occassional shit

Hello again, Tribe!

oznog — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:35:09 GMT

Dood, tribe is back. Looking forward to the new leadership and re-energizing the networks that are centered here.

Bye Bye Charlie

oznog — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 09:02:16 GMT

I think he's a better dog for having been with us, and we're smarter pet owners for having had him. Chupi is glad to have his garage and yard back, and it's nice to be able to leave the house and not worry about a tragedy happening in your absence. But as correct as I know the decision is, sending him away still leaves an empty spot inside. He's going to another home, not a kennel, and nobody is dying so it's not like Old Yeller or anything, but dammit, I love that dog. And you know a dog is special if the ultimate kitten (a.k.a. Diva) falls in with him despite the fact he gives her hives. Oh well, live and learn, and good luck to a great dog who just needs to find his home. P.S. - Thank you everyone that offered help in so many ways to Amy and me!

Holy Shit, I'm Human Again

oznog — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:12:34 GMT

After enjoying a perfectly executed Steak and BJ Day (thank you Amy!!!!!), I fell into a deep slumber/coma for 12 hours, the first real, unhurried, unworried sleep I've had in close to 3 weeks. I feel like a normal human being again, and my brain is finally capable of reflecting on everything that's gone on. Much like going to the playa itself, the preparation, set-up, and break-down involved with Massive was almost more significant than the abbreviated event itself. I grew up doing manual labor, and I'm at my best and most comfortable sitting at the controls of a forklift, boots on my feet, gloves on my hands and dirt on my face. It's astonishing how much work we put into that building, clearing out 3 massive bays, moving literally tons of steel and equipment, turning it into a party venue, then turning it back into a (much cleaner) workspace. I am so very, very proud of what Dustfish and all of our friends and family accomplished. Everyone pushed themselves well past their normal limits for this with no whining, bitching, or complaining. All of you rock, and I would throw in on any project, no matter the size, with any of you in a heartbeat. The party itself was such a whirlwind, and I was just starting to settle in and relax when all hell started breaking loose with our 'friends' in blue. There were about 15 conversations that I started but never finished, so if I blew you off at the party, please accept my apologies. Even after the space cleared out, I was still having fun, hanging out with Gooferman, getting what amounted to a private fire show from the Fuegos, swinging around on the borg bar, it's tough to beat any of that. Going forward, I've got three major things going on that I'm very excited about. The first is starting a new job on Monday at Latham & Watkins, one of the biggest law firms in the world. I've been at my current job for 5 1/2 years, and it's well past its expiration date. The second thing is getting back to work on classes to get into business school. The third, and probably most exciting, is getting back into Dan Das Mann's shop to help with Crude Awakening, their biggest project yet. It's going to be the tallest thing on the playa and will literally blow you away. We're going to need alot of help, so get out there to Oakland and I'll personally teach you how to weld steel, drive a forklift or operate a 12 ton crane.

A history lesson for all breaks, hip-hop, and jungle fans

oznog — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 21:17:28 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SaFTm2bcac 20 minute history of the Amen Break, a 6 second drum sample that you'll instantly recognize and has shown up in just about every breakbeat composition you can think of. This is a 20 minute video tracing the sample as it spawned whole new genres of music. The speaker is about as boring as whale shit (apologies to any and all whale shit enthusiasts), and there's not much to look at, but it's an interesting listen.

Boobies!

oznog — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 05:44:30 GMT

An ode to two of my favorite things. http://www.devilducky.com/media/54196/

The LlamaDiva Birthday Bash was a Smashing Success

oznog — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 18:21:05 GMT

Thank you to everyone who made it out to Haven to help Andy and Amy celebrate their birthday. I salute your alcohol consuming abilities, especially on a school night! Hope to see you on the Playa (OMGWTFBBQ!!!!!!!!!!!11111 ONLY ONE MORE WEEK!!!) -Steve

Don't HASSLE the HOFF!

oznog — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 23:31:09 GMT

Another heaping helping of GODLIKE BRILLIANCE from the greatest entertainer of this or any other generation... http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3382491587979249836

Greatest Film EVER!

oznog — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:21:30 GMT

"The Psychological Differences Between the Sexes - Illustrates the psychological, emotional and physical differences between males and females. Dramatizes the diverse reactions to similar situations." http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8900617592234102951&q=av+geek

Piggie Bank Rocked

oznog — Sun, 14 May 2006 15:36:20 GMT

What do you get when you mix a nice little bar with bacon, booze, great beats, a beautiful Diva, and even a few dustfish for flavor? A kickass first ever You Are That Pig fundraiser that was a smashing success in every conceivable fashion. Thank you so much to everyone who came by and we hope to do it again sometime soon.

How to Earn a Raise

oznog — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 23:01:59 GMT

1. Leave old job 2. Work at Shithole Savings Bank in Oakland 3. Get fired 4. Go back to old job 5. Get rehired with an 8 percent raise 6. PROFIT

worlds collide

oznog — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 19:46:49 GMT

W00H00! Tonight is DJDreamteam, and I've heard from so many cool peeps that are going to be there. I get to play the heavy at the door for a little while, too. Can't wait to see everyone, can't wait to see the nitevibe crew cross-pollinate with some of my more recent acquaintances, as well.

World Savings Bank can blow me

oznog — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 23:29:40 GMT

Talk about an interesting day. It seems large, conservative corporate banks don't like their new hires showing up 2 hours late 3 time in the first 20 days. So today they politely excused me from the necessity of waking up at 6:45am every goddamn day to go to beautiful and scenic Oakland for the sole pleasure of sitting in a grey cube and jumping through their beloved beauracratic hoops all day long. Now, considering this is the first time I've ever been fired, I was a little distraught. For about 20 minutes. Then I called the boss at my old law firm job in SF, and it turns out the girl they hired to replace me when I left was about as sharp as a marble. So I'm going back to good ol Freeland Cooper & Foreman on a part time basis, where I can actually IM at work, wear jeans on Friday, and get a view of the Bay instead a view of the local crackhouse. Yeah yeah, that may not sound like much, but believe me, right now it feels like I escaped from a P.O.W. camp. That fucking bank should be nuked from orbit, it's the only way to be sure. Now if anybody is willing to pitch in and help me build a small mode of rapid transit between Pacifica and SF, feel free to let me know. It seems that cars and haven go together like fire and more fire.

Finally, a cat I'm not allergic to

oznog — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 06:44:39 GMT

I've got a kitty that follows me home at night, and I love the way she purrs.

the times they are a changin

oznog — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 22:08:41 GMT

Since my birthday on 2/2 a glorious amount of chaos has washed over me. Difficult to put into words, but it's kind of like something I stopped looking for a long time ago found me instead. Stay tuned, lord only knows where this may lead. Anyways, vodka and koolaid is the new vodka tonic. Forgot how hard it can be to let yourself be liked.

Time to make use of this thing...

oznog — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 06:25:18 GMT

I've had this Tribe membership for awhile now and never really bothered to do anything with it. But there's some cool folkes out there so I guess I'll start paying attention.