The post-gig report

and it was a cooker…

I went over to Jack*Son’s sports bar & grill in Richland, WA, last night to watch M and the Coyote King play. It turned out to be a leukemia benefit of some sort and the weather was REALLY hot! Like 100 degrees hot. It was setup in the parking lot with no shade or cover at all. There was another band playing also, I believe it was Black Cat Bone and they took turns doing sets which was a good thing cuz I’m pretty sure there may have been some heat damage without the breaks in between sets to cool down.

I showed up (around 7:15) just as the Coyote Kings were finishing their 2nd set and the other band was up next. M had a cold beer waiting for me at the table and I settled in for the gig. We went inside, I got me some foodz and we hung out for the next 40 mins or so before they had to go back on. Curtis the drummer, whose back was totally to the sun, had a slight case of heat stroke and we got him hydrated and some kind gal (who was the MC’s Aunt) at the bar coughed up a few ibuprofen to help with the headache. I would imagine that drummers really take a beating during gigs like this. It didn’t take long and he was looking and feeling a lot better.

A few minutes later, they were back on the stage doing what they do and let me tell you, they kick some serious ass! It was loud, crisp and in your face. I fucking love it! M sounded great as always and the band was sounding tight. So, I just sat back and enjoyed the ride like I always do. I got some great pics as always and posted a few for you all to see. (I have to upgrade my Flickr account this week so I can make more sets of the gigs for your enjoyment but for now you will just have to browse my photostream.)

As the night went on, the sets continued and the temp finally started to drop. I danced with M for a bit (yes, I was dancing again) and hung with Sylv (Curtis’ girl) while the band finished up the gig. The night ended with both bands on stage doing Mustang Sally. It was a great way to wrap things up and was a sight to see.

The band started to break things down and I helped schlep gear as always. I really enjoy helping out wherever and whenever I can, as these folks work hard at what they do. Within an hour, M and I were ready to hit the road and get back to Walla Walla. Food was certainly a must at this point so we when we got back to town we headed for Shari’s (yes, Shari’s despite my recent bout of intestinal terror that I incurred there last month. See previous post).

We made it to town safely and made headed straight to the diner. Sat down, placed our order and to my surprise, in walked Victor and Jen with a couple of his friends. They had just came from his Dad’s house where they had just watched the Pacquiao/Diaz fight. So we moved to their table and proceeded to eat and talk VERY loudly. It was a fucking blast! The waitresses took hella shit from us and we were there for what seemed like forever. Talking shit and being obnoxious as we could be. Good times.

We finally got out of there and headed home for some much needed sleep. It had to have been almost 3am at this point. Down we went! Wheew! Home safe and sound. Another killer night under our belts. I’m fuckin’ diggin’ it, bitches!

I awoke for the first time around 7:30 am and realized that I wasn’t likin’ the way i was feeling. lol I decided that it was way too early to be conscious and decided to give it a few more hours before passing judgment on the day. Passed back out for a bit and got up around 10:00 to try it again. It was better, but still rough. I stumbled out of bed and let M continue to sleep, as the Mushlette NEEDS her sleep. Much more than I do, that’s for sure. I went straight for the water, went out to have a smoke and it was already getting hot as predicted. I went ahead and watered the flower beds and set some sprinklers. It took about and hour before I got my shit together and woke M up somewhere around 11:30. She was also a little rough around the edges but managed to get up and start the day with me.

We headed down to get some iced coffee at Dutch Bros and then went on a mission to buy me a big ass bag of Walla Walla sweet onions. Stopped at one of the local stands and bought myself a 25lb bag of the colossal sweets. YUM! We then headed out to Wal-Mart to pick up a fan and some other stuff. We always come out of that place with a strange assortment of items. The heat was beginning to take over so we got our asses back to the house for the rest of the day.

102 degrees in the shade, bitches! No lie. Poured us up a couple of Skyy & Lemonades and here I am. Oh, we did grill up some portabella mushrooms with WW sweets for dinner and now I’m fat and happy once again. We might watch some Doctor Who a little later but who knows.

So, that’s about all for now. Back to the couch for me!

KJ

Life is short

and I’d like to hang around for a while…

As I get older I start to think about how good life really is and how much I would like to keep enjoying it. I really dig being alive. With that said, I think I could put forth a little more effort towards my heath in general. I suppose that I have been blessed with fairly decent health. I seem to be in good shape for my age but I’m just not so sure how long that will last without making a few changes. I smoke, I drink, I eat foods that are probably not the best for me (I love fat and sodium), I don’t exercise as much as I should, my job is high stress and I’m naturally high-strung for the most part. However, in my defense, I have been eating better the  last couple of months.

I checked my blood pressure yesterday and it was 123/83 which is considered prehypertensive. Upon further research, it sounds like this might not be a good thing. So, I have decided that it’s time to make some changes and NOW might be a good time to start.

I need to get a game plan. Starting with exercise and diet. I’m going to start controlling my sodium intake as well as the fatty foods. I LOVE food but will start to make better choices. Walking might not be a bad idea either. Does golfing in a cart with beer count? I didn’t think so! For now I’ll try to get a few walks in during the week and go from there.

Now for the smoking /drinking part. Let’s get right down  to it. I spend about $150.00 a month on smokes. They are nasty and I’m basically sick of smoking them, so quitting won’t be a problem. But WHEN is the question and I haven’t set a date yet. I’ll let you know when I do though. Here’s the bottom line: they have to go and I certainly could use the extra cash for other things. Like vodka! LOL

Ok Ok Ok…Just kidding. Cutting back on the drinking is part of the plan as well. I do love a tasty drink and limiting them would be a good thing. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not a hopeless boozer. I will simply maintain common sense and go from there.

Well, that’s the long and the short of it. I wanna live for a long time and I’m going take some steps in the right direction. Life is just too damn good to fuck it all up with bad choices and the total disregard of my health.

Sooooooo, it looks like I’m having salad for dinner!

KJ

My week has begun

and it starts with work…

Another Monday is here and it’s back to the salt mines. Lots of calls and a fair number of sales for the day. Looking forward to going home, eating dinner and watching a couple episodes of Doctor Who with M. Lovin’ the sci-fi cheese! Just started watching season 4 at this point and I’m diggin’ on it. The shit cracks me up.

Had a great weekend which started with a road trip to Roosevelt, Wa. for the Wine & Wheels Festival that M was gigin’ at. We had a blast! It rained like hell during the show and the people there kicked ass. A small town but the folks were genuine. They loved the show and one dude broke out the moonshine and got me all tanked. It was fucking awesome! Moonshine apparently make me think I can dance. LOL I got some great pics but didn’t make a set for them, so you’ll just have to wade through ‘em.

Sunday was rest. Serious rest. I basically woke up loaded and spent the day over at M’s getting spoiled. She fed me some awesome middle eastern foodz and we went for a cruise up to 5 mile bridge and hung out by the creek for a bit. All in all, it was just what I needed. Good downtime.

The following day I spent getting shit done around the house while M worked. I drove to massive stores to find plants for the flower beds. I guess I should have started the plant thing earlier in the year as the selection was rather slim. Mowed the yard, watered and got all the plants in the ground. Even got a little nap later in the afternoon. So, I managed to get almost everything done that I had to and spent the rest of the evening hangin’ with my baby. YES!

That’s about all I have for now…

Take care…

KJ

Life in the fast lane

cruise control optional…

For the past 2 1/2 to 3 years my life has been rather boring. I had been doing the same ol thing day in and day out. Working my job, hanging with friends, partying, golfing and taking care of my Mom. Basically in a rut. Not that there is anything wrong with that but it did get rather boring and discouraging. I just thought that someday things would change but wasn’t really willing to get outside of my routine. I suppose I was just content ‘being’ and not so much ready to put forth the effort to make a noticeable change in my life. So, I had been sitting stagnant. For way too long!

About 6 or 8 month ago I decided that something has got to give as this was really becoming a slow ride to nowhere for me. The more I thought the more I wanted to make an effort (I’m not sure where I’m going with all of this) and little by little, thing started to change in a good way. I just started making better choices and began reaping the rewards. I guess the hope of something good was getting the best of me and I could see a light at the end of the tunnel.

Since that time my life has turned into a fast paced and fulfilling one. Everything rocks! My home, my job, my friends, my girl friend, my diet, my relationship with God, my activities and pretty much everything in general. It just kicks ass and I’m constantly blown away on a daily basis. I am 100% comfortable with all that is going on around me and couldn’t be happier. Maybe it’s simply my time. Maybe it’s something bigger than my feeble mind can grok. I just don’t know. So for now, I’ve decided to kick on the cruise control, easy the seat back and enjoy the drive with a shit-eatin’ grin on my face.

KJ

Getting with the program

and I mean gettin’ it…

Today is my Monday and I’m back from another kick-ass weekend! I spent Saturday with M down at Sapolil Cellars, drinking wine and kickin’ with the owner. M sang for 2 sets and we got out of there at a decent hour, so back to the house and stayed up late. Uh huh, Oh yeah! As always, we slept in as long as possible and decided to just let the day unfold and did it ever. We ended up taking a drive up into the hills and stopped at the base of Tigard Canyon by the creek. Getting our feet wet and taking in all that God has created. It was fuckin’ awesome. We made soup and insanity bread for dinner. Had some drinks and lounged around enjoying ourselves as always, being that Sunday is our only day off together after a recent schedule change. So now we really make the most of it. And we do! Another late night, I say God Daym!

I got up around 9am on Monday and made M some coffee and breakfast as she had to work and I didn’t. Let her sleep as long as possible, packed her some lunch and sent her off to work with a BIG smile on her face. I had massive shit to do, so got with the program and ran like crazy all day. Took Momsey shopping, went to the court house to get tabs for the truck, bought some new shoez, bought a new tent, bought Skyy vodka, ran all over town, mowed the front yard and had some drinks. Picked up M from work at 8pm and took her to the park for a little picnic action. She totally dug it! Head back to the house and called it night…a long night!

So there you have it. Another fine-ass weekend and I’m grinnin’ from ear to ear!

KJ

Tonights venue

in which there will be song and wine…

I’m so glad it’s Friday! I will be going to Sapolil Cellars tonight with M. She will be singing from 8 to 10 and I’ll be sitting back, sippin’ some fine wine and watching the show. Really looking forward to it! Should get some great pics as always. It’s been a long week and I’m in need or some r&r. My guts seem to be doing better after 3 days of hell but still not running at 100% yet. So, I’ll probably take it easy. Unless the wine takes over. lol

Will probably sleep in tomorrow and spend the day doing whatever I feel like. Monday will be another story though. I will have errands to run and perhaps some PC jobs to take care of, as well as the never ending yard work. But other than that, not a lot going on. Check in tomorrow and I should have some pics from the gig tonight.

All for now…

KJ

Intestinal terror

not pretty at all…

So here’s the deal. Went out to Kelly’s for dinner last Weds. and was disappointed to find that the kitchen was closed for repairs or cleaning. We had a few drinks and decided to head to the local Shaaari’s for some food. Bad idea. We have went there a few times and have never had any problems until now. The service sucked ass. It took them 20 to 25 mins to even get our order placed and then another 30 mins for the food to arrive. Now, if it was packed I would understand but there couldn’t have been more than 15 people in the whole place. Food arrived and was so-so to say the least. Very disappointed and decided that I wouldn’t even leave a tip. We went on home bitching about the poor service and lame food, went to bed and when I awoke the next morning I realized that my guts were totally tore to hell. OMFG I spent the entire day with my stomach in knots and basically lived in the bathroom. ALL FUCKING DAY! Srsly. Drank hella water trying to rehydrate myself and figured this would all just go away. Well, it’s not. This is day 2 of way too much time in the bathroom and I am dizzy, dehydrated and not diggin’ it at all. I can’t say for sure that it was the food as M seems to be ok but as for myself, I’m fucked. I’m pretty sure that I won’t be going back there for quite some time and I hope and pray that I will feel better soon as I’m not sure how much more of this I can take before shutting down.

So there you have it. Not a pretty story but had to rant.

KJ

The weekend is over

and it was the bomb-ass shit…

Super weekend! Went over to Kennewick to Ice Harbor Brewing Co. for M’s gig with The Coyote Kings. Great crowd with good energy as well as killer food and ale. The band played 3 sets from 7:30 to 10:30 and we all had a blast. I got some really good pics of the show here. Everything was perfect! Made it back to Walla around 1am and stopped by the Stone Hut for a nitecap.

Slept in as planned and basically lounged like lizards all day. Lamed out for dinner and ordered in Chinese. I can’t say I accomplished anything but hey, that’s what Sundays are for right? Monday turned out to be a nice day and M decided to make Portabello Capelinni for dinner. Unreal! That shit kicks ass. Srsly. Having some for lunch now.

Back in the office today and just doing my thing. Oh, and M totally unfucked the code on my site and I think it’s looking a lot better. However, the header is still hosed. I don’t like it. I’m gonna have to redo the whole thing later this week.

Well, lunch is about over so I have to go for now.

Take care…

KJ

All better now

after getting all Mushed up…

I haven’t posted for 5 or 6 days due to being totally preoccupied with other things. Well, actually just one. Mush! I picked her up at the airport last Tuesday and have spent basically all of my time with her since. She was up in Seattle to see Amma for a week and now that she’s back we have been glued at the hip.  So, it seems as if the world just keeps spinning and we just keep doing what we do. We work, hang out, talk, laugh, cry, eat, drink, sleep and all that comes with being in love. For now, it’s all that we want or need. Sappy yes but damn it’s good!

Tonight I’m heading over to Kennewick to the Ice Harbor Brewing Co. to  watch M and the Coyote Kings play. Should be there from 7:30 to 10:30 and then home to bed. I will probably get some good pics of the show and have them posted in the morning. Really looking forward to it and I will once again keep my head screwed on to assure that we get home safely. I can hardly wait to sleep in tomorrow and have a couple of days off to recharge.

So, that’s really what I’m up to. And I wouldn’t trade it for the world!

All for now…

KJ

p.s. Twitter is pissin’ me off. Hella lag and now half my shit is missing. I might have to make a change.

Mission Accomplished…

done with the major cleaning

Let’s back up a day here. Had a great day at work yesterday. The phones were busy and I managed to close 7 out of 16 sales or something like that. I love it when things just click. Got off work at 6 and headed out to Kelly’s for some fish wif chips and a few beers. Hung out for a bit and headed over to the Lazy D ranch to chill. Got home around 10:30 and started to watch the tube but decided to read instead. Shortly after I went down for the count and ended up getting some much needed sleep.

Woke this morning and had my normal coffee and smoke in the shed. Beautiful Day. Decided that I should get going on the bedroom and started sifting through the wreckage. Just like the living room, it was filled with horrifying surprises. I hope to God that I never let this shit go like that ever again. Got a call from M shortly after I started and talked for damn near an hour. Soooooo nice to hear from her! I’m missin’ her bad bitches. Bad.

Ok. I got busy on the bedroom just like I said I would. It took much longer than I had thought. I honestly spent 5 hours getting it all back to a comfortable state. I certainly didn’t realize that it was going to take that long. I ran out of trash bags and had to run to the store for more. Stopped and Taco Hell and grabbed a few tacos cuz I hadn’t eaten yet. (the drinks don’t count) Finishing up, I got everything picked up and rearranged the whole room. Wheeew. Glad that’s done cuz I’m pretty sure I just turned a storage shed into and bedroom. lol Now that deserves another drink!

Also assessed the bathroom as planned. hehehe More on that to come. All in all, I’m feeling pretty good with the progress. Just one less thing to worry about and much more enjoyable to be in. So here I sit. Enjoying my space and telling you all about it whether you like it or not. HA!

I’m going to golf in the morning. Should be out there from 10 to 2 or so. I haven’t played as much this year. Haven’t even paid my dues yet and may lose my index if I don’t pay up. I’ll figure it out. Just glad to get out and play. It’s looking like good weather so I’m itchin’ to go.

I really wanna get tomorrow over with so I can wakeup the next morning, drive to the airport and pick up my sunshine. Let the dork-a-thon continue! And that’s all I have to say about that. lol

Oh, I swung by M’s Gma’s for a quick visit and loved on Bindu and Chipper. She was going to a little BBQ over at the Beards so she was kinda pressed for time. Nice to see her and the dogs though.

Well, that’s about all I have for now. It’s been a hell of good day and I just thank God for allowing me to be a part of it. All for now but more to come…

KJ