2 June 2010
Today was day two, and the final day, of the mandatory training. I’ve now been through my 360° assessment and come out no better, smarter or wiser than when I went in. I did find out that, though, that I’m not fit to be a programmer and that I care so much about fitting in that I have molded myself in the shape of a corporate yes-man. Whatever.
Truth is I feel more like this little guy

This twig was separate from his fellow twigs on the bush yet still stood tall and proud and screamed “rain on me” with as loud a voice as any other.
Cheers.

~KR (Written on 4 June 2010)

Listening to:
Loves Gonna Be Tonight #1 by Bruce Springsteen
from Lost Masters Vol. 7

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1 June 2010
Today was day one of mandatory training. Blech. I understand the desire of the company, I just hate that they spent so much money on something that just really was so-so. I am, however, going to take the good bits of the program and use them – for, unlike so many others, there really was value in this class.

These are practice cones that I still carry in the boot of my auto. I think I carry them out of fear…fear that if I remove them that will be tantamount to me hanging up my boots. I’m just not sure I’m completely ready for that.
Cheers.

~KR (Written on 4 June 2010)

Listening to:
It Ain’t Love But It Ain’t Bad by Slade
from Whatever Happened to Slade

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30 May 2010
We were very pleasantly surprised by a Colorado contigent at Scarborough Faire this weekend. Our very dear friend who plays the Sheriff at the festival arrived along with a number of other performers. It was, despite the overwhelming heat & humidity a very welcome treat.

Cheers.

~KR (Written on 4 June 2010)

Listening to:

Culture Color Money Beauty by Tigarah
from FIFA ‘08 Soundtrack

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29 May 2010
The final weekend of the 30th annual Scarborough Renaissance Festival is upon us. And with it comes brand new signs for East Wind Games. Hooray! Thanks to the talent and persistence of two very dear friends, we can now proudly display what our shoppe is all about. Thank you, gentlemen!

Cheers.

~KR (Written on 4 June 2010)

Listening to:
We Are All on Drugs by Weezer
from Make Believe

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17 April 2010

It is a sad thing when I have a beautiful day at faire, and it ends only for me to realize I never took a single photo … or almost worse … the only photo I took was a boring fabric close-up for the purposes of reference for a customer’s order. With all the fabulous friends, beautiful handcrafted items and flowers and trees and animals … wouldn’t you think I’d do better?

~MB

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26 May 2010
The PubGuys #33 Recording session at Big Shots in Bedford. I have to admit that when we started I hoped, but didn’t believe that we’d last this long. 33 episodes and a growing fan-base later, we’re still groing strong and growing in both ability & tolerance every week. I have told my wife numerous times, the PubGuys is one of the best things I’ve ever been involved with.

Thanks, PubGuys!
Cheers.

~KR (Written on 28 May 2010)

Listening to:
Endless Summer Nights by Richard Marx
from Richard Marx

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25 May 2010
Remove the back of my head from this photo and you have a glimpse of what I see every day. It looks a lot more messy than it really is. I promise.

Cheers.

~KR (Written on 28 May 2010)

Listening to:
Walk This Way by Aerosmith
from Legends: We Will Rock You

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24 May 2010
I don’t normally use ChapStick, but it’s so hot outside, I’m doing just about anything I can to cool things down. Metholated ChapStick provides the illusion of cool to my lips.

Cheers.

~KR (Written on 28 May 2010)

Listening to:
Singer Man by The Kingstonians
from Ska Mania

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23 May 2010
I spent the day feeling lousy and just wanting the day to end. I was hot, miserable, cranky, sales were down and it just wasn’t getting any better. So, what I do when I’m feeling down? I do what everyone at faire does and I went to see the Iris & Rose show. It makes me smile. A bonus on weekends like this is tht my Squeak is also present.

I only wish that my shite little camera focused on her face instead of the hat – but, I was too hot, miserable & cranky to notice or care.
Cheers.

~KR (Written on 24 May 2010)

Listening to:
Smokin’ in the Boy’s Room by Mötley Crue
from Live: Entertainment Or Death [CD 2]

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22 May 2010
Taking full advantage of the hazzard table that Jorge built for East Wind Games, I spent a good portion of my Saturday down by the lane teaching & playing dice games. I love that table.

I also love these dice – handcrafted by Captain Lattimer.
Cheers.

~KR (Written on 24 May 2010)

Listening to:
Rhythm Of Love by Scorpions
from The Best of the Scorpions

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