"Get to Know the Members" thread

[mjkoehler]

I am too sensitive and tear up easily like Dick Vermeil.  I am working on this, but when I am really stoned, Jim James can still make me cry instantly.

He made me cry the first time I heard Phone Went West

[colleen]

I'm with you on the coffee/chocolate snob thing, Mike. I used to drink bad coffee and would get so agitated I'd pick fights. In the NW I learned about the difference between robusta beans (bad) and arabica (good) and also realized that espresso was for me, as it functioned more like a laser beam vs. the shotgun blast that regular brew can be. I am into precise dosage. Beyond taste, I had no idea how horrible bad coffee/chocolate is for the environment, workers, etc. until a couple of years ago. I know some really great roasteries that ship the same day they roast if you are interested.

Thanks. I try to only buy Organic/Fair Trade/Shade Grown when possible. Currently I am hooked on Green Mountain. Also dip into the European Coffeehouse collections and the uberspecialty roasts from Gevalia. There are a couple decent envirosocial conscious roasters here in St Louis. I am always on the lookout for new sources. If they have Ethiopian Yergacheffe, they are aok in my book. They hate me at work as my office always smells of freshly ground coffee.

Cool. Check out Batdorf and Bronson coffee roasters. http://www.batdorf.com
They are excellent in every way and the staff is exceptionally knowledgeable about all things food, wine, coffee. Even if their coffees aren't labelled as fair trade, they abide by the same or better standards. The whole fair trade thing is a bit of a bureaucratic conundrum that often means beans not being fresh/being held up in transit in order to get that label.

[mjkoehler]

 [/quote]Amelie, Cinema Paradiso, Goodfellas, Dances With Wolves, The Big L etc are some of my fav movies.
[/quote]

Amelie is great. If you have not, check out Jean-Pierre Jeunet's other films City Of Lost Children and Delicatessen. He has such a unique eye and vision.

[dragonboy]

Amelie is great. If you have not, check out Jean-Pierre Jeunet's other films City Of Lost Children and Delicatessen. He has such a unique eye and vision.

I've seen both of those too.
I love foreign movies, Manon Des Sources & Jean De Florette are another 2 of my favourites, along with La Gloire De Mon Père (My Father's Glory), Lucía Y El Sexo (Sex & Lucia), Tillsammans (Together) + countless others.
Have you seen any of those Mjkoehler?

[dragonboy]

I did not know that. Must be so great to be close to so many great places in and around Asia. On a similar note, I have been to Tunisia which a lot of people think sounds exotic. But, I mostly went there because it was the closest (2 hr. flight) and cheapest place to have a deluxe vacation while I was living in Italy. I was nearly killed by the king pin of Tunis, but that's a story for another night.

I've not been to Italy, would love to go (obviously!)
I'd love to hear that story about the King Pin Of Tunis sometime!

[mjkoehler]

Amelie is great. If you have not, check out Jean-Pierre Jeunet's other films City Of Lost Children and Delicatessen. He has such a unique eye and vision.

I've seen both of those too.
I love foreign movies, Manon Des Sources & Jean De Florette are another 2 of my favourites, along with La Gloire De Mon Père (My Father's Glory), Lucía Y El Sexo (Sex & Lucia), Tillsammans (Together) + countless others.
Have you seen any of those Mjkoehler?

I have not. I will check them out. I did greatly enjoy E Tu Mama. Alfonso Curon has a way of bringing out the angst in his characters.

[mjkoehler]

Cool. Check out Batdorf and Bronson coffee roasters. http://www.batdorf.com
They are excellent in every way and the staff is exceptionally knowledgeable about all things food, wine, coffee. Even if their coffees aren't labelled as fair trade, they abide by the same or better standards. The whole fair trade thing is a bit of a bureaucratic conundrum that often means beans not being fresh/being held up in transit in order to get that label.

Thanks I will give them a try. Yeah the whole Free Trade/Organic thing is a mess and you have to watch what you are getting and from who. There was an interesting National Geo documentary on coffee that was on TV the other night. My wife just kept shaking her head going...jeez it's just coffee. Spoken like a true non coffee drinker.

[megisnotreal]

-27

-not the farthest left person you'll ever meet, but pretty damn close.

-my hair is curlier than yours

wanna bet? ;)

I am bored... so... random me(g) info:

-overly superstitious... hate to think about ghosts and all, especially when i am alone in my 120-year-old house at night
-have an undying affection for old buildings... i like the sort of prescence they have, and i like to think about how many lives have intersected there
-i like the way wet dirt smells
-i am a hopless romantic trapped in the body of a post-modern realist
-sometimes i cry because i get overwhelmed by the beauty of things... like wednesday on my way home from work when i had to pull over on the side of the road to soak in this totally transcendent sunset...
-i have been engaged twice but married zero times. the thought of it scared me too much...
-my biggest fear is being buried alive.
-i used to be a very angry and sad girl, but that has faded into a new-found appreciation for and complacency with my life
-i would rather be outside. i love to hike around the mammoth cave nature reserves. i don't know what i think about god, but if s/he exists, s/he is there.
-william faulkner is my favorite.
-i am pretty far left of center.
-i hate to see people sad or upset.
-i hope i get to see the ruins of athens before i die.
-i also have very curly hair.
-i am too dependable, predictable, and loyal.
-my nephews and nieces are probably the greatest thing--EVER. of all time. i love those kids.
-my dad is a preacher, so i had to be a badass when i was growing up. i felt it was required of me to be wild.
-i like good cheese and cheap wine.

[brkndwnbus]

23 years old

Currently looking for a full-time job since I graduated in December

Lived in MD, basically hated it. Moved to PA for school. I live in an apartment that was my dad's house when he grew up in PA. I am the landlord of the building. Both parents grew up in PA, and all family members besides them still live back here, so I had no problem relocating. MD is way to expensive.

Have a band, which is difficult since the other two members live in MD, but it works out. I write the basic songs acoustically, then head down for long weekends and we complete them as a band..... www.myspace.com/brokendownbus    we need more friends! and listens!...just read the blog first!!!!

Soon to be engaged...she already expects it...

Hate: Baseball, the patriots, bret favre, the ravens, baseball, baseball, baseball, Notre Dame, Florida State

Love: playing guitar, drums, music, writing, reading

[EAZYE]

I'm 26
Work at the evil corporation that is best buy.  I hang plasmas, projectors, and do the speaker installs so I'm never there which is a good thing.  Would like to start my own business doing installs but am to scared of failing. :-/

Wish I knew more about computers as i'm yet to post a picture.
Coached high school soccer here in Oklahoma for 4 years.
Spent 7 long years in a drug induced haze at the University of Oklahoma
Have yet to do anything with degree from said University
This is the first and only forum I chat with people
Didn't really start my musical education until about 5 or 6 yrs ago (had a mispent youth.)
I'm an only child :(
Have seen the Jacket 5x
First car I purchased with my own money  Chrysler 300. 8-)
I have the world's laziest English Bulldog.  His name is Pudge.
Love German beer and their food :)
Sometimes I feel like I am just floating through life
My name is Eric Wiersig
Thank you to all for your posts in the other music section as that's where my last 10-15 cd's have come from ;)
That's about enough.

[colleen]

-think abortion should still be technically legal, but women should be painfully sterilised and given pain levels beyond human comprehension

Dear fellow nature loving, honda driving lefty,
I am glad you care about these things and wish more people wanted to protect life in all forms. I thank my lucky stars I have never had to make that decision, but I know plenty of women who have and it's not an enviable position to be in. I have struggled tremendously with this issue and it's not that I think abortion is a good thing. But, not all women who elect to have one are morally bankrupt, hellbent on killing babies and in need of being taught a lesson through physical pain and sterilization. Don't you think that deciding to destroy part of yourself, experiencing death inside your body and having to live with your choice is punishment enough? Even if it's not physically excruciating, I'd venture to say that for most who go through this it is a memorable, haunting experience no matter if you feel it is morally neutral or wrong. Further, what's the fate of the dude who knocks said woman up? Should his genitals be taisered while said procedure is taking place? I know this is a hot button issue and I'm not trying to start a whole saga, but I know that for some people (for safety, economic, or emotional reasons) there really isn't another viable choice. I really don't think anyone wants to have an abortion. I do however wish that their was a test for people to become parents that the gods or some divine force would administer before it happens, but unfortunately, there is no such thing.

On a lighter note, I love your kids' names and natural interpretation sounds like the most amazing area to major in ever. Oh and I long ago had an intestinal parasite too and it's the worst. Glad yours has left too.

Peace.

[megisnotreal]

colleen, i took your advice and got a copy of the book "running with scissors."

it's great.

:)

[colleen]

colleen, i took your advice and got a copy of the book "running with scissors."

it's great.

:)

Cool. Also check out his memoir, Dry. It's about his battles with alcoholism, rehab, love, etc. Hilarious, painful and moving.

[MMJ_fanatic]

Lifetime New Englander (except for a few years in TX)
Made it through 41 years so far
I've had a mix of dogs, cats, and rabbits over the years--currently have a pack of 3 dogs (my little fan club  :))
Will listen to (almost) anything (don't like pop/modern r&b/rap)
Dirtbiking, skiing, bicycling, concerts, movies, the beach, cribbage, cards, pool, loud music in dimly lit bars, sitting out under the stars, my garden--some of my various interests (some of which I don't do so much anymore thanks to having my right leg broken off below the knee in a dissagreement between a Ford Excursion and my motorcycle)
Dry humor w/ a sprinkling of sarcasm (love Steven Wright)
Did I mention I love this website?  (shameless ass kiss :-*)
Pizza, anything Italian, Mexican, Greek, and Swedish meatballs.  Plus I eat all my vegetables.
Classic 60s cars--currently have 5 MOPARS in various states of road readiness.
And a baby's arm holding an apple.

[ManNamedTruth]

-27

-i think the beach boys are more influential than the beatles.

You can think that but it doesn't make it true. ;)

[dragonboy]

Wish I knew more about computers as i'm yet to post a picture.

Hey Eric, how's it going?

I had no idea how to post pictures when I first joined the forum (the good Doc helped me out!)
I was going to PM you but thought I'd post here just incase anybody needs help posting a pic.

To post a pic from the internet right click on the pic you want. A list of options should come up with Properties at the bottom. Scan down & click on Properties & a small Element Properties box should pop up. You need to cut & paste the 'Location' (left click & drag the mouse across the link to highlight it in blue, then right click on 'copy')
When you post here on the forum all you need to do is click on the third icon from the left that says 'Insert Image'
When you click on it these should appear: (img][/img)
You then need to place your cursor inbetween the 2 brackets (img]*here*[/img) then right click & choose paste. That will automatically put the 'Location' link that you copied from the Element Properties box.
Hmm not too sure how clear that is?  :-[

Posting you own pics is a little more complicated. You need to set up an internet photo file-sharing account. I use photobucket @ www.photobucket.com
If you set up an account & need some help some me a PM & try my best  :)

I should be the last person offering help really, I'm a complete PC spaz myself!

[ratsprayer]

-think abortion should still be technically legal, but women should be painfully sterilised and given pain levels beyond human comprehension

Dear fellow nature loving, honda driving lefty,
I am glad you care about these things and wish more people wanted to protect life in all forms. I thank my lucky stars I have never had to make that decision, but I know plenty of women who have and it's not an enviable position to be in. I have struggled tremendously with this issue and it's not that I think abortion is a good thing. But, not all women who elect to have one are morally bankrupt, hellbent on killing babies and in need of being taught a lesson through physical pain and sterilization. Don't you think that deciding to destroy part of yourself, experiencing death inside your body and having to live with your choice is punishment enough? Even if it's not physically excruciating, I'd venture to say that for most who go through this it is a memorable, haunting experience no matter if you feel it is morally neutral or wrong. Further, what's the fate of the dude who knocks said woman up? Should his genitals be taisered while said procedure is taking place? I know this is a hot button issue and I'm not trying to start a whole saga, but I know that for some people (for safety, economic, or emotional reasons) there really isn't another viable choice. I really don't think anyone wants to have an abortion. I do however wish that their was a test for people to become parents that the gods or some divine force would administer before it happens, but unfortunately, there is no such thing.

On a lighter note, I love your kids' names and natural interpretation sounds like the most amazing area to major in ever. Oh and I long ago had an intestinal parasite too and it's the worst. Glad yours has left too.

Peace.

my statement above was purely idealistic, and we all know idealistic thinking just isn't practical.  it's a fantasy world solution, so of course it has plenty of holes.  no, i don't think all women who have abortions are hellbent on killing babies and morally bankrupt.  i'm sure the decision is pure hell for a lot of women, and it's definitely not envious.  yes, i do think men should have their balls tasered as well.  anyway, thanks for remaining very calm in questioning my very imflammatory statement.  

glad your guts are better too.

[Specialist]

i've enjoyed reading about you guys, i figure i'll go ahead and join in.

18
Neil Young
Bowling Green, KY
No college
MMJ
Seen them 7x, bought tickets to see them 9x but someone always dies
Guitar (since 10)
Radiohead
Girlfriend (1.5 years)
Wii
Jason Molina
Apartment
Born in Knoxville and lived there 2 years.
Vinyl
Been on the forum since Feb 23rd, 2005
Wilco
Have met a bunch of people from the forum, hope to meet more
Bonnaroo
The works of Jim Henson
Townes Van Zant
Camera
Blazing Saddles
The Band
Leonardo
Raphael
Michelangelo
Donatello
Reading this makes me realize how bad i need to get a life

[megisnotreal]

Bowling Green, KY

REPRESENT

8-)

[SiOuxTribe]

Cynical
Satirical
Happy
Part Lakota Sioux
college student (GMU)
deep into native american issues, current and past (both intertwine. fucking government)
bothered by people obsessed with their birthdays and gift holidays (for the sake of greed)
pagan like ratsprayer
pro earth and animals
pro-choice
pro-zombie invasion
dont understand vegans, eat some fucking eggs at least!
Sad
Play bass, guitar and very little but a few chords of mountain dulcimer and a general understanding of drums but can't play well since I don't have a real set to practice on.
Reverb
Lamb with Wine
Side-Boob