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Late night

Last nite I ended up working until just after midnight. I had such a headache last nite that it made me sick to my stomach. I had a hard time sleeping but at least I got to sleep later today and not come in until noon. I still don’t feel quite...

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Sleep aways escapes me

I’m so tired today that I am having trouble keeping my eyes open. I wish I could take a nap. Thankfully the day at work is almost done for me. I needed to go get an oil change in the car but I decided to blow it off and not call to schedule...

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Good friends visit

Last nite, Kristine came by and brought me dinner and kept me company to help keep my sanity since I’m trapped in the house while recovering. It was nice to have company since I’m starting to get cabin fever big time. She brought me...

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Selections from The Punk Vault [Justice League]

Justice League – Shattered Dreams LP (1987 Fartblossom Records) I can’t quite remember where I first heard Justice League. It was back in high school in the 1980s and it was likely either via a fanzine like...

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October 17, 2005

Pictures from the past

First off, thanks to everyone for the nice birthday wishes, it ended up being a fun day. While cleaning up the office here at Combustion Manor the other day, I came across a big stack of old photos I took at various...

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October 15, 2005

Happy Birthday MXV!

Today is my birthday. I am the ripe old age of 36 now. Its older than I care to be, however since I really live more like I am 26 I guess it doesn’t matter that much. I was hoping to have found a new job by the...

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October 14, 2005

Voivod – Dvod 1 – DVD

Voivod – Dvod 1 DVD Music Video Distributors When I was a kid in high school back in the mid 1980s, I discovered Voivod pretty much by accident. I bought some Metal Blade Records compilation LP for the sole reason...

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October 13, 2005

The many flavors of: Black Randy – Idi Amin 7″

In continuing with some Dangerhouse Records variations, it is no surprise that one of the founders of the label would see his band’s record have a couple variations. In 1978, the second Black Randy and the...

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October 13, 2005

Happy birthday Fruitfly!

Today it is the birthday of one of my blogging friends, Fruitfly. Go on over and send her some birthday love! And speaking of birthdays, mine is Friday and gifts are more than welcome. I also am trying to plan a dual...

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October 12, 2005

Bauhaus Chicago shows moved

Looks like the Bauhaus shows coming up next month that were to be at Riviera are now going to be at The Vic instead. I’m somewhat indifferent about this. The Vic is smaller and a lot easier to get to, but man...

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October 11, 2005

Selections from The Punk Vault [391]

391 – 12″ EP (1981 Posh Boy Records) Recently on the KBD group, someone mentioned the band 391 and it made me remember, “oh yeah, I have that record”. I bought this record a long time ago when I...

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October 10, 2005

Live from Combustion Manor returning soon!

As I’m sitting here nursing a hangover from two evenings of boozing, I figure it is as good of a time as any to give you all a little update on what’s going on. Friday night I went over to the Clown Ranch to...

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October 9, 2005