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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 [Poison Idea]

Poison Idea – Kings of Punk LP (1986 Pusmort Records) I’m not sure where I first heard of Poison Idea. I think it was this actual record which opened my eyes to them, and only because it was on...

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June 21, 2005

Happy Birthday Liz

Today is my friend Liz’s birthday. Stop by and wish her a happy birthday if you get a chance. Happy birthday Liz, I hope you get a bunch of cool swag.
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June 20, 2005

The many flavors of: Samhain – Unholy Passion

Everyone knows the tale of The Misfits, and how their records are hugely collectible these days, with the many variations and colors of vinyl especially. Well, when Glenn Danzig disbanded The Misfits and started a new...

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June 19, 2005

Gotham City!

Thanks to the generosity of Pod, I got to go see Batman Begins at an Imax theatre on Wednesday nite. I really liked it a lot, it was a great movie and In my opinion it easily tops all previous Batman films, even the...

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June 17, 2005

Selections from The Punk Vault [Keats Rides a Harley]

Various Artists – Keats Rides a Harley LP (1981 Happy Squid Records) This compilation is something I was aware of for a few years before I ever saw one. The first time I saw it was when I found a copy at a used...

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June 14, 2005

ECW One Night Stand

Last nite I went over to a bar that was showing the ECW One Night Stand PPV for free, the only requirement was you had to purchase one drink from the bar. Seeing as how I couldn’t afford to have a few friends over...

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June 13, 2005

O’Banions reunion night

Friday Nite, Cheddar Nines, Glenda, Hannover Fist, and myself, went down to the city for a pair of old school punk rock affairs. It was a rare nite out for me these days and it turned out to be a hell of a good time...

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June 12, 2005

The barter system

In this day and age where everyone just sells their stuff on ebay, and no one seems to trade anymore, I am pleased to report I have some good old-fashioned trades in the works. The first one has already been completed...

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June 8, 2005

A old school punk gathering this Friday!

Dark Dave tipped me off yesterday on something that if I have to sell blood to scrape together some money to go to, I’ll do it. Don’t Miss The Reunion of the Chicago Bands and Musicians That Made the...

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June 7, 2005