Everything's Blue

The girl hasn't called
I guess we're quits
I'm depressed
and it's all shit

I still live at home
my life's a mess
the weather sucks
but there's no stress

No real pain
no big bucks
it would all be fine
'cept for all my luck

Things go well
the planets align
then break in half
just like my mind

My art sucks
I'm in a raft
I can't steer worth a damn
and there's no path

Survive another day
pretend to be the man
seek another challenge
mindless work in my hand

Cheers,
The Captain

Silly girl

I smelled you on Friday. I was at a store and I inhaled your perfume. The wearer was blonde, and not you. I felt angry and betrayed, and then realized I missed you. Silly girl. I want to see you. Be near you. Feel your warmth and smell your perfume. Everything else, all of it, is a pretext for that.

How can you not know?

...?!

So I went out with the girl the other night and things went well. Amazingly well. Too well I guess. See, she told me that she didn't want to be in a serious relationship. But the night was damn perfect. Not planned, not really any effort put into it at all. But it was great. And I think I scared her away. What goes through women's heads I will never know, but it sucks because we really clicked. Mebbe I'm being paranoid. Mebbe her battery is dead and she's rushing home to plug it back in like I did today. Mebbe because I can't control her I think it's all out of control. I'm okay with that, but I hate to lose a good thing. And we were good...

Cheers,
The Captain

Zcon 2008 survey

Dear Zombie-Con Participant,

Thank you for attending Zombie Con 2008.

It’s our hope that you had an enjoyable time. In order to help us plan next year’s event
please take a moment to fill out this short questionnaire. Your honest feedback is greatly appreciated.



Sincerely,
Zombie Squad




1. On a scale of 1 to 5 (with “1” representing “Miserable” and “5” representing “One of the Greatest Experiences of My Life”) would you rate your experience at Zombie Con 2008?
5, up there with banging that smokin' hot chick and Zcon 2007



2. What was your favorite part of Zombie Con 2008?
Hmmm... Honestly I'm going to say it's split with Not going down Tuesday night and getting wasted vs. meeting all cool new people.



3. What was your least favorite part of Zombie Con 2008?
The Mountain. Hate that mountain.



4. If Zombie Con 2009 included a larger number of participants, what changes would you make to the event?
Flatten the mountain! Actually I thought that 60 people was waaaay too many people, but I was wrong. There was plenty of water, space, and food. I don't see a problem with doing more people, but I already didn't meet everyone :( Don't see the need for any changes except that the water supply would need to grow as well.



5. If Zombie Con 2009 included fewer participants, what changes would you make to the event?
Cheaper? I don't know. I guess none.



6. Do you hope/plan to attend Zombie Con 2009? If not, why?
Oh, I'll be there.



7. Did your Zombie Con 2008 experience change or reinforce your opinions about Zombie Squad as an organization?
I think it was about on par with what I expected. Except maybe for naked bath. And I think it was pretty weak of people to skip range day to sit in the shade and play D&D. I think a lot of what ZS has to offer is self improvement, not just in the realm of zombie defense either. It's a great reason to get out of Kevin's grandma's basement and do some new things. I'm not against D&D, and I know that people paid to be there so it's their own damn business what they do with their time, but there's always time for D&D. Range day is damn fun.



8. Some scheduled seminars/lectures had lower participation than expected. What suggestions do you have for encouraging members to participate in the educational/informative part of Zombie Con?
No drunken naked bath. I think for the most part people weren't interested in the seminars. I really only wanted to see the basic fire starting seminar, and that one was never um... had, or whatever. It was a weird bunch this year, even for ZS. I also think the leadership was a bit lax this year, which is WAY fine by me, or I would have stepped up, but I don't think anyone really minded, I didn't hear anyone complain...

9. Was there a seminar or lecture that you wanted to attend but were unable to? Which one?
Basic fire starting. I don't think I would have learned anything, but I could be wrong. I haven't started a fire from nothing in a long time.

10. Are there any seminar/lectures/events you would like to see at future Zombie Con events?
There was talk about preparing rabbits for cooking a couple years ago. That would have been cool. Or squirrels. or bigger animals.



11. Would you have a problem with multiple classes/events at the same time? This would require a pre-registration so we can arrange them in a way that everyone gets to do what they want and so we can squeeze in more activities.
No problem. I think you guys should do whatever makes it easier on you.

12. If you facilitated or planned to facilitate an educational seminar, what suggestions do you have for building this element of Zombie Con?
No comment. Painting and graphics don't have a lot to do with survival, nor does signmaking, in any way I can figure.




13. Are there items you should have brought and items you shouldn't have brought that we failed to warn you about? This will help us make a more thorough list of “stuff to bring” for new attendees. Nah. My issues with my gear were mine alone. The list is pretty good.







Additional comments, questions, concerns or suggestions:

GoogleDocs sucks. Zombie Squad Rules!

If you are bored, you can read the Zcon 2007 survey and compare... It's about half way down the page LINK

Cheers,
The Captain

I Like Her

I do. For the first time in what seems like forever I have met someone, a female even, that I feel like I might be on the same page with. ARG! ARG! What does this mean? Am I going to have to calm my seaworldly ways? Dispense with the grog and ale in order to find or afford some nice bobble or bangle for this lady? Aye, even on this eve of summer I couldn't not sail for the Port of Normandy. Not to sail out to meet her. To gaze upon her fine countenance, nor to smell the fine perfume she wears (smells like victory.) The cost of sailing out of port notwithstanding, I simply could not draw myself-nay. Nay. Tis not true. Tis pride that tempts me to write favorably upon myself. When, in truth, I fell prey to my Gluttonous urges and spent my last shilling(on a 16" meatball sandwich that wasn't all that great.) I bear you no mind, 'O mighty pirate crew. I share my cross with you as Captain, and as a friend only to share remind you of this fact:

Gas is pricey, but Freedom is priceless.

Cheers,
The Captain

Live and Learn

SO we have learned a few things over the past few months.

• Gatorade gives me heart burn, so the 2 lbs of Gatorade Powder I have in my B.O.B. is no good. Will have to find a replacement for flavor masking and electrolyte replenishment.
• Gu and Powerbar makes these tasty little gel food pouches. Great for biking and other strenuous activities. What, if any, bug out applications do they have? Will add a couple pouches to my BOB because they are light, and good for an hour or so burst of sugar-energy.
• I hate to repack my hammock. Mebbe because once I do it, I'll be done with ZCon 2008 forever.?
• Belt Keepers are used to attach a security belt to a regular belt. Cops use them to keep their shit together. You would have to snap off all the belt keepers (6-10 ish) in order to remove a belt from a zombie peace officer. Mags, however, are pretty easy to procure.
• Buying a crappy 300$ mountain bike from a major brand store is a bad idea. I MEAN YOU, DICK'S. I busted up my back wheel and took it in Friday to be serviced under my 2 year warranty. The repairman said today (Tuesday) that he would try to look at it tonight, but that if something was broken (!) he couldn't fix it, and he'd have to order a new part. If I get a replacement wheel it'll be the same weakass wheel, and I'm gonna bust it again. ARG!
• I don't know enough about biking to have any idea what kind of wheels to buy.
  

Cheers,
The Captain