scottieking Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 well hello everybody. Scottieking here to hijack the QOTD for the day. Given I have recently stumbled upon a large block of free time to deal with I was wondering if the Skanks had any creative suggestions on how to fill it. Could be anything books, music (to download or play), projects, movies, you name it. I've got a pretty good idea what this week looks like but I'm a little hesitant as to my sanity in the weeks to fill ahead. So I suppose the acutal question is What sorts of awesome things have you been filling your free time with lately (in an effort to better fill mine)? Toodles, scottieking P.S. is it really May 12th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 Scottie - if you're a Neil Young fan, you *must* read through Jimmy McDonough's "Shakey" biography. Now's a good time to put pencil to paper and start writing the next Scottie King cd. Or, you could always start downloading and b&p'ing me all of the available 1972 Grateful Dead shows, if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 Life of Pi......was a great book......can't remember the auther but I think it is a best seller so it shouldn't be difficult to find. You have to give it a chance at first it appears to be rambly but once it goes you won't be able to put it down. A really fun story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon. Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 Hey Scottie, The life of pi author is Yann Martel. Do you have the "further network" - download tons of shows, there is a nice legion of mary 75' on nugs.net....do you have any herb??? If you are needing any books, I work for Indigo and always have a shitload of reading copies kicking around...let me know and I will hve a few mailed out to you...I have a copy of life of pi sitting right in my office so send me your addy and its yours. I have been reading a book called "The DaVinci Code" that is totally awesome. It sounds like you have a great opportunity to catalogue your live shows as well...ind of a painful task but one that is always rewarding. Well thats all for now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 Did you watch Trailer Park Boys last night? Seems like "pulling the goalie" is a good place to start........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 Scottie, something I've been meaning to do for awhile is organize pictures, go through old photos put 'em in albums and stuff? that can kill a lot of time. "Stone Alone" by Bill Wyman, GREAT book on the Stones and early 60's England. If you're looking for some books, instead of paying through the ass at Chapters or wherever, hit a Value Village and grab some used books, you can get some good stuff, cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 If you are politically minded, try reading Age and Guile Beat Innocence and a Bad Haircut - 25 Years of PJ O'Rourke. Wicked articles covering the past 25 years that he has written. And i quote: "We're told cars are dangerous. It's safer to drive through South Central Los Angeles than to walk there. We're told cars are wasteful. Wasteful of what? Oil did a lot of good sitting in the ground for millions of years. We're told cars should be replaced with mass transportation. But it's hard to reach the drive-through window at McDonald's from a speeding train. And we're told cars cause pollution. A hundred years ago city streets were ankle deep in horse excrement. What kind of pollution do you want?" Either that or Pulling your goalie. Oh ya, one more idea, making covers for my show collection seems to take forever. Try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 I have been painting a lot as of late. I'll get an idea and start a picture and before I know it, five hours have passed. The bonus to this activity is that it's not only creative and fun, but you have something to show for it at the end. The pictures make great gifts as well. I also "waste" quite a bit of time on the internet finding inspiration, ideas and methods for my next painting. Acrylics are a cheap way to get started. You can paint on pretty much any kind of paper or surface. Plus they can look chunky like oil paint or thin like water colours. Lots of options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 what about this past time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 Scottie, you could also lock your keys in the car, and then try to get them out with a coat-hanger. You can kill hours on end, then you try to beat your personal best, switch to a different car/lock style...the possibilities are endless, and you'll be picking up some skills that could always come in handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 Deiter says "Would you like to touch my monkey?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 quote: Originally posted by Dr. Huxtable: Scottie, you could also lock your keys in the car, and then try to get them out with a coat-hanger. You can kill hours on end, then you try to beat your personal best, switch to a different car/lock style...the possibilities are endless, and you'll be picking up some skills that could always come in handy. ...especially when partying with Dr. Huxtable... Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinw Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 If you're looking for stuff to read check out John Steinbeck, Jack Kerouc, John Irving, Tom Robbins, or Elmore Leonard. Plenty of good stuff there and most of it is light and pretty easy to get into. Organizing photos is a huge joba nd always seems to take me forever because I look through the pics and then think to call people in the photos and chat or find albums and organize by year or vacation or whatever. Making CD covers is a good idea, or learning something new on the computer if you're into that. Figure out how to doanload torrent files or get into hosting an FTP site or something. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolarGarlic Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 teach yourself how to speak some chinese or something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Musicface Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 Hey Scottie, good to seeya up and at 'em! If you're a Michael Moore fan (or if you aren't yet but want to be) I'd highly recommend picking up the the DVDs for his television series The Awful Truth. Jeff from Uncle Seth just lent me the first season. Anti-corporte and general anti-stupid stunts that'll make you laugh and cry at the same time. Peace, Mr. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 This may occupy your time nicely: May is National Maturbation Month!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reba Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 making cd covers is a great idea. collage using old sheet music or ticket stubs, photos, newspaper, pics printed from the internet, pieces of shirts.....the possibilities are endless.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 when i hit puberty. tough transition, but well worth it in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey d Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 if you want some good reading pick up some Herman Hesse, more specifically Gertrude or Steppenwolfe. Or do what i did in decmeber and figure out all of bohemian rhapsody on the piano. Hey i was bored . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 scaramoosh, scaramoosh, will you do the fandango.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurisuta Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 Plant a garden! A great excuse to play in the dirt, and helps plants to grow (the kind of plants you choose to grow is up to you.....) Lots of fun and uplifting for one's soul. Or you cold paint my kitchen for me, since you have free time and all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 2 words: Vocal Jam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 Hey Kurisuta....I just noticed your sig.. gotta keep that one in mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 Hey Scottie - I'm sure you've already read "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller (if you haven't, then go get that first), but I just finished his "Portrait of the Artist, As an Old Man" which was also excellent. Also, posting pictures of monkeys having sex to Sanctuary is a good way to kill time, too. Glad you're feeling good, Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 I went to Disney world.....no really I did.... it rocked!! also I saw John Mann...who rocks... and I played with my band..who also rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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