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Christmas went well, I think, even with UPS getting all mucked up by the weather and delivering the day after we left for Pullman. Oh well. The twins are cute as ever and know all their letters and numbers at *17* months old. Holy shit. Driving out on Tuesday night was nice, I-90 was totally clear the whole way, and we had fun doing big swerves ( Read more... )

...That I have a new first. For people in parts of the country, this wouldn't be a big deal at all. But for Seattle/Bellevue, it's kinda cool ( Read more... )

Hey, does anybody know of a good electronic component supply store in the greater Seattle area, preferably one that carries Switchcraft? I'm looking for an enclosed 5-pin stereo 1/4" jack, and Vetco Electronics in Bellevue didn't have what I needed.

I need an M114BX or similar, spec sheet is here.

Any ideas?

I don't know why, but this whole article is just hilarious.

( Cut, because the NYT is stupid. )

Somewhat old news, but worth bringing up again:

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Family/wireStory?id=5382156

http://pol.moveon.org/contraception/

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I don't think I'd ever use them for an actual show or practice, but they're fun to play with. A little bouncy due to the fact they're made of lexan, and definitely heavier and larger diameter than my regular sticks.

You know who you are...

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So, because I'm a horrible fundraiser (really horrible), I've been putting off making this post for a while. Anyway, adularia and I, along with TJ from my band and his wife, Jaime, are riding in the American Lung Association of Oregon's Reach The Beach ride this weekend. Ari and I chose to do the 100 mile ride, while TJ and Jaime are doing the 55 mile ( Read more... )

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