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Bob Dylan and Hurricane Carter

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:57:00 PST

Before this one was completely finished, it had been purchased, but here's a photo for your visual enjoyment: Auto graphed by Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, Bob Dylan, displayed with a Rolling Thunder Revue ticket, mint 45 also multiple magazines featuring articles related to Dylan and Hurricane, COAs...

[posted on NW Limited in Astoria]

LNG Position

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:59:00 PST

This is in response to those who have commented asking just what my position is on this issue. I want truth. It's really that simple. My perception of the situation is that LNG developers who have proposed building here have been responsive to issues as they have occu rred. They have been...

[posted on KAST Coastwatch in Astoria]

fuuuuuunny

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:46:00 PST

There are certainly a lot of things to take seriously, but it is good to laugh on occasion. I am talking about more than an occasional chuckle or titter covered politely by fingertips across embarrassed lips I'm talking about a really deep belly laugh. The kind of guffaw where you actually can't...

[posted on burning corn in Astoria]

Change Party Now

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:43:00 PST

The Democratic Party of Clat sop County just lost me. The central comm ittee's decision to approach the Astoria City Council does not represent my political beliefs. The committee has asked that Astoria go on record as opposed to any LNG development here. I haven't shared my party affiliation with...

[posted on KAST Coastwatch in Astoria]

Hit the Shower

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:14:00 PST

We recently had visitors from France staying with us for around a week. We have several guest rooms, and they are in close proximity to my bathroom. I always give my bathroom to guests that stay with us and I use my wifes bathroom during that time. My wifes bathroom is new so it has a low flow...

[posted on Astoria Oregon Rust in Astoria]

Nifty Jack

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:56:00 PST

I love to drive. I'm one of those dudes who will pack the family in the car and just go. No place in mind, no destination, just the journey. A couple weekends ago, I had a mid morning meeting in Hood River so I decided a journey must be in order so I piled my tent and my eldest daughter in the...

[posted on Crazy World of G in Astoria]

"The best is yet to come..."

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:44:00 PST

to quote the song made famous by Frank Sinatra. Ol' Blue Eyes was young in this photo, and he had a legendary life ahead of him. Said Stephen Holden in 1983 Rolling Stone Music Guide: "Frank Sinatra's voice is pop music history....He virtually invented modern pop music phrasing" Au tographed by...

[posted on NW Limited in Astoria]

Sick Day XXIV

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:14:00 PST

OK, Im sick of stupid restaurant stuff. Why is it that Mexican restaurants have to make every thing look cheap and dirty? First they usually lay tiles every where in an amateurish style. Tiles are uneven with entirely too much room for grouting between them. Then they use flat paint that looks...

[posted on Astoria Oregon Rust in Astoria]

Helpful Words from The Daily Om

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:28:00 PST

On Enduring Discomfort: The only way to get to this new place is to endure a time of difficulty, which is a challenge we can confidently handle, if we remember that it will lead to the change we seek in our lives. Our bodies, hearts, and minds always need time to adjust to a new way of doing things,...

[posted on Motherhood is Hell...a....Cool! in Astoria]

Google Chrome

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:04:00 PST

The browser wars are getting interesting. Accor ding to the Google Blog, tomorrow they will launch their new browser - Google Chrome. I also find it interesting they have decided to provide their explanation of the browser via a c omic. I can't wait. ...

[posted on Crazy World of G in Astoria]

Oh. Just for a few seconds we ...

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:30:00 PST

Oh. Just for a few seconds we had cloudbreak with some sunlight - now its gone: The Audacity of...

[posted on astoria.mung.net in Astoria]

Patriotic School Shopping

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:51:00 PST

I finished the school shopping for my two boys the other day. I managed about 98% Made in North America, too. I was unable to easily find folders/pee chees and sketch books made here in the USA, but those were made in Canada, and I find that acceptable. We had to buy an alternate brand of glue from...

[posted on Life in the Great Northwet in Astoria]

The History (and future of) Labor Day

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:34:00 PST

"Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country."...

[posted on NW Limited in Astoria]

I don't get it.

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:59:00 PST

I understand working parents rejoicing in back to school. If I had to pay day care all summer, I'd be counting the days myself. But the summer days and their lack of structure, this I love. The chance to walk to the riverfront and throw gravel into the water with the kids, the trips to the library,...

[posted on Motherhood is Hell...a....Cool! in Astoria]

Returning From Taking Off

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:30:00 PST

Sorry I havent responding to all your replies over the past several days. Weve been away horse camping far out of any wireless range and cell phone range as well. We took time away from the endless chores that will now have to wait a few more days or weeks to get taken care of. It looks like we...

[posted on Astoria Oregon Rust in Astoria]