Monthly Archives: June 2010

Blogging Via Blackberry

I’ve figured out how to blog via Blackberry. As I’ve been stealing wireless- well, stealing is the wrong word; borrowing, latching-on, using an open network without permission –  for five years now and it’s suddenly undependable, in order to keep all … Continue reading

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…the lack of internet

I have a feeling I may have a slight internet addiction. I haven’t been able to connect to the interwebs for almost twenty-four hours and I’m starting to shake a little… I would like to think I’m capable of handling … Continue reading

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It’s The Last Midnight…

Everything I do now to prep for the Boat Job is “the last time.” The last time at the desk, the last time at the ‘plex, the last time at a Yankee’s game, the last time on stage in NYC, … Continue reading

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Three Things I Pray…

One of the things I keep hearing about my upcoming trip is “There’s going to be a lot of down time, make sure you bring something to do.” I’ve come up with three things I’d like to accomplish before my … Continue reading

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…signing the contract and receiving the materials

As I signed the Boat Job contract – 18 signature in all – my heart was beating a mile a minute. I was suffering a bit of anxiety; for with each Vincent J. Costa, it became more and more real. I just … Continue reading

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Painting My Kitchen…

When I wasn’t sure if I was going to get 1R sublet, I started taking everything off the walls. There were holes to fill and walls to paint after all, “I may as well get started.” I thought. When the arraignments were … Continue reading

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do…

TP&BE’s wedding, planned for October in Mexico was supposed to be a wonderful experience – to be asked to share in the joining of two people truly in love for life is always an honor, but because of my Boat … Continue reading

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…singing with Tom

After my last shift at the Duplex, the gang and I headed uptown to Don’t Tell Mamma’s where they made Tom and me sing. They wanted us and we gave it to them! It’ll be the last time we sing together … Continue reading

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It’s Like I’m Loosing My Mind…

When I hit the DELETE button on the old VINformation, I’d downloaded all my old posts, or so I thought… none of the scheduled posts or drafts from the old site were saved! ARGH! Luckily, I can replicate most of … Continue reading

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…alterations.

$99.00 – that’s how much I’m spending to get three jackets and two pair of pants altered to fit my slimmer frame – a small price to pay, in my humble opinion. Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on FacebookShare via … Continue reading

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Call Me Any, Anytime… NOT!

After speaking with my Verizon Wireless Representative, I was shocked, shocked with the fees associated with using a cell phone on a boat in international waters.  Ok, unless my feet are on the continental United States or Alaska, do not expect a … Continue reading

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Sing, Sing a Song…

Why is it, one of the first questions people ask when I speak of my 1/4 world tour on the Boat is, “What are you going to be doing?” I’m a freaking performer! WHAT do you think I’m going to … Continue reading

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…the desk.

It’s my last day at the desk and after being here for ten years – with a six year sabatical  - leaving is actually, bittersweet. That job paid the rent & bills, allowed me the opportunity to see a great … Continue reading

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eBay/half.com shop – closed for business

The cardboard boxes are in the recycling bin, the padded envelopes are in storage in the basement, the bubble wrap is being used to wrap up precious breakables; and what does all that mean you wonder? I’ve closed up shop. … Continue reading

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Give it away, give it away, give it away now…

Today I decided, since the universe has been so good to me of late, I should be good back. I figure, what goes around comes around and I’ve had a lot come my way lately… Instead of having a stoop … Continue reading

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