Wednesday, October 31, 2001 |
IT'S AN E. HONDA DAY
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X IS GOT Y'ALL BOUNCIN AGAIN
My first DMX album was And Then There Was X... which I bought for the "What's My Name" anthem. But as I listened to the album and it became a regular in my CD player, it grew on me and turned out to be an absolutely incredible album.
Well last night I bought DMX's newest, The Great Depression on recommendation of Casey (who I'm going to talk into a blog). The album is PHENOMINAL. I've listened to it twice through already and I am yet to hear a song that doesn't work. Trust me on this one, buy it (Alison is probably running out of her apartment right now because she thinks it's cool...).
"I'm DMX but my, name ain't Dave (uh)
Step to my title and I'll crash yo' wave"
My first DMX album was And Then There Was X... which I bought for the "What's My Name" anthem. But as I listened to the album and it became a regular in my CD player, it grew on me and turned out to be an absolutely incredible album.
Well last night I bought DMX's newest, The Great Depression on recommendation of Casey (who I'm going to talk into a blog). The album is PHENOMINAL. I've listened to it twice through already and I am yet to hear a song that doesn't work. Trust me on this one, buy it (Alison is probably running out of her apartment right now because she thinks it's cool...).
"I'm DMX but my, name ain't Dave (uh)
Step to my title and I'll crash yo' wave"
Monday, October 29, 2001 |
SCENE
INTERIOR - DAVE'S CUBICLE
Dave is working furiously on a project, a coworker in the office enters and stands beside Dave's desk.
COWORKER: Dave? i just spilled coke all over my mouse [displaying mouse, still dripping with coke].
DAVE: And you want me to do what?
COWORKER: Will it work?
DAVE: You're serious, aren't you?
COWORKER: Yes, why?
DAVE: Just put the mouse down.
COWORKER: Will it cost much?
DAVE: Just put the mouse down.
Exit coworker.
INTERIOR - DAVE'S CUBICLE
Dave is working furiously on a project, a coworker in the office enters and stands beside Dave's desk.
COWORKER: Dave? i just spilled coke all over my mouse [displaying mouse, still dripping with coke].
DAVE: And you want me to do what?
COWORKER: Will it work?
DAVE: You're serious, aren't you?
COWORKER: Yes, why?
DAVE: Just put the mouse down.
COWORKER: Will it cost much?
DAVE: Just put the mouse down.
Exit coworker.
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AGREEABLE DEFINITIONS
For a few weeks, on and off, Alison has proclaimed that she is a nerd, to which myself and others have disagreed. Well way back on 01/12/01 I had posted the definition of the word "nerd," so lets review it to see if Alison qualifies.
NERD
n. Slang
1. A person regarded as stupid, inept, or unattractive.
2. A person who is single-minded or accomplished in scientific pursuits but is felt to be socially inept.
Hmm...I'd say she qualifies, AND THEN SOME!
For a few weeks, on and off, Alison has proclaimed that she is a nerd, to which myself and others have disagreed. Well way back on 01/12/01 I had posted the definition of the word "nerd," so lets review it to see if Alison qualifies.
NERD
n. Slang
1. A person regarded as stupid, inept, or unattractive.
2. A person who is single-minded or accomplished in scientific pursuits but is felt to be socially inept.
Hmm...I'd say she qualifies, AND THEN SOME!
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DAY OF NEW MUSIC
November 13th is bearing down on us, and it looks like there a ton of new music coming to stores.
The major one to me is the Radiohead live album [insert Kyle or Connie comment of your choice here].
There are also a heap of greatest hits albums coming from The Cure, Rod Stewart, and Neil Diamond (a 2-disc set!) that might find homes in my CD collection.
November 13th is bearing down on us, and it looks like there a ton of new music coming to stores.
The major one to me is the Radiohead live album [insert Kyle or Connie comment of your choice here].
There are also a heap of greatest hits albums coming from The Cure, Rod Stewart, and Neil Diamond (a 2-disc set!) that might find homes in my CD collection.
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VINIMOS, VIMOS, CONDUJIMOS
Looks like I'm getting closer to trading in my big maroon machine. Kelley Blue Book says I might be able to get $10k for her, which is good because it would just about break me even on the $11-large I still have to pay for her.
And as much as I hate giving up my truck, I just have to do it. And it looks like I'm going to be downsizing.
Looks like I'm getting closer to trading in my big maroon machine. Kelley Blue Book says I might be able to get $10k for her, which is good because it would just about break me even on the $11-large I still have to pay for her.
And as much as I hate giving up my truck, I just have to do it. And it looks like I'm going to be downsizing.
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$20 AND A RED RODEO
I was driving home today and I glanced at the pouched device that holds CDs to my sun visor. There used to be a $20 bill in the visor pouch of Jeff's red Izuzu Rodeo that I wrote EMERGENCY GAS MONEY on. Jeff and I used to just take off driving and that $20 was there in case neither of us had gas money to get home. We used to just go and turn around when we got tired...
...I've got a paper to write.
I was driving home today and I glanced at the pouched device that holds CDs to my sun visor. There used to be a $20 bill in the visor pouch of Jeff's red Izuzu Rodeo that I wrote EMERGENCY GAS MONEY on. Jeff and I used to just take off driving and that $20 was there in case neither of us had gas money to get home. We used to just go and turn around when we got tired...
...I've got a paper to write.
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STANDARD OPTIONS
So why do we live in a day and age when floor mats are not included as stardard items in new cars?
So why do we live in a day and age when floor mats are not included as stardard items in new cars?
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10 DAY FORECAST
So I've been at work since ten o'clock and I've been screwing around from about that time too. Now I know I've screwed around WAY to much when I start sifting through weather.com for stuff to do. Anyway, I was scoping the forecast for the hometown and I see that on Friday we are expected to get "rain and snow."
Yeah...cold ass rain, and cold ass snow. Here comes winter.
So I've been at work since ten o'clock and I've been screwing around from about that time too. Now I know I've screwed around WAY to much when I start sifting through weather.com for stuff to do. Anyway, I was scoping the forecast for the hometown and I see that on Friday we are expected to get "rain and snow."
Yeah...cold ass rain, and cold ass snow. Here comes winter.
Monday, October 22, 2001 |
THE LEGEND OF EICHHORN
This pic was taken on the plane the last time I ventured to the west coast. I tricked Jeff into coming along because he had never been any further west than Iowa. And I know the picture is out of focus and you may think it's crappy, but I do really like this picture. I can't really explain why, I just guess it didn't have to be in focus for you to see what it meant for me to be there.
This pic was taken on the plane the last time I ventured to the west coast. I tricked Jeff into coming along because he had never been any further west than Iowa. And I know the picture is out of focus and you may think it's crappy, but I do really like this picture. I can't really explain why, I just guess it didn't have to be in focus for you to see what it meant for me to be there.
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UPDATE
Bad. very bad. I'm actually typing this post with a straw in my mouth. Do you know how hard it is to use the "shift" key?
Bad. very bad. I'm actually typing this post with a straw in my mouth. Do you know how hard it is to use the "shift" key?
Saturday, October 20, 2001 |
ACHES
I'm off to play football again. Last time I couldn't walk or bend for five days after I played.
Can't wait.
I'm off to play football again. Last time I couldn't walk or bend for five days after I played.
Can't wait.
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MEH
Per the request of Groves, I put up a new pic. It's a drawing I did in my philosophy class on a hand out (which explains all the black speckles). It's sporting Kyle's favorite phrase. Technically, it's not the best I've drawn (look at the HORRIBLE hands), but it's what I had laying around.
And maybe it's also foreshadowing the future of StickBus.com? Hmm...
Per the request of Groves, I put up a new pic. It's a drawing I did in my philosophy class on a hand out (which explains all the black speckles). It's sporting Kyle's favorite phrase. Technically, it's not the best I've drawn (look at the HORRIBLE hands), but it's what I had laying around.
And maybe it's also foreshadowing the future of StickBus.com? Hmm...
Thursday, October 18, 2001 |
BED AND BIRTHDAYS
Okay, I'm off to bed. Tomorrow is someone's birthday and I'm fully expecting a phonecall after midnight tonight to hear about it.
I'm HEAVILY considering unplugging the phone.
Okay, I'm off to bed. Tomorrow is someone's birthday and I'm fully expecting a phonecall after midnight tonight to hear about it.
I'm HEAVILY considering unplugging the phone.
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UP YOURS TICKETMASTER
My Wilco tickets came today and I almost threw the damn things out again, just like I almost did with the Radiohead tickets. They come in this crappy envelope and when you open it, there's shitty receipt and tickets. Now I paid almost and extra $30 in service charges to those bastards, one would think that with all that extra cash they take from us, they could at least print some more professional envelopes that don't look like crap. Up yours Ticketmaster!
My Wilco tickets came today and I almost threw the damn things out again, just like I almost did with the Radiohead tickets. They come in this crappy envelope and when you open it, there's shitty receipt and tickets. Now I paid almost and extra $30 in service charges to those bastards, one would think that with all that extra cash they take from us, they could at least print some more professional envelopes that don't look like crap. Up yours Ticketmaster!
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LEAF STOMPIN'
Woke up this morning before the sun was up and debated whether or not I wanted to venture off to school. Then I remembered that my teacher was passing out a lab assignment to do, so I sucked it up and took a warm, 20 minute shower, and wrote "SOAP" with the bar of soap on the shower door. Clever me.
It was a bit cool outside, but I love fall mornings. I tossed on long sleeve, gray t-shirt and then topped it with my Sigur Ros concert shirt. Preppy grunge I guess. And off I went with Travis as the soundtrack.
In class today we watched a movie called Nanook of the North. It's a 1922 documentary about the Innuit clan living around the Hudson Bay in Canada. It was interesting to say the least, watching an Innuit fisherman kill fish by biting their heads, and capture and hack a 1-ton walrus to death, and beat baby seals to death with clubs. How nice. I wouldn't expect to see this one on DVD anytime soon.
Crap. There is a DVD. And it's Criterion. What's that about? 40 never before seen minutes of seal clubbings? Odd.
After class, our teacher was giving us our midterm grades if we were interested. To tell you the truth, I never keep track of my grades. I just always guess and figure my guess is probably what I'm getting. Now, the teacher of my intro to archaeology class is a cool lady and really smart, but she's also very scatter-brained and on-the-fly. One minute she's talking about one thing and the next she's giving out homework, it's a whirlwind sometimes. All of this leading to the fact that I really had NO clue as to what my grade might be in this class. I'm think a "C" cause I am KING of the "C" students.
To my absolute surprise, I'm not only getting an "A" in that class...but I'm getting an "A-PLUS" because I haven't missed a day of class! Thank God I went today, eh? Can't loose that plus!
I left class and headed home, this time Remy Zero was singing in the background.
I got home at around 9:30am and the temp was just right, about 50 degrees. The breeze was coming through and blowing all the orange and red leaves around. Then I began trying to step on them as they went by. First, little steps, pinning them down under the toe of my shoe. Then as the wind picked up, I was trying to catch many under my foot. Suddenly, I was 5 years-old again and playing in the leaves. Jumping on them, stretching out to get them. For those five minutes, nothing existed by me and those leaves. I was annoyed I had to be 23 again but I was glad the kid got out to play for awhile.
Woke up this morning before the sun was up and debated whether or not I wanted to venture off to school. Then I remembered that my teacher was passing out a lab assignment to do, so I sucked it up and took a warm, 20 minute shower, and wrote "SOAP" with the bar of soap on the shower door. Clever me.
It was a bit cool outside, but I love fall mornings. I tossed on long sleeve, gray t-shirt and then topped it with my Sigur Ros concert shirt. Preppy grunge I guess. And off I went with Travis as the soundtrack.
In class today we watched a movie called Nanook of the North. It's a 1922 documentary about the Innuit clan living around the Hudson Bay in Canada. It was interesting to say the least, watching an Innuit fisherman kill fish by biting their heads, and capture and hack a 1-ton walrus to death, and beat baby seals to death with clubs. How nice. I wouldn't expect to see this one on DVD anytime soon.
Crap. There is a DVD. And it's Criterion. What's that about? 40 never before seen minutes of seal clubbings? Odd.
After class, our teacher was giving us our midterm grades if we were interested. To tell you the truth, I never keep track of my grades. I just always guess and figure my guess is probably what I'm getting. Now, the teacher of my intro to archaeology class is a cool lady and really smart, but she's also very scatter-brained and on-the-fly. One minute she's talking about one thing and the next she's giving out homework, it's a whirlwind sometimes. All of this leading to the fact that I really had NO clue as to what my grade might be in this class. I'm think a "C" cause I am KING of the "C" students.
To my absolute surprise, I'm not only getting an "A" in that class...but I'm getting an "A-PLUS" because I haven't missed a day of class! Thank God I went today, eh? Can't loose that plus!
I left class and headed home, this time Remy Zero was singing in the background.
I got home at around 9:30am and the temp was just right, about 50 degrees. The breeze was coming through and blowing all the orange and red leaves around. Then I began trying to step on them as they went by. First, little steps, pinning them down under the toe of my shoe. Then as the wind picked up, I was trying to catch many under my foot. Suddenly, I was 5 years-old again and playing in the leaves. Jumping on them, stretching out to get them. For those five minutes, nothing existed by me and those leaves. I was annoyed I had to be 23 again but I was glad the kid got out to play for awhile.
Wednesday, October 17, 2001 |
NOT SO MUCH
This new pic shows that even I have days when looking good just doesn't come easy.
This new pic shows that even I have days when looking good just doesn't come easy.
Tuesday, October 16, 2001 |
THEY'RE NOT ALWAYS ROCK STARS
"- so anyway, you're from San Diego and that's good. Because once you go to L.A., you're gonna have friends like crazy but they'll be fake friends, they're gonna try to corrupt you. The publicists! The bands! You got an honest face, they're gonna tell you everything. But you CANNOT make friends with the rock stars."
Lester Bangs
- Almost Famous
"- so anyway, you're from San Diego and that's good. Because once you go to L.A., you're gonna have friends like crazy but they'll be fake friends, they're gonna try to corrupt you. The publicists! The bands! You got an honest face, they're gonna tell you everything. But you CANNOT make friends with the rock stars."
Lester Bangs
- Almost Famous
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DON'T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER'S DEAD
Ma and Pa Sliozis are gone til Saturday! The party is at my house! B.Y.O.B. of course!
P.S. That wasn't the rant...
Ma and Pa Sliozis are gone til Saturday! The party is at my house! B.Y.O.B. of course!
P.S. That wasn't the rant...
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ME, DAMNIT
Yes, the pic at the left is me. Pretty damn nice self portrait too. Seriously though, how much longer could I go without satisfying my ego?
GOD DAMN, I'm hot.
Yes, the pic at the left is me. Pretty damn nice self portrait too. Seriously though, how much longer could I go without satisfying my ego?
GOD DAMN, I'm hot.
Saturday, October 13, 2001 |
END GAME
I'm tired. I'm semi-drunk. I'm in pain. My mind is racing. Time to go to bed before the demons get me.
I'm tired. I'm semi-drunk. I'm in pain. My mind is racing. Time to go to bed before the demons get me.
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I'M FAT
I just played football for an hour and a half in the rain. I learned two things about my body.
1.) My body is so out of shape it's sad and
2.) I'm severely paying for it right now.
Take a look at what I was playing in. Illinois is under that green somewhere.
I just played football for an hour and a half in the rain. I learned two things about my body.
1.) My body is so out of shape it's sad and
2.) I'm severely paying for it right now.
Take a look at what I was playing in. Illinois is under that green somewhere.
Thursday, October 11, 2001 |
BADGE
My father has been a police officer since before I was born. Out of the thousands of pictures I've ever taken, the one at the left will always be one of my favorites. That was the night my uncle was being sworn in as a police chief of a local town, my father was already police chief of a separate local town. It was a big night for both of them. Every now and then I wonder if I should have been wearing a badge too.
Anyway, I also think this picture has a lot to be said too because of the events that took place a month ago. Policemen and firefighters gave their lives to save those of others and became victims of something horrible. That event got to me because I knew that if my father were there, he would have been right there in the chaos doing what he could to help.
My father has been a police officer since before I was born. Out of the thousands of pictures I've ever taken, the one at the left will always be one of my favorites. That was the night my uncle was being sworn in as a police chief of a local town, my father was already police chief of a separate local town. It was a big night for both of them. Every now and then I wonder if I should have been wearing a badge too.
Anyway, I also think this picture has a lot to be said too because of the events that took place a month ago. Policemen and firefighters gave their lives to save those of others and became victims of something horrible. That event got to me because I knew that if my father were there, he would have been right there in the chaos doing what he could to help.
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ROBO
I just took the robot-under-your-skin-test. I'm pretty pissed off because it turns out...I'm Al Gore.
Could have gone without that happening today...damnit...
I just took the robot-under-your-skin-test. I'm pretty pissed off because it turns out...I'm Al Gore.
Could have gone without that happening today...damnit...
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TRAVIS
Saw Travis last night and let me say...if you were stuck in Peoria and missed this concert...cry yourself to sleep tonight because it was SPECTACULAR!
It was at the Riviera Theater, which is another one of Chicago's awesome small music houses. Unlike the Vic Theater (all seating), the Riv (that's what the cool kids call it) is a floor in front of the stage and a second floor balcony.
The opening band was called Remy Zero and they've had some play on Q101 (I guess, that's what the lead singer said, I'm too elite to listen to common radio anymore). They were really good and had a huge following there. Connie said she thought she heard of them and that they play heavy in the local scene. Rumor floating around was that the lead singer was in some form of relationship with Alyssa Milano and then it was broken off. That would explain why a few of his songs seemed heart-wrenching. Can you blame him? [insert sound of Jeff Crain doing Tony Danza, "Hey! Mona!"]
So between the time Remy Zero left the stage and the roadies for Travis began setting up their stuff, we were suddenly attacked by a mob of sonofabitches who waited in the wings. Apparently during Remy Zero, 3,000 people were hiding throughout the theater and ambushed our comfort zones before Travis even hit the stage. Jerks.
Travis was so good. The lead singer (Francis Healy) sported his little baby mohawk and played the crowd wonderfully. Before many of the songs he'd mention what the song was about. He even spurned talk of the wrongs that have occurred in the last month and also why MTV sucks (in Scotish accent, "The video for Side has flying saucers. That's not even what the song is about."). Every song they played was far better than the album copy, and they were really a fun band to see.
Here's a copy of the set list if you care. The most powerful song they played was the last from the main set, "Blue Flashing Light." Oh man, the place exploded for that. Most of the songs came from their last two albums, "Happy" came from their debut.
Connie asked me which was better, Black Crowes or Travis. I had to say Travis only because of my being more aware of Travis' albums. BUT, it was a close choice. It was a great concert and I feel sad for those who have/had to miss it.
...before Travis took the stage, one of the 93.1 XRT deejays came to the stage and announced bands coming to the Riv in the upcoming months. Turns out...Wilco is coming to town (November 23rd, tickets on sale Saturday!). Kyle (nice site by the way, way to update it) and Sarah got me hooked on the Wilco way back in 2000 (YEARS ago). I've been trying to see them in concert ever since, I missed them Jeff Tweedy in Chicago (that was Jeff's fault) and Wilco in Milwaukee at Summerfest (that was Connie's fault). But this time...no way. I'm all over it.
Turn by Travis
I want to see what people saw
I want to feel like I felt before
I want to see the kingdom come
I want to feel forever young
I want to sing to sing my song
I want to live in a world where I belong
Saw Travis last night and let me say...if you were stuck in Peoria and missed this concert...cry yourself to sleep tonight because it was SPECTACULAR!
It was at the Riviera Theater, which is another one of Chicago's awesome small music houses. Unlike the Vic Theater (all seating), the Riv (that's what the cool kids call it) is a floor in front of the stage and a second floor balcony.
The opening band was called Remy Zero and they've had some play on Q101 (I guess, that's what the lead singer said, I'm too elite to listen to common radio anymore). They were really good and had a huge following there. Connie said she thought she heard of them and that they play heavy in the local scene. Rumor floating around was that the lead singer was in some form of relationship with Alyssa Milano and then it was broken off. That would explain why a few of his songs seemed heart-wrenching. Can you blame him? [insert sound of Jeff Crain doing Tony Danza, "Hey! Mona!"]
So between the time Remy Zero left the stage and the roadies for Travis began setting up their stuff, we were suddenly attacked by a mob of sonofabitches who waited in the wings. Apparently during Remy Zero, 3,000 people were hiding throughout the theater and ambushed our comfort zones before Travis even hit the stage. Jerks.
Travis was so good. The lead singer (Francis Healy) sported his little baby mohawk and played the crowd wonderfully. Before many of the songs he'd mention what the song was about. He even spurned talk of the wrongs that have occurred in the last month and also why MTV sucks (in Scotish accent, "The video for Side has flying saucers. That's not even what the song is about."). Every song they played was far better than the album copy, and they were really a fun band to see.
Here's a copy of the set list if you care. The most powerful song they played was the last from the main set, "Blue Flashing Light." Oh man, the place exploded for that. Most of the songs came from their last two albums, "Happy" came from their debut.
Connie asked me which was better, Black Crowes or Travis. I had to say Travis only because of my being more aware of Travis' albums. BUT, it was a close choice. It was a great concert and I feel sad for those who have/had to miss it.
...before Travis took the stage, one of the 93.1 XRT deejays came to the stage and announced bands coming to the Riv in the upcoming months. Turns out...Wilco is coming to town (November 23rd, tickets on sale Saturday!). Kyle (nice site by the way, way to update it) and Sarah got me hooked on the Wilco way back in 2000 (YEARS ago). I've been trying to see them in concert ever since, I missed them Jeff Tweedy in Chicago (that was Jeff's fault) and Wilco in Milwaukee at Summerfest (that was Connie's fault). But this time...no way. I'm all over it.
Turn by Travis
I want to see what people saw
I want to feel like I felt before
I want to see the kingdom come
I want to feel forever young
I want to sing to sing my song
I want to live in a world where I belong
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DESIGN FLAW
I'm not sure, but I think this simple page design is confusing some people. When I feel like it, the picture at the left changes, but the secret is I'm only giving a glimpse. You can always click the graphic to get the big picture.
I'm not sure, but I think this simple page design is confusing some people. When I feel like it, the picture at the left changes, but the secret is I'm only giving a glimpse. You can always click the graphic to get the big picture.
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BEHIND ENEMY FIREWALL - HOUR 3
Well I found out the problem. They're updating the firewall software in the server and apparently they're just retarded and can't do it right. I'm actually using another divisions server to post this. Apes. AIM use is getting more doubtful as the day wears on.
Well I found out the problem. They're updating the firewall software in the server and apparently they're just retarded and can't do it right. I'm actually using another divisions server to post this. Apes. AIM use is getting more doubtful as the day wears on.
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FROM SIGUR ROS TO BLACK CROWES
Yeah, that's pretty much one hell of a musical spectrum. I figured since my page was down when I went (with Jeff to see Sigur Ros, I'd talk about them now. They played at the Vic Theater two weeks ago. It was a fantastic little concert, very chill, very cozy. I love concerts at small venues. Anyway, Ros was really good and to my surprise they rocked out on a ton of songs I've never heard (no, I'm not a diehard fan, I just enjoy their music). It's probably the first and last concert I'll ever go to where I didn't understand a damn word, yet thoroughly enjoyed myself. As Alison mentioned, they were sans the 18 piece string section but they managed. It was just a great little band and a great little venue. If they roll through near you, I recommend checking them out.
Last Saturday night, the 6th, Connie had scored us tickets to The Black Crowes. The concert was in Rockford at the Metro Center (we buzzed right over Rochelle). We initially had some problems finding the place because neither of us had ever been there and all the signs in the town lied. Anyway, we get there about 7:15pm and park right across the street from the place with nothing but tour buses in our way...sweet. Already we're thinking things are a little off about this, how did we get so close? Where is everyone?
So we head into the Metro Center and look for the "Will Call" booth to get the tickets. The "booth" turned out to be two middle-age women at a card table with a HUGE illuminated white sign behind them declaring them "WILL CALL." They looked more like a church bake sale than a ticket pick-up office. About 7:30pm we head for our seats.
Connie had thought that our seats were good but no great when she was purchasing them, she figured we'd be off in a corner. Well to our surprise, we were 4 rows from the stage, SPECTAC! As we looked around though, the house was still empty, maybe 10% of the people were there.
About 8pm, the opening band entered, Beachwood Sparks. They were funny guys. They told the 20 of us watching to "Please stand back and not crowd the front." There was no one up there. They were actually the best opening band I've ever heard, their music was lighter than the Crowes with some country flavor to it. Good stuff. Plus the few people in the crowd did cheer for them when they finished songs, they were well received. Poor guys though, near the end of their set, pieces of equipment were slowly falling from the rafters and the set decorum. They laughed out loud and continued to play. They were good guys, I bought their CD. After their set, they even signed CDs and tickets for people.
When they were finished, the Crowes came out. The crowd was just beginning to arrive and being a pain in the ass to those of us already seated. Con and I were right on an isle so every time a late ape came, we had to shuffle out. Now me personally, I enjoy the Black Crowes. I like the Southern Rock feel of Lynyrd Skynard that they have. I admittedly own only Shake Your Money Maker, their first album. Connie on the other hand, LOVES the Black Crowes. Every word, every song, hooting and hollering. It was really fun. The Crowes are an AWESOME band to see live, the music is great and they convey this energy that makes you want to dance. I did the "white man tap and sway" dance.
And as Rehmer had also noticed, there was a MRS. Robinson hiding deep off the side of the stage. A few times when the stage lit up, you could make out a heavy set of blonde curls.
OH! And before I forget, there was the encore! The Crowes played Oh Well and they were accompanied by Rick Nielsen from CHEAP TRICK! YEAH! It was a fun night.
Wednesday night I'm off to see Travis.
Yeah, that's pretty much one hell of a musical spectrum. I figured since my page was down when I went (with Jeff to see Sigur Ros, I'd talk about them now. They played at the Vic Theater two weeks ago. It was a fantastic little concert, very chill, very cozy. I love concerts at small venues. Anyway, Ros was really good and to my surprise they rocked out on a ton of songs I've never heard (no, I'm not a diehard fan, I just enjoy their music). It's probably the first and last concert I'll ever go to where I didn't understand a damn word, yet thoroughly enjoyed myself. As Alison mentioned, they were sans the 18 piece string section but they managed. It was just a great little band and a great little venue. If they roll through near you, I recommend checking them out.
Last Saturday night, the 6th, Connie had scored us tickets to The Black Crowes. The concert was in Rockford at the Metro Center (we buzzed right over Rochelle). We initially had some problems finding the place because neither of us had ever been there and all the signs in the town lied. Anyway, we get there about 7:15pm and park right across the street from the place with nothing but tour buses in our way...sweet. Already we're thinking things are a little off about this, how did we get so close? Where is everyone?
So we head into the Metro Center and look for the "Will Call" booth to get the tickets. The "booth" turned out to be two middle-age women at a card table with a HUGE illuminated white sign behind them declaring them "WILL CALL." They looked more like a church bake sale than a ticket pick-up office. About 7:30pm we head for our seats.
Connie had thought that our seats were good but no great when she was purchasing them, she figured we'd be off in a corner. Well to our surprise, we were 4 rows from the stage, SPECTAC! As we looked around though, the house was still empty, maybe 10% of the people were there.
About 8pm, the opening band entered, Beachwood Sparks. They were funny guys. They told the 20 of us watching to "Please stand back and not crowd the front." There was no one up there. They were actually the best opening band I've ever heard, their music was lighter than the Crowes with some country flavor to it. Good stuff. Plus the few people in the crowd did cheer for them when they finished songs, they were well received. Poor guys though, near the end of their set, pieces of equipment were slowly falling from the rafters and the set decorum. They laughed out loud and continued to play. They were good guys, I bought their CD. After their set, they even signed CDs and tickets for people.
When they were finished, the Crowes came out. The crowd was just beginning to arrive and being a pain in the ass to those of us already seated. Con and I were right on an isle so every time a late ape came, we had to shuffle out. Now me personally, I enjoy the Black Crowes. I like the Southern Rock feel of Lynyrd Skynard that they have. I admittedly own only Shake Your Money Maker, their first album. Connie on the other hand, LOVES the Black Crowes. Every word, every song, hooting and hollering. It was really fun. The Crowes are an AWESOME band to see live, the music is great and they convey this energy that makes you want to dance. I did the "white man tap and sway" dance.
And as Rehmer had also noticed, there was a MRS. Robinson hiding deep off the side of the stage. A few times when the stage lit up, you could make out a heavy set of blonde curls.
OH! And before I forget, there was the encore! The Crowes played Oh Well and they were accompanied by Rick Nielsen from CHEAP TRICK! YEAH! It was a fun night.
Wednesday night I'm off to see Travis.
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PROXIES
I've been trying to sign on to AIM for an hour now but I'm stuck behind enemy firewalls. If I can't have my AIM, there's gonna be HELL to pay.
I've been trying to sign on to AIM for an hour now but I'm stuck behind enemy firewalls. If I can't have my AIM, there's gonna be HELL to pay.
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PLAY IT NOW
Okay, so I'm STILL at work and I have "Cracklin' Rosie" by Neil Diamond, spinning on heavy repeat in my head.
Okay, so I'm STILL at work and I have "Cracklin' Rosie" by Neil Diamond, spinning on heavy repeat in my head.
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STEVE BUSCEMI, HERO
I'm pretty sad that we haven't heard more about what I'm going to report.
I was talking to Connie last night and she mentioned that People Magazine had done a story about the celebrities who were helping down at the World Trade Center "Ground Zero." It was reported that Steve Buscemi (known as "Mr. Pink" in Resevoir Dogs or "Donny" from The Big Lebowski) was seen out among the rubble and declined all media attention.
Steve was out at ground zero helping firefighters sixty hours. Back in 1980, Steve was a member of the Manhattan Engine Company and left in 1985. Connie said Steve was quoted as saying, "I'm out here looking for my brothers."
The only article I could find online about this was in German (I think that's German) but you get the idea. If I find an article in English, I'll post it.
Buscemi put his life on the line to rescue people that he shared a life style with, that he shared a badge with. Steve was down in there doing what he could.
My hat goes of to you Mr. Buscemi.
I'm pretty sad that we haven't heard more about what I'm going to report.
I was talking to Connie last night and she mentioned that People Magazine had done a story about the celebrities who were helping down at the World Trade Center "Ground Zero." It was reported that Steve Buscemi (known as "Mr. Pink" in Resevoir Dogs or "Donny" from The Big Lebowski) was seen out among the rubble and declined all media attention.
Steve was out at ground zero helping firefighters sixty hours. Back in 1980, Steve was a member of the Manhattan Engine Company and left in 1985. Connie said Steve was quoted as saying, "I'm out here looking for my brothers."
The only article I could find online about this was in German (I think that's German) but you get the idea. If I find an article in English, I'll post it.
Buscemi put his life on the line to rescue people that he shared a life style with, that he shared a badge with. Steve was down in there doing what he could.
My hat goes of to you Mr. Buscemi.
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SHORT ROUND
I'm currently enrolled in an "Intro to Archaeology" class at my local community college. Of course, on many occasions, my teacher has stated that "sometimes it can get a little Indiana Jones" or "I've been in situations where Tomb Raider is very real."
Well for some reason today she kept going on about Indiana Jones and how the adventure often finds you. Yet while she was talking, a small voice in the back of my mind kept repeating, "Release the DVD, you jerk. Release the DVD, you jerk."
I would LOVE to have that set on DVD right now, including the often looked down upon, "Temple of Doom." But I guess this is what happens when your friend/colleague/partner pulls the same crap with his film catalogue.
Their combined power sickens me. It must be nice to know that by releasing the entire "Indiana Jones" trilogy as well as the "Star Wars" trilogy, you could single handedly destroy the entire VHS empire, much like Michael Jackson's Thriller on compact disc did to the audio cassette universe.
I'm currently enrolled in an "Intro to Archaeology" class at my local community college. Of course, on many occasions, my teacher has stated that "sometimes it can get a little Indiana Jones" or "I've been in situations where Tomb Raider is very real."
Well for some reason today she kept going on about Indiana Jones and how the adventure often finds you. Yet while she was talking, a small voice in the back of my mind kept repeating, "Release the DVD, you jerk. Release the DVD, you jerk."
I would LOVE to have that set on DVD right now, including the often looked down upon, "Temple of Doom." But I guess this is what happens when your friend/colleague/partner pulls the same crap with his film catalogue.
Their combined power sickens me. It must be nice to know that by releasing the entire "Indiana Jones" trilogy as well as the "Star Wars" trilogy, you could single handedly destroy the entire VHS empire, much like Michael Jackson's Thriller on compact disc did to the audio cassette universe.
Wednesday, October 03, 2001 |
YELLOW
I took the picture on the left and had it developed. When I got it back there was a sticker on the photo telling me that the lighting and color were bad. I took this picture because that was actually the color of the sky that night. Click the picture on the left for the full image (modem users use caution).
I took the picture on the left and had it developed. When I got it back there was a sticker on the photo telling me that the lighting and color were bad. I took this picture because that was actually the color of the sky that night. Click the picture on the left for the full image (modem users use caution).
Tuesday, October 02, 2001 |
GRAND RE-RE-RE-RE-REOPENING
I'm back, and as all other sites under the StickBus.com empire, with much help from The Doctor.
Anyway, I kept the design simple cause I'm going to try and display more photos in the box currently occupied by the best ninja turtle ever. That pic might change daily or weekly, depending on what I find.
Blah, blah, back to work.
I'm back, and as all other sites under the StickBus.com empire, with much help from The Doctor.
Anyway, I kept the design simple cause I'm going to try and display more photos in the box currently occupied by the best ninja turtle ever. That pic might change daily or weekly, depending on what I find.
Blah, blah, back to work.