Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Brief Notation From the World of Chicken Farmers

Sometimes I just love the emails that come across the Vermont bird farmer list. To whit:

Just a reminder since it is that time of year:
Sick of hand plucking?
Hesitant to raise meat birds because of all the work and time? Hate pinfeathers?
Make your life easier using our:
Featherman Chicken Plucker
for Rent
$50/day plus refundable deposit
Plucks 4-5 chickens at a time amazingly clean in 20 seconds!
We also use it for turkeys-one at a time!
Featherman Scalder $50/day
Four stainless steal Restraining Cones also on a stand available no charge.
Chester, Vermont
Call or email early to schedule

Monday, July 12, 2010

Friday, July 9, 2010

Clutter Survey, Summer 2010

"Out of clutter find simplicity; From discord find harmony; In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."

-Albert Einstein







Wednesday, July 7, 2010

The Vast Heart of Steve Perry ('s Keyboard Player)

Okay, so it took like 10 minutes for this video to load with my backwoods internet connection, but this song feels just right for a hot and humid day in New England. Give it a try.

Clem Snide's frontman, Eef Barzelay (one of the great names in show business) covers a Journey song--with ukelele, voice, and whistling:


Clem Snide covers Journey

Sorry if you end up with a Budweiser craving after viewing.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Parade Sysyphus


Parade Sysyphus
Originally uploaded by baseballpajamas
Part of the school float in the July 3rd Montpelier parade: a 10-foot rocking chair. Four of us pushed it for the mile+ of the parade route, kids on board, sudden spins (1x 2x 3x) to please the crowds.