started putting vocals on the songs with the new band. feels good to yell and scream even though they weren't words. just syllables. we'll get words written later.

garble wrote:

The Code is Almighty wrote:Seriously, you could turn this into a John Cusack romantic comedy.

Okay, now I'm offended.

But no, really-- I don't want to turn this into my thread or anything, but, I mean, even aside from a banana slug's awkwardness,which is part of it, none of you would feel any bit weird asking out your waiter/waitress, haircutter, or your doctor or dentist?

Part of the job (at least, part of the making money & returning customers part) has something to do with being friendly, interested, etc, and though I don't think that was the case in my example, the possibility that you're reciprocating that motion is kind of disturbing, to me.

If you're talking to and getting to know one of these people and they're sharing things and being flirty right back at you; then no, why should you feel weird? From what I understand, way back before ipods and internets, this is one of the ways people used to meet.

So did you go back and ask her out or what?

for me, this is the last week of rehearsal space at my studio. my rent will increse 310% as of march 15th. it is tuesday, i and i have spent a good part of my last 7 years of good byes here this week. i have 2 more weeks of recording here, and this weekend i am having 2 shows in the studio. this has been the biggest push of my life. the biggest part of my life, i have to let go. i am fighting and fought hard. i am so proud of these walls, my small footprint, but the days are numbered and i am feeling it in a really big way. find a good way, make it last. i am last one standing and feel proud and helpless.

this was a good thing that became in the way of developement. i fought hard, the machine is bigger than thought. this weekend is going to be great!

be good to yourselves,
ntp

The Wipers LP reissues sound great. The bass is almost overbearing though! Also, I'm currently working on a pretty nerd-out project, and I'll post pics when I'm done.

oops (wrong thread)

I've been at work for 18 hours and counting.

Fuck you, HP MSA1000! You are a crappy place to store important data!

Rotten Tanx wrote:

fantasmatical thorr wrote:

Rotten Tanx wrote:

Finally got a photo of this wall that I pass on my way to and from work each day.

Summer Lane perchance?

No, although I do work on Summer Lane. Are you stalking me? (I don't mind, just stay 10 paces behind)

It's around the corner from the Custard Factory. I didn't know until I got up close to photograph it but it's actually a small site of the Ikon Gallery. It looks like a garage though.

Ha, no dear. But I too used to work on Summer Lane for an electrical company and just by the botton near Centro there is a wall with a similar look to it. I took photos but have misplaced them...

Meanwhile, I have had a migraine. I get 3 days off and a migraine.
And a maths test this afternoon. What have I done? The sun is out and I just want to stay under the covers.

I believe this placement has stressd the shit out of me. 8 weeks down, 1 and a bit to go. I have already requested a branch change into general nursing. I odn't particularly enjoy being punhced or seeing other people get punched or spat on without provocation. I don't particularly like the informal patients that are using the service as a solution for accommodation while they go out and score drugs for some of the other sectioned inpatients, thus extending the length of stay and scuppering their chances of rehasbilitation. It is singularly the most depressing and frustrating thing I have ever done and don't even get me started on what will happen to you if you have a physical gripe = not a lot.

I got chatted up in Binary the other day.

fantasmatical thorr wrote:Ha, no dear. But I too used to work on Summer Lane for an electrical company and just by the botton near Centro there is a wall with a similar look to it. I took photos but have misplaced them...

I'll look out for it. I haven't noticed anything like that though.

Meanwhile, I have had a migraine. I get 3 days off and a migraine.

Then get off the computer, you barmpot.

I found out one of my bestest friends is moving away which is great for him but, unless something miraculous happens, spells the end of the lovely band I have been in for 5 years. Most sobering.

Simultaneously and unrelated to the above, I'm in the process of starting other musical ventures and possibly joining an existing one. And playing solo again after saying I never would.

One door closes etc.

Just received this email at work:

Easter Eggstravaganza and Book Collection for ****** ****** School 2008

Hi everyone,

I am volunteering to collect for this, if you want to make donations. Below are some suggestions for suitable books so please feel free to make your purchases or let me have your money and I shall spend it for you[...]


Books to avoid:

Please do not get any books that feature pigs, as the school has a high number of Muslim children as pupils.

Yes, because Muslim children must be protected against the idea that pigs exist. I'm sure most Muslims teach their children not only that they shouldn't eat pork, but that there is no such thing as a pig. Imagine the devastation and injury that would be caused if one of these poor children was confronted with one of these terrifying pink and honky beasts?!

I wonder if it's the school that has this ridiculous policy, or whether the author of this email is just monumentally stupid to the point of racism.

What about the hindus? Don't mention the cows! And my kids are vegetarian. I don't want any books featuring animals at all!

There are some real fucking idiots around, I'll tell you that much.