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As I blogged over on BL, it hit me hard too. So much sadness. But as you said above, he is no longer in pain.
Commented 4 days ago on Tu(n)esday: Eddie... at kapgar
Tu(n)esday: Eddie...
I really had no idea what I was going to blog about today and then the news came down the wire... Eddie Van Halen, lead guitarist and founding member of Van Halen, succumbed to cancer at the age of 65. Wow. I mean, anybody who is a fan of the band likely knew he had been battling throat cancer ...
Happy Anniversary you two.
Commented Oct 14, 2020 on 19... at kapgar
19...
I’d like to dedicate this post to the woman of my dreams. Still the woman of my dreams after 19 years of marriage as we are celebrating today. I wish that we were celebrating like we did nine years ago, pre-responsibilities. Alas, we will soon. So long as COVID goes away as well. I love yo...
I think I found the IG post that shows which two you got.
Commented May 30, 2020 on Pickier... at kapgar
Pickier...
While my previous Taped posts might indicate otherwise, I’ve slowly migrated to a place where I’m being a bit pickier about my cassette acquisitions. Sure, I have been compiling a stack of tapes since my last Taped post back in December to share with you all and I may do that next week. But tha...
March 8, 2008. It was almost a month before i started Banal Leakage. How time flies.
Commented May 30, 2020 on Twit13... at kapgar
Twit13...
Has Twitter really existed so long that I could possibly be celebrating my 13th anniversary on the platform? According to them, yes. Amazing. Also amazing how much it has changed. I was using SMS on my dumb cell phone back then to send messages to the system. It’s just plain crazy. My accou...
I've seen various episodes from S3, S5 and S6. I just need to start from the beginning.
Commented May 30, 2020 on TBT: P&R... at kapgar
TBT: P&R...
Tonight was the reunion of the cast of Parks and Recreation for a charity special. Preceding that special was a clip show sponsored by the Paley Center. Much like anything else that is airing in the age of Coronavirus that wasn’t taped proof to mid-March, the show was presented as a series of ...
Happy 13 Twitterversary. You are almost a year ahead of me (i hit 12 years old in March)
Commented May 29, 2020 on Twit13... at kapgar
Twit13...
Has Twitter really existed so long that I could possibly be celebrating my 13th anniversary on the platform? According to them, yes. Amazing. Also amazing how much it has changed. I was using SMS on my dumb cell phone back then to send messages to the system. It’s just plain crazy. My accou...
I did not watch the special, barely starting to watch the 7 seasons of P&R (my wife binge watches various shows and I pass by and sit down for some of the episodes). I guess I should go watch this special here soon.
Commented May 29, 2020 on TBT: P&R... at kapgar
TBT: P&R...
Tonight was the reunion of the cast of Parks and Recreation for a charity special. Preceding that special was a clip show sponsored by the Paley Center. Much like anything else that is airing in the age of Coronavirus that wasn’t taped proof to mid-March, the show was presented as a series of ...
4.5 miles is great. My normal for my mostly daily walks is 1.5 miles. I did a 4.82 mile walk this week and it wore me out.
Commented May 29, 2020 on Walky... at kapgar
Walky...
I went for a 4.5 mile walk this morning. Got up early and just headed out with an audiobook pumping in my ear. I felt really good afterward. Especially since the weather was beautiful and I got to see (not all but some of) the sunrise. I do, however, get the feeling I'll pay for it later. B...
Congrats on reaching 5000. I've got a ways to catch up at under 1200 posts over at BL.
Commented May 29, 2020 on 5000... at kapgar
5000...
5,000 what exactly? 5,000 posts. Yes, this is my 5,000th post on this blog. Posts haven’t happened every day. If that were the case, in my more than 22 years writing here, I’d have written 8,085 times, but 5,000 is still pretty darn good. And I’ve been penning some sort of tripe here every da...
Great happy ending to getting the tape. People and their BS and thinking it doesn't sound like BS to them.
Commented May 29, 2020 on Tu(n)esday: Delivery... at kapgar
Tu(n)esday: Delivery...
I've been doing some wheeling and dealing online lately to get some cassettes I want. I finally negotiated a deal for one of my white whale tapes and was waiting for the woman on the other end to send it to me. She did and so I waited. A handful of days later, I got notification that it had bee...
I like the list of the tapes to get still. Of course I'm replying to this without seeing newer posts if you've obtained any off your list.
Commented May 29, 2020 on Pickier... at kapgar
Pickier...
While my previous Taped posts might indicate otherwise, I’ve slowly migrated to a place where I’m being a bit pickier about my cassette acquisitions. Sure, I have been compiling a stack of tapes since my last Taped post back in December to share with you all and I may do that next week. But tha...
I totally missed this Macro Monday post. I love this album.
Commented Apr 27, 2020 on Macro Monday 2020.15... at kapgar
Macro Monday 2020.15...
Another week, another no-guess #MiniMusicMonday. It makes me sad but I’m worrying that maybe this has overstayed its welcome. Perhaps I wrap up this year and then find a new photo challenge. Maybe having a slightly easier challenge photo this year will pump up excitement again. One can hop...
And once touring happens again, they are playing this debut album from start to finish. A friend of mine loves the Crowes (mostly a Rich fan not so much Chris). I've only seen them live once years ago and it was amazing.
Commented Apr 27, 2020 on Tu(n)esday/MFS: Crowes... at kapgar
Tu(n)esday/MFS: Crowes...
February 13 of this year marked the 30th anniversary of the debut album by a band I've loved since shortly before the day that album was released. The band? The Black Crowes. The album? Shake Your Money Maker. I have in some way, shape, or form owned every single one of their studio albums and h...
Nicely put together. Yippie Ki-Yay, Money Pit
Commented Apr 27, 2020 on Pit... at kapgar
Pit...
Katie and I were struggling to find something to watch tonight when we came across The Money Pit on Netflix. While watching it, I realized something... This woman... Hooking up with this man... And buying this house... Drove this man, the Maestro... To this tower in Los Angeles... Wher...
Appreciate that comment, Kevin. It's nice getting myself back into blogging, reading and commenting again.
Commented Mar 23, 2020 on Tu(n)esday: Decisiones... at kapgar
Tu(n)esday: Decisiones...
As is becoming de rigeur this time of year, the lineup for the Pitchfork Music Festival has been released and Eric and I need to come to a decision about which day we’re gonna attend. C’mon, you should be used to this by now. First, scheduling... Second, IDing... Friday - I love The Yeah Yeah ...
Their music is good. I can't recall any song titles, but know their music when I hear it.
Run The Jewels was supposed to open for the Rage Against The Machine tour before it was postponed.
Commented Mar 22, 2020 on Tu(n)esday: Decisiones... at kapgar
Tu(n)esday: Decisiones...
As is becoming de rigeur this time of year, the lineup for the Pitchfork Music Festival has been released and Eric and I need to come to a decision about which day we’re gonna attend. C’mon, you should be used to this by now. First, scheduling... Second, IDing... Friday - I love The Yeah Yeah ...
I like this idea a lot. And it's one that you and many other bloggers have used.
Commented Mar 22, 2020 on Macro Monday 2020.10... at kapgar
Macro Monday 2020.10...
It was another of my favorite types of photo finishes on #MiniMusicMonday. Eric edged out Stephen by a hair with Van Halen 5150. I have one friend in particular who damn well better get this one. And quick, at that. I mean, I’ve been at this for 15 months now. You should all be into the Swing ...
I read this blog, but am always so far behind with reading and posting my own blog posts.
Commented Mar 22, 2020 on Macro Monday 2020.10... at kapgar
Macro Monday 2020.10...
It was another of my favorite types of photo finishes on #MiniMusicMonday. Eric edged out Stephen by a hair with Van Halen 5150. I have one friend in particular who damn well better get this one. And quick, at that. I mean, I’ve been at this for 15 months now. You should all be into the Swing ...
Missed it by an hour. Always nice when I can instantly know one of these, which helped as I had just listened to Theater of Pain the day before you posted this.
Commented Mar 22, 2020 on Macro Monday 2020.09... at kapgar
Macro Monday 2020.09...
I love when two people chime in with the correct answer to #MiniMusicMonday in short order. Means y’all enjoy and get this little game of mine. My buddy Eric edged out Marty by about an hour. I’d like to be able to ask who you think will win this week, but I already know. Two more quick answe...
I miss those toy store catalogs.
Commented Mar 22, 2020 on Toys... at kapgar
Toys...
The other day, I opened the mailbox to find a catalog from our local toy store, Learning Express Toys. I was pretty excited to see it as, if it's not a catalog in our mailbox, it's a bill, spam, or other junk. So, yeah, I was happy to have something fun like that. I also knew Nathan would be exc...
Your choices each year always have conflicts, which is understandable from the lineup each year brings.
Kim Gordon and Run The Jewels would be on my must see list.
Commented Mar 22, 2020 on Tu(n)esday: Decisiones... at kapgar
Tu(n)esday: Decisiones...
As is becoming de rigeur this time of year, the lineup for the Pitchfork Music Festival has been released and Eric and I need to come to a decision about which day we’re gonna attend. C’mon, you should be used to this by now. First, scheduling... Second, IDing... Friday - I love The Yeah Yeah ...
Appreciate the update and to avoid the crystal purchases. I might have to load up the latest update and find some packs to purchase
Commented Mar 21, 2020 on Video: Monument... at kapgar
Video: Monument...
This video is not gonna make no sense to no one and I made it anyway. It’s about a digital trading card app I played for five years and recently quit called Star Wars Card Trader by Topps. If you’re so inclined, watch it. Otherwise, skip it. It was fun to make and probably one of my more well...
That pie looks great.
Commented Mar 21, 2020 on 3.14... at kapgar
3.14...
Happy Pandemic Pi Day, y’all! I’m hoarding pies for protection against Coronavirus!
I grabbed both of the apps and will have to have fun playing around and seeing what musical talent I might have.
Commented Mar 21, 2020 on Tu(n)esday: Synths... at kapgar
Tu(n)esday: Synths...
Yes! Synths! As in “short for synthesizers.” Very expensive electronic music-making equipment but in iOS app format. The KORG iKaossilator... ...and the Minimoog Model D... Not only do they have some of the weirdest and coolest names around, but they make cool sounds And they’re free beca...
I've not checked out the app since the UI changed. As for the rules changed part of my reply, you used to be able to use just coins to purchase sets without having to use money. But every time I've got to purchase a pack, it only accepts money (from my Apple account).
Commented Mar 21, 2020 on Video: Monument... at kapgar
Video: Monument...
This video is not gonna make no sense to no one and I made it anyway. It’s about a digital trading card app I played for five years and recently quit called Star Wars Card Trader by Topps. If you’re so inclined, watch it. Otherwise, skip it. It was fun to make and probably one of my more well...
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