kevbob

kevbob, 1 day ago to animals

My poor Beanie baby had hives today. This was after her day at the spa… I mean vet. Her welts are still slightly visible. Knowing the provenance of dog allergies is harder to discover than knowing the mysteries surrounding the origin of the Sphinx.

#dogsofmastodon

sipi, 2 days ago to random

Well this pissed me off. I watched this documentary about the forgotten Niuean soldiers who fought in WWI on behalf on New Zealand.

Many of them died of European diseases before they could even make it to the western front. The ones that did make it were accessories to white soldiers in the war. Their main duty was to dig trenches for them. https://youtu.be/9dNEkJsNmiA?feature=shared

kevbob, 2 days 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.

amye, 2 days ago to random

The happiest dog.

kevbob, 2 days 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, 2 days ago to random

It was a good day. I found raccoon poop in the front yard. They are always welcome as well as the opossums.

kevbob, 2 days 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, 2 days ago to random

Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, from November 2009. The full set:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/kevincollins/albums/72157680508798445/

#MemorialDay

Grave cross: Darrel C Schuler Pvt 21 Inf, 24 Div California May 7 1945 In the background, more crosses and Stars of David. Acacia trees, green grass.
Intricate tile artwork showing order of battle of central Visayas, centering on Cebu and showing Camotes Sea, Leyte, and part of Bohol

kevbob, 2 days 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.

koushiniku, 2 days ago to Halo

Nice 22° halo here! #halo #ORWX #PDXTST

kevbob, 2 days 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

mckern, 2 days ago to random

Door to door exterminator/pest control woke me up this morning. I can tell you that even if I need such a service, I'm not buying it from the guy going door to door on Memorial Day.

kevbob, 2 days ago to random

I never knew my grandfathers, one was dead by the time I was born and the other died when I was 1 but I like to think they’d be proud of me wearing my heavy socks pulled up to my just below my knees when I go out and run errands.

kevbob, 2 days 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