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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
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giam
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5:06p
Sunny so Charmed: I saw my parents having sex once. I will NEVER go to THAT website again!
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7:20p
A ROUGH DAY AT THE OFFICE
Yesterday I made a solo trek into an area deep within the Pine Barrens known for its dim, mossy cedar swamps and rich variety of orchids. There was no evidence of other visitors, which I thought a bit strange since the site is well-known. However, the site is isolated by two hundred or so yards of dense bramble to the west, and a small river running along its eastern bank, which probably discourages all but the most fanatical botanizers. I didn't see another soul all day.
Saw some pitcher plants, but alas no orchids--not even the conspicuous Yellow Fringeless Orchid (Platanthera integra). I spent most of my time trying to figure out where I was, as the vegetation was so dense that I even lost sight of the nearby river for a while. I'd thought I had my good compass in my pack, but all I had was some cheap little keychain compass that failed to give a sufficiently convincing reading, despite my coaxing, cursing, and cajoling. After a while I just decided to keep the sun at my back and head north to find the sandy shallows near the canoe launch, upriver.
The countless mossy root-burrows under the cedars lining the river looked like great hibernating dens for Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus). An encounter wasn't very likely since they're so rare, but I poked about the cedar roots with my staff and minded my footfalls, regardless. My imagination placed them in that setting all too easily. Thanks, imagination.
The high point of the day came unexpectedly: I nearly drowned trying to ford the river in my rubber boots. I was trying to find a shallow sandy area in one of the river's elbows so that I could make out the bends in the river to get a rough idea of where I was on my map, but the shallows near the riverbanks were much deeper and muddier than they looked (or I remember). I went in up to my neck, backpack and all. Whoosh! I quickly tried to find solid ground, hoping not to sink further into the muck under me. Luckily, the nearby sandbar took pity on me. That's what I get for not probing with a stick first! Should know better, since I've been unceremoniously duped by these Pine Barrens rivers all my life. Apparently my memory only goes back nine months.
I then slowly made my way up through the grassy fens and cedar bogs along the river until I finally reached the shallows of the river, which is also a drop-off point for the local canoe rental outfits. Since no one was around, I took a leisurely open air (read: nekkid) bath in the river, washing off the vestments of mud, ticks and plant matter. While washing my shirt, I noticed it actually had a ring around the waist. "That'll never come out," I thought.
I was quite thankful that the river was so gentle in administering the day's lesson; it could have been much worse. Jury's still out on whether one of my cameras will survive, but that's the cost of doing business (if your stock-in-trade is foolishness, that is).
I then made my way a half mile back along the sandy trails to my burro. Since I'm an idiot, I plan to try again later this week. More dispatches soon.
~W
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3:41p
looking to join/form goth band
Hi,
I'm a 22-year-old keyboardist/singer looking to join or form a band. I've written many sad songs and would love to "goth them out" with strong bass guitar, drums and other instruments like synth, violin, cello etc. From hard to melodic sounds. Or I would be open to creating new ones. I'm open to all sounds but some bands I like are black heart procession, the cure, nick cave,magnetic fields,bella morte,primus
I live in West Philly.
Send me a message if you are interested.
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12:32p
ANGST+TRAGEDY with DJ Totentanz 8/18/08
Special thanks to guest DJ Totentanz who kept things heavy during the show!
DJ Totentanz:
genCAB - Perish the Thought (Alternate Version)
Acylum - Hunger
Nurzery Rhymes - Circle of Pain
Miss Construction - Hass & Liebe
Grossstadtgefluster - Ich Muss Gar Nix (Director's Cut)
Rotersand - Lost (12" Mix)
Ashbury Heights - Die by Numbers (Agonoize Mix)
Necessary Response - Vapor
ESC - The Robots
SAM - Training (Reaper Mix)
Nachtmahr - Ich Glaube
Alter der Ruine - Elevator Noise
XP8 - Juggernaut
Distatix - Replicant
Ginger Snap5 - Feel My Rhythm
Straftanz - Tanz Kaputt, Was Euch Kaputt Macht
Noisuf-X - Nervouz Beats
Grendel - Void Malign
Derma-Tek - T.W.E.P.
Steinkind - Deutschland Brennt (Original Version)
Amduscia - Solo Maquina
ANGST+TRAGEDY with Danzia
Monday Nights 8-10pm
WDBK 91.5 FM
IM - Danzia
www.angstandtragedy.com
www.myspace.com/angstandtragedy
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3:58a
My "Transistional Soundscapes" radio show on WPRB 103.3 every tuesday 9pm -- 12midnight
My "Transistional Soundscapes" radio show on WPRB 103.3 every tuesday
9pm -- 12midnight
DJ TM5 spins: Electronic, IDM, Industrial, Electro, Ambient, Darkwave, Goth, EBM, Noize.
Listen online at wprb.com.
Playlist on the website.
Request line -- 609-258-1033
Send me online messages to the radio station during my show.
Screename is: wprbdj
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[ swandust ]
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1:38a
Ascension (8/22- Baltimore, MD): Dj's Liebchen & Lady Kele-De
Please join us this Friday, August 15th for Ascension, Baltimore's weekly Gothic-Industrial danse party! Dj's Liebchen & Lady Kele-De take over the dj booth so expect some spooky and stompy stuff throughout the night! Requests are always welcome!
ATTENTION EARLY BATS! Everyone who enters between 9-10 will receive 1 complimentary drink ticket that is good for rails, domestic beers and sodas. Ticket can be used anytime of the night but only on Fridays at Ascension!
Ascension features a great sound-system, a large dance-floor, dvd videos & eye-candy, free bar snacks, friendly spirits, ambiance and happy hour from 9-10! Need to have a smoke? Simply walk out the front door and light up! The front of the club is monitored by video-camera so we can keep our eyes on you! Please be courteous by returning inside the club once you are done with your cigarette. This way, you will not be harrassed for "loitering". Please park in Little Italy. We hope to see you this friday evening!
~~~UPCOMING EVENTS AT ASCENSION~~~
~September 12~
Ego Likeness cd release party for "The lowest place on earth" AND book-release of Donna Lynch's novel titled "Isabel Burning"! Be there to celebrate these killer special events with us! Dj's Neska & Liebchen
~September 19~
Elegant Gothic Lolita Tea Party: Dress up in your finest EGL or EGA ensembles & dance the night away to the usual fair with some J-rock & J-Pop thrown in! Dj's Lady Kele-De & Steven Archer
~September 28~
Live performance by gothic bellydancing troupe Mortifera! Dj's Neska & Liebchen. Admission $7 for 21+ & $10 for 18-20.
~October 3~
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(comment on this) Monday, August 18th, 2008
lord_whimsy
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11:50p
LYCOPODIUM INUNDATUM
Bog Club Moss is a very ancient plant. More advanced than algae, more primitive than fern.
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5:20p
Hello, Hello Kitty!
Finally! The rare Japanese print of Hello Kitty fabric is available at CorsetKittensCloset for custom corsets!
Check out the Novelty Corsets page at our site, choose overbust or underbust, use the paypal button to order (we also accept USPS Money Orders! Email me more info)and email me the size you desire.
contact: airyn@hotmail.com with any questions!
current mood:  hyper
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9:54a
TRIADENUM VIRGINICUM
Marsh St. John's Wort
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(1 comment | comment on this) Sunday, August 17th, 2008
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