Random Thoughts

Gillibeanz · Post by **Gillibeanz** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:33 am

My partner laughs just like Muttley the cartoon dog!!

Who Shot Sam? · Post by **Who Shot Sam?** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:56 am

Who Shot Sam? wrote:Some bastard stole our "VOTE YES" on the school budget sign off our front lawn. I called the police. Am I overreacting?

Yay! We won, by 120 votes. Those sign-stealing punks can kiss my ass!

oily slick · Post by **oily slick** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:03 am

BWAP=SSP

Otis Westinghouse · Post by **Otis Westinghouse** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:36 pm

Gillibeanz wrote:My partner laughs just like Muttley the cartoon dog!!

And when he's annoyed, does he say 'sassafrassinrassin...'?

Post by **spooky girlfriend** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:17 pm

Oh, pinch me, ya'll. Dubya just landed here in little ole Huntsville.

Who Shot Sam? · Post by **Who Shot Sam?** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:22 pm

Throw an egg at him for me, would ya?

Post by **spooky girlfriend** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:25 pm

Like I went to the airport to see him.

ice nine · Post by **ice nine** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 3:39 pm

Thought this article was interesting. It's about critics of jazz musicians.

http://www.villagevoice.com/news/0320,king,44048,1.html

Mr. Average · Post by **Mr. Average** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 12:33 am

Why do so few musicians understand the power and creativity of the sound between the notes...analogous to 'white space' in print advertising. Miles mastered it on so many recordings, to the degree that some think him lazy, or bored, or uncreative. WSS got me thinking about Miles "Pangea" the other day, and as I listen to the two forty minutes each songs that make up this two CD live Japanese recording, he pushes the white space to the max. Result? For some, Pangea is brilliance beyond comparison, while to others, it is a waste of time.

But I digress. I wish more musicians would take as much time NOT to fill the space as they do to try to fill the void with something. Strategic bursts of silence imbue a recording with such powerful, rich contrasts...

Otis Westinghouse · Post by **Otis Westinghouse** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 1:49 am

I've been thinking about this issue in relation to John Martyn. Some of his finest moments (Solid Air, Sweet Little Mystery) have very spare instrumentation and exploit the space in between very effectively. Grace and danger as a whole does this, really.

Gillibeanz · Post by **Gillibeanz** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 4:51 am

Otis Westinghouse wrote:
Gillibeanz wrote:My partner laughs just like Muttley the cartoon dog!!
And when he's annoyed, does he say 'sassafrassinrassin...'?

Unfortunatley not - if I printed what he does say I would be struck off the board!!

double dutchess · Post by **double dutchess** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:44 pm

When I was driving home from work this afternoon I was cut off by a nun. What the hell?

Mr. Average · Post by **Mr. Average** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 1:34 pm

My 25 year old son landed in Orange Cnty yesterday...haven't seen him in about 6 months. Final year of PHd at University (Ohio State). As he walked through security, looking very much his age, I went through a sequence much like that captured in the fluff film called Father of the Bride featuring Steve Martin as Dad ("Don't forget to fasten your Condoms!"). It was a few days before the weeding or so, and Steve was having a final meal with his soon-to-be-married daughter. As he was sitting at the table he would look at her and see her in alternate stages of development...a cute 2 year old, and inquisitive four year old, etc. At the time I saw the movie, my kid was a child, and I thought it to be an interesting film device. But now, as my son approached me and my family, I saw him in various stages of his growth and development..my little boy. He will always be my little boy, this fine young man who approaches.
Interesting feeling.

Post by **spooky girlfriend** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 8:30 am

Man, it sure is quiet when Doc and the 3 boys aren't here.

miss buenos aires · Post by **miss buenos aires** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 12:29 pm

Last night the clock in my gym was broken, and the instructor didn't know it. we ended up doing 20 extra minutes of cardio. Now I just want to sleep all day...

Who Shot Sam? · Post by **Who Shot Sam?** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 10:37 am

I'm off to the Caribbean for a week with the fam.

Take care everyone, and happy 4th of July (or Canada Day to Blue and Red)!

Post by **spooky girlfriend** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 10:57 am

Bon Voyage! Have a wonderful time.

Mechanical Grace · Post by **Mechanical Grace** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 5:53 pm

You know, no matter how you frame and rationalize and look on the bright side, after a while, eating by yourself gets really fucking tired.

RedShoes · Post by **RedShoes** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:05 pm

Sometimes dollar stores really come in handy.

Who Shot Sam? · Post by **Who Shot Sam?** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:35 pm

Just back from a wonderful week of cruising the Western Caribbean with the family. Gorgeous weather the whole week. Some great time at the beach, climbing up Dunn's River Falls in Jamaica with my daughter and getting absolutely soaked, visiting the incredible Tulum Mayan ruins near Cozumel in Mexico (blazing hot), learning how to play the steel drums (sort of). I wasn't sure how I would feel about doing a cruise since we had never been before, but it was a great experience and a rare opportunity to be with family.

I already have my eye on Scandinavia, Finland, St. Petersburg in a few years time, when the kids can appreciate it a bit more.

verbal gymnastics · Post by **verbal gymnastics** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 4:18 am

It's great meeting new EC fans.

There was a girl dancing next to me at the Tower of London show. I apologised for my dancing (naturally) and hoped it hadn't ruined her evening

After the show we got chatting and she came for a drink with me, Neil., Sulky Lad and John Foyle. I gave her the name of this site so I hope we see her here soon.

Otis Westinghouse · Post by **Otis Westinghouse** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:08 pm

Does Mrs VG know about this?

verbal gymnastics · Post by **verbal gymnastics** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:25 am

But of course.

And I did have some chaperones with me in case she got a bit frisky

miss buenos aires · Post by **miss buenos aires** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:28 pm

Would any of our non-New Yorkers believe how hard it is to find a decent two-bedroom for $1800? In case you're interested, it is very very hard.

Otis Westinghouse · Post by **Otis Westinghouse** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:18 pm

I would. I sympathise. Apparently Alex James creates an aphorism in his highly-praised Bit of a Blur book along the lines of 'All good things end up in New York', so it's worth paying for.