Look I know as usual that I?m a little behind the times (what day is this?).
But when is the London leg of the tour, because i work in town and it would be a nice opportunity to meet up and have a chin wag?
Also it would be nice to have a session or some input to this documentary. Seeing as the last attempt did let a lot of down and just make us look like a load of gun toting pot heads.
I'm sure the Uk South Coast Kabal of Dudeism would be very willing to have a meet up to discuss the matter with the film makers.
Bollocks I realise now that he was here in London last Friday (when I was down in Pompey for the day).
Oh well Business As Usual.
Okay, I'm confused (as usual), I thought it was all kicking-off next month (and continuing through August): http://dudespaper.com/a-dudeism-documentary-the-way-of-the-dude.html/ (http://dudespaper.com/a-dudeism-documentary-the-way-of-the-dude.html/)
No it is you that is correct and me that is confused!
On further inspection we are still in July and these dates are for August.
Basically I've spent the last two weeks trying to make SQL Server upload Darwin Core (DwC) XML in XML1 and convert it to ABCD XML in a later version of XML, so someone else can take the ABCD XML and convert that to ESE XML (why they wont let me do that in the first place I will not even begin to try and explain).
Plus I got caught on this:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-13723005
on Thursday and was not amused to read about the pregnant retard that convinced another passenger to carry her down the track delaying the rest of us for another two hours.
Left London 1845, got to Portsmouth 0045, didn't go in Friday.
So my brain is not in a good place at the moment. (so what's unusual I hear you say?)
Basically I've spent the last two weeks trying to make SQL Server upload Darwin Core (DwC) XML in XML1 and convert it to ABCD XML in a later version of XML, so someone else can take the ABCD XML and convert that to ESE XML (why they wont let me do that in the first place I will not even begin to try and explain).
Man, just reading that is enough to start the melt-down process in my noggin. ???
Just had to do a system restore: somehow Bing go onto my system and made itself comfy as my freakin' homepage. Now, correct me if I'm wrong Microsoft but software that installs without consent and is impossible to remove (through the usual methods) is freakin' malware, am I wrong? Bastards.
Anyway, Uk'ers - yeah, get your voices heard and your boat races seen: as you say, anything has got to be better than the last aborted attempt at a dudementary.
Quote from: cakebelly on June 13, 2011, 02:08:21 PM
Basically I've spent the last two weeks trying to make SQL Server upload Darwin Core (DwC) XML in XML1 and convert it to ABCD XML in a later version of XML, so someone else can take the ABCD XML and convert that to ESE XML (why they wont let me do that in the first place I will not even begin to try and explain).
Man, just reading that is enough to start the melt-down process in my noggin. ???
Just had to do a system restore: somehow Bing go onto my system and made itself comfy as my freakin' homepage. Now, correct me if I'm wrong Microsoft but software that installs without consent and is impossible to remove (through the usual methods) is freakin' malware, am I wrong? Bastards.
Bingo!! .............would you buy a used car from this man?
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CmnQsUPV0TM/TcvbHGsTrfI/AAAAAAAAA2E/ylxBSSyN5vI/s1600/BILL_GATES.jpg)
Quote from: meekon5 on June 13, 2011, 01:02:08 PM
On further inspection we are still in July and these dates are for August.
Damn...you have different months over there? Here in the States it's still June. ;D
Further to the Dudementary: there's no reason why this documentary should be the only source for people who want to know about Dudeism. Most folk now have vid cams built-in to their computers. If you want to say a few words about Dudeism (or what have you), recite a poem/haiku, sing a song or just say hello then by all means do so. I'll collect them up (or maybe other Dudes will) and we can incorporate them into other dudely vids. Just head and shoulder shots with Dudes saying "hi" and stating their names will be cool enough. 'Bout time we saw the other half of Didge Dude's face, anyway. I freakin' dare all of ya! 8)
(http://i.imgur.com/cx5wQ.jpg)
(not finished)
Quote from: meekon5 on June 13, 2011, 09:45:25 AM
Look I know as usual that I?m a little behind the times (what day is this?).
But when is the London leg of the tour, because i work in town and it would be a nice opportunity to meet up and have a chin wag?
Also it would be nice to have a session or some input to this documentary.
Seeing as the last attempt did let a lot of down and just make us look like a load of gun toting pot heads
i have been absent for a short time dude but does that mean i should be incognito??
(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd381/ivenotgotone/my_bad.png)
Quote from: martin on June 14, 2011, 01:50:55 AM
i have been absent for a short time dude but does that mean i should be incognito??
Not bothered where you live Martin!
In cognito sounds fine to me.
BTW nice to see you back again mate.
;D
Quote from: cckeiser on June 13, 2011, 04:58:50 PM
Damn...you have different months over there? Here in the States it's still June. ;D
What month is this?
I wouldn't worry much about this new doc, privy to some new shit that has come to light, this will come off awesome. Already had plans for LF in KY, will be there for the kick off of doc.
Lots of things in the works Dudes, it may the year of the Dude, or next year, er what year is it again?
Quote from: revgms on June 14, 2011, 09:22:33 AM
I wouldn't worry much about this new doc, privy to some new shit that has come to light, this will come off awesome. Already had plans for LF in KY, will be there for the kick off of doc.
Lots of things in the works Dudes, it may the year of the Dude, or next year, er what year is it again?
Dude I'm having enough trouble with what month this is so don't ask me!
;D
Personally, I'm not worried about the new doc; I just don't see why we should wait - as it were - for the official thing to happen when we can do so much ourselves. As long as I'm not exposed to legions of people all dressed the same (kinda freaks me out) and telling Donny to shut the fuck up, I'm really not fussed. 8)
Oh certainly do not wait. Bring all new shit to light.
Just saying this will not be like that failed doc from a few years ago, Duder is on it, it will be cool.
There are so many Dudes out there that have not yet heard of us, it is our duty to let them know we are here, well after a doobie and a nap, then back to er...work.
revgms: coolio Dudeio
@ Martin - nice pic - is it your own work?
Wish I could be a part of this.
I'm probably too young to be considered a real dudeist though, or at least that's the vibe I get.
You're getting a vibe are you? Where you getting the vibe from? Where's my freakin' vibe? How come I wasn't told about free vibes? Is it just the nubile/ young buck Dudes or are we old creakers allowed vibes, too?
I don't know who decides that one Dude is a real Dudiest while another ain't but whoever the decider is then s/he sure ain't a Dudeist. Of course, no such Dude exists - but if such a one sprang into being then it would be time to demand a 'un-ordain' button (I think there should be one anyway). As for me, well, it's more of a hobby but even so, I don't think I would want to abide a check-list of Dudeist traits. If you've pressed the ordain button then you are a Dudeist - if you haven't but you contribute or are sympathetic then (IMO) you are a 'lay-Dude'. Don't need any more categories than that, do we?
As to contributing to the Dudementary: have you offered help or ideas via the links in the Dudespaper article? Perhaps you can meet them half-way between venues or act as a host for a gathering and invite the filmy Dudes. Maybe you could write a piece that could somehow be incorporated into the film.
(http://i.imgur.com/QGAbZ.jpg)
Quote from: Koog-meister on June 14, 2011, 06:35:54 PM
Wish I could be a part of this.
I'm probably too young to be considered a real dudeist though, or at least that's the vibe I get.
I don't think it's an age thing. If I had found this site when I was a teenager I think I would have been drawn to Dudeism the same way I was drawn to Taoism.
Just because there are a lot of individuals here that have spent a lot of time thinking and reading up on the spiritual ideas of many cultures (much like I have), does not stop the point of view of a younger person being just as relevant.
Also there is the beautiful idea from Buddhism, from Gautama Siddhattha Buddha himself, I cant remember the quote but it goes something like;
"just because this enlightenment is the right way for me, it may not be the right way for you, don't copy what I have done."
or the Zen koan accredited to Zen Master Linji, (the founder of the Rinzai sect):
"If You Meet The Buddha On The Road, Kill Him"
Just because we have ideas that Dudeism is this or that, it doesn't mean it's right and it doesn't mean that your idea of Dudeism is any more or less right than yours.
I know I get into arguments with people on a regular basis, but arguments are a good thing. Don't see an argument as a competition where one person has to win all the time.
An argument is a vehicle by which you (I) test the depth and surety of my understanding of my own point of view by trying to justify that point of view against someone else's point of view.
I am always willing to admit I am wrong (when I am wrong). I am always willing to listen to another point of view and consider adjusting my own point of view on reflection.
I know my point of view now compared to when I was younger is different, but it is a development and an ever evolving philosophy.
I have learnt not to present everything as though I am right, just because something is my opinion does not make it fact.
It is good to have youth on your side, and we (Dudeism) need younger members if we are going to remain a viable community and survive longer than our constituent parts.
Much like the sexism thing, I don't see any need for ageism either.
This is my point of view, you are of course entitled to your own point of view, even if it is wrong every now and then.
;D
thanks for the supporting words cake dude, and meekon dude.
well, I was just thinking about the older dudes i see and hang around at the bowling alley or when i'm at the bar. When you rub elbows and start talking about how to take it easy and what dudeism is about, i usually get the feeling i'm way out of my league, or get the "you don't have a clue yet junior" story.
I personally feel like, what's the big deal or difference? after all most dudes didn't live past 25 about 500 years ago., and how much can we really learn into life?
Quote from: Koog-meister on June 15, 2011, 11:51:00 PM
thanks for the supporting words cake dude, and meekon dude.
well, I was just thinking about the older dudes i see and hang around at the bowling alley or when i'm at the bar. When you rub elbows and start talking about how to take it easy and what dudeism is about, i usually get the feeling i'm way out of my league, or get the "you don't have a clue yet junior" story.
I personally feel like, what's the big deal or difference? after all most dudes didn't live past 25 about 500 years ago., and how much can we really learn into life?
Ok, I wrote you several really long replies here, but decided not to post any of them. They all just seemed silly really. You know if you're a dude or not no matter what anyone else says about it.
We do not need anyone else's approval or acceptance to be ourselves dude.
"If you will it, it is no dream."
But then I am a bit slow. Took me 60 years to finally find my inner dudeness. You have already found it...just imagine how dude you will be when you're my frickin' age! 8)
There are no frickin' answers dudes, just choices.
Choose to be dude! 8)
Quote from: meekon5 on June 14, 2011, 07:21:18 AM
BTW nice to see you back again mate.
;D
thanks dude
Quote from: cakebelly on June 14, 2011, 12:44:48 PM
@ Martin - nice pic - is it your own work?
unknown find dude, i hit 'ctrl+c' a little time ago
Ha, you have a good point CC.
abide
Meekon,
I was supposed to be taking part in this, but after the change of Dudestock date it all got a little hazy. Was going to meet up in York and possibly trail along and help, but there's a big schedule conflict now. I'm still hoping to pop up to London myself for a bit of light involvement, although I need to pin down the dates a bit.
I'll mention to our Big Kahuna that you're interested, when I broach the subject with him and see if I can get him to provide us with some dates for the london leg. Hopefully it'll be a period when you and Klaus and I might be free.
Ed considering I work up in London I can make most dates (can even take time off work if needs be).
As for Klaus I'll ask this weekend.
Sorry for not getting back to you, but I've been waiting patiently for a reply from Olly, who has apparently been up to his ears in Lebowskifesting.
Just had an email out of the blue from Thomas, the director, asking me about my possible involvement again, and asked if he has a schedule of dates for the UK leg he can let me have. Once he replies I'll furnish you with some answers about what's going on in London.
Klaus can't make it as he's on holiday (the cheek of some people), but seeing as i sit in the middle of our great capital city every week day at work seems rude not to have a little meet up.
Dates in august are as follows:
5-6 York
7-8 Edinburgh (we'll be travelling for most of the 7th, and shooting on the 8th)
9 Leominster (where we'll meet Dudeist priest/magician Mark Townsend)
10-13 London (the Idler Academy event is happening on the evening of the 10th, after that it'll be mostly interviews)
I'll be there for at least part of the London leg, but I might be in it for the whole tour. You have my number, I have yours, I can send you a text update of what's happening on the Thursday 11th/Friday 12th when/if I know. I'm sure they'd meet up with one of the great personalities of the institution :)
You guys have a blast, you'll all dig the film crew and Olly is a true Dude.
Me I was just into having an oat soda with Olly actually.
;D
Got all my arrangements sorted. Looks like I'll be up in Edinburgh on the 8th and back down for the Idler show on Wednesday then around with the crew on Thursday until late-evening.
They've got some interviews to do on Thursday, but apparently the evening is free for a more casual get-together.
If you feel like pulling a couple of late ones in London, after work Wednesday and Thursday, this seems to be the best free-time for Olly and the gang.
Quote from: Rev. Ed C on August 02, 2011, 04:25:14 PM
They've got some interviews to do on Thursday, but apparently the evening is free for a more casual get-together.
So 10th and or 11th, I'm in Kensington for work, perhaps we should take this to text/e-mail to make the final arrangements.
I look forward to it.
Quote from: meekon5 on August 03, 2011, 08:39:51 AM
So 10th and or 11th, I'm in Kensington for work, perhaps we should take this to text/e-mail to make the final arrangements.
Definately, as I'm a little hazy on the details, only really have the bones of their plans. Once I get something straight (which I can hopefully do on the Monday), I'll drop you a line of slightly increased clarity :)
Quote from: Rev. Ed C on August 03, 2011, 12:15:02 PM
Definately, as I'm a little hazy on the details, only really have the bones of their plans. Once I get something straight (which I can hopefully do on the Monday), I'll drop you a line of slightly increased clarity :)
So I'll get a ticket for the Idler thing Monday so Olly can have some reasonably informed hecklers.
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Quote from: meekon5 on August 04, 2011, 05:25:08 AM
So I'll get a ticket for the Idler thing Monday so Olly can have some reasonably informed hecklers.
In England? Hmm, guess it would make a change from the usual:
"Oi, mate, yer shit... and so's ya mum!"
Although this can often be correct, it's more guesswork than acting on solidly researched information.
Right Ticket ordered (hopefully at box office when I turn up on Wednesday).
Provided the Idler's not just kindling by the time we get there :) ha.... ha.... urgh