Monday, March 31, 2003
It was 55 degrees in my house when I got home for lunch today. 55 degrees! In my *house*! 55 should be used strictly as an *outside* temperature! Brrrrr...
Jim Rose and his troupe now have a series on the Travel Channel. Wow! Groovy! Thanks to all of my friends and family who phoned me up about it so that I didn't miss it! The first two episodes were shown last night, and it will be on the Travel Channel each Monday at 10pm. As excited as I am to see Jim and the gang getting some much deserved fame and fortune, I couldn't help but feel kind of sad last night. The only freaks in the group now are Jim and Bebe, Lifto, Rubber Boy (formerly the Armenian Rubber Boy), and a champion yo-yo guy. Even when the JR Circus Sideshow was first starting to tour, there seemed to be a lot more people involved. Matt the Tube, the Torture King, and Slug (now Enigma) were early performers who I loved. Later female Sumo wrestling was added along with a couple of other acts. And there were always guys running around helping with props and such who seemed to be in training for something special to be added to the line-up at a later date once their act was perfected. But now it's just the five of them, and only three of them are original Sideshow members. I think the original Torture King has his own show now, and of course Enigma is a big star. Matt the Tube has probably gone back to the pharmacy trade. It's kind of like the family has broken up. Of course I would go to see them if they came through town again, but it would kind of be like going to the family reunion after Aunt Bertha died. It's just not the same anymore.
Jim Rose and his troupe now have a series on the Travel Channel. Wow! Groovy! Thanks to all of my friends and family who phoned me up about it so that I didn't miss it! The first two episodes were shown last night, and it will be on the Travel Channel each Monday at 10pm. As excited as I am to see Jim and the gang getting some much deserved fame and fortune, I couldn't help but feel kind of sad last night. The only freaks in the group now are Jim and Bebe, Lifto, Rubber Boy (formerly the Armenian Rubber Boy), and a champion yo-yo guy. Even when the JR Circus Sideshow was first starting to tour, there seemed to be a lot more people involved. Matt the Tube, the Torture King, and Slug (now Enigma) were early performers who I loved. Later female Sumo wrestling was added along with a couple of other acts. And there were always guys running around helping with props and such who seemed to be in training for something special to be added to the line-up at a later date once their act was perfected. But now it's just the five of them, and only three of them are original Sideshow members. I think the original Torture King has his own show now, and of course Enigma is a big star. Matt the Tube has probably gone back to the pharmacy trade. It's kind of like the family has broken up. Of course I would go to see them if they came through town again, but it would kind of be like going to the family reunion after Aunt Bertha died. It's just not the same anymore.
Monday, March 24, 2003
Feeling much better now. Thank you.
And thanks to Lorena and Timmah for hosting such a nice little Oscars get together last evening! Had a mahvelous time, Dahling. Though I should have gotten all gussied up and worn my possum stole. Maybe next year.
In life news, my new job is going *fabulously*. I like them, they like me, couldn’t get better. And Chris’ new employment opportunity seems to be going nicely as well. The Den of Iniquity is starting to come together now that Chris got a computer desk and the ‘home theatre’ is all set up. Now we need to get a phone line running down there and get the DSL installed.
Also on my list of things to do is get into the secret garden and clean things up. Then buy some new plants and brighten it all up a bit. Laura gave me a handful (read: around 30) of four-o-clock sprouts and they have all taken nicely to their new home. I planted them at the edge of the back deck in a place where I hadn’t really thought to put flowers before.
Paid off Lucius this weekend and brought him home. Makes me feel warm and fuzzy to finally have a shotgun in the house. And what a cutie he is! #50359 here: http://www.mossberg.com/pcatalog/Specpurp.htm
Shoot (no pun intended). Need to remember to buy Willie Nelson tickets this week. Oh, and I know *just* the silver tank top that I’m going to wear to the show! Thanks to my Flashbacks Sugar Momma, Laura!
And thanks to Lorena and Timmah for hosting such a nice little Oscars get together last evening! Had a mahvelous time, Dahling. Though I should have gotten all gussied up and worn my possum stole. Maybe next year.
In life news, my new job is going *fabulously*. I like them, they like me, couldn’t get better. And Chris’ new employment opportunity seems to be going nicely as well. The Den of Iniquity is starting to come together now that Chris got a computer desk and the ‘home theatre’ is all set up. Now we need to get a phone line running down there and get the DSL installed.
Also on my list of things to do is get into the secret garden and clean things up. Then buy some new plants and brighten it all up a bit. Laura gave me a handful (read: around 30) of four-o-clock sprouts and they have all taken nicely to their new home. I planted them at the edge of the back deck in a place where I hadn’t really thought to put flowers before.
Paid off Lucius this weekend and brought him home. Makes me feel warm and fuzzy to finally have a shotgun in the house. And what a cutie he is! #50359 here: http://www.mossberg.com/pcatalog/Specpurp.htm
Shoot (no pun intended). Need to remember to buy Willie Nelson tickets this week. Oh, and I know *just* the silver tank top that I’m going to wear to the show! Thanks to my Flashbacks Sugar Momma, Laura!
Wednesday, March 19, 2003
I'm home from work today. Sick as a dog. But I've got Nyquil and jammies and chocolate and LOTR on dvd. I feel like shit, but somehow, life if still good.
Tuesday, March 18, 2003
I've noticed something that I do differently since Chris moved in. When I spill cat food all over the kitchen floor, I now clean it up instead of allowing the cats to dine off of the tile all evening.
Sunday, March 16, 2003
Yesterday brought great fun with great friends. Lorena and Timmah had the gang over for an Ides of March party starring several of the most wonderfully horrible disaster movies you can imagine. Tons of good food and tons of drink. We all had a fantastic time!
Then last night Chris and I went to Gary’s annual going away party at Betsy’s place out in Micanopy. What a beautiful setting! Her house is so peaceful, and there was a bonfire out in the woods, strings of colored lights showing the path. Chris juggled fire, which always thrills Betsy (and me!) to no end, and of course there were plenty of people playing hand-drums. There was also a guy playing the sitar! He was totally jamming!
Today C&I plan on getting him settled in a bit. Chachi and he brought the rest of his possessions from Jacksonville yesterday, so we’re going to get the audio and video equipment hooked up in the ‘Den of Iniquity’. Get his clothes and stuff upstairs and generally try to get him comfortable here. It’s important for me to make him feel as much at home as possible. That might be tough, and it will take a while to happen, because he is moving into a pad that I’ve occupied for several years now. Over the past few, I’ve spread my things throughout the house, decorated the place to my liking, and totally made it mine. Now we need to figure out a way to make this home his as well. I’m confident that it will happen, though, and that we’ll be very happy here.
Then last night Chris and I went to Gary’s annual going away party at Betsy’s place out in Micanopy. What a beautiful setting! Her house is so peaceful, and there was a bonfire out in the woods, strings of colored lights showing the path. Chris juggled fire, which always thrills Betsy (and me!) to no end, and of course there were plenty of people playing hand-drums. There was also a guy playing the sitar! He was totally jamming!
Today C&I plan on getting him settled in a bit. Chachi and he brought the rest of his possessions from Jacksonville yesterday, so we’re going to get the audio and video equipment hooked up in the ‘Den of Iniquity’. Get his clothes and stuff upstairs and generally try to get him comfortable here. It’s important for me to make him feel as much at home as possible. That might be tough, and it will take a while to happen, because he is moving into a pad that I’ve occupied for several years now. Over the past few, I’ve spread my things throughout the house, decorated the place to my liking, and totally made it mine. Now we need to figure out a way to make this home his as well. I’m confident that it will happen, though, and that we’ll be very happy here.
Friday, March 14, 2003
I got a message the other day from my friend Dennis, announcing the birth of his daughter. I knew his wife was pregnant, but it didn’t hit me until I got the message that he’s actually going to be a *father*.
I met Denny quite a few years ago when he moved into 111. He was 19, and had just gotten out of the army on a medical discharge after having signed up less than a year before. He was happy to be free, and happy to be, well, just about anything. I mean he’s a very upbeat, fun, *happy* man. A couple of cops called him ‘Laughing Boy’ because he giggled all the way to the station one time.
Dennis has called me ‘Mum’ for the past ten years because back on SW 3rd Avenue I was the person who made sure that he ate at least once a day, and made him sweet iced tea, and would front him money for a Ramones concert ticket. So it’s hard for me to think of my ‘son’ as a father. And while I would never have imagined that Dennis would be the first of our punk little group to settle down and marry and reproduce, I think he’s going to do a good job. I’m surprising myself by saying that, but he has a good sense of values, and a steady job, and all those grown-up things that make for a good parent. I am very proud of him, and wish him the best of luck.
I met Denny quite a few years ago when he moved into 111. He was 19, and had just gotten out of the army on a medical discharge after having signed up less than a year before. He was happy to be free, and happy to be, well, just about anything. I mean he’s a very upbeat, fun, *happy* man. A couple of cops called him ‘Laughing Boy’ because he giggled all the way to the station one time.
Dennis has called me ‘Mum’ for the past ten years because back on SW 3rd Avenue I was the person who made sure that he ate at least once a day, and made him sweet iced tea, and would front him money for a Ramones concert ticket. So it’s hard for me to think of my ‘son’ as a father. And while I would never have imagined that Dennis would be the first of our punk little group to settle down and marry and reproduce, I think he’s going to do a good job. I’m surprising myself by saying that, but he has a good sense of values, and a steady job, and all those grown-up things that make for a good parent. I am very proud of him, and wish him the best of luck.
Thursday, March 13, 2003
We're going to OZZFEST! Thanks Lorena, for being our sugar momma!
Wednesday, March 12, 2003
After just a small bit of cursing, my new blog is in place. Thanks to Lorena for saying, 'Look at this cool site, Sharon!'
Yes, I'm using a template, and yes, it will change. But not until my html guru moves in.
Anyhoo, I'm kind of excited about keeping up on this. I don't like the fact that I have to be on-line while I'm actually typing this up, but I very much like the idea that I can update from anywhere that has web access. Hrm, I guess I could type it in Word or Notepad, then just paste it in here, eh? Neato.
So thanks, Lorena, for a great idea! And thanks Charlie and Marcy for inviting me along for a lovely evening out on the town. Happy birthday, Marcy!
Yes, I'm using a template, and yes, it will change. But not until my html guru moves in.
Anyhoo, I'm kind of excited about keeping up on this. I don't like the fact that I have to be on-line while I'm actually typing this up, but I very much like the idea that I can update from anywhere that has web access. Hrm, I guess I could type it in Word or Notepad, then just paste it in here, eh? Neato.
So thanks, Lorena, for a great idea! And thanks Charlie and Marcy for inviting me along for a lovely evening out on the town. Happy birthday, Marcy!
