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September 06, 2005
THE THREE DAY WEEKEND
I think all weekends should be three days long. It really does make a difference. I woke up this morning feeling relaxed and ready to work. I spent three days just kinda chilling out, doing a few things I needed to do - like changing lightswitches and doorknobs in the newly painted hallway and bathroom!! I never actually did that before, and locked myself in the bathroom at one point! I am certainly not the worlds greatest handyman, and have always been a big fan of 'The Men'...... as in, 'Lets get the men to come in and do that'. But for some reson, I figured it would be a challenge to do it myself. Five minutes into changing the doorknob in the bathroom, and I decided to shut the door to see if it would close, without actually putting the new handles on the door. I then stared at the door, trying to work out what I had just done, and trying to understand how I was now going to open the door and let myself out!! One screwdriver and a misspent youth later, and I had jiggled the lock and popped it open. Next time, I'll call "The Men"!!
Also played through 7 levels of the new Splinter Cell:Chaos Theory PS2 game. I am SO addicted!! I am on the last level, and I might just have to get it finished today. I do have a couple of lunchtime meetings, but I figure I can get in a few hours of gaming this evening. It just has to be done - I cant concentrate until Sam Fisher has saved the world from World War 3 ...... again!
Went to see The Brothers Grimm with Jen yesterday. I liked it - I mean, its not Macbeth, or some artsy French Subtitled, beautifully shot film about tomato growers in the Loire Valley. But its fun!! And anyone who reads this regularly knows that I am all about a good action movie, a really scary horror, or something that takes me out of my head. I dont want to have to think when I watch a movie .... and Matt Damon provides that luxury in Brothers Grimm. A fairy story with monsters and curses. With tons of special effects. Perfect!!
Danielle: Yes, I received your pic for the Rogues Gallery - and its up. Welcome to the Cast Of Characters! Anyone else fancy putting a face to the name?
Simon: Well, I cant say that Matt is the most technologically inspired of us all! So in all reality, I cant see him maintaining a Blog - he doesnt even use a laptop! But if he wants to do one, I'm sure Dave and I can help him.
Rach: Squirrels and Bunnies. Its all about the squirrels and bunnies!! Oh yeah, and tattooed, loud, raw, angry, obnoxious rock and roll as well!
Nick: Of course I remember you!! Anyone who walks that far sticks in my memory!! Thanks for the info.
Jay: ABSOLUTELY the best mash up ever!!! The same fucking song!!! Hilarious - thank you for the link. I'll play it to Duffy.
OK - Pilates this morning, with some cardio beforehand. I HATE how doing cardio makes me feel during it. But love the way it makes me feel afterwards. Its so weird. I spend 30 minutes with my head telling me to stop, that I'm tired, that my legs hurt, that I cant make it. And as soon as I stop, I wanna do another half an hour!! So I gotta go. Have a great week, and thank you for continually being a part of this little world here. Hope to see some of you at the Freddy show later in the month, and I'll be back here soon.
Peace
Billy
Posted by vivelerock at September 6, 2005 07:19 AM
Comments
hi billy, re the door knob, you couldn't help yourself, there's something in men that whispers "I can do it, I can fix that" and that little voice always gets them in trouble. ;)
Jay, thanks for that mashup link, it was awesome, love it.
Good day all!
Posted by: tina at September 6, 2005 08:05 AM
So did you ever see the Emily Rose flick yet? That looks absolutely brilliant. I love a good horror movie.
Q for the day.. what (in your opinion) is the scariest movie you've seen?
Posted by: Kate at September 6, 2005 08:07 AM
I haven't seen that one yet kate, I love horror movies.
For me, I have a tie for the scariest. The Exorcist and the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
hey billy, here's a link to the main page of the site that mashup jay provided yesterday.
They have a mashup of God Save the Queen and Madonna's Ray of light.
Posted by: tina at September 6, 2005 08:12 AM
... and "Showgirls" isn't an option, btw.
For me, The Grudge had me peeking out from underneath my son's sweater (yes he was wearing it, and laughing at me at the same time). I much prefer a film that 'hints' at the horror and lets your mind do the majority of the creation.
Posted by: Kate at September 6, 2005 09:40 AM
Hi Billy, hi everyone!
Have a great day, hope to see some of you on the 29th!
Posted by: Junebug at September 6, 2005 10:02 AM
Billy,
Thanks for adding me to your gallery.
About working out, the best part is when you work yourself until you can't do anymore and then all of a sudden you get your second wind and want to keep going. And, seeing actual results within weeks: the gym makes me so happy. Glad to see you're (somewhat) enjoying it.
Danielle
Posted by: Danielle at September 6, 2005 12:46 PM
Billy, if you had kids, you would have figured out that door knob/lock thing a long time ago. I can't count the number of times I've had to take doorknobs off of doors because one kid or other locked themselves in a room accidentally!! Dang kids.
I saw the Brothers Grimm over the weekend too. Agreed, good flick! Advice to anyone with kids though, leave the little ones at home... It would have scared the bejeezus out of me as a kid.
Kate, I agree, I don't like just horror flicks, like Friday the 13th or Chainsaw Massacre, psychological thrillers are the best. I don't know what the scariest is, but "The Others" is up there somewhere. That movie was a trip.
Posted by: zannebee at September 6, 2005 03:56 PM
Billy,
Was watching VH1 and saw a short preview of "Breaking Bonaduce", low and behold the background music struck a chord with me.
Might that have been your work?
With that in mind, were you responsible for the scoring in its entirety or did you have collaborators?
By the way, the show looks very intense, any thoughts before the the initial airing?
Thank you,
Jay
Posted by: Jay at September 6, 2005 08:20 PM
lol. Zannabee, you've got a good point there. I locked myself in my bedroom when I was a teen, and the doorknob wouldn't work when I tried to open it again. So I climbed out of my window from the second story floor. Then I attempted to fix the doorknob by myself... You made me remember that little escapade. :D
Jay, "Breaking Bonaduce"? What's that? Billy?
Love
Lisa
xxxx
Posted by: ylais at September 6, 2005 08:44 PM
(me again) Jay, that mashup Sanctuary/White Wedding you posted.. I only just got a chance to listen to it. Excellent! Thank you.
2 of my fave songs of all time.
Did take me back. Now to check out the one you posted Tina.
Posted by: ylais at September 6, 2005 08:53 PM
Good day, Billy!!
Have you heard any buzz about the Exorcism of Emily Rose? I hear it's verrrry scary!!
Thanks for posting pic of you in the boots, tres jolie!
Any other confirmed acts for September 29th that aren't listed on poster?
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How many numbers does Camp Teddy get to perform, I think it would be great if you or Dave, or the both of you, joined them on stage, just for a sec!!
love to you and yours, and HI LISA!!!!
jezzi
Posted by: jezebel at September 7, 2005 08:03 AM
In the Rogues Gallery, who is the identity behind Bayheny?? Anyone know??
Posted by: Simon at September 7, 2005 07:14 PM
Billy you probably know this, but The Osbournes live on Doheny Road...pretty cool
Posted by: Simon at September 7, 2005 10:02 PM
It hit me last night.. Emily Rose doesn't come out til this Friday. Well, that solves what I'm doing Friday night.
Yes, Billy... more names! **batting eyelashes** please??? **batting eyelashes**
Posted by: Kate at September 8, 2005 08:23 AM
Hi JEZ!!!! kiss kiss (kiss kiss bang bang)
Posted by: ylais at September 8, 2005 08:52 AM