There is really no other way to ask it, sooo
Suggestions?
Enigma always sounds a bit naughty.
It was once recommended to me to get some Portishead (any in particular?)
.. and Moby, "Inside" will be one for sure..
so let me have it!
Thanks ;)
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09/28/2009 00:50 #49873
Music to F#%K to?09/19/2009 14:20 #49816
beat up sweatshirt weatherOoh such a nice day- what do we have, one or two days of "summer" left?
I'm wearing jeans, sweatshirt(old UB sweatshirt that has held up amazingly well) and sneakers- I get kind of excited to wear that combination. It is so comfortable and I feel like I am ready for anything. I'm definitely heading out the door in a minute to find somewhere to walk around. The sweatshirt might end up being a bit too much in that sun though..
not complaining :)
Then tonight I am heading out to Sterling Tavern (corner of Hertel and Sterling Ave). It is a bit out of the way for me, but its a nice dive to grab a really yummy burger and lots of fantastic beer. Time isn't confirmed as yet, but if in the area.. pop in!
I'm wearing jeans, sweatshirt(old UB sweatshirt that has held up amazingly well) and sneakers- I get kind of excited to wear that combination. It is so comfortable and I feel like I am ready for anything. I'm definitely heading out the door in a minute to find somewhere to walk around. The sweatshirt might end up being a bit too much in that sun though..
not complaining :)
Then tonight I am heading out to Sterling Tavern (corner of Hertel and Sterling Ave). It is a bit out of the way for me, but its a nice dive to grab a really yummy burger and lots of fantastic beer. Time isn't confirmed as yet, but if in the area.. pop in!
mrmike - 09/19/09 20:39
Was thinking....but the whole lack of time reference was messing with me. I spent enough time standing around in places looking for stuff that isn't there.
Was thinking....but the whole lack of time reference was messing with me. I spent enough time standing around in places looking for stuff that isn't there.
theecarey - 09/19/09 20:37
(e:mrmike) (and anyone else!) I'll be there around 9ish if you are still thinking about coming out still :)
(e:mrmike) (and anyone else!) I'll be there around 9ish if you are still thinking about coming out still :)
metalpeter - 09/19/09 19:06
I love wearing hoodies the problem is I'm on the skinny side so because of that often a hoodie is not enough, today was a good example I wore one and was still chilly, it was a zip up one so maybe that is why.
I love wearing hoodies the problem is I'm on the skinny side so because of that often a hoodie is not enough, today was a good example I wore one and was still chilly, it was a zip up one so maybe that is why.
mrmike - 09/19/09 14:41
I may just do that -- beer and burgers at Sterling sounds like a spiritually uplifting concept.
I may just do that -- beer and burgers at Sterling sounds like a spiritually uplifting concept.
09/19/2009 13:46 #49815
Guinness Slushy Experiment(generally cross posted to other sites)
8-20-09
typical summer evening temp inside my apartment.
I invited (e:pyrcedgrrl) to come along with me to visit family across the state (Esopus & Manhattan). As we were leaving early in the morning, she came and stayed the night before. It was a hot evening and I thought it to be the perfect opportunity to make an Mojito Slushy and get packing for the trip.
Slightly altered but essentially the same, In blender: Lime, Rum, Ice, Peppermint Syrup (for sweetness and extra mint taste) topped with club soda and mint sprigs.
So Yummy!
mmmmm it worked for the Mojito, what else can I make a shlushy out of. Peering into my fridge, my eyes land on some recently purchased beer. Laughing, I figure, 'why not?' And so I try experimenting in creating a "Guinness Slushy"
Fresh cold bottle of Guinness Extra Stout
Guinness Extra Stout Sacrifice:
End Product
So not good.
My offerings to you..
Dana politely taste-testing the brown slosh
Again, it was... not good. Slushy FAIL.
8-20-09
typical summer evening temp inside my apartment.
I invited (e:pyrcedgrrl) to come along with me to visit family across the state (Esopus & Manhattan). As we were leaving early in the morning, she came and stayed the night before. It was a hot evening and I thought it to be the perfect opportunity to make an Mojito Slushy and get packing for the trip.
Slightly altered but essentially the same, In blender: Lime, Rum, Ice, Peppermint Syrup (for sweetness and extra mint taste) topped with club soda and mint sprigs.
So Yummy!
mmmmm it worked for the Mojito, what else can I make a shlushy out of. Peering into my fridge, my eyes land on some recently purchased beer. Laughing, I figure, 'why not?' And so I try experimenting in creating a "Guinness Slushy"
Fresh cold bottle of Guinness Extra Stout
Guinness Extra Stout Sacrifice:
End Product
So not good.
My offerings to you..
Dana politely taste-testing the brown slosh
Again, it was... not good. Slushy FAIL.
mrdt - 09/24/09 03:50
Lovely mint garnish.
I'm really surprised the carbonation in the Guinness didn't cause a blender explosion. Must be its viscosity.
Lovely mint garnish.
I'm really surprised the carbonation in the Guinness didn't cause a blender explosion. Must be its viscosity.
metalpeter - 09/19/09 19:09
Timika took my idea of the milkshake. It would also be possible to maybe add Harp and make a black and Tan Milk shake.
Timika took my idea of the milkshake. It would also be possible to maybe add Harp and make a black and Tan Milk shake.
theecarey - 09/19/09 15:43
oh yes, it was crushed ice and Guinness. A milkshake could work as long as it doesn't separate too much-- worth a try! :)
oh yes, it was crushed ice and Guinness. A milkshake could work as long as it doesn't separate too much-- worth a try! :)
ladycroft - 09/19/09 14:48
you made it with ice? i wonder if one could make a guinness milkshake using vanilla ice cream? ooooh, or a car bomb milkshake....
you made it with ice? i wonder if one could make a guinness milkshake using vanilla ice cream? ooooh, or a car bomb milkshake....
tinypliny - 09/19/09 14:03
So not good. HAHAHAHAHA
So not good. HAHAHAHAHA
09/17/2009 15:03 #49794
Oca and Pastel Papers for PaulBack Post: 8-5-09
One night I walking around Wegmans and stumbled upon the produce (and pastel paper) in question contained in (e:paul,49397)
The funky looking produce is Oca (or Oka)
(WIKIPEDIA - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oca)
The "pastel paper" is a roll of paper. I don't know what role it plays in produce. Any thoughts?
One night I walking around Wegmans and stumbled upon the produce (and pastel paper) in question contained in (e:paul,49397)
The funky looking produce is Oca (or Oka)
(WIKIPEDIA - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oca)
"The stem tubers of oca form in the ground in the autumn. These are commonly boiled before eating although they may also be eaten raw. The leaves and young shoots can be eaten as a green vegetable......The flavour is slightly tangy, and texture ranges from crunchy (like a carrot) when undercooked, to starchy or mealy when fully cooked. Though the original Andean varieties are widely variable in colour from purple to yellow, the usual New Zealand variety is a fleshy pink."
The "pastel paper" is a roll of paper. I don't know what role it plays in produce. Any thoughts?
09/18/2009 14:19 #49804
A Stray Finding Her Way HomeCategory: animals
Back Post: 9-1-09
I had returned home on the late evening of August 31st and upon entering my kitchen and turning on the light, I hear through the window leading into the back yard, my name being called. It was my duplex-neighbor asking if I "knew who these kittens belonged to?". "Kittens?!?" I peered out the window and saw that he (and his pre-teen daughter & daughters friend) had a couple of kittens in their presence. A sucker for all animals, but especially kittens, I dropped everything to go outside and see these mysterious furblobs.
There were two, and neither were very young. The older looking of the two is an orange (ginger kid!) male who appeared to be 16 weeks old. The much smaller and younger kitten, a mottled gray colored girl, appeared to be 10-12 weeks old.
We sat around the fire pit and talked about who the kittens might belong to. The kitties just came up to them and were screaming for attention, food and water (and were easily obliged). The two kittens even tried desperately to get into the house. All evening the kittens didn't leave their sides, and even once I arrived, the kittens continued to hang out. As it was nearing 11pm, we decided to come up with a game plan:
--The kittens would not be left outside at night.
--He loves animals, I love animals, between the two (well, four) of us, we'd get the kittens set up for the night with everything they need. Litter, food, water, toys, comfy sleeping spots.
--We'll keep the kittens in the basement. (We share a staircase to the basement, but have totally separate doors that splits into our sides of the basement. We'd open our doors and let the kittens have the run of the basement).
--The girls would knock on neighborhood doors in the morning to see who they might belong to.
-- If one or both are homeless, my neighbor knew he'd be screwed- as the kittens are so damn sweet and cute he'd have to/want to keep them.
Forward to pictures of the kittens settled in for the night. I gave the girls some art material to create signs and have fun making the kittens comfortable.
Sat around the fire for awhile before and after..
What we saw when we came in. The signs were too cute not to take pictures of. The girls (temporarily) named the kittens, Owen and Lily.
seen at the base of the stairs before doors leading to our basement sides:
"Owen's Bed Suite"- (on my neighbors side of basement)
"Lily's Bed Suite" (on my side of basement)
"Lily" loved sleeping in her "suite" ...
and did "Owen"!!
so that night they, and everyone else, piled up on the bed in my basement to shower the kitties with affection. Stray kittens never had it so good!
The next morning, the girls had not only made signs for the basement, but also fliers to place in nearby mailboxes. Ends up that the orange kitten belongs to a neighbor two doors down, but they don't know who the gray younger kitten belongs to. It had just started hanging around the orange one. Search attempts continue with no luck. In the mean time, "Lily" continues to have a nice stay in our basement. I come down and play with her a few times a day:
I love how they come equipped with weapons.
She has a thing for stalking my eyelashes and batting at my nose piercing. Here she goes after the camera string.
We've bonded a little at this point. I brought her upstairs into my house for a minute to look out the door. She wasn't allowed to interact or get near my cats. Anyway, I snapped this and think it is cute:
"Owen" who is actually, "Leo", is returned to his rightful owner, but he comes back to visit every day. Here he is sniffing out mice, bugs and other cool cat stuff off my porch. He is too consumed in this to ever look up.
Almost three weeks have gone by since she first appeared at our building. "Lily" is now, (I think) "Miley" and seems happy living with her new "dad" and is getting used to her big dog "brother". Naturally, I'll be able to see her as time and opportunity allows.
and Owen/Leo still visits as well.
It's all good!
Certainly one of the cuter-furry things in my basement, right? :)
I had returned home on the late evening of August 31st and upon entering my kitchen and turning on the light, I hear through the window leading into the back yard, my name being called. It was my duplex-neighbor asking if I "knew who these kittens belonged to?". "Kittens?!?" I peered out the window and saw that he (and his pre-teen daughter & daughters friend) had a couple of kittens in their presence. A sucker for all animals, but especially kittens, I dropped everything to go outside and see these mysterious furblobs.
There were two, and neither were very young. The older looking of the two is an orange (ginger kid!) male who appeared to be 16 weeks old. The much smaller and younger kitten, a mottled gray colored girl, appeared to be 10-12 weeks old.
We sat around the fire pit and talked about who the kittens might belong to. The kitties just came up to them and were screaming for attention, food and water (and were easily obliged). The two kittens even tried desperately to get into the house. All evening the kittens didn't leave their sides, and even once I arrived, the kittens continued to hang out. As it was nearing 11pm, we decided to come up with a game plan:
--The kittens would not be left outside at night.
--He loves animals, I love animals, between the two (well, four) of us, we'd get the kittens set up for the night with everything they need. Litter, food, water, toys, comfy sleeping spots.
--We'll keep the kittens in the basement. (We share a staircase to the basement, but have totally separate doors that splits into our sides of the basement. We'd open our doors and let the kittens have the run of the basement).
--The girls would knock on neighborhood doors in the morning to see who they might belong to.
-- If one or both are homeless, my neighbor knew he'd be screwed- as the kittens are so damn sweet and cute he'd have to/want to keep them.
Forward to pictures of the kittens settled in for the night. I gave the girls some art material to create signs and have fun making the kittens comfortable.
Sat around the fire for awhile before and after..
What we saw when we came in. The signs were too cute not to take pictures of. The girls (temporarily) named the kittens, Owen and Lily.
seen at the base of the stairs before doors leading to our basement sides:
"Owen's Bed Suite"- (on my neighbors side of basement)
"Lily's Bed Suite" (on my side of basement)
"Lily" loved sleeping in her "suite" ...
and did "Owen"!!
so that night they, and everyone else, piled up on the bed in my basement to shower the kitties with affection. Stray kittens never had it so good!
The next morning, the girls had not only made signs for the basement, but also fliers to place in nearby mailboxes. Ends up that the orange kitten belongs to a neighbor two doors down, but they don't know who the gray younger kitten belongs to. It had just started hanging around the orange one. Search attempts continue with no luck. In the mean time, "Lily" continues to have a nice stay in our basement. I come down and play with her a few times a day:
I love how they come equipped with weapons.
She has a thing for stalking my eyelashes and batting at my nose piercing. Here she goes after the camera string.
We've bonded a little at this point. I brought her upstairs into my house for a minute to look out the door. She wasn't allowed to interact or get near my cats. Anyway, I snapped this and think it is cute:
"Owen" who is actually, "Leo", is returned to his rightful owner, but he comes back to visit every day. Here he is sniffing out mice, bugs and other cool cat stuff off my porch. He is too consumed in this to ever look up.
Almost three weeks have gone by since she first appeared at our building. "Lily" is now, (I think) "Miley" and seems happy living with her new "dad" and is getting used to her big dog "brother". Naturally, I'll be able to see her as time and opportunity allows.
and Owen/Leo still visits as well.
It's all good!
Certainly one of the cuter-furry things in my basement, right? :)
theecarey - 09/19/09 02:13
the Orange one has a home already, so he was never technically a stray. The gray one now belongs to my neighbor so I can see her anytime. She'll be an indoor cat, likely.
I've been around "feral" cats, and it can be a challenge to bring them around to trusting and liking humans. Sometimes they just never make that connection. It is sad. This little one was already very social and not "feral" at all, fortunately. She learned from the other cat(s) and was likely handled by someone already at some point. :)
the Orange one has a home already, so he was never technically a stray. The gray one now belongs to my neighbor so I can see her anytime. She'll be an indoor cat, likely.
I've been around "feral" cats, and it can be a challenge to bring them around to trusting and liking humans. Sometimes they just never make that connection. It is sad. This little one was already very social and not "feral" at all, fortunately. She learned from the other cat(s) and was likely handled by someone already at some point. :)
metalpeter - 09/18/09 19:54
It is good you did that. From what I have heard feral cats are no fun and it might not be good if one of your cats got out and ran into it. But by bringing it in a being social with it, and doing things like training it to use the liter and things like that it will be a house cat (do you still have the gray one?)
It is good you did that. From what I have heard feral cats are no fun and it might not be good if one of your cats got out and ran into it. But by bringing it in a being social with it, and doing things like training it to use the liter and things like that it will be a house cat (do you still have the gray one?)
paul - 09/18/09 14:41
I want a firepit that opens like that.
I want a firepit that opens like that.
great, thanks everyone! I found myself nodding in agreement on many of the suggestions.
Personally, I don't need anything; just a partner with an open mind, sense of adventure and enthusiasm. However, I want to create a specific experience and am contemplating what external elements would help me to achieve this.
My very creative mind is honing on on the details..
Jackalope - Feel It
(Its been so long that I have no idea, but if you haven't allready ridden him like a cow girl on a bull at a bar or if he hasn't done you like Halle' Berry in Monsters ball here are some that I think would work good song wise)
Rammstein - It is fast and heavy with a dance beat
Nine Inch Nails - That I wanna fuck you like an animal I want to feel you from the inside
Prodigy - Smack My Bitch up
Limp Bizkit - Rollin' , Faith and "Nookie"
That save a horse ride a cowboy song
Garth Brooks "I've got Friends in low places"
Metallica - So what
The Voo Doo Dolies? (lyrics go) "Shut Up and Fuck"
John Valby might be a funny mood setter
Drowing Pool -bodies "let the bodies hit the floor"
AC/DC - Big Balls or maybe back in Black
Aerosmith - love in an elevator
Maybe some DeathKlok
I will let (e:tinypliny) come up with the speed metal since I don't know any really. I wish I knew some newer bands but can't think of much else.
My point is anything that is rocking is good to bone to. Assuming boning is what you want and not mood.
If you like you music Dirty goo for some Luke or some 2 live crew.
I didn't mention things like Sade and romantic songs or power ballads because you didn't say romantic love you said to fuck to. I think you will need more songs though, because if it is good you will want to go again, maybe that is where you use the romantic stuff to get the dude to get into it and be your stud again, well I assume it is a guy and not two or not a couple, HA.
Finally, a question right up my alley...
The short answer: it depends.
Is it slow, gentle and steamy? Try some Indian/Fusion-Indian stuff (Buddha Bar comes to mind; maybe Karsh Kale, Chebi Sabbah too). Throw in some candles and incense also, while you're at it.
On other occasions, down-tempo beats are good (Groove Salad; DI.FM ).
The question is: are you looking for rhythm, or ambiance? Sometimes it's nice to have a beat to which you both can synchronize to (sorta like salsa or tango). Other times, you just want the ambient noise.
I've never tried heavy metal so far. Hmm... something to experiment.
sade lovers live is always good.
etta james or nina simone for that matter.
and i forget the name of the portishead album- but the dark blue one with "sour times' on it. Though they're probably all good. And for Tricky I like Maxinquaye.
I vote Portishead too. And Tricky. I guess a lot of trance/trip hop stuff is good. Morcheeba maybe.
funny, I was just talking about that with the BF (ha, first time I've called him that publicly!) the other day and we both said Portishead instantly. not sure why, but... yeah.
The music in my head. LOL!
It really all depends on what type of f#%king you want to be doing. Portishead is good...I have the self-titled album and love it. I would also suggest Beth Orton if you're into that slow love making kinda f#%kin. I also find Erykah Badu to be pretty sexy. Maybe Tool? If it's the right Tool. No pun intended. ;)
I'm more filled with loaded statements and double entendre questions than anything else at the moment