Blake J. Nolan, COME ON DOWN!
So I have told a few of you, over the coarse of the last few days, that I have made a huge decision this week. Now, not later, is the time where you get to be a part of my master plan. After talking with my best buddy Allen in AAAfrica I have since decided to go and visit the crazy bastard! Yes, Ladies and Gents, Mr. Blake J Nolan is taking a life-changing trip! (not that it hasn’t been so far, but come of people, London is no Africa) In the beginning of February of next year I will be on a plane headed straight for the armpit of Africa. You see, Allen has been working in the Peace Corps for quite a while now stationed in the lovely country of Cameroon. What better way to continue my crazy journey then to add a place like this into the itinerary? What’s that you say, “How about going to a few places in Africa?” Brilliant! Ok, so after spending a MONTH in Cameroon with Allen, I am going to make my way down as close to the south pole as I’ve ever been and check out South Africa! South Africa people! OH YEAAA! Now you might be asking yourself, “How is he going to pull this off? How long can he possibly stay in Africa?” Simple. My rent in London at the moment is the equivalent of $640 a month, a return ticket to Africa cost right around $1300. See where I’m going with this? Oh, you don’t? Dense bastards! Well, I’ll fill you in. If I go to Africa, not paying any rent for two months in London or Africa, I save right around $1300. “WOW Blake, that’s the cost of your flight.” Holly shit, it sure is! “Now where are you going to be staying while in Africa for two months?” you might ask.
PRICE I$ RIGHT Showcase Showdown Breakdown:
Well Bob, while in Cameroon, Mr. Nolan will be staying in the lap of luxury. In this West African paradise, anything goes. Bouncing from one Peace Corp member’s house to the next, any traveler is sure to have the best of times. You’ll visit beaches, deserts, volcanoes, and much much more!
AND THAT”S ALL BOB! As you make your way down to the southern most tip of Africa, stop in for a quick bite to eat at one of Africa’s most lush and serene areas, Nairobi Kenya! Say hello to the over 300,000 species of monkeys, but watch out for that pesky AIDS virus!
Arriving in Durban South Africa is the next stop on your whirlwind trip of this beautiful continent. Beaches, Babes, and Beers await you in this southern paradise. Don’t worry about it being March, summer sticks around for some time down here Bob. While in South Africa, you’ll be staying with your London housemates at their lavish apartment with spectacular views. This is one trip you won’t soon forget! BACK TO YOU BOB!
Blake: Um…yea, I bid 1345.00 even BOB.
And, I’m back. So, pretty intense stuff if I do say so myself. I just can’t wait to pop a few malaria pills and take a dive into a lucid dream. Good stuff.
Ok, so now for a completely unrelated story that I have been meaning to write about, but just never got around to it. I don’t know if many of you knew about this, but for the first two months of living here I have been using Internet at coffee shops called Café Nero, at the Shepherds Bush Library, and in front of a random persons flat on the street across from my house. The reason for using these places is because I have no Internet at my house as of yet. These are also the only places I can use the wireless Internet card on my laptop. This is one of the best inventions the world has ever seen. Almost as world altering as the iPod, but not quite. I would sit in front of this person’s house and basically leech their Internet connection from out on the street. Some days and night I would be out the for hours at a time. All the while, they had no clue I was doing this. You see, they didn’t have a password protecting their connection, so as a result, I can use it with out any issues. Seeing as they have no password, they are too dim-witted to realize why people sit in front of their house with laptops. Ok, so with an understanding of this situation, I can finally begin the story. Almost two weeks ago my roommate Ben was outside at about 8:00 at night using his computer to check and send his email. As he sat using his mo-bile on the ledge outside, he felt a presence standing over him. When he looked up he saw two large and in charge black dudes with a bike standing right up on him looking down at him and his computer. “How much did that thing cost you?” they asked. Ben hesitated with his answer, only getting a few words out along the lines of, “None of your business.” Before he knew it they had reached to grab his computer from out of his hands. He jumped up and began to run with the two guys right on his ass. As he attempted to make his way back to our flat, they chased after him, on foot and on their bicycle, as they made ever effort to trip him and get his computer. He made it to the front door and some how got his key out in time to open the door and slam it behind him. Not expecting any of this, I sat in our room as he busted in. Out of breath, a bit delirious, and making little sense at all, he attempted to explain to me what had just happened. Before he could get through the whole story, he realized that in all the craziness, he had left his cell phone on the ledge next to where he was sitting. He put his computer down, and ran back outside to see if he could find it. No luck. All I can say is that we do not go outside at night to use the free internet anymore. Intense.
Ok, so now I will end this journal entry with a few words of wisdom. New photos today. There you have it. Muhahahahaha!
Love You All I’m Sure,
Blaketastic
PRICE I$ RIGHT Showcase Showdown Breakdown:
Well Bob, while in Cameroon, Mr. Nolan will be staying in the lap of luxury. In this West African paradise, anything goes. Bouncing from one Peace Corp member’s house to the next, any traveler is sure to have the best of times. You’ll visit beaches, deserts, volcanoes, and much much more!
AND THAT”S ALL BOB! As you make your way down to the southern most tip of Africa, stop in for a quick bite to eat at one of Africa’s most lush and serene areas, Nairobi Kenya! Say hello to the over 300,000 species of monkeys, but watch out for that pesky AIDS virus!
Arriving in Durban South Africa is the next stop on your whirlwind trip of this beautiful continent. Beaches, Babes, and Beers await you in this southern paradise. Don’t worry about it being March, summer sticks around for some time down here Bob. While in South Africa, you’ll be staying with your London housemates at their lavish apartment with spectacular views. This is one trip you won’t soon forget! BACK TO YOU BOB!
Blake: Um…yea, I bid 1345.00 even BOB.
And, I’m back. So, pretty intense stuff if I do say so myself. I just can’t wait to pop a few malaria pills and take a dive into a lucid dream. Good stuff.
Ok, so now for a completely unrelated story that I have been meaning to write about, but just never got around to it. I don’t know if many of you knew about this, but for the first two months of living here I have been using Internet at coffee shops called Café Nero, at the Shepherds Bush Library, and in front of a random persons flat on the street across from my house. The reason for using these places is because I have no Internet at my house as of yet. These are also the only places I can use the wireless Internet card on my laptop. This is one of the best inventions the world has ever seen. Almost as world altering as the iPod, but not quite. I would sit in front of this person’s house and basically leech their Internet connection from out on the street. Some days and night I would be out the for hours at a time. All the while, they had no clue I was doing this. You see, they didn’t have a password protecting their connection, so as a result, I can use it with out any issues. Seeing as they have no password, they are too dim-witted to realize why people sit in front of their house with laptops. Ok, so with an understanding of this situation, I can finally begin the story. Almost two weeks ago my roommate Ben was outside at about 8:00 at night using his computer to check and send his email. As he sat using his mo-bile on the ledge outside, he felt a presence standing over him. When he looked up he saw two large and in charge black dudes with a bike standing right up on him looking down at him and his computer. “How much did that thing cost you?” they asked. Ben hesitated with his answer, only getting a few words out along the lines of, “None of your business.” Before he knew it they had reached to grab his computer from out of his hands. He jumped up and began to run with the two guys right on his ass. As he attempted to make his way back to our flat, they chased after him, on foot and on their bicycle, as they made ever effort to trip him and get his computer. He made it to the front door and some how got his key out in time to open the door and slam it behind him. Not expecting any of this, I sat in our room as he busted in. Out of breath, a bit delirious, and making little sense at all, he attempted to explain to me what had just happened. Before he could get through the whole story, he realized that in all the craziness, he had left his cell phone on the ledge next to where he was sitting. He put his computer down, and ran back outside to see if he could find it. No luck. All I can say is that we do not go outside at night to use the free internet anymore. Intense.
Ok, so now I will end this journal entry with a few words of wisdom. New photos today. There you have it. Muhahahahaha!
Love You All I’m Sure,
Blaketastic
posted by Blake J. Nolan | Friday, October 29, 2004
3 Comments:
Yoyoyoyo.
Nice one! I just finished chatting with you online and looking at the pics. You are coming to Cameroon? Who the hell invited you? HAHAHA. I'm excited as hell dude. Thats right folks! I'm the lucky bastard who will be visited by that crazy bastard Blake. Our crazy lives will merge once again and morph into some sort of delirious incomprehnsible hysterical drunken freestylin beast. we will visit many things. I have lined up a select group of volunteers dispersed throughout the country with whom we will stay. We will start on the beaches in the south, climb a volcano, have some beers, head to my place in the ARMPIT of all armpits, then head north to the desert and the wildlife park that is home to millions of species of everything (lions, elephants, and what have you). Blake will deliver some nice photos.
See you soon BLANO. Prepare for "the Africa Sessions"
AK here again! Wow! Great pics and what a fantastic trip you have planned. You must have the same blood running through your veins as Rob..Men of adventure! He is going to that part of the world around Thanksgaving. Too bad you will not cross paths. See, I do read them all!!!
Blano,
Hey man, I am so excited and jelous of your African adventures! Although I was on the opposite coast, I love Africa...especially S.Africa. I don't know how much traveling you will do when you are there, but you have to check out Cape Town. It is glorious. Stay funny, my brotha, I love hearing what you are up to.
I miss you too!
love,
Julie
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