Random thoughts from the moose cave.

gotta scoot.

gonna go catch a ride with mr vw. save me 5 gallons o gas or so.

wish me luck...

fist bump



one for stinky



and baby kitty



I did it.

kicked it's ass even...

(although my legs and hips feel like I was the kickee)

If I can work 2 shows a month as a rigger, I can pay all my bills, and even have a little left over for good food. and gas...

the show riggers both shook my hand and thanked me.

and my boss was beaming.

I am a steel busting down demon...

but now I need some decaf earl grey, and some time to decompress.

mebbe wait quietly and see if my star comes out again tonight.

Ima wish on it anyhoo...

a little stinky lap time for now whilst we wait.

he knows...

sweet!

As someone used to say occasionally, "Good on ya."

I like.

Congrats on the new job. You're a braver man than me, I hate heights. Couldn't do it if I tried. I'm kind of a wimp like that..

Hey, on the headache front. For years I had terrible headaches, everynight before bed if I was lucky, sometime even sleep didn't help. I had all kinds of tests with all kinds of doctors and dentists and still suffered. Then I went to a chiropractor and stopped chewing gum. Now, I only get them once or twice a month. Might be something to consider...

Could his headache's be from spray painting, as autobody technician's often suffer from?

no.

his headaches are a result of digestive difficulties and a stress quotient beyond normal human comprehension.

and today was a lost day. still feel horrid.

gonna try to force some nutrition down my gullet.

and go out to feed my critters.

then prolly back to bed.

even a long hot soaky bath didn't get me outta the funk. (but it did make me feel better than I was)

dink has sat by my side the whole time, so I must be sick. he's never wrong...

one day at a time eh

two gigs a month would balance things out? that would be sweet

I'll be better tomorrow.

I'm just totally spent. left it all on the floor...

as I continue to get healthier, and in rigging shape, it will get easier.

it was a lot of stress being new. they are going to hold a class next week to train me and several others.

I recruited a guy from the floor last night that I respect and enjoy working next to.

the right technique makes a hella difference. and learning on the ground is much easier and safer.

my legs are weak today from clamping the beam. part fear, part necessary for lifting heavy rope while perched like a bird.

yup. one day at a time.

tomorrow I will finish sandblasting and still be on my vert schedule.

Aerosmith November 11.

I think Ima make some scrambled eggs and toast.

that should stick and stay put.

and I can sleep on it...

I have a buncha candles burning. and some incense. very warm and homey inside my half of the trailer tonight.

feeling very alone.

"feeling very alone."

this to shall pass as they say. Hope you're feeling better soon.

I'm off to town with the newly remaunfactured power steering pump for the bonneville.

it is built wrong.

my buddy the manager and I are going to attempt surgery on it. a replacement is 3 days away in houston...

crazy stupid ****.

I'm so glad I don't work in parts any longer...

found my old pump. it was set to ship out. the kid I talked to on Saturday is in the doghouse. he blew me off when I called to tell him to hold it back.

and my buddy had to run to judo class, he is teaching tonight.

so me and an assistant manager that I had not met yet set out to fix something that you are never supposed to fix.

in fact, my warranty is now void by the book.

but we only use the book when we have to.

and my pressure hose fitting is now positioned where it should be.

I was correct in thinking that it was a simple banjo fitting.

once the nut broke loose, it was simple...

and tomorrow I can install it while I am letting my compressor rest.

gonna get my sandblasting clothes on and try to finish with that tonight while it is cold.

got a 3 day window that I can paint in now...

keeping a close eye on Boida and her friends in the big apple.

scary stuff that...

Cirque de Soleil in January

even being on site while they set up would be awesome

I worked that as a stagehand. it's verra cool.

batman is coming as well. lotsa rigging to make him fly around, I hope...

http://www.intrustbankarena.com/events.asp?id=11&pid=426&task=display

( I just about couldn't walk yesterday. the result of keeping a death grip on the beam with my legs)

each time up will be a little less nerve wracking...

it looks like a lotta fun...


I haven't got official notice yet, but even if I don't rig it, being a weekday show, I will most likely get a hand call.

I hope so.

TSO is the only other show on the calendar until after the holidays...