The Chickens Concert Series 5: Chris Cornell

You may remember Chris Cornell from such bands as Sound Garden (1984-1997) and Audioslave (2001-2007). Soundgarden released seven albums over the years and Audioslave released 3 and Chris has also released 2 solo albums so far (Euphoria Morning in 1999 and his new album Carry On). He also was the founder and frontman for Temple of the Dog which released a self title album in 1991. And he has contributed and played with many bands including Alice in Chains under the band name "Alice Mudgarden" in 1992 (that's for Kim, the Mud part is because the song also involved Mark Arm from Mudhoney on vocals). He has many credits for contributing to soundtracks for movies and video games too (like the title song for Casino Royale). There is a bio, among other things, on the official website. Anywho, let's just say he is friggin' awesome and so was his concert! Woohoo! Oh and the base player was wicked (he's on the right but I forget his name), at one point Chris was singing at him and he was playing back what he sang! It was sweet, but Kim totally missed it because she was distracted by a jerk. Of course the whole band was amazing, great guitar and some pretty cool drum solos (during which the whole band would throw things at him but they couldn't break his concentration). Chris played so many great songs it's hard to say a favorite, Kim will extol the virtues of the acoustic medly of songs that he played in the middle of the concert, I was just pleased that he played Hunger Strike (I love that song). I couldn't find a video from the concert but here is one from when he was in Winnipeg:

The Simpsons - Season 19

Hahahahaha! Good times!

Spider pig!
Spider pig!
Does whatever a spider pig does!
Can he swing-
from a web?
No he can't!
He's a pig!
Lookout!
Here comes the spider pig!

The Chickens How to Guide (vol.3): Stalking the Wily Helicopter

As we all know I am all about the safety so I thought I would take the time to explain the do's and do not do's of approaching the wily and elusive helicopter.

One must be sure not to make any sudden movements as this might startle the creature. Be sure to approach from a safe distance and make sure that you have made eye contact and wait for a sign of recognition before getting closer. When you do approach always be aware of the ferocious tail and steer clear.

Most domesticated helicopters that you will meet have been equipped with saddlebags or some similar apparatus or compartment to pack extra gear but these must be utilized with caution as approaching the beast from the side or the rear leaves you open to attacks and, once again, will invariably make the animal nervous and aggravated.

Next time: killing and field dressing the wild helicopter! Stay tuned! Also, helicopters are better with the Simpsons (sorry it's in English).

My new baby

This is my new Olympus Stylus 7.1MP Waterproof Digital Camera (770SW). It is shockproof up to 5ft and I can take pictures in the rain (or underwater). The instructions even recommend that you immerse it in water if it gets dirty! See, I wanted an indestructable camera because, you know, besides being accident prone I work in the field. Anyway, the salesguy picked up the display camera of this and smashed it on the counter! Cool stuff. They even knocked $50 off but it was because he wanted me to buy the 4 year warranty. Also it takes video and has really good macro even if the zoom could be better. I brought it with me to do my helicopter work and I was pleased. And of course, cameras are better with the Simpsons (this time in italiano, no more english Simpsons for you).The guys who run this blog are pretty funny, in their profile they have an audio clip of them singing the "Oh Mindy" song. Hahaha, those wacky Italians.