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December 11, 2004
BAH, HUMBUG!!!
What up people - its the weekend once again. And I woke up realizing that, even though I dont really do the full Xmas thing (decorations, tree, etc), I do like to get my family and friends a few gifts....and I kinda have to do that TODAY, or not at all!! Where does the time go? I'm busy all week, and next weekend I am probably out of town. Which means that it has to be today. I'm not prepared!! The crowds, the noise, the insanity of Xmas shopping....aaarrgghh!! I'm breaking out into a sweat just thinking about it. And on top of all that, I'm terrible at actually choosing things. I'll go in to Niketown to buy a sweatshirt for someone, and come out with three pairs of sneakers for me......and no sweatshirt. Pop into Good Guys for a digicamera for my wife, and come out with a new surround sound system for me!!! Oh God, get it together Billy. I'll see how I do today - maybe I can get one of those personal shoppers who go out and do it for you!!!
Doheny rehearsal was great yesterday - California is in the set now (sounds great.....a live version of the Scott Humphrey arrangement) and we started jamming on a new riff-based song that could be really cool. Jon was lying on the floor, working out melodies etc, while we just jammed out on this Rage/Zepp type thing - really exciting to hear the band rock like that.
At the end of the rehearsal, the cameras came in and I did the Sky TV thing. Dont know how it turned out, but I think I did ok. I'll have a clip of it once it airs next year - of course I'll stick it up here when I have it.
Camp Freddy Radio is on again today - 6pm-8pm on Indie 103.1FM. Its just Dave and I as Matt is still out on the road, and Dono is in New York. We'll get Dono on the phone, as he really is The Kind Of New York!! But I am sure that Dave will, as usual, have me crying with laughter. Turn on, Tune In, and Drop out, Kids!!!
Let me ask you all this. Seeing as I should be trying to get into the Xmas spirit, and failing miserably!......What the hell is the 12 Days Days Of Xmas all about? Maids a Milking?? And whoever saw a partridge in a pear tree? Complete nonsense. So here's my idea - Re-write the lyrics. Send me your own 12 days of Xmas and I'll piece together the best 12 and post them on Xmas Day - a kind of Doheny Xmas Statement. Whaddya think? I know you all have a great sense of humor, so lets get a crackin'!!
Todays pic is a new version of one of Michael Muller's first shots of Doheny. He dropped a cd off with me the other day with all these new versions from the shoot at the beginning of the year. I love the painting. Just thought it was a cool shot. Anyway - I'm off to brave the madness inside Pottery Barn!!! If all else fails, its Barnes And Noble gift cards for everyone - Peace
Billy
Posted by vivelerock at December 11, 2004 11:59 AM
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oooh, I feel like I'm at 6767!! First post, hahahhahahahaah..Hey Billy, I am with you, buy yourself stuff first, then you are more likely to feel generous...and what's wrong with gift cards from Starbucks,they can have a drink on you...?
Anyway, I used to sing this song with my son, Michael, people used to look at me very strangely, since he was only six at the time, but you should really find a recording of it, it's freaking hilarious, those silly Canadians, were actually Dave Thomas (not the Wendy's guy) and Rick Moranis from Second City..the place that brought us John Candy, Harry Shearer, Eugene Levy, and so many more funny guys.
here's the link http://www.execulink.com/~bobnet/hoser/12days.html
jezzi(Good day, and welcome to day 12)
Posted by: jezebel at December 11, 2004 12:54 PM
Billy, really understand your xmas situation. This year especially i just don't seem to have the xmas spirit and just start shopping this week. Never know what to get people and I also usually end up coming out with something for me. lol
Just wanted to say awesome CFR show tonight, you guys were on. You all were hilarious and loved the voice over guy too.
Im off to bed now!
hugs,
tina
Posted by: tina at December 11, 2004 08:12 PM
No decorations? No tree? What?! For shame! ;) Have to admit I'm also afflicted with the "one for them, two for me" Christmas shopping syndrome. Maybe blinders would help?
Posted by: Alchemy at December 11, 2004 10:14 PM
The 12 Day's of Christmas each relate to something in the Christian faith and Doctrine, but quite why they chose Maids, Pipers and what not I'm not sure.
However here's my take / parody on it for Billy:
On the 12th Day of Xmas my true love guaranteed:
Twelve Months of laughter
Eleven gigs of playing
Ten-new Starbucks flavours
Nine Raiders Wi-ins
Eight chat room sessions
Seven promo photos
Six new-hoo Songs
Five Niii-keyyy Dunkkkkks!
Four ta-a-ttoos
Three Les Pauls
Two Camp Freddy Shows
And a record deal for Do-heeee-nyyyyy!
:-D Kim
Posted by: Kim (Last Wave) at December 12, 2004 06:40 AM
aaaahhh Kim awesome 12 days, it almost doesn't get any better than that. ;)
hugs,
tina
Posted by: tina at December 12, 2004 11:09 AM
Billy and Dave should do this as an impromtu sing-a-long on the next Camp Freddy Radio ::nods::
Do it! :D
Posted by: Kim (Last Wave) at December 12, 2004 12:14 PM
Kim, that's awesome!! lol
I personally love shopping and especially for gifts!!! Its my favorite part of the Christmas season...so Billy you know, if you ever need someone to shop for you!!! lol
I'm off to work, 4 - midnight, to deal with some crazy shoppers!
Posted by: Abby at December 12, 2004 02:28 PM
I procrastinated, but it's finally done. The lights are on the house and the tree is up and decorated. All in one day.
Pass the eggnog...
Posted by: flamingheart at December 13, 2004 01:12 AM