Animal Hoarding

I watched a show last night on Animal Hoarding.
I feel bad for people who feel the need to collect. I am pretty sure everything that is truly important to me could be moved in one suitcase, you know?

The animals and the owners both looked really sad.

None of the owners seem to be mentally stable or happy and I am surprised that no family member has called in help before. It isn't healthy to have that much dander and hair everywhere and it is impossible to keep your place clean.









I can get downright grubby when I am out in the woods but at home I have to have things clean or I lose em.

I was thinking if there was no legal penalty maybe more people would report that their friends and families were living in these conditions and everyone would be better off and healthy.

On that note though reality shows are really crazy.

Michael Asimos Want: Hang Drum

I hadn't heard a hang drum before I saw a video online about it: http://www.hanginbalance.com/videos/street/daniel-waples-hang-in-balance-part-ii-edinburgh-2012/

Michael Asimos Want: Hang Drum Please

They sound really intense, man - apparently were just around since twelve years ago. I know they took sounds from ancient instruments but I'm always excited when I hear and see new instruments at festivals or at campgrounds.


They aren't cheap, and they aren't light either. I saw one with the following dimensions:


Diameter = 20.86 inches

Height = 9.44 inches

Weight = 8.15lbs

Thickness of metal = 1mm

That is a lot of extra weight for a backpacking trip, and I am unsure what the smallest one in diameter is that would still produce a good sound.

More research is ahead for these beauties but I wanted to share them with you guys.