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Syd left this world eight years ago. Because of him, many of us are friends. Have a toast at some time in his honour.

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As you know, we host the Official Summer Wrap Party here in The Garden at Fire Plaza. It’s always unclear what’ll happen, especially if we get hit with a typhoon. Perhaps a cookout of the fifth even? As a courtesy and service I’ll remind the readers of the Official Points of Summer according to The Now Today Calendar. Provided to help you maximize thy Good Time Potential (GTP):

Solstice – July 4th: Summer
July 5th – July 22nd: Mid-Summer
July 23rd – August 15th: High Summer
August 16th – Equinox: Late Summer

Armed with this information, I trust ye shalt not squander thy possibilities …

Like, on July 7th a potential Circle Game is in the works.

And on July 26th, Visitor Blim will be hosting the long awaited viewing of “The Apartment Dwellers” – Rycortian at its best!

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Here is a glimpse into my Summer Workshop:

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… a taste of Summer Good Times.

On Monday Brother Jerome, Visitor Blim, Winthrop Frank and I met for 2 rounds of The Four Person Full Olympic Standard Circle Game here at The New Great Hall by the Sea.

Some images:

Here is the set let.  Song 32 ends the 2nd Circle and served for Luncheon Music as well.  The rest was Jerome and myself ending with Kitaro:

Pretty nice, right?

Also note: song one may be a new official anthem of The Circle Game etc …

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so, today, Visitor Blim joined for some film study, Circle Game, lunch, and conversation.

Here was the set list:

It must be noted that between tracks 8 and 9 the luncheon occured, where “Pangea” disk 1 by Miles was on.

But let’s remember some of Then Yesterday, on Mothers Day Janice was in town for brunch and Good Times at the Salon.  Many thanks to the Wife, Winthrop Frank and Brother Jerome for helping it all come alive:

Then, fast forward a few days (or 30 years) to the thirty year anniversary of our adventure to see David Gilmour live at the Orpheum.  A few of us from that night were able to reconvene at TNGHbtS and have some Good Times:

Janice also got to meet Calliope Blue:

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Then, it was off to the OLG:

Afterwards, it was time to put Janice away

(or was it????)

So many Good Times, then yesterday, Now Today, and hopefully: Soon Tomorrow.

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I’ve read this book 2 times, and, as of last week, the first addition to my new “Kindle” device.

Not recommended, unless, well, you know.

In general we don’t talk about this stuff, but, every once in a while I feel as though there might be some “interest”

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92 and a new Metal EP out today!

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Q: So what’s this a picture of?

A: That was an act called “Ghost”.  The were, or rather, are some sort of Swedish act that plays glam-doom-metal.  They opened for OPETH a few years ago.

Q: Ah yes, here are few pictures of that OPETH concert:

A: Yes, I’ve seen OPETH over 10 times.  Most shows with Cousin Brian. All of them excellent.

Q: How did OPETH come to thy ears?

A: During the Circle Game.  Back in Spring of 2002.  A friend from the Blaine! days played me this track:

After that, particularly its coda, I knew I was hooked.  In fact, all you readers have the opportunity to join in the next international adventure! This time to see OPETH in Amsterdam on my birthday in November.

Q: Wow! That sounds great! Count me in! So, what ever became of Brett?

A: Between 2002-2005 we had regular Circle Games.  He helped with the move to TNGHbtS.  Then he moved to California to become rich and famous, or something like that.  He has visited a few times and I still have some communication with him.  He is a real Seeker.  Here is from the last time I saw him in the Summer of 2010, we walked Deer Island:

Q: The alarm just went off.

A: Ah yes, the laundry is done.  Perhaps more words later.

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Good Times indeed.

Here was the play list:

a vegetarian feast followed:

…and then the good time tax:

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Q: Incomplete?

A: Yes, I hope to ad to this post later, but if I don’t, at least there will be this.

Q: ah, good point. So, uh, May 14th?

A: People often ask about May 14th and its significance. It does date back to the days of The Horror Vignettes. May 14th seemed to me the most arbitrary date I could think of at the time. Just another date on the calendar, devoid of any known holiday or celebration. Thats all different now. The idea of an arbitrary date in the year intrigues me also from the point of view that on one of these days in the calendar year I am to be “called”. Be it a return to glory or the escalator of Ascension … remains to be experienced. J’espere. But for Now, Now Today … we live as fully as possible.

Q: I’ve read that before!

A: Yes, but it’s been a while …

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Q: This just in, this post is now complete!

A: So it is! Here’s a short “Celebration” film:

(you may need to “crank it up”)

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