Have a great new year prongers…2011 pretty much sucked for me so I’m really looking forward to 2012!
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2011 was balls for the most part but this new one should be better.
The WaxTrax Fest alone made my 2011 awesome. It was a horrible year for me work wise [problems], but its been incredible aside from that, and the new Ministry single [har-har]
Happy 2012 everyone!
Happy New Year, Everyone!
Greetings from Las Vegas!
(pic taken from my balcony)
2011 was certainly an eye opener. I went back to school this year and began going for a certificate in music industry studies. Maybe I’ll do the AA in the future but right now I’m concentrating on the certificate and seeing where that takes me. I also feel I’ve started to outgrow partying more this year.
But the biggest lesson I’ve learned this year is that I need to do a bit of maturing before I get into a relationship. I laid out my woman drama on you guys a few weeks ago. Jessica (not her real name) has become more distant with me as of late and I admit to being a masochist for wanting to work things out there. But the whole reason that went downhill, aside from her overreacting a bit, was bc I was acting like a child. We put things on ice bc we both need to work on ourselves. Maybe I do moreso than she does but I ain’t sure on that one. Of course if something better comes my way I ain’t gonna turn it down but I ain’t trying to be committed. Sure 9 years of being single started to really get to me but I’m fine with it now.
So yes Gunnar I decided to save the money.
I’m looking forward to 2012. I’m working on my album and just working on me in general. I should be finding a new place to live soon and just maybe I’ll finally feel like a man for once. I just wonder if the next big thing in music is gonna come out this year. But other than the next big thing I’m looking forward to what we know is coming out:Relapse, Manson’s Born Villain, new NIN, new Godflesh and the one I’m really looking forward to is the new Possessed album.
May 2012 be a good year to all of us…
Jessica (not her real name) has become more distant with me as of late and I admit to being a masochist for wanting to work things out there.
When you say this, and then follow it with ‘I ain’t gonna turn something better down if it comes along’, then to me it’s sort of inevitable that you’re both not meant to be together. I reckon just let it quietly die and move onwards and upwards into 2012.
My New Years Eve was fucking amazing. I hope everyone here had a great end to the year.
The day started with solid drinking at 2 in the afternoon at my friend’s pool. All I can about it is that the punch they had there was lethal and was pretty much the reason I got in the pool virtually naked and was throwing up before 7pm.
Eventually, we made it down to the Tote hotel to see Blood Duster and a semi-reformed CHRISTBAIT. On top of that, they had chicken and lamb on a spit and it was make-your-own-kebabs and vegan lasagna! The bands were fucking great, and I spent most of the time stage diving, crowd surfing and using my friends as step ladders, public nudity and other drunken buffoonery. Actually, there was heaps of that, and that helped by the sorely under-manned bar not noticing me helping myself to jugs and pints of beer right under their noses! So it was free beer all night!
Eventually, I left that gig, but not after ingesting another mountain of weed and booze. I was in quite a state, obviously. For whatever reason, I always end up alone when I get drunk. I get lost or leave my friends and… yeah, I’ve got a reputation for that. My friends tell me I always just seem to disappear. So, I ‘disappeared’ to the city centre and the next thing I remember is being king hit. I’m not sure why and to be honest, I was probably being a buffoon and might have brought it on myself. I’m not sure if I was knocked out, because I don’t remember getting up and going to the next bar I went to, but that was pretty much most of the night for me anyway.
So I go to this bar and one of the first things I see is this absolute stunner of a girl. I was drunk enough to feel confident dancing with her. But, she didn’t seem interested and it was a battle to try and keep her dancing with me, so I got drunker and drunker until closing time and eventually just sat outside when we all got kicked out.
I noticed her leaving and said ‘hey, come down here for a sec, I wanna tell ya something’. I don’t remember what the hell I said, because it ended with me and her sitting in the same place for an hour talking and eventually, we walked off and watched the first sunrise for the new year over the main river in the city. Turns out she was Russian and down here for a holiday.
Then, she ended up back at mine and… [:)]
I’m getting divorced in six weeks. Hope this year is better than the last!
I’m getting divorced in six weeks. Hope this year is better than the last!
sorry to hear that dude.
we’ve had a few prongers split in that last couple years so you’re in good company. Hope it gets better for you.
Late,
grmpysmrf
It will be harder for her, I’m sure. I’m halfway through it. But, realistically, we’ll both be happier in the end.
I’m looking fwd to whatever crests on the horizon down the line. Thanks for the words 
I’m getting divorced in six weeks. Hope this year is better than the last!
so you’re reaching the end of your ‘sentence’. enjoy the freedom, mate. you won’t know yerself.
My New Years Eve was fucking amazing. I hope everyone here had a great end to the year.
The day started with solid drinking at 2 in the afternoon at my friend’s pool. All I can about it is that the punch they had there was lethal and was pretty much the reason I got in the pool virtually naked and was throwing up before 7pm.
Eventually, we made it down to the Tote hotel to see Blood Duster and a semi-reformed CHRISTBAIT. On top of that, they had chicken and lamb on a spit and it was make-your-own-kebabs and vegan lasagna! The bands were fucking great, and I spent most of the time stage diving, crowd surfing and using my friends as step ladders, public nudity and other drunken buffoonery. Actually, there was heaps of that, and that helped by the sorely under-manned bar not noticing me helping myself to jugs and pints of beer right under their noses! So it was free beer all night!
You left out the part where I phoned you and you had no idea who I was. My girlfriend was laughing hysterically in bed listening to your loud, drunken voice booming from my phone.
We ended up going to St Kilda and mooching around for a while. Had a hideously overpriced hamburger and tried to cool down in the shade on Acland St to no avail.
Went around to Olsen’s, hoping to be able to swim in his pool. No one home. So, seeing as we were in Brighton anyway we went for a stroll down the pier. But it was blistering so we slunk back to my girlfriend’s and then went and visited my parents. I couldn’t drink as I was “designated driver” as per usual.
Couldn’t be fucked watching the fireworks.
I noticed her leaving and said ‘hey, come down here for a sec, I wanna tell ya something’. I don’t remember what the hell I said, because it ended with me and her sitting in the same place for an hour talking and eventually, we walked off and watched the first sunrise for the new year over the main river in the city. Turns out she was Russian and down here for a holiday.
Then, she ended up back at mine and… [:)]
After I got off the phone to you, my girlfriend asked who you were. I told her and I said “He’s very charming and good looking. I was actually jealous of him for the longest time. He always seems to pick up. He’s probably going to pick up tonight”.
Ta dah!!!
Anyway, I ended up having the best sex of my life that night. So I can’t complain.
And to think, in about a year I’m going to marry this girl!!!
We bought some silly hats . . .
Enjoyed the countdown and fireworks from our private balcony . . . . .
Then we gave Vegas a good kick in the crotch . . .
Wow Gunnar Great job.
Tell me that was off of only one spin, and you went home with that.
Late,
grmpysmrf
Wow Gunnar Great job.
Tell me that was off of only one spin, and you went home with that.
Late,
grmpysmrf
The big slot machine pic is a $750 win off of a single $5 spin.
The tax receipt (I didn’t have my camera with me in the casino at that time) is from my win on a Video Poker machine in the High Limit room.
I came here to have fun gambling, so I’d keep gambling regardless of whether or not I won. But, if you’re wondering about whether I’m “up” or “down”, I’m definitely up.
Even after factoring in a bunch of overpriced dinners, some upscale shopping for the wife, room charges (most of it was comp’d) and gas costs. . . . I’m still UP about $1,600.00
Definitely my best trip so far.
I’m still UP about $1,600.00
Definitely my best trip so far.
That’s excellent!! great to hear!
Late,
ghrmpysmrf
Enjoyed the countdown and fireworks from our private balcony . . . . .
With $3200 worth of winnings, it’s no wonder you have your own private balcony.
Gunnar, your wife sure is a cutie. Congrats on yer winnings!
You left out the part where I phoned you and you had no idea who I was. My girlfriend was laughing hysterically in bed listening to your loud, drunken voice booming from my phone.
Oh god, I can’t even remember this phone call. Apparently I spoke to my sister, but I can’t recall that either.
I couldn’t drink as I was “designated driver” as per usual.
Did you really want to drink and end up like me? [laugh]
Anyway, I ended up having the best sex of my life that night. So I can’t complain.
And to think, in about a year I’m going to marry this girl!!!
Happy new year, muthafukka!!!
We should have a Vegas Prongs party.
I bet Gunnar can get us into all the best places.