Monthly Archives: October 2007

I’d rather die on my feet…

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Dan

…than live on my knees, as the old saying goes. Unfortunately it’s my knees that are killing me. Some years ago I was diagnosed with bursitis in my right knee, and I’ve been good about not putting myself at risk … Continue reading →

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Sacrelicious!

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Dan

“My Sweet Lord” is making people angry. I just keep thinking about how I used to give up chocolate for Lent.

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5150 360 II

Posted on October 14, 2007 by Dan

I have been thrilled with the Van Halen striped faceplate that Greg made me, so I asked him to whip up a companion for it. Now nobody will ask which controller is mine: Even though I have the console faceplate … Continue reading →

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Breakfast with Jamie

Posted on October 13, 2007 by Dan

A nice perk of the Boston trip: I got to have breakfast with Jamie, who is now a happily-married doting dad of a 4-year-old cutie. We caught up and had fun; I only wish I’d thought to have someone take … Continue reading →

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Flight delays

Posted on October 12, 2007 by Dan

I am starting to think I’m cursed. I’m currently sitting in Logan International Airport, stuck again by a delayed flight. The last four trips I’ve had, the flights have been delayed by at least two hours. I guess if you’re … Continue reading →

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PT pix at last

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Dan

Kat for the photographic win. Yes, it’s just a PT Cruiser. But it’s our PT Cruiser, and it will soon be a PT Cruiser sporting vinyl “ghost flames” on the front fenders. Hells yeah. It’s gray with green undertones…the dash … Continue reading →

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End of a GamePro era

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Dan

GamePro has finally dumped the tradition of personas. Writers will now work under their real names. This is a good thing, and long overdue. I enjoyed being Dan Elektro and Bad Hare, but it was harder to be a cartoon … Continue reading →

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A busy week or so

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Dan

Saturday: Private gig at swanky SF museum Sunday: In the office for several hours (fun, but still) Monday (todayish): Rehearsal Tuesday: Genesis concert Wednesday: Redeye flight to the east coast Thursday: Business in Boston Friday: Fly home; evening online play … Continue reading →

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Taylor electric not get…not yet

Posted on October 7, 2007 by Dan

I am so ridiculously excited about Taylor entering the solidbody electric guitar business, I can’t express it. I also can’t explain it, because it’s just a hunk of lumber with pickups, and I have a few of those. But seeing … Continue reading →

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Arcade shoes get

Posted on October 6, 2007 by Dan

I know I promised photos of the new car, but I’ve been working late so the only time I can snap a photo is at night, and those shots came out poorly. Even now, as the sun shines, Kat is … Continue reading →

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