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12 of 12, October 2014 edition

My 34th “12 of 12”.

It’s Sunday. A day off from the studio for me.

The 12 of 12 Challenge was created by Chad Darnell and picked up from a number of random bloggers who then linked back to him and vice versa. Chad stopped doing the 12 of 12 links in December of 2011, but passed the torch to someone else who sadly hasn’t been keeping up with it. So as always, I’m giving my shout-out to Blobby of Blobby’s Blog as he is the one who inspired me to do it. And still does.

All pictures were taken with my iPhone 4S. Still.

3:34 AM: Gambrinous bathroom selfie. I went out beveraging after work yesterday, and didn't get home until then.
3:34 AM: Gambrinous bathroom selfie. I went out beveraging after work yesterday, and didn’t get home until then.
11:33 AM: The Husbear tends to use the same utensil when scooping out peanut butter and jelly. Which freaks me out!
11:33 AM: The Husbear tends to use the same utensil when scooping out peanut butter and jelly. Which freaks me out!
11:56 AM: The Husbear is tormenting Luna with a laser. After he stops, she looks for it for hours.
11:56 AM: The Husbear is tormenting Luna with a laser. After he stops, she looks for it for hours.
12:11 PM: My shed. I was supposed to work on this today, but it's been raining.
12:11 PM: My shed. I was supposed to work on this today, but it’s been raining.
12:18 PM: Doing a test burn in the wood-burning stove. We had to change out one of the pipe sections (removing the heat exchanger), and we wanted to make sure everything was sealed before winter's cold sets in.
12:18 PM: Doing a test burn in the wood-burning stove. We had to change out one of the pipe sections (removing the heat exchanger), and we wanted to make sure everything was sealed before winter’s cold sets in.
3:10 PM: Repairing one of the tattoo studio's computers. It seems some things never change....
3:10 PM: Repairing one of the tattoo studio’s computers. It seems some things never change….
3:53 PM: There's a hot, bearded man in this weeks Doctor Who episode "Mummy on the Orient Express". He's in the background a lot. And he kind of reminds me of JP when he has a beard.
3:53 PM: There’s a hot, bearded man in this weeks Doctor Who episode “Mummy on the Orient Express”. He’s in the background a lot. And he kind of reminds me of JP when he has a beard.
8:15 PM: milli is either yawning, or singing...
8:15 PM: milli is either yawning, or singing…
10:15 PM: Bedtime for the Husbear.
10:15 PM: Bedtime for the Husbear.
10:35 PM: Working on this post... and watching some Stargate SG-1.
10:35 PM: Working on this post… and watching some Stargate SG-1.
10:50 PM: Someone is finally tuckered out. And sleeping on the couch in the mudroom that she has destroyed the cushions of.
10:50 PM: Someone is finally tuckered out. And sleeping on the couch in the mudroom that she has destroyed the cushions of.
11:39 PM: The remaining DVDs I still need to rip and transfer into our media server. I guess I should get cracking on that.
11:39 PM: The remaining DVDs I still need to rip and transfer into our media server. I guess I should get cracking on that.

Until next time...
Erik

12 of 12, September 2014 edition

My 33rd “12 of 12”.

It’s Friday. At least by the calendar it is. I’m not sure what day it actually is.

The 12 of 12 Challenge was created by Chad Darnell and picked up from a number of random bloggers who then linked back to him and vice versa. Chad stopped doing the 12 of 12 links in December of 2011, but passed the torch to someone else who sadly hasn’t been keeping up with it. So as always, I’m giving my shout-out to Blobby of Blobby’s Blog as he is the one who inspired me to do it. And still does.

All pictures were taken with my iPhone 4S. Maybe the last month of that since the new iPhone 6 goes on pre-order today. Maybe.

1:10 AM: Time for bed.
1:10 AM: Time for bed.
9:33 AM: Time to do laundry.
9:33 AM: Time to do laundry.
9:56 AM: Both raining, and cold. Meh.
9:56 AM: Both raining, and cold. Meh.
10:42 AM: Prioritizing what artwork I need to work on first.
10:42 AM: Prioritizing what artwork I need to work on first.
1:15 PM: Adding-on to my buddy Dwayne's tattoo.
1:15 PM: Adding-on to my buddy Dwayne’s tattoo.
4:00 PM: Artwork for another client. Not my style, but something I'll do.
4:00 PM: Artwork for another client. Not my style, but something I’ll do.
5:11 PM: Two of the other tattooist's at the studio.
5:11 PM: Two of the other tattooist’s at the studio.
6:06 PM: Yes, we are.
6:06 PM: Yes, we are.
7:55 PM: One of these years I'll be done with this tattoo. One hour at a time.
7:55 PM: One of these years I’ll be done with this tattoo. One hour at a time.
8:21 PM: Quick clean-up of the Husbear's salon.
8:21 PM: Quick clean-up of the Husbear’s salon.
8:59 PM: Paperwork.
8:59 PM: Paperwork.
10:02 PM: Stopping at the BK for dinner. It's not on my diet, but I was craving a Whopper Junior.
10:02 PM: Stopping at the BK for dinner. It’s not on my diet, but I was craving a Whopper Junior.
Baker's Dozen: 10:29 PM: She'll stand there and stare at me, until I look at her. Then she does this until I look away again.
Baker’s Dozen: 10:29 PM: She’ll stand there and stare at me, until I look at her. Then she does this until I look away again.

Until next time...
Erik

Damn Dog

She was sitting by the back door when I came home, and wouldn’t look at me like she did something she knew was wrong.

I walked into the living room and found this…

Stuffing...
Stuffing…

She was punished, both by me and by the Husbear.

I’ve “asked” the Husbear that he and Luna start attending obedience classes… together.

And now she’s all needy.

Needy...
Needy…

And people wonder why I’m a cat person.

Until next time...
Erik

12 of 12, August 2014 edition

My 32nd “12 of 12”.

It’s my “Monday”, but your Tuesday.

And this seems to be the only thing I do these days. Maybe it signals the end of my blogging days? Who knows.

The 12 of 12 challenge was created by Chad Darnell and picked up from a number of random bloggers who then linked back to him and vice versa. Chad stopped doing the 12 of 12 links in December of 2011, but passed the torch to someone else who sadly hasn’t been keeping up with it. So as always, I’m giving my shout-out to Blobby of Blobby’s Blog as he is the one who inspired me to do it.

All pictures were taken with my iPhone 4S. Which I really hope will change come next month.

10:11 AM: I "overslept". I've been doing that a lot lately. And it's cool in the house this morning. It was down to 58°F last night in this area. And I need to adjust the 4 minutes this clock is off, apparently.
10:11 AM: I “overslept”. I’ve been doing that a lot lately. And it’s cool in the house this morning. It was down to 58°F last night in this area. And I need to adjust the 4 minutes this clock is off, apparently.
10:23 AM: I really need to clean up the counter. Papers everywhere!
10:23 AM: I really need to clean up the counter. Papers everywhere!
10:38 AM: So many choices, and not one has dolphin in it. Tasty, tasty dolphin... ;)
10:38 AM: So many choices, and not one has dolphin in it. Tasty, tasty dolphin… 😉
10:59 AM: Fresh eyes. Got to be able to see. Even if it costs an arm and a leg.
10:59 AM: Fresh eyes. Got to be able to see. Even if it costs an arm and a leg.
11:23 AM: My office at the salon and studio. It's Tuesday, which means paperwork day!
11:23 AM: My office at the salon and studio. It’s Tuesday, which means paperwork day!
6:04 PM: Office selfie.
6:04 PM: Office selfie.
7:25 PM: Another computer needing a replacement part. It never ends...
7:25 PM: Another computer needing a replacement part. It never ends…
8:23 PM: The Husbear, from behind.
8:23 PM: The Husbear, from behind.
8:50 PM: A snack. The last of the pistachios.
8:50 PM: A snack. The last of the pistachios.
10:37 PM: All that sweat, and so little result. I'm only doing this because I sit all damn day long.
10:37 PM: All that sweat, and so little result. I’m only doing this because I sit all damn day long.
11:13 PM: This is what Luna does. I don't know why, but she likes that couch.
11:13 PM: This is what Luna does. I don’t know why, but she likes that couch.
11:46 PM: In the cubbyhole under the stairs, ripping CDs for a buddy.
11:46 PM: In the cubbyhole under the stairs, ripping CDs for a buddy.

Until next time...
Erik

12 of 12, July 2014 edition

My 31st “12 of 12”.

While it’s most of y’alls Saturday, it’s my Friday. Which is good, because I’m tired today and could use a weekend of doing nothing. Which won’t happen. But that’s another post or twelve. But back to today…

The 12 of 12 challenge was created by Chad Darnell and picked up from a number of random bloggers who then linked back to him and vice versa. Chad stopped doing the 12 of 12 links in December of 2011, but passed the torch to someone else who sadly hasn’t been keeping up with it. So as always, I’m giving my shout-out to Blobby of Blobby’s Blog as he is the one who inspired me to do it.

All pictures were taken with my iPhone 4S.

9:50 AM: I awoke to someone having been bad! I left it for her "daddy" to clean up, since that's his dress shoe and all.
9:50 AM: I awoke to someone having been bad! I left it for her “daddy” to clean up, since that’s his dress shoe and all.
10:14 AM: Previously mentioned "someone", doing time in her kennel.
10:14 AM: Previously mentioned “someone”, doing time in her kennel.
10:21 AM: Daily ritual visit to local neighborhood Sonic.
10:21 AM: Daily ritual visit to local neighborhood Sonic.
11:26 AM: My room at the studio, prepped for my first client of today.
11:26 AM: My room at the studio, prepped for my first client of today.
11:52 AM: 2 of my 3 cohorts in the tattooing arts.
11:52 AM: 2 of my 3 cohorts in the tattooing arts.
2:15 PM: Yours truly, doing my thing. (Picture taken for me by my client.)
2:15 PM: Yours truly, doing my thing. (Picture taken for me by my client.)
3:30 PM: Finished tattoo. Once she heals, her flesh colors will look less... red.
3:30 PM: Finished tattoo. Once she heals, her flesh colors will look less… red.
6:30 PM: My second tattoo of the day. It was cartoon day, apparently!
6:30 PM: My second tattoo of the day. It was cartoon day, apparently!
8:37 PM: This opens this Wednesday. Thank gawd! I never thought I'd be happy to see a Walmart open, but when the only other option you have SUCKS DONKEY BUTT, you'll welcome anything. Yes Marvin's IGA, I'm talking about you!
8:37 PM: This opens this Wednesday. Thank gawd! I never thought I’d be happy to see a Walmart open, but when the only other option you have SUCKS DONKEY BUTT, you’ll welcome anything. Yes Marvin’s IGA, I’m talking about you!
8:42 PM: The banana plants the Husbear planted have gotten... big. And I really need to get that tire replaced. Still.
8:42 PM: The banana plants the Husbear planted have gotten… big. And I really need to get that tire replaced. Still.
8:46 PM: My dinner looks like... something.
8:46 PM: My dinner looks like… something.
8:52 PM: The Husbear's backside.
8:52 PM: The Husbear’s backside.

And your baker’s dozen:

8:52 PM: Someone wants back inside from her potty break.
8:52 PM: Someone wants back inside from her potty break.

Until next time...
Erik

12 of 12, June 2014 edition

My thirtieth “12 of 12”.

The 12 of 12 challenge was created by Chad Darnell and picked up from a number of random bloggers who then linked back to him and vice versa. Chad stopped doing the 12 of 12 links in December of 2011, but passed the torch to someone else who sadly hasn’t been keeping up with it. So as always, I’m giving my shout-out to Blobby of Blobby’s Blog as he is the one who inspired me to do it.

All pictures were taken with my iPhone 4S.

12:24 AM: Seriously. She perches on the back of the chair like she's a cat. But at least she's not trying to eat my feet when she's over there.
12:24 AM: Seriously. She perches on the back of the chair like she’s a cat. But at least she’s not trying to eat my feet when she’s over there.
1:48 AM: Why are you yelling at me?
1:48 AM: Why are you yelling at me?
9:43 AM: Coolest invitation ever. I hope I can go. And wear a fez.
9:43 AM: Coolest invitation ever. I hope I can go. And wear a fez.
10:06 AM: Another perch-er. She likes to hide back there, and scare the hell out of people when they use our bathroom. Yes, there's a TV in the bathroom.
10:06 AM: Another perch-er. She likes to hide back there, and scare the hell out of people when they use our bathroom. Yes, there’s a TV in the bathroom.
10:30 AM: The only grocery in our town. For now. And I'm not a fan. It's dirty, a lot of the food is close to the expiration date, and it's expensive. But on the upside, there was a hot man with a most excellent beard in there this morning. I should have taken a picture of him!
10:30 AM: The only grocery in our town. For now. And I’m not a fan. It’s dirty, a lot of the food is close to the expiration date, and it’s expensive. But on the upside, there was a hot man with a most excellent beard in there this morning. I should have taken a picture of him!
11:07 AM: Today's work selfie. I'm a little bit... ruffled.
11:07 AM: Today’s work selfie. I’m a little bit… ruffled.
1:47 PM: The replacement extension cord for my iPhone came in the mail today. So I ripped out the console between clients and changed it out. I have music in stereo from my phone again!
1:47 PM: The replacement extension cord for my iPhone came in the mail today. So I ripped out the console between clients and changed it out. I have music in stereo from my phone again!
6:11 PM: Almost done with this tattoo. Finally! One more session to go.
6:11 PM: Almost done with this tattoo. Finally! One more session to go.
7:24 PM: A fun little geometrical design for a client who is supposed to come in next week, but I had a small opening and called him in.
7:24 PM: A fun little geometrical design for a client who is supposed to come in next week, but I had a small opening and called him in.
9:12 PM: And the completed tattoo. We will be adding other designs to it in the future.
9:12 PM: And the completed tattoo. We will be adding other designs to it in the future.
10:31 PM: The only gym in my town. I pass it on the way to work and the way home. And I finally joined. It's open 24 hours at least.
10:31 PM: The only gym in my town. I pass it on the way to work and the way home. And I finally joined. It’s open 24 hours at least.
11:37 PM: I think there's more alcohol in our fridge than anything else. But I wouldn't be gambrinous without it.
11:37 PM: I think there’s more alcohol in our fridge than anything else. But I wouldn’t be gambrinous without it.

Until next time...
Erik