StovePipeHat

StovePipeHat is back. And when I say, 'back', I mean it's back for the attack.

National Poetry Month

buried in the banyans of my Cincinate Bride

the slings and arrows I here doth deride

Whether 'tis nobler to suffer my obstinate pride,

Or surrender.  Or Ally.  can't decide

She murmurs.

I sigh.

God abides.

Presented without comment.

Dogtrot (wedding)

If you recognise this image from the stamp on your reply envelope, please continue reading for further instructions.  Full details are after the jump -- can't wait to see you!  You last minute types may coordinate your travel itineraries in the comments (anonymous commenting is allowed).

the only way to fly with an infant

Every time I fly NWA I want to tell the ticket agent I'm going "straight outta compton".  The best thing about their domestic flights is that they have Leinenkugel Red Lager on board.

Mobile Trial Court

Visiting the old 'hood in Boston, I found this bus parked in the middle of the pedestrian walkway on Southwest Corridor Park near St Botolph.

ROSTFREI IST HIER!!!!

The big day has arrived...the smoking of the meats has begun...the beer is flowing...the weather couldn't be better.  Show up at 6pm tonight, stay until the keg is gone (Sunday?).

See the FAQ.  Some last minute changes: 1) no fried chicken or cracklins due to fryer problems; 2) truck parade postponed to 4:30pm Saturday due to the Duke-Maryland game; 3) keg is PBR.

For my birthday my daughter crawled for the first time.  Laissez les bon temps roulez!

art

I've been shopping in New Orleans's Garden District for some party decorations.  Shown below is Simon Hardeveld of "Antiques on Jackson", whose work is shown widely during Mardi Gras, and my personal design consultant Kelly Clark Temple (I bought her the passion wheel).

ROSTFREI 2009

Consider yourself invited to ROSTFREI 2009 (Winter Carnival) on 23 January in Durham.  This will be a weekend-long celebration in the Mardi Gras tradition, so come when you wish.  This year's event coincides with the 40th birthday celebration of MrCheap, "Diamond Dave" Rollins.

live music!  free beer!  street parade!  magic tricks!  ice carving!  feats of strength!  fireworks!  burlesque acts!  smoked meats!  Attire is "fancy dress" (black tie or costume).  Children and dogs are welcome, but please note that this is a celebration of alternative lifestyles (i.e., the attendees will include polyamorists, cross-dressing Republicans, off duty lesbian police officers, and adult entertainers).

Catering by Suzanne Clark (formerly Suzanne Rollins) from Durham Central Market; valet parking by EuroTrash Production Industries, Ltd.; security by Durham Co. Sheriff's Dept.; music by Hambone Sweets.

RSVP at http://www.stovepipehat.com.  Click below for the FAQ (in the comments).