Author: koalie

Rinda Rinda (Linda Linda)

[This post originally appeared in Dullicious, where I blogged as Barbie-dull for several years.]

The video/song “Yatta!” reminded Amy and I of Japan, and the song “Linda Linda” came up in the conversation. Ah yes, Amy was saying “Yatta!” was in her head and that maybe “Linda Linda” could fix this. I started to play the mp3 but as we were in a YouTube mood, we looked for it. Here it is. “Rinda Rinda” (Linda Linda) live by the Blue Hearts (00:03:55):

Yatta!

[This post originally appeared in Dullicious, where I blogged as Barbie-dull for several years.]

Vlad’s brother introduced us to Yatta! by Happa-tai (Green leaves). Wow, it’s a 2001 song. It’s bound to stay in your head for a while.

“Try keeping dogs, they’re cute!”
“Bye-Q!”

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o-ring

The o-ring of my Bialetti moka express maker changed shaped last night. It’s no longer usable. For a few month it had been “moribund” but usable. And I *used* it. Average of 3 pots per day.

I have had this Bialetti coffee maker for 2 years, now. I got is second (at least) hand, in New-Zealand, early in the trip.

I am attached to this coffee maker, for a number of reasons. So I will resume looking for a spankin’ new o-ring. Last time I tried, a few months ago, I wasn’t so successful. I almost purchased a whole set in the shop of a purveyor of Italian goods and delicacies in Roslindale. They didn’t have the 4-cup model. Otherwhise I’d have got it just for the ring.

Update:I found o-rings in France, I brought them with me, and I’m happy to report they fit perfectly. I think it’s neat.