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Mechanically · Impossible
But it's Beautiful on Paper
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Good day, my name is David D. Gardner II. Within this journal are posted such topics as life, daily activities, and more often, mechanical projects in progress. Also posted under a filter are entries pertaining to gothy ranting, complaining, etc. If you would like to subject yourself to this "Goth" list, drop a line here, and you'll likely be added. Thanks for your time, enjoy your stay, however brief. |
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For those of you who aren't on Facebook, Myspace, or any of the 5 different mailing lists I sent the invites out on, you are all invited to the picnic I am holding in Boston Common on this coming sunday, the 16th, during this year's final performance of Shakespeare's "Comedy of Errors", in celebration of my 25th birthday the following day. Blankets, food, drinks, and anything else that may be suited for a picnic, or delightfully unsuitable, whichever. I hope to see you all there! -David D. Gardner II
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Had a dream last night. Remember most of it quite vividly. I was somewhere or other, some imagined landscape, by a mill on a stream, and Samantha wanders by. I went white with shock, but she smiled and asked how I've been, and where I was living. We talked for what seemed like a half hour or so, and I found we were in a comfortable home, in the dining room. A fellow walks in, Sami introduces him as her boyfriend, and I realize this means she and her current boy of whom i know must have finished. We go to a show somewhere, she and I, then back to her place, which was not the home of hers with which I am historically familiar. We crawl into bed, and start to kiss. I remember this most vividly, as I recall thinking then that it was exactly as it had been all those years back. We hear the door begin to open, and sit up to appear as though we were just talking, and say hello to her boyfriend, who suspects nothing. he left the room, we kiss once more, and I woke up. This does not make me terribly happy.
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So, a number of you have had large chunks of your productivity robbed of you by playing Auditorium ( http://PlayAuditorium.com). Those that haven't, should. The game was created by a good frien of mined and his business partner, who, together, are Cipher Prime. An indy company that made a gorgeous game in their invisible free time. I know for a fact they were hallucinating by the end of it from sleep deprivation. Many of you who are familiar with this game have suggested it be adapted to Wii, Xbox Live, or the iPhone. Well, now's your chance to help make that happen. http://2beegames.com is holding a contest. There's a public vote, and I believe a final panel of judges in the case of a close race, and the winner will receive $10,000 and the option to negotiate a publishing deal. This is the final week, the last round ends Sunday, and Auditorium has made it this far. We're in the lead, but the tides could turn quickly and unexpectedly, so your help is vital. I would encourage all of you to check out the site. Create a free account, play the games. Play them all, they're all good, or they'd not have progressed to this point. Vote for the one you like best. You will not be quizzed on this. ;-) Thanks, guys!
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I must begin this entry with a humble request for assistance. I find myself in need of a friend with a motor vehicle to assist me in picking up my tools and bicycle parts from what has recently become my former place of employment. If it would also be possible to grab the mattress and head/footboard I have been tragically negligent in retrieving from my old apartment, I would be appropriately appreciative. I've also, by the cruel hand of fate, found myself temporarily partially out of service with regard to tasks requiring manual dexterity. A small slip in the sand while cycling down the path along the Charles beside Mem. drive resulted in my clipping the first knuckle of my right ring finger on a wooden railing with sufficient force to cut it to the bone and partially sever the tendons. For the morbidly curious, there are pictures. For anyone I have promised mechanical work to, I'm terribly sorry, but I must politely request that things be put off for the remainder of the week. I will have an update sometime this weekend.
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Describe me in one word... just one single word. Positive or negative.
- Leave your word in a comment before looking at what words others have used.
- Then post this meme to your own journal, if you feel like it. |
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This dude has a job. A bicycle technician job. A good job. In fact, the very job he's wanted for the latter half of his life. He doesn't know how much he's being paid yet, or what benefits come with it, or really anything, but that will be sorted out friday. Until then, I've been working full time all week, and will continue to. Things are going well. Be it early or be it late, Good things come to those who wait. |
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In a matter not entirely unrelated to my entry immediately prior, my phone is out of commission for the time being, likely until Friday. I can be reached on the interwebs often, so that is the medium I would advise for those trying to reach me.
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MDFMK / Hydro-Electric | |
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I, like so many others this day and age, am in need of work. If anyone has any idea of places that are hiring, or if they, themselves need work done, be it automotive repairs, handyman work, or anything of the sort, I would be very appreciative to hear of these things. My resume can be furnished upon request if you're curious what sort of work I've done. Thank you very much, have a wonderful week.
Sincerely,
David D. Gardner II
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I was told that my most recent events really ought to be documented so my dear friends are kept in the loop. I feel this to be a good idea. As such, here we are. The summary would be, had a blast at Hallowmass in Brooklyn, lost the house in Attleboro, got blackout drunk in Vermont, took a week off work to try to put myself back together, found a room in Somerville, move in Dec. 1st. ( A somewhat more detailed explanation. ) |
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So, as can be deduced from the personal manner I am posting, I have not been incarcerated. Evidently, when my probation officer said last month that he was going to ask the judge to lock me up for a year, he was angry and didn't realize he felt no such way. Good thing he cleared his mind in time, and saw that what he really wanted was to ask that I be found not in violation of my probation, and that my case be closed four months early and I be required to do no more than pay a $150 attorney fee for this to happen. I was obviously more than happy to oblige. I need this magic to hold out for one more month, and I may be entirely out of this mess. Here's hoping! ( Who needs a )
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Oh, wow, Suzanne Vega's got new tour dates posted, including this one: 8/15- Iron Horse Music Hall (Northampton, MA) So, the question is, seeing as this show is two days before, who wants to come with me for my birthday? I'm especially looking at you, ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) thea_bea, combined celebration, perhaps? It seems to fall right between our two birthdays. Get back to me, sis, as well as anyone else who would like to join the party.
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I've found myself with a bicycle I simply have to rebuild. It was found at my grandfather's junkyard. Problem is, I have no use for it. It's a young girl's bike, 20" wheels, tank, and full fenders with matching rear rack and saddle. The picture says it all. I can't justify building it just for the sake of doing so. I need inspiration. I need to build it based on a real human personality, one of someone who will actually get some use out of it. For this purpose, I approach you fine LJ folk. Who here has a little girl, I'm thinking between 4 or 5 and like, 10 or so. Younger would be better, of course, so she'll get the longest use out of it. All I want to get out of this is cost of parts, which will be very little, likely only paint and whatever cute little extras we decide to bolt on. I'm thinking a basket and tassles at the least are mandatory. That and tires, maybe grips, everything else is there and working. Anywho, shouldn't cost more than a C-note to build, and it will be amazing. If anyone's interested, let me know. I really want to expand my portfolio of interesting bike builds, and this one would truly be a blast!
*EDIT*{8:16p.m.}
I might mention, I have no particular intentions of "restoring" this, per se, I'm much more interested in a full on custom. I mean, perhaps not "full on", as I don't think frame modifications are really the right way to go with this one, but paint style is entirely adjustable, and we could throw on a girder fork, or something, possibly extended if we wanted to build it for an older/taller kid. Just felt I should mention.
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Good day, LJ, I've a small favor to inquire about. I've need to get from my living space in Medford, to the toy store {Home Depot}, and back with parts that have me on hold at the moment. Fuel costs would be happily reimbursed. The earlier the better, but when you can is a good time for me. If anyone has the time and vehicle to assist in this, drop me a line, {781}720~9718. Thanks in advance!! *EDIT* {11:40 a.m.}
My good friend xiphias just called and is able to assist with my transportation needs. Thanks all, have a great week!
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Long story short, all plans have imploded once more. Moving back home to Attleboro the end of April, maybe sooner. No, I don't want to fucking talk about it. Thanks, though.
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How refreshing, I'm laying in bed, with my headphones on plugged into a Sony Walkman CD player, listening to Alanis Morisette's Jagged Little Pill at full volume. Some old habits never die, but who's to say they need to, sometimes?
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I'm in need of a standard VGA cable, and can't really justify going out and spending money on one when I'm nearly certain that someone, somewhere has 20 of 'em in a crate in their basement. Has anyone, in fact, one to spare? |
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Psyched
accomplished