I'm thinking Crabb's Corner will be a twice a month, with stories
and news you will find handy. Even though I may not respond all the
time, I am always checking to see who's popped in to write something.
Anyway, this is as close to a syndicated column that i will ever get,
not that the village voice will ever print Crabb's Corner, or Goldmine
or even the Penny Saver, and so far judging from your kind reviews, this
hasnt been a waste. Feel free to start a conversation, or you can read
the daily happenings of RS CRABB, either way Im glad your here. This
will either be a regular occurance, or this might be the last thing i
write (haha-just kidding). Either way gang, this might take a while so
pull up a chair.................... (What Is Crabb's Corner 1/16/03)
Probaly
another reason why i am still by myself, is that I dont pick out the
best romantic music. Sure, we all swear by Avalon by Roxy Music for
that perfect mood music, but then after that all bets are off, although
one nite I did play Freedy Johnston's This Perfect World and it went
over pretty good. One romantic excursion found Bob Marley's Legend on
the boombox. I found, that Bob Marley is perfect for those imtimate
moments which are very few and far between. (Valentine's Day And Other
Assorted Stuff 2/13/03)
From 7th wave http://tsimon.com/rockroll.htm
if i copied and paste it right. Probaly one of the better rock and
roll/oldies webpages that i seen so far. For those who remembered it,
try www.beakerstreet.com
This was the show that i grew up listening to back in the high school
years when it was on AM KAAY from little rock. Unfortly its only on from
seven to midnite sunday nites, and for dial ups, you get a lotta
buffering, but you can check out the playlist each and every week. I
do. (RS note: Both links still work).
If hip hop boycotts buy Pepsi, I will buy more Pepsi Products. (News And other views 2/18)
What
I remember most bout Seattle, is when I do look at the pictures that
was taken on that trip was how blue the skies get when its nice and
clear. I dont think I ever seen such bluest skies anyplace that i have
traveled. I aslo regretted that I didnt spent much time at Experience
Music Project Building next to the Space Needle. The EMP is a day long
affair with all what happens up there. But since my last visit, I have
forgotten many of the places that I ate at, Taco Time and the Olive
Garden was easy to remember, but the mexican places names sound so
similar, I tend to forget the name, although I did recall going to El
Rancho, after I got off the plane. There was also a Mexican Restraunt
on Wheels across the street from the former Midway Drive In, which may
have been better than our beloved Taco Time. I did speak with the guy
who owned this Food-on-wheels, and he started out in Arizona and
migrated to the NW, and he says that he does make a good livin from it.
Next
to nights in the desert, when the moon shines down on Downtown Seattle,
are one of the most breathtaking views, I have had the pleasure of
knowing. It's probaly more romantic when your watching the sunset on
the harbor or by the ocean. When I do go to a big city, I tend to
remember the positives rather than the negatives. I would love to come
back up there again, to continue to discover what Seattle does offer.
(Bargains In Seattle 2001 2/19/03)
I remember
from previous discussions in da chatroom and elsewhere, bout gas prices
might pop around three bucks a gallon, and I poopooed that notion, well
seems like reality is settling again, as I see the prices jump another
ten cents in another week. Out in the remotes in california, it seems
that gas is now over two bucks a gallon, some as high as two fifty a
gallon (somewhere out in the Calfornia/Nevada border I fathom). Good
thing I got some before going home. We R at dollar sixty two, and
dreams of dollar gallon gas are now fading as a arizona summer.
Needless to say if prices keep getting higher, the leisurely trip to
Davenport, Waterloo, and Mad City will certainly be few and far
between. Can you say EBAY? (The Latest & The Lamest 2/2703)
Bo
Diddley, sez Bo dont do no rap, rap has no meaning and it wont last as
long as he will. That's why i love Bo Diddley, Bo Knows Music and Bo
Knows Rap is Crap. (The March 10th Playlist 3/10/03) RS 2008 thought,
that was the week that Hank Ballad passed away.
I
dont think any of my previous GF's knew how much of a music fanantic I
was when they couldnt get me outta the music stores, and that included
the more recent one. But then my fate was sealed when Mom would drop me
off in the Woolworth's music section and she come back half hour later
and I was still there, sorting through the forty fives there. She may
have created a music monster there. (Crabb Writings 3/2/03)
I typed up my list, puter locked, lost it. My attention span has timed out. Trampus (April 17th Playlist 4/17/03)
Guess
Sheryl Crow loves this area, she be playing in the Mark In Moline in
June as well, tickets are 35 to 75 bucks. WTF is this? Why would
anybody want to pay 75 bucks for a seat, do we get free beer and brats
with this? Or at least a De Caf Pepsi in the process? For that price, I
do expect a Lap dance and a kiss on the cheek if Im gonna to pay
seventy five bucks to see Rock's biggest Hyprocrite screeching her soft
rock bulloney. But then again, if i want to hear that, i can watch two
cats fight it out at 3 AM in the morning. Then again, I rather now
hear Sheryl do her own butcher version of Come, the worst moment on the
new Fleetwood Mac album. Then again, Sheryl will have to go on without
my presence cuz on that nite i have to get my toenails removed, so
sorry. Maybe next time, when you lower your overpriced ass down by
bout forty bucks.
Seastarr responds.
Hello dear sweet crabby,
I
know you're "crabby" about the cost of the tickets to see certain
mediocre groups or has-beens and I can't agree with you more, the prices
are outrageous!! However, (and you knew you would hear from me on
this one, didn't you?? I have to justify why I do spend money in that
direction:
1. You can't take it with you.
2. My kid's don't deserve the money right now, so why not spend it.
3. It's something that me and my husband have in common and LOVE to do together.
4. The pre party and ambiance (is that a word?) are a "high" all by themselves.
5.
I don't wear much jewelry, nor do I have an expensive wardrobe, so why
not 75 bucks on a concert? (Or shall I really scare ya and tell ya that
Fleetwood Mac was over 100?? X 2 people? )
6. We are not world travelers, just concert Junkies and may I say, I guess I can wear another crown...."Concert Queen".
Lmao,
I love your comments, Crabby, I just had to give you mine, Seastarr (from Eating Crow 5/18/03)
RS 2008: Yup I knew Sis would respond in her own way ;-)
Half
Priced books and cd's (Madison, Des Moines, Phoenix,Seattle), problem
with this place is that the cds are not with the case, so you have to go
up to the cashier to get them, and usually they are scratched, since
they stole them in plastic bags, and when they take them out, the
cashier is careless, leaving surface scratches from not being handled
carefully. They do have a bargin bin, again hit and miss, and the CD's
are in the case. They R probaly thinking that nobody wants them so they
dont have to worry bout getting ripped off. (Favorite Hangouts 5/21/03)
RS Note: Half Priced Books was not in the CR area at this time but they
would open up a store in Marion in 2005.
Finally,
this will be the last posting for this subject matter. Robert
Oettinger, the owner of Oettinger's Music, a haven for old classic and
cheap instruments has passed away this week. Since he figured in the
development of the music by providing some cymbals and drums in the
formative years of da crabb's music. He had worked in stints with
Hiltbrunner's Music (RIP), and West Music, before starting his own
instrument store in 1975. Along with Old Man Keeney (RIP), to which i
brought my old lamented Zickos Drumset, Mr Oettinger was instrumental
for the beginnings of Paraphernalia, and later Route 66/Townedgers.
He will be missed. (Memorial Day Top Ten and other thoughts 5/22/03)
Final word on this part by Trampus
When
I read da Crabb's writings about his travels and bargain hunting I feel
like I know Charles Kuralt, who used to do the sunday show about
america, always coming up with the true feel for an area.
I know Seattle well and da Crabb went right for its main themes like
second nature. The sky, the sunsets, the off ramps, the downtown market
area, the university district, the general flavor in exquisite detail
but as if you were hearing it in a casual conversation.
I think you have found your calling Crabby or at least a great
extension to your passion for bargain hunting. I'm impressed.
Your friend, Trampus
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