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It seems I come here out of habit. Upon arrival, I stumble around but it's all still unfamiliar. I keep hoping it will fall into place but they don't. It's time to log out so when my finger's type the name I won't waste those three frustrating minutes. Rather, I'll move on and focus on what's next.

clio:
You and me both, Tuffy.
weso:
It seems you are not alone in this. Whatever comes next, I hope it's a good one duder. 
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My computer screen broke so I haven't had any access except via my iphone. That being siad, I haven't been online much at all.

So if you need me it might take a minute.

I will be in NYC 9/27-10/7

I will be in Austin 11/6 - 11/16

I will be in Nashville 12/23-12/27 (approx)

Let's party.
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redrufus4u:
Have safe travels.
adam_vincent:
Ten days in Austin? This time we're going to Lockhart for bbq at least one of those days. You can still have you precious Salt Lick. There's one right at the airport. Oh and hi.
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Yesterday, while driving to a group canoe trip in Healdsburg, traffic backed-up on the approach to the Golden Gate bridge. I was pretty annoyed because we were already running late and this was just one more delay on an already stressful morning.

As we approached mid-span, I realized that the traffic wasn't for a stalled car but a for a jumper. Luckily, the sixty-something-year-old woman...
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xsntt:
Beautiful and evocative description of a truly unsettling scene. I have never seen a jumper, but I would not make light of it. I am a happy person, 90% of the time, but there was a time when I contemplated suicide (with good reason in my opinion). I am glad I had enough reason to hold me back. I am especially sorry for people who are older and contemplating suicide. Things change as we age and some happy people lose those they love and have no one. I do hope she was helped.

On a slightly different note, I hope we don't start getting jumpers on the new section of the Bay Bridge!! I wish that they had put a walkway on then older span as well, so people could really walk across the entire bay. It only seems like an obvious idea, but I guess constructing it would be a pain. Look at what they did with the walkway on the Brooklyn Bridge though. They need to try something to make it possible to go the whole way. As I say though, it does seem like it would invite jumpers. The Golden Gate is higher than the Bay Bridge, by a lot, but I think the old span of the Bay Bridge is quite a bit higher than the new section.

Anyway, yes, this is intense. Your language did the story justice though, and made it just that much more moving.
cosi:
Yikes. That would be a moment for reflection for sure.
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What a nice weekend. Made lots of money, partied too hard and barely saw the internet for 5 days. Now I'm going to sleep for 24 hours.
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hor:

Get that cheddar. I don't think I've ever made it past 17 hrs.
mingol:
Sounds good to me.
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The best news ever: some of my bestest friends ever had their baby today. Couldn't be happy to share my birthday with Lucia June.

So I'm making some tentative Fall Euro Plans:

23 Sep - Copenhagen
25 Sep - Hamburg
30 Sep - Amsterdam ???
04 Oct - London

I'm looking to do art shows anywhere near these places except Hamburg. I'm booked there already.


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pureblu326:
It's crazy to think most of my friends at this age have multiple kids...cheers to you and your friends
Safe travels to you!
talamia:
Aw congrats! It's a super contagious happiness that spreads when that happens smile
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It's been a rough month. Too many people gone too soon lately. Call that friend you haven't spoken to in awhile. Go have that beer even if you're tired and have to work in the morning. Spend your day off hefting those boxes up three flights of stairs (again). Hug everyone just a touch tighter.
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dizzy:
Happy birthday Tuffskins.
paulnikon:
Happy birthday.
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Off to Chicago this week. Looking forward to some heat and hot dogs.

I have an online store now: Lil Tuffy

After too many years, the lovely Siv is finally visiting. I should probably go wake her up for dinner.
yowlinyeti:
whatcha doing out here in chicago??
siv:
I have such a Tuff schwarm now. have fun in chicago!! bummed we didnt have time to go look at your studio, but that's only because you were essaying to cram in 400 other scenic and awesome ideas. I'll allow it.
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It;s travel time!

May 1-5 Liverpool - Sound City Festival/Screenadelica
May 6-14 ???
May 15-18 Brighton - The Great Escape Festival
May 19-20 Paris
May 21-26 Barcelona - Primavera/Flatsock
May 27-28 ???
May 29-Jun 4 Porto/Optimus Primavera
Jun 10-18 Nashville/Bonnaroo
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issue_:
was your travel time awesome?

did you take pictures or make any rad art?
kay:
I just went stumbling across sexmachine69's blog. Aside from the hilarity of him being a wanker, I am shocked that he has had a 10 year anniversary on this site! How do we get so lucky to take money from someone like that? Tax for being an ass.

Just random. Hope you are doing well love.
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Man... I am on a roll withe ladies. I've been seeing a french woman the last few weeks and I texted her earlier that I wouldn't be able to follow through on our tentative plans for the evening only to receive a call 10 minutes later from her boyfriend threatening to fuck me up if I ever contacted her again!

Oh well.

I'm off to...
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havana:
got your back.
hotcurry:
Madness! You deserve far better.
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Spending tomorrow at 12.5 hour Die Hard marathon.
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neopriest:
So no sex talk in the sex talk board? I really do not see what I did wrong?
maitai:
That sounds like it might have been a little magical.