My last day of work til Next Year!!

WORD.

Still some of my favorite pictures ever . . .

While Brad and Becky were having Noah . .

Damn fun weekend.

Fuck That!!

Man, I bet this sucks!!

Heidi, what's it like up there?

Frosty Beach . . . Check it out.

That was a blast!

The wedding went off well, minus the wedding Nazi "honeybear". The pics took quite a long time and some of the folks left. And the limo didn't show, but . . . what wedding doesn't have its kinks? I had a blast, and was very happy to see everyone that showed up. I know that friend's wedding can be somewhat of an inconvenience, but if you are a friend, you trudge through and act like you like it. I have to say that Ryan Callaway won the prize . . he travelled 11 hours to be there, and then he and Mike VanLeer gave us a mucho generous gift. Thanks guys, you rock. Thanks to my best man and to all the other best men that were there. Thanks to Red, even though he didn't know about it. Sorry some of it was a pain, but again, friends trudge through it. Thanks again to everyone.

The honeymoon fuckin ruled. No new snow, but it was still gorgious. That lake is amazing. Clear for 100 feet. Clearest water that I have ever seen. Took a big paddle boat ride across the lake, walked on a frosted sandy beach, toured around town, took in alot of scenery, stomped in some snow, drank and ate mucho bueno, Cabo wabo and a hooka, Hard Rock Cafe, got messages, and just all around pampered ourselves. Oh and met some cool dudes from Minnesota that gave us a bit of a hook up. ;-) Which was very nice.

All in all a kick ass time.

Now back to reality.
For 2 days.
Because my break starts Wednesday!

FUCKING A.

Rock on!!

So . . its almost here!!!!

Man, I am so fuckin stoked.
I am a bit stressed about making sure I get everything handled. Lets go through the list. Its prolly not much really.

1. Make sure everyone gets their tuxes.
2. Make sure everyone gets their tuxes back. . . including mine, but I think C's mom is doing that for me.
3. Get a room for T and his Family.
4. Wrap the groomsmen and ushers gifts.
5. Write a letter to someone that has changed my life, to be read during the ceremony.
6. Pack for the honeymoon.
7. Relax. . Enjoy. . all of it.
8. Be very very thankful.
9. Call Reno airport and reserve a shuttle ride to Tahoe.
10. Make sure the house and Ginge is properly attended to and left in a nice fashion. (Thanks Ryin, Robert, and Craig, and whoever else may have to let Ginge out).
11. Make sure bills are paid.

I think thats it.
I think.

Don't really care if its not.
I'm getting married.
I will soon have a very bad ass ring on my finger.
I FUCKING LOVE MY LADY!!!!
I am so stoked dude!!
This rules.

woooo hooooo
fuckin A!!

Hey, Guess what?

I only have 3 more days to work in the entire month of December.
Tomorrow, then the 19th and 20th. Then its Christmas Break for us University employees until January 2nd.

Ahh, life is alright.

Love ya'll.

Kick its ass.
whatever you do.
kick its ass.

word.

You gotta be kiddin me?!

COWBOY TROY
click on the music and take a listen. Or even better read it.
But don't have a gun around, you may wanna blow your brains out.

Whew . . . 2 full days later.

Finally, I am starting to feel myself today. I know you supposed to get all screwed up on your bachelor party, but fuck around!! Almost 3 days to recover! That is bullshit. Guess I just can't handle my drinking binges like I used too. But now with a clean bathroom from someone doing an exorsist puke, a diminished swollen lip, and an amazing night sleep, I am starting to feel like a new man, or at least the man I was before the bachelor party.

So, now . . I gotta do some shopping for my usher/groomsmen gifts today, since everything that I ordered online was out of stock. . . also gotta get the song my dad wrote for my mom to Nathan for him to learn and sing on Saturday. Then probably tomorrow, go try on my tux and check that out. Then its family time, run around get some other errands handled, NOT work on Friday, then get hitched and go to Tahoe.

This is gonna rock n roll.

Happy Tuesday.

Stupid and Contagious are not the words . .

I can never do that again. I still feel like shit and now I have fever blisters from my system being all out of whack. Two 6am nights and never ending alcoholic binge, made me a sick man.

But it was damn fun. Thanks to everyone that came out.
both nights were a success.

now, I need some sleep and some water.
and hope these fever blisters go away before the wedding!

have a wonderful Monday.

Mavrik Magazine

Article on the Yellow House.
Gotta pick one of these up.

"Rather have Nothing" makes Garth's Album

The Oklahoman article about Mac's tune "Rather Have Nothing" on Garth's new box set. So how rich is that gonna make him?

Something Awful - haven't been there?

Photoshop Rules!

This one is for Tiny and Waldo.

Can you tell I am busy today?

Fritolaysia Cuts Off Chiplomatic Relations With Snakistan

Wanna Waste Some Time?

Here ya go!
Takes me back to the Pizza Hut in Boise City.

Guys . . we're meeting at my house around 7ish.
Party.

Merry Friday

I feel like me again.

Man, last night was definitely needed. It was a fantastic show. Travis and Brandon kicked ass. And yes, I was "Mr. Wobbles" by the end of the night. I just stood there with a huge smile on my face, soakin up the live music. I feel complete again with some live music time in me. It was actually cool to have the 2 weeks off, because it made me appreciate it more.

So, that was a blast.
Then, the department threw me a surprise wedding shower today. . . . but for a guy. It was a tool party. And I got a ton of cool shit. Laser level, socket set, tool boxes, bolt cutters, hacksaw, nail gun, vise, etc. So, my day has been bad ass.

Now, I am want to get home and take apart, put together, and fix something.

a night at home with my lady sounds perfect.

Then I gotta get ready for the party this weekend. I'm stoked.

word.

My Dreams say its time to see some music.

So, the night before last, I had a dream that Mr. Jake Moffat started playing again and opened for Billy Joe Shaver at supposedly the Tumbleweed, but it looked more like a broken down rat hole bar. Then last night, I was dual drumming with Tommy Lee. He was actually singing, and I was playing with his drummer now . . but he was looking back at me and diggin what I was throwin' down.

fuckin a.
Tommy thinks I'm a bad ass.

So, I am in need of some live fuckin music. BAD! I will get my fix at the dog tonight.

Then a night off on Thursday to clean house, then its on like donkey kong this weekend.
Last weekend before I become this lovely lady's husband.

Who's gonna get the drunk Okie award?
hum . . . no tellin . .
but I will definitely be in the top 3.

kick balls.

Thanks to Mama PJ for the pics.

Looks like the Brandon Jenkins Benefit went off well. Alot of musicians were there and looks like it was a blast for everyone. Jason looks great! Hopefully they were able to get Brandon and crew a leg up on getting all there shit back. Theives are some of the worst fuckin people in the world. We all work hard to get what we have, and they just come along, break in to a trailer and steal the TOOLS that musicians use to make a living. Bastards.

Anyway, I am going to check out Brandon and Linville at the dog tomorrow.

Its been over 2 full weeks since I have seen any live music. I am jonesin'.

Rock n mutha fuckin roll.

my bach party is gonna be a blast.
come one come all.

New video by King's X

Check this shit out. The video takes awhile to load, but its worth it. They freaking rule.

I love it, and am going to miss it. Truely I will, but they are touring alot now, so hopefully I will catch them again. And what better excuse than to be on my honeymoon in Lake Tahoe. I think I can be okay with that!
;-)

That drive was not fun, but definitely worth it.

This was it. After 10 hours of either snow packed roads, black ice, white outs, or not knowing where the road is . . to later on when it was just sleeting and raining and then worrying about hydroplaning . . . Caroline about had to pry my fingers off of the damn steering wheel. I am sore today from being so tense for so long. BUT, even though it sucked, it was completely worth it to see my family. It was a great trip! And I think that meeting the rest of my family gave Caroline a little more insight into why I am the way I am. Gots a crazy side and a serious side. And its been a hell of a ride trying to find out a balance, but now finally at 28, I think I have found it.

Anyway, got a bach party this weekend.
Then our wedding!!! Yeah!
then the honeymoon, then Caroline's sister's family will be here and they will have a baby, then christmas break, then Caroline's bday, then New Year's.
Gonna be a busy December . . well, fun busy, relaxing busy.

All is well.
I'm just glad we got home safe.

Rock n Roll
hoochie coo

Happy Thanksgiving!

Family Rules.

Who are these people?

These dudes don't look like they tour the nation.


and this dude doesn't look like he's a guy getting a Phd.

Another bad ass show that I will miss.

These guys are going to be at Bricktown Live this Wednesday. They aren't a jam band, but they are a bit happy, hippie, pretty, twirl around music. I dig it. Makes me want to be in Colorado skiing. Its ski bum music. Save the trees, fuck polution type of thing. I only have 2 of their CD's but have been through about 3 each. Wore them out.

Anyway, check it out if your here.
Ironically, I will be in Colorado. . . not skiing though.

We all know that I will be missing the show on Dec. 12th that is there, of course it doesn't bother me as much because I will be on my honeymoon. But Kings X, the band that kept me from driving off the road so many late drunken nights. They'll get ya goin. Kept me alive for about 3 or 4 years. Talk about a power trio.

I have Tunes!!!!

So, thanks to my good friend Robert, I have a CD player in my car. He gave it to me quite a long time ago, but I installed it Saturday. It was just like I was in high school again, messing with my stereo system. I got it in and then drove around quite a bit on Saturday. It rocks. It's louder and clearer. and it has a remote. Come to think of it, this is my first CD player ever. I have always had cassette players and then just used my portable CD player to listen. Finally, no more fuckin shitty radio. I can listen to real music while I am driving now. Just in time too, cause we are going 11 hours to Colorado come Wednesday. Trip will be fun . . First for Caroline to meet my brother and his family. And the first to be in Colorado too. Should be a hoot. Then back here and the following weekend will be my bachelor party, then the next weekend will be the wedding!!! Wooo hooo! Finally, then its off to Lake Tahoe for a week. Gonna be a blast! Every bit of it.

Have a great Monday, and a wonderful rest of this short week.

rock.

Back in College . . .

Sometimes when I walk across campus, I want to actually be going to a class. But then I think about the homework.
fuckin homework.
Or the boring ass "must-have" classes.
I do remember having my watch alarm set for 4:20 everyday for about a year and a half.
That helped keep things interesting.

I mean, come on. A 3 hour design class. You gotta be creative right?

college.
interesting times.

I have no clue what I am about to type.

So . . .

Marriage.
I am so excited that I can't see straight. I am so fucking ready to have that bad ass ring on my finger, forever attaching me to my beautiful lady. I just love that I am going to share the rest of my life with this lady. We have lots of fun together. We have ups and downs, but we deal with them very good. If we keep the lines of communication open, nothing will stop us from reaching that 50th anniversary. If the lines shut down, that is when the D-word starts coming up. I know, you can never say never. But I do believe with all of my heart and soul that I will be as happy as I am now, when I am all wrinkled up sitting in a rockin chair on a porch somewhere and I turn to see her at 80. I smile at her and my dentures fall out because I forgot to put that goup stuff on them. I can be a handful to take care of . . . and so can she. ;-)

Some of you might know that I have been trying to stop smoking. Well, I pretty much have whipped its ass. Even at the dog, I had a couple of puffs and put it out. Couldn't do it. Sometimes I really want one, but then I just hold strong and don't. I did it 1. because its healthier, 2. The smell reminds C of someone else, 3. I wanted to give up a vice of some sort while Mr. Boland was having to give up everything. Just to like, I don't know, be there along with him in some sort of small way. Anyway, I think I have done it. I may slip every once in awhile, but I never really was a "smoker". I just liked it when I was drinking. So, I feel better about myself. Whatever, it made myself and my lady happy . . . and probably my mom as well.

Don't think I am going to give up the other anytime soon though. One vice at a time dude. And like Willie said. . . "I quit smoking what was killing my family."

word Willie.
word.

have a great Thursday.
feel the breeze.

Tahoe Wabo!

Cabo Wabo Cantina in Lake Tahoe?!
Oh, and it just happens to be in the same place that we are staying.
Well, the nightclub is anyway . . .

Oh darn.
;-)

Green, Bentley and Ragweed Rock New York

"Boys from Texas?"
pastime of smoking weed?
whaaaa?

Apply to any college

Little David is in the 5th grade. Yesterday morning
when the teacher asked the children what their fathers
did for a living. All the typical answers came up;
fireman, policeman, salesman, auto mechanic, etc.

The teacher noticed that little David was being
uncharacteristically quiet and so she asked him about
his father.

"My father's an exotic dancer in a gay bar and takes
off all his clothes in front of other men.

Sometimes, if the offers really good, he'll go out to
the alley with some guy and do it with him for money."

The teacher, obviously shaken by this statement,
hurriedly set the other children to work on some
coloring, and took little David aside to ask him, "Is
that really true about your father?"

"No," said David, "He coaches for OU, but I was too
embarrassed to say that in front of the other kids."

burhur

Adam Hood is the spotlight artist.

Square Park Entertainment

Got a new song there for download.

Back to the grindstone. .

JASON BOLAND & THE STRAGGLERS . . back on tour!

It is cool to be me.

Fantastic friends surround me.
Lovely bad ass family on the phone and in my thoughts.
Got an amazing lady that loves me.
Great music all around.
Good job.
Cool house.
Killer dog.

and some new tires on my car that is paid for.

not too shabby to be me these days.

Rock n Rizzoll.

27 days left!
can't wait to be hitched and on our honeymoon.
right after we catch that Roger Clyne show at the reception.
burhur.

History . .

Ya know, I am glad that I have this journal. Cause its fun to go back and read things from years ago. Its also fun to go back and look at the documentary of my life in my phone pictures. Lots of nuttiness in there.

look at this . . . "smokin in a tent"

fun times.

Last night ruled.
Happy Friday.

WU!

Odd Day

Memorial Services always make ya think. I have been in numerous car accidents. Rolled a car at around 120 mph.

Still here.

and life just keeps on getting better.
My bride-to-be is taking her bridal pics today. Makes me really happy.
I have a wonderful life full of friends, family, music, and laughter.
Don't take a damn thing for granted people.
Not even the most simple guestures of kindness.

Man, I love my life.
And if was to leave this world tomorrow.
I would leave with nothing but happiness and love in my heart.
And a big ol' smile on my face.

See ya'll at the Dog tonight for the Crouching Ranger Hidden Straggler show. Let's have one for Dwight.

Godspeed Brother

keep on rockin in the free world.

Horseshoe Road

Check these dudes out. Kyle came into the office and was handing out posters. He's played with Tommy Emmanuel, Bill Monroe, and others.

KevMo's Journal

My first blogs ever

Not much has changed really.
Talk a bit differently

Same, need money, play a little, go see shows, talk about family. Kinda interesting. . . for me anyway.

alright then.

Rockstar by Nickelback.

I had this in my head this morning I dig the song, even though its a bit lame.

Thursday is gonna be a killer show. The new sensation that is sweeping the nation . . "Crouching Ranger Hidden Straggler" will perform at the legendary Wormy Dog Saloon in Stillw . . . . eerrrrr Oklahoma City.

Be there, or miss a killer show.

rock it.

The update I had been waiting for. .

Thank you Ragan

Badwater: Oct. 7 with my Mom in attendance.

Flying this and Seeing this.

Dad, doesn't do too shabby for himself.

I went on a ski trip that lasted 3 days. . . last night.

I had one dream last night, and even after I would wake up and then go back to sleep, I would go right back into the dream. I was snow skiing all night. It ruled, although my dream spanned about 3 days, it was a killer trip and would love to go back and visit. I hope that everyone that was there gets to go again. Jamie and I had a blast. Caroline enjoyed. Just a great trip all around. The snow was great too. Condo was fantastic. I got the snow bug.

It was a great weekend with my lady, my best man, and my friends, and soon to be family.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Poppastan who had a heart attack. Get well soon Stan!

Well, I just got some more bad news. . .
Make sure you don't take any minute for granted.
Cause you might not be here the next.
Prayers also to Dwight Boeckman's family.

Make sure you take a moment today to be thankful that you are alive and breathing. To be able to see what you are seeing, smell what you are smelling, and hear what you are hearing.

Keep on Keepin on.

What?

who?
how?
when?
where?
why?

now where again?
where's that?

okay then.

"Cool" is in the eye of the beholder. . .

and sometimes the beholder is full of shit.

Here is some of the things I was going to blog today, didn't get around to the other stuff.
Maybe tomorrow.
Susan and Scott.
Be there....



old times.
like back when I was in college.
drunk.

buhur.

Fords look different in Antarctica.

Well, I got a good blog coming. Just gotta find the time to type out all my thoughts that I wrote down last night.

Word.
hump day yo.

So a gorgeous young redhead goes into the doctor's office and says . . .

"My body hurts wherever I touch it!"
"Impossible!" says the doctor. "Show me."
The redhead takes her finger,
pushes on her left breast and screams,
then she pushes her elbow and screams in even more agony.
She pushes her knee and screams;
likewise she pushes her ankle and screams.
Everywhere she touches makes her scream.
The doctor says, "You're not really a redhead, are you?"
"Well, no" she says, "I'm actually a blonde."
"I thought so," the doctor says.
"Your finger is broken."


bu-dum-ping!

Yeah, that was fun.

Stillwater . . . "some things never change" as Coop said to the Willie's crowd as the Red Dirt Rangers were getting ready. Willie's was a madhouse . . and the streets were filled with people. Bars were packed. People were nuts. And I enjoyed all of it. It was different cause I wasn't stumbling down the strip like I used too, but that didn't stop me from having a blast. Thanks to TX Jack for letting me drum a couple of tunes. Saw some panhandle folk. Some old friends.

Then the next morning Caroline and I got "showered" with gifts. This whole wedding thing is fun. I forgot that we get presents! Got alot of cool stuff.

Then we took a nap, then off to Tulsa for a ballet . . yes, I indeed said ballet. But it was freaking cool man. World Rhythms. There was an Asian one, an Italian one, and then a kinda an odd mixed African one. Those people are in shape, but white ballet dancers can't really dance like the traditional African folks. Pretty cool sights for something different. There were the drummers on the djembe's and the real African dancers hanging outside the theater, but the ballet part of it wasn't very African. Cool though nonetheless. Before that though we ate at this little Italian Bistro thing. The most amazing food that I have had. Damn it was good. Gonna have my leftovers at lunch.

Sunday, I think was the best day out of all of it. Slept in . . . got up and fixed cinnamon doughnuts like my Mom did every Sunday morning. Watched some TV, took a nap. Then did some house stuff. Doesn't sound that cool, but it was definitely exactly what I wanted to do with my Sunday.

Not sure what this week has in store. I know Saturday I got Red and Ragan coming down to try on some tuxes. Jamie, if you ever read this anymore, your invited too.

Would like to make a show or two this week. But gonna really watch the cash.

Happy Halloween!

Holy Shit!!

My Dad is standing in front of a 12,000 foot active volcano . . he is standing at sea level . . and notice the igloo blocks next to him. Antarctica . . . wow!

So, I wonder . . .

How Boland's days are going . . .
How my Dad is reacting to 24/7 sunshine and 40 below temperatures in Antartica.
How my Mom is occupying her time without my dad.
How my brother and his family is doing.
How life is for some of the folks that I have lost touch with, but have recently thought about because of the wedding.
How my life would be so different in a different place in the world.


have a wonder-full day.

What?

CMT Outlaws 2005

Interesting.

Hello!

Is there anybody in there?

Just nod if you can hear me.

Is there anyone home?

Good Hippy Jam Band Times.

I really need to get this . . . It's an itunes link for those unfortunate souls who down have it.

It would make me relax, and groove.
I already know some of you don't like it.
but I do.
so don't bother fuckin commenting.
unless you wanna buy it for me.

I feel like I need one of these again . . .

except I don't have very many of those problems.
That is still the mood that I am in.

It's Monday already?

WTF?!
Where did the weekend go?
Lost Trailers and Stoney show . . . yes . . . stupid and contagious . . . check.
don't even bother to get dressed saturday and be a lazy bum on the couch all day . . . . yes . . . check.
not motivated enough to do anything saturday night . . . yes . . . check.
get up and go to stillwater to record, and have a wonderful 12 hours in the studio . . . yes . . . ears blown but happy . . . check.
home late to a beautiful lady.
And now . . Work again! Damn it.

Weekends need to be longer.

The list, Mushashi's, Sleep, and I got shot.

Man, I had one of the best night's sleep ever last night, with no Tylenol PM. I had 3 Sapporo's at Mushashi's while we sat outside under the heater and watched Issei play some jazz. It was pretty kick ass. That Goma Chicken freakin rules. Fried Rice. Yummy shit.

So, I called quite a few and emailed a ton of folks last night to get addresses to send an invitation to the wedding. Thanks to everyone on the quick response. I only have about 10 out of 100 or so that I don't have. Rock.

I had some messed up dreams last night though. I know one dude was shooting at me . . . fucker got me in the shoulder. That Bastard. It didn't hurt that bad though. So he can fuck off. I don't remember who it was, but nonetheless, he can fuck off. Don't shoot me again bitch, or you will pay.

Caroline is going out of town for the weekend. So who knows what I will get myself into. I know that I will be enjoying both shows tonight at the dog. Tomorrow not sure, Sunday recording in Stilly. And Thanks to Lumpy and Gina for the Panic tickets at the Zoo, but now Caroline is going without me, I will still be in stillwater. But I am sure that _R_ will make sure she gets the full hippified effect.

See ya tonight at the show, or before, or after.
whatever.

Shoot that mutherfucker if he tries to shoot me again.
Happy Friday

The Stragglers and My Dad.

That was pretty much the only thing on my head last night. Well, and how bad ass I felt playing the drums last night. We are gonna do some recording on Sunday and it should be really cool. I am stoked.

Anyway, been thinking about all the Stragglers lately and them having some time off. I do believe it is going to do all of them alot of good . . . gather their heads and chill for a few moments. Stop the circus. It was nice to run into Gpa last night. Of course he is just hippying out in his hometown. I love all those cats. Gonna be killer to see them all again soon.

My dad has been on my brain too. After hanging some shelves and a shoe rack last night at the house, I went to the dog for a righteous Randy Crouch show. That dude can play . . . . for a long time. Came back and laid my head to rest. As I was going to sleep, all I could think about was Dad and I snowskiing and doing dipseedoos. If you don't know what dipseedoos are, It is when one dude flips his poles around, and you hook the wrist straps from one set of poles around the bottom of the other set. Then you all basically hang on to the poles and sling each other around. So you are making these big circles going down the mountain. I remember him trying to teach me that as a little kid. And I was so scared cause you have to ski backwards for a little bit. But I am sure after some whining I figured it out. But now it is a tradition to do dipseedoos whenever we ski together. When we went skiing in Boise last time, we did some dipseedoos. My dad is an awesome dad.

THIS IS NOT A DIPSEEDOO


And then I went to sleep.

Good Morning.
Have a great day.
My brother's in Europe and my Dad is in Antartica, Mom's in Idaho, and here I sit.
See you tomorrow at the Stoney / Lost Trailers show.

keep it easy breazy.

Tis a sad day . . . .

When those evil bastards . .Big and Rich earn a Songwriter of the year honor at BMI's Country Awards.

fuckin brilliant.

People piss me off.

I am in a grumpy mood. People are pissing me off.

I just wanted to lay into the fuckin coke machine because it wouldn't take either the clean crisp dollar bill, or the old but still in good condition with no torn corners bill. I know that the machine is probably just filled up to its max . . . but you know what. That is someone's job. And I am pissed at that dude. Luckily the polite lady downstairs had 4 quarters. If not, I think I would killed something.

Fuck.
At least I'm not at my old job though.
They are wearing uniforms now.

Give me some happy hour refreshment.
Please.

Billboard Country Album Chart

Number 6 on Billboard
That is pretty killer to see it there.

A 13 hour flight, Losing one full day, and waking up in the White.

So my Dad is a pretty important fella. He is the National Helicopter Specialist, and had the opportunity to go to Antartica for a five weeks. Well, Dad loves a good trip, especially one that not many people are able to do. So, off he went last night. I am sure anxious to see pictures and hear the stories come Thanksgiving. Anyway, its like 40 below there. So, throw your warm vibes in my dad's direction.

Antartica.
wow.

Rock on.

Good ol' times!

Thanks to Chad and Beth for a great evening of beers and conversation last night. I think that we touched on about everything. You guys look great. Fun times for sure.

Well, since I am bach'ing it again tonight . . . looks like I will prolly be going out to the dog. Caroline has been working the light show at the OCU pageant, and is having a blast doing it. She has alot of creative freeedom with it, and it brings back some theater time to her . . . Anyway, The burtchi's are at Galileo's, which would be cool. Don't think I am stickin around for Hot Appie Shit.

Do believe that I will be having some old school buddies in town this weekend, so where better to take them . . . yeah, the dog. Plainview is playing at Classic rock which would be a cool option as well. Who knows.

Goin with the flow.

Happy friday folks.
step right up!

Lots of new ones!

Kevmo's Random Images
same stuff . . . me, my dog, my lady, live shows, and the finger.

rock out.

Blogger is messing up.

If you haven't figured that out yet.

hum . . .

Big Brothers

You know, I have a big brother that loves me and that is truly my sibling.

But I also have some that don't have the same blood runnin through their veins. And its fun when we bicker like real ones.
big brother ragan and I can get into some conversations.
I remember one time people thought we were gonna fight.
haha.
Like Ragan and I are the fighting kind.

yeah, we are just filled with rage.

here's to all my brothers.
we rule.

Texas Jack weekend

So who is doing the Stilly, OKC, Weatherford, Wichita road trip with the Tehas Yack boys? Get a little No Justice in the mix. I bet the Jerry/Poncho combo is a trip.

I am going to try to make 3 shows.
or maybe just OKC.
I'm a bitch.
yes. I know.

who knows.
I may surprise some of ya. . .

everybody's workin for the weekend.

Hello

Happy Hump Day. . .

Wake me up before you GO GO.
Because I'm not plannin on goin SOLO.

where the fuck did that come from?
wow.

WHAM
CRACK
BAM

bye

A Glimpse into my Party Shuffle today.

Let's all get together and dance like hippies!!

I sure wish that I could afford to do this . .

I saw them one time in Tulsa . . and I think that Medicine Show opened up for them . . or maybe they were just there . . shit. I don't remember . . I had my eyes closed and was twirling around barefoot.

you smell that?

Former "Talking Head" turns factory into instrument.

This is cool.

Now that ruled!

So, Mom rocks. Ain't she so much fun. You can see where I get some of my craziness. We had a blast at the dog, we had a blast shopping, we had a blast working together, we had a blast talking, we just had a blast period. I love my mom!

We got alot of shit done, she got to meet alot of people, including my soon-to-be in-laws. Got to see Caroline in her dress (not me, my mom) . . . I fell asleep in the living room watching nascar and reading the paper. Great food, great friends, great family, great fun.

Life is good, even though its a fuckin Monday.

Rock on people.

kick its ass.

Oh, and thank you to Badwater for letting me get up for a song and play "When I'm Stoned". My mom loved getting to see me play. Thanks guys you rock.

Prayers to Jason

I hope all the good vibes, well wishes, and prayers that are being sent your way make you get better soon.
Happiness and Healthiness to you.

Get well soon my friend.
love ya.

Mamma!! Come on in!

Well, Brandon and Adam were killer last night.
Ton of shit to do today . . . meeting at lunch . . meeting after work . . . then go pick up mom.

Gonna be great to see her.
Not sure what will be in store this weekend. I would like to have some of my buddies over for some backyard cookin' . . might try to take ma to the dog tomorrow night for Badwater. It looks like about the only chance for me to show her some live music. Plus she just needs to see the dog. But if not, I won't bitch. I just wanna spend time with my Mom while I get the chance. Ya know the whole 24 hours away thing kinda puts a hinder on things.

Anyway,
rock on.
be safe.
and go pokes.
I think we are playing this weekend.
even if we aren't.
go pokes anyway!

Oh, I found my black docs that I had since I was a junior in high school. Still fit like a glove. Polished them up and wore them to work today. And, technically they are actually Eastlands.
Good boots man.
12 or 13 years logged in them.

Have a wonderful chilly day.
Get your jacket out.

wait for it . . .

Boy, I have alot to say, hopefully I say it all.

Oh man . . . where to start. I don't really even want to have like a summary of what I did . . . like an itenerary. Like, no I didn't even try to get in the backdoor . . . but I did get in line early to get the tables that are upstairs right in front of the stage. I actually wanted to see the show comfortably. That was a fantastic idea . . . otherwise, I wouldn't have stayed. I am so proud of the guys . . now in their 11th year as a band . . . successful . . . families . . . it seems to be all working for them, and they are very blessed. The CD rocks . . . I do think that it is their best so far. Good job Mac. . . . . But now for some truth. . . .

Okay . . here it goes.

You know what . . . I can't do it.
I just watched the DVD, and they have been together for 11 years man. That kicks ass. I saw myself in the slide show. Lots of memories in that thing.

I was going to go on a rant about how "rockstar" the shit is anymore. A rant about security, a rant about how the shows just aren't the same. Well, Kevin, no shit. They have played a fuckin thousand shows since the time that you were there beside them. The energy shouldn't be the same, everything changes. And so is life.

I am glad they are successful. I wish them the best. And I do love each of them. Even though I can't talk to them as often as I would like, or be able to give them a hug when I see them. I will always support them and wish them well. Be safe on the road and love your babies.

I do know one thing. At one time I thought that I was cut out and destined to be on the road. Now I see them with pics of their kids on their cellphones. And I just couldn't do it. Caroline is marrying a family man, not a musician. Well, both really, but she is not marrying someone that could be out on the road for a month and a half when there is a brand new baby at home. I just couldn't do it.

Musicians and their wives . . . well . . road dogs and their wives. God bless them. That is hard work. Everything has pros and cons it seems. Rockstar life, normal life . . . I will stick to having some road trips and every once and awhile be able to pretend that I am a rockstar. I think that will suffice.

God bless Ragweed and crew.
You guys rock balls.

Life changes. I have kinda had a hard time letting go of the "rockstar" thing . . . I can't hold on to it any longer. Ragan . . . keep it alive. And I know you will. Now I will become one of the guys who see the backstage through your eyes. One of the crowd of sorts. . . .

But I am still cooler that all of you.

rock.

Fantastic Weekend.

I love having a house.
I bought a shop vac . . . and took almost 3 hours to vaccum my car. There is not one dog hair that is weaved into the seats . . . I even hand washed my car too. I hand washed my dog too, and got her groomed. Which is very odd for my dog to be groomed. Saw a movie, flightplan, pretty cool.

Anyway,
Ragweed tonight . . . not sure what will happen with that.
Adam Hood Wednesday for sure . . .
And then Thursday my mom will be here!!!!
Rock n Roll.

oh, and the honeymoon . . . is here.

Ahhhhhhhh. . . . Friday and a weekend of no more moving!

Our house is actually beginning to look like a home. Its guud guud, like D-na would say . .
Well, I have absolutely no plans really. Check out the Regatta, since I did alot of work for the thing. Maybe the Motorcars at the dog tonight. . . may just run down to the Cock of the Walk a block from my house . . . Watermelon Slim at Galileo's . . . or a backyard cookout with me, my lady, and my dog. Keepin all the options open. Looking forward to going through some stuff and getting the house even more in order.

Jammed with CD and the boys last night . . that is so much fun. Next time we play, everyone will dig it. We got some good stuff brewing. I am enjoying everytime we play.

So, ladies and gents. Be careful out there, keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times. Cover your rod, slap it up, flip it, and rub it down . . . . oh nooooooo.

alright den.

Down with the Sickness

Being sick sucks. I was at home for a couple of days, and basically slept for a day and a half. Fever left me yesterday afternoon and today I am back up to about 90%. Feels nice to be at work running around getting shit done. Gets crazy when your gone a couple of days.

MOVING IS DONE!! Thanks to Craig, Roberto, and Jamie . . . Friends rule.

Now its just arranging and stuff . . but that's fun. Not very physically demanding . . . so fun. Right.
Okay.

Well . .
uhm . .

not much really.
so there ya have it.
I am alive and well.

typing that just brought back memories of Folsom doing basically the entire Great Divide's first record, Goin' for Broke.
haha
that cracks me up.

well, on to the next thing.
its 420.

I JUST WANT TO BE AT HOME DOING THIS!

Kevmo's Random Images

Sent a whole bunch of new pics there. More to come.

they are actually bigger that the area the site gives me . . .so if you want to see it all, you have to open the image in a new window.

yeah.
alright then.

Great weekend!

Friday . . . Martin Sexton . . . the most amazing acoustic show that I have seen.
Then the first ever party at the house.
Definitely fun times.

Saturday . . . I was glad to hear that my Mom told my fiance not to work. Bonus. Took the day off and kinda relaxed.
ahh the state fair. Great people watching. I learned that you can fry anything and put it on a stick.

Sunday, move, move, move . . . then hurricane benefit . . . party, fun, listen, dance, party, conversate.
sleep.

alarm too fuckin early.
even if it went off at noon, it would've been too early.

first night in the master bedroom.
Caroline is officially staying at the house.
getting back to normal.

unpack tonight. no moving.
one last hoorah of moving tomorrow.
then done.

rock.

eat it.

It's Friday!

Well, thank god I don't live on the coast. It a freakin clusterfuck down there right now. That would so completely suck.

Thanks to Robert and Craig for helping me move. Now I am officially moved, other than a few things in Chad's attic. Now, its time to get Caroline all moved in. Saturday will be the day for that! Then . . . we will just be arranging, going through, cleaning out, putting up, and all the other shit that goes with moving. It is so awesome living in a house. I am however tired of living there by myself. I miss my lady! I just keep telling myself . . soon enough. And it will be, I have just been spoiled.

I got my firepit and my smoker from Horizon finally in my own back yard... And I am so freakin ready to cook on that thing. Whew, its gonna be nice. AND, my lovly lady got me some grilling tools not too long ago that I haven't gotten to try out either. Very stoked.

So, we are nearing the end of this transition, and then Caroline will start a new transition into a new job at OCU. We will be able to commute together . . . . the whole 4 minute residental street trip that it is . . . yeah, thats nice.

And even though I really, really don't want to miss Mac's CD release at the dog . . . I am going to venture up to VZD's for Martin Sexton. I have never seen him, and have heard it is a really amazing show. So, there you have that. The dog is gonna be freaking nuts tonight though . . . with the whole Ragweed Family Jam that is going on. I bet they show up, so the backstage area is probably going to be just as packed as the rest of the place. Well, I guess they got the VIP room . . . I just don't want to mess with getting back there, tracking down bracelets or passes or whatever and do that whole thing. And I wouldn't really enjoy being out in the place . . too many folks and not enough personal space for me anymore. Plus, I have kinda had my fill of pure craziness lately, kinda looking forward to a nice small "listening" show. Plus, we live just a few blocks from there too!

Our location rules.

Okay, well, tomorrow . . Badwater at the dog, Plainview at the Red Dirt Cafe (newly re-opened), or stay home and unpack.
Sunday is the Hurricane benefit at the dog . . . Count me in on that for sure.

Take care, have a great weekend . . . come by and see our house.
rock on!
and be sure to stay humble and count your fuckin blessings!!!
Its getting to be a crazy world out there.

Thanks to Ragan for the Motel Pickin.

Check this out too.

Fun times in Arkansas.

rock.

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On another note.
WE ARE FUCKING DONE PAINTING!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOO HOOOOO!!!!!
I am so stoked. I was a bit grumpy yesterday, but now we are done, the house looks great, and after a cleansing tonight, we can move stuff in. I am just ready to get things back to where I can lay around on my lazy ass of the evenings and quit this get home from work only to work more shit.

Rock n Roll.
love it.

I am so ready to be done!

Congrats to Chad and Beth. The wedding was great, and the parties were a blast as well. No one got hurt, or thrown in jail. Even though we stole some golf carts and took them for numerous rides. That was fun. But, I tell ya what. I am looking forward to having a weekend of being here. No trips . . . just some moving. I am also ready to get the painting done, which will happen tonight. Then clean up the place, and get my stuff and her stuff moved in. I am just ready to be done with it. I don't really like "being in limbo" stages.

Anyway, any help is appreciated as far as moving.
Have a great monday and rest of the week.

rock.

I'm off!

Well, my last day here . . . leaving for Arkansas tomorrow for the best man duties in Chad's wedding.

rock on.

have a great weekend.

show last night was bad ass.

word . . .
to big bird

TAKE THE CONGAS OUT OF YOUR TRUNK!

Man, I really need to leave my drums at home. Otherwise, if I get them out and start playing . . . I won't stop until the gig is done. Wow. Fun times last night. Adam Hood is a blast to sit in with. Did remind me at times of why I don't play all the time anymore though. Being up there and dealing with the drunks trying to play my drums, requesting stupid songs, ahhh . . . just like old times. Don't miss that shit day in and day out. But I do dig getting up and playing whenever I want to, that fuckin rules. I'm selfish like that.

I got home after work and started painting, but man, my motivation for painting more was shot. I needed to get out and take a break. So, I did. My lovely fiance trudged through and accomplished the goal of getting the master bedroom painted. She rules. She is the coolest lady on the planet. I kinda felt bad for leaving and not painting, but she understands my restlessness and all of my baggage. "Go sweetie, its okay, Go have fun." You rock honey!

More painting tonight and then Caroline wants to go see the show at the dog. . . well, she has never seen Brandon Jenkins, so that is mainly who she wants to see, although they all fuckin rock and it should be a killer show.

However, I will not be playing tonight. I gotta get home and get some rest!

Big wedding shindig this weekend.
I bet Beth and Chad are super happy!

Happy Hump day!
lovely day.

FUCK I'M BUSY!

I am busier than a 3 peckered goat right now.

whew.

I am going to stop tonight for a little Adam Hood at Classics.
Painting is nearing the end . . . kinda.

Lovin life.

kick its ass.
rock n roll.
word
to big bird
and all that
other shit.

New house and a quiet weekend.

Well, spent the first night in the house last night. No boogie men seen, so weird noises heard, I think the coast is clear. Ginger never barked at imaginary people, so I feel good. It is going to rule. I think ginge is more excited than any of us . . . she's got a back yard.

Well, my lady and I will be painting fools this weekend. I have a Chad and the boys practice after work, then a little gig at Full Circle with Issei, but I don't think I will make that one. I just really want to get on the house, and get it all squared away. I did get the stereo hooked up. gotta have priorities. I am sad to miss the red dirt fest in okemah, that is going to rule. But, you win some, and you lose some. I know I will hear a ton of stories and see some pics. Have fun you all, and be safe.

I'll be painting.

Rock out.

Use of Word 'Refugee' Stirs Debate

Rev. Jesse Jackson needs to shut up.
"It is racist to call American citizens refugees," the Rev. Jesse Jackson said

Shut the fuck up and just help the victims. Who gives a shit what the media calls them.

Made it back, fairly healthy . . and no scratches!

HERE'S TO CHAD!!!!

That was a killer ride in the bus.
Fun times had by all.

We saw Django Walker in Ft. Worth, George Devore and friends, and Broken Teeth in Austin, then the Red Dirt Rangers, Stoney Larue, and Jason Boland and the Stragglers in New Braunfels. Everyday provided more alcoholic beverages than anyone needs in a 24 hour period. Moments of indecision, moments of clarity, moments of pure happiness, moments of having no place to stay, and not really giving a shit about it. No work, a ton of play, some tripped out people that need to get off the streets. All in all, great friends and great times. And next year even if no one is getting married . . . we're all still gonna go on a "Guys Weekend - Texas Invasion #3". It's gonna be an annual thing now. That is . . . if everyone's wives let them!

Rock n Roll.

Guadalupe!!!!

OH YEAH!

It's time . . .
minivan - check
hotel reserved - check
ice chest - check
liver - check

it's on like donkey kong!

Miller with a hardhat.

Check me out.

new camera on this phone rules.

Its a cingular nation . . .

Well, I finally did it . . .



I got a new phone with Cingular.

Now I gotta find out how to get all 288 phone numbers into this new phone without typing them in. My old phone has been dropped so much it won't connect to my new one. So, my plan is right now to find my really old phone and put my sim card in it and try it from that one. Otherwise, I need to hire a intern to do it for me.

but its damn cool, and I don't have to stand in one spot in Caroline's apartment anymore to get reception.

rock n roll.

NOW, WHO ALL IS IN FOR THE CHAD DORMAN 1ST AND LAST ANNUAL BACHELOR PARTY ROAD TRIP THIS WEEKEND?

The new web dude rules.

His last project.

I think we are going to be alright now.
whew.

thanks new web dude.

It's hard to bitch . . .

about $3 a gallon when other people are dealing with this . .



and this.

Nice, nice, relaxing weekend.

So, this weekend was quite special, being that I didn't really do much. I hung out with my lovely fiance and chilled. Friday I was in bed by 9:30. That Wednesday and Thursday about killed me. Not really, but I hadn't done that in a long time. It was great to get to hang with some of the folks that are always out on the road. Never really just get to hang with them anymore. But it sure wore me out. Then on Saturday, we got up and went and looked at the limos that we could have for our ride for our wedding. Man, they had some killer cars. We picked one that will freaking blow you all away. It is going to be awesome. Then we did some registering at Sears, which went well. I picked out alot of tools.. I love tools. Then I went to jam on the kit for a bit with Chad and the boys which also went kick ass. Got some new tunes kinda laid down. Then after that Caroline and I packed the tent and went on our first camping trip together in our new tent. Thanks ma and pa!! It was awesome. Went to Red Rock Canyon and built a campfire and just enjoyed the time. I loved it. I love us. Broke it down on Sunday and came back to town. I was a bit restless and so when Caroline was about ready for bed, I topped off my weekend with a trip to Don's. Played some conga with some folks and had a couple of beers. Those guys have gotten alot better since the last time I had seen them. It was a nice way to top off a great weekend.

My life is blessed.

merry mondays.

rock.

Paws For The Cause

Paws For The Cause

ahhhh, the life of a musician. So much time to be creative.
wow.

RKTV - Operation Trigger�

Operation Trigger

This has to be one of the funniest things that I have seen.
Got to RKTV and check out the rest of the movies.

rock n roll.

Check this out

human images

It must have been the Music!

I'm in a great mood.

Might be the fact that Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers are playing our reception. (kinda) God bless the dog!

Might be the fact that Mr. McClure played my dad's and I's favorite tune of his. "World Go Round". And even put a little tag to my dad in one of the lines . . . . . Oh and, it's the Braums #187 on Highway 3 and Council. Bitch. Come into MY work and act a fool anytime.
What a punk.
But one of the coolest punks on the planet.

Might be the fact that some of the Stragglers were there and actually hang out and chit chat.

Might be the fact that Dave Ray is in town.

Might be the fact that Jeremy Watkins of the Stoney Larue band always answers my phone calls. (he's a better man than me, cause everyone knows that I am a bitch at answering my phone)

Might be the fact that I have a killer job.

Might be the fact that I am marrying one of the most amazing ladies in the world.

But . . .
my friends.
It might be the music.

See yall at Stoney in a few hours. The new record fuckin rules. I think we are going to be in for a treat!

Early Morning Photo Shoot

I had to get up at freakin 6am today to take some photos for the Oklahoma Regatta, and here are a couple of the really cool ones out of about 85.





rock.

Ahhhhhhhh. . . . The pleasures of being famous.

It really sucks that our society is so intrigued with what famous people do, that photographers can fetch a quarter million dollars for a damn photo of them doing something. That's insane, and if I was famous, I think I would pull a Tommy Lee on some of those bastards. . . but maybe I could be sly about it and not physically hit them with my fists. Maybe just ram a few with my big ass SUV because they got too close. Or maybe I could have a mirror, and everytime they tried to get a pic of me, I would flash the mirror and burn their eyes making them never to see or take pictures again. Or maybe I could come out with a camera and have all my bodygaurds have cameras and start flashing their eyes away. mwaaaaahahahahaha

yeah, thats the ticket
yeah.

Q."Did you hear what they call a booger with anorexia?"
A. "Slim Pickins"

burrrrhurhurhurhur

Go forth and conquer the day away.
alright then.

My little wooden "Magic" Box

I lost it at the party.

let me know if anyone has found it.
It may be in ragan's couch.

I miss it already.

Good ol' Craig!

Great hat dude

WRINKLES AND ROCK N ROLL.

Gotta give it up to them. We all know its harder to rock when your joints hurt.

Didn't seem to phase the "grown - up" party on Saturday night. Man, that is fun. Ragan throws a good one. I was just glad to wake up and not have anything drawn on my face, since I went down before alot of the others. Or at least I think I went down before alot of the others. I also figured more folks would crash there . . . everyone must have driven home which kinda scared me, but to each their own. I will take some floor space or the loveseat anyday.

Well, I sure wanted to stay in bed this morning. When the thunder rolls, I roll back over.

Wednesday is Mac and Travis. Always a killer show.
Thursday is Stoney. Anxious to see what he has put together.

I have no money, so I am going to be stayin in . . . for the most part.
I think I may be on hiatus this weekend. May take the tent and go find a nice quiet retreat somewhere. I am feeling some personal time coming on.
Could just be the gloomy monday syndrome.
fuck, I don't know.

whatever.
love ya'll
have a killer day

Rock it.

Texas Jack boys rocked.

Poncho Rules.

the Chadmo band. . . . haha.

ahhhhhhhh. . . . . . Friday.

Since the techs here didn't order my mac with a superdrive, I am solving the problem by getting this! Looks pretty cool, the whole "LightScribe" printing on the CD thing is killer. I am anxious.

Looks like, I may take it easy breasy tonight. Save up all my energy for tomorrow night. Gonna be a hoot.

bring your hats, livers, and your koozie's. I think it may be a long un.

THIS BITCH STOLE MY FISH!!!

Man, that is some funny shit!

Ahhh the days of the Suzuki 125.

Man, today I had a flashback to when I was 14 and I had my motorcycle license. And I mean it was a powerful one, I had the same feelings that I did then. It was about me riding my 125 enduro motorcycle around town. Cruising, if you will, with the high schoolers. Draggin main . . . goin uptown . . . honking at everyone you know. I even had a walkman and some battery powered speakers strapped on to it, so I could crank up the Ozzy, Motley Crue, Thunder, Skid Row, or any other fuckin bad ass 80's Rock that you could think of. It ruled.

ahhh . . . those were the days of daydreams, crushes, and finding out what life was about.

Much like my life about 3 years ago.
interesting.

HOPE ALL IS HAPPY AND HEALTHY.
kick today in its ass!

love it.
rock.

The Raw and Ugly Truth About The War on Drugs

What's The Difference Between Legal and Illegal Drugs?

So what's the real difference between legal drugs and illegal drugs? Some people think that only illegal drugs are habit-forming. Yet legal drugs can be just as addictive as illegal drugs. Just ask anyone who has tried to quit smoking, go off caffeine, or kick to Oxycontin habit.

So is there some other difference between illegal drugs and legal drugs? People argue that legal drugs are safe.

They're FDA-approved! And yet they fail to recognize that prescription drugs kill more Americans each year than all the crack, meth, and heroin deaths combined.

Okay, then, what about the argument that illegal drugs have no medicinal purpose, and legal drugs do have a medicinal purpose. What about that? Wrong again. Medical marijuana is a medically proven treatment for a variety of conditions, yet marijuana still remains illegal. Even MDMA (now called "Ecstasy" on the street) was long considered an effective "experiential drug" that helped severely traumatized adult patients overcome past pains through improved clarity. At the same time, tobacco smoke has no medical purpose whatsoever, yet cigarettes remain perfectly legal.

No, the real difference between these two classes of drugs is not their medical merit, nor their safety. The real difference is something far more sinister.

It gets right down to answering the question of why DEA agents will raid medical marijuana clinics, yet stand by doing nothing while Americans smoke themselves to death on tobacco.

Want to know the real answer? I very much doubt you do. Because, like most Americans, you won't believe it. You've been blinded to the obvious truth for your whole life, manipulated by the media, and brainwashed by advertising that has turned you into a statistically-validated consumer. You'll think, no, this couldn't possibly be true. The world isn't that unjust, you think. But you're wrong. (Take the free Gullibility Factor test to find out if you're really a mind slave or not...)

Here's the raw, blunt truth about the war on drugs. Drugs are declared legal or illegal based primarily on who benefits from their manufacture, distribution and sale.

This was a snippit of this story: The Raw and Ugly Truth About The War on Drugs

so, what do you think?

By the way . . . I overhead "cat . . and dog" today in a conversation, and my mind went back to college days when I would it would hit 4:20 in the afternoon, and I was watching CatDog.

fun times . . . fun times indeed.

Mr. Lee, even though stupid, still my rock icon.

Anyone watch it last night?
I know that he is not the most intelligent dude on the planet by far . . . he has never really had to be a mature adult. But even that being said... He fuckin rules and is the reason that I started playing the drums. He is a fuckin legendary bad ass. A rockstar through and through. And for some reason, I can relate to him. I have vicariously lived through him for a long time. Yeah, he is stupid, but he has fun. And I dig any documentary on him. Including this stupid ass TV show.
I am a germ.
but at least I am a germ for a true rockstar, and not a texas rock star.


dig the new CD too.
hairy buds . . .
hairy buds. . .

TOMMY LEE RULES!
even though he's a moron.

My Random Images

If you haven't been over there in awhile . .
I had a blast last night at Henry Hudson's for Robert's Birthday get together . . . spent way too much money, and got pretty buzzy, but damn it was fun. Caroline was the only lady with us and kept up nicely! ;-) I think we both let loose a little.

Damn fun times.
Well, I may do the jazz thing at Mushashi's with Issei (E-say) tomorrow from 7:30-9:30, but not sure. Chad is tonight, but I can't make it to the lit. I really really have to start staying in.

I think we are going to start hiding out with the elusive Jamie and Angie for a bit.

Love ya'll
have a wonderful hump day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER!!!!!!

Here's to Robert, one of the most considerate dudes I know.
You rule, and I hope you have a great day!

And if our engagment pics don't get rained out at 6:30, I will see ya after them, if they do, then maybe I will see ya before that. Rock on brother.

Stoney's full band and CD release is Thursday, I think I will make an appearance. I am curious what it will be like and who all is involved. Anyways.

have a great Toooosday.

Cross Canadian Ragweed at Lone Star Park

Cross Canadian Ragweed at Lone Star Park
That's a nutty picture.

CHAD'S BACHELOR PARTY ROAD TRIP!

Since Chad's groomsman are all touring bands . . . whose going with us on the labor day road trip.

Looks like Old 97's in Dallas on Friday ($9)
then travel to Gruene Hall on Saturday for a Charlie Robison/Hayes Carl show ($22)
hotel expense split many ways.
and then maybe just hang and float the Guad, or we could go to RamFest . . depends on everyone's funds.
Then drive back on Monday.

now . . . who's coming with me?

OUR HOUSE!

Well, here are the pics that were on the flyer.

Its gonna be cool.



Fun day on Saturday . . . The gig at the Deep Deuce went well for us, not so well for the others, since it kinda got rained out. But damn it was hot when we played. Then we made a couple calls and went to the Dog to open for TX Jack. Which was cool too. Two gigs in one day on the band's first day out. Pretty cool. Got good response. It was definitely fun times.

Rocked out.

Monday's suck.
period.
no matter if you love your job or not.

oh well, another day that I am awake and breathing.
which is always good to have.

word.

Apple - Trailers - Walk the Line

Hopefully this will rule.

Have a wonderful weekend.
rock out.

First Jazz gig ever!

I have to say that yesterday absolutely ruled. I impressed people at work on a huge project that we are working on, had a few meetings, then went to look at a house to rent. Caroline and I show up at the address that I thought that it was, and walked around the house and peered through the windows . . . all hardwork floors . . nice yard. Once the time hit, and we were a little worried, so we called to verify the address . . . we were . . . well, actually I was 2 roads off and it was 822 rather than 833. But anyway, so we made it to the right house and it really blew us away. It was perfect. Its an old house, but in good shape, really nice back yard with a privacy fence, 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, hardwood floors, very close to work, they keep up with the lawn, comes with a washer and dryer, fridge (so I won't be taking mine back from Ragan), dishwasher, the kitchen has an island . . . its just killer. But Caroline's lease is up at the end of September. But they said that since we would be wanting to stay for a couple of years, that they would keep it for us, and let us put the deposit down in Sept, and then first months rent in Oct. So . . . it looks like wifey and I got our first house together. Which rules.

Then we went to look at the workout facilities at my work. They were freaking bad ass too, and Caroline can go with using my ID, which is really nice. So that worked out great.

Then we headed over to Mushashi's to meet up with alot of folks from work to eat and watch my designer friend Issei (E-say) play his jazz guitar on the patio. It was a blast, and since I had my conga's in the back of Caroline's car, I got one out and started playing it with brushes. I did pretty damn good for playing some jazz. Really it just like bluegrass in a way. But nonetheless, it ruled. Met one of Caroline's old friends Chris. He was really cool too. So, good eats, and drinks, some non red dirt tunes and damn good ones, playing some music that I never had done, and found a house.

Feeling blessed!

not sure whats in store for this evening, gotta run through tomorrow's set list right after work with the boys, then maybe to the sky bar for some $5 all you can drink and eat, and to meet up with Deana and some other panhandle folks, and also to meet her man, and so she can meet Caroline. Then, tomorrow . . . soundcheck at noon, start at 2:45.

deep deuce grill
be there or be stupid.

alright then.
rock.

Life is Good

jam tonight
dog after that
see some old friends
hear some old school red dirt music
tell stories
wedding plans
found a house?
need to take ginge to the vet
busy work
new web dude
love my lady

dig on that.

Chad and the Forgottens?
yeah, full band, we play at the deep deuce grill at 2:45 this Saturday. . . to raise money for the tsunami benefit.
Willie Nelson is going to match each dollar raised.
Cause Willie rules.

rock
all
the
way
out.

punks.
;-)

Home Sick = More Work.

Hello, just wanted to touch base with everyone. Weekend was great fun. But Sunday, I started getting a sinus infection. But I think I got it whooped without going to the doctor. I feel pretty fantastic today, but boy am I busy. I won't be doing much but working late this week.

The riggers of the job.
But its a nice job.

Have fun!
Take care.

Replace Santa with this guy this year!!

Got this from Gambrell

I don't know how he finds this shit.

;-)

El Weekendo ala Musica Festivos!!

La wormy canina, est hostingo la anniversarya of the bar-o. Mucho musica tonighto. Then, en la menyana we travailla dos Okeeno to . .
Give it all up to Dwight.

words.

Merry fuckin weekendo.
pinche cavrone.

The first "panhandleman" overnight blog ever!

No Proof reading done here . . . . . . . . . .
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So . . . lets start by saying that my life has been a whirlwind over the past 4 months. Dealing with finding the love of my life, dealing with the repercussions of finding the lady of my life (meaning, many of my friends not understanding and being unsure of my quickness), starting a new job . . having new living quarters . . . I mean the last time that I did one of these, I was moving out of my apt. and was going to be couch surfing of sorts . . . living the somewhat "hippie" life. Now I have a more money, less stress job, a new lady, which I will hold dear to me for the rest of my time on this planet, and finally it is all hitting home. I just got home from jammin behind a kit, which at one time, was my life, nothing else mattered. But now, its much different. It is fun, but thats it right now, no expectations, no giving up everything for it . . . . just fun. I will play the drums until the day that I leave this world, but I got to tell ya . . . I have grown up alot . . . and I mean ALOT in the past 2 years. Possible the biggest growth period in my life. Its amazing. My lady is getting adjusted to my things that I hold dear, just as I am getting adjusted to hers. And yes . . . it came fairly quick, but only my friends fears enter into my head. when I throw all the bullshit out the window . . . I have no fears of my own, I know that I will always love this lady. She absolutely rules. . . and yes . . . if, on the rare occasion, that I ever choose to really pursue music again hardcore . . . even though it would suck a bit for us, I know that we are strong enough to make it through. How do I know? . . . cause I have been through it many times, the difference is . . I know what I've got, and she knows what she's got. Bottom line, we would work through it.

Job wise, its awesome. I enjoy being a "suit", although a very non-traditionalist suit, but a suit nonetheless. I can't believe that a hippie like me could be such a good leader, manager, boss, whatever (I knew I could though, I got skills). . . but you better know that I am still on the fringe. . . ruffling feathers in corporate america . . . but just in a tactful way. Using both sides of my brain. I will still make them see a portion of the light of the reason that my gen-x'res rebel. And I love the challenge & I love the rewards.

I wanna write more, but I don't know what to say. I told Robert one time to write whats on his mind, and he said that he didn't know what to write about. Well dude . . write about not having anything to write about. . . for instance . .

"I don't know why I am trying to write. This is stupid. I have nothing on my mind. It reminds me of when so and so said this to me . .. which leads me to think about this which leads to this . . . blah blah blah."

I challenge everyone to go home and before you go to bed, take 15 minutes, thats it, just 15 minutes, and I bet you will hit on something subconsiously that will do you good and will teach you a lesson about yourself. Try it . . . all you have to lose is 15 minutes. God knows we spend way more than that being lazy and watching TV.
Try it.
bitches.
Im out.
Time for one more brew and thoughts of my plans for the weekend.

rock
the
fuck
out.

Oh, PS. . . . My dog still fuckin rules.

If I don't know the number . . . I'm not answering.

I had 6 different calls from 6 different numbers yesterday, and not one of them left a message.
I need to put in my message to please leave a message, because I might just not know the number.
But none of them left a message. It makes me want to call all of them back to see what they were.
And then hang up really quick if its someone that sucks.

burhur.
I love you all.

I'm freakin busy.
Need to work late for the job.
Need to work late for some freelance things.
Gonna be practicing with Chad, Ryan, and Matt this week a bit after work.
It'll be nice to bang away behind the kit once again.
Got a gig on August 13th for a Tsunami Benefit.
Wormy Dog Anniversary Party Friday!
Dwight Boekman Music Fest on Saturday in Okeene.
Gonna be a damn fun weekend.


kick
its
ass

Grape Ranch presents: The Red Dirt Harvest Festival

Grape Ranch presents: The Red Dirt Harvest Festival

sounds cool.

Vacation Pictures!

Here are some pics.
Camping in Boise Part 1
Camping in Boise Part 2

Very beautiful place.
Thanks ma and pa!

I don't have to go to work on Monday!
whooo hoooo.

Happy Friday.

God Bless our troops . . . and Amarillo. . . err Armadillo.

Good to see our troops having a sense of humor

rock on

iCon Steve Jobs : The Greatest Second Act in the History of Business

By the way . . .this book rules.

get it and read it.

Yess, Yess, Yall!!

What up in the OKC?!
The vacation was freakin bad ass. And yes . . . the rumors are true. I have asked the beautiful Dixie to marry me. Luckily she agreed to the proposal. It completely rock and rolls. Thanks to all of my friends for the congrats and the surprise welcome home party. I am so fuckin blessed, I can't hardly see straight. Powerful shit man. Thanks to the residual pixil for being our taxi, and thanks to craig for being my puppy's caretaker. I gots some good folks around me.

Well, it is definitely "back to the grindstone" here at work. The pressure is on. Lots of work coming in, but I got some cool designers that are really getting things done and getting it out the door to the printers. Fun times.

Adam Hood rules.
Scott Copeland is going to rule tonight.
I'm broke.
Get paid Friday.
but then I'm broke again.
wonder why?
It sure does look pretty though. And the lady who has it on her finger is priceless.
I love her.
I am very excited.
My parents rule.
I love them too.
They are so amazing, they made the trip really comfortable and exciting.
I need to do alot of stuff.
get my site updated and back online.
do 2 other sites for some old co-workers.
get this done
get that done.
find out this.
find out that.

relax
enjoy
work
play

rock
out.

party.
wooo hooo

pics will be coming soon.

have a beautiful day.

Here I come Mom and Dad!

ThinkGeek :: Stuff for Smart Masses
Pretty cool site.

Well, after this meeting . . . it will be home for the bags and out to the airport for the flight outta here.

Everyone have a grand time over the weekend. Be safe and have fun!

See ya'll Tuesday night at Classic's prolly. Then Copeland is at the Deli on Wednesday.

Kick its ass.

later

Red Dirt Album *ships 8/23* from Stoney LaRue on Lone Star Music

If you haven't heard Stoney's new Album
Go check out the sound bites. Gonna be very bad ass.

I got to design today!!
I got to design today!!

rock n rizzoll.

uno more day to vacation!!
kick ass.

Adam Hood - Tour Schedule

This will be a nice welcome back home from vacation night.

Hell yes it will.
So, it feels really nice to have a computer. Dual 2 Ghz G5 processors and 2 Gig of ram, with a 160 Gig hard drive.
. . . hell yes.

So, Copeland, I will update your site tomorrow.
bitch.
quit bothering me.

oh those jokes.

So, I have 2 more days before we jet up to see my pairnuts. Gonna be a blast. Course, I said that yesterday. But really, it will be.

Got taken out to the Mantel today for lunch, tasty place to eat at.

what else?
nuttin
so
dig
on
it.

word.

Hey, It's Pete from Jack Ingram's Band . . . .

So, the weekend was great. Jack put on an amazing show as always. I got some great shots, and so did Caroline . . . I'm sure Ragan did too. But Pete, the drummer called me today at work and gave me his info so I could get him a CD of all the pics and such. There are alot of cool ones.

Saturday, Caroline and I went ring hunting again. I gotta get an idea of what the lady likes! Then we went and visited my old friends Jonathan, Toni, and Dawn. I sure do like them, and we gotta find some time to hang with them some more. Then off to Chad and Beth's to visit Eric and Katie. Always nice to see them too.

All in all a great weekend. Except for my allergies killing me yesterday.
Damn allergies.

Now, this week, hopefully I will get a computer to work on here at work. I am tired of bothering someone to get on their computer to check my email and such. I really need it to get some things squared away before we leave on vacation Thursday night. Gonna be a blast camping with ma and pa in Boise. Then we will go downtown and do some things too.

Well, that is it.
Now get back to work.

HAPPY FRIDAY!

So, what's up.
I was happy as I could be this morning. I don't know what was goin on . . but then, once I got to work, my shiney face was dulled a bit. The guy who was the Director here for 4 years passed away during the evening. He sounded like an amazing man. So, it was a bit gloomy around here today. But it always makes you realize just how short our lives are. Which in turn makes me wanna always be happy and have fun. Cause you could be dead tomorrow.

So, always be objective about your life . . . don't stress and strain too much about stuff. Stay positive and love your life. Don't take ANYTHING for granted. And Be happy that you are here to deal with any situation that you may encounter during your day. Whether it be bad or good, bottom line is that you are here and dealing with it.

I know that I love my life, my friends, my family, and everything that encompasses my being here today.

Now, get off work. Relax, go see some live music, and celebrate life!

Rock On!

Pledge = Polish

So, pledge does a wonderful job of bringing a shine back to those old scratched up pair of shoes or boots.

Mine look great.

NO COMPUTER!!

Supposedly my computer blew up. . . so I still don't have one.

So, I am on one of my graphics guys computers.

but the Conference was bad ass.
missed the lady . . . even though it was only 3 days.

I will tell more later.
all's well and only 7 more days . . . well 8 really until my vacation!

see ya'll out and about.

Hopefully I will have a computer soon.
supposedly it was a defaulty switch on the motherboard . . but I think the techs screwed it up when they put the memory in it . . . but nonetheless . . . I am computerless.

alright.
I'm out.

rock the fuck on.
oops. . . did I just say fuck?

;-)

Damn Allergies . .

Well, I freaking hate that I missed Stoney last night . . . I always dig the shit out of his shows, but my fuckin allergies grabbed me and put me down yesterday . . . started to feel really really shitty. But, luckily at about 3 or 4 this morning, I felt them let up and I could breathe through my nose again, and I could rollover with out it dripping down my face. . . Yummy.

I hate allergies . .
AND I think I took about 3 or 4 different kinds of stuff . . . Nothing worked at all . . . Nada.

Oh well, I'm glad they aren't bad today!
But now . . that my lady has to be a wedding photographer tonight, I am up in the air on the afternoon and evening plans.

What should I do?

Anxious to go to the Parkerson Corral tomorrow. Always a great time . . . barring no allergies creep up . . . but I will just sneeze sniffle and keep on drinking.

I do however have to be in Norman at 1 on Sunday to leave with the other Assistant Directors and the Senior Director to go down to Quartz Mountain for a PR seminar thing. Actually sounds pretty cool. Free everything . . including the bar.
Nice.

Anyway, job is going good. I dig it.

Happy Friday.
bitches.

I am Panhandleman . . . hear me roar.

Yeah, so whatever . . .
I have a pretty freaking killer job . . starting to get into the thick of things here. Setting up some appointments with different departments of different schools to determine exactly what they need for the up and coming year. Should be cool . . . and finally getting into the groove of things.

Anyway . . to go back in time for a second. My last day at USA . . . Usually they pass the hat and get some cash for ya, get you cards signed by everyone and have cake and ice cream to send you off . . . well, they did that . .. but instead of giving me cash, they stepped it up and got me a surprise. I had to wait until 5 oclock, but I was stumped. I should've remembered that when they asked me what I wanted on my last day . . . I said BEER. Well, my friends, they got it . . . we all went up front in the Deli or "Bedlam Cafe" and they had troughs of about 6 different kinds of beer, and everyone just drank beer and chatted. It was bad ass. I do miss seeing them already. I will go and check in on them from time to time. But anyway, it was a great way to end my four years there. Even Chris had a beer with me.

Anyway, I say that, because I am going to go pick up my paycheck and take it to the bank. I hope they did me good. ;-)

Well, have a great one, and I will be seeing whoever is at the dog tomorrow for Stoney.

kick its ass.

B.S. Stuff . . . Getting settled in.

I'm here . . just busy getting insurance, direct deposit, parking permits, first meetings, blah blah blah.

talk more later.

nice relaxing weekend full of killer shows.

Plus I got to jam with Badwater, Amanda, and quite a few of the Trailers. They absolutely rule.

rock.

First Day!

Dude!!

This is going to freaking rule. I am so stoked to have this job . . this computer and to be working with the people I will be working with. We all get along great.

Very very stoked.

Woooo-hooooo new job!

okay . .. I gotta finish putting all of my stuff on this BRAND NEW dual processing G5 with the 24 inch apple dispay.

Kick ass.

The Last Day . . .

So, today marks the end of 4 years at my "first job out of college". Good times, Bad times, Happiness, Aggrevation, but always Great People. I really am going to miss the folks that I have come to know over the years. I have learned a ton here, and now look forward to learning a ton more at a new place.

It will be a fun day . . kinda sad, really happy, and very excited for what's to come.

I was on time for my last day . . and as soon as I walked in, I got a present . . . .

a 12 pack of Red Stripe.

Rock n Roll

I will miss some things about this place . . and mainly the people who have been with me through some very hard times in my life. THAT is what I will miss.

When all of my laundry got stolen . . . they gathered 150 bucks to give me . . . When I was playing all the time, they could the passion for music, but they could also see what it was doing to me physically . . . then finally . . . my "trouble with the law" about 2 and a half years ago. They were so understanding and helped me through many things.

So . . . after work . . . I will for sure raise my beer and have a toast to all the people who have helped me, taught me, and directed me in this chapter of my life. you guys rule.

cheers.

Daffy's Jumpin!

This is fun . .

If this coat hanger would just be a little more stiff. . .

Awww . . . we've messed with it long enough . . . Let's call in the calvary. I haven't freaking done that in a long damn time, because I have a spare key in my billfold . . . But I took my wallet out of my swim trunks because I didn't it to get wet . . . well, and the habit of locking my car automatically . . . took over. . . I get ready to leave, and see that it is locked.

Enter a coat hanger, and some finger nail clippers for a wedge. We almost could pull up on the lock . . . we could almost pull out on the handle . . . and our closest try was pushing up on the automatic lock switch . . . . everything we tried . . . . almost worked.

out $35, but it sure made for an entertaining evening.

word.

by the way . . . people laugh at me for carrying finger nail clippers with me, but they can be like a swiss army knife. . . . I mean a swiss army knife couldn't act as a wedge.

yeah.

And Check this out . .
Why can't everyone's "live at Billy Bob's" cover be this cool?

T Minus 2 days

and counting.

Ready to get out of here.
please.
get me out of here!

ahhhhh
run for your lives.

hide you wives and children.
Run
away.
and never
ever
return.

oh wait . . .
please pay me.

thank you.

ahhhhhhh

This weekend Ruled, and Next is gonna be better!

So, I got to see 2 of my favorites . . . The magnificent MMB with Tom Skinner in tow on bass . . which ruled, as always. And then to the Stragglers at the Tumbleweed on Saturday. I have to say that it was the best show that I have seen them do. They are kicking complete ass, and Monty is running a good show. Well, you know . . having everything taken care of and etc.
I definitely enjoyed myself. Thanks to the guys.
AND
I got to eat at Shortcakes Diner in Stillwater . . . finally . . again after about 4 years. And they sure didn't let me down.

Sunday was kinda packed full of birthday parties, luncheons, and then a nice evening watching movies with my lovely lady.

It ruled.
and now, I hear that my brother and sister-in-law will be here this weekend. So, that is a bonus I didn't plan on.

3 more days of this lovely job, then Friday will be my first day at my new one. So, I will have 1 day under my belt . . then get to visit with my family . . see a few killer shows via the Red Dirt Music Fest . . and have an extra day of rest and/or party. I mean it is Independence day.

Nice. I am looking forward to it.
And I am actually finishing my days out as a designer amazingly enough. The artists are kinda slammed, so I am taking some of their jobs off of them. It is killer just to sit and design. I forgot what it was like.

Anyway . .
Happy Monday.

dig it.

My Official Title . . .

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS FOR ART AND WEB SERVICES

damn. That's a long one. I signed on the dotted line for the offer today. So it is officially official.
burhur

I also got a call today . . . "We have your new G5 here, but we need to know what software that we need to get for you?"
I need . . adobe creative suite, macromedia studio MX, and adobe streamline. I bet that will do it.

rock n roll.

Today is completely killer so far. Nothin but good times and sunny skies.
I also learned that I get my paid vacation time . . . for sure.
whew . .
I can breathe easy.
easier anyway.

All the art guys are taking me to Earl's for lunch. That will be cool.

Blue skies all weekend long.
dig it.
learn it.
earn it.
love it.

kiss it.

BADASSWEBSITE / TORNADO ALLEY GRAPHICS

Matt's back!!!!
Matt's Back!!!


;-)

Phasing Myself Out!

I feel great.
I had my last training this morning, and it went great. I told everyone goodbye and then introduced them to the new guy that will be filling my shoes. He is a really cool cat and is going to do great.

But that's it . . I'm on my way out.
phasing myself out of this place.
4 years.

feels weird.
feels great.
feels exciting.

Not sure what will happen tonight.
But the MMB tomorrow at the dog is for sure.
not sure if the lady will be in tow for that one though.

Then hopefully we can scrape enough cash together to go to Stillwater for the Stragglers at the weed. I really really miss those guys and seeing their show. I sure hope that we can pull it off. But I found out that I don't get paid but once a month at the end of the month at the new job, so its gonna be really really tight in July.

I will deal with it though.
screw it.
Life is still fantastic.

kiss it.

Todd Purifoy Photography - Texas Red Dirt Photos

Todd Purifoy Photography - Texas Red Dirt Photos

Check out these . . . Stoney, Scott, Crouch, and Watkins.
Kick ass.

Nice Evening!

Thanks to Jamie and Angie for the nice conversation last night. Nice little 4 week old border collie named Zane was some fun entertainment.

anyways.

nothin else to say.
have a good one.

rock.
out.
sometimes.

this was the best blog ever.
EVER!

kiss it.

And when I say . . .

my site is done . . . I don't mean this site is done being created. I mean my old KM site is finished, done diddley do, finie, kaput . . .
This site will be nothing more than a simple blog with links to no one.

I needed to update my image anyway.
I am not that crazy wild guy that was on that site . . .

right?

only a few of you are blessed enoughed to read this stuff now.
please don't link it to any of your sites.
I don't want this site to ever correlate with my real self.

okay then.

as for the KM site. I am not sure what I will do. May turn it into a cool professional site, may let the domain run out and get a different one.
I don't know.
but
no worries.
its all good.
hakuna matata.

its a wonderful day.

My Site is done.

Or I have to get it solidified to a professional site. Which I have been wanting to do anyway. . . Its not like people were coming to my site to see my calendar of when I was playing anymore.

burhur.

anyway.
I will start posting here.
no mention of any names.

I am not gonna let the man get me down.

rock on.