So Saturday night Hoyt and the HotHeads played our first houseparty in a long long time. It was a "Halfway to Halloween" party so people were encouraged to wear half a Halloween costume, though only a few did. (I wore a black t-shirt with a friend's band logo, which is a Ouija board indicator, so it was at least vaguely Halloweeny.)
As it so happened, it was also my daughter's first high school homecoming dance (she was a volunteer on the refreshments/decoration committee), so I gave her a ride across town (she is in the International Baccalaureate program, which is a "magnet program," which school districts tend to put in schools on the proverbial "wrong side of the tracks"), since her high school was not far from where the party was.
On the way there, disaster almost struck. I stopped at a convenience store to get a disposable camera, while my daughter stayed locked in the car. Unfortunately, I left the keys in the ignition, and when she unlocked the car, it set off the dang alarm. The stupid alarm went on for like 3 minutes until it finally stopped.
To make matters worse, the alarm disabled the starter motor. I had to get out the car owner's manual to see how to re-engage it. Finally I got that sussed and we hit the road again after about a 10-minute delay. After I dropped off my daughter, I had to take a long bumpy dirt road out to the house where the party was. I finally found the place, without taking any wrong turns, only to discover that our new guitarist and our lead singer weren't there yet anyhow.
After they showed up, we got set up in the living room. We were a little cramped, but we did a 2-song soundcheck, got some beer, and did our set. I had planned to use my Peavey T-60 but the input jack was squirrelly, so I used my Ric 620 instead.
The set went really well. We did one new song, during the sound check, which is a cover of Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth." The party was a lot of fun, and since I don't get out much any more I saw a lot of people from our local "scene" that I knew but hadn't seen in a long time. I stayed for quite awhile, and stopped for junk food on the way home, finally getting in about 3:30 a.m.
Pics follow. As usual your comments on my poseritude are encouraged, and any questions happily answered.
Myself and our hostess, Hurricane Rebekah:
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Last edited by Brian Krashpad; October 15th, 2007 at 04:52 PM.
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Thanks for the post Krash. It's always good to see you having fun at gigs.
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So did Hurricane or any of her friends try to put the moves on you due to your incredible poseritude?
I pick a moon dog.
Well, the combination of my incredible uglitude and marriedmanitude somehow managed to overcome what I'm sure were their otherwise inexorable desires for such a result to obtain.Originally Posted by tot_Ou_tard
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Unobtainitude does it's dirty work yet again .Originally Posted by Brian Krashpad
I pick a moon dog.
Great pix Unobtainitude dude... always with the energy!
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Always leave them wanting more ude: Or just bring Mrs. Krashpad along so she can go all Faith Hill on them when they rush the stage and grab ya by the junk!Originally Posted by Brian Krashpad
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Very cool pics Krash! Thanks for sharing.
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Hey Krash.
How come you give us the PG photos here and post the topless ones on the Agile forum?
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
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how do I get to the Agile forum???Originally Posted by Spudman
Come on Washburnites, time to pull up stakes.
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Haha, alas Mrs. Krashpad has outgrown live band parties with loud rock music.Originally Posted by t_ross33
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OK, you asked for it:Originally Posted by Spudman
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Oh, I thought you meant topless women.
Never mind guys, we are staying put for now.
Geez Shiner, you're suppose to catch me when I make those stupid mistakes.
Mark
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Sorry Strum, I can't watch you all the time ya' know.
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Nice 6 pack but you really need to get some sunOriginally Posted by Brian Krashpad
Me, I gotta keg and a farmer tan. The ladies love it. ude:
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