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06/30/2006 22:07 #25423

return to Mars
Category: music
!!! Don't forget about the fiesta manana !!!

disclaimer: this is long, but more photos at the end.

Now for the adventures of your favorite stalking duo, imk2 and ladycroft! We were at it again last Sunday when they played an acoustic set at the grand opening of the new f.y.e. in Hamburg. Up close and personal, so lovely. Nejifer joined us for that showing. The three of us were hands down the most beautiful women in 5 square miles. Seriously, I was standing in a pit of skanky 15 year olds and someone was stinking of piss.

Anyhow, here are few photos from the afternoon.

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When it was over we wrote a card, complete with map and phone number, inviting them over for a home cooked meal. I'm sure they would have come if it weren't for the last minute photo shoot they had to do. Hmpf.

In the midst of 'waiting' for their call the alcohol consumption was great. Yvonne and Jen started dancing along with the Dirty Dancing on tv. I made a few video clips but in my haste didn't download them. I'll try to post them later. I decided I needed a mohawk and the ladies tried to do one up. However, my hair is too thick and heavy so I ended up with 3 pig tails and some chopsticks in my hair. Next thing I know, we're all wearing rediculous outfits with silly hair and running down Elmwood to find Ryan at Spot. Before we embark on our journey, a shot on the sofa:

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Next day, Edge Fest! (e:mrmike) managed to snag some comp tickets for Yvonne, her daugther Faben and myself. Not only comps, but VIP passes to the Heineken Green Room as well! We made it just in time to grab a beer and head up for 30 Seconds to Mars to play their set. We were close to the stage, as always, but to the side in order to protect Faben from the mosh pit....or so we thought. As it were, a young man next to me was trippin daisies or some shit. He held up this big stupid sign so I asked him to take it down because he was blocking everyone's view behind him. He pulled it down for a moment, then gave me a little hmpf and put it back up.

I turned to the girl behind me like "i'm sorry" but she was some super duper ultra mega platinum first-class white trailer trash, and she wasn't having it. She leaped into the air and ripped his sign in half. He gave a whimpy retaliation and tried to maintain the remaining half, but it was pathetic and someone else ripped it out of his hands.

Now the music is pumpin, we're trying to rock out, have a good time, admire the beautiful men on stage...when here comes a crowd surfer. I nearly missed getting clocked in the head by his shoe, didn't see it coming from the side. That kid got dropped by the way. Now our dear skunking friend gets out of control with his dancing.

He can't stand up straight and just keeps leaning into me. I stick out my elbow to try to protect Faben. The girls behind me were tiny, so they appreciate my efforts, but I was getting sick of his shit. Plus he was fat and smelly with the worst case of drooping eyeliner I've ever seen on a guy. I wanted to take the tie around his neck and choke him. I gave him a gentle shove because he kept landing on my foot. Then the mother fucker actually pushed me.

Red light. Hold on brotha, did you actually just PUSH me? So, I gave him a much more harty check and sent him plowing into some others creating a lovely shock wave. I also uttered something along the lines of 'I'll punch you in the kneck and take your ass to the ground if you touch me again'. Normally I wouldn't give much of a shit, but I was really looking out for Faben.

Things go well for a few songs, then he's at it again. This time the white trash and I are trying to plan a mutual attack. Suddenly this 300 pounder comes plowing through from behind and picks the kid up by his collar. Honestly, he was head and shoulders above the crowd and his face was like a tomato. Then someone else punched THAT guy in the head, causing him to drop the kid, causing someone else to get bumped and punch someone else..next thing you know we're in the middle of a mini brawl! It was nuts.

All the while the shit for nothing rent-a-cops kept picking their butt fungus. Must have been 10 people approach them to ask them to get this kid out of there; they did nothing. The rest of the show goes on without further hoo-ha. We ran into (e:metalpeter) on the way downstairs. Then we hung out in the VIP area a little more. Indulging in free Heinee we engaged in conversation with a man who turned out to be the regional manager for midwest Virigin Records. Holy fucking cool Batman! I learned some interesting tidbits about his career and it turns out, he's a Buffalo native!
Enjoy the pics:

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metalpeter - 07/01/06 15:57
I openly admit I just downloaded your pictures (not all of them) and will get some of them printed since I didn't bring a camara.

Glad you ladies had a good time at the acustic set it soundend like it would be interesting.

Wow that guy was crazzy. That is why I don't like to be in the center or to close. I've been lucky one girl almost knocked me out once I'm what stoped her coming off the top of the crowd surfers. It is verry scary when some one comes from out of nowhare from behind you and you arn't expecting it from over your head. With the exception of that guy glad you had fun both days.
des - 07/01/06 05:45
holy rockstars batman you guys are hot. I saw the one rockstar pick and love it. Looks like a good time, sorry I missed it.
theecarey - 07/01/06 01:57
oh my.. the best picture is that of the three of you seriously dorking it up. Especially you; thats priceless! I keep cracking up looking at it. I think *that* picture reflects your personality.
mrmike - 07/01/06 00:30
Way cool, I'll drink free suds with you guys anytime

06/27/2006 13:27 #25422

our rendezvous
Category: party
Come and knock on our door,
We've been waiting for you.
Where the kisses are hers and hers and his
Three's company too.

Come and dance on our floor,
Take a step that is new.
We've a loveable space that needs your face
Three's company too.

You'll see that life is a ball again,
Laughter is calling for you,
Down at our rendezvous
Three's company too.



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The official house warming party is this Saturday, July 1st beginning at 8pm!!!

If you don't already know where we live and would like directions to attend, please send me a post-it or e-mail. We hope to see you there!

Chrissy, Jack & Janet

libertad - 07/01/06 03:11
I love it, I love it, I love it! *right leg kicking in air*
chico - 06/27/06 16:43
5 weeks too early for us, i'm afraid, but i dig the Three's Company thing....nice!
mrdt - 06/27/06 15:06
sorry, looks like I have to miss another one, I'll be in NYC for the weekend.

06/23/2006 11:51 #25421

my confession
Category: potpourri
I am a major contributor to the depletion of Swedish Fish from the two pound box in our office. Ciao.image
dragonlady7 - 06/26/06 15:32
I guess I'm missing out by not working in an office. At the wedding I was just at, the work friends of the groom were talking about ravaging the swedish fish box after hours. Apparently accountants are notorious swedish fish depleters.
metalpeter - 06/24/06 18:08
If memory serves Sweedish Fish where the first of the gummy candy and predate gummy worms and bears.

On a 30secondstomars note. I got an email from the EDGE and I belive they are playing a special Acoustic Set at the new FYE at 5pm at the McKinley mall.
des - 06/24/06 05:12
there seems to be some sort of sweedish fish resurgence lately. Everyone at my work has them all of a sudden.

All Hail the Fish!
mrmike - 06/23/06 22:01
I know you are a big 3o seconds to Mars fan. I have a ticket to Edgefest monday if you could use one, no cost, no strings, just don't want it to go to waste - drop me a line if you could use it
kookcity2000 - 06/23/06 20:51
I used to have a very bad boss, and when he left I would take fistfuls of Swedish Fish from his two-pound box.

And I woudln't wash my hands before!



Usually I would get sick of Swedish Fish after about a half a fist-ful

06/22/2006 13:05 #25420

the funeral
Category: death
My gramma's funeral was on Tuesday. It was a very difficult day. I was holding it together pretty well until it came time to pay last respects at the funeral parlor. My little sister started sobbing and as I hugged her I lost it. Then we drove to the church. It's the same little Polish Catholic church my gramma used to take me to after Bingo. She'd always tell me we had to stop and say prayers and light the candles for people. I didn't grow up Catholic so I didn't really understand the concept. I always just thought the dying Jesus on the cross was really creepy and I was afraid he'd look at me, or worse, talk to me.

So we entered the church in procession of the funeral mass. I don't know who the guy singing was, but he was amazing. He had such an angelic voice. One thing I've always admired about Catholic churches is the architecture. The way the pipe organ and choir voices resonate throughout the building is so moving. I cry when I'm happy and hear something that beautiful. Needless to say, this is where I came unglued. Sobbing loudly, I could hardly breathe.

Again, I'm not Catholic, but once in a while I enjoy attending a mass done in Latin. I love Latin. I love chanting. It really is soothing. Like the time I went with (e:Libertad) to one of his Buddhist meetings. I almost fell asleep from the chanting. But I digress. The priest had a lovely voice as well. He did some of the mass in Latin, then a few Polish prayers and chants.

After the church we drove to the cemetery and had another Polish prayer at the mausoleum. Traditionally they don't allow you to watch as they insert the coffin into the wall, but the guy was there and eager to get his job done, so we did. She's now snuggled up with my grampa. When the guy took the flowers off her casket he said he was going to throw them out. That's what they do with them, just throw them out! What a waste. I mean, they could at least donate them to various institutions. Perhaps hospital chapels, or old folk's homes, some place where flowers would brighten the atmosphere. We didn't want to see that happen so we dismantled the arrangement and each took some flowers from it.

When that was all settled we went to a banquet hall and had a polish feast. Went home with my family afterward to chill. I played with my nephew Max for a while then played with (e:Bambicroft). Boy does she miss me and I miss her tons.

So that was the day. As sad as I am, I have to say, she had it made. Who doesn't wish that when they die, it will be peacefully, pain free, of old age, in their sleep? That's just what my gramma was granted, the chance to fall asleep and never wake up, at least not in physical terms. I don't think we ever die. We are all made of energy; call it a soul, that which cannot be extinguished.

enknot - 06/23/06 21:38
I liked your post too. this will sound all morbid and strange, but I'm jeleous of you and yer gramma.

My grampa on my dads side is terminally ill and decided that he's not going for treatment so it's going to hurt, and to really top it off I don't really know him half as well as I could... Makes me feel ...well nonplused.

Feel better at your own pace Timika...
metalpeter - 06/22/06 20:10
I feal as though I should say someting but not sure exactly what my hands will type.

First things first I hate Wakes and Funerals. I now they are nesacary but they really creep me out. Never been to a Mosoleum but I'm sure it would bother me just as much a casket being buried in the ground.

It is hard to belive when you look at a church as a physical building how they are made. The acustics are amazing like you said.

What you described sounds like how things are generally done in my family. I think they call it a fureal Breakfeast. I have heard that same thing about us being energy from one of my mothers brother. It is good that your grandmother didn't suffer. Everybody reacts and grieves differantly as I'm sure you noticed and know. That is ok and is part of the healing process I wish you and your family luck in dealing with the greif.

mrmike - 06/22/06 14:15
Peace comes in some strange forms sometimes. I hope you can see some soon. Everyonce in awhile a post comes along where I can see every detail while I'm reading of the service and it sounds like it was a celebration, and that is hopefully a good thing for you. Thanks for sharing and I hope you and your family recover from it all soon.
jenks - 06/22/06 13:33
Wow. I like your post. That second paragraph, with the organ and the voices resonating, gave me goosebumps. And then the rest made me cry. Well written. But I agree- as much as it sucks for us/you- it was probably as good as it could have been for her. And now you just have to hope she's somewhere better. :) I hope you all heal quickly. (hugs) let's catch up soon!

06/21/2006 17:00 #25419

survey says
Category: survey
People:
1. How did you find out about/why did you become of estrip?
I became friends with (e:drchlorine) who has since disappeared and we all know why. Anyhow, he told me about this site and paul and said I should check it out. So I did for about a month, then decided to join.

2. How "out" are you about having a publicly accessible online journal. Do your friends know? Does your family know? Do your co-workers know? Does your boss know? Do you use your real name? Do you use your real photo?
Most people know. Though in my field it is a battle star galactica wars over online profiles, so I don't tell my employers. Seriously, it's like a high profile court case the way our arguments go over student rights/freedoms. Where do you draw the line on snooping on people? Don't post anything illegal, no problem; however I find it insulting and illegal to fire someone or not hire someone because they had pink hair or lead an exciting life outside the office/classroom.

3. How many epeeps have you met real life?
Well, if they post regularly, or even semi-regularly and live in b-lo I've probably met them. Even a few that don't live in b-lo.

4. How has estrip changed the way that you meet people, on and/or off line?
Offline, no different. Online, eh I think it's rather the same? Except that since many estrip members are involved in each other's lives you hear/see/read more about them than if it was just one person on some other site?

5. How has estrip affected you love life?
I haven't had a love life in several years.

6. How many of your friends have joined estrip because of your influence?
Mmmm.... (e:nejifer), (e:kangarooboi), (e:krains), (e:vincent), (e:theecarey), (e:pyrcedgrl)... I think that's it for now.

7. Are you from Buffalo/do you live in Buffalo?
Born in b-lo. Lived in Cheektovegas then Youngstown, moved away for 10 years, now I'm back.

Equipment:
1. What type of hardware or software purchases have you made as a result of using estrip?
None.

2. Have you used the mobile version of estrip? Why or why not?
No. I don't have service on my phone.

Lifestyle:
1. In what way has estrip changed your Internet surfings habits? Describe the amount of time you spend on estrip, when you use it and about how long?
It gave me people to talk to when I couldn't sleep, so perhaps a few more hours than my previous usage? But my life is changing, so that habit has evolved.

1a. How many journals do you usually read per day?
I dunno. Could be 10 if it's all the people I read. Might only be 2.

2. In what ways has estrip changed the way you perceive your local community?
It has given me a sense of community that I was not able to experience on my own, until now. Although estrip itself is an online community, and I think that refelcts in the way that we support one another or bicker like a little family.

3. How has journaling about your life affected the way you spend your free time?
I suppose I've met more people to do more/new things with.

4. Has estrip changed your living situation in any way?
Why yes it has. I now live with (e:nejifer), who I met at work at Hilbert, and (e:decoyisryan), who I met here. I have to say, they are the best roommies I've had :)

5. Do you find that you mediate/document more of your experiences now that you share them with others?
Probably. In terms of gatherings etc, I wouldn't bother to write that in my private journal, or send e-mails to people about it.

6. Has publishing on estrip affected the way that write?
I love that I can add media!

7. Do you have other online journals? If so, with what service and has estrip affected your usage of that journal?
I don't really count myspace as a journal. I hardly ever post anything there. So really just here, and I joined myspace after estrip anway.

8. Have you ever gotten in trouble for using estrip at work?
Nope.

9. If you have stopped using estrip, why?
Nope, still here.

metalpeter - 06/21/06 19:51
He just kinda left and from what i understand didn't say anything. I know that he ran elmwood radio also I belive. With dial up there was no reason for me to listen. All I will say is someone else left around the same time he did. I remember he had some interesting posts.
ajay - 06/21/06 18:12
Where has Dr.Chlorine gone? I must've missed the announcement.