Blurb-O-Blog

Missing Child - Kaia Transeau, age 3 1/2 - Please Circulate!

fugitive247 — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:28:43 GMT

Kaia Transeau, age 3 1/2, is believed to have been abducted by her mother on December 19, 2007. Kaia is the daughter of multi-platinum artist/producer BT. BT maintains an active presence on MySpace (URL below). His page contains Kaia's pictures and details along with the official contact information for The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. With as far reaching as social networking has become, it is urged that those who frequent other hosts please cross-post (not spam!) this info in those places also. Thank you. http://www.myspace.com/btnetwork

Stop the world...

fugitive247 — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 08:29:26 GMT

I don't want to get off, but I need a break... and a fresh mug of coffee... and my well pump fittings replaced... and my demanding, pregnant pit-boxer grrl to hang in there for another 12 days... and to finish wiring the rabbit hutch... and to get prepared for when the phone rings and I'll have to drop everything to watch another family's kids for God knows how long while their mom gives birth again (any day now)... and to figure out how to make my younger son's fast approaching 6th birthday special despite being broke... and... and... and... /me sneaks off to the master bathroom (lights off) with a GBA (volume off) for a few uninterrupted minutes of escapism via frag fest... **knock-knock-knock** /me holds breath... "Mommy?" 1... 2... 3... **screeeee** "Why are you playing games alone in your bathroom in the dark?" Curses! Busted again! ;oD

Stealth Entry #4

fugitive247 — Sat, 29 Oct 2005 12:39:47 GMT

Okay, who's going to get it first? Winner TBA!!! http://www.livejournal.com/~fugitive247/

Packing the sheep up...

fugitive247 — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 05:10:51 GMT

... and getting the flock out!!! Below is a portion of a message just sent to a new Tribe friend. ============================== We haven't escaped Hurricane Country yet. Departure is set for post-evening rush hour November 8th, the day we close on our current home. If I had my way, we'd be getting the heck outta Dodge before the ink was even dry. I so totally loathe the whole Florida mentality. Spent my 4 decades fairly evenly split between the MD/DC area where I grew up, and S. Brevard County. Bounced between the two depending on which side of the family was less of a pain in the butt. Love 'em all, but even they can't smooth the animousity and disgust that overwhelms me every day I look outside only to see an over-abundance of concrete and idiots. Been wanting for too long to start carrying a gallon jug of barbeque sauce in my van because I'm liable to take a huge chunk out of one of these jerkwads. Yeah, definitely time (past time) to move on. Everyone I've spoken with in Arkansas has been so utterly fantastic! No pretense, no bullshit. Just genuine, down-to-earth folks who still practice simple daily courtesies with which I was raised. Geez- try to offer a friendly smile and/or wave to a stranger in my townhouse complex and it can be met with any reaction from, "Who the f*ck are you?!?" to "Ya wanna buy a rock?" Stick a damned fork in me. I'm done! If you're ever out our way, you'll have to stop by at least for a cup of coffee, soda, or something. Friends are always welcome, ya know? ============================== Then there was the incident Thursday afternoon... http://www.livejournal.com/~fugitive247/16211.html

Survived the Big 4-0

fugitive247 — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 16:22:21 GMT

Still have little use for forums/blogs that don't allow rampant use of HTML. Read all about it anyway... http://www.livejournal.com/~fugitive247/14240.html

Rock Star: INXS

fugitive247 — Sun, 18 Sep 2005 01:53:10 GMT

And the winner is: **insert suspenseful drumroll here** Marty Casey!!! I'll never buy another INXS CD if it ain't. As sweet and talented as MiG Ayesa is, his future lies in motion pictures. I don't even want to get started on spewing my sheer disappointment with J.D. Fortune, whose fate will hopefully be sealed by his karma. Resist the urge... Oh, crap... can't stop it!!! I would sincerely hope that INXS' esteemed veteran members are looking towards the future. Seriously, why allow merely an updated rehash of the musical formula they created not quite a generation ago? And why on earth would such a tight-knit family risk losing their reputation over selecting someone with all the dedication, integrity, and compassion of a jonesing tweaker. Until Mr. Fortune realizes that he can't peg everyone as a potential mark, and until someone calls him on his manipulating, back-biting, unprofessional behavior, and thinly-veiled narcissism... Hell, maybe the guy just hasn't had enough of sleeping in cars yet. Whew- I feel better now. CLEAN-UP ON AISLE FOUR!!!

AZ addy, wherefore art thou?

fugitive247 — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 02:35:07 GMT

I'm 99.9% convinced that the Apache County government is run by monkeys. Our 20 acres was registered into their database 2 months ago. At that time we were told that it would be 6-8 weeks until the residents of Casa del fugi recieved its newly assigned physical address. Last week one of the simians reported that the timeframe from registration has jumped to an insane 4-5 MONTHS!!! Hell, the owner of the full 155 acres sent 'em GPS corner coordinates for our 20 and everything. I'm about ready to head the crew outta hurricane country to become squatters on our own dang property!!! No, I ain't sweating Ophelia. However, if Katrina had hit east central Florida... /me shudders I'm grateful beyond words, believe it. Check out the most recent directive from my HP: www.geocities.com/rimc_outreach/ Our gratitude does speak, and we are indeed responsible...

Unconfirmed

fugitive247 — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 07:26:35 GMT

Read all about it, and stay tuned! http://www.livejournal.com/~fugitive247/

I'll try ALMOST anything once.

fugitive247 — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 17:17:03 GMT

However, I'm not so sure about this... http://www.ravensbrew.com/NewFiles/kopiluwak.html

Blog-O-Thon: EFF15

fugitive247 — Wed, 27 Jul 2005 23:20:43 GMT

EFF15 is in full swing. Get in on the sizzling action! This blogfest continues until August 2nd. http://www.eff.org/bloggers/eff15/ Like the graphic? Download it, spread it far and wide, but please remember that it was created by yours truly. While you're at it, feel free to check out my EFF15 entries. Enjoy!!! http://www.livejournal.com/~fugitive247/

Independence? Really? WHOSE?!?

fugitive247 — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 15:50:53 GMT

I'm not into the whole Independence Day crowd scene any more. Having been reared as a die-hard "Fireworks on the Mall" Beltway Brat, this is like stripping gears. Maybe it's too many years spent overcoming the instinct to dive to the floor upon hearing loud, spontaneous popping noises. Maybe I've inherited, via prolonged proximity to Vietnam Vets, a knee-jerk reaction to the smell of cordite. Maybe it's sanity self-preservation (mild xenophobia?) courtesy of my PTSD. Regardless, maybe last night's manic mode is something a few folks might consider worthwhile reading... http://www.livejournal.com/~fugitive247/2005/07/04/

New Main Blog

fugitive247 — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 02:40:53 GMT

Considering life at Casa del fugi has been turned upside down for the past few weeks, I'm a relatively happy camper now that we've all earned this breather. But I know damned well that this break won't be nearly long enough. Come Monday it's full steam ahead once more in preparation for our move to Arizona. Big items on the to-do list: 1) Contact special needs school liason. 2) Shop moving & storage companies. 3) Sort, store, auction, donate, pitch... 4) Invite folks for dinner to break the news. 5) Find temp rental!!!

Get me the f*ck outta here!!!

fugitive247 — Sat, 18 Jun 2005 04:08:00 GMT

I can't handle the east coast idiot convention much longer. Hell- can't even take my puppy across the driveway to his "business" area w/o some jerkwad speeding past us blaring hideous, hateful noise from its giraffe-look-primered non-American-made rust-bucket!!! Most of the morons in my townhouse complex have more teeth than IQ points. Friggin' slum lords will rent to anybody! My family is one of the last remaining resident owners. We need to get the hell out of here before our property values plummet. Screw the hurricanes- get us away from the f*cktards!

So much to do...

fugitive247 — Fri, 17 Jun 2005 01:42:13 GMT

... So little time... Still haven't had the heart to tell Mom yet that we're heading out west. My sister knows, but I've sworn her to secrecy. I haven't mentioned it specifically in my Spymac blog, either. That would be a really shitty way for her to find out- especially still recouping from her surgery, ya know? I just hope she doesn't pop my ID into Google anytime soon. Going to have to tell her soon, though. But sure won't be until after hubster has recovered from his psycho mother's impending visit next week.

Great News!!!

fugitive247 — Sat, 11 Jun 2005 23:54:16 GMT

First, update on Mom. Had a great visit with her on Thursday, her birthday. For a lady who's just had an emotionally and physically grueling major surgery, she was positively radiant. In addition to a lovely pair of sterling silver and freshwater pearl earrings I made with my own li'l paws, I was happy to fill her special request: Mom was craving a triple-scoop Vienna Mocha Chunk hot fudge sundae from Friendly's. I hope she savored every decadent bite. BTW, the docs believe they removed all the cancer, so NO chemo- Yippee!!! She goes in for her post-op on Monday. Thanks for everyone's positive energies, prayers and support. You were all a huge part of this miracle, believe it! {{{hugs}}} Second... By the Grace of my HPs I was given a rare gift today. I am now officially in the recovery double-digits. Of course, I didn't do it alone. There's zero damn way that could've ever happened... Finally, got the deed warranty for our 20 acres. The parcel is just east of the Petrified Forest. We plan to be outta Hurricane Country by early August. I can't wait!!! Still need a temp place until our home is ready. More will be revealed, huh?

No News Yet...

fugitive247 — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 04:45:22 GMT

As of 6:00 pm this evening (it's still Friday to me until my head hits the pillow) Mom was still in surgery. According to my uncle they were getting ready to begin the reconstruction around that time. I sure didn't expect to hear from Mom tonight. However, I haven't heard from my stepdad. Knowing him, he's keeping a watchful eye at her bedside. I have faith that everything went well, but I'd rest much easier with just a quick confirmation of what I already feel in my gut. Regardless, this tired, stressed chickeroonie goes back on active Mommy duty in roughly 5.5 hours. Time to feign sleep... Oh- wanted to share a recent creation, enjoy! http://mm.dfilm.com/mm2s/mm_route.php?id=2431744

Surgery- Clarification...

fugitive247 — Fri, 27 May 2005 18:29:48 GMT

Thanks for everyone's support. The one going under the scalpel is not me, but my awesome mom. Ironic thing about the timing is that this life-extending surgery is to occur less than a week before her birthday. I'm just kinda surprised that she couldn't/didn't try to schedule the surgery afterwards. Then again, Mom's always been a crafty one. THIS year she won't be getting any spankings! Probably few, if any hugs, either. Ah, heck... she turns to pudding over shoulder rubs and back scratching.

Double Mastectomy

fugitive247 — Thu, 26 May 2005 02:16:12 GMT

Mom. Friday, June 3rd. Sorry, not feeling terribly interactive right now. Firing up the PS2. Need the diversion of an all-out frag-fest...

Poised to pounce...

fugitive247 — Sat, 07 May 2005 21:14:30 GMT

... just killing the last 15 minutes before making an auto-bid on a rare item. I'm going to win it, too, if the others are asleep at the switch. The item is currently at $86.01. I'm going to put in a max bid of $201.01 at less than a minute of the auction's close. I doubt anyone's counted on it selling for that much. And, yes, I can and will cover this ammount if I win. Love me a good, old-fashioned eBay snipe-fest!!! /me laughs maniacally...

Mount Washmore

fugitive247 — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 04:44:17 GMT

One of the many domestic tasks that lay ahead of me this week is tackling the unmanageable mass of clothing my family has collected. It's all clean, thank goodness. It's just multiplied almost as rapidly as Tribbles do when fed. This mundane exercise should be easily dispatched by first sorting into smaller piles: outgrown kid clothes to be donated to their daycare, unneeded adult clothes to be donated to Goodwill, the boys' current clothes, hubster's stuff, my stuff. During the sorting process all stray socks go into a large box. The boys can help me match 'em up later. Gawd- I loathe folding clothes...

Been having...

fugitive247 — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 05:02:25 GMT

... too much fun getting back into the joys of web design & making graphics as time allows... http://www.geocities.com/fugitive247/

I need another blog...

fugitive247 — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 02:44:21 GMT

Like a fish needs a bicycle, but here it goes... If anything, I might use this for Tribe stuff only. I already have a fairly well-read blog on Spymac. The bells & whistles there ain't the greatest, but I've always been one for loyalty and consistency. Besides, I've got more than enough websites with which to get really funky!!! Thanks for visiting...