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Here's the conversation. He was grousing about how Obama is getting a bad rap from the GOP and many Americans. :)
@Caliannah true and of course W got two terms
@TRhooligan1 That is because people are INSANE. (not everyone in the South is a tackhead...)
@Tinhuviel I've met many who aren't
::DIES::
Flint and Cadmus
Jul. 31st, 2012 12:23 amWell, this night has been most momentous. B was well-pleased with the first reaction to Shriekback's version of "God's Gardenias." He emailed a response to me about that, so I'm very happy that he's happy.
Also...
And this is most monumental...
Tim fucking Roth responded to one of my Tweets! ::dies::
Here's the exchange:
TRHOOLIGAN1: true and of course W got two terms
TINHUVIEL: That is because people are INSANE. (not everyone in the South is a tackhead...)
TRHOOLIGAN1:@Tinhuviel I've met many who aren't.
::DIES AGAIN::
So, apparently, he doesn't think I'm a complete nutter, based on nothing but the Tim Roth Tutorials. There were only supposed to be five of those anyway. I'm keeping it up because I've heard from so many Hooligans who really love them. Wonder why? Ha.
I've been imbibing Absinthe this evening, which is kind of ironic, given Flint's Vampire name (Absinthe), so I would draw on some strange inspiration from the Green Faery. Well, it's worked, and hearing from B and Tim Roth only compounded the mental state I am in. I am writing like a bloody fiend.
Who knows? I may actually overcome my prudishness about their encounter, and go ahead and write out the NC-17 activities. I am so going to Hell.
**EDIT** yeah yeah, I ordered B to go to bed, as it was 3:30 over there. WTF? Man really is a Vampire, I just know it. He responded with "absolutely." About 15 minutes later, he logged off and went to bed. Bossy Tin is BOSSY! heh.
Also...
And this is most monumental...
Tim fucking Roth responded to one of my Tweets! ::dies::
Here's the exchange:
TRHOOLIGAN1: true and of course W got two terms
TINHUVIEL: That is because people are INSANE. (not everyone in the South is a tackhead...)
TRHOOLIGAN1:
::DIES AGAIN::
So, apparently, he doesn't think I'm a complete nutter, based on nothing but the Tim Roth Tutorials. There were only supposed to be five of those anyway. I'm keeping it up because I've heard from so many Hooligans who really love them. Wonder why? Ha.
I've been imbibing Absinthe this evening, which is kind of ironic, given Flint's Vampire name (Absinthe), so I would draw on some strange inspiration from the Green Faery. Well, it's worked, and hearing from B and Tim Roth only compounded the mental state I am in. I am writing like a bloody fiend.
Who knows? I may actually overcome my prudishness about their encounter, and go ahead and write out the NC-17 activities. I am so going to Hell.
**EDIT** yeah yeah, I ordered B to go to bed, as it was 3:30 over there. WTF? Man really is a Vampire, I just know it. He responded with "absolutely." About 15 minutes later, he logged off and went to bed. Bossy Tin is BOSSY! heh.
Uhm...SQUEE??
May. 18th, 2011 05:30 pmFrom Receiving Social Security Payments While Living Abroad.
The U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of New York and several central banks around the world have agreed to provide an international direct deposit service. This service allows the transfer and conversion of U.S. social security benefits to a foreign bank free of the various charges; the Social Security Administration picks up the tab. The countries that currently participate in this international direct deposit service (also called electronic benefit transfer) are: Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
Also, this good news from![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
theafaye regarding muh beasties.
Look into the vaccine issues for your animals because you might not need to quarantine them. Although I didn't bring my cat over, he did have his rabies shots and basically what you do is give them two rabies jabs (to make sure the antibodies are high enough) and then five weeks later have a blood test done to show that they have enough anti rabies antibodies (you might get away with just one jab but you might not and if you don't get them high enough you have to have a second jab so it's more expensive to take the gamble). Six months after that blood test they can travel with no quarantine and a pet passport. It might be different from the States, but it's worth checking because they're always changing the law and if you can avoid quarantine for your animals, all the better.
And it'd be great to have you as a neighbour. :)
The U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of New York and several central banks around the world have agreed to provide an international direct deposit service. This service allows the transfer and conversion of U.S. social security benefits to a foreign bank free of the various charges; the Social Security Administration picks up the tab. The countries that currently participate in this international direct deposit service (also called electronic benefit transfer) are: Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
Also, this good news from
theafaye regarding muh beasties.Look into the vaccine issues for your animals because you might not need to quarantine them. Although I didn't bring my cat over, he did have his rabies shots and basically what you do is give them two rabies jabs (to make sure the antibodies are high enough) and then five weeks later have a blood test done to show that they have enough anti rabies antibodies (you might get away with just one jab but you might not and if you don't get them high enough you have to have a second jab so it's more expensive to take the gamble). Six months after that blood test they can travel with no quarantine and a pet passport. It might be different from the States, but it's worth checking because they're always changing the law and if you can avoid quarantine for your animals, all the better.
And it'd be great to have you as a neighbour. :)
I just got home to this news from Lynn Hoskins, the High Priestess of All Things ELO:
ELO rocker Jeff Lynne working on solo album
April 23, 2009
By Dean Goodman
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - For a musician who claims to live a leisurely existence, rocker Jeff Lynne has plenty of projects on his plate.
The brains behind the '70s art-rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) recently took a break from sessions for his first solo album in almost two decades to produce songs for quirky folk singer/songwriter Regina Spektor. He also has plans to write and record with Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh.
The bearded Birmingham native has kept a relatively low profile since the 2001 album "Zoom," which was credited to ELO but was essentially a Lynne solo work. Sales were poor, and a scheduled arena tour was cancelled.
But Lynne's legacy as the writer and producer of such ELO tunes as "Livin' Thing" and "Mr. Blue Sky" is secure. And then there was his tenure with the Traveling Wilburys, not to mention his collaborations on solo works by fellow Wilburys George Harrison, Tom Petty and Roy Orbison.
As for his own album, he hopes to release it later this year. It would be his official solo follow-up to 1990's "Armchair Theatre."
"It's coming, gradually," Lynne, 61, said in a recent interview with Reuters. "I can do 'em quick, but it depends whether you want 'em good or quick!"
It is indeed a solo work, with Lynne playing all the instruments apart from the occasional violin or cello. As is his wont, he will be tinkering with the project right up until the last minute, and accordingly declined to reveal any titles.
Lynne will emerge from his hilltop home-recording studio compound on Friday when performing rights group ASCAP presents him with its Golden Note Award for lifetime achievement during its annual expo in Hollywood. Lynne will in turn discuss his 40-year career at a Q&A session. His advice to musicians?
"You've just got to love it. You can't really do it unless you love it to bits, and you'd rather be doing it than anything else. That's what I've found. I'm still getting thrilled with music even after 40 years of doing it professionally. The hairs stand up on the back of my neck at certain music."
One of those hair-raising experiences occurred recently when Lynne was working with Spektor. He was busy with his own album, but could not resist the opportunity to put his stamp on some songs she had sent him. He produced five tunes, since working on a whole album would have taken upwards of a year.
But even those five songs proved to be a challenge because Spektor had been performing them live for several years and had definite ideas about how they should sound on disc.
"Yeah, and I had to sorta change her mind! No, not really," Lynne said. "She was very open-minded actually about it. That's why she asked me to do it, to see what I would bring to the party, as it were."
Lynne said he has planning to work with Walsh for some time, but the guitarist has been kept busy touring and recording with the Eagles.
"I love Joe. He's a terrific guy, and we'll probably mess around and come up with some ideas together."
April 23, 2009
By Dean Goodman
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - For a musician who claims to live a leisurely existence, rocker Jeff Lynne has plenty of projects on his plate.
The brains behind the '70s art-rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) recently took a break from sessions for his first solo album in almost two decades to produce songs for quirky folk singer/songwriter Regina Spektor. He also has plans to write and record with Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh.
The bearded Birmingham native has kept a relatively low profile since the 2001 album "Zoom," which was credited to ELO but was essentially a Lynne solo work. Sales were poor, and a scheduled arena tour was cancelled.
But Lynne's legacy as the writer and producer of such ELO tunes as "Livin' Thing" and "Mr. Blue Sky" is secure. And then there was his tenure with the Traveling Wilburys, not to mention his collaborations on solo works by fellow Wilburys George Harrison, Tom Petty and Roy Orbison.
As for his own album, he hopes to release it later this year. It would be his official solo follow-up to 1990's "Armchair Theatre."
"It's coming, gradually," Lynne, 61, said in a recent interview with Reuters. "I can do 'em quick, but it depends whether you want 'em good or quick!"
It is indeed a solo work, with Lynne playing all the instruments apart from the occasional violin or cello. As is his wont, he will be tinkering with the project right up until the last minute, and accordingly declined to reveal any titles.
Lynne will emerge from his hilltop home-recording studio compound on Friday when performing rights group ASCAP presents him with its Golden Note Award for lifetime achievement during its annual expo in Hollywood. Lynne will in turn discuss his 40-year career at a Q&A session. His advice to musicians?
"You've just got to love it. You can't really do it unless you love it to bits, and you'd rather be doing it than anything else. That's what I've found. I'm still getting thrilled with music even after 40 years of doing it professionally. The hairs stand up on the back of my neck at certain music."
One of those hair-raising experiences occurred recently when Lynne was working with Spektor. He was busy with his own album, but could not resist the opportunity to put his stamp on some songs she had sent him. He produced five tunes, since working on a whole album would have taken upwards of a year.
But even those five songs proved to be a challenge because Spektor had been performing them live for several years and had definite ideas about how they should sound on disc.
"Yeah, and I had to sorta change her mind! No, not really," Lynne said. "She was very open-minded actually about it. That's why she asked me to do it, to see what I would bring to the party, as it were."
Lynne said he has planning to work with Walsh for some time, but the guitarist has been kept busy touring and recording with the Eagles.
"I love Joe. He's a terrific guy, and we'll probably mess around and come up with some ideas together."
::squees and scampers::
Nov. 12th, 2005 03:53 pmI can't help it. I just. can't. help. it!
"Cormorant" came today and, in the liners, in the acknowledgments and thanks, it says:
I have my name on a Shriekback CD. MUH! ::falls over and refuses to get up::
The only problem I have with with getting "Cormorant" today is that I can't listen to it until around 6 tonight. I don't want to wait. I cannot.
Whoa....I'll be listening to it tonight while I write. I wonder where it will take the tale? I'm babbling now. I'm journaling incoherently. I want to dance around like a roller-disco dancer, but I'm too weak with surprise, happiness, and utter disbelief.
WHOA! MUH! SQUEE!
"Cormorant" came today and, in the liners, in the acknowledgments and thanks, it says:
Webular support: graham brown, james burke, tracy angelina evans, teejay, derk wehler.
I have my name on a Shriekback CD. MUH! ::falls over and refuses to get up::
The only problem I have with with getting "Cormorant" today is that I can't listen to it until around 6 tonight. I don't want to wait. I cannot.
Whoa....I'll be listening to it tonight while I write. I wonder where it will take the tale? I'm babbling now. I'm journaling incoherently. I want to dance around like a roller-disco dancer, but I'm too weak with surprise, happiness, and utter disbelief.
WHOA! MUH! SQUEE!
