I've Missed You LJ
Jan. 8th, 2009 12:25 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
revidGosh, is it 8 January again?
Yep, it's my 3 year LJ-versary. And I so cannot imagine my life without it and YOU all in it.
It's also been forever since I posted. I'll start with the fandom related stuff first.
I'm continuing to get excited about the upcoming Green Day album. It's been mentioned on all the year-end here's-the music-coming-in-2009 reviews that I've read, but no one has a title or release date yet. The article in AP magazine did give some tentative song titles though, and some enterprising and clever web savvy geek took that information and ran with it. Over on GreenDayCommunity a newly registered poster looked up the web registrations of all the song titles from the article, then noted a whole slew of domain names registered on the same day by the same law firm.
So here's what we got from the AP article:
21st Century Breakdown
Know Your Enemy
Viva La Gloria
Before the Lobotomy
Christian's Inferno
Last Night on Earth
March of the Dogs
And here's what we got from our GDC sleuth.
21 Guns
My Drama Queen
Edge of the Earth
Last of the American Girls
American Eulogy
Little Drama Queen
Still no title though. Given Green Day's penchant for secrecy, it probably won't be released until it leaks (and I'm sure it will.) The sleuth thought it would be American Eulogy, but I really doubt it. I don't think they would name it so similarly to their last album.
In QaF/pretend boyfriend news, Gale Harold appears to be recovering from his near-fatal motorcycle accident, but his return to Desparate Housewives is still only hoped for. He is reported as saying that he would be returning to the set this month, but we've gotten no word that he actually has. We're all keeping our fingers crossed. The good news is on this past Sunday's episode there was a 10 second clip of his voice (on an answering machine) that was recorded after the accident. Of course, it's been made available to listen to over and over again...not that I'd ever do that. :-) http://www.gale-harold.it/audio/Jackson-voice-on-answering-machine.wav
(Thanks to www.gale-harold.it &![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
buzziecat for finding it.) Some people have stated that they think it sounds like he was over-enunciating (as if he were having problems speaking) but I think that's WAAAAAAAY too much over analysis.
They are clearly setting up the plot so they can either keep him in or write him out as needed -- his character Jackson has been offered a job in a new town. But as someone pointed out, this particular episode was being filmed when he was still in the hospital, when the prognosis was still quite uncertain. I'm just soooo anxious to see him back again. In the meantime, I am spending far too much time reading 8 years of accumulated QaF fan fiction. Makes it difficult to explain when someone asks what books I've read lately.
I've been unable to completely resist the great sucking force that Supernatural seems to have on LJ, but only to the point where I enjoy the show, read the occasional fanfic, and look at pictures of pretty boys. I read about a major spoiler on a TV site and was chatting withand_ed about it a couple nights ago:
[21:57]and_ed: as I said to thelackey, there's a deplorable lack of brain cells in this fandom
[21:58]revid: Ahaha and extra helpings of batshit.
[21:58]and_ed: nah...its gonna be a weird fantasy/dream sequence/something
[21:58]and_ed: exactly
[22:00]and_ed: I don't understand why people can't just relax and enjoy the ride, man. They can't be enjoying themselves when they're having fucking coronaries over every little spoiler
[22:01]revid: Too much time on their hands.
[22:01]and_ed: I guess
[22:02]and_ed: thelackey said the stupidity is a result of all the porn. LOL Cause really...what does SPN fandom have in droves? Wank...and porn. More porn in this fandom than in anything else I've ever seen, too...and I come from a BOYBAND fandom.
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
So in personal stuff...I spent Xmas in Colorado with my sister, which was quite pleasant. I'm trying to sell my house, which is not so pleasant. California real estate is just a blood bath for sellers these days. Great news if you're a buyer, in that home prices in San Francisco are down 30% in one year. Less fun if you're a seller. It's also a slow time of year, of course. Got some interest and showings, but no offers. Also, it's a giant pain in the butt keeping the house so freaking clean all the time. :-)
Not much other news. New job is OK. The cats turned 13 this month, they're OK (though not real thrilled about the strangers traipsing through their territory.) Weight, post holidays? Uh, not so good. Must.Start.Diet.
Hope you are all well.
Yep, it's my 3 year LJ-versary. And I so cannot imagine my life without it and YOU all in it.
It's also been forever since I posted. I'll start with the fandom related stuff first.
I'm continuing to get excited about the upcoming Green Day album. It's been mentioned on all the year-end here's-the music-coming-in-2009 reviews that I've read, but no one has a title or release date yet. The article in AP magazine did give some tentative song titles though, and some enterprising and clever web savvy geek took that information and ran with it. Over on GreenDayCommunity a newly registered poster looked up the web registrations of all the song titles from the article, then noted a whole slew of domain names registered on the same day by the same law firm.
So here's what we got from the AP article:
21st Century Breakdown
Know Your Enemy
Viva La Gloria
Before the Lobotomy
Christian's Inferno
Last Night on Earth
March of the Dogs
And here's what we got from our GDC sleuth.
21 Guns
My Drama Queen
Edge of the Earth
Last of the American Girls
American Eulogy
Little Drama Queen
Still no title though. Given Green Day's penchant for secrecy, it probably won't be released until it leaks (and I'm sure it will.) The sleuth thought it would be American Eulogy, but I really doubt it. I don't think they would name it so similarly to their last album.
In QaF/pretend boyfriend news, Gale Harold appears to be recovering from his near-fatal motorcycle accident, but his return to Desparate Housewives is still only hoped for. He is reported as saying that he would be returning to the set this month, but we've gotten no word that he actually has. We're all keeping our fingers crossed. The good news is on this past Sunday's episode there was a 10 second clip of his voice (on an answering machine) that was recorded after the accident. Of course, it's been made available to listen to over and over again...not that I'd ever do that. :-) http://www.gale-harold.it/audio/Jackson-voice-on-answering-machine.wav
(Thanks to www.gale-harold.it &
buzziecat for finding it.) Some people have stated that they think it sounds like he was over-enunciating (as if he were having problems speaking) but I think that's WAAAAAAAY too much over analysis.They are clearly setting up the plot so they can either keep him in or write him out as needed -- his character Jackson has been offered a job in a new town. But as someone pointed out, this particular episode was being filmed when he was still in the hospital, when the prognosis was still quite uncertain. I'm just soooo anxious to see him back again. In the meantime, I am spending far too much time reading 8 years of accumulated QaF fan fiction. Makes it difficult to explain when someone asks what books I've read lately.
I've been unable to completely resist the great sucking force that Supernatural seems to have on LJ, but only to the point where I enjoy the show, read the occasional fanfic, and look at pictures of pretty boys. I read about a major spoiler on a TV site and was chatting with
and_ed about it a couple nights ago:[21:57]
and_ed: as I said to thelackey, there's a deplorable lack of brain cells in this fandom[21:58]
revid: Ahaha and extra helpings of batshit.[21:58]
and_ed: nah...its gonna be a weird fantasy/dream sequence/something[21:58]
and_ed: exactly[22:00]
and_ed: I don't understand why people can't just relax and enjoy the ride, man. They can't be enjoying themselves when they're having fucking coronaries over every little spoiler[22:01]
revid: Too much time on their hands.[22:01]
and_ed: I guess[22:02]
and_ed: thelackey said the stupidity is a result of all the porn. LOL Cause really...what does SPN fandom have in droves? Wank...and porn. More porn in this fandom than in anything else I've ever seen, too...and I come from a BOYBAND fandom.AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
So in personal stuff...I spent Xmas in Colorado with my sister, which was quite pleasant. I'm trying to sell my house, which is not so pleasant. California real estate is just a blood bath for sellers these days. Great news if you're a buyer, in that home prices in San Francisco are down 30% in one year. Less fun if you're a seller. It's also a slow time of year, of course. Got some interest and showings, but no offers. Also, it's a giant pain in the butt keeping the house so freaking clean all the time. :-)
Not much other news. New job is OK. The cats turned 13 this month, they're OK (though not real thrilled about the strangers traipsing through their territory.) Weight, post holidays? Uh, not so good. Must.Start.Diet.
Hope you are all well.
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Date: 2009-01-08 10:11 am (UTC)Yay Green Day sleuthery!
I have been unable to resist the pull of Supernatural, too. I just downloaded the first season last night, and have yet to watch it. I am expecting great things, though!
Good luck with your diet! :D
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Date: 2009-01-08 04:48 pm (UTC)Yay. Let me know what you think of it. I'm always on the hunt for sane(ish) Supernatural fans. And if you do get hooked...I can point you in the direction of lots of goodies, pics, vids, etc. =)
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Date: 2009-01-08 04:49 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-01-08 04:50 pm (UTC)Great Green Day sleuthery there. That is impressive.
Still crossing all fingers and toes your pretend bf makes a full recovery - and quick enough to return to the show. I can't listen to the clip at work, but will check it out tonight. =)
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Date: 2009-01-08 06:36 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-01-08 07:47 pm (UTC)YAY for LJ-versaries!! Glad to be part of your craziness :)
I haven't checked out that thread at GDC and now I definitely have to - I continue to be majorly impressed by the lengths that we will go to in our sleuthing/stalking/etc. We are a force to be reckoned with, us crazy fans!
Good luck on the house stuff...I've been thinking about you whenever I read crappy reports on the state of the housing market everywhere, and hoping that this doesn't screw with your plans to get to
the coolest place in the world that I really want to beSan Fran. Fingers crossed for you *waits* *uncrosses to continue typing*Positive thoughts also about your pretend boyfriend...how wonderful would it be (given how dire the whole situation sounded at the outset) if he was able to return to the show?
And I'm sorry but I must avoid any new life-sucking fandoms, so I (sadly - because it seems awfully fun and slashy and pretty) will need to avoid the awesomeness that is SPN. With our OTB coming back this year with a vengeance, and my ongoing fascination with pretty teenage virginal popstars I cannot afford any more fandoms with hot dudes *sigh* There's only so many hours in the day to avoid work and conversations with your spouse and look at boys instead ;)
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Date: 2009-01-08 08:17 pm (UTC)I've poured over the AP article, trying to pick up every single detail and I just get a bubble of pure excitement every time. I miss the boys so much. Can't wait until we have more news, photo shoots, appearances, TOURS. GAH! 2009 is going to be a great year for us. Also throwing in a little TLE and AFI? I'm stoked.
You know, I've never been into a TV show fandom. The closest I've come recently is Chuck on NBC. Zachary Levy AND Adam Baldwin?! *swoon*
and maybe WWE Wrestling because of Ryan :o
Good luck with the housing situation. I can't imagine how hard it is to willingly go into a market being how it is as a seller. We still need to chat one of these days. I can't remember, did you find a place in SF? I know you were deciding between a couple of places but I don't know if you've settled on one as of yet.
Also, sending happy vibes for your pretend boyfriend. I listened to the .wav and he sounds lucid and "with it" although the part in the middle sounded a little...stilted? I'm the QUEEN of over analyzing so I'll stop. :p
Looking over my schedule, I should be able to make it up to you in January, for sure. My month is pretty free since I'm not currently working and I don't go back to school til February. Let me know what's good for you, yeah? :)
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Date: 2009-01-09 06:24 am (UTC)SPN is sort of goofy, but some of the dialogue is freaking hilarious. But I think a lot of it is VERY idiomatic American English. You'll have to let us know if you find some of the jokes WTF? I've actually turned on the closed captions occasionally.
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Date: 2009-01-09 06:26 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-01-09 06:30 am (UTC)Hahahaha, you don't have to listen to it, you know. It's pretty freaking fangirl specific!
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Date: 2009-01-09 06:40 am (UTC)There was some more good news about my pretend boyfriend today. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Housewives-Gale-return-1001331.aspx
I watched your pretend bf on some NY thing that my Tivo recorded because David Cook was on it. He is a nice looking boy!
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Date: 2009-01-09 06:52 am (UTC)Yay for January visits!
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Date: 2009-02-03 12:51 pm (UTC)Best wishes in admiration from 6frog
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Date: 2009-02-03 07:23 pm (UTC)I was scouring some obscure spanish Gale Harold website when I stumbled across the pictures. All I did was some minor contrast adjustment and cropping.
Here are the originals, if you'd like them:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/revid/QAF/Gale_Brian/galegradphoto.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/revid/QAF/Randy_Justin/g-r-hs-nerds.jpg
Thank you, I'm glad you liked the icon.