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Playa sale for those who go...

regfoghorn — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:00:30 GMT

(thanks Ali H for the info...passing it along for others!) For those looking to add to their playaliciousness... 2521 San Pablo Ave @ Dwight (Berkeley), CA Icon Vintage and Retro Diva are busting out all our best playawear outfits and accessories for your shopping pleasure. This will also be the first of several blow out sales for www.retrodiva.com items. We'll be selling gobs of brand new shoes & costumes for $20 each. We also still have some fabulous vintage finds like HUGE petticoats in vibrant colors with 50 yards or more of fabric. We have cute little vintage play suits that can be worn in the water or just cruising around in on the playa. In most cases this will be lower than wholesale. We'll be clearing out our inventory of hosiery as well, some of it is already half off the retail price. Whether you're an individual or a dealer this is a great opportunity to get fun and funky! In addition on the same day and during the same hours Twisters is also having a BM costume sale about a half a block away, around the corner next to Café Trieste on Dwight. We'll be happy to show you the way. Here are some examples of shoes and boots that we will have for sale! http://www.retrodiva.com/catalogs/store-images/items/zen-08-pl.jpg $20 http://www.retrodiva.com/catalogs/store-images/items/split-25-pl.jpg $20 http://www.retrodiva.com/catalogs/store-images/items/tripp-04-pl.jpg $20 http://www.retrodiva.com/catalogs/store-images/items/dynamite-500-pl.jpg $30 http://www.retrodiva.com/catalogs/store-images/items/roarc-pl.jpg $65 http://www.retrodiva.com/catalogs/store-images/items/swivelc-pl.jpg $55

Unique Accomplishments Meme - from Anthony

regfoghorn — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:08:18 GMT

Rules: Post 3 things you've done that you believe nobody else on your F-list has done. Indulge in remorse if someone calls you out on a listed item. 1) Took off my shoes, and stockings, and PADDLED in Penzance! (with a picture to prove it) (Gilbert & Sullivan geekdom) 2) Been the token straight in a Gay Men's Chorus (Twice!) 3) Traveled to Hawaii for business, not vacation

First Thoughts Meme (gotten from Fezziwig)

regfoghorn — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:31:21 GMT

This is called “FIRST REACTIONS QUIZ”. You have to type the 1ST thing that comes to mind whenever you hear these things. You can’t think and go back and change your answers. TIP: erase all of the other persons answers first. Beer: Yum! Sex: eh, whatever McDonald: Farm Relationship: Den Purple: grape Power Rangers: stupid Steroids: Hulk Cartoons: Saturday morning The President: stupid Tupperware: Orange Santa Clause: Ho Ho Ho Halloween: lights out Alice: Buckingham Palace Myspace: silly Clowns: Killer Marriage: 25 years Paris: snobs Patty: Hearst Redheads: Babs Blondes: tall One night stands: two is better Donald Trump: stupid Neverland: Smee Pixie: Bleu Word: FrameMaker Vanilla Ice Cream: Caramel topping Hooters: bad food High School Musical: never was in one Pajamas: winter Woody: Woodpecker Wet Socks: Es O Si Que Es

Too weird to understand

regfoghorn — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:25:26 GMT

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article4036375.ece Thanks to Anthony for the original link/post

Alphabetical Meme

regfoghorn — Mon, 26 May 2008 21:33:07 GMT

A is for age: 48 this coming August B is for beer of choice: Most any microbrew, but Seabright, Moylan's, Linden Street Brewery for actual breweries. Most any UK beer, but Smithwick's is great. And Scrumpy rocks! C is for something you crave. Sleep D is for your dog's name? Don't have one right now. Growing up, it was Gypsy E is for essential item you use everyday: USB thumb drive F is for favorite TV show at the moment: Bones, Doctor Who, Torchwood, What Not To Wear, "Diners, Drive-ins & Dives", How do I Look?, and CSI: Miami G is for favorite game: Board - Scrabble, Balderdash PC - Cubis, Tetris Online - none H is for Home town: San Francisco I is for instruments you play: Voice, Piano, Percussion (orchestral) J is for favorite juice: Cranberry K is for kickin ass? Rose McGowan L is for last place you ate: At my desk at lunch M is for marriage: 25th anniversary happens this August N is for your full name: Paul Eugene Joseph Sinasohn O is for overnight hospital stays: A few P Is For Favorite Place: US: San Francisco UK: Cornwall. The Lizard in particular Q is for quote: "There's a fine line between a groove and a rut" - Paul Sinasohn R is for Biggest Regret: None S is for status: Married T is for time you woke up today: 7:40am U is for underwear you have on now: White V is for vegetable you love: Green Beans. Tomatoes are a fruit. W is for worst habit: Snoring X is for x-rays you've had: many Y is for yummy food you ate today: Cherries! Z is for the zodiac sign Leo - August 21. with 4 planets in Leo too - makes me a Super-Leo.

One Word Meme

regfoghorn — Mon, 26 May 2008 21:32:34 GMT

One Word Meme from Nathalie 1. Where is your mobile phone? desk 2. Your significant other? denise 3. Your hair? brown 4. Your mother? dead. 5. Your father? dead. 6. Your favorite thing? singing. 7. Your dream last night? none. 8. Your favorite drink? beer. 9. Your dream/goal? debt-free. 10. The room you're in? office. 11. Your ex? friend. 12. Your fear? bankruptcy. 13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? thin. 14. Where were you last night? home. 15. What you're not? thin. 16. Muffins? blueberry. 17. One of your wish list items? Scandinavia. 18. Where you grew up? San Francisco. 19. The last thing you did? type. 20. What are you wearing? blue. 21. Your TV? 27. 22. Your pets? rats. 23. Your computer? notebook. 24. Your life? busy. 25. Your mood? tired. 26. Missing someone? yes. 27. Your car? Hybrid!!!! 28. Something you're not wearing? hat. 29. Favorite Store? Lego. 30. Your summer? Lego. 31. Like someone? yes. 32. Your favorite color? Blue. 33. When is the last time you laughed? today 34. Last time you cried? night.

Meme Lifted from Nathalie

regfoghorn — Mon, 26 May 2008 21:31:54 GMT

Another Meme from Nathalie 1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Yes. FIrst name after the person who introduced my mom & dad to each other. Middle name after my paternal grandfather (who died in the camps in WW2) 2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Last night - L&O:SVU. 3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Yes 4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Good Italian Salame (Sopressata, Finocchiona, Pepper crusted) 5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? No. But I'm a good uncle 6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Sure 7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? [smirk] 8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes. 9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Yes 10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Chex, Crispix, Life 11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? yes 12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? yes, when needed 13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Anything caramel without chodoclate fudge 14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Their eyes 15. Red or pink? pink, Hate Red 16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF? weight 17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? Gabriella 18. DO YOU SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL? well, there's one in teh bed, but it isn't mine. Mine are on shelves or dressers around the room 19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Khaki pants, Olive/Brown shoes 20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? ROma TOmato 21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Dan typing, various others talking 22. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Royal Blue 23. FAVORITE SMELLS? oncoming rain, fog 24. last person you talked to on the phone? Denise 25. DO YOU HAVE ANY REGRETS IN LIFE? a few 26. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH? Luge, Bobsled 27. HAIR COLOR? Brown 28. EYE COLOR? Blue 29 DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No 30. FAVORITE FOOD? Pizza / Steak 31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings 32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? can't remember 33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Royal Blue 34. SUMMER OR WINTER? Winter 35. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs 36. FAVORITE DESSERT? Anything Caramel 37. FAVORITE VACATION SPOT? Wales / Cornwall 38. IS YOUR ROOM CLEAN OR DIRTY? completely cluttered 39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? Return to Lankhmar 40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? It's blank 41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT? Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban (second half) 42. FAVORITE SOUND? choral singing 43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Beatles 44. WHAT IS THE FURTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? New Zealand 45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Singing, helping others, problem solving 46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? San Francisco

New Year's Meme - late

regfoghorn — Mon, 26 May 2008 21:29:37 GMT

New Year's Meme from Nathalie 1. What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before? I played the title role in The Mikado. 2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year? No and maybe. 3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Not in 2007. 4. Did anyone close to you die? No. 5. What countries did you visit? Not out of the country this year. 6. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007? Less weight, a permanent job 7. What date from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? None 8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Singing the Mikado. Being a participant at a Ren Faire. 9. What was your biggest failure? Not losing weight 10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Nothing new. Same old ankle/knee problems 11. What was the best thing you bought? Mazzuoli pens 12. Whose behavior merited celebration? The Fab 5: Jessika, Babs, Denise, Rita, Stan 13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? Names hidden to protect the guilty. 14. Where did most of your money go? Mortgage, CCs 15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? The Mikado. Lego. Recording with Brass Farthing 16. What song will always remind you of 2007? "A More Humane Mikado" (my big solo) 17. Compared to this time last year, are you: i. happier or sadder? About the same ii. thinner or fatter? fatter iii. richer or poorer? poorer 18. What do you wish you'd done more of? Read more. Exercise more. Made mroe money. 19. What do you wish you'd done less of? nothing 20. How did you spend Christmas? At my sister-in-law's house with my nephews 22. Did you fall in love in 2007? No - already there. 24. What was your favorite TV program? Bones, Doctor Who, Torchwood, L&O:SVU 25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? No 26. What was the best book you read? too many to choose just one 27. What was your greatest musical discovery? Indian music stash on the L****** network copied to my music stash 28. What did you want and get? Mazzuoli Officina pens, Retro "Double Eight" pens 30. What was your favorite film of this year? ??? none 31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? 47, nothing special 32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Better job, more money, 33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007? Aging Preppie 34. What kept you sane? Music and Friends 35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Anjelina Jolie, Diane Neal, Holly Marie Combs 36. What political issue stirred you the most? Economy 37. Who did you miss? Gabriella 38. Who was the best new person you met? 39. a valuable lesson you learned in 2007: Let the emotion flow 40. quote a song lyric that sums up your year: "Something's happening here - what it is ain't exactly clear"

Lifted from Thea

regfoghorn — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:50:38 GMT

( ) Gone on a blind date (X) Skipped school (X) Watched someone die (X) Been to Canada (X) Been to Mexico ( ) Been to Florida (X) Been on a plane (X) Been lost (X) Been on the opposite side of the country ( ) Gone to Washington , DC (X) Swam in the ocean ( ) Cried yourself to sleep (X) Played cops and robber (X) Recently colored with crayons (X) Sang Karaoke (X) Paid for a meal with coins only? (X) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't? (X) Made prank phone calls (X) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose ( ) Caught a snowflake on your tongue (X) Danced in the rain (X) Written a letter to Santa Claus (X) Been kissed under the mistletoe (X) Watched the sunrise with someone you care about (X) Blown bubbles (X) Gone ice-skating (X) Been skinny dipping outdoors (X) Gone to the movies 1. Any nickname? Only my wife, who calls me Pooh-Bear 2. Mother's name? Patricia Mary . 3. Favorite drink? Water, Coffee, iced tea, beer 4. Tattoo? none 5. Piercings? None 6. How much do you love your job? Difficult question, as I'm on a short contract, which I really like, but it has been a rough year in that regard. 7. Birthplace? St. Mary's in San Francisco 8. Favorite vacation spot? Cornwall & Wales 9. Ever been to Africa? No - too hot 10. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? Yes 11. Ever been on TV? Yes 12. Ever steal any traffic sign? Yes - still have some in the back of the garage 13. Ever been in a car accident? Yes 14. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? 4-door Prius 15. Favorite salad dressing? None, thank you. 16. Favorite pie? Pecan caramel 17. Favorite number? 21 18. Favorite movie? The Court Jester 19. Favorite holiday? Christmas 20. Favorite dessert? Caramel ice cream 21. Favorite food? Pizza and steak 22. Favorite day of the week? Saturday 23. Favorite brand of body wash? I just use Scottish Spring soap 24. Favorite toothpaste? Crest 25. Favorite smell? Just Before The Rain. Ocean Spray. 26. What do you do to relax? Read, sing, build with Lego 28. How do you see yourself in 10 years? Not sure. Maybe managing a training group again 29. Furthest place you will send this to? the net

Yay! This will help a lot of my friends, and I'm very happy

regfoghorn — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:14:50 GMT

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/05/14/state/n111151D62.DTL The Supreme Court did the right thing.

Faire meme answered for Dickens

regfoghorn — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:19:11 GMT

1.Tankard, Goblet, or Plastic Cup? Tankard - Pewter 2. Did you dress your 1st time at Faire? Yes 3. Big Faire, Dam Faire, or Southern? Dickens Fair 4. Do you regularly smuggle alcohol into Faire? Smuggle? I carry it in proudly. 5.What was the last thing you bought - other than food and drink? Yet Another Tankard 6. Do you regularly pirate pictures? No 7. Ever followed the parade all the way through Faire? No 8. Have you seen every show? I've hardly seen ANY shows. Too busy PERFORMING. 9.What does your favorite pin say? Ale - it's not just for breakfast 10. MUST your costume be period? Must it be faire approvable? Yes and Yes 11. Where was your last out-of state Faire? Never been 12. Do you know the words to a Poxy Boggards' song? Probably 13. How many costumes do you have? Well, since they are defined by waistcoats, 5 14. Do you carry a blade? No. 15. Have you been flogged? No 16. When was your virgin year? 2000 17. Who originally introduced you to Faire? Tanya A. 18. Have you been drunk at ale stand zero before ever entering Faire? No - as a stage manager, I can never be out of control 19. Ever gotten a henna tat? No 20. Had your hair braided? No 21. Do you use a tankard cover? No. 22. Do you have pockets? Yes 23. After seeing what happened to TruBBle, will you tell anyone it's your birthday? Who? Who? 24. Do you carry a cell phone where it can be seen? I don't carry one in costume. It stays backstage on vibrate 25. Will you shed part of your costume if it's hot? Coat only 26. Do you want an article off of someone else costume? No 27. Ever had a run-in with security? No. I cooperate with them, since one of my early characters was a 'bobby'. 28. Do you bother with Faire-speak? No. But I speak Victorian English 29. Have you been on either end of the blue ribbon? I don't think there is one at Dickens 30. What do you carry on you, that most other people probably do not? Pitch pipe, flashlight 31. Is sunscreen a normal part of your costume? No - don't need it on Xmas Eve 32. What color is your shirt? White.

Suicide is painless??/

regfoghorn — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:05:17 GMT

Is it? The effects on those left behind probably far outweigh the pain that the suiciding person feels. No one can be sure, but it seems logical. Though if I had enough life insurance to pay off the mortgage, it would merit consideration.

Save the Cow Palace - Community Meeting #1

regfoghorn — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:14:53 GMT

TOnight, THursday 2/28/2008 at 7:00 pm is the first of several community meetings to be held on the Cow Palace sale. Tonight's meeting is at the Bayshore Community Center in Daly City - which happens to be right behind the lower parking lot of the Cow Palace, at 450 Martin Street To get there, turn South at the McDonald's on Geneva, go to Martin Street and turn right. Future meetings are: Public forums on Sen. Leland Yee's Cow Palace bill Tonight, 7 o'clock: Bayshore Community Center, 450 Martin St., Daly City March 8, 10 a.m.: Visitacion Valley Community Center, 66 Raymond Ave., San Francisco March 8, 11 a.m.: Bayshore Community Center, 450 Martin St., Daly City March 25, 7 p.m.: Saddleback Homeowners Clubhouse, 1800 Saddleback Drive, Daly City

37 Questions

regfoghorn — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:39:39 GMT

IF YOU'RE ON MY FRIENDS LIST, I want to know 36 things about you. I don't care if we never talk, or if we already know everything about each other. Short and sweet is fine ... just add a comment to this blog with the answers and copy this entry to your blog 1) Are you currently in a serious relationship? Yes, married nearly 25 years 2) What was your dream growing up? To be an oceanographer 3) What talent do you wish you had? Dancing 4) If I bought you a drink what would it be? A good beer, or possibly a Grog 5) Favorite vegetable? Grape or Roma tomatoes (very firm, almost unripe) 6) What was the last book you read? Blue Moon Rising, by Simon R. Green - first in a series of 7 loosely connected books 7) What zodiac sign are you? Leo 8) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Nope 9) Worst Habit? Swearing 10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride? If I knew you. 11) What is your favorite sport? Fencing to do, football to watch 12) Do you have a Negative or Optimistic attitude? Optimistic 13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me? Sing, talk, laugh, joke. . . 14) Worst thing to ever happen to you? Too many to enumerate 15) Tell me one weird fact about you. I build with Lego 16) Do you have any pets? 2 cats, 3 pet rats 17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly? Come in, sorry about the mess . 18) What was your first impression of me? Who are you? If you are who I got this from, you are aggressive, determined, and strong 19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary? They aren't cute, but they are not scary 20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be? I'd lose all the excess weight 21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience? Depends on the victim and the action. 22) What color eyes do you have? Blue 23) Ever been arrested? No 24) Bottle or can soda? Neither, unless there's nothing else 25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it? Pay Bills 27) What's your favorite place to hang at? With friends and family. But three places win: Dickens Fair, Brass Farthing rehearsal, or Barclay's Pub 28) Do you believe in ghosts? Yes 29) Favorite thing to do in your spare time? Sing 30) Do you swear a lot? More than I ought, but not as bad as others I've heard. 31) Biggest pet peeve? People who are discourteous and uncaring 32) In one word, how would you describe yourself? Friendly 33) Do you believe/appreciate romance? Yes. 35) Do you believe in God? God/Goddess yes. 36) Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same for you? Sure 37) (BONUS!) What movie can you watch again and again? Too many to list. Most have Danny Kaye or Angelina Jolie in them, or are Gilbert & Sullivan performances. Or are comedies, musicals, or Science Fiction/Fantasy.

Taken from Ashley

regfoghorn — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:27:20 GMT

1. How old will you turn in 2009? 49. Old enough. 2. Do you think you'll be married by then? I am already married. 3. What do you look forward to most in the next 3 months? Finding a job.... Singing in the Harmony Sweepstakes... 4. what did you do last night? Read a book, watched some TV, spent time with the pet rats 5. Who was the last person to call you? FdH 6. Do you prefer call or text? Call 7. Do you have any pets? 2 cats, 3 domestic rats 8. What were you doing at 1:30 am? Reading 9. What were you doing at 2:00 am? Reading 10. When is the last time you saw your mom? early 1996, before she died 11. What is your mood? Depressed over the lack of job prospects 14. Do you prefer shoes, socks, or bare feet? Shoes 15. Are you a social person? Extremely!! 17. fav. color? Blue, in all its hues 18. What are you doing for your next birthday? Probably nothing. Depends on money 19. What is your favorite TV show? Project Runway, Ugly Betty, Doctor Who, Torchwood 20. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich? Blackberry. Raspberry or Strawberry 22. What are you listening to? White noise from a fan 25. Do you sleep on a certain side of the bed? Always the right side, unless visiting my M-I-L 26. Do you know how to play poker? Yes, but I can never remember which hands win over others 27. What are you thinking about right now? That I should be getting ready to go out instead of doing this meme 28. Any plans for this weekend? Getting together with my best friend from college, possibly a rehearsal 29. Have you cut your hair this week? Last Friday. 30. Last picture you took? A few, of the pet rats 32. Do you like anyone? yes, lots of people 33. Have you ever been in an ambulance? No 34. Do you prefer ocean or pool? Ocean. Grew up near it. Any water you can see the other side of doesn't really count as water 35. Do you smile often? Yes 37. What is your favorite thing to spend money on? Lego, acappella CDs, and historical mysteries or fantasy books 38. Do you wear any jewelry 24/7? Yep. My wedding ring 40. Have you heard a rumor about yourself this week? Nope. Too out of touch with people. And nobody ever thinks of me; I'm too old and not good-looking enough to be worthy of rumors. 41. Who is the funniest person you know? Tanya. 43. What makes you the maddest? Stupidity and rudeness (aka 45. Where do you want to go to college? Already have an MBA and a BA, but I'd love to get a Master's in City Planning from Berkeley, and perhaps a Master's in Marine Affairs from USC 46. Who was the last person to make you cry? Singers 47. Do you shut off the water while you brush your teeth? No 48. Do you wish someone was with you right now? Um, no? 49. Are you mad about anything? Lack of job prospects. 51. Last person to IM you? Philip 52. What are you doing besides this? Nothing 53. How are you feeling right now? Bored. Depressed. Frustrated. Broke.

Four on the floor

regfoghorn — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:29:41 GMT

Four jobs I have had in my life: 1.) Instructional Designer 2.) Sr. Financial Analyst 3.) Controller 4.) Catering Manager Movies I've watched more than once: 1.) Koyannisqatsi 2.) Doc Savage, Man of Bronze 3.) OHMSS 4.) The Court Jester Four places I have lived: 1.) Berkeley 2.) Oakland 3.) San Francisco 4.) London Four T.V. Shows that I watch: 1) Project Runway 2) Law & Order: CI 3) What Not To Wear 4) How Do I Look? Four Places I have been: 1.) Cornwall 2.) Edmonton 3.) Edinburgh 4.) Brisbane (Australia AND California) Four people who've e-mailed me last: 1.) Dan Briggs 2.) Project Wombat 3.) BAYLUG 4.) Dan Lee Four people I wish would email me: 1.) G. C. (with a reply) 2.) Any Hiring Manager (with an offer) 3.) T. A. (with a reply) 4.) Four of my favorite foods: 1.) Pizza - good combo pizza with olives & extra cheese 2.) New York Steak, medium rare 3.) Raw tomatoes 4.) Rainier cherries Four places I would rather be right now: 1.) Cornwall 2.) South Wales 3.) At home sleeping 4.) Singing Four things I am looking forward to in the next year: 1.) Getting a job 2.) Singing 3.) Losing weight 4.) Building with Lego Four people who I think should take this survey: 1.) Babs 2.) Tanya 3.) Philip 4.) Cat

2007 Summary Meme

regfoghorn — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:07:45 GMT

1. What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before? Fulfilled a lead role performing dream and recorded a CD with a group 2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I don't make them 3. Did anyone close to you give birth? no 4. Did anyone close to you die? no 5. What countries did you visit? None 6. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007? a permanent job 7. What date from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? 8/21 - my birthday 8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? The Mikado, Brass Farthing CD 9. What was your biggest failure? ot working enough 10. Did you suffer illness or injury? caught abad cold the last day of Dickens Fair 11. What was the best thing you bought? 3 great Mazzuoli Officina pens 12. Whose behavior merited celebration? The cast of Pirates 13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? GW Bush and most other politicians 14. Where did most of your money go? Food, Mortgage and bills 15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Recording the Brass Farthing CD and singing the title role in The Mikado 16. What song will always remind you of 2007? Charlie Mopps 17. Compared to this time last year, are you: i. happier or sadder? same ii. thinner or fatter? fatter iii. richer or poorer? poorer 18. What do you wish you'd done more of? working 19. What do you wish you'd done less of? gaining weight 20. How did you spend Christmas? Denise's family 22. Did you fall in love in 2007? no more than normal with my wife 23. How many one-night stands? none 24. What was your favorite TV program? Dr. Who 25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? No 26. What was the best book you read? The Harry Potter Series 27. What was your greatest musical (re)discovery? film/show: Pirates of Penzance ( and the viral Baby got Back on YouTube) recording; Swingle Singers "Beauty & the Beat" book: the 3 British Music hall songbooks I'd never seen before 28. What did you want and get? Lego sets, good pens 29. What did you want and not get? A permanent job and More money 30. What was your favorite film of this year? Ratatouille 31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? Nothing, turned 47 32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? a permanent job & more money (see the pattern yet?) 33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007? Polo shirts rule 34. What kept you sane? singing & my family 35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Angelina Jolie & Catherine Zeta-Jones - why change now? 36. What political issue stirred you the most? the systematic destruction of the Constitution by the Bush administration 37. Who did you miss? Stan 38. Who was the best new person you met? Lots of folks 39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007: nothing new, but the old ones were handy 40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year: "Brother, can you spare a dime?"

All I need is...

regfoghorn — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:22:46 GMT

From Rydell - Put your first name into Google, followed by the word 'needs' and then port the top 10 thigns that Google says you need: 1. Paul needs 60s & 70s tribute 2. Paul needs classic rock artist south wales, grand theatre swansea 3. Paul needs to heed the lessons of Goldwater ... 4. Paul Needs Real Poll Numbers 5. Paul needs Reverbnation 6. Paul needs - Free Music Downloads 7. Paul needs Help 8. Paul needs Allies in Congress 9. Paul needs: Hot & Cool 10. Paul Needs Our Help! OK, I admit to a little judicious editing to remove a political candidate's first name... but still, TWO entries about needing help?? Sheesh.

Meme from Rydell

regfoghorn — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:10:07 GMT

1. Are you taller than your best friend? I'm taller than all of them. 2. Do you have a favorite type of pen? Mazzuoli Officina 360 (or mini) RollerBall - the Machine series. Failnig that, a Montegrappa Symphony ballpoint. And the Dani and Rotring hexagonal ballpoints. 3. Have you ever worn the opposite sex's underwear? Yes, by accident. Once. 4.What is your natural hair color? Medium brown. 5. Who was the last person you sat on? Max. 6. What color are the curtains in your bedroom? No curtains. Dark brown shutters. 7. What's the weirdest thing to be found in your bedroom? Light-duty Hazmat suit. 8. Have you ever had a black and white cat? White with grey is as close as I've gotten. 9. What is the last thing you licked? spoon of Sticky Toffee Pudding ice cream. 10. Do you know anyone who lives in Europe? Yes. 11. If you had a stack of cash to spend, what would you buy (bills and gas excluded)? Lego. Pens. Books. Sheet Music. 12. What movie are you looking forward to seeing? His Golden Compass. Beowolf. Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium. 13.Can you spell well? W-E-L-L. Yes, was a spelling bee champion as a kid 14. What makes you gag? Secondhand smoke. Mayonnaise, Mustard, Relish, pickles, coconut, ranch dressing. Condiments of any kind. 15. How do you feel about the French? Never met any in France, those here are good people. 16. Pick one: Zombies or Frankensteins Monster? Da Monster. 17. What song describes your love life? "I am a rock" by Simon and Garfunkel 18. Favorite pet? Da Ratboys. 19. Who is on your mind? My next Employer 20. Last person to give you a business card? Chelsea 21. Who is the last person you called? D. Barrett 22. Did you ever have braces? Yes 23. Last time you had someone cook for you? At home, about a week ago. Out, Monday lunchtime. Zachary's! 24. Can you make coffee well? Yes. 25. Do you like cheesecake? Some - depends on the flavor and consistency. 26. Last time you received flowers? At the Mikado opening earlier this year. 27. What celebrity disturbs you most? None of them ever call anymore. It's sad, really. 28. Do you play air guitar? No. 30. Do you have any stuffed animals? Lots of Bears. A few non-bears. 31. What possession of yours classifies you as a geek/nerd? 2000 acappella albums? 5000 pounds of Lego? 100 Music Hall songbooks? 32. What got you through high school? Choir. JROTC. Fencing. 33. What makes you happy inside, but you can't really explain it? n/a 34. What made you cry last? don't remember 35. Do you like surprises? Maybe. Depends on what sort... 36. What's your 'emphasize' word? not sure that I have one. 38. How long does it take you to get ready to go out? Just out: 10 minutes. Out out: 20 to 30 minutes. 39. Have you ever worn a crown? Yes. Iolanthe and Candide. Lamplighters. 40. Are you ticklish? Not really. 41. Last time you had a Krispy Kreme doughnut? Sometime in mid-2006 42. Who is the last person that sent you a text that you returned? J. - about the wedding

Gifting Redux

regfoghorn — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 07:46:55 GMT

This is on my LJ already, but virtually nobody there reads my LJ. So I'll try it here too. "For the first three people that respond AND re-post this challenge, I will send you something. Yes, I will send you a present. Whatever it is, I promise that I will get it to you in 30 days or less. The only thing you need to do in order to participate is to be one of the first three to reply to this, AND post this very same thing - 'cause it's fun to give people stuff. By the way, be sure and PM your address so I can send you the present."

The What Would I Do Meme

regfoghorn — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:04:24 GMT

1. You can press a button that will make any one person explode. Dick Cheney - much more dangerous than GWB 2. You can flip a switch that will wipe any band or musical artist out of existence. Which one will it be? None, all forms of music are valid for someone in the world. 3. Who would you really like to just punch in the face? Anyone who is a spouse/child abuser 4. What is your favorite cheese? Cheddar of any type, because I can't remember the name of the British one that I love 5. You can only have one kind of sandwich. Every sandwich ingredient known to mankind is at your immediate disposal. What kind will you make? A Dagwood with salami, turkey, ham, roast beef & Hamburger as the meats. Cheddar cheese, Jack, Provalone for cheeses. Lettuce and Tomatoes. Hold the sandwich spreads, please - no mayo, mustard, or anything else. Olives are OK 6. You have the opportunity to sleep with the movie celebrity of your choice. We are talking no-strings-attached sex and it can only happen once. Who is the lucky celebrity of your choice? Whoever is available of these: Holly Marie Combs? Catherine Zeta-Jones? Angelina Jolie? Rose McGowan? 7. You have the opportunity to sleep with the music-celebrity of your choice. Who do you pick? Does Catherine Z-J count? Otherwise, no clue 8. Now that you've slept with two different people in a row, you seem to be having an excellent day because you just came across a hundred-dollar bill on the sidewalk. Holy shit, a hundred bucks! How are you gonna spend it? Put it towards Liposuction 9. You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere. You have to depart right now. Where are you gonna go? Wales 10. Upon arrival to the aforementioned location, you get off the plane and discover another hundred-dollar bill. Shit! Now that you are in the new location, what are you gonna do? Save it for my liposuction 11. An angel appears out of Heaven and offers you a lifetime supply of the alcoholic beverage of your choice. It is...? Hard Cider (Scrumpy, even) 12. Doctor Who appears out of nowhere with a time-traveling public call box. You can go anytime in the PAST. What time are you traveling to and what are you going to do there? The moment when the concept of "Tool" was discovered, certainly pre-Homo Sapiens 13. You discover a beautiful island upon which you may build your own society. You make the rules. What is the first rule you put into place? The Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated. 14. You have been given the opportunity to create the half-hour TV show of your own design. What is it called and what's the premise? New Millenium Music Hall - A variety show similar to The Muppet Show or The (enter name of celebrity) Show. I would get to sing one song each week. 15. What is your favorite curse word? Damn 16. One night you wake up because you heard a noise. You turn on the light to find that you are surrounded by MUMMIES. The mummies aren't really doing anything, they're just standing around your bed. What do you do? Turn over and go back to sleep. 17. Your house is on fire, holy shit! You have just enough time to run in there and grab ONE inanimate object. Don't worry, your loved ones and pets have already made it out safely. . Backup hard drive (K:) 18. The Angel of Death has descended upon you. Fortunately, the Angel of Death is pretty cool and in a good mood, and it offers you a half-hour to do whatever you want before you bite it. Whatcha gonna do in that half-hour? Say goodbye to my wife, sisters, brother, and friends. 19. You accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what's even cooler is that they endow you with the super-power of your choice! What's it gonna be? . Telekinesis 20. You can re-live any point of time in your life. The time-span can only be a half-hour, though. What half-hour of your past would you like to experience again? 15 minutes of my wedding before and after the vows 21. You can erase any horrible experience from your past. What will it be? (the answer "nothing" doesn't count) The incident when I was 8 22. You got kicked out of the country for being a time-traveling heathen who sleeps with celebrities and has super-powers. But check out this cool shift... you can move to anywhere else in the world! Bitching'! What country are you going to live in now? . U.K. 23. This question still counts, even for those of you who are under age. Check it out. You have been eternally banned from every single bar in the world except for ONE. Which one is it gonna be? Barclay's Pub in Oakland 24. Hopefully you didn't mention this in the super-powers question.... If you did, then we'll just expand on that. Check it out... Suddenly, you have gained the ability to FLOAT!!! Whose houses are you going to float to first, and be like hey look I can float! Home, for Denise, then Ka, then Babs, then Rita 25. The constant absorption of magical moonbeams mixed with the radioactive vegetables you consumed earlier has given you the ability to resurrect the dead famous-person of your choice. So which celebrity will you bring back to life? Martin Luther King, I think.

Curse you, Downward!

regfoghorn — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:52:44 GMT

My 50 Confessions 1. Who was the last person to call you baby? Denise (my wife) 2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart? Usually - it depends on the ankle. 3. If you had to kiss the last person you kissed, would you? All the time. 4. Has someone ever sang a song to you? Yes. 5. Do you play Sudoku? Nope 6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness would you survive? Probably. If I had water, I'd be fine. 7. If your house was on fire, what would be the first thing you would do? get Denise out 8. Who was the last person you shared a bed with? Denise 9. Who do you text the most? What is this "text" you speak of? 10. Who last said they loved you? Denise 11. What color are your eyes? blue 12. How tall are you? 6'0" 13. Do you like your parents? Dad, yes. Mom, less so. 14. Do you secretly like someone? Let's see... only about 24 or 30, Nit counting movie stars. 15. Why did your last relationship end? It was so long ago I don't really remember 16. Who was the last person you said you loved on the phone? Denise (is there a pattern developing?) 17. Favorite ex-Beatle? Don't really have one - Paul because we share the name?? 18. Where was the furthest place you traveled? New Zealand 19. Do you like mustard? Absoultely NOT. Must decontaminate myself if I come in contact with it. YUCK!! 20. Do you prefer to sleep or eat? Sleep 21. Do you look like your mom or dad? Dad. 22. How long does it take you in the shower? 10 minutes give or take = depends on how long my hair is. 23. Can you do splits? not with my legs 24. What movie do you want to see right now? Stardust 25. What did you do for New Year's Eve? Went to the usual party 26. Do you think The Grudge was crappy? I didn't see it. 27. Was your mom a cheerleader? No. 28. What's the last letter of your middle name? E 29. How many hours of sleep do you get a night? 7 30. Do you like care bears? No 31. What do you buy at the Movies? A ticket. Popcorn. 32. Do you know how to play poker? Yes. 33. Do you wear your seatbelt? Only when I'm driving. Or in an airplane 34. What do you wear to sleep? Shorts 35. Anything big ever happen in your town? Yes 36. Is your hair straight or curly? Curly 37. Is your tongue pierced? Nope. 38. Do you like Liver and Onions? NOt really. 39. Do you like funny or serious people better? Funny. 40. Ever been to L.A.? Yes. 41. Who or what is on your mind right now? This quiz. 42. Any plans for tonight? Seeing Stardust 43. What's your favorite song at the moment? La Pastorella, by Schubert 44. Do you hate chocolate? Not super fond of it, especially don't like chocolate ice cream 45. Are you in college? Not any more 46. Do you need a boyfriend/girlfriend to be happy? Well, friends are good. 47. If you could have any job what would it be? Aristocrat. 48. Are you easy to get along with? Very 49. What is your favorite time of day? 11:30 pm, when I'm usually asleep 50. Are you a generally happy person? Yes.

I love my wife

regfoghorn — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:04:36 GMT

So today is our 24th anniversary, Princess Squeak & I. It's been a long, strange, fun road, and hopefully will only get better. We are staying home tonight and going to see a movie tomorrow - it's a busy week, since it's my last at this job and her first for the Opera season, plus we have to get ready for showing her jewelry at the Oakland Art & Soul Festival this weekend... May all your relationships be good ones!

Another of those things

regfoghorn — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:47:25 GMT

10 Real Random Facts About You 1. I have been singing since I was 6 years old. 2. I was 46 before I owned a brand new car. 3. I have always wondered how my life would be different if I had gone to college for Oceanography in Florida instead of Chemistry at UCB. 4. I was beaten up by a girl in 6th grade. 5. I really do like the pet rats. 6. I own somewhere around 12,000 lapel pins and pinback buttons. 7. I can be shy. 8. I hate paying attention to details and repetitive work tasks. 9. I have always hated running. 10. I WILL record my CD someday. 9 WAYS TO WIN MY HEART 1. Friendship 2. Creativity 3. Honesty 4. Understanding 5. Independence 6. Laughing with, not at 7. Vulnerability 8. willingness to compromise 9. Lets me sleep in 8 THINGS I CARRY/WEAR EVERYDAY 1. USB card drive storage 2. Leatherman Squirt (with scissors) or Micra 3. Two or more pens 4. My keys 5. Wallet 6. Wedding ring 7. My cell phone. 8. Glasses 7 THINGS THAT ANNOY ME 1. Bad driving on the freeway (includes inconsiderateness) 2. Being ignored 3. Dishonesty 4. Pain 5. Stagnation 6. Writer's block 7. Bad singing in a performing group 6 STATES I'VE VISITED 1. Washington 2. Illinois 3. Nwe Mexico 4. Hawaii 5. Oregon 6. New York 5 THINGS I WANT TO DO BEFORE I DIE 1. Record my CD 2. Finish reading all my books 3. Be financially comfortable 4. Invent something useful 5. Perform in the UK and get noticed 4 THINGS I'M AFRAID OF 1. Being buried alive ("It's such a stuffy death") 2. Boredom 3. Losing my eyesight 4. Losing my singing voice 3 THINGS I DO EVERYDAY 1. Sing and listen to singing 2. Talk to friends or family 3. Wake up and shower 2 THINGS I'M TRYING NOT TO DO NOW 1. Gain weight 2. Be bored 1 PERSON I WANT TO SEE NOW 1. Denise ________________________________________ The last song I listened to was: "Apache Wedding Prayer" by acappella group Corner Table If I were to get married right now my best man/woman would be: Babs or Ka or Stan By this time next year: I'll have recorded my CD (oh please oh please oh please) I have a hard time understanding: Poeple who are hateful or prejudiced, especially because of religious beliefs If I won an award, the first person I would tell would be: Denise Take my advice: "There's a fine line between a groove and a rut." Most recent thing I've bought myself: For fun? A new Lego set Most recent thing someone else bought me: Lunch yesterday My favorite hair style is: straight or wavy - less curly than mine My middle name is: Eugene In the morning: I wake up and wonder if I can sleep just a little more Last night I was: Dealing with paperwork at home A better name for me would be: Pooh-Bear Tomorrow I am: Working and seeing HMS Pinafore Tonight I am: Rehearsing with Brass Farthing My favorite color(s) is: Royal Blue, Gold, Forest Green My heart is: open for business

Thanks, Rory....

regfoghorn — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:52:36 GMT

http://bluepyramid.org/ia/dccd.jpg You're David Copperfield!<br> by Charles Dickens<br> Coming up from a childhood that felt abusive, you have risen through hard work to gain a place of stature in your life. You've spent altogether too much time in factories and end up misspelling a fair number of words. But in general you are seen as a beacon of hope for others who might not be as fortunate. Lots of people keep mistaking you for a magician and are waiting for you to disappear. <br>