Thursday, December 29, 2005

Housewarming

How does Saturday, January 21st sound for a housewarming?

Address is in the forum (where to find duke).
Details will follow.

SECRET ORDER OF CHIEFS

Secret Chief's 3 and Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
(with Bend Sinister)
Live at Richards on Richards, Sunday January 8th, 2006
Doors 8:00pm -- Tickets are $16 at Zulu, Scratch and Red Cat.
www.webofmimicry.com
www.secretchiefs3.com
www.sleepytimegorillamuseum.com

I have four interested people so far...this is basically the warped minds behind Mr. Bungle...only without Mike Patton. I think you'll find SC3 to be an arabic synth trio that has gradually evolved into an eastern-influenced percussive ensemble featuring Montreal violinist Eyvind Kang.

I have all their albums and a live dvd if anyone cares for a sampling.

You should see this, really.

Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Back to the Mekong

Kate and I will be hitting the Mekong on the 30th, around about 7pm or so, followed by whatever. We'd love to have some company, because we're terribly lonely people.

Though I'm sure everyone else is already sick of the movie, we'll also probably (and finally) be seeing Harry Potter earlier that day.

Monday, December 26, 2005

noo yeerz

well, since no one else has stepped up to the plate w/ a new years plan, i figured we might as well make use of my brand new xmas present: a raclette/fondue set!!! if you don't know what raclette is, it's kinda like fondue, only instead of a pot, there's little dishes for cheese & a grill surface for your meats & veggies. you grill your meats or veggies on the grill plate and then use them to scrap up the bubbly cheese. delicious!

we figure we'll get started around 8pm, and everyone who wants to come can volunteer to bring a cheese, a meat/seafood, or veggies of their choosing. i'll provide a little bit of everything & fruit and chocolate fondue. the set itself is for 8 people, but there'll be other munchies and we can all take turns. there will probably also be card/board games & (obviously) some kind of movie. if other people have fondue sets they want to bring that's cool too.

rsvp in the comments & mention if you are bringing cheese/meat/seafood/veggies. oh, and byob.

hope to see you there.

Sunday, December 25, 2005

holiday loot.

so amongst my xmas loot, I seem to have received two copies of 3-iron on dvd. great movie, but not something I'll need two of. it's gonna be a pain in the ass to return it to amazon (where it actually came from) and I don't know if I could return it to best buy without a receipt...

so, would anyone like this in exchange for another dvd? branch new, still in the plastic wrap, US packaging too. was hoping to exchange it for a copy of old boy (keep it in korean cinema, at least) but I'm not overly picky.

it's also somewhat amusing how out of touch my mother is... I mentioned wanting "hitchhiker's guide" on dvd... she got the bbc series. I didn't even know it was OUT on dvd. leave it to her to completely miss the somewhat large release of a current movie and opt for the obscure, twenty-five year old british miniseries...

Tuesday, December 20, 2005

Sunday, December 18, 2005

In which I demonstrate how out of touch I am...

Finally saw Serenity. In English.

Had the choice of either renting it for 2 dollars or buying it for 40. I rented it.

Shoulda just bought the damn thing. Good odds I´ll watch it 19 more times anyways.

Monday, December 12, 2005

Birthday plans

As some of you may already know my birthday is on wednesday. To celebrate I was going to head down to the vetrans club on Main street(at corner of 24th) for karaoke after i get off work. You are all invited to come for a skate before hand at Riley Park Community Centre(30th and ontario) from 7 till whenever we feel like leaving. The first 45 minutes of the public is a cosom hockey session which means it's just stick and puck hockey with plastic sticks. If you want to come for a skate i'd recomend coming a bit before 7 and i may be able to get you free rentals(maybe).

I plan on being at the vetrans club around 8:30 so if you don't feel like skating i'll just meet you there. After karaoke I was thinking of going to Lotus for some dancing, probably sometime around 10:30 or 11. I'd love for you all to join me.

Friday, December 09, 2005

Call to all Narnians

There was some discussion last Saturday of going to a Sunday Matinee of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe after the Swank Christmas Party. Can we solidify this with a time and place?

Movie Nights Back on Track

Hey Kids,

I'm slightly less contagious now, so y'all are welcome back at my house!

The schedule:
Monday December 12/05: Verhoeven Night Part II
(Consider it an early Xmas Present)

7pm: Katie Tipppel [1975] -- Monique van de Ven (Turkish Delight) sleeps her way to the top as a poor girl forced into prostitution in turn of the century Holland. With a young & yummy Rutger Hauer (of course).

9pm: Soldier of Orange [1977] -- Verhoeven has described this as his favourite movie he's made & it's still considered a classic of Dutch cinema. Rutger Hauer stars as a college boy who joins the Dutch resistence with his friends during WWII for a "spot of adventure".

Also, don't forget that Friday (December 16th!!) is the 3rd Annual Xmassacre being held at Blim (197 E. 17th @ Main). Doors open at 7pm & remember to bring a wrapped "gift" for the Crappy Santa Gift Exchange. Afterparty at the Den starting around 11pm.

And last but not least, some of you may be aware that I've been chosen as a finalist in the CBC radio Definitely Not the Opera new film critic contest. Well, it turns out the judging is at least partially going to be done by the public. Please tune in this Saturday December 10 (tomorrow) between 3pm & 4pm to hear my review of "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe", then call or email and tell Sook-yin to give me the job.

I guess that's all. Hope to see you soon.

~meeko

Thursday, December 08, 2005

Just like to point out...

Alex..
your "Hot Karaoke Gossip" was the 1000th post on The Last Time..
How f-cking cool is that!!!
1000 posts..
mmmmmmmm...
the Clubhouse Crew.
Big Ups..
Much Love..
hells ya!
life is good!

Hot Karaoke Gossip

I didn't hear anything AT ALL about this tonight, but I just checked online and found "our" Vancouver Courier article.

Thankfully, even though I was the most interviewed out of anyone in our group, I wasn't made to sound like a tool. In fact, I didn't sound like anything. B^)

In other news: when I was there tonight, Vincent and Steven B showed me what we called "The Prototype": a NEW good book with plenty of new songs. It was cleanly laid out, with two columns of songs down each page. It was so new that Ron expressly let Vincent and our table look at it and asked us not to share with anyone. Then, Darlene confiscated it. While I could recognize lots of songs from 2005, there wasn't a whole lot that I'd choose to sing, but it was still nice to look at anyway. One odd inclusion was a B-side from Franz Ferdinand.

And there's a bouncer at the door now, checking ID.

Tuesday, December 06, 2005

Monday, December 05, 2005

Movie Night Tonight Canceled

I have the flu. I do not want to give it to you. Do not come to my house.

~meeko

Thursday, December 01, 2005

D.o.S. Schedule for December

Here it is kids, the December line up:

Monday Dec 5/05: Verhoeven Night Part 3

7pm: Katie Tippel [1975] -- Poor girl Keetje works her way up the social ladder from prostitute to the wife of a wealthy socialist in turn of the century Holland. Starring Monique van de Ven (Turkish Delight) & Rutger Hauer.

9pm: Soldier of Orange [1977] -- A group of middle-class college boys join the Dutch Resistance during World War II looking for an adventure. Featuring Rutger Hauer at his rugged best.


Monday Dec 12/05: Mech-Attack

7pm: Robot Jox [1990] -- Another one of those lost action classics from the early nineties. While not quite up there with "Robocop 2", it is directed by Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) and it features a Jeffrey Combs cameo. And giant mech-robots!!!!

9pm: Returner [2002] -- You've seen the trailer, now see the movie. Fairly standard Japanese Sci-Fi with lots of CG and of course, giant robots.


Friday Dec 16/05: 3rd Annual Xmassacre!!!
At Blim (17th @ Main). Door 7pm, Film at 8pm. Tell your friends!!!

Monday Dec 19/05: Horror Sequels Worth Another Look

7pm: The Amityville II: The Possession [1982] -- More of a prequel than a sequel, The Possession deals with the house's previous tenants and the evil spirits that possessed the son and led him to kill his family.
9pm: The Exorcist III [1990] -- Directed by William Blatty (who wrote the screenplay for original Exorcist as well as the novel), from his novel "Legion". Sadly, the studio was expecting more of a straight-up sequel & tacked on an exorcism in the final moments of the film causing some serious continuity issues.

Moving Day: December 10th

Hey I'm moving! East Vancouver bound...wondering if anyone would be available to help loading/unloading the van. I think it will go a lot smoother than last year, as I'm bringing boxes each day to work for temporary storage in my office. Mostly furniture left.

If you're available, I was hoping to pick up the truck by 7:30-8:00am and get started loading by 9:00am. I'll treat you to 'house of dosa' or something cool in the new neighborhood.

This Sat.

I know at least four of us are going to the Main Street local to sing our little hearts out this Saturday..
Join us for dinner first too..
Umm.. Call Bob for details..
(That'll work right??)

Tuesday, November 29, 2005

Pics??

Any new "must see" Slack Shack shots out there..
Actually boring ones would be ok too...
please share...

Monday, November 28, 2005

Cat Sitter Needed

I was wondering if one of you was responsible enough to sit on my cats? This would be for four days, and would require you to feed them and love them, while I am in LA from Dec 7th to the 10th. Patroclus and Ajax would love you for it. If you are interested please contact me. If you don't have my new contact info it is on the forum.

I'm asking Santa and the Hanukkah Rhino for the following:

I spent so much effort on this, that I thought I would share!

And to make this more a community effort, it's time to list off your wishes for this holiday gift giving season!

(P.S. I really want the 20 volume OED, so pool your monies kids!)

Sunday, November 27, 2005

Yes, There is a Movie Night Tomorrow

Hey kids, sorry for the late notice. Just wanted to remind you that there will be movies tomorrow (Monday Nov. 28th).

Maniac Night:

7pm: Maniac [1980] -- Classic of the stalk & slash genre.

9pm: Oily Maniac [1976] -- Bizarre, incredibly sleazy Shaw Brothers movie with a rubber slime monster. Has to be seen to be believed.

Pop fund, RSVP, blah, blah, blah.

See you tomorrow.

p.s. Don't forget, this year's Xmassacre is on Dec 16th at Blim (Main & 17th)!!!

Sunday, November 20, 2005

Decemberween IV: THE REVENGE!

HEY GUYS! WANT TO COME TO A SWANK PARTY!?

Alright then!

Let's have a party at the Clubhouse on December 10th! At around 8pm!

This is the party where you are to bring 1 (one) item that you have had a hand in creating (either a CD where you're the musician, a craft you've thrown together with some glue, or any other form of expressed creativity). If you have any doubts about what is or is not acceptable, you can reach me via the normal lines of communication.

Hooray for holidays!

D.o.S. Reminder: NOT FOR EVERYONE!!!

Hi Kids,

Sorry this is a little later than usual. I've been hella busy. Just wanted to drop you a line to remind you that this week is Rape Revenge night, and if you are bothered by graphic sexual violence to women (& men) DO NOT COME. We will not hold it against you & would rather you feel safe and happy than hang out with us. But for those who can handle it, the schedule is:

Monday (tomorrow) Nov 21

7pm: Spit on Your Grave (a.k.a. Day of the Woman) [1978] -- The "classic". Girl is brutally beaten & raped by 4 men. She recovers & spends the rest of the movie hunting them down, mutilating & torturing them & finally killing them in graphic & inventive ways. You can decide for yourself how "feminist" it actually is after you see it.

9pm: Irreversible [2002] -- French bad-boy auteur Gaspar Noe's tale of love, redemption & horrible, brutal violence. Most famous for driving people out of theaters in droves & causing others to faint. Audacious & ultimately soul crushing, if you think you're up to it, this is cinema that changes.

And, bring your appetites, because it's also Hot Dog Day!!! (Yes, I'm serious). We'll be providing beef & chicken dogs for y'all. If there are any Veggies in the house, please let me know & I'll make arrangements.

Also wanted to give everyone a head's up regarding this year's Xmassacre (the D.o.S.'s annual Christmas party). We've worked out the details & this year will be our first ever public film event to the hosted at the Blim Arts Society (17th & Main) on Dec 16th (Friday)!!! Admission will be by donation ($5 suggested) to cover operating costs & our feature presentation (baring any customs snafus) will be "Santa Claus", a Mexican children's movie from the early 60's that features (among other things) Santa Claus fighting Satan. Fantastical sets, bizarre Catholic overtones & a fixation on voyeurism highlight this highly entertaining piece of cinema obscura. Also, we will be doing a "Crappy Santa Gift Exchange", so bring a wrapped present of little or no value to put into the pot. More details to follow in the weeks to come (& god willing a website!), so stay tuned.

See ya soon,

~meeko

Friday, November 18, 2005

Quick Question

Very important. Please give me your feedback.

What works better for people: Friday December 16th or Friday December 23?

I'll tell you what it's all about after Saturday, but until then, tell me!!!!

Monday, November 14, 2005

ANNIVERSARY SOUNDTRACK

KARAOKE AT THE SLACK SHACK 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!

Friday, November 25th.

Prolly 8:00pm on...post requests as comments or email me directly for songs that are not currently listed on the current KJ Duke selection:

THE LIST

This list will be updated TONIGHT.

DIRECTIONS TO THE SHACK ARE IN THE FORUM.

Friday, November 11, 2005

Halloween Montage



Who was this old boy? The embodiment of revenge? incest? Glad I wasn't at the other end of the electrical tape.




Note that someone is missing from the other end. Oh, the costumes...looks like the cast of passe partout.




That is one cool Skeksis mask! Also, a python lumberjack.




The raggedy host and hostess.




Tiny Tim...actually, Lil' Tim by this point.




The kid who would be superman...also this year's winner!

Tuesday, November 08, 2005

Party and New Contact Info

I am having a Party on Fri Nov 18, 2005.
My old cell number is dead as of midnight tonight.
Check on the Forum for my new number, e-mail
and address for the party.

Friday, November 04, 2005

Please.

NEIL HAMBURGER and THE PLEASEEASAUR
Fireball Productions presents standup comic from the States, with guest Pleaseeasaur. Nov. 10, doors at 8:30 pm, Railway Club (579 Dunsmuir). Tix $8 at the door, info 604-874-7906.

Here's a link to last year's review.

Wednesday, November 02, 2005

Tuesday, November 01, 2005

THE DEN OF SIN STRIKES BACK!!!

You read right folks, we're back, & we're badder than ever.

Monday, November 7: Spy Games

7PM: Modesty Blaise [1966]: Monica Vitti plays the titular (I've always wanted to say that) super spy, based on the British mod newspaper comic of the same name. With Terence Stamp and Dirk Bogarde.

9PM: Danger Diabolik [1968]: Also based on a mod comic (this time Italian), only with Mario Bava (!!!!!!) directing. Stylish, sexy & very true to the source, this is required viewing.

Monday, November 14: Val Lewton Night Part 2

7PM: The Leopard Man [1943] -- One of the lesser known Lewton horrors, this one involves a lounge singer named Kiki & a leopard on a leash who gets loose. Directed by Jacques Tourneur, who also helmed the original "Cat People" & "I Walked With a Zombie".

9PM: Ghost Ship [1943] -- Weird male power dynamics dominate this claustrophobic horror film set on a boat. Is the Captain crazy, or is there something even more sinister at work?


Monday, November 21: Rape Revenge -- BIG DISCLAIMER: Do not come if the subject of rape upsets you. I'm serious, these are not pleasant movies.

7PM: I Spit On Your Grave [1978] -- The "classic". Sleazy, misogynist exploitation, oddly considered "feminist" because most of the film is spent with the girl hunting and brutally (!) killing the men who assaulted her. However, this ignores the first 45 mins of her being humiliated and assaulted.

9PM: Irreversible [2002] -- From French "bad boy" director Gaspar Noe, this movie has been known to destroy souls. Even Sinister Sam's. Starring real life couple Monica Belucci & Vicent Cassel.


Monday, November 28: Maniac Mansion

7PM: Maniac [1980] -- One of the classics of the stalk & slash genre, this one's considered better than average (although a far cry from "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer", which we'll be screening next month) & psychologically compelling.

9PM: Oily Maniac [1976] -- Completely bizarre Shaw Brothers monster movie about a guy who transforms into a slime monster & attacks women. Extremely exploitive (yes Bob, there are boobies) with a rubber oil monster. What's not to love about this movie?!?

Also, a very special presentation this Saturday beginning at 7PM:

Visionary Man: The Films of Uwe Boll

7PM: House of the Dead

9PM: Alone in the Dark

Bring all of the booze you can safely carry & any psychotropics you feel like ingesting. I'll print off directions for the drinking game online.

Pop fund will be in effect (please let me know if you want something other than Pepsi) & RSVP please.

Christmas Exchange

I was thinking of having a Clubhouse Winter Fest on the weekend before Christmas (Saturday December 17), but would like to have a gift exchange with the stipulation that you had to have made it (scarves, videogame themed cell phone cozies, music, artwork, craft projects, etc.).  The only rule is that you had to have made it (for example, a mixed CD, while you may have compiled it, does not illustrate your creative side; a mixed CD with cover art or music made by you would qualify).  Try to be creative and unique as you have a month and a half to get the ball rolling.  I probably will not do the Greedy Santa thing, but rather a reverse, where when your name is drawn you get to give your gift to someone; if the person you want to give the gift to already has a gift they must give their gift to someone else in order to open yours.

We’re all capable of making something, and it will be a great way to showcase our talents (or lack!).

Monday, October 31, 2005

Slack Shack Turns One and Dies!!!

Friday the 25th of November the Slack Shack will die.

Saturday, October 29, 2005

Pan-Galactic Gargleblasters

I have the recipe. It's a very, very good drink. I can by no means afford to buy all the different things needed to make it when I have to pay for a moving truck tomorrow.

If you're interested in trying them tonight, we need:

Ice
Jack Daniels
Grand Marnier
Peach Schnapps
Blue Curaco (mostly for color)
Orange juice. Lots of Orange juice.

If there's interest, I will of course bring some of the ingredients as well. Comment on what you're willing to supply.

My new contact info

Is posted on the forum.

Friday, October 28, 2005

MirrorMask

Does anyone want to see MirrorMask at Tinseltown, this Sunday at 4:35? (Or maybe 2:10 if you can't make the later showing.) By Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean of the Sandman comics, a Jim Henson Co. production in the tradition of Labyrinth and Dark Crystal. If you let me know before Saturday noon, I'll pick you up a ticket, since it's sometimes hard getting into Tinseltown-only movies on opening weekend.

Wednesday, October 26, 2005

CINEMUERTE!!!

Hey Kids,

Now that Beej & I are back from LaLaLand, it's time for everyone's favourite local horror-fest! Yeah!

The passholder/volunteer "gala" is tonight & tomorrow is "School of the Holy Beast" (a.k.a. "Convent of the Sacred Beast")! & the Buffy Sing-a-Long ("Once More with Feeling") starting at 7PM.

So grab your friends and come to the Pacific Cinemateque where Beej & I will be living for the next six days.

Crazy shit is sure to go down.

~meeko

Tuesday, October 25, 2005

New movie!

Holy snikes I was looking on some forum at the movie section and fell upon the most amazing summer blockbuster ever

SNAKES ON A PLANE!!!!
Starring: Samuel L Jackson

http://home.comcast.net/~dfosket/snakes_800x600.jpg

Bitches its going to be bigger than star wars episode 2!
Who is going to be pitching a tent with me? BJ?

Monday, October 17, 2005

Orgy of the Dead!

Someone was handing out info about this "theatrical burlesque extravaganza" last week at Vets Club. An adaptation of an Ed Wood movie.

http://www.screamingchicken.net

WISE Hall (Adanac @ Victoria)
Thurs & Fri Oct 20-21
7pm & 9:30pm
$18 at the door or $15 advance (from Black Dog on Cambie, Happy Bats Cinema on Main, Superior Skate & Tattoo on Commercial, Wayne on Main)

I probably want to go to the Friday 9:30 showing but am open to other times. Any other takers?

Green Day Fans?

A Fun Show.

(Warning: Lots of Ads for Sony)

Monday, October 10, 2005

HALLOWEEN

SATURDAY OCTOBER 29th
8PM

CLUBHOUSE


(costume contest likely to be resumed this year)

Monday, October 03, 2005

Halloween?

Grae? Bean?

There IS a party this year, right?

Pics from Duex




Saturday, October 01, 2005

TRANSMISSION FROM THE ONE, THE ONLY: PLEASEEASAUR.

The PLEASEEASAUR System Administration is happy beyond belief to announce some excellent news!!! That is that PLEASEEASAUR has a new DVD release titled ?Action Spectacular? released by the fine folks at imputor? It is available in stores WORLDWIDE as well as at the Pleaseea-Store! At the shows listed below! For your convenience! PLEASEEASAUR is also touring the USA for the 2nd time this year?in support of this DVD and they will performing in

YOUR GREAT CITY/TOWN/BURG in the next few weeks!

Here are the details: HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

AUTUMN 2005 USA TOUR
------------------------------------
Tue October 04 New York. NY IRVING PLAZA w/ The Presidents Of The USA
Wed October 05 Purchase. NY WHITSON?S MEMORIAL GREETING HALL w/ Joe Jack Talcum
Thu October 06 Baltimore. MD The OTTOBAR w/ MC Chris (AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE)
Fri October 07 Wilmington. DE BANK SHOT w/ The Low Budgets (ex DEAD MILKMEN)
Sat October 08 Philadelphia. PA MILLCREEK w/ The Low Budgets (ex DEAD MILKMEN)
Sun October 09 Boston. MA GREAT SCOTT w/ Joe Jack Talcum (The DEAD MILKMEN)
Tue October 11 Columbus. OH HIGH FIVE w/ Guests
Wed October 12 Brooklyn. NY TBA w/ Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
Thu October 13 Chicago. IL SCHUBA?S w/ U.S.E. & The Divorce
Sat October 15 Fargo. ND GREAT NORTHERN w/ Tough & Lovely
Thu October 27 San Francisco. CA BOTTOM OF THE HILL w/ Captured By Robots
Fri October 28 Santa Barbara. CA VELVET JONES w/ Nerf Herder
Sat October 29 Tucson. AZ CLUB CONGRESS w/ Neil Hamburger
Sun October 30 San Diego. CA The CASBAH w/ Neil Hamburger
Tue November 08 Bellingham. WA The 3B w/ Neil Hamburger
Thu November 10 Vancouver. BC The RAILWAY CLUB w/ Neil Hamburger
Sat November 12 Portland .OR DOUG FIR w/ Neil Hamburger

ALBUMS
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------:::
Action Spectacular (imputor?) DVD ORDER
The Yellow Pages (imputor?) CD ORDER
Pleaseeasaur International Airport (BlackHole/V8 Records Australia) TOUR CD
Beef Flavored Island (Razler Records) CD-EP ORDER
As Seen on TV (imputor?) CD ORDER

www.pleaseeasaur.com
www.imputor.com

Thursday, September 29, 2005

Serenity Saturday

Who wants to see the 7:00pm showing of Serenity on Saturday at Metrotown?

Tuesday, September 27, 2005

Sign my cast?

This will perhaps be my last non-morphine induced transmission for the next few days. I broke my ankle on Burnaby Mountain sunday...not doing anything stupid or dangerous...just taking a corner along the base on the shoulder and having the front tire wash out while the rear knocked me to the ground. Unfortunately, my left foot got pinned...aside from the burn of a ligament tear, it didn't seem broken...but the fibula shifted and I have to get a plate put on tomorrow. Then I'll probably be confined to the coquitlam center area for about 10 days...

So yeah, I'm off to the Royal Columbian hospital for the day tomorrow.

Just remember: mountain bikes don't kill people...random forces of nature and laws of physics do.

p.s. On the flip side, Gareth did AWESOME and rode an XC that I'd spent a week working on until the gears and brakes were better than new.

Monday, September 26, 2005

Cause i'm a toys 'r us kid

I've decided that just because i've graduated it doesn't mean i have to grow up right away. So in celebration of this i'm having a kids party at Trevors on Oct. 8 anytime after 7pm. Finger food, crafts, colouring sheets(possibly a colouring contest) and loot bags (only if you rsvp because i don't have enough money to buy stuff for people i don''t know are coming) are some of the things to look forward to.

As this party is a tribute to our childhood feel free to bring any games or movies or food that symbolizes good times from when you were a child. It has been suggested to me that everyone should bring a box of their favorite sugary cereal they weren't allowed when they were younger which sounds great to me (golden grahams are my favorite).

Directions to Trevor's are in the forum but i'll update it cause right now they're kinda vague.

Frilly dresses and bunny pyjamas are perfectly acceptable attire.

Monday, September 19, 2005

Karaoke Duex

Day Time: Saturday the 24th
Place Time: Slack Shack
Start Time: 7 in the PM

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Party

Uh, the "We're all back in swing and Toby's temporarily in town" party.

8:30pm
Saturday, September 17
Clubhouse

Arcade Fire

Arcade Fire with Wolf Parade & Bell Orchestre
Friday October 7th
PNE Forum
General admission

On Friday after work I plan to go to Zulu to buy tickets for at least Duke and myself. I can think of a few people here who like this band, so does anyone want in? You can buy them at ticketmaster.ca already for $30 + $8 or so in service charges, but it might be significantly cheaper at Zulu.

Also I have two spare tickets for Franz Ferdinand, Row 13 at the Orpheum, Tuesday October 4th.

Monday, September 12, 2005

Temporary repatriation

I'm in Vancouver as of tomorrow for about a week. I anticipate jet lag and a substantial amount of reverse culture shock.

One thing I'm going to have to do is eat at a lot of restaurants.

Is the Mekong on Commercial still up and running? That place was rad. Some Chinese food at a decently clean Chinese restaurant might be nice (in contrast to the Chinese restaurants in China). And I need a lunch at Thai Away Home. And some Turk's coffee. Pho at midnight. Vancouver salmon sashimi. Bubble tea! (Not too popular in Japan, too dangerous in China) Etc. Anybody hungry?

Sunday, September 11, 2005

grand opening

miyuki and I have acquired a futon for the sleeping of guests. we are open for the business of hosting canadian friends and/or family. we're booked up out of town the last two weekends of september, but wouldn't mind seeing some people in october.

email for details...

Friday, September 09, 2005

Thursday, September 08, 2005

It was observed that I haven't really posted about it...

I promise if I have another personal post I'll ressurect my personal blog. For now, you get to read about my life. Or skip it.

I started work yesterday. I have my own office. It's about the size of my last boss's office. The main difference is that I'm now on the 9th floor, I have minions and a view of the ocean, mountains and downtown. A serious view. I can see both Burrard and Granville Street bridges. I have a plaque next to my door that is silver with my name in Times New Roman font. It's classy. Seeing as how I work for a firm that builds houses, the interiour of this place puts the marble and hardwood of my last job's decor to shame. I have a ginormous solid wood door on my office. My desk is huge. It's V-shaped. I have two phone numbers (one a direct line to my office, another is a direct line to my voicemail). They're pretty picky about making long distant calls, but I can certainly accept them if you want to call my at my office. I have one of those key cards that you wave like magic and you get into locked doors. It's sweet. I also have an executive chair with more gadgets than even I've managed to figure out. I can get pretty much anything I request right now. I think I want a personal desk printer. They're cheap. I wanted a better chair than the one I ended up with (or at least my desk chair, I have two other chairs meant for guests). The first chair I got slowly creapt downwards all day long until I was seated cross-legged on the floor. So today, I asked Benita (Office Manager) for a new chair. She offered me the super exec one I have now. I sat in it, said it was fine. She then said she had another chair to try out if I didn't like that one. And if I didn't like either of them, she'd order me a brand new one. (!!!) I took door number one without looking at the other options. I was featured on their intranet site. It pops up every time anyonr in the office boots up their computer. It was a "Let's all welcome the new person! Here's her brief biography!" I didn't give them a bio, and yet they had one.

Immediate perks (outside of the cushy setting) are as follows:

1. Free fluid. Not just water and coffee and tea, but there is a wide array of fruit juices that are quite delicious. I trust the bottled juices more than the coffee. Everyone there is frighteningly friendly and perky. I suspect it is a facade or something in the coffee.

2. Free food. Not only was I taken out to lunch by my supervisor (who thanks me profusely whenever I take up or complete a task)\r\nyesterday to the Cactus Club, tomorrow they are having a "New Employee Orientation Lunch" which involves me, the new employee. So they're having a lunch for me.

3. Discounts galore! 50% off bus passes. A gym for $60 a year. Some other stuff that I can't think of.

4.And I'm a hop, skip and a jump away from Granville Island. I went to the deli for lunch today.

Speaking of appearances: I've also had to nerdify myself as I got pink eye and it won't go away. I got myself some cheap new glasses, and I have no contact lenses for a while. I think I look hot, all things considered.

Uh, pictures to follow on my flickr. Such as the view and maybe some nerdy picks (when the pink eye goes away).

Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Booze

So out of sheer boredom I've started a batch of hobo jug wine. In 10 to 14 days, people can feel free to get righteously sick with me on whatever sewage is left in the undustrial medical soap bottle that I am brewing in. Pictures to follow.

Once finished, we will push our bum carts down to the trainyard and drink the foul brew in front of an oil-can fire, reminiscing about the good times and vomiting into our tattered coats.

R.I.P. Glen Callendar.

Karaoke Update

Tentatively, how does Saturday, the 24th of September sound for a karaoke party? Depending on the response, I might put out a request for another venue (my place could be cramped). The Slack Shack was well received last time and none of the locals were too traumatized by "Liar"...so this is good.

Updated songlist is available here.

Song count is approximately 1540 at this time. Most requests are now there.

PARTY!

Slack Shack's Big Back to School You House Party
PS..To Haze the New Flat Mate (Justin)
this friday after 8 pm
come one, come all
Love to see you funky fun kids outside of Karaoke.. tee hee.. .
fresh batch of hugs,
Karen

Tuesday, September 06, 2005

FEMA

I'm not sure how much of this you can trust (if any) but I went to find conspiracy shit on FEMA after hearing lovely stories of repeated fuck-ups in New Orleans. 5th one down on a Google search. The link is something written up in 1995 (maybe, it says it is).

FEMA hates black people.

Sadly they don't list sources, so...

Saturday, September 03, 2005

Firefly

For those interested in watching a few episodes of Firefly before the movie Serenity comes out Trevor andI are hosting a viewing at his place in Kits tomorow.

Time: noon till around 5:30.

I'll post directions in the forum

Please feel free to bring snacks. If you ask really nicely(ie. bribe me), I'll make cookies...

Thursday, September 01, 2005

Anybody Going Down South This Weekend?

I have two tickets to Bumbershoot (this weekend) I'm trying to get rid of. Lots of good bands, art, movies & stuff.
The tickets are for one day admission (good any day) and I'm selling them at the advanced ticket price (what I paid) of $18US or $22CDN.
If you bought them there they'd be $28US ($33CDN).

We were planning on seeing DEVO, but they canceled the day after we bought the tickets. There's still lots going on, but since we couldn't really afford the trip in the first place and were only shelling out for DEVO, we'd like to sell them if we can.

Let me know.

Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Bye Rachael!

I just had to post one more. And we say goodbye to Rachael tonight at karaoke. See y'all there!

Monday, August 29, 2005

Good Show Tomorrow

HELLA
Guitar ?n? drums rock duo from Sacramento, California, with guests Killer Whales and Hot Loins. Aug. 30, 10 pm, Lamplighter (210 Abbott). Tix $12/10 (plus service charge) at Scratch, Zulu, Red Cat, and Highlife Records, info 604-681-6666.


They are quite awesome.

Saturday, August 27, 2005

Thursday, August 25, 2005

Shaun of the Dead

All are welcome to view this
"smash hit romantic comedy" at the Slack Shack with me.

3pm
Sat. 27th..

Were not going to use the Z word on my watch... and I understand if people wish to get ready in their own homes before our friendly little walk...

with one arm missing,
hugs all

Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Copy

Do me a favour and download and make a copy of this.

http://slcdnb.com/versus.mov


For details on the video read here.
http://www.livepa.org/board/viewtopic.php?t=425)

hosting it would be cool too.

Tuesday, August 23, 2005

Slacki Shack News

Help!

We need a new flat mate for Sept. 1st.
Anyone?... anyone?...
It's one of the upstairs bedrooms...

You've all seen my place by now..
Would you kind folks tell your friends and family?

Hugs all!!

Join us!

http://www.google.com/talk/

Monday, August 22, 2005

Tough City 08/18/05



Okay, seeing as how my internet access is no longer sub-Botswana and my broken finger is healing, I'll ELABORATE.

Surfing was a blast, I joined the pacific surf school at long beach for a half day class with Aussie instructors that ran us through a 30 min beach boot camp before hitting the waves (which were moderate to high). After fighting against the waves for about an hour, I finally threw my board onto the water in-between waves, hopped on and paddled like crazy. I leapt up when the board began to lift and found myself hurtling towards shore in full stance. Saturday was even better, I offered three students from Quebec (2 pre-med, one kinesiology) a ride down to the beach for their class while I practiced with a rental that I strapped to the roof of my car. I arrived at the stage where I was able to steer along the crest. Then a loose surfboard cracked the distal phalange on my middle finger...so a swollen bird to the Pacific Ocean.

While hosteling, you inherit traveling companions almost instantly and in a place like Tofino, they all want to surf and then get hammered. After sushi at the harbor, we hit the only pub in town (KARAOKE night!) and took turns picking up rounds (there was a student from Australia, a kindergarten teacher from Ottawa and a 19 year old hostel owner from Scotland). Never take up an inherent drinking challenge from someone both younger and more Scottish than you (I'm 13%). Several nasty rounds later (coffee shots dropped in a glass of vodka and amaretto, spiced rum and ginger ale), I foolishly raise the stakes with the nastiest thing the bartender can mix, a "rocky mountain bearfucker". Despite the poor reception of my last round, I remain present to ensure that everyone in my party makes it back to the hostel and doesn't get picked up by anyone sleazy. Stumbling through the dark basement, I use the mirror at the end of the hall to determine how close I am to the doorknob of my room. When I think I've hit my door, I open it and walk in, pausing to maintain my balance. "WHOA!" "Whoa?" I answer. "WHOA!" "Whoa?" I answer. "WHOA" we say in concert. I happened to be next door to the Hostel owner, a 26yo surfer whose girlfriend decided to sleep over that night. Fortunately he laughed it off the next day (amidst several rocky mountain hangovers) and seemed to have a good sense of what I was all about...I did hang out with him and his friend, the resident hip hop expert, the next night...Moka Only plays Tofino on the 23rd.

Friday I kayaked around Clayoquot Sound and hiked Meares Island. I'll flickr those pictures along with Lil' Qualicum Falls and Qualicum Beach.

Duke (from Nanaimo)
p.s. I?ve gotta host an all-serbian buffet with the amazing dishes I?m learning to make over the next few days.

Sunday, August 21, 2005

Last of the summer Den of Sin!


What the fuck?! I'm hearing a whole lot of you are horrifically without any Russ Meyer in your life. Not even the essentials. Well we'll fix that. Oh yeah we will. So for tomorrow we have two for ya.

MON. Aug.22/05

7pm (sharp) Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1979):
The classic and Meyer's best movie. The Cramps have sampled this movie repeatedly. DO IT!

9pm: Up! (1979): This one has boobies. BIG BOOBIES!

Also thank you all who showed up at the fundraiser. We got some good shots. Many thanks for the cash.

Saturday, August 20, 2005

gurgle

Zombie Walk Vancouver 2005
ZOMBIEWALK 2005!!!
Usually held in Toronto, this shambling, stumbling, flailing good time will be held in Vancouver this year! Yay us! So if you have a mild obsession with Zombies (as many of my friends do), or you simply love to get rotten and yell "Braaaaiiins" at random people, then mark this one on your calendar:

Saturday, August 27 - starts 4pm from the VAG and 5pm from 15th and Sophia (near Main St).

(a WEEK away, so you have plenty of time to plan to be there!) The walk will start in two-stages as follows:

1. All non-lazy zombies (or "super zombies") are invited to gather on or around the big steps at the Vancouver Art Gallery no later than 4pm. From the VAG the horde will be skytrain bound. After a stumble through the mall and a short jaunt on Vancouver's fine public transit system we will de-train at Main St. station and stumble on up to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church - 320 East 15th - two blocks east of Main. Once there, we will take a short pause to collect ourselves, gnaw on brains, and meet up with . . .

2. The lazy zombies. A second group of zombies will gather in front of the above mentioned church (Bethlehem Lutheran, 320 East 15th, at Sophia and E 15th) at or around 5pm. Remember - zombies tend to move slowly and occasionally have problems with limbs falling off, body stiffness and possibly skytrain security officers. If you do not see any of your brethren exactly at 5pm, be patient. Mill about and look scary.

Once all zombie factions have massed at the church it will be time to head onward and uphill to Mountainview Cemetery at Fraser and 31st. For reference, the walk will proceed along Main Street to 31st should any zombie stragglers be left behind and/or spontaneous zombies wish to join the braaiiins procession.

Once at the cemetery, please be on good zombie behaviour - respect your brethren.
We will linger a short while in the cemetery before moving onwards to nearby
Queen Elizabeth Park for some games, brains, fun, prizes, brains and a pinata or two.

Yes, you do have to dress like a zombie. Those who do not do so are welcome, but risk having their brains eaten by confused zombies. You have to admit - they're not all that smart, but they know a good living brain when they smell it.

Potentially useful things to keep in mind:

Causes of zombie-ness:

As everyone knows - or should know - zombies are usually attributable to one or more of the following:

1. voodoo
2. science gone astray - chemical or biological accidents, experiments, viruses and the like
3. the apocalypse

Of course, there are many more possibilties. Be creative. Corpses in all stages of decay are encouraged.

For the low-budget zombie:

1. Oatmeal and liquid latex works wonders.
2. Food colouring and corn syrup makes convincing blood, but sticky. However, also tasty.
3. Value Village - but I'm sure it's hardly necessary to mention that.

Finally: As mentioned previously - zombies are only really effective when travelling together in large groups. Bring your friends, foes, family and other loved ones.

Nothing says you love someone quite like caking yourself in make-up, limping down the street together and eating them in the park!

Pass this info on to anyone who might be interested - it has a bit of a 'viral' feel to it, but see zombie cause number 2. It all makes perfect sense.

Friday, August 19, 2005

Oh shit I forgot...

I need people to cover the door tomorrow to collect cash. So whoever wants to help out there's a way. Also the more people who volunteer the less time you have to stand at the door. So everyone volunteer.

Once more unto the breach...

Getting back into the blogging game... much customization to be done in the coming days.

As always, consistent comments will be rewarded with smuggled wildlife.

Wednesday, August 17, 2005



So yeah making another movie. Hoping to start shooting Aug 28th. Guess what? I'll probably need your help. I know for sure I'm gonna need an AD (Assistant Director AKA: AD, First Assistant Director, 1st Assistant Director
An assistant director's duties include tracking the progress of filming versus the production schedule, and preparing call sheets.), some PAs and catering (I was thinking maybe people could volunteer for certain days to feed the cast and crew because you LOVE us! That'd be awesome. Ummm I'll put up a list for what I need in the next few days but yeah if you want to read the script e-mail me (beezlebozoclown@yahoo.com) and I'll send it. But yeah come everyone and feed me drugs and money (money more important)

Oh shit almost forgot. In dire need of a certain location. An OFFICE WITH MANY CUBICLES. One that has work stations for half a dozen or more people. Clean. Someone suggested SFU but can we? So if anyone have Dad's with offices or own businesses themselves and want to help out please tell me!

That's all for now. I think.

Monday, August 15, 2005

Departures...

Doing a brief, low-profile thingy at the Trap'n'Gill, Seymour @ Davie, at around 7 tonight. Not planning on drinking, so shouldn't be too nuts, but anybody who wants to give me one final noogie can join us there.

Cascade Falls

*The following is a promotion for time-share property in Cascade Falls.

Actually, I wanted to prove this legendary place existed. East along Highway #7, just east of Mission (and Stave Lake), you turn left on Sylvester Road, drive north 14km, turn right on Ridgeview and park at the gate. Then climb through the wood 10min to the riverbed, scale that for 20min to the giant pool. You're welcome.

Here's a shot of the lower falls just past the gate:


Once you've scaled the river bed (jumping from rock to rock, shimmying ledges, wading through pools) you come to the big pool and naturally formed waterslide:


Sqweek takes the plunge:


Duke prepares to meet his maker:


Several pools and waterfalls above the slide, there is another big waterfall, behind which there is a cave with a 6 foot deep pool in the center. To get here, you should have some rock climbing experience...

Due to the fact that total water immersion is required at a few points, I couldn't take the digital camera as far as the cave. Instead, I submit this artist's rendition:


On the way back, we observed some mountain bikers doing the bunny-hop from rock to rock. Obviously the bunny is no match for the fox and his mighty forward flip.


So...first hot weekend in September...clubhouse caravan? It's an hour drive from Burnaby, but very worth it.

CLASS OF '05

Congrats to all our graduates! For all those with lame substitute clipart instead of a photo in the yearbook, here are some highlights.


I guess you could call these the valedictorians...I accompanied them to the far reaches of the GVRD to find mere tablescraps of what only chinese emperors were allowed to consume over 2000 years ago. We waited over four hours for the only traditional source this side of Hong Kong.


"This tastes like cotton batten rolled in icing sugar...I can't get it off the roof of my mouth!"


It seems like it should spin with the push of a button...


I think that's Bob in mid-swig.

ONCE AGAIN CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR GRADUATES!!

Sunday, August 14, 2005

Why didn't any of you tell me!

This site has been up since Tuesday. None of you knew?! Dammit why wasn't I notified the second his press release came out

http://www.walken2008.com/index.html

Tuesday, August 09, 2005

It ain't scat...

but it's still funny but not as hot.

http://www.hootershooters.com/Page2N.htm

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead

My drama class was planning a trip to see R&G at Bard on The Beach but the date we picked was sold out. As several people have expressed interest in going I thought I would try to organize another outing. If we can get 15 people together we can get a 3 dollar discount. Normal ticket price for evenings is $28 and 3pm saturdays are $24.50.

Possible dates: wed. aug 17(8pm), sun aug 21(7pm), sat aug 27(3pm), wed aug 31(8pm)
these are the days and times in which we could try for a discount,

if you are interested in going leave a post in the comments letting me which days work best for you. I'll post again when i figure out what day will work best and whether or not we can get tickets for it. I'd like to try and organize it pretty quick so if you want to come make sure you let me know sometime this week.

Monday, August 08, 2005

The Party Never Stops!

Ok Party People..

My real B-Day is Aug. 18th. On this day I work from 7am to 3:30pm. After 5pm on this day I expect (with delight) all my bestest clubhouse friends (all of you) to come to my house and feed me whatever you think is Birthday worthy foodstuffs..
Yes. That's right!
BWYTIBWF !!!
If Mike is feeling up for it maybe we can get the Karaoke action "one more time" (I'm soo never getting over Daft Punk) or maybe not cause this is the first he's hearing of it too.. Either way I just want to make sure you all come to my house and feed me and have fun.. stayin' up as late as you can on a weeknight.. I have the 19th off you see and not everyone will have that Friday to skip out on..

I'll see you all before this. I hugs everyone!!

Sunday, August 07, 2005

Den of Sin baby!

Hey all sorry for the late post. This week in honour of Nick's birthday it's Post-apocalyptic night. Hell yeah!

Mon. Aug. 08

7pm Mad Max (1979): Mariko's never seen one of the most awesome movies ever made and it's not like you can see it too many times so...I programmed it. Enjoy.

9pm New Barbarians (1982): It's post-apocalyptic, the word barbarian is in the title and The Hammer (Fred Williamson) is in it. What more could you ask. Ther may even be Dune Buggys.

Pop fund is in effect 'cause I'm broke bitch!

Saturday, August 06, 2005

B-Day Prom

I'm having a birthday bash at the clubhouse on Sat. Aug. 13th. I expect everyone in formal wear. I will tell you to arrive at 7pm and expect you for 9pm as usual. If you don't know where the clubhouse is you're not in the cool crowd and therefore not invited. :-P

Keep your eye on this post to see if we are going to a restaurant beforehand.

Friday, August 05, 2005

For all the vinyl nodel hobbists

Eh, I just found this and wanted to share it with my fellow hobbists. Forget Manga and mecha models this is the shit:

http://www.perturb.org/content/scatdolls/engcoll1.htm

enjoys

Wednesday, August 03, 2005

B-Day Party

On Saturday August the 6th you are all invited to my birthday extravaganza. The festivities will be held at my home, and will be starting after 7 pm. If you don't know where I live please refer to the forum for instructions.

Bob

Tuesday, August 02, 2005

Nerdiness

Does anybody have a Risk board I can borrow briefly? I used to have one, but like so much else I never found it again after returning from Africa.

Sunday, July 31, 2005

A Thank You Note

Thank you all for coming to the Karaoke party and making it the best time!! That was soo fun!
We'll do it again for sure..
oh and today I missed Foo because I managed to drink for 12 hours yesterday (4pm-4am).. yup.. not so hot.. miss you all...
OMG.. just now... I just got called into work an 8 hour rather than a 4 hour shift.. Wish me luck!

PS.. I liked "Liar" alot more than I thought I would..

Friday, July 29, 2005

bureaucracy sucks. I blame paul.

miyuki got her visa. yay! it took over four hours. there was maybe ten minutes of actual work involved.

appointment was at 10. we got there a bit early. I didn't get breakfast. this was a mistake.

at 10:30, they finally call her up. she gives them her paperwork, they get all that sorted out. a quick trip down the hall to the cashier, return with the receipt. then back to her seat. total time, about three minutes.

11:15, they call her up for her electronic fingerprinting. this took thirty seconds.

a little after noon, we get called up for the "interview"... answer a few questions, she signs her life away, and we're told to return at 2pm to pick up the visa.

we went and got some lunch at a japanese place. she got really good katsu, I had marginal at best sushi. we wandered around a bit more, she cashed her paycheque, we got some gelato (mango gelato is the greatest invention EVER).

get back to the consulate about 2:10. my logic was they told us "after 2" and they'd been horrendously late on everything, so why bother showing up at 2 on the dot? I'm not allowed in the consulate this time (some treatment of its own citizens, eh?), so I wait out front reading my book. she comes down at 2:30 with passport in hand. the visa is not what I expected...

they actually fed one of the passport pages into a machine. it scored the outer edge with an intricate border, and it's printed and embossed directly onto the page. several colours and patterns and shit. it looks quite cool.

it's now official that she'll be moving to the states next month. woot.

Thursday, July 28, 2005

last supper?

by request of paul and probably others, potentially the last chineefoo for miyuki and me for a very long while... sunday recovery from karaoke, noonish. peking restaurant, 5939 hastings in burnaby.

brendan... that's one block EAST of holdom, not west.

Tuesday, July 26, 2005

Bonnie Lass Brigade - The Revenge!

7:30pm
Clubhouse
Thursday July 28th

Bring twinned X chromosomes and pirate cards. If you don't have pirate cards, bring an eye patch or fitting pirate bandana or costume. Peg legs are acceptable.

Sunday, July 24, 2005

Updated Karaoke Selection

The updated karaoke selection is available here.

Maybe I should offer door prizes for attempting the most heinous cover tunes...

Bring the pain.

Saturday, July 23, 2005

Tomorrow

Shall we meet at the Safeway before the lantern fun?
hm.. well..
I say yes. I say people that want to play lanterns with clubhousers can meet at the front doors of the Safeway at 7:15pm.
But I'm open to suggestion.. otherwise known as highly suggestable.. as you all well know...

Friday, July 22, 2005

Karaoke Superstars!


Mike singing at karaoke Wednesdays at the Veterans' Club on 23rd and Main.

Thursday, July 21, 2005

Luminaires Festival

Saturday.
Trout Lake.
Lanterns and fireworks.


Thought I would post this since a lot of you were already planning on going.

Tuesday, July 19, 2005

Moon Landing Anniversary

So Google has decided to celebrate the anniversary of the moon landing with a new service. Google Moon is like Google Maps or Google Earth.

I feel so much more plugged into education.

so completely for bean...

The Cowboy-Ninja-Pirate-Knight Test

yarr, I'm a pirate.

A Pirate Raider
You scored 5 Honor, 3 Justice, 7 Adventure, and 8 Individuality!

for those who care follow-up

this is mostly for Eva's benefit.

from whedonesque.com

"Unconfirmed July 28th Screenings?
Over at the 'Versal board, MrMatthew reports that a "Special Advance Preview" has appeared on Fandango for Las Vegas, on July 28th, at 10:00 PM, using the numerical movie ID code Fandango has used for the previous "Serenity" screenings."

so yeah. Keep checking cantstopthesignal.com and whedonesque to find out what day tickets go on sale.

Saturday, July 16, 2005

For those who like to prepare and/or need ideas for how to get one's karaoke groove on, the current list of songs I can provide for the slack shack shindig is here.

Duplicates and incredibly cheesy recent pop that noone would want to cover will likely be deleted. In addition, there are requests in the works such as Rollins Band, Beck and Le Tigre.

Duke

Friday, July 15, 2005

No one has any information on this

Today at around noon, Rae and I went to T & T Supermarket on the edge of Chinatown by the 20 bus. On the way back we were going to take the SkyTrain back. We waited for about 10 minutes before I noted that it was more crowded than usual and the SkyTrain was taking longer than it normally does. Mere seconds later the intercom announced that the SkyTrain from Waterfront to Broadway was not running. There was "an intruder" (their term) and that there was no service from Waterfront to Broadway. No "please wait 10 to 20 minutes while we fix the problem", just an indefinite "no service, so away". It must have been that moment that the problem occured because buses were still pretty empty (the 20 Victoria runs close to all SkyTrain stops except Main Street/Science World).

Anyway, anyone got any word on this?

Thursday, July 14, 2005

Brendan's B-Day by B.Hurley

I love you all...

I don't know how to make a new independant post for this blog... I'm a newbie, and a technopeasant.

So here goes.

Date: Friday 15 JUL 05

Place: At My place on Hawks ave in Strathcona.

Unofficial Theme:
It is going to be a Secret Agent themed party. Come as a your favorite spy, double agent, villian, banana republic dictator, or minion.
* ninjas and pirates are also acceptable.
** extra points for anyone who comes dressed as Emma Peel.

Official Theme: BYOB

Itinerary

First I am going to drag people out for dinner (mostly because my strata does not allow barbeques).

6:30pm

AFRO CANADIAN RESTAURANT
African food served with injera bread. 324 Cambie, 604-682-2646 lnt$$

good, tunes, great beer, excellent eats, and veggie options.

9:00pm
My house...
Gettin' the Party Started.

Those who can bring espionage themed games, activities, and movies will be muchly appreciated.

This house has four floors so there may be multiple activities going on at once.

Invite RULEs:

All clubhouse patrons are invited ... officially now.

I must have heard an invited person's name in a positive manner at least once in a conversation with you.

These people must not be likely to trash or jack my shit.

All invited guests including you must mingle with people outside of your own social group...
not something that I am too worried about...

Do your best to clear it with me, cuz that way I can plan ahead.

CONTACT:
604 321 4770

bhurley AT sfu DOT ca

More Karaoke

Because certain people from the clubhouse have told me that they're "too lazy to scroll down" when reading this blog, posting the Karaoke Party info seemed like.. a good.
Even though it's already in a thread on here.
You lazy people know who you are and you suck..

Sat. July 30th
Slack Shack
Bring Friends
8pm
Call me for anything else..
I'll forum my number and addy..

Wednesday, July 13, 2005

Bringing Out the Dead

Just got this in my inbox today...not a lot of info given (like starting place!?) Sounds like fun though....possible goth kid worries though.


>Subject: bring out yer dead
>
> Get out the oatmeal and liquid latex, 'cause the day
> of reckoning is nigh!
>
> That's right! Zombiewalk Vancouver 2005! . . .!
>
> Tentatively Saturday August 27, 3pm
> Starting from "somewhere horribly frightening" a horde of living dead
> will
> stumble en masse towards Mountain View Cemetery on Fraser St.
>
> The zombie walk will end with a picnic in the graveyard - bring
> your friends and family and eat them in the park!
>
> There is possibility of a post-apocalypse zombie-jamboree hoe-down to
> follow. If you have the inclination to do so, please let me know of
> your
> zombie wants, needs, desires and offerings - contributions of ideas,
> zombie related music/films/performance (preferably from the brains of
> participating zombies), food (scavenged, hunted, incubated or
> otherwise), your presence (zombies are only really effective when
> gathered in
> large groups. everyone knows that), general good will, etc.
>
> Pass this on to anyone else you know who might be interested.
>
> More engaging imagery + useful information to follow.
>
> aarrgh,
> heather

Tuesday, July 12, 2005

Directions

Directions to my place are up in the forum.

9ish, BYOB, BYOM if you want to grill something. Feel free to bring people who won't steal stuff (bad experience, that.)

Saturday, July 09, 2005

Your Weekly Reminder...

Hey Kids,

This week we're kickin' it old skool style:

Monday July 11 - Classic Horror

7pm: The Amityville Horror [1979] - Family moves into spooky house. Spooky shit happens. Based on a true story.

9pm: The Omen [1976] - The original problem child... wait, did I really just write that? I'm so sorry folks...

RSVP please. Pop fund is in effect.

~meeko

Friday, July 08, 2005

Linky Gifts

Just call me Santa.

For Grae: Some light summer reading.
For Rachael: Bunnies.
For BJ: Critical toy analysis.

More to come I'm sure (it's a slow work day).

~meeko

Thursday, July 07, 2005

KJ Duke (Karaoke Jockey)

So I was recently gifted a Venturer CDG62 karaoke machine with dual cassette deck, digital echo, pitch control and tone adjustment. When combined with the sweet mics I found at the richmond nightmarket and the new source for custom CD+G discs, this makes for some interesting possibilities for those into the recent karaoke revival.

So if you'd like me to KJ a party or organize an evening to practice up for your next visit to the Veteran's Club, let's do it. Even I had stage fright before "Epic" last night, I mean c'mon -- we followed a girl who tore up the house with "Thriller". I've been working on a library of clubhouse favorites, split into 70's funk, 80's pop, 80's rock, 90's rock, 90's dance, new rock, new pop and the complete libraries of radiohead, gnr, prince, bowie and the police.

To request songs for addition to the clubhouse library, email me at:
mikerama "at" gmail "dot" com

Duke

Monday, July 04, 2005

It's been a while... so WOOT!!!

Party deep in the wilds of Burnaby, Saturday July 16th. It doesn't matter what time I say it starts, people will show up between 9 and 10. So show up when you want.

I'm housesitting that weekend for my parents, who have actually given me the green light to have a party at their place.

The place **CENSORED**, Burnaby, close to Edmonds Skytrain. There's a nifty hot tub, which has been rather popular at previous parties (all at least two years ago). Also a big barbeque if anybody wants burgers'n'stuff - often a fixture of these get-togethers. Literally over a dozen couches, too, so there's ample space for crashing. Last party at this house went until 4 PM the following day - I'm curious to see if that record can be broken.

I'll post more directions as the day nears.

Sunday, July 03, 2005

Why Do White Kids Like "Hip-Hop" So Much?

We must investigate:

ABSTRACT RUDE

Underground MC from L.A., with local guest Kia Kadiri. July 8, doors 9 pm, Lamplighter (210 Abbott). Tix $12 at the door only
Mr Eff, as resident negrologist your collaboration on this research project is requested.

Saturday, July 02, 2005

For those who care...

There will be two more advance screenings of Serenity in the next couple of months. As for when keep checking cantstopthesignal.com. Usually tickets sell out within a hour they're posted so I'd start hanging out at the firefly and serenity forums for a heads up. We'll probably have a Firefly screening party at my house before Sept. 30 (The release date for Serenity).

If you don't know what I'm talking about pick Firefly on DVD. If you regret it, I don't know how to talk to you.

Also if you like Firefly and still refuse to watch Buffy (the name's supposed to be ironic, knob) you're a pussy and a hater.

Sorry. I'm really bored at work right now. I've spent two hours trying to find an amateur porn site or forum that posts exclusively geek or nerd girls. If you know where I could go or have any pics. beezlebozoclown@yahoo.com. I'm married, bitch! I need it!

Reminder

Yes, there will be a Den of Sin night this Monday. Hopefully y'all will have recovered by then.

Monday July 4, 2005 -- The In Sound From Way Out

7pm: Yes Nurse, No Nurse [2002] -- Dutch musical based on a cult TV series from the '60's. Colourful & fun, unlikely to offend anyone.

9pm: The American Astronaut [2001] -- Absurdist-black&white- Western-Sci-fi musical to end all absurdist-black&white-Western-Sci-fi musicals. You are unlikely to see anything like this again.

RSVP, Pop Fund & all that jazz.

~meeko

Friday, July 01, 2005

HAPPY CANADA DAY

We intend to get really drunk and make nuisances of ourselves in various public squares singing Oh Canada at the top of our lungs while English people stare at our strange red and white plumage. What are your plans?

Thursday, June 30, 2005

Dear Mr. Cruise...

You can sign the following petition here

To: Steven Spielberg
Dear Mr. Spielberg,

We, the undersigned, wish to inform you that we are compelled to boycott your movie ?War of the Worlds?. Our decision is based solely on the abhorrent behavior of Mr. Tom Cruise. We will not be spending our good money to support the ridiculous and potentially dangerous antics of this raving narcissist. Mr. Cruise?s actions and comments have been offensive and insulting when not downright laughable.

-We do not want to hear Mr. Cruise?s uneducated and unsubstantiated opinions on medicine and Psychiatry. His mean-spirited decision to use Brooke Shields as an example was unforgivable. The potential impact on those in need of treatment, who might heed the advice of a ?celebrity? over a trained professional, is dangerous. If Mr. Cruise believes that vitamins can cure mental illness, then perhaps he should consider increasing his dosage.

-We do not want to be enlightened about Mr. Cruise's ?religion? of Scientology. If he is so concerned about mind control, he should not be part of an organization that seems to use this tactic as its Modus Operandi. Mr. Spielberg, was the fully staffed Scientology tent you allowed Mr. Cruise to have on the movie set placed right next to the Jewish, Christian, Buddhist, and Muslim tents? Didn?t think so.

-We are sick of being force-fed his relationship with Katie Holmes which, if it isn?t the publicity hoax it appears to be, is a pathetic, juvenile, attention mongering display. Tom?s obvious control of his Stepford-Wife-To-Be is frightening.

-We do not want to watch his ?out of control? yet suspiciously manipulative antics nor listen to his condescending, holier-than-thou judgments. This man cannot even articulate a coherent sentence. He should stick to reading movie scripts.

It is revealing that the most compelling character Tom Cruise has ever portrayed is ?Frank TJ Mackay? from Magnolia, a control-freak with a pathological need to assert his obsession over not just those around him, but the public as well, by exploiting his access to public media. Apparently Mr. Cruise was playing himself.

Perhaps he views the aliens he battles in War of the worlds as a metaphor for the aliens he and his Scientology friends believe inhabit we humans. Relax Tom, it?s just a movie. A movie we will not be paying to see.


Sincerely,

The Undersigned

Paul Failed?

There is to be no Walmart for Vancouver according to CBC BC which I can't link to as this won't let me cut and paste.

Wednesday, June 29, 2005

War of the Worlds = Awesome

Yes, I have always been Spielberg's bitch.

Yes, I'm comfortable with that.

Monday, June 27, 2005

Hell Yes.

New King Kong Trailer.


Fucken' eh, son. Jack Black looks awesome, and the movie looks pretty intense. He's not as big as I was expecting....

Thursday, June 23, 2005

Need to Waste Some Time?

Further proof that teenage boys will do almost anything for the faint promise of poo-tang.

Karaoke Wednesday

Hey kids!

Veterans' Club on 23rd and Main at 7:30pm.

Upside: Best selection of songs and cheap drinks ($1.50 beer or $2.50 for a bottle of Pilsner). Crowd is bizarre: indie chic hipster and thinning haired old ladies mixed with greasey guidos and dirty old men.

Downside: Not a lot of opportunity to sing. Competition is stiff (some great singers). Wednesday nights. Must arrive early to get a shot at singing.

Anyhoo, let me know if you're down with the singing.

Tuesday, June 21, 2005

nightmarket?

miyuki and I have heard tell of another excursion to the nightmarket this saturday... we were planning to attend. is anyone else going?

I have three seats available in my car for those who don't mind being very close to their neighbours. in exchange for transportation, birthday trinkets would be nice... I'd prefer to give at least one of the seats to someone who knows where the hell they're going, too. I don't know richmond from paul's ass, which is to say I'm vaguely familiar but don't know any specifics.

this is all contingent on me not meeting my imminent demise attempting the grouse grind earlier in the day, of course.

Sunday, June 19, 2005

Sorry for the Late Notice

Hey kids,

Just a reminder that Movie Night is on this MONDAY (tomorrow).

Monday June 20 -- J-Horror

7pm: Ju-On 2 [2003] -- Not to be confused with the American remake, this is the sequel to the original Japanese thriller with that little boy that's painted blue. Except that it's actually a prequel...

9pm: Infection [2004] -- Above average J-horror about a spooky hospital and a melting disease.

Also, movie night for June 27 has been canceled. We will try to reschedule the intended program for sometime in August.

RSVP if you can. Pop fund in effect.

Tuesday, June 14, 2005

This Week at the Clubhouse

Saturday, 8:30pm and beyond is the return of the Clubhouse Party!

Thursday... Is supposed to be Pirates night, but if any of the ladies are able to pick up the location for this week's event, I'd greatly appreciate it. If there are no takers, I can host it. Pirates of the Revolution are out and La Vengeance is my new favourte ship!

Friday, June 10, 2005

Another Boring Friday Night

Being as BJ hasn't gotten any editing done on 'The Undead' yet, I decided to crank out some promotional stills.

Andrea
Corinne
Mariko
Damon
Owen
Graeme

I'm happiest with Graeme's portrait. Constructive criticism is encouraged.

Tuesday, June 07, 2005

If you have nothing to do this Thursday

anybody want to go see the new greg araki movie, mysterious skin, with me thursday? 7pm, downtown. just to warn you: it's about child abuse and apparently is a bit of a gut-punch.

Monday, June 06, 2005

Den of Sin Schedule for June

Sorry for the late notice.

Tuesday June 7 (because we're going to see Layer Cake on Monday) -- Toho Madness

7pm: Matango: Attack of the Mushroom People [1963] -- From the same director and studio as "Godzilla", this surprisingly atmospheric movie deals with a shipwreck on a mysterious island where the only thing to eat is slowly eating them...

9pm: The Mysterians [1957] -- Same director as Matango, this one deals with an alien invasion and giant robots!

Tuesday June 14 (because we're going to see Batman Begins on Monday) -- Kickass Dudes

7pm:Zatoichi [1962] -- The original blind, masseur / swordsman.

9pm: Hanzo the Razor [1972] -- From the same director as the Lone Wolf and Cub series and featuring Zatoichi himself, Shintarô Katsu, Hanzo is a sort of Samurai detective who rights wrongs and punishes bad guys. Oh, and he also "interrogates" women by raping them with his giant cock that he "strengthens" by pounding with hammer (but don't worry, the girls all end up loving it). Thoroughly unPC, but thoroughly entertaining.

Monday June 20 -- J-Horror

7pm: Infection [2004] -- Above average J-horror about a spooky hospital and a melting disease.

9pm: Ju-On 2 [2003] -- Not to be confused with the American remake, this is the sequel to the original Japanese thriller with that little boy that's painted blue. Except that it's actually a prequel...

Monday June 27 -- Early 90's Action Sequels

7pm: Predator 2 [1990] -- Blame BJ.

9pm: Robocop 2 [1990] -- Blame BJ.

Pop fund will be in effect. RSVP if you can.

Den of Sin Schedule for July

Monday July 4 - In Sound From Way Out: Alternative Musicals

7pm: Yes Nurse, No Nurse [2002] - Bizarro Dutch musical based on a cult children's program from the '60's.

9pm: The American Astronaut [2001] - Zero budget, black and white, sci-fi country musical conceived by and starring San Fran underground band The Billy Nayer Show.

Monday July 11 - Classic Horror

7pm: The Amityville Horror [1979] - The original haunted house movie. Not to be confused with the new version starring the ab-tastic Ryan Reynolds (hmmm, Ryan Reynolds...)

9pm: The Omen [1976] - I did it for you Damien.

Monday July 18 - American Dreaming

7pm: Zabriskie Point [1970] - Portrait of '60's America as filtered through the lense of Michaelangelo Antonioni.

9pm: Medium Cool [1969] - Verite style pic about a womanizing TV cameraman (Robert Forester at his sexy best) who becomes unwittingly involved in the turbulent counter-culture scene. Notable for using actual footage of the riots during the 1968 Democratic convention and for receiving an X rating when originally released (don't ask me why because I've seen it and I couldn't tell you).

Monday July 25 - How the West Was Fun

7pm: Cat Ballou [1965] - Western musical starring Jane Fonda, Lee Marvin and Nat King Cole. One of my all time favourites.

9pm: My Name Is Nobody [1973] - Compelling comedy that also functions as a great satire of Westerns (particularly the Spaghetti kind). A young, energetic gun fighter (Terence Hill) competes with an old gunfighter (Henry Fonda) who just wants to retire. A must for Western fans.

Sexy Night Market

It all seemed to go downhill when Brendan presented his glistening phallus to Karen to devour. When I arrived on scene, the phallus was limp and thoroughly enjoyed to its end.

Not long after, we were back at the car. Karen had to go pee, so she asked Rachael to hold her panties. Rachael, not one to be impolite, seized them immediately. Mike had some words with Karen about her urinating and after she was denied her right to pee, they got in the car and Bob reached for, and held, Mike's "junk". Apparently, Mike's junk has quite a bit of weight to it.

Saturday, June 04, 2005

June 10 (I can be accommodating.)

Rachael's Good Riddance Party

I am heading to England for three weeks or three months. So I will throw a party to see you all before I leave. Make sure any gifts are returnable within 30 days.

Location: My House in Strathcona
Time: After 7pm

I declare this "THE SUMMER OF FORWARD FLIPS!"

I just saw in the straight that Hayao Miyazaki's "Howl's Moving Castle" opens in theaters on June 10th!!! We all need to be there and howl every time the castle grows legs and walks around (no, let's not do that). I guess the options would be a matinee or perhaps one evening the following weekend...

We gotta call Takeshi too!

June 11 (or 10)

Karaoke!

I've put it on both those days because of a rumoured other party. And since the host/ess has gone to bed (probably), I just wanted to say whatever night is not being occupied by a party will be karaoke night (I would like to see it on the 11th, ideally as I will have my little brother, probably).

I went out with Trevor (of T-Rev, Halloween fame) tonight to the Marble Arch's Karaoke lounge.

So, who wants Radiohead (Alex?), Nirvana, Judas Priest, The Smiths (only one song, Mariko, but they have a Morrissey song, too!), Slipknot, Helloween, Coldplay (I'm looking at you, Christian) or Iron Maiden? This place has a huge variety (no Modest Mouse, but I get the impression that when it gets released, they'll have it) and it's hourly room rates. They have a digital remote that loads up your track onto the screens and the videos that accompany are brilliant.

I want to keep the numbers for the rooms under 10 per room as we had a dozen and it was a bit too competitive for the mic. If you're interested you'll need to RSVP the comments (and which day you'd be able to make it).

I'd even enjoy myself if it was just ther three of us, but I know you kids would dig this place.

Wednesday, June 01, 2005

RICHMOND NIGHT MARKET. "YeAh!"

Alright everyone, it's time to do some forward flips in anticipation of the only exciting thing that ever happens in Richmond:

The Richmond Night Market!
12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond

SATURDAY, JUNE 4TH, 2005
7:00PM - MIDNIGHT

So what you do is go to the east end of Bridgeport Road (by ikea) and head north on Sweden Way until you hit Vulcan. Keep heading north until you ram into the portable where they sell those addictive mini-donuts.

Bus routes are available at the website under MAPS->Bus Route.

My questions are:
a) how many are interested?
b) how many can contribute seats in a car?

We can always meet at someone's place (in east van) and take the 98 into richmond and find our way to Ikea via the website...or with a few cars (I have 3-4 seats available) we can drive to Ikea, park and walk the 3 blocks.

What to expect there for newbies: lots of snacks (including the signature chicken eggs by sam and dragon's beard candy), desserts, cell accessories, rides, maybe a crappy band, car accessories, knock-off transformers, toys, cheap scandals, jewelry, prints, shirts, asian dvds, PC accessories galore, karaoke dvds/vcds and the RCMP in search of episode 3 dvds.

Comments?
Duke

Karen's Grad

Sorry for the super short notice..

Thursday June 2, 9:45 am (as in tomorrow!)
Ceremony C
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences graduands in Economics, English, Bachelor of General Studies and Master of Public Policy

It's the convo mall thing so if you happen to be on campus (or you just love me soooo much you want to come up at 9:30 am) it'd be great to see you and/or hear ya in the crowd. Wish me luck!


I Hugs Everyone!

Saturday, May 28, 2005

Next Week at the Den of Sin

Hey Kids,

We're really back and this Tuesday (I have another screening to attend on Monday) prepare for a full on assault. See, ever since we got hitched everyone's been on our case to have kids. Right now. I think it's starting to get to BJ as he keeps chasing me around the house with a condom and a pin. Being that I have absolutely no intention of bearing his hell-spawn anytime soon I've had to take matters into my own hands. And so I present:

Tuesday May 31, 2005: Baby Paranoia

7pm: The Suckling [1990]: A young woman not quite ready for children goes to get a back-alley abortion, only to have her mutant fetus attack her, her boyfriend and everyone else in the clinic. No really.

9pm: It's Alive! [1974]: Larry Cohen's ("Q the Winged Serpent", "God Told Me To") film about a monster baby that kills when it's scared. And babies scare easy.

Please RSVP if you can. Pop fund will be in effect and if you'd like something other than Pepsi please let me know. Otherwise we'll see you there.

~meeko

Wednesday, May 25, 2005

Reclamations...

And the post some of you have been dreading...


As I'm finally moving into my own apartment again (the first of two or more I will occupy over the summer, damn it), I have much need of furnishings, kitchen gear, etc.

Gimme!

I'll be moving into Briana's old apartment around the 1st, so I'll be needing to reclaim such minor things as my bed, lamps, bike, the all-important rice cooker (preferably without Bob clinging madly to it and shrieking like a banshee) and just about everything else I outsourced. Sadly, Corinne and Grae, this may include the TV, though I'll confirm that in a few days.

We'll figure out actual transportation arrangements in the coming days...

Sunday, May 22, 2005

THE REVENGE OF THE DEN OF SIN!!!

Howdy all we're back and now back to weekly (or until we get sick of you all). We think this week's selections are very appropriate after a long absence.

MAY 23/05

JAPANESE LADIES RAMPAGE!

7PM FEMALE CONVICT SCORPION: JAILHOUSE 41 - The first sequel in the FEMALE CONVICT SCORPION series, our favorite women in prison series. Those have seen the first one can expect director SHUNYA ITO to take this film even farther into surrealism. Well here's the IMDB write-up (cause I'm lazy); Matsu, known to the prisoners as Scorpian, is locked away in the bowels of the prison as revenge for disrupting the smooth operation of the prison and for her disfiguring attack on the warden. Granted a one day reprieve due to the visit of a dignitary, she takes advantage and attacks the warden again. This leads to more brutal punishment and humiliation. But the punishment gives her an oppurtunity to escape along with six other female prisoners. Their surreal flight from prison pits the convicts against the guards, the warden and each other.

9PM SUKEBAN GUERILLA - Female bikers! Catfights! Gang violence! Sukeban Guerilla expands on classic exploitation "bad girl" archetypes with an explosive abandon. Fans of Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! and Switchblade Sisters should brace themselves for the be-all, end-all and show-all of what's possible in the realms of grindhouse girls gone way-past-wild.

Thursday, May 19, 2005

Graduation Ceremony

I have 3 tickets for my family.

I have Graeme and Rachael down for certain and I have 2 remaining tickets.

Call dibs now.

Friday, May 13, 2005

chineefoo...!

so it should go without saying by this point, but chineefoo sunday after karaoke. noon, peking restaurant in burnaby.

watch paul eat a gallon of congee!

Monday, May 09, 2005

"Making fuss, fuss, fuss"

Hrm, was there any interest in a road trip for this?

MELT BANANA

Seattle, WA

Thursday, May 12 2005.

Non-sensical Japanese punk with torturous american covers and bizarre road trip stories.

$10US, 2 blocks from Seattle U @ Pike and Broadway.

Just wondering if there's enough interest that I should twist my boss' arm for the day off...

Sunday, May 08, 2005

Another Movie Trailer!

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Only a teaser, but looks like it'll be fun!

Saturday, May 07, 2005

A new feature!

I thought that we should include a forum onto this fine website. It's been requested, so I got a free one. The link is on the right hand side under all the people.

Friday, May 06, 2005

Best. Website. Ever.

Behold, I bring you... BikerFox.

You can thank me later.

Thursday, May 05, 2005

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO EVERYONE!

Would a visit to PONCHOS be in order this Saturday?

Being on Denman, it is in close proximity to Stanley Park and the beach...frisbee, football, bocce before/after?

Oh My God! It has our Name on it!

"And I quote, "Clubhouse Restaurant is a great place to meet friends for a large, casual group dinner."

Clubhouse Restaurant

I think it'd be worth a try and it says great "for a large, casual group dinner"!

Tuesday, May 03, 2005

Is 7 weeks enough notice?

Saturday June 18th is the next Clubhouse party. It is scheduled to coincide with Commercial Drive Day the following morning.

Haven't thought much around this one or even themes, but the Clubhouse should have a party for Paul before he leaves again.

Sunday, May 01, 2005

It's Official

Mariko and BJ are lawfully wed!

Congratulations!

Saturday, April 30, 2005

chineefoo to the rescue!

so folks, kinda short notice, but any of yous that might need some hangover recuperation eating the BEST CHINEEFOO EVER are welcome to join us at Peking Restaurant (5939 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC V5B1R7 (604) 299-2526)... abundance of awesome food for under $10 a plate. it's just east of Holdom on Hastings.

Sunday. noon. be there or be rhomboid.

Friday, April 29, 2005

You guys can have avatars in your replies.

I have enabled gravatars in the haloscan comments. Enjoy.

For more information consult google or gravatar.com.

Sweet acceptance!

I'm in!

And I'm moving to Costa Rica!

Thursday, April 28, 2005

had to share this

best movie ever!
hope this link works...
download the theme song at the very least.. so worth it..

http://www.thehebrewhammer.com/

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

There's finally a trailer for Serenity!

Glee!

HEATHEN BANG DOWN AT SAM'S FOR BJ

SINCE YOU PUSSIES HAVEN'T PLANNED ANYTHING FOR BJ ALONE GETTING HITCHED (FOR AT LEAST A FEW YEARS) - HOW MANY OF YOU WILL BE DOWN WITH MEMPHIS BLUES AND THEN SAM'S APARTMENT ON THURSDAY NIGHT? THIS WILL BE A "SAM" NIGHT THOUGH... NO DRESS UP FOR BJ, NO POT, NO LOUDNESS... JUST THE HEATHEN HAMMER... AFTER WE GOURGE AT BLUES, WE PROCEED TO THE APARTMENT AND WATCH AVON (70s ROUGHIE PORN), DRINK BEERS (I DON'T DRINK BUT BYOB), AND TALK ABOUT HOW LAME EVERYONE IS EVER!! SAM IS FUCKING VIOLENT, SO NO OUT OF HAND SHIT, PLUS... IF DANIELLE SHOWS UP LATER, WE CAN SNEAK HER DRINKS AND SHE MIGHT DO SOMETHING FUCKING CRAZY! THE BEST THING IS THAT AFTER WATCHING THE PORN COLLECTION-- WE MIGHT GO HOME MORE BUMMED THAN STOKED! YES!!! SAM MIGHT EVEN BRING HIS OWN FRIENDS.. FUCKING CRAZY!
SO-- DURING BRA AND PANTY TICKLE FIGHT AT KAT'S PLACE, WE ENTER THE DARKNESS OF SHIT. MCKINLAYSAM[AT]HOTMAIL[DOT]COM

To be enjoyed by absolutely anyone except Rachael...

Seriously. I mean it!

Monday, April 25, 2005

hitchhiker saturday

so, is anyone up for an early showing of hitchhiker's guide saturday? thinking the first showing somewhere (between noon and one) would be just splendid.

bonus points for the best towel.

also, I know at least paul is planning to join me at the weakerthans show friday night... more the merrier. I'll probably try to find details in the near future...

Fun with Flickr!

And the cutest thing ever!

IMG_1197


I'll probably keep doing this for a while...

Thursday, April 21, 2005

Starved for movies...

Kung Fu Hustle on Saturday afternoon, anyone?

Monday, April 18, 2005

Party at Bob's

Hello Everyone,

Bob and I are hosting a party next weekend on Saturday, April 23rd at 7pm. Bob has gained my permission to have a social event at our house with much personal sacrifice (which I will leave to your imagination). This party is being held partly because we haven't had one in a very long time and mainly to welcome Paul back as he was so *luckily* not eaten by wild animals nor executed by our hitman (sigh, that's $10 wasted). Paul must show up and ceremoniously recieve back one token item from his possessions or he will forfeit the lot to us. (Though even if he shows up he is still going to have a heck of a time seperating Bob from the rice cooker.)

Party Clauses:
Anyone caught annoying a rabbit better be swift on their feet and have their passport handy. They also better have found a very secure hide out by the time my passport is renewed next month.

Don't let the cat out. It is too stupid to last long in the wilds of our back yard. He keeps trying to make friends with the raccoons that live there.

Teasing Bob is also strictly regulated. The only ones that can do it (without me suffering as well)are pretty girls. (That does not include you Paul)

You may also meet some "dialoguers" please read the informative website and don't ask them what they have been doing for the last three month as they don't know either.

Not admiring the beauty, intelligence and general wonderfulness of your hostess will be punished with dark looks and a lingering resentment. I will also do my best to start some malicious gossip about you. (Malicious gossip is also available as a reward for those so inclined. Price list available upon request)

If you are going to bring guests that either Bob or I do not know personally please let us know in advance.

lots of love,
R