Here's a cheery way to start off the new year...how many people do you know small enough that this snake could eat them?
I'm one!
Wednesday, December 31, 2003
Monday, December 29, 2003
D.O.S.M.N. Reminder!!!
(is it just me or is excessive use of acronyms a truly Canadian thing?)
Hi All!
I hope the Xmas Bunny was good to everyone. Just
wanted to remind you that the last Tuesday Night Movie
Night of 2003 is happening this Tuesday, Dec 30.
Start time is 7pm, as usual. Pop fund will be in
effect and RSVP upon usual penalties.
The program: Verhoeven Madness!
From the man who brought us "Robocop", "Starship
Troopers" & "Showgirls" (not to mention "Basic
Instinct" & "Total Recall") we decided to explore two
of his earlier Dutch works.
7pm: The Fourth Man [1983]: Overtly symbolic in-joke
on the critics who dismissed Spetters as "exploitive".
Basically a noir-ish murder mystery with all of the
usual trappings: a beautiful "femme fatale", hard
boiled dialog..., but with the usual Verhoeven
embellishments: castration, full-frontal nudity (male
& female), stabbings... all played for laughs!
9pm: Spetters [1980]: Kind of like "Saturday Night
Fever" where you replace the disco dancing with dirt
bike racing. Meant to be a gritty slice of life, but
so over the top in typical Verhoeven fashion that
you're not sure whether to laugh or sit in stunned
silence.
Let me know if you can make it and call if you need
directions etc.
~Mariko
Hi All!
I hope the Xmas Bunny was good to everyone. Just
wanted to remind you that the last Tuesday Night Movie
Night of 2003 is happening this Tuesday, Dec 30.
Start time is 7pm, as usual. Pop fund will be in
effect and RSVP upon usual penalties.
The program: Verhoeven Madness!
From the man who brought us "Robocop", "Starship
Troopers" & "Showgirls" (not to mention "Basic
Instinct" & "Total Recall") we decided to explore two
of his earlier Dutch works.
7pm: The Fourth Man [1983]: Overtly symbolic in-joke
on the critics who dismissed Spetters as "exploitive".
Basically a noir-ish murder mystery with all of the
usual trappings: a beautiful "femme fatale", hard
boiled dialog..., but with the usual Verhoeven
embellishments: castration, full-frontal nudity (male
& female), stabbings... all played for laughs!
9pm: Spetters [1980]: Kind of like "Saturday Night
Fever" where you replace the disco dancing with dirt
bike racing. Meant to be a gritty slice of life, but
so over the top in typical Verhoeven fashion that
you're not sure whether to laugh or sit in stunned
silence.
Let me know if you can make it and call if you need
directions etc.
~Mariko
Sunday, December 28, 2003
Email from Bree
Hey, Nick's birthday is on January 5, which is a Monday. The day before, we will be having an all-you-can-eat birthday sushi extravaganza at Tanpopo at 1122 Denman. Anyone who's interested should email me so I can make reservations. We'll be going for lunch, because it's cheaper. I have to confirm what time the all-you-can-eat starts, but I think it's 11:30 a.m. Link
cheers!
bree.
breebop@toastmedia.com
http://breebop.toastmedia.com
____________________________________
To clarify: Nick's birthday is actually on the Sunday... I think. And the sushi eating will be on the Sunday, as well. That I'm certain of.
cheers!
bree.
breebop@toastmedia.com
http://breebop.toastmedia.com
To clarify: Nick's birthday is actually on the Sunday... I think. And the sushi eating will be on the Sunday, as well. That I'm certain of.
Saturday, December 27, 2003
To Answer Christian
I spent the day with Angela and Mike and tried a last ditch effort to check their status. No go. They've planned a night on the town (and some hor d'oeurve snacking time with friends of Angela's).
So, while the Clubhouse is inexperienced with New Year's parties, we're going to try it out to see what happens.
8pm or afterwards, you know the scenario. I'll leave the tip jar/alcohol out again, we are set.
So, while the Clubhouse is inexperienced with New Year's parties, we're going to try it out to see what happens.
8pm or afterwards, you know the scenario. I'll leave the tip jar/alcohol out again, we are set.
new years debauchery?
can someone please outline what the new years festivities will entail? preferably with approximate locations and or rough timeframes, as well as who will be attending what?
I am planning to head up there early on the 31st and come back the afternoon of the 1st. this will leave me roughly twenty-four hours to make a total, sober ass of myself. yes indeedy folks, I will not be drinking. call it a resolution. I want to make it through one party without puking. then I'll be free to pray to the porcelain goddess once again...
so, the questions be: who, what, when, where, why?
if someone could email me some phone numbers and/or directions/addresses for any of said parties, I would appreciate it muchly, as well. I have heard there are four (?) parties already in the works. I would like to hit at least two of them, in an effort to see as many people as possible (this also explains the lack of alcohol). I can also ferry a limited number of passengers from party to party if need be.
thanky, folks!
I am planning to head up there early on the 31st and come back the afternoon of the 1st. this will leave me roughly twenty-four hours to make a total, sober ass of myself. yes indeedy folks, I will not be drinking. call it a resolution. I want to make it through one party without puking. then I'll be free to pray to the porcelain goddess once again...
so, the questions be: who, what, when, where, why?
if someone could email me some phone numbers and/or directions/addresses for any of said parties, I would appreciate it muchly, as well. I have heard there are four (?) parties already in the works. I would like to hit at least two of them, in an effort to see as many people as possible (this also explains the lack of alcohol). I can also ferry a limited number of passengers from party to party if need be.
thanky, folks!
Thursday, December 25, 2003
Holiday Loot Report
Feel free to share with the rest of us what Santa (Bow Down! BOW DOWN! Before the power of Santa...!) brough you punks for Snowflake Day by leaving comments. I made off with:
- Crock Pot
- Rice Cooker
- Electric Toothbrush
- Label Maker w/ bonus labels
- George Foreman Grill
- Build-a-bear teddybear
- Misc. Plates and Bowls
- Sushi Rolling Set
- AMD Athlon XP 2500+
- 1024mb of Ram
- Case, Fan, Floppy Drive, all the other junk one needs for the creation of a super porn cruiser
- Leather Restraints (My mom actually went to Mac's Leathers to buy this, and ended up horribly embarassed because she didn't know exactly what she was looking for)
Pending Gifts:
- War Coat
Happy Snowflake Day everyone!
- Crock Pot
- Rice Cooker
- Electric Toothbrush
- Label Maker w/ bonus labels
- George Foreman Grill
- Build-a-bear teddybear
- Misc. Plates and Bowls
- Sushi Rolling Set
- AMD Athlon XP 2500+
- 1024mb of Ram
- Case, Fan, Floppy Drive, all the other junk one needs for the creation of a super porn cruiser
- Leather Restraints (My mom actually went to Mac's Leathers to buy this, and ended up horribly embarassed because she didn't know exactly what she was looking for)
Pending Gifts:
- War Coat
Happy Snowflake Day everyone!
Tuesday, December 23, 2003
Best intoxicated evenings of 2003
At least as far as I'm concerned.
7. Enter the Green Dragon
6. Toga Christian
5. BBQ at Kevin's
4. That party where the cops showed up and kept picking on me, the bastards
3. Halloween
2. Tony's Green Dragon farewell, featuring the Moose vs Mousse debacle
1. 'Shrooms, with the grass spelling out words
7. Enter the Green Dragon
6. Toga Christian
5. BBQ at Kevin's
4. That party where the cops showed up and kept picking on me, the bastards
3. Halloween
2. Tony's Green Dragon farewell, featuring the Moose vs Mousse debacle
1. 'Shrooms, with the grass spelling out words
Monday, December 22, 2003
More Best of Lists
Worst Trends of 2003:
5: Yet more popifying of punk rock. Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, Blink 182, you all fucking suck.
4: Children. They are not cool.
3: Poorly aimed vomiting. Come on people, master your high!
2: The rise of ignorant, mumbling, no charisma crunkified rap. I wish the guy who shot 50 cent hit him in the vocal cords.
1: Trucker hats.
Best Trends of 2003:
5: Dance/Indie/IDM/punk fusion. You can dance, and maintain your "cool" credibility. Good Times.
4: Friends visiting from out of town. (OK, well one friend, but it's still cool. )
3: Outkast. Somehow, everyone seems to love "Hey Ya" Nice.
2: The return of the drunken clubhouse blowouts. Drunkeness, vomitting, lots of people.
1: The return of the zombie movie. Sure we get some lemons (House of the Dead) but we also get 28 Days Later, Cabin Fever, and more.
I don't plan on giving a huge movie list, but I will give a small one in my final year end post. Be sure to tune in.
5: Yet more popifying of punk rock. Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, Blink 182, you all fucking suck.
4: Children. They are not cool.
3: Poorly aimed vomiting. Come on people, master your high!
2: The rise of ignorant, mumbling, no charisma crunkified rap. I wish the guy who shot 50 cent hit him in the vocal cords.
1: Trucker hats.
Best Trends of 2003:
5: Dance/Indie/IDM/punk fusion. You can dance, and maintain your "cool" credibility. Good Times.
4: Friends visiting from out of town. (OK, well one friend, but it's still cool. )
3: Outkast. Somehow, everyone seems to love "Hey Ya" Nice.
2: The return of the drunken clubhouse blowouts. Drunkeness, vomitting, lots of people.
1: The return of the zombie movie. Sure we get some lemons (House of the Dead) but we also get 28 Days Later, Cabin Fever, and more.
I don't plan on giving a huge movie list, but I will give a small one in my final year end post. Be sure to tune in.
The Great Canadian/USA Twinkie Blind Taste Test
Well, at Decemebereen Christian made a point of the fact that Canadian twinkies taste better than their american counter-parts. None of us canucks understood how this could be, and doubted the veracity of this claim. Since we were down at Christian's this last weekend we decided to try this idea out. Bob, Owen and I all discovered first hand which Twinkies were the best.
Visual: We were faced with two twinkies, one nice fluffy yellow one and one darker, uglier one. The darker one was the Canadian one (we found out later.) Owen surmized that Americans might be less likely to eat something with the lack of aesthetic qualities. The American one definately won the battle with regards to looks; the Canadian was dark, with a very mottled complection with a rough surface. Winner: USA
Texture: The Canadian one was moister and went down easier. The American one was dry and stuck to the inside of your mouth. Winner: Canada.
Taste (Pastry): The American one had a more citric chemical taste than the Canadian one, which had a subtler more refined taste. The American one lingered for a long time with a somewhat foul aftertaste. Winner: Canada
Taste (Filling): The Canadian twinkie had a much lighter filling, which again didn't overpower you. The American one had much more filling, but the filling tasted like sugar mixed with poison. I would have liked more filling in the Canadian one, but it still was better. Winner: Canada.
Overall Winner: Canada
It was our overwhelming decision that the Canadian twinkie was vastly superiour to the American counterpart. Both of them were pretty rank (especially with beer) but it was worth the test, and it turns out that Christian was right.
Special thanks to Christian for providing us with these twinkies to test.
Visual: We were faced with two twinkies, one nice fluffy yellow one and one darker, uglier one. The darker one was the Canadian one (we found out later.) Owen surmized that Americans might be less likely to eat something with the lack of aesthetic qualities. The American one definately won the battle with regards to looks; the Canadian was dark, with a very mottled complection with a rough surface. Winner: USA
Texture: The Canadian one was moister and went down easier. The American one was dry and stuck to the inside of your mouth. Winner: Canada.
Taste (Pastry): The American one had a more citric chemical taste than the Canadian one, which had a subtler more refined taste. The American one lingered for a long time with a somewhat foul aftertaste. Winner: Canada
Taste (Filling): The Canadian twinkie had a much lighter filling, which again didn't overpower you. The American one had much more filling, but the filling tasted like sugar mixed with poison. I would have liked more filling in the Canadian one, but it still was better. Winner: Canada.
Overall Winner: Canada
It was our overwhelming decision that the Canadian twinkie was vastly superiour to the American counterpart. Both of them were pretty rank (especially with beer) but it was worth the test, and it turns out that Christian was right.
Special thanks to Christian for providing us with these twinkies to test.
Paul Missed Out on the Following:
1. A very friendly US customs officer.
2. Jack in the Box. The magical one.
3. Bellis Fair and their great selection of pop culture stuff.
4. Hot fresh Krispy Kreme.
5. Shoe outlets.
6. Christianity outlet.
7. Cheap new shoes!
8. Lots of driving.
9. Getting lost in North Seattle.
10. Finding out way in North Seattle.
11. Christian!
12. Christian's place!
13. Saku!
14. Northgate mall. The temple of Nordstrom, God of Concrete.
15. Wizards of the Coast.
16. Kidd Valley and their killer garlic fries.
17. Cold Stone Ice Cream. With mashed in flavours.
18. Archie McPhee.
19. The intenational Twinkie taste test. There are supposed to be at least three commentaries here regarding it and the results.
20. Sports Night on DVD.
21. An early bed.
22. Hattie's Hat.
22. Capitol Hill and a half dozen sex shops.
23. Seattle Starbucks. Battling for a key to the pee room.
24. Peeing in the parking lot.
25. More driving.
26. Jack in the Box, take two. The ULTIMATE MAYO BURGER.
27. Bellis Fair, take two.
28. Fast border crossing!
And that was it in a nutshell. Or sure, crap happened and jokes were made. Bob was the weekend's bitch (he was tired, so it worked really well). Owen left a whole bunch of glass in Seattle purchased from Archie McPhee. I think it was a lot of fun, and definitely encourages me to make more trips in the new year.
2. Jack in the Box. The magical one.
3. Bellis Fair and their great selection of pop culture stuff.
4. Hot fresh Krispy Kreme.
5. Shoe outlets.
6. Christianity outlet.
7. Cheap new shoes!
8. Lots of driving.
9. Getting lost in North Seattle.
10. Finding out way in North Seattle.
11. Christian!
12. Christian's place!
13. Saku!
14. Northgate mall. The temple of Nordstrom, God of Concrete.
15. Wizards of the Coast.
16. Kidd Valley and their killer garlic fries.
17. Cold Stone Ice Cream. With mashed in flavours.
18. Archie McPhee.
19. The intenational Twinkie taste test. There are supposed to be at least three commentaries here regarding it and the results.
20. Sports Night on DVD.
21. An early bed.
22. Hattie's Hat.
22. Capitol Hill and a half dozen sex shops.
23. Seattle Starbucks. Battling for a key to the pee room.
24. Peeing in the parking lot.
25. More driving.
26. Jack in the Box, take two. The ULTIMATE MAYO BURGER.
27. Bellis Fair, take two.
28. Fast border crossing!
And that was it in a nutshell. Or sure, crap happened and jokes were made. Bob was the weekend's bitch (he was tired, so it worked really well). Owen left a whole bunch of glass in Seattle purchased from Archie McPhee. I think it was a lot of fun, and definitely encourages me to make more trips in the new year.
Saturday, December 20, 2003
Xmas Crap Reminder!!!
Hi All,
In case you forgot, this week's Tuesday Night Movies will be on Monday (Dec 22/03). We'll be starting a bit after 7pm as usual, so don't be late. Cookies, Glog and Nog will be provided. Additional donations of all will be greatly appreciated. Also, don't forget to bring a small wrapped (important!!) gift (no more than $5. recycle or make something. points awarded for humor value) for the secret gift exchange. And of course, the program for the first annual Xmas Crap Spectacular is extra top secret and you will not want to miss it. Trust me, those who do will weep!
RSVPing is greatly appreciated, especially this week since we've increased our mailing list. Call us if you need directions. And even if you can't make it, have a very happy holiday!!
~meeko
In case you forgot, this week's Tuesday Night Movies will be on Monday (Dec 22/03). We'll be starting a bit after 7pm as usual, so don't be late. Cookies, Glog and Nog will be provided. Additional donations of all will be greatly appreciated. Also, don't forget to bring a small wrapped (important!!) gift (no more than $5. recycle or make something. points awarded for humor value) for the secret gift exchange. And of course, the program for the first annual Xmas Crap Spectacular is extra top secret and you will not want to miss it. Trust me, those who do will weep!
RSVPing is greatly appreciated, especially this week since we've increased our mailing list. Call us if you need directions. And even if you can't make it, have a very happy holiday!!
~meeko
Friday, December 19, 2003
Word of Mouth Connections
Call me spooked or paranoid, but there in my reduced spam box was an email citing someone was doing research on me. It's the email addy I don't use with anyone other than friends, so I was a bit concerned.
Smelled like a scam. There was no real information as to what they provide or what they even have in the way of information. Luckily, I have nothing to hide. My email address yielded two searches and I refused to look up others because I figure that's how I ended up on this list.
So, do not click on anything from wordofmouthconnections. Do not enter email addresses, please. I assume this is how I ended up there.
Here's an article that did more research than I.
Smelled like a scam. There was no real information as to what they provide or what they even have in the way of information. Luckily, I have nothing to hide. My email address yielded two searches and I refused to look up others because I figure that's how I ended up on this list.
So, do not click on anything from wordofmouthconnections. Do not enter email addresses, please. I assume this is how I ended up there.
Here's an article that did more research than I.
Thursday, December 18, 2003
I never knew you could play Vivaldi on bicycle horns
And if anyone had ever tried to convince me you could do it the way this guy does, I would have laughed at them.
Movies I Saw in 2003 (theatrical release - sorta)
43. How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days
42. The Devil and Daniel Mouse
41. Deafula
40. Serge Gainsbourg?s Melody Nelson TV Special
39. The Last Days of Sid Vicious
38. Guyana, Crime of the Century
37. Viva La Muerte
36. Cradle to the Grave
35. Turkey Shoot
34. Slade in Flame
33. Corey Haim: Me Myself and I
32. Charlie's Family
31. Blood Feast 2
30.5. In America
30. Black Devil Doll From Hell
29. Old School
28. The Day My God Died
27. 2 Fast 2 Furious
26. The Hunted
25. Daredevil
24. Animatrix
23. Cowboy Bebop
22. Star Trek: the Wrath of Khan (re-imagined)
21. The Cat in the Hat
20.5. Hulk
20. Identity
19. Nothing
18. Cabin Fever
17. Freddy Vs. Jason
16. Bend It Like Beckham
15.5. X2
15. Intolerable Cruelty
14. James Ellroy's Feast of Death
13. 28 Days Later
12. Matrix: Reloaded
11. Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns
10. Alien
09. Finding Nemo
08. Resurection of the Little Match Girl
07. Spellbound
06. Gozu
05. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
04. Last Life in the Universe
03. Kill Bill Volume 1
02. A Tale of Two Sisters
01. Zatoichi
Edited to add a few I missed.
42. The Devil and Daniel Mouse
41. Deafula
40. Serge Gainsbourg?s Melody Nelson TV Special
39. The Last Days of Sid Vicious
38. Guyana, Crime of the Century
37. Viva La Muerte
36. Cradle to the Grave
35. Turkey Shoot
34. Slade in Flame
33. Corey Haim: Me Myself and I
32. Charlie's Family
31. Blood Feast 2
30.5. In America
30. Black Devil Doll From Hell
29. Old School
28. The Day My God Died
27. 2 Fast 2 Furious
26. The Hunted
25. Daredevil
24. Animatrix
23. Cowboy Bebop
22. Star Trek: the Wrath of Khan (re-imagined)
21. The Cat in the Hat
20.5. Hulk
20. Identity
19. Nothing
18. Cabin Fever
17. Freddy Vs. Jason
16. Bend It Like Beckham
15.5. X2
15. Intolerable Cruelty
14. James Ellroy's Feast of Death
13. 28 Days Later
12. Matrix: Reloaded
11. Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns
10. Alien
09. Finding Nemo
08. Resurection of the Little Match Girl
07. Spellbound
06. Gozu
05. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
04. Last Life in the Universe
03. Kill Bill Volume 1
02. A Tale of Two Sisters
01. Zatoichi
Edited to add a few I missed.
Top Tenish of Corinne (so far)
Top Ten Album Releases of 2003 that I am currently into.
This means that there are other albums I probably liked better over the span of the year, but these are what I'm liking right now.
10. Yo La Tengo - "Today is the Day!" [EP]
9. Dashboard Confessional - "A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar"
8. Hey Mercedes - "Loses Control"
7. Alkaline Trio - Good Mourning
6. Spoon - "Way We Get By" (cheating here. this has a whole bunch of stuff previously released on 2002 "Kill the Moonlight" but I really like it)
5. Postal Service - "Give Up"
4. New Amsterdams - "Worse For the Wear"
3. Various Artists - "Punk Goes Acoustic"
2. Thursday - "War All the Time"
1. Radiohead - "Hail to the Theif"
Top Six Groups I've Developed Greater Interest in 2003
6. Saybia. Not specatacular, but a balance between Travis ("The Man Who" era) and Starsailor ("Love is Here" era). Thanks Christian for the CD.
5. They Might Be Giants. "Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns" was a really neat eye-opener of a band I've loved since their Tiny Toons days.
4. Spoon. Caught a video of theirs on The Wedge and got inspired. This almost never happens.
3. Alkaline Trio. Two shows later, it's hard not to have grown.
2. Sigur Rós. How I didn't grab on and suffocate these guys earlier, I may never know.
1. Radiohead. You can't have enough of a good thing. And the recent battle with EMI Copy Control ensured that there was growth... of some sort.
Tomorrow: Movies!
This means that there are other albums I probably liked better over the span of the year, but these are what I'm liking right now.
10. Yo La Tengo - "Today is the Day!" [EP]
9. Dashboard Confessional - "A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar"
8. Hey Mercedes - "Loses Control"
7. Alkaline Trio - Good Mourning
6. Spoon - "Way We Get By" (cheating here. this has a whole bunch of stuff previously released on 2002 "Kill the Moonlight" but I really like it)
5. Postal Service - "Give Up"
4. New Amsterdams - "Worse For the Wear"
3. Various Artists - "Punk Goes Acoustic"
2. Thursday - "War All the Time"
1. Radiohead - "Hail to the Theif"
Top Six Groups I've Developed Greater Interest in 2003
6. Saybia. Not specatacular, but a balance between Travis ("The Man Who" era) and Starsailor ("Love is Here" era). Thanks Christian for the CD.
5. They Might Be Giants. "Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns" was a really neat eye-opener of a band I've loved since their Tiny Toons days.
4. Spoon. Caught a video of theirs on The Wedge and got inspired. This almost never happens.
3. Alkaline Trio. Two shows later, it's hard not to have grown.
2. Sigur Rós. How I didn't grab on and suffocate these guys earlier, I may never know.
1. Radiohead. You can't have enough of a good thing. And the recent battle with EMI Copy Control ensured that there was growth... of some sort.
Tomorrow: Movies!
Wednesday, December 17, 2003
the great escape reminder:
for those of yous that are heading south to sexually abuse my cat and other fun activities in the seattle metro area, please bring, in addition to normal clothing and grooming items: pillows and sleeping bags (I have a limited number of blankets and a VERY limited number of pillows), and at least one girl solely for my sexual conquests.
thinking graeme and corinne will get the futon. I've got a queen size futon. bob and owen are not sharing it with me. one possibly, but not both. my vote is for owen, because he grabs my ass WAY less. which means bob gets stuck on the floor, as I have no other furniture... anyone else coming will have to roshambo for bedspace. and I do mean the south park definition of roshambo.
unless someone actually brings me a girl for said sexual conquests. then all bets are off, and you guys may be sleeping in your car. if she's a really pretty and/or slutty girl, you can have the apartment and I'll find a seedy motel...
none of you bastards are bringing me a girl, are you?
thinking graeme and corinne will get the futon. I've got a queen size futon. bob and owen are not sharing it with me. one possibly, but not both. my vote is for owen, because he grabs my ass WAY less. which means bob gets stuck on the floor, as I have no other furniture... anyone else coming will have to roshambo for bedspace. and I do mean the south park definition of roshambo.
unless someone actually brings me a girl for said sexual conquests. then all bets are off, and you guys may be sleeping in your car. if she's a really pretty and/or slutty girl, you can have the apartment and I'll find a seedy motel...
none of you bastards are bringing me a girl, are you?
More Year-End Lists From Graeme
Top 10 Punk Rock Albums of 2003:
10: Thursday "War All the Time"
9: Swinging Udders "Dead Flowers, Bottles, Bluegrass, and Bones"
8: Bouncing Souls "Anchor's Away"
7: Good Riddance "Bound By Ties of Blood and Affection"
6: NOFX "The War On Errorism"
5: Alkaline Trio "Good Mourning"
4: The Locust "Plague Landscapes"
3: Thrice "The Artist and the Ambulance"
2: Rise Against "Revolutions per Minute"
1: Boy Sets Fire "Tommorow Come Today"
Top 10 HipHop Albums of 2003:
10: Buck 65 "Talkin' Honky Bllues"
9: C-Rayz Walz "Ravipops"
8: Jay-Z "The Black Album"
7: Dizzee Rascal "Boy in Da Corner"
6: Sole "Selling Living Water"
5: Outkast "The Love Below/Speakerboxx"
4: Brother Ali "Shadows in the Sun"
3: Atmosphere "Seven's Travels"
2: Aesop Rock "Bazooka Tooth"
1: Non-Prophets "Hope"
Top 5 Rediscovered CD's from my Collection:
5: Pavement "Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain"
4: Bouncing Souls "Maniacal Laughter"
3: Snapcase "Design for Automation"
2: Quicksand "Manic Compression"
1: Guns N Wankers
Top 5 Bands I wish I was into during the 80s
5: The Fall
4: Gang of Four
3: Smiths
2: Young Marble Giants
1: My Bloody Valentine
I will give y'all a link to the pitchforkmedia.com year end fanfare. For indie-rock nerds only.
10: Thursday "War All the Time"
9: Swinging Udders "Dead Flowers, Bottles, Bluegrass, and Bones"
8: Bouncing Souls "Anchor's Away"
7: Good Riddance "Bound By Ties of Blood and Affection"
6: NOFX "The War On Errorism"
5: Alkaline Trio "Good Mourning"
4: The Locust "Plague Landscapes"
3: Thrice "The Artist and the Ambulance"
2: Rise Against "Revolutions per Minute"
1: Boy Sets Fire "Tommorow Come Today"
Top 10 HipHop Albums of 2003:
10: Buck 65 "Talkin' Honky Bllues"
9: C-Rayz Walz "Ravipops"
8: Jay-Z "The Black Album"
7: Dizzee Rascal "Boy in Da Corner"
6: Sole "Selling Living Water"
5: Outkast "The Love Below/Speakerboxx"
4: Brother Ali "Shadows in the Sun"
3: Atmosphere "Seven's Travels"
2: Aesop Rock "Bazooka Tooth"
1: Non-Prophets "Hope"
Top 5 Rediscovered CD's from my Collection:
5: Pavement "Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain"
4: Bouncing Souls "Maniacal Laughter"
3: Snapcase "Design for Automation"
2: Quicksand "Manic Compression"
1: Guns N Wankers
Top 5 Bands I wish I was into during the 80s
5: The Fall
4: Gang of Four
3: Smiths
2: Young Marble Giants
1: My Bloody Valentine
I will give y'all a link to the pitchforkmedia.com year end fanfare. For indie-rock nerds only.
Monday, December 15, 2003
Answering Phones
Is the best job ever. For some reason they have me answering the phones at work tonight. It's super quiet on the switchboard, so all I do is play on the internet, read a book, do crossword puzzles and listen to hardcore rap. This is good times... and the easiest job in the fricken world.
That being said, here's the first of my top 5 lists:
My Top 5 Cd's that I am allowed to play at work:
5: Buck 65, "Talkin' Honky Blues"
4: Sunny Day Real Estate "Diary"
3: Thrice "Artist and the Ambulance"
2: They Might Be Giants "Flood"
1: Aesop Rock "Float"
Honorable Mentions: De La Soul "Timeless: The singles" Talking Heads "Stop Making Sense" My Bloody Valentine "Loveless"
Woot.
That being said, here's the first of my top 5 lists:
My Top 5 Cd's that I am allowed to play at work:
5: Buck 65, "Talkin' Honky Blues"
4: Sunny Day Real Estate "Diary"
3: Thrice "Artist and the Ambulance"
2: They Might Be Giants "Flood"
1: Aesop Rock "Float"
Honorable Mentions: De La Soul "Timeless: The singles" Talking Heads "Stop Making Sense" My Bloody Valentine "Loveless"
Woot.
Today I learned...
Electrical Installations!
I installed a light fixture (with a little sweat and struggle)! Once we recover from Decemberween, I'll show it proudly. How's February?
I installed a light fixture (with a little sweat and struggle)! Once we recover from Decemberween, I'll show it proudly. How's February?
Doughnut-o-Matic and Other Oddities
All went well on Saturday (that I recall. I went down sometime in the morning).
The Doughnut-o-Matic was a concotion of 1/2 Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut, a scoop of Vanilla ice cream, 1 1/2 oz. of Banana liqueur, 3/4 oz. of vermouth and about a cup and a half of milk. Mix in blender until smooth. Pour into cup and serve.
I was commanded to make a drink with a doughnut in it. After whipping up martinis for Pey and Kev, I got set to work on the drink. I didn't want to make it too strong so as to take alcohol from others hoping to drink (although, this did not turn out too be a problem) as it was still early. The banana liqueur seemed to be too unusual that people would be hitting it straight, so I went for that and the vermouth (as I had just used some for the 'tinis).
Early Xmas gifts included a really cool Invader Zim pen ("Invader Zim? What's that?" "I don't get it" "I'll show you!"), and even though I paid for it, I got a copy of the Suicide Club DVD. Joy! I can't wait to screen Suicide Club to those unknowing of its powers of absurdity!
Other than the uncontrolled vomiting of Decemberween (the TRUE theme for the night), things went really smoothly as people experimented with their alcohol tolerence levels.
The mistletoe got some action (... I guess it's easier to accept a kiss for a girl than to stand under it all night in hopes that a girl will notice... or something), which was part of some plan. I also ended up licking Gareth's tongue on a "you woudn't" kind of dare. After that I don't recall a lot.
Happy Birthday was sung to the two lactose-intolerant artificial redheads during the screening of Wild Zero drinking game and Invader Zim in the bedroom. Gamerween ended extremely early, after starting extremely early. Slumberween was just a matter of people passing out in their pyjamas. Lesson to be learned: stick to one theme and maybe add a birthday or two.
Almost everyone who said that they were coming did not show up, and many more who said nothing made appearences (which was really, really cool to see a lot of old faces).
New Year's has still not been settled, although Pey was offering her place which sleeps 12 (plus other floor spaces, I assume). That will make 3 half-made New Year's parties, and I'll be sure to choose wisely.
That's my run down.
The Doughnut-o-Matic was a concotion of 1/2 Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut, a scoop of Vanilla ice cream, 1 1/2 oz. of Banana liqueur, 3/4 oz. of vermouth and about a cup and a half of milk. Mix in blender until smooth. Pour into cup and serve.
I was commanded to make a drink with a doughnut in it. After whipping up martinis for Pey and Kev, I got set to work on the drink. I didn't want to make it too strong so as to take alcohol from others hoping to drink (although, this did not turn out too be a problem) as it was still early. The banana liqueur seemed to be too unusual that people would be hitting it straight, so I went for that and the vermouth (as I had just used some for the 'tinis).
Early Xmas gifts included a really cool Invader Zim pen ("Invader Zim? What's that?" "I don't get it" "I'll show you!"), and even though I paid for it, I got a copy of the Suicide Club DVD. Joy! I can't wait to screen Suicide Club to those unknowing of its powers of absurdity!
Other than the uncontrolled vomiting of Decemberween (the TRUE theme for the night), things went really smoothly as people experimented with their alcohol tolerence levels.
The mistletoe got some action (... I guess it's easier to accept a kiss for a girl than to stand under it all night in hopes that a girl will notice... or something), which was part of some plan. I also ended up licking Gareth's tongue on a "you woudn't" kind of dare. After that I don't recall a lot.
Happy Birthday was sung to the two lactose-intolerant artificial redheads during the screening of Wild Zero drinking game and Invader Zim in the bedroom. Gamerween ended extremely early, after starting extremely early. Slumberween was just a matter of people passing out in their pyjamas. Lesson to be learned: stick to one theme and maybe add a birthday or two.
Almost everyone who said that they were coming did not show up, and many more who said nothing made appearences (which was really, really cool to see a lot of old faces).
New Year's has still not been settled, although Pey was offering her place which sleeps 12 (plus other floor spaces, I assume). That will make 3 half-made New Year's parties, and I'll be sure to choose wisely.
That's my run down.
Sunday, December 14, 2003
decemberween update.
I made a valiant effort to outdo pukin' paul's drunken debauchery, what with killing two bottles of champagne and all, but alas, I fell far short. I have, however, learned my lesson and will probably fly sober the next event or three. me, canada and hooch just don't mix well, it would seem.
my efforts to document the event on my new camera phone lasted about as long as my tolerance, so unfortunately no pictures were taken after 9:30pm or so. however, after weeding out the roughly half that were just light blobs over a dark background, I have posted several pics that turned out at least halfway decent. for your viewing pleasure, they can be found at:
http://www.kristianity.com/decemberween/
enjoy. now, I need a shower and a big ass bowl of pho. champagne hangovers blow.
my efforts to document the event on my new camera phone lasted about as long as my tolerance, so unfortunately no pictures were taken after 9:30pm or so. however, after weeding out the roughly half that were just light blobs over a dark background, I have posted several pics that turned out at least halfway decent. for your viewing pleasure, they can be found at:
http://www.kristianity.com/decemberween/
enjoy. now, I need a shower and a big ass bowl of pho. champagne hangovers blow.
Tuesday, December 09, 2003
Keeping the Liquid Stocked
Dear Decemberweenites,
In response to the dwindling semi-open bar that Grae and I have had over the years, the Clubhouse has sought out a system for an open bar. After much debate and discussion, with Grae wanting everyone to bring mickeys (I just learned that this is a Canadian term and not an international one!) to share with everyone. I felt that it would be an unfair cost burden for those not wanting to drink a whole 375mL of hard liquor and that we'd end up with a pile of the cheapest spirit available (whatever that might be). Gareth suggested we make death punch. Everyone brings a mickey and 2L of juice. Any alcohol, any juice, and combine it into a gigantic cooler which everyone gets to drink out of. While the results may be amusing, many people weren't up for it. Finally, I came up with this idea which still puts the bulk of the cost burden on me, but still has the open bar feel that Grae wanted.
1. I am going to fork out about $125 for alcohol. Giant vats of rum and vodka for all. I will also open up the liquor cabinet with other items to mix. If your weapon of choice was either of these, feel free to partake in the Clubhouse pool of liquor.
2. I will take requests for alcohol until this Friday. If there are more than three people requesting a mixer I'll pay for that as well (within reason, of course). Updates will be online and emailed to those who requested the alcohol.
3. If you are interested in bringing a type of spirit that mixes with other alcohols, we can add it to the bar, and take the cost off your donation.
Please bring some dollar bills or coins for donations towards the alcohol to help cover the cost. The idea is to have an open bar, let's be responsible.
I'll try to have the basic mixers such as cola, O.J. and milk on hand. If you want anything else, bring it along.
This is still a byob if the hard stuff is not for you.
Seeyas Saturday.
In response to the dwindling semi-open bar that Grae and I have had over the years, the Clubhouse has sought out a system for an open bar. After much debate and discussion, with Grae wanting everyone to bring mickeys (I just learned that this is a Canadian term and not an international one!) to share with everyone. I felt that it would be an unfair cost burden for those not wanting to drink a whole 375mL of hard liquor and that we'd end up with a pile of the cheapest spirit available (whatever that might be). Gareth suggested we make death punch. Everyone brings a mickey and 2L of juice. Any alcohol, any juice, and combine it into a gigantic cooler which everyone gets to drink out of. While the results may be amusing, many people weren't up for it. Finally, I came up with this idea which still puts the bulk of the cost burden on me, but still has the open bar feel that Grae wanted.
1. I am going to fork out about $125 for alcohol. Giant vats of rum and vodka for all. I will also open up the liquor cabinet with other items to mix. If your weapon of choice was either of these, feel free to partake in the Clubhouse pool of liquor.
2. I will take requests for alcohol until this Friday. If there are more than three people requesting a mixer I'll pay for that as well (within reason, of course). Updates will be online and emailed to those who requested the alcohol.
3. If you are interested in bringing a type of spirit that mixes with other alcohols, we can add it to the bar, and take the cost off your donation.
Please bring some dollar bills or coins for donations towards the alcohol to help cover the cost. The idea is to have an open bar, let's be responsible.
I'll try to have the basic mixers such as cola, O.J. and milk on hand. If you want anything else, bring it along.
This is still a byob if the hard stuff is not for you.
Seeyas Saturday.
Monday, December 08, 2003
A Holiday Link
I probably shouldn't be spreading such sacrilege, but someone sure went to a lot of trouble in flash. The Grinch outfit is just priceless...
Dressup Jesus!
Dressup Jesus!
D.O.S. Movie Nights Revision/Reminder
hi,
after some casual observations made last week (thanks to everyone who showed. see, culture is good) i have decided to cancel the godard program for this week (trust me, you'll thank me later). so in it's place we're moving the schedule up a week and replacing the Monday Dec 22 program with the first annual D.O.S. "Xmas-Crap Spectacular". in keeping with the Chirstmassy theme, the program will be kept secret (like a present from me to you), but trust me you do not want to miss it. those who don't show up will speak to others who did and weep. trust me.
so, to review:
Tuesday Dec 09/03 (TOMORROW) - Tom Tykwer
7pm: Wintersleepers
9pm: Heaven
Tuesday Dec 16/03 (for those of you not going to LOTR: EE marathon) - Shoei Imamura
7pm: Vengence is Mine
9pm: Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
MONDAY Dec 22/03 - 1rst Annual Xmas-Crap Spectacular
Program is TOP SECRET, but trust me it will be spectacular.
Remember to bring a small, wrapped gift ($5 & under... make something, recycle something you got last year that you hate... whatever) for the secret Chanukhah Harry exchange. Nog, mulled wine, & cookies will be provided. Additional donations of all of the above greatly appreciated.
Tuesday Dec 30/03 - Paul Verhoeven
7pm: The Fourth Man
9pm: Spetters
As usual, RSVP if you can (please, please, it makes our life much easier). Pop fund in effect and don't forget the XMAS CRAP SPECTACULARNESS on the 22nd.
~meeko
after some casual observations made last week (thanks to everyone who showed. see, culture is good) i have decided to cancel the godard program for this week (trust me, you'll thank me later). so in it's place we're moving the schedule up a week and replacing the Monday Dec 22 program with the first annual D.O.S. "Xmas-Crap Spectacular". in keeping with the Chirstmassy theme, the program will be kept secret (like a present from me to you), but trust me you do not want to miss it. those who don't show up will speak to others who did and weep. trust me.
so, to review:
Tuesday Dec 09/03 (TOMORROW) - Tom Tykwer
7pm: Wintersleepers
9pm: Heaven
Tuesday Dec 16/03 (for those of you not going to LOTR: EE marathon) - Shoei Imamura
7pm: Vengence is Mine
9pm: Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
MONDAY Dec 22/03 - 1rst Annual Xmas-Crap Spectacular
Program is TOP SECRET, but trust me it will be spectacular.
Remember to bring a small, wrapped gift ($5 & under... make something, recycle something you got last year that you hate... whatever) for the secret Chanukhah Harry exchange. Nog, mulled wine, & cookies will be provided. Additional donations of all of the above greatly appreciated.
Tuesday Dec 30/03 - Paul Verhoeven
7pm: The Fourth Man
9pm: Spetters
As usual, RSVP if you can (please, please, it makes our life much easier). Pop fund in effect and don't forget the XMAS CRAP SPECTACULARNESS on the 22nd.
~meeko
Saturday, December 06, 2003
I hate Ken Eisner, LOTR >confirmation< and the first official BYOB movie night l
Ken Eisner fucking sucks. If you donèt who Ken Eisner is (why the fuck canèt i use a comma on a eMac, bastards. Must spell like Data speaks, not like Lore) he is a columnist for the Georgia Straight and Variety and is a renter at Videomatica. During the week he tried to pawn off a bunch of his crap to the store (some not so legal will not get into specific on a public forum, we will just say Jack Valenti would not be too happy with him or us) one of which was a copy of Suicide Club which we could not buy off him (for unmentionable reasons) so I asked whether he could give me this DVD for free since he got all this crap for free. He said five bucks. I was insulted he went down to four. I offered three. He balked now i do not have a copy of Suicide Club, a movie i have seen and was not impressed by it however many people i know and many reviewers have gone on and on about its brilliance and i want to give another chance. Now that whole thing is whatever. >correction due to my poor fact checking skills (note to everyone I'm usually full of shit and most of my wordly knowledge comes from movies and comics [but lately the CBC and google news has been rectifying that]) LOTR:EE are playing in Vancouver at the Capitol 6. I'm trying switch shifts so i can go Monday night or afternoon seeing as the rest of my week is booked. Can't go sunday because of laundry and the following announcement. correction end<
Enough of that bullshit. This Sunday is the first whenever we feel like (maybe every third sunday) BYOB movie night. Movies of no socially redeeming value that will promise gore, nudity, bad dubbing, no budgets which equals fun for us. Venues (well living rooms) will change to whichever place is convenient. But remember liquor, drugs and sugar are a must or maybe a good sense of humour about these things. Anyways this sunday is:
HITMAN with Sonny Chiba. It is called Hitman and Sonny Chiba is in it do you need more of an incentive.
VIOLENT SHIT III - Infantry of Doom: A no budget, shot on VHS crapfest until a half hour through when you realize all the money they had has put towards the gore makeup. With Aluminum Foil armour and Ninjas for no good reason. A must see.
Come around Sevenish with mood alterers and a sense of humour.
So that is it. Sorry for the stupid rant. I could have got into more but A:) My grievance was pretty lame and B:) it was just taking up too much space. Anyways I go bed now. Brain getting foggy.
P.S. Corrine I can get you those work of Directors series through the store now for around twenty bucks. Give a holler if you want me to order them.
Enough of that bullshit. This Sunday is the first whenever we feel like (maybe every third sunday) BYOB movie night. Movies of no socially redeeming value that will promise gore, nudity, bad dubbing, no budgets which equals fun for us. Venues (well living rooms) will change to whichever place is convenient. But remember liquor, drugs and sugar are a must or maybe a good sense of humour about these things. Anyways this sunday is:
HITMAN with Sonny Chiba. It is called Hitman and Sonny Chiba is in it do you need more of an incentive.
VIOLENT SHIT III - Infantry of Doom: A no budget, shot on VHS crapfest until a half hour through when you realize all the money they had has put towards the gore makeup. With Aluminum Foil armour and Ninjas for no good reason. A must see.
Come around Sevenish with mood alterers and a sense of humour.
So that is it. Sorry for the stupid rant. I could have got into more but A:) My grievance was pretty lame and B:) it was just taking up too much space. Anyways I go bed now. Brain getting foggy.
P.S. Corrine I can get you those work of Directors series through the store now for around twenty bucks. Give a holler if you want me to order them.
Thursday, December 04, 2003
field trip itinerary
okay ladies and germs... this is what I have tentatively slated for the weekend of the Great Canadian Invasion. I'm going to try to weasel out of at least some of my work, will probably settle for going in 10am sunday, enough time for us to go get a kickass breakfast somewhere (TBA).
there are several things we should attempt:
pub crawl. at least old pequliar, my neighborhood irish pub up the street. they have strongbow on tap, pool, darts, live music of varying talent. there are several other pubs within walking distance as well.
ice cream. cold stone ice creamery serves quite possibly the best ice cream on the planet. it's better than sex. I think.
karaoke. I just learned that the hostest with the mostest for karaoke wednesday nights also hosts fridays and saturdays as well. I'll try to convince some of the regulars to brave the weekend crowds for some terrible singin' and overpriced drinkin' at everyone's favourite it's-not-great-but-the-food-isn't-bad-either-mexican restaurant...
meals. there's a really good sushi place right around the corner. there's a not quite as good but also very affordable sushi place a short drive away. (I like sushi). there's pho up the street. there's good thai (including a place called "phuket") and pizza by the slice up on queen anne. there's all sorts of international fare in the u district. we can decide where to eat when everyone gets here. plenty of options.
archie mcphee. this is mecca for all of you who collect crap. a brisk walk from my apartment, this store is the originator of the rubber chicken and pink lawn flamingo. the most fantabulous collection of crap you'll ever find.
if we get truly desperate, there are always cool indie movies playing all over seattle. good way to kill a couple of hours. there will be a midnight showing of monty python and the holy grail at the egyptian theatre if that would be preferable to a full night of karaoke.
there may be other goings on as well. I'm thinking a trip over to the soundgarten might be kinda cool, but it involves a lot of walking. we'll discuss later.
I must apologise that I won't be the bestest host that weekend. I'll have to work saturday until around 2 or 3pm. I'll also have to work sunday, but as I mentioned, I will make arrangements with my boss to show up late. this will leave less than 24 actual hours of quality christian time, but my home is open to you all for the entire weekend. I'll make arrangements with corinne and graeme at decemberween so you guys will have access to my place before I get home, if you arrive early. you can also crash out here late sunday if you'd like, after I've gone to work. just make sure paul doesn't molest my cat...
there are several things we should attempt:
pub crawl. at least old pequliar, my neighborhood irish pub up the street. they have strongbow on tap, pool, darts, live music of varying talent. there are several other pubs within walking distance as well.
ice cream. cold stone ice creamery serves quite possibly the best ice cream on the planet. it's better than sex. I think.
karaoke. I just learned that the hostest with the mostest for karaoke wednesday nights also hosts fridays and saturdays as well. I'll try to convince some of the regulars to brave the weekend crowds for some terrible singin' and overpriced drinkin' at everyone's favourite it's-not-great-but-the-food-isn't-bad-either-mexican restaurant...
meals. there's a really good sushi place right around the corner. there's a not quite as good but also very affordable sushi place a short drive away. (I like sushi). there's pho up the street. there's good thai (including a place called "phuket") and pizza by the slice up on queen anne. there's all sorts of international fare in the u district. we can decide where to eat when everyone gets here. plenty of options.
archie mcphee. this is mecca for all of you who collect crap. a brisk walk from my apartment, this store is the originator of the rubber chicken and pink lawn flamingo. the most fantabulous collection of crap you'll ever find.
if we get truly desperate, there are always cool indie movies playing all over seattle. good way to kill a couple of hours. there will be a midnight showing of monty python and the holy grail at the egyptian theatre if that would be preferable to a full night of karaoke.
there may be other goings on as well. I'm thinking a trip over to the soundgarten might be kinda cool, but it involves a lot of walking. we'll discuss later.
I must apologise that I won't be the bestest host that weekend. I'll have to work saturday until around 2 or 3pm. I'll also have to work sunday, but as I mentioned, I will make arrangements with my boss to show up late. this will leave less than 24 actual hours of quality christian time, but my home is open to you all for the entire weekend. I'll make arrangements with corinne and graeme at decemberween so you guys will have access to my place before I get home, if you arrive early. you can also crash out here late sunday if you'd like, after I've gone to work. just make sure paul doesn't molest my cat...
I adore this poem :
Ode to Spot
Felis Cattus, is your taxonomic nomenclature,
an endothermic quadruped carnivorous by nature?
Your visual, olfactory and auditory senses
contribute to your hunting skills, and natural defenses.
I find myself intrigued by your subvocal oscillations,
a singular development of cat communications
that obviates your basic hedonistic predilection
for a rhythmic stroking of your fur, to demonstrate affection.
A tail is quite essential for your acrobatic talents;
you would not be so agile if you lacked its counterbalance.
And when not being utilised to aide in locomotion,
it often serves to illustrate the state of your emotion.
O Spot, the complex levels of behaviour you display
connote a fairly well-developed cognitive array.
And though you are not sentient, Spot, and do not comprehend,
I nonetheless consider you a true and valued friend.
Felis Cattus, is your taxonomic nomenclature,
an endothermic quadruped carnivorous by nature?
Your visual, olfactory and auditory senses
contribute to your hunting skills, and natural defenses.
I find myself intrigued by your subvocal oscillations,
a singular development of cat communications
that obviates your basic hedonistic predilection
for a rhythmic stroking of your fur, to demonstrate affection.
A tail is quite essential for your acrobatic talents;
you would not be so agile if you lacked its counterbalance.
And when not being utilised to aide in locomotion,
it often serves to illustrate the state of your emotion.
O Spot, the complex levels of behaviour you display
connote a fairly well-developed cognitive array.
And though you are not sentient, Spot, and do not comprehend,
I nonetheless consider you a true and valued friend.
Wednesday, December 03, 2003
Graeme's Multitude of Reviews
The Cat in The Hat
Directed by Bo Welch
It was cute. The visuals wre kind of neat, Mike Myers was hit and miss. The music was cheesy and actually detracted from the movie. Also, the script decided to try to appeal to an adult audience, and appeal to todays kids at the same time, resulting in humour that noone found funny. Lots of dick and fart jokes, some more racier than others which seemed innappropriate for a Dr. Seuss adaptation. (60%)
Alkaline Trio, Reggie and the Full Effect, From Autumn to Ashes, No Motiv
At the Croation Cultural Centre Dec 01, 2003
No Motiv were boring, pop-punk filler music. We were in the beer garden when they started, but couldn't tell who was playing so I chugged Corinne and I's beers really quickly to go see them. Standard emo fare with wimpy lyrics and power pop guitar riffs. 52%
From Autumn to Ashes would have been much better had the sound been any good. But alas, the Croat robbed them of all their melody. Given their metallic sound, this was a bad thing. Good show despite this. Their drummer also sang, which is something I did not know ahead of time. They also had a screamer/frontman who was very entertaining, and seemed to real try his hardest to get everyone involved. He seemed pretty sincerely happy to be playing the show. 79%
Reggie and the full Effect were ruined by the short set they had to work with. They played only 8-9 songs or so, mostly their more metal ones, in which the screamer from FATA came on stage and screamed with them. They came on stage all dressed in santa suites with black wigs and pencil mustaches. Reggie called the "Santa Klaus." They left the stage, only for just Reggie to back on a motorized powerwheels jeep "with gold rims, yo." He played "Mood 4 Luv" entirely in a pair of orange camo short-shorts, and tiny matching vest and hat. Twas very funny, but the crowd didn't get it. He left, only for the band to come back and play as the Common Denominators. He was dressed only in a pleather devil-hood type deal and a g-string, convered in blood. One guitarist was dressed in a skeloton and the other a vampire. The played a song called "Dwarf Invasion." Good Times. Their set was also plagued with horrible sound, muddying his vocals and the keyboards. They also didn't play a bunch of songs. 75%
Alkaline Trio played a really good set that relied to heavily on Bassist Dan Adriano's songs as opposed to Matt Skiba's. Skiba was sick and it showed in his vocals. (Although he seemed to be having a better time than at the Seattle show earlier this year.) I was up front the whole time with Jym, Tricia, and Andrea. We told some guy to shut up when he was singing really loudly along to a slow song. Song really irritating stage divers and such. I love Alkaline Trio, and they played a lot of good songs. It didn't blow me away, but I had a good time. 90%
Tueday Night Movies at the Den of Sin
Once again, good time were had by all. Dark Habits was a fucked up tale of Catholic smack-addicted nuns, with lesbian overtones and some of the most haggard ladies out there. Quite twisted. All About My Mother was a really good movie that fucked with gender stereotypes and was really quite strange. All in all a very good time. 78%
In America
Directed and Witten by Jim Sheridan
Meh. I got kind of bored half way through, and I felt that it kind of slid into cliche alot. Too many heart-wrenching tete-a-tetes, and tales of woe. It worked a little too neat in the end, and they failed to really run with the parts of the movie that I thought were kind of cool. Acted well, the kids especially, the script is a little hokey and character motivation was severely lacking. It definately needed a little something. 65%
Directed by Bo Welch
It was cute. The visuals wre kind of neat, Mike Myers was hit and miss. The music was cheesy and actually detracted from the movie. Also, the script decided to try to appeal to an adult audience, and appeal to todays kids at the same time, resulting in humour that noone found funny. Lots of dick and fart jokes, some more racier than others which seemed innappropriate for a Dr. Seuss adaptation. (60%)
Alkaline Trio, Reggie and the Full Effect, From Autumn to Ashes, No Motiv
At the Croation Cultural Centre Dec 01, 2003
No Motiv were boring, pop-punk filler music. We were in the beer garden when they started, but couldn't tell who was playing so I chugged Corinne and I's beers really quickly to go see them. Standard emo fare with wimpy lyrics and power pop guitar riffs. 52%
From Autumn to Ashes would have been much better had the sound been any good. But alas, the Croat robbed them of all their melody. Given their metallic sound, this was a bad thing. Good show despite this. Their drummer also sang, which is something I did not know ahead of time. They also had a screamer/frontman who was very entertaining, and seemed to real try his hardest to get everyone involved. He seemed pretty sincerely happy to be playing the show. 79%
Reggie and the full Effect were ruined by the short set they had to work with. They played only 8-9 songs or so, mostly their more metal ones, in which the screamer from FATA came on stage and screamed with them. They came on stage all dressed in santa suites with black wigs and pencil mustaches. Reggie called the "Santa Klaus." They left the stage, only for just Reggie to back on a motorized powerwheels jeep "with gold rims, yo." He played "Mood 4 Luv" entirely in a pair of orange camo short-shorts, and tiny matching vest and hat. Twas very funny, but the crowd didn't get it. He left, only for the band to come back and play as the Common Denominators. He was dressed only in a pleather devil-hood type deal and a g-string, convered in blood. One guitarist was dressed in a skeloton and the other a vampire. The played a song called "Dwarf Invasion." Good Times. Their set was also plagued with horrible sound, muddying his vocals and the keyboards. They also didn't play a bunch of songs. 75%
Alkaline Trio played a really good set that relied to heavily on Bassist Dan Adriano's songs as opposed to Matt Skiba's. Skiba was sick and it showed in his vocals. (Although he seemed to be having a better time than at the Seattle show earlier this year.) I was up front the whole time with Jym, Tricia, and Andrea. We told some guy to shut up when he was singing really loudly along to a slow song. Song really irritating stage divers and such. I love Alkaline Trio, and they played a lot of good songs. It didn't blow me away, but I had a good time. 90%
Tueday Night Movies at the Den of Sin
Once again, good time were had by all. Dark Habits was a fucked up tale of Catholic smack-addicted nuns, with lesbian overtones and some of the most haggard ladies out there. Quite twisted. All About My Mother was a really good movie that fucked with gender stereotypes and was really quite strange. All in all a very good time. 78%
In America
Directed and Witten by Jim Sheridan
Meh. I got kind of bored half way through, and I felt that it kind of slid into cliche alot. Too many heart-wrenching tete-a-tetes, and tales of woe. It worked a little too neat in the end, and they failed to really run with the parts of the movie that I thought were kind of cool. Acted well, the kids especially, the script is a little hokey and character motivation was severely lacking. It definately needed a little something. 65%
Tuesday, December 02, 2003
Toby and Kate, live at 9 o'clock
See, we're located at a station called "Kuji", which is the same as "9 o'clock" in Japanese, except spelt with different characters. (‹v’n, 9Žž) Plus we're kinda in a 9 o'clock direction from Vancouver (ya know, mostly west).
Anyway, our ADSL is now up and running. So our blog is, too, for those who care.
Stay frosty, all. ‚¶‚á�B
Anyway, our ADSL is now up and running. So our blog is, too, for those who care.
Stay frosty, all. ‚¶‚á�B
Monday, December 01, 2003
Reminder/Ch-ch-ch-Changes...
Hi All,
Just a little reminder that December is upon us as is our little effort to "get your culture on".
So this Tuesday, prepare for an assult on your perverbial senses as we bring you:
7pm: Dark Habits -- Almodovar has some issues with the Catholic Church. As every good Catholic should. This wacky/racy comedy set in a convent/brothel deals with some of them.
9pm: All About My Mother -- Yeah, I know he won the Oscar for it, but neither of us has seen it yet. Maybe one of you can explain the appeal of Penelope Cruz to me while we watch, 'cause I just don't get it.
Also, because it is that time of year we forgot we had a prior engagement for the 23. So, movie night is going to be moved to the 22 (Monday), same time, same schedule (unless there's someone else out there who'd like to watch White Christmas and The Bishop's Wife instead, let me know). And, since it is that festive, denominationally neutral, gift-giving season we figured we'd try to start a little Xmas tradition of our own. So, if you know you are coming on the 22, please bring with you a small, inexpensive, wrapped (important!!) gift. Do not spend any more than $5. Recycle something you got last year, make something, or bring something you found on the way here. Just make sure you wrap it so no one knows what it is. Humour value also important as no one knows what they're getting/giving.
Nog and cookies will be provided. Additional donations of nog and/cookies also accepted.
c'iao
~meeko
Just a little reminder that December is upon us as is our little effort to "get your culture on".
So this Tuesday, prepare for an assult on your perverbial senses as we bring you:
7pm: Dark Habits -- Almodovar has some issues with the Catholic Church. As every good Catholic should. This wacky/racy comedy set in a convent/brothel deals with some of them.
9pm: All About My Mother -- Yeah, I know he won the Oscar for it, but neither of us has seen it yet. Maybe one of you can explain the appeal of Penelope Cruz to me while we watch, 'cause I just don't get it.
Also, because it is that time of year we forgot we had a prior engagement for the 23. So, movie night is going to be moved to the 22 (Monday), same time, same schedule (unless there's someone else out there who'd like to watch White Christmas and The Bishop's Wife instead, let me know). And, since it is that festive, denominationally neutral, gift-giving season we figured we'd try to start a little Xmas tradition of our own. So, if you know you are coming on the 22, please bring with you a small, inexpensive, wrapped (important!!) gift. Do not spend any more than $5. Recycle something you got last year, make something, or bring something you found on the way here. Just make sure you wrap it so no one knows what it is. Humour value also important as no one knows what they're getting/giving.
Nog and cookies will be provided. Additional donations of nog and/cookies also accepted.
c'iao
~meeko
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