For my benefit, I want to record that I saw the following shows this summer:
BRANDI CARLILE WITH IVAN & ALYOSHA JULY 29 SOLD OUT!!
THE GO-GO'S LADIES GONE WILD TOUR WITH GIRL IN A COMA AUGUST 14 SOLD OUT!
I'll comment on the shows later.
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Saturday, September 5, 2009
Something Wicked this way comes…
In a word: Amazing
The only thing I knew about the show was that it had something to do with the Wicked Witch of the West from the movie, The Wizard of Oz, which I’ll admit to never having completely seen.
No matter, the show was fantastic; great stages, lighting, costumes, but the best part were the performances. The songs were very literate and melodic, and the leads had the most amazing voices. Individually they were great, but when they sang with each other, well… It’s really hard to convey in words how good they were. I’ve never heard performers more locked in to each than what I saw today.
Chandra Lee Schwartz played Glinda (The Good Witch from Oz) and Donna Vivino played Elphaba (The Wicked Witch). They are not to be missed.
If this show comes to your town, it’s a must see.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
BECU Zoo Tunes: Susan Tedeschi
The Woodland Park Zoo has a summer concert series each year. The name of the series is "BECU Zoo Tunes". Strangely, the concerts are presented by Carter Subaru. Why is that strange? Because BECU stands for Boeing Employees Credit Union. Why then aren't these shows being presented by Boeing? That would be like "McDonald's ZooTunes", presented by Burger King. Strange. Anyway, I've never really followed their concert schedule, largely because most bands who play there are bands I've never much cared for or, in some cases, never heard of. The few times I've heard whose playing there are bands that are likely (or frequently) played on The Mountain (which means "Blech" in Spanish).
Somehow the wife scored VIP passes to Susan Tedeschi's concert a few nights ago (August 19th). I'll admit to being something of a cave-dweller musically (in my opinion, the last "good" decade of music was the 70s), and I'm not a big fan of the blues, so I'm somewhat ashamed (OK, I lied, I don't really care) to say I'd never heard of the woman.
HOWEVER, when someone scores VIP passes, with the weather was as great as it was (mid-80s), and it might well be the last time I get to do something fun with the wife before Junior comes aboard, who am I to say "no"? What exactly do you get with VIP passes? Well, you get to sit in roped off section, enjoy nice, comfy adjustable beach chairs (if that's the right description), and get a pretty tasty box dinner, with extra pop and water as desired. I'm not sure what the passes cost, but it was nice to make use of them.
The opening band was JJ Grey and Mofro. Again, not a big fan of the blues, but they were pretty good. JJ Grey sorta reminded me of Billy Bob Thornton (I hope I'm not turning anyone off), but he had a damn good voice, and his band was decent.
Between sets, the wife and I got up to walk around and stretch the pegs a bit. On the way back to our seat, I say a woman who looked familiar, but I just couldn't quite place it, until if finally dawned on me that I was looking at a former classmate from high school. It's been 27 years since I'd last seen her, but I was finally able to dredge up a name. I've still got it. Still heading back to our seats, I saw the former Microsoft VP of Windows, Jim Allchin.
Susan Tedeschi's band was really good, and she's got a voice that belies her speaking voice. She speaks in a sort of high, girly voice, but when she sings, it's a loud, bluesy voice I never would have expected to slip from her mouth. She's a pretty good guitar player, too. That she's married to Derek Trucks, a guitarist with the Allman Brother's band, probably doesn't hurt. I liked the songs a lot more than I expected, even though the only one I recognized was a Beatles cover. Before I quit here, I have to say one thing: Her sax player ROCKS-THE-HOUSE!!! Unbelievable. He really knows how to make that sucker scream, and he got a rousing hand every time he cut loose.
The sound for both shows was mixed really well and was not overly loud. I suspect that volume has a lot to do with not wanting to disturb the animals at the zoo. Good thinking.
As we were leaving, I got a good chance to look at the venue, and found the place PACKED! I was surprised at how old the crowd was, but also surprised at how many little kids were there. It was nice to look out over the crowd and see friends and families peacefully enjoying a beautiful summer evening. Relaxing in that type of environment is probably one of the nicest ways to catch a show, and I think the zoo does a pretty damn good job of providing a space where people can spread a blanket, enjoy a picnic dinner (or to-go pizza), and listen to some nice music with friends and/or family.
Bravo, Woodland Park Zoo, bravo.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Put a fork in me, I'm done...
Seattle is currently in the midst of a sweltering heat wave, unlike anything ever experienced before. As I type this, it is currently 8:30 pm and a blistering 95 degrees. I suspect that's pretty damn hot for just about anywhere in the country, but in the Pacific Northwest, it's unheard of.
I'm sitting in the basement, where the temperatures usually range at least 10 degrees cooler than upstairs (where the thermostat reads a balmy 88), but it seems nearly as hot down here.
There was an advantage to being down here the other night as the heat wave started to kick in, but after a couple days of baking, there's very little temperature difference between the two regions. I'm sweating like a pig.
Some forecasters are predicting Seattle may hit 101 tomorrow, higher in the interior regions.
Already looking forward to when it again reaches something manageable, like 85...
I'm sitting in the basement, where the temperatures usually range at least 10 degrees cooler than upstairs (where the thermostat reads a balmy 88), but it seems nearly as hot down here.
There was an advantage to being down here the other night as the heat wave started to kick in, but after a couple days of baking, there's very little temperature difference between the two regions. I'm sweating like a pig.
Some forecasters are predicting Seattle may hit 101 tomorrow, higher in the interior regions.
Already looking forward to when it again reaches something manageable, like 85...
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) 2009: Secret Film Festival #4
Today's movie was about two hours long.
Can't say much more than that, but I hope you liked my review.
Can't say much more than that, but I hope you liked my review.
Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) 2009: Every Little Step
The wife and I went to see Every Little Step tonight. It's a documentary about the Broadway revival of the famous musical, A Chorus Line. Interspersed with footage of the tryouts for the 2006 revival are interviews and archival footage and audio recordings of the show's original producers and performers.
We get to see the 3000+ dancers show up for first rehearsals, winnowed down to the last handful of aspirants who eventually get the call. It gives great insight into how much effort each of these hopefuls put into their auditions, and you realize how talented these folks are. Don't fool yourself; people don't just decide, as adults, to become dancers. Professional dancers have been at their craft their entire lives and have sacrificed much to get where they are.
I thought it was a great movie, and it was great to see some of the hopefuls get presented with their job offers - pretty emotional stuff.
Before the show, Adam Del Deo, one of the co-directors, made an appearance to introduce the movie; he also did a Q&A after the show.
We get to see the 3000+ dancers show up for first rehearsals, winnowed down to the last handful of aspirants who eventually get the call. It gives great insight into how much effort each of these hopefuls put into their auditions, and you realize how talented these folks are. Don't fool yourself; people don't just decide, as adults, to become dancers. Professional dancers have been at their craft their entire lives and have sacrificed much to get where they are.
I thought it was a great movie, and it was great to see some of the hopefuls get presented with their job offers - pretty emotional stuff.
Before the show, Adam Del Deo, one of the co-directors, made an appearance to introduce the movie; he also did a Q&A after the show.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
4 new KUAY (Grizzly) yearbooks!
I won an auction today for 4 yearbooks for Queen Anne High School in Seattle. After winning the auction, I drove north to pick them up. The woman came out from the back of the store with a bag and pulled out the yearbooks ('48-'51). They were in great shape. Then she said... "I didn't know if you'd want these, but..."
Whatever it is, lady, I want it.
She pulled out a couple booklets from the 50-year reunions from the classes of 1929 and 1930. They really weren't much more than a directory for those in attendance, those who could not be located, and those who had passed. Awesome!!! Within one of the booklets were a couple newspaper clippings that contained articles about the first principal's retirement. At 28, he was the first school's first principal when it opened in 1909, and was the only principal until his retirement in 1951. Now THAT'S dedication! Very cool.
The wife still doesn't get it, but I love collecting these yearbooks.
Whatever it is, lady, I want it.
She pulled out a couple booklets from the 50-year reunions from the classes of 1929 and 1930. They really weren't much more than a directory for those in attendance, those who could not be located, and those who had passed. Awesome!!! Within one of the booklets were a couple newspaper clippings that contained articles about the first principal's retirement. At 28, he was the first school's first principal when it opened in 1909, and was the only principal until his retirement in 1951. Now THAT'S dedication! Very cool.
The wife still doesn't get it, but I love collecting these yearbooks.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) 2009: Secret Film Festival #3
Today's movie was quirky, but I enjoyed it.
Can't say much more than that, but I hope you liked my review.
Can't say much more than that, but I hope you liked my review.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) 2009: Tonight's movie was...
The Missing Person
The only thing that was missing was some much needed sleep, so I rectified that situation as soon as I could get cozy. What a snooze-fest.
The only thing that was missing was some much needed sleep, so I rectified that situation as soon as I could get cozy. What a snooze-fest.
Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) 2009
So, the wife ponied up and picked up a 20-pack, somethingorother, which gave us 10 movies to choose from. We also signed up for the Secret Festival, which I'd like to tell you about, but then I'd have to kill you. I think it's best we just leave that alone.
Anyway... the "regular" movies we've seen so far:
Anyway... the "regular" movies we've seen so far:
- I'm No Dummy (I felt like a dummy sitting through it. It wasn't terrible, but it's not a topic I have any interest in. I guess that's what happens when you don't chime in with a list of movies you want to see... Included a Q&A with three of the ventriloquists highlighted in the movie)
- The Hurt Locker (Very good)
- Aussie vs. Kiwi (6 shorts from the Southern Hemisphere, definitely a mixed bag.)
- Inju, The Beast in the Shadow (getting mixed reviews, but I really liked it. The Director came out and introduced the movie.)
- Krabat (slept through about half. What I saw was very strange.)
We're seeing another movie tonight, and I believe we have still a few more movies to pick out. When I say "we", I mean "the wife needs to finish picking out the movies we're going to see."
Sunday, April 5, 2009
2009 MLB Season begins today
I'm not a big sports fan.
That said, I do like baseball and love going to games. I suspect we'll hit a couple this season, under the warm sun & blue skyl dog in one hand, beer in the other. It will be fun to see Griffey and Ichiro on the field together and hope the Mariners have a successful season this year.
It couldn't possibly get worse than last year, right?
That said, I do like baseball and love going to games. I suspect we'll hit a couple this season, under the warm sun & blue skyl dog in one hand, beer in the other. It will be fun to see Griffey and Ichiro on the field together and hope the Mariners have a successful season this year.
It couldn't possibly get worse than last year, right?
Monday, March 23, 2009
Al Pacino: Movies that Suck
I recently watched an Al Pacino movie streamed over Netflix. The movie I had the misfortune of watching was "88 Minutes". Before I started watching, I didn't realize that the movie is set in Seattle. I remember when the movie came out, it got terrible reviews. Having seen the movie, I can now say that those reviews were well earned. What a steaming crap fest. I'm not even sure where to begin, so I won't, but I'll say this: Avoid at all costs.
Now, putting aside the lousy plot, pathetic acting, and the city stands in for Seattle (I suspect it was filmed in Vancouver, BC), the one thing that really cracked me up was a scene that was shot on a university "campus" where Pacino's character teaches. In the scene, it's raining (or supposed to be), a fact that's made clear by the fact that just about EVERY single person in the shot is carrying an umbrella. For the record, most Seattleites do NOT carry umbrellas. I'm not sure if we think it's effeminate to carry one, or that we're made of sterner stuff, but if you see 10 umbrellas on a rainy day, that's saying something. We've got hooded rain jackets, we've get ball caps, we don't care if we get our hair wet. Umbrellas? Nyet!
Now, putting aside the lousy plot, pathetic acting, and the city stands in for Seattle (I suspect it was filmed in Vancouver, BC), the one thing that really cracked me up was a scene that was shot on a university "campus" where Pacino's character teaches. In the scene, it's raining (or supposed to be), a fact that's made clear by the fact that just about EVERY single person in the shot is carrying an umbrella. For the record, most Seattleites do NOT carry umbrellas. I'm not sure if we think it's effeminate to carry one, or that we're made of sterner stuff, but if you see 10 umbrellas on a rainy day, that's saying something. We've got hooded rain jackets, we've get ball caps, we don't care if we get our hair wet. Umbrellas? Nyet!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer 1863-2009
It's all over but the shouting.
After 146 years of continuously publishing a Seattle newspaper, the Seattle P-I ceased print operations today, laying off nearly 180 employees in the process. The "paper" will continue as an on-line venture with 20 employees that have been retained from the print version, but I don't see that being terribly successful (though I truly wish them great success).
The sad thing is that papers are dying. Even the Seattle Times has stopped printing on the traditional large-sized paper stock, and are printing on something that more resembles tabloid-sized paper.
Now that Seattle is down to one city paper, a right-wing rag at that, the idea of having to pay for a Times when I want a print paper is depressing. With the "liberal" voices silenced, I can't stomach the idea of having to get my news skewed through the eyes of an editorial board to which I am philosophically opposed.
Dave Ross, local radio talk-show host was prognosticating last week when the final headline would read. His guess, and it was a great one: PI RIP The actual final headline read simply: P-I Presses Fall Silent
I've always been a collector of papers when historical events occur: 9/11, 2001 Seattle earthquake, Obama election (and swearing in), etc. I went out early this morning to pick up my copy, and I'm glad I did. There were only three papers left, and the checker who spotted me as I came in said I'd better hurry as they were going fast. I grabbed two.
After 146 years of continuously publishing a Seattle newspaper, the Seattle P-I ceased print operations today, laying off nearly 180 employees in the process. The "paper" will continue as an on-line venture with 20 employees that have been retained from the print version, but I don't see that being terribly successful (though I truly wish them great success).
The sad thing is that papers are dying. Even the Seattle Times has stopped printing on the traditional large-sized paper stock, and are printing on something that more resembles tabloid-sized paper.
Now that Seattle is down to one city paper, a right-wing rag at that, the idea of having to pay for a Times when I want a print paper is depressing. With the "liberal" voices silenced, I can't stomach the idea of having to get my news skewed through the eyes of an editorial board to which I am philosophically opposed.
Dave Ross, local radio talk-show host was prognosticating last week when the final headline would read. His guess, and it was a great one: PI RIP The actual final headline read simply: P-I Presses Fall Silent
I've always been a collector of papers when historical events occur: 9/11, 2001 Seattle earthquake, Obama election (and swearing in), etc. I went out early this morning to pick up my copy, and I'm glad I did. There were only three papers left, and the checker who spotted me as I came in said I'd better hurry as they were going fast. I grabbed two.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Queen Anne High School
This beautiful school, located atop Queen Anne, in Seattle, Washington, opened in September 1909, and closed at the end of 1981 school year. It was converted into condos in the late 1990s.
1914
1921
1922
1923
1924
1925
1928
1929
1931
1932
1933
1934 (25th Anniversary)
1937 (Hank Ketcham, Class of '37)
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944 (two, because on(c)e is never enough)
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1954
1955
1957
1959 (50th Anniversary)
1960
1962
1963
1964
1965
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1974 (Kathi Goertzen, Class of '76)
1981 (last year!)
Why do I love this school so much? Hard to say, really, considering I didn't go there. I have no feelings toward my own high school, so the appeal of this one is hard to explain. I love the architecture of the building itself. It's absolutely stunning, and sits atop Queen Anne hill, overlooking the city and Elliott Bay.
Given our proximity to the school, there are a number of alumni living in the area I can talk with, and I have been allowed to look through some of the yearbooks our neighbors own. My hope is to someday have a complete collection, but I think that will be a pretty tough goal to accomplish. Well, I have the rest of my life to try.
I can only think of one more high school in Washington state that has a better building and view: Stadium High School, in Tacoma, Washington. The school was the site of the movie, 10 Things I Hate About You and, in my opinion, looks like an ivy-league college. They truly don't make them like that anymore.
Just found out L. Ron Hubbard spent some time there in the late '20s... Blech!
- Seattle School District: Queen Anne High School
- Queen Anne High School Alumni Association
- Queen Anne High Wikipedia entry
1914
1921
1922
1923
1924
1925
1928
1929
1931
1932
1933
1934 (25th Anniversary)
1937 (Hank Ketcham, Class of '37)
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944 (two, because on(c)e is never enough)
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1954
1955
1957
1959 (50th Anniversary)
1960
1962
1963
1964
1965
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1974 (Kathi Goertzen, Class of '76)
1981 (last year!)
Why do I love this school so much? Hard to say, really, considering I didn't go there. I have no feelings toward my own high school, so the appeal of this one is hard to explain. I love the architecture of the building itself. It's absolutely stunning, and sits atop Queen Anne hill, overlooking the city and Elliott Bay.
Given our proximity to the school, there are a number of alumni living in the area I can talk with, and I have been allowed to look through some of the yearbooks our neighbors own. My hope is to someday have a complete collection, but I think that will be a pretty tough goal to accomplish. Well, I have the rest of my life to try.
I can only think of one more high school in Washington state that has a better building and view: Stadium High School, in Tacoma, Washington. The school was the site of the movie, 10 Things I Hate About You and, in my opinion, looks like an ivy-league college. They truly don't make them like that anymore.
Just found out L. Ron Hubbard spent some time there in the late '20s... Blech!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Seattle: YES to Viaduct! NO to Tunnel!
http://www.yesviaduct.com/
Washington's governor, King County's executive, and Seattle's mayor recently announced they were in favor of replacing the viaduct, a 6-lane, elevated roadway, used by 100,000+ daily commuters, with a 4-lane tunnel with a capacity of 80,000 daily commuters.
On the face of it, it sounds like a crappy deal, and worse still, when you consider that it completely eliminates access to the areas north of Seattle (e.g., Queen Anne, Magnolia, Ballard).
Thankfully, someone has taken up the challenge and has filed an anti-tunnel initiative with a petition to block the construction of the tunnel.
While I'm not in favor of the petitioner's choice of viaduct replacement (a bridge spanning Elliot Bay), it is preferable to the idea of reduced capacity, reduced access, and the possibility of being stuck in a dangerous tunnel with no views.
The website: http://www.yesviaduct.com/
Washington's governor, King County's executive, and Seattle's mayor recently announced they were in favor of replacing the viaduct, a 6-lane, elevated roadway, used by 100,000+ daily commuters, with a 4-lane tunnel with a capacity of 80,000 daily commuters.
On the face of it, it sounds like a crappy deal, and worse still, when you consider that it completely eliminates access to the areas north of Seattle (e.g., Queen Anne, Magnolia, Ballard).
Thankfully, someone has taken up the challenge and has filed an anti-tunnel initiative with a petition to block the construction of the tunnel.
While I'm not in favor of the petitioner's choice of viaduct replacement (a bridge spanning Elliot Bay), it is preferable to the idea of reduced capacity, reduced access, and the possibility of being stuck in a dangerous tunnel with no views.
The website: http://www.yesviaduct.com/
Sunday, December 21, 2008
I'll take a small slice, please
Well, I'm not willing to eat a full piece of humble pie; let me have 1/2 slice and call it good.
We got some fairly strong winds last night, but nothing on the order they'd predicted, there were very limited power outages, but we did see fairly significant snow fall; on the order of about 5-6 inches. We have had more snow tonight and are projected to get anywhere from 4-8 more inches overnight. That's fine with me. I don't mind staying home and chillin'.
I'll report back tomorrow with the overnight totals.
We got some fairly strong winds last night, but nothing on the order they'd predicted, there were very limited power outages, but we did see fairly significant snow fall; on the order of about 5-6 inches. We have had more snow tonight and are projected to get anywhere from 4-8 more inches overnight. That's fine with me. I don't mind staying home and chillin'.
I'll report back tomorrow with the overnight totals.
KMTT, "The Mountain", 103.7 FM is the radio equivalent of alfalfa sprouts...
... absolutely no redeeming value.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Ooooh, storm of 2008
I've been thinking about the storm we're predicted to have tonight. I suspect we won't get the winds they've been talking about, and the snow amounts? We might seem them on the order they've predicted, but I doubt we'll see the power outages, and other related issues they've been warning about. Each time they get a massive prediction wrong, the populace develops a belief, rightly or wrongly, that they weathermen don't know what they're doing (and who can blame them). So on that one rare occasion when the weathermen get it right and no one listens, you get the kind of hell you get with Katrina. All the non-believers wind up suffering because they didn't prepare for the apocalypse.
It remains to be seen who is right: the weathermen or the non-believers.
If it's any comfort to you, the reader, I've had one bottle of wine. I think it's wise to be heated from within...
It remains to be seen who is right: the weathermen or the non-believers.
If it's any comfort to you, the reader, I've had one bottle of wine. I think it's wise to be heated from within...
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Sports in Seattle
I gotta say, up front, that I'm not a big sports fan. The whole meathead mentality, I just don't get (and don't want to get). You can keep all the Joe-Sixpack macho bullshit and leave me to my music, reading, or whatever else it is I do. You waste your weekends away watching someone else live out their fantasies, I've got a life to lead.
That said, I don't mind going to the occasional Mariners game. I love sitting out in the stands: the sun shining, a hot dog, a beer. The nice relaxed pace; sometimes wild and crazy, but generally nice and mellow. Baseball is certainly a lot more civilized than the knuckle-dragging, drunken behavior you get at a Seahawks game.
And don't get me wrong, I enjoy PLAYING sports (softball, golf, bowling), but to pay whatever it is they're charging for tickets these days... No thanks.
So, I won't mind coming out and admitting, I absolutely LOVE watching the Seahawks stinking it up from one end of the stadium to the other. Here, there, and everywhere... they suck! Huskies losing weekly? Love it. Nothing better than a bunch of meathead fratboys getting all drunk and depressed after another pathetic performanc on the grid iron.
Let's see: Seahawks are 2-9, Huskies are winless... I've got a smile on my face.
That said, I don't mind going to the occasional Mariners game. I love sitting out in the stands: the sun shining, a hot dog, a beer. The nice relaxed pace; sometimes wild and crazy, but generally nice and mellow. Baseball is certainly a lot more civilized than the knuckle-dragging, drunken behavior you get at a Seahawks game.
And don't get me wrong, I enjoy PLAYING sports (softball, golf, bowling), but to pay whatever it is they're charging for tickets these days... No thanks.
So, I won't mind coming out and admitting, I absolutely LOVE watching the Seahawks stinking it up from one end of the stadium to the other. Here, there, and everywhere... they suck! Huskies losing weekly? Love it. Nothing better than a bunch of meathead fratboys getting all drunk and depressed after another pathetic performanc on the grid iron.
Let's see: Seahawks are 2-9, Huskies are winless... I've got a smile on my face.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Take that!
I collect year books, mostly from one school. Ironically, it's not even a school I attended.
I find most of them through eBay and have done a decent job finding them over the years. It used to be that I was usually the only person bidding on these books, however, over the last year or so, I've developed some competition, and another person is frequently bidding against me for these yearbooks. Just last week I was outbid in the last few seconds of an auction, depriving me of the chance of a nice 1957 yearbook. That really pissed me off. The only consolation I got from that was knowing that I greatly inflated the cost of the item toward the end of the auction (but the sting of losing still hurts).
Another auction came up last week for a school lapel pin; class of '39. I watched the bid for days and there was no activity on it. This morning, I took the dogs to the off-leash dog park, and planned to come straight home and make a bid. When I got home and checked on the auction, I found that the scumbug I've been competing against placed a bid about an hour before auction's end.
Given how badly I was scammed on the last auction, I was not going to be denied. I waited until there was less than 30 seconds and put in a rather sizeable bid. Thankfully, it was larger than the other person's highest bid, and there wasn't enough time to put in a final bid , as they'd done on the previous auction. Ha! Ha! The lapel pin is mine!
What the hell am I going to do with a lapel pin?
I find most of them through eBay and have done a decent job finding them over the years. It used to be that I was usually the only person bidding on these books, however, over the last year or so, I've developed some competition, and another person is frequently bidding against me for these yearbooks. Just last week I was outbid in the last few seconds of an auction, depriving me of the chance of a nice 1957 yearbook. That really pissed me off. The only consolation I got from that was knowing that I greatly inflated the cost of the item toward the end of the auction (but the sting of losing still hurts).
Another auction came up last week for a school lapel pin; class of '39. I watched the bid for days and there was no activity on it. This morning, I took the dogs to the off-leash dog park, and planned to come straight home and make a bid. When I got home and checked on the auction, I found that the scumbug I've been competing against placed a bid about an hour before auction's end.
Given how badly I was scammed on the last auction, I was not going to be denied. I waited until there was less than 30 seconds and put in a rather sizeable bid. Thankfully, it was larger than the other person's highest bid, and there wasn't enough time to put in a final bid , as they'd done on the previous auction. Ha! Ha! The lapel pin is mine!
What the hell am I going to do with a lapel pin?
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