Wednesday, August 31, 2005
BRILLIANT!
hidden charges, drunken louts, missing dialog, rain, dodgy servers, mutiny, crabs in a basket, incompetence, kippers, non-schedules, seagulls ... they're all BRILLIANT
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Last of the Summer Festivals
Me and Emerald...... even at the height of summer in the Isle of Man you still need hats and gloves in the middle of the Island after dark......
One of many smiley photos taken at the Chaz Fest in Sulby last weekend. Good music and good company........ just like my weekend before...
OK, enough with the hats.......
The Heart Chakra
Thanks to Sammy (far left) and Ilse (middle) for bringing us, we were able to achieve temporary enlightenment and become One with the stone-circle. We were the heart of the heart chakra...AHH UMMM...
Monday, August 29, 2005
HIPPIES BURNED MY BEANIE...!!
...Next on Hannity and Combs.
Sunday, August 28, 2005
The Circle
This weekend, Dave, Bao, and myself where lucky enough to catch a ride with our good friend Sammy and her friend, Ilse to an ancient stone circle near St. Luke's. The circle used to be the original site of Tynwald back in 1428.
Friday, August 26, 2005
What Really Happened...
SILVERBURN GLENN
Yet another fabulous walkie was had by Myself and Cathy in Ballasalla. Nice walking trail and lots of old time history.
such a quaint bustling little village
when they aren't being eaten, ducks got it made
Me on the monks bridge. I think they started building it in 1134
I don't know much about monk bridges but this one was brilliant
this could have been taken in heartland America, but homeland security thankfully prevents such trespasses nowadays
how about that, a big fat farm right by the beach.sweet
such a quaint bustling little village
when they aren't being eaten, ducks got it made
Me on the monks bridge. I think they started building it in 1134
I don't know much about monk bridges but this one was brilliant
this could have been taken in heartland America, but homeland security thankfully prevents such trespasses nowadays
how about that, a big fat farm right by the beach.sweet
Thursday, August 25, 2005
It's A Beautiful Thing...
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
When Stars Collide!
Just got back from watching The Coral perform. I have to admit, I never heard of them and took a chance at seeing them without really knowing any of their songs. Judging from the audience turn out, they have a pretty nice following. The night started off with a pleasant surprise. We got to see some familiar faces come on stage! Yep the boys of Truman Falls opened for Coral. Very cool to see and hear them in a larger venue. They sounded F---in' cool! Listening to them shot back memories of when we first arrived on the island. Back then, Emma took us out to the Office to see her friends perform, and I must say, I liked them so much, I bought the CD right then and there. Well, I intended on buying it. But somehow, Emma got it for me for free. Signed, even! Tonight I got a t-shirt and paid for it myself.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
FARM FACES PT.3
This is the buffest damn cow ever!
And this was his behemoth spotted cousin.
Chicks are funny.
These are the local sheep - Laughton sheep... Devil sheep I say. I guess the higher priests within their dark circus can actually grow 6 horns.
The rare Rabbi-sheep. Because, yes he is Jewish, and a perfect blend of rabbit and sheep.
My local fav-0-rite! The shire horse.
Something wrong with all the dogs here though.
And this was his behemoth spotted cousin.
Chicks are funny.
These are the local sheep - Laughton sheep... Devil sheep I say. I guess the higher priests within their dark circus can actually grow 6 horns.
The rare Rabbi-sheep. Because, yes he is Jewish, and a perfect blend of rabbit and sheep.
My local fav-0-rite! The shire horse.
Something wrong with all the dogs here though.
TOWER OF RADNESS
Man, if the Tower of Refuge were in Vegas, I'm pretty sure this is what it would look like.
Sunday, August 21, 2005
What Makes Joe Tick(ed)?
A lot of people ask themselves this a lot of times every day, and I've tried to answer this as best I can at the web location following. Let me know if this helps.
http://homepage.mac.com/mdaedalus/iMovieTheater12.html
You'll have to paste this up there.
http://homepage.mac.com/mdaedalus/iMovieTheater12.html
You'll have to paste this up there.
Saturday, August 20, 2005
GOT MILK?
Friday, August 19, 2005
MORE FROM THE AGGIE SHOW
Some of the wonderful characters, like myself, drawn to the farm festival ambiance.
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Stonehenge!
Had a wonderful visit with me long-time mate and his wife in London. They showed me all around town. One stop was Stonehenge. We traveled though a harsh rainstorm and raced the sun to get there. Once we got in line or the que, there was a fellow American at the ticket window suppossedly buying tickets to get in. Now the place is about to close for a special group of people who got permission to go inside the henge and watch the sunset. After what seemed like an eternaty or close to it, the young lady with an American accent leaves the que! She wasn't even going to buy a ticket? What the--?! Typical. In any case we get up to the window and the sales person says, "You're students, yeah?" I'm like, no. She clears thoat and nods very slowly, "you are students, yes." "Oh, yes. Yes we are!" We dash through the gate and run all the way around the henge with cameras a blazin'. Then we stood there and just gazed at it. The sun went down casting long shadows over the green. Nice one!
(PLEASE DO NOT DELETE DUE TO MY CHUNKY ARMS. CHEERS!)
How to be a Puppy: Lesson 52......
NEVER LET YOUR MOMMY CUT YOUR HAIR!!!!!!!
Before.........
After.......
Before.........
After.......
Sorry kid.
PERSPECTIVE
Soooo... maybe things aren't so bad here.
August 16, 2005—Speeding from the scene of the crime, a Chinese boy tows a floating plastic bag of stolen natural gas last week. Flouting a government ban, farmers around the central Chinese town of Pucheng frequently filch gas from the local oil field.
Nothing like a little perspective to humble the old bitch-bone.
August 16, 2005—Speeding from the scene of the crime, a Chinese boy tows a floating plastic bag of stolen natural gas last week. Flouting a government ban, farmers around the central Chinese town of Pucheng frequently filch gas from the local oil field.
Nothing like a little perspective to humble the old bitch-bone.
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Don't look down! or Vegas, Baby! Vegas!
Yep, that's when the carpet was brand spankin' new and fresh with little funky furballs. Trust me, it doesn't look any better with out them. No really. Really!
Nothing like working in the Sun and dust!
This one Time in January...
Monday, August 15, 2005
THE BIG SHOW
We took a wonder up yonder to the big Manx Agri-show. Hoo-wee nuthin like good ol farm fun. It was actually a nice enjoyable, dare I say it, "all-american" sort of day out. I swear I heard Springsteen songs off in the distance somewhere.
Only $8.50 to get in, shoot, gladly!
Farm people are good damn people.
Country roads - take me home!
This northern end of the island has quite spectacular scenery. This is in the village of Sulby.
Now we're talking - the Tractor Train.
More to come but right now I gotta go finish my Prisoner marathon. Episode 10 where Patrick McGoohan tries to escape by impersonating Ethel Merman upon a communist merchant marine ship that pulls into port.
Only $8.50 to get in, shoot, gladly!
Farm people are good damn people.
Country roads - take me home!
This northern end of the island has quite spectacular scenery. This is in the village of Sulby.
Now we're talking - the Tractor Train.
More to come but right now I gotta go finish my Prisoner marathon. Episode 10 where Patrick McGoohan tries to escape by impersonating Ethel Merman upon a communist merchant marine ship that pulls into port.
Friday, August 12, 2005
I DUNNO PT2
Now I'm just posting non-sequitor images and I don't know why!
Hey, I could have posted a photo of the "Crazy Frog" but I didn't. This was from inside the Castle in Castletown.
Hey, I could have posted a photo of the "Crazy Frog" but I didn't. This was from inside the Castle in Castletown.
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
RETURN OF DAN THE MAN
We went to the Office last week to cheer on our local celeb Dan W. He did a lovely set, and even dedicated a birthday song to a complete stranger. He's got all the moves.
Monday, August 08, 2005
Good Bye from the Cruz Family!
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Well it's been a blast having my family here and meeting my IOM family. Everyone has been great from offering to help watch the kids while the Mrs. and I have some overdue alone time, allowing us to tag along to several outings around the island, and well, just being very supportive. So thanks to you all, my wife and children enjoyed your company and generosity so very much.
