I want to torture you. I used to love it, and it's been a long time. I mean, the last time I tortured someone, they didn't even have chainsaws.

Angel ,'Chosen'


If the Apocalypse Comes, Beep Me

Birth, death, illness, new job, vacation...if it's happening to you and you want us to know about it, post it here. These threads are intended for announcements only. Want to offer sympathy or congratulations, or talk about anything? Take it to Natter. Any natter here will be deleted.


Jessica - May 07, 2006 2:44:35 pm PDT #2561 of 5671
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

E and I went insane and decided to walk the entire length of the island of Manhattan, south to north. I photoblogged the entire 7 hours here, if anyone wants to see some blurry camera-phone pictures!


DavidS - May 08, 2006 5:21:12 am PDT #2562 of 5671
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Whattsa matter, bunky? Monday got you down? Got a bad case of gronkitis? Well, we got the cure for what ails you.

Team Zmayhem Would Like To Announce That Jacqueline Is Pregnant

We're at sixteen weeks tomorrow, so she's due around October 24th. (She being the baby, at least that's what our first peek with the ultrasound implied.)

In deference to the due date and the Zim-like appearance of the ultrasound we've been calling her The Halloweenie.

Knitters and Quilters! Start your needles...


Spidra Webster - May 08, 2006 8:00:23 am PDT #2563 of 5671
I wish I could just go somewhere to get flensed but none of the whaling ships near me take Medicare.

I'm in Austin this week so I'm pretty gray.

Heard from my brother. He had been up there the previous week securing helicopters, but the fellows who died were Army. My bro's in the Navy (why is he so far inland? Because he's a med, he got attached to a Marine batallion...although one could ask why anything with "Marine" in its name goes that far inland either). We're all relieved. (And sorry for the families of the deceased. Damn this $*&(#! military action.)


Volans - May 12, 2006 8:26:24 am PDT #2564 of 5671
move out and draw fire

OK, kids, this is me going dark grey. I'll be seeing some of you at the F2F, if I survive the plane flight and subsequent spending-time-with-family.

Be careful out there!


Spidra Webster - May 12, 2006 11:32:12 pm PDT #2565 of 5671
I wish I could just go somewhere to get flensed but none of the whaling ships near me take Medicare.

For Bayistas who would like a cheap fun Sunday gig at a place with great drinks, I'll be performing 2 or 3 songs at the monthly cabaret "Bijou". It's Bijou's 1 year anniversary.

Martuni's 4 Valencia St. (@Market) $5 cover 7pm (But arrive early if you want a seat...it's always well-attended).

I'll be doing some '30s mountain music.

The ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY show features:

- DONNA SACHET, local legend, chanteusse and alll-around good gal. She's probably done more work for charity than anyone I know. Tonight, she's just gonna sing. And what a lovely, rich, deep voice it is. EXCITING to have her on-board.

- MEGAN LYNCH, accompanied by KELLY MCCUBBIN. Megan has been headlining shows lately. She's at the forefront of a new scene called "Crooners and Songbirds." Great big voice. This will be Megan's fifth Bijou.

- LILIANA HERRERA, Latin songbird. Straight from two succesful showcases in the Mission, Liliana is going to regale us with standards, most likely en Espanol.

- NIKKI STARR. Well, we hope, don't we? Love this gal. She's the most talented lipsynching gospel queen around. But she's gonna sing LIVE. This will be Nikki's first Bijou.

- The return of MAMA TRACY ST.CYR. A capella blues singer with warmth and heart that, like fine wine, improves with age. She's been performing since 1959 and I am honored to have her at the anniversary show.

- The return of KATYA LUDMILLA SMIRNOFF-SKYY. She's been away since the Christmas show. This will mark her 9th Bijou.

- The return of JUSTIN WEATHERBY. This will mark Justin's 5th Bijou. He just finished a highly successful run of "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers." Cute kid, great energy.

- The maiden voyage of TOM HARDING, stride pianist. He's gonna do one song and one only, so make sure you ain't in the 'loo. He's great. And funny.

- The maiden voyage of MARY REGAN, witty vocal comedienne. Very clever gal. Knows how to work the room!

- The maiden voyage of MICHAEL PHILLIS ... and a first for me, too ... Michael will be the first non-music based performer at Bijou, providing selections from his powerful one-man show "D*Faced." High-larious.

- The return of COOKIE DOUGH, the queen that started it all for me. She opened the door for drag cabaret at Martuni's. Love this gal like a sistah and know that you will want to embrace her, too!

There is one special person who will be feted and roasted ... the person who has been at the most Bijou nights. Who? Enquiring minds wanna know!


Vortex - May 16, 2006 6:30:26 am PDT #2566 of 5671
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

Want to request some job~ma for 1PM EST. Situation has been totally FUBAR, as in the general offer was made, with assurances that I'd be contacted about the details (piddly things like salary and job description), but paperwork was filed without discussing it, then he refused to negotiate on the salary, etc. FUBAR, I tell you. Now, we're having A Talk. So, job~ma and give her more money~ma is heartily requested.


jengod - May 17, 2006 8:56:28 am PDT #2567 of 5671

I don't call, I don't write.

On orders from Allyson, I'm here to announce I got married 10 days ago.

Ceremony: Santa Barbara Courthouse Reception: Rose garden across from the mission Groom: Andrew

It was all kinds of fun (to my astonishment--parties make me nervous) and the honeymoon in La Jolla was equally lovely.

As you were. :)


DebetEsse - May 18, 2006 7:12:50 pm PDT #2568 of 5671
Woe to the fucking wicked.

Apparently, someone has decided that I can be trusted to educate our children (well, those from ages 6-12). Oddly, these people have actually met me. As of tomorrow, I will be a credentialed teacher.


esse - May 20, 2006 7:22:42 pm PDT #2569 of 5671
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!

Tomorrow I will be graduating. Four years of college, of making it through my ol' Kentucky home, and there's no way I could have done it without each and every one of you.

This is the second graduation you have seen me through, and in putting my thoughts together on the closing of this part of my life, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for being there for me, through all the heartaches, joys, and lessons of growing up. Thank you for seeing me through all of my freak-outs and rejoincing with me in my triumphs. Thank you for your laughter, your tears, your advice, your struggles and your lives. You may not realize it, but I know, I *know*, that the only way I got through these last four years as well as I did was because of each and every one of you.

I miss and love you all. What gives me peace and joy, going into this new, unknown part of my life, is knowing that I have your love and support behind me. Thank you for being my family. Thank you for everything.


Spidra Webster - May 23, 2006 10:27:34 pm PDT #2570 of 5671
I wish I could just go somewhere to get flensed but none of the whaling ships near me take Medicare.

At Prom, Karl asked me when my next gig is. My next solo gig isn't booked yet, but my next gig of any sort is another engagement of Uke-y Stardust. If you've been wanting to get around to visiting the Chabot Space & Science Center anyway, make it this Friday. [link]