The Postman Cometh (kinda)

Posted over 4 years ago
2:31 (track length)I have been expecting some serious mailbox activity over the last few weeks. I am still reaping the benefits of Christmas gifts and the yearly bonus from work. Several special order items from different record labels should be arriving any day. However, most importantly, I am also on the lookout for something from a special mogtiplier from Portugal. Today was my lucky day! When I got home from work I moved quickly to the mailbox with no delay. I verbally said the words, “records and t-shirts” as I opened the door. Much to my delight, a large flat cardboard box and medium sized padded manila envelope fell to my feet as I opened the door. YES!! The Postman had cometh! The Padded Envelope: Torche – In Return EPI have been following Torche since I saw them open for Mogwai on the Mr. Beast tour. I was at the show Han Solo and had no idea of what I was to expect with the opening band. This band completely rocked. I had no idea a band this heavy would open for Mogwai. I guess it kind of makes sense now, but at the time I was shocked to have my head blown off in such a fashion. I was impressed enough to stay informed of any new offerings they would bring. Late last year they released In Return. I purchased their new ep on a sweet ass slab of colored vinyl. (clear with black planets) Trust me, they know how to bring the guitars of mass destruction. (GoMD) Check out the comments for a more space rock track in the vein of JESU and ISIS.http://www.myspace.com/torcheThe Flat Cardboard Box: A Place to Bury Strangers (LP) (second pressing: 1 of the first 300 copies on pink vinyl) (YES!) (They would not tell me if I was one of the first 300, I guess that I was)I do not need to go on about how great this record is…most of you already know. If you do not know about APTBS it should only take a few minutes of work here on MOG to get the low down. The Postal Service notice of re-delivery card -The (kinda)Great news!..I am not sure but it appears I very well got something from Portugal. Apparently the post office has been trying to deliver a package that was sent registered mail and needs to be signed for. The notice said the package would be available after 6:30am tomorrow. I will try to stop by the post office on the way into work tomorrow to see if I can pick up the “large envelope” they say they have for me. :::crosses fingers:::Just Plain Cool:Last night I went to a new beer release for a local brewery. At the event they were going to announce the winner of the first annual photo contest. I submitted a photo and guess who won? http://www.surlybrewing.com/index.php …that’s my dog!! She is so awesome!

Comments (25)

  1. Marigold says 2:45 (track length) Bring Me Home - Torche ~OOX9uV4fTmS.mp3~
    Permalink posted 01/17/2008
  2. Lady Miss Ian says Awwww! A beer drinking wiener dog! Too darn cute. Tell her to go easy on that stuff. Isn't it fun to get stuff in the mail? Even if you know it's coming, it's still exciting. Hey - we gots to get a Minneapolis Mog Meet-up together. (Can't let those Londoners have all the fun). Maybe after the sub-zero temps abate. No one wants to got drinking when it's 12 below. Ciao!
    Permalink posted 01/17/2008
  3. Marigold says A Place to Bury Strangers is going to be at the Tripple Rock on the 18th of Feb, they are supposed to be a pretty hot show. Possible MOG meeting? It is a riot getting things in the mail. I love it. It is like re-living Christmas as a kid again.
    Permalink posted 01/17/2008
  4. Groon says Congrats on your mail AND your dog. She is very, very cute. What is it about dogs and beer? I can't ever get my cats to try it. Not that I'm like actively shoving it down their throats or anything. But still . . . sometimes I get bored and think, "why the heck not?" Great. Now I look like some beer swilling animal abuser or something. First track was pretty good. I couldn't get the second on to play, though.
    Permalink posted 01/17/2008
  5. amber says A Place to Bury Strangers pressed on _pink_ vinyl? I would never have guessed it. cool.
    Permalink posted 01/17/2008
  6. Augusts1 says Fuck Mike, that Torche song is just rip roarin', dayuuuuummm.The 2nd song isn't working for me either. I also didn't know you swung _that_way but I guess postal uniforms must do something for you, hehe. Now, I recall you posting the pic of the colored vinyl set already, so didn't you get this already? And shame on you for contributing to the delinquency of a dogor!(your pup is too cute though, congrats on being the big weiner, lol)
    Permalink posted 01/17/2008
  7. Marigold says Chuck. I hear ya. We have two dogs and Lady loves the brewski and Brownie hates it. It is pretty funny. I usually just let her have a few sips of it. She would drink the whole thing if I would let her. I am not sure what is going on with the tracks in the comments. It is getting late, so I do not have time to re-load them. I will do that tomorrow if I get a chance. Amber. It is hot pink. It is pretty dang bright! August. Hmm. I am not sure what I said for you to question my love of all things postal but I will roll with it. ....oh, wait. You are sick!
    Permalink posted 01/17/2008
  8. Marigold says August. I forgot to answer your question about posting the Torche - In Return pic before. Yes you are right I did. It was over on one of Darla's posts. At that point I believe I said I was still waiting to get it. I also did not feel like going into the entire story but I will fill you in since you asked. I had bought this a while back. I recieved the record, but they forgot to send the cd that was supposed to come with it. It is the cd that I got today. I was going for brevity and some of the details got chopped to the floor.
    Permalink posted 01/17/2008
  9. Augusts1 says You're a nice guy Mike but a little slow on the uptake. Thanks for the compliment, I'm *very* sick, hee hee. Ok, gotcha on the mixup. I knew I'd seen that pic before!
    Permalink posted 01/17/2008
  10. ardyjormkiv says you have got to have one of the most excited mailboxes around.
    Permalink posted 01/18/2008
  11. bloodtea says I'm so glad it got there :) The postal service here is sorta funky crooked, so if you want "large envelopes" to get to the U.S., registered mail is a must! When I grow up I wanna be like your mailbox - damn cool!!
    Permalink posted 01/18/2008
  12. Marigold says August. *VERY* sick? that is an understatement. If you did not roll that way I doubt that I would think you were so cool. ...and you certianly would not be the CMO if you were not so very very sick. heh. ardy. you know it! I am still expecting more as well. :) Starflyer 59 - Ghost of the Future 7" singles and This Will Destroy You's new one on vinyl. ...I can't wait. You should send me something as well. ;) Andrea. I got it today. I will be out of town most of the weekend, but I am going to try to sneak in a post before head out. ....maybe I will include a picture of my malebox....um er....mailbox. :P
    Permalink posted 01/18/2008
  13. bloodtea says woot! i can't wait to see a pic of your balls errr... tee. ;-)
    Permalink posted 01/18/2008
  14. Marigold says first order of business when i get home from work is to launder my new favorite t-shirt. As soon as the shirt is fresh out of the dryer i will be sure to tea-bag it. lol.
    Permalink posted 01/18/2008
  15. HelenMarie says I really can't follow the hilarious comments from minutes ago. So I will just say I'm so happy for you and your box, balls and bags. ; ) ; )
    Permalink posted 01/18/2008
  16. Marigold says Sunny. Thanks for the well wishes. Do you know about Torche? You like some loud music and they are from Florida!!!!
    Permalink posted 01/18/2008
  17. Marigold says opps, i forgot the D or the H.
    Permalink posted 01/18/2008
  18. HelenMarie says And I was wondering when I'd see *MARIGOLD has made a post* in my inbox. Been a while!
    Permalink posted 01/18/2008
  19. HelenMarie says Only because you asked...I'm not quite feeling chaos this morning. They are definitely cool (esp from FL) and those quick breaks/ silences mid-way are always awesome in loud music. Could be the rainy overcast weather that persuades the mellower side...but it _could_ fit 1 of my moods in the future. ; )
    Permalink posted 01/18/2008
  20. Marigold says It has been a while hasn't it? Things have been pretty busy at work and during my freetime at nights and on weekends. Understandable on the loud rawkus music that is Torche. Hopefully it will fit a future mood. :)
    Permalink posted 01/18/2008
  21. HelenMarie says That tea-bag response to bloodtea is still killing me! That should go in your record books for funniest from Mike. My cheeks hurt.
    Permalink posted 01/18/2008
  22. goodmusiconly says wow, that is some sweet vinyl you have there Mike. Lucky man!
    Permalink posted 01/18/2008
  23. Marigold says Erin. thanks. I should take a picture of the hot pink (with white burst) APTBS vinyl. It really is pretty. SunnyH. Ha. thanks. I would be a lier if I said I did not enjoy the laughs at my silly humor. thanks again. A lot of you all have famous quotes from other moggers on your mog pages, but I would feel a little weird featuring my own humor on my own home page. Maybe I can come up with a zany way to do so.
    Permalink posted 01/18/2008
  24. darmuzz says Ah, there is nothing like colour vinyl to get one's heart beating. I will def remember GoMD!! I am checking my mailbox every day, waiting for my Heima DVD to arrive!
    Permalink posted 01/18/2008
  25. Marigold says Darla. I really need to get that. I have watched the preview several times and it looks to be truely beautiful. Use GoMD to your hearts delight.
    Permalink posted 01/18/2008

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