Man, That Is Very Good

Yeah, I'm still here, just haven't had much to say lately.

Holly has had lots to say, however.

posted by Unknown @ 4:45 PM 2 comments

Sometimes, there is just not enough time or money to do the things a person wants to do. Ever feel that way?

They Might Be Giants is playing in Toronto on July 23, likely the closest they'll ever get to here (not closest as the crow flies, but one of the only Canadaian cities I can ever imagine them playing). There is no way I could make that one, due to my having just used up all my holidays, among other things.

You all know that I want to get to Disneyland during a Christmas season to see not only the park's decorations, but the Nightmare Before Christmas re-theming of the Haunted Mansion.

Well, guess who is playing in Anaheim at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney on October 5?

If I were able to use Air Miles to go, I could not only see a band I've wanted to see for years, but I could see the Mansion, as the ride closes in September for the seasonal overlay. I would miss the rest of the Xmas theming at the park, but that could wait for another someday.

The last few years, I missed out on two concerts that will likely never be seen again. When I was in Medicine Hat, I missed the Van Halen/Sammy Hagar reunion, and I have alwqays kinda regretted it (and they did play both Edmonton and Calgary, not so far away). And last year, the Rollins Band lineup that did the Weight album reunited for a series of shows in the USA, some of which were in Vegas and Southern California. Now that was a lineup of band whose music really meant something to me, and I couldn't justify even trying to go. Rollins himself may or may not make new music at all, with any lineup, time will tell, but if he does, it won't be with that lineup. They're done. I got that in an e-mail from the man himself, when I wrote to ask (for the hell of it) if there was any future tours or records with that line up.

So, yeah, I hate missing out on things that are "so close, yet so far". I know my life is not seriously any poorer in any way that matters at all having missed those, or any other entertainment-type eventa. They're just things I would have enjoyed doing.

Now this.

Anyone want to come to California with me?

posted by Unknown @ 10:12 PM 2 comments

I just remembered some of the funny tv ads I saw while in Scotland..here they are..two of them are Youtube so they embed (below), but the first one is from a different site, so you have to click.

Booty Shakeis Anywhereis

It's the guy with the oranges that gets me, and any commercial with surreal little people in it is my kinda nightmare.

posted by Unknown @ 11:28 AM 1 comments

Skoda Fabia Advert - Full of lovely stuff

posted by Unknown @ 11:21 AM 0 comments

Irn-Bru Goth Holiday

posted by Unknown @ 11:20 AM 0 comments

Walkin' pics!

The secret is out. While we were in Scotland, the wee one went from taking one or two steps at a time to full-out walking. Had to keep it a secret from the family until they saw it for themselves, or at least, until most of them did. Now, the "lost photos" of a walking crazy baby can be seen. Some of them are kinda blurry..she's moving fast!

posted by Unknown @ 7:30 PM 2 comments