see also: Less Frequently Used Nouns

Nouns Used Frequently by G-Rock :
 
 

Proper Nouns:  People
 
James "Jimmy Angel"-  Born, April 29, 1976 in  Brooklyn, New York, lived relatively close to Matt O'Brien.  Met G-Rock at Washington and Lee University in Fall of 1994. There was immediate and prolonged animosity until about Spring 1995 when a few common interests were discovered.  G-Rock's TV, for example.  G-Rock would often return from class to find James watching the Weather Channel, or the TV on and no one in the room, meaning James had been there recently and conscientiously left the TV on.  Other common ground included Pavement, guitar playing, and unluckiness with the ladies.
    James, or  "Jimmy,"  is known for such things as tardiness, dawdling, assaulting people in a mildly disturbing sexual way, exposing himself, and incredible indie  rock/pop sensibilities.  Whether or not any of these characteristics contribute to the others is not really known, but if it ain't broke, don't fuck with it.  Most  recently James has been a member in the bands: Jactaid, No Bobby No!, The  Velveteen Rabbits, Underpants Cowboy, Comrade Jimmy and NATO's Nightmare.
James currently resides on Long Island.
trademark quotes/expressions :   "Chill out!"  "Chill the Fuck out!" "Calm down..."  (usually comes right after
someone/anyone chiding James about anything, his fault or not.)   "Why're you in such a hurry?"
trademark gear:  Funky winter coats, New Balance Sneakers, inconsistent facial hair maintenance, Buicks.
Trademark quotes about James:  "Fuckin' Jimmy..."
Superpowers:  Able to exist outside of regular time-  James can move at a pace so slow as to appear not to be moving at
all.
Psychological weapon: He also has the ability to make people feel bad about themselves with little more than a glance.
James and some equine friends, winter 1997



 
Audrey Berrisa Ramseur (née Berry Blankinship)- Born Audrey Berrisa Blankinship, January 31st, 1976, in Tampa. Florida, to Richard and Sue.  Introduced to G-Rock as roommate of small, impish, neurotic girl.  Later introduced again through weird-ass non-relationship relationship with James.  A tall, athletic girl, Berry was a star on the Washington and Lee women's Tennis team.  Ranked #4 doubles team in the country, or something like that. During her college days, Berry had a penchant for Mountain Dew, Doritos, liitle white lies to escape unpleasant social situations,  M&M's, Junior Mints, and other assorted chocolates that would require the use of G-Rock's car.  Dissappointingly, she no long consumes gallons of the Dew on end.  Dissapointing because G-Rock actaully moved in with her on September 5th, 1998, much to his surprise.  By far the most "successful" of G-Rock's associates/friends.  Although that may change, for now Berry is raking in the bucks.  She has even begun investing in stocks and for her retirement.  Many of G-Rocks friends are very curious as to "how she does it," and "what does she do? what's she like?"  Well, whenever
a family member visits Berry, they sleep together.
Trademark quotes:  "Would you mind driving me to the store?"  "My cramps!"
trademark move: Phrasing a request, such as needing to go to the store,  in the form of a question that makes it seem that you  want to do something, and since you want to do it anyway, would you mind if she came along?
Superpowers:  Able to grow to incredibly large proportions-  At 5'10", Berry is still growing.  At her current rate growth, she may someday exceed 6 feet in height!  Also-  incredible power of persuasion (see above), although this power has diminished greatly since becoming roommates with G-Rock, her former primary target.

upate: Berry and G-Rock have since parted ways. For all the nitty-gritty details, see entries starting on April 26, 1999.
 
 
 
 

 

 



The Brothers- Collectively, the brothers of G-Rock.  They are:
Garrick:  Born November 17, 1972.  Childhood companion/tormenter of G-Rock.  Majority physical and mental scars carried by G-Rock direct result of having Garrick for older brother. Sent G-Rock to emergency room at least twice.  Currently bassist in the alt-pop band The Jellybricks.
Geoff: Born Jne  24, 1978.  Graduate of Amherst College, currently working as an investment banker in New York City.  Closest in age to G-Rock, and grew up sharing many interests and articles of clothing.  Probably the least like the other three.
Galvin: Born July 18, 1980. "The Dweeb," Graduate of Haverford College.  Probably the weirdest of the four brothers, and the shortest.  These two may be linked.  Currently teaching English to other small, weird Asians in Nagaon, Japan.

All of them are weird in their own ways, and have areas of overlapping weirdness.  On a Ven Diagram, G-Rock would most likely be the point of most intersection.  The Jack of all Trades to the Brother's Masters of their own areas.


Doug Connolly- Born Douglas Edward Connolly, September 20th, 1975, somewhere in Indiana, I reckon.  Moved tohe looks real cool, he doesn't drool... Texas at some point.  None of this really matters, though.  Moved to Pennsylvania in 1984. Met little G-Rock and family, as the moved into the house next door.  Welcomed with freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.  G-Rock like him immediately, mostly for his ability to make G-Rock's mom make cookies.  Became fast friends, remain so today, despite bumps in the road, such as the infamous Winter War of 1984-85, where the Connollys and Chows waged war for supremecy of the Winter Wonderland.  Bloody, dirty, and full of deceit, betrayal and genuine animosity.  It was a glorious time.
    On April 14th, 1989, Doug and family moved to the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan.  Visited PA every summer for the next 5 or so years.  Continued trend of fucking shit up.  Attended University of Texas, Austin.  Pursuing a career as a stand-up comedian.
    Doug is known for his keen wit, deadpan humor, loyalty, strict moral code, and more recently, his sideburns.  Likes snakes, walks in the moonlight, Neil Sedaka records.
Doug-style...doug-style
Trademark quotes: "I hope we have pancakes!"  "It's my Mutant Power and I'll use it when I want to!!"
Themesong:  "He looks real cool, he doesn't drool: Doug-style! Doug-style!..."
Superpowers: Able to take the moral high-ground in nearly every argument.  Able to recall any obscure quote from childhood.  Once hog-tied a female friend with duct tape (not a super-power, but just plain super!).
 
 


Friends-  (n.) One who entertains for another such sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection that he seeks his society aud welfare; a wellwisher; an intimate associate; sometimes, an attendant. Courtesy of the Hypertext Webster Dicitonary.  These include:
From PA:
Jason:  Childhood friend / bowling rival.  Living the married life in the suburbs of Reading, Pennsylvania. .
Mike:  also childhood friend.  Grew up to become pro-wrestler "Lightning" Mike Quackenbush.
Todd, Evan, Jon, Brad, Becky- The only other people from high school that G-Rock sees with any semi-regularity


G-Rock -  Born in West Reading, Pa, April 10, 1976, To Mom-Rock and Dad-Rock.  Lives a fairly uneventful, unfulfilling life. Currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.
  trademark quotes/expression-  "Shut up!"  "Fuck you, fucko!"  "hahaha-a-a-a-a-aaa!" "Yes, of course..."   "Where's my
    multi-plier tool!?!"  "No, really."   "..."
  trademark gear- Simple Shoes; strong, thick, lustrous hair; Nissan Maxima; multi-plier tool.
    superpowers-  can bestow others with superpowers, and award the rank of "superior person."
    Can sit quietly and not speak to anyone for hours on end.  Mostly because he doesn't care about what anyone else has to say.



 

Rick Ely-  "Bitchard," "Richard Dick Richards." Born Richard Vance Ely, sometime in 1976, somewhere in the U.S.  Roommate of G-Rock and Jed from 1996-1997.  The term "big galoot" never fit someone so well.   Penchant for punching G-Rock in the neck, and various other assaults.  Seriuosly sprained G-Rock's ankle when he pushed him off a porch railing into a snow drift.  Squeezed and pinched and hurt my neck.  Marked for death.
trademark quotes/expressions-  The primary or secondary source of many of the words and phrases used by this group, including "heehhh...I like Ike,"  "What is it about me that makes me like Ike so much?"   ""Easy, Montel." "Yer out!."
"Gametime, buddy" "Now that's what I call... the Nice Price."  "Hey, look at your neck" (followed by a punch in the neck).
Also popular Rick-speak:  Turning statements or questions into insults.  Example- "Hey Rick, could you pick me up a
lightbulb while you're at the store?"  "You're a lightbulb."
Likes:  order, schedules, routine.  Hopes for regular suburban life, family, dog,     football.  Might make good companion for
Berry, who also enjoys strict regimentation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Caryn Ganz-  Born Caryn Michelle Ganz, July 23, 1977, on Long Island, New York. Currently resides in New York City. Attended Brown. Knew of Matt O'brien in her highschool days. Suspected he might be gay. Met G-Rock in September 1999 while both were attending NYU journalism school. Caryn endured three tumultuos months before quitting and joining the workforce. Since then she has worked for such luminaries in the magazine industry as Entertainment Weekly and TV Guide. She has also done a fair amount of career and emotional counseling, including but not exclusive to G-Rock. Doesn't regret dropping out of grad school. Like G-Rock, enjoys writing, playing nintendo, and harbors rock-star dreams.  Currently works for Spin.

Trademark quotes: "I don't need any stupid catchphrases!" "Did you update my entry yet?" "What have I been telling you!?" and various Simpsons lines such as "Everything's coming up Millhouse!"

Trademark gear: Blue shoulder bag, glasses, New Balance sneakers, various nagging injuries.

Other notables: Only girl G-Rock considers a close friend who he has never seen cry, or mentioned crying or almost cried due to overwhelming emotional stress. What kind of girl doesn't cry? Even drunk- nothing. Also: able to put up with a lot of shit.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 

Jed Hazlett-  Born John Arbenz Hazlett, Jr., February 16th, 1976, to John Sr. and Marianne Hazlett, in Wheeling, WV.
Lived across the hall of Graham-Lees dormitory from G-Rock during 1994-95.  Had immediate rapport, helped bridge Jimmy/Matt - G-Rock gap.  Roommate with G-Rock from 1995-1998, including the span from 1997-98 where the two were rommates at the Shittiest House On Earth.  Known for love of statistics, parasites, impecable comic timing, and clutch in sober driving situations.  Also known for having no emotions and keeping his heart in a little metal container under his bed in Wheeling, WV. Example-  back in Spring of '96, he informed his ladyfriend -who lived all the way upstairs- that he could not keep her company, even though she was scared of spiders and her roomates were away, because he was busy.  After a dejected Danielle left, Jed resumed flexing shirtless in front of a mirror for the next 10 minutes.  Danielle cried herself into an uncomfortable, terrified sleep.  Jed's response : " 'Oh, I'm scared...'  That's fucking ridiculous!"  heartless, but true, goddamit.
Jed share's G-Rock's fascination with the concept of unassisted human flight.  Recently Jed divulged that he had discovered the that the best way to fly was to "Learn how."
Currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.

trademark quotes/expressions : "HOOOOOO!!" "uh..."  "Awwww..."  "Oooo... uh... I'm gonna hafta... pass..."  "Shit! Fuck!  ShitFuck!" and, ironically,  "Boo- Ya!"
trademark complaints to Jed:  " Why can't you love me?!?"  "Greg's asleep...Just pretend..."
trademark gear:  His celll-phone "Shwanda," Certs, tissues, band-aids, something detrimental to his health.
Superpowers: Emotionless.  Cold and Calculating.  Also has the ability to operate a motor vehicle when such operation is deemed impossible by others.  Also- undistuped king in showdowns of wit.  Occasional signs of grace and panache.

 
 
 
 



Jen Murphy-  Born Jennifer Leigh Murphy, September 8, 1976, Somewhere in America. Currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.
    Met G-Rock sometime in 1994-95.  Along for the infamous Williamsburg-Norfolk-Virginia Beach trip in May of 1995.  Cause of much confusion, anger, and general weirdness between Matt and James.  Hatched ingenious "Shakers" plan in Spring of 1996, planning to go on crime spree by stealing salt and pepper shakers form random homes.  Despite the legal ramifications, Jen saw the potential peril as worth the risk, saying defiantly "We'd get a year or two at most... I'd do the time!"
That same night, she nearly accidentally killed G-Rock by forcing him to eat a large quanity of peanut butter.
Doggedly optimistic, in a cynical way, Jen would probably comment on this entry with "Can't you say something nice?"
Yes.  Later.

Jen is apparently on the student-for life track, having recently decided to get her PhD in psychology.  What a nut.
trademark quote/expression:  "Chow-monkey"  "Curse that Harry Swisher!"
trademark gear-  needles, bloody test strips used to test blood-sugar levels, nifty sneakers.
superpowers- Tolerates Jed, Matt, James, and G-Rock.
  Jen and G-Rock, in front of the Coug, at an IHOP near Atlantic City, NJ
 

Jen, in G-Rock's Brooklyn Pad, February 2000.



Matt O'Brien-  Born September 6th, 1976  to Sgt. and Mistress O'Brien, somewhere in NYC.   First met G-Rock on first day of college at Washington and Lee.  Hung out for a few days.  Didn't talk much afterwords.  Talked more as the year progressed.  Rommate of G-Rock from 1995-1996, although continued non-speaking trend through most of 1995.  Friendship fortified through G-Rock's eventual friendship with Matt's then-girlfriend Jen. The relationship brings matt and G-Rock closer, with G-Rock accompanying Jen on menial tasks like grocery shopping, etc., and Matt reaping the romantic benefits.  Spawned the "non boyfriend-boyfriend" trend of fucked up boy-girl relationships for G-Rock.  But this did allow G-Rock and Jed much access to the Jen's Murph-Mobile.
    Matt is known for his rhythm, his phyisically and morally dirty  ways, adhering to some of the stupidest ideas in the world admantly in a belief that that will make them true (i.e. his hexagonal supermarket design), his Top-40 sensiblities, and his extraordinary comic value.

Graduate of Georgetown Law School. Member of New York State Bar Association.  Worked as a highly paid attorney for approximately six months before quitting to pursue more artistic goals.
G-Rock lived with Matt in early June, 1999, in a building called "The Chaslteton," in a one bedroom apartment in an area known for its homosexual denizens.  Matt was a bit bothered by this, G-Rock found it endlessly amusing, particularly when both names ended up on Matt's mailbox, further fortifying the live-in-asian-lover appearances.  In fact, the tale is available online, at the June 9th, 1999 entry
trademark quotes/expressions:  "bibbajazibbin!!!"  "Obey your thirst!"  Also, adding    random "z"'s into words, such as Chow-->  Cha-zooww!!
trademark gear:  "urban" clothing, any items -mainly clothing- making a "comeback"
(although some things he claims making a "comeback" like Addidas, never really went anywhere),  poofy shower thingy,    various scented lotions, Mercury Cougar (the old ones), collections of Top-40 heavy cd's,glasses.
trademark complaints/quotes about matt: "Fuckin O'Brien..."  "O'Brien, you sunuvabitch..."
Superpowers:  The Inverse Midas Touch-  Everything he touches turns to shit.  "If it ain't broken, matt ain't touched it."
 
 
 
 
 
 



Miss Charming Melodee- Born on Armistice/Veterans' Day, 1977.

This Scorpio and graduate of Dartmouth College moved into the apartment above G-Rock's residence in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn in September 2001.  Gradually became friends with her downstairs neighbor.  Interests include various artistic endeavors, guitar playing, altering clothing, and wanting to get more sleep.  Does not eat any beef or pork products, with the curious exception of prosciutto.

Also referred to as "The Literally Little Lady," "LLL" or "Triple L," due to her smallish stature.  But held in the highest of esteem.

Fun Facts:
Miss Charming Melodee is the third Ivy Leaguer to be featured here, the second half-Puerto Rican, and the ninth to date someone else on the list, and fifth to have a college and post-college band.
Also, Miss CM's older brother shares a birthday with G-Rock's older brother.  Not only are both musicians, playing both the bass guitar and piano, among others, but both also aspired as children to be ninjas, going so far as buying ninja costumes, suscribing to "Black Belt" magazine, and practicing martial arts moves on younger siblings.
 


Nicole Richard- Born May 16th, 1976, Minnesota.  Currently holder of the "Least Likely to be In The Armed Forced But Is" 
award, Nicole holds the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.  A dimunitive waif, Nicole has her vvery own government- issued own firearm.  First met G-Rock in September 1994.  For pity's sake, as well as a lack of room, she will be spared the many emabarassing accounts of her love/lust life.  A penchant for tall, meat-head types, although sometimes goes for unattractive thoughtful men. But not often. Known for saying whatever goes through her head, being wound tighter than the pre-Big Bang Universe, and subconscious hatred of her twin sister.  The "weird sisters" once caused G-Rock to go temporarily insane, when they sat on both sides of him and argued between each other, in a surreal "man vs. self" type struggle.  This caused G-Rock to go running off into the stormy night. He did not return for some time.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


PFC (People From Class)-  Anyone of the small number of people associated with G-Rock through class at NYU.  These include but are not limited to:
Anna- an intellectual sort who's non-hatred of G-Rock confused him greatly and caused him to lose faith in his rigid belief in stereotypes and generalizations.  Her intellect and strong interest in the Arts seemed in direct conflict with most of G-Rock's ideals.  however, this does not seem to be the case.  Although she is dropping out of the program as of January 2000, she will still carry the "PFC" when mentioned.  Got G-Rock his job at the help desk.
Caryn-  An indie-chick of sorts.  Enjoys playing guitar and N64, strong common ground with G-Rock. She dropped out of NYU to take on a glamourous job at the glamourous magazine Entertainment Weekly.  What a sell-out.  Yes, we are very, very jealous.
Katey- Also a sort of indie-chick.  Only recently turned 21. Makes G-Rock feel real old.
Kathy-    "    "    "    "    "        "    .  From Cali.  Some diction similar to that of Nora.  Nice enough.



 

Rodzilla- Born February 24th, 1977, Somewhere in Washington,  Pennsylvania, I believe. Life changed forever upon meeting G-Rock in the summer of 1997.  First encounter was actually in Spring of 1997, when the two were at the same dinner, curiously dressed almost identically.  Became fast friends, until the infamous and embarrassing "Non-Romantic Incident" of July 1997. Alienated for approximately 11 months, until July 1998, when the two met yet again in Lexington, VA.G-Rock is my master... oh, yes...
         Dated G-Rock for a little over two years, while spending October 1999-May 2000 in Europe, mostly in Bordeaux, France.  Moved to New York in July 2000.  Relationship busted up shortly after that.
At times quiet and reserved, but often boisterous and rowdy, bordering on insanity.  An extreme Francophile, despite the fact that the French are extremely lewd in general, and in her presence specifically.  On three occasions at least, she has been subjected to behaviour that could be considered criminal in the United States.  Known for being conscientious, courteous, kind, caring, and bat-shit crazy.  Likes to jitterbug, watch sappy movies, eat, drink, and make merry.
Currently resides in Boston, Massachusetts, where she is pursuing her Master's at Harvard. Well, woo-hoo...Hawvahd...

trademark quote/expressions:  "I hate this!"  "I don't want this..."  "I'm gonna chop ya off and put ya in a hat box and take you to France." "Head!" "Still like me?"  "Die."
also known as: erodd, eb, ebalicious
trademark gear: knee-high boots; black and white photos of people kissing, preferably somewhere in Europe.
 blue eyes.
Superpowers:  Limited mind control abilities-  Able to make a small number of men do her bidding and satisfy her every
whim.  Also has ability to be emotionless yet overwhelmingly emotional.
 
Rodzilla, Paris, March 2000.



Roommates - Anyone of the number of people G-Rock has co-habitated with.  Most recently, the inhabitants of the Brooklyn Apartment:

Howard- a friendly Asian man with a penchant for computers, video games, and hot dogs
Alice-  Attended Amherst with Geoff, thrown G-Rock's way when he needed a roommate.
Joanna- A friendly Enlish girl, granted many many favors by various people, most likely due to her devilishly charming accent.
Stuart -  Joanna's brit boyfriend, who lived with us for a few months and stole or lost all our spoons.
Dylan -  See Less Frequently Used Nouns.
Josh -    "


Nora Zwehl-Burke- Born March 21, 1977 in Gottingen, Germany.  Only one of G-Rock's friends to be a bona fide member of the Master Race. With luck, this association will save G-Rock when the Fourth Reich starts some crazy shit.  But not likely.  Nora was introduced into the fold when Matt picked her out of the freshman facebook at Washington and Lee.  Matt and Nora have been a "thing" a few times since.  It was recently revealed that no less than three of the Proper Nouns in this list had a "thing" for Nora ( a different kind of "thing" than the Matt and Nora "thing").  Without admitting anything, this may have been a reason for the Matt- G-Rock rift.  But these feelings have since passed.  But that is no reflection on her. But hell, even if it was, so what?  It's not like she ever reciprocated any of those feelings.  I hurt too, y'know!  Um... anyway, She now resides in Santa Barbara, CA, with her family and various animals, including a frog Jed gave her in 1995.  Her constant presence around animals has converted her into a vegetarian.  G-Rock found this particularly dissappointing since the two had many beef-jerky excursions.
    Nora and G-Rock share many qualities that bring the two together.  They are both extremely self-centered, both are misunderstood as being vain when in reality it is a unique and extreme sense of insecuirty/vanity.  Rodzilla at times also suffers from this malady.
trademark quote:  "You're hateful." "Easy, little boy." "No, listen to me!" California-speak, such as "I was all... and then he was all..."  Where other poorly speaking people such as myself would say "I was like..." and such and such.   Also , things like "You did not just..."  in a "Friends" kinda way.
trademark gear:  Silver toe-ring and her uniquely Nora bad-ass attitude.
miscellaneous stuff:  Likes to believe that she recieves "protected status" from G-Rock in what he says about her.
Penchant for gangsta rap and poppin's caps in various asses.
Superpowers:  Member of Master Race (see above). Limited time travel- Nora currently lives three hours in the past!
 
 


Proper Nouns:  Things and Places
 

The Coug- The car of Matt O'Brien, acquired in Fall of 1996.  Matt loves his car.  But it is suspected that he loves it only because it is his car, and if it belonged to someone else he would mock it as others do.  It is a white, mid-80's Mercury Cougar, with many miles on it.  However, Matt inexplicably seems to make a link from his car to the newer, sleeker, 1999 Mercury Cougar, which has been competely redesigned and looks nothing like Matt's car.  However, since they are both called the Cougar, Matt draws considerable pride from this.
    Matt has been known to abuse his car, and to abuse others with it. He will constantly nudge friends's cars when behind them at a stop, and will sometime hit friends on foot as he did to G-Rock on more than one occasion.  He would approach in a joking manner and drive up to someone, and where a normal person would laugh and stop, Matt would go for the full effect and actually hit someone.
    Characteristics of the Cougar include a dent on one side, missing hubcaps (though these may have since been replaced) and a dented front grill.  Around the town of Lexington, you can occasionally see damage done by the Cougar, such as a sign adivising drivers of a ditch in the road at the end of the driveway of 306 McLaughlin St. that Matt side-swiped on more than one occasion.


The Grey Ghost- G-Rock's car.  The name "Grey Ghost" was actually the name of the grey Honda owned by G-Rock's highschool friend, pro-wrestler M-Quackenbush.  Upon Quackenbush's acquisition of a new ride, the name was retired.  After G-Rock took possesion of his vehicle in August 1996, he basically stole the "Grey Ghost" moniker, because he thought it sounded better than "my car."
    Many wacky misadventures have been had in the Grey Ghost.  It is usually the car of choice when cruisin' around and actually going places.  Living around Washington DC has been harsh on the Grey Ghost, with the city driving and whatnot. There have also been numerous nagging problems, such as the car alarm going off if the trunk is opend with the key.  Many of these maladies are the result of an unfortunate incident that G-Rock was involved in back in February 1993, where a reckless, crazy old woman slammed into the Grey Ghost as G-Rock was attempting to make a left turn.  However, these little nagging problems helped G-Rock aquire the vehicle.  It has recently been mandated by a number of friends that the Grey Ghost can never be sold or traded, and must be G-Rock's vehicle for as long as possible.
    A few individuals seem to have unique effects on the Grey Ghost.  For example, whenever Berry and G-Rock are going somewhere, they inevitably get lost, no matter how easy the route may seem.  Also, G-Rock has had profound effects on the car, mostly by driving it into the ground. The Beloved Grey Ghost was stolen by hoodlums in November of 2000. Though it was eventually recovered, it had been raped of its precious 10-disc cd changer and just wasn't the same, and soon after sold. I loved that car, man. Fuckers.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


The HMS Ballsac-  The sea-faring craft constructed by G-Rock, Jed, Rodzilla, and Nora, on  May 10th, 1999. Sailed for the first (and presumably) last time that same night. The craft consists of an inverted "Paradise Island" kiddie pool, covered the other flotation devices- 6 giant bouncy balls and an innertube. Surprisingly, the Ballsac sailed nearly-flawlessly, without any propulsion or reliable steering.  In fact, it's main power sources were the Maury River (downstream) and Jed himself (upstream). Since the initial sailing, some of 

component parts of the BallSac have become scattered a  lost, and have even led to Jed becoming the victim of Redneck violence.  The success of the Ballsac marks possibly the first time ever one of the lame-brained schemes of anyone mentioned on this index has ever worked. And quite possibly, the last.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 

The Honeycomb Hideout- The seldomly used but often amusing name for Apt. 7 at 306 McLaughlin St.  The name was mostly in effect in 1996, when a sign saying "Honeycomb Hideout" hung in the front window.  This sign was made and displayed largely out of boredom and procrastination. Other signs included "No wimps, No winos, No walruses," "8675309" and "Please do not taunt the spider," which became necessary after Jed and G-Rock taunted what appeared to be a gigantic fake spider which turned out to be rather real.  The name was dropped most likely due to the fact that the sign fell off the door and was trampled on repeatedly before someone just threw it away. Besides, it is most likely that Bitchard, who replaced Matt in 1996, would've punched someone in the neck, screaming "What the fuck is this shit?"
 
 
 
 
 
 



 
 

The Murph-Mobile-  The car used by Jen Murphy and assorted friends for the majority of 1995-1996.  Before Matt's acquisition of The Coug, it was the primary transportation for the residents of Apartment 7 at 306 McLauhgling St (sometimes known as the Honeycomb Hideout). Had a few quirks, such as  the tempermental CD player and the tendency of the key being locked into the ignition, but all and all a solid ride.  G-Rock and Jed were most annoyed when the car would be loaned to others, such as Berry, particularly when they were planning on using it to do some really cool-ass shit.  But they were unfortunately in no position to complain.  They seldom put gas in the tank, and drove it like it was their job.
    The Murph-Mobile was broken into in June of 1996, and Jen lost a good portion of her cd's. This started a trend of break-ins of the cars of girls from Florida who lived with or sort of lived with G-Rock.  The Murph-Mobile has since been replaced. But it is missed by all who knew it.  Some people knew it better than others.  (*nudge nudge, wink wink*).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



The Shittiest House on Earth (SHOE)-  Perhaps the worst decision ever made by 4 individuals, this house at 308 E. Washington St. in Lexington, VA should most likely be condemned.  G-Rock and Jed Relocated there with Dan Rushing and Aaron Brothert0n in the summer of 1997.  The house was of course a mess.  Everyone fixed up their respective rooms, where they spent much of their time after the living room area had become uninhabitable.  Much time was also spent in the Dick Room, the smallest bedroom in the house converted into a smoky place to watch tv, eat, and drink.  Never has such a concentration, frequency, and variety of mold been seen.  From Wendy's bags to unfinished gin and tonics, mold seemed to thrive in the house, largely due to the fact that most living areas received no direct sunlight.
    There were also a number of plumming problems, resulting in a disgusting sludge being spewed from the downstairs bathroom and the kitchen sink. Also a very poorly insulated house.  For warmth, the residents would often gather in the living room, where fires often roared in the fireplace, and much 4-way Nintendo was played.  The game was usually Goldeneye, and periodically Aaron could be heard screamin his trademark "What!"  in astoundment, after being shot unceremoniously from afar.
    Perhaps the best thing about The Shittiest House on Earth was the garage in back, which served as the practive space for the legendary, revolutionary band Underpants Cowboy.  This fulfilled G-Rock's dream of having a bona fide "garage band."
 
 

The garage also housed various articles of women's clothing, left there by the previous tenants, although these were never used to their full potential.  However, they did contribute to the mess that the damnable landlord Chuck Volpey found when the residents moved out, resulting in the forfeiture of their security deposits.  G-Rock's father, who helped him moved out, still makes mention of this house occasionally, astounded that people could live there.  Whenever he is in another house in Lexington or even sees a picture of another local house, he can be counted on to ask, "Why couldn't you live there?"
 
 


 
 



 

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