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04/07/12 11:20 - ID#56329

Good Friday 2012

So What a Great Friday 2012 it was....

Worked some OT yeah it was nice to get out early but also would have loved to stack time..... That being said though I felt kinda sorry for the temps... It isn't a holiday for them so as they aren't getting a full week I'm getting 4hrs OT....

Then later it was off to see Skiffle Minstrels ..... If that was you (e:mrmike) sorry as I was off to food saw yeah and you looked busy well that isn't the right word I was moving pretty quick..... Now I don't know why exactly but one of the members is no longer part of the band.... They never came out and said it but on one song they go Well Lets see how this goes so... I think Ron was a great part of the band.... I would go check out what he does musicology wise and if I like it see more of it and still go see them..... Then after the that went to a cool Art show at 464 and bought a piece by Eric Goltz (not sure on the spelling that is amazing I think) [I decided that I think I have the money and the money to donate to a couple of things once easter is over hope I'm right....] But I have to pick it up after the show is over.....

Tonight is the bandits not even sure about if they can make the playoffs so here are the pictures from before, during and after the show and yes the food was great and I ate it all.......

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Ok Editing note Putting this Into Draft mode and back to it latter so if it doesn't make sense you know why...... Gotta go help the sister ......
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Now one odd thing is that when I put this into private mode I'm not sure why the sideways Pictures are side ways instead of the other way...... I'm guessing it has to do with the software.... Well I only took a few at 464 some of the art work was amazing wish I had more room and more money to buy lots of it.....

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Yeah those last Shots are the moon near my place....
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Category: internet

04/05/12 04:55 - ID#56322

Twitter?

So it is tough to believe sometimes depending on what one counts as what how many social networking sites there are.... As an example has anyone ever met anyone through ok cupid or is that really just about tests and you see people on there you all ready know from the world and other sites... It is supposed to be a dating site.... Now do other dating sites get counted.... What about rating sites.... What about adult versions of these like not sure the exact name but Like My nude pix, or fling? Well even if you don't count those now there is instragram and I think some new camera phone or android makes an app so you get load pictures directly and maybe from there right to facebook or where ever.... Yes this might be a ramble but there will be a point after the ramble.... The other big Picture one is Tumbler or something like that........

The point I wanted to make is that a couple days ago on the book of face or as someone else called it facefuck or some other version I can't remember... Someone I was following had a link to pictures or picture on twitter but when i got there had to be a member to view it.... So signed up.... Now my posts go right to facebook from there....

To be honest don't think I will be on there that often.... See from what I've seen is when you share to twitter it is just a link no picture and so no one knows what the link is unless you explain it.... So news article best make your points real quick.... I don't even have any idea how to post pictures yet..... But again I think that is because it is really made for cell phones and not computers.... Plus man there is a lot of stuff on there.... Well we shall see.......

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Category: photos

04/02/12 05:57 - ID#56309

Bandits Argh

So the Bandits game on Saturday Night was fun..... I hardly even really feel like posting pictures because it was a tough game Bandits got it close and then Toronto ran away with it.... There where interviews on line that I wouldn't watch but here are some pix from the game..... On a side note I use two cameras and use two different softwares..... One thing I do like about the small one is I use Windows live Photo gallery and with that one a can slide pictures from it right to the Media thing on the blog.... Not sure what happens with video I think it doesn't work......

So I started at the last Pictures first and moved back wards and I looks like it posted started at the end of the game like how I wanted it to....

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Category: music

03/29/12 05:53 - ID#56296

Earl Scruggs

So Yes I like Metal, but that isn't all I like as anyone who reads my blog can tell.... So today on the news I saw that Earl Scruggs died... Now from what I read on line he is credited for how Blue Grass sound.... What I mean is something that I don't get about how he plays with 3 fingers and how his sound got adopted..... That being said I thought that the least I could do is post some youtube videos of what I find......

I admit I don't know if there where be singing or if it will just be Banjo but at least it makes good music to listen to as one reads facebook updates....HA.... But true?













Beverly Hillbillys.....




That is plenty maybe I'll look for more when I have more time...

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Category: buffalo

03/28/12 04:39 - ID#56293

Food truck Update

So there is something I need to explain for people who have read stuff on here and facebook..... I am pro food trucks and think they are a great Idea... I'm not one of those people who only see my side all the time... I can see how someone from a certain point wouldn't agree with something or even how they might be trying to do something a certain way.... Well with some thing not all and one can't really know a different perspective unless they have been in that spot....



lloyds Kickstarter Page currently they have like 17 hours to go.... Yes I should have written about this last night....Yes I donated some money but won't say how much... How much you give determines how much you get.... You only get charged the money you give if they make the goal.... They are trying to get a 2nd truck....

So this got a lot of bad press I guess some people got really upset about this.... There was an article in the artvoice about it....



Now on Facebook a few people posted about this and thanks cause that reminded me I wanted to help them out and give some money..... Now the point was brought up about out rage like this is why Buffalo will never be anything.... I'm sorry I don't remember the exact debate. But my point was kinda that I get why people think that a Business shouldn't ask for money.... If you that is taco truck or a theatre company your prices and what you spend need to be that you make enough money on your own..... The other point I was making was that in this town.... The government is so corrupt and they do so little and the people do most things really.... So that makes everything from Panos to saving the trico Building political..... That drives people to be so over involved.... Also Buffalo has a history of doing stupid things like putting a high way in the middle of the park....

Hope these guys get there money and get a 2nd truck.....
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Category: tv

03/26/12 05:01 - ID#56289

Smash

So I tried to watch like 5 minutes of the voice and I'm sorry I can't I like Christina to much with her huge rack and you can sometimes see what looked like not her nipples but however you spell the thing that pasties cover..... It is to much for me to take... Plus it is on when Wrestling is on... But after that is a great show I think called SMASH.... It is kinda like Glee in a way that it is a singing show.... Or maybe kinda like Fame was.... But it isn't a school it is adults going through a musical so yes there is drama and sex as well not that they can show any thing really on NBC nudity wise.... So I DVR it and I think it is great..... So I figured I would find a few youtube videos to post.... Now what I don't know is how they do season 2.... Will it be the same actors and the story continues about the musical going on and maybe a new cast or do they do a different musical I have no idea.... Story wise the musical isn't even all written..... So here are a few videos I assume......





a scene from a club



Great Voice Yes there are some odd pop up things on the video.... She currently plays the back up.......


This is Monroe well the person playing her.....


Now I like many different bands and styles..... But one thing I like about the musical style... Or at least one reason why I think I like it... Is that when it is good when a note is held.... the sound of the word or letter is kept... How many songs does someone say a a word and hold it and you have no idea what it is they just sang.......

I admit This is the first time hearing this.... Of course unless you are a punk band covering this is such a touch song... No one can do it as good as Judy Garland........



Ok that is plenty..... The vocals are great but they are so better with the visuals so you know whom is singing.....

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Category: photos

03/24/12 01:46 - ID#56281

Buffalo Motorama 2012

So Yesterday after work I went to Motorama at the Convention Center and enjoyed the cars and the motorcycles.... Some of them are classics, customs, and just tricked out with all kinds of screens.... I got tons of pictures so for those that would like to see more for now 2 albums and just a few pictures..... They had vendors as well.....





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Well that is plenty If cars are you thing enjoy.... One of these days I would love to go to one of those shows with the not all ways but often busty and or Asian Car models where you have no idea if one looks at the girl or the car wonder how it is to take photos there.... Think one needs to go to Toronto for those.....
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Category: photos

03/20/12 06:27 - ID#56258

Bandits Won...Wow!

So on Saturday I found out that the Bandits Won the night before in Toronto I was shocked....... Then on Saturday night at the home game vs. The Swarm the won again..... Good game and a great time.... I loved and wished I could well ok maybe I still could have bought the new jersey I just went with the shirt.... But on second look the shirt doesn't make sense why does it say Buffalo? Well maybe to do the Irish Colors? Also wish they had something like a hoodie with a bigger symbol.... But maybe they had plans for both based on the weather?



The Bandettes.......



Then I also made an album cause someone I know jumped up and put his hand over the glass and the players jumped up a slapped his hand kinda like a high five.......



So a Few pix from the game and win.........

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So if that isn't enough photos I'm sure you can follow the links.... Wish I knew how to make a good sized slide show.... As opposed to one with pictures the size of a you tube video.... Oh well it was a great time so...
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03/20/12 06:04 - ID#56257

2012 St. Patrick's Day Parade

So I wish I had My Pictures on Webshots but haven't had the time cause there you can view a slide show ..... Maybe revisiting the youtube slide show is an idea.... About 200 photos on the book of face....



Now on my Way home I tried to capture the culture and I don't know if that is possible really.... Didn't go into any bars with the Walking dead and animation domination line up and having to work the next day.... Wish I would have gone to see Henry Rollins Spoken word...... But oh well.....



Hoping that the pictures I post show the spirit of the parade if that is possible.....?

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That is plenty I'm sure.....
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Category: holiday

03/18/12 10:43 - ID#56240

St. Pats 2012



Interesting article About the Parade

Bandits won but only a few pictures after the parade do to Battery life and time of down loading need to wait till after the parade.... They had this great jerseys that I would love kinda wish I didn't buy the all star one now and got this one but I didn't know...

Sure many people went out last night or went to the other parade......

I'm sure many will go out after the parade as well...... Wish I was going to see Henry Rollins spoken Word .... That is all ways a great time...Oops....

Walking dead tonight.....

Here is the article... In box form....

Updated: March 18, 2012, 9:37 AM

Buffalo's St. Patrick's Day Parade is serious business for Thomas Patrick Young. As a member of the United Irish American Association, Young has helped plan the milelong march for 22 years.

Today marks the 71st marching of the parade, which sports six divisions and 3,000 marchers. It is expected to draw from 100,000 to 150,000 spectators along Delaware Avenue from Niagara Square to North Street.

Young will be in charge of the 40 vendors who sell food and novelty items. You'll find him on a golf cart patrolling the route -- helping with crowd control and basking in Irish pride.

People Talk: You must have your hands full with vendors.

Thomas Patrick Young: Buffalo is not a mecca for vendors. While most of the food served curbside and at different corners is local, the novelty vendors are from other cities -- Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Binghamton -- throughout the Northeast. They start approaching me in January.

PT: What won't you allow them to sell?

TPY: Silly String, because of the cost of the dresses the dancers are wearing. They're $800 to $900 a piece. And we don't want Silly String on our black long coats and top hats.

PT: How many dancing groups do you have?

TPY: At least six. We have units spread out so it's not band after band, and not dancing group after dancing group.

PT: What about union after union?

TPY: We dedicate our third division to the unions. This year that division has 29 entries. It could be a record-setting year for floats this year. We have 20.

PT: Do marchers still throw out candy?

TPY: There's nothing to be thrown from any vehicle. We don't allow that. It's too dangerous. People still do it, but we try to stop it as fast as we can -- just like drinking [alcohol] by marchers in the parade. We tell them that we'll buy them a drink after the parade. We're looking for a parade that moves swiftly and smoothly. We don't like gaps. People may think the parade is over.

PT: What kind of floats do you frown upon?

TPY: Anything that is not a tribute to St. Patrick. Sunday starts with a Mass at St. Joseph's Cathedral that is dedicated to this year's grand marshal, Patrick Plunkett, and to my Aunt Catherine.

PT: How many judges are there?

TPY: Six. We have judges for floats and judges for groups. We actually hire a local judging company. We also have a trophy day for the winners, which is usually two weeks after the parade at the Irish Center.

PT: What float turns your head?

TPY: The Steelworkers. For years they had an 18-foot I-beam, and we were never sure whether it would make it under some of the wires on Delaware Avenue. It's much lower now -- probably 7 or 8 feet -- so there is no fear of ripping the street lights out.

PT: Tell me a parade fact.

TPY: What a lot of people don't realize is that we -- the [United] Irish American Association -- pay the bands to come in and play.

PT: How about a historical fact?

TPY: They didn't have a parade in 1941 because of the war.

PT: What role does weather play?

TPY: When the weather's bad, the parade is small. Less marching bands show up because of all their stuff. If you're coming out with your $2,000 trumpet, you don't want to have that out in the rain. We mark them down as no-shows.

PT: Does a no-show one year affect the group's placement the next year?

TPY: It depends on the nature of their group. If they're Irish dancers and have their little short outfits on and it's 6 below zero, we understand.

PT: Tell me about the grand marshal selection process.

TPY: A lot of it involves how long you've been with the parade committee. We also look at what you've done as far as donations. We are very selective about this because this person is going to wear the face of the parade this year.

PT: You wore the face of the parade in 2010, right?

TPY: I made it a once-in-a-lifetime day, my day in the sun. I had family in from all over the world. It was my dream.

PT: Do you have Irish setters?

TPY: I have a black Lab who is fully set up with a green collar and scarf for St. Patrick's Day. His name is Mister Murphy.

PT: Tell me about the parade cleanup brigade.

TPY: First, everybody who comes with horses is always equipped to clean up after them -- mandatory. You must have your own scoop. General clean up is usually done by volunteer eighth-grade groups. We have 20 Port-a-Johns.

PT: What do you do for fun?

TPY: I'm an avid golfer and bowler. As a young man, I had my heart set on being a pro bowler. I still bowl on a league every Monday night. I dedicate a lot of my time to work. My job is in the commercial collection industry in this volatile economy. We've actually replaced the steel industry with the collection industry in Buffalo. There are thousands and thousands of employees.
jkwiatkowski@buffnews.com


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