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Mongo

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joined on 05/25/04
last updated 11/28/06
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Sure, only two in the tree, but every nut job acid burnout in the East Bay has gravitated to the plaza down below, creating a chorus of the acid burnout damned. And me without my chainsaw. Or BB gun.


www.dailycal.org/article/1...eeler_hall
Wed, February 27, 2008 - 10:37 AM permalink - 3 comments
 

Cold and wet, waiting for the bus on Shattuck, iPod ruining what little hearing I have left after years of heavy metal sonic abuse.

On the bus, flashing my student pass, and I step back in time. The bus is full of 19 and 20 year olds heading to class up the hill. Cal is big. Really big. Especially when you have 10 minutes to get from the bottom to the top. But I digress...

The start of this semester has me feeling the years, more than ever. Maybe its that now that a large chunk of th... read more
Mon, January 28, 2008 - 7:59 PM permalink - 6 comments
 
favorite guitarist?
Jimi Hendrix

favorite guitar solo?
Randy Rhoads 'Flying High Again' from Ozzy's live 'Tribute' album.

best use of a sa-mpler?
Basement Jaxx 'Where's your head at' loop sampled from Gary Numan's 'M.e.' . Damn catchy.

best use of a wah-wah, fuzzface, or other stompbox?

Dan Liker of S.O.D on the album 'Live at Budokan'.

best use of an obscure instrument?

The Theremin in 'Good Vibrations'.

favorite bassist?

Les Claypool (El Sob #1!)

favorite drum... read more
Thu, November 8, 2007 - 7:58 PM permalink - 6 comments
 
Since I haven't written bupkiss since school started this semester....

MOUTH-OLOGY

Q. What is your salad dressing of choice?
A. Thousand Island. Yeah, I said it. Mmmmm Mayo (and ketchup and relish).

Q. What is your favorite fast food restaurant?
A. Carl's Jr.

Q. What is your favorite sit-down restaurant?
A. Harris'

Q. On average, what size tip do you leave at a restaurant?
A. 20%.

Q. What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of?
A. Sushi

Q. Wha... read more
Sat, October 6, 2007 - 12:41 AM permalink - 3 comments
 
I got into Cal!

Holy crap, just writing that is making me feel all... animated. I can't believe it, but at the same time I can. I have busted my hump at CCSF for 3 years now and done really well, and this is the ultimate acknowledgment of that time.

If you had asked me even 5 years ago if I ever saw myself finishing school, much less heading to one of the best schools around, I'd have said you are nuts. Now, come August, I'm going to be a Golden Bear (Ok, so I know you people... go... read more
Mon, April 30, 2007 - 9:57 PM permalink - 13 comments
 
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"Dr. Thatcher is the MAN!"
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My Testimonials

December 21, 2006
Two things to know:

1. It is ABSOLUTELY CRIMINAL that Mongo only has 2 testimonials before mine.

2. Mongo is a KARAOKE GOD!
October 17, 2005
Mr. Mongo and Baby mongo are such amazing lunch companions. I will have to join you all and the madame soon so that I can flirt with the little guy again. Oh and enjoy your humor and wit!
January 5, 2005
Look at the hair, the smile, the humor, the kindness, the educated geekiness, the wife we all lust for and the perfect newborn.. but my favorite part is how he uses his power for good and makes little men who are rude to old ladies wet their pants in line at Safeway!
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