Sèrgio Mendez with Lani Hall singing! Brasil '66 in the house!
#NowPlaying Radkey - 9 Lives at the 100 Club (cassette)
November 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
#NowPlaying Radkey - 9 Lives at the 100 Club (cassette)
Same. I still have all my Prydain books. My mom went to a book signing and got one of my books signed. Also, I named my first ever D&D character (first basic set - Holmes edition) Taran.
November 12, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Same. I still have all my Prydain books. My mom went to a book signing and got one of my books signed. Also, I named my first ever D&D character (first basic set - Holmes edition) Taran.
Dear #PetSmart - please stop using Uber for deliveries. They cancel because...reasons? They say they can't find the address. Nobody else ever has an issue. Standard residential neighborhood, house, number clearly visible. Lazy drivers are lazy, so stop using them.
November 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Dear #PetSmart - please stop using Uber for deliveries. They cancel because...reasons? They say they can't find the address. Nobody else ever has an issue. Standard residential neighborhood, house, number clearly visible. Lazy drivers are lazy, so stop using them.
Picked this up at a local bookstore. I love Lol & Budgie's podcast (Curious Creatures). Lol has some good stories, so I'm sure this will be a fun read.
November 6, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Picked this up at a local bookstore. I love Lol & Budgie's podcast (Curious Creatures). Lol has some good stories, so I'm sure this will be a fun read.
Yeah, total beast. I found a stand with sort-of cubbies. Works OK, but doesn't show off the consoles.
November 6, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Yeah, total beast. I found a stand with sort-of cubbies. Works OK, but doesn't show off the consoles.
It's a rainy day, so we're playing The Fox in the Forest.
November 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
It's a rainy day, so we're playing The Fox in the Forest.
I'm getting better at making latte art. Still can't quite put it all together, though. Sometimes I get the initial flow right but mess up the end, or vice-versa. Practice makes perfect...eventually.
November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I'm getting better at making latte art. Still can't quite put it all together, though. Sometimes I get the initial flow right but mess up the end, or vice-versa. Practice makes perfect...eventually.
I chose tomorrow. Got a response that there are no available appointments tomorrow.
NO SHIT! THAT'S WHY I WANT TO BE ADDED TO THE WAIT-LIST!
Xfinity earning their reputation as the worst customer service.
NO SHIT! THAT'S WHY I WANT TO BE ADDED TO THE WAIT-LIST!
Xfinity earning their reputation as the worst customer service.
November 4, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I chose tomorrow. Got a response that there are no available appointments tomorrow.
NO SHIT! THAT'S WHY I WANT TO BE ADDED TO THE WAIT-LIST!
Xfinity earning their reputation as the worst customer service.
NO SHIT! THAT'S WHY I WANT TO BE ADDED TO THE WAIT-LIST!
Xfinity earning their reputation as the worst customer service.