Erasing David

There is actually an independent movie that I want to see: Erasing David. Basically a man decided to see if he can live off the grid and without anyone finding him for a month. Its from the UK, and its about how they are trying to find him. I have not seen it but looks interesting. I think, because the guy David seems like a typical family man, he doesn't think too far ahead. Or maybe it is that UK vs USA mentality. After watching so much tv we know that you can be traced by electronic devices, ATMs havbe cameras, there are traffic cameras, etc. So yeah getting off the beaten path is good. But on the same toke, you just don't one day wake up and say I'm off. Its about planning too. And since David is more or less probably a nice guy, he is not good at lying or deceiving people. Also, if hes lugging around camera equipment, that doesn't make you inconspicuous. And I think he was trying to live a normal life. If you are hiding, for what ever reason, normal goes out the window. I think any good survivor would probably come from the military or something like that, and no I don't mean because of survival training. But because of who he meets and stays in contact with. And, if you are trying to throw of pursuers, who you know will be coming after you; set up false trails, get rid of everything that identifies you and change your appearance. Delete and or destroy computer files that has any kind of contact info of friends that you may use. Take as much money as you can. Cache things if you can. while the movie is probably very good at showing a normal guy trying not to get caught; I think he does get caught-probably after 2 weeks to maybe 3 weeks. Its not too realistic. In Europe you need a passport to go between countries. In the US, don't need to. So the less tracking of info the better. What I'd like to see and would volunteer for would be to try and find someone over in the US. Unless there are 'rules' I think trying to track someone here would be very hard. Don't believe me? Look at all the criminals who evade capture.

Old Friends

Old friends are the best. I hope I don't have to elaborate on that. With the onset of Facebook, I have friends that I haven't heard from in 30 years. Some people might thinks its strange that we can pick up where we left off. Well that's military school for you. In this case its different that the military. In the military you know everything about him as you have seen them happy, scared shit-less, shitfaced, etc. Well at a military school you see that also, including them growing up. In the military, ostensibly you are an adult. At a military school, you have to grow up fast in some ways, while still being a kid. So it double bonds us. Like the British and the mystique of the Regiment, the same happens. You either get it or you don't.

Great hearing from you Groseclose and Coggins.

What Am I Doing?

Just read a blog where someone was surviving on a $1 a day. Well it means that they were only spending a $1 a day for what they eat. Free is free, etc. Sounds great. And then other have great blogs that a ton of people read and comment on. And then there is mine. Yawn.

Ok, to be fair, on occasion I have something good. I thought my review of Linked was good. But it is mostly my ramblings. A lot of times they are not 'linked' or may even make sense. Part of me wishes I could write something that people would want to read. I mean that is the goal of any writer.

Countdown

Watched a "House" episode and something interesting popped into my mind. What if you found out you only had 7 days to live (you find this out on a Sunday,and you will depart this earth next Sunday). What would you do?

Well, I think I would handle that news that I am leaving well. God's calling me home; I have reached the expiration date on my birth certificate. So how am I going on?

Sunday evening I'd have a great dinner with family at Shakespeare's Pizza. There really isn't good on TV, so it won't matter. Walk around Columbia. Go to all the places and get pictures taken. You know; in front of Harpos, Shakespeare's, Sub Shop, the Columns, the Tiger, etc. My reason is that when I go, want to take them with me, and anyone who wants gets copies to remember me by. Find a place to grab coffee and talk with everyone til midnight. Grab sleep from midnight til 6.

See my reason is this: I really don't want to go anywhere else as my people are here. And hopefully others will come and join me. And being surrounded by people I care about is important. Besides, after I am gone, I hope to be able to see everything. Call me conceded or just a Christian, but I think/hope/pray I am going 'up there.' So I can look down. I hope I don't have to send up a note.

In any case, why spend time to get somewhere for only a little bit when you have so little left. Like Tim McGraw, Live like you are dying.

Monday morning, have a great big breakfast. I love breakfast; sunny side up eggs, grist, bacon, coffee, milk, hash browns, etc. After breakfast on Monday morning would be reserved for getting all the arrangements out of the way.

And no, I am not thinking of checking out early. I just thought that House episode was really interesting, and how we handle death is as important as how we handle life.

More on this later.

Garfunkel And Oates

I was watching Jay Leno and he had on "Garfunkel & Oates." When I saw who it was I couldn't believe it. These 2 actresses I have seen on different things and together they form a comedy singing duo. Their stuff is right off 'Bob & Tom' show. Not to mention I recognized them both from TV shows I have watched.

The tall blond, who I always liked and thought was a great talent was in The Big Bang Theory and Pushing Daisies. The ukulele player I had just seen in 'Til Death.

Their music is tongue in cheek with a old fashioned pen; you know the one-with a sharp point that drips ink.

Check them out.

http://www.garfunkelandoates.com/

And Bob & Tom Show, if you are listening, you should definitely gets these girls on your show!

Shower Party

I remember a time at Kemper, it must have been my birthday and it must have been after I became an officer; as I had decided to hide out in the Officer's Club. Our O Club at the time, had been "rode hard and put away wet." The only good thing about it was that it allowed you to get away, watch tv with only about 4 channels. Cable had just started to make a move so we had TBS. That was the big thing. And it was enough for a simple country boy like me. Great movies, occasionally switch to CNN or weather or something like that. and usually it seemed that I was the only one taking advantage of it, as the officers at that time liked to go out and could. So the O Club was becoming a dinosaur.

In any case, I was there watching tv. It had a great couch that had been broken in by a few years of cadets, so it was just right to nap on while the tv droned on. Suddenly there was a knocking on the door. Answering it, I saw, I want to say Anderson. And if that was the case, then it would have been 1981. Anyway, he said that someone had been in my room and my sousaphone had fallen off the bed and had broken. I assumed that the bell had come off, and assured him it wouldn't be a problem getting it back together.

Now "K" Barracks was a 'L' shape, long halls and doors on each side. My room happened to be in the middle. As I almost got to me room, I heard "Get him" and all the doors opened up and Band Company flowed out and into the hall and surrounded me. I had been set up. As their grinning faces surrounded me, I didn't make a run or even fight as they grabbed me. The only thing I did say was that they had to take my shoes, pants (they were dry clean only) and my glasses and then they could throw me in the shower/and or shaving cream me. If not I would make sure that some of them talked funny before going in. As usual, my demands were met. See; they knew that what happened to me might happen to them. As long as you respected a few things, there was no problem. At a military school where shoes and uniforms were important, taking of shoes so they could be shined again and your pants, which could stain and hand to be dry cleaned and you could only do that once a week, were important. Also glasses. Especially if you had to see music to play. and considering I was the only tuba player (and sounded like 3 tubas at times) my glasses were also taken care of.

Yes I got wet and probably shaving creamed. Did I care? No. Did everyone have fun? Hell yes! Would I do it again? You have no idea.

Another Web Series - The Sanctum

I guess I am starting to get into web series like a lot of people these days. The first one I found and I must say is still my favorite is The Guild. I know there are some Trek ones out there, so I must remain true to the craft and what I have seen they are good. And of course Linked is a new one and very good for the first time. I just found another called The Sanctum. And the reason I like this is that it takes a twist on something that is real, addiction and people with super powers. And especially the first episode. Like anything else there are some good ones and one that might need some work. But all in all very good. Cliche in some aspects but refreshing in others. Only had 6 or 7 episodes, but worth it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ7CHntsFF8