Fuck.
No. Make that Fuck a double. On the rocks.
I went to photograph some trains after work today, which I could do in broad daylight because standing on the edge of the railyard is not trespassing. So I step into the grass to take some pics of this beaut that was rolling out..my foot goes in a hole, I hear/feel a crack!, and...
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No. Make that Fuck a double. On the rocks.
I went to photograph some trains after work today, which I could do in broad daylight because standing on the edge of the railyard is not trespassing. So I step into the grass to take some pics of this beaut that was rolling out..my foot goes in a hole, I hear/feel a crack!, and...
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Do you believe in ghosts? I do..tonight, in the studio, the water kept turning on full blast. Not leaking, but the handle kept turning. They're tight handles, too.
Freaked me right out.
Freaked me right out.
audra:
i 100% believe in ghosts! i lived in a house that was haunted by a little girl. i saw her ofetn, but she was completely harmless. i always wondered what happened to her though. 
so unfortunate. she moved stuff around, like things would move in air, but it was no big deal. creepy, though.
so unfortunate. she moved stuff around, like things would move in air, but it was no big deal. creepy, though. 
allied:
Ghosts? Naw, but I'll give you a definitive answer once I crawl out from under my bed because something scared the shit out of me. 
Thanks for the kind words about my journal entry. I read and watch whatever interests me, so yes, I read some "conservative" media, and I watch Fox News. But I hate the notion that media is "liberal" or "conservative." I think it's bullshit. Take 2000; if the media were "liberal" do you think Bush would have gotten off as easy as he did? I know Gore won the popular vote, but Bush killed him in the way he was covered. Early on many in the media made fun of Bush for his not knowing certain world leaders and his seeming overall stupidity, but after a while, they fawned all over him... because they smelled a winner. I think the media runs to whoever spins it the best. Now having said that, I'd be naive to think that everyone in the media is without bias, but I think overall it's become a crutch and an easy way for a politician to dismiss an arguement they don't like. "Well, you in the liberal media always say..." I was a newspaper reporter for 10+ years and a journalist for more than 15 years... and I never let anyone get away with calling me liberal or conservative. I prided myself on accuracy, fairness and objectivity (might not have always succeeded, but that's another story, LOL!). Funny story: I was interviewing a local politician about a partisan issue and he asked me what I thought about it. I told him I didn't have an opinion on it because that wouldn't be fair... yada yada yada. He laughed and said he knew I was fair, he had checked my voter registration and saw that I was a registered unaffiliated voter. The guy went to City Hall to check the voter registration of the reporters covering his party. That gave me pause. 
Thanks for the kind words about my journal entry. I read and watch whatever interests me, so yes, I read some "conservative" media, and I watch Fox News. But I hate the notion that media is "liberal" or "conservative." I think it's bullshit. Take 2000; if the media were "liberal" do you think Bush would have gotten off as easy as he did? I know Gore won the popular vote, but Bush killed him in the way he was covered. Early on many in the media made fun of Bush for his not knowing certain world leaders and his seeming overall stupidity, but after a while, they fawned all over him... because they smelled a winner. I think the media runs to whoever spins it the best. Now having said that, I'd be naive to think that everyone in the media is without bias, but I think overall it's become a crutch and an easy way for a politician to dismiss an arguement they don't like. "Well, you in the liberal media always say..." I was a newspaper reporter for 10+ years and a journalist for more than 15 years... and I never let anyone get away with calling me liberal or conservative. I prided myself on accuracy, fairness and objectivity (might not have always succeeded, but that's another story, LOL!). Funny story: I was interviewing a local politician about a partisan issue and he asked me what I thought about it. I told him I didn't have an opinion on it because that wouldn't be fair... yada yada yada. He laughed and said he knew I was fair, he had checked my voter registration and saw that I was a registered unaffiliated voter. The guy went to City Hall to check the voter registration of the reporters covering his party. That gave me pause. I went kayaking on the Mississippi today, to make sure I've got all the necessary gear and expectations to take me through next weekend. I'll be kayaking 44 miles downstream as a benefit for the Friends of the Mississippi River.
If anyone would like to sponsor me, you can do so at the website. Email me for info. And this is by no means required...
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If anyone would like to sponsor me, you can do so at the website. Email me for info. And this is by no means required...
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nataskaput:
on the missippi? didn't that stink, we hang out on the bluff by Summit, and man it stank the other night
minosreject:
I was just tooling around the site and searched for folks with "kayak" in their profile, not really expecting to find anyone. 
If there was a canoe/kayak group, I would certainly join. I doubt there are a ton of members here with our hobby, but at least no one will be a lilly-dipper on the threads
I pretty much kayak solo too. My only reliable partner went and moved to Spain. There are some decent coastal paddles in southern California where I live, but the coast is so developed here . . . the best coastal kayaking in CA is in the northern part of the state. I've been out there just once, near Mendocino. There are awesome sea caves there.
If there was a canoe/kayak group, I would certainly join. I doubt there are a ton of members here with our hobby, but at least no one will be a lilly-dipper on the threads
I pretty much kayak solo too. My only reliable partner went and moved to Spain. There are some decent coastal paddles in southern California where I live, but the coast is so developed here . . . the best coastal kayaking in CA is in the northern part of the state. I've been out there just once, near Mendocino. There are awesome sea caves there.
i saw a fox today. i was standing on a bridge above the railyards, trying to get some juicy photos of rust and corrosion and nasty, and this foxy fox just trots out from the bushes.
foxes bounce. did you know that?
i whistled, and he looked right at me. we looked at each other for a few seconds, then he ran into a big...
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foxes bounce. did you know that?
i whistled, and he looked right at me. we looked at each other for a few seconds, then he ran into a big...
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thejuanupsman:
I see wild life in the city all the time. all pretty close to my house. We have a family of raccoons that live somewhere nearby because they are always in my alley at 5 a.m. returning from their late night foraging. About a month ago a deer jumped over me while I was riding home from Darkjuans, beautiful and terrifying at the same time. Also seen beavers, many deer, one animal I couldnt identify but part of the weasal family I would guess and only once a fox. Little tiny thing, I guess I always thought they were a little bigger.
Of course I remember you. Hope to see you out at one of the events again soon. Unfortunately I havent gotten out much lately, partly because of the broken wrist, which I broke that night after we were all at the C.C. Club. Cant bike, so transportation options are reduced.
Have fun with the kayaking. Sounds like a lot of fun.
Of course I remember you. Hope to see you out at one of the events again soon. Unfortunately I havent gotten out much lately, partly because of the broken wrist, which I broke that night after we were all at the C.C. Club. Cant bike, so transportation options are reduced.
Have fun with the kayaking. Sounds like a lot of fun. I got a late birthday present today. Elvis Presley's #1 Hits!
Wheeeeee!
Love me tender, indeed..
I'm off to unload that kiln from last weekend. Here's to hoping my pieces turned out ...
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Wheeeeee!
Love me tender, indeed..
I'm off to unload that kiln from last weekend. Here's to hoping my pieces turned out ...
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allied:
Sweet! Thanks. How's your summer been? 
allied:
Yes, CT born and bred. A reformed preppy. Skippered a Swift Boat and I'm the son of a mill work... sorry, just got done watching the Democratic Convention. I love the East Coast, though I've only driven through Delaware. My summer's been a bit frustrating because I'm currently unemployed. And, I prefer fall and winter to summer, but I've tried to stay busy, which mostly means hitting the gym and drinking beer (hmmmm, those two kinda cancel each other out, LOL!)
I love the East Coast, though I've only driven through Delaware. My summer's been a bit frustrating because I'm currently unemployed. And, I prefer fall and winter to summer, but I've tried to stay busy, which mostly means hitting the gym and drinking beer (hmmmm, those two kinda cancel each other out, LOL!) Walgreens was a trip today. They were understaffed, and the young man behind the counter was clearly competent, but nervous as hell that someone was going to take issue with the fact that he couldn't do everything at once. Reminded me of myself at work, on a constant basis..poor guy..
I just saw a great, though quite sobering, film. "Maria, Full of Grace" is the...
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I just saw a great, though quite sobering, film. "Maria, Full of Grace" is the...
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toneski:
all pictures taken from now until 11:59pm on Friday should be veiwed by myself.
i will rent that movie and make sure to buy a nice throw at Target with a matching pillow to help comfort me through the rollercoaster of emotions that will take over me.
i will rent that movie and make sure to buy a nice throw at Target with a matching pillow to help comfort me through the rollercoaster of emotions that will take over me.
sita:
Thanks for recommending that Swheat litter. I lurve it!
I am definitely having the claws trimmed when he goes to the vet for his snipping.
I am definitely having the claws trimmed when he goes to the vet for his snipping.
I woodfired today! I'm going to go bathe this ash and soot and dirt and sawdust and sweat and plant matter and sweat and whatever else off my body, and I'll be back to tell you all about it.
Whew. I thought I got a tan, but it was really only dirt.
For all you non-potters out there, woodfiring is a very high temperature process....
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Whew. I thought I got a tan, but it was really only dirt.
For all you non-potters out there, woodfiring is a very high temperature process....
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bankerboy:
Thanks for the birthday wishes! Hope you had a great weekend.
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nordicgoddess:
Richard Bresnahan came to speak at the Minneapolis Insitute of Arts. I went to see him and he was totally amazing and interesting. I decided that one of the things I was going to do before I turn 40 is make a nice clay cup set!
It's 2pm, I'm skipping work, and I'm nekkid! Wheeeeeee!
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evening update:
This evening had the most dynamic cloud formations I've ever seen. A sudden storm rolled in, and after the rain there were orange puffy clouds in the west over greenish skies, transforming into hot pink clouds in the east over purple and blueblue sky, to the north twas a solid wall of black...
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evening update:
This evening had the most dynamic cloud formations I've ever seen. A sudden storm rolled in, and after the rain there were orange puffy clouds in the west over greenish skies, transforming into hot pink clouds in the east over purple and blueblue sky, to the north twas a solid wall of black...
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toneski:
even the best of analog poeples have digital friends to help
I dug on that website...yous guys are awesome with the V-dubs...super pimpin.
I dug on that website...yous guys are awesome with the V-dubs...super pimpin.
toneski:
work it bus girl... im anxious to see your end product.
Raided the neighbor's raspberry patch today. I filled a gallon bucket in about twenty minutes. It's a regular free-for-all over there..my roomie made jam this weekend, there's been preserves and pies and ice cream and sorbet produced from that patch in the last three days..it's behind some rental unit, and it is my own private heaven. At least until the birds discover it.
So it...
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bankerboy:
I was just at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Liked it and found a new appreciation for Singer. Rothko is cool, but the best painting I ever saw in person was the van Eyck's "Arnolfini..." in London.
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toneski:
you love anoka, you love anoka, neener neener.
im kiddin, and I am jealous, I lurve me some VW buses,
specially ones that are named.
I still need to break my SG cherry one of these days.
im kiddin, and I am jealous, I lurve me some VW buses,
specially ones that are named.
I still need to break my SG cherry one of these days.
On my way out the door to have some drinks before the Christopher O'Reilly show at orchestra hall tonight..he's transcribed Radiohead favorites for solo classical piano.
Fuckin' bril.
Full details later.
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Best show I've been to in years. Years! He started out with some stuff from OK Computer, and worked his way over to Hail to the Thief..my favorite that he played (besides Paranoid...
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Fuckin' bril.
Full details later.
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Best show I've been to in years. Years! He started out with some stuff from OK Computer, and worked his way over to Hail to the Thief..my favorite that he played (besides Paranoid...
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neodrunk:
Sorry... these things happen. We'll just chaulk that up as a bad weekend.
Sorry to all that I disappointed.
Some of us are getting together at the CC this evening... if you care to have your SGTC cherry broken (so lude).
Sorry to all that I disappointed.
Some of us are getting together at the CC this evening... if you care to have your SGTC cherry broken (so lude).
Lots of stuff happened to me in the last thirty six hours.
Friday morning i took a drive down to Dakota, MN on the Mississippi River to go kayaking with my friend. She spends her summers there in a barn she's converting into a house. The drive was beautiful..the fog hovered over the river until about noon, when it lifted to reveal the most perfect...
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Friday morning i took a drive down to Dakota, MN on the Mississippi River to go kayaking with my friend. She spends her summers there in a barn she's converting into a house. The drive was beautiful..the fog hovered over the river until about noon, when it lifted to reveal the most perfect...
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neodrunk:
I was going to make a comment about Figlio's and read your journal... but it's too long, and it's too late.
Just now recovering from birthday..which wasn't really all that wild, just a bit stressful.
I had about a dozen friends out to the house..my dining room is now full of flowers from friends' gardens. Kellyboy and Wendy made me a cake, and a good time was had by all. Dan was the last to leave, as he wanted to pet Memphis (his kitty that I'm...
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I had about a dozen friends out to the house..my dining room is now full of flowers from friends' gardens. Kellyboy and Wendy made me a cake, and a good time was had by all. Dan was the last to leave, as he wanted to pet Memphis (his kitty that I'm...
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ring:
working on the photos... gotta find the right cds
sita:
That sounds like so much fun. I want to go somewhere all naturey, too. I rarely get out of the city. When I was 14 I went with some friends to a Native Reservoir in Nevada.. and I couldn't believe how many stars there were! The water was so clear and blue. It was breathtaking.
I did not end up getting called to the club last night. And I was so glad for that. The owner told me she probably wouldn't need me this weekend because she thought she had the shift covered. She just asked me to be on-call.
So, at 10:05, I popped in my housemate's boot of Farenheit 9/11 and had a few beers. That movie was so... I dunno. It rehashed a lot of what I knew and confirmed a few of my suspicions. Almost enough to get me to register to vote- it I thought it counted.
I did not end up getting called to the club last night. And I was so glad for that. The owner told me she probably wouldn't need me this weekend because she thought she had the shift covered. She just asked me to be on-call.
So, at 10:05, I popped in my housemate's boot of Farenheit 9/11 and had a few beers. That movie was so... I dunno. It rehashed a lot of what I knew and confirmed a few of my suspicions. Almost enough to get me to register to vote- it I thought it counted.
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