What's Happening in Austin

[Puplove]

Originally Posted by Gemme

Wish we could. Work interferes yet again.

BOOO (well, work is good for those pesky bills...but....)

[Puplove]

Originally Posted by Arwen

True story. Carmen was named Eva and then Evilene. She only came when we sang "Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego".

Evilene -- love it.
One time...in band camp..?
Okay, actually in college: my besties (2 gay boys) and I called us by our catty nicknames: Cruella, Evilla and Meanora.
Evilene just reminded me of that.

P.S. Blush, did you notice the name teh Arwen gave her kitteh?

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Puplove

BOOO (well, work is good for those pesky bills...but....)

I know. I'm still hoping for a little lotto style retirement one of the these days.

:waitingnotsopatiently:

[durrrrrrrr]

Originally Posted by Puplove

Update for this Friday's extravaganza (it's just too...too to say eggstravaganza):

6pm spaghetti dinner
by 7pm, we can start the egg coloring and basket making, general festivities, good times

We're making baskets for a senior home with Alzheimer's ward -- they have 50 residents there. The activities director told me there are about 20 residents who never have guests or anything. What's wrong with their families???

N-E-way, we're planning on bringing 50 baskets to hand out, with a couple eggs, some candies and a little non-food item like puzzle book or keep-warm bootie socks.

If you haven't already told me or the Oiley Beauhunk you're coming, will you send one of us a PM?

If you're coming, will you please bring a dozen already-boiled eggs? We could use a couple more dye kits.

We'll get some kind of festive little baskets and stuff

For those coming from out of town...don't worry about bringing eggs, too hard to try to transport them and stuff.

let me know if there is something I can bring for this baskets since I wont be bringing eggs.

[Arwen]

Originally Posted by Puplove

Evilene -- love it.
One time...in band camp..?
Okay, actually in college: my besties (2 gay boys) and I called us by our catty nicknames: Cruella, Evilla and Meanora.
Evilene just reminded me of that.

P.S. Blush, did you notice the name teh Arwen gave her kitteh?

I do miss my Carmen kitty a lot.

In other news, the first hungover college student from upstairs was met by my VERY CHEERFUL AND LOUD voice wishing them a good morning and asking them to pick up the beer cans they flung in the front yard and off the balcony onto my patio.

I was very nice and very very very cheerful and loud. She winced a bit. Ahhh youth.

[little man]

xpost from FB.


i've been talking with a local band (who has also performed internationally) about doing a shoot with them. they were pretty quick to respond to my initial inquiry and subsequent emails have been heartening.

an except from the latest email from them:



Great idea re: background and concepting.

Background: We started in 2001 playing punk rockified music from the turn of the 19th century. Craig High and I (Bruce Gardner) have recent ancestors that both ran with the Hole in the Wall gang (Jesse James) – so our bloodlines crossed before.

We’ve been to Ireland and England twice, and have had the rare privilege of playing live on BBC Radio 2. We are in pre-production for our 3rd CD that I am hoping will be complete at the end of this year.

We are working to increase our national visibility and will be aligning with some known bands within the genre in order to do so.


i am just.fucking.excited. would appreciate y'all keeping good thoughts for this whole dealio and send me some grand, iconic image mojo.

i'm starting to think that the move to austin is what i actually needed to do. and thanks to my mama for sharing enough of herself with me to allow me to realize that sometimes, ya just gotta go for it.

[Oiler41]

Originally Posted by little man

xpost from FB.


i've been talking with a local band (who has also performed internationally) about doing a shoot with them. they were pretty quick to respond to my initial inquiry and subsequent emails have been heartening.

an except from the latest email from them:



Great idea re: background and concepting.

Background: We started in 2001 playing punk rockified music from the turn of the 19th century. Craig High and I (Bruce Gardner) have recent ancestors that both ran with the Hole in the Wall gang (Jesse James) – so our bloodlines crossed before.

We’ve been to Ireland and England twice, and have had the rare privilege of playing live on BBC Radio 2. We are in pre-production for our 3rd CD that I am hoping will be complete at the end of this year.

We are working to increase our national visibility and will be aligning with some known bands within the genre in order to do so.


i am just.fucking.excited. would appreciate y'all keeping good thoughts for this whole dealio and send me some grand, iconic image mojo.

i'm starting to think that the move to austin is what i actually needed to do. and thanks to my mama for sharing enough of herself with me to allow me to realize that sometimes, ya just gotta go for it.

Sending good thoughts your way buddy!

Glynn

[Nat]

Originally Posted by Gemme

Riiiiight?

I have plenty of mine own too.



Ummmm....I clicked on the 2009 photos in the link and it showed me young kiddos running around and a big ole sign saying alcohol is not allowed in or out. Is there an adult version and a kid's version or did it have a massive overhaul between 2009 and now?

I'm just curious, as I don't have the breasts to pull off the painted look, but I wouldn't mind going just to see what folks wear.

I'm sure alcohol isn't allowed in and out because they want you to buy from the vendors there. THere are plenty of kids, but there are somethings some people may not want their kids exposed to. Like half-naked people and the reek of pot smoke. But it's an open, friendly gathering of austin folks and there's nothing like it. I'm pretty sure the kiddos have access to face paint and other diversions. Parking is the biggest bitch - I'll probably park elsewhere and ride the bus in. My stamina will depend on the heat/weather. it seems like kind of a free and friendly gathering of people in full celebration mode. One guy groped my (clothed) boob there, so that wasn't cool. There are drum circles, dancing, general silliness, costumes, music, a few people selling their wears, food concessions ( if I remember right), etc. You also run into people you'd never expect. It's random.

I myself will not be wearing paint as a shirt or paisties as a shirt - but there will be plenty who do one or the other. Oh, and I'm not sure what the deodorant per person ratio is either. I grew up in Austin, so I'm used to that hippie smell.

[Ashton]

Originally Posted by Gemme

Riiiiight?

I have plenty of mine own too.



Ummmm....I clicked on the 2009 photos in the link and it showed me young kiddos running around and a big ole sign saying alcohol is not allowed in or out. Is there an adult version and a kid's version or did it have a massive overhaul between 2009 and now?

I'm just curious, as I don't have the breasts to pull off the painted look, but I wouldn't mind going just to see what folks wear.

It is a must see thing, it is Austin. they do offer parking and bussing in which is necessary as there is not ample parking there at any time. I love to go down and people watch. It willl be cooler in early and late but the later you go the more "Eeyored" the follks get which can be a good thing.

I really think you should go, I have tolkd this to Wil as well I wont be able to handle it this year but maybe you three et al could go check it out.

[Arwen]

Hey Austin! I wanna go have some Indian food. I'm off tomorrow so I'm going to do the buffet at the Tandoori Bistro. I'll be there at 11:30 if you have the ability to join me.

[Oiler41]

Looking forward to the Eggggstravaganza tomorrow night with all who can attend! We have the baskets, grass for them, candy, and a pair of fuzzy socks and a little notebook for each one. All we need now are the hard boiled eggs folks are bringing to the party to "dye" for!

Remember, spaghetti/garlic bread/salad for dinner at 6 p.m. and egg dying starting about 7. There are 50 residents in the nursing home we are taking them to. According to the folks working there, about 20 residents don't get visitors. We are also putting together a candy filled basket for the staff. We thank everyone in advance for bringing a dozen eggs (eggcept out of towners traveling in) already boiled and looking forward to seeing you tomorrow night!!!

Pup and Oiler

[durrrrrrrr]

Originally Posted by Oiler41

Looking forward to the Eggggstravaganza tomorrow night with all who can attend! We have the baskets, grass for them, candy, and a pair of fuzzy socks and a little notebook for each one. All we need now are the hard boiled eggs folks are bringing to the party to "dye" for!

Remember, spaghetti/garlic bread/salad for dinner at 6 p.m. and egg dying starting about 7. There are 50 residents in the nursing home we are taking them to. According to the folks working there, about 20 residents don't get visitors. We are also putting together a candy filled basket for the staff. We thank everyone in advance for bringing a dozen eggs (eggcept out of towners traveling in) already boiled and looking forward to seeing you tomorrow night!!!

Pup and Oiler

I should be there around 4:30 or so.

Lookin forward to the get together and doing something great. I'm sure the residents are gonna love em.

I did get some dye and I am ready.

see y'all tomorrow night

[Nat]

Apparently there was just a candlelight vigil for Norma Hurtado and her mom. They were shot by her girlfriend's father because he didn't approve of their relationship. Somehow I missed this until today.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/7530410.html

[BoDy*ShOt]

Originally Posted by Nat

I most definitely will be at eeyore's birthday this year.

http://www.eeyores.com/

fun,fun,fun!!

[Oiler41]

Originally Posted by Nat

Apparently there was just a candlelight vigil for Norma Hurtado and her mom. They were shot by her girlfriend's father because he didn't approve of their relationship. Somehow I missed this until today.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/7530410.html

Un-fucking believable. Will it never end? They need to take that SOB out back and put a slug in him right now. He doesn't deserve to breathe the same air as the rest of us.

Glynn

[Nat]

Originally Posted by Oiler41

Un-fucking believable. Will it never end? They need to take that SOB out back and put a slug in him right now. He doesn't deserve to breathe the same air as the rest of us.

Glynn

It's pretty horrible and upsetting.

And it scares me that it happened in Austin. I think of Austin is some sort of LGBTQ safe-place. I guess nowhere is a guarantee.

[Ebon]

Originally Posted by Puplove

Update for this Friday's extravaganza (it's just too...too to say eggstravaganza):

6pm spaghetti dinner
by 7pm, we can start the egg coloring and basket making, general festivities, good times

We're making baskets for a senior home with Alzheimer's ward -- they have 50 residents there. The activities director told me there are about 20 residents who never have guests or anything. What's wrong with their families???

N-E-way, we're planning on bringing 50 baskets to hand out, with a couple eggs, some candies and a little non-food item like puzzle book or keep-warm bootie socks.

If you haven't already told me or the Oiley Beauhunk you're coming, will you send one of us a PM?

If you're coming, will you please bring a dozen already-boiled eggs? We could use a couple more dye kits.

We'll get some kind of festive little baskets and stuff

For those coming from out of town...don't worry about bringing eggs, too hard to try to transport them and stuff.

Wish we could make it. Work is keeping me pretty busy. I hope yall have a good time and I think it's a wonderful thing that you are doing for the crumbsnatchers.

[Oiler41]

Originally Posted by Ebon

Wish we could make it. Work is keeping me pretty busy. I hope yall have a good time and I think it's a wonderful thing that you are doing for the crumbsnatchers.

Yeah, wish you two could make it buddy. It is a good reason to have some fun and socialize with one another! We will catch you two on the next round!

Glynn

[Puplove]

Originally Posted by Oiler41

Yeah, wish you two could make it buddy. It is a good reason to have some fun and socialize with one another! We will catch you two on the next round!

Glynn

Yeah, this will be an event to dye for.

I crack me up.
Yolk yolk yolk.

[Ebon]

Originally Posted by Puplove

Yeah, this will be an event to dye for.

I crack me up.
Yolk yolk yolk.

Oh my word.