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whitereflectionSo, the techs here yesterday checking the furnace for CO leaks messed something up somehow, because it now has this horrible rattle when it's running. Definitely calling them back out this afternoon. At least it works, but it so was not making that sound before they were here. :< It scares the cats even.
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j2_everafter fic, "When you kissed my lips with my mouth so full of questions". (J2 obviously, NC17, ~7300 words). IT MAKES ME SO HAPPY. I am going to read it again today. ♥
http://auroraprimavera.livejournal.com/72930.html
*spnlandspnlandspnland &hearts~ Perhaps I might have done well at Challenge 001 (Journalling the Live way) for spnland_writing and tied for first and was one of the two entries voted most creative. 8D 8D 8D (I don't think my team has noticed yet, but oh well.) Maybe Team Hunter's still kicking our asses, but we'll get them next time, Gadget! Next tiiiiiiiiiime! (I got banners, I've never gotten award banners before ever! \o/ *glee*)
Also, this is why: the challenge was to write 10+ LJ entries for a certain Show character, and I chose the Impala. :3
I like smoke and lightning
Racin' with the wind and the feelin' that I'm under
July 22nd, 19:57
Current Mood: hot
Dust and wind
Drove the rest of the way across Kansas today. The boys have been arguing about whether to go the direct route over I-70 or the strangely meandering, out of the way loop of I-70 to I-135 to I-35 until finally connecting with I-29 at Kansas City. Their disagreement grew so heated I thought I might have to eat a cassette tape to distract them, until My Boy growled that he'd been told that The House had been destroyed in the last few days before the Apocalypse was stopped. They stopped arguing after that, and were quiet the rest of the afternoon and evening. We drove the long way, instead of the direct route that would have taken us through Lawrence. Stopped in St. Joseph, Missouri. There's a potential hunt here.
I almost forgot. My odometer turned over again yesterday, so I guess that means it was my birthday. I won't say how many hundred-thousand miles I am now. A lady never reveals her age.
Current music: ELO - Fire On High
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August 3rd, 12:41
Current Mood: gritty (dirty)
The good life?
No hunt on the schedule for the moment. If I understand right, our next destination is something just for fun. They've been making more stops like these this year. I think it's with the alleged purpose of taking it easy, but at the same time I think many places they just are checking to see what happened to this place or that place back then during the fighting and destruction. I think perhaps also they're needing to see if and how people are recovering, and to see that there's rebuilding.
Though this stop may be something less serious. When My Boy talks about it, he's grinning like he used to, and his brother just rolls his eyes.
This drive through Nebraska has really shown the effects of this year's drought. Only the places that irrigate are green. Today the wind gusts were bad and we were hit with an actual dust storm. My Boy stopped tucked us under an overpass to wait it out. We'll start again once they've finished wiping the dirt and grit off me--though I think My Boy is insisting on stopping at a motel early. I've heard mention of a proper wash and wax, which would be wonderful (the dust left so many fine scratches, and I itch horribly).
Current Music: Led Zepplin - Immigrant Song (cleaning music, he says)
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August 4th, 20:03
Current Mood: amused
Canterbury, Mecca, and...
Where the boys took me!
http://www.carhenge.com/
It was a belated birthday present, I think. :) And it was terribly fun and silly, and absolutely a delightful time. The attraction is a recreation of Stonehenge, using classic automobiles. All of the cars there were about my age or older, and I suppose some might think I should have found it gruesome or horrifying, but to be honest I thought it was hilarious, and I'm still laughing now when I remember it. At one point I wanted to joke to My Boy, "Oh, look! There's my Aunt Trudy!" But I decided not to, as he was enjoying himself so much, and I didn't want to risk him thinking I was upset or not appreciating the visit. ;) It's been quite some time since I've seen him this light-hearted, so I'm especially glad he chose to bring us all here. My other boy I think surprised himself and had a good time as well, between looking at the other sculptures and goofing around with My Boy.
We stayed long enough to watch the sun set, and my other boy took this picture with his phone:
http://www.carhenge.com/images/kaler1.jpg
The dust leaves the sky hazy and strangely-colored often, but during sunrise or sunset, it looks like a dawn or dusk sky should--glowing with reds, pinks, oranges. I think even with this summer's drought it's been getting better. I don't doubt that we'll see a normal, clear blue sky soon.
Current Music: none (unless you count cicadas buzzing)
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August 19th, 2:53
Current Mood: scared
Send help, please!!
The hunt went bad. I think they finished it. I'm not sure. But My Boy's hurt. And it's bad, because he wasn't driving, my other boy was. And my other boy laid My Boy down on my back seat, and there's blood, there's got to be blood because he covered me with blankets first. Not just one blanket, but two of them. Two of them, oh god. He's so quiet and so still, and no, no focus. It wasn't just My Boy, either, my other boy was hurt, too. He was driving, I don't think to the motel, I think to a hospital maybe, too fast, but I know why, so I'm not complaining about that, but he started drifting and swerving, and I tried to keep us in the lane, I tried, I truly did. And my other boy kept trying to keep us going but he passed out, and there was nothing I could do to stop it, and we went off the road, there's trees, I think we hit a stand of trees, and I've hurt my right front side. My headlight there's gone, and the frame there is all wrong, my grill's crunched in, and oh, my boys. Somebody, please, you've got to tell someone to get help for my boys. I can't wake up my other boy, and My Boy hasn't moved at all since this started and I think he's really bleeding bad, oh someone, please, if you're reading this, call for help for us. We were near the Deadmans Corner area of Wyoming, north of Glendo State Park, I think we'd passed the intersection of County Road 50 with Reese Road, I think that's also County Road 49--yes, it's County Road 49/Reese Road, and we were going north, I think we were heading towards Shawnee or at least Highway 18/20, but we haven't gotten that far yet, I don't think we were that far past that intersection. But please, help us, please, anyone, get help for my boys!!
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August 28th, 14:16
Current Mood: okay
Two o'clock, and all's well (finally)
We've been up at Mr. Singer's place for several days now, and it's been a good break. My Boy's looking a lot better, not so pale and washed out--a lot steadier on his feet, too. He's been working on me the last couple days, and I notice today he's been whistling and humming along with the radio. So I think all's fine again, or very nearly. He was in the hospital for three days, my other boy for one but probably should have been two. Mr. Singer helped them get me up here after--I was good to drive, really, but some of my frame around my wheel well was bent in, and was close to digging into my tire. Annoying!
It's still so amazing to see Mr. Singer walking again. ♥ I still remember how incredibly happy my boys were when it first happened. He has to use a cane, or sometimes forearm crutches, but it's still so amazing. I think he and my boys were resigned to him always being in that chair, so that when he finally was able to stand and start to take steps, it was truly a celebration. He's a stubborn, willful old coot, and I do so adore him. :) (Okay, yes, perhaps I've at times had a bit of a crush on him--yes, a crush, at my age >.< But still. I really can't help myself.) Today he's been acting cross and crotchety at the boys, and he's been over to nag at My Boy for being out too long, but for all that they're all snarking at each other, I can see their eyes are smiling.
I'm feeling really good. And not just because of My Boy doing an oil change and tune up, as well as the repairs.
Current Music: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Find The Cost Of Freedom (off the radio over there)
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August 29th, 10:25
Current Mood: thankful
A thanksgiving of sorts
I'm terrible! I never thanked everyone for all you did when the boys and I were hurt to get us help. I owe you all so very much, especiallysamlicker8811. The emergency crews found us so quickly that day, and it was because of all of your assistance. And even after, all the thoughts and good wishes, hugs, e-cards, and virtual gifts--thank you all so, so much! I have the best flist. :) ♥ You're truly wonderful, all of you.
Speaking of my friends list, one of my new friends (Hi,automobilerotic!) asked how I'm able to do LJ. I guess it started after my boys dealt with the Trickster that was actually the archangel Gabriel. There was...well, he did something at one point, and--it's hard to describe, but he did something to my other boy and me, and it was like we were combined. The **strangest**! thing I have ever felt. Left me sort of dizzy and queasy for a couple days after, even once we'd been changed back. However, when he did so, there were all these fascinating gadgets and trinkets and computer components, all snazzy and flashing lights--and when it was fixed, I think that Trickster/Gabriel/whomever he is didn't exactly remove everything. ;D I think My Boy's noticed, because I've caught him poking at a few things and sort of grinning and chuckling to himself, but he never says anything about it. I think my other boy also suspects something, but seems to be content to not say anything about it either. Perhaps he's just happy to not have My Boy messing with his trunk again. (I believe the appropriate phrase here is "LOL!"? :) )
We're still at Mr. Singer's, perhaps for another day. I think there's something the boys want to check out in Montana next.
Current Music: Golden Earring - Radar Love
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August 30th, 7:03
Current Mood: happy
Like the angel made of tin
We'll be heading out today. My Boy's been outside with me since just before dawn. I don't think anything's wrong--he's calm, seems to be in an okay mood--I guess he just happened to wake up. He's just been standing with me, leaning back against my hood, watching as the sun rose. I like moments like these. Moments when it's quiet, peaceful, when he's close enough that I could hug him if I had arms, just a bit of a squeeze like his Mother would have done if she were still alive. I miss her. She was such a lovely lady, and all these years I've tried my best to be like her. Ah, there's my other boy now, leaning up against me as well, shoulder to shoulder with his brother. Family moments--take them whenever you can, treasure them. ♥
Oh, how sweet. My other boy brought each of them a beer. (Tsk, a little early, isn't it, you two? Ah, my boys.) So thoughtful of h--ACK, he'd shaken it up! Foam everywhere, yikes! And now My Boy is hm, trying to make him taste his armpit or something? And now they're wrestling. What goofballs. Silly, silly, silly. This is why I still call them boys--they're never truly going to grow up. ^_~ (Though if this is the start of The Pranks again, I'm so going to drive off on my own and leave them behind, haha!)
Current Music: Joni Mitchell - Tin Angel (off the radio)
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September 5th, 21:33
Current Mood: geeky
Just a little meme
impalalalove tagged me for that music meme going around, so here goes!
Name your Top 10 Favorite bands:
1. Johnny Cash
2. Jefferson Airplane (aka Jefferson Starship)
3. Lynyrd Skynard
4. The Animals
5. Bob Dylan
6. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
7. Janis Joplin
8. Buffalo Springfield
9. Creedence Clearwater Revival
10. Simon & Garfunkel
Don't get me wrong, I love My Boy's music, I really, really do (Er, except I'm really not terribly fond of Led Zepplin, to be honest--PLEASE! don't ever tell him!). But these groups are the music of my youth, and I can't help but be very fond of them.
1. What was the first song you ever heard by 6?
Marrakesh Express, from when Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young was just Crosby, Stills and Nash.
2. What is your favorite album of 2?
Definitely Surrealistic Pillow, from when they were still Jefferson Airplane.
3. What is your favorite lyric that 5 has sung?
I have a strange fondness for Bob Dylan's song "It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)". It...for some reason, it resonates with me about the things my family has lived through, and both boys these last few years, but especially My Boy. Lyrics are here: http://www.bobdylan.com/#/songs/its-alright-ma-im-only-bleeding but my favorite parts are:
"Darkness at the break of noon
Shadows even the silver spoon
The handmade blade, the child's balloon
Eclipses both the sun and moon"
and
"An' though the rules of the road have been lodged
It's only people's games that you got to dodge
And it's alright, Ma, I can make it."
4. How many times have you seen 4 live?
Never have, sadly.
5. What is your favorite song by 7?
Me and Bobby McGee. I adore Janis Joplin's voice, and it's sad that she died young.
6. What is a good memory you have involving the music of 10?
Simon & Garfunkel was one of the groups that my lady liked a great deal, and it was one of the tapes that she would play when The Guy and she would take rides in the evening, when My Boy was still very young. I always found their music peaceful and soothing.
7. Is there a song of 3 that makes you sad?
Simple Man. This is my favorite of Lynyrd Skynyrd's songs, but it still leaves me very melancholy. There's something amazing about it, though, when playing it on the open road, when there's no one else around save for the mountains or rolling hills, and an endless highway. It always makes me think of my boys.
8. What was the first song you heard by 1?
I first heard Johnny Cash singing Ring of Fire. It wasn't long after The Guy bought me, and it was playing as he drove home from work. I completely and totally fell for Johnny Cash with that one song. But there came a time where The Guy turned it off whenever it came on the radio, and it made me hurt for him so much whenever that happened. I still loved the song though--even if there was a long time before I got to hear it again, after I'd been given to My Boy.
9. What is your favorite song by 4?
Hands down, it's House of the Rising Sun.
10. How many times have you seen 9 live?
Never have, unfortunately, but I really, really wish I could have.
11. What is your favorite song of 5?
Hm, favorite...hard to decide between Masters of War and Love Sick. Though I like a lot of his work.
12. What is your favorite lyric that 3 has sung?
http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/l/lynyrd_skynyrd/gimme_back_my_bullets.html It's not my favorite song of theirs, but it reminds me of My Boy so much. :) Like:
"Sweet talkin' people done ran me out of town
And I drank enough whiskey to float a battleship around
But I'm leavin' this game one step ahead of you
And you will not hear me cry 'cause I do not sing the blues"
and
"Been up and down since I turned seventeen
Well I've been on top, and then it seems I lost my dream
But I got it back, I'm feelin' better everyday
Tell all those pencil pushers, better get out of my way"
13. What is your favorite song of 1?
I have trouble coming up with one song. I love Cash's work so much--from his oldest to his recent works and covers before his death. But I would have to say Streets of Laredo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSzfWLlvlAE. Though it's a tie with God's Gonna Cut You Down http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG7aS07dAN0.
14. What is a great memory you have considering 9?
There was once some months after My Boy and my other boy were travelling together again, where I don't know, I guess they were both just in just the right sort of good mood. My Boy started singing along with Proud Mary, then my other boy joined in, and they just kept going. Through The Midnight Special, Who'll Stop the Rain, Lookin' Out My Back Door, Bad Moon Rising, on and on. It was just so cool. :)
15. What is the first song you heard by 8?
For What It's Worth, which is also my favorite song of theirs.
Yikes, long! And I even cut out about 10 of the questions since they were just repeating the same things more. ^^; Anyway, tagging any of my flist that feels like doing this one!
Current Music: Lynyrd Skynard - Free Bird
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October 14th, 17:29
Current Mood: cheerful
Monumental
Sorry for not posting in so long! It's just been busy, busy, busy. The boys finally decided to take a bit of a break, though. We were driving into South Dakota again, and My Boy decided they needed to see Mt. Rushmore. Even though it's fall, it was really nice out, sunny and jacket weather, but not too cool. And the sky was clearer than it's been in quite some time, a lot brighter of a blue, less hazy. It's the sort of thing that makes me feel real hope, and real happiness that all the end of the world ugliness is behind us all. My Boy was in a rare mood, and kept making his brother stand in odd poses to take pictures on his phone while they were walking the trails. My other boy rolled his eyes a lot and made faces, but did what My Boy asked anyway. :) There's pictures of him pointing at chipmunks (the little things are so bold, and they beg! Or at least that's what the boys said), him eating ice cream in their cafe, and then my favorite--My Boy made him stand with one arm stretched up, pointing up over his head. And I guess My Boy had knelt down and looked up to take the photo...so it looks like my other boy has his hand up the George Washington head's nose. :D :D :D Afterwards when they came back to me, my other boy had the absolute cutest cranky face on--the one My Boy calls the "bitch face"--and he kept asking My Boy, "How old are you again? 12?" Oh, those two!
They stopped at the gift shop before we left, and My Boy bought his brother a small chunk of pyrite (gift shops in this area always are selling odd rocks). Pyrite of course is also known as Fool's Gold. ;) My other boy was most unamused (but I notice he's keeping it in his pocket anyway, aww~!)
Current Music: Ministry - Jesus Built My Hotrod
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November 8th, 00:12
Current Mood: wet :p
Rain o'er me
Yes, I know that that should be reign and not rain. :p Deal with it. IT'S FINALLY RAINING! \o/ It's been so dry for so long. I think the boys were worried it had something to do with the Apocalypse, that caused something had somehow "broken", if you will. But now it's raining--and raining and raining and raining! Oh, the mud. And of course the poor boys had a hunt--oh good gravy, but they were coated in mud. Caked with it! My poor other boy, he ended up with the worst of it, I think. My Boy made sure the both of them stood out in the rain for a long time before they got back in, and then he covered my seats with garbage bags. They were both so very soaked, I really did feel awful for them--even if they were a bit funny-looking, all bedraggled and dripping like that. :) I tried to make my heater run extra toasty warm of course. Being November, it's cold of course, so that was a cold, cold rain.
Once he started me up to drive them back to their motel, My Boy got out his Guns N' Roses tape, and promptly cued the tape to their song November Rain. And of course he started to sing along with it at the top of his lungs. :D And then he rewound it and played/sang with it again. He's still doing it. I think this is the seventh time. My other boy is bonking his head against the passenger window. Oh, my boys. :) ♥ Never change.
So never mind the darkness
We still can find a way
'Cause nothin' lasts forever
Even cold November rain
♥
Current Music: Guns N' Roses - November Rain
Edit: Banners! 8D
BUUUUUUUUUUUUT~♥ OTHER THINGS ARE AWESOME.
*I am in complete and utter love with
auroraprimavera's j2_everafter fic, "When you kissed my lips with my mouth so full of questions". (J2 obviously, NC17, ~7300 words). IT MAKES ME SO HAPPY. I am going to read it again today. ♥http://auroraprimavera.livejournal.com/72930.html
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spnlandspnlandspnland &hearts~ Perhaps I might have done well at Challenge 001 (Journalling the Live way) for spnland_writing and tied for first and was one of the two entries voted most creative. 8D 8D 8D (I don't think my team has noticed yet, but oh well.) Maybe Team Hunter's still kicking our asses, but we'll get them next time, Gadget! Next tiiiiiiiiiime! (I got banners, I've never gotten award banners before ever! \o/ *glee*)Also, this is why: the challenge was to write 10+ LJ entries for a certain Show character, and I chose the Impala. :3
I like smoke and lightning
Racin' with the wind and the feelin' that I'm under
July 22nd, 19:57
Current Mood: hot
Dust and wind
Drove the rest of the way across Kansas today. The boys have been arguing about whether to go the direct route over I-70 or the strangely meandering, out of the way loop of I-70 to I-135 to I-35 until finally connecting with I-29 at Kansas City. Their disagreement grew so heated I thought I might have to eat a cassette tape to distract them, until My Boy growled that he'd been told that The House had been destroyed in the last few days before the Apocalypse was stopped. They stopped arguing after that, and were quiet the rest of the afternoon and evening. We drove the long way, instead of the direct route that would have taken us through Lawrence. Stopped in St. Joseph, Missouri. There's a potential hunt here.
I almost forgot. My odometer turned over again yesterday, so I guess that means it was my birthday. I won't say how many hundred-thousand miles I am now. A lady never reveals her age.
Current music: ELO - Fire On High
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August 3rd, 12:41
Current Mood: gritty (dirty)
The good life?
No hunt on the schedule for the moment. If I understand right, our next destination is something just for fun. They've been making more stops like these this year. I think it's with the alleged purpose of taking it easy, but at the same time I think many places they just are checking to see what happened to this place or that place back then during the fighting and destruction. I think perhaps also they're needing to see if and how people are recovering, and to see that there's rebuilding.
Though this stop may be something less serious. When My Boy talks about it, he's grinning like he used to, and his brother just rolls his eyes.
This drive through Nebraska has really shown the effects of this year's drought. Only the places that irrigate are green. Today the wind gusts were bad and we were hit with an actual dust storm. My Boy stopped tucked us under an overpass to wait it out. We'll start again once they've finished wiping the dirt and grit off me--though I think My Boy is insisting on stopping at a motel early. I've heard mention of a proper wash and wax, which would be wonderful (the dust left so many fine scratches, and I itch horribly).
Current Music: Led Zepplin - Immigrant Song (cleaning music, he says)
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August 4th, 20:03
Current Mood: amused
Canterbury, Mecca, and...
Where the boys took me!
http://www.carhenge.com/
It was a belated birthday present, I think. :) And it was terribly fun and silly, and absolutely a delightful time. The attraction is a recreation of Stonehenge, using classic automobiles. All of the cars there were about my age or older, and I suppose some might think I should have found it gruesome or horrifying, but to be honest I thought it was hilarious, and I'm still laughing now when I remember it. At one point I wanted to joke to My Boy, "Oh, look! There's my Aunt Trudy!" But I decided not to, as he was enjoying himself so much, and I didn't want to risk him thinking I was upset or not appreciating the visit. ;) It's been quite some time since I've seen him this light-hearted, so I'm especially glad he chose to bring us all here. My other boy I think surprised himself and had a good time as well, between looking at the other sculptures and goofing around with My Boy.
We stayed long enough to watch the sun set, and my other boy took this picture with his phone:
http://www.carhenge.com/images/kaler1.jpg
The dust leaves the sky hazy and strangely-colored often, but during sunrise or sunset, it looks like a dawn or dusk sky should--glowing with reds, pinks, oranges. I think even with this summer's drought it's been getting better. I don't doubt that we'll see a normal, clear blue sky soon.
Current Music: none (unless you count cicadas buzzing)
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August 19th, 2:53
Current Mood: scared
Send help, please!!
The hunt went bad. I think they finished it. I'm not sure. But My Boy's hurt. And it's bad, because he wasn't driving, my other boy was. And my other boy laid My Boy down on my back seat, and there's blood, there's got to be blood because he covered me with blankets first. Not just one blanket, but two of them. Two of them, oh god. He's so quiet and so still, and no, no focus. It wasn't just My Boy, either, my other boy was hurt, too. He was driving, I don't think to the motel, I think to a hospital maybe, too fast, but I know why, so I'm not complaining about that, but he started drifting and swerving, and I tried to keep us in the lane, I tried, I truly did. And my other boy kept trying to keep us going but he passed out, and there was nothing I could do to stop it, and we went off the road, there's trees, I think we hit a stand of trees, and I've hurt my right front side. My headlight there's gone, and the frame there is all wrong, my grill's crunched in, and oh, my boys. Somebody, please, you've got to tell someone to get help for my boys. I can't wake up my other boy, and My Boy hasn't moved at all since this started and I think he's really bleeding bad, oh someone, please, if you're reading this, call for help for us. We were near the Deadmans Corner area of Wyoming, north of Glendo State Park, I think we'd passed the intersection of County Road 50 with Reese Road, I think that's also County Road 49--yes, it's County Road 49/Reese Road, and we were going north, I think we were heading towards Shawnee or at least Highway 18/20, but we haven't gotten that far yet, I don't think we were that far past that intersection. But please, help us, please, anyone, get help for my boys!!
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August 28th, 14:16
Current Mood: okay
Two o'clock, and all's well (finally)
We've been up at Mr. Singer's place for several days now, and it's been a good break. My Boy's looking a lot better, not so pale and washed out--a lot steadier on his feet, too. He's been working on me the last couple days, and I notice today he's been whistling and humming along with the radio. So I think all's fine again, or very nearly. He was in the hospital for three days, my other boy for one but probably should have been two. Mr. Singer helped them get me up here after--I was good to drive, really, but some of my frame around my wheel well was bent in, and was close to digging into my tire. Annoying!
It's still so amazing to see Mr. Singer walking again. ♥ I still remember how incredibly happy my boys were when it first happened. He has to use a cane, or sometimes forearm crutches, but it's still so amazing. I think he and my boys were resigned to him always being in that chair, so that when he finally was able to stand and start to take steps, it was truly a celebration. He's a stubborn, willful old coot, and I do so adore him. :) (Okay, yes, perhaps I've at times had a bit of a crush on him--yes, a crush, at my age >.< But still. I really can't help myself.) Today he's been acting cross and crotchety at the boys, and he's been over to nag at My Boy for being out too long, but for all that they're all snarking at each other, I can see their eyes are smiling.
I'm feeling really good. And not just because of My Boy doing an oil change and tune up, as well as the repairs.
Current Music: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Find The Cost Of Freedom (off the radio over there)
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August 29th, 10:25
Current Mood: thankful
A thanksgiving of sorts
I'm terrible! I never thanked everyone for all you did when the boys and I were hurt to get us help. I owe you all so very much, especially
samlicker8811. The emergency crews found us so quickly that day, and it was because of all of your assistance. And even after, all the thoughts and good wishes, hugs, e-cards, and virtual gifts--thank you all so, so much! I have the best flist. :) ♥ You're truly wonderful, all of you.Speaking of my friends list, one of my new friends (Hi,
automobilerotic!) asked how I'm able to do LJ. I guess it started after my boys dealt with the Trickster that was actually the archangel Gabriel. There was...well, he did something at one point, and--it's hard to describe, but he did something to my other boy and me, and it was like we were combined. The **strangest**! thing I have ever felt. Left me sort of dizzy and queasy for a couple days after, even once we'd been changed back. However, when he did so, there were all these fascinating gadgets and trinkets and computer components, all snazzy and flashing lights--and when it was fixed, I think that Trickster/Gabriel/whomever he is didn't exactly remove everything. ;D I think My Boy's noticed, because I've caught him poking at a few things and sort of grinning and chuckling to himself, but he never says anything about it. I think my other boy also suspects something, but seems to be content to not say anything about it either. Perhaps he's just happy to not have My Boy messing with his trunk again. (I believe the appropriate phrase here is "LOL!"? :) )We're still at Mr. Singer's, perhaps for another day. I think there's something the boys want to check out in Montana next.
Current Music: Golden Earring - Radar Love
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August 30th, 7:03
Current Mood: happy
Like the angel made of tin
We'll be heading out today. My Boy's been outside with me since just before dawn. I don't think anything's wrong--he's calm, seems to be in an okay mood--I guess he just happened to wake up. He's just been standing with me, leaning back against my hood, watching as the sun rose. I like moments like these. Moments when it's quiet, peaceful, when he's close enough that I could hug him if I had arms, just a bit of a squeeze like his Mother would have done if she were still alive. I miss her. She was such a lovely lady, and all these years I've tried my best to be like her. Ah, there's my other boy now, leaning up against me as well, shoulder to shoulder with his brother. Family moments--take them whenever you can, treasure them. ♥
Oh, how sweet. My other boy brought each of them a beer. (Tsk, a little early, isn't it, you two? Ah, my boys.) So thoughtful of h--ACK, he'd shaken it up! Foam everywhere, yikes! And now My Boy is hm, trying to make him taste his armpit or something? And now they're wrestling. What goofballs. Silly, silly, silly. This is why I still call them boys--they're never truly going to grow up. ^_~ (Though if this is the start of The Pranks again, I'm so going to drive off on my own and leave them behind, haha!)
Current Music: Joni Mitchell - Tin Angel (off the radio)
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September 5th, 21:33
Current Mood: geeky
Just a little meme
impalalalove tagged me for that music meme going around, so here goes!Name your Top 10 Favorite bands:
1. Johnny Cash
2. Jefferson Airplane (aka Jefferson Starship)
3. Lynyrd Skynard
4. The Animals
5. Bob Dylan
6. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
7. Janis Joplin
8. Buffalo Springfield
9. Creedence Clearwater Revival
10. Simon & Garfunkel
Don't get me wrong, I love My Boy's music, I really, really do (Er, except I'm really not terribly fond of Led Zepplin, to be honest--PLEASE! don't ever tell him!). But these groups are the music of my youth, and I can't help but be very fond of them.
1. What was the first song you ever heard by 6?
Marrakesh Express, from when Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young was just Crosby, Stills and Nash.
2. What is your favorite album of 2?
Definitely Surrealistic Pillow, from when they were still Jefferson Airplane.
3. What is your favorite lyric that 5 has sung?
I have a strange fondness for Bob Dylan's song "It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)". It...for some reason, it resonates with me about the things my family has lived through, and both boys these last few years, but especially My Boy. Lyrics are here: http://www.bobdylan.com/#/songs/its-alright-ma-im-only-bleeding but my favorite parts are:
"Darkness at the break of noon
Shadows even the silver spoon
The handmade blade, the child's balloon
Eclipses both the sun and moon"
and
"An' though the rules of the road have been lodged
It's only people's games that you got to dodge
And it's alright, Ma, I can make it."
4. How many times have you seen 4 live?
Never have, sadly.
5. What is your favorite song by 7?
Me and Bobby McGee. I adore Janis Joplin's voice, and it's sad that she died young.
6. What is a good memory you have involving the music of 10?
Simon & Garfunkel was one of the groups that my lady liked a great deal, and it was one of the tapes that she would play when The Guy and she would take rides in the evening, when My Boy was still very young. I always found their music peaceful and soothing.
7. Is there a song of 3 that makes you sad?
Simple Man. This is my favorite of Lynyrd Skynyrd's songs, but it still leaves me very melancholy. There's something amazing about it, though, when playing it on the open road, when there's no one else around save for the mountains or rolling hills, and an endless highway. It always makes me think of my boys.
8. What was the first song you heard by 1?
I first heard Johnny Cash singing Ring of Fire. It wasn't long after The Guy bought me, and it was playing as he drove home from work. I completely and totally fell for Johnny Cash with that one song. But there came a time where The Guy turned it off whenever it came on the radio, and it made me hurt for him so much whenever that happened. I still loved the song though--even if there was a long time before I got to hear it again, after I'd been given to My Boy.
9. What is your favorite song by 4?
Hands down, it's House of the Rising Sun.
10. How many times have you seen 9 live?
Never have, unfortunately, but I really, really wish I could have.
11. What is your favorite song of 5?
Hm, favorite...hard to decide between Masters of War and Love Sick. Though I like a lot of his work.
12. What is your favorite lyric that 3 has sung?
http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/l/lynyrd_skynyrd/gimme_back_my_bullets.html It's not my favorite song of theirs, but it reminds me of My Boy so much. :) Like:
"Sweet talkin' people done ran me out of town
And I drank enough whiskey to float a battleship around
But I'm leavin' this game one step ahead of you
And you will not hear me cry 'cause I do not sing the blues"
and
"Been up and down since I turned seventeen
Well I've been on top, and then it seems I lost my dream
But I got it back, I'm feelin' better everyday
Tell all those pencil pushers, better get out of my way"
13. What is your favorite song of 1?
I have trouble coming up with one song. I love Cash's work so much--from his oldest to his recent works and covers before his death. But I would have to say Streets of Laredo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSzfWLlvlAE. Though it's a tie with God's Gonna Cut You Down http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG7aS07dAN0.
14. What is a great memory you have considering 9?
There was once some months after My Boy and my other boy were travelling together again, where I don't know, I guess they were both just in just the right sort of good mood. My Boy started singing along with Proud Mary, then my other boy joined in, and they just kept going. Through The Midnight Special, Who'll Stop the Rain, Lookin' Out My Back Door, Bad Moon Rising, on and on. It was just so cool. :)
15. What is the first song you heard by 8?
For What It's Worth, which is also my favorite song of theirs.
Yikes, long! And I even cut out about 10 of the questions since they were just repeating the same things more. ^^; Anyway, tagging any of my flist that feels like doing this one!
Current Music: Lynyrd Skynard - Free Bird
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October 14th, 17:29
Current Mood: cheerful
Monumental
Sorry for not posting in so long! It's just been busy, busy, busy. The boys finally decided to take a bit of a break, though. We were driving into South Dakota again, and My Boy decided they needed to see Mt. Rushmore. Even though it's fall, it was really nice out, sunny and jacket weather, but not too cool. And the sky was clearer than it's been in quite some time, a lot brighter of a blue, less hazy. It's the sort of thing that makes me feel real hope, and real happiness that all the end of the world ugliness is behind us all. My Boy was in a rare mood, and kept making his brother stand in odd poses to take pictures on his phone while they were walking the trails. My other boy rolled his eyes a lot and made faces, but did what My Boy asked anyway. :) There's pictures of him pointing at chipmunks (the little things are so bold, and they beg! Or at least that's what the boys said), him eating ice cream in their cafe, and then my favorite--My Boy made him stand with one arm stretched up, pointing up over his head. And I guess My Boy had knelt down and looked up to take the photo...so it looks like my other boy has his hand up the George Washington head's nose. :D :D :D Afterwards when they came back to me, my other boy had the absolute cutest cranky face on--the one My Boy calls the "bitch face"--and he kept asking My Boy, "How old are you again? 12?" Oh, those two!
They stopped at the gift shop before we left, and My Boy bought his brother a small chunk of pyrite (gift shops in this area always are selling odd rocks). Pyrite of course is also known as Fool's Gold. ;) My other boy was most unamused (but I notice he's keeping it in his pocket anyway, aww~!)
Current Music: Ministry - Jesus Built My Hotrod
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November 8th, 00:12
Current Mood: wet :p
Rain o'er me
Yes, I know that that should be reign and not rain. :p Deal with it. IT'S FINALLY RAINING! \o/ It's been so dry for so long. I think the boys were worried it had something to do with the Apocalypse, that caused something had somehow "broken", if you will. But now it's raining--and raining and raining and raining! Oh, the mud. And of course the poor boys had a hunt--oh good gravy, but they were coated in mud. Caked with it! My poor other boy, he ended up with the worst of it, I think. My Boy made sure the both of them stood out in the rain for a long time before they got back in, and then he covered my seats with garbage bags. They were both so very soaked, I really did feel awful for them--even if they were a bit funny-looking, all bedraggled and dripping like that. :) I tried to make my heater run extra toasty warm of course. Being November, it's cold of course, so that was a cold, cold rain.
Once he started me up to drive them back to their motel, My Boy got out his Guns N' Roses tape, and promptly cued the tape to their song November Rain. And of course he started to sing along with it at the top of his lungs. :D And then he rewound it and played/sang with it again. He's still doing it. I think this is the seventh time. My other boy is bonking his head against the passenger window. Oh, my boys. :) ♥ Never change.
So never mind the darkness
We still can find a way
'Cause nothin' lasts forever
Even cold November rain
♥
Current Music: Guns N' Roses - November Rain
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