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The day I was born, Michael Jackson's Thriller album was at the top of the Billboard 200. I've been trying my best to live up to that expectation ever since.

HCS (IV, 7): Across The Pond

Posted on January 25, 2013 by g-mo

I run to the rock, please hide me Lord, All on that day. But the rock cried out, I can’t hide you, The rock cried out, I can’t hide you, The rock cried out, I ain’t gonna hide you guy, … Continue reading →

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HCS (IV, vi): Running On Empty

Posted on January 22, 2013 by g-mo

“In sixty-nine I was twenty-one and I called the road my own,/ I don’t know when that road turned into the road I’m on.” -Jackson Browne From Tahoe I did drive to Carson City, but only to drive through it. … Continue reading →

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HCS (IV, v): Astro Versus The Ice

Posted on January 16, 2013 by g-mo

We woke late and got to it. Ryan had some errands to run, so I dodged to a chalet-style South Lake Tahoe coffee shop and got to it. The day passed uneventfully, except at 3:00 when it began to snow … Continue reading →

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HCS (IV, iv): Guns, Coke, Tahoe

Posted on January 13, 2013 by g-mo

On the way back, Ryan and I started up another lackluster music tournament, but mostly just chatted. Helicopter walked up to the captain seats every once in awhile, but mostly maintained her usual position on the seats in the back. … Continue reading →

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HCS (IV, 3): Thanksgiving On The Dock Of The Bay

Posted on November 21, 2012 by g-mo

IV- Tahoe (1) When we finally arrived at that circumference road that surrounds the entire lake, the green trees and beautiful surroundings had my spirits high. I smiled and kept the windows open, and even Helicopter jumped up to the … Continue reading →

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Mold Removal Resources Page Back Up (Hurricane Sandy)

Posted on November 13, 2012 by g-mo

Just wanted to call attention to the fact that we have put our mold remediation resources page back up. I’ve been getting a flurry of Facebook messages and e-mails regarding mold remediation now that mucking in parts of New York … Continue reading →

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PCT 2: Elite Eight!

Posted on October 24, 2012 by g-mo

Thanks to everyone for your patience with the next round- wanted to make sure my partner-in-crime had time to get back from Hungary/Serbia/Finland to help out. And to give everyone a big breath before diving in to select our Final … Continue reading →

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HCS (IV, 2): Dally and Nevada

Posted on October 22, 2012 by g-mo

II- Colorado West of Lincoln, I-80 opens up into vast maize, white yellow gold on both sides. There are power lines, buildings here and there, and the wind is fierce and dangerous. I threw on a “This American Life” podcast, … Continue reading →

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PCT 2: Sweet Sixteen, Day 4 Results

Posted on October 20, 2012 by g-mo

Pretty low turnout, but the scores are the scores. On top, “Just Like Heaven” eliminates Hanson, 88.4-74.4. On the other side, “Man On Fire” atop “Long Monday” 90.2-76.5. And don’t look now, but both of these songs got +8.0 averages (albeit on 11 voters, … Continue reading →

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PCT 2: Sweet Sixteen Results, Day 3

Posted on October 18, 2012 by g-mo

No surprises here, and we’ll keep it short and sweet. I got too busy to vote, but couldn’t have changed any outcomes. In the front, Queen continued its ridiculous tournament run with a 92.35-81.95 win- “Killer Queen” eliminates “Stubborn Love.” On the … Continue reading →

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