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BBP - 12-10-2022 at 06:17

Big day is today - dad's presenting his book. It's been taking over most activity in the house.

GrayGhost - 12-10-2022 at 08:50

Excellent! an author in the family.....

I recently discovered that a couple of kids books from my childhood
had been written and illustrated by my mother's older sister in the mid 1940's.....

I can't remember anyone ever mentioning aunty Margaret had been
an author and artist, apparently once married, her career was shelved
and never spoken of.....


ursinator2.0 - 12-10-2022 at 19:49

Deactivation of a bomb near my place. Two days ago they found it on a construction ground (remnant of ww2, not uncommon in bigger german towns). I saw it in the news yesterday but didn't care very much till i took a closer look onto the map that defined the evacuation zone. My place was inside the red zone (though quite close to the border). All inhabitants were ordered to clear the zone till 9 o'clock this morning. No problem cause i am already at work at that time. At about high noon i took a look into the internet and had to learn that they were still busy clearing the zone (including few idiots who refused to leave). That delay made me a little bit concerned about my return back home in the evening but luckily they succeeded fast enough. So this finally turned out to be a lousy wednesday as usual, absolute not noteworthy.
;-)
Btw no writers in my family but one of my two sisters worked long years as teacher until she suffered a nervous breakdown. A while ago now she started to work as lector, correcting manuscripts of new books, which seems to work pretty good.

BBP - 14-10-2022 at 17:04

Lived through another week after wading through a cesspool of poor service for a court case file.

BBP - 15-10-2022 at 19:34

Will be going up north again tomorrow, to meet up with the bf...

polydigm - 16-10-2022 at 02:01

Have a good one!!

GrayGhost - 20-10-2022 at 07:01

The Zappa.com Official Discography page has finally been updated to include
the last two offerings.....along with some new merch.....

BBP - 23-10-2022 at 11:45

Heyhey!

Originally the plan was for me to come back home today - but since my father got struck with C-19 I cannot go home at the moment.

Dad is doing well under the circumstances, still his joking self.

polydigm - 23-10-2022 at 12:19

Bonny, please wish him the best from us.

GrayGhost - 23-10-2022 at 16:36

Quote: Originally posted by polydigm  
Bonny, please wish him the best from us.


+ One.....

With reported Covid-19 numbers spiking in Wellington last week,
we chose not to attend the George Thorogood & The Destroyers concert
last Saturday night for fear of infection.....

Thus promoting the "complementary" CD that came with the concert tickets, to the most expensive CD on the rack.....

BBP - 30-10-2022 at 09:29

Fortunately Dad has recovered well, for which I'm very grateful. Thanks for your well-wishes. I'm still at my BFs place and have now come down with a bad cold but I do plan to go back home on Monday.

GrayGhost - 31-10-2022 at 06:44

That is excellent news BBP, hopefully you can kick your cold too.....

polydigm - 1-11-2022 at 03:52

^ Seconded

BBP - 4-11-2022 at 07:25

Cold was so harsh I had to stay put at bf's and even take sick leave, but yesterday I could go back to wrk AND go back home. Dad looks great!

GrayGhost - 5-11-2022 at 06:52

Great results all around BBP, except the having to go back to work.....

BBP - 7-11-2022 at 19:44

Been suffering from 90s nostalgia lately.

Went to the thrift shop's - where they have a 90s themed week. Far out!

BBP - 13-11-2022 at 17:50

I don't think we have a replacement FZ forum yet, do we?

polydigm - 13-11-2022 at 20:33

I’m pretty sure there’s no new FZ forum yet.

BBP - 16-11-2022 at 23:33

Starting up in my new function as trainer - basically it's a lot of talking and feeling smart :)

GrayGhost - 17-11-2022 at 07:15

Excellent, a step up the ladder, more benefits BBP?

BBP - 17-11-2022 at 11:03

I should be getting more salary yes, but mainly Ill be meeting colleagues, which is severely lacking at the moment.

Apparently one of my new colleagues is the most heavily tattooed man in Romania. Each to their own I suppose...

BBP - 19-11-2022 at 00:12

Weekend, finally, after exhausting six unfortunate individuals with all the tedious ins and outs of our aged computer system...

BBP - 22-11-2022 at 07:35

Back at teaching six lovely people and I'm already exhausted :D

Just noticed the last news item on the front page of the Goose is 10 years old. Happy 10, Last News Item!

BBP - 23-11-2022 at 17:30

Been totally frozen over for like the last 10 days. Can't wait to go back to the office, so I can work near the heater.

BBP - 25-11-2022 at 18:48

Weekend, hurray! Went to the office today and was chuffed to find it was 22 degs C there - I'm at home with 17 max. I was prepared for a cold day and ended up wishing for some iced drinks.

Said goodbye to a colleague and gave part of the training on my own, which was neat.

polydigm - 27-11-2022 at 01:54

Bonny, I'm late to the party here, congratulating you on your promotion. Great stuff!!

BBP - 27-11-2022 at 10:57

It's not much of a promotion looking at the salary increase, but it'll give me a great stepladder if I want to leave here.

GrayGhost - 28-11-2022 at 07:33

Absolutely, promotions always look good on the Curriculum Vitae.....

Speaking of the tattooed employees, occasionally we get variations of this guy looking for work.....Kiwi's love tattoos.....


ursinator2.0 - 3-12-2022 at 01:19

Have attended a concert by the Genesis coverband The Musical Box which was quite a dynamite show (and a bit of nostalgia for us old folks of course). They played the lamb lies down on broadway album using the original slide show that Genesis once had used (Peter Gabriel attended one of their shows with his children to demonstrate them how his yesteryears were). I shot lots of pics with my smartphonecam, most of them are out of focus. Put a few of the better ones together. Encores were the musical box and watcher of the skies. They announced to come back in 2024 with selling england by the pound - any progfan should see them!


BBP - 3-12-2022 at 20:15

Nice! Good to hear!

It's been since Jan 2020 I last visited a concert, and that was a let-down.

BBP - 4-12-2022 at 10:18

Happy Zappadan everybody!

I don't think I'll be aiming for the full collection - my job no longer allows for much music listening on the go, plus I'll be having a vacacion in a week's time - but I'll get as much listening as I feel like.

BBP - 4-12-2022 at 16:04

^(says that)
(plays MOFO)
(plays Absolutely Free)
(plays WOIIFTM)
(plays Lumpy Gravy)
(plays YCDTOSA vol 5 CD 1)
(plays YCDTOSA vol 5 CD 2)

BBP - 4-12-2022 at 22:27

(plays Ruben)
(plays Burnt Weeny Sandwich)
(plays Hot Rats)

BBP - 6-12-2022 at 17:58

(played Uncle Meat)
(plays Weasels)
(reads Frank & Co by Co de Kloet)

polydigm - 6-12-2022 at 21:31

Bonny, why are you not getting more than 17 degrees at home? Is your heating broken down?

BBP - 6-12-2022 at 22:31

It does but I had to negotiate pretty heavily to get it up to 17 with my dad, who believes 15 is enough. Even if it kills all the plants in the house.

Anyway, it's pretty harsh trying to get the computers to work at the office - I'm at war with every single one of them.

BBP - 7-12-2022 at 18:44

(plays Chunga's Revenge)
(plays Fillmore East)
(plays JABFLA)
(plays 200 Motels)
(plays Waka Jawaka)
(continues reading Frank & Co)

BBP - 8-12-2022 at 11:26

(plays Grand Wazoo)
(plays Over-Nite Sensation)
(is about to embark on the Summum 70s)
(is done reading Frank & Co)
(has confirmation that it was Aynsley with the champagne bottle)
(causing her to forget all the other fun stuff she learnt)

BBP - 9-12-2022 at 07:16

(plays Roxy & Elsewhere)
(plays One Size Fits All)
(plays Bongo Fury)
(plays Zoot Allures)
(plays ZINY in full)
(thought yesterday was a good day until I proceeded to drop all 5 CDs on a tile floor)


(playing Studio Tan right now)

GrayGhost - 9-12-2022 at 08:34

Stupid tile floor, I broke my favorite breakfast bowl the other day,
the last of an ancient set belonging to my parents,
been through thick and thin for maybe 70 plus years and then,
during an uncoordinated attempt at immobilising a suddenly appearing
medium sized cockroach that was strolling along a pot plant vine,
whilst simultaneously putting the bowl on the bench.....
Stupid tile floor.....

We're deep in talks regarding when to commence our Christmas/New Year 22/23 Zappadan.....
FZ's birthday, the first day of the holidays, which is the 23rd/24th this year or Christmas day.....
There was even some loose talk about December 1st or the anniversary of FZ's death,
both of which are now moot.....

Myself, I want to get started ASAP.....

BBP - 9-12-2022 at 18:01

Relax, play some Zappa...

Highly efficient, Miss Snodgrass!

polydigm - 11-12-2022 at 14:27

I haven’t been recreationally listening to any music lately, let alone Zappa’s. I have though, been making a detailed study of Dupree’s Paradise.

GrayGhost - 12-12-2022 at 07:12

^^^^^
^^^^^Thank you BBP, I've been taking your advice.....:)

Have you come across the Zappa/Erie versions Poly'?
Well worth a listen.....

polydigm - 13-12-2022 at 06:32

@GG: Yes, I have come across the Zappa/Erie versions. There’s an interesting discussion on Zappateers about Dupree’s Paradise, with two scores with a significant difference so I’ve been listening to all the different versions and haven’t been able to find an example of one of them.

Calvin - 13-12-2022 at 12:23

I ordered the Grand Wazoo/Waka thing. I was going to get the deluxe version with the 2 shirts but decided 47 dollars less for just the CDs was a better deal.

BBP - 14-12-2022 at 19:18

I'm on vacation at my bfs, which is why I'm more quiet than usual. No Zappa for now and no niece, since I took this holiday to coincide with my sister-in-law's due date. 'Course the baby isn't showing signs of arrival as of yet.

The AIVD puzzle has been published, so I have something to do - unfortunately no Zappa to listen to but hey.

Went out for a haircut and cycled past the Pointer bicycle factory in Boelenslaan. Took photos as well.

polydigm - 16-12-2022 at 19:12

I’d forgotten about my bikes.

BBP - 18-12-2022 at 19:10

Back home
Pl,aying Joe's Garage

BBP - 19-12-2022 at 20:58

Well, Saturday I had my boyfriend's sister's newborn daughter on my arm and this morning I heard my boyfriend's grandfather passed away. That's different, I tell you.

He was 91 and since he had numerous medical issues, it was to be expected. He spent his last night watching the world championship football and then celebrating Argentine's victory with a nice meal and a bit of drink, and passed away in his sleep with his daughters nearby. Not a bad way to go.

GrayGhost - 20-12-2022 at 08:53

Oh boy, from congratulations to condolences all in one go.....
I hope you guys don't have the Christmas stress as well.....
or maybe that's just an NZ thing.....

BBP - 20-12-2022 at 20:33

Went to the office and then found out it was my day off. Just another day in the life of a Bonny.

Calvin - 21-12-2022 at 18:26

Quote: Originally posted by Calvin  
I ordered the Grand Wazoo/Waka thing. I was going to get the deluxe version with the 2 shirts but decided 47 dollars less for just the CDs was a better deal.


Hmm, supposed to be shipped on the 16th, but there has been no notice from the company that it's on its way. I'm shocked that it isn't delivered yet, Zappa has such a sterling reputation for such things!

BBP - 21-12-2022 at 19:03

oooo we need a sarcasm smiley!

Calvin - 21-12-2022 at 22:30

Quote: Originally posted by BBP  
oooo we need a sarcasm smiley!


Yeah, right.

polydigm - 21-12-2022 at 23:43

Amazon took my money five days ago, but still haven't shipped. Normally, they take the money at the same time as they ship. It says I should get it by Jan 3rd. They've been early with the last few items, so we'll see.

Calvin - 22-12-2022 at 02:41

They haven't taken my money yet. Hmm.

GrayGhost - 22-12-2022 at 07:32

Ordered Waka/Wazoo back on October the 24th, no eta.....

November the 2nd, an eta of between December the 29th
and January the 3rd was suggested.....

December the 16th, I can download rip 'n' play right now.....

December the 17th, Your package has shipped and will arrive on: January the 13th,
and thank you for the: NZ$125.47.....

Also on December the 17th, Zappa.com let me know that I
could now Stream + Buy Waka/Wazoo and Shop the Merch.....

And there I was thinking it might news on the forum.....

Calvin - 22-12-2022 at 20:01

My wife told me that they actually took the money on the 11th of December. So I wouldn't think it would be too much longer.

polydigm - 24-12-2022 at 22:46

It’s finally shipped!! But, they’ve updated the delivery date to Jan 11.

BBP - 26-12-2022 at 21:35

Aw bugger...

Just came back from an impromptu visit to my boyfriend, to attend the burial of his grandfather. Still busy with the AIVD puzzle, Elsevier rebus puzzle and Dr Denker puzzle.

polydigm - 27-12-2022 at 23:17

I was going to post this in the weather thread, but that has a lol in the title and I didn't want to spoil the mood. After a very mild Xmas, this bastard OZ summer weather killed one of my hens yesterday, so I'm pretty upset.

BBP - 28-12-2022 at 07:38

Oh poor hen! Sorry to hear that...

BBP - 29-12-2022 at 21:49

Heck of a day today, glad it's over...

BBP - 1-1-2023 at 13:21

And a happy new year to you all!

polydigm - 2-1-2023 at 13:00

Happy new year!!

BBP - 2-1-2023 at 17:16

In the Local Faits Divers news, a petrol thief in Breda tanked and intended to drive away in Breda this morning...
but his car stalled.

His car was a Diesel but he tanked unleaded.

Eddie RUKidding - 3-1-2023 at 04:35

What a Gasser :biggrin:

GrayGhost - 3-1-2023 at 04:48

Nice one karma, going unleaded, decreasing your carbon foot print for the good of the planet.....

GrayGhost - 3-1-2023 at 10:11

Quote: Originally posted by GrayGhost  
Ordered Waka/Wazoo back on October the 24th, no eta.....

November the 2nd, an eta of between December the 29th
and January the 3rd was suggested.....

December the 16th, I can download rip 'n' play right now.....

December the 17th, Your package has shipped and will arrive on: January the 13th,
and thank you for the: NZ$125.47.....

Also on December the 17th, Zappa.com let me know that I
could now Stream + Buy Waka/Wazoo and Shop the Merch.....

And there I was thinking it might news on the forum.....


Update

December the 28th the spam folder weeded out an e mail from Amazon

We’ve received the item below and have issued your refund.
Thank you for sending the item back.
Your return is now complete.....

I thought it was BS, however today two payments totaling NZ$251.12
turned up in my bank account, a better profit than a Trump NFT.....



Calvin - 4-1-2023 at 00:17

So, should I be concerned that I haven't gotten one email or a notice from the tracking company informing me when I'll get this?

BBP - 4-1-2023 at 07:10

Whoa GG!

Careful, it may be a Ponzi scheme! :biggrin:

Eddie RUKidding - 4-1-2023 at 22:56

Sounds strange did you do a return ?

GrayGhost - 5-1-2023 at 20:30

Quote: Originally posted by Eddie RUKidding  
Sounds strange did you do a return ?


No, it wasn't programmed to arrive until the 13th of January. I'm regretting not doing the download when I had the chance.....

I'll give the Amazonians a nudge about their reverse pyramid scheme after the holidays.....

Eddie RUKidding - 5-1-2023 at 22:50

You could order it again and come out in front, more so if they keep giving double refunds :D

BBP - 6-1-2023 at 07:09

Did Shkreli take over Amazon when we weren't looking? :D

tinkamok - 6-1-2023 at 21:48

Yes , indeed it did .
I requested permission to join this forum , and was accepted by our host Bonny :-)
Greetings to all who may remember me from the much missed Zappa forum .

Eddie RUKidding - 6-1-2023 at 21:53

Hi tink good to see you here :cool:

tinkamok - 6-1-2023 at 22:01

Quote: Originally posted by Eddie RUKidding  
Hi tink good to see you here :cool:


Thanks , good to be here .
Just got to learn how to do "stuff" here now :lol:
Learning is slow at my age !

BBP - 6-1-2023 at 23:38

Great to have you hear Tink!

tinkamok - 7-1-2023 at 11:55

Quote: Originally posted by BBP  
Great to have you hear Tink!


Thanks Bonny , good to be here .

BBP - 13-1-2023 at 21:25

Happy Friday 13th!

In a devious ploy to lure people back to the office, I baked a red velvet cake last night and I didn't even injure myself!

(but I did injure myself two days ago? burned my throat on hot sauerkraut.

BBP - 17-1-2023 at 19:11

Am exhausted, didn't sleep last night. I'm getting too old for that kind of shenanigans.

Today the AIVD-puzzle must be handed in. Anxious, hoping I can solve that last puzzle.

BBP - 19-1-2023 at 21:49

Baked chocolate chip cookies and didn't get injured.

polydigm - 20-1-2023 at 00:57

This is becoming a theme Bonny. How many things you can do without getting injured.

I was accident prone as a kid, so the fact that it is still happening is hopefully not a sign that I'm losing it (any more than it was already lost at birth). I live with a certain amount of pain, but I certainly don't feel old, whatever that is supposed to feel like.

BBP - 20-1-2023 at 20:55

I think I was 10 the first time I felt old. In a minor theme park (Duinrell) near The Hague (where Dad hails from, by consequence I often visited), I was too old for the ball pit.

Today when I saw it was snowing, I felt 7. :)

Calvin - 29-1-2023 at 06:24

Quote: Originally posted by Calvin  
So, should I be concerned that I haven't gotten one email or a notice from the tracking company informing me when I'll get this?


Monday, the 23rd. Checked the listing again: shipping date Jan 26!
Jan 26th: Checked the listing. Shipping date Jan 28th!!!
Jan 27th: Checked the listing. Shipping date Jan 30th!!!!
Jan 28th: Checked the listing. Shipping date Jan 31st!!!!!!!

Calvin - 29-1-2023 at 15:17

Checked today. February 1st is the new shipping date.

BBP - 29-1-2023 at 19:37

I wonder what happened. Did they have to put warning stickers on it again?

BBP - 30-1-2023 at 10:32

Back home from an extended visit to BF, in which we did very little because his sister with toddler and baby came over each weekend, but BF did get baby spit on him.

BBP - 31-1-2023 at 20:34

There's a reason my shoulder's been painful - I keep leaning on it. Wow.

Calvin - 1-2-2023 at 13:45

"Doctor, it hurts when I do this"

Doctor: Don't do that.

The shipping is up to February 4th now.

BBP - 1-2-2023 at 21:25

I could run another predict-when-it-will-come-out contest, with the advantage that there's no Trendy around to ruin it for us.

I think I'll get the claxon from the QI board game from its box and tie it to my elbow, so it'll sound every time I lean on it.

Tried the chocolate chip cookies again. After 10 minutes of baking the cookies fell apart, but ten minutes longer in the oven they managed to sustain themselves more. Dad seems to like em.

GrayGhost - 2-2-2023 at 07:57

Waka/Wazoo update…..

Back on the 14th of January I contacted the Amazonians regarding the apparent
return of the album prior to having received it and the double refund…..
They're looking into it…..

While their digital backs were turned, I reordered and received an eta of the 10th of February…..

On the 21st of January the Amazonians confirmed the 10th of February as the delivery date…..

Around midday today, the 2nd of February, Waka/Wazoo arrived…..:yes:

Now for the refund…..

BBP - 2-2-2023 at 19:45

Hurray, congratulations on your purchase!

BBP - 6-2-2023 at 11:25

Have a busy work week ahead with a class every day, pfff.

polydigm - 11-2-2023 at 04:27

Quote: Originally posted by Calvin  
"Doctor, it hurts when I do this"

Doctor: Don't do that.
The issue I have with this is that, for example, I lie badly on my wrist, while I'm asleep. I'm not consciously choosing to do it and I haven't yet found a solution.

BBP - 11-2-2023 at 13:21

When I was struggling with my eye and found out I'd lie on it during sleep, I wore pajamas (never wear anything in bed normally) that had pockets, and put a tennis ball in my right pocket so I couldn't lie on my right side anymore.

Before I broke my ankle I never slept on my back, but during the healing process I had no other choice and now I tend to fall asleep on my back and wake up on the right side, so you can sort of alter what side you like to sleep on.

Calvin - 11-2-2023 at 17:58

Quote: Originally posted by GrayGhost  
Waka/Wazoo update…..

Back on the 14th of January I contacted the Amazonians regarding the apparent
return of the album prior to having received it and the double refund…..
They're looking into it…..

While their digital backs were turned, I reordered and received an eta of the 10th of February…..

On the 21st of January the Amazonians confirmed the 10th of February as the delivery date…..

Around midday today, the 2nd of February, Waka/Wazoo arrived…..:yes:

Now for the refund…..


Did you get the deluxe edition with the Blu-Ray?

GrayGhost - 12-2-2023 at 06:15

Quote: Originally posted by Calvin  
Quote: Originally posted by GrayGhost  
Waka/Wazoo update…..

Back on the 14th of January I contacted the Amazonians regarding the apparent
return of the album prior to having received it and the double refund…..
They're looking into it…..

While their digital backs were turned, I reordered and received an eta of the 10th of February…..

On the 21st of January the Amazonians confirmed the 10th of February as the delivery date…..

Around midday today, the 2nd of February, Waka/Wazoo arrived…..:yes:

Now for the refund…..


Did you get the deluxe edition with the Blu-Ray?


Yes Cal', I sprung for the deluxe…..

GrayGhost - 12-2-2023 at 06:37

Quote: Originally posted by BBP  
When I was struggling with my eye and found out I'd lie on it during sleep, I wore pajamas (never wear anything in bed normally) that had pockets, and put a tennis ball in my right pocket so I couldn't lie on my right side anymore.

Before I broke my ankle I never slept on my back, but during the healing process I had no other choice and now I tend to fall asleep on my back and wake up on the right side, so you can sort of alter what side you like to sleep on.


Allegedly the side you sleep on can influence your dreams,
serenity on the right, action/nightmares on the left…..

or vise versa if you're a lefty…..
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