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May 31, 2006
somehow i managed to unknowingly erase a file with a ton of guitar building files and notes and images. now the problem is i don't even remember what they were so i can go back and find them somewhere again.
Posted by eustace at 2:07 AM | Comments (0)
May 30, 2006
i've been lazy in posting lately. not because i have nothing to say, but because there is so much going on in me head that me can't get it out in a coherent thought. church has gotten quite frustrating lately, and at this point i'm being a little careful with the whole thing. and that's making me even more frustrated. on top of that, lots of theological ideas going through my head (and i'd like to thank jer for adding to that mess.) though i'd also like to thank him and rie for a guiness tin whistle from ireland. which brings me to my next frustration. i'm being very lazy in the musical department. i'm not playing very much. a little bit of bass now that the amp is in my bedroom. a little bit of acoustic guitar because my dads is sitting in the corner of the kitchen. i only play piano at the girls house. i haven't touched an electric guitar in weeks, and i only pick up a violin when mom needs me to show her something. all this laziness and still i'd like to learn to play a cello (actually i'd prefer a viola de gamba, but them's rare and 'spensive) and to really learn to play an upright bass (i can pluck out a decent line or two at the store but i'd like to get into it.) which brings me to the next matter of laziness... luthiery. man i'm slacking on that front. i have the body of a six string bass carved and ready for a neck and a big neck blank ready to be cut and shaped and installed, but it's been sitting there for months and months. i have a disassembled electric guitar that i used to love and is now just a reminder of making a stupid decision and destroying something i really liked ( i was gonna make it better.) i've also got drawings for two other basses and a travel electric as well as working out an electric upright in my head (it would solve the above problem of learning the upright cause i'd have one.) i'm really creative in my head but when i get to the shop i'm just unmotivated. i'm actually pretty generally unmotivated. oh well, i'm sure that'll just fix itself sooner or later, right?
well, as led zeppelin said; "time to ramble on." see you monkeys.
Posted by eustace at 5:23 AM | Comments (0)
May 23, 2006
Top Gear last week was a little boring. the new Jaguar was quite beautiful (even if it is a cheap copy of the Aston Martin) and and the new Corvette was fast and extremely good for an american car. but over all it wasn't that interesting or special. this week the boys were back in top form. there was a new Lotus, and the cool wall had some interesting cars and debates, but the best was that the boys each built their own amphibious car/truck/van with spectacular (disasterous) results.
Posted by eustace at 12:18 AM | Comments (0)
May 19, 2006
"Global warming - at least the modern nightmare version - is a myth. I am sure of it and so are a growing number of scientists. But what is really worrying is that the world's politicians and policy makers are not." - Professor David Bellamy (enviromentalist)
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May 13, 2006
this morning i bought a bass amp. i couldn't really afford it, but it was a good deal and i really need one. done deal.
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May 8, 2006
i've recently found (and acquired) torrents for new episodes of both Top Gear and Doctor Who. this is very exciting, not only because these are both absolutely fabulous shows, but because they are not being seen here yet. the joys of the internet.
Posted by eustace at 7:04 PM | Comments (1)
May 7, 2006
this will be announced on monday i believe, but.. the Red Hot Chili Peppers are coming to saskatoon on September 19th.
We want Chilly Willy!!
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May 6, 2006
i don't wanna go to work...
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May 2, 2006
more symphony record sale today. got some hopefully good stuff, but didn't go to crazy. i'm gonna try to get there once more before the weekend (they put out new stuff everyday.)
this past weekend was pretty swell. friday night's rehersal/diner/setup was pretty interesting and somewhat chaotic. but the wedding went well and all said it was quite enjoyable (i'm not a fan of weddings, so that says alot.) crazy crazy thanks to Robin's family for the food.. farmer sausage and verenike and perogies with both cream and mushroon dill gravy's. learned a couple of things: kirks a rocking DJ who knows his audience and dances only work out if people wanna dance (luckily some did.) also i look good in a suit and i actually don't mind wearing one.
cheers
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