Conversation at Fiddlers & Fishermen
Jan. 23rd, 2010 08:15 pmJon: "So what do you have planned for tonight?"
Me, slightly confused: "After this, nothing."
Jon, amused: "Woah, slow down, big guy!"
(He meant what songs was I planning to sing.)
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knitted stegosaurus note
Jan. 14th, 2010 11:13 pmSome of you may remember that I came up with a knitted stegosaurus pattern a couple of years ago and published it in my livejournal.
People generally have reported that it's a quick project and not difficult to knit (which is to say, not as complicated as it looks), but in case there are folks out there who want to own a stegosaurus without having to knit one themselves I thought I'd note that someone recently wrote to me asking if she could make some to sell and I told her she could, so she may be willing to make one for you! More information can be found at http://rizny.livejournal.com/105661.html .
People generally have reported that it's a quick project and not difficult to knit (which is to say, not as complicated as it looks), but in case there are folks out there who want to own a stegosaurus without having to knit one themselves I thought I'd note that someone recently wrote to me asking if she could make some to sell and I told her she could, so she may be willing to make one for you! More information can be found at http://rizny.livejournal.com/105661.html .
2/10 of an inch of snow
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That video makes me feel good. I am a sucker for earnestness, I guess.
(The 0.2" figure comes from this article by the bye.)
Speaking of self-promotion:
This coming Saturday, November 21, I'm having a CD release party at Pioneer Brewing Company in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, about 15 minutes west of Worcester. It's a free show. If you live there and feel like checking it out then I hope you can make it! And if not, but you know some friends who you think would enjoy it and live around there then please pass the word along.
I put together a page with information about the show, videos of the performers, etc., but the quick information is:
- Where: The Pioneer Brewing Company at Hyland Orchard, 199 Arnold Road, Sturbridge, MA 01518, about a 15-minute drive from Worcester.
- When: Saturday, November 21 from 6-10 pm.
- Cost: It's a free show, no cover charge!
- Who's playing: I've persuaded some talented musical friends to join me, namely Kate Katzberg, Anne's Cordial, and the Superchief Trio! See below for more information about the performers.
- Food: The Brewery doesn't serve food, but there will be a potluck dinner for those who wish to participate.
Thanks!
Hi all,
I'll post reminders when the dates are closer, but for now I wanted to let you know:
Last week I received copies of my new CD, 'Mistaken Identity', which is now available for purchase in a variety of ways; see http://music.jwgh.org/cd.html for details.
To celebrate this, I decided I wanted to have two separate CD release parties, one in my current home, Providence, RI, and one in central Massachusetts where I grew up and where my family still lives. Last night, I finally put the finishing touches on the plans for the two shows, so here are the details:
Tuesday November 17 -- **PROVIDENCE CD RELEASE PARTY WITH JON CAMPBELL, HANNAH DEVINE, AND THE KILLDEVILS!**
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WHERE: Everyman Bistro, 555 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02908
WHEN: 8 pm-11 pm
FACEBOOK EVENT: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159262645755
Come celebrate the release of my first professionally-done CD, 'Mistaken Identity'! There will be half-priced appetizers and a beer special and perhaps some other surprises. Helping me to celebrate, excellent local acts Jon Campbell, Hannah Devine, and the electric Killdevils have agreed to join me (I will also play solo). I'm planning to have a blast; come on out and have one too!
Saturday November 21 -- **MASSACHUSETTS CD RELEASE PARTY WITH KATE KATZBERG, ANNE'S CORDIAL, AND THE SUPERCHIEF TRIO!**
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WHERE: Pioneer Brewing Company at Hyland Orchard, 199 Arnold Road, Sturbridge, MA 01518
WHEN: 6-10 pm
FACEBOOK EVENT: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=184674118081
An early evening show with excellent (so I'm told) locally-produced beer. There'll be a potluck, so if you haven't had dinner bring something to share and there should be some tasty food to eat ... (I plan to bring some bread, a pizza or two, and perhaps a homemade pie if there's time.)
I asked some talented friends to help me celebrate and they agreed to help out, so Kate Katzberg, Anne's Cordial, and the Superchief Trio will also be performing. There'll be lots of great music, so I hope you can make it!
See you around,
Jacob Haller
http://music.jwgh.org/
Join my mailing list: http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/jakeshows
I'll post reminders when the dates are closer, but for now I wanted to let you know:
Last week I received copies of my new CD, 'Mistaken Identity', which is now available for purchase in a variety of ways; see http://music.jwgh.org/cd.html for details.
To celebrate this, I decided I wanted to have two separate CD release parties, one in my current home, Providence, RI, and one in central Massachusetts where I grew up and where my family still lives. Last night, I finally put the finishing touches on the plans for the two shows, so here are the details:
Tuesday November 17 -- **PROVIDENCE CD RELEASE PARTY WITH JON CAMPBELL, HANNAH DEVINE, AND THE KILLDEVILS!**
-------------------
WHERE: Everyman Bistro, 555 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02908
WHEN: 8 pm-11 pm
FACEBOOK EVENT: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159262645755
Come celebrate the release of my first professionally-done CD, 'Mistaken Identity'! There will be half-priced appetizers and a beer special and perhaps some other surprises. Helping me to celebrate, excellent local acts Jon Campbell, Hannah Devine, and the electric Killdevils have agreed to join me (I will also play solo). I'm planning to have a blast; come on out and have one too!
Saturday November 21 -- **MASSACHUSETTS CD RELEASE PARTY WITH KATE KATZBERG, ANNE'S CORDIAL, AND THE SUPERCHIEF TRIO!**
--------------------
WHERE: Pioneer Brewing Company at Hyland Orchard, 199 Arnold Road, Sturbridge, MA 01518
WHEN: 6-10 pm
FACEBOOK EVENT: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=184674118081
An early evening show with excellent (so I'm told) locally-produced beer. There'll be a potluck, so if you haven't had dinner bring something to share and there should be some tasty food to eat ... (I plan to bring some bread, a pizza or two, and perhaps a homemade pie if there's time.)
I asked some talented friends to help me celebrate and they agreed to help out, so Kate Katzberg, Anne's Cordial, and the Superchief Trio will also be performing. There'll be lots of great music, so I hope you can make it!
See you around,
Jacob Haller
http://music.jwgh.org/
Join my mailing list: http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/jakeshows
Dear Jacob:
Your project (SO00519004) has been sent to production and has an estimated completion date of 10/02/2009. If your order is not paid in full, someone from our billing department will call you to make payment arrangements before shipping.
Your completed product will be shipped to:
Jacob Haller
561 Public St
Providence RI 02907
If there are any changes or additions to this shipping address, or if you have any questions, please let me know.
SnBProv BBQ tomorrow at Sarah S.'s
Aug. 4th, 2009 11:29 amA reminder that Sarah S. has generously offered to have a barbecue at her house tomorrow, on Wednesday August 5.
Who: Providence SnBers
What: Summer BBQ
When: Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm to whenever
Where: Sarah S's house in Warwick
Why: Just for fun!!
How: Please email or call Sarah S for address and directions. sarah_sturtevant@hotmail.com or (508) 685-1946
Sarah will provide the Pizzas and toppings for grilling. (Really, its good.) Please feel free to bring sidedishes, beverages, and desserts.
If you'll be driving there and are willing to give people with cars a ride, or if you're carless and need a ride, please comment (or get in touch with me if you can't comment) and we'll try to set you up!
Who: Providence SnBers
What: Summer BBQ
When: Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm to whenever
Where: Sarah S's house in Warwick
Why: Just for fun!!
How: Please email or call Sarah S for address and directions. sarah_sturtevant@hotmail.com or (508) 685-1946
Sarah will provide the Pizzas and toppings for grilling. (Really, its good.) Please feel free to bring sidedishes, beverages, and desserts.
If you'll be driving there and are willing to give people with cars a ride, or if you're carless and need a ride, please comment (or get in touch with me if you can't comment) and we'll try to set you up!
Brown University's Ugliest Buildings
Jul. 8th, 2009 11:01 amMy alma mater, Brown University, has a campus which has grown a fair amount over the years, and it has a variety of buildings in a variety of styles. The result could be described as a bit of a hodge-podge, but I kind of like the mixture, even though it means that not all of the buildings are very pleasant to look at.
Last weekend I decided to wander around campus and take pictures of the ugliest buildings, and the results can be found below. Historical facts about the buildings were generally taken from the Encyclopedia Brunoniana.
( 1964: The John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library )
( 1965: Barus & Holley )
( 1968: The Graduate Center )
( 1971: The Sciences Library )
[Poll #1426870]
Last weekend I decided to wander around campus and take pictures of the ugliest buildings, and the results can be found below. Historical facts about the buildings were generally taken from the Encyclopedia Brunoniana.
( 1964: The John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library )
( 1965: Barus & Holley )
( 1968: The Graduate Center )
( 1971: The Sciences Library )
[Poll #1426870]
the crazy and the dangerous
Jun. 2nd, 2009 12:43 amSo. This past weekend Rhode Island was visited by the Westboro Baptist Church. Needless to say, they were not welcome and got some press coverage before, during, and after the fact.
Every so often I drive down Point Street past the Planned Parenthood there and invariably there are protesters out front with their signs. It's such an everyday thing that it wouldn't surprise me if people give directions by them -- go down Point Street and turn right at the giant fetus posters. Doing a little google news search turns up no recent mention of this -- I imagine this stopped being news years ago.
Regarding the latter bunch,
silk_noir has put together a list of organizations that support abortion and birth control rights. Check them out, and, if you have the money and inclination, give them some support.
"I am a member of this community. Our DNA has been here since 1880. I belong here. The folks that come in from out of town, they are the intruders. Forty percent of all the people who were arrested here during the Operation Rescue in 1991 came from out of state. I intend to stay here. I am part of the fabric of Kansas and Kansas is part of the fabric of me." - Dr. George Tiller
Every so often I drive down Point Street past the Planned Parenthood there and invariably there are protesters out front with their signs. It's such an everyday thing that it wouldn't surprise me if people give directions by them -- go down Point Street and turn right at the giant fetus posters. Doing a little google news search turns up no recent mention of this -- I imagine this stopped being news years ago.
Regarding the latter bunch,
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"I am a member of this community. Our DNA has been here since 1880. I belong here. The folks that come in from out of town, they are the intruders. Forty percent of all the people who were arrested here during the Operation Rescue in 1991 came from out of state. I intend to stay here. I am part of the fabric of Kansas and Kansas is part of the fabric of me." - Dr. George Tiller
Motif Awards results
May. 11th, 2009 11:33 pm( and the winners are ... )
the winners of the 2008 awards
the winners of the 2007 awards
Thanks to everyone who voted for us.
the winners of the 2008 awards
the winners of the 2007 awards
Thanks to everyone who voted for us.
Clifford Roelle would like to announce the online sale of 200 wire portraits of cheese. The sale starts promptly at 7:30 tonight at the website www.tinyshowcase.com.He's really talented and his art is reasonably priced -- I recommend having a look if you're around! (I will be at practice, sadly.)
You can see pictures of some of his other wire drawings here: http://flickr.com/photos/cwroelle/
You can see pictures of some of his other wire drawings here: http://flickr.com/photos/cwroelle/
I just got a call from John Windle (who normally runs the Everman open mike on Mondays). Unfortunately, he's feeling under the weather today and doesn't think he'll be able to make it down, so he's asked if I can run it in his absence, which I have agreed to do.
WHEN:8:30 pm -- sorry, make that 9 pm
The menu at the restaurant is small but decent; you can see it on their website. Perhaps you can weigh in on the debate between me and my friends about the desserts. (I claim that the chocolate bread pudding is the best, but they claim the chocolate cake is better.)
This is a "pass the hat" show, with the proceeds going to the featured act, U.S. Sam. I've seen Sam play before and he is a lot of fun! You can listen to some of his music on on his myspace page.
If you can't make it this week, it's worth coming down some other time, as John Windle's a good musician and a welcoming open mike host. You can see who he's got booked as the featured act for the next couple of months oh his myspace page.
Hope some of you can make it out!
Monday January 6 -- HOSTING OPEN MIKE, U.S. SAM FEATURED ACT
WHERE: Everyman, 555 Valley Street, Providence, RIWHEN:
The menu at the restaurant is small but decent; you can see it on their website. Perhaps you can weigh in on the debate between me and my friends about the desserts. (I claim that the chocolate bread pudding is the best, but they claim the chocolate cake is better.)
This is a "pass the hat" show, with the proceeds going to the featured act, U.S. Sam. I've seen Sam play before and he is a lot of fun! You can listen to some of his music on on his myspace page.
If you can't make it this week, it's worth coming down some other time, as John Windle's a good musician and a welcoming open mike host. You can see who he's got booked as the featured act for the next couple of months oh his myspace page.
Hope some of you can make it out!
knitted Diplocaulus instructions
Nov. 30th, 2008 05:08 pmThanks to
sanspoof for giving me the original inspiration to design this. A Diplocaulus is a primitive amphibian that lived in the Permian period, roughly 250-300 million years ago. It could be up to about a meter long. There seem to be a bunch of different ideas regarding exactly what it looked like; I took the liberty of basing my knitted one on some of the cuter versions.
( pattern behind the cut )
As always, if you have any questions or comments, please let me know!
Click here to see this pattern's Ravelry page, which will allow you to add it to your queue if you have a Ravelry account.
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( pattern behind the cut )
As always, if you have any questions or comments, please let me know!
Click here to see this pattern's Ravelry page, which will allow you to add it to your queue if you have a Ravelry account.
Facebook redux
Oct. 27th, 2008 08:42 amI created a facebook 'page' to give people who have facebook accounts a new way to find out about new shows, new recordings, etc. It's at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jacob-Haller/43616244152 . (This is separate from my facebook account.)
Speaking of new videos, here's a super-grainy one:
Speaking of new videos, here's a super-grainy one: