Revenge for the vuvuzela onslaught

It turns out there is a practical use for the annoying song found via the link two posts ago. If you are stuck in a house where a Certain Individual refuses to turn off or mute the world cup, then fear not, now you can combat annoying noise with more annoying noise. That's right. Turn on you iPad/phone/laptop/computer and launch the song. Turn the volume up and let it play.

First minute
CI: what is that?
U: Oh just something from the Internet, it's a funny song

Third minute
CI: It's really annoying, can you turn that off?
U: I'm listening to it.

The song gets quiet and your victim thinks it is over. Then it gets louder.

Fifth minute
CI: ok, it's really annoying, I can't hear.
U: Really? I was thinking the same thing.

Tenth minute
CI: come on! Did you start it over?
U: No. We haven't even gotten to Halloween yet.
Let me know when you're ready to negotiate.

Sixteenth minute
CI: fine. I'll mute the TV, if you turn that off.

Revenge for the vuvuzela onslaught is yours.

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

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Socks, Rockets and Thieves?

(AP) The story of the breakup of a small local cover band has taken several unexpected twists and turns. AP reporters tracked down Ethel, after receiving an email from her stating her location. They confirmed she has indeed left the state and, in fact, she has left the entire region. Such a drastic move left many reporters questioning the reasons for her actions. Several questions were directed towards Ethel when she arrived home, but she deflected all questions, stating the AP should talk with her representative.

After a few moments of confusion it was discovered that her representative was a stray tabby cat named Sunshine, who was sitting on a hand written letter. The letter disclosed the following information:

Ethel decided to leave the band Socks and Rockets after Creative Differences with Certain Individuals could not be resolved to her satisfaction. Ethel felt Selling Out would be in everyones best interest, while her band mates wanted to Stay True to the Music. After exhausting all avenues of communication, Ethel decided it was time to move on and start a career in the opera/hip hop/holiday/children's hybrid genre. Research shows the popularity of these genres should create profitable opportunities. She asks everyone to refer to the following link:
http://boingboing.net/2008/04/17/25-minute-compositio.html
Sunshine
Ethel's Representative
July 25, 2010

This is where the story becomes really strange. Sources informed the AP Ethel had been connected to a string of violent library robberies in the area. Eyewitnesses stated that one of the robbers was rapping something that sounded like "buy a bow, buy a gun, for Christmas at Target" Which is reportedly similar to lyrics Ethel has been working on for a new song, allegedly titled Children Love Yom Kippur. Police confirmed they had questioned Ethel in the case, but the investigation is still open and no charges have been filed. Ethel's Facebook page states she had "... already testified to not being in area at the time."

When asked to which "area" she was referring, Ethel replied "No comment." Needless to say, Sunshine stayed quiet as well.

- Posted using BlogPress from the AP iPad

Socks and Rockets Splits

The popular local cover band Socks and Rockets has officially split up after a dispute with the band leader and lead guitarist, Ethel. Details of the dispute remain unknown, but sources say Ethel has left the state. Ethel has a reputation for not showing up for gigs and practices, and was often the topic of conversation. Locals wondered if she was really committed to the group. The temperamental and unpredictable Ethel is also known for frequently calling the drummer 'narc' during performances. Although the band was small they had about 1000 fans, and once made $25 for playing a gig.

The remaining band members, Sean of the DEA and Rar have formed a new band, they already have almost 10,000 fans and have been invited to play in New York and Chicago.

Picasso Update

Sorry for missing the comment - it was so unexpected! Beth, you have the honor of being the first Vincent and Picasso's Patch Hill Party Blog Comment and so we (the numerous staff here at the Party Blog) present you with the following award:

We would also like to recognize our first official blog follower Shannon:

We hope it makes up for the delay in both replying to comments and adding additional blog posts!

Now for the official update:

Beth (our official party blog first commenter) has asked how they get pins out of a dog's stomach. Fascinating question. Nature provides two access points to the stomach. The first method is to fill the dog with fiber and let nature take its course. The vet said they might have attempted this if Picasso was a full sized lab. Unfortunately he is a 1/2 size lab (clearly he didn't get any additional "don't eat that" brains from the other half) so he was not of a large enough size to attempt this without the risk of Serious Injury. The second method involves lowering a scope down the throat, grabbing the pins and dragging them back up the way they went down. Since pins are pointy and sharp, this method could also cause Serious Injury. And so, we come to the final approach: Make a new hole.

The vet performed surgery from 11:00pm - 12:00am from Saturday to Sunday. We were so glad that Picasso picked Saturday night to eat pins because, as you can guess, emergency midnight dog surgery is so cheap. He had to stay until Sunday evening so they could watch him and make sure he could eat and drink. He could, and so they sent him home. For 10 days he was on bed rest and medicines - oh and mini-meals before his medicines. In other words, no partying. At first he was okay with that, but part way through the recovery he started becoming a pain in the butt, refusing to lay down and opening the baby gates to try to get out and play with Vincent. (Yes, he figured out how to open baby gates with that stupid Dog from Mars cone on his head.) After 10 days, he was fully recovered.

Official Picasso Status Today: Apparently finding and ingesting 5 straight pins and having stomach surgery does not damper your spirits when you're a dog! As of right now, you wouldn't even know anything had happened to him at all - except he still has a funny haircut. He eats, he runs, he sniffs. He still hates baths and delivery men. Official Picasso Rating: 100% Normally Neurotic.