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LD..Army move. My husband has to get out of his current unit situation in order to get promoted, and since the fool jumps out of perfectly good airplanes there are only two duty station options in North America for his job.
It is 22 dollars a month for trash pickup if you rent a bear resistant canister. BEAR resistant. The price per month is about the same as it is here, but the wildest of life I have ever run across is a raccoon. Unless one counts the couple of random skunks that have found their way to the dogfood in my garage.
LD..Army move. My husband has to get out of his current unit situation in order to get promoted, and since the fool jumps out of perfectly good airplanes there are only two duty station options in North America for his job.
It is 22 dollars a month for trash pickup if you rent a bear resistant canister. BEAR resistant. The price per month is about the same as it is here, but the wildest of life I have ever run across is a raccoon. Unless one counts the couple of random skunks that have found their way to the dogfood in my garage.
Which base are you going to? I lived in Juneau, can help you out with advice and what not if he's being stationed there.
Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Anchorage. This is a whole new world for me, I was thrilled to find out that amenities-wise I won't be missing much, but the adjustments to daily life are going to be tremendous--and that isn't even including trying to sell the house here and get there and all that jazz. Any info you can give me would be greatly appreciated, especially about the pros (if they exist)/cons of having to travel from Juneau to Anchorage after leaving the ferry in, oh, February...*shudders* Just shoot me a PM and I will commence to pick your brain, haha!
Post by monkybunney on Jul 11, 2013 14:32:16 GMT -5
I've been playing the drums for almost 31 years (got my first snare drum Christmas 1982) and in all that time my father has NEVER seen me play a gig outside of school marching/Symphonic band. It's not that he's disinterested but there's always been a problem of time and space (Carrollton, where he lives, is a good 1.5 hours from any place I play in Atlanta and it's extremely rare that I'm on before 11pm). Saturday we have a show booked in Carrollton GA, the same teeny tiny town my dad lives in that will probably start around 10pm. Perfect opportunity! A couple of days ago I talked with him and he was excited to finally come out and see me play and I was really really looking forward to it. Super excited really! I'm pretty good, not trying toot my own horn but you don't seriously study an instrument for over a quarter century and still suck at it! He has no idea, when he thinks of me playing he probably still thinks about my god awful garage thrash metal band I had in High School, so in my dreamy little dream he'd be thinking to himself "Holy shit! That's my son and he's killing it up there!"
Today I get a txt from him apologizing that he's not gonna be there because he's gonna be in Nashville until Sunday. Fucking bummer man. It'll still be a great show, I love playing small towns where the people have nothing better to do but go see whoever is playing at their local live music spot, but having my dad there to see me for the first time was going to be special. Bums me out.
That's awful! I understand if he could only rarely get a chance to see you play, but really, in 30+ years, I can't believe he hasn't taken up an opportunity to see you play, even if it involved an extra-late night and a few hours of driving. I'm sorry man.
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If you're a fan of me, you're a fan of your motherquackin' self.
That's awful! I understand if he could only rarely get a chance to see you play, but really, in 30+ years, I can't believe he hasn't taken up an opportunity to see you play, even if it involved an extra-late night and a few hours of driving. I'm sorry man.
To be fair I've never really encouraged him to come out to one of my shows since most of the bands I've gigged with on the regular made music he would not be into at all. Also he's not really into the live music thing, actually none of my immediate family is so I'm a bit of an anomaly. There are no musicians, artists or particularly creative people in my family history that I know of.
Eh, so it goes. Ain't nothing gonna break my stride! Keeping it positive.
Post by wannaberoo'ing on Jul 11, 2013 20:20:39 GMT -5
I'm the black sheep in my fam too. My Dad loves music, but he is almost entirely stuck in the 60's and 70's. My Mom, strangely enough, kinda seems to hate music now. She went from being my reason for vinyl collecting and biggest guide into the world of funk, pop, and musicals to scolding me for going to "so many concerts and festivals" and gets mad at me for talking about bands she's never heard of (except for Modest Mouse, she loves them). The rest of my family listens to Top 40 and pop country and laughs at my band shirts that say Flaming Lips.
I'm the black sheep in my fam too. My Dad loves music, but he is almost entirely stuck in the 60's and 70's. My Mom, strangely enough, kinda seems to hate music now. She went from being my reason for vinyl collecting and biggest guide into the world of funk, pop, and musicals to scolding me for going to "so many concerts and festivals" and gets mad at me for talking about bands she's never heard of (except for Modest Mouse, she loves them). The rest of my family listens to Top 40 and pop country and laughs at my band shirts that say Flaming Lips.
I'm in a pretty similar situation. My dad loves certain music and musical theater and such, but he's never once said anything much more than "ehh, it's alright." about any contemporary music. I think it's funny though, that if I played him a song by, perhaps, Sufjan Stevens he'll say "It's ok," whereas if that exact same recording had come from a musical theater soundtrack album he'd likely say "How profound this song is!" My mom and sister enjoy certain songs that come across the radio but they don't have any true passion for music. They're not against my passion for music, but to them, if I'm not seeing a big name act they recognize, I think they tend to picture about 5 people in the audience. So when someone like Paul comes around, they go "A real concert!"
Edit: Also, YAY! Flaming Lips!
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If you're a fan of me, you're a fan of your motherquackin' self.
This conversation just happened between me and my boss:
Boss: "Are you going to that concert tonight?" Me: "Yeah, I wasn't planning on it initially but I decided to go." Boss: "Oh, okay, I figured you would." Me: "I just wish the Flaming Lips were headlining instead of opening." Boss: "HAHAHA!! I think they need a few more hits [besides 'She Don't Use Jelly'] before they have a chance of headlining a show, buddy."
This conversation just happened between me and my boss:
Boss: "Are you going to that concert tonight?" Me: "Yeah, I wasn't planning on it initially but I decided to go." Boss: "Oh, okay, I figured you would." Me: "I just wish the Flaming Lips were headlining instead of opening." Boss: "HAHAHA!! I think they need a few more hits [besides 'She Don't Use Jelly'] before they have a chance of headlining a show, buddy."
This conversation just happened between me and my boss:
Boss: "Are you going to that concert tonight?" Me: "Yeah, I wasn't planning on it initially but I decided to go." Boss: "Oh, okay, I figured you would." Me: "I just wish the Flaming Lips were headlining instead of opening." Boss: "HAHAHA!! I think they need a few more hits [besides 'She Don't Use Jelly'] before they have a chance of headlining a show, buddy."
How is She Don't Use Jelly a bigger hit than Yoshimi or Do you Realize
He's seriously trapped in the 90s: Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Alice In Chains, etc. We've had discussions about music before, but there's really no point.
This conversation just happened between me and my boss:
Boss: "Are you going to that concert tonight?" Me: "Yeah, I wasn't planning on it initially but I decided to go." Boss: "Oh, okay, I figured you would." Me: "I just wish the Flaming Lips were headlining instead of opening." Boss: "HAHAHA!! I think they need a few more hits [besides 'She Don't Use Jelly'] before they have a chance of headlining a show, buddy."
Whoa, do you work with my husband? He said the same thing last night. Don't hold against me whatever he says about The Flaming Lips tonight. He's grumpy this week. GRRRRRR!
This conversation just happened between me and my boss:
Boss: "Are you going to that concert tonight?" Me: "Yeah, I wasn't planning on it initially but I decided to go." Boss: "Oh, okay, I figured you would." Me: "I just wish the Flaming Lips were headlining instead of opening." Boss: "HAHAHA!! I think they need a few more hits [besides 'She Don't Use Jelly'] before they have a chance of headlining a show, buddy."
Whoa, do you work with my husband? He said the same thing last night. Don't hold against me whatever he says about The Flaming Lips tonight. He's grumpy this week. GRRRRRR!
Hahaha..
They're my favorite band, so I suppose I'm more sensitive to what people say about them. If someone has valid points for their feelings towards the band (or any band) that's fine. Just don't make blanket statements about a band you aren't at least moderately knowledgeable about. This year is the Flaming Lips' 30th Anniversary year, they've put out 15 albums, headlined some of the biggest festivals in the world, won multiple Grammy awards, hell, they were in a Superbowl commercial this year. I'd call that a successful career -- and they're still going strong. Even if I'm not so fond of the Terror, I still admire them for continuing to go in new directions. Wayne's antics have been rubbing me the wrong way lately, but that doesn't change what they've accomplished.
Edit: Yes, I also realize they aren't as common of a household name as the Black Keys are currently, but when the Black Keys have had a successful 30 year career, let me know.
Nice new avatar, btw!
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Post by wannaberoo'ing on Jul 12, 2013 9:02:12 GMT -5
We went and saw The FLips/Keys show here back in April. I was disappointed that the FLips opened: just felt weird seeing such a short set from them. It certainly didn't sedate people's appetite for their new show.
So, now we got tickets to go see them again this Tuesday here in Pittsburgh because we'll get the fully monty!
Post by Dave Maynar on Jul 12, 2013 9:15:32 GMT -5
One of our headlights burnt out yesterday. When this happened, we figured out that the other one was somehow pointed up. Before work this morning, I went and got a replacement one for the burnt out one. I fixed it then went over to the other. Somehow, it had gotten moved to where it pointed up. After wrestling with it for 5 minutes, I managed to get it out and put back in place like it is supposed to be. I turn the car on to check both of them, and now the crooked one doesn't working. I am assuming I somehow broke the filament when I was extracting it. Back to Wal-Mart on lunch, I guess.
One of our headlights burnt out yesterday. When this happened, we figured out that the other one was somehow pointed up. Before work this morning, I went and got a replacement one for the burnt out one. I fixed it then went over to the other. Somehow, it had gotten moved to where it pointed up. After wrestling with it for 5 minutes, I managed to get it out and put back in place like it is supposed to be. I turn the car on to check both of them, and now the crooked one doesn't working. I am assuming I somehow broke the filament when I was extracting it. Back to Wal-Mart on lunch, I guess.
The lights are technically supposed to be a few degrees different from passenger side to drivers. Drivers is a little more down so oncoming traffic dosnt get blinded.
One of our headlights burnt out yesterday. When this happened, we figured out that the other one was somehow pointed up. Before work this morning, I went and got a replacement one for the burnt out one. I fixed it then went over to the other. Somehow, it had gotten moved to where it pointed up. After wrestling with it for 5 minutes, I managed to get it out and put back in place like it is supposed to be. I turn the car on to check both of them, and now the crooked one doesn't working. I am assuming I somehow broke the filament when I was extracting it. Back to Wal-Mart on lunch, I guess.
A lot of times if you touch those lights and get any oils on them they will heat unevenly when turned on and then burn out like that.
The lights are technically supposed to be a few degrees different from passenger side to drivers. Drivers is a little more down so oncoming traffic dosnt get blinded.
This is a '99, so it is in the era where you seat the bulb into grooves within the headlight housing without the need for adjustment. When I looked at the crooked one (the passenger side), the top tab had somehow made its way inside the headlight housing and was visibly crooked when you looked at it from the outside. When I said it was aimed about 10 feet above the car, I was not using exaggeration.
A lot of times if you touch those lights and get any oils on them they will heat unevenly when turned on and then burn out like that.
True. The bright still works on that side though, and after fixing the bulb, the low setting never came back on at all. If it was oils, I would assume it would have burnt for a little at least.
So there is this giant conference of catholic high schoolers going on this weekend on campus and they are using most of the rooms in the student union and several other buildings on campus.
They managed to rename about half the rooms and list the wrong floor numbers in the schedule and people are getting mad at me because I don't know where the hell anything is. Really for the love of god how hard is it to use the right room names and if you decide those names aren't good enough shouldn't you give the info desk something to let them know where the kids are going.
I nearly asked the priest who came to the desk mad if I should expect Jesus to tell me where this stuff is because no one else has. Unfortunately my job wouldn't survive that one
Ah this is going to be a fun day. Got a text last night at midnight that the person who was supposed to work today wasn't going to be to make it, so I got stuck with the all day shift. And the first person I help was a blind girl that in giving directions to the bookstore I said "the first door you'll see on the right".
Post by heyyitskait on Jul 16, 2013 11:49:50 GMT -5
Found out over the weekend that a few of our friends have been betting on whether or not relationships are going "make it." My boyfriend and I are not pleased. One person bet $40 against us. He told us this with a smile and then started laughing.
I can't wait for a lot of these guys to graduate and leave. I'm sick of them putting me down because I don't have a college degree and thinking that I'm not good enough for my boyfriend because of that fact. I'm over the condescending way they speak to me. Them graduating in December is going to be the best birthday present EVER.
They get no more of my delicious baked goods ever again. Except maybe in December. Maybe I'll make a decadent "See ya never!" cake.
Found out over the weekend that a few of our friends have been betting on whether or not relationships are going "make it." My boyfriend and I are not pleased. One person bet $40 against us. He told us this with a smile and then started laughing.
I can't wait for a lot of these guys to graduate and leave. I'm sick of them putting me down because I don't have a college degree and thinking that I'm not good enough for my boyfriend because of that fact. I'm over the condescending way they speak to me. Them graduating in December is going to be the best birthday present EVER.
They get no more of my delicious baked goods ever again. Except maybe in December. Maybe I'll make a decadent "See ya never!" cake.
Not that I even need to say this, but that's quacked up! You can't call those people friends if they're doing all that. A college degree in no way influences your worthiness as a person or within a relationship. Don't make them any more cakes.
Ah this is going to be a fun day. Got a text last night at midnight that the person who was supposed to work today wasn't going to be to make it, so I got stuck with the all day shift. And the first person I help was a blind girl that in giving directions to the bookstore I said "the first door you'll see on the right".
This reminds me of something that happened at Roo a couple of years ago. I'm sitting up on the access platform and there's a woman sitting next to me who I assume has a visual issue because she has a white cane but I don't assume that she's completely blind. Anyway she starts saying "Steve", "Steve" as if she's trying to find someone.
Helpful Hannah that I am says "Can you tell me what he looks like and I can help find him"
She looks me straight in the face and says "Shit if I know"
I'm sure the girl you helped was not offended, she knows it's a phrase.
Found out over the weekend that a few of our friends have been betting on whether or not relationships are going "make it." My boyfriend and I are not pleased. One person bet $40 against us. He told us this with a smile and then started laughing.
I can't wait for a lot of these guys to graduate and leave. I'm sick of them putting me down because I don't have a college degree and thinking that I'm not good enough for my boyfriend because of that fact. I'm over the condescending way they speak to me. Them graduating in December is going to be the best birthday present EVER.
They get no more of my delicious baked goods ever again. Except maybe in December. Maybe I'll make a decadent "See ya never!" cake.
That is just awful! What jerks!
I know how it feels to be looked down on b/c you don't have a college degree. I went through something similar with an ex. It hurts.
Don't let them get to you. They are obviously lacking something in their own lives if they find humor in betting on your happiness.