anutha crappi wknd
Stuck here in babysitting hell thanks to the grups having the wknd of their wet dreams. First, Dylan on Friday night. Then on Saturday, a "new album" listening party in anticipation of Sir Elton John's arrival in town on Monday.
Why doesn't anything cool ever happen in this town anyway???? Oh don't tell me that it does - and Cher is coming back for another 'farewell' concert. And speaking of people I'd like to kill - ya jus know that Rod Stewart is coming back. It's inevitable. Rod "re-inventing" the works of 70s bands like Bread - and Air Supply. Is it just me or do i hear Rod warbling 'Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oake Tree' as a future gesture of support for our troops in France? As my old man would say, 'Wow, dega view!'
And then today, a "let's get primed" open house party for all my parents' sap friends who were lucky enuf to get tickets for tomorrow's concert. Sold out ten thousand seats in 5 minutes. A new record for the JLC. And says all you wanna know about this town officially known as Hicksville, Ohio.
To tell ya the truth tho, yuh know, i kinda like that 'Tiny Dancer' song. From the first time i heard it in that 'Almost Famous' movie. How could yuh not? But i swear, if I have to listen to another spin of 'Crockadile Rock' or 'The Bitch is Back' or any duet featuring Kiki D, then I'm gonna puke.
...... sorry about the bad attitude, (and yes, i did retch,) but when i was about 5, my parents thought it woud be a good bonding thing to do to not only force-feed me to watch 'The Lion King,' but to actually listen to the soundtrack by Sir Elton non-stop.
Yup, nothing like listening to music for dead people while watching a cartoon in which you get to see your Dad die. And in our house, that was at least two times a day. Any fans out there of 'The Circle of Life'? Gawd, sucks to be you. Ya know, I wooda bin just as happy watching 'Pokieman.'
Ya-soses anyways, here I am spending the entire wknd babysitting the Gnut. Ever since older bro Brian, (middle-name 'Cooper' - my parents had this thing about Alice Cooper but didn't want to stick their kid with a middle name like 'Alice'- let's all thank the Lord for good taste and homophobia,) got shipped off to Afghanistan, I'M the one who gets stuck with watching the kid. Harmless that he is in that obnoxious kid-brother fashion that all males seem to be born with.
I guess there's worse ways of spending a wknd.I mean, it could have been that Elton was playing on Friday night and Dylan was the weekend concert closer. A whole weekend of listening to Sir Bob and his new album? No thanks.
Wouldn't mind getting to see the Food Fighters open for Dylan tho. Of course, this being London, they were told to play unplugged. Wouldn't want to wake the neighbors. They actually said that to a guy that was once in Nirvana.
Geez, whatta wknd. Dylan, Elton and Dave Growl being a folkie. Gawd, I can hardly wait till I'm old enough to move outta this Gwengontonamo prison.
Why doesn't anything cool ever happen in this town anyway???? Oh don't tell me that it does - and Cher is coming back for another 'farewell' concert. And speaking of people I'd like to kill - ya jus know that Rod Stewart is coming back. It's inevitable. Rod "re-inventing" the works of 70s bands like Bread - and Air Supply. Is it just me or do i hear Rod warbling 'Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oake Tree' as a future gesture of support for our troops in France? As my old man would say, 'Wow, dega view!'
And then today, a "let's get primed" open house party for all my parents' sap friends who were lucky enuf to get tickets for tomorrow's concert. Sold out ten thousand seats in 5 minutes. A new record for the JLC. And says all you wanna know about this town officially known as Hicksville, Ohio.
To tell ya the truth tho, yuh know, i kinda like that 'Tiny Dancer' song. From the first time i heard it in that 'Almost Famous' movie. How could yuh not? But i swear, if I have to listen to another spin of 'Crockadile Rock' or 'The Bitch is Back' or any duet featuring Kiki D, then I'm gonna puke.
...... sorry about the bad attitude, (and yes, i did retch,) but when i was about 5, my parents thought it woud be a good bonding thing to do to not only force-feed me to watch 'The Lion King,' but to actually listen to the soundtrack by Sir Elton non-stop.
Yup, nothing like listening to music for dead people while watching a cartoon in which you get to see your Dad die. And in our house, that was at least two times a day. Any fans out there of 'The Circle of Life'? Gawd, sucks to be you. Ya know, I wooda bin just as happy watching 'Pokieman.'
Ya-soses anyways, here I am spending the entire wknd babysitting the Gnut. Ever since older bro Brian, (middle-name 'Cooper' - my parents had this thing about Alice Cooper but didn't want to stick their kid with a middle name like 'Alice'- let's all thank the Lord for good taste and homophobia,) got shipped off to Afghanistan, I'M the one who gets stuck with watching the kid. Harmless that he is in that obnoxious kid-brother fashion that all males seem to be born with.
I guess there's worse ways of spending a wknd.I mean, it could have been that Elton was playing on Friday night and Dylan was the weekend concert closer. A whole weekend of listening to Sir Bob and his new album? No thanks.
Wouldn't mind getting to see the Food Fighters open for Dylan tho. Of course, this being London, they were told to play unplugged. Wouldn't want to wake the neighbors. They actually said that to a guy that was once in Nirvana.
Geez, whatta wknd. Dylan, Elton and Dave Growl being a folkie. Gawd, I can hardly wait till I'm old enough to move outta this Gwengontonamo prison.
posted by Sonny Drysdale at 4:07 AM
34 Comments:
I must be psychic; I knew Dylan would suck without shelling out mucho dinero.
And for what it's worth, my Grups tortured me with endless playings of "The Mamas and the Papas" and "James Last Orchestra" until I was bugged-eyed and drooling. I think this is why I went punk for awhile.
Hokey smokes HP, I thought you were smarter than that! $75 a ticket, and correct me if I'm wrong but at least six bucks for a beer (if the JLC gods even deign to provide that night,) or $4 for a coffee. And then there's bus fare because who has 20 bucks to drop on a cab after a night like that.
... As for me, this town and the JLC ain't anywhere until Neil Diamond shows up. Are you listening, Steve Garrison?
.... Crazy Legs, ya gotta introduce me to your parents. They're my kinda people. I was punk until it became fashionable then I went running back to the arms of people who knew how to write a good melody - like John Phillips - and those like Mr. Last who knew enough not to ruin a song with stupid vocals to stupid lyrics. And instead used lots of humming and wordless vocals like da-da-da-da-bah-da-bah-da's.
Ironically, at the moment, I'm rediscovering the song-writing talents of those punks who surprisingly did actually know how to write a good melody and chorus - like the Sex Pistols - of all people who also gave us the likes of Kurt Cobain and London punk icon Sheena Swearword - neither of whom would stoop so low as a "Yeah, yeah, yeah."
Only a couple more years till I pick up the Killers new CD. Can hardly wait, I've heard nothing but good/bad things about it.
Well Honey Pot - as you know they're very touchy over there at Alt if you don't share the same opinion.
God forbid anyone dare say anything about one of their chosen-few candidates the same way that they're going after Haskett.
If you knew Orser like I know Orser, you'd never want that bullshitting, manipulative crackpot on city council.
That's the problem with you, Sugar Scoop, you're on the outside looking in.
When one of Orser's signs was torched in the middle of the night on Oxford Street West (Oakridge area) in 1997, he called the Freep and the New PL.
He got tons of publicity, including a 45-second clip on TV. But the camera crew and broadcaster failed to notice the can of BBQ starter in the cab of his pickup truck. Coincidence? Irrelevant? Perhaps he just liked having weenie roasts in his truck in late October-November
And you don't like sneaky people?
I could tell you stories that would knock your socks off. He tried to involve me in more manipulative stunts that I care to remember. It's why I finally had to tell him to screw off and die. I detest sneaky bullshitters.
What would you think of a candidate (no one in particular) who sent him or herself (or a friend) a threatening letter just for the publicity that such a move could generate by going to the media and the police, while also subtlely implying that another candidate (who had nothing to do with it) sent the letter?
There's some real dirt going on in this election and it's not what it appears. It's truly Dark Stuff casting the instigators/ perpetrators as victims or heroes. It's truly unbelievable. About as slimy as one can get.
At least no thuggery will get in the way of democracy, according to Orser.
Unless you plan on posting the same libelous allegations over at AltLondon, please don't do it here.
Hey Sonny, you must be a graduate of the B. Stewart Graduate School of Understanding Libel.
Like if it's on AltLondon it (a) must not be libelous, (b) means they're going down as well as Google and I, or (c) if it's good enough for alt, it's good enough for me.
P.S. Ever wonder why these Google blogs don't get picked up by any search engine?
A wise man recently advised me against speculating about election campaigns and the motives of the candidates.
I'm sure you may not be just speculating when it comes to making a comment about a well-publicized news story about a candidate who mysteriously receives a threating letter in the mail ... but unless you have proof as to who sent it, please don't do your speculating here. And if you do have proof, give it to Alt, or better yet, The Law.
Unless of course, one of The Family got Dylan or Elton or even
Rod Stewart to put that infamous letter in the mail.
As a wiser-than-her-years woman once said, "C'mon people, this is a dance party! Lighten up!"
My philosophy for the past few years has been that politics, in particular local or civic politics, is the best entertainment deal in town and second to none for entertainment value.
Watching all these clowns scratch and struggle for power is almost better than sex.
But rest assured, there's some real dirt (and hypocrisy) going on in this one, likely due to the fact that only one candidate now gets elected in each ward, not two.
Only one candidate, not two per ward as in the old regime?
Well, who's stupid idea was that?
Speaking of Polhill, I remember about a year ago on the Morris & Meegan Show, when rumors were going around that Bud himself was seriously thinking of running for Mayor, and Mr. Ed from Alt.London calls up in all his glee to say (and I'm paraphrasing here but not by much,) "BUD POLHILL?!? That's the BEST we can do?!?" and then broke into a giggling fit.
And damned if I didn't blame him.
But he then went on to officially announce his OWN candidacy for city council.
And after all the OMB hearings re: redrawing the ward maps and it's only one coucil member per ward ... well, Mr. Shitdisturber then moves outta town to Vienna. Ontario, of course.
I prefer the two-man per ward idea. That way, if one piece of elected dead-wood got in there, hopefully the other guy will pick up the slack.
But now, it looks like we're going to get very few (if any) new faces and instead be stuck with lots of dead wood - and no co-councillor in that ward for people to turn to.
Yep, thanks for nuthin' Imagine London.
Incidently, speaking of shit-disturbers, anyone hear if Prof. Sam ever get around to getting his Canadian citizenship papers so he can vote in this fiasco he helped get rolling?
Sugar Scoop, you should work on Dianne's campaign. She'll pray for you and help you find some nice, clean-cut Polish ramrod with a 11-inch boomerang on him.
Tell her that you've got a fire down below and she'll suggest you get the laying on of the hands treatment. Turn you into a bonafide snake handler.
Them Bible-thumpers may be a little stiff around the collar, but when they get down, whew doggie! Go forth and mutiply like little bunnies!
Oh Lord, Let My People Come! (or is it go?) Whatever ...
Missed you down at Victoria Park this morning H.P. I was the tall, good-looking fella standing to the Ambulance truck next to the Met. Church at Wellington & Dufferin. ... Actually there were three cadets they ended up hauling off. The emotion or constant standing must have gotten to them.
... McLarty? You awake this early?
"I swear, I could listen to them all night and they wouldn't have to say a word. It was just nice."
... HP - those are probably the most poetic words ever printed on this blog.
Thank you.
Don't tell me - "There was a young man from Nantucket ..."
That's your cue, Butch.
"Please someone shoot me, and put me out of my misery."
How be I shoot you with cheese balls and olives?
Honey Pot, we need a good soldier in yourt part of town to help out on Megan Walker's campaign. Shall I drop over to explain the details?
Missed Megan on the Andy Noodleman show - but he usually doesn't take callers anyway. ... But I didn't hear one call of support for her on the Shauna Rae phone-in hour. What I did hear was "sanctimonious" and "as arrogant as when she had this show." ... a few more of these incidents and Haskett won't have to say anything to win. Other than, "I like Megan as a person. And I'm praying for her."
Perhaps I should introduce the two of you so you can form the "Megan Walker for Prime Minister Coalition."
For the record, Ted Wernham is born again. Any transgression that he may have committed in the past is now wiped clean by the hands of God Almighty.
Besides, he voted to issue the Gay Pride Proclamation in 1995.
In closing, that's great Honey Pot that you're keen on helping Megan become an MP. Considering that you used to dislike Ms. Walker, I think it shows class on your part. Congratulations, Sugar Scoop!
Perhaps I should introduce the two of you so you can form the "Megan Walker for Prime Minister Coalition."
For the record, Ted Wernham is born again. Any transgression that he may have committed in the past is now wiped clean by the hands of God Almighty.
Besides, he voted to issue the Gay Pride Proclamation in 1995.
In closing, that's great Honey Pot that you're keen on helping Megan become an MP. Considering that you used to dislike Ms. Walker, I think it shows class on your part. Congratulations, Sugar Scoop!
Omigod, such libelous comments coming from the potty mouth of the Virgin Mary!
Honey Pot, there's been hundreds of successful libel suits commenced in Canada and the U.S. as a result of Internet postings.
Bite you? If only you'd let me close enough, I'd love to take a hunk outta you, maybe even lick you with my hairy tongue.
Tell us some more how much you adore Megan Walker. Take your time and really let it rip this time. You lay down on the couch over there and I'll just sit here and listen.
Butch may have a point about libel suits, HP.
Here's a good rule of thumb - if you wouldn't post it on AltLondon, don't post it here.
Please, oh please Lord, do not let the "local dregs media" learn of this blog.
Sonny, Honey Pot Sugar Scoop's IP number is banned from posting on Altlondon.
The dear sweet (and poetic) soul has found solace in your delightful blog.
Regarding the media, why don't I send your URL to all the media in London, to see if we can't get some excitement happening here, just like happened with Burghardt's Google blog.
P.S. I love women, Muslims, the Liberal Party and gay folks!
P.P.S. - Butch, you know darn well that I respect and love all those various groups that you just mentioned. Anything I may post on this blog is meant 'tongue in cheek' - like MAD magazine, the Onion, and the Colbert Report, and that 'People You Know' column in the Free Press ... And let me just say in advance, I'm looking into learning more of those same groups to that I can respect them even more. No, really - I am.
Having Orser represent a ward on London city council is like having a cross between Goober and Gomer Pyle represent you on Mayberry's town council.
I've known the guy like the back of my hand since 1987 and this one won't be pretty. The challenge will be to keep a straight face everytime he rises to speak during council meetings.
It's somehow fitting that Ward 4 should get screwed like this. He hammered in giant election signs and mailed out a flyer. Serious door knocking was not really on the agenda.
What's with the black turtleneck? That's what he was wearing at the Scene magazine Christmas party in Wortley Village about a decade ago.
Sure, I had one too - once upon a time(in imitation of Illya Kuryakin on the 'Man from U.N.C.L.E.') but that was in the 6Ts. Is this what all the hip swingers are wearing these days?
Now that I think of it, I think the bad guy in the new 'Bond' movie was wearing a black turtleneck.
That black turtleneck is what he wore when he first hit the stage during an all-candidates' meeting for board of control in 1994 at the old public library auditorium.
It's his good luck turtleneck.
Even though Orser's posted approximately a dozen malicious and defamatory lies about me (and others) on altlondon in the past, I wish him well. (yeah, right?)
Guess what's going to be the talk of the radio tommorrow (and TV tonight)?
Butch - buy the Free Press today!
Multiple copies! Great photos.
Lots of luck to you and yours, Sonny D
Skill-testing quiz
Councillor-elect Stephen Orser has recently made London history for the following reason(s):
(a) Making the most seamless transition from private to public life, ever.
(b) Using the largest civic election signs on front lawns in London's history.
(c) Draining the most ice-cold beer during an 18-hour period into his gizzard, or
(e) all of the above.
A rally for hard-working New Democratic Party candidate Megan Walker in London North-Centre will be held on Friday, November 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the Aeolian Hall at 795 Dundas Street (southwest corner of Rectory and Dundas).
Everyone is welcome (even Liberal and Tory spies as well as Honey Pot Sugar Scoop). Naturally, it's free admission.
NDP Leader JACK LAYTON will be in attendance to, once again, support Megan's campaign to represent the good citizens of the federal riding of London North-Centre.
For more information, log onto www.meganwalker.ca, call 519-951-8100 or stop by Megan's campaign headquarters at 1010 Dundas Street (near Egerton Street).
Honey Pot, you've told me a dozen times that you'd love to check out Jack Layton's bread basket to see if he's got a little grass snake or a muscle-bound Ananconda.
The Greens beat the NDP? Won't even be close.
Megan needs you Sugar Scoop. Deep Trout's right. Kiss and make up and I'll get it on video tape.
I was surprised when Megan pointed out that there was a war going on over there. I wasn't quite sure if she had grasped that reality yet. But since she has, why would she rather have our soldiers walking around with hammers and saws instead of guns? Oh, and negotiating with the Taliban, of course.
Reminds me of Rosie O'Donnell's latest howler when she reminded everyone that the people in Al-Quaida all have dads and moms - and that we parents of the world should just talk to our kids to get them to stop all that killing. Shit woman - it's hard enough just to get them to clean up their room.
Honey Pot, there's only one person in the entire whirld who devotes more time and attention to Megan Walker than you do -- and that's her husband Morris Dalla Costa.
Ain't love a beautiful thing?
Let me grab it on video-tape, tongue action an' all.
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