It’s the middle of January. In some places, there’s snow up your arse. In others, people are walking around in 65-degree weather in winter coats and shorts – no lie. I think we all need a break, don’t you?
Here’s my recommendation. We currently have on our CD tray – OK, OK, it’s old technology – the following CDs:
* Boat Days In Hawaii by Moana Chang
* Ukelele Boy by Elua Kane
* Vanishing Treasures by Hawaiian Style Band
* Tikis And Bikinis by Martini Kings
* Drew’s Famous Aloha Party Music
Go to these web sites and grab yourself these CDs, put them on shuffle, make yourself a very large Pusser’s Painkiller (I’d recommend the #3) or favorite tropical cocktail, and sail away to the islands!
Sometimes existing rather than living is the best you can do.
Nope, sorry. If I could just hole up for the coming round of sub-zero weather I might indulge in that, but I can’t. It’s better to go with our civilian version of “embrace the suck” and just endure. I was actually kind of irked that we got a bit of a January thaw recently…it just makes the arctic air that much more difficult when it inevitably arrives. Nice thought though.
Comment by Dave E. — January 16, 2008 @ 10:19 pm
Thanks Dave – love the comment. Obviously, one man’s paradise is another man’s hell, or something like that!
How about sending the names of five CDs people who love the cold and bleakness of winter can put on? I have some Loreena McKennitt CDs that are perfect for winter play, but they just wouldn’t fit around here unless I close all the blinds and turn my A/C to max. Thanks for the e-mail!
Comment by The Great White Shank — January 17, 2008 @ 6:01 pm
Yeah, I can see some Loreena McKennitt being perfect for a cold winter night. Good Celtic music. With a fire though, and unfortunately I don’t have a fireplace. Not sure about other CDs. I’d have to think about that a bit.
Comment by Dave E. — January 17, 2008 @ 7:53 pm