Don't Stop Believing...

Miss Amanda Monty and I headed to the Journey concert tonight. Good show. Now, I have some criticism of the Summer Celebration:

1. The inner circle in front of the stage should be a no lawn chair zone. That's where people should dance. Not pretend that the rock and/or roll concert is the damn symphony.

2. Wandering token people shouldn't stand next to the token booth. I suggest next to beer tent.

3. Get rid of the volunteer security who are power hungry. I was walking on the sidewalk and stopped by a volunteer Nazi. He said, "You can't stand in the walking area." I replied, "Ummm... Well, the only reason I am standing here is because you stopped me." His retort was, "You better watch yourself buddy." To which I wisely said, "What the fuck" and just walked around him.

4. Get the fat asses off of the golf carts. What are these people doing that is so damn important anyway? Why does a crowd of 17,000 people have to be compressed into one lane while exiting while some overweight guy drives around with a bag of popcorn?

That's about it. Something for me to do when I finally assemble my army and take over Muskegon by force.

Journey concert or a scene from an alien landing?

The rock that is Journey

View of Carneyville...

Tomorrow, I will have to work. So, more screaming kids, scrapped knees, love letters, snacks, and things normal to being the temporary father of 17-23 kids. Maybe going to the Paisley concert. I don't know other than that. You will just have to read this tomorrow around 3am to find out what happened...

CINCO DE MOUSTACHE!!!

Holy Shit. One of the best days of my life... It started out pretty early with a baseball game. It was an all-star performance by Team Jacob. I had a decent game as well. Defensively, I was pretty strong. Batting, I had one strikeout, two singles, and three homeruns. I don't have any pics of the game, but Andrea said she would send them to me.

Next up was volleyball. It was a good time at the beach as the pics show...

Cookout at Andrea's. Man, I spent $4 and ate like a king. I had a big ass steak, a grilled pepper, and a baked potato. I'm still full ten hours later...

Went to Mike's Inn and heckled folks from the patio. Some lady wanted to give me beads if I showed her my "bum." In hindsight, I probably should have. At the time, I was disturbed by her use of the word "bum."

What a great day. This is the best way I could have spent a day before having to start work tomorrow. Pure absolute drugged up hippie joy... That is how I feel about my friends.

HAPPY CINCO DE MOUSTACHE!!!

Hey all, as my new icon has indicated, it is the 5th Annual Cinco De Moustache! But, first things first.

Alice got food poisoning, so she didn't have her BBQ. Hope you feel better darling.

Went to GH as well. That town has more Backstreet Boy looking guys and crazed made up girls than most places. Are they trying to look beautiful or hide their insecurity? Anyway, got some shots of the beach and all.

The BBQ at Andrea's kind of happened. People showed up, but the BBQ did not. Too much rain and too little cooked meat.

Stopped by the Lakeshore Tavern and saw about everyone I know. God, some of them I haven't seen in six years. Good times fo' sure.

Went back to Andrea's and since it was after midnight, we had to shave the beards off for Cinco De Moustache. It's a nice ritual of carving beautiful beards and drawing on each other with Sharpie markers.

On a similar note, I've been getting a lot of compliments on my beard from the ladies lately. Makes me wish I kept it somewhat. One thing I love about Muskegon women is they love beards. I love that because I really hate shaving.

Tomorrow should be a good time. It starts off with baseball at 10am at MCGRAFT PARK! Notice my emphasis on MCGRAFT PARK because it was scheduled to be played at Del-Mar Park in Roosevelt Park, but the venue was changed. That will be followed up with Volleyball at the beach. Then there is Mike's Inn. I think there are some other things as well. So, it should be a wonderful Cinco De Moustache.

Bearded Gods

Amazing... Simply amazing...

Her First Mistake Was Wearing Stripes....

I didn't wake up until around 1 pm today. Surprising since I had hard liquor last night. I did wake up earlier to my family's noisy bullshit, but passed out like a good young man...

I woke up to a steak lunch. I don't know about you, but red meat for breakfast is a little harsh...

I worked on music management for much of the afternoon and then the 'zine. I have too much to do before I have a real job...

Went to Mike's tonight and this is what it looks like when everyone and their half retarded brother is there. Jebus fugin' Christo!

Everyone kind of left Mike's early and the Blue Note was on my way. I was going to go there in the first place, but someone said they'd call at a certain time and then called hours later. It's amazing I showed up anyway on my Schwinn. Met a cool person. It's nice to buy someone drinks once in a while

Oh yeah, Luke use to play baseball with me. I knew I knew him from somewhere. Muskegon is the jewel in my mother fuckin' huge crown. "Heaven is a place on earth."

I don't go to hair salons, but I love their names. This is a great example why. I know there is better. In Chicago, there is a place called "Curl Up and Dye." If I got a picture of that I would post it.

Anyway, tomorrow is the 4th and who really gives a shit? The British or Washington? I don't friggin' care? What I am excited about is the BBQ at 6 pm at Matt & Andrea's. Plus, I shave the beard off tomorrow leaving a moustache. Ladies, please keep your hands off until I say "go."

Beard On Beard Action

Not a bad day today. I don't remember if I said this, but I killed the comic book. Yet, I'm working on the 'zine again. That damn thing is sucking my soul right out of me. I'm not sure what to think about it right now. Is it too much or is it touching? We'll see how it comes out...

I took a bike ride to the lake too just to get out of the house. Had dinner with a pretty, nice visitor as well.

Adam had his party tonight. It was a really good time and quite the confidence booster. No pictures of that since my batteries are dead. Too damn bad.

Blackmailing Noah Hopson for... Does $300 Sound Good?

This message is for Noah only... I have in my possession incriminating photos your girlfriend in London may be very interested in. I saw an opportunity to take advantage of you and make some quick cash. Maybe in bike parts??? I fully expect you to take revenge when the tables have turned...

Went to the art fair for just a little bit yesterday. It was alright and saw some people I haven't seen in a while. Probably do it again today.

Saw War of the Worlds as well. It was alright. I think they kind of copped out at the end. It was entertaining. I give it a "B" in my grade book...

Spent much of the day with Amanda. Tried to buy concert tickets and failed since they only have lousy seats left. Drove around thinking about what to eat. Ended up at Racquets. Had a nice little bonfire at her house. Man, we're both Chatty Kathy's. I think every time we get into a conversation it ends up lasting two hours minimum. It's therapy for the both of us and I hope she feels better today about having lots of hard decisions to make. I've had a lot of those recently and don't envy her...