When the puck hits the back of the cage, I feel a tingle of a quiet rage

Nov 27, 2006 19:22

My word, it's been a long time since I've updated. Curse this having-a-life lark interfering with my LiveJournalling. So let's go!

CAT )

gig review, coybito, ice-hockey, helljob, party, little girl screaming, cabaret

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whalefish November 27 2006, 19:47:33 UTC
The ice hockey cup games are mostly a bit crap, to be honest. In football terms it's a bit like watching a Carling Cup match or something, or the LDV Vans Trophy or whatever it's called now.

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darkship November 27 2006, 20:00:34 UTC
It was something called 'Best Of British', I wondered whether it was just a pointless friendly but yeah, it sounds more like the Carling Cup with a restriction on overseas players (half-assed performances, half-full stadiums, half-strength teams, etc).

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kezbat November 27 2006, 20:54:21 UTC
Oh THAT explains a lot. You wanna try a league game. Much better.

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darkship November 27 2006, 21:03:16 UTC
Well, when I get comped tickets to a league game...

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turpentinekiss_ November 27 2006, 19:58:11 UTC
If you wanna save money, I may be able to look after your cat- I'll ask my landbarron if you want?

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darkship November 27 2006, 19:59:28 UTC
Thanks for the offer Aisa, and it's appreciated, but there's a lass in Earlsdon who's going to look after Cabby over the days we're away: saves you a trek from Chelyesmore/Tile Hill.

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darkship November 27 2006, 21:02:44 UTC
Walking out on work six weeks before Christmas just isn't practical with bills to pay, and I get the feeling it's all about to change soon anyway, but yeah, it has been a bit savage recently. We're a three-star hotel, but our infrastructure problems make it feel like working in an understaffed hospital or something.

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darkship November 28 2006, 18:48:20 UTC
We constantly do! It's being dealt with, it's just a matter of playing the waiting game...

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... Aw, the waiting game sucks. Let's play Hungry Hungry Hippos.

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organica November 27 2006, 22:32:58 UTC
"but then, bassists are like that"

Pistols at dawn.

I only find ice hockey entertaining if viewing it as a close enough proximity to be hit by the splatters of blood and showers of teeth.

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darkship November 27 2006, 22:56:46 UTC
I'll grant there's exceptions to the rule; mostly, however, it appears that bassists have almost negative stage presence, where they stand motionless at the back of the stage. In the interests of fairness, keyboardists are just as bad.

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organica November 28 2006, 20:39:18 UTC
I do know what you mean, and agree for the most part. However, it seems to be a common problem these days that all members of a band apart from the singer (and sometimes including the singer) just kind of stand there looking bored.

I think perhaps bassists are more prone to it because they're intently trying to keep precise time, which isn't so much of a problem for guitarists and which can cripple you somewhat in the spasmodic-movements area.

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darkship December 7 2006, 16:30:18 UTC
Yeah, someone needs to give most local bands tips on stage presence and stuff. And I must say you never had problems with spasmodic movements when with Coybito (and I think 'The Day Before the Revolution' was John's only problematic one, for obvious reasons).

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filthgrinder November 27 2006, 22:40:43 UTC
Oooh Pan's Labyrinth looks awesome, shall have to find that myself!

Cabaret is a great name for a cat!

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darkship November 27 2006, 22:57:51 UTC
It does rather, like some sort of 'Nightbreed'/'Labyrinth' crossover or something, with fascism and stuff. Cabaret rarely gets called by his full name, but it does suit him.

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