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Happy birthday!

Firefly complete TV series on blu-ray for $13 if you use the promo code "MARATHON".

Saw two concerts in the last week: We invested in the PaganFest show with an established Winnipeg promoter, and while we didn't make any money, we didn't lose much, I don't think (final numbers still to be crunched). In any event, it was a blast. Turisas were just amazing, and I predict good things from Winterhymn as they mature. They're probably the first folk metal band I've heard from this side of the Atlantic that has the right idea (IMO of course). And just last night, I saw this: I'm not an Iced Earth fan, so I didn't stay for them (had to drive 3 hours to get to work this morning, and sleep was a priority). ReVamp were very impressive, though it always bugs me when metal bands rely heavily on ProTools for their live shows. You've got a five-piece band behind you - why not get a few of them to harmonize with you? Sabaton were stupendous, but again, since their keyboardist left, they haven't gotten further than replacing him with a computer. All in all, a great show, except for one other thing that pissed me off: when you get Iced Earth sharing a bill with Sabaton, apparently you get Nazis at the show. What the fuck?

Happy birthday, Justin!

Happy birthday, Ari!

Hippity bippity!

I think if the makers had any audio credentials, they would have mentioned them in the pitch. All I got out of the pitch was that they are skateboarders with environmental ethics and left-wing politics who like to diy. That's fine, but I'm surprised their kickstarter was funded given the cost of the cans and the fact that they mentioned nothing about how they'll sound. But good on them for doing something interesting, and who knows, maybe they'll be okay.

The campaign bugs me. It's more about appealing to the politically radical and less about anything I care about in a headphone. Still, maybe the rock-hard maple could be used as a weapon in the Montreal riots that will ensue when the Habs either win the Stanley Cup or don't.

Hope it's a great one, Shelly!

Happy birthday Purk!

Condolences, Mikey. Cheers to Glenn.

We didn't get the dump we were expecting yesterday. Nothing but sun in the forecast now! Until Saturday when they're calling for snow again.

I feel like we should get a few goats for the "lawn" portion of our yard, because we're terrible at mowing. Trouble with goats is that they climb and jump on everything, including guest's vehicles.

Depends on how many times the tractor, haybine, and baler break down, and how bad. We'll usually cut and bale it once in late July, and then let the cattle graze it down in September/October. We've got about 600 acres, a mix of forest, pasture, hay, and wetlands.

And mine. Sigh... More snow on the way, too.

Birthday greetings, Ryan! Hope it's a great one!

It's not so bad here. Mosquitoes in the summer, cold in the winter, and not a whole lot else to worry about. No hurricanes, earthquakes, malaria... we rarely even lock our doors. Speaking of canoes, though, I expect that will be how I get off the property for the next week.

Yes, but I'm what you call very cheap, which makes current-generation things less likely to make it into my shopping basket. I don't know why you guys keep me around.

When they release version 2, there will probably be plenty of chances to buy used ones.

The snow is almost gone from the fields here, but there's still lots in the bush remaining to melt. We've got nothing but rain in the forecast, and the seasonal creek is already running over the gravel road that is our house's main method of accessing the outside world. I'm going to go ahead and predict that the road will be completely washed out by tomorrow. This past winter just can't take the hint and leave gracefully - it has to keep jabbing one more "fuck you" after another at us.

All the best, Steve.

Happy birthday Jeffy!

Great grey owls can have up to a five-foot wingspan. They're pretty badass. We also have great horned owls, which are not quite as big, but meaner - they'll take out cats, no problem.

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday!