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Holy Frikken Crap!
Aaaaaaaaaand, we're back.
The power at home has been off since the 18th. Yikes. We got it back today, and I am ever so thankful. I can shower in my own home! WOO! I can do my own laundry! YAY!
Most importantly, though, I have my precious lappy back. I had to wipe the hard drive and start again, but it's still better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick, as they say.
Today was day one of week two at work. Gods, people are stupid. That's all I can think to say at the moment on that subject.
So, I'm in the midst of fixing lappy the way I like him to be and trying to catch up on all my intarwebbing.
More later.
The power at home has been off since the 18th. Yikes. We got it back today, and I am ever so thankful. I can shower in my own home! WOO! I can do my own laundry! YAY!
Most importantly, though, I have my precious lappy back. I had to wipe the hard drive and start again, but it's still better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick, as they say.
Today was day one of week two at work. Gods, people are stupid. That's all I can think to say at the moment on that subject.
So, I'm in the midst of fixing lappy the way I like him to be and trying to catch up on all my intarwebbing.
More later.
IT'S RIVER TIME
Off to the river ..... back sometime Monday ......
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend ......
Peace. J.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend ......
Peace. J.
Death is Forever. Gone is Gone.
Even as new memories are created, I will never forget the old ones.
Biking in an open field of dirt, climbing the piles and looking around.
Parties with music and movies.
Sleepovers with board games and midnight snacks.
Playing video games, staying for supper.
The friends I used to have. The good times of the past.
Everything ends.
And even now, as I make more good memories with new friends, I know high school is almost over.
And we will be seperated.
I know it happens to most of us, and this isn't very original for someone reading, but I write for me.
I knew it was coming, and people say high school is the best 3 years of yer life. I can't say that, considering it's been pretty morbid, but I made it.
People change so much... They change and/or leave before I can even blink, it seems.
Often times I miss who they used to be, or how things were before everything changed, but I know it will never be that way again. It's sad. Like grieving the death of a loved one, it is sad and permanent. The past is permanent. What's happened has happened. It will always have happened and can't be undone.
I cried for a bit yesterday about my cousin. Every now and then I'm reminded of him, and I realised again that he really is gone for good. We had good memories, having known him all my life, and most of his.
The death of a friendship, the death of the memories, the death of high school, the death of a friend.
Death is forever. Gone is gone.
Biking in an open field of dirt, climbing the piles and looking around.
Parties with music and movies.
Sleepovers with board games and midnight snacks.
Playing video games, staying for supper.
The friends I used to have. The good times of the past.
Everything ends.
And even now, as I make more good memories with new friends, I know high school is almost over.
And we will be seperated.
I know it happens to most of us, and this isn't very original for someone reading, but I write for me.
I knew it was coming, and people say high school is the best 3 years of yer life. I can't say that, considering it's been pretty morbid, but I made it.
People change so much... They change and/or leave before I can even blink, it seems.
Often times I miss who they used to be, or how things were before everything changed, but I know it will never be that way again. It's sad. Like grieving the death of a loved one, it is sad and permanent. The past is permanent. What's happened has happened. It will always have happened and can't be undone.
I cried for a bit yesterday about my cousin. Every now and then I'm reminded of him, and I realised again that he really is gone for good. We had good memories, having known him all my life, and most of his.
The death of a friendship, the death of the memories, the death of high school, the death of a friend.
Death is forever. Gone is gone.
What is Permanent?
What is permanent?
I think music is permanent. At least, to a great extent. You can't really destroy music. You can erase a tape, delete a song, or just not listen to it, or forget about it, but it is never truly gone. Unless of course every recording ever made of it is lost or erased, and all of the people who made it or dead, but still there might always be someone who will remember it, and will be there to play it. But for the most part, I believe music is pretty well permanent. And I like that. I don't think there are many things that are really permanent. A photograph can get destroyed, as well as the copies, and it might not be capable of reproduction. And as far as I've been thinking, the only other thing that is permanent seems to be the damage we've done to this poor planet... >.>
What are your thoughts? What is permanent? What does permanent mean? Is anything really ever permanent? Do you think music is permanent, if so, anything else? If not, what is?
I think music is permanent. At least, to a great extent. You can't really destroy music. You can erase a tape, delete a song, or just not listen to it, or forget about it, but it is never truly gone. Unless of course every recording ever made of it is lost or erased, and all of the people who made it or dead, but still there might always be someone who will remember it, and will be there to play it. But for the most part, I believe music is pretty well permanent. And I like that. I don't think there are many things that are really permanent. A photograph can get destroyed, as well as the copies, and it might not be capable of reproduction. And as far as I've been thinking, the only other thing that is permanent seems to be the damage we've done to this poor planet... >.>
What are your thoughts? What is permanent? What does permanent mean? Is anything really ever permanent? Do you think music is permanent, if so, anything else? If not, what is?
JULIE'S RIVER JOURNAL - THIRD TRIP IN
Home again. Was a short trip.
July 11, 2008
Arrived at camp around 4:00 pm. All was safe and sound. Discovered the dog food got left at home. I drove to Cecilville. No dry food and six cans only. Three for dinner, three for breakfast. PISSER! Will have to drive out tomorrow and pick up the food. Shit. Turkey dogs and chips for dinner. Nice long walk. Saw our first bear of the season. What a beautiful beast! Probably a yearling. We were playing with the dogs at the swimming hole (its now safe enough for them .... dropped 4" or more) and all of a sudden Joe starting barking. We followed his gaze up to the cliff above us and there it was. Looking down at us. And in normal bear fashion it ran away once it knew it had been seen. Small and very black it was just beautiful. Bed. No reading tonight. Starting a new book.
July 12, 2008
Got up very early. Dave fixed a big breakfast of potatoes, turkey bacon, eggs & toast. Dave went down to hole to get things set up while I did breakfast and dinner dishes. Dave drove back to Etna to pick up dog food. I ran morning run. 15 buckets. Three small pieces of gold. Dave back around 1:00. Afternoon run of three buckets. NOTHING ..... not a sparkle. Rethinking direction. Took off for a walk up river, literally ..... up the river and up onto the bank when possible, then back in the river. Current is still fairly swift, but dogs are handling it well. Better than I was, I think. Found an awesome awesome swimming hole. Back to camp to rest for a bit. Hamburgers & corn on the cob for dinner. Have had a few beers. Another dry trip in. Dave is working on fridge now. Lola has decided she likes the water, totally different dog than a few years ago when she would not even go near the water. Now we can't keep her out. Tad smoky today. Hot. Bed and started new book: Odd Thomas - Dean Koontz. Yes, again. So I like the guy.
July 13, 2008
Up very early again. Dave fixed breakfast again. After breakfast dishes were done headed down to hole where Dave already was. Found gold this morning! Seems as though it is NOT on bedrock as we had expected to find it. Its been showing up in what we are calling the "flood years" level. About 5' up from bedrock. Afternoon run produced very little. Went swimming. Not feeling well this afternoon as Dave has not been either ..... since yesterday. Burping nastiness ...... ewwww! Dave had tomato sandwich. I went to bed and died. Not really. But definitely sick. No reading.
July 14, 2008
Dave up early. I stayed in bed. He went for a walk. I slept. Petey stayed with me. Lola and Joe went with Dave. Got up when he returned. Felt ok, not great. He worked on the tent site a little more, putting a cool bench out front that he chainsawed from a downed tree nearby. I cooked up what was left of the turkey bacon. We had bacon sandwiches for breakfast and milk. I have not had a glass of milk in so long ..... OMG ..... it was awesome. I finished the carton. Helped Dave bring stuff up from hole and get ready for the drive home. Left for home around 11:30 am.
And now here I am. The shower is calling. I have to deal with freaking bingo tonight. Feeling much better this afternoon. Tired. And somewhat grumpy .... lookout you old bingo bitches! Julie's not being nice today!
It was totally cool seeing the bear this trip. Dave also saw, for the second time now, the llama. There is a llama that has been running loose up there now for about three years. It survives. I have not seen it yet, but Dave says it is very friendly and not scared of the dogs at all. Well, until Joe decided to charge it this morning. Bastard! He does that to ours too, grrr! But Dave said they had touched noses prior to that. Everybody loves Joe. But he does have that other side to him, trust me.
We will be heading back in probably Thursday afternoon. And tattooedjen and her man intrepid28 will be coming on Saturday! So very excited!
Smoky in the valley today. And hot. Shit, I seriously can't stand myself a minute more ..... look out shower ..... here I come!
Oh yeah, Jen ...... river tennies ...... and old pair of tennis shoes or something to wear in the river ..... very rocky ...... they will save your little feet.
I got Dave a pair of some cheapo river shoes at Wally World .... but I would imagine they have them just about anywhere ..... $5.00. He says they are totally comfy.
Peace. J.
July 11, 2008
Arrived at camp around 4:00 pm. All was safe and sound. Discovered the dog food got left at home. I drove to Cecilville. No dry food and six cans only. Three for dinner, three for breakfast. PISSER! Will have to drive out tomorrow and pick up the food. Shit. Turkey dogs and chips for dinner. Nice long walk. Saw our first bear of the season. What a beautiful beast! Probably a yearling. We were playing with the dogs at the swimming hole (its now safe enough for them .... dropped 4" or more) and all of a sudden Joe starting barking. We followed his gaze up to the cliff above us and there it was. Looking down at us. And in normal bear fashion it ran away once it knew it had been seen. Small and very black it was just beautiful. Bed. No reading tonight. Starting a new book.
July 12, 2008
Got up very early. Dave fixed a big breakfast of potatoes, turkey bacon, eggs & toast. Dave went down to hole to get things set up while I did breakfast and dinner dishes. Dave drove back to Etna to pick up dog food. I ran morning run. 15 buckets. Three small pieces of gold. Dave back around 1:00. Afternoon run of three buckets. NOTHING ..... not a sparkle. Rethinking direction. Took off for a walk up river, literally ..... up the river and up onto the bank when possible, then back in the river. Current is still fairly swift, but dogs are handling it well. Better than I was, I think. Found an awesome awesome swimming hole. Back to camp to rest for a bit. Hamburgers & corn on the cob for dinner. Have had a few beers. Another dry trip in. Dave is working on fridge now. Lola has decided she likes the water, totally different dog than a few years ago when she would not even go near the water. Now we can't keep her out. Tad smoky today. Hot. Bed and started new book: Odd Thomas - Dean Koontz. Yes, again. So I like the guy.
July 13, 2008
Up very early again. Dave fixed breakfast again. After breakfast dishes were done headed down to hole where Dave already was. Found gold this morning! Seems as though it is NOT on bedrock as we had expected to find it. Its been showing up in what we are calling the "flood years" level. About 5' up from bedrock. Afternoon run produced very little. Went swimming. Not feeling well this afternoon as Dave has not been either ..... since yesterday. Burping nastiness ...... ewwww! Dave had tomato sandwich. I went to bed and died. Not really. But definitely sick. No reading.
July 14, 2008
Dave up early. I stayed in bed. He went for a walk. I slept. Petey stayed with me. Lola and Joe went with Dave. Got up when he returned. Felt ok, not great. He worked on the tent site a little more, putting a cool bench out front that he chainsawed from a downed tree nearby. I cooked up what was left of the turkey bacon. We had bacon sandwiches for breakfast and milk. I have not had a glass of milk in so long ..... OMG ..... it was awesome. I finished the carton. Helped Dave bring stuff up from hole and get ready for the drive home. Left for home around 11:30 am.
And now here I am. The shower is calling. I have to deal with freaking bingo tonight. Feeling much better this afternoon. Tired. And somewhat grumpy .... lookout you old bingo bitches! Julie's not being nice today!
It was totally cool seeing the bear this trip. Dave also saw, for the second time now, the llama. There is a llama that has been running loose up there now for about three years. It survives. I have not seen it yet, but Dave says it is very friendly and not scared of the dogs at all. Well, until Joe decided to charge it this morning. Bastard! He does that to ours too, grrr! But Dave said they had touched noses prior to that. Everybody loves Joe. But he does have that other side to him, trust me.
We will be heading back in probably Thursday afternoon. And tattooedjen and her man intrepid28 will be coming on Saturday! So very excited!
Smoky in the valley today. And hot. Shit, I seriously can't stand myself a minute more ..... look out shower ..... here I come!
Oh yeah, Jen ...... river tennies ...... and old pair of tennis shoes or something to wear in the river ..... very rocky ...... they will save your little feet.
I got Dave a pair of some cheapo river shoes at Wally World .... but I would imagine they have them just about anywhere ..... $5.00. He says they are totally comfy. Peace. J.
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