Going Under

 

Hey, I won Magic Smoke's caption contest! Thanks for running this contest, Krissy and Val, the captions are always a lot of fun. Thanks to everyone who voted for my caption!

 

It's been a rainy day here at Nutwood, but that's a very good thing! I suppose this is the remnant of Gustav. We were way low on rain, so I'm happy to see some. It's surprisingly cool, though! It was hot and humid yesterday, but when the storm came through, it cooled it right down, and it's only 70° this afternoon. My toes are cold...I might have to put on some socks! (At this point, Ken will probably say, "What's new?" My toes get cold a lot.) Maybe I'll just put on my toe socks, because my heels don't feel cold. I think that would be a very attractive look, don't you?

 

I talked to Mom and Dad today, who made it home safely from their short trip to Salyersville, Kentucky for the historical society festival. They picked up my Aunt June along the way, and Mom said that they all had such a wonderful time. She was so excited about all the activities and all the things they got to do, and I just sat back and listened! Ha ha! I'm glad they had such a great time.

 

Tomorrow I'm taking in Ken's Mustang for service. I suppose I'll wait for it, but it depends on how long they think it will take. I feel so antsy sitting there, feeling like I could be doing something else...like sitting here. Ha! Actually, it's always good reading time, so I'll make sure I take something along. If they say it's going to be 3 hours, I think I'll have them take me home and pick me up when the car is done. It's not that far away, and I think 3 hours is just too long to wait.

 

When I was driving yesterday, I was playing one of my compilation CD's. I have the song "Going Under" by Devo on there, and it remains one of my favorites. I'd say it's probably my favorite Devo song. I love the minor key, the heavy synthesized bass, and the way it starts sort of laid-back and then builds. And of course, it always makes me think of "Miami Vice." I know that I've put this short video up here at some point, but it was a while ago. It bears another watch, because this sequence in the car, with the song playing, remains one of THE coolest things I've ever seen on TV, probably because it was so fresh and new...and you know...coooool. Everyone loved Crockett and Tubbs, and for a while, it was must-see TV. That's one that I wouldn't mind eventually getting on DVD--wouldn't it be fun to go back and watch all those again?

 

Sometimes when I'm in the car--especially if we have the top down on Blacky--on a hot summer night, I'll look in the side mirror and see the taillights reflecting on the side of the car, and think of this clip.

 

Going Under

 

Left home with a friend of mine
Gone two years and I don't know why
Now I'm happy all the time
I can't think and I'm feelin' fine
Girl put me in a situation
Goin' through soft core mutation

Think you heard this all before
Now you're gonna hear some more
I know a place where dreams get crushed
Hopes are smashed but that ain't much
Voluntary experimentation
Goin' through soft core mutation

I'm going under
Down under where the lights are low
To a place where all the mutants go
Doing things I never did before
Inside out and coming back for more
Little girls with the four red lips
Never knew it could be like this
You put me in a situation
Goin' through soft core mutation

I'm going under

 

Tags: Caption contest, Going Under, Devo, Miami Vice, Crockett and Tubbs