Anand's Place

the table i keep bragging about

2007-03-29T18:17:00.000-07:00

ok, so it's not that big, but it works, and stuff.

FAAAAAAN-TAAASTIC!!

2007-03-19T18:02:00.000-07:00

Bill Vander Zalm is in a commercial for Way to Grow, it's awesome!

http://www.waytogrow.ca/?page=commercial

new post!

2007-03-14T20:48:00.001-07:00

2007-03-14T19:52:00.000-07:00

I'm back again with full-power intarweb and a commute that is 2 hours less per day! All you monkeys better watch out. Yeah! The computar is a bit weak for now but that's all gonna change this weekend.

Here's today's word.

poohar: the act of acting schupid. Often used by West Indian ppl. Yuh poorhar child yuh!

Ok here's something funny

2006-10-27T18:29:00.000-07:00

Yeah, as requested here is funny stuff. A brown horse fell in the white-out. And that is all.

Funny Dirt Descriptions

2006-09-09T18:30:00.000-07:00

hahaha check this out from http://www.inniskillin.com/en/vineyard/vineyardsOkanagan.asp?location=vineyard&secondLocation=vineyardsOkanagan
...somebody gets paid to write this...awesome.

The surficial geologic materials (soil parent materials) are dominantly sandy glaciofluvial deposits, some with gravelly subsoils. Very fine sandy and coarse silty glaciolacustrine deposits also occur in the vicinity of Inkameep Creek and probably underlie portions of the sandy glaciofluvial materials at depth elsewhere. Thin, sandy veneers of eolian (windblown) material sometimes occurs in areas protected from the wind. Along the extreme eastern boundary of the area, large boulders and stones sometimes occur on, and in, the soil. These originated from the adjacent steep, rocky mountain slopes. The soils are all Brown Chernozems (as classified in the Canadian Soil Classification). They have a grayish brown surface horizon about 15 cm thick that is slightly enriched with organic matter. Under this is moderately weathered yellowish brown to light brown zone that is about 20 cm thick and usually non-calcareous. Under this is unweathered soil parent material that is sometimes calcareous.

On the west side of the Valley, the soils underlying the Inniskillin Dark Horse Vineyard are classified as Ratnip (soil parental materials), which consist of gravelly, coarse textured fluvial fan deposits.

Textures range from gravelly, sandy loam to gravelly loamy sand.

Surface stones vary from few on the fan apron to many at the fan apex - much of it from the Hester Creek Fan deposits.

Blagosphere

2006-09-06T23:21:00.000-07:00

Oh yeah, and if anyone had time to click on those photo links or figure out how to make them go easier (I know how, it's easy) you get a free mousepad. Write in the comments area for details.

Important Words

2006-09-06T23:19:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to say, "SO THERE."

Yeah I did, I said it. Pretty sure now. Feels better.

PS2

2006-09-06T23:17:00.000-07:00

And one other thing, just cause I'm not on here all the time doesn't mean I'm not here, and it doesn't mean I don't care. Uhhh yeah, so there. ;-)

Clarification

2006-09-06T23:15:00.000-07:00

Just wanted you all to know that last post was some real quality bloggin. I like root beer and pretzels today. So there

Crapload of Photos

2006-09-05T20:03:00.000-07:00

No time to upload all these, so here's the links!

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Almost makes me want to be an American!

2006-07-19T21:01:00.000-07:00

This is beyond cool, and aside from being able to buy beer at the gas station, it's one of the best reasons I've ever seen to become an American:

Product Information
Approved for domestic use by the United States Postal Service, stamps are sold in sheets of 20 and are available in seven denominations. Each stamp measures 1.90" x 1.40" and the featured image measures 1.10" x 1.10".

Available at http://www.cafepress.com/devastatin

on MSN with Davin a few minutes ago...

2006-07-18T20:30:00.000-07:00

Sunforge says:
http://www.globalunderground.co.uk/forum/index.php
Sunforge says:
that is The Forum by the way
Sunforge says:
for the kind of music we make
Sunforge says:
they just censored the word "hi"
Sunforge says:
so when you make a post with the word "hi" in it, the forum software automatically filters it as a bad word
Sunforge says:
instead of "hi" it would output "FUCK YOU" in your post
Sunforge says:
hahahahhaha
UGLY SHIRT PARTY says:
hahahahahah that's fucking awesome!

Your Shirts are Ugly, and I'm Old...Let's Party!

2006-07-18T19:58:00.000-07:00

Some good Ugly Shirts at the little shindig in celebration of my 33rd birthday, thanks everyone!

2006-07-18T19:47:00.000-07:00

2006-07-18T19:42:00.000-07:00

2006-07-18T19:38:00.000-07:00

This little bit of Horological utopia on my wrist just happens to be the Hombre Watch, also known as the Greatest Watch of All Time, conceived, designed and made a reality by one Jim Saunders (above, right), Horologist.

Out the next day at Lynn Valley.

Blasphemy!

2006-07-13T22:20:00.000-07:00

That's what I say, heh heh.

Here's a video that's almost up there with Devastatin' Dave: http://www.fetchfido.co.uk/games/crazy-frog/axel-f.htm

Icing on the Cake

2006-07-11T21:58:00.000-07:00

I have one more thing to throw into the mix for Friday night, and this will be a blast. My good buddy James and his band are playing a gig at the Waldorf, where they will be taking the stage at about 10. For whoever is interested, the cover is $12--dirt cheap for the talent you will see--and we will be using cabs or some variant thereof (super-rickshaws?) to go check it out, where we will party some more before coming back here to party some more, or head our separate ways for those of us not into staying up late (the sensible types--you know who you are--good for you). Also playing there will be Moka and some other guys, flyer is below.

Ugly Shirt Party / Backyard Barbecue Beer Bash & Birthday Brouhaha

2006-07-10T20:28:00.000-07:00

For all you philistines who are hungry for a taste of true sophistication and modern elegance, Friday is your lucky day! That's right, it's the 1st annual Ugly Shirt Party, so get ready to spill some barbecue sauce on your shirt and not care, whooooo!

Ugly Shirt Party FAQs:

Q: I don't have an Ugly Shirt, can I still come?
A: Chances are you actually do, but if you are truly at loose ends, the good news is that Ugly Shirts are IN STORES NOW, for a FRACTION OF WHAT YOU MIGHT EXPECT TO PAY!!

Q: I'm a girl, do I have to wear an Ugly Shirt?
A: Girls are cool.

Q: Is it true that wearing an Ugly Shirt will make me more attractive to the opposite sex?
A: Of course it is!! You don't think we wear them for their looks, do you?

Q: I once heard that rayon makes the best material for Ugly Shirts, is that true?
A: Well it depends what you mean by "best." While it is true that some of the all-time-classic Ugly Shirts have been made from rayon, polyester is also an excellent choice.

Q: Is it bad if my Ugly Shirt smells foul, or is that considered to add to the overall Ugliness and therefore be a good thing? I need an opinion.
A: That's a good question, but one that you shouldn't have to ask. Go wash up, Pigpen.

Q: Will people try and sell me Amway at this Ugly Shirt Party?
A: While it is true that Amway meetings often bear a sartorial resemblance to an Ugly Shirt Party, that is where the similarity ends. You have my personal guarantee that if anybody tries to pitch such nonsense at you here, they'll be getting pitched out on their ear, pronto.

Q: I'm thinking of throwing my own Ugly Shirt Party, do you have any advice?
A: Come on by, and I'm sure you'll get lots of great ideas!

Yes yes yes.

2006-06-10T20:07:00.000-07:00

Let's hear it for the folks at churchsigngenerator.com!

PS

2006-06-07T20:58:00.000-07:00

Yay!

I'm Back

2006-06-07T20:46:00.000-07:00

To my millions of fans and loyal readers, a most sincere apology for the long absence. I don't have an excuse, other than just not getting around to it. I'm sure you can understand--when you're a HUGE ROCK STAR such as myself (I Rool!), it can be very difficult to find time for the internet, but you guys are the BEST FANS IN THE WORLD, and it's the least I can do.

So, here it is.

Aahhh, forget it, this bores me.

St. Patrick's Yay

2006-03-26T20:11:00.000-08:00

They're both real.

2006-03-07T23:11:00.000-08:00

It's true, I saw it on the Internet.

That's making me hungry!

Reaction from around the world: new Tiebreaker track "Markarian 421"

2006-03-01T19:42:00.000-08:00

Cool! A bit of feedback on our new track, "Markarian 421." Yay! Stay tuned for more news, how to hear it, buy it, etc.

A reaction has been generated for: Tiebreaker - Markarian 421 (Original)

Reacted by: Grid System (Gareth Davies)
Affiliation: Composure Records/N-CODE Music
Country: United Kingdom
Rating: 9
Reaction: Excellent
Charting: yes
Comments: Great overall package. All mixes are different enough to play out.

A reaction has been generated for: Tiebreaker - Markarian 421 (Phokus & Seed)

Reacted by: Fernando Ortiz (Fernando Ortiz)
Affiliation: Club Vertigo (Costa Rica)
Country: Costa Rica
Rating: 8
Reaction: Good
Charting: yes
Comments:

A reaction has been generated for: Tiebreaker - Markarian 421 (Original)

Reacted by: DJ Science (Steven Johnston)
Affiliation: Science & Reason (scienceandreason.com)/Host of
Signal:Noise on 2Hp.ca/Paradigm/Rampent Entertainment
Country: Canada
Rating: 7
Reaction: Good
Charting: no
Comments: I like the background pads. They have a good haunting,
driving feel. This will go over well.

The energy that builds in the later track is good. The sample is
great - perfect for \"DJ Science\" :)

A reaction has been generated for: Tiebreaker - Markarian 421 (Jairus Miller)

Reacted by: Liquid Todd (Todd Wilkinson)
Affiliation: Sirius Satellite Radio/103.5 WKTU (New York City)
Country: United States
Rating: 7
Reaction: Very Good
Charting: no
Comments: Perky! I think I\'m gonna like this label.

A reaction has been generated for: Tiebreaker - Markarian 421 (Jairus Miller)

Reacted by: DJ Pepe Camil (Jose Camil)
Affiliation: The Underexposed/Nordika/Supernova
Country: Mexico
Rating: 8
Reaction: Good
Charting: no
Comments: Groovy.. cool twisted vocal

A reaction has been generated for: Tiebreaker - Markarian 421 (Jairus Miller)

Reacted by: DJP5 (Moy Yew Hon)
Affiliation: Coronation Club Disco (Malaysia)
Country: Malaysia
Rating: 7
Reaction: Very Good
Charting: yes
Comments: nice

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email us at
info@releasepromo.com.

Thanks,

The Release Promo team.

www.releasepromo.com

Monday Night ....Skiing

2006-02-20T23:54:00.000-08:00

Why does Snoop Dogg carry an umbrella?

2006-02-20T23:38:00.000-08:00

Come on, you can figure it out. (Hint: it's another bad joke!)

Just enough room for a diaper, hahaha.

Yaya

2006-02-20T23:33:00.000-08:00

Gyeaaah

2006-02-20T23:21:00.000-08:00

DTB, Yay!

2006-02-15T22:21:00.000-08:00

Strapping Young Lad = world's greatest metal band.
Devin Townsend = Canada's best-kept musical secret. Oh ya, and both are bigger in Europe (and yes, in Japan) than over here.

DTB, Baby!

2006-02-15T22:14:00.000-08:00

Turning sound into light, and making it heavy.

DTB Preshow

2006-02-15T21:51:00.000-08:00

Look here, says I can!

Anyone have any idea what Nook the wolf-dog has to do with Insurance? I love randomness in marketing.

The local Scientologists were kind enough to come out of their building and take a picture of us making fun of Tom Cruise, hehehe. Ulterior motives or not, I respect that.

Windowarp MultiKramer Deadtree

2006-02-15T21:46:00.000-08:00

What's the opposite of a Green Thumb?

Red Eye Monster Truck

2006-02-15T21:14:00.000-08:00

Separated at Birth?

2006-02-15T21:05:00.000-08:00

Guess who has the better sense of humor?

By the way, the top picture is from my archives and it's several months old, so don't bother threatening me if you are a paranoid religious fanatic. I'm not making fun of you, or at least I wasn't at the time, lol.

Dang!

2006-02-15T20:33:00.000-08:00

It's my turn to clean the bathroom and kitchen. Bah!

Anyone want to do it for me? ;-)

(ps, the reason for this post is that I'm procrastinating, hahaha)

Yay

2006-02-07T20:37:00.000-08:00

Yes I am still here, been a little busy. More posts and stuff soon!

Rain Break Church Inversion

2006-01-20T19:21:00.000-08:00

Yay!! Those wacky art students, what will they think of next?

2006-01-20T19:13:00.000-08:00

SKULL SHAKER!!!

2006-01-18T22:13:00.000-08:00

Yes I have a brand new track on soundclick.com. Click on the "MY MUSIC!" link on the right and it will take you directly there. The track is called DEMON 1. If you do not play it extra loud, your neighbours will complain!

Wuht

2006-01-18T20:48:00.000-08:00

Tomfoolery

2006-01-15T21:49:00.000-08:00

Graham, James and myself, in front of the famous Wall at Gwen Villa, London 1999. This was shortly after I hid Soren's garlic, in a failed bid to protect the local air quality.

Roastorama Sauciolo, 2000

2006-01-15T21:42:00.000-08:00

Pizza Guy!

More Old London Stuff

2006-01-15T21:37:00.000-08:00

More Olderer Stuff!

2006-01-15T21:21:00.000-08:00

Circa 1997, except for the Fro shot in Blackheath, London, 2000.

At the Gorge to see Phish, before I had any real, concrete idea how annoying hippies could be. This trip was awesome. The next one would not be so enjoyable...tedious would be a better word. At least we had fun tormenting the prevailing herds of trustafarian dolts with our car stereo, giving them a good blast of the local Christian Evangelist talk radio station and generally disrupting their morning potsmoking routine. Man, they sure didn't like that! "Wuh wuh wuh, get that shit off mmkay, it's not cool!" "SILENCE, FOOLS!!! You will not censor God! Heathens!!!!" Hilarious. Let's see, what else? Oh yeah, Ryan and myself spent a healthy amount of time pretending to be Don Cherry. "IT'S HOCKEY NIGHT TONIGHT!! COUPLE A GOOD GUYS GOIN' AT IT, NOBODY GOT HURT, THAT'S A BEAUTY!!!" This made us feel more Canadian, which we didn't mind one bit. Scared the crap out of the soap-dodgers too.

What did I learn? Lack of intelligence is the same, no matter how it smells.

Found these artificial horses completely by accident, on the way to the Gorge that first time. A couple hours after dark, we decided to pull off the highway and camp for the night. After hiking up the sandy hillside, we set our tents up amongst the Sage brush, under a crystal clear sky filled with thousands of stars. From somewhere nearby, there was the sound of bullfrogs and crickets; off in the distance, a solitary yellowed light, flickering through the miles of silent heat waves still coming off the desert rocks. Other than that, we didn't see much of anything until the sun came up in the morning. What an awesome place! That's the Columbia River in the background. Here's some info on Wild Horse Monument, if anyone is wondering where it is: http://www.worldisround.com/articles/7144/

Even More Olderest Stuff!

2006-01-15T21:13:00.000-08:00

Yeehaw, I found some old pictures!

Do you believe in irony?

This and That

2006-01-15T21:05:00.000-08:00

Where's YOUR LeBaron, Freddie?

2006-01-15T20:57:00.000-08:00

Comp tickets, passable rhymes, good times. Thanks Sherri!

Pepper Sprayed by Hookers

2006-01-15T20:38:00.000-08:00

Oven

2006-01-15T20:34:00.000-08:00

Who's in charge of Marketing around here?

2006-01-15T20:22:00.000-08:00

We're Beatrice!

Would you "Jump Hoops" for Beatrice?

Next time, it won't be cookies on her porch!

2006-01-15T20:07:00.000-08:00

http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/nationworld/articles/1229527.html

That's just bizarre.

Oh yeah, this is her:

Shame on you Wanita, you horrible, awful, terriblebad person!

Straight no Chaser

2006-01-15T19:54:00.000-08:00

That's right, Chaser is no more. Look out for our upcoming double CD, recorded at Ashtray Studios, North Delta. Or not, hehe. I will be starting a new band with James (drums) in the not too distant future...will keep you posted!

Metal Gods at Work

2006-01-08T20:20:00.000-08:00

Practicing to be HEAVY!

Ty's In Town

2006-01-08T20:00:00.000-08:00

This was on Dec 30th ...good to see the Monkey again!

2006-01-08T19:52:00.000-08:00

Chase What?

2006-01-07T10:59:00.000-08:00

Chase... ER! www.myspace.com/chaser05

2005-12-31T15:39:00.000-08:00

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2005-12-31T14:57:00.000-08:00

Never Walk Backwards

2005-12-31T14:54:00.000-08:00

Mt. Tolmie

2005-12-31T14:50:00.000-08:00

Erich's Rants

2005-12-28T15:23:00.000-08:00

Now I don't often bother with reading other people's rants. Usually, they're just too tedious and not funny enough. But this Erich guy wrote a couple of good ones in a political vein, that nicely capture my attitude towards politics (in case anybody is wondering)...enjoy!

http://ruthlessreviews.com/radio/rush.html
http://ruthlessreviews.com/rants/erich/liberalvagina.html

"I say we sing, and our producer says we sing. If we were not singing, who was in the studio?"

2005-12-20T20:36:00.000-08:00

The correct answer is "Charles Shaw, JohnDavis and Brad Howe." (Not pictured.)

Hahahahahahaha! Check the date on this article. It's from before the "scandal" broke.

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_n9_v45/ai_9107951

Milli Vanilli: creating controversy and platinum records
Ebony, July, 1990 by Aldore Collier

MILLI VANILLI: Creating Controversy And Platinum Records
IN 1986, Fabrice Morvan, an aspiring dancer from Paris, France, went to Los Angeles for a dance seminar. During the same week, Robert Pilatus, an aspiring musician from Munich, West Germany, happened to be in Los Angeles visiting a close friend.
Whether it was luck or destiny, the two strangers ended up at the same local night spot at the same time. Though there were hundreds in the club, the two noticed each other because of their European style of dress. They became instant friends, and Pilatus managed to convince Morvan to move to Germany and work on a musical project with him. The two soon formed the duo now called Milli Vanilli.
After their initial musical efforts misfired, the two caught the attention of Arista Records president Clive Davis, who happened to be in Germany a year ago. Their debut album, Girl, You Know It's True, sold 10 million copies worldwide, 7 million in the United States alone. They won several American Music Awards and the 1990 Grammy Award as best new artists.
Morvan, 23, says the name Milli Vanilli came from a series of promotional nights the two sponsored at a club in Munich. "We rented a club and on Mondays, we organized milli night for Turkish customers," he says. "In Turkish, milli means positive energy. Vanilli is just a fantasy name. We decided to put them together."

Rarely has a group moved to the top of the charts as fast as Milli Vanilli. Nor has a group generated as much negative ink so quickly. They have been accused of preferring White women to Blacks, of homosexuality and arrogance. Time magazine said they sound like chipmunks, comic Arsenio Hall has taken a few jabs at them and music critics for Rolling Stone and People magazines trashed their album.
Stung by the intensity of the criticism, Pilatus says: "It's depressing and sad. Maybe some are afraid a bit because we have crossover. Other people get jealous. We don't want to have controversy. Like Arsenio Hall, we've never talked to him or seen him. We wonder why he's attacking us."
As for their music, he says you either "like it or not. We never tried to provoke anybody. We just want to stand on our own four feet. We are very outspoken and we are not typical stars who think they are better than other people and sit back and lose the feeling of life. I think some people have lost the feeling of life. If they get too successful, they get paranoid and have bodyguards around. We have no bodyguards. We try to live our own lives. We go out and dance. Sometimes, we get drunk. I'm not too high to learn from other people."
Black women have charged that the duo only uses White women in their videos. Pilatus and Morvan point out, however, that their initial videos featured Black women. The last two videos were shot overseas and the pair did not select the background dancers. They have promised to use more Black women in future videos.
To the charge that they do not sing on their records, Pilatus says it is the result of a disgruntled former background singer trying to destroy them and help his own musical career. "Now, everybody says we don't sing," he adds. "I say we sing, and our producer says we sing. If we were not singing, who was in the studio?"
Their legions of fans appear to be oblivious to the media panning. The duo is currently traversing the country on a 107-city tour. They will take some time off before deciding how to handle their follow-up album. Their success has not gone unnoticed by the powers-that-be in Hollywood; the two are also looking over acting possibilities.
Milli Vanilli's look - which includes unforgettably long braids, spandex outfits and occasionally thigh-high boots - gets as much press as their music. Pilatus, 24, is very happy about that, for their hair is a part of his marketing strategy. He says that most superstars are known for their hair, including Michael Jackson, James Brown, the Beatles and Prince.
In addition to marketing, Pilatus says the long braids are also a symbol of their pride in their African heritage. "People don't realize, especially, in the states, that we took something that, years before, our forefathers in Africa had. They had braids. We are doing what our forefathers did. For us, it is the easiest thing to do to make Black beautiful without changing anything about our faces, our Black nature. We picked up an old tradition."
The duo's ethnic backgrounds have also been the subject of much discussion. Pilatus was born in New York City, the son of a Black American serviceman and a German dancer. After spending almost five years in an orphanage, he and an adoptive sister were placed in the home of a White couple in Munich. Morvan's parents are from the Caribbean. He and his younger sister and brother were born and raised in Paris.
Aside from having been an orphan, Pilatus says his childhood was frustrating and traumatic because of deep cultural differences. "My adoptive father was an engineer and my mother a housewife," he says. "The problem was my father, who is now 64. He didn't want his kids to dress well. He didn't want us to watch American television or American movies, no comic strips. So, I was a lonely guy. All the kids at school could look at Tarzan or Lassie. I couldn't. I had an identification problem with my schoolmates. I was an outsider. If they bought a new jacket that was really good looking, I wanted it. But, I would get a parka because they cover the kidneys well. But, for me, a Black guy in a White population who didn't have any identification, I was handicapped. There were Black servicemen around but I didn't speak English. I spoke a little, broken English. Because I had a German passport, I couldn't go to the American embassy to get American products like curl activator, Magic Shave, the stuff you need. I couldn't even get a comb for my Afro until late." He says he doesn't blame his parents. "They just didn't understand."
On stage, the two are a picture of unity. Offstage, however, they appear to have little in common, except a love for dance. According to Morvan, "We have different types of personalities. I am quiet and he is outspoken. French people are more reserved. I still am reserved. It is the right mixture."
Pilatus, who does most of the talking, agrees. "He's the more balanced guy. I'm more the business guy. He's the quiet guy and I'm the loud guy. He is mellow and I am aggressive."
Pilatus describes their sound as international, not European as some critics have said. "We like to combine rap and soul," he says. "And we adapt it in a way that learns from American soul artists and rap artists. We have different outfits and different styles. We're not totally rap. We're melody rap."
Last August, Pilatus and Morvan left Europe and moved to Beverly Hills, where they share a home. As their free time is minimal, the two say their social lives are not what they could be. Morvan is not dating at present. Pilatus has a steady but openly wonders if their rigorous tour schedule will adversely affect the relationship. For now, he says he will sacrifice the money and fly her to tour dates whenever possible.
Reflecting on the numerous, dramatic changes that have occurred in their lives over the last couple of years, Pilatus says they have learned that "whatever happens in life that doesn't kill you, makes you stronger."
PHOTO : Teen idols Fab Morvan (I.) and Rob Pilatus have skyrocketed to musical success as the singing sex symbols, Milli Vanilli. Their debut LP, Girl You Know It's True, has sold 7 million copies, with videos and concert appearances helping to promote their European style of dress and ethnic hairdos.
PHOTO : Exuberant fans fill the concert hall at a recent Milli Vanilli concert in Philadelphia. The international duo appeal to young people of all races, yet their sound is based in rhythm and blues. They sign autographs for fans.
PHOTO : The presentation of platinum records for the success of Milli Vanilli's debut LP, Girl, You Know It's True, is done by Arista Records president Clive Davis (second, I.), as Sandy Gallin, manager of the duo, and Pilatus and Morvan look on. The singers (below) take a few moments out to enjoy the company of another successful singer, Jermaine Jackson, during a Los Angeles party held in their honor.
COPYRIGHT 1990 Johnson Publishing Co.COPYRIGHT 2004 Gale Group

The Big Man

2005-12-18T18:24:00.000-08:00

It's time to recognize the guy who started it all. He was there when I made my first post (see for yourself), and though I have never met him, his spirit guides me on this journey called life. I am of course talking about the one, the only....DAVID HASSELHOFF! Here are some pictures of the great man. Enjoy, my minions!

MIDI 4LIFE

2005-12-18T04:25:00.000-08:00

Hahahah, the midi version of Hulk Hogan's entrance music....somebody actually programmed this in, hhahahahahahah! http://www.fortunecity.com/olympia/mcmahon/48/realamerican.mid

Oh yeah, look at this.

2005-12-18T04:02:00.000-08:00

Anyone remember this site?

http://www.ikissyou.org/

It's old, but it's pure gold.

Jen Says

2005-12-18T00:28:00.000-08:00

Jen Says that I haven't been updating this thing as frequently as I should be. She is right. (Don't tell her that.) She also says that she checks my blog all the time because it is so cool. Heh heh, so true, it is a wonder to behold, no doubt.

Well I don't have much to say in terms of things that are actually interesting, but in the true spirit of blawging, I'm posting anyways. Let's see now...

I worked this week. Yay!
Sometimes I get tired and/or bored.
As part of the training for my new job, in the last 2 weeks, I have crammed a 4-inch-thick binder full of tax laws into my head. (Please try not to visualise). That couldn't have anything to do with the previous point, could it?
My other job at Grouse is fun.
I am good at stuff.
I think it's ok to swear, if that's what you want to do. Just make sure you do it well, nobody likes an incompetent pottymouth.
Clorets gum will make your tongue turn green when you chew it (the gum, duh).
I like playing music with my bands.
Go to www.soundclick.com/motoeblizzid to check out Motoe's new tracks. I've played bass on a bunch of these...enjoy!
Strapping Young Lad rool's! Trust me, they're better than you can possibly imagine. To learn more about the world's greatest metal band, go here: http://www.strappingyounglad.com/SYLindex.html
When it comes to the great Rap vs. Metal debate....uhhh, fuck it. I like anything that's good.
Your mom, hehehe. I said "your mom."
Alright, fuck all that shit. Here's some leftover photos.

World's Greatest Metal Band

2005-12-08T23:32:00.000-08:00

You think I'm kidding? Seldom does one have a chance to see a band this good. Nobody rocks the Skullet like Strapping Young Lad.

LANGFORD... IS... METAL!

2005-12-08T23:27:00.000-08:00

JOVI POWER!

Back In New West

2005-12-08T23:15:00.000-08:00

Is that Scary Spice driving the train?

2005-12-08T23:11:00.000-08:00

Confidence!

2005-12-08T22:36:00.000-08:00

Yes there is now a book called The Great Stink. I can only imagine how bad something must smell to earn that name.

In related news, albeit not related to that book directly, but nonetheless quite smelly, the folks in the basement turned MY laundry off at 9:45 pm. I hate to think what their reaction would be if I did that to their laundry. Probably more yelling and door-slamming. Presumably, they have to be up early...Lord only knows why anyone wants them to be awake. Guess there's a toilet somewhere that needs cleaning.

I hope, sincerely, that they won't mind then when I restart the washing at 5:45 when I get up tomorrow morning, hahahaha. Idjuts!

Cheap Ass X-mas Lites

2005-12-08T22:28:00.000-08:00

They're cheap, and they look cheap. What more could you want?

Can't see the flicker? I can't hold the camera still.

Dad's in town!

2005-11-29T21:54:00.000-08:00

I took the seabus to meet him at Canada Place him after his convention, and we had dinner across the road at Heron's where Ryan served to us teh good food's, yay!

Beautiful day in Van.

"Is this all I get?"

Beware of fake Ball Lightning attacks!

These are the nimrods to blame for Neil's shirt! Neil, you know what I'm talking about!

And finally, what evening would be complete without a good bus-station traffic joke?

Mrs. Nastynotes, meet Basic Arithmetic

2005-11-29T13:28:00.000-08:00

Here's the numbers at my house:

2 Suites (one upstairs, one downstairs)
4 Parking spaces (for those of you who are mathematically inclined, that is equal to 2 per suite)
1 Car (my roommates have a car, the basement dwellers do not)

The setup: my roomate Linh has a friend named Christine (not her real name...or, is it?) who is staying here for a few days; she parked her car in our second spot.

And now: the note that our lovely basement-neighbour put on Christine's car:

What the hell is that, anyways? Where's my pink copy? I should have a pink copy for my records. And seriously, could I possibly care any less that the note is CC'd to "squiggle?"

Note to lady: we live in a beautiful part of the world. Relax and enjoy it, we are lucky to be here. And, since it is clear that you harbour pretensions of being a parking commissionaire, at least learn how to operate a pen. Don't make me tell my mommy!

More shots from the mountain...

2005-11-24T21:10:00.000-08:00

Skate or Die!

Studio: Serious Business!

2005-11-24T20:50:00.000-08:00

Actually I should be careful what I say, lest I attract the attention of the blithering muppet who lives next door (but who just sold his house, for reasons that have nothing to do with me, for $90 000 less than the asking price, hahahaha). Here's a guy (or as he prefers to call himself, a "homeowner") who apparently hates business and music equally, although it should be said that his wife operates a home-based nail salon, and in summer months the kids routinely frolic in their back yard while a tinny ghetto blaster emits Shania Twain ALL DAY LONG (god bless the "repeat" button...). Yes, well at least we know he hates music. This idiot has repeatedly called our landlord with frivolous complaints like, "there's people coming and going from there, I've seen it. I'm a homeowner. Are they running a business? Are they 'cutting discs?' I'm a homeowner. Do they have a licence? I'm a homeowner." Yeah we get it, you own a house, I'm so proud of you. Now beat it with your stupid questions and your phony sense of entitlement. If there's any business going on here, it certainly isn't any of yours.

Chuck Norris!

2005-11-24T20:15:00.000-08:00

Here's something funny that a friend e-mailed to me:

Chuck Norris' tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried.

When Chuck Norris has sex with a man, it is not because he is gay, but because he has run out of women.

Chuck Norris once roundhouse kicked someone so hard that his foot broke the speed of light, went back in time, and killed Amelia Earhart while she was flying over the Pacific Ocean.

Chuck Norris lost his virginity before his dad did.Rather than being birthed like a normal child, Chuck Norris instead decided to punch his way out of his mother's womb. Shortly thereafter he grew a beard.

Filming on location for Walker: Texas Ranger, Chuck Norris brought a stillborn baby lamb back to life by giving it a prolonged beard rub. Shortly after the farm animal sprang back to life and a crowd had gathered, Chuck Norris roundhouse kicked the animal, breaking its neck, to remind the crew once more that Chuck giveth, and the good Chuck, he taketh away.

Chuck Norris sold his soul to the devil for his rugged good looks and unparalleled martial arts ability. Shortly after the transaction was finalized, Chuck roundhouse kicked the devil in the face and took his soul back. The devil, who appreciates irony, couldn't stay mad and admitted he should have seen it coming. They now play poker every second Wednesday of the month.

Chuck Norris only masturbates to pictures of Chuck Norris.

Chuck Norris doesn't read books. He stares them down until he gets the information he wants.

Chuck Norris does not sleep. He waits.

Chuck Norris was the fourth Wiseman. He brought baby Jesus the gift of "beard". Jesus wore it proudly to his dying day. The other Wisemen, jealous of Jesus' obvious gift favoritism, used their combined influence to have Chuck omitted from the Bible. Shortly after all three died of roundhouse kick related deaths.

There are no disabled people. Only people who have met Chuck Norris.

To prove it isn't that big of a deal to beat cancer, Chuck Norris smoked 15 cartons of cigarettes a day for 2 years and aquired 7 different kinds of cancer only to rid them from his body by flexing for 30 minutes. Beat that, Lance Armstrong.

Chuck Norris does not have AIDS but he gives it to people anyway.

Chuck Norris once lined up to kick the winning field goal of a high school football game. When the football went flat, he persuaded the referees to let him kick the field goal with a 3 month old child. Chuck roundhouse kicked the baby 60 yards through the uprights and then proceeded to bang every girl in the stadium.

Chuck Norris is currently suing NBC, claiming Law and Order are trademarked names for his left and right legs.

Chuck Norris recently had the idea to sell his urine as a canned beverage. We know this beverage as Red Bull.

When Chuck Norris plays Oregon Trail his family does not die from cholera or dysentery, but rather roundhouse kicks to the face. He also requires no wagon, since he carries the oxen, axels, and buffalo meat on his back. He always makes it to Oregon before you.

Chuck Norris is not hung like a horse... horses are hung like Chuck

Justin - MINGERS AND SLAPPERS

2005-11-21T21:13:00.000-08:00

Yay, Thanks Lady! says:
and things like that

Justin says:
yes

Yay, Thanks Lady! says:
things of that nature, in fact

Justin says:
yes

Justin says:
ehe

Yay, Thanks Lady! says:
err, that is so

Justin says:
IT IS

Yay, Thanks Lady! says:
then we agree

Justin says:
certainly

Yay, Thanks Lady! says:
so it shall be

Justin says:
make it so

Yay, Thanks Lady! says:
number one, i order you to take a number two

Justin says:
hahahhahah

Fog and Stuff

2005-11-21T20:33:00.000-08:00

Teh inversion Melts all teh snoes!!!

HEAVY METAL PORCH!

2005-11-20T18:59:00.000-08:00

I should have gone to Ikea.

But they don't have these.

Remember when...

2005-11-17T12:24:00.000-08:00

Rotten had hair on his head?

Random Roundup continued...

2005-11-17T03:47:00.000-08:00

Random Old Stuff

2005-11-17T03:27:00.000-08:00

God of Thunder

Pull my Finger

W. Steve May, Jason from Influenza

2005-11-17T03:24:00.000-08:00

Atmosphere, with P.O.S. and Blueprint @ the Commodore Nov 6

2005-11-17T02:44:00.000-08:00

Wow, three in a row, well done!

Rhonda' Birthday 4

2005-11-17T02:38:00.000-08:00

2 in a row. Is that the limit? Let's see.

Rhonda' Birthday 3

2005-11-17T02:35:00.000-08:00

A possible pattern is emerging. It seems to like the occasional post with no pictures, then they stick better.

Yay it's broken again!

2005-11-17T02:32:00.000-08:00

Boo-urrrns, again.

Boo-urns!

2005-11-17T02:18:00.000-08:00

Yay another misfire! Pictures no stick to post!

Rhonda' Birthday 2

2005-11-17T02:16:00.000-08:00

Sets of 5, is that as big as it goes?

Rhonda' Birthday 1

2005-11-17T02:08:00.000-08:00

Yay, it's working again!

Hmmm

2005-11-17T02:07:00.000-08:00

Ok, that worked, now let's try with photos...