Who the hell told me I needed a hobby?
Sorry There's a good ten minutes or so of your life you'll never get back. Hmmm maybe we should all just should go outside?
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Decadent Ducks Update
Deacdent Ducks Raise Funds for HIV/AIDS Organization Food For Friends
Hurricane Gustav put a damper on the 2008 Southern Decadence festivities, but a dedicated group of "ducks" are heading back to New Orleans, determined to make up for lost time. The Decadent Ducks, a gay travel and social network, will return to the French Quarter over Labor Day weekend for their 12th year of revelry. The Ducks, led by Bennington, Vermont resident Troy Richardson, anticipate over 350 of their group members to attend the 36th annual LGBT celebration this year.
In addition to various events and parties scheduled throughout the weekend, the Decadent Ducks are putting their numbers to good use by joining Southern Decadence XXXVI Grand Marshals Tittie Toulouse and Paloma in raising money for Food For Friends. The Food For Friends Program of NO/AIDS Task Force has been supplying groceries and home-delivered meals to HIV-infected and -affected individuals in the greater New Orleans area for 12 years. The Ducks will host a silent auction and raffle during the course of the weekend and will donate all proceeds to the program.
"The people of New Orleans have always welcomed us with open arms and treated us with tolerance and respect," Richardson explains. "I can't stress enough how important that is, especially in this day and age, when the gay community seems to be under attack so often. That means a lot. We've been very lucky, and we're really excited to be able to give something back."
More than just a travel group, the Decadent Ducks have evolved into a close network of friends from all over the world, and they credit New Orleans for fostering and inspiring their spirit of cameraderie and friendship. With last year's event cut short, the group is looking forward to this year more than ever. "There's definitely a greater sense of anticipation this year," Richardson says, with a smile. "We didn't get the full experience last year, so we're hoping to make up for it. I didn't even get my beignets and cafe au lait last year! We can't wait to get back!" The 700 Club (700 Burgundy Street) will be acting as the official bar of the Decadent Ducks all weekend.
Discounted hotel rooms with the Ducks are still available. To learn more about the Decadent Ducks or Food For Friends, visit the official website at www.decadentducks.com.
Hurricane Gustav put a damper on the 2008 Southern Decadence festivities, but a dedicated group of "ducks" are heading back to New Orleans, determined to make up for lost time. The Decadent Ducks, a gay travel and social network, will return to the French Quarter over Labor Day weekend for their 12th year of revelry. The Ducks, led by Bennington, Vermont resident Troy Richardson, anticipate over 350 of their group members to attend the 36th annual LGBT celebration this year.
In addition to various events and parties scheduled throughout the weekend, the Decadent Ducks are putting their numbers to good use by joining Southern Decadence XXXVI Grand Marshals Tittie Toulouse and Paloma in raising money for Food For Friends. The Food For Friends Program of NO/AIDS Task Force has been supplying groceries and home-delivered meals to HIV-infected and -affected individuals in the greater New Orleans area for 12 years. The Ducks will host a silent auction and raffle during the course of the weekend and will donate all proceeds to the program.
"The people of New Orleans have always welcomed us with open arms and treated us with tolerance and respect," Richardson explains. "I can't stress enough how important that is, especially in this day and age, when the gay community seems to be under attack so often. That means a lot. We've been very lucky, and we're really excited to be able to give something back."
More than just a travel group, the Decadent Ducks have evolved into a close network of friends from all over the world, and they credit New Orleans for fostering and inspiring their spirit of cameraderie and friendship. With last year's event cut short, the group is looking forward to this year more than ever. "There's definitely a greater sense of anticipation this year," Richardson says, with a smile. "We didn't get the full experience last year, so we're hoping to make up for it. I didn't even get my beignets and cafe au lait last year! We can't wait to get back!" The 700 Club (700 Burgundy Street) will be acting as the official bar of the Decadent Ducks all weekend.
Discounted hotel rooms with the Ducks are still available. To learn more about the Decadent Ducks or Food For Friends, visit the official website at www.decadentducks.com.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Once you've been tagged... (1) Turn on your MP3 player or Media Player on your computer. (2) Go to SHUFFLE songs mode. (3) Write down the first 15 songs that come up--song title and artist--NO editing/cheating, please. (4) It is generally considered to be in good taste to tag the person who tagged you.
If I tagged you, it's because I'm betting that your musical selection is entertaining, or at least amusing.
(To do this, go to "NOTES" under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of the note, enter your 15 Shuffle Songs, Click 'Preview' below to tag some people (in the right hand corner of the app) then click Publish, the little blue box at the bottom of your screen).
(MATT: In iTunes go to your music library, then go to controls/Shuffle/songs))
(MATT: I'm REALLY interested in what comes up in yours!!!!)
1.)Speaking Confidentially-Cowboy Junkies-Lay It Down
2.)Sucker Train Blues-Velvet Revolver-Contraband
3.)Try Again-Keane-Under The Iron Sea (BARF - SEE I'M NOT CHEATING!)
4.)Turn On The News-Hüsker-Zen Arcade
5.)Pride (In The Name Of Love)-U2-Rattle And Hum
6.)Subterranean Homesick Alien-Radiohead-OK Computer
7.)1800 Days-Crash Vegas-Stone (JEEZE - I HAVEN'T HEARD THIS IN A LONG TIME!)
8.)One Hit-The Knife-Silent Shout
9)Fortune Teller-Sugar-Copper Blue
10.)Let The Devil In-TV On The Radio-Return To Cookie Mountain
11.)Greasy Jungle-The Tragically Hip-Day For Night
12.)Ignoreland -R.E.M.-Automatic For The People
13.)Courage (For Hugh MacLennan)-The Tragically Hip-Fully Completely
14.)Echale Salsita-Ry Cooder & Manuel Galban-Mambo Sinuendo
15.)Ghost Under Rocks-Ra Ra Riot-The Rhumb Line Rock (THESE GUYS ARE GREAT BTW)
Monday, August 10, 2009
You deserve to feel good about yourself today.
10 bucks can make a world of difference. Do it for yourself, you'll be glad you did...
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www.TweetMyRide.com
Thank you!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
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