I Inhaled My Nose Ring

Oh dear, I think I really did inhale my nose ring last night, actually it's not a ring, but a dot. I feel a heaviness in my chest, and my nose dot is A.W.O.L.. Gibbles returned red eyed and sore from her ski trip, she did wear the appropriate attire. Let's hope that this is the dawn of a new era, where she actually wears hats, mitts, and snow pants when it is needed. Right now, the house is quite, aside from the sounds of mass mastication, and the television. Mass mastication, is the dogs, they are chewing en masse, and it is such a relief from the barking, yipping and growling. I had been dethroned as Alpha Bitch today. This evening I took matters into my own hands and thoroughly growled and barked at each dog individually. Then, I sat on each of them. Squashed my non worked out bottom right on them. They had been acting like complete assholes. Thanks Mom, for the tip. I have a threshold, and I reached my limit, I had one nerve left, and the synapse was sparking and then I went into dog talk. It is not a pretty sight, and I sound like a complete idiot, but guess what. . .it worked.

Knocked Out

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Buffalo 66: Spanning Time

Another good movie.

pecker - full of grace

This was a great movie.

Country Death Song

Okay, here is one of my favourite "bad songs". Bad, because it is a terrible story, but well, I am posting it anyhoooooo.

American Music - Violent Femmes

This is for Artquest, aka Bob. Have fun transcontinentally bopping :)

Attach-O-Beard Facial Protector Rambles

One of Addled's work buddies has requested a prophylactic beard. They want to wear them together in a band that they are concocting. I told Addled he should play the piccolo. He is still as smooth as a frog's belly.

Domesticity

I declined on the power walk this evening. My wood stove was really hot, and was so hot in fact that the thermometer popped off the chimney pipe. I had thrown a whack of dryer lint and a few socks in, they were cotton, so it helped get the fire going. Plus it cut down on my orphan sock hamper. Where do all the matching socks end up? I swear there is a vortex in my house that sucks the metatarsal sheaths into oblivion. Actually, it was good that I didn't go, because, when I went out to grab some more logs for the fire, the mist that had been in the air had frozen and left a icy residue on everything outside. Not a good sign for driving. Immediately, I left a voice mail for my husband to alert him to what could be a bad drive home. Now, we bought a new gas dryer a couple of weeks ago. It is the Maytag Neptune, and as far as dryers go, I am very happy with it. Now, the washing machine (Fridgidaire Front Loader) has decided to leak water all over the place. I am sure it is a pump or a seal, but fixing them can be almost as much as buying a new one, so Addled has been comparing prices at scratch and dent stores. I really do not care if there is a booboo on the machine, as long as it works for my minimum three loads per day, I am happy as a clam.

False Alarm

I just reached in to grab the fucker out and it moved. Damn. It could live another ten years.

Hermit Crab Down.

It's dead as a door nail. Kicked the bucket. It is in a state of suspended animation of sorts. It is looking out of it's shell and motionless even as I tap the glass. At least it died of natural causes, not of neglect or freezer burn. No more exoskeletons or lizards or fish in this house.

Rick Mercer Report: Dude!

Air Farce Live: Obama's Maybe

Air Farce Live: Kill Bill

Tax time

My Hermit Crab is Dying

I think the hermit crab is dying. It has been chirping quite a bit and has been awake all day, normally, they hide during the day. I will never, ever get another hermit crab. They are horrible creatures. Doug said to stick it in the freezer, as it is the most humane way to off a crab, or fish, if they are diseased or dying. They pinch and look like spiders.

Blondie - Call Me

She had the first "skunk".

Blondie - Heart of Glass

She is amazing.

TKO - Le Tigre

Cool song.

Puggin' Along

A quicky before I do the dreaded poo patrol, and empty the ashes in my woodstove. Stella is such a funny pug. The new diet is the Solid Gold, which was recommended by an aquaintance, and others. I am amazed at the difference in the dogs (even within just a week), it is a tad costly, but so are vet visits caused by mainstream diets, if your dog does not tolerate them well, or is prone to allergies. All the mainstream diets have terrible fillers like corn, wheat, and other allergy causing ingredients. The other benefit, is the lack of shedding. I still get the tumbleweeds, but now, not as much. I figure it is a trade off, if the dogs are healthier, then it will cost me less in the long run. I wasn't feeding them Ole Roy, there was Eukanuba, and another one from Costco that seemed like it was a "middle of the road" diet and had good ingredients. Eukanuba, made my pug absolutely ill looking, and scraggy. There is nothing more sad than a shell of a pug. The fat content is bio available, so they metabolize it easily. Also, there are no fillers or dreaded by product ingredients. I don't have time or room to feed the BARF diet, or even a raw diet, so this was a good option. The proof will be in the lack of ear infections. Normally caused by water in the ears, but can be caused by diets as well. I am still packing burrows solution just in case. I thought I was doing okay by just going by the ingredient list, but obviously, there are differences.

The Jim Kweskin Jug Band (a song with Maria Muldaur)

I have one of his records, can't remember which one. I can't believe this is on youtube.

Beck - Devils Haircut

Just in a music mode tonight.

The Cramps - Naked Girl Falling Down The Stairs

Nothing like the cramps.

Sex on Wheels

My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult. LOL. Another oldy. Last one for tonight.

The Flying Lizards - Money

Awesome.

country joe mcdonald and the fish- vietman song

I love this. I am in a LP reminiscent mood lately, my record player is not hooked up, and all my favourites are getting dusty.

KnightRider 2006 - Music Video

Sexy. LMAO.

Big Daddy Kane - Aint No Half Steppin

Too good.

MAESTRO FRESH WES - Let Your Backbone Slide

Oh yah.

She Don't Use Jelly

This is one of my favoUrite Flaming Lips songs. . .

Grateful Dead - Ripple

I love this one.

Grateful Dead - Truckin'

whooo hooo :)

Winona's Big Brown Beaver

Primus rocks.

Arlo Guthrie and Emmylou Harrris - Deportees

Awesome song. I have the LP, it's dusty.

Arlo Guthrie

You know what pisses me off? I have the original Woodstock album... they cut this out. Anyhoo... I like it, glad to have found this.

Flight Test

Hey there's my hat! I always thought that this was called "Fight Test" not "Flight Test", I have the CD. . .should check.

A Dark Glimpse of Addled Sans Beard

Now, personally, I think a poll should be done, whether or not Addled looks better with or without facial hair. He tells me that when he shaves, he gets itchy and uncomfortable and ends up with acne. I told him that there are lots of products available to the male species now to combat carbunkles and boils. If there are any males out there who wish to give their opinion vis a vis care of the beard area to avoid zits, please do tell. I think he looks ten years younger, at work, he was called a "stallion", his face was touched by fellow workers and they all appreciated his shorn baby face. God, I am shrill, I had no idea.

Attach-O-Beard Facial Protector Rambles

Still having troubles trixie, with the camera thing. I can't figure out where to look, my mother told me I looked stoned, I assure my gentle readers, I am not. Here is my Attach-O-Beard with wool that I had cut for a rug. The next one will have lint, it will make it softer, I started getting hives from this one, Adam said it was scratchy as well.

Annie Get your Gun Trailer Betty Hutton

Universal Energy #2

Well, after a talk with hubby, I phoned the customer service of Universal Energy last night, supposedly they have cancelled our contract. When I called Ontario Energy Savings, they said we were still in a contract with them until 2012. I gave them the info from Universal Energy, and the cancellation number, and verified that we still wanted our contract with them, not with Universal. Adam had assumed it was the same company. There are so many "scams" out there, and after the Filter Queen vacuum incident, I thought I was wise, but never let your guard down. From now on, a big NO SOLICITING sign will be on my door and I will report anyone, including Mormons who try to cross my threshold. See. . . from what I have read with the horror stories online, there are cases when you have to actually take these guys to court, or pay out your other energy marketer, in some cases for around eight hundred dollars. Just google them, it's terrible. Here is just one of the horror threads: http://www.peoplefield.org/forums/disp_post.cfm/cc.709/o_r.1/clt.17/p.htm http://www.universalenergycorpscam.blogspot.com/ I don't think you have a problem if you have already signed on with them, but if they misrepresent themselves and you are lead to believe you are renewing with your present retailer, then it becomes a problem. THEY DO NOT LET YOU KNOW THAT AT THE TIME OF THEIR VISIT, AND ARE VAGUE REGARDING EVERYTHING ELSE. IT MUST HAVE BEEN A ROGUE MARKETER. Maybe it is not the company that is "bad" but certain representitives who go door to door. Here is a good article: http://www.thestar.com/comment/columnists/article/271010 another site: http://cheezewhizandmustard.wordpress.com/2007/06/16/universal-energy-scam-and-how-you-can-get-out-of-it/ http://www.freewebs.com/uegscam/iwantout.htm I e mailed them this morning regurgitating and confirming what we have done, it's too early for my brain to synapse, but at least I put pertinent info in the email. Hello, I am emailing to confirm that a contract was cancelled with you. I spoke to Renee #43 on the phone at 6:50 pm, February 14, 2008. This was after a confirmation call, in which I was to rate the individual who came to my door. At that point I was pleased with conduct, until, I was told that there "may" be a charge to get out of my contract with my current provider. I replied that I thought that I was dealing with the same company, the telephone representative laughed. Hence, I called your customer service number and spoke to Renee #43, who, was very polite and helpful in cancelling this contract. We are cancelling BOTH contracts for Hydro and Gas. After reviewing paperwork, we realized we were not extending our contract with what was presumed to be our regular energy contractor, Ontario Energy Savings, not Universal Energy. I have contacted Ontario Energy Savings and alerted them to the situation. Do not under any circumstances attempt to contact us again or come to our door, as we will call the police, you will be considered as trespassers. We were lead to believe that we were dealing with our current provider (Ontario Energy Savings), and renewing a contract. We have read the horror stories on line, and will be contacting the BBB. Both contracts are now closed and the confirmation number of this is "###$%%^^^". "our names"

Universal Energy?

I think I have just been scammed by Universal Energy. We let them in, we signed, and I said after "I don't think it was the same company we were dealing with". This happened two weeks ago. I didn't give it a though until today when they phoned to confirm stuff, and then they said the other company may charge a cancellation fee. I said "we thought you were the same company". Then I looked online and there are write ups about scams and stuff. Oh dear.

Attach-O-Beard Facial Protector Template Attempt Two

Here is a video of the base template for the new Attach-O-Beard Facial Protector, for those who want the benefits of facial hair in the winter, but have clean shaven skin. Unfortunately, I am down to just blue felt or burlap (which would be scratchy). I think Addled will really appreciate this Valentine's Day gift. It reminds me so much of Nacho Libre. I am not a crafty person. My theory is, that he can tie it on when it is cold, or when he needs to feel more like Chuck Norris. But he has the ability to take it off for times around the home, or if he decides to take me to dinner, or just when facial hair is not appropriate. This will give him so much more diversity in his appearance, and it is quick and easy to put on. So, I need to find an alternate source of hair like fibres. . . since the dogs played tug of war with my other one, with hair attached. Edit: I just had a brain wave, I will give him the one I have made for him, but I will definitely hook one, then put a felt backing on it. Geez, how did I get so edumakated?

Damn, the dogs just tore apart my Attach-O-Beard Face Warmer. I am going to have to find more felt, more dryer lint and brush Wookie again. I even had the mouth perfect, now I will have to plan it without a pattern. Pictures to come.

What is it with men and facial hair? Honestly, I said to Addled, "you would look so much younger and fresher if you were clean shaven." An affrimative NO was the answer I received. We were driving in the truck at the time, and he told me that it is too cold to be without a beard. I said, "aside from a few rogue hairs, I do just fine". So, I am going to make him a face protector. It is going to be a fake beard that he can put on prior to going outside, and remove when he is indoors. That way he has the best of both worlds. I have grey felt, I have already cut out the mouth area, I think I will take a mixture of lint and dog hair and apply it to the pattern to give it a furry look. It will be a Valentine's Day present.

Canada vs. America

This is pretty funny, I am trying to amuse myself as it is a snow day in Midwestern Ontario.

Crazy Video... Buffalaxed!

Why does this guy remind me of George Michael?. . .Another gem.

The Pixies- Monkey Gone to Heaven

Pixies rock.

My first Meme!

I have been tagged by Rositta at http://theviewfromher.blogspot.com/ 1. Pick up the nearest book. 2. Open it at page 123. 3. Find the fifth sentence/phrase. 4. Blog the next four sentences/phrases together with these instructions. 5. Don't you dare dig your shelves for that very special or intellectual book. 6. Pass it forward to six friends. Well. . .The closest book was almost the Haynes Manual on the Oldsmobile Silhouette, thank god this was on top. I have not read any Erica Jong for years. "There was something about Rosanna that made one tactful, delicate-mayabe scared? She seemed to be above anything so base as orgasm. She seemed to be made of pure spirit-like a stock market rumor. Then, one day in midsummer, I arrived at her house with a botttle of icy Dom Perignon (to celebrate her thirty-third birthday). " This is from an old Erica Jong book, "How to Save Your Own Life". The one who coined the phrase "the zipless fuck". So. . .I will tag, a few people that I read like to read. http://theloula.blogspot.com/ http://damnkidsgetoffmylawn.blogspot.com/ http://lifelilnotebook.wordpress.com/ http://www.emailsfromjesus.com/ http://dontmesswithcupcake.blogspot.com/ http://lottakids.blogspot.com/

PersonalDNA | Your True Self Revealed - Fast Fun Free Personality Tests

PersonalDNA | Your True Self Revealed - Fast Fun Free Personality Tests

This is kinda koolio. . .I stole it from Rositta's blog.http://theviewfromher.blogspot.com/ Confidence Low High 18 Openness Low High 26 Extroversion Low High 30 Empathy Low High 76 Trust in others Low High 44 Agency Low High 38 Masculinity Low High 40 Femininity Low High 80 Spontaneity Low High 42 Attention to style Low High 56 Authoritarianism Low High 16 Earthy/Imaginative Imaginative Earthy 8 Aesthetic/Functional Functional Aesthetic

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WB has warned me now on Friday's not to take my sleep aids until after 10 pm because "you never know what might happen". I am going to take this advice to heart because after our power walk last night, and being dragged by WB through snowdrifts and slush, we ended up at her place, where there were people, at least it wasn't karaoke. I was extremely thirsty, so after two beers, I was right gibbled. To add to this, I had to be home for my last remaining puppies, and awake fresh for seven a.m. . I am hungover. . .a cheap drunk, but, supposedly, a funny one. I had planned earlier in the week to take a drive to Wiarton, to see Willy prognosticate, but, the weather was unsavoury, and I still had the puppies. So, it is an early Spring, but I will believe it when I see a crocus, poking out of the ground. I think I might join the Legion in town so I can participate in Cribbage tournaments.