Float Your Climb

For today's 'Innit It Cute' pic spam, we have a sleeping man.



Awwww.

So now stuck in Utah. God, I hate the desert. It's not a dry heat, it's just fucking heat. Only a handful of dates left. Apparently there's been a contest again this year and I've not known about it. Men are pigs, that's all I'll say. I think I know why that particular contest was chosen and I think Phil is going to win again by what I was overhearing. At least they could pick a time when someone doesn't have a fucked up ankle or knee or recently deceased father. Even out the playing field, as it were. I know now what Mensch did to people, and I just wonder what PC's contribution was to that mess. I'm sure there's more to it than what's been said, even from the wags. It's just stupid. Stupid, stupid.

Had two tamales today and they're hurting me now. Grease and spice equals heartburn. They were good though, but think I'll be really gassy and fun to be around later tonight. Should find a ginger ale around here before things get started.

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Cool, first time using the LJ image host thing and it does get bigger when you click on it. Goddamn photobucket, still can't really find anything better.

And stole this from Babzz ( Meme )

Went on an Emergency Camping trip last few days, although it hardly counted as camping, and the only Emergency was that it was in another state and unexpected. So much fun, I never ever expected to get a call asking me to come out to Cincinatti (ended up meeting them in Illinois). Had a cook out, played with the rockets and fireworks, had a bonfire, all the fun stuff normal people do. Just lovely time. Real baked potatos. Yum. I'd go to any restaurant Mal decides to open after he retires.

Think I'm gonna stop in and see my grandma on the way back through I-80 when I get done. She's not that far off where it splits to I-90. Don't think I'm going to Milwaukee tomorrow, it won't leave me enough time to drive home. Unless i stay up and drive straight through. Sixteen hours from Chicago, and I don't know Milwaukee-Chicago travel time. Long ass day if I do go. Maybe I can get out of work on Monday.

Also found some fun stuff on the Nostalgic Win site, will share later.

Feels good to be home and on familiar territory again. I won't say anything about the talks with EMI, they've always been a bunch of clueless fuckers who've just happened to be very lucky. No innovation or good ideas anywhere, not since they started, and it's only gone downhill from there.

I have collected my father and am exposing him to the worst of foreign customs and rude behaviour. They're doing their best to keep me off the front and back in the tuning room. It's not working as I've made it to the backline with some long haired creep pushing me around. Hahaha Pickaso. Jean-Luc Pickgard.

Took Scott up to a little wine shop in Coventry and have restocked him. Must have dropped a good $200 for everyone.

You should see the new posters on the guy's wardrobe cases. Surely little innocent Dave had nothing to do with it.

Here's a one off of Viv in above said case so you can go fuck off and get back to work.



There, that's it. I'm gonna go see if the lounge is empty.

Was supposed to work tonight but ended up being told not to go as the venue was smaller than planned and a lot of gear is being left in the van.

Major shit going down at the office, the office manager quit and it looks like the senior doctor (the one who's a major asshat) is quitting too. Nice, might actually enjoy work and help people when he's gone. Asshat actually yelled at a patient today, told them they were 'ruining his practice' and to get out. So the mother left her two year old son in the car alone for an hour while she had her eye exam. There's a whole lot more involved, but Child Protective Services is getting involved and I don't want to get involved with that. I saw nothing and know nothing.

In better news, finally watched the Anvil movie. OMG, it is so friggin' true to life. If you ever want to see what life is really like, check that one out. Never mind all the idealistic Cameron Crowe stuff or the dry humour of Strange Fruit - this is the real deal. Bad food, missed trains, fistfights with club owners, the drudgery of daily life, it's all there. Their old roadie Teabag filmed it and produced it and has given them a second wind. Heard they're opening for AC/DC on a few dates and are gonna be at Rocklahoma as well. Thirty years on getting back a bit of what they started is nice to see. They certainly paid their dues, even if I want to track down Reiner's sister and punch her. You have to find a copy of it. The release was very limited and it's not out in a lot of outlets, but there is a copy floating around on Usenet if you're savvy like that.

And speaking of douchebags I'd like to punch, apparently someone has the same opinion as I do about Ash Newell. He always stuck me as being a bit too fannish and retarded. Nice to know I'm in some company for a change. 'Cut rate' is a great tag. :)

Heading out for a quick trip to Baltimore tomorrow, early. Probably a good thing I got the night off. Should really sleep, but there's so much to do.

That's the best news I've heard since the whole 'orange gatorade' thing started!!!

THANK YOU!!!

Was at the bar last night and got stuck watching a telly programme called 'My Dad is Better than Your Dad'. Dumb show, but was better than listening to the pub crowd all night.

One of the contestants on the show looked like the spitting image of Pete Willis. But younger, female, and bit pudgier. Managed to find a photo of her on the NBC website, she looked much more like Pete on camera.


Raven Leon

Pete Willis (3rd from left)

Too bad I couldn't find a better picture of her. Was downright eerie.

Bootleg update! For all my new non-psychotic Leppy friends.

Hope everyone likes Slang. Cos I do!

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=W35ZYY9A
1996 07-16 Mansfield '96
Disc 1
01 - Rock Rock (Till You Drop)
02 - Hit & Run
03 - Foolin
04 - Animal
05 - Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad
06 - All I Want Is Everything
07 - Deliver Me
08 - Hysteria
09 - Work It Out
10 - Slang
11 - Bringin On The Heartbreak
12 - Switch 625
Disc 2
01 - Two Steps Behind
02 - Where Does Love Go When It Dies
03 - Photograph
04 - Rocket
05 - Armageddon It
06 - Pour Some Sugar On Me
07 - Crowd Noise
08 - Love Bites
09 - Let's Get Rocked
10 - Rock Of Ages


http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K8G9AHRQ
1996 08-29 Acoustic In Sacramento
01 - Intro
02 - Where Does Love Go When It Dies
03 - Interview1
04 - Pour Some Sugar On Me
05 - Interview2
06 - Miss You In A Heartbeat (Phil On Vocals)
08 - Tesla Blues And End Of Interview

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=7VGFW5XC
1997 04-19 Buenos Aries '97
Disc 1
01 - Rock Rock Till You Drop
02 - Action
03 - Foolin'
04 - Animal
05 - Make Love Like A Man (Rare Slang Varietal)
06 - Have you Ever Needed Someone So Bad
07 - Work It Out
08 - Deliver Me
09 - Hysteria
10 - All I Want Is Everything
11 - Slang (Extended)
12 - Joe's Compliment
13 - Bringin' On The Heartbreak
14 - Switch 625
Disc 2
01 - Leppard Jam
02 - Two Steps Behind
03 - When Love And Hate Collide
04 - Rocket
05 - Armageddon It
06 - Pour Some Sugar On Me
07 - Love Bites
08 - Lets Get Rocked
09 - Rock Of Ages

Wot? So I collect concerts. Any wish list items?

Speaking of Pretty Men, I thought I'd share a little pic post to rouse the hormones of at least myself. 'Cos I'm seriously depraved. And twisted. And strange. And lacking my thesaurus.

( Men! )

Getting over the illness finally. Had a wracking cough attack at work as I tried to adjust some poor lady's glasses. She looked half like she wanted to run and not catch it, and half that she felt bad for me so ill and having to work. I'm sure after she climbed into her BMW and went to have her pedicure. Ah, the slings we must suffer. My head has cleared up during the day. I can think for the most part, but am still exhausted. Last night's no sleep trick hasn't helped things, but sometimes things just won't let go when it's time for bed. William was actually quite nice for a change, altho he did keep pressing as to what was wrong. Like I'm going to tell him I had a bad dream about a guy from my past. That would have gone over well at 3am. It was happy in a way, he just wanted to tell me he was safe in heaven still, but not happy as a lot of those 'dreams' are when lost ones come to visit.

I was also called Captain Kirk today. Strange, eh? Something about my technical knowledge, which is strange 'cos you figure they'd line me up with Scotty or Spock instead of Kirk. The party on the other end of the phone sounded like they damn near pissed themselves when the phone was passed to me and I answered 'Kirk here'. Another media issue bitch slapped by my astounding and eccentric store of useless information. I relish in my label of geek. Comes in handy a lot of the time. I don't waste a lot of time scratching my head and going 'Uhh, I think I'll use my lifeline'.

And apparently I have been mentioning Mr. Campbell a bit too much for someone's tastes. Sorry. It's just come up, there's nothing meant by it. With all the Sparkle Lounge PR happening, and the new Dio bootleg where his guitar craps out, and the fact that every time I turn on the radio lately he's playing is all just coincidence. Even the time I had 'Four Letter Word' blasting from my speakers last night. Really, just like the song. Swear it.

( Dio bootleg info )

( Some eyecandy )

Oh hell, I'll just post the link to 'Four Letter Word'. I'll surmise most have heard it already, but it's a good enough little track to keep passing around.

I think the tanners I asked for should be in shortly. Will be interesting to see how they work. Never used a metal plectrum before, but I know some people swear by them exclusively. Hard to replace if I loose them. Ever actually go out looking for a sixpence piece these days? It's like trying to find a farthing. Half crown? Jesus, when's the last time anyone saw one of them?

I had thought about going out for a bit, but I got to my car and saw the other vehicles sliding sideways down the hill and decided a night in doing laundry might be more beneficial in the long run.

Just because the single has Tim McGraw on it, DOES NOT mean it is a country album! It's very wide ranging as they try to find their sound. Some of the experiments work, some don't. I get the feeling it won't be a well recieved album (ala Slang) due to it's varying nature, but Slang grew on me, as has Sparkle Lounge. I love their ballads tho, and sadly there are none on the final cut as of right now.

Fans are already rebelling against the name. Sorry. Might work great for a place name, doesn't work as an album name. Does anyone outside the immediate group even know what the Sparkle Lounge is? Prolly not, eh? If Joe comes out in a white Elvis costume I'm gone. Or anything velvet. Not that velvet's not good on him, but you're gonna have to steer really hard to get of of the 'mediocrity' heap with this one. Ash's work looks photoshopped, at best. Especially the group shots. Best going back to Bramhall Lane and figuring out what you really want to do now. I don't knock Viv and Jewels, not in the least, but you've been so lost since '91. And I ramble.

( Spoiler Cut )

So there you have it. Mind, it's just my opinion and I'll more than likely be slated for it if word gets back to camp. The passes are nice this time tho guys. Very... uhh, lounge-ish? Like Vegas in the late 70's? I like the string of lights. Better than the D-L passes back in the day.