kevbob

kevbob, 15 hours ago to random

Ok the collection between me and Munchkin is down to 4 guitars, 3 basses, 6 ukuleles, a mandolin, a melodica, a piano, a MIDI keyboard controller, a few amps, parts to build 3 more guitars and I am not looking forward to moving it all a thousand miles. Gear acquisition syndrome is a real disease that was exacerbated by the pandemic but little discussed by the medical community at large.

kevbob, 18 hours ago to random

Courtesy reminder. If moving to a different state, resist the urge to move your flat pack furniture. Just give that stuff away or it’ll be back to sawdust by the time your moving van has arrived at your destination.

kevbob, 22 hours ago to random

Terrified our house is going to be featured on one of those worst of Zillow blogs when we go to market this week.

kevbob, 1 day ago to random

Just now:

Guy rolls up on a Segway, big bright smile. “Happy Memorial Day!”

Me: “But it’s not a happy Memorial Day.”

His face falls.

Me: “Today is a day to remember the dead.”

His demeanor changes, “Of course, you’re right. Thank you. Anyway, we’re out in the neighborhood telling people about our extermination services..” points at house “like your neighbor…”

Me: “No thanks.”

he rolls away

cc: @mckern

kevbob, 20 hours ago to random

One thing you don't think about ahead of time as a parent is the stuff you buy for your child over several years for things that variously spark their interest which they abandon. I mean, we all do this as kids, no surprise. But as my 13 year old sheds things as we prep for a move, I see all that stuff we provided for her which was just passing fancy now being prepped for donation. It's karma, baby!

kevbob, 1 day ago to random

Happy Birthday to one of my favorite songwriters, Neil Finn, born 27 May 1958. Crowded House is about to release the second album since he reanimated the band a few years ago and I’m really excited to hear what the rest sounds like.

Teenage Summer:

https://youtu.be/KyzrtCyKft0?si=8ecoduzS6_giSziA

kevbob, 1 day ago to random

Hell yeah!

Idaho drag performer awarded $1.1 million in defamation case against far-right blogger

https://apnews.com/article/drag-performer-defamation-blogger-idaho-c0f3188081e17843059b27d19d5be980

kevbob, 1 day ago to animals

Oscar is a very good boi.
#dogsofmastodon

kevbob, 2 days ago to random

As we separate stuff to move with us and stuff for a van full of donations today I’m embarrassed to admit we are the absolute champions of buying too much shit we don’t need.

kevbob, 3 days ago to random

Actually drinking a glass of regular Coca Cola. I almost never drink soda, let alone with sugar.

kevbob, 3 days ago to random

Wow ICQ is shutting down finally.

I haven’t logged in years but… 2361694

https://icq.im/2361694

kevbob, 3 days ago to random

Fact: Chihuahuas are great dogs.

kevbob, 3 days ago to random

I have a solid car adapter for… I don’t know what. It’s good quality but nothing to identify who makes it other than this logo. Anyone recognize the brand?

kevbob, 3 days ago to acab

An officer was called to help a blind, deaf dog. He shot him dead instead. #acab

Gift link.

https://wapo.st/3wCURYg

kevbob, 4 days ago to random

goddamn, people are so fucking aggro with me today, they should all fuck right off

kevbob, 5 days ago to random

Looking forward to this Midnight Oil movie coming out very soon-

Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXPdBRH9W8o

kevbob, 5 days ago to random

A super pop confection from the past....

Camera Obscura - Lloyd, I'm Ready To Be Heartbroken

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlryei9U3sg

kevbob, 5 days ago to random

I've been giving good free stuff away on NextDoor, a bass guitar this morning, a mandolin a couple days ago, a CarPlay capable stereo tonight. I start each listing with "Do NOT click the 'Hi, is this still available?' button because I might not answer you" and it's helped weed out the unserious and the snipers.

kevbob, 5 days ago to random

I seriously don't know what to do with all these data breach letters I get. I'm kinda giving up.

kevbob, 5 days ago to random

Bless the Northwest and it's abundant rain that provides nourishment to the farms in our area that feed the people and to the rivers that provide a place for fish to transit to and from the ocean... but honestly, I'm ready to head out. The SAD is just too much for me. 😔

kevbob, 6 days ago to random

I legit have anxiety when I can't leave a Zoom meeting before the app tells me the host ended the call first.

kevbob, 6 days ago to wordle

Three days in a row I haven’t faced the anxiety of #Wordle . Feels pretty good actually, I may have hit my limit. I’m also proud I ran with LIGER as my starting word for many months and even got some solved puzzles on the second guess with it.

kevbob, 6 days ago to random

What??

kevbob, 7 days ago to random

Go to hell, Portland General Electric.

kevbob, 7 days ago to oregon

Mark Knopfler has a song on his new album called Tunnel 13 which is an ode to a train robbery attempt in Oregon in 1923 in which 4 innocent railway workers were killed. #oregon #OregonHistory

https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/deautremont-brothers-train-hold-up-at-tunnel-13/