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Jun. 5th, 2007
We had a great time at 'Down with Tempo' at Ceremony last night. Brian actually said "you know, this clubbing thing isn't that bad - we should make a habit of it". It helps having DJs spin what you like and having friends there to socialize with. I haven't dressed up for a club in forever, but if cute guys are going to say I look smooth and slinky, maybe I should make a habit of it? A bunch of the old folks were out, and I even had a card reading with Sara for the first time in forever (I remembered I did actually back in 2000 or 2001 or something before). Its funny, it was quite mellow except for a couple of little points - she said that they don't usually turn out that way for folks.
The jury is still out on whether we'll be at Xmortis on Friday. I'm not quite in the mood for TT's but I'd like to see friends perform. I won't be able to go to the Goth Bellydance show on 7/1 due to a bunch of other plans on the same day, so I figured maybe this would be where I'd get my goth bellydancing on. I think we'll just need to play it by ear.
Marilyn Manson's new album comes out today. I'm morbidly curious, despite not being crazy about the single that's out on the radio now. I've read some interviews with both he and Dita lately on their divorce. She's definitely one classy lady, and I'm glad at least he acknowledges that he's immature (when asked about what its like to date his current beau, a 19 year old actress in his video, he mentioned that they are on a similar maturity level emotionally). It is what it is I guess, I'm just not sure how good it is for a 30ish year old guy to be at a 20ish year old maturity level - not that its my business or matters in the grand scheme of things. Also in music, we saw Mike Patton's Peeping Tom on a taped episode of The Rollins Show. I definitely want to pick that album up if and when its available (and my friend J who is a huge Patton fan - he's her rock star boyfriend kind of like Anthony Keidis is mine - is going to record some of his other stuff like Tomahawk for us).
The weird thing is that Brian and I usually have a ton of shows to go to over the summer. This year is the exception though. Things either haven't been grabbing us or are not worth the money (excuse me but Slayer and Marilyn Manson for $50+ each ticket? no way). I'm sure we'll hit some local shows (we've got one planned in mid-June at Mark's Showplace). On the complete other side of the spectrum though, I have already ordered tickets to see 42nd Street in August with the local semi-pro theater group. Its one of my favorite classic shows - very tap heavy!
The jury is still out on whether we'll be at Xmortis on Friday. I'm not quite in the mood for TT's but I'd like to see friends perform. I won't be able to go to the Goth Bellydance show on 7/1 due to a bunch of other plans on the same day, so I figured maybe this would be where I'd get my goth bellydancing on. I think we'll just need to play it by ear.
Marilyn Manson's new album comes out today. I'm morbidly curious, despite not being crazy about the single that's out on the radio now. I've read some interviews with both he and Dita lately on their divorce. She's definitely one classy lady, and I'm glad at least he acknowledges that he's immature (when asked about what its like to date his current beau, a 19 year old actress in his video, he mentioned that they are on a similar maturity level emotionally). It is what it is I guess, I'm just not sure how good it is for a 30ish year old guy to be at a 20ish year old maturity level - not that its my business or matters in the grand scheme of things. Also in music, we saw Mike Patton's Peeping Tom on a taped episode of The Rollins Show. I definitely want to pick that album up if and when its available (and my friend J who is a huge Patton fan - he's her rock star boyfriend kind of like Anthony Keidis is mine - is going to record some of his other stuff like Tomahawk for us).
The weird thing is that Brian and I usually have a ton of shows to go to over the summer. This year is the exception though. Things either haven't been grabbing us or are not worth the money (excuse me but Slayer and Marilyn Manson for $50+ each ticket? no way). I'm sure we'll hit some local shows (we've got one planned in mid-June at Mark's Showplace). On the complete other side of the spectrum though, I have already ordered tickets to see 42nd Street in August with the local semi-pro theater group. Its one of my favorite classic shows - very tap heavy!
Sock Monkey Bag
Jun. 5th, 2007 09:52 amHere it is:
http://www.marmontianderson.com/photos/displayimage.php?album=23&pos=1
I'm not happy with how the bottom of the handles matched up with the bottom of the bag (they should be tucked in there) but its secure and all. I have some leftover fabric, so I'm sure I'll find something nifty to do with it. :)
http://www.marmontianderson.com/photos/displayimage.php?album=23&pos=1
I'm not happy with how the bottom of the handles matched up with the bottom of the bag (they should be tucked in there) but its secure and all. I have some leftover fabric, so I'm sure I'll find something nifty to do with it. :)
We've been using our rain barrel to water plants in the yard. What a great invention! Attaching a long hose to the thing wasn't working so instead we fill a watering can - not too much work. Last night we found a flaw in this plan however. There is an overflow faucet at the top of the barrel that's left open. We got a ton of water in our basement last night for the first time since we've been in the house (despite lots of heavy rain over the past few years). This is one of those times that I'm reminded of how much I love our shop vac!
From where its coming in, we're thinking that it may be because of the overflow faucet on the rain barrel dumping too much water in a strategic spot. Brian went outside to investigate and the ground was completely soaked in that one spot. There was literally a couple of inches of water in the basement but it was coming in the fieldstone at an odd spot, not near any plumbing or anything (so clearly from outside). Thankfully, nothing important was over it. Most of the stuff we have is raised on plastic shelves or in plastic bins - call me paranoid!
We still have that 15' hose that we had intended to use to water from the barrel - we're going to try and hook it to the overflow faucet to direct the water from the house. Before the barrel was there the drain came off the house and followed a run of gutter pipe down the side yard to the street. Now that it falls directly in the barrel we're learning just how much rain is collected in those gutters. I'm starting to think I should have bought 2 barrels and a kit to connect them. But I digress. I'm still using some of it, which makes me feel a bit less of a burden on the environment. :)
That issue aside, despite not having serious water in the basement in the past years it has been quite humid. Can any of you suggest a good dehumidifier? I never knew they were so expensive (kind of like when I first looked into getting a HEPA filter)! Brian uses the space for painting and smelly gluing, and during this time of year it takes FOREVER for things to completely dry. With last night's flood its pretty stinky down there. And then there are my mold allergies (nothing serious, but still unpleasant).
From where its coming in, we're thinking that it may be because of the overflow faucet on the rain barrel dumping too much water in a strategic spot. Brian went outside to investigate and the ground was completely soaked in that one spot. There was literally a couple of inches of water in the basement but it was coming in the fieldstone at an odd spot, not near any plumbing or anything (so clearly from outside). Thankfully, nothing important was over it. Most of the stuff we have is raised on plastic shelves or in plastic bins - call me paranoid!
We still have that 15' hose that we had intended to use to water from the barrel - we're going to try and hook it to the overflow faucet to direct the water from the house. Before the barrel was there the drain came off the house and followed a run of gutter pipe down the side yard to the street. Now that it falls directly in the barrel we're learning just how much rain is collected in those gutters. I'm starting to think I should have bought 2 barrels and a kit to connect them. But I digress. I'm still using some of it, which makes me feel a bit less of a burden on the environment. :)
That issue aside, despite not having serious water in the basement in the past years it has been quite humid. Can any of you suggest a good dehumidifier? I never knew they were so expensive (kind of like when I first looked into getting a HEPA filter)! Brian uses the space for painting and smelly gluing, and during this time of year it takes FOREVER for things to completely dry. With last night's flood its pretty stinky down there. And then there are my mold allergies (nothing serious, but still unpleasant).