tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61514022012-02-12T04:13:44.827-08:00Please note that there are words lingering in this blog that do not exist in Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary. Also note the existence of words of a not too nice nature. Excuse any reference to creation of random clubs, consumption of alcohol or immature, crazy, or reckless behavior as a part of growing up. Note that Taage has not yet grown up and will continue to not grow up until further notice. Consider yerself warned! And don't ferget to leave yer comments fer other mothers to read.Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.comBlogger8401100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-33216911892212446632011-07-14T07:58:00.000-07:002011-07-14T08:40:22.108-07:00

Topics to be covered in this blog today: packing style report, boat building update, bike maintenance, house mates, new niece. As an update to the last post my new Timbuk2 Wingman works great for short and long adventures. It was really easy to pack too much stuff for M and M's wedding in Grand Haven. I had packed a suit and several nice shirts and all came out without a wrinkle. The trip to

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-42768056556549898062011-06-23T11:24:00.000-07:002011-06-23T11:52:35.361-07:00

I will begin my summer adventures for 2011 by attending a wedding in Grand Haven, Michigan then going to Whistler for a week to ride down mountains on a bicycle. For my first adventure I am attempting the "Bundle Wrapping" packing technique as described on Onebag.com. I am using the carry-on Timbuk2 "Wingman" bag, which so far is awesome even though I haven't officially used it. I am just

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-90926312289178323732011-02-05T19:17:00.000-08:002011-02-05T19:44:41.486-08:00

Cut out the sides last night. I know that I could have butted the joints before I cut the pieces but I didn't have the space on the table or the scraps to lay the plywood on. So I didn't. I'm waitin on one but to glue up. I am short on clamps and space so one at a time. I'm using 1/4 inch straps on the sides and bilge panels. I'll use 1/2 inch straps for the hull as per instructions.I am

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-5478749245328803952011-02-03T22:44:00.000-08:002011-02-03T22:58:57.641-08:00

I started cutting forms out of plywood today while I let the oars dry out. It is rather cool and humid here so it may take a while. I don't have a good batten so I tried using a quarter round piece of trim but it wouldn't clamp to the tacks correctly so I split it and kept a good edge on it and it works ok. My lines are all weird but I am sure they will be fine once I get them into shape. I

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-44590015280367571152011-02-02T22:09:00.000-08:002011-02-02T22:20:01.880-08:00

Started and am damn near finished with my first set of Oars. When I am done I will start on the boat. They are from Jim Michalak's design. I did a shoddy job of building them but looks aren't everything. They should work just fine.

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-12686405615232979182010-11-10T17:51:00.001-08:002010-11-10T18:11:17.114-08:00

Since I am getting older, as I have for 29 years, I have decided to return to my favorite hobbies. Wooden boat building, sailing, and workin on VWs. So that means I will be puttin aside workin on random cars, motorcycles, bikes, and Samurais. Don't get me wrong, I will work on cars and shit but not invest so much of my time on them. I will focus mainly on those primary hobbies that I never

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-71589296286656997472010-10-22T18:45:00.000-07:002010-10-22T19:00:25.155-07:00

So not being the thriftiest person I know I must lower my expenses and unload my treasures. I am cleaning out the garage by selling Constant and all but a few of my bikes. My closet is getting cleared again. I know I cleaned it out once this year but I must be more honest with myself and only keep what I have worn this year. Clothes that I had an idea of wearing and never wore are getting

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-27351045530581388632010-07-13T22:06:00.000-07:002010-07-13T22:17:23.936-07:00

What the eff is up with America's Got Talent hangin on to this old bag hand whistling crappy music. My grandfather was still whistling on his death bed and no one put him on TV. This is bologna! I have never seen this show but I have seen the previews hyping it. I have to say I was intrigued but I feel really let down. This show is stupid. I watched a five year old and a ten year old flop

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-88297696752310667912010-07-06T23:40:00.000-07:002010-07-06T23:53:07.044-07:00

Wokin at the deli for the Summer. Goin to Whistler on Friday to ride. Rode the Quikbike today lookin for my brother's wife and my niece. I rode from home to their house, missed 'em. Continued on over the I-90 bridge to Mercer Island, didn't see 'em. Rode up MLK to Madison to Madison beach, didn't see 'em. Rode back to their house, found 'em. Alana made some delicious potato salad with

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-54066461986211183732010-06-30T21:17:00.000-07:002010-06-30T21:37:47.045-07:00

Right now Stephanie(my car) is the cleanest she has ever been under my care. That is, on the outside. Her insides still need some work. I used some Turtle Wax Polishing Compound I had laying around to giver a good rub-down after I washed 'er. I finally got rid of all the pitch and grease marks left there from years past. I think it is safe to say that it was the most work I have ever put

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-67244537858252484552010-06-08T17:34:00.000-07:002010-08-07T23:14:07.973-07:00

Not that good but fun. Practice, practice, practice.

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-32234347451116198582010-06-07T23:06:00.000-07:002010-06-07T23:18:10.683-07:00

I have tried "fake model" photo editing in GIMP to create the effect of miniature models from real life pictures. I guess I'll have to take more scenic shots in order to get this just right.

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-35994725364358048052010-04-13T20:24:00.000-07:002010-04-13T21:05:07.670-07:00

Last week was spring break for Renton S.D. and me. I went up to Birch Bay to help dad with his sailboat. Some wiring needs to be done but not much. I found that I really enjoy workin on boats. I guess it is nothing new seeing as I love to tinker with stuff (cars, bikes, motorcycles...) The next day(Thursday) I went over to Crystal to ski the nice April powder that got dumped on us. I fell

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-82036559308875979662009-12-10T20:57:00.000-08:002009-12-10T21:33:26.628-08:00

Finished Moon. Finished Clapton. Workin on Sun Also Rises and Tipping Point. So far so good. There has been a lack of snow in this town and in the mountains but an abundance of the frigid cold. The students have been alright in school but the closer it gets to winter break the more angry little people get stuffed into my office. I know what kids are gonna be on the naughty list this year.

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-47643621846144273012009-11-03T22:03:00.000-08:002009-11-03T22:25:01.675-08:00

I am almost finished with Moon: Life and Death of a Rock Legend after around seven years of reading. He finally died last night. I am also finishing up a Kurt Vonnegut book called Bagombo Snuff Box. I have only been reading Kurt on my lunch break and Moon before I go to bed. I have been a good reader. I may be slow but I am being persistent. I need to move onto other books since there are a

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-18159436349001679652009-10-29T19:15:00.000-07:002009-10-29T19:47:31.040-07:00

Went on a run tonight. I ran the Delridge Quickloop. It felt reeeeally good. I was amazed that I had no pains and didn't tire. Oh no! I know that I am going to be either really sore tomorrow or sometime soon something will disable me from running or skiing. This is the way things go in my life. As soon as I get into doing something that is good for me health wise I get injured or sick

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-84456325547907373132009-10-27T17:32:00.000-07:002009-10-27T17:46:15.906-07:00

In a land not so far away I am sitting on a couch watching This American Life streaming through the Xbox 360 on Netflix. As my hunger subsides I ponder what I may do next. I have several tasks that need to be accomplished and even more things that I have the choice to accomplish. The "choice" options in most people's lives are a necessity. I am hoping that soon in my life I will get off my

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-48234537445744111402009-10-26T21:58:00.000-07:002009-10-26T22:00:40.569-07:00

Made some more "Art". Man with Thermostat and Rock Logger.

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-7253374949932871122009-10-22T21:56:00.000-07:002009-10-22T22:11:51.538-07:00

I went crazy on my silhouette picture. Effin love it but I'm still hungry...for milk and cookies.Rainbow ChildRainbow FarmerDust FarmerRakin Ramebows

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-59652368659544506352009-10-14T19:48:00.001-07:002009-10-14T20:28:49.849-07:00

I'm an addict.

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-36234124226251723792009-10-13T20:51:00.000-07:002009-10-13T20:55:08.218-07:00

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-13924598263256277122009-10-05T21:42:00.000-07:002009-10-05T22:08:26.959-07:00

Wee oh Wee oh whupWee oh Wee oh WhupI like typing more than a limited amount of letters into a public space on the interweb. Taage acquired a twitter account. Something I found out: being able to type a shit-ton of stuff, post things, and not have to worry about anyone checkin on it daily and using it in some kinda program connected to a map displaying all the topics in the area I live in is

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-60944617938607997902009-10-04T22:05:00.000-07:002009-10-04T23:23:36.819-07:00

So school(aka work) has started. It is going well. Less write-ups this month than last year. I don't know why but I have been on a lazy streak since it began. I haven't been riding my bike, running, hiking, or being outside in general. I have started dancing again. Its fun and there is a lot of new faces and people working hard to keep the group in top shape. I see a lot of communication

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-11483450406577447062009-09-24T19:22:00.000-07:002009-09-26T19:59:12.307-07:00

Aaaahhhh!!! I am so sick of it I love it. I am Fascinated by Los Angeles. I was watching Showtime's take on it through Californication and TLC's LA Ink show. A lot of showing off and tattoos and hair coloring. I get this feeling of unbelievable people doing jobs that make people feel good or look better. I never see school teachers on the LA TV scene. I think that would be a good show.

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-90299671527139081862009-07-30T21:34:00.001-07:002009-07-30T21:35:23.153-07:00

The Performers...could this be the best ski film of all time. A 1972 K2 26 minute promo film. Rad.

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-32313960703470866392009-07-28T23:27:00.000-07:002009-07-28T23:29:43.289-07:00

Dancing in Hamilton with the NY group, Jumis.Nice.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuG-Jauyx2M&feature=channel_page

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-56790102223537463562009-07-22T20:27:00.000-07:002009-07-22T20:48:54.165-07:00

I got my replacement skis back from Evo today. Shweeeeet! 2010 K2 Kung Fujas, baby. Sick, sick, sick...Also visible is the mini-rocker tips that I have to learn how to ride.See ya on the slopes.

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-59637784443493827592009-06-24T20:24:00.001-07:002009-06-24T20:46:12.225-07:00

Here's some things that went down whilst I was away from my blog. Mostly having fun with friends. The tower pics are from the top of Tiger Mountain today. A brutal and fun ride. Other pics: Jani at Loggers, Jani at the fire, Karlis comes to town, Jeff's birthday, Easter rain in Renton, Natalie's Birthday, and a cupcake fight at Arni's birthday.

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-36915467203517939182009-06-24T08:58:00.001-07:002009-06-24T09:05:21.762-07:00

For those of you that wished to see more pictures of my niece, Linnea, Alana has started a new blog for the both of them to keep you up to date. Here it is http://alanaandlinnea.blogspot.com/. I hope you are all enjoying your summer. I am. At least the couple days before it hits the fan and I go to Hamilton to dance and Whistler to ride. Which reminds me. I have space for six more people in

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-55446423658596040752009-04-28T07:13:00.001-07:002009-04-28T07:17:36.143-07:00

"What man on his death bed has said, "Wow! I wish I hadn't lost those pants."?Wishing a safe flight back to Latvia for Karlis and Ance!

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-2421694667247204182009-04-19T21:56:00.000-07:002009-04-19T22:28:01.204-07:00

I sometimes think that I don't do anything, then I think about all the crap I recently did. I skied very often all winter. When I didn't ski I rode my bike. This weekend I hucked dirt for a day helping keep the Latvian camp in order. I did have four weeks off from folk dancing but I have been doing it weekly. Anyways my arms and back are sore from throwin dirt. I will be riding my bike

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-29596792357988423692009-04-07T21:02:00.001-07:002009-04-07T21:50:20.843-07:00

I skied 26,676 vertical feet todayat Mt. Bachelor, quads hurt. Slushy, icy, and at times really good. No powder. I took some panoramic photos from the top and the middle. Fiddled in photoshop to get 'em together. Kinda works. Take a look.

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-5549221672437863892009-04-05T23:25:00.000-07:002009-04-05T23:46:00.153-07:00

Whoa! Free phone card to call three...I'm on a phone I'm on a phoneEverybody look at me cause I'm talkin on a phoneI'm on a phoneI'm on a phoneTake a good hard look at the motherfuckin phone!I'm on a phone motherfucker lookit me!I'm on a phone and I'm talkin fast andI got an audio themed cashmere afghan.I'm the king of the world on the phone with Miss CleoIf you on a walky-talky then you sho'

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-77972771388095510932009-04-05T21:08:00.000-07:002009-04-05T21:16:05.473-07:00

One hour and seven minutes into Pearl Harbor the Japanese are using recycled paper to mount their spy photos on. Stupid prop people, that symbol wasn't used until 1970.Source: Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recycling_symbol

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-86235566903568096212009-03-29T10:21:00.000-07:002009-03-29T10:37:27.160-07:00

I have a sinus infection and I am in a great deal of pain. I have called the doc and got a prescription of Amoxicillin to kill it off and I'm takin 600mg of ibuprofen to decrease the pain. I have not had this much pain in a long time so I had to call the doctor for the first time ever. I really felt like some one stabbed me in the face. I couldn't dance at the performance on Saturday and I am

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-6855960364233411502009-03-22T13:40:00.000-07:002009-03-22T14:20:49.165-07:00

So at 10:45 last night I became Uncle Taage. Lovely Linnea Hazel Holmquist was born in Swedish Hospital. Really rad. Alana was a super trouper, she made it look easier than I ever thought it could be. Not that it didn't hurt n' shit. I guess at 6lb 10 oz and 18 inches she squeeked out just fine without drugs. Very cool. She has huge hands and toes and looks a lot like a Holmquist. She has

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-64679081928217908622009-03-20T17:51:00.000-07:002009-03-25T23:04:16.654-07:00

Fer any one that wants to know. I will be perfroming some Latvian folk dancing on Saturday, March 28th at around 2pm at the downtown Seattle Public Library. I think its free so come and check it out. Boojah!

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-52745741988214648082009-03-14T19:27:00.000-07:002009-03-14T19:34:16.497-07:00

I just needed to remind myself that skiing alone blows. Well it isn't as fun as skiing with friends. I skied last night with some WASL members at Alpental. It really kicked ass. Today skiing alone in poor visibility and heavy, wet snow was boring and crappy. Once again I will mention my need for new skis. My current skis are nice on goomers and smoothies to carve on but some straighter and

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-43915554242473766912009-03-09T21:50:00.000-07:002009-03-09T22:07:35.810-07:00

Been skiing a lot, attempted snowboarding for the first time in two years, had a WASL mission to some wonderful snow at the pass. Reminder: don't attempt snowboarding until I have several days of "off time" to get over the pain, agony, and muscle staining/bruised ribs. I'm gonna stick to skiing for a while. I think I'll purchase some new skis with my tax return. Bad move, I know. Merry

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-44449323460416370262009-02-08T22:03:00.000-08:002009-02-08T22:24:06.563-08:00

Last weekend I went to Whistler for the first time with Daters, Todd, Mar Mar, Beau, Princess, and LBJ. We skied hard and fast just as our "ski club" does. Our new "club" is called Washington Straight Liners, aka WaSL. There's a longish story behind the name and its not going to be told tonight. Once again just as in Idaho, not one person passed us. We often joke about going heli skiing but

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-18082714619089870382009-01-26T23:09:00.001-08:002009-01-26T23:12:11.842-08:00

I'm havin my birthday party this year at the Eastlake Zoo Tavern on February 13th. Its at 7:30 to whenever. THE THEME IS PLAID! So wear as much plaid as possible. If you don't wear plaid then there will be a sad face in your direction. I hope to see you all there!

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-76114760332355141802009-01-26T21:44:00.000-08:002009-01-26T23:09:02.356-08:00

Rode up some South SeaTac and some Tapeworm today. Nice day for it. The bike I built is holdin up to my punishment. I'm gonna need someone to help me learn some freeride skills so's I can get my jump on. Steph looks good with the Crusher/Bruiser leanin on her. I'm sure I can hike that seat up higher before it folds in half.

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-14919787273217463802009-01-14T21:48:00.000-08:002009-01-14T22:31:12.822-08:00

Oh the adventures I have. I was invited a couple of weeks ago to fly to Idaho to ski with some friends. I held out for a while, checkin my bank statements... I determined that I could afford it and bought the tickets to ride. Left school on Friday, parked Stephanie, checked in, and sat at the nearest watering hole to read. Soon a waitress approached and asked if I wanted anything. I ordered

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-18529346166442131592008-12-23T23:48:00.000-08:002008-12-23T23:54:57.027-08:00

I must say that the dress, skirt thing that Debbie Dunham is wearing in American Graffiti is most savage. I can't seem to find a good picture of it though. Blue and white kinda like a table cloth. Mmmm hmmmm...Photo from SFGate.com

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-77963378547103123042008-12-20T13:07:00.000-08:002008-12-20T13:17:05.651-08:00

Call me sick but I find it absolutely hilarious when people fall and roll off of roofs in the movies.I had a fun time last night at the Chrismahanakwanzaaka Chomby get together at Todd and Dater's house. I seemed to take more pictures of people sleeping than of anything else. We did more than sleep though.

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-17252006893871508802008-12-15T20:39:00.000-08:002008-12-15T21:20:46.127-08:00

Just wanted to note that it has snowed here in Warshington. Now the temperature has dropped below the "Witch's Tit" mark on the ol' thermometer. 90 minutes off of school this morning and ice everywhere. Trying to stop kids from breaking their necks on the ice is like "trying to keep monkeys from flinging poo" (Bah helped with the simile completion). Soon I will be able to drive up to the Pass

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-47180649252180257882008-12-08T22:19:00.000-08:002008-12-08T22:31:55.781-08:00

I have been wandering through the blogs along the "next blog" link at the top of the page and most of them are in some foreign language. Well mine ain't...unless you're from, say, a country that doesn't speak English.

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-48967554002907039502008-11-27T23:07:00.000-08:002008-11-27T23:41:06.384-08:00

I just watched Hancock. I enjoyed it but at the end my craving for super hero story wasn't fulfilled. I need more. I want to know the background, the histories. I hate it when I feel like this at the end of movies. They let you into a little bit of somebody's life and get ya hooked then the movie ends. Bologna. It makes me want to start writing out the rest of the story until I get bored

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-5881124796483444212008-11-18T21:20:00.000-08:002008-11-20T07:29:04.525-08:00

I need to write this down before I forget it. I spoke with Omi tonight about her leaving Latvia. This'll be kinda mixed up or incomplete but it will be here for reference.1944 August: Omi rides her bike from Valmiera to Riga narrowly escaping the Russians. She then meets up with her sister and some other people and cannot find a train that isn't full outta Latvia. She and her posse are able to

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-50966619490964087092008-11-02T11:05:00.000-08:002008-11-02T11:25:42.406-08:00

Halloween was fun. I Ran around Fremont with Beau, Maria Maria Maria and some of their friends. I had lengthy conversations with Beau but right now I cannot recall as to what they were about. I remember being there ad enjoying hem but not imprint on my mind for some reason. Well the consumes for the evening were, Maria Maria as Minnie Mouse, Beau as Socks and Sandals/NW Male Action Figure from

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-89622865276448817952008-10-24T16:39:00.000-07:002008-10-24T16:43:54.356-07:00

I think I am going to sell that bike I'm building and purchase one of these. Turbospoke I think it will brighten up the neighborhood with this economic downturn that the world is feelin.

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-89225587077312980752008-10-12T22:04:00.000-07:002008-10-12T22:22:33.570-07:00

I've been sick all weekend so I have watched a couple movies on the tv through my computer and Netflix. Cashback- An English romantic comedy.Paths of Glory- An old Stanley Kubrick WWI film starring Kirk Douglas. Eagle vs. Shark-Another romantic comedy but this one is from New Zealand. Effin hilarious and highly recommended.What sucks about bein sick on the weekend is that I get to miss out on

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-84484531679365596162008-10-09T21:44:00.000-07:002008-10-09T21:47:11.814-07:00

Playgirl, LadytronKelly, Van SheCeltic New Year, Van MorissonFrodo, Flight of the Concords

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Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-61323181534540869752008-09-30T20:08:00.000-07:002008-09-30T20:33:46.333-07:00

To Listen:AWOL, Van MorrisonStranded, Van MorrisonMy Brain Hurts, Screeching Weasel"If I wanna do something right, I gotta do it myself or else someone else'll fuck it up..." I'm gonna build a mountain bike for myself. Peace!

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-20309226113866002122008-09-30T00:24:00.001-07:002008-09-30T00:37:11.488-07:00

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I have just started mountain biking. Yesterday I tried it out at Colonnade Park under I-5. I just tried maneuvering around on the dirt which is slightly new to me. Being a newb I moved pretty slow but I still attempted the teeter totters and ramps. A savage place for new and experienced riders to be sure. All in all I got acquainted with riding on the ol' K2 and shocks. Today I went on a

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Maija and Taage do the Puyallup, real good.

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MiserableCharmingAnimatedEuropeanPhony

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Went bowling with Maija and Dew on Monday. I will miss next Monday because I will be in Ventura, CA. Here's some pictures of all of us.

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I have been outta town for a couple days staffing a Leadership camp near Mt. St. Helens. It's called Cascade and its held at Cispus. I love it. This is my second year staffing and this year I was a little more prepared for what lie in store for me. The weather was effin hot and the kids were effin awesome.I was in charge of 18 middle school aged boys while they were in the dorm. It was my

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Today's Yehuda MoonHalloween a long time ago at the Irish Emigrant

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I have broken my semi-lazy spell by going on a run tonight. Just the standard 2.5er round the block. It was a hot mother. I haven't really ran in the heat before and now know just how wet it can get. There was a smog warning for the last two days and I put off running yesterday because of it seein cause I have the Asthma. I am not going to set any running schedule cause I don't wanna feel

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Here are some things I wanted to jot down so that I will remember what I did this summer. Went to Fritz and Alana's BBQWorked at the DeliBowled on Mondays with Dewey, Josh, Bridget, Cindy, Gunderson, and whoever else may show up todayDrank lots of smoothiesDidn't get into the Cap Hill Block Party to see Chromeo so I went to Linda's instead and enjoyed the company of Marisa, Matt, and Archy.

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http://www.picturesofwalls.com

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This is the jersey I just purchased. Bunnies for the Bunny Count on my rides. I really like it. I love rollin on two.

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Turns out that the police chase I witnessed was the coppers looking for the jokers that knocked over the Wells Fargo as I was walking bye. Funny because I went to deposit a check at the WaMu in the same neighborhood after finding out that the bike shop that I wanted to visit was not open until noon. I checked at 10 o'clock exactly and I was to find out later that was the exact time that the

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Walked to the deli today. I'll work tomorrow. After helpin out a bit I took the long way home North down California to Alki. Some things I saw:Police search and chaseSDOT truck with Oregon PlatesSeveral Cretins T. T. Race flyersNew condos goin up on California avenueA note card with this on it--> Junior Anti-Sex League wants procreation to be replaced by Artificial Insemination (Artsem in New

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What have I been up to? Went to Ben and Megan's wedding. I danced the whole time and did not stop until I had to leave. I then crashed hard in the hotel room. Performed at folklife. I don't know if you know this but I am dancing with the Latvians now. Folk dancing, polka and such. I'm lovin it. Someone was shot right outside where we were performing while we were performing. Maybe they

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Nugget:Outsider, Ramones

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Built this old Motobecane on the cheap. Bought $10 at the Latvian Rummage Sale. Re-used a lot of the old components. Sanded and repainted it. I'm happy. I like it. I've had never ridden a fixed gear before, but now I know how fun it is. I think I'm gunna put the brake on the other side now that I just taped the bars. I can't brake and signal at the same time with this set up. The front fork

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-6056604044148519362008-04-15T22:25:00.000-07:002008-04-15T22:48:16.668-07:00

Well Spring break is over. School is back in session. It sure went by fast. Here's some of the shaz I did:Mowed Omi's lawnSkied with mother at CrystalRode around MI in the sun a couple timesWent to the dentist to get a fillingWent to two GRE classes (I hate math)Made some foodWent camping in Ellensburg for Jeff's birthdayHung out with Heethar and Maria Maria MariaWorked on ConstantStudied for the

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Booojah!! I got my Lappy back! It's all fixed!Went skiing on Wedensday with mother at Crystal. Took it too the limit. I did more of the things that I usually don't do. Takin random trails and goin down into places that I don't know end up. It would have been funner if the snow was lighter but I did what I could and I did it good. Now time to go on a ride.

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So I have been riding my bike more. I even bought some "Booty-dadadows" too keep my feets warm when I'm riding. I have been having a problem with feet turning into ice blocks because my shoes is so airy and fresh. I got some Smartwool biking socks too, which are awesome, making my feet nice and toasty in the cool/wet, spring Seattle weather. Both were on sale cheap. Tomorrow I am goin up to

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I have a problem. I got semi lazy for exactly two weeks and I am now paying for it. I had been drinkin more than usual and been lazy shopping for food but not so lazy that I ate fast food, breaking lent. Oh, and the weather was bad. So today the stars aligned, planetary rotations had reached equilibrium, I got off my ass, and there was no night skiing. I went on a bike ride. The usual "Round the

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I just watched the Project Runway finale. Why is Victoria Bekham so pissed off? I look fuckin awesome and I'm not pissed off. There is no requisite for good looking people to have a sour-puss face. Cheer up mother!

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Went runnin today after work. I went to the big mother effin stairs down by the Shell that was on Cops. I counted them there are 174 stairs. I ran up them 12 times. Now for the reason for the title. The effin stairs were all tagged up with Varrios Locos graffiti and shit. But thats not all! The place was littered with 2-11 High Grav. and Bud Ice 24 oz cans and bunch of trash. Just a lot of crap

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Just after I finished writing the post below I went outside to get my phone that I had left in my car all night. I had a message that my friend Juris had left last night with him playing the Latvian song "Kur tu teci gailiti manu" on the accordian. The song is called "Where are you going my little rooster." Strangeness. Even more strangeness--> I was born in the year of the rooster, 1981.

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I woke up this morning for the first time before my room mate, Bah. Hooray! I decided my shoes needed some more wear and my feet needed calluses like some of my friends have. The best way for this to happen is to move my legs very fast on the ground. I call this "running". So Off I go running in the morning. I don't know why I am writing about this. Anyways, these things happened to me in

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I've been on a break this week. Kind of lone-Taag style but I got some shaz done. I mentioned some of this last time and I would like to mention some more stuff.-Traded in Michael Jackson Jr. (my bike) for a better one, Raleigh Grand Prix.Reason: the components were not up to my standards and I couldn't handle their sub, sub 1940's performance. I found a messed up sprocket after my first ride

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Watched the lunar eclipse tonight. Saw the shadow we cast on the moon. It was kinda strange seeing myself on the moon. I guess I will be there again in 2010. In weirder news, I am watchin The Color Purple on BET. Aaand in even weirder news I started again on the old jack project I posted up a while ago and I fixed the inside door handle on Stephanie. Yeah, I did. Now all of you that borrow

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I daft punked my ass all the way down to Des Moines on MJ Jr. and then began riding up a hill beginning randomly on one of my favorite songs, Too Long. The song took me all the way up the hill...exactly. That is the second time this song has come on when I hit the hardest part of my workout. Half way up the hill it is pushin me, sayin, "Can you feeeel it?" while my legs once again are really

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Riot at Evergreen during a Dead Prez concert. Who woulda thunk it? Oh and a student shot a bunch of people and then himself at N. Illinois University. College can be dangerous. This is in the last 24 hours in the USA.Pics from The Olympian.

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I got my phone back today. You can all call me now. I fixed Stephanie's bouncing headlight problem. I installed the new ones that I bought last year. It only took an hour and 45 minutes. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be thats for sure. Next week I plan on changing her oil pan gasket, and workin on the MG, and riding my bike, and skiing, and running, and more stuff since I have the

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-31762278988889355442008-02-11T09:59:00.000-08:002008-02-11T10:01:34.351-08:00

My phone is off, its all busted. I have new one on the way that will be here in a couple of days.

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Had a birthday party. Thanks all you mothers that came out! An amazing live band there, at the Zoo, had us dancin all night. Savage. Wish you could have been there.

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Well I used up that "Run" that wasn't crossed off on the list yesterday. I ran home from Costco in my work cloths and then changed and rode back an hour later on Michael Jackson Jr. to pick up my car. Bad idea. Now I am a sick one. Boo. This aint stopping me from effin partying on Saturday though. You better be able to hang!Nuggets:Alive 2007 - Daft Punk (album)

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Earlier in the day, make a list.Cross off much of the list.And some (a windshield wiper refill).Get home late.Put on the running cloths.Load the Daft Punk.Plug in the ear dangles.Slip on the Asics.Shiver the first mile.Scare a family coming up an unlighted set of stairs.Keep lookin for a larger set of stairs.Boom.A huge set.Do it once."Ok, I can only do this two more times."Mash out four more

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-134910627915065812008-02-03T09:19:00.000-08:002008-02-03T09:20:51.213-08:00

Disturbing.

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Going home, going homeI'm just going homeQuiet light, some still dayI'm just going homeIt's not far, just close byThrough an open doorWork all done, care laid byGoing to fear no moreMother's there expecting meFather's waiting, tooLots of folk gathered thereAll the friends I knewAll the friends I knewI'm going homeNothing's lost, all's gainNo more fret nor painNo more stumbling on the wayNo more

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I am studying now. For a little bit. I would have liked to go skiing today but I need to do this instead. It is comin down to the wire and I need to get as much in as possible. Why am I typing this right now?I don't know.I'll get back to work now.Hi!

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I admit I have been lazy this weekend. But it has saved me money!

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Loop = 15 min

Taagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973880066169264301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151402.post-51837479251420325862007-11-25T12:05:00.001-08:002007-11-25T12:49:26.587-08:00

I just watched an intriguing film called Zeitgeist. I suggest that you all watch it as well. The main point that I have gleaned from it was that we as individuals should take a good look at what is going on in this world and in this nation. The person that put the film together had a lot of information that he wanted to let the public know about. He has said that 99% of it is true, if you

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I have been doing well/good in recent days. I have been going to work, relaxing, maybe a little too much. I went to a prom and a burlesque show with Jenn. we danced the crap out of the prom. Holy moly! Some people wanted to have a dance off and we were all ready to kick some ass and when we turned around we found our competitors missing. I guess they bowed out of after seeing our awesome skills.

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