I'm Just Sayin'

Okay, just finished doing a bit of spring cleaning for the garage sale this weekend. I personally can't stand garage sales. Thankfully, it is at the house of one of my team mates. 

And I really hate sitting there watching people poke through things. Oh, but the actual people watching itself?  Priceless.

All the money is going to be donated to the 3 Day Walk.  And I get to write off all the PartyLite stuff that I collected over that crazy time that I was a consultant.  

Yeah, I know.  

I thought I was enough of a pyro to be able to withstand that which was the horror of PartyLite.  I wasn't.  Now I have these boxes that have been literally collecting dust.  

Whew!  Time to go crash.

Has anyone seen "Surviving History" on the History Channel?  These guys make historical disciplinarian devices, of course, some are meant to kill a person.  Most times in a very, very creative way.

They talk about the history of such things as a chasity belt, rack, and many things I had never heard of.  Then they make them.  

That is all well and dandy, but then comes the point when someone has to try out the device.  The concern for the victims health is important, but bruises, marks, and psychological damage won't kill you...

They are a sick bunch and I thought of you all. 

For the record, I am not responsible for any idea that anyone gets from this show.

 

 Walking home from work takes a *lot* longer than driving.

Walking the same distance in a nice cool gym on a treadmill.  Oooh, so much easier.

The person who invented the Camelbak daypack is a fucking genius.

And last, but not least, BodyGlide is the most fabulous thing on the face of the earth.  I started a wee blister on my foot in the one spot I missed.  Everywhere else...is just dandy.  Including (sorry, TMI) not chaffing under my breasts.  Heat, sweat and friction can just fuck off and die.

 

Let it just be said...Eddie Izzard is a genius!

This is the first time I have ever seen him live...and now I will endeavor for it not to be my last.  

I went with some awesome people, although I did have to take some ribbing for wanting a t-shirt.  The crowd was crazy and I opted to get one online.  If only I had known that he isn't selling his "Cake or Death" shirts anymore on his fundraising site.  *heavy sigh* 

Okay, the plan for this weekend was to catch up on some *much* needed yard/house work.  We planned this yesterday while sitting out in the sun.

And then the thunder started last night.  Crap.  

Maybe we will at least get a chance to mow the lawns and bring down some of the ivy.

Between the crazy weather, crazy work hours and neither of us being able to find the zen in working in the garden, we are way behind.  Despite that, we finally worked ourselves up to being motivated to get it done.  Stupid rain.

I blame my mother for all those years that she made me weed her huge cactus garden.

I work with people that doing something in their yard almost every weekend.  One woman can often come up with the Latin name for flowers.  Usually when people ask me if I know what kind of flower something is...I refer to the color.
"Hey, Sam, what kind of flower is that??"
"Red."

And another conversation that has happened many times over the years:
"Oooh, look at that pretty little flower!"  
"Sam, that is a weed."
"Oh.  Well.  It is still pretty."

And I can't help that I still like to blow on dandelions and make a wish.  I know that means there will be more in our yard.  Good.  More wishes for me!!

 

I am just so sad we lost George Carlin.  
He was the man that first introduced me to dirty comedy and the first live stand up I ever saw.  Also, his was the first recordings I hid from my parents...
*sigh*

...and couldn't go back to sleep.  Bah!
The Fremont Fair's volunteer shirts this year were *not* a horrifying color.  Very pleased.  
I was a bit sad that while the sun was sort of out...it was muggy.  Tons of people and muggy are not a good combination for me.  
Thankfully, after my shift was up I got to hang out with a most awesome person.  I still can't believe that she had never been to the Fremont Fair!
Oh, and must not forget the people watching!  

I am so looking forward to the Fremont Fair this weekend.  As is tradition, I will be volunteering in the morning and watching naked bicyclists in the afternoon.  I get to help raise money for Solid Ground AND see naked people?!?  Sounds like a good day to me.
If everyone would be so kind as to help me with for a sunny day I would really appreciate it!


 

I am a mavrick.  Oh, yes.  I do like the sound of that!  Much better than some of the other things I have been called!

I never realized I laughed so much until I saw Matisse's videos.  Wow.  You would think we were having fun or something.  It was almost exactly a year ago that we did that scene in the video...and we still laugh (or is it cackle??) that much when we play.  MFP is just the most awesome person.  Oh, and don't tell her I said that.  Much appreciated!

Honestly,I love that something we have so much fun doing can entertain our friends so much.

Now, if only I can get My Favorite Pincushion to stop using her monkey feet to nudge my breasts when they have needles in them.  I mean, really, is it my fault she didn't have a long enough reach?!?

I was going to write about how the scene that I did with My Favorite Pincushin went to on Saturday.  But Matt decided to post this before me.  It soooo sums it up!

I have to say the fact that he was laughing and making faces the entire time shows that even he cannot follow his own rules! 


Dear Seattle,

We have tried to turn a blind eye to your West Coast idiosyncracies for as long as possible, but after an especially shameful incident last night, we feel we must speak up.  In order to preserve the True Art as handed down to us by the Ancient Masters, please take note of the following:

1. Every scene shall have a clearly identifiable Dom and a clearly identifiable Sub.
2. Subs shall speak respectfully at all times.  Comments like "You suck!  You're doing it all wrong!" aren't clever-- they're just disrespectful.  Nobody likes a mouthy bottom, missy.
3. Dripping blood is a serious matter, and must be cleaned up right away.  Otherwise, SHE MIGHT DIE!
4. Gluing googly eyes to your needles isn't funny.
5. SM is Serious.  Hysterical laughter in the middle of a scene is inappropriate.
6. Needles are not swords.  They do not go "schwing!" when you draw them.  Having a longer needle does not give you "reach advantage."  See point 1, above.

Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated.

P.S.: Please review and comply with our recent memorandum, "Straight boys don't cuddle with other boys".

P.P.S.: You aren't going to throw that needle away after just one use, are you?

Who all is going to the WS tonight?
It has been a crazy week and I think it is time to go hang out with some nifty people. 

The sun is out here in WA and I decide to hit the sidewalk instead of the treadmill.
And about 1.5 out...I feel the hot spot.  Yes, indeed, I grabbed the newer shoes instead of the ones I am phasing out.  No bandaids...need to walk back home...
The last 1/2 mile home was done with a lot of inner grumblings.  When I got home I hopped in the shower.  I don't know what I was thinking.  Oh, the sting.
I blame my confusion about this whole "sun being out" thing...

Got a shiny new phone.
And even though I *said* I would make sure to write down all the number before I transferred the chip...I didn't.  And managed to lose some numbers in the process.
Ah, poopies.

These are some of the songs that are now stuck in my head from the weekend.  Some of the group had never heard of any of them.  And, yes, there was dancing involved. 
Well...I refuse to be the only one to be plauged by the brain worms...
Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_WRFJwGsbY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBpS9Fgh5yg

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/kittycat

Okay, tomorrow at the South Gate at 9:30.  
It shouldn't be as hot as it was today.  Everyone is welcome...unless they are no fun...then leave them where they are. 
I just spent the last 5 hours in a casino because that is where the birthday girl wanted to go.  I am ready for a day outside!

Checked the weather for this weekend...thinking about going to Woodland Park Zoo this Sunday.  Who wants to go? 

Some very creative friends of mine have a game that we play on occasion.  It has such a life of it's own that they started a website 

http://www.myleftfootloose.com/

Here is their description:

"Our friends call it "that movie game"; we call it My Left Footloose. What is it? Cinema in a blender, a movie mash-up. Combine two or more movie titles to create a brilliant new meta-movie. Do it alone or with others, in the car, over dinner, or in place of uncomfortable conversations about relationships."

The ones that I have posted I have left the synopsis up to the most creative Jane.  Only a few times have I given her a sentece with an idea and then I let her run with it.

Check it out.  You will never watch a movie trailer the same way again...

I was just behind a major accident.  The car in front of me was turning left and someone plowed right into them.  That is when the cops started spilling out of the 4 cars that were following them...with their guns out.

First instinct...get out and check on the driver that just got hit.  I know it has been awhile since I did anything like that...but the instinct is still there.

Then reality smacked me in the head.  Not with all those guns out, thank you very much.  Still, driving around all of this and not doing anything made me feel a little helpless.

This is why I can't bring myself to get on a goddamn motorcycle.  

I know, I know...still...I'm just saying'...

Okay, that was my first walk outside in the pouring rain.  They tell you the 3 Day Walk will happen no matter the weather.  The gym wasn't open yet....sooo....
Yeah...didn't much care for it.  But it is done.   
Called my mom and will be heading out to Seattle here soon.

I found out that some people didn't know that I was doing the 3 Day Walk in Sept.  Can't have that.
So, I know you are all wondering what you are going to do with the extra money the government is sending to you.  And here I am to help you out.  Just go to:
http://08.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/SeattleEvent?px=1440763&pg=personal&fr_id=1189
And if you donate, not only will you get the warm fuzzy feeling, but you will be working towards your deductions for next year.