311 Day

Thursday, March 11, 2010

It seemed fitting to write about our recent concert experience on 3-11. It is 311 day, afterall! I'm wearing my 311 gear, as is Charlie. We'll listen to our favorite songs throughout the day, for sure. Anyway, on to the concert.


Since it had been years since the last time we saw 311 perform live, we weren't sure what songs we could expect to here. Of course, I hoped to hear Amber since it is our song. Of course they played Amber! But they really did a great job mixing the older songs with songs from Uplifter. I wish I would have brought my camera and video camera, but I didn't want to chance not being able to bring them in. So my phone had to make due - forgive the horrible picture quality, click to enlarge.

The Moore Theater IS Seattle's oldest remaining theater, built in 1907. Beautiful architecture detailing and stained glass inside. I have been to the Paramount {which is another old venue, 1927}, but not the Moore! And it's a gorgeous venue with great sound.
311 always puts on a great show. I love when they do the solo performances, it's such a treat to see the individual talent behind the band as well as watching them rock out together. I recorded Chad Sexton's {kick arse drummer} solo and P-Nut's {the ever-so talented bassist}solo. Unfortunately I didn't record when all 4 members were playing the drums together, but you can watch a similar version of one of their past concerts on YouTube. That is so impressive to watch.


Here is P-Nut's bass solo ... Again, forgive my phone video quality, but it really is a beautifully done solo.



Another fun thing was seeing the other 311 fans and how incredibly different they all were. I love people watching, don't you?? There were young-ins, groupies that were dancing like they were at a completely different concert {Puwahaha - who dances like that at a rock concert??}, old folk, stoners, and the almost 30 something crowd. Each in attendance for the same reason: for the love of the music.


Bottom line: we had a blast. I hope we go to the next Seattle show, whenever it may be!

Bravado Designs Coupon Code

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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Happy Shopping,

No compensation, blah de blah. I acknowledge.

Doh!

Just when I get into a groove, a routine, a flow...that's when I muck something up.

Laundry seemingly kept up with? Wash the mister's cell phone.

Menu planned out and food stocked? Produce spoils and I forget to buy cheese.

Laundry seemingly tackled again? Wash the mister's wallet.... twice.

Things looking up as far as finances? Forget to pay insurance and it lapses.

Say it with me, now.

Doh!

W/W Fog

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

On our way to see potential homes this weekend, the valley was covered with morning fog.

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Chew On This XXXXVI

A series courtesy of the mister. Random pictures that make you think. Maybe a little too hard.

Happy Tuesday,

Two Houses, Two{ish} Hour Commute, Too Bad.

Monday, March 8, 2010

A couple of weeks ago, we ventured out to look at two other houses. One in Gold Bar the other in Monroe - which is east a ways from our current location. The listings for both houses really had us interested though, despite the drive ahead {up to two hours one way}.


The first house I am still swooning over, to be honest. I'm keeping it stashed in my "when we're rich" day dream -- I would LOVE to have it as my vacation home, nestled in the mountains. Beautiful. 


3 bedrooms, 1.75 bath, loverly kitchen,  1650 sq. feet, .58 acres fenced, huge master suite with deck off master and deck below. By the way, this MLS listing is still active! *swoonage* Since we saw the house at night, I'll share some of the exterior MLS pictures.

Click to enlarge all collages.

The second house is actually a manufactured home. Some manufactured homes can look amazing on the inside, but when you look at the exterior you can tell. Which is precisely why we originally vetoed the idea of buying one. Until we saw the listing for this TRIPLE wide. 


Custom built, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2.19 acres, 2108 sq. feet, master suite, home office with built in desk and shelving, windowed breakfast nook, deck, and air conditioned.

Click to enlarge collages.

So everything in this manufactured home was amazing and impressive.... until we open one of the bedroom doors and find this.

Yes, there was a leak in the roof, that had gone unnoticed since the house was vacant. Which caused the ceiling to give way. I peeked in the room and turned on the light, immediately turned around and looked at our Realtor, eyebrow raised. 


"What? Is there someone in there?" she asked.


Haha -- I suppose this sort of thing can happen with a vacant bank owned house. This house is now marked pending, BO requested ... 


The hunt continues....

Warning :: May Cause Uterus To Twitch

Sunday, March 7, 2010

I transferred pictures and video over from my phone this week, to back them up on my external HD. I had tons of "Quick!  Grab the camera - where is it?? - crap! Okay the phone will have to do" pictures and videos on my phone. I fear losing them. Gosh, I plum forgot about some of these!





She had a death grip from the start, I remember how hard it was to pry the phone out of her tiny hands.

Don't say I didn't warn ya about the uterus thing. Just sayin'...