WOW! So anyway . . .

Has it really been that long since I have updated this thing? Woah, I suck.

We played in Columbus this past weekend and I have more bad Columbus news. It seems as if every time we go there something happens. Here's the story:

We dropped our stuff off at Little Brother's (a bar) and walked down the street to get some grub. We ate at this pizza place called Papa Joe's and I thought it was pretty good by the way. While we were eating, we saw 3 fire trucks zoom down the street going the direction of the bar. No big deal right? After I finished eating I decided to go outside and smoke and also to see if the trucks were anywhere near. Lo and behold they were down near the bar. I knocked on the window and told Kelly, Gloria and Rhonda what was going on. Well, I along with Christine, Rhonda and Kelly took off running down the street. It's hard to run when you're wearing Doc Martins. It looked like black smoke was coming out of the top of the bar. Was it on fire?????? No. The building next door was. It was a small apartment fire that was put out in a matter of 20 minutes (I guess because the building wasn't engulfed in flames) and the funny thing is no one in the bar seemed to mind that there was a fire next door. Everyone, which consisted of like 15 people, was still in the bar going about their business. So after everyone else finally met up with us we went inside and started drinking beer and just laughed and laughed as we played the name game.

The night ended up running like an hour behind because the sound guy got there really late. We were supposed to play at 9:15 and didn't start until almost 11. The line up got shuffled twice and one band ended up leaving because they were going to be playing so late. I think it all ended around 2 a.m., I don't remember.

So there is our second tragic Columbus trip. Floods, power loss, police running with guns drawn and fire; who knows what it'll be next.

Over and out.

I'm still here

Ok, I know the last post says some pics are coming but I haven't had a chance to go through the pics to put up. I have pics from last weekend that I want to put up too but obviously I haven't done that either. I am a bad blogger, a very bad blogger. I apologize to being a slacker.

Columbus update 2

Pictures are on the way.

Columbus update

Ok, we were supposed to play at Club 202 Saturday night but as Lindsay Mac was playing, a huge storm rolled in and out went the electricity. By the way, Lindsay Mac kicks ass so check out her website, www.lindsaymac.com. Leigh (a friend of ours) almost had the ceiling fall on her head in another part of the bar. Real safe huh? The rain comes pouring in and so does the ceiling. Amidst the chaos (well it really wasn't chaotic but it was really f-in hot), the monsoon, and no electricity, there were 2 telephone poles snapped outside. Ok, they weren't snapped all the way but they were close. To make a long story longer, we didn't play.

Now on Sunday, a group of us had gone to brunch at Union Station. Christine and I were sitting at seats in the window and we see a cop across the street walking then running then he pulls out his gun as he's running. What the f you ask? We look at the corner and there are like 5 cops with their guns drawn on a guy on the ground. I think he had tried to steal something and wouldn't stop when they told him to. They cuffed him and off he went. What a morning!

After that, we went shopping and headed home. Even though we never got to do our show, it was still fun and I'm sure it will be hard to top this Pride.

By the way . . .

I've been a bad blogger lately. I haven't been keeping up with my blog like I should. Sorry.

Columbus Pride

We arrived around 1 p.m. We have been smoking in a non-smoking room and got in trouble for it. Apparently the whole hotel is non-smoking . . . who knew?? So who knows what will happen later on tonight. We have to play at Club 202 tonight and then we can have lot's o' fun afterward. Whoo hoo! We'll probably come back to the room (the non-smoking room) and go to sleep. Shopping tomorrow and we head for home.

Technology weekend

Whoo hoo! I am watching cable and playing with technology (high speed internet) and it is nice. Thanks Amy and Gloria for letting us come over and keep your cat company!

Big pool party as well this weekend at the cribs house in J-town! Rhonda and Ruby are watching Julie's crib this weekend so we are gonna be over there later on this weekend swimming. I will most definately get a sunburn. It doesn't matter how much sunblock I put on, I will get a sunburn. So goes the price for having bright white skin. I also don't really care too much about tanning - don't want to be a leather bag when I get older.

So I talked to a few people who have some good high school pics so when I get them, I will be posting some new ones. I have a few I could put up of myself but I don't want to do that. I just want to embarrass everyone else. Heh heh.

So that is all for now! Sees youse guys later.

There it is . . .

A condensed version of the roadtrip. I took almost 200 pics but thanks to my digital camera I didn't have to develop anything. A few of the pics got mixed up but I am sure you can make sense of them all. You're smart.

RBR Records

Here it is on the corner of Delaware.

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Hello Ani!

We found the new home of Righteous Babe Records! I, along with Kelly, became weak in the knees. It was right down the street from our hotel.

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Ever wonder where Buffalo Wings came from?

Birth place of Buffalo Wings - I swear.

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And another

Another pic of Alison and her bass player, Rebecca.

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Alison Pipitone

2/4 of Alison's band. The other 2 weren't in enough light.

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"Will you take our picture?"

These boys wanted me to take their picture.

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Bar #2

Neitzsche's - the bar in Buffalo we played at.

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We made it!

The band at Niagara #2. See the first picture at the very bottom.

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Of course the Wookiees went

Chewy and Tarful enjoyed it too.

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Signs again

In Buffalo . . . on the way to the falls.

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At the falls

Look! Canada!

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I saw the signs

Almost to Buffalo!

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I love strip malls

Lydia's (where we played in Akron). Good thing it was next to a check cashing place so I could get some money to get my nails done!

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Wookiee fever

Chewy gets some action.

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Our tour guide

Chewy leads the way.

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On the road again . . .

Ready to leave!

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Ok

So I am back home from the road trip (have been for a few days now) and it was a blast. I love playing with Alison Pipitone. She's the greatest. So i am going to post some pics now for your viewing pleasure!

On da road yo

Sooo, just arrived at the Holiday Inn in Akron, Ohio- I think- got a show here tonight then off to Buffalo, NY- (Oh, BTW, this is Amy, the stenographer, since Steph is a bit busy- or shall I say tipsy) Anywho- had a decent ride- Pabst Blue Ribbon- aww yeahhhh- and stopped at every rest stop possible for urination nation. word. You funny- I funny- we funny= we all tipsy. Love love

Yessssss!

Oh my god, the new Star Wars is so good! I got chills watching it because I just loved it. I would definately se it about 20 more times. It makes the first two episodes look like crap but that is just my opinion.

I'm a nerd

So the new Star Wars is here and I am so excited! I loved the last one because Boba Fett is one of my favs and his background was shown and my other favorite character is Chewbacca. I am interested to see the planet of wookiees (that is how it was spelled on my new Chewbacca toy - I never knew it had 2 letter e's on the end). I'll be in wookiee heaven. I hope to see it tonight or at some point this weekend. Woo hoo!

Pictures ahoy!

Sorry about all the pics but if there were a blog template that was more picture friendly I would have it. For now you can just take the time to scroll down the page and enjoy, dang it!

Right now on Conan (Monday night = rerun) Robin Williams is being his usual dumb ass self. I am sorry but if he isn't one of the most annyoing people then please let me know who is more annoying.

Here is your random thought of the evening/morning: Why are pants called a pair? Unlike shoes which there are two of, you only wear pants one at a time. Somebody help me understand. Your lucky numbers are 7, 88, 3.14....., 553, and infinity. Thank you and goodnight.

Big red hair

Conan is my man. Yes he might not be the most "normal" looking guy but to me, he's hot. He was supposed to marry me but he didn't know it.

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Tina Fey is my girl!!!


Here comes Debbie Downer! One of the best skits to come out of SNL in a while I must say.

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I was shown this picture today of a friend's senior picture. I have "removed" the eyes to protect her identity, ha ha. I would assume this is mid to late 80's.

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Baby shower keg stand

Here is picture from the baby shower. It's not a baby shower until someone does a keg stand! It was a lot of fun and I recommend that everyone has a keg and a barbecue at their baby shower. By the way, the prego mom who we were there to shower with gifts drank water so don't worry anyone.


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Good Fences

Another thing before I go . . . my band is writing music for an independent film that is being filmed here and I might post some of the stuff I've written. The material is dark and a little depressing but the movie is sort of the same way. I can't wait to start going to the production meetings and being on the set to see how the script will play out on screen.

Sunday Sunday

I woke up today to another day of allergies. Man it's fun. I am supposed to be going to a baby shower that is more like a party. There is a keg of BBC (local brewery) beer and they are cooking out. Sounds like fun and a good way to forget about being sick. I need to do some "chores" first before I go like the dishes and cleaning a little. I'll be sure to post what the beer baby shower was like. I am sure it will be a hoot.

Picture pages

I am probably going to use this mostly to put up pictures for anyone who happens to read this. I will occasionally offer up a thought or two.

The title of this got me to thinking about the Picture Pages show Bill Cosby used to do. I loved it and always wanted that pen that made noise when he drew. I now have the theme going through my head...

Picture Pages, Picture Pages
Time to do our Picture Pages
Lots of fun with crayons and a pencil.
Picture Pages, Picture Pages
Open up your Picture Pages
Time to have Bill Cosby draw a picture page with you!

Crazy driving

Wee! Look, no hands!

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The accident

Oh no! I am stuck under my car! Thanksfully Chewbacca is here to save me.

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The happy ending

Saved!

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Look at my bass playing skills everyone

Me playing bass

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Ahh, how nice

The Blue Umbrellas visit Niagra Falls

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