People always wonder how the cute, playful black cat Tatanka could be a bad cat......
It might have something to do with the fact that I spent hours making gingerbread cookies; cutting them out in heart shapes; swearing everytime they didn't turn out right; baking them; cooling them; icing them; and then carefully putting them away in the pantry until the night of my party only to discover that the black cat had opened the pantry, climbed inside and took big bites out of each separate cookie. The black cat later got sick from eating said cookies and had a yucky poop two inches from his litter box...because he apparently couldn't make those additional two inches to poop INSIDE the litterbox...
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12/05/2007 09:08 #42401
Bad CatCategory: bad cat
12/03/2007 08:36 #42376
Buffalo Symphony OrchestraCategory: buffalo
Drew and I had the awesome opportunity to see all 6 of the Brandenburg Concertos performed by the Buffalo Symphony Orchestra with some guest artists when an acquaintance couldn't use their subscription tickets.
It was our first visit to the symphony hall . We we were curious because everyone has told us it's a "must see" building, but from the outside it doesn't look particularly interesting. The inside does have a clean fresh look - bright and airy - and designed so that it will stand time. I don't think you can look at the symphony hall and say, oh, yes, this is so reminescent of the cheesy architecture from the such and such decade. We had terrific seats in the center of the bacony with nice leg room. I was pleased.
The music was good. It's not the PSO or CSO, but I'm still happy to live in a city with a quality orchestra that plays in a hall 5 minutes down the road from me. Now, is there a classical ballet troupe in town?
I am disappointed at the ticket prices at the BSO, but it turns out that I was spoiled by the PSO. They had this section called the Family Circle. They were basically nosebleed seats and the seats were big long wooden benches that you crowded into. But you could get a clear view of the symphony, the sound was fine and the tickets cost $15. BSO tickets cost $30 for the cheapest seats. Boo. But I like the symphony enough that I'll scrape up the money a few times a year to go see them.
It was our first visit to the symphony hall . We we were curious because everyone has told us it's a "must see" building, but from the outside it doesn't look particularly interesting. The inside does have a clean fresh look - bright and airy - and designed so that it will stand time. I don't think you can look at the symphony hall and say, oh, yes, this is so reminescent of the cheesy architecture from the such and such decade. We had terrific seats in the center of the bacony with nice leg room. I was pleased.
The music was good. It's not the PSO or CSO, but I'm still happy to live in a city with a quality orchestra that plays in a hall 5 minutes down the road from me. Now, is there a classical ballet troupe in town?
I am disappointed at the ticket prices at the BSO, but it turns out that I was spoiled by the PSO. They had this section called the Family Circle. They were basically nosebleed seats and the seats were big long wooden benches that you crowded into. But you could get a clear view of the symphony, the sound was fine and the tickets cost $15. BSO tickets cost $30 for the cheapest seats. Boo. But I like the symphony enough that I'll scrape up the money a few times a year to go see them.
janelle - 12/05/07 10:58
jbeatty, I think some symphonies have endowments or financial situations that allow them to have a small range of tickets at a subsidized price so to speak. Mrmike pointed out that the BPO had some financial problems, so the ticket prices make sense to me now. But like I said, it won't stop me from going to see the symphony. Like (e:Jason), Pictures at an Exhibition is one of my favorite pieces and I will definitey be paying to see that concert.
jbeatty, I think some symphonies have endowments or financial situations that allow them to have a small range of tickets at a subsidized price so to speak. Mrmike pointed out that the BPO had some financial problems, so the ticket prices make sense to me now. But like I said, it won't stop me from going to see the symphony. Like (e:Jason), Pictures at an Exhibition is one of my favorite pieces and I will definitey be paying to see that concert.
jbeatty - 12/05/07 10:27
I would love to go see them. $30 doesn't seem all that steep to me considering most of the musicians are probably living off of that as a major chunk of their income. I'm not sure about BFO but the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra starting salary is only $25,000 a year. I have paid more than $30 to see four guys play for the same amount of time and didn't get a seat for that. I would also guess that quite a few of them make more than $25,000.
I would love to go see them. $30 doesn't seem all that steep to me considering most of the musicians are probably living off of that as a major chunk of their income. I'm not sure about BFO but the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra starting salary is only $25,000 a year. I have paid more than $30 to see four guys play for the same amount of time and didn't get a seat for that. I would also guess that quite a few of them make more than $25,000.
metalpeter - 12/03/07 17:18
(e:jason) You want to make that trip even cooler I'll ad someting to it for you. After you cleveland trip take a little drive to Sandusky (not sure how far maybe it is quicker to go on the way) and go to the Football Hall of fame. I went many years ago and had a great time.
In terms of the BPO I don't think I ever seen them, even any of the cool stuff they did like the music of Pink Flyodd or any of that.
(e:jason) You want to make that trip even cooler I'll ad someting to it for you. After you cleveland trip take a little drive to Sandusky (not sure how far maybe it is quicker to go on the way) and go to the Football Hall of fame. I went many years ago and had a great time.
In terms of the BPO I don't think I ever seen them, even any of the cool stuff they did like the music of Pink Flyodd or any of that.
ladycroft - 12/03/07 16:38
awww. i had my first dance recital there. also, brandenburg concertos are my favorite to play on violin -specifically 2nd and 3rd. always reminds me of 'die hard' when i hear them too. ha! glad you had fun :)
awww. i had my first dance recital there. also, brandenburg concertos are my favorite to play on violin -specifically 2nd and 3rd. always reminds me of 'die hard' when i hear them too. ha! glad you had fun :)
jason - 12/03/07 10:56
You are also very close to Cleveland, and their orchestra has long been regarded as one of the best in the USA if not the best. Joshua I am sure can elaborate on that.
Actually, that would be a pretty cool trip - go to the Rock and Roll HOF, see a concert.
I agree that the prices are high - You would think it makes sense to have a lower priced area, for students and the like to enjoy. My decision to see a show depends far less on that than the programming, really.
I see that in April they have Wagner (although no link to see what they are playing), and also later on Pictures at an Exhibition. I love that piece.
You are also very close to Cleveland, and their orchestra has long been regarded as one of the best in the USA if not the best. Joshua I am sure can elaborate on that.
Actually, that would be a pretty cool trip - go to the Rock and Roll HOF, see a concert.
I agree that the prices are high - You would think it makes sense to have a lower priced area, for students and the like to enjoy. My decision to see a show depends far less on that than the programming, really.
I see that in April they have Wagner (although no link to see what they are playing), and also later on Pictures at an Exhibition. I love that piece.
mrmike - 12/03/07 09:48
The BPO is a good time depending on the programming. They were in danger for a long time and are finally on some solid financial footing.
The BPO is a good time depending on the programming. They were in danger for a long time and are finally on some solid financial footing.
12/01/2007 09:37 #42351
Slip n Slide in the truckCategory: snow
Yeah for Snow!
Yeah for trucks with rear wheel drive!
I love the slip n slide fun of a snowy wintery day in a rear wheel drive!
Time to get sandbags for the truck, grumble, grumble...
Yeah for trucks with rear wheel drive!
I love the slip n slide fun of a snowy wintery day in a rear wheel drive!
Time to get sandbags for the truck, grumble, grumble...
drew - 12/03/07 10:13
Tiny, those are the best cars for everywhere, but it seems only a limited number of people are smart enough to drive them.
Tiny, those are the best cars for everywhere, but it seems only a limited number of people are smart enough to drive them.
fellyconnelly - 12/02/07 10:44
i'm not even leaving my apartment today. not even going to look out the window for fear of getting hit by a sliding car. yes i know i'm on the second floor - that is irrevelant.
i'm not even leaving my apartment today. not even going to look out the window for fear of getting hit by a sliding car. yes i know i'm on the second floor - that is irrevelant.
tinypliny - 12/01/07 23:35
Hmmm... funny. I think cars from my country are more suited for weather conditions here. Most of them are small (anc cute :)) and front wheel drives and for the most part, fuel-efficient.
Hmmm... funny. I think cars from my country are more suited for weather conditions here. Most of them are small (anc cute :)) and front wheel drives and for the most part, fuel-efficient.
james - 12/01/07 11:19
The first snow fall is always crazy. People drive like they have never encountered snow before. In a few weeks though driving in two feet of snow with mutant snowmen lobbing ballistic snowballs at them is not a problem.
The first snow fall is always crazy. People drive like they have never encountered snow before. In a few weeks though driving in two feet of snow with mutant snowmen lobbing ballistic snowballs at them is not a problem.
11/30/2007 10:37 #42341
Life in the CubicleCategory: cubicle life
The woman in the cubicle behind me thinks she's the shit. She has to think she's the shit to have disgruntled phone conversations about work laced with my favorite 4-letter words openly on the phone. Loudly and with her door open. Basically, from her conversations it appears that everyone here is an idiot but her. After six months of working with her, I've learned that she offers you jovial smiles and jokes to your face but spits on your name and work behind your back. I have to work with her. I offer very little about myself to her. But I'm sure she's found something about me to spit on. She's tremendously good at what she does, but I find it difficult to respect her.
11/27/2007 15:35 #42305
?Category: work
Supervisor can hardly look me in the eye today. Didn't say hello or greet me. That makes me nervous. Maybe I should think of a reason to go talk to him about the program so I can reassure myself that the program will be moving forward and I'll still have a job.
tinypliny - 12/01/07 23:37
Most of the times that has happened to me, it is the supervisor who is having a bad day, so don't worry too much!
Most of the times that has happened to me, it is the supervisor who is having a bad day, so don't worry too much!
changeisgood - 11/27/07 16:52
We are keeping our fingers crossed for you.
We are keeping our fingers crossed for you.
be careful Drew. Brain is a gateway organ.
First you have a bit of brain and soon as you know it you are mainlining spleens. It gives whole new meaning to Naked Lunch.
We curse when we cook or do brain surgery, too.
And we eat the mistakes as well.
Eating a couple bites of brain now and then doesn't make you a zombie, right? I mean, we can quit any time.
can you imagine if we kept boars as pets. Maimed gingerbread men would be the least of our problems.
This is the second time you or Drew wrote about your cursing while baking. Baking is a whole different science than cooking or brain surgery, and much more difficult. But, unlike brain surgery when you make a mistake you can still eat it!
Yes, you describe that feeling well, (e:Carolinian). He is an amazingly intelligent cat and never ceases to make (e:Drew) and I laugh. My other favorite story...I was sitting in the living room and I heard *crunch, crunch, crunch* from the kitchen. I went in and found that he had knocked a cereal box off the shelf, forcefully pushed his paw into the box and was scooping out pieces of cereal to eat. So we had to move the cereal boxes to the top of the fridge. He also learned to press the button that opens the trash can. I thought it was a fluke so I closed the lid and hid and watched him do it again very purposefully. So then we had to move the trash can!
I'm convinced that some day he will figure out how to open the refrigerator and then we'll really be screwed!
I imagine you must be feeling the mixture of frustration and pride a parent must feel when their kid breaks something but does it in a precociously intelligent manner.
Haha. Pets are awesome.