35 posts from February 2007

Audio: What's your favorite hidden track or song from an album?
Submitted by Kristine.

Album:  Banana Wind
Artist:  Jimmy Buffett
Track:  Treetop Flyer

Lyrics:

I could be a rambler from the Seven Dials
I don't pay taxes 'cause I never file
I don't do bid'ness that don't make me smile
I love my aeroplane 'cause she's got style

I'm a treetop flyer
Treetop flyer

I fly any cargo that you can pay to run
The bush league pilots, they just can't get the job done
You've got to fly down the canyon, don't never see the sun
There's no such thing as an easy run

I'm a treetop flyer
Treetop flyer

I fly low, I'm in high demand
Go 15 feet over the Rio Grande
I blow the mesquite right up off the sand
I'm seldon seen, 'specially when I land

I'm a treetop flyer
Born survivor

Now people been askin' me where'd you learn to fly that way
Was over in Vietnam, chasin' the NVA
The government taught me, and they taught me right
Stay down below the treeline and you'll be alright

I'm a treetop flyer
Born survivor

So I'm comin' home, I'm runnin' low and fast
Promised my woman this is gonna be my last
I get the ship down, I tie her fast
And then some old boy wakes up, and he says, "Hey son,
wanna make some fast cash?"

I'm a treetop flyer

Well there's things I am
And there's things I am not
Yes I'm a smuggler and I could get shot
I ain't gonna die, I ain't going to get caught
You see I'm a flying fool, and this aeroplane is, whoo, hot

I'm a treetop flyer
Born survivor
Workin' alone

Book: Show us one of your favorite works of fiction.

The Hobbit (Collector's Edition)

J.R.R. Tolkien

Fantasy at that!

The Higher Power of Lucky

Susan Patron

Well, thanks to Sixbucksamonkey I decided to read the 2007 Newbery Award winner - The Higher Power of Lucky.  If you have not read the monkey's post about this then go ahead and do so, Clicky.

In essence, I enjoyed this book.  It's a nice little tale about a girl who had some pretty heavy stuff to deal with in life.  The loss of a mother, a father who doesn't want her, and a guardian that may be trying to skip out.  Heavy indeed for a 10 or 12 year old (I don't remember the exact age). 

Now, the part with the scrotum that is causing so much controversy is just plain inane.  I must say that the story could have been told without so much as a mention of the scrotum, but it was not, so deal with it.  Mr. Scrotum is just mentioned as one of those things that a young girl of Lucky's age might overhear and not know about.  Believe it or not, children hear such words and want to know what they mean.  Rest assured, Lucky does find out in the end and in a completely innocent and correct way - from her guardian. 

All in all, as I said, I enjoyed this book.  It was fairly short, sweet, and unassuming.  Give it a try.

But then, tomorrow is Tuesday...

Argh, Fuzzy, off, off of the keyboard...

Gotta love the Fuzzy!

Ash Roar

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Well, at least, I am feeling better.  Till tomorrow...

Argh, sick - not bad, just sinus crap, but bad enough.

Yep, definitely Monday all day today.

Here's to a better Tuesday!

1.  What is your favorite movie?

This is difficult as there are so many, but, for now, I will have to go with Conan the Barbarian or Highlander.

2.  Who is your favorite actor?

Once again, difficult, but I will say, for now, it is Clive Owen.

3.  Have you ever made any type of movie?

I sure have not.

4.  When was the last time you went to the movie theater?

We went to Ghost Rider when it opened, Friday, February 16 at the 10:15 showing.  Horrible movie by the way.

5.  Show us a movie clip.  (CROM!)

Show us your Vox tag cloud.  

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Taggy!

A while back Vox had a QOTD about pet peeves and I failed to include this one.  I was reminded of it several times over the last few weeks and for, hopefully but doubtfully, the last time today.

<rant>

When I was growing up, my father imparted this wisdom upon me, "Do like Pop and not like Sis and lift the lid before you piss."  Now, I always thought it a catchy jingle and I am sure that others have heard it.  Also, I thought that this would be conventional wisdom because we all must use the porcelain god for both number 1 and number 2.  Apparently, it is not conventional wisdom because anybody who has used a public restroom can vouch for the fact that they usually have sticky seats.

--Disclaimer:  This post is mostly in regards to Men's Restrooms due to the fact that I have not been in a Lady's Restroom since my mom stopped taking me into the Lady's Restroom at Dillard's --

Further, I always figured it a courtesy for those females in our lives that do not have the standing up option - when at home or in a mixed company restroom.

Now, back to the Men's Room.  Well, that little jingle should, but most definitely does not, meet with today's Men's Room standards.  Why on earth, fellow gentlemen, do you leave the friggin seat down and then commence to pissing all over it?  Damn, just lift the friggin lid with your foot.  It takes all of two seconds.  If you are guy who bitches about piss on seats and then just pisses on seats then you can kiss my arse.  In fact, I curse you, those who piss on lids, to a life full of the schmites when you only have a public restroom handy - a sticky, pissy, no toilet paper having public restroom at that.  Oh, and if you think your aim is stellar and you will miss the lid, remember splash back you arse.  Just lift the lid!

Ah, and let's not forget the next step - FLUSH the friggin toilet when you are done.  Once again, two seconds and use your foot if some other a-hole has pissed on the flushing mechanism.

Ah again, don't forget to wash your hands - especially if you are in food services (we don't want a Sloppy Poppy)!

Remember - Do like Pop and not like Sis and lift the friggin lid before you Piss.

</rant>

Good Day!

Book: Show us the latest book you bought, borrowed or received.

Population: 485: Meeting Your Neighbors One Siren at a Time (Wisconsin)

Michael Perry

I recently placed this book on hold at my local library because Sixbucksamonkey recommended it.  I picked it up yesterday and will start reading it today.

I have never been much of a non fiction reader, but I need to start giving it a shot.  I usually stick with fantasy/science fiction.  Anyway, I hope it works out for the best.

The King Cake we got from Meche's (oh and call, they may ship to Canada, etc...via UPS next day).

KingCake_MyHand

King cake order instructions and phone number, you know, just in case...

Meches King Cake Menu

God, I love this holiday - Mardi Gras for those that don't know. 

Why, you ask?  Well, aside from what I mentioned in my previous post:  family, friends, food, drink, etc... 

I love this holiday because of KING CAKE!  Got one shipped to me work place from the undisputed king of King Cakes - Meche's Donut King in Lafayette, LA.  The cake is, slowly becoming was, half chocolate filled and half plain.  Oh, and it is FRIGGIN AWESOME!  Think big donut filled with chocolate and topped with frosting.  Sniff, I'm so happy.

Meche's - to order your own king cake call = (337) 981-4918 (they do ship anywhere, not sure about international)

Mechesdonutking

King Cake - hopefully my own picture will replace this one, but for now:

Kingcake