Monthly Archives: September 2013

Got My Chips Cashed In

Posted on September 29, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

When at Stanford, I made the acquaintance of a ranching family who had kept cattle and horses on some of the huge swaths of land bought by Leland Stanford. They had been ranching for generations and they probably were there … Continue reading →

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The Road to Dundee

Posted on September 25, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

This is Andy Stewart singing the Road to Dundee, which has nothing to do with this post. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtltT7K_-pI I do however drive to work every morning on a road and I have become increasingly entranced by the flowerpower. All the … Continue reading →

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60 Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Posted on September 23, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

One drawback of my boat is that it is difficult to get back into. Being very light, any attempt to mount from the side simply turns the boat over on top of you. I can just about mount over the … Continue reading →

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Swamped

Posted on September 22, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

Topher and I go diving too late. We arrive at 6:00 at a beach whereupon the boat is swamped by the er waves. We wisely decide not to wander into the rough sea to go scuba in the dark cos … Continue reading →

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Respect the Aged

Posted on September 16, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

“On Monday we have a holiday because of the Respect for the Aged Day. The purpose of the holiday is self-explanatory; it is to respect the elderly and to celebrate longevity. In Japan, the influence of Confucianism from the ancient … Continue reading →

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Neither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.

Posted on September 15, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

There is a cuddly sort of typhoon passing North of Okinawa at the moment. Nothing too dramatic but enough to cause choppiness in the waters of the lagoon. My boat frets at anchor. However, I worry not as she is well … Continue reading →

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The Murdering Canons Roar

Posted on September 15, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

Following the failure of Sea, Sex and Sun, I look elsewhere for gratification. Of course I find it at Okinawa Boot Sales in the form of an underwater camera. I had one before but it was really poor and finally … Continue reading →

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Sea, Sex and Sun

Posted on September 15, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

I never understood what the French saw in Serge Gainsbourg. I remember the national outpouring of grief when he died in 1991. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1chun_jt-antenne-2-mort-de-serge-gainsbou_people Anyway one of his dirges was Sea, Sex and Sun.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1MVyenU78w   Sitting in my office last week, … Continue reading →

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Manboobs

Posted on September 11, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

So, I thought I was being particularly perceptive in noticing that the manhole covers around these parts are varied and creative. I blustered about this to colleague, expecting her to be impressed by my insight. Not so, she replied,  ” … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Belongs to Me

Posted on September 8, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

I am delighted that Tokyo will host the 2012 Olympics. The Japanese are such wonderful people. Tokyo is such a great city. Me and a few o’ my cronies One or two pals o’ my ain We went into a … Continue reading →

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