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Things that make you go hummmm……….

Today, the USAF announced that a B-52 flew across the US with 5 “live” cruise missiles mistakenly loaded onboard. When we say live, we mean carrying 5 150 kiloton nukes on the 5 mistakenly loaded missiles. Oh btw the missiles were being flown to Louisiana to be scraped. Before anyone thinks the freak-o-meter is pinging, remember that the Buff was made to um.. carry nukes, safely.. most of the time.

Important B-52 Articles
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-52_Stratofortress
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20427730/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_B-52's

Abandoned Places - Tehachapi and points south (9 Jun 07) – part 1

This summer was filled with multiple expeditions out into the nearby desert and mountains. Many of these trips were taken with the happy company of my children Brenna persephone1313 and Chris; as well as my friend Angela badgerphone. In this case, we also hooked up with Tracy senzaf1ne and her brother for a joint venture into the mountains and desert at the north edge of the Antelope Valley/western Mojave.

We first started our wander in the scenic little mountain town of Tehachapi. This is one of the little natural green spots in southern California. We weren’t disappointed. The first place we found was a large farm complex with several barns, a modern house (for sale) and a 1920’s era home. Let’s show the barn area first.



( Pastoral beauty [13 Behind the cut] )

Because I really am in a silly mood today!

Mooseball -
http://www.jibjab.com/view/178261

I was telling Angela about this song several days ago and giggling about it. When I saw the video, I had to find a post a copy of this. As for the connotations, I wouldn't trade my lady for any moose. ;-)

The Moose Song
To hear it: The Moose Song (sample)

or

The Moose Song (Wild Mountain Thyme)

From Cateria:
Notes: The original author of this... infamous... song has come forward! Tom Payton wrote verses 1 through 4 around 1977 while involved in Revolutionary War re-enacting. He was also involved in SCA, Civil War, Wicca and had friends who played rugby, so the song inevitably spread, and many, many verses have been added over the years. Way many more actually exist than we have listed here. The folk process at work, for better or worse! Tom has specified that this song is in the public domain now. He notes, too, that the "When I'm in the mood..." verse was actually intended to be the first verse. Thanks Tom!

When I was a young lad I used to like girls,
I'd play with their corsets and fondle their curls.
'Till one day, my lady I caught with some churl,
Now you'd never get treated that way by a moose.

Chorus
Moose, moose, I likes a moose,
I've never had anything quite like a moose.
I've had lots of lovers, my life has been loose,
But I've never had anything quite like a moose.

Now when I'm in mood for a very good lay,
I go to my closet and get me some hay.
I go to my window and spread it around.
'Cause moose always come when there's hay on the ground.

Chorus...

Gorillas are all right on Saturday night,
Lions and tigers, they puts up a fight.
But it's just not the same when you slam your caboose,
As the feeling you get when you humps with a moose.

Chorus

I've done it with beasties with long flowing hair,
I'd do it with snakes if their fangs were not there.
I've done it with walrus, a monkey, and goose,
But it's just not the same when you screw with a moose.

Chorus

Now that I am old and advanced in my years,
I look back on my life and shed me no tears.
As I sit in my chair with my glass of Matheus,
Playing Hide-The-Salami with Melba the Moose.

Chorus...

Molly Crabapple Rainy Day Coloring Book signing (Mar 07) – part 1

I’ve been going through old files and photo sets trying to clear up some of the material that’s been overlooked or missed. In this case, I was personally invited to attend and photograph Molly’s visit to Hollywood and the signing party for her ode to Dr Sketchy’s Anti Art. Back in May, I made a copy of all the basic (unedited, resized or modified) pictures and passed the CD-r to Kat Bardot. As this point, I mistakenly coded the file that it was complete and planned to do the edits later. As is usually the case, life interceded and I completely forgot about the file and the amazingly fun evening. I’m making up for that now I hope..


Molly Crabapple (l) founder of Dr Sketchy’s Anti Art School and Zoetica Ebb, model, artist and performer

( Books, Beauty and Bacchanal [12 Behind the cut] )