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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Feb 10, 2013 - 07:56am PT
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Because Bill Dolt Reuferferaux was stationed at Castle AFB he's a local climber from even before I got here. So now that I've had the experience of meeting his little unsung darling daughter and got to see her first exposure to Yosemite and a view of Arrowhead Arete in the early morning light, and now having read (well, I read part of it, I'm saving the rest for dawn, believe it or not), I felt this should be said, but I wrote it instead. Say it, sing it to the tune of Sam Stone. And remember, little pitcher, big ears.
THE LOCAL HERO
Daddy must have suffered.
Well, sweet songs hardly last.
It's the sadder ones which seem like they endure.
Wish he hadn't buffered
All the lost joy in his past:
His pain he stilled because he'd found no cure.
All The Best, PurpleBee.
You've been through the worst.
And so the morning breaks like two black rubber tires.
You'll get to be free
From your deep down thirst
And find that damned key to your inmost desires.
"Let's see. That's breaking traction, exhibition of speed, doing way over the limit all the way back to Crane Flat, erratic manipulation at high speed, and failure to signal...um, ten times, easy...and what's that white substance in the bag? Are you by chance a rock climber?"--excerpt from Tales of Piss Fir Willie, Ch. 12/An Odd Traffic Stop
InTO THE WILD DOLT YONDER
Here's a toast to the host
Of those who love the vastness of the sky!
Minds of men fashioned a crate of thunder,
Sent it high into the blue;
Off we go into the wild sky yonder,
Keep the wings level and true;
If you'd live to be a grey-haired wonder
Keep the nose out of the blue!
(Out of the blue, Dolt!)
We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey!
Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!
This is what is considered to be the "odd verse" in The U.S. Air Force, which song used to be titled as Army Air Corps, by Robert M. Crawford.
The third verse ("Here's a toast...") has a different melody, and a more reverent mood than the rest of the song to commemorate those who have fallen in the service of the Air Force and the United States.
This verse is sometimes performed independently of the other verses. The third verse is sung by itself as the Air Force Academy's alma mater after most Academy sporting events. Most notably, it is sung after games against rivals Army and Navy, when the teams combine to participate in the singing of both Academies' alma maters.
The third verse is also traditionally sung by Academy cadets and graduates to honor the passing of a fellow cadet or graduate.
Semper doltishness!
Semper farcissimus!
Semper Mort Hempel!
I defecate Avalanche--"Frontier Psychiatry" on the next page to Mister Bill dOLT.
It'll put juice on your chin. Hear the carrot talking?
Joe Bob says, "Lie Down on the Couch and Check It Out, Check It Out."
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zBrown
Ice climber
chingadero de chula vista
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Feb 10, 2013 - 09:42am PT
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i got a bird that whistles, i got a bird that spys
From stratospheric capability to "nano" technology: DARPA is sponsoring research in a new class of surveillance craft that mimics biology. The challenge: a two-wing flapping aircraft capable of controlled, precision hovering and fast-forward flight, like a hummingbird. Unlike a real bird, AeroVironment's Nano Hummingbird also carries a video camera.
The hand-made prototype has a wingspan of 6.5 inches, and has a total flying weight of 2/3 ounce -- less than the weight of an AA battery
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Feb 10, 2013 - 09:55am PT
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Show me a fly that can do the Bird.
Show me a bird that can do the Fly.
Show me a bird that doesn't whistle when it's flying at sub-sonic speeds.
Didja see that? Didja hear that?
Tommy?
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Feb 10, 2013 - 10:07am PT
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I wish I could be a Flyy Girl.I wish I could fly.
I wish I could do the Fly. If I wanna be a Flyy Girl, I gotta learn to do the Fly. Everyone's learning how. That's the buzz...
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Feb 10, 2013 - 10:30am PT
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Rice and corn (maize)
Rice and corn have generally been considered safe grains for celiac patients, although once again there has been lack of rigorous, controlled, scientific study of these grains in relation to celiac disease, especially with up-to-date methods. I am not aware of any major evidence against their safety during the past 50 years. There are people who are sensitive to rice and corn and probably to any grain. Some have clearly allergic reactions, such as respiratory difficulties or skin wheals to these grains, but gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea, might result from allergy as well (Janeway et al. 1999). If we accept celiac disease as being properly classified predominantly as a Type IV hypersensitivity mediated by T cell responses, there is also the possibility that celiac disease might be combined in a given patient with immediate hypersensitivities, such as allergies (Type I), to wheat or to any other grains, including rice and corn. Intestinal biopsy might pick up the celiac disease, but not necessarily other sensitivities. As far as I know, these potential complications have not been well studied or well understood. It seems unreasonable, however, to suggest to a celiac patient who indicates that he or she responds badly to a particular grain or food other than wheat, rye, or barley, that he or she is imagining things. Adverse reactions to what I shall somewhat arbitrarily term safe grains for celiac patients may not be common, but they do exist. Such adverse reactions should be the subject of more research as to the mechanisms involved.
Hey Tony! Whaddya think, man, like, what's in the spangles on the dance floor? Do I gotta worry when I do the hands-on-the-floor routines?
I dint order no kool-aid...is this kool-aid?
We got our own dancing going' on over here, zBrown. Rangoli helps.
'Rangoli' is a Sanskrit word which means a creative expression of art through the use of color.The word rangoli may also have come from "rang" (color) + "aavalli" (row), which means row of colors, or from rang+avalli, which means creepers of colors. Basically, Rangoli is the art of drawing images and motifs on the floor and walls of one's home using different color powders. Designed with a beautiful combination of various colors, the Rangoli images create an enchanting piece of art. Basically a floor painting, a rangoli image stands for a sign of welcome. The main purpose of making rangolis in diwali is to welcome Goddess Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth, to individual homes apart from warding off the evil eye. The art of rangoli is known by different names in different regions such as "Rangoli" in Maharashtra, Alpana (in Bengal), and Kolam (in South India). Although Rangoli has its origins in Maharashtra, today it is practiced everywhere. One of the most popular arts among Indian women, rangoli is an age old custom of India, and practiced all over the country.
The Rangoli designs are passed down through generations, with some of them being hundreds of years old. Though the designs vary in different sections of India, the basic approach is common. The designs are geometric and proportioned. It has been a tradition in culturally rich India to draw Rangoli on the festivals and other auspicious occasions as it is considered a holy ritual. There is a unique relationship between the festival of diwali and rangoli. Diwali is a major festival of India and drawing rangoli on diwali is a part of diwali celebrations.
The patterns are made with finger using rice powder, crushed lime stone, or colored chalk. They may be topped with grains, pulses, beads, or flowers. Since the entire objective of making rangoli in diwali is to welcome Goddess Laxmi, small footprints coming into the home, representing the footprints of the Goddess, are also made. Rangolis can be of any size, from the size of a doormat, to the covering an entire room.
Though making of a Rangoli is highly dependent on the preferences and skills of the maker, lines are always drawn on one finger movement (rangolis are always drawn with fingers) and frequently, the mapping of the rangoli is done with the help of dots, which are joined to form a pattern, and then the pattern is filled with colors.
One important point is that the entire pattern must be an unbroken line, with no gaps to be left anywhere, for evil spirits are believed to enter through such gaps, if they find one. In an expert hand, the images created are elaborate and look as if they are painted. In India, this art is temporary. Each rangoli design generally stays for only a day or two as it is often redone as a part of the daily routine. Certain designs are created on special occasions such as weddings and religious festivals like Diwali.
Read more at http://www.theholidayspot.com/diwali/rangoli.htm#ARAbxIUckU7jxYe0.99
That was a nize dance number you posted on the Enjoy Life with good old leggs...
Here I could say we enjoy life with good old bum legs...
Plus some in Fossil Climber's instance, except for that thing he pointed out...
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Feb 10, 2013 - 11:14am PT
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Patterns.
Dancing.
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zBrown
Ice climber
chingadero de chula vista
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Feb 10, 2013 - 11:19am PT
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Feb 10, 2013 - 01:26pm PT
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Nemo, meet FEMA.
Storm footage.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4376792628960
I heard from Bevin last night. She's okay, but there's a load for you to shovel in Brooklyn if you care to.
5-hour Energy, anyone?
I'd think about hibernating.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Feb 10, 2013 - 01:34pm PT
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A magical afternoon in the Courthouse Park neighborhood.
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zBrown
Ice climber
chingadero de chula vista
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Feb 10, 2013 - 10:23pm PT
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Feb 13, 2013 - 03:20pm PT
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Too bad for Christopher, going over to the Dark Side. I didn't know he was a Ravens fan, too.
My Grandad was named Leonard for King Leonard I & ONLY, who used to sign documents, announcements, caveats, and promulgations that same way. I had no heart to tell him there were no Ys in Latin script. He came back with Yada-yada, they all say that, but he was firmly in the Ys camp, which made him a Ys man.
And then there were Lynnrd Skynnehead, NYW Rave, and Yo Tony, NOW.
KYOS radio. All Latyn, all the thyme, all the to-dos.
Phil Ochs/The Power & the Glory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZelYGi5ZTPw
Phil Leherer/Poisoning Pigeons in the Park
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhuMLpdnOjY
PAGING PHIL BIRCHEFF!
I've had my Phil on Glueberry Hill and now I'm stuck I'm stuck I'm stuck...
That's better...Lenore jabbed the cop in the neck and all he's got is "Yaargh?" Weenie! It's painful, though...
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Feb 14, 2013 - 03:59pm PT
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Thank God for Yuba Waz!
We all need a name, first, and a mantra second.
You can change a name, and your mantra is mutable, if you choose.
And your icon. And your toothpaste brand.
And the beat. But you'd better let the others know somehow.
Music for Makin' Bacon/not your TJ Brass
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul1nsEsamAM
I received this "obvious objet" in the post last night (flat, appr. 12 X 24 in heavily-taped cardboard, from a well-known artist on ST) and the manager gave it to me just a few minutes ago.
A package? For me? What's it got in it?
Quelque-choses pour moi?
Merci bien, neebee.
Lettuce open it!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Feb 14, 2013 - 04:39pm PT
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I know this sounds whacked out but I wondered how Yuba was going to affect the outcome of this package-opening.
It is a beautiful painting of Boomer with his string of fish.
I'm so stunned you could put me on a stringer. I'd have the same expression as the fish.
The silhouetted oaks in the sunset are just like what you see driving home from Lenna's, Sonora to Merced at sunset; or, if you are Tim, our brother, driving home to Jamestown from Merced Falls after meeting with fishermen needing his guide services and boat. Or, if you are returning, as Boomer did countless tims, from a round of golf at Twain-Harte or Phoenix Lake, the sunset's just that way, Blue Moon in the Sky or not.
When Boomer was a budding managerial trainee and filling various low-level tasks for Pacific Tell & Tell, one job he had was to travel to Yuba City and Marysville to help assess PT&T needs there during the Christmas flood of 1955. He was gone from Sacramento for several days, leaving Mom and the Mothers of Maryal Drive to cope with their own minor flooding from backed-up gutter drains. (The clogged gutters led to the creation of Maryal Pond, the waters of which soon drained to the American River.)
I've learned to respect the Yubans, who kept having to dodge the flooding Sacramento River every few years because they live along the Yuba River, which can heavily influence the Sacramento when it rises. Some of the Sacramento flooding is now supposedly "controlled" by the use of by-passes and less reliance on dike-extension.
Anyway, neebee, the Boomer 'likeness' is just fine--it's a good smile--and it was a shock to see it the first time, which says something, but not of any consequence, so forget it, it's not critique time, anyway--but I'll adjusst. My blood pressure. Must...sit...
Be happy. Like a musical, moveable fish-on-a-plaque on the wall singing Bobby McPherrin.
Well, say there, thanks for the "surprise thank you."
5.8, let's go to the frame shop.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Feb 14, 2013 - 07:39pm PT
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hey there, say, mouse..
i was so sad, the way you shared about boomer's passing..
i love my dad, so i sure understand...
but all the things that you shared about him, made it all
the more real,as to your loss...
could not buy canvas then... so did nothing...
well, after all the neat things that you do for others,
and the wonerful surrise fruit...
a very nice thank you was in order, trouble was:
i did not have canvas, but my NOW i had a board!
thus, the board, :)
however, sadly, i did not have a good copy of boomers
pictur... was too fuzzy, so i felt bad... seem it
passed inspection, though..:) and touched the heart...
by the way:
the moon is a golfball.... :)
and you must have spotted the 'shoot the moon' garden, by now, :)
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