Protected: 8448 – Cake Man
8446 – Back home… Too brief!
Had a lovely road trip with Weez and Boop… the sky was a bit gray, but spirits were quite high.
Newt was quite talkative when I got back, and was happy to see me.
Follow the wiggling chicken for a smattering of selected pics from the journey.
8445 – archive catch up
1 year ago – power outage, cool magicians, my eyes are blue, klaxons, past life/ice cream/coffee, stem cell steaks
2 years ago – pizza with dan, adp screws up, paid users get lj-priority, making fiends, Fiona apple mp3, Miami Travel Piccies, condo
3 years ago – trolls, naughty hulk, wonder woman movie
4 years ago – Wave of Husband killings, apple nipple monkey, star trek chairs auctioned, Ashcroft afraid of kitties
5 years ago – brackish , some broken links, dancing poll, tried mcD’s yogurt &fruit, Le Petomane, band name poll, bid farewell to some junk
6 years ago – angry beavers, scary movie, don’t look behind you
Voice Post: 8444 – Marathon Key – voice post
8443 – Synced and then edited from palm
On my way to work yesterday morning, I discovered that a person walking on the courtyard path (me) can easily see into the third-story condos just by looking up, with head level. I also learned that at least one of my elderly neighbors watches tv at 6:20am without a shirt and probably pants – with the shades open. I continued my journey to the bus stop, determined not to keep my gaze earthbound the rest of he way, despite the perils early on.
Gray Day – No Sky or Sun
A monochrome twilight followed shortly after, no absolute black or white, but a nice variety of the range between grew more visible as the sun lifted past the horizon.(I assume, for the direct light lay blocked by thick mats of sky cotton.) More than a few squadrons of birds were in the air, one of which seemed to be missing two members. Rather than a symmetrical V-formation, they were cruising as a giant “check mark” – five birds, three in diagonal line to the right and rear of the lead bird, and just one to the left rear. Either two birds were missing, or one of the guys on the right didn’t like lefty’s breath or missed his takeoff cue.
Villager Riot Supply
Plainclothes security gave me a minor chastisement over taking pictures in k-mart. He questioned what was up, and Dan explained to him that I’m just a hobbyist who likes to take pictures of things. (this case, gardening equipment that struck me as “villager armory, in case of Frankenstein”. I got similar low-end flak from security at tri-rail last weekend. (not that he stopped me from taking some in a more covert style)
K-mart guy seemed to be interested in just enforcing the rules, while Wackenhut-boy was a bit more spazzy-zealous in his endeavors. I was much more likely to obey k-man, as a result. rattle a baton at me and it just makes me more resistant.
Additional pictures from time out with Danny and goofing with Newt under the lamp.
1 year ago – talked to Arnie’s Sec, newt and graffiti pix, autostitch, wifi theft arrest, reality show premises, j-walk on podcasts, programmer joke, google maps goodies, flightgear, wifi hotspot backpack, my messy office, bear-knocking, sex pred info pages,
2 years ago – combos/snausages , wisdom, serving sizes, ramen, Rockford Files, Planetarium pictures, weather, sock thief
3 years ago – call block, snapple, intelligence gathering, Batroc, flashback cartoon, addictive data
4 years ago – oz/floyd connection, pimps at sea, rss feeds start, cat dreams
5 years ago – sweetheart returns, unpacking videos, 1992 tax info, the challenge, corn chowder, kubrick quiz
6 years ago – Rowlf sings, April actually kicks back a few bucks, pondering a new recorder
8442 – Meme-a-leem-deem.
(Click here to post your own answers for this meme.)
| ✓ I miss somebody right now. (My pop, My bro, and a few old friends I never see anymore.) | ✓ I don’t watch much TV these days. (Well, I do watch a few shows on the CPU, though. 4 shows total.) | ✓ I own lots of books. (Many, of all sorts – Popcorn to Depp Thought) |
| × I wear glasses or contact lenses. (I did wear reading glasses for a while, but I got better.) | ✓ I love to play video games. (Depends on the game, and my state of mind.) | ✓ I’ve tried marijuana. (Haven’t smoked in a long time, but yup, I’ve tried it.) |
| ✓ I’ve watched porn movies. (I’m not sure I know of anyone over 18 who hasn’t seen one.) | × I have been the psycho-ex in a past relationship. (Nope.) | ✓ I believe honesty is usually the best policy. (Usually.) |
| ✓ I curse sometimes. (But not so much as I used to.) | × I have changed a lot mentally over the last year. (Not too much. I have changed a lot over the last Decade, however.) | × I carry my knife/razor everywhere with me. (Used to, not anymore.) |
8441 – Friday! T-minus 28:30 until My Launch for the Keys!
Nice time with the Danster last night. He’s probably at about 50% go for Dragon*con. I’ll be going unless some unexpected financial issue comes up to stop me. He had curried duck, and I had a boatload of veggie sushi. He paid for dinner, and I bought us 3 packs of pirates each… and I got a sea monster! Calyspos (traded from Danny for a huge French Clipper ship… fair trade, both are rare, he’s got a nice French fleet, and my Spanish fleet would love to have a giant squid on its team)
Danny also gifted me with Darwinia as a pleasant surprise, as well. I imagine that I’ll spend nice bit of time fiddling with that, too.
Looks like it might be a bit rainy down south this weekend.
Sometimes, a Brain in a jar quoting Nietzsche to a Super-intelligent Gorilla can make me misty.
My land line took a bad bounce, and now the ringer no longer works. I can still send and receive calls, but have no idea when an incoming call is… well, incoming, unless it’s call waiting while I’m on the phone already, or if I’m actively looking at the caller ID. I think I’ll just forward it to my cell phone for the weekend, anyhow.
1 year ago – busy, tiny text, hurricanes gone?, pedometer, one, london explosions, waterspoits, 48 questions,
2 years ago – condo bid, There-updated, MORE vizcaya pictures, pelvic thrust stormtrooper, spidey2, @ poll
3 years ago – Frankie, restoration of library, lovejoy, danny, lj-interests, health, baby tats
4 years ago – Newt (![[info]](http://stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small}
jamacianjungle dreamed that she got to play with him!), palm entry, grim reaper song
5 years ago – wereturtle, moved into new place
6 years ago – reschedule, April, jenjen finds journal
8440 – This must be Thursday.
Perhaps the best gift for a gamer, ever. (and depending on the player, it might be a nice secondhand results gift to the group.)
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Currently available is the NATURAL 20 –a scented soap with an actual d20 embedded in it — the most popular soap at the show! via eryx_uk
Debunking the Christian Democracy Myth – Quotes from the Founding Fathers
suicide invalidates insurance policies, but any death obliterates a conviction that is not final – via lizaboo
8439 – I do prefer people to be puzzled rather than contemptuous.
Thoughts re: a costume for Dragon*Con this year.
Zaphod Beeblebrox – from HHttG
Possible outfit ideas
I think I’m more partial to the black and yellow pirate-y sort of outfit. Trillian is lined up, and Possibly Arthur Dent, too. If Danny decides to go, He could pull off Ford Prefect, I think, too, if he wants.
8438 – Happy Saint Elizabeth of Portugal Day!
8437 – Monday off, bayyyybeee!
Lately, the weather is proper rainy season fare – warm and humid, dense, moist atmosphere even when the water falls from the sky. All you need for a soothing shower would be a bar of soap and some privacy.
I’ve been feeling like it’s time for a change. Something simple, even like getting that haircut that I dodged a month or so back. As long as I don’t have to use a lot of product, I’d probably be ok with short hair.(after a period of shock adjustment)
Why is it so much more acceptable for a stranger to try and bum a cigarette off of someone else (even if they’re not currently smoking… or even holding a pack of cigs), rather than say, a stick of gum? does the addiction make the beggar more brave, or maybe the social side of smoking is the thing.
Yesterday, I went to breakfast and see superman with Tina – had a nice time, and I think that I enjoyed the movie more the second go. Going to put plans in motion to maybe get Danny and Tina to go see pirates after my journey to the keys.
We visited the Victoria park diner, 17th day open. cash register receipts still read “Miami Subs”. The food was reasonable, but big louie’s is better both in quality and cost. On the ride home, I spoke with an employee – the franchise owners are still the same ones that owned the Miami Subs before it was converted. Given the location, I suspect that they can’t help but succeed. (Unlike the archives cafe… which is closing as of 7/7. The place is already mostly boxed up. To be honest, I’m amazed it lasted as long as it did. The “new location” is selling books on ebay from the garage, it seems.
I lovely time gabbing with bhk on the ride to the theater – I’m envious of the fossil-rich environment where she lives.
Monday’s plan is a good walkabout if it’s not too rainy – otherwise, stay in and clear a few more boxes.
Moment of Lyric – youtube video
8436 – Halfway through the year!
A recent discovery has me happy, curious and a bit nervous. (Something that I should’ve recognized quite some time ago, but my normally perceptive self has a bit of a blind spot when it comes to that sort of thing.)
In other, vaguely related news, I quite enjoy the scent of hickory smoked apple-cured bacon, even if it is really just the freshly-oiled and reanimated Hoff, standing in the sun. Shoo, flies!
I forgot ot mention yesterday that on Friday, Danny and I picked up a pair of “Cursed” Pirate game boosters… hoping fo ra ghost ship or a sea monster. No dice, save for a couple of spooky crewmen… but the ships I did get were pretty keen… a little one-masted pirate ship and a spanish schooner that are both especially good looking and capable. Some of the new crew are impressive, but a bit costly at 7-10 points, depending on what they can do.
I will be buying more packs, because eI really want a kraken or other sea monster to mess with folks.
That’ll teach me to go out on the porch barefoot after the floor is freshly mopped.
Footy-prints in the reflection.
Moment of Lyric – Youtube video
8435 – post made by ambient sound
Whoops. Left my microphone on after dictating my last entry.
this is the result – music/tv/windchimes on in the background into the dictaphone software.
8432- farewell, June. I won’t be missing you.
Friday. Payday. Right before a 4-day weekend. Good thoughts for July… June fairly stunk, with a few nice exceptions. June seems to often be a bad month for me.. I’m glad it’s passed for another year.
Rather rushed this morning, more to follow tonight, or from the bus ride, no doubt.
Moment of Lyric – mp3
All alone in this world am I
Not a care for this world have I
Only you keep my eyes open wide
Yes it’s true
I live for you
Not a thing in this world do I own
Only sadness from all that is grown
In this darkness I wait for the day
Yes it’s true
I live for you
For many years I wait
For many tears I wait
All this time my thoughts return to you
Give my love, that is all I can do
Wait in line till I feel you inside
Yes it’s true
I live for you
For many years I wait
For many tears I wait
All this time my thoughts return to you
Give my love, that is all I can do
Wait in line till I feel you inside
Yes it’s true
I live for you
A Japanese company called Sunamiya has developed a gun-shaped party cracker that shoots out a teddy bear. The teddy bear would then parachute down.
Developers hit on the idea after noticing that it had become a trend for people to throw teddy bears into the air instead of bouquets at wedding receptions.
1 year ago – Missing the good ol’ days- Sam and Max, a9 maps, Chee-chee gone, pumpkins are berries, flickr-google earth hack, movie plans, maps
2 years ago – planning a trip, big rock candy mountain, getting journal-spam
3 years ago – Heroclix Icon, Playboy Mystery, The Thorns, Octopus hot dogs, KingKong, Acme Illustrated Catalog, Newtcam pic (see the day prior for oneof his gut sticking out), Lunch with Danny, Las Olas Walkies, awonderful surprise chat.
4 years ago – settling in, south beach remote cam, Newt-lassie comparisons, power puff/marley
5 years ago – Rookie Bodine, good thoughts, crash test dummy plot seeds, redolent, the power of cheese, Ornj goes camping
6 years ago – shotgun