UHaul, I haul, we all haul from Haullston

Check out pages 20 & 21 of this week's Dig (out tomorrow) -- this pic made the spread.

Grassroots in Somerville

You want to read this story, and also this story.

(the tavern at) The End of the World!

That's the place where I'm playing with my band next week Thursday, the 18th.

The show's free, and we're the only band, so you won't have to sit through any hobgoblins. Starts at 10 pm.

Plus, seriously, did you see that poster?

108 Cambridge St., Somerville.

Speaking in Code

Speaking in Code, David Day’s documentary on techno music is screening at the Brattle tomorrow night (one night only) – it’s totally funny, and super interesting. The Wighnomy Brothers, hugely popular international DJs who are documented in the film, will be playing the afterparty at Middlesex Lounge in Central Square – they’ve never even been to the US before! Bring your ticket stub to the party and hop to the front of the line. Hope some of you guys can come out! (I’ll be at the party, but can’t make the movie.)

Buy film tix here! (Ticket not required for the afterparty)

pac man

dancing bear

I have a question to ask everyone.

My friend at work has no where to keep her dog for a few days at the end of April. It's a medium sized dog that's well behaved. Joe brought up the fact that someone in the house might be allergic - is this true? I feel like I should help. She said she would get him a crate and take care of food costs. I'll walk him.

so... opinions?

love, 

rachel

Smoking is good for Society

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/08/how-much-does-smoking-cos_n_184554.html

Just Sayin' don't be hatin'

The Last of the Bed Bug

Other possible titles (you can vote in the comment section) include:
No Bed Bug, No Cry
The Bed Bug Strikes Back
Return of the Exterminator
The Naked Bed Bug 2½: The Smell of Fear
Exterminator 2: Judgment Day
Bed Bug Busters 2
12 Angry Bed Bugs
Silence of the Bed Bugs
It's a Wonderful Exterminator
One Flew Over the Bed Bugs Nest
Dr. Exterminator or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bed Bugs
To Kill a Bed Bug
The Nightmare Before Extermination
Planet of the Bed Bugs
Exterminator/Bed Bugs
Who's Afraid of Bed Bugs
Gone with the Exterminator
Bed Bugs and the Last Crusade
The Curious Case of Bed Bugs
The Bed Bug Hunter
No Country for Old Bed Bugs


Anyway, the guy is coming on Friday, April 3rd. If you didn't get your room sprayed last time, perhaps you'll want to this time. There are certain things you can do to make the most out of your exterminator, like take the blankets and sheets off of your bed. If' you'd like to know more, please see Degan. But if you're feeling lazy as I often am and don't want to prep your room for the bug killer, I'm pretty sure the exterminator can spray anyway, just let it be known that you would like your room sprayed.

As they say, better safe than sorry.

Cheers

calculators and phones

If you haven't noticed by now, there is a small difference in phones and calculators keypads. Actually, it's a big difference, they are opposite. And it's been screwing with your brain for years without your knowledge.

Well, I say, it's time for action!

Call your phone company and call your keyboard company. It's time to talk.

I imagine a world where telemarketers can also get jobs as bank tellers.

Here are some other noteworthy items of news:

I have a twitter account.

The Weekly Dig party is tomorrow from 6 to 8.

I can show you the world

Yes, fair princess, shining shimmering splendid. When did you last let your heart guide you to PA's Lounge, 345 Somerville Ave., Somerville? There I'll strike against that dirty vizier and his conniving ways, with the help of my trusty Javelin. And with the distraction provided by the Musical Theater I've hired to ride down the central way, will he suspect me? Never!
That's what I can give you, that your 3 foot tall father never could - a new fantastic point of view.
9 pm. Tonight.

Happy Lent! Goodbye Bedbugs!

Lent starts today guys.  So I'm giving up the You comeback, Degan is giving up self-sacrifice, and the house as a whole is giving up bed bugs.

The exterminators are coming on Friday at 9:30 AM.  If you want them to do your room, you need to follow these instructions:

-remove all clothing/papers/objects other than furniture from the floor of your bedroom and closet, including from under the bed

-remove any curtains or cloths hanging near the bed

-remove all clothing from at least the bottom drawer of your dresser

-strip all sheets/blankets and pillows from your bed

---all of these objects that you remove should be placed in a large trash bag until you have the chance to wash them

---stay out of any treated rooms until  at least four hours after the treatment

---procure a vinyl mattress cover for every mattress and box spring in the room, to be placed on those mattresses after the treatment. Jack the exterminator reports these can be bought at Bed Bath & Beyond or Target for approximately $12-15.

They will return to retreat as a matter of course in about 4 weeks.  Let me know if you have any questions. 

Josh on George: Totally fine

Upon learning of the Cloon's expected absence last night, Josh was able to watch the Oscars without fear of running into his long-time nemesis.

A Love Letter

Dear Valentines,

I love that you all cook at home.  Its so romantic and endearing, and I deeply appreciate both the hard-working, self-supported ethic of cooking for yourself and the wonderful quirks of seeing how different all of our eating habits are.  I also love that I can always find some good-times and usually an offer to try some new delicious treat in the kitchen.

However, I think the time has  come to admit that we have a problem.  A sink problem. I respect that often, it is not possible to wash your dish right away; sometimes, you're still eating! how could you possibly wash it immediately without your food become cold and soggy?  That said, I'm sure you can all imagine (having probably all been there) how dispiriting it is to need to use the kitchen and have to remove stacks of dirty dishes from the sink and then stick your hands into (sometimes steaming hot, sometimes ice cold, but always dirty) water in order to slowly drain the sink which is now filled with food debris.

As you eat, and set aside your dirty dishes, please keep your housemates in your heart.  Especially the neurotic ones who come close to hysteria when they come across situations like the one pictured above.  Let's try and keep these loving February feelings in our hearts, and let roomate comeradeship spring eternal, by all placing dirty dishes that we are not able to wash immediately on the counter, and never, ever in the sink.

With love,

D. 

House Expenses

I encourage anyone who buys something for the house to post it in the blog. There are a few obvious advantages to doing this. Everyone can be made aware of the things they are paying for (which is, I believe, something they should have the right to know). They can know how much they are paying. They know they can use the products.

So I'll start:

I bought 23 ounces of Frank's RedHot. It was $3.29, which means you are paying 33 cents for it. If you are upset you are paying for this, feel free to comment. If more than one or two people don't plan on using this, I'll pay for it myself. If you are happy to have it for 33 cents, feel free to shout it out (in comment form). If you say you don't want it, then I see you using it, I'm going to evict you myself.

Live by the Code of the House. Die by the Code of the House.

Stains goes to his happy place

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUbsc_a-e3g

Tina's Red Hot Beef Burritos

From: Travis J. Dover
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 8:37 AM
To: 'Yessica Carrillo'
Subject: RE:

Hi Yessica,

My address is 31 Quint ave, Allston, MA 02134.

Thanks a lot,

Travis

---

From: Yessica Carrillo [mailto:yessica@crfoods.com]
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 5:54 PM
To: Travis J. Dover
Subject: RE:

Mr. Dover,

Thank you for contacting us about our Tina’s Red Hot Beef Burritos. In regards to your inquiry, we do not sell directly to customers due to the shipping price of our product. To ensure our product Is received frozen, our product would have to be shipped in a dry ice container, and delivered overnight. A shipment such as this will generally run about $30 due to the time sensitive nature of it.

I would however suggest you ask the frozen manager at your local store for a box of our burritos. Each case contains 24 burritos, individually wrapped. I have previously heard from consumers such as you whom had luck with purchasing cases from stores. This however, varies from store to store.

Thank you again for your email. On behalf of the company, I’d like to mail you some coupons so you may continue to enjoy our burritos, on us! Please provide me with your address and I will be sure to expedite them out to you.

Should you have any further questions and/or comments, please feel free to ask.

Sincerely,

Yessica Carrillo

Consumer Relations

Camino Real Foods, Inc.

From: Dorothia Walker [mailto:dorothiaw@crfoods.com]
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 2:29 PM
To: 'Yessica Carrillo'
Subject: FW:

From: Travis J. Dover [mailto:tdover@harmonlaw.com]
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 2:17 PM
To: customerservice@crfoods.com
Subject:

Hi,

I don’t have a store, and I’m not trying to sell these, but I’m a big fan. I was wondering if I could buy a box directly from the company rather than buying single burritos all the time from the store. I’m interested only in the Red Hot Beef burritos. Is it possible for me to do this?

If so, how much does a box cost? How many come in a box? Would I have to buy them regularly? What are my different options for payment?

Let me know. This is an earnest request.

Thank you,

Travis

condoms: u r doin it wrong.

More Condom Week Joy

In honor of the beginning of condom week, Planned Parenthood emailed me this video this morning, so I thought I would share it.

Happy Valentine's Day!

our house is under attack: engage engage engage!

someday this week: Rat, kitchen (ID'd by Tim)
Wed 2.11, 10pm: Giant white pregant spider, 2nd floor bathroom (status: terminated)
Thu 2.12, 8:37pm: Rat, living room
every freaking night: Mice, 3rd floor
all the time: Unknown mites, our bed, biting me

Anyone else have any pest sightings to report? Also, does anyone know where Josh's bed-friendly pest repellent has disappeared to? I'm starting to worry that one of the bugs I surely ingest every night is going to lay eggs inside me.

I realize the internet's not working, so no one is even going to see this post.

A Service-y Post, in Honor of the Upcoming Holiday

That's right, National Condom Week! It's starting this Saturday, February 14th and runs through February 21st.  

My vast powers of deduction have enabled me to determine that the House tends to prefer the red-packaged extra-lubricated condoms over the other options (Rough Rider [studded condoms], Polyurethane condoms, Female condoms, and flavored condoms).  Therefore, I will be bringing home more of this condom type to stock both bathrooms.  If you feel your condom preferences are going unobserved, or if you want the bathrooms to also be stocked with spermicides or lubricants, please mention that fact in the comments, anonymously if you so choose.  

fold & rolled

taco: a usually fried tortilla that is folded or rolled and stuffed with a mixture (as of seasoned meat, cheese, and lettuce)

burrito: a flour tortilla rolled or folded around a filling (as of meat, beans, and cheese)

Friendly’s Happy Ending Sundaes lose euphemism war to Denny’s Nanerpuss Pancake Monster

Jeff Goldblum Promotes Apple (bongs)

fairey jumps the shark

Free Shepard

As you might have heard, Shepard Fairey was arrested on his way to the opening of his show at the ICA. It looks to me like the city was trying to debunk his art on the night it was first being shown in a legitimate museum by calling in old warrants for putting his stickers up on buildings without permission. He may not be a mind-blowing artist but his stuff is good and even though he may enjoy being a martyr it will still be a blow against art and free expression if the state (an AP for that matter) successfully prosecutes him.

He's being arraigned at Brighton district court (in Brighton center) tomorrow morning and I think I will head down there if anyone wants to go.

If anoyone needs me, I'll be in my room blogging

If anyone needs me, I'll be in my room blogging about them. As winter holds me in the throws of cabin fever, events happening in places as far off as the kitchen have become noteworthy to me. AP has now reported that Courtney and Travis will indeed be cooking broccoli cheddar soup tonight; finally confirming rumors sparked by Travis' Star Market expedition earlier today.

This is a Constant Source of Immeasurable Annoyance

Haha, looks like you left the TV on too, Courtney

Chutes and Ladders

Here's what I've learned: that hard work and luck will lead to success and that fun and failure are interchangeable. Also, I've learned that I'll be rewarded with ice cream for stealing purses. 

dictated

"I'd like to thank the person who made the second-floor bathroom sink very clean ... OK I'm done."

[the following was transcribed from travis' dictation and posted under his account with his permission]

Monster, I mean, Birthday Bash!

Quick reminder: this Monday, February 9th is Degan's-Musical-Potluck-Burritos-and-Board-Games-Supercalifrajilistic-26th-Birthday-Bash!  How often do you get a free burrito and the chance to hang out with your favorite red-head?  

Be there or be square, homies. 

josh and travis meet archnemises

It's come to light that Josh has an irrational fear of George Clooney.

When Travis handed over dozens of DVDs for Josh to copy, Josh welcomed them all with apparent glee. Then frowned. Then? Handed back two movies ... BOTH WITH GEORGE CLOONEY. When questioned on his irrational fear, Josh said, "No. I like George Clooney."

Travis, however, has no qualms about admitting his own battle with archnemesis Steven Baldwin.

Let it go, guys. Let it go.

a meta-post

On how to post.

1) click "sign in," at the top right corner
2) sign in with your google account
3) click "New Post"

Or you can comment on an existing post.

In lieu of a whiteboard

And not that the Google calendar project worked out so well, but here's another try. My first post:

http://obamasoundoff.com/