FREE SEX..!
no, not really... sorry. but as long as I have your attention, here's the latest update on Hurricane Isabel...
Hurricanes are, I have to say, a lot like sex.. the anticipation is sometimes much more exciting than the actual event. It's blowing pretty good outside right now, but hardly any rain, which is great since any large amount usually causes the moat to overflow and gives one the impression that the lair is built on a small island in the middle of a large lake.
It's only happened twice in twenty three years, but it's an excitement we can do without. I moved our vehicles out of the driveway to a safer place next door, as the ancient maples, if they go over, would land where they're usually parked.
Well, I'm going to go out and play in the wind for a while... it's pretty exhilarating.
later.

the big blow...
well, I've been spending the past few days getting ready for whatever Isabel will throw at us. While we're out of the central path of the storm, we should probably get sustained 40 - 50mph winds with higher gusts and drenching rains. We've tied everything down, removed the ancient gargoyles from the roof of the lair and have a made provisions to rent a high volume pump to hopefully keep up the the amount of rain that will no doubt cause our little brook to swell over it's banks. The other worry is the number of trees that surround the place, very huge and ancient things that could do considerable damage should they fall on the lair. We've also prepared for the possiblility of extended power outages - the lamps are filled, flashlights at hand, ready to go. Also a good supply of liquid libations just in case the local liquor store gets blown away...
so, I'll keep you all up to date as things progress or degrade, as the case may be.
If you are in a danger area, I wish you good luck.
later.

in the mean time...
until I get this Blogger code conflict bullshit straightened out, visit my highly redundant, and equally as boring and self-serving effort at
http://sadoldgoth.journalspace.com/
I think this is a sign from the gods that it's time to change the look of things around here, so maybe rather than rebuild, I'll remodel... any suggestions or comments on the subject?? Feel free to leave suggestions in the comment section below.
later.

Billy FUCKING Idol..!

(this was originally posted last Saturday, but since my blog got fucked up, I'm reposting it now...)


Well, the wind was blowing like a hurricane, it threatened rain all night, but the weather came to party like everyone else at the old Stone Pony last night, and rock out to the one and only Billy Idol! What can I say... he ROCKED!!! He sounded like he did twenty years ago, super tight and ever the showman. Steve Stevens on axe was astounding! Definitly one of the best shows I've ever been to. He did all his hits, played the crowd like like a cheap guitar. Steve wowed everyone with a few incredible solos, and the rest of the band was great as well.
If you ever get the chance to see him, do not let it slip by!

well, isn't this really fucking special...

thanks, Blogger... you corrupted my template with your new whiz bang bullshit you've added over the last week... which means I will have to rebuild it so it looks like the one you've come to know and love... right. I'll get right on it after the hurricane.
this sucks, more than you can ever imagine...