Why hallo there! I know it has been a long, long time since I have published anything that had to do with the "goind on" of my life, but the site has been redesigned and much has been going on. I visited both my brothers, bought a new car, and started recording an album. I also sold my old car (Daisy). And bought a new Palm Pilot. So many things. So to start of we will GO BACK IN TIME!!! To when I flew up to Washington to see my brother Geoff and his fiance Stacy.
A few weeks ago I started my super trip by flying from Birmingham to Baltimore. Frank Cribbs was the attendant at the Southwest desk, and it was good seeing him and talking to him. Also I didn't get secondarily screened! That was verrry nice. The flight up there was flawless, and only about 30 people were on the plane. I had about six rows to myself, which I promptly used to stretch out and read and sleep, something that, if you have ever flown on Southwest, is not normally possible. I got up there and Stacy picked me up from the airport and took me to the Saturn of Alexandria dealership where my brother works. We proceeded to have great Chandler brother fun, which consisted of riding around in the company golf cart, going to a bike shop and taking an "extended test drive" in my new car. At this point she had no name, but I knew she was going to be awesome. She' a Green 2003 Ion2 Sedan with tan interior. Supa keen. So Geoff and I had a great day and then went back to his apartment where we played alot of Halo. Over the next coupl of days we hung out in general, ate good food, went on A TOTALLY AWESOME bike trip to Roosevelt Island and played the impossible never-ending game of chess. It was grand. I also got to hang out with Stacy more than I ever really have. She is one coooool cat, I tells ya. We had much fun.
I then drove the new Ion down to South Carolina where I stayed with my brother Will for a few days. He had to work duing the day, so when he was gone I played with Liebten (yes, I got to see her, too! A supa keen trip, yes?) and read Einstein's Theory of Relativity. Or at least I tried. Its one of those things I think you should read, you know? Anyway, when Will was home we cooked awesome food, (I know I have said a few things about food, but I ate SO WELL on this trip) and Jammed. Alot. We jammed like jammin' fools. There was one day when we got in this funk and ended up practicing, recording, and mastering four songs. That is a whole bunch. We were on such a tear that we wouldn't even move or shower or anything (I assure you, we showered that day... just later). From that day came forth the ::MUSIC PLAYS:: CHANDLER BROTHERS DEMO!!!! It has four songs on it that will eventually end up on our album Overt/Covert. They are (in order) Mayor Squirrel, What We Lack, She Said She Said, and Just Like Heaven. Two originals and two covers. We had a great time recording, and I can't wait to finish it. We have a good, clean, almost live sound. I hope other people like it.
So after that I came homw with Will and went to the doctor about my ankles (finally). It turned out so well! Since I am not a competitive ball player anymore, no surgery! I have severe tendonitis in both ankles and will be going through some nifty physical therapy for awhile, but no surgery! HOORAY!
Then Will went to New Mexico to visit Meghan since she is out there working on her Masters. I have been here (in Anniston) dog sitting and attempting to get stuff in order to start thinking about putting together Nick's and my house. My Ion has earned her name. It is Molly. Green, fast, Irish. Thats my new car. She's made in America, but she's Irish. Trust me.
I have also sold Daisy to a very nice young woman with a child, expecting another child, and needs safe, reliable transportation around town. Daisy will serve her well. It may make me cry when she finally goes, but she can be more useful somewhere else. Sad :( Selling her has not been easy, either. Yesterday I delt with out sparkling county government ALL DAY and still had problems to work out in terms of her sale and establishing Molly's Alabama title. But no worries. All will work out.
Last night Jennifer came over in sort of a surprise (I knew about it, but its hard for her to get away from camp and come here) and I cooked dinner for everyone. You watch Will cook for a week and you learn things. We had zucchini, green and black olive sauce over angel hair pasta with a mushroom and spiniach salad with a balsamic vinagerette. It was pretty good! (Which surprised me and pleased everyone else). Jenn got me two books for when she thought I was going to have ankle surgery. She is one thoughtful lady. One was a children's book called I like You and the other was by one of my psych heroes Dan Wegner, called The Illusion of Conscious Will. I've read the first and its wonderful, and the second is now on my reading list. Like I said, she is one awesome lady.
So that brings me to today, if you have read this far. Tomorrow is my mom's birthday, and we'll be cooking out. Good times for all.
Again, if you read ll of this you are a true friend.
Or bored.
I hope everyone is well!
Peace,
Joe