Trout-fishing hip waders!
Ass Kicking | Posted by Jannie on 23 February 2009 @ 7:05 AM 53 Comments
Sweetheart fuzzy-panted Kalyani loaned me her Crate amp for practicing! How super-cool is that? Not having to buy one of my own just yet means I can afford those trout-fishing hip waders I’ve been eyeing at the general store!
And you know what? After a good open mike the other night and guitar progress lately, I’m starting to think I might really be able to pull off this music thing! Just need to keep at the guitar, my most challenging part. My big little show’s 77 days from today – but who’s counting? Kalyani and I will be gigging together in the meantime at Flipnotics so I’ll be sure to put those dates on my Shows page when we firm them up.
Also on my music list…
– ask Jae if she minds Photoshopping another pic for my CD artwork. Jae? Sweetie-Pie? (In addition to being a great songwriter and all ’round Excellent Human Being, Jae and her equally talented daughter, Willow, designed these Band Geek Tees.) BTW, it’s Jae’s birthday today!
– update chord charts (time intensive,) get with the guys, talk arrangements.
– find or recreate CD with the background harmonies so Kalyani can have those to work from.
– CD duplications with lyric inserts.
– practice while sitting on my show barstool.
– practice river dancing while playing guitar.
– sew many bells on my fuzzy dress.
And you, blogging buddy, what’s on your list to get you where you want to go?
On 23 February 2009 at 7:26 am Lance said,
Hi there blogging buddy Jannie!
Send my birthday wishes to Jae!
The fuzzy dress? Bells? Will you ring when you walk?
Me? My list includes some time to meditate (and hopefully get my direction straightened out!), and and call to a coach I’m working with (for more of the same). It looks like I need some focus, huh?? I’m getting there…
Lance’s last blog post..Sunday Thought For The Day
On 23 February 2009 at 8:16 am Glenn Buttkus said,
Wow, a “To Do” list, extended out into the ozone, touching the fingers of the infinite, you say?
1. To go back and enjoy the 10 hours of work I put in on corraling 468 jpgs to illustrate my 208 best of WWII film list on my site.
2. To not only tell my wife, Melva, that I love her several times daily, but find more ways to demonstrate to her that I am not all talk.
3. To deal with my plethora of health issues, all kind of ganging up on my old booty already this year.
4. Like so many other old fat guys, to get my mind right about a new regiment of consumption, and to begin to shed this extra person I have been carrying around for way too long.
5. Wash my ‘92 Isuzu pick up between rain and snow storms around here.
6. To meditate more and bitch less.
7. To send good wishes and prayers in the direction of our new President, who has quite a lot on his plate.
8. To find new ways to bring joy to the 50 members of the Tacoma Film Club who had the poor judgement to elect me Director for this year.
9. To write more poetry, read more poetry, breath more poetry, become more poetic in thought and deed.
You are a kick in the pants, Jannie. Keep on challenging all the Funsters out here.
Glenn
Glenn Buttkus’s last blog post..Cinema of World War II: 1941-2009
On 23 February 2009 at 9:21 am Rhett said,
“Little big show” hehehe. jannie you are so funny. I lubbb you
))
All the best for the little big show!
On 23 February 2009 at 10:33 am Davina said,
Hi Jannie. Your Flipnotics gig sounds like it will be a lot of fun, know you and your love of music. Happy Bday to Jae!
I’ve started on my list this morning actually… same as Lance… more meditating. And I’ve continued with my journalling every morning. Love it! Even the jibberish.
Davina’s last blog post..The Morning Muse — Inspiring Hands
On 23 February 2009 at 10:34 am Aimee said,
To get on my yoga mat everyday! It’s time to feel the burn! I want to feel strong.
Also, I too want to work on my music. I feel shy though. I need to work on that. I’ve performed in front of people a lot in the past, but then I fell back into the shadows. I think I need to start playing for anyone who will sit and listen to a song or two – exposure.
Crate makes nice amps hey?
Aimee’s last blog post..will i stay here forever
On 23 February 2009 at 10:52 am Anonny Mouse said,
Jannie, on my list is to eat much mor cheese and dance and fling my bra a lot more!!
On 23 February 2009 at 11:14 am Dot said,
On my list are: getting my sleep straightened out, and catching up with all the things I can’t do because I’m too tired.
Dot’s last blog post..What It’s Like at the Sleep Lab
On 23 February 2009 at 11:14 am J.D. Meier said,
For some reason, I’ve always wanted a flying carpet. I’ve never found one, so maybe that’s not the best thing to get me where I want to go. For now, my motorcycle will do.
J.D. Meier’s last blog post..Avoid Mental Burnout
On 23 February 2009 at 11:15 am Jannie said,
Lance: My blooging buddie, I have always been amazed how you manage to keep such balance in your life with all you have to do. Is that a life coach to help get your direction straigtened out? Please take it easy, my buddy! You are very important to so many of us.
Glenn: I do see you using a ton of JPEGs on your site and have wondered how time-intensive that must be. Sorry to hear about your health issues, please take REALLY GOOD care of yourself. And yes, perhaps if weight must be lost that will help your other ailments. Have you tried the coffee and carrot diet? It worked for me in college. And how do you plan on increasing the Tacoma Film Club’s joy? Buy ‘em each a new Toyota Tacoma, hee, hee?
Rhett: I lubb you too. Thanks for commenting on all my recent posts — you’ve gone far and beyond the call. I award you honorary degrees in advanced blog commenting. Would you like your certificate with silver or gold trim?
Davina: You are so sweet to send birthday greetings along to Jae! I must admit I am not a good meditator, just can’t settle down enough to do it. Mabye because I’ve always got a perma-wedgie/ What kind of meditating do you do, Davina? And do you have any tops (or tip, ha-ha,) for that?
Aimee: Yoga! I love it too, even tho I really haven’t done much of it since 1979. Maybe it’s time to drag my mat back out too? Actually since Kelly now has her Wii, supposedly there is a Yoga CD I can get for it. Do you have special yoga clothes you wear?
Annony Mouse: I hope you find that cheese and fling your bra to the stars and back. And when did mice start wearing bras??
Dot: I so wish that you will get the sleep you need soon. It’s a very very debilitating thing, as if I have to tell YOU, to go without. I hope you will get your CPAP machine adjusted and that the sweetest of dreams will be in your future to stay. Will you please keep me updated?
J.D. Hey, who’s the Funster around here?
Can I get one of those magic carpets too? I really wonder which store sells them? I’m guessing Home Depot. With a magic carpet and some magic fuzzy pants what could possibly stand in a person’s way?
On 23 February 2009 at 12:00 pm Paige said,
I have old stuff on my list and new stuff to replace the “done” stuff…
Old list; insulate rest of attic, put up base and door trim, peg board in my studio,
Organize my poems and submit some more of ‘em,
Finish making my 1st art book,
Clean the bath rooms,
Put the Christmas stuff,
Get out Easter stuff?? Or the next holiday décor stuff,
Alter some of clothes
New list; get vacation gear ready and do some pre-posting for when gone on vacation—coming soon to a Big Bend park –Getting pretty excited about this one and it really goes on top of the list!
Paige’s last blog post..It’s not too late…
On 23 February 2009 at 12:06 pm ocean said,
Hi Friend.. Interesting post.. Do visit my blog and post your comments.. Take care mate.. Cheers!!!
On 23 February 2009 at 12:15 pm Shay said,
What’s on my list to get me where I want to go? Pffffft, I am already at Jannie Funster’s blog. After that, everything else will just seem dull, don’t you think?
On 23 February 2009 at 12:55 pm K said,
Crap – I need to figure out where I want to go now.
Love the mental image of bells on a fuzzy dress.
On 23 February 2009 at 12:55 pm Talon said,
Aren’t good friends the absolute best? You’re ticking off all the “to-do” suff nicely, Jannie. You’ll be stellar in 77 days – river dancing, bell-jingling included!
On 23 February 2009 at 3:40 pm nikkicrumpet said,
river dancing wearing a fuzzy bell dress and playing a guitar…YOU are gonna be a STAR!!!
nikkicrumpet’s last blog post..MY APRON AND ME….A LOVE STORY ♥
On 23 February 2009 at 3:45 pm Cath Lawson said,
Hi Jannie – It sounds like you’ve been busy. Am I understanding this right – you’re going to wear big wader boots and dance in the river while playing the guitar?
My plan right now is to start all the things I meant to start at the beginning of the year but couldn’t.
On 23 February 2009 at 3:47 pm Jae said,
Hiya, sweet-patootie! Thanks for the b-day wishes and tee mention, you doll, you. (And thank you, too, Lance and Davina, for your wishes as well.) You know me, I’m always up for shopping, especially PhotoShopping. Send it on, my dear. Smooches to you and all your bloggy buds…I’ve visited many of their sites, and I feel like I already know most of them through your quirky and whimsical exchanges. But that’s wonderful you..flinging bits of quirk and whimsy hither and yon, helping to adorn the world in sparkles and spangles. xoxoxoxoxoxoxo Jae
On 23 February 2009 at 4:26 pm robbi said,
Frippering,Ahhh, thank you for the timely reminder to actually do something that will make one into a real person once more. That you have cranked yourself up into a frenzy of decision by borrowing amps and learning how to sit on a bar stool without sliding off, makes me feel that I should also stir myself and slither my way into some sort of order.For to long now I have been just a pale imitation of self, a cardboard cut-out of the real robbi, a pastiche of parody as my piano teacher is want to say. Even as this is being written I can feel the sweat building up in my armpits just in the anticipation of actually doing stuff, so much so I shall have to go and lay myself gently on the bed to reflect on the moment.
robbi’s last blog post..ink marks on a blank page Sat Feb 21st
On 23 February 2009 at 6:47 pm Jannie said,
Paige: I so know what you mean about the “old” list, got me plenty of that too, but I try to keep it under rug swept. I’ve never been to Big Bend, but I hear rave revivews adn plan on getting there some day. Have you been before?
Ocean: Welcome! I thank you for your comment and will look forward to visiting your blog and seeing what makes you tick. How did you find me?
Shay: Ahh, you old butterer-upper, you. (I love it!) And I can’t imagine a day without visiting FireGardenWordBlossoms either. Has there been even a glimmer of scant happiness in your day other than Funsterland?
K: lol at your comment! Any luck finding where you want to go? Maybe ot that Mommy group and see them all dolled up and actually being nice to you?
Talon: Yeah, Kalyani comes in pretty handy indeed. And how was your day? Was your spy in town?
Nikki: When you think of me picture a blonde Judy Tenuda, only a lot different. (Yet similar,if that makes any sense.) Would you like your copy of me on VHS or DVD?
Cath: I hope you will have success with your list. What’s the most daunting thing on it? Yes, me wading, strumming, jingling and dancing while catching trout!
Jae! My one and only Jae!! I will do my best to forver spangle and sparkle and such just for you. And THANK SO MUCH FOR THE PHOTOSHOP, I know you can practically do it in your sleep. I’ll get in touch or check out the Affordable Sound Site and refresh myslf on their specs. It basically invloves Photoshopping clothes on Fred when he was naked at the party that time the cops came and all…
Robbillo: Have I ever mentioned how much I admire pastiches and parodies and such? Why just this early afternoon I partook of one very flaky pastiche at the gelato shop. And washed it down with my favorite chocolate parody ‘neath a tree where chicadees did trill and the scent of paperwhites did fill my take-away paper bag.
On 23 February 2009 at 7:06 pm Georgie B said,
Judy Tenuda? Thats a pretty intense image.
Anyways, on my agenda is to be launching a new blog next week for my flash fiction.
So I’ve been working on quite a few stories, and thinking about a title for the blog, what kind of template, oh yeah, what kind of saying I want to put on it….
Georgie B’s last blog post..Happie Boithday!!!
On 23 February 2009 at 7:42 pm Karyn said,
Hello… I kinda tagged you… well, I did tag you. But it’s a similar tag to the one you tagged me with awhile ago.. but I still tagged you. >=D
On 23 February 2009 at 7:56 pm Heather Happymaker said,
You have a fuzzy dress? Like those fuzzy pants? Awesome!
That’s one heckuvan amp!
Heather Happymaker’s last blog post..Monday Morning Laundry Happymaking!
On 23 February 2009 at 8:20 pm VeRonda said,
Hi! Wow, my list seems to be taking a break from me… I have tons of things. More fluffy socks and fluffy boats (the inside of course) and the uninterrupted vacation, with pay, from work. LOL!
VeRonda’s last blog post..He’s baaaack!
On 23 February 2009 at 9:58 pm jessica bern said,
I love when I can borrow things. Especially when I’m first starting out and not wanting to drop a whole lot of cash on something that is new.
Keep it up. I can’t wait to hear about your show.
On 23 February 2009 at 10:05 pm Evelyn LIm said,
Happy Birthday to Jae!
Bells on a dress? Creative idea! I love it!
Evelyn LIm’s last blog post..Play The Wishing Game?
On 23 February 2009 at 10:22 pm Jae said,
Okay, Jannie-boo, I’ve already got Fred’s clothes picked out…powder blue leisure suit and teal platform shoes…send him on. (Thank you, Evelyn, for the wishes! Loved your Wishing Game today.)
On 23 February 2009 at 11:23 pm Patricia said,
I wrote a whole blog post on what I am going to be doing for the next 40 days so just throw in taxes and prayer and that just about does it…
Evelyn’s wishing game was very good today and I am still thinking about it and about you toothbrush…
I think I must need to go to bed as I am wishing I had some chocolate right now….and I don’t.
Such a fun post…on your to do list…about your big little show and Jae’s birthday…did she have champagne? could she write about that on my Champagne tour?
Oh how exciting…
Patricia’s last blog post..Confessions of a Practicing Self Advocate
On 23 February 2009 at 11:47 pm Talon said,
My day was awesome, Jannie, thanks for asking. Spy in town until Friday when a very covert operation takes place.
Talon’s last blog post..Eyes in the sky…
On 24 February 2009 at 7:20 am sheila said,
Meditation. If I can learn that well, I can get to where I’m headed.
only 77 days! huh! Went fast!
sheila’s last blog post..Livin’ in a Bubble.
On 24 February 2009 at 7:29 am LisaNewton said,
Wow, I want to see playing the guitar while riverdancing. Is that possible?
For me, taking pictures and sharing them via my blog is my time out time. In fact, I’m out the door preparing to photograph the sunrise.
Thanks for the morning thoughts…………..:)
LisaNewton’s last blog post..Men at Work
On 24 February 2009 at 8:25 am Kalyani said,
Happy Birthday, Jae!
(I’ll help ya with the bells, Jannie, but you’re on your own with the river dancing!)
On 24 February 2009 at 8:44 am Tess The Bold Life said,
Jannie,
I love how fun your life is! The best part is I get to watch you progress.
My list? I keep procrastinating learning social media. Augghhh! So that’s on my list on the road to success.
Tess The Bold Life’s last blog post..Magic for Your Monday: Bold Steps for Living Your Dreams
On 24 February 2009 at 10:53 am Jannie said,
Georgie: Ain’t it? I haven’t heard about Judy Tenuda in years. Wonder if she’s even still around? That’s totally cool about your flash fiction blog! I hope you will come by and drop me a link to it?
Karyn: Cool. Thanks. I will check it out. I wonder if it’s one of those 100 things about me? Oooo, the suspense.
Happymaker: Well, the amp is not exactly like that one, but it relaly kicks buttocks. And in 1 hour and 40 minutes I”ll be a -cranking it up. Yes, I bought the raspberry-red fuzzy mini-dress but it may be too warm to wear on May 10th. Oooo, what shall I wear?
VeRonda: Fluffy socks and fluffy boats! The socks I can picture well enough but the boats – that just might be setting some kind of new trend. Please fill in the details for me!
Jessica: I do want an amp of my own, actually I have a very small monitor but an amp is for sure in my future. Regrettably I sold a little P/A I once had, before I really committed to being a musician. Oh well, it’s all good. Actually, it’s all VERY good! And fun. Are you having fun today?
Evelyn: I’m sure Jae will appreciate that, thank you! Yes, I will actually be having a couple costume changes, or I might say – costume “modifications” a the show. Have you ever had any bells on your clothes?
Jae: Oh there you are again! As you well know, Fred is especially partial to powder blue and teal. Remember him in that bridesmaid’s gown? I’m sure you will surpass even that. xo
Patricia: I have been very negligent in my champagning and your tour, but I will catch up. I’ve been into red wine. And still polishing off my Christmas Kahlua. I actually did get over and read your post yesterday evening (was sorry to hear about your illness but now have the Vicks Vapor rub on the bottom of the feet cure locked eternally in my mind.) Had been just about to leave a comment on our blog when the dog caught on fire again. That ever happen to you? And last night hubby roped me into some silly LMN movie with Susan Lucci. Yes, my hubby is a big LMN fan. My sensitive guy.
Talon: Thank goodness you guys are up on all the latest subterfuge techniques and such. To even divulge on ths Net that thdre is a bonafide spy in our blogging midst could certainly start some hackers fingertips a-waggin’. Even tho we all know he is the good kind of spy, you just never know who might be jealous of his mysteriosity and panache. But I fear I’ve already said too much.
Sheila: If you have some success with the meditation route will you please give me your tips? I read “The Power Of Now” and really did try to follow his directions but I ended up almost puking. I guess it’s not for everyone? Yes, didn’t those days until my show just FLY!?!?! Only 77 to go, a veritable nanasecond or two remaining.
Lisa! So nice to see you back here again. Well, I never see those river dancers use their arms much so I figure — why not?! I can just keep mine bush with my guitar. Might start a trend, eh? Ooo, I’ll have to see if you post that sunrise picture!
Kalyani: Yep, I’m thining aobut 500 bells for the Ukulele song shoud ’bout do the trick! And a lot of those amassed on the buttock area for shake-a-booty-bility! I’ll let ya know on the river dancing.
Tess ‘O My Heart: I keep procrastinating on the social media too, Twitter expecially (please don’t tell Barbara Swafford, okay? She’s always recommending it and I know she’s is Absolutely Right on that and Stumble Upon but I’ve been a naughty naughty blog student. However, someday you WILL see my burst forth in Social Media with a grandious sweep. And the world will be forever changed (possibly even for the better.) Do you do any social media yet, or zip?
On 24 February 2009 at 11:09 am Joy said,
Hi, been down with the flu.
A while back I signed up to receive a free download of you singing . I never received it. I really would love to get it.
Do you send to our email?
Joy’s last blog post..Busy as busy bee me…
On 24 February 2009 at 2:11 pm Jannie said,
Joy, what the heck you doing with the flu?!?! Consider Bones on its way! Take care. xo
On 24 February 2009 at 2:37 pm wade said,
Trout Fishing waders. Reminds me of Richard Brautigan and hsi great short story “Trout Fishing in America Shorty”. I wonder if anyone reads Brautigan anymore ?
On 24 February 2009 at 6:48 pm Thomma Lyn said,
Trout fishing waders! That’s what I need to find that elusive waterfall. I can just wade all the way up the creek and find the waterfall that way!
Cool To-Do list. You are so talented. I’ve no doubt you can make an excellent go of things with your delightful music!
Thomma Lyn’s last blog post..The Unbreakable Child
On 24 February 2009 at 7:01 pm Mama Zen said,
Now, it’s looking for a fuzzy dress!
Mama Zen’s last blog post..Disney On Ice
On 25 February 2009 at 1:46 am Rhett said,
To: The respected director at Funstering Management
This is to reqst you to chk mail.
Thank you.
On 25 February 2009 at 1:52 am Rhett said,
It is enough that you say you lubb me. Compared to love, what is the worth of a gilded certificate? lol
Rhett’s last blog post..Just Like That
On 25 February 2009 at 2:06 am SnaggleTooth said,
Darn, my guitars are way- too heavy to riverdance in, but when I play “Workaholic” there’s a big leap part when I spring to hit the chord.
A lottery jackpot would cut way~ down on my list steps, which is backlogged. There’s the writing list- in progress pieces, then there’s artwork, then there’s projects upon design projects, including the films I want to direct.
Artwork needs a decent 10mpxl cam to capture what I have before sending it off, because I still want rights to use my images elsewhere after selling originals.
I need more free time, while rested, to make any progress. I need to quit my job- but
Making the rent this week is priority
SnaggleTooth’s last blog post..Stillness
On 25 February 2009 at 5:12 am Georgie B said,
Most definitely will. You know how I like to please the people in the world around me.
Georgie B’s last blog post..Happie Boithday!!!
On 25 February 2009 at 7:30 am debbie said,
Oh, the dreaded to do list! I have one for today but I am ignoring it right now:)
debbie’s last blog post..The Suburb Sanity Brilliance Issue
On 25 February 2009 at 11:14 am Cath Lawson said,
Hi Jannie – it sounds interesting. And are you going to video yourself doing all that, or what?
I’m not sure what the biggest thing on my list is. I think the yukkiest thing is really a small group of things that seem most overwhelming.
On 25 February 2009 at 11:17 am Jannie said,
Wade: Richard Brautigan, Richard Brautigan… I should know that name and his works. ANd you know the band, I’m sure? I missed seeing them at Kerrville a few years back, got the shcedule mixed up by an hour. boo-hoo.
Thomma Lyn: Why can I picture you in those? I’ve Googled and sadly they don’t come in hot pink yet.
Mama Zen: They can be had by the dozens in a pleasing array of colors and patterns by Kalyani.
Rhett: A gilded certificate pales in comparison to any kind of lubb, including the lubb-a-lubb-lubb, 3 men in a tub kind of thing.
Snag: I’ve heard of many winning the lotto on one try, and others after 40 years of buying tickets. I’m rooting for you. Ooo, what kinds of films? One you’ve written? Will you star in them too? I wish you nothing but time for art, art, art.
Georgie: That’ll be cool. I’m always up for some good flash fiction that hurls my emotions through all facets of life in 2 minutes seconds or under. I wonder what it’s going to be called? “Flashing Georgie?”
Debbie: When in doubt, blog. No, but check out this link…
http://www.jungleoflife.com/2009/02/24/prepare/ for a fine fine article on how to get things done.
Or this one for more inspiration…
http://createabalance.com/what-are-your-intentions/
Or better yet – read and absorb both.
I’m off now to caress my guitar for success and live with intentions in the moment.
On 25 February 2009 at 3:09 pm Robin said,
Sounds like you have heaps to do! Your list is not all that unlike ours – except we might leave the river dancing while playing the guitar to you!
Robin’s last blog post..The Fountain Of Youth Gets An Update!
On 25 February 2009 at 5:56 pm Jannie said,
Cath: Yes it will be taped for sure.
Robin: I might tape some river dancing too!
Kimmi: Hi, nice of you to drop by! I’ve seen your Gravatar around. Gorilla Glue. Well, that’s something I’ll really have to try! Thanks a bunch for the tip.
On 26 February 2009 at 6:30 am star said,
Hi Friend.. It’s a nice feeling to visit your blog.. Interesting posts.. Keep up the good work.. Do visit my blog and post your comments.. Take care mate.. Cheers!!!
On 26 February 2009 at 9:51 am Belle Bamford said,
My one and only thing I want – to live in a cottage by the sea…
Belle Bamford’s last blog post..MINE’S THE CUTEST!
On 26 February 2009 at 9:52 am Belle Bamford said,
Or a lake
Like Como
With George
Belle Bamford’s last blog post..MINE’S THE CUTEST!
On 26 February 2009 at 11:34 am Jannie said,
Hey Robin: Are you guys recording a new album?
Star: Hello and welcome! I will look forward to checking out your blog.
Belle: You must come and visit us in Canada when we move back there, our house is across the road from the sea on Mahone bay. You would be more than welcome anytime! I think George owns an island not far away.
On 4 March 2009 at 6:10 am Andrea Mai said,
Man, oh, man, now I want some Trout-fishing hipwaders! It only takes a little bit to get me off track these days- I didn’t even know I wanted them till I read your entry. Dangit. I guess I’ll have to work harder on getting my novels out into the world so I can afford a pair. Take care Jannie- loving the blog!
Andrea Mai’s last blog post..Get a Group, Get Feedback, Grow
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