Afrojet is the weblog of John Skelton
In a world ruled by bat-shit crazy, gun-toting, neo-con sea monkeys, will a persecuted and misunderstood cat rise to the task of uniting our nation and lead us to the promise of a better tomorrow? That’s my pitch for the as-yet-to-be-realised movie: “Goliath Goes to Washington”. It’s based around the shenanigans of the fun loving …
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When we crossed over the Columbia Gorge from the Oregon side to the Washington side Friday night, we were chasin’ John Coltrane over the impossibly named ‘Bridge of The Gods‘. And wouldn’t you know it, there’s a one dollar God tax to get across the bridge! With a name like that, expectations were running high …
Happy belated new year one and all. Things are coming along at the Skelton Ranch. Took in the new year with the amazing new double drumming line-up of the Melvins at the Roseland. I was happy to see a mom at the show holding a 16-month old (I asked) in her arms. Baby’s first Melvins …
Time: 36 weeks. Current Estimated Weight: 6 Pounds, 8 Ounces Current Dilation of Mom: 1.5cm Current Effacement of Mom: 80% Average Number of Potty Runs Mom Makes Per Night: 3 Number of ‘Oh Craps’ and ‘Holy Shits’ Uttered by the Expectant Father in the Last 48 Hours: 30+ Number of 16 ounce Pabst Blue Ribbon …
It’s getting to be go time here at the Skelton Ranch. Lots of nervous energy and giddy happiness as we anticipate His majesties arrival. It’s like getting ready for a house guest that you’ve never met. The baby room has started to come together quite nicely. The cats christened the room this morning by barfing …
Here is a picture of our cat Gabby. It’s not the cutest picture I’ve ever taken of her. Shit, I didn’t even take the picture, the vet doc did. As you can see, there’s a cluster of four foreign elements that shouldn’t be in that picture. These are bladder stones. Gabby has been very vocal …
Got to work on the nursery in earnest this weekend. Put up some new lighting. Really wanted to get one of these Nelson Bubble Lamps but couldn’t really justify the price tag. We got a very nice dresser/changing station from an unpainted furniture store. Of course the misses would like the dresser painted to match …
I’ve received much much joy over the years from the creative output of J. Robbins and Janet Morgan. To read the latest about their son Cal brings great sadness. Please consider a donation. From Pitchfork: Callum Robbins, son of J. Robbins (Jawbox, Burning Airlines, Channels, plus a slew of producing and engineering credits) and Janet …
When talking with folks about the imminent arrival of Baby Skelton a lot of playful speculation gets tossed around on the idea of what the kid will do when he’s all grown up. It’s a fun game to play, mostly because a) I don’t really care what he’ll do as long as he’s happy (right?), …
The Kleenex box has been my constant companion over the last few days. I’ve been in the grips of a cold that I just can’t shake. I hate being sick. I’ve got no time for being sick. I keep trying to rest & sleep but I get too antsy and feel like I should be …