Wednesday, February 18, 2009

The wrong way...

Drill Bit

Tuesday I hear it’s going around;
I’m off...again, knuckled white.
Wednesday I will talk myself into
Round about routes to denial.
If I say it, then it won’t come true.
And, I find comfortable restraint; bound to
Repeating it over and over and over. And again,
It feels better that way, medicated meditation.
Then Thursday everything is white. I eat
From a bland full service spectrum buffet,
Plated and nothing touches.
I won’t even sip from her cup.
By Friday I am unable to tolerate human contact.
And, I count back to the last
In order to find spared time. I’ll be free-
On Saturday what is in the air will kill me.
So, I hold my breath between rooms. Suffocated,
Sunday I become completely restricted.
I will not accept from anyone, anything
That has been anywhere other than here.
Those days, they wear me hard
And to the end, so I have become
Exhausted from the fight. I finally sleep.
Then Monday brings me back, slightly.
With a negligent handshake,
So that again Tuesday I am found,
Wringing dry, anticeptic hands.
I will not allow myself to open a door
I stay; refusal and restraint, withholding.







p.s. its got quite a grip.

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ergoproxy said...

oh thank you elena!!

*begins day with a happy morning dance*

*then sits back down with coffee*

*yawns*

wow that was a bit too energetic for first thing in the morning

ergoproxy said...

TJ update:

Going to a different job site. No Moggy today. Alas.about 7 hours

In a town called Possum Trot, I kid you not.about 2 hours

ergoproxy said...

Oh Wendy Richard passed away from breast cancer at 65
an english actress, people would probably remember her best as Miss Brahms from Are You Being Served

:[

ergoproxy said...

off to buy a washing machine!!

back later

MissTottenham said...

Hello peeps, anyone here?

MissTottenham said...

Nope, oh well. Goodnight anyone who stops by.

Amyranth said...

Oh shit, Miss Brahms is dead? That sucks. I really liked her on Are You Being Served?

ergoproxy said...

hope you have a good tomorrow missT sweet dreams

I now have (nearly) a new washing machine. Hubby just has to pick it up this arvo.
:]

ergoproxy said...

oh hi Amy!

yeah it was on the news this morning
she had been working on Eastenders in the UK since then.

They said it was originally breast cancer in the mid 90's and she recovered but a check showed it had metastasised to kidney, bone spine and ribs.

Amyranth said...

That's horrible. Now that I think about it, I might have seen her on Eastenders but not realized it was her. Huh.

New washing machine, eh? *wiggles eyebrows*

ergoproxy said...

yep I have been machineless since monday and it's so annoying. We have one electrical store in our town and they had one which is mine but the new model, I rang a couple of other places, the prices were similar and it would have needed a trip in there to pick it up as opposed to hubby getting it on his way home, so it was just easier to buy that one. Plus if the old one went 15 years and probably only died because mice got in the motor and corroded the coil I though it's pretty likely this will be good too. It's a manual dial one as well, the sparky told me that variable power like we get out here with voltage spikes and drops can fuck up the electronic ones really easily.
handy tip:
if you have an electronic washer put a surge protector on it


boy that was long!

Anonymous said...

Anyone here?

ergoproxy said...

hi BC I'm about :]

how are you?

Anonymous said...

Hiya Ergo, how was your day?

I just got home. Went shopping with my brother, got some dinner, and now it's thunderstorming :)

ergoproxy said...

oh wow, two questions..

1. did you buy anything interesting?
and 2. how bad is the thunderstorm?

I'm goo too, just house cleaning, as usual

Anonymous said...

To answer the first question: Nope. All I got was a frozen drink, lol.
Second question: It was a little bad, but now it's starting to slow down a lot.

Anonymous said...

How are you doing in school BC. How are your classes, any tests yet. How did you do?

ergoproxy said...

oh that's good, glad it's easing

I'm just having some lunch

ergoproxy said...

hi anon

Amyranth said...

Okay, back again!

Urgh, I'm glad the winter is snowy and cold, because it's good for the crops and such, but I wish it wasn't so bloody DRY.

I swear, I could start a fire with a stick and these hands.

ergoproxy said...

so don't run about fast in corduroy or you might ignite?

toujours said...

Hubby just has to pick it up this arvo.

um, ergo? what's "arvo"?

ergoproxy said...

hi TJ!

oops is that an aussie thing *blush*

"arvo" is short for afternoon, much quicker to say
everyone says "this arvo"

toujours said...

well, that's what i thought from the context, but i wasn't sure...

*grin*

how are things going for you today ergo?

ergoproxy said...

not bad thankls, I have some cleaning to do where the old wash machine was, it's icky mouse mess so I've been wearing gloves

otherwise it's a sunny day and quite lovely

how was your day in Possum Trot

Anonymous said...

Hi there 9:43. Sorry, I wondered off.

I'm doing okay, thanks. Classes went pretty well today. I did an essay a few weeks back for my geography class, and just got it back today. I got a B on it. I had a criminal justice test a couple of weeks ago, I got a 95 on it, so I'm doing okay so far, thankfully.

Thanks for asking. How are you? If you're still around.

Hallo Amy! What cha up to?

Hi there TJ

toujours said...

possum trot was an okay place, except things kept going wrong. :/

but the company was fun, and the house had a porch and chairs, so we would sit there on our breaks and listen to the tree frogs. nice. :)


hey there bc, good job on the essay and exam! keep on doing what you're doing!

ergoproxy said...

well done BC!!!

was the 95 the one you were worried about?

Amyranth said...

*comes back downstairs in clean, non-smoky clothes*

Ergo, no sooner did you say that than I burst into flames.

So anyway, what's going on people?

Anonymous said...

Well actually, I have another criminal justice test I have to do over the weekend, and then I got the midterm for my other class in a couple of weeks right before spring break starts next month. Heh.

Thanks TJ and Ergo :D

Ergo, nope. I haven't gotten the scores for the other test yet.

toujours said...

oooh, spring break, eh?

are you planning on doing something...wild, bc?
;)

Anonymous said...

Lol I wish TJ. Someplace nice to stay for a week would be great, but a spa and maybe trying some apple martinis' would be nice as well.


Hallo Amy. What's up with you?

Amyranth said...

*sprays some Febreeze in the living room*

Not much BC, trying to get rid of the smell of burnt hair. How about you? I hear you did really well on your tests?

toujours said...

as long as you enjoy your time off, bc, it doesn't really matter what you do. :)

hello amyranth!

Anonymous said...

Eeeps, did you burn your hair Amy?

I'm waiting for the thunderstorm to go out, but it seems that it did, so I'm stuffing myself with pudding and watching Law and Order, lol.

Yeah, I did pretty good on those tests, thanks.

Anonymous said...

Exactly TJ ^_^

ergoproxy said...

I'm just watching TV too. and sweeping....

could you all lift your feet?

toujours said...

*lifts feet*

toujours said...

wait, my feet are culred underneath me here on the couch already!

how did i do that?

toujours said...

*ahem*

curled

Anonymous said...

*lifts feet*

ergoproxy said...

thank you!

*sweeps past*

ergoproxy said...

*drops broom*

OH MY GOD TJ IS LEVITATING!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

I like how BC doesn't have to brag about her high grades the way Kapu does. Every time she comes on telling everyone about what grade she got. Her classes are probably easy. BC classes are probably alot harder yet you don't see bC having to brag about getting good grades.

toujours said...

oops.


*floats back down to the couch cushion*



*blushes*



excuse me.

Anonymous said...

:)

Anonymous said...

^______^

Carrie said...

I am going to be lame and say that Facebook rocks. I've been having a high school reunion on there this past month and it's been soooo fun.

toujours said...

hey there carrie. i need to get started with facebook -- my nephew invited me to join several months ago. *bad aunt*

Carrie said...

Dooo it, dooo it, I am a total Facebook pusher.

anima said...

Hiya everyone!

I'm proud to say I put in a solid 10 hours today. Nice. I feel a shit ton better.


Ergo, wait! What TJ is levitating?! *looks over*

O_O
yup,she's levitating again.


BC, I thought for sure we would get a crazy storm...we had about an hour of thunder and lightning. Beautiful nonetheless!

toujours said...

i am almost swayed over to the dark side that is fb carrie. well done.

levitating? not me!

*touches the couch to make sure she's sitting*

hi anima!

ergoproxy said...

hello Carrie!!

I think FB is pretty awesome I have gotten back in touch with so many people

Hi anima!

well TJ can apparently lift her feet while they are curled beneath her- talented!

anima said...

Carrie, I can't do facebook. Recently, I ran into a gradeschool friend of mine (it was wonderful to see him!) and he was 'pushing' the FB thing. I want to, I think my gradeschool mates were alright...but I just can't get into it right now. Highschool, now I just cannot go there...

Fuckers. Nah, I'm just playin'. Or am I? ^_~

Maybe one day, just not now. But I hear it is a lot of fun...so enjoy!

Carrie said...

Miss T claims that FB sucks your soul out. I think she just doesn't want to respond to my zillion water gun fight requests.

Carrie said...

Oh, I'm watching David Letterman, and Joaquin is on. Is this new?

Carrie said...

Oh nevermind, it was on like two weeks ago, it's weird they are showing it again already.

Anonymous said...

TJ is levitating? She must have magic powers :p

Anima, me too! I thought we'd have a severe storm, but it's all quiet now. By the time I got home, I've noticed that it started getting windy, and that's when I knew a storm was coming because it tends to happen so much that way.

And oh, hi there! *hugs*

Hi carrie!

ergoproxy said...

lol, carrie I have started just ignoring requests, sometimes I have like 20 new things from people!

I like the status reports most, I am back in touch with a lot of my past students
they'd be well over half my friends!

Carrie said...

Hey BC!

anima said...

I hesitate to comment, but I just have to...

Anonymous said...
I like how BC doesn't have to brag about her high grades the way Kapu does. Every time she comes on telling everyone about what grade she got. Her classes are probably easy. BC classes are probably alot harder yet you don't see bC having to brag about getting good grades.

February 26, 2009 11:43 PM


I need to call you out on this one. Talking about classes that are 'harder' than another...ohh that gets under my skin. I've met people who mention these things just as you have...

*breathes*

another thing, just because someone shares, it does not imply that they are 'bragging.'

imo.

Anonymous said...

I used to have FB at first(that's where I met some of my old classmates from high school) but it got so annoying ebcause I kept getting friend requests out of nowhere, so I deleted my account.

11:43,

I'm proud that I did well on my tests, but I don't spend much time bragging about stuff like that like you said, but still, it's a small accomplishment. I still got a long way to go.

I didn't do so well in high school because I was such a slacker, but now since I'm an adult, I know better, and hopefully, I will continue to stick with that.

Anonymous said...

*because

toujours said...

ha, i do have magic powers, bc, but now i must replenish them with sleep.

alas.

have fun, people. see you all later!

*big squeezy hugs*

anima said...

I'm not so much worried about the 'soul sucking'...and yes it happens!


I had that when I first got onto myspace. Now it is much better. :)

I guess with everything, you just got to get used to it. I've gotten in touch with a ton of old friends and I love it. The ones I have yet to reconnect with, well, I'm just not interested. Yikes! Does that sound bad?

Anonymous said...

Lol. Goodnight and sweet dreams TJ :)

anima said...

BC, your grades are for you. Do your best; and be proud. I hate to say, but grades mean nothing unless you are pursuing your masters or doctorate. And still those grades could mean nothing unless you score high on your GRE or other graduate exam. *sigh*

You are doing great BC! Hang in there and aim for the best.

Carrie said...

Nah, Anima, I think you meet and stay in touch with who you're supposed to meet and stay in touch with, which sounds kinda stonerish, granted.

ergoproxy said...

goodnight TJ sweet dreams



anima that's fair, I certainly don't want to be in touch with all the students I had, some I am glad to keep very very far away!

Carrie said...

And grades are not always the best indication, my uber smart husband who went to grad school and has a masters had abysmal high school grades.

Anonymous said...

Thanks anima! Right now is bachelor's degree for me, but maybe after that I'll pursue a master's, I'm not sure yet. I kinda want to open my own business someday or something.

anima said...

Night TJ. *hugs*

I'm 99% sure Joaquin (awww...Leaf) is acting. Casey Afflect(sp) has been following him around with a video camera. Oh and have you seen his 'rapping?' Something is going on, I'm pretty sure. Oh, I hope so!

ergoproxy said...

brb bus time

Carrie said...

yeah, I'm feeling a lot better now, after seeing the Letterman spot. I guess he's not as good of an actor as he thinks! :)

Carrie said...

Oh hA! I forgot his name was Leaf! I did have a grandma in law named Leafy though, so the weird names, they do exist.

anima said...

BC, you are on the right track! I wish you all the best. I completely changed my path...there will always be time. Just get the Bachelors and decide later. :)

Carrie, my hubby is so smart...way more than I. He has a high school degree - that's as far as he could go...it wasn't for him. Everyone is different...It all depends as you described.

anima said...

I know! Leaf. So cute.

Carrie said...

Exactly, Anima. some of the smartest people I have come across didn't go to college. But also, some of the dumbest. I am in a minumum wage job sitch now, with a bunch of racist homophobes. My tongue, it is bitten almost in half.

Anonymous said...

Thanks anima :)

Amyranth said...

*snaps back to reality again*

Christ, I need to stop wandering.

ergoproxy said...

back

there is a big difference in say theoretical intelligence, practical intelligence and then add to that all the variations within them, and all the various skills people can have, practical, interpersonal, intellectual and you really can't put much sway on one specific measure, unless it is for say a specific job, with specific requirements.
It's like comparing apples and hedgehogs

Carrie said...

Forrest Gump voice * I likes Hedgehogs*

anima said...

Oh Carrie, that sucks! Always tell yourself "this is just a job"...

That's tough. I scurm just thinking about it. I make about $50 a week...but I pay my hubby just enough for us to pay our bills (which is super minimal) Thankfully.

Sucky times. So many of my friends have lost jobs. All of us seem to be holding onto anything we can...

we are okay.

I cannot wait for better times. For everyone.

ergoproxy said...

lol

anima said...

Ergo, you have just said it all!

anima said...

Welcome BC. :)

toujours said...

mayo,

sometimes i'll get a silly image or thought in my head, something that i read or saw that tickled me and stayed with me, and it will buoy me up all day long. that happened today. no matter what went wrong, at odd moments throughout the day that silly thought would surface in my mind, and i'd grin.

it could have been a really crappy day, but that thought kept me afloat -- not like a lifeline, mind you, but like a sip from something effervescent.


good night mayo. sweet dreams.

Anonymous said...

Hey again amy

ergoproxy said...

the lol was for carries forrest

anima I think we are all hoping that it will at least stabilise soon and start building back up

Amyranth said...

I hope it does. I have enough uncertainty as it is without having to worry about the bank foreclosing on my house because they can't pay their bills, or something.

ergoproxy said...

thanks anima! :]

anima said...

*from behind, softly grabs Amy shoulders*

*makes her stand still*

No more wandering. ^_^


Ergo, I hope. I really hope there is some relief soon. Everywhere.

Amyranth said...

*spooks*

Thanks Anima, I needed the heart attack. XD

Carrie said...

yeah, the shit is getting real, at least around here in MI. Going into the automotive industry? maybe not the best move. But ironically, even if Terry does get laid off, I think it will be for the best, we've always ended up happier in the face of adversity, so I'm hoping for a good bounce this time too.

anima said...

Not sure if any of you understand this (it's a USA thing), but when I bought my house I did not have 20% to put down on the loan. Therefore, I had to pay PMI...it is insurance for those who do not have 20% cash to put up towards the loan. Let me remind you that hardly anyone these days has this money to put down on a house. So we pay this until we have 20% in equity. Where the hell is this 'insurance' during this time? I do not understand why people are foreclosing when I'm sure most of them had PMI at some point...




Nah, nevermind, this is too much to explain.

anima said...

Opps! Didn't mean to give you a heart attack, Amy!

*gently* was the key word.

Sorry to spook ya!

anima said...

Gotta head out and get some more things done...

it was so lovely to hang out with all of you. Always!


Night. Sweet dreams M. Naise.

You too SS! Haven't seen you in a while.

♥ to all of you.

ergoproxy said...

I think I get what you mean anima, the insurance would help cover them in the even they have problems?

maybe the insurance company sees some as too high a risk to cover and tells them to forclose?

your system is really different to us though, if we get forclosed we are still liable for any remaining debt, so if you owe 200 000 and the bank only resells your house for 130 000, you still owe 70 000,

Amyranth said...

Anima, I spook at blowing leaves. Fall is a very tough time for me. :(

That being said, it's still winter here, a lovely -32 outside, so I'm going to go and snuggle into my warm bed, and prepare for the heatwave of -1 in the morning! Woo! Break out the thin cotton gloves baby!

Goodnight girls! Goodnight Mayo and SS!

ergoproxy said...

goodnight anima sweet dreams

Anonymous said...

Goodnight anima, amy sweet dreams

Carrie said...

Night Anima, I would make the itty heart thing to you too if I knew how to, I can't even make a clicky link for the msot part. I suppose I should call it a night too. I would like to write a nice heartfelt goodnight to mayo too, but not as eloquent as most, so I'm just gonna go with AMF!

anima said...

Before I go, one more thing...


"I kinda want to open my own business someday or something."


BC, if you put your heart in it and if it is meant to be it will happen. Try it, go for it.

I would never imagine that I would be where I am now...but I always had a desire to do something important (to me!)...it just took a lot longer than I expected and not what I expected! ;)

ergoproxy said...

It's like a heatwave burning in my heart

ah a song for every occasion

sweet dreams amy!

ergoproxy said...

carrie not sure on a laptop but turn on NUM LOCK and press "alt" 3 on the number keypad

or "& hearts ;" with no spaces

anima said...

Wishing you warmth Amy. Night!

Ergo, you totally get it. And I think it is the same in our country. Yet most have to claim bankrupcy. I think? Everything has changed. I just do not understand all of the 'bail-outs' that are happening right now. I paid my loan and insurance...and others that are fucked because they took a loan that they were told they could 'afford'...

I knew I couldn't afford the loan they offered me... I bought a home in my real range.

I'll stop now. ^_^

Carrie, you don't know how to make the 'heart?'


It's easy!

& hearts ;

But without spaces.

anima said...

Yay! Ergo, we sent the same instructions for the heart. Nice.



Alrighty, night everyone!

Anonymous said...

Aw thanks anima, I will try. Sweet dreams! ♥

Goodnight carrie

ergoproxy said...

anima
unfortunately I think the banks really allowed people to borrow far too much money, with no view to what would happen if conditions changed, but then people didn't think it either, so banks certainly can't be totally blamed.

Credit can be just far too easy to get, and so many people don't have a clear understanding of what it means, or what can happen.So may times it is just made far too easy, and the focus on material possessions by factions the general population and popular media doesn't help.

But when banks were more realistic years ago, people complained banks were too harsh in not allowing people loans
I think they swung too far the other way

I remember interest rates being up in the 20%'s in the '80's, but when they were low people borrowed money like they'd never go back up.
I can't see how some people could use money they didn't have as though it'd never need to be repaid and/or circumstances would never change

a 2 wage couple quickly can become one wage due to illness, pregnancy, retrenchment etc but so many times people never considered it, and really borrowed to the absolute possible limit.

The lessons from the Great Depression forgotten by generations of relative plenty.
But then house prices are inflated too by people wanting higher profits.

it's all so complicated AND big businesses have made very poor choices which are now impacting on normal people too

I just hope all the bail outs and stimulus packages actually work
only time will tell how soon it can happen, but maybe people in the future will be a bit more cautious with the memory fresher in their minds

Anonymous said...

LHU: Home of the Raging Chihuahuas

ergoproxy said...

what is LHU?
apart from home of the raging Chihuahuas?

elena said...

Mayo

Unfortunately I didn’t get to visit here tonight. Stormy is pretty sick with Strep Throat. She insisted on going to the school’s Forensics tournament and she really shouldn’t have. I got a call from her saying she felt so bad she wanted to go to the hospital. Now Flighty wanting to go to the hospital the other night when she felt so bad didn’t surprise me. But Stormy wanting to go because she felt so terrible really worried me. They both deal with things so differently. Anyway she did come home and I got her into bed after making sure she took her meds. Oh and she did very well in the tournament. Yep, even very sick she’s a damn good performer. She went because she didn’t want to let the team down.

I did get to catch Sober House. Man, I tell you what – I’m still not convinced Seth really believes he’s gonna make it. When he was talking about how he felt about what happened I really expected him to say he’d hit rock bottomness. Well he did but I just get the feeling that didn’t really change anything. I hope I’m wrong about that. And Mary. Damn why is it that people can’t see they are in a damaging relationship? I feel for her. She is caught in such a terrible situation. No, she couldn’t make enough money teaching dance and she knows that but I really think it’s what she would like to do if she could. Okay so I’m really involved in this show. To me it just shows that people are people not matter if they are famous or not, if they have money or not, ect ect.

Well I gotta go check on Stormy. Make sure her fever isn’t too high. I was up there about an hour ago and it was okay then but I want to make sure. You know when I walked into her room I felt so sad. Yeah, I’m sad she’s sick but that’s not it. I walked over to the bed through the darkened room with just the hall light to guide me. When I looked down at her it was like I was transported back in time. I truly expected to see my little blond girl curled up with her stuffed teddy bear. He was such a silly bear dressed in a stripped shirt. Instead I saw a beautiful young woman. Sometimes life is so fuckin’ bittersweet it hurts.

Night Mayo

Elena (no longer held in her arms the bear resides in a box in my closet and in my heart)

ergoproxy said...

Mayo
after doing Ca Plane Pour Moi with the 2 versions, I heard another song on shuffle today, which I have both versions of, so i thought I'd share it with you and SS
it's a song by a German band called Nena in 1983
99 Luft Balloons
(german)
Hast Du etwas Zeit fuer mich
Dann singe ich ein Lied fuer Dich
Von 99 Luftballons
Auf ihrem Weg zum Horizont
Denkst Du vielleicht grad' an mich
Dann singe ich ein Lied fuer Dich
Von 99 Luftballons
Und dass sowas von sowas kommt

99 Luftballons
Auf ihrem Weg zum Horizont
Hielt man fuer UFOs aus dem All
Darum schickte ein General
'ne Fliegerstaffel hinterher
Alarm zu geben, wenn's so waer
Dabei war'n da am Horizont
Nur 99 Luftballons

99 Duesenjaeger
Jeder war ein grosser Krieger
Hielten sich fuer Captain Kirk
Das gab ein grosses Feuerwerk
Die Nachbarn haben nichts gerafft
Und fuehlten sich gleich angemacht
Dabei schoss man am Horizont
Auf 99 Luftballons

99 Kriegsminister
Streichholz und Benzinkanister
Hielten sich fuer schlaue Leute
Witterten schon fette Beute
Riefen: Krieg und wollten Macht
Mann, wer haette das gedacht
Dass es einmal soweit kommt
Wegen 99 Luftballons

99 Jahre Krieg
Liessen keinen Platz fuer Sieger
Kriegsminister gibt's nicht mehr
Und auch keine Duesenflieger
Heute zieh ich meine Runden
Seh' die Welt in Truemmern liegen
Hab' 'nen Luftballon gefunden
Denk' an Dich und lass' ihn fliegen


direct translation Do you have some time for me?
Then I'll sing a song for you
About 99 balloons
On their way to the horizon
Are you perhaps thinking of me?
Then I'll sing a song for you
About 99 balloons
And that something (like the war) comes from such a thing (the balloons)

99 balloons
On their way to the horizon
They thought they were UFOs from space
So a general sent
A flying squad out there
To raise the alarm if it was true
Yet there on the horizon were
Only 99 balloons

99 jet airplanes
Each one was a great warrior
Thought that they were Captain Kirk
There were great fireworks
The neighbors didn't understand anything
And felt immediately felt "pissed off"/provoked
Yet there they shot on the horizon
At 99 balloons

99 war ministers
Matches and petrol cans
Thought that they were clever people
Already caught wind of great spoils [of war]
Shouted: War, and wanted power
Man, who would have thought
That one day it would come to this
Because of 99 balloons

99 years of war
Don't leave a place for victors
There are no ministers of war any more
No jet planes either
Today I'm doing my rounds
Seeing the world lying in ruins
Found a balloon
Think of you and let it fly


much love EP xx

SS
from 1984, the english version called 99 Red balloons by Nena
You and I in a little toy shop
buy a bag of balloons with the money we've got
Set them free at the break of dawn
'Til one by one, they were gone
Back at base, bugs in the software
Flash the message, "Something's out there"
Floating in the summer sky
99 red balloons go by.

99 red balloons floating in the summer sky
Panic bells, it's red alert
There's something here from somewhere red
The war machine springs to life
Opens up one eager eye
Focusing it on the sky
Where 99 red balloons go by.

99 Decision Street, 99 ministers meet
To worry, worry, super-scurry
Call the troops out in a hurry
This is what we've waited for
This is it boys, this is war
The president is on the line
As 99 red balloons go by.

99 Knights of the air
ride super-high-tech jet fighters
Everyone's a Superhero
Everyone's a Captain Kirk
With orders to identify
To clarify and classify
Scramble in the summer sky
As 99 red balloons go by.

99 dreams I have had
In every one a red balloon
It's all over and I'm standin' pretty
In this dust that was a city
If I could find a souvenier
Just to prove the world was here...
And here is a red balloon
I think of you and let it go.


lotsa love EP xx

for both of you the video
sing along german
english

interestingly in this video the army was asked to provide the explosions and it was filmed on a training range. Well they used REAL ordinance and if you watch you can see the lead singer terrified and grabbing the guitarist during the final bits of the song as the explosions go off at about 3mins


goodnight blogbelieve see you in my morning
♥xx♥

hi sdock and fasc have a lovely friday - last day of the week!!!

take care all others who pass through

ergoproxy said...

goodnight elena, hope Stormy feels better soon, and congrats to her for doing well
and I'm sure the bear will be part of her life again, it's lovely you haven't gotten rid of it. I rediscovered my blanket a few years ago, I was sure my mum had tossed it, but she'd kept it all that time.

Anon616 said...

Good morning/afternoon/evening Mayo, SS, Ergo, Elena, Amy, Sweetcheeks, Anima, TJ, Carrie; various anons, watchers and lurkers; everyone!!!!

*hugs blog and friends*

I missed you! I hope you're all well and happy.

Sweetcheeks: Congratulations on those wonderful grades!!!! Keep up the fantastic work!

Ergo: *smoooooooch* I hope your daughter had a wonderful birthday!

Elena: I hope Stormy gets well soon!

Miranth: I hope you're all better now!

J and L: I hope ya'll are over the "martian death flu"!

BI: Where the heck are you? I miss you!

For anyone who is interested, I have uploaded some of my Mardi Gras pictures.

You may view those by clicking here

Just click on the pictures for the larger view. (I'm sure most of know that already!)

I've also posted links to my youtube videos!!!

I now have the post Fat Tuesday/Carnival Season blues. I must find a way to cheer myself up. Hmmmm...
I'll think of something, I'm sure!

Have a great day everyone!!!

Hugs and Love,
~Namaste~
6/Wendy

Hi PJ, Martha, Gel, Andie, Meese, Redrum, Professor Anon and DW!

Anon616 said...

Oh heck!

For the extremely lazy, a special Mardi Gras still picture video:

What's right is right and you ain't been right yet!
These boots were made for walking...


No, that was not simply an excuse to sing!
;)

"Well, I just found me a brand new box of matches..."

Well, maybe it was; but, it's Jimmy Bang's version!!!

*blows kisses*

Anonymous said...

Mayo must have finally did the right thing and made a secret blog for the ones he really wants to hear. Now there is no question about who was right. Good for you Mayo!

elena said...

Really 12:28 - You think that's what happened?

Good for you Mayo!

Well good for you for giving your opinion on this most life altering development.

Sorry, beg to differ. Don't think that's what Mayo did but then what do I know?

Jennicula said...

Maybe Mayo has other things to do right now. You know, like live life.

Anonymous said...

a secret blog? for the ones mayo really likes to hear? you think maybe that's where kapu and her friends are?

Anonymous said...

a secret blog? for the ones mayo really likes to hear? you think maybe that's where kapu and her friends are?

February 27, 2009 1:21 PM


Maybe they are at






work.

Anonymous said...

a secret blog? for the ones mayo really likes to hear? you think maybe that's where kapu and her friends are?

February 27, 2009 1:21 PM

I imagine they stopped coming here because it is no fun. It's funny because when they do come on people accuse them of bragging or posting things that others do not want to hear (poems or games) When they don't come here people want to know why. Damned if you do damned if you don't.

Anonymous said...

3:46

I have not seen many ask why they are not coming here.

Just sayin!

Anonymous said...

I agree 3:49 and I imagine the lack of curiosity it has caused much consternation.

I think the blog is in for a bumpy ride!!!!

Anonymous said...

buckle up babies!

Anonymous said...

I for one am glad that they are gone and just.... THANK YOU Wendy, Mya and Amy. THANK YOU
THANK YOU
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FOREVER!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

I'm glad if they finally realize there absence is not missed around here. Just saying!

Anonymous said...

4:19

Attendance here is all down to personal choice.

I do not believe that anyone can be to blame/congratulated, depending on your perspective, as this is only a blog for God's sake.

Anonymous said...

True. If you can't take the heat get out of the fire.

If you can't blame the Porkies for driving people away with their poetry.... then you can't blame the Nighties for driving them away with curses and name calling (which they desered).

Anonymous said...

Blogger Anon616 said...

I've done some more thinking...

for all of you American hating bitches: FUCK YOU!

(Not MissT, she was talking about politcians)

YOU can kiss my tiny little ass!

My brother gave his last ten years of his life/his BEST ten years of his life to YOU.

FUCK YOU for disrespecting him, his memory, and all those who went before him! Yes, you are a bitch and a cunt! Deal with it! Bitch!

Hugs and Love,
~Namaste~
6/Wendy

Amy: I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS: And, THAT IS how I really feel!

February 11, 2009 6:07 AM
Blogger Anon616 said...

Was THAT clear enough for everyone? I hope so!

February 11, 2009 6:08 AM
Blogger Anon616 said...

Again: FUCK YOU, Bitch!

Just in case I wasn't clear the first time I said it!

xoxo,
Wendy

February 11, 2009 6:11 AM

Blogger Anon616 said...

One more thing:

You can kiss MY ASS! You didn't 'coin that phrase' anymore than you did 'killing zombies'.

Get it? Got it? Good!

February 11, 2009 6:28 A

Blogger Anon616 said...

My daddy, also, didn't raise me to be "no fool"! I offer my friendship to you and you slam the door in my face ~ three times ~ you are OUT!

You call my friends psychos and assorted other names: you are OUT?

Get it? I hope you do. Because, there is no middle ground for you and me.

You insult my friends/my family constantly, I will rip your heart out and eat it for lunch. Without any dressing.

Get it?

February 11, 2009 6:47 AM



Anonymous Anonymous said...

My name is Karen. You want my address and telephone number? Or perhaps my employer's address so you can get me fired?

February 11, 2009 9:36 AM
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Teh internetz iz srs bzns, Karen. Didn't you know?

February 11, 2009 9:59 AM

Blogger Anon616 said...

I am powerless nowhere, 9:32. Just ask the people who know me!

*evil laugh*

I'll get to you as soon as my 5 year follow up colonospcopy and endoscopy is done.

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry, but I just LOVE that.

heart heart

Anonymous said...

Also I hope your colonoscepy is done! I hope you are OK

Anonymous said...

I agree, that rant was Legendery!

ergoproxy said...

good morning!

it's a bright sunshiny day, I can wash clothes again and I have a 4 girl sleep over tonight ~ should be fun!

Anonymous said...

I knew the shit would start. I hope people will not be fooled that this is some random anon causing trouble.

I believe this has been planned for days.

I only want to say that there are many people who are here at night who are interesting and have never been offensive to anybody and I hope Mayo will see through this crap and see people for what they really are.

Anonymous said...

I am not a "random" anon and I am not trying to cause trouble. I am allowed to say what my opinion is..... JUST like you are.

If you don't like it, YOU can leave. I have been here from since last year and I am not going anywhere.

Anonymous said...

And if you want to go BAWWWWW over it.... go do it on the porch with the other's.

Anonymous said...

What I'm saying is that Wendy and the rest have NOTHING to be sorry for.

Anonymous said...

Put on your big girl panties and DEAL WITH IT.

Anonymous said...

Before you get too excited anon, it doesn't seem like any of them are leaving the blog. What are you tlaking about?

elena said...

Hi Ergo

Anonymous said...

*talking

ergoproxy said...

hello elena! how are you?

how is Stormy this morning?

elena said...

Stormy still is feeling pretty bad. Still it's been a struggle to keep her on the sofa today. She hates to be slowed down.

I'm at work right now and it's been very busy. We are supposed to get snow tomorrow so lots of people dropping in to pick up reading material.

ergoproxy said...

oh that's good, is it very cold today or will the temp drop just before the snow?

I hate being sick too,
and I know you do so it's no surprise Stormy wants to be up! but at least that means she's feeling a bit better
How long did they say until she's over it?

elena said...

sorry Ergo it got busy here.

She should be feeling better tomorrow at least that's what the doc said.

It's getting much colder. The temp is dropping quickly. I really don't want it to snow. We could use some moisture but rain would be much nicer.

So tonight is your daughters sleep over?

ergoproxy said...

that's ok elena, I'm using my new washer and tidying the laundry again

yep it's tonight, we said to come about 2pm (which is in 3 1/2 hrs.
we'll take them to the creek, and she's requested lasagne for dinner so I have the meat sauce on in the slow cooker

we have had sun for a few days, looks like the monsoon has gone north again so we can at least get the yard dried a bit, hubby is going to mow for the first time in a couple of weeks

elena said...

Sounds like a fun time, Ergo. I'm sure she's gonna have some great memories.

So how is the new washer? I got a new one about a month ago and love it. It's a front loader with the clear round window so you can see the wash inside. Guess if I'm ever bored I can pull up a chair and watch the stuff go round and round. LOL

ergoproxy said...

haha I have always thought that would be riveting!

I got a top loader, it's the same one as I had but the current model, a whirlpool
I looked at front loaders but they are all electronic and up here we get really fluctuating voltage sometimes and I know people who are always having dramas, I would have liked it to use less water and power but you have to weigh up the possible trouble, this is all manual, just 3 dials.
Last one went 15 yrs so I'm hoping it was a good decision

elena said...

To tell the truth I didn't pick out my washer. I sent the hubby to buy one. I like the one he picked out but it does resemble a spaceship with all the digital controls and settings.

ergoproxy said...

gosh some of them do don't they! They automatically sense the load and choose water level and stuff, you almost expect they'll have that scanning beam type thing inside.
I saw one had a silver special wash for antibacterial and sanitising and eco wash options and all other stuff, you almost need a degree to use it
Have you seen the combo washer/driers? It seems good for space saving, but something that fills with water, then has an electric heating element and fan just worries me, I don't know anyone who has one though, as we all generally use a clothesline unless it's raining

elena said...

Yeah the washer is really something and the dryer plays music when it's done. Seriously it plays some weird tune, not a buzzer. I want to figure out if I can program it to play any music I want. LOL

ergoproxy said...

oh that would be awesome!

mine just stops, music would be cool

Anonymous said...

I see they are deleting comments over at the "porch' now. Hmm, so much for saying that no opinions are censored over there.

Anonymous said...

what was deleted?

Anonymous said...

Grillo not one fucking buyback. you douche!

Anonymous said...

What was deleted was my opinion of Wendy and how we agree with her words.

ergoproxy said...

well I have 5 loads of very nicely washed clean washing on the line flapping gently in the sun....

now if anyone would like to come over in a few hours, fold and put it away I shall be totally indebted

Amyranth said...

Let's get this party started!!!

*waves around a random bikini top she found in her drawer*

ergoproxy said...

*ducks swinging bikini top*

Hi Amy!

I have a half hour before the girls arrive, then it's party time!!
You are welcome to join us in said bikini at the creek :]

Amyranth said...

WOO! CREEKINI!

Also, a letter.

*seats herself at the desk, pulls out her best paper and Mayo's Golden Quill*

Dear Gerard and Gabriel,

WHAT.

Sincerely,

-A

elena said...

Hi Amy and Ergo

Anonymous said...

Hey guys

elena said...

Hey BC

How are you?

Amyranth said...

Hallo Elena, BC, and Ergo!!

elena said...

Would anyone like a Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat Beer?

toujours said...

don't spoil it for me amyranth; i pick up my copy of #4 this week!

ergoproxy said...

hi elena!!
hi BC!!

first 2 girls have arrived!

they are outside on teh trampoline

ergoproxy said...

hi TJ!!

2 girls down 1 to go

toujours said...

hello ergo! trampoline, eh? that's big time fun. :)

i feel like i left elena standing there holding a bottle of beer while i went off and checked my emails! oops.

ergoproxy said...

beer that tastes of cherry?

elena said...

It's okay TJ - I drank it. Want another?

Yep, it does taste like cherries

ergoproxy said...

save one for me elena, or I may need to hit the harder stuff by the time the night is over!

I got my dozen bottles of wine from the winery we visited too - NOM

toujours said...

nope, i'm good. my sister played a mean practical joke on me this afternoon and felt so bad she bought me a little bottle of marker's mark as a bribe for my forgiveness. *heh*

elena said...

Ergo I'll save you a couple of bottles.

What happened TJ?

toujours said...

it was when i got off work -- she texted me that her plans had changed, and that i would need to meet her somewhere else -- which meant a long bus ride for me. i ended up walking across town twice before she revealed it was a hoax -- she didn't count on how fast i walk, so i got back and forth before she figured! she was so sorry, and we laughed about it later, of course. but i was sure pissed off when i got her text that said "just kidding!"

elena said...

I'm sure you would have been pissed TJ.

Glad you two are ok now.

ergoproxy said...

oh that was a bit mean!
but you got some extra exercise maybe?

toujours said...

it was exasperating! but we have fun to and from town. and i never really mind walking extra, ergo -- but i wasn't happy about having to pay bus fare! lol

Anonymous said...

Hey elena, TJ, ergo, Amy.

Sorry I got hung up. Pizza I ate earlier made me sick.

ergoproxy said...

no the bus fare is a pain, but you'll have to think of an appropriate comeback

ergoproxy said...

you ok now BC?

elena said...

BC

Are you okay?

toujours said...

oh bc, that's not fun. hope you're feeling better.

actually, ergo, i kind of feel like i owe her -- i would have been just as willing to forgive her for a bottle of pop! but excessive bribery isn't necessarily a fatal personality flaw.

ergoproxy said...

haha
TJ

toujours said...

*grin*

well, i hate to go, but my eyes are getting heavy, and that's not just empty imagery. i'm sleepy.

see you later, ergo, hope the party goes well!

good night, everyone.

elena said...

Okay I've just realized that the more I drink of this cherry wheat beer the more I like it. So does that mean it's really good?

ergoproxy said...

goodnight TJ sweet dreams


elena have you heard of "beer goggles"? I think you are getting "beer taste buds"

elena said...

That is very possible Ergo

Night TJ talk to ya later.

Hey where did Amy go?

ergoproxy said...

I don't know elena, we are off to the creek now so I'll see you later

bye BC take care hey?

bye amy and anyone else

Anonymous said...

Have a good time ergo, and thanks.
So now I've had more internet problems so I had to switch to another computer.

I'm doing okay now guys, thanks for asking.

Goodnight TJ, sweet dreams.

elena said...

Glad to hear you're feeling better BC


Have fun Ergo

Anon616 said...

Hello Mayo, SS, Ergo, Sweetcheeks, Elena, TJ, various anons, various lurkers and various watchers!!!

How are you all tonight?

Sweetcheeks: I'm sorry you weren't feeling well; but, I'm happy you're feeling better now! Thank you for commenting on my Mardi Gras pictures and videos!!!
*huge hugs and kisses*

Elena: How's Stormy? Has her fever broken yet?

TJ: I'm glad to hear you're enjoying your new job so much (despite the exhaustion it causes)!

Amy: Where do you go?

Ergo: *smoooooooch*
Have fun at that gorgeous creek!

Hugs and Love,
~Namaste~
6/Wendy

Hi PJ, Miranth, J, L and Martha!

Anonymous said...

Hi there sugarplum, how are you? *blows sloppy kisses*

You're very welcome! And thank you for the get well wishes.

Anon616 said...

Ooops... before I forget:

GS: Thank you, love!

Anon616 said...

You're welcome, sweetcheeks! I'm doing good (and well too). I still have some of those "post carnival season" blues though!
:(

Well, St. Patrick's day is next month and those parades are always fun too. They throw beads and cabbage!

What have you been up to lately? I've missed chatting with you!

Anonymous said...

Aw and I thought the little Bo Beep costume was cute too, and Bri looked great in hers.

Don't feel bad sugarplum. There shall be another parade coming your way soon! What have I been up to? Let's see. Nothing much, really. I got my test scores back, and I got another test to do this weekend, and I might try to stop by the bookstore tomorrow. And I am going to make an appointment to see a counselor at my school on monday due to some issues I've been having, and maybe make an appointment to get a checkup. I've been having some problems with my chest for a while.

I missed talking to you too sugarplum. What have you been up to?

elena said...

Hey Wendy


Jake wants to know how his girl is doing.

Anon616 said...

Thanks, again, sweetcheeks! I was quite pleased with the way my costume turned out. Who need to know how to sew to make a costume, right?!

Bre's came out great too! And she did her's COMPLETELY from scratch! She didn't have time to do the zipper on the shirt though. She'll get that done before the conventions this summer!

Did you get more great grades on tests? I'm so proud of you!!!

What tests do you have coming up?

Anonymous said...

Thanks Wendy. I got another criminal justice test to do, but I'll do that tomorrow. Right now I'm listening to some skid row and watching my machine head dvd.

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