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how bout some post-rock.

Breathturn by Hammock
Six Days at the Bottom of the Ocean by Explosions in the Sky

a variation based on jamaican sorrel

small batch:
8oz 151 proof rum
1/4 cup of dried, ground, hibiscus petals (H sabdariffa)
2 cinnamon sticks
4 to 6 peppercorns crushed or ground
half a teaspoon orange oil extract
dash of nutmeg

add dry ingredients to a jar, im using a mason jar, add rum and orange oil extract. seal jar, and give it a shake. let stand for at least a week, shaking it up once or twice a day. the high proof rum extracts the goodies quite quickly so by 2 weeks you probably have as much as the rum will hold, sampled at a week it is quite potent, and nearly as thick as blood. decant and filter, cloth will probably give you less headaches as it is as mentioned quite thick.

to consume:
pour 1 part in a glass add ice and 3-5parts water. (it may be better cold with reduced cinnamon) or,
pour 1 part in a glass add 3-5 parts hot water. (this is the best way imo) or,
pour 1 part in a saucepan add 3-5 parts water and gently boil to reduce alcohol content,

sweeten with honey or sugar. enjoy on a cool evening.


a few notes: hibiscus is an effective but quite safe ace inhibitor reducing high blood pressure, its also a mild laxative so be aware :p.

Actually, it is my understanding that Texas' constitution does not imply that we may secede. It sates we are a free and independent state subject only to the US constitution. And that tends to get exaggerated. So really we have no special privilege among the states to secede, to set the record strait. We do have the special privilege of dividing Texas into five separate states.

What has sparked my interest is not so much the plausibility or implausibility of a secession or the events leading to its recent attention, but the passion it inspires. Obviously those supporting the movement would be highly passionate. But opposing the issue, even by those whom it would seem to have little effect on, seem to become just as riled by the topic. Maybe I missed it but Alaskan and Hawaiian movements didn't seem to inspire as much ferver.

I am not a republican, or a supporter of the 'tea parties', in fact on the surface I would be perceived, by many, to be a liberal by many by policies I support, that have been tied to them. From public speeches I have no doubt that Sarah Palin, is out of touch, if not a little confused, as to much of the public's attitudes towards policy. I believe christian morals belong in the christian church, the homes of christian parents, and no where else especially in any governing or judicial system. I believe the government is groundless on enforcing what an adult citizen does to his or her body, to the point I support the decriminalization of many substances. Mind you I believe the penalties, for actions under the influence that could impact others detrimentally such as intoxicated driving, are far too lenient. I believe consenting adults should be able to enter into any sort of familial relationship they desire, being neither rewarded nor penalized by the state. I believe judicial correction should be about rehabilitation, or at the very least removing danger from society. Intentional punishment being left to ones conscious or their almighty as they choose. I support a woman's right to choice.

But I do not count my self as democratically leaning, or associate with any political movement. I would not even know where to begin to classify myself politically. I do know I was born and raised in Texas, and I believe, much to the contrary of many peoples perceptions of texans, most of them share core beliefs similar to my own. The majority of texans I know hold vastly different belief systems, secular and otherwise, but there seems to be a core belief that a person is guaranteed freedom and self determination, so long as they they are not harming another. The perception of us as inbred redneck homophobe racist, while mildly funny in jest, was not something I thought, most intelligent people, actually held. But by merely mentioning the phrase 'Free Texas' it has been insinuated that we texans are, treasonous, fascist, racist, homophobes, less than evolved, and all manner of other insults, including by members of our enlightened collective which I won't mention here. I do believe some of the statements were in jest, but the volume of the explosion seems point at there being more than just jest, there seems to be quite a bit of emotion invested in the topic. As a texan I don't know if I want to sat, stay out of our business, or shucks I didn't know you cared so much.

btw as many of you in chat know, things such as that do not really bother me, and I pretty much take the stance bring it on but try to be civil.

Which leads me to the question, and point of this post, why does this topic inflame so many, so quickly, to the point that they drop their mask of decency, and take up the arms of name calling and stereo typing? Outside out collective it often results in physical threats, and the conversation spirals that way rather quickly. I am not ignorant to the fact that the S word being flung around, by various political figures, is largely political staging, but the passion it inspires is not without a notice.

thoughts?

It might be a while before I can add to this proper, as its hotter than a habanero here, but Im in. Also I too enjoy a good frito pie.


One thing yall might consider is toasting, roasting, or charring the pepper before use. Often when charring youll need to scape off the charred skin, but sometimes it adds an interesting flavor as well.

I have not been able to log into the irc for a while now, with xchat, did we change servers or is it down er something?

Ah, I had thought you mentioned something about it being programable, but guess i missed the rest of just how. Cool.

I keep an open nick in chat pretty much 24/7, the bot's radio announcements arent that bothersome, and like was said before its going to highlight your tab no matter what it is. If the announcements are bothersome one can always set your preferences to ignore the bot. I will say some of the other things it says, like answers to 'hello' and 'hi' are a bit silly, and its 42 not 44 damnit. I vote the current announcement syntax is fine, but shortening it while still preserving all the info is fine too.

Just curious, what do yall want to hear on the SpiritPlants radio station?

Fill us in on what you would like to hear.

That would be megadeth's countdown to extinction, was a major headbanger back then. I had had other metal albums I had borrowed from friends but was the first I purchased. Was total forbiden fruit, mother was a fundalmentalish christian, would even go into my room and change my radio back to the christian station when I was out.

i am quite arogant, but i asure you i know who my father is. dont take things so personal, it was you who open this can of worms. can you not point that arogant finger at yourself? it was you whom introduced the tao te ching, verse 80. 'Appreciate your life and be content with your home;', which minds to keep society under control and the people in line.

Ah, utopia, what a pipe dream. all the untouchables should just be content with their life, its all good.

The same, none of the above, including al gores cult of hey look at me im important. This silly idea that the world is going to hell in a handbasket is getting old, it comes up with a new face every decade or so. The rainforest are being slashed and burned, but what should these people do live in squaller and disease at the mercy of nature, working themselves to a early grave for pennies a day, while we travel on paved roads to our air conditioned buildings, with internet access. China is damming rivers, so some farmers get uprooted, what about the millions the reservoir will benifit. I say slash and burn screw those westerners and their quest for enlightenment or a few extra days added to their already extended lives. Where would we be without early plants polluting the atmosphere with their deadly o2, or the coutless extinct species that left room for us. If their really is a higher being out their, I believe they would be discusted. Look at these jerkoffs begging for salvation, when really the only thing that can save you is you.

*shadow grins wickedly*

intresting, i wonder if it is blocked somehow, i have a gallery there, www.dmt-nexus.com/users/Lucious/gallery.html and a friend in iceland can not access the site.

think i gave up on edot, seemed to be a rude streak going through there, not personally directed or anything just an overall feeling.

Rick Strassman, if we could get him, think i heard we had him but was before my time

Joe Rogan, I know hes earned some disrespect among some with his wild claims but sure some would like to grill him about his experiences.

maps dmt colonic girl, i know i know but lets be adults here, or anyone else with maps

id like to second woody harrelson, again if we could get him