Our delay in the Dublin airport lasted well over 5 hours. We reached our destination in Shepard’s Bush, London around 5:30 am, extreemly worn out, cold, and ready for sleep. We have been staying with Zoe and Gemma in their flat, and both of them have been especially friendly and helpful in making [...]
Archive | February, 2005
And we’ve been delayed.
Our last day in Dublin was spent touring the St. Patrick’s Cathedral, going to the Guiness brewery, and also touring another castle. Our flight was supposed to leave at 8pm, but has been delayed until 1am, leaving us a nice 5 hour time period to get aquainted with the Dublin airport. Our time [...]
Bus rides, and jake loses his second hat!
Today we had to give up our presidential suite here and exchange it for a smaller version on the 4th floor. We decided that a lot of people come to Ireland and just see Dublin, and we wanted to buck the norm, and get to the heart of the country to an unknown destination. [...]
Note to self…
If a girl says she’s a born again Chirstian, just say you are too, and save yourself the trouble.
Dublin, my home away from home…
I don’t know of any other place in the world where a bar can close down to a guitar player singing, Country Road Take Me Home. We had plenty, and I mean, plenty of Guiness tonight. We are planning a trip to the middle of the country to tour some castles tomorrow. [...]
Cheers Dublin !
I’ve been in three different countries today, and it’s only 3pm. We had to wake up at 5:30 to catch our bus to the airport. From there we flew to London, and then onto Dublin where we are right now. We promptly had our first pint of Guiness and now are trying [...]
All He wants is to go to prom.
I was sitting in an Irish pub in Barcelona last night waiting for Jake to walk by from using the internet cafe that I am currently sitting in. After a few drinks this guy from Leeds comes up and is asking Jake and I all sorts of questions. He informed us that his [...]
The Flying Pig, Van Gough
Amsterdam just won’t stop raining and snowing. In between weather breaks we’ve covered a lot of ground. We just got back from an Indian restaurant (same 30 min wait), and the Van Gough museum. Both were interesting. The new hostel we are staying in is the downtown Flying Pig, and it’s [...]
Last Morning in Amsterdam
I’ve just awoken to the news that the shuttle bus that takes people into town has already left for the morning. This really sucks because what would normally be a free service has just turned into a 7 euro bus ride, and a 14 euro train ride. We did a lot of sightseeing [...]
1st night in Amsterdam
Pictures are probably out of the question. At least until some semblance of normalcy resumes with our busy schedules. It rained yesterday, all day long. Our hostel is bout 30 miles from Amsterdam, located right on the ocean. They are teasing us with a bunch of surfboards that will inevitably go [...]
Plane ride, and first hostel.
It’s freezing here in Amsterdam. My flight went well, found Jake in no time, and after a train ride, and a bus ride, we arrived at our home at the flying pig for the next three days. Right now, I haven’t slept for almost 24 hours, due to it being 1pm here right [...]
I’m on my way, I don’t know where I’m going
My bag is packed and I’m waiting for my ride to the airport. I’ll be completely honest that the upcoming flight is making me so nervous, but what can you do? I’ll be in Amsterdam by this time tomorrow. Keep the dial on the muzzle of bees, and I’ll try to keep [...]
Welcome to Mustache land!!
I recently shaved off my beard to opt for the cop/dentist look of the mustache. The first thing I noticed was how small talk absolutely soars in quantity. Every person wants to squeeze every second of pleasure out of viewing a magnificent mustache. Today, the bank teller and the dry cleaner all [...]
Magnolia Electric Co – Madison Show
While I was extreemly disappointed with their upcoming release, “What Comes After the Blues”, In my opinion this band is a can’t miss live. While their songs aren’t bad on their studio albums, the songs truely come to life and sound much, much better. Anyway, they are playing the King club on May [...]
Andrew Bird – New Album, and stop in Milwaukee
If you haven’t heard Andrew Birds new album, “The Mysterious Production of Eggs”, then you’re missing out on one of the best albums so far in 2005. He’ll be making a Friday night stop at Milwaukee’s East side location Gill’s on March 11th. Hope some of you can meet me there.
Countdown till the new Iron & Wine EP
It’s called Woman King, and in my opinion it’s some of Sam’s best stuff to date. You can go here for a free MP3 of the title track off the new EP, and pick up the whole darn thing in stores near you on February 22.
New Sublime Tribute Album Due June 14th
Spearhead w/ Gift Of Gab from Blackalicious-What I Got
Ozomatli-April 29th 1992
Jack Johnson-Badfish
Bargain Music-Get Out
Mike Watt, Petra Haden, Stephen Perkins-Work That We Do
G. Love-Greatest Hits
Slightly Stoopid-Slowride
Filibuster w/ Half Pint-Get Ready
No Doubt-D.J.’s
Camper Van Beethoven-Garden Grove
The Ziggens-Paddle Out
Pennywise-Same In The End
Greyboy All-Stars-Doin Time
5 Days and counting…
I am beginning to see my trip to Europe on the horizon. I updated the “Now Playing” section, for some reason I can’t stop listening to that Antony and the Johnsons album, so it made it for a second week in a row. The first song gives me the chills. I also [...]
Jeff Tweedy – Solo Acoustic
I was lucky enough to score 2 tickets to Jeff’s sold out show in Chicago on March 4th, 2005. This is a benefit concert, so I was more than happy to shell out the extra cash. I’ve wanted to see him solo ever since I saw the Wilco documentary, “I am trying to [...]
Jack Johnson to appear on the Late Show with David Letterman on March 1
Jack Johnson recording In Between Dreams at his home in Hawaii.
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