~ Went down to Victoria for Ann Dams birthday party yesterday. It was a pretty good party. I met a Chinese guy named Ming who tricked me into thinking he was from Nunavut and made me feel guilty for asking him if he was from Japan. Ann filled me in on his deal this morning, it seems this is standard game at parties. I also met a fellow Philly Joe Chambers fan who I may jam with at some point.
Then I got really drunk and punched Chris Clark in the face really hard. His head snapped back and slammed into the cupboard which made a really loud noise and everyone came running. I think I was fairly a gentleman about it though. I gave him three warnings, which he ignored, and then I took his wine glass out of his hand before clocking him and then handed it back directly after. Still, it was really embarrassing to lose control like that and I’m rather ashamed. At the time it seemed like he deserved it, and it felt really satisfying to do, but in the morning it was all just really stupid and regrettable. He disappeared shortly after the punch and we hope he made it home okay.
We went to DeDutch for breakfast where I had the saltiest beef dip on the planet which I foolishly thought would be a great hang-over cure. Ken had an omlet he described at a “kitchen sponge with corn” and the girls had tasty-looking panacokes.
**EDIT**
I just want to point out, as there seems to be some confusion, that I regret the punch and feel very remorseful about it. I was immediately ashamed and embarrassed by my action and I am very sorry Chris left the party before I could apologize in person as I would have liked to.
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WhatEVER did he do to deserve a punch in the head???
He was just saying stuff that bothered me. Not really anythign out of the ordinary. Not really deserving of a punch to the face.
WhatEVER did he do to deserve a punch in the head???
Wow!!!
I guess we can add violent to the list of words to describe you with.
That seems very out of character for you.
Somebody did choose ‘violent’ and I was like “Bwwhaat?” But i guess they were right.
Wow!!!
I guess we can add violent to the list of words to describe you with.
That seems very out of character for you.
I must say I was shocked to read that! Well, not so much Chris Clark getting punched in the face, I’d be more surprised if that didn’t happen all the time, but Jakob of all people! If it brought you to that he must’ve deserved two punches to the head from a less somber person.
I was a little shocked to do it. It was out of line.
I must say I was shocked to read that! Well, not so much Chris Clark getting punched in the face, I’d be more surprised if that didn’t happen all the time, but Jakob of all people! If it brought you to that he must’ve deserved two punches to the head from a less somber person.
He was just saying stuff that bothered me. Not really anythign out of the ordinary. Not really deserving of a punch to the face.
Somebody did choose ‘violent’ and I was like “Bwwhaat?” But i guess they were right.
I was a little shocked to do it. It was out of line.
you rule.
For my taste in jazz drummers? Yes. Philly Joe is the bomb.
you rule.
it really was the most text book gentlemanly punch though…three warnings and the return of his wine!…sounds almost pleasent
A true gentleman would have bought him breakfast.
it really was the most text book gentlemanly punch though…three warnings and the return of his wine!…sounds almost pleasent
OH MY GOD!!
you did it to defend my honour after all these years didnt you?
thank you jakob.
actually, in part yes.
wow….i reeeeeeeally hope that doesn’t mean he’s STILL shit talking me….
i’m actually quite surprised Ken hasn’t pounced on him yet
you though….you’re like a tiny cuddly baby rabbit….your fist must have just felt like a soft little fury paw….yes definetely…
Wow, even when I’m defending your honour you find a way to insult me.
i like chris. punching is stupid, if you wanna actually hurt someone you just make an innocent comment that you know they’ll read something else into.
is that directed at me?
i know you like chris?
you’re just violent sometimes when your hammer smashed
i dont think ill be able to believe jake punched him unless i saw it with my own
and why are you so NOT remorseful jake?
do you really not feel bad about it?
chris aint so bad….anymore…is he?
I totally feel bad about it. It’s a struggle though, because people keep telling me not to. But I couldn’t even sleep that night I felt so bad about it.
thats because those people didn’t do it.
people like to hear about people being hurt, whether they like them or not, when they’re removed from the situation. people are fucked.
I won’t argue that. I’ve said it for years.
no, it wasn’t directed at you. your pretty direct with your comments.
Hurting people in general is stupid no matter what the delivery method.
true, but people break fingers and get misshapen knuckles from punching.
that’s a delightfully shallow reason for a policy of non-violence.
OH MY GOD!!
you did it to defend my honour after all these years didnt you?
thank you jakob.
i’ve always wanted to punch that kid in the face.
from the first time i ever laid eyes on him.
It was still wrong, Nathan, still wrong.
i know.
i’m not saying it wasn’t wrong.
i’m not saying it was either.
just saying i always wanted to and could never bring myself to do it.
it would take an awful lot for me to actually punch someone.
i may be slightly jealous. even though punching people is almost always wrong.
i’ve always wanted to punch that kid in the face.
from the first time i ever laid eyes on him.
I don’t know Chris that well but I can’t imagine that he said anything worse than what I say on a regular basis.
Wait, I take that back.
Sandeep – What I dont get is that you seem more and more proud of that fact all the time.
“That’s so Nanaimo of you.” – sound familiar?
are we talking about punching sandeep now? because that sounds good
odb
You’re more than welcome to try.
Applause!
This is why I love you Dave.
i don’t know what’s more disturbing. the amount of high-fives i’ve gotten for this post or the fact it seems to have spawned a sandeep lynching.
Some people choose to hide from who they are, others embrace.
Well at least you’re honest about hiding from who you really are. 😉
😉 – god that was a quick reply. Weren’t we just talking a few minutes ago? Like whoa.
Sitting in this booth doesn’t demand much of my attention!
Don’t I know it brother 😀
snap! zing!
What does that mean, exactly, in terms of who you feel you really are? Why would you take pride in saying things that anger people?
I didn’t realize I had to explain my actions to you.
yeah, it’s been years since you’ve been that obnoxious. i did offer Ken 20 bucks to clock you a legion show once. but Jack stopped him before he could get to you.
Yeah, being easily offended by things not even meant to be offensive doesn’t jive with an abrasive personality. But it does make things interesting. Case in point: This LJ entry!
That would’ve been ironic.
I don’t know Chris that well but I can’t imagine that he said anything worse than what I say on a regular basis.
Wait, I take that back.
Sandeep – What I dont get is that you seem more and more proud of that fact all the time.
“That’s so Nanaimo of you.” – sound familiar?
are we talking about punching sandeep now? because that sounds good
odb
Tough
Tough
Some people choose to hide from who they are, others embrace.
You’re more than welcome to try.
Well at least you’re honest about hiding from who you really are. 😉
😉 – god that was a quick reply. Weren’t we just talking a few minutes ago? Like whoa.
Sitting in this booth doesn’t demand much of my attention!
Don’t I know it brother 😀
oh my goodness.
oh my goodness.
Jake, you’re my hero.
Then you should figure out a way to come to dinner.
Jake, you’re my hero.
actually, in part yes.
snap! zing!
wow….i reeeeeeeally hope that doesn’t mean he’s STILL shit talking me….
i’m actually quite surprised Ken hasn’t pounced on him yet
you though….you’re like a tiny cuddly baby rabbit….your fist must have just felt like a soft little fury paw….yes definetely…
Then you should figure out a way to come to dinner.
It was still wrong, Nathan, still wrong.
Wow, even when I’m defending your honour you find a way to insult me.
A true gentleman would have bought him breakfast.
For my taste in jazz drummers? Yes. Philly Joe is the bomb.
Oh yah. Jake – this was the best story I have read in a long time. I’m not a violent person, but I do think the time comes sometimes when you just have to give someone a smack. That being said, dont be offended if I wince every time I see you raise your hand.
Think of it as a warning next time there’s last minute changes to a NAC brochure. 🙂
definitely
Oh yah. Jake – this was the best story I have read in a long time. I’m not a violent person, but I do think the time comes sometimes when you just have to give someone a smack. That being said, dont be offended if I wince every time I see you raise your hand.
What does that mean, exactly, in terms of who you feel you really are? Why would you take pride in saying things that anger people?
Applause!
This is why I love you Dave.
Think of it as a warning next time there’s last minute changes to a NAC brochure. 🙂
yeah, it’s been years since you’ve been that obnoxious. i did offer Ken 20 bucks to clock you a legion show once. but Jack stopped him before he could get to you.
i don’t know what’s more disturbing. the amount of high-fives i’ve gotten for this post or the fact it seems to have spawned a sandeep lynching.
definitely
Yeah, being easily offended by things not even meant to be offensive doesn’t jive with an abrasive personality. But it does make things interesting. Case in point: This LJ entry!
i know.
i’m not saying it wasn’t wrong.
i’m not saying it was either.
just saying i always wanted to and could never bring myself to do it.
it would take an awful lot for me to actually punch someone.
i may be slightly jealous. even though punching people is almost always wrong.
i like chris. punching is stupid, if you wanna actually hurt someone you just make an innocent comment that you know they’ll read something else into.
is that directed at me?
i know you like chris?
you’re just violent sometimes when your hammer smashed
i dont think ill be able to believe jake punched him unless i saw it with my own
and why are you so NOT remorseful jake?
do you really not feel bad about it?
chris aint so bad….anymore…is he?
I totally feel bad about it. It’s a struggle though, because people keep telling me not to. But I couldn’t even sleep that night I felt so bad about it.
Hurting people in general is stupid no matter what the delivery method.
thats because those people didn’t do it.
people like to hear about people being hurt, whether they like them or not, when they’re removed from the situation. people are fucked.
no, it wasn’t directed at you. your pretty direct with your comments.
true, but people break fingers and get misshapen knuckles from punching.
That would’ve been ironic.
I didn’t realize I had to explain my actions to you.
that’s a delightfully shallow reason for a policy of non-violence.
I won’t argue that. I’ve said it for years.
whoa
indeed.
whoa
indeed.