Karoshi Bros - Love the World Video

Totally Dancy song from a Mancusian duo. Love it!!

Empire of the Sun
Cannot get this song of my head. Listen, listen. Oh, lord. Listen.It is so 80s. Lovely.

Just because I am hugely in love.

I want buy this house. Think I might be able to swing it too.

Cave house for sale in Festus, MO
Posted by Cory Doctorow, February 20, 2009 4:21 AM | permalink
$300,000 is the starting bid on this eBay listing for a three-bedroom home built in a 15,000 sqft cave in Festus, MO, formerly a roller-rink/concert venue that entertained the MC5, Ike and Tina Turner and Ted Nugent. Sounds like a hell of a place to live (and you gotta feel for the family that's losing their dream). It's got three freshwater springs and there are fourteen waterfalls on the property. Yowza.

On May 19th, 2008, the City of Festus approved our occupancy inspection for the cave. Officially, this completed our project. There are still projects that can be started, completed and developed. Plenty of room in our 17,000 square foot home.
This is now where we live, work, raise our family and celebrate life! Here are a few of the details about the place: Historic, regionally famous cave: 15,000 square feet, divided into three main chambers.

The front chamber houses the main part of the 3-bedroom finished house.

The middle chamber holds the laundry room, storage, and a spare bath. The middle chamber made a great party room. 80 feet by 80 feet.

The back chamber still has the stage where Ted Nugent, Bob Seger, Ike and Tina Turner, the MC5 and many other bands performed.

Property: 2.8 scenic, partially wooded acres provide excellent privacy and the feel of the country right in the middle of town, just several blocks from shopping, dining, and other conveniences.

Energy efficiency: Geothermal and passive solar keep the home comfortable year-round without a furnace or air conditioning. In spite of the vast size of the home, our energy costs here run about the same as they did in our 800 square-foot starter home. The home naturally stays a little cooler than the average above-ground home, but we found that we acclimated quickly and easily.

Unique Cave

I was in Scotland with D. We were visiting his family who live in Northern Ireland but have an apartment in Scotland. On Valentine's Day, we head to the local town and I think he suddenly realises what day it is. The red heart displays must have tipped him off. ;)
I have never been a fan of Valentine's Day. Going as far in my teens to dress in black on that day. But he turned to me and said, "are we doing something to celebrate today?" I suddenly panicked. I wondered if we should.
I think he sensed my uncertainty and panic. (It could have been my sudden loss of words) He said,"um...I am going to wander around the town. I will meet you in the butchers in 15 minutes". Ok, fine. But now I needed to get him something too.

Luckily, we were in one of those stereotypical small Scottish towns where there is the butchers, the fish mongers, the green grocerers (veg), etc. I literally went to the Cheese shop where they sell - guess what - cheese. I bought him a smoked cheese and another flavoured with whiskey and some whole grain crackers and quickly shoved them in my purse. What?! He likes cheese and I panicked. It is romantic.

In the evening, we are at his parents and we shower and get dressed to go out for dinner. He hands me half a dozen roses. I hand him cheese and biscuits. I think it is a fair trade.