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Category Archives: Personal
In Memoriam: David Walley
A reminder to one and all that it was one year ago today that we at KUR said a final goodbye to one of our regular contributors, a man who gave us some rare insights into the early years of … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Zappa Misc
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Back. Sort Of.
So why the hiatus, you ask. Well it wasn’t a trip to Hawaï, nor was it a relaxing ten days of soaking up the sun in my back yard. It was in fact something entirely different. It’s been a rough … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
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Hiatus
I’m going to take a little break from this blog. No worries though: regular posting should resume in the not so distant future. In the meantime have a look at our future prime-minister Yves Leterme, as he sings what he … Continue reading
Posted in In The News, Personal
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Six Years Of Hot Poop
Six years ago, I started this blog with the following immortal words: Is this phase one of: we’re only in it for the blogging? Well: we’re still around, and the main reason for that is you, dear reader. Your involvement … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Site News
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Everything Is Healing Nicely
My anecdote 002 for today: been to the hospital for a few days because of a minor problem, and just to spend the time I’ve brought Slaven’s FZ biography with me. While reading the book, a middle-aged doctor (a lady) … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Personal
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Ooooh Shiny
Last.fm now allows for the making and off-site inclusion of playlist “widgets”. Let’s see how that works out! Here are my Recently Played Tracks (my iTunes is currently on Party Shuffle mode by the way): Now then: I’ve shown you … Continue reading
Posted in Geek, Music, Personal
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It’s Dr Sharl’s Birthday!
I say this just in case you hadn’t noticed the subtly mod-o-fied banner up top — so give her your best wishes why don’t you! :)
Posted in Personal
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Paging Sigur Ros
Please stop putting out records and attempt to acquire a sense of humour. Graphic designers around the world will mourn, I know — but the world will be a better place. Thanks! Bunch of wankers. Why I oughta…
Posted in Music, Personal, Randamonium
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Raggedy Rabbi
Raggedy Rabbi! Where there is existential doubt, Raggedy Rabbi comes to the rescue. Ain’t nothing like a Holy Book to solve your trouble! — The Pitch That Was Naught…
Posted in Comics, Personal, Religion
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Taste-O-Meter
My experience with Last.fm has been quite pleasant so far, save the occasional time-out. New friends, new neighbours. And look! Having now played some 765 tracks, my Taste-O-Meter finally tells me that Dr Sharleena and I really do have a … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Personal, Silly
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In Other News…
Dr Sharleena is taking driving lessons as we speak. May the force be with her (and with those crossing her path on the road). Tomorrow I get to have my obligatory work-related bi-annual medical check-up. If you don’t find me … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Randamonium
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Cruisin’ With Keneally
Have you noticed this brand new blog called The Central Scrutinizer? It has a fine interview with Mike Keneally (among other things), who’s Zappa-esque musical taste seems to be really close to Barry’s: Any opportunity to play Cruisin’ for Burgers … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Personal
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Ike Sig!
For my birthday, Peter of Uni-Muta gave me (among other things!) Ike Willis‘ album “Dirty Pictures” which has been on heavy rotation as of late at Barry Towers. But an even cooler surprise unfolded when I had a look at … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Personal, Zappa Misc
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Computer Says Noooo…
Well hi there! I’ve been out of the loop a couple of days as you may have noticed. Finally brought the iMac to an Apple reseller for repair and got it back with a shiny, new, empty hard disk. No … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Randamonium
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Best. Birthday. Ever.
Remember my sneaking suspicion? Well I was right! Except, the party lasted the entire weekend and the company surpassed my wildest guesses. In order of appearance: Magic Fingers of The Big Note and “Variation Variations” fame, and his lovely wife … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Personal
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