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April 29, 2004
Million Dollar Shoes!

Stunningly beautiful actress Laura Elena Harring wore a pair of Stuart
Weitzman-designed shoes worth approximately $1 million before the 74th annual
Academy Awards in 2002. They are the most expensive shoes ever made with 5 karat
diamonds in each foot.
Think of all the Supersized McDonald Value Meals those shoes could buy!
Trivia: Laura Harring was shot in the head when she was 12 years old. A .45
caliber bullet missed shattering her skull by less than a millimeter!
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Sam's No. 3™
Sam's No. 3™ was established in 1927. It was the third of five Coney Islands
opened by Sam Armatas throughout the 1920's. The Denver restrent was located at
1527 Curtis Street in the heart of downtown. They have some damn good grub! My
sister and I receive "The Godfather-esque" treatment at the Aurora location,
each and every time we go. It's surreal. The wait staff know we're famous and it
is reflected in their service. One cannot complain.

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Sweating Cold Beverage v1
**
The first stop was into the local 7-11 convenience store. Chocolate and Salsa
stood guard at the outside door as Russ went inside for his ritual Hawaiian
Punch Slurpee. It was a customary formal procedure. Russ had to have his daily
ice drink. The store had one other customer, a black man in the back looking
over beverages in the coolers. Russ gave a hearty hello to the very pregnant
woman working behind the counter and headed to get his sweating cold beverage.

Thugs Chocolate Chong, Fergus Willis, Russ Dale and Salsa Loco
Dispensing the icy red beverage into a large plastic cup and grabbing an
ultra-long straw, Russ was startled by a terse voice from behind.
"Give me the money bitch!" screamed the black man. Russ turned to see him
pointing a pistol at her. She screamed and stepped back. "Yo fatty! Get over
here!" he yelled at Russ.
"Whoa! Nobody talks to me like that!" Russ interjected, tossed his Slurpee to
the ground and casually walked to the other side of the counter, holding his
hands in the air.
"A funny man eh? You think this is funny?" he said as he pointed the gun at
Russ' head. Russ kept on walking towards him, hands still held out in front of
him. He then stopped in front of the gunman.
"I'll give you the money and then please leave!" cried the counter worker, tears
streaming down her face. She was obviously very frightened. He pointed the gun
back at her and yelled again.
"Give me the money bitch!"
Calmly, Russ stated the facts, "Mister. I wouldn't want you to hurt this young
woman for the few dollars in the cash register. Look into the security camera
and smile man. It’s a good show." Russ pointed to the security camera and waved.
"Shut up! Get down on the ground!" the man yelled, still pointing the gun in
Russ' direction. Russ had never had a gun pointed at him before. It was an
exhilarating feeling. He knew that he was in serious danger. He glanced at
Chocolate and Salsa through the glass. They were having a conversation, checking
out the beautiful ladies that walked by. They were oblivious to what was going
on inside. 'Curse them!' he thought to himself and then snapped back to the
situation at hand.
"I believe I told you that nobody ever, ever, talks to me like that." Russ said
coolly, but very stern. The black man then pointed the gun at Russ' chest. Russ
continued, "Tsk Tsk. I'll have to use the mind force. Too bad for you.”
"What the fuck you talkin' about foo! Mind Force? You talkin' crazy," said the
man as he looked into Russ's eyes. Russ had perfected the "fanatical eyes" and
they were working now, as the man was taken aback by Russ' brave words. The man
looked confused. He stepped back a few steps as he was startled by Russ'
flagrant disregard for his own safety.

The Mind Force?
With that, Russ quickly lunged towards the gunman. The counter worker screamed
as he grabbed the black man’s arm and began to struggle. Displays were being
toppled over, canned goods were falling to the ground and magazines were flying.
During the flurry of activity a shot rang out and Russ fell to the floor. The
doors of the store opened to reveal Chocolate and Salsa, their guns drawn.
The black man dropped his gun and held his hands high into the air. Salsa
handcuffed him while Chocolate tended to Russ, who was slumped over on the
floor. The woman behind the counter dialed the police.
"Where you hit boss?" asked Chocolate searching Russ's body for signs of blood.
Obviously out of breath, Russ turned over and spoke, "I'm OK Chocolate. My
campaign button stopped the bullet." And sure enough, the RAD 2020 button on his
chest now carried a smoking bullet. Chocolate helped Russ to his feet.
Russ stared at the wretched crook, now sitting on the ground handcuffed. Russ
spoke to the gunman slowly and distinctly, "Who's the FOO now bitch?! Try to rob
a helpless pregnant woman? You sicken me filth!" he said as he kicked him twice
in the belly, "You're lucky my mind force didn't burst your internal organs
heathen. The police will be here soon scum. Perhaps you can tell them why you're
still alive."
The hysterical counter worker quickly came up to Russ and began to hug him,
"Thank you mister! Thank you so much! You save my life! YOU SAVE MY LIFE," she
cried and screamed.

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April 28, 2004
Chocolate Confessions -- Steel Drums
confessions of chocolate chong
In the darkest days of my squalor living, I oft thought on what I would like to
do with my life.
I usually sat in wonder, surrounded by sweltering filthiness, gazing out the
window. It was space that tickled my fancy. It was the universe that drove me
forward. It was the fiery marvel of that lone shooting star.

Well ... that and steel drums.
That is why I feel totally right in the company of Russell Dale and Hern Spock.
Russ loves space and shit and Hern Spock was a former head custodian at NASA.
It's a winning combo!
--Chong

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Sponsor a fat kid

This grossly obese boy needs your help. Fill his gape with candies, bread, lard
slabs, meat, Twinkies, cakes, pies, grease, carbos, Christmas goodies and
chocolate delight. As you can see, he is unmanageable without the junk food in
his presence. For as little as $1.06 a day, you can fill this fatty’s stomach
with hefty foodstuff.
Without it, surely there is no way he can survive all of the cruel taunts at
school and in public. To keep him quite, it is best his grimace be filled with
foods. This particular chub loves crispy bacon, five pounds a sitting!
Along with payment, you get a full color photo of the portly child, a parchment
list of his or her favorite snacks and an oil stained, crumb-filled thank you
note written in their own hand.
Watch him or her progress through the years as they get larger and larger,
knowing that your dollars help make this portly child’s dream come true. Witness
the little large ones become so stout that they actually split their clothes at
the seams and are forced to sit, naked at the dinner table, shoving pork roasts
into their mouths and washing it down with glasses of chocolate buttermilk.
God Bless.
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Da Reverend

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April 27, 2004
My Voice
My Voice.
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Twin Peaks

The Twin Peaks pilot aired on April 8, 1990. It created a buzz around the nation
as everyone wanted to know “Who Killed Laura Palmer?” I highly recommend you
watch this series. It will astound you, disturb you and most importantly, make
you jones for coffee, doughnuts and cherry pie! Groundbreaking television!
Episodes are available on VHS, with the first season on DVD.


The first episode of the Peaks that I actually watched was episode 16: Arbitrary
Law (2.009, Original Airdate: December 1, 1990), in which a strange gathering is
called to the Roadhouse and the murderer of Laura Palmer is revealed. I was
hooked from that point on.
I’ve seen the complete series about 6 times and still marvel at the witty
dialogue and “Lynchian” feel. The series ended on June 10, 1991, with one of the
unhappiest endings in the history of television.

Miguel Ferrer played FBI agent Agent Albert Rosenfield. Albert had the best
lines in the series.
ALBERT QUOTES:
"Agent Cooper, I am thrilled to pieces that the Dhrama came to King Hohoho, I
really am, but right now I am trying hard to focus on the more immediate
problems of our own century right here in Twin Peaks."
"You listen to me. While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I
am a nay-sayer and hatchet man in the fight against violence. I pride myself in
taking a punch and I'll gladly take another, because I choose to live my life in
the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely
revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love. I
love you, Sheriff Truman."

ALBERT QUOTES CONTINUED:
"Cooper... an observation. I don't know where this is headed, but the only one
of us with the coordinates for this destination in his hardware is you. Go on
whatever vision quest you require. Stand on the rim of the volcano, stand alone
and do your dance. Just find this beast before he takes another bite."
“Mr. Horne, I realize that your position in this fair community pretty well
guarantees venality, insincerity, and a rather irritating method of expressing
yourself. Stupidity, however, is not necessarily a inherent trait. Therefore,
please listen closely - you can have a funeral any old time. You dig a hole, you
plant a coffin. I, however, cannot perform these tests next year, next month,
next week or tomorrow - I must perform them now.”
(Starts up the drill...)
”I got a lot of cutting and pasting to do, gentlemen, so why don't you please
return to your porch rockers and resume whittling.”


And a final Albert quote: “Well I've had enough of morons and half-wits, dolts,
dunces, dullards and dumbbells, and you chowderhead yokel, you blithering
hayseed, you've had enough of me?"
Watch Twin Peaks.

Posted by RAD at 02:22 PM | Comments (2)
April 26, 2004
Zapped!
All you ever need to know about life can be obtained by watching the 1982
classic teen comedy Zapped!! Notice the proud exclamation point.

This epic film had such a profound influence on me as a youth, it holds spot #20
in my Top 25 Movie Moments:
20.) Barney “Bonehead” Springboro uses his telekinetic powers to burst open Jane
Mitchell’s blouse revealing her beautiful, pink bra clad bosom as Peyton Nichols
looks on in pleasure. Scott Baio, Heather Thomas and Willie Aames star in this
classic 80’s flick.

Willie Aames and Scott Baio first appeared together in "Zapped!" Since their
comedic genius was such obvious cinematic chemistry, they later appeared
together on TV's "Charles in Charge."
"The new boy in the neighborhood/ Lives downstairs and it's understood/ He's
there just to take good care of me/ Like he's one of the family/ Charles in
charge of our days and our nights/ Charles in charge of our wrongs and our
rights/ And I see I want Charles in charge of me."
This was the first movie that our family ever recorded off of HBO onto VHS video
cassette. Thus, it holds the spot at #1 on the family VHS list. This film ranks
up there with "The Godfather" and "Seven Samurai ." My younger brother Jeff used
to watch it everyday before heading off to kindergarten. I myself wasn't even
aware of the drug and sex themes surrounding this opus. It wasn't until my later
years that I figured it all out, causing me even greater joy in appreciating
this opus.
The late Scatman Crothers plays the boozing, meat eating and whipped high school
baseball coach/custodian. He loves salami and proclaims that love to Barney on
several occasions. Crothers has some of the best dialogue in the film.
Including:
"I can't live in this world without salami. Nor weenies either."
"First come the woman. And then the whiskey." (The Devil's Double Whammy!!)
Crothers also has a classic marijuana induced dream involving Albert Einstein
and being chased by his wife brandishing a salami bazooka!

One cannot forget the haunting 80's-esque and triumphant love song by David
Pomeranz called "Got To Believe In Magic". I have recently obtained a mint copy
of the 45 single and listen to it at least once a month.
Also, the 80’s geek icon, Eddie Deezen, has a small role. This guy was too geeky
to be cast in "Revenge of the Nerds." He's a classic character actor who has not
aged.
In the mid '90s, the shady and always-sidekick Aames began starring as an
evangelical superhero in the Bibleman series of youth-oriented musical videos.
I am told Baio is the host on a series of sex-education videotapes for young
kids, called "The Facts, Feelings, and Wonders of Life."
I am eagerly awaiting the release of the 25th Anniversary Zapped! DVD Collector
Director's Platinum Edition.
Check out the Zapped! club! (www.zappedclub.com) I am a member!
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radhole Wallpaper 2
By worldly demand, another wallpaper. Huzzah.
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Iraqi Flag
The new Iraq flag looks cool. If they decide to keep it that is. It's already
controversial.

White represents peace.
The crescent represents Islam.
The blue strips represent Iraq's main rivers, the Tigris and Euphrates.
The yellow represents Iraq's Kurdish population.
Posted by RAD at 03:31 PM | Comments (3)
April 25, 2004
Snow and The Buddha
I love playing in the snow.

Got Buddha?

Posted by RAD at 10:40 AM | Comments (3)
I dare not say anymore
Watched VITALI KLITSCHKO vs. CORRIE SANDERS in the 12 round Heavyweight Title
Fight tonight on HBO. Klitschko won by TKO in the 8th round against beat and
tattered Sanders. It was a damn good fight.

Before we got to Baby Kemper’s to watch the fight, MELT and I witnessed
something on the street so shocking and disturbing that I dare not say anymore.

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April 24, 2004
radhole Wallpaper 1
Flooded with such requests, I have obliged and made some radhole desktop
wallpapers. More to come. Feel free to make your own and send them to me. *Hint
Hint Wink Wink*
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DVD WHORE
Donovan is right. I am a DVD whore.

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Hole HQ

RAD HOLE HEADQUARTERS
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH RAD 2020 HEADQUARTERS

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April 23, 2004
Spring Snow
I just took a 3 hour and 15 minute nap! It's Friday night! This morning at 6am,
whilst taking the bus to work, I had to endure the spring snowstorm that hit
Denver. I was unhappy and soaking wet by the time I got to work.

images courtesy of my camera phone
Here it can be sunny and 80 degrees one day, and then a big snowstorm the next.
I love Colorado!
Several counties are still under a winter storm warning into the night,
including my county, Arapahoe County. Another 1 to 4 inches of snow is forecast
for the Denver metro area tonight, with another foot above 6,000 feet! We
desperately need the moisture.

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Flight Controller's Creed
These words hang next to the entrance of the Flight Control Room in the NASA
Mission Control Center in Houston. They are words every man, woman and child, in
all aspects of life, should live by. I try to.
The Foundations of Mission Operations
1.) To instill within ourselves these qualities essential to professional
excellence:
Discipline - Being able to follow as well as to lead, knowing that we must
master ourselves before we can master our task.
Competence - There being no substitute for total preparation and complete
dedication, for space will not tolerate the careless or indifferent.
Confidence - Believing in ourselves as well as others, knowing that we must
master fear and hesitation before we can succeed.
Responsibility - Realizing that it cannot be shifted to others, for it belongs
to each of us; we must answer for what we do — or fail to do.
Toughness - Taking a stand when we must; to try again, even if it means
following a more difficult path.
Teamwork - Respecting and utilizing the abilities of others, realizing that we
work toward a common goal, for success depends upon the efforts of all.
2.) To always be aware that suddenly and unexpectedly we may find ourselves in a
role where our performance has ultimate consequences.
3.) To recognize that the greatest error is not to have tried and failed, but
that in the trying we do not give it our best effort.
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April 22, 2004
Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking's Website
This has nothing to do with Hawking, but did you know that a picosecond is a
millionth of a millionth of a second? Now you know. And knowing is half the
battle.
Posted by RAD at 08:53 PM | Comments (2)
British Kids
I find British kids between the ages of birth to 14 years to be irritatingly
annoying. Their accented, high-pitched voices are like fingernails on a
chalkboard in my life. If I hear another squeaky sounding British kid deliver
the lines “Father, thanks for the twee dollie!” Or “Papa, please pass the
scones.” Or “Gor Blimey! Mum, I fell off the beastly sofa and landed on my bum,”
I will have to commit myself.
Perhaps a secret division of the Government has infiltrated my life and
programmed me against all things childreny British.
I cannot watch the Harry Potter films without becoming hostile. Mary Poppins’
kids Jane and Michael Banks drive me insane when they speak.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory has the most annoying British child ever.
Veruca Salt's lines make me mad. MAD I SAY! “Hey, Daddy, I want an Oompa Loompa.
I want you to get me an Oompa Loompa right away. I want the world. I want the
whole world. I want to lock it all up in my pocket. It's my bar of chocolate.
Give it to me now.” Just typing that quote makes me want to yank the hair out of
my already balding head.
Yes. I dislike British kids. It’s one of my failings. At least I can admit it.
Once the British kids grow up though, I have no problem.

Liz Hurley is a hottie.
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April 21, 2004
Beef Patty

Hamburgers are my downfall. I'm a sucker for red meat.
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April 20, 2004
"Bitch Make Sandwich"
Does anyone remember hearing THE FREAKY FUCKIN' WEIRDOS' "Bitch Made Sandwich"
song? I used to spin this band's orange vinyl at KASF Radio after first seeing a
VHS recording of the video back in the early 1990's. MELT recorded it in the
early morning hours during a program called Teletunes. I love that song.
"Bitch make sandwich! Sandwich! Shout the bitch out!"
Ich denke daß FFW ist von Deutschland. Ja ich spreche Deutsch.
Posted by RAD at 05:11 PM | Comments (3)
April 19, 2004
Pratt Kansas USA
Many of my relatives live in and around Pratt, Kansas. Pratt is the home of the
famous Hot and Cold water towers. Pratt also holds the Miss Kansas Pageant, a
state preliminary to the Miss America Pageant.

Pratt Attractions
Pratt County Historical Museum
Kansas Wildlife and Parks Education Center and Museum
Pratt Points of Interest
Veterans Memorial Lake
Lemon Park and Nature Trail Walk
Two Public Golf Courses
Hot and Cold Water Towers
Downtown Shopping
B-29 All Veterans Memorial

Posted by RAD at 03:54 PM | Comments (0)
April 18, 2004
My *NEW* Massive Mug
My new massive mug, handcrafted from Earth, the raw material that only mother
nature can provide: the clay. Once malleable and murky, now made strong by heat
and glaze to form a chalice of mongo proportions. Oh mug! I drink from thee!!!

Mug inscription: FOR RAD FROM JON 03-04
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April 17, 2004
Astronomy Picture of the Day
The Astronomy Picture of the Day is my browser's home page. Everyday something
grand from space awaits you. Check it out.
Posted by RAD at 12:06 PM | Comments (0)
Subservient Chicken
It's the Subservient Chicken!!! It’s a Burger King promotion. Make the chicken
do things. It's pretty funny. Live person in chicken suit. Webcam. Brilliant.
Live person in chicken suit! I need to do a Subservient Chocolate Chong.
UNCENSORED! Disturbing. Brilliant!

Posted by RAD at 03:00 AM | Comments (4)
April 16, 2004
Aljazeera, BBC and Xinhuanet
Being a news whore, I have lately been a reader of Aljazeera, BBC and China's
Xinhuanet news for their different take on current events around the world. They
offer a different alternative to the available news sources here in America.
While I am often put out by the crap that CNN presents, I find it refreshing
that because of the internet, one can read views and opinions from all over the
world. I do not agree with a lot of things Aljazeera publishes, but it is good
that they are doing it. Head over to their sites and get a different take on the
news.
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No Words 6

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April 15, 2004
No Words 5

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April 14, 2004
RAD SELF 1
I love pictures of myself.

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Inspiration 1.1a.2b
My trip to Kansas inspired me to get cracking on my novel, which now has been
changed for the 5th time. It's gonna be awesome.
Other news, NASA has given the twin Mars rovers five more months of surface
exploration. Check out the mission images here.

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April 13, 2004
HOME
I am home from the Kansas '04 trip. I'm off to purchase MATRIX 3 or whatever it
is called. I hate those movies.
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April 12, 2004
EASTER FIESTA!
Easter in Kansas was excellent. Breakfast at the lake. A trek to Pratt and the
B-29 All Veterans Memorial and to keep the Dale Family Mexican Easter Fiesta
alive, we headed to a local Mexican restaurant for Easter dinner. It's all about
the Easter grub!


We're heading to the old family homestead this morning. It's been in the family
for somethng like a hundred years.
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April 11, 2004
Brick Town 54

Tonight, I was cutting up the dance floor at Brick Town 54, a 70’s and 80’s
Discothèque at 252 N. Mosley, Oldtown in Wichita Kansas. I had a really good
time and drank a lot of Jager, Guinness and 1 Budweiser!!!

I need to sleep now. It’s 3:04 AM Kansas time and I have to wake up early for
breakfast at the lake.

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April 10, 2004
Kansas Reunion 1
Here is a gallery of group photos from Lake Afton. I have more digi. Lots and
lots of digi. More to come.
Posted by RAD at 07:52 PM | Comments (0)
April 09, 2004
Freedom of Speech *use only as directed*
Such bad news to find out about whilst on the road.
The FCC fined Clear Channel, Clear Channel fired Howard Stern.
We’re all fucked. This just proves that the government is trying to tell the
American People what is decent and indecent. Tell me what indecency is.
The Janet Jackson “tittie” Super Bowl debacle is what sparked the whole issue.
It is not the 1950’s anymore. Back in those days, the choices the people had to
make with regards to news and entertainment were very limited. Now everything
you could possibly want to entertain is available. You know what Stern’s show is
when you turn on the radio. Listen to something else and quit making a stink
about it. And shut your mouth about the children. They hear far worse in school.
It’s our culture now.
The FCC fined. Stern was fired. More and more crackdowns will occur on art and
freedom of speech. Stern has been the premier radio adult talk show “King of All
Media” for years with 9 million listeners. It’s nothing new.
This scares the hell out of me. The only reason these radio CEOs and managers
are not saying anything about this censorship and snatching of speech freedoms
is because they would loose their licenses and jobs if they challenged the
mighty government. Stern was correct when he likened this issue to a witch-hunt.
When did freedom of speech end? When censorship reared its ugly head. Somebody
has to stand up.
Oprah Winfrey talks about some of the same issues as Stern. Sure Stern may
present the material more crude, but the topics are the same. Winfrey just does
it more “clinical.” Give me a break. Winfrey’s show is indecent.
I studied journalism. I’ve read past FCC BS. There is no current rulebook
defined for indecency. Did you know that Johnny Law gives tickets if one is
watching pornography in the privacy of his or her own car via portable DVD
players or television sets? What’s porn?
David Lynch’s Academy Award nominated rated-R film Mulholland Dr. has a hot
lesbian make out scene between Naomi Watts and Laura Elana Harring showing
breasts, mounting and kissing! I can’t watch that movie IN MY OWN CAR on a long
road trip through Kansas?
Be aware of the events occurring in our lives. It’s not only about war against
terrorism. The very liberties we have on our home soils are in jeopardy. Think
hard about that and fear.
Posted by RAD at 07:27 PM | Comments (2)
The Drive
The drive to Wichita was uneventful. I left at 0415 MST. It rained the entire
way. It’s supposed to be raining tomorrow as well, which is a bummer. Biscuits
and gravy for breakfast and patty melt for dinner. Apple pie for desert and
snack.
Tomorrow’s activities at Lake Afton should provide a wealth of digi, if the sun
shines. I picked up a bottle of Francis Ford Coppola merlot for Easter on the
road.
I’m relaxing in my hotel room. It’s been a long day. TECHNOLOGY RULES!

THE RAINY DRIVE
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April 08, 2004
KANSAS 2004
I am leaving for Kansas at 3am. Don't fret, for I shall have my digital camera,
laptop and other neat tech items. I will be connected. Look here for photos and
adventures from the road. L8Rz!
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April 07, 2004
The Nothing
I have no words. It is the nothing. I have nothing to say.
Posted by RAD at 04:31 PM | Comments (3)
April 06, 2004
Indifferent Boy

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April 05, 2004
No Words 4

Aunt Shirley and Uncle Ed
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Camera Phone Gallery
I utilize my Nokia 3650 camera phone more than I thought. Here is gallery of
camera phone pictures.
Posted by RAD at 08:14 PM | Comments (2)
Under the Bridge
A beautiful Spring Colorado day means taking the camera to future disc golf site
Paco Sanchez Park and snapping some photos.

Posted by RAD at 05:23 AM | Comments (2)
April 04, 2004
Happy Birthday Micah
One of my loyal readers, M, turns 29 today. Zum gebortstag M!
Posted by RAD at 07:32 AM | Comments (4)
April 03, 2004
No Words 3

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Happy Birthday Eric
My older brother Eric is 34 today. Happy Birthday Eric! Eric lives in Iowa.
Posted by RAD at 09:53 AM | Comments (1)
RAD Technical Rider
A .PDF version of this is available here.
This contract rider includes specifications on stage design, sound systems,
lighting rigs, podium heights and styles. It is also a wish list — from
transportation and billing to dressing room accommodations and meals. All of
this is required to make Russell A. Dale happy.
Please do your best when trying to provide this extensive list of necessary
items. In some cases, a promoter will refuse a demand (crossing out the request
on the document), and can be done. It is, however, not recommended.

To save time and to be totally clear, please do not amend or change this rider
for return. Instead, grab a separate piece of paper and thoroughly describe you
objections or concerns and fax a copy for review to a representative of RAD
2020.
AGENCY
Bo Weenis
RAD 2020
Email: bo_weenies@hotmail.com
Denver, Colorado USA
SECTION 1
ARTIST COMPOUND
Barricade
Stage
SECTION 2
PRODUCTION OFFICE AND DRESSING ROOMS
Russ Dale’s dressing room will be:
1 large white toga
1 18 1/2" x 13 5/8" stainless steel serving tray with domed lid (large enough to
hold a huge turkey)
1 massive lizard (water Monitor, Varanus salvatori)
6 pair surgical gloves
1 closed circuit television camera (with complete building broadcast capability)
5 apple pie scented candles
2 63-inch PPM63H1, Samsung Plasma display televisions
1 Sony DVX-100, 10-Disc DVD/CD Changer
7 Pioneer PDSP-1, 5.1-channel surround sound speakers (with 254 circular
speakers built into one flat Godless panel!)
1 Sony Playstation 2 with 4 controllers and memory card
100 rated M for Mature Playstation 2 video games
1 Smoker Cooker Bar-B.Q. Grill model #84 Mobile
Support Staff dressing rooms will be:
STILL TO BE DETERMINED
SECTION 3
FOOD AND BEVERAGE STUFFS
1 gallon top shelf buttermilk
10 pounds of lean Austrian pot roast
2 fresh vegetable trays with Freedom onion dip (cauliflower, broccoli, carrots,
celery, cucumbers, cilantro and cherry tomatoes)
24 slabs of pork ribs
40 chicken quarters
16 chicken breasts
48 Boulder Beer bratwurst
1 package of hot dogs
1 big hunk of bologna
1 whole roasting pig
3 large roasting turkeys
2 bulky hams
10 marinated salmon (with Mango-Chile Sauce)
100 bottles of bottled water (room temperature and not Evian!)
ALCOHOL REQUIREMENTS
1 keg fresh Guinness (mixed gases, keg coupler, faucet and keg fridge provided
by RAD 2020 management)
12 frosted gray 16-ounce pint glasses with American Flag logo
2 1-liter bottles of JÄGERMEISTER (colder-than-ice at 4ºF please)
12 NASA “meatball” logo shot glasses
4 bottles of 1951 vintage Grange Hermitage (Penfolds Grange) red wine
4 six packs of Samuel Adams Cream Stout (bottled, full-bodied, coffee-like,
heavily roasted, sweet finish with creamy head)
4 six packs of H.C. Berger Chocolate Stout (bottled)
1 liter Everclear (95% pure grain alcohol. 190 proof)
SECTION 4
WASHROOM FACILITIES
The bathroom should be cleanly with traditional toilet, “squat” toilet, bidet
hygienic irrigator (THE BIDET IS A MUST HAVE! This offers Mr. Dale and his
guests a natural hands-off and soothing water wash in place of the irritating
wiping action of toilette paper), double vanity sink and shower facilities with
American Flag shower curtain.
7 White bath towels with a red, white and blue stripe DOWN THE MIDDLE
3 Rolls of sky blue toilette tissue (Charmin Ultra)
1 Box of vanilla flavoured Dolly Madison Bakery Zingers cream filled cakes (with
see-through wrapper so the golden cakes can be seen nestled sweetly inside,
gleaming brilliantly like a meteor as it “zings” through the night sky)
2 15-gram packages of Original Satya Sai Baba Nag Champa incense
1 vanilla 3.5-ounce spray Ozium Deodorizer
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April 02, 2004
No Words 2

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No Words 1
No words can descibe the freakishness of this picture:

normsquatch and the face
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April 01, 2004
Go Flight
Happy April Fool's Day.

I have read Failure Is Not an Option: Mission Control from Mercury to Apollo 13
and Beyond by Gene Kranz two times, which follows his and NASA's careers from
the start of the space race through the final manned lunar landing Apollo 17.
It’s a great book and I aspire to live my life by the flight controller’s code.

The best space biography I have read would be that of pad leader Guenter Wendt,
The Unbroken Chain (Apogee Books Space Series). His memory of the space program
as he supervised preparations for every mission from the Mercury program through
the early shuttle flights is an entertaining read.
These unsung hero’s deserve to be remembered.

I want to be a Flight Director.

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