It’s a shame to only have dreams at night. You should have a few opportunities during the day.” This wistful quote from Stephen Alesch speaks volumes about the spaces he and Robin Standefer create as architects and designers. Their firm Roman & Williams, is named for their grandparents, paying homage to another era. Together, they draw on the evocative moods, textures, and meaningful objects that linger somewhere between past and present. Their work is infused with memory and allows participants to connect with a more romantic and important time.

Architects are cool.

Worth watching.

I just finished talking to you on the phone for the past 20 minutes.

Why? Well you see, I feel like I just got jacked.

While booking a flight to LAS, a friend of mine found a flight for $508 (taxes in). So we go ahead and book the flights. His goes through, mine however at the last possible second ie: while I’m checking out and have just finished putting my credit card information, jumps up to $571.27. Um. What?

Apparently this has to do with supply and demand.

Personally, I don’t give a shit. I feel like I just got jacked. The fact that you (Expedia) cannot guarantee the price through checkout (which took me maybe 2 minutes), is absolute and complete bullshit. Especially when their competitors secure the price if you checkout within 10 minutes.

Having talked to your customer service on the phone, the lady told me she cannot relate to this problem. That’s interesting. Interesting in a way that sounds like “I don’t give a shit about you”.

I kid you not. Talking to you on the phone was absolutely stunning. The fact that this is my first experience using your service, and feeling like I got ripped off at the last second and hearing that you don’t care kinda hurts my feelings.

Do you think I’ll ever use Expedia again? Do you think any of my friends or family will?

Yeah. Unlikely.

PS. This isn’t about the money, it’s about you caring. Which you don’t.

Anyways, it seems that the movie is called Inception, and it looks kinda badass:

Yeah! Dark right? Sweet.

Also maybe we can go backcountry ski around that area this upcoming winter! Hurray!

July 16th – http://inceptionmovie.warnerbros.com/

Impressive that this actually works.

It was early evening when I made it to Sonar by Day & was treated to another diverse range of grooves. The crowds were big & the weather was still beautiful. The musical highlight was a dj set from Jackmaster, who offered a range of techno & house treats including Model 500’s apocalyptic No UFO’s.

Sonar by Night offered less dj driven entertainment & more bands. Hearing Roxy Music do emotive love is the drug live was very special. I personally found the Chemical Brothers underwhelming, even if the majority of the crowd was impressed. DJ Hell rounded off the night in style with techy winners like House Nation.

I had an amazing time at Sonar & would definitely go again!

The early evening was spent checking out some cool bands in the idyllic surrounds of Sonar by Day. Highlights included the dayglo 80s pop of Sheffield’s Shake Aletti, New Young Pony Club’s charismatic singer driven full on show and Spanish heroes Delorean’s wonderfully musical synth grooves.

Sonar by Night was a much darker and more intense beast by comparison. Taking place in a huge aircraft hanger type venue, it is an incredible experience. There was a huge musical choice & the mix of bands & djs was just right. Air put on an epic show treating listeners to winners such as Sexy Boy & LCD Soundsystem rocked as expected. The best Dj performance was from Medhi & Riton, who judged the vibe just right. They generated a life afirming atmosphere with tough tunes & classics like Inner City’s Good Life.

Sonar is exhausting, but amazing!

The weather has been really beautiful & the sonar by day complex is a great space. The musical highlight was Caribou, who performed a great live set where guitars & electronics met perfectly. The tent was packed & the atmosphere was great. Off Sonar involved a musically techy hotel roof party & a trip 2 the sweaty, but awesome Razzmatazz.

After a cool start I’m looking forward to the second day.