Well, I am planning to put up some more polls sometime soon, but in order to keep the blog sidebar from becoming clogged with them, I decided to delete the old ones first, but because they showed such INTERESTING things about the few readers I have, I ALSO decided to immortalize them in an epic post talking about the results.
So! The result of the Critters poll!
Love em!
9 (75%)
Hate em!
0 (0%)
Meh, don't care.
1 (8%)
I like some.
2 (16%)
I think can all safely agree that people like critters, 9 out of 12 voters LOVED EM, and 2 out of 12 said they liked at least a few, with one one not really caring, and none hating them. A clear win for the critters, and therfore everyone involved =D
For the whistle poll:
Overton
3 (60%)
Shaw
0 (0%)
Chieftan
0 (0%)
Susato
2 (40%)
Generation
0 (0%)
Feadog
2 (40%)
Oak
0 (0%)
Walton
0 (0%)
Clarke
1 (20%)
Handmade
3 (60%)
Other
1 (20%)
Ok, so this one and the Coolest poll are both kinda hard to explain, I enabled peoples to vote for more than one thing for both of them, so all I can say for this one is that Overton tied with Handmade, (Both are actually handmade, but Overton is a brand-name, wheras for handmade I was mainly thinking HOMEmade)
The Coolest poll! Same as before, all I can say is WHAT THE HECK? NO ONE liked trick roping? Ah well, at least writing and swordfighting were first and second.
Swordfighting
9 (75%)
Pennywhistles
5 (41%)
Trenchcoats
3 (25%)
Trick Roping
0 (0%)
Geeking
1 (8%)
Speed Reading
4 (33%)
Bagpipes
3 (25%)
Woodcarving
5 (41%)
Metal Working
2 (16%)
Wilderness Stuff
4 (33%)
Hunting
3 (25%)
Rock Hounding
3 (25%)
Writing
11 (91%)
Does Einar post often enough? KUDOS to those of you who said Yes Sir! And for those who think my polls are frustrating, well.....go....vote on the NEW and IMPROVED Polls! Less frustration per question!
Yes Sir!
4 (30%)
Always!
0 (0%)
Of course!
0 (0%)
Yes, but his polls are frustrating
9 (69%
WHO?!?! FIVE people voted on a poll when they didn't even know the blog's owner! HAH!
And since those who did not think me scary enough outnumbered those who did by one vote, I shall BE MORE SCARY! Sorry for those who had to change their pants. maybe you should watch The Village to toughen yer nerves.
Who?
5 (26%)
Nah
7 (36%)
Yes!
1 (5%)
Excuse me, I have to go change.....
6 (31%)
WHOOT! Gaelic had as many votes as the rest put together! ERIN GO BRAGH!!!
Whoever voted for french had better HIDE. I have a piece of cheese with yer name on it...
Gaelic
9 (50%)
Spanish
4 (22%)
Latin
1 (5%)
Greek
0 (0%)
HTML
3 (16%)
French
1 (5%)
Old English
0 (0%)
German
0 (0%)
Dutch
0 (0%)
Thats it! Polls are goin down, new ones will replace them! Have a nice Easter everybody!
Oh, and I am quite dismayed to report that we are now a socialist country, the healthcare bill was passed at 11:00 tonight. Pray for the USA. The end times are coming with the fall of the last free nation on earth.
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
The Foggy Dew!
Ok, so this is the only song so far that I don't actually have compltely memorized, I am still having trouble with two of the middle verses, but I should have it down pretty soon!
A superb version of the song played by the Dubliners here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjnOp3IBqMI&feature=related
An interesting fact I have noticed about this song is that many bands omit the last verses, ending the song with "Bore the fight, that Freedom's light, might shine through the foggy dew."
I do not understand this in the least, my favorite verse of the entire song is the last one, "But to and fro in my dreams I go and I'd kneel and pray for you, For slavery fled, O glorious dead, When you fell in the foggy dew."
Ah well, plenty of bands sing it the way I like, and although the Dubliners sing it wonderfully, I would have to say that my favorite version would be the one done by Celtic Cross, it's use of the the banjo and fiddle to liven the song up is simply phenomenal. Buy it from iTunes if you have a spare buck and like that sort of music, you won't regret it!
Here are the lyrics.
As down the glen one Easter morn to a city fair rode I
There Armed lines of marching men in squadrons passed me by
No fife did hum nor battle drum did sound it's dread tatoo
But the Angelus bell o'er the Liffey swell rang out through the foggy dew
Right proudly high over Dublin Town they hung out the flag of war
'Twas better to die 'neath an Irish sky than at Sulva or Sud El Bar
And from the plains of Royal Meath strong men came hurrying through
While Britannia's Huns, with their long range guns sailed in through the foggy dew
'Twas Britannia bade our Wild Geese go that small nations might be free
But their lonely graves are by Sulva's waves or the shore of the Great North Sea
Oh, had they died by Pearse's side or fought with Cathal Brugha
Their names we will keep where the fenians sleep 'neath the shroud of the foggy dew
But the bravest fell, and the requiem bell rang mournfully and clear
For those who died that Eastertide in the springing of the year
And the world did gaze, in deep amaze, at those fearless men, but few
Who bore the fight that freedom's light might shine through the foggy dew
Ah, back through the glen I rode again and my heart with grief was sore
For I parted then with valiant men whom I never shall see more
But to and fro in my dreams I go and I'd kneel and pray for you,
For slavery fled, O glorious dead, When you fell in the foggy dew.
Next up, The Rocky Road to Dublin, another that I have only partly memorized, in part due to the speed with which one must shout out the unfamiliar words, then we will try some more obscure songs that while not as well known, are just as fun!
A superb version of the song played by the Dubliners here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjnOp3IBqMI&feature=related
An interesting fact I have noticed about this song is that many bands omit the last verses, ending the song with "Bore the fight, that Freedom's light, might shine through the foggy dew."
I do not understand this in the least, my favorite verse of the entire song is the last one, "But to and fro in my dreams I go and I'd kneel and pray for you, For slavery fled, O glorious dead, When you fell in the foggy dew."
Ah well, plenty of bands sing it the way I like, and although the Dubliners sing it wonderfully, I would have to say that my favorite version would be the one done by Celtic Cross, it's use of the the banjo and fiddle to liven the song up is simply phenomenal. Buy it from iTunes if you have a spare buck and like that sort of music, you won't regret it!
Here are the lyrics.
As down the glen one Easter morn to a city fair rode I
There Armed lines of marching men in squadrons passed me by
No fife did hum nor battle drum did sound it's dread tatoo
But the Angelus bell o'er the Liffey swell rang out through the foggy dew
Right proudly high over Dublin Town they hung out the flag of war
'Twas better to die 'neath an Irish sky than at Sulva or Sud El Bar
And from the plains of Royal Meath strong men came hurrying through
While Britannia's Huns, with their long range guns sailed in through the foggy dew
'Twas Britannia bade our Wild Geese go that small nations might be free
But their lonely graves are by Sulva's waves or the shore of the Great North Sea
Oh, had they died by Pearse's side or fought with Cathal Brugha
Their names we will keep where the fenians sleep 'neath the shroud of the foggy dew
But the bravest fell, and the requiem bell rang mournfully and clear
For those who died that Eastertide in the springing of the year
And the world did gaze, in deep amaze, at those fearless men, but few
Who bore the fight that freedom's light might shine through the foggy dew
Ah, back through the glen I rode again and my heart with grief was sore
For I parted then with valiant men whom I never shall see more
But to and fro in my dreams I go and I'd kneel and pray for you,
For slavery fled, O glorious dead, When you fell in the foggy dew.
Next up, The Rocky Road to Dublin, another that I have only partly memorized, in part due to the speed with which one must shout out the unfamiliar words, then we will try some more obscure songs that while not as well known, are just as fun!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Daylight Savings Time
I *HATE* Daylight Savings Time. 'Nuff said.
The Foggy Dew lyrics comin soon! First song I have only partially memorized.
The Foggy Dew lyrics comin soon! First song I have only partially memorized.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
GAELIC STORM
So guess what? My Dad managed to completely blindside me with my first big surprise in AGES. He took me to DC to see my grandparents, and then on the pretense of going to Old Town Alexandria to look for some sessions to play in, took me instead to Birchmere, a famous Concert Hall slash restaurant.
And you will never guess who was performing there.
Gaelic Storm. LIVE. Tickets were only $35 per person.
BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE.
Oh man it was so great! I can’t possibly explain how cool it was to see some of my favorite artists performing live. I enjoyed nearly all the songs (One had more than few obscenities in it, which bothered me) got to see BOTH types of bagpipes played MAGNIFICENTLY, and was able to talk to the artists later!
Pat Murphy seemed a little brusque to me, but the other musicians were friendly as anyone I’ve met! Jessie in particular (The fiddle player) was very sweet. They all signed my whistle bag fer me (Pat Murphy said it was the first time he has ever signed such an article) and we bought several fine T-Shirts, adorned by bottles, snails, and the new awesomely-cool Gaelic Storm Logo.
Me gots a black shirt with a green snail, the GS logo, and the words “Don’t go fer ‘th one!” on the back. EPIC!
I will be asking my dear parents if I can post some of the pictures and videos we took here on the blog, stay tuned!
And you will never guess who was performing there.
Gaelic Storm. LIVE. Tickets were only $35 per person.
BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE.
Oh man it was so great! I can’t possibly explain how cool it was to see some of my favorite artists performing live. I enjoyed nearly all the songs (One had more than few obscenities in it, which bothered me) got to see BOTH types of bagpipes played MAGNIFICENTLY, and was able to talk to the artists later!
Pat Murphy seemed a little brusque to me, but the other musicians were friendly as anyone I’ve met! Jessie in particular (The fiddle player) was very sweet. They all signed my whistle bag fer me (Pat Murphy said it was the first time he has ever signed such an article) and we bought several fine T-Shirts, adorned by bottles, snails, and the new awesomely-cool Gaelic Storm Logo.
Me gots a black shirt with a green snail, the GS logo, and the words “Don’t go fer ‘th one!” on the back. EPIC!
I will be asking my dear parents if I can post some of the pictures and videos we took here on the blog, stay tuned!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
FIRE Video
Blogger is frustrating, I had to revert my post editor back to the OLDER version in order to upload a video, what's up with that?
Anyways, here is me playing with fire:)
Anyways, here is me playing with fire:)
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Eireann go Bragh!
Ok, so since there hasn't been a whole lot to post about lately (aside from out electricity going out for while) I am going to start posting the lyrics to some of my favorite Irish or Scottish folk songs for any wannabe celts out there!
Most of these I can sing passably, and they are quite fun to roar at the top of yer lungs whilst doing the dishes or folding laundry, startling all nearby family members and wildlife into submission.
The first, Nell Flaherty's Drake, I like because of the wonderful imagination the singer apparently has for torments to inflict upon his enemy.
Oh my name it is Nell and the truth for to tell
I come from Cootehill which I'll never deny
I had a fine drake and I'd die for his sake
That me grandmother left me and she goin' to die
The dear little fellow his legs they were yellow
He could fly like a swallow or swim like a hake
Till some dirty savage to grease his white cabbage
Most wantonly murdered me beautiful drake
Now his neck it was green almost fit to be seen
He was fit for a queen of the highest degree
His body was white, and it would you delight
He was plump, fat, and heavy and brisk as a bee
He was wholesome and sound, he would weigh twenty pound
And the universe round I would roam for his sake
Bad luck to the robber be he drunk or sober
That murdered Nell Flaherty's beautiful drake
May his spade never dig, may his sow never pig
May each hair in his wig be well trashed with the flail
My his door never latch, may his roof have no thatch
May his turkeys not hatch, may the rats eat his meal
May every old fairy from Cork to Dun Laoghaire
Dip him snug and airy in river or lake
That the eel and the trout they may dine on the snout
Of the monster that murdered Nell Flaherty's drake
May his pig never grunt, may his cat never hunt
May a ghost ever haunt him the dead of the night
May his hens never lay, may his horse never neigh
May his coat fly away like an old paper kite
That the flies and the fleas may the wretch ever tease
May the piercin' March breeze make him shiver and shake
May a lump of the stick raise the bumps fast and quick
On the monster that murdered Nell Flaherty's drake
Well the only good news that I have to infuse
Is that old Paddy Hughes and young Anthony Blake
Also Johnny Dwyer and Corney Maguire
They each have a grandson of my darlin' drake
May treasure have dozens of nephews and cousins
And one I must get or me heart it will break
For to set me mind easy or else I'll run crazy
So ends the whole song of Nell Flaherty's drake!
The song can be heard here: http://free.napster.com/player/?play_id=24897567&type=track
Most of these I can sing passably, and they are quite fun to roar at the top of yer lungs whilst doing the dishes or folding laundry, startling all nearby family members and wildlife into submission.
The first, Nell Flaherty's Drake, I like because of the wonderful imagination the singer apparently has for torments to inflict upon his enemy.
Oh my name it is Nell and the truth for to tell
I come from Cootehill which I'll never deny
I had a fine drake and I'd die for his sake
That me grandmother left me and she goin' to die
The dear little fellow his legs they were yellow
He could fly like a swallow or swim like a hake
Till some dirty savage to grease his white cabbage
Most wantonly murdered me beautiful drake
Now his neck it was green almost fit to be seen
He was fit for a queen of the highest degree
His body was white, and it would you delight
He was plump, fat, and heavy and brisk as a bee
He was wholesome and sound, he would weigh twenty pound
And the universe round I would roam for his sake
Bad luck to the robber be he drunk or sober
That murdered Nell Flaherty's beautiful drake
May his spade never dig, may his sow never pig
May each hair in his wig be well trashed with the flail
My his door never latch, may his roof have no thatch
May his turkeys not hatch, may the rats eat his meal
May every old fairy from Cork to Dun Laoghaire
Dip him snug and airy in river or lake
That the eel and the trout they may dine on the snout
Of the monster that murdered Nell Flaherty's drake
May his pig never grunt, may his cat never hunt
May a ghost ever haunt him the dead of the night
May his hens never lay, may his horse never neigh
May his coat fly away like an old paper kite
That the flies and the fleas may the wretch ever tease
May the piercin' March breeze make him shiver and shake
May a lump of the stick raise the bumps fast and quick
On the monster that murdered Nell Flaherty's drake
Well the only good news that I have to infuse
Is that old Paddy Hughes and young Anthony Blake
Also Johnny Dwyer and Corney Maguire
They each have a grandson of my darlin' drake
May treasure have dozens of nephews and cousins
And one I must get or me heart it will break
For to set me mind easy or else I'll run crazy
So ends the whole song of Nell Flaherty's drake!
The song can be heard here: http://free.napster.com/player/?play_id=24897567&type=track
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Happy New Years!
This is being posted one hour after New Years, Happy New Year everybody!!!!
We spend the entire time down in our newly refurbished basement playing our new WII!!!!!!!
Thats right, our family officially has it's second console, we go for sixteen years using only PCs, and then in one Christmas we get both a PS2 and a Wii! Guitar Hero 80s Rock FTW!!!
So far we have a bunch of games for the PS2, namely Guitar Hero, Vitrtual Fighter IV, and Rygar.
For the Wii, we have a hunting game which we have yet to try, the usual Wii sport pack, and Wii Resort pack as well. We (no pun intended) also have a racing game, Star Wars lightsaber duels (meh) and Monkeyball!
Funfunfun! So far I win 2/3 of the games I play, unless it is bowling, which I am good as, but my sister is INCREDIBLE at. She gets strikes 9/10 of the time!
The Resort Swordplay game is great and hilarious to watch: "Hah! take that!" "Watch out, you almost hit me there!" "What? I am trying to hit you!" "With the controller you dork!" WHAP! "HaHA!" "No fair, I was looking away!" "Well it's yer fault for-" WHACK!
*Evil chuckiling*
The Archery is the coolest though, You use the Nunchuk to pull back the arrow, and hold the Wii like a bow, so it is soo realistic.
This probably sounds stupid to anyone reading it, so just take my word for it, words cannot express how cool this thing is!
We spend the entire time down in our newly refurbished basement playing our new WII!!!!!!!
Thats right, our family officially has it's second console, we go for sixteen years using only PCs, and then in one Christmas we get both a PS2 and a Wii! Guitar Hero 80s Rock FTW!!!
So far we have a bunch of games for the PS2, namely Guitar Hero, Vitrtual Fighter IV, and Rygar.
For the Wii, we have a hunting game which we have yet to try, the usual Wii sport pack, and Wii Resort pack as well. We (no pun intended) also have a racing game, Star Wars lightsaber duels (meh) and Monkeyball!
Funfunfun! So far I win 2/3 of the games I play, unless it is bowling, which I am good as, but my sister is INCREDIBLE at. She gets strikes 9/10 of the time!
The Resort Swordplay game is great and hilarious to watch: "Hah! take that!" "Watch out, you almost hit me there!" "What? I am trying to hit you!" "With the controller you dork!" WHAP! "HaHA!" "No fair, I was looking away!" "Well it's yer fault for-" WHACK!
*Evil chuckiling*
The Archery is the coolest though, You use the Nunchuk to pull back the arrow, and hold the Wii like a bow, so it is soo realistic.
This probably sounds stupid to anyone reading it, so just take my word for it, words cannot express how cool this thing is!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Awards
I would like to thanks Kendra for the following two awards, I have seen them floating around, and hoped I might get them, as they fit my blog quite well!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Tagged by Kendra AND Gracie
1. Do you believe Jesus is the reason for the season?
Yes.
2. What is your favorite Christmas beverage?
ROOT BEER FLOATS!!!!!
3. Do you have any Christmas traditions?
We have a mouse that someone hides, and whoever finds it gets to hide it in a different spot. That mouse has been some REALLY crazy places.
4. What do you do on Christmas Eve?
Go to eat at either my Mom's Dad's house, or her Mom's house, since they refuse to be in the same house, even on Christmas.
5. What do you do on Christmas Day?
Open presents. Socialize. Eat FOOOOD!!! Then open Stockings. Hide loot.
6. What is your favorite Christmas song?
What Child is This?
7. Do you usually have a white Christmas?
I have never had a White Christmas.
8. How long did you believe in Santa?
Never, my parents dislike the idea of Santa in general, and so do I. My grandpa did not know this however, so it was very confusing for me when he showed up at my 3rd Christmas dressed as Santa.
9. Who’s your favorite reindeer?
I don't discriminate, venison is venison.
10. What’s the best thing about Christmas to you?
The Family that comes to our house.
11. When do you put up your Christmas tree?
This year it was the day after Thanksgiving.
12. Do you hang mistletoe?
I actually think I have never even SEEN mistletoe.
13. Does Santa wrap the presents or just stick them under the tree?
Santa gets "bumped" by me in Wal*Mart so the whole line of plastic santas gets knocked over like a bunch of dominoes *evil snicker* fat RED dominoes....
14. Do you prefer giving or receiving?
Giving, especially when I have a easy enough scedual to carve/hammer/sew/build/buy all my friends something I know is JUST right.
15. What do you want most for Christmas out of everything in the world, material and nonmaterial?
A NICE practice set of Ulian Pipes
16. Do you go to lots of parties, parades, etc. during the Christmas season?
MMmmmmmmm.......no
17. Describe Santa.
WHAT THE HECK IS WITH ALL THE SANTA STUFF? HE IS A FAT OLD MAN IN A RED SUIT THAT SNEAKS IN YOUR HOUSE AT NIGHT! BAD!!!
Yes.
2. What is your favorite Christmas beverage?
ROOT BEER FLOATS!!!!!
3. Do you have any Christmas traditions?
We have a mouse that someone hides, and whoever finds it gets to hide it in a different spot. That mouse has been some REALLY crazy places.
4. What do you do on Christmas Eve?
Go to eat at either my Mom's Dad's house, or her Mom's house, since they refuse to be in the same house, even on Christmas.
5. What do you do on Christmas Day?
Open presents. Socialize. Eat FOOOOD!!! Then open Stockings. Hide loot.
6. What is your favorite Christmas song?
What Child is This?
7. Do you usually have a white Christmas?
I have never had a White Christmas.
8. How long did you believe in Santa?
Never, my parents dislike the idea of Santa in general, and so do I. My grandpa did not know this however, so it was very confusing for me when he showed up at my 3rd Christmas dressed as Santa.
9. Who’s your favorite reindeer?
I don't discriminate, venison is venison.
10. What’s the best thing about Christmas to you?
The Family that comes to our house.
11. When do you put up your Christmas tree?
This year it was the day after Thanksgiving.
12. Do you hang mistletoe?
I actually think I have never even SEEN mistletoe.
13. Does Santa wrap the presents or just stick them under the tree?
Santa gets "bumped" by me in Wal*Mart so the whole line of plastic santas gets knocked over like a bunch of dominoes *evil snicker* fat RED dominoes....
14. Do you prefer giving or receiving?
Giving, especially when I have a easy enough scedual to carve/hammer/sew/build/buy all my friends something I know is JUST right.
15. What do you want most for Christmas out of everything in the world, material and nonmaterial?
A NICE practice set of Ulian Pipes
16. Do you go to lots of parties, parades, etc. during the Christmas season?
MMmmmmmmm.......no
17. Describe Santa.
WHAT THE HECK IS WITH ALL THE SANTA STUFF? HE IS A FAT OLD MAN IN A RED SUIT THAT SNEAKS IN YOUR HOUSE AT NIGHT! BAD!!!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
CLOAKS!
The excellent Gracie recently sent me a picture of when she accompanied me and some friends to the Ren Fest last year (08) since it has a picture of the (old) cloak, I am posting it here until I can get some more recent pictures of my costume. Sword not yet included, but on the way as soon as I get the $190.I made this thing from the heaviest material I could find, it is water resistant, and so functions as a poncho when needed. Also, it is so heavy that I occasionally go mad when wearing it and begin screaming about giant squids, carpet monsters, and bread dough.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Tagged by Bethany
So, this is my first tag, hope I didn't mess it up.
Do you like to write? Y-E-S
Favorite books? The Bible, obviously, but after that comes Tolkien's books, anything by Ted Dekker or Frank Peretti, most of R.A. Salvador's books, and nearly all of Garth Nix's books as well.
Do you compose music/write songs? Only a little, mostly, I play traditional Irish tunes. I do combine them to create sets however, does that count?
Do you like poetry? Meh, only Shakespeare
Love someone so much who made you cry? Aye
Broken a bone? Nope, I think I have strong bones, cause I once fell out of our barn loft (20+ feet) onto cement and was completely fine, didn't even roll properly
Been in a police car? Oh yeah! I have SHOT a police car. Long story, but the gist of it is, my Dad used to own a paintball arena, and the police came there to train (proud to say I got to yell "Allah Akbar!" and whoop their butts) and one day the door they entered for for the simulation got left open and I hit a squad car parked outside.
Been on a boat? Aye, ferries, canoes, pontoon boats, hopefully a sailboat soon.
Fallen asleep in school? If you cound dozing off while writing, yes.
Did you sing today? Not yet, but I plan to finish memorizing Hey Johnnie Cope later today.
KFC, Popeyes or Church's? KFC
Chick-fil-a or What-a-burger? the author came from another part of the country I think ;) (I wanted to remove this one, but refrained because I was afraid of being struck by lightning for messing up the tag)
Starbucks or McCafe? Starbucks....Hate anything afiliated with McDonalds
What's your favorite time of year? Fall/Winter, I seem to handle cold better than heat, although I like the critters that come with summer.
Do you ever talk to yourself? What? I never talk to myself do I? "Certainly not, that would be silly!"
Do you have a favorite treat you like to buy on occasion? The question is, is there a treat I do not buy on occasion. Top O 'th list is Jerky, (Venison) salted pork, lemonheads, sassafras boiled sweets, dark chocolate peppermint bark, buckeye balls, and raggedy robins.
Do you believe the Bible is the literal Word of God and is infallible? YES
What's your favorite sport? Uh, traditional or non-traditional? I like playing softball with friends every now and then, but I really prefer swordfighting, archery and hunting. Capture the Flag is fun too.
What color is your iPod? I *sob* have *sniff* no *wail* iPod. Only a little samsung mp3 player that I found out too late cannot connect to iTunes
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Ireland, Scotland, Niger Africa
If you could go to any fictional place, where would you go? Dergan (world from my book)
Do you love to write or do you just like writing? L-O-V-E it
What do you want to be when you grow up? A.......writer.......
Favorite animal? Snakes without a doubt
Favorite song? I do not have a favorite, but I have a couple I like more than most: Nell Flaherty's Drake, The Foggy Dew, Hey Johnnie Cope, All Praise unto the Lamb, and Cano cu Cuchulain, the Uilleann Pipe solo on Riverdance.
Do you like school? Not really. depends on which part.
Are you a people person? Meh, people are overrated
Do you like to talk? Uh.....yes (Gonna get joshed about this one)
Favorite food? STEAK! RIBS! To quote Gimli, "Red meat ripe off the bone!" Preferably killed with a spear and roasted o're a fire.
Hobbies? Woodcarving, rock hounding, metal working/engraving, legos (I heard that snicker!), Tin Whistle making, reading, trick roping, gaming (PCs and boardgames), hunting, mountaineering, camping, collecting critters, and swordfighting.
Favorite author? Tolkien
Favorite weapon? One meter ridged broadsword with extended grip, made by Starfire Swords, (http://www.starfireswords.com/products/steel/rs1m.php)
Is this a fun tag, or are you getting bored? I like!
Do you like Hannah Montana and all those girly people and movies like High school Musical? They should be drawn and quartered.
What are you scared of? Uh....failure.....clowns (joking:)
Favorite flowers? Foxglove, Snowdrop, and Chamomile
What is the expression on your face? Thoughtfull and somber, very handsome I am sure...
Color of your eyes? A VERY bright blue, I am told, like, not sky blue or robin's egg, but like sapphires, crystals.
Who are you going to tag and why? Gracie, because she reads my blog more than anyone
Death the Criftonite, because I wish to know what he fears (aside from bagpipes and me)
Kendra, because she is an interesting person.
And Gabby, because I hate odd numbers that are not a derivative of five.
Do you like to write? Y-E-S
Favorite books? The Bible, obviously, but after that comes Tolkien's books, anything by Ted Dekker or Frank Peretti, most of R.A. Salvador's books, and nearly all of Garth Nix's books as well.
Do you compose music/write songs? Only a little, mostly, I play traditional Irish tunes. I do combine them to create sets however, does that count?
Do you like poetry? Meh, only Shakespeare
Love someone so much who made you cry? Aye
Broken a bone? Nope, I think I have strong bones, cause I once fell out of our barn loft (20+ feet) onto cement and was completely fine, didn't even roll properly
Been in a police car? Oh yeah! I have SHOT a police car. Long story, but the gist of it is, my Dad used to own a paintball arena, and the police came there to train (proud to say I got to yell "Allah Akbar!" and whoop their butts) and one day the door they entered for for the simulation got left open and I hit a squad car parked outside.
Been on a boat? Aye, ferries, canoes, pontoon boats, hopefully a sailboat soon.
Fallen asleep in school? If you cound dozing off while writing, yes.
Did you sing today? Not yet, but I plan to finish memorizing Hey Johnnie Cope later today.
KFC, Popeyes or Church's? KFC
Chick-fil-a or What-a-burger? the author came from another part of the country I think ;) (I wanted to remove this one, but refrained because I was afraid of being struck by lightning for messing up the tag)
Starbucks or McCafe? Starbucks....Hate anything afiliated with McDonalds
What's your favorite time of year? Fall/Winter, I seem to handle cold better than heat, although I like the critters that come with summer.
Do you ever talk to yourself? What? I never talk to myself do I? "Certainly not, that would be silly!"
Do you have a favorite treat you like to buy on occasion? The question is, is there a treat I do not buy on occasion. Top O 'th list is Jerky, (Venison) salted pork, lemonheads, sassafras boiled sweets, dark chocolate peppermint bark, buckeye balls, and raggedy robins.
Do you believe the Bible is the literal Word of God and is infallible? YES
What's your favorite sport? Uh, traditional or non-traditional? I like playing softball with friends every now and then, but I really prefer swordfighting, archery and hunting. Capture the Flag is fun too.
What color is your iPod? I *sob* have *sniff* no *wail* iPod. Only a little samsung mp3 player that I found out too late cannot connect to iTunes
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Ireland, Scotland, Niger Africa
If you could go to any fictional place, where would you go? Dergan (world from my book)
Do you love to write or do you just like writing? L-O-V-E it
What do you want to be when you grow up? A.......writer.......
Favorite animal? Snakes without a doubt
Favorite song? I do not have a favorite, but I have a couple I like more than most: Nell Flaherty's Drake, The Foggy Dew, Hey Johnnie Cope, All Praise unto the Lamb, and Cano cu Cuchulain, the Uilleann Pipe solo on Riverdance.
Do you like school? Not really. depends on which part.
Are you a people person? Meh, people are overrated
Do you like to talk? Uh.....yes (Gonna get joshed about this one)
Favorite food? STEAK! RIBS! To quote Gimli, "Red meat ripe off the bone!" Preferably killed with a spear and roasted o're a fire.
Hobbies? Woodcarving, rock hounding, metal working/engraving, legos (I heard that snicker!), Tin Whistle making, reading, trick roping, gaming (PCs and boardgames), hunting, mountaineering, camping, collecting critters, and swordfighting.
Favorite author? Tolkien
Favorite weapon? One meter ridged broadsword with extended grip, made by Starfire Swords, (http://www.starfireswords.com/products/steel/rs1m.php)
Is this a fun tag, or are you getting bored? I like!
Do you like Hannah Montana and all those girly people and movies like High school Musical? They should be drawn and quartered.
What are you scared of? Uh....failure.....clowns (joking:)
Favorite flowers? Foxglove, Snowdrop, and Chamomile
What is the expression on your face? Thoughtfull and somber, very handsome I am sure...
Color of your eyes? A VERY bright blue, I am told, like, not sky blue or robin's egg, but like sapphires, crystals.
Who are you going to tag and why? Gracie, because she reads my blog more than anyone
Death the Criftonite, because I wish to know what he fears (aside from bagpipes and me)
Kendra, because she is an interesting person.
And Gabby, because I hate odd numbers that are not a derivative of five.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Reasons to Compliment Me
I can't believe Gracie thinks this is clogging but here goes.
1: I know where SHE lives, and I have ninja friends, including Chuck Norris, who is actually a double agent trying to gain Gracie's trust...oops....
1: Uh, I mean 2: I can play a musical instrument, 'nuff said
3: I let people beat me in capture the flag, cause I'm so NICE:)
4: It's my blog
5: I have a trenchcoat, fear me
6: I, as Grandpa Joe, can look like Bozo the clown (rest in peace Bozo!) and still thrive due to the fact that I have seen and done everything....twice...and I will NEVER buy that T-shirt (Just checking for Terry Pratchet fans)
7: Because I have a windows 7 *manical laughter* upgrade. And my new antivirus has Giggling Zombie Hun repellant
8: I do not mind being humiliated, I am like rubber, I bounce back
9: I give people a false sense of security by letting them think they can run rampant on my blog without being attacked by my creeters.......
10: I can perform a small-start butterfly/half butterfly/ butterfly/ spanish flat/ flatspin/ wedding ring/ flatspin/ butterfly/spanish flat/ ocean wave/ combo with me trusty rope and then throw a slick with the ocean wave, 50% of the time.
11: I wear knee high socks TOO!
12: I had two more things on my list than Gracie;P
1: I know where SHE lives, and I have ninja friends, including Chuck Norris, who is actually a double agent trying to gain Gracie's trust...oops....
1: Uh, I mean 2: I can play a musical instrument, 'nuff said
3: I let people beat me in capture the flag, cause I'm so NICE:)
4: It's my blog
5: I have a trenchcoat, fear me
6: I, as Grandpa Joe, can look like Bozo the clown (rest in peace Bozo!) and still thrive due to the fact that I have seen and done everything....twice...and I will NEVER buy that T-shirt (Just checking for Terry Pratchet fans)
7: Because I have a windows 7 *manical laughter* upgrade. And my new antivirus has Giggling Zombie Hun repellant
8: I do not mind being humiliated, I am like rubber, I bounce back
9: I give people a false sense of security by letting them think they can run rampant on my blog without being attacked by my creeters.......
10: I can perform a small-start butterfly/half butterfly/ butterfly/ spanish flat/ flatspin/ wedding ring/ flatspin/ butterfly/spanish flat/ ocean wave/ combo with me trusty rope and then throw a slick with the ocean wave, 50% of the time.
11: I wear knee high socks TOO!
12: I had two more things on my list than Gracie;P
Nemisis
Well, it appears that Gracie will not be posting a prompt on Pen-Wielders, but after I went through all the trouble to make an epic nemesis sticker I can hardly stand to let it go to waste.
SOOOOOoooo.....
From now on, anyone who causes me to make a rule I have not already stated gets a Nemesis Sticker.
You can pick from the three below.
I am working on a Friend of Critters Sticker for Gabby and anyone else who compliments me pets.
SOOOOOoooo.....
From now on, anyone who causes me to make a rule I have not already stated gets a Nemesis Sticker.
You can pick from the three below.
I am working on a Friend of Critters Sticker for Gabby and anyone else who compliments me pets.
EIREANN GO BRAUGH!!!!!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Windows 7
So, I am switching from Vista (EVIL) to Windows 7 soon. hopefully I will not lose everything when I do, but just in case, I may not be able to post for a while if things do not go well.
Just wanted to tell the myriad of girls who have followed.
I am kinda liking this blog thing.....
JOKING =D
I would actually prefer some intelligent conversation on here sometime, wish some guys would follow:)
Just wanted to tell the myriad of girls who have followed.
I am kinda liking this blog thing.....
JOKING =D
I would actually prefer some intelligent conversation on here sometime, wish some guys would follow:)
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Followers Say off to a slow start!
Well, so far I only have two comments (three if you count my reply) on my followers say post, Alex, as usual, is getting the most attention. I wonder if he is just trolling, picking a hot issue and then refusing to debate would certainly qualify.
I am a little frustrated, Christopher either didn't read my post or is just ignoring what he read, he skipped the question I could and did address (does God SEND people to Hell?) and instead brought up something else. Grrr.... read what I wrote!
Just finished going through the Dungeons of Ivellon Mod I added to my Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion game a while back. Wonderful atmospherics, I still have goose bumps. (Kudos to anyone who has played Oblivion)
Hmmmmm.... Going to Church tomorrow, can't wait to hear what our mentally unstable (and dad-to-be) youth pastor has to say.
Regarding Monday with a slight dread, my rear is beginning to permanently ache from my 4 hour writing sessions.
Ya'll quite bugging me to post more often! Can't you see I have nothing to say?
I am a little frustrated, Christopher either didn't read my post or is just ignoring what he read, he skipped the question I could and did address (does God SEND people to Hell?) and instead brought up something else. Grrr.... read what I wrote!
Just finished going through the Dungeons of Ivellon Mod I added to my Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion game a while back. Wonderful atmospherics, I still have goose bumps. (Kudos to anyone who has played Oblivion)
Hmmmmm.... Going to Church tomorrow, can't wait to hear what our mentally unstable (and dad-to-be) youth pastor has to say.
Regarding Monday with a slight dread, my rear is beginning to permanently ache from my 4 hour writing sessions.
Ya'll quite bugging me to post more often! Can't you see I have nothing to say?
Friday, September 25, 2009
Beware!
Beware Traveler, this is the Lair of the Einar, a place where dangerous ideas are expressed with twice the required amount of words.
Comment at your own risk, be be warned that you may be covered in a deluge of well written but wordy replies.
I will not beat around the bush, this is a blog for me to post about whatever I feel like posting about, whenever I feel like it. Do not expect anything, I may go a month without posting, and then riddle you with every detail for the next week. You will never know till you read it.
And Einar is pronounced E-in-are
Comment at your own risk, be be warned that you may be covered in a deluge of well written but wordy replies.
I will not beat around the bush, this is a blog for me to post about whatever I feel like posting about, whenever I feel like it. Do not expect anything, I may go a month without posting, and then riddle you with every detail for the next week. You will never know till you read it.
And Einar is pronounced E-in-are
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