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As ever, wow.
In the days ahead I recommend revisiting the films. We are now entering the critical phase of the season.
Send your thoughts and nominations to me and I shall post them here.
The Haverhast (film of the year)
The Saint’s Choice (favourite work)
Honourable Mention (a performance or contribution that really stood out)
Note: e3 the revenge is no longer available. If you wish to rewatch just let me know.
The Perfect Attendance Crew:
Some of the good times:
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“Extensions 3: The Revenge (2021 edition)”
“The Final Conversation of Soames, Ford, and Barnabas” – new horror-art by Vlindinhauer Haverhast:
“The Ritual of Faunus” by Wilhelm Von Benkerstein:
“The Pilgrimess” from Other Derek:
“The Lyman Abduction” from Other Derek:
“The Joke” from F2:
“The Harrowing Haircut of Trenton Paddocks” – sinister mystery horror by DJ M & the F Jam:
Final film of the evening. The “sorbet”:
“RecaP 2020 – 2021”:
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We are getting close to eSaturday 2021!
Current programme:
18:00 Doors
19:00 catering by OLG
20:00 “Extensions III : The Revenge (2021 Edition)”
21:00 “The Final Conversation of Soames, Ford, and Barnabas” – a new work of horror-art by Vlindinhauer Haverhast
21:30 “The Ritual of Faunus” from Wilhelm Von Benkerstein
22:00 “The Pilgrimess” from Other Derek
22:30: “The Lyman Abduction”from Other Derek
23:00 “The Joke” from F2
23:15 “The Harrowing Haircut of Trenton Paddocks” – sinister mystery horror from DJ M & the F jam.
23:30 “RecaP” traditional sorbet to end the evening by VH
Times and programme are still in flux.
We are hoping to host the vaccinated at TNGHbtS
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Unclear as to where it’ll be … but it’s on! The traditional Saturday after thanksgiving horror-art fest!
Here is an harrowing video preview Mr Y created for the 20 year anniversary of e3.
This year we’ll begin with a new 2021 version of this work.
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… to the Guitar Circle as begun by Robert Fripp.
Last week Other Derek and I ventured to the Glen Cove Mansion on Long Island to participate in “Zen and the Art of Guitar; an Introduction to the Guitar Circle” led by Robert Fripp.
Quick summery: yes, this was and remains an excellent thing to do. I always sensed Robert as a remarkable man. These days with him further proved it.
An excellent, funny, compassionate man of extraordinary intelligence and profound vision.
So glad I entered this circle and not just left it in the domain of theoretical.
Some glimpses:
the only snap I dared take of me and Robert
On night three were were told of a concert we’d be putting on for Robert and the other teachers and active Audients. My band was called “Unplastered”:
On the return trip we spent the night in NYC. 2 fellows joined the band Other Derek and I began earlier in the programme. Here are The Three Dereks performing “The Mistress of the Night Terrors”:
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June and July were difficult times for Captain Cat. But, after a radical procedure he is doing quite well. This was the last photograph of him in his collar, helping me sort my ghost tips the other night:
Here’s him in the crow’s nest earlier that day:
Clearly his spice is returning.
And us last night:
Pet insurance: worth it.
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After an unexpected early adventure with Captain Cat, I returned to Cambridge for a house call. This client is one of a handful that go back over a decade. Moreover, he is one of the most excellent people I have the honour to know. He will definitely have a chapter in my autobiography (Pickled Zen) in the section dedicated to the remarkable people in my life …
Then, I was off to Allston village to obtain an additional bit of costume for Harlan Hayvrast. This was followed by a phantastic feast at Punjab palace:
Then I met Brother Jerome for some air conditioned car times in his parking lot. I had (for inexplicable reasons) two bladders of Mai Tai from OLG to beat the heat. Chico Hamilton’s “South Pacific” was the perfect lounge music. We also sampled the exquisite and excellent Jane Walker scotch:
A powerful conversation and GT indeed.
More Chico Hamilton, a drop of Tori and a splash of some new Fripp completed the score of excellence:
Later, an ablution with Other Derek, just moments before the storm. Some post storm colour:
Then it was back to the OLG:
Now off to the big city of dreams, as part of a post-lock down series. From week one:
Now remember:
Remember yourself always and in everything.
Choose optimism: it gives you the most options.
… and live well Now Today.
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NGFY!
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What an assembly!
It’s been years since this particular fellowship has gathered, and what a grand celebration it was.
Joining me were Mr. Y, Herr O the rock ‘n’ roll doktor, and RDG.
Catering by OLG:
The set list:
Pretty nice, right?
The last official track was number 23 which was a mingling round in which we enjoyed the catering. Just shy of completing the first half of the second Circle we had a heck of a time.
Certainly some extraordinary songs were played, a couple of questionable choices, and certainly this particular assembly was not prone to the free expression aspect but, if there were any other assembly having as good a time as this:
I ain’t never seen it.
And here is one of the many moments:
And yes, a ghost story was told. I also noticed that there were some unfinished businesses. So, as a courtesy I’ll leave the Venmo information below for everyone to settle the score.
Until next time!
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Not only the first Circle of 2021 but the first Circle since the BeforeTime.
Visitor Blim, aka The Caliph, was fortunate enough to join the event.
A few welcome images:
Here we see the Caliph delivering the first speeches of the New Paradigm:
Captain Cat made several appearances:
The OFFICIAL Triptych:
(Featuring strange visual anomaly)
The playlist:
Pretty nice, right?
A short clip of the ablution:
Be on the look out for GTs of the New Paradigm!
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May 14th 