Blue J Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Getting my boys back on the school routine, and holding their hands as I took them to school. Still little enough to not feel weird about it I have one that I can still do that with. My older son is about to start middle school, so I definitely wouldn't so that to him. But the funny thing is, I know he still has times when he wouldn't mind it.  It's kind of funny, too, because he's about 5'6", and 130 lbs...he's the size of a small-ish adult. But he's eleven years old. And he's definitely still a kid inside.School already for them?! Wow, they start early. Mine start in the beginning of Sept. My oldest is nine and still loves to hold my hand. It's cute. That's great! :) My eight-year old is definitely still into that, and the eleven-year old is surprisingly still attached and affectionate to a degree that kind of surprises me. But I'll take it. They actually don't start school until August 25th, in the district where we live, but most of the others around us started yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 My youngest, five, has recently become obsessed with Star Wars. I am speechless. Star Wars came out when I was five and I was obsessed. Saw it SO MANY times at the drive-in.  We watched the movie on designated pizza/movie/kid night (Friday) and my youngest was mesmerized! His outfit today was black pants, black shirt, cape (it was red but hey, that's all we got) and a Darth Vader mask that we've had for years and which they have not cared about this entire time. He walked down the stairs, breathing heavily into the mask and did the whole Darth Vader thing.  Proud mom.The only thing cooler than that would've been if you had dressed as Boba Fett towing your husband frozen in carbonite. A young boy's first embrace of Star Wars. The modern day Bar Mitzvah.The boys are doing me proud. The other night, my oldest was lying on his bed, eyes closed, headphones on and was singing, "Fly By Night" perfectly. We were in my car not too long ago, rocking to Clockwork Angels, and I told them that the guys in Rush are almost as old as their grandparents.  They were shocked!  But we just kept rockin'. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 We were in my car not too long ago, rocking to Clockwork Angels, and I told them that the guys in Rush are almost as old as their grandparents. They were shocked! But we just kept rockin'. :D http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o371/x1yyz/grandparents_zpsm2y8dnrp.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Jamming Seven Cities of Gold with my boys on the way to school.  2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 My hero, Dave Mustaine, replied to my tweet on Twitter. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Karaoke at Clyde's in Ashburn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeOhBe Bob Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 BeOhBe_BOB is backThat made my day.....now if some Admin might help an old member andreactivate my old account ? That'd be great! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Second day of thunderstorms :haz: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I woke up this morning with these lyrics from Nocturne going through my head: On the instant of wakingAnother world of dreams appears ...which was very true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Saturday mornings I have a sacred routine. After breakfast--reading and soft background music. Today's music selection is Jim Croce...been a fan for a long time. Here he lays the wood to someone:Â "One Less Set Of Footsteps" We've been runnin' away from somethin' we both knowWe've long run out of things to say and I think I'd better goSo don't be gettin' excited oh-when you hear that slammin' doorCause there'll be one less set of footsteps on your floor in the mornin'Â And we've been hidin' from somethin' that should have never gone this farBut after all it's what we've done that makes us what we areAnd you've been talkin' in silence well if it's silence you adoreOh there'll be one less set of footprints on your floor in the mornin'Â Oh there'll be one less set of footsteps on your floorOne less man to walk inOne less pair of jeans upon your doorOne less voice a-talkin'Â But tomorrow's a dream away and today has turned to dustYour silver tongue has turned to clay and your golden rule to rustIf that's the way that you want it well that's the way I want it moreCause there'll be one less set of footprints on your floor in the mornin'Oh there'll be one less set of footsteps on you floor in the mornin' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanMeanPride Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I just decided to be more positive today. It worked great! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I saw two great horned owls during a walk in the park. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I saw two great horned owls during a walk in the park. Lucky you!! :ebert: Waking up thinking I had to work today, Two hours later my girlfriend told me it was Saturday. :7up: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Good night! See you Monday. I hope. One never knows. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) I got a new set of strings for my electric guitar! I actually strung it myself for the first time. Edited August 16, 2015 by Polaris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) A friend I have plays bass in a band that completed a small tour in Russia not long ago. Soon their heading out for a small tour through Europe. He's living his dream and that makes me happy :)Â Oh, and when they eventually will tour US I already called dibs on being guitar tech ;) Edited August 16, 2015 by The Analog Grownup 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus 2112 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Ear plugs. I was at a Metal Festival this weekend. After Friday night, my ears were ringing horribly. Saturday I went to a hardware store and bought two pairs of foam earplugs. 13 hours of music, and my ears weren't ringing. I'm going to have to start bringing earplugs to every concert. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Ear plugs. I was at a Metal Festival this weekend. After Friday night, my ears were ringing horribly. Saturday I went to a hardware store and bought two pairs of foam earplugs. 13 hours of music, and my ears weren't ringing. I'm going to have to start bringing earplugs to every concert. I started wearing these Etymotic earplugs to shows, and they are great! I can hear everything, but they filter out the bits that hurt without sacrificing sound quality. Well worth the investment. http://www.etymotic.com/er20xs.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I saw two great horned owls during a walk in the park.Nice! I love it when they stop by. Usually they come by beginning in October...hooting in the middle of the night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I got a new set of strings for my electric guitar! I actually strung it myself for the first time.How do they feel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I just decided to be more positive today. It worked great!I need some of that after last week at work. You are spot on making the point that it's a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Oh...yesterday was my anniversary. This morning I walk into the kitchen and notice that my wife and I are both wearing RUSH shirts. Made me smile. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Guy Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Landing a research position made my day Friday! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Star Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 The Sun is out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 One of my favorite pastimes out here is spotting the nonsensical Japanese English OR randomly chosen English words on advertisements, t-shirts, etc.  Today I saw a girl on the train wearing a blue T with these words in white lettering on the front. Stacked from top to bottom they were: SunHappyIce CreamPlayf**kIs :) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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