one should assume a lobotomized Georgia cracker
Finally back from trick-or-treating, and Emma is in bed, dreaming of what costume she can talk me into spending at least 2 weeks making for her next year...Cyn -- Emma stopped and talked with me about the full moon as all of the other kids were running and screaming towards the next house. Sadly, if not for Emma, I wouldn't have noticed.
W1P - your daughter, a lion, very sweet. I remember when Emma would let me dress her in whatever I wanted. She was a leopard at your daughter's age - a simple costume ordered from the Lilian Vernon Catalog by my dad, and mailed to me. Then she turned 15 months old, and for the next month or two, most of what she said in response to me was "NEVERRRRRRRRR!!!". Now she's 6, and a cool kid, with a mind of her own and a wonderful imagination. This year she absolutely HAD to be Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat, which is character on a new show on PBS. I've never seen it, so I had to rely on what I could find on the internet to figure out how to make the costume. Just the mask itself took about 8 hours total, because of several colors of fur, layering each and shaping the layers, etc. She was quick to point out every minor deviation I made from the "real" Sagwa. I gotta admit, it turned out great. She has worn the costume to 4 events now, and not one single person knew who she was (who Sagwa is). But she was happy, and SHE knew who she was. She asked me to dress as a black cat - easy costume - dance leotards, pin on a tail, borrow her dress-up black gloves, and I'm done.
Sorry to get distracted by the costume stuff. I complain about it, but I love it at the same time. I love seeing her eyes light up when I show her a newly-finish part of the costume (the white gloves with the tan fur attached and trimmed in all the right places).
St.Al, -- Speaking of kids, how silly of me to assume you'd fly away from your family to see a show. I know how impossible that is to arrange. I also know that family time is hard to come by, and is truly precious. So the obvious solution is that you bring your wife and child with you! If you come to SD, I have a plan - I have it all figured out. E-mail me so I don't have to bore everybody else with the details.
Aja -- escaping for hours -- that's what dance classes have been doing for me. I had never done dance in all my life, but at Emma's dance school they have adult classes, so I started with jazz a year ago, then added ballet and modern in January. It kicks my butt, fries my brain, drenches my body, and I still can't get enough. Especially ballet. My mind is so full of details about how certian muscles and joints should be used in any one position or series, and there is no room left in my brain for any distraction. I am *gone* during those 2-3 hours per week.
Wormy -- I know you know I have a board tape (turns out it's the only tape) of the show. I tape nearly every show we do, then I take it home for instant feedback on my own performance so I can learn how to improve. Secondarily, I use the recordings to suggest other vocal arrangements, or to call certain parts to Bob's attention.
I have a deal with Bob. I can make a board mini-disc of anything I want, so long as it goes nowhere else. I use the recordings as feedback and rehearsal for myself, then I file them away. I'll certainly talk to Bob about your request. How he'll respond, I don't know. But I don't mind asking.
Listening to the recording is such a let-down, because everything that made the show so cool (for me) isn't on that recording. The room itself - the shape, the sounds, the colors, the smell. The people - where they stood, how they moved, individual facial expressions, people mouthing every word to every song, special eye contact with some. For me, it's just another recording to learn from.
Good night by night now.
the average quality
Present company excepted,
Present company excepted, IMHO the average quality of posts within the last 48 has risen sharply. I hope you will stay Lars.
Theres a scratch on my vinyl..Sorry for the repeat.
Yes..I will have another drink.
Beat Ya!
Yes..I will have another drink.
Beat Ya!
Gosh, Dragon..Do I have to pay you for your prediction about nice vacations? That was good..gave me shivers, on Halloween, no less!No one mentioned the full Moon tonight...first time in 46 yrs, won't happen again til we are all gone. I mean Wayyyyyy gone..like 2467? or so.
Someone dissed Aja? They better leave the country. May I suggest Afghanistan? I heard they were lookin' for recruits. No one disses Aja..and gets away with it!
About 500 kids,15 pounds of candy(or so) later, and I'm still on my feet. OK, I'm sitting at the computer, I can't lie (or lay, no room) here,...lol.
Duncan , Sweetie Darling...first you have to wish us (here in the U.S.) Happy Thanksgiving before Christmas. It doesn't count unless you acknowledge Thankgiving first. Give my best to Linda! I'll be the first to wish you both Happy Boxingday.jj..NO! FRIDAY? OMG...I'll have to cancel everything else...Does eLLe know this bit of news? Thanks for the tip..I owe ya!
Jimmyyyy#...OK, for real this time? I'm not getting all ready for yous to show up...until I hear it straight from Mrs.#! Yeah. I know, you're thinkin', "What?, She doesn't trust me? Call me...you got my number!
Well, its all confirmed...We take off for St. Croix on Thurs. the 8th. We get to take all our troubles away from here...and dive deep into that clear blue water, to maybe cleanse our souls . I talked with an old friend there from 22 yrs. ago..We are going riding with her in the rainforest, hills and beach on Sat. I rented a Jeep and Codys SO pissed that he can't drive it, but he gets to be my co-pilot. His job is to keep telling me to drive on the LEFT. I'm sure there will be a few less mongoose when we leave the Island...
This is the best I can do for my sons right now..these will be memories that have no price tag attached.They can not be replaced.This is my chance to show them a place where I had spent some of the best years in my life.To teach them about my love for the Islands.I chose to rent a house as opposed to a hotel..CUZ..If I don't want to brush my hair before 10 am..I don't have to. I can teach my youngest to snorkle right off our beach..and...I CAN SWIM NEEKID AT MIDNIGHT (with Steely Dan on the CD)...if I want to,..LOL. And we can eat popcorn for breakfast..or chocolate cake.Thanks for letting me get all this out...some people don't understand..won't mention ANY names..psssst(PAUL'S FAMILY).
Happy Hallowe'en!and for tomorrow
Happy All Souls Day!
draggin -- everyone doesnt need an escape, airhead.
s -- I've seen Clas bashed for far more than he has deserved. I think some people just get into the habit of bashing him because he has a different viewpoint than most of us and then they just continue. While I don't always agree with Clas it is refreshing to get someonelse's POV. Sure he can be mean but when you are stuck with pointy sticks as many times as he has you'd be in a foul mood too.steviedan -- So sorry to hear about Bartok. Twenty-one years that is a long life for a feline. My condolences. It can be so hard to lose a little family member and so many don't understand that it is just that and not a pet.
you know it's sad but true -- Everyone needs an escape from the rotten monsters of their lives from time to time. For some it's a massage at the spa or a seat at the game for others it's nice vacations for others it's books and some it's music. At least it wasn't drugs for Aja, so why is that sad?
Go crawl back in your cave and don't come out for another year, Goblin!
HA HA HARDEE HAR HAR
Lars,I think Blaise may be hanging around his own board. Clas is Clas, etc. Many internationals come in and out: Dano, Duncan, etc. They are all welcome.
I do not believe that one should assume a lobotomized Georgia cracker represents us as a whole:
""Vidya Reddy, an Indian graduate student, described a recent experience as she put up a flyer on a campus bulletin board. Someone passing by said to her, "Around here, nuke the Taliban is our motto," she said."
Any informed person would know that a) India is a bitter enemy of Pakistan and the Taliban and b) there are 300 million Arabs and 1.2 billion members of the Islamic faith. The US is in conflict with a very small group of fanatics that in now rational way represent the interests of the majority.
As ignorant as was the comment, it seems bizarre that the Indian student, or more likely the reporter, would seriously globalize the perspective.International granduate students are not likely to drop. They will continue to be in demand as they often work harder than their American counterparts. However, I feel that after 9/11 American students resolve to put forth more effort and perform.
Present company excepted, IMHO the average quality of posts within the last 48 has risen sharply. I hope you will stay Lars.
You guys (The 'Damned) were my escape when life was really tough, letting me forget everything
for 4 hours or so and just get ecstatically high on great music. Hope you have a similar escape for the tough times-it helps so much.
Aja....thank you for the kindest of words. I really appreciate it!Hank....I'm on the mend, thanks! Did you see that Moon rise tonight? It was a thing of beauty!!
hmmm....I only see the one auction that's Steely Dan related and it's a poster autographed by Donald and a small toy grand piano also autographed by Donald. Nothing from Walter and he lives in Hawaii?
What's up with that WebDrone?
some nice items from other artists there as well. Shame Clas left or he could have bid on the autographed Jackson Browne song book.
one can easily take this trip while bidding ... right?http://www.steelydan.com/tourcentral.html
YES AJA, SWIRL ON :-)
Aja: Back to daily posting none too soon...:-)
Both Walter and Donald have done a turn as guest DJs on listener-sponsord KKCR Community Radio in beautiful Kaua'i, Hawai'i.We now learn that KKCR will be running their Fall Freedom Membership Drive and Auction from Nov 1st through Nov 12th. Among their long list of auction goodies are a few autographed items from Donald and Walter.
You can bid on these or any other item by e-mail.
Check out the "Fall Freedom" link on KKCR's website for details:http://www.kkcr.org
Hey angel-thanks for the shout-out. Work is going well actually, I'm just one of those people who's always moving on to the next thing. Not sure how long I'll stay here, it's great work and pay is good, but very intense and demanding.Hi Peg-thanks for the tip, I'll check out the website. You guys (The 'Damned) were my escape when life was really tough, letting me forget everything for 4 hours or so and just get ecstatically high on great music. Hope you have a similar escape for the tough times-it helps so much.
Midnite-what can I say, you are hands down one of the nicest people here!
YGK-San Diego is great, hope you get out here someday under the circumstances you imagined. Glad to see you back, buddy.
steviedan-condolensces on Bartok, but take comfort in the fact you gave him 21 years of feline bliss.
Floridavid-glad you're back on the mend.
Sending vibes to south Florida, summoning the voodoo chile' for some juju and storytelling.........
Back to work swirl,
Aja
did i forget that one word ... n o t having spelled :-)Tonez, Caldera on its way starting tomorrow. Do you know Steve Tavaglione, the flute and saxman of Caldera happens to be one of John Beasley's best friends? I stopped counting being amazed at coincidence which is mused by the joined forces of synchronicity and serendipity. Must be. And he was also in a band with Gary Willis from Tribal Tech once ... Music is such a vibrant rewarding thing ... Joy for those who listen, appreciation to those who give us those pleasures. They work in a field where vibes come and go, like we witness here on the pale yellow. One can't control what's in properties of emotions and senses, so one has to rely on skills and technique as well. Just have this willing ear and see through onto the essence.
The rewards are priceless!Banyan Tree Viva Musica For It's Alive Bow,
G.ps, may Bartok rest in purrrrrr
Howdy Dragon, you'll always be the Dragon In Your Dreams! this yellow is a tough thing to read sometimes, its got a soul or tarpit of its own, as if one can't guess when or how or why it screams at ya or rubs you gently ... so no offense taken!Lars, you knew about Mose the Fireman, did ya? If i recall right you were the one bringing it up in the Blue Book ...
And i wouldn't really worry about this board. Clas will resurface sooner or later. Some of the hostility here towards him is like a token of being guilty as not charged when looking in a mirror because the lights were on. But the truth serum only works when the lights are off, see. It's when the weasels come out. Don't take me wrong, i got nothing against weasels. Rickie Lee Jones even sings about one of her best friends being a weasel, so ...So i take it i didn't have to feel stupid for not knowing who John Beasley was last year or for having spelled the Official Dan Page from a to z or else i would have known ... So i take it most Dan fans who come around here are just as ignorant as i am, perhaps on different Dan topics but still. In fact, i don't have to feel less than any regular AMERICAN Dan fan who is supposed to be closer to sources of information than i was, being from Europe and the Netherlands where we had no Metal Leg or die hard fans organizing Danfests and such. What a relief ... piu-piu!
Chuck Rainey, Bernard Purdie, Larry Carlton, Cornelius Bumpus, Chris Potter, the Babe Choir. This is a good time to check the Beaz out, you know. It's like wine from the Dan vintage ...
Chateau 1996 du 2001. And it won't stop when it's 2002!Banyan Tree Bring the Weasels Out Bow,
G.
steviedan: Bartok must have had a great life with you. Condolences for your loss.Midnite: Nice photos. That's the life, all right -- now get yourself healthy enough to fully enjoy it.
FloriDavid: That goes for you, too.
ole: Honk!
Now, to Cracker Barrel...sudden craving for gravy and biscuits and gravy...
LP Mine is the same as the late Mr Feynman (true hero)
bx-2115
glorious sight to behold
Passed
chat?
ygk....paradise? nah, we pass up a lot by living in the sticks....just think of all the things you'd miss in the city if you were hours away....we just chose to lead an easy, laid back lifestyle with little stress....not paradise but we like it.here's a shot looking south from the Second Ave. Pier at Myrtle Beach just after sunset that I took last week. It was still warm enough to play in the surf then. Not this week!
http://users.sitestar.net/~jtalbott/SunsetSouth.jpg
OMG - did I just post THAT?!!!!!
duncan, you passed, you nutcake!16. What's your favorite planet, constellation, or wormhole?
I'm interested in Astronomy!!
Anybody else care to discuss string theories or anything big bang related.
Time, space ,GUT's either
Or am I in the wrong place again !! lol
db
NO really i'm serious
Lighten up will ya
db
Syd cuts on the new Floyd "best of" Arnold Layne, See Emily Play, Astronomy Domonie, Bike and Jugband Blues
YGK ~ Welcome back, brother...drop me an e when you get a chance...
duncan--- are you retarded?
Dohh
Happy New Year!
grog my arse !!
For somebody who drinks both wine & lager if I'm reading this fabulous news right I must be as fit as fuckStAl many thanks for the CD-R stuff busy backing up my back up's
Dano: Dano, Dano, Dano cant wait to meet u sounds like you got the other gud un there keep her
(babysitter is daughter of my partner) NEVER NEVER mix business with pleasure LOLSteverdan check e-mail
Ykg hello
Chips e- me please
LP: failed I think !!
Clas what about my tape ?
VP: xxxxx
We have put the clocks back an hour here ? so feel closer to you all if that's poss
db
grog my arse !!
For somebody who drinks both wine & lager if I'm reading this fabulous news right I must be as fit as fuckStAl many thanks for the CD-R stuff busy backing up my back up's
Dano: Dano, Dano, Dano cant wait to meet u sounds like you got the other gud un there keep her
(babysitter is daughter of my partner) NEVER NEVER mix business with pleasure LOLSteverdan check e-mail
Ykg hello
Chips e- me please
LP: failed I think !!
Clas what about my tape ?
VP: xxxxx
We have put the clocks back an hour here ? so feel closer to you all if that's poss
db
Duncan - Easy on the grog, big fella.
Now that haloween's out of the way may I be first to wish all the GB'ers a HAPPY CHRISTMAS
LOL
Easy -- just consider her audience.
How can someone who calls him/herself "The Truth" go through life so clueless?YGK: Yes, I forgot to mention. Good to see you around again.
If the Yankees don't win the series I'm going to be very disappointed.
I can't believe I said that.
Hey! Don't forget about Hoops' Danfan Nite Out shindig. Let's have some fun people! http://www.dandom.com/niteout. Anyone making plans?
I've got to say it's been good to see some of the "regulars" posting again.
W1P
Any of Syd's on the new one ?
The history of the dispute between Gilmour and Waters is facinating and documented in several interesting books (Sacuerful of Secrets being a good place to start). The Pig dispute was indeed settled by permitting the Gilmour-led Floyd to use a Pig with testes. However, this new "best of" release has the participation of both camps. Thus, Roger's "When the Tigers Broke Free" -- a song that appears only on The Wall movie soundtrack. Another interesting choice is The Fletcher Memorial Home from The Final Cut (a Roger solo effort in all but name). Based on popularity, you would think that Not Now John would have made the cut (not to mention Free Four). But Fletcher is a VERY heavy song. Anyway, Roger's participation in this project means that there is no need for testicles on the Pig. As for renting a flatbed truck and playing an impromptu set at Capitol Records, that is a GREAT idea. Unfortunately, as a hypocrite, I can't pull this off right now because our keyboard player has a trial starting next week and is out of commission. Finally, this Saturday I am attending the premiere of a movie called Tribute The Movie http://www.tributethemovie.com which features the Queen tribute Sheer Heart Attack (fronted by "Tribute Band Legend Steve Zukowsky -- rhythm guitarist for Which One's Pink?).Peg -- thanks for the report on Nawlins. Needless to say, we're BUMMED that we missed it. My 19 month old Aja is dressing as a Lion tonight -- what does a Lion say? Grrrrrrrrrrrrr
"what's happening on this board": if you note the GB History, what's happening on this board is exactly what's been happening over the past 6 years. This board resembles Normalcy more than ever. People getting pissed off, leaving, threatening to leave, Clas being an Asshole - I mean, what's more Normal than that? You rubbing his backside. I mean, this is just a Normal fucking day!
excerpt from a forum at University of Georgia:"Vidya Reddy, an Indian graduate student, described a recent experience as she put up a flyer on a campus bulletin board. Someone passing by said to her, "Around here, nuke the Taliban is our motto," she said.
In ordinary times, she would have tried to have a calm discussion with the man, but not now, she said.
"I was suddenly very conscious of being an international student and just let it pass," she said.
International students on campus, no matter where they are from, have learned to keep their non-American perspectives to themselves, and only talk about the issues among themselves, she said.
An audience member described something similar. When he has tried to talk about it, he's often told, "If you don't like it, just leave," he said.
Reddy said that could be exactly what happens -- that many international students simply choose to go somewhere else -- which would be another sizable blow to the American economy.
A half-million international students bring about $12.3 billion annually to the United States, which makes education the country's fifth-largest service export, she said."Has this any bearing to what's happening at this board? Blaise, Gina, Clas ... .
Frost on the brain....
Duncan: Yes, I should have seen that. Too early in the morning I guess.Steviedan: Losing a pet is very traumatic. My condolences. My latest two are strictly indoor cats from day 1. They don't miss what they've never experienced( although they go to the door and look out). Since coyotes have reintroduced themselves to the area about five years ago the local cats have taken a serious population decline.
Cyn: Patsy and Eddy are back this Friday nite at midnight AST.
St. Al: .....so I guess it makes you wonder what the "String Cheese Incident" really was....Angel: I don't really feel I'm 'back', but perhaps the haze begins to resemble something like me
JW: howzit?
Aja: how's SD? I still imagine making a trip......it's a need.....
Peg: Saw you in March - couldn't chat - but you guys sounded great.....good to see you
Lady Bayside: remember the old days? 54? business lunches and the witch neighbor at work? me too. soooo long ago. pining for them
David: just whisper "go yankees" - no yelling for you....
Steviedan: sorry for your loss. I've been getting the "what the fuck is up, dad?" look from mine lately, and I've been giving insufficient answers. However 21 years is a great time.
MC: is it me, or do you live in near paradise?
µ: how you doin?
Jim#: how YOU doin?
Dano: I'm alive, mate - workin on the living thing......
lp: I wish you were closer, too (wink)......
Aus: babes is losin it? or is she enlisting?
YellowstillaGreatKolour
And we forgave drug-addled brains the whole time. No need to worry, floridada.
Dragon? I know we be chasing it 'round here since way back when in '67. Where the hell am I?
St Al- That's right. Dragon has been around a long time. You would figure by now she would know Clas is a mean piece of shit. But then again, your his best friend around these parts....says a lot about you Pat.
S: Dragon has been around here longer than you know.Peg: Sweetie, it ain't the money. It isn't really the time. It's much more political. How do you tell your wife, who wasn't been on a vacation in close to 2 years, that I'm going to (Sunny) San Diego without her? Or an even better question. What to do with a 1 year old?
Real Italian: You are a jackass.
Ward, I made you your Halloween treats, dear, your favorite! Oh, and, will you wear those Groucho Marx glasses home tonight, that always makes me laugh so.....tee hee! I'll have your martini ready!Have a nice day saving the world! I'm off to find Batman!
david - lotsa honey in your tea and a little scotch - glad to see you backis anyone with kids boycotting halloween? hope not....a full moon to boot, woo hoo!
YGK- Hey Malcolm,I just wanted to say a special Welcome back to you my friend. I hope that things are looking up for you. Hang tough and keep playing as I always tell you.Fuck what's trendy or what smoke people blow up your ass...play what you feel.Your Pal, David
Hey All- It's been a few days and I can speak softly a few words at a time. I'm thrilled to still "have" a voice.Thanks for all the warm well wishing.
Big shout outs to; Ole,Aus,SnakeHips,MizDucky,StAl,Dragon,Chere,SteveeD,Angel,Wormy,MidniteC, SteveeD,Cyn,MidniteC,Dano,Aja, LP,Jim#,Gina,TampaQ ,Mu,Howard,JW Malibu,NYBill and anyone I have missed , please forgive my Drug Addled brain. You guys Rock. David
W1P: I have not seen the pig, except on that lovely web link you sent, but I had read that it was there in the Sunday LA Times. I loved your description better then the actual pigcam shot, BTW.steviedan: As one who also lost a feline member this year, I send sympathy your way. The goodbye look, indeed.
Ok, who is going to tell my relatives, some of who are over 80 years old, that sauce is not gravy? Hmmmmm? Not me.
Peg: Send the soundboard to the Worm. :-)
Aja: Thinking of changing careers already? You just got this job. Happy 2nd Anniversary.
YGK: Definitely glad to see you posting again. Good luck to you.
Happy Halloween to all of you....
peg - it's was great meeting you too, come back next year
any chance at a soundboard from the show?W1p - Dan take your band and do an inpromptu jam in front of the pig at capital - might have to rent some generators but it'd be great! (hope your daughter is better)
Aja - glad to see you back in style
Stevie - sorry to hear of Bartok's passing
I'm a nine liver myself, and I've miss-counted past 5 somewherewhat no girls in "I GOt the Blues"?
are you insinuating Rosie or Danny Boy?
yes dear how did you know?1)DVD 2)5 3)Me, Myself and Irate 4)Roam 5)D- Goldblum, W-Thorton,
6)it's a shure thing 7)6 string nirvana
8)all but first two, box, two of Aja and RS for audio testing
9)wasn't he an extra in Animal House, not much
10)Phair, Vega, Mitchell 11)Woodrow Wilson
12) crackdown on sleazy 70's porn 13) muzac version TBTLO in work elevator 14)Nakamichi car deck and hadrosaur tooth
15) pope on a rope +)don't do bonus questionswt
steviedan....I'm so sorry to hear about Bartok....I got to meet him briefly before we went to see the Eric/Derek show and he seemed like a really cool cat. In more ways than one. I feel for you my friend, it's hard to lose a family member like that after 21 years. It makes me appreciate our "fur kids" all the more. Our condolences to you and your family.jj....rake leaves? I don't mind working up a good sweat but because our house is in the middle of a forest with virtually no yard and huge trees all around, I bought a back pack variety leaf blower this year. I'd have arms like Arnold with blisters as big as the muscles. Appreciate the advice though!
for the last time, gravy and sauce are two entirely different things!! There's milk gravy, red eye gravy and other types then there are hundreds of sauces. We here in Virginia don't have any trouble differentiating, right Jim#?
W1P, JDubs, Duncan....all this talk of the pig brought back fond memories of the "Delicate Sound Of Thunder" tour. I remember the giant pig coming out during the show and flying out over the audience of about 60,000 people. As good as the "Pulse" tour was, with Floyd playing the entire "Dark Side of the Moon" album live, "Delicate Sound Of Thunder" show was the best combination of lights, music and total sensory immersion I've ever seen.
Aja....nice to see you gracing these pages again. Best of luck on the new career.
Ther ARE no girls, "bad" or otherwise, in "I Got the News."
jj I think it was a cat that died ( 9 lives )
db
Frost on the pumpkin...Steviedan: Your last post really disturbs me. Did your youngest sibling die? I hope I read it wrong. Please inform.
Technically speaking I thought Pink Floyd where left holding the balls.
I thought the courts awarded them custody of the balls on the condition that they did not to use a ''Pig'' as Mr Waters has sole right to use the ''pig''.
So that from that day on the Floyd where forced to use a BoarI could have dreamt all that though
db :)
WIP,
Thanks much for the info on the pig show. I think that's Meatloaf's brother-in-law. Saw him in Barney's Beanerie one night.
Hey assholes, it's sauce.
Wowowowowowowowo!1. ok. When I walked into our apartment, my governor sensed the restroom from the second I stepped into the elevator all the way up fifteen flights, then a brief fumble with the Tiffany key ring and racing in with the dry cleaning I picked up from downstairs, I opened the door finally and sprinted into a dark home, dropped the dry cleaning plastic bags on the floor and as I raced into the relief room Babes lets out a panicked yell....these motherfuckers have really done it this time. Tactical nuclear weapons. now. I'm tired of the anthrax. tired of the alerts. and tired of all these motherfucking politically correct faggots who are afraid of their own breath in the fall and winter. game over fuck heads. and sure...line up the next ten thousand osama bin shavins....the same exact fate awaits them too...obliteration bitch!!!!!! but not before a trial before the world and hanging.
2. The Yankee game tonight. Compleat debacle (getting in). I waited on line for OVER AN HOUR to get in. the security was incredible (metal detectors, pat downs, the works). As I emerged from the bowels of the IRT line I saw the Presidential Helicopters fly onto Babe Ruth Field across the street from Yankee Stadium...what a rush......the seats were phenomenal...and the crowd was equally great. Everyone got an American Flag and a commemorative World Series Pin on the way in....so sweet. Great win...great game. God Bless America. My head is still spinning from all the yelling. I personally gave out a few dozen American Flag pins to fans around me exibiting excitement, sexiness and a general great fucking attitude.
3. Welcome back Malc.
4. See ya clas.
5. God bless you all.
Aus
... after the last several nights of hopeless feline hospice, the family and myself spent a last day lolling in the warm afternoon sun with our smallest family member of twenty-one years, bartok, who was named for the hungarian composer bela. then, reluctantly i signed him up for life number ten and yes, he did give me the goodbye look. i wish it wasn't this hard...here's to my good old buddy...
clASS--- MORON! Get outa here already! No one cares about your stupid cd. Get a life you NO TALENT!
Just a quick note - I'm still recovering from New Orleans on Oct 23rd. I honestly didn't expect THAT many people, even with all of the advertising and support we received. There must've been at least 200 people, and I swear, the crowd did NOT get smaller as the night went on. If anything, they just crammed closer to the stage and yelled louder. How much fun that was...and they said New Orleans wasn't in to that Steely Dan stuff.....Wormy - so nice to meet you. Thank you so much for coming and for the comments that you posted.
Midnite Cruiser - yeah, I thought about your post from a couple of years ago, and it helped me to "fess up" and post about my situation. Things aren't any better, but they really are better, if you know what I mean. E-mail me so I can ask for advice. This is my first (and only) time going through this stuff, and all advice is welcomed.
St.Al. - So, what's it gonna take to get you to get away from Seattle to see The Damned, just ONCE? Do we, like, have to do a fundraising campaign to pay you for your time, or what? You won't go for the all-expenses-paid offer, so what options do we have left?
Oleander - I knew you wouldn't be there, but wished you were. I'm sure we'll have reason to meet up again someday.
Aja - Missed you. Next time we cross paths, tell me about your latest career endeavors. We're a small, non-profit institute doing biomedical research (www.tpims.org), and our staff will be increasing by about 20% within the next 2 months.
OK, I said it would be short. I need to get some more work done for my "real" (= "day", always "spilling into the night") job.
Love
Peg
Dragon, you haven't been here long enough to understand. To take on the specific items of Clas BS would take up way too much bandwidth. Basically the problem with Clas is that he is not a nice person and he wastes the space here with attacks on everyone. It's annoying and its driven away many Dan fans. I for one want him gone by his own choice. Please go bug someone else. And Dragon, go read some of the history of Clas and if you think he has been anything close to appropriate, you can go with him.
Randy, NYBill: That's more like it. LOL.YGK: any minor world. Welcome back buddy...
StAl -- tell Eric I said congratulations and tell the jOKER he can have my stash of green jello.BF -- Good luck in your choices for email.
Aus – Happy Belated Birthday!
Floridavid -- good to hear things went well.
Randy sorry to hear you had a bad week. Put on the headphones and listen to the Dan then let your body tell you what to do next, sit, lay, dance, jiggle, sing, play air guitar or sax or bang on drums... If that doesn't work, cry. Everybody needs to every now and then. Be a man and cry.
The Clas Bashers -- Cut it out! If you have a beef with something specific then give it to him, but calling him or any one else names is doing little more than trashing this board.
Clas -- I apologize for my second post last night. I should have left well enough alone but I was feeling lousy and well...
Gina -- I was also the taker last night. I just didn't feel like posting three times in a row and I really would like to know what you would do in a situation like that. I'm a bit of a pacificist (sp?) myself but in certain situations it's a no winner. It was nasty of me to have asked in the first place. I apologize to you too.To anyone who is wondering what is going on or where have I been I've been laid up with sinusitis. Hopefully getting over it now.
Sincerely,
Dragon
I've been on the GB for 2 years now-sheesh! Look what happens when you surf around at work at a place where they don't supervise the Internet! You guys are some of the best friends I've never met, and for those I have met I can't believe I met such wonderfully normal people in such a bizarre place! Thanks St. Al, it's been a gas and I'm looking forward to many more years of hanging out here.Hey there Aus, belated happy b-day and glad to hear Chere is doing great, but WHY DOESN'T SHE WRITE? I'd love a little juju and storytelling.....
lp, whatever happened with your interviews? Work here is still busy busy-I'm about to win my first unfair against an egregious district-my boss is very impressed. I've still got my eye on returning to something in medicine eventually-I seem to need to change careers every 5 years-and yes Dr. Mu, I'm taking your advice, thank you!
Where is Blaisie?
Is there a new one waiting somewhere in the wings yet?
Aja
MC:What's with all the pills? The absorption of vitamins and minerals in pill form is pretty low I've been told. Just eat decently. A good feed of turnipkraut or blueberry grunt will do you wonders, boy. And when I'm feeling shitey( that's the word du jour,eh) I rake! So get out there and rake up them leaves until you're sweating like a sumo in a sauna.
Zythromax! Holy shite! I hope you have a good health plan. Top of the line, drink lots of water during your regimen. No fooling.St.Al: Bayzil or Bahzil?
I don't understand the wringing of hands over breaking anonymity.
Granted permission should have been asked but I just figured the funny names were part of the game. Are you people saying something that your mom would be ashamed of?Lp: Thanks for the diversion.
1.neither
2.0
3.A.Best bridge B.Very polished C.Luv it
4.Rome, if you Juan to( only because I don't know much of their stuff)
5.Foster Brooks/Dame Edna
6.I love it when they use microphones.
7.real
8.0
9.Fifth grade teacher. Absolutely 0.
10.Kate Bush, Aretha Franklin, Annie Lennox.
11.no comment.
12.no comment.
13.grocery store-Black Cow(muzak)
14.0
15.the prime influence. Organized religion, don't get me started.
16.the prime directive-yes.
15.
MC: First rate picture of Shirl, nice.Do wish you could have backed me up on the red gravy thing though, lol.
JW Malibu, now that I have moved to Sherman Oaks, my commute to downtown takes me down the 101 right past the Capitol Records building. Yes, in honor of the new Pink Floyd greatest hits LP, the famous building (shaped like a stack of records (vinyl) with a needle on top) has had placed upon it a Giant Pig with a round banner that says "Echoes The Best of Pink Floyd" Today, it was overcast and dropping in off the Cahunega pass provided a grey, cloudy backdrop to the building/Pig that reminds me very much of the Animals Lp cover. If you want to see the Pig, you don't even need to brave airline travel. Log on to http://www.hollywoodandvine.com and there is a live "Pig Cam" that will allow you to share in the glory, of the royal pig. angel, have you seen this yet?
ooooooooo cool! A quiz...1. the PBS concert - do you have it on VHS or DVD?
VHS2. how many times have you seen "the making of aja"?
53. your thoughts on "i got the news"? "glamour profession"? "jack of speed"?
IGTN - Porn-funk, GP - doing cocaine at the disco, JoS - life in the trailer park after all that cocaine and disco. All three could have been used in the soundtrack of Boogie Nights4. if you were to use the B-52's in a bombing mission over the afghan terriorties, which one of their songs would
you play?
Dance This Mess Around, Mesopotamia, Communicate... and Wig just for the hell of it5. who should play Donald/Walter on the impending ABC made-for-tv movie due out summer 2002?
Al Pacino as Don, Jack Nicholson as Walt6. your thoughts on the microphones used in the 96 tour?
Horrible! My tape came out really bad with that little built-in mike...7. your thoughts on larry carlton's real or imagined influence?
Well, I've heard he taught Steve Lukather everything he knows...8. how many re-mastered steely dan cd's do you own?
All of them...9. who is john beasley and what does he mean to you?
NBA? Place kicker in the NFL? Does he owe me money?10. your top 3 female vocalists?
Laura Nyro, Yoko Ono, Cindy Wilson11. which administration do you blame for foul-ups, real or imagined, on the US middle east policies? if you are not a US citizen, then discuss the issue in general using BBC's website, please post url's only. Imho, we still mopping up the various messes made by the Reagan/ Papa Bush regime.
12. what do you think stood in the way for Swedish world dominance, either imperialistic and/or economic? Those little meatballs - they don't hold the "gravy" like the Italian ones
13. most ironic public place where you heard a steely dan song playing?
Heard Your Gold Teeth II in the grocery store one night -"Who are these children who scream and run wild, when all that you're looking for is in the next aisle?"14. your last e-bay purchase?
Audio Alchemy DDE v1.1 & DTI+ - great deal too!15. the influence of organized religion on attempts at world dominance?
Bumbling idiots. Everyone knows "it's the shoe!" And besides, Blofeld didn't need religion...and as a bonus question, should the world sign onto the prime directive?
Sure, though that gets tossed aside quicker and more often than a prom dress..
LP - Here are my quiz answers:1. I have the Plush show in both DVD and in video (I taped it off of PBS when it was first aired there).
2. I have seen “the making of Aja” 2 times all the way through (I do own it), but I have been watching the Peg guitar solo section and the Bernard Purdie (Purdie shuffle) segments a lot lately.
3. This could be a long response, so I will fight to keep it short.
“I Got The News” – This one’s about a guy who extracts sex from a society “bad” girl because he’s got the goods on her and he blackmails her into it.
“Glamour Profession” – The L.A. drug scene of the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Complete with disco beat.
“Jack Of Speed” – This one’s about a guy who has gotten too deep into his drugging. He may act slick, look good, and talk the talk but “there’s no way back from there to here”.
4. Love Shack wouldn’t work. How about Rock Lobster?
5. I like the idea of using Jeff Goldblum for Fagen because he is a tall skinny Jewish guy who (many of you might not have known this) is a great, and I mean great, piano player. Walter Becker is harder to peg. How about Jon Voight with a beard and glasses?
6. They went for a “Shure” thing. Isn’t Roger Nichols an endorsee for Shure?
7. Larry Carlton’s influence is mainly over the listeners and fans (y’know, us). Larry, besides being a great guitar player and all around musician/producer is also very talented at taking a solo and making it an unforgettable historical performance. So, what I am saying is that Larry did not influence Donald or Walter (only people like Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, and Ornette Colman – to name a few – can do that). Larry has influenced a whole generation of guitar players who all want to learn to play just like Larry. How’s that for influence?
8. I only have “A Decade Of Steely Dan” and “Gaucho” in re-masters, but I am working hard at building my live Dan CD collection.
9. John Beasley played keyboards with Steely Dan on the 1996 tour. I have both a video and a CD of the 7-21-96 show at Nisson Pavilion in Manassas Virginia, and Beasley is great. He has this knack for playing great stuff in “the spaces” at the end of lyric lines, or interludes that occur in various songs, but if you don’t pay direct attention to what he is doing, you won’t notice it that much. This is a great talent that many musicans do NOT know how to do.
A friend of mine who is in music publishing knows John fairly well. Beasley lives in the Los Angeles area and frequently plays at the nice night clubs around Los Angeles. I was invited to go see John play a few times, but for one reason or another I have not been able to go see him play. That is a mistake I plan to correct. As a keyboardist, I have a lot of questions to ask Mr. Beasley.
10. My top 3 female vocalists – I assume you mean in the world, not just recording or touring with Steely Dan. Barbara Streisand, Joni Mitchell, and Ella Fitzgerald.
11. It would be unfair to blame any single administration for a conflict that has been going on since ancient days, but in the context of the last 10 years, it would in my humble opinion be the George Bush (not dubya) administration that did not finish the job started by Desert Storm. America did not want to be overly intervening in the middle east region until the New York city bombings. Now, the game has changed completely and permanently.
12.
The Swedish sailing fleet was substandard to those of other countries of the time, and they did not have a large enough or varied exporting economy to generate the wealth needed to be a major player in the world arena.13. Just before my gum surgery, I heard a song from Two Against Nature coming over the dental office’s ceiling speakers. I think it was Jack Of Speed. Then came the needle for the roof-of-my-mouth shot, followed shortly thereafter by the ammonia capsule. Ow.
14. My last e-bay purchase was the video for the 7-21-96 Nisson Pavilion in Manassas Virginia Steely Dan show. I over-paid for it, but, I am happy it’s mine.
15. The influence of organized religion on attempts at world dominance is what shaped the world since ancient days. To a somewhat lesser degree, this influence still exists today. What began as a method of converting savages into civilized mankind became a regional and global power struggle for centuries. Bin Ladin and the Taliban use a convoluted concept of Islam to brainwash the minions they rule in an attempt to turn them against the western world.
Bonus Question: Should the world sign onto the prime directive? I know that I have seen this news topic since I watch the news many times a day, but, I do not remember exactly what the prime directive is, so, this is my wordy way of saying: I don’t know.
Quiz over - Thanks LP.
Steveedan
Dano = Irish Foster Brooks.Sorry just having more fun at other peoples expense.
MC: Dude, the thing about the fastin is the habits/metabolism don't change with the body. Stop, and, well, you know... I can totally relate. For it too has been my buddy before.
Angel: The krap they call cheese in green kan is not the cheese I like. Besides Reggiano, it's STRING CHEESE all the way.
Wormy: Make a point to check out the Austin City Limits String Cheese show. I think I made mention of this earlier in the year, but they've become my new favorite live band. They do an awesome version of Weather Reports "Birdland." Only complaint -- weak vocals. Tight-ass band though.
Randy,Thank You! Thank you for finally letting me get back at my
family. You see once I'm gone I'm going to leave this erector
set house to them in my will. I can think of no better way
of showing them just how I feel about being left here to
finish this project on my own... Futhermore, I guess there's
no reason to pay off this big,fat, Home Depot credit card
is there? No sir!, I plan on enjoying the remainder of my
time, oblivious to the same old fears and concerns that seem to
torment the average Joe. Hey, maybe I should have hung out with
the guys from River Sound a few years ago, I could have avoided
all of this trouble. Thanks Again.
St.Al, Hips, LP...,Most of the real italian people from Brooklyn and Queens seem
to refer to red sauce as "Gravy", and hey they should know
right? On Long Island we call it "Sauce" because that's what
it says on the jar.
NYBill
A marked man, who also happens to make an excellent wet t-shirt
contest judge ;)
Always trick-or-treat in groups of 400,000
Many troublemakers and dangerous people come out on Halloween night. To be safe, trick-or-treat in early March
Be sure child closes eyes before you drill eyeholes in mask
Tell your kids that if they see anything suspicious or scary-looking—for example, ghosts, goblins or witches—they
should run to the nearest neighbor's house and call the police
Do not ring doorbells under any circumstances.
"The Man Who Wasn't There", MC.....
also of interest, Richard Linklaters, "Waking Life"Nice Photo - I aspire to your wonderful condition!
ygk
dano....starting to feel better, thanks mate. Sounds like you've been having a blast. What is the Coen Brothers latest? O Brother was the last one I saw.OK, indulge me here for a second folks....or not....as I said earlier, we went to Myrtle Beach last week for a few days about the time I got strep throat and we took some pics while we were there. We're always taking pics but it's what we love to do. Anyway, I wanted to post a link to a photo I took of Shirl. Not to gush or anything, but I love this woman more than I've ever loved anything in my life. I never get tired of seeing her face and we have the best time laughing together and looking after each other. So anyway, here's a photo I took on the Second Avenue Pier in Myrtle Beach last week of the love of my life.
http://users.sitestar.net/~jtalbott/MyrtleBeachPier.jpg
MC
Had a stoater of a weekend .........Seen the new Coen dooser , had a few lashes at the wedding ,
missus went Garrity because i was a bit over the top . But she still loves me , and blasted CBAT on a long drive back. Does life get any better?? Only if i can see Duncans babysitter.YGK Baby , whats happenin mancub , hope your well topman.
Midnite ?? You cant be ill......no way man , get better dooser.
Dragon , Did you get ma e-mail.....blast me back.
Duncan , Have you ever had a chance to see Nearly Dan , check them out they play a bit round the UK. How is the bairn.
WHERE IS TONES , A SAID A SAID WHERE IS TONES??
lp , has Rob gone back tae China or what??
ole , have been listening to Ben Folds and got tae admit getting quite into it , will keep ya posteed.
chips , that made me really smirk as well i was creased severely.
TWM , Are you peely walie or whit bigman??
St Al , pass the Dead Horse (sauce) and cover it with
Army And Navy ( gravy ) old bean??Gettin a bit daft noo , so am outa here......
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaano
W1P ~ There's a huge Pink Floyd pig on the roof of the Capitol Records bulding!
Fezo
Any DER news yet I'm on tender hooks here
db
Uh, Lizzy, people usually scroll a little before they post...
"NYBill":In reference to your post below (NYBill/The next one/Monday, October 29, 19101/21:49:50), it just so happens I have been under the employment of Messrs. Walter Becker and Donald Fagen in the event that circumstances as you have so succinctly described should occur.
We (Mr. Becker and I) have been more than aware of the unforgivingly "loose" atmosphere at River Sound, and have jokingly reprimanded Mr. Fagen accordingly on numerous occasions concerning the hapless, drunken slugs that run the place, all to no avail. It can now be revealed that part of the reason Mr. Katz was "bought out" was due to his ongoing concern that something like this would happen, which he just could not stand to see.
Now that the scenario you have described/admitted to has occurred, we have no other recourse but to put into effect what I ostensibly have been put on the payroll to deliver. Needless to say, you may want to visit relatives and make various obligatory phone calls to friends as soon as possible. It's important that you "wrap up" any outstanding financial matters so as not to add any additional burden to your immediate family.
Rest assured that we will be able to at least lessen their funeral obligations, as there will be no body to contend with, thus removing any "improvement" fees that may have been necessary otherwise. There is no need to thank us now, of course. You can do that when we see you.
Do what you can to get some rest; there will be a bit of walking involved when the date of our appointment arrives. If you prepare yourself in advance, I'm sure the whole upcoming experience will be far less unpleasant, and we can avert the more embarrassing elements (attempted bribery, pleading, weeping, etc.)
Enjoy the remainder of the autumn equinox and we'll see you soon-
Randy
NIGHTFLY62@aol.com
Hi everybody i'm just back from a weeks course & wanted to speak to my new friend Clas.
Hi how's it hanging, What's going on ?
Lizzy
Clas, I'd much rather listen to the celebrity fawning from Hoops, Oleander and Fogel than to ANYTHING you have to say. I hope you are serious about leaving this Steely Dan guestbook to people who want to fawn over Steely Dan. So go back to your Ace of Base, Europe, Yng McVeigh Malmsteen, ABBA, Nazi collaborating nation and leave us alone. Good Riddance
roflmao sh - abba! too funny!!!!!next?
Nation's Grandmas Halt Production Of Afghan BlanketsWASHINGTON, DC— In a show of support for the U.S., the nation's grandmas announced plans Monday to stop knitting afghan blankets. "We must do our part to stand behind our country," said spokesgrandma Nettie Bennett, 87. "Even if it means my new grandson will have to sleep with a store-bought comforter, I will not make something named after a place that lets terrorists run around all willy-nilly."
1. the PBS concert - do you have it on VHS or DVD? VHS2. how many times have you seen "the making of aja"? 8
3. your thoughts on "i got the news"? "glamour profession"? "jack of speed"? sex, drugs, sex & drugs
4. if you were to use the B-52's in a bombing mission over the afghan terriorties, which one of their songs would you play? why, Love Shack, of course
5. who should play Donald/Walter on the impending ABC made-for-tv movie due out summer 2002? Donald=Bud Seilig (sp) Commissioner of Baseball, don't know who for Walter
6. your thoughts on the microphones used in the 96 tour Huh?
7. your thoughts on larry carlton's real or imagined nfluence? He just imagined it was real
8. how many re-mastered steely dan cd's do you own? All
9. who is john beasley and what does he mean to you? musician/producer, means nothing to me - really, i swear
10. your top 3 female vocalists Aretha, Bonnie, Joni
( but then there's Sarah Vaughan, Ella, Chaka, Eryka, Jill Scott,etc.)
11. which administration do you blame for foul-ups, real or imagined, on the US middle east policies? if you are not a US citizen, then discuss the issue in general using BBC's website, please post url's only Ugh12. what do you think stood in the way for Swedish world dominance, either imperialistic and/or economic? ABBA
13. most ironic public place where you heard a steely dan song playing Grocery store - Almost Gothic sounds weird there
14. your last e-bay purchase? N/A
15. the influence of organized religion on attempts at world dominance - insanity
and as a bonus question, should the world sign onto the prime directive? absolutely not, uh, what's the prime directive?
My dad's relatives were from Queens and they called it gravy. Cracked me up every time I heard it. :-)
Oh and St. Al. I had read your recipe several months ago and got a good laugh. Way to go, posting it on your website.
St. Al: Deeeeelish! I'm so friggin hungry now......sounds like an awesome fest.....ygk
Red Gravy = Italian red (meat) sauce.StAl = Italian American originally from Va Beach. Family from NYC
I know red gravy. See http://www.seanet.com/~stalfnzo/. Click on Steely Dan Cookbook link and scroll down.
Fact is, Gravy is a term unique to the philly/jersey area. Snakehips is correct. Jim# -- go eat some white bread.
So there's no confusion. Last statement was a joke.
StAl
read my lips -my friends from jersey/philly call red spaghetti sauce/marinara, whatever - "gravy" - yes they do! sheesh!
Red gravy? Red sauce?Red gravy = country ham, biscuits and maybe some collards.
Red sauce = that funny stuff they put on noodles in high priced resturants. Or possibly the fluid contained within almost any food enhancement product purchased from Louisiana.I hope this clears up any confusion.
YGK: hey pal
1. the PBS concert - do you have it on VHS or DVD?
2. how many times have you seen "the making of aja"?
3. your thoughts on "i got the news"? "glamour profession"? "jack of speed"?
4. if you were to use the B-52's in a bombing mission over the afghan terriorties, which one of their songs would you play?
5. who should play Donald/Walter on the impending ABC made-for-tv movie due out summer 2002?
6. your thoughts on the microphones used in the 96 tour
7. your thoughts on larry carlton's real or imagined influence?
8. how many re-mastered steely dan cd's do you own?
9. who is john beasley and what does he mean to you?
10. your top 3 female vocalists
11. which administration do you blame for foul-ups, real or imagined, on the US middle east policies? if you are not a US citizen, then discuss the issue in general using BBC's website, please post url's only
12. what do you think stood in the way for Swedish world dominance, either imperialistic and/or economic?
13. most ironic public place where you heard a steely dan song playing
14. your last e-bay purchase?
15. the influence of organized religion on attempts at world dominance -
and as a bonus question, should the world sign onto the prime directive?
lp - i work with a woman from new jersey, her husband's from philly and they call sauce "gravy" - for real!and Boz did "It's Over" (is that the name of that old song?)
so, there ya go!
1 None yet do you know weather it is available on 8 Track?
2 None see above
3 Least favourite track, Disco, Bluesey kinda neat
4 Rome
5 Guy Pierce & David Copperfield
6 where they swiched on ?
7 zzzzzzzzzzzzz
8 All of them
9 Nobody & nothing
10 Karen Carpenter, Madonna & Tiffany
11 www.dulldulldull.co.uk
12 Location, Location, Location
13 Art Shop
14 Never made one
15 Sex male / female : yes please
Duncan
hey ygk - god i have missed you so damn much - e-me when you can buddy okay?on the flu vaccination - i usually get one every year because of my job, i'm shaking hands with way too many people in a day - last year, there was a shortage in massachusetts so i could not get one because i was too young, and yet, i didn't get the flu, just a few colds and allergies, but i will try to get a shot anyway this year - the jury's out on their effectiveness and side effects, my arm usually hurts for a few days afterwards but that's about it
mexico city used to be the largest city in land area in the world - not sure if they still have that status - great fagen line, yes
snakehips- nobody i know on this coast calls tomato sauce "gravy" - in boston, it's "marinara", thank you, unless you are in the north end, then it's "meat sauce", am i right nmn? - lol - "gravy" must be some southern term, right jim#? -
had a meeting last night so i missed ally mcbeal, for shame, because i am a big fan of boz scaggs, did he play at the bar? very cool, if he did, what did he play if tha't's the case?
nybill - yes, good post, but people disregard posts here all the time - see my test way down from yesterday.....
Goodmorning friends --Q - I asked this same question months ago, and I got no response, so I feel like I am doing a good service by giving you this advice. What you do, is next time you see a "µ" like right here, just highlight it, copy it to Word for Windows (if you have that software) and then just do "copy and paste". That is what I just did. Or you can skip the "Word" step, and just copy and paste directly within the guest book.
Now what I would really like, is if Dr. µ or someone can post the "mu" character which looks like an "m" with a long downward stem (like a p) at the beginning of the letter (it is very similar to the "m" sign for Virgo). I would like to use this in my music charts since Steely Dan uses a lot of clustered 9th chords and they have called them "mu" chords.
LP - I was waiting for Lizzy to come back and take her quiz, but since no one has yet taken the time to submit answers to the quiz, I think I will take a shot at it. I would have waited a few more days for Lizzy to answer, but you made a request, and, well, I would like to try the quiz.
Clas - I forgot about the "Mexico City" line in "Maxine", but I really wasn't racking my brain that hard. Anyway, you are more entertaining when you are delving into music subjects instead of taking your political stances and responding to those who love to hate you. Oh well, that's horse racing for ya.
Angel - a rainy day in Los Angeles. The news reports that it is the first rain here in almost 6 months. The auto body shops in town are probably wringing their hands with glee.
Be back with my quiz answers soon.
Steveedan
wormy....thanks for the heads up on Austin City Limits....we have two PBS stations that run two different shows at the same time every weekend and I try to catch the beginning to see who's going to be on....consistantly the best show for live music over the years.ygk....good to see you peeking out again....hope you're doing well.
mu/ole....thanks for the info on vitamins and supplements....we've been big on wal-mart stuff the past couple of years....I always wondered about the differences between GNC and someone like wal-mart as far as quality of product goes. I think my biggest changes (after I kick this strep infection) will be to make an effort to get more exercise. I'm not into jogging but have some beautiful countryside and a two mile walk I've mapped out. I'd like to do that on all my days off (averages every other day off). Also, I'd like to up my vitamin E to 800iu and either try a vitamin C supplement or possibly try to get in a big glass of OJ every day. I know I need to increase my fruits and veggies intake but seem to have a real problem doing this. Given my triclycerides on my last blood work, I'd better be doing something! And one of the biggest things I need to so is lose some weight. I was at 6'3" and 205 for years and years and felt pretty good at that size (even though it's a little high) but the last 5 years or so I went up to 235 and have been there for over two years now. Carrying the extra weight makes me feel like shit and doesn't do much for self-esteem either. The only way I lost weight in the past (about 12 years ago) was with the aid of my old buddy Fastin which we all know isn't good for you. I felt great and lost a lot of weight at the time. Also depressed my immune system to the point of getting pneumonia. First and only time I've had that and it was rough. In the hospital for 5 days and out of work for almost a month. Took about 6 months to feel like I really got my strength back. After I recovered, my Dr. gave me a "pneumonia vaccine". He said it would be good for about 6 or 7 years and that I should have a booster at that point. Any thoughts on this? Also, do either of you have any thoughts on flu vaccinations? I've never taken one. Some people swear by them and some people swear at them. Seems to be a very polarized issue. I'm pretty much uninformed when it comes to them. Anything you guys care to share would be appreciated.
Y'all have a good day.
MC
(creeeeeeeeeeeak)
[looking around corner]Is "it" really gone?
Wow, could anyone have seen this behaviour coming from the swede? I mean, he never functioned this way before.......anyway - looking at all o yous through the smoke of a torrential fire......glad to see the regulars....
ygk
'tis a good thing I didn't send any masters to sweden'
Quote I"And Dragon - no, I am not drinking, I am straight as an arrow, so please, just fuck off."
Quote II
"(Apropos Pete Fogel - I had some beers some weeks ago, called Pete Fogel in Manhattan, I wanted to apologize for a few things I have said during the years. He refused to talk to me)"
Denial is NOT just a river in Africa, jerk-off.....
St Al - are you originally from the east coast? i thought that was the only area where they call red sauce "gravy"!
NYBill/R.H.S. - you crack me up! always enjoy your posts. check your email buddy.anyone else catch Boz Skaggs on Ally McBeal last night? short appearance, but nice.
lp - good to know you're online at home now. if i can stay awake, i'll see you in chat some evening.
no static at all...
NYBill: My grandmother always said you can never use too much basil when cookin' up a big 'ol pot of red gravy.
NY Bill. I loved it. :-)
NYBIllyes, your Riversounds post was funny
but you kindof lost us with all your negative posts beforepot and kettle comparing colors
Hello People...,Now look, Mr.Bill posted a really amusing post a few posts back
at it just got crushed under the wave of negative posts to
follow... Now that'll be enought of that! Here's a few simple
rules of posting so as to avoid futher confusion....1) When someone posts a funny post, You post a funny post.
2) Personal arguments will be taken outside. Got an email
account? Good..., USE IT.3) Try to keep your post Steely Dan related. If you cant do
that then try cooking advise. We can always use more
cooking advise...4) Please refrain from posting any items for sale that you may
have like ride-on lawnmowers or George Foreman grills or
Viagra cuz it gets us off track and besides whaddya think
this is, a freakin' yardsale or sumpthin?5) Consider NYBill's feelings before you post. I mean Mr.Bill
comes here looking for something enlightening or amusing
to read, something to brighten his day, not something that
will cause him to eventually take heart medication ok?
If we can just stick to the rules above I think we'll all be
happier, more relaxed, people... and we can take some of the
load off of an already overburdened psychiatric community.Thank You,
Bill
yes to patricia barber - someone gave me one of her cd's a couple of years ago and it's a standard jazz play in the house - she is very cool and smooth but has a modern edge to her work
q/mu/ole - my doctor is psycho about not taking all those vitamins at the same time due to absorption and actually cancelling out a combination at times, you may want to ask a nutritionist or your doctor (though many are not up on these things) about that - eg i have to take my levoxyl separate from anything elsetoo much information - the police
isn't anyone going to take my tests? pfft - couldn't we use a light break in here?
DR Mu - thanks for the antioxidanteQ - Patricia Barber has all the elements
give's Miss Krall a run for her money in the standards departmentAustin City Limits - this months entries include String Cheese Incident (MC) and MAry Chapin Carpenter/Nancy Giffith (StevieD). Check your local listings
The new Doctor JOhn disc Crescent Moon is a keeper, plenty of funk, gris gris and a tight backing band. Shout out to Chere on this one
Clas - are you reading a little far into this Steely Dan snob factor? Please lighten up just a little.
wt
"u" (shoot, I'm an idiot - do you have to capture that font offline?)THANKS!
Clas, goodbye, go to hell.Your endless dribble is one thing, but betraying somoene the way you have on this board is unforgivable. Kudos to Pete for refusing your call - you don't deserve any response. What are you going to do betray Pete somehow?(would be lies,anyway).
"u" - again thanks.
Stranger: Please e-mail me at the above addressClas: I'll respond to your message later. Seems my home e-mail client is giving me fits.
So many computer problems. You'd think I did this shit for a living or something...
What's so funny 'bout peace love and understanding? Please people.
okay, one last comment, (I know, I said that yesterday too);Ivan ”the Stranger” Goldman - spare me, the GBook crashed yesterday and when it came up again some posts had disapeared. Among them Oleanders post and your comments ”they deserve to die”.
You have several times stated that Arabs are fucks, they should not come near civilized people. Civilized people in this case is Israel, who are, quite opposite to terrorists - ”civilized people”. Civilized people, a civilized government, is killing children and woman and other innocent Palestines, stealing their land and properties. With help from USA - money and weapon. that's terrorism. But you think that is alright, because ”if the Palestinas claimed that Philadelphia was their holy center, should we just give it to them?”
And Martha Oleander's is quick to agree; ”You have this amazing ability to hit the head on the nail Stranger”.
With those kind of arguments, well, that was a laugh... but the other night I saw those eight children dead, innocent, and you are saying USA are at war? Why are USA always at war in foreign countries, among poor people, bombing the shit out of them?
USA just want to control the oil-area, and I bet there's something behind that ”terrorist attack”.
So, if this is war, I have to chose side, and I aint going to take shit from stupid gringos anymore, and even if we had a good time in Paris, well, war is war, aint it?
And I can see those usual cheap shit comments ”he's not well, I feel sorry for him and Lena”.
I am perfectly well Ivan, in fact, I feel better than ever, because I have made up my mind, from now on I'm going to be an honest man.
And don't involve my wife in this, she's perfectly fine too.
And Dragon - no, I am not drinking, I am straight as an arrow, so please, just fuck off.
Martha Salyers - you're a coward, and what's so special with your name? I remember the first thing you said to me was;
”Let's see if you can pronunce my name properly, say M a r t h a S a l y e r s”
If I had been honest at that moment, I should had left New Orleans, tried to forget everything about control-freaks, Hoops, Pete Fogel and other Lime-light-tailers.
So, today is not too late, I'm out of here, I must be able to listen to Steely Dan again without come to think of Hoops and Fogel, Oleander and their discusting fawning for Steely Dan. Celebrity Whores.
Listen to Steely Dan without throwing up.
(Apropos Pete Fogel - I had some beers some weeks ago, called Pete Fogel in Manhattan, I wanted to apologize for a few things I have said during the years. He refused to talk to me)
StAl - you're a great guy, I like you, thanks for your patience during these 6 years, this has been a learning experience for me, for example; I now know how it is to be a stranger in a foreign country. That's good, I can look at the refugees who comes to Sweden and knowing a little what they're going thru.
Howard, Schwinn, StevieDan and others, you know who you are (I hope), nice talking to you.
Bye,
Clas Lundkvist
Hi Don and Walt!,I have some bad news. I stopped by River Sound earlier this
evening and I got to talking with a couple of your people
over there and well to make a long story short, they invited
me into the studio...Anyway after several drinks we all had a pretty good head
going and one of the guys says, "Hey Bill you wanna hear
some of the stuff that Don and Walt have been workin on?"
Well naturally i said "Hell Yes" y'know, and they lead me into
back and showed me all the boards and whatnot and qued up
one of the new tracks...Well, it was really excellent but as I was sitting there behind
the board I decided to make a few changes... Anyhow I spun a
few knobs and changed a few (well, maybe more than a few...)
settings on the computer and well, i'm not really sure what I
did but it just did'nt sound anywhere near the same when I was
done. I hope you don't mind... I mean I TRIED to set everything
back to the way it was but i was pretty buzzed at the time and I
really don't think that I got right. As a matter of fact one
of the guys said, "Oh man! This is Fucked!" and "Holy Shit!
What the hell did you do???" but I was'nt really sure so I
could'nt tell em'...Anyway, to make a long story short, I wound up back out on the
street with this bump on my head and I don't really remember
much after that. I mean I'm sure I messed a few things up but
you guys should be able to fix it right?.......right?
Bill
Clas read it and weep buddy. Don't hide behind your lack of ability to translate. You either don't know the history of your own country or you are embarassed about Sweden's failed attempt to conquer the world. I don't want you to die. I don't want someone to censor you. I want you to vountarily shut your own mouth and gracefully exit this space. I beg you. Please. Do it for your fellow citizens of the world. Just make the decsion to go elsewhere. Don't die, don't kill anyone. Just stop.
don't bother should you expect "juicy" details and such. i am not any wiser than i was before i talked to John Beasley on certain matters such as the Wetside q's ... still, it was nice to spend time with him and his friends and sit in an italian restaurant and have a bite to eat ...what a shame about the negativity around here. too bad, you are missing out a lot!
It is obvious why Walter Becker likes John Beasley and why they get along and work(ed) together. Should anyone really be interested, soon on www.walkingsatellites.com
While we were driving back to Maastricht and John Beasley kept me company so i wouldn't be alone in the car, he turned up the volume to Me'Shell's Peace beyond Passion asking me whether it would be nice for him to get involved in the Banyan Trees. What do you think i answered ....
Q: Wow. Very impressive.Exercise- 3 mile / day jog. Very good. Should boost antioxidant proteins and tone down the immune system. My belief is that heart disease is usually a form of auto-immune disease caused by lifestyle. Our ancestors 40,000 years ago walked. climbed. carried food supplies, etc over a 130 mile radius. We still have their genes. One theory postulates that inactivity and poor nutrition turn on and off key genes that greatly increase the risk of modern chronic diseases such heart disease and Type II (adult onset) diabetes. only a few people have genes from birth that condemn one to heart disease, But many have genes that can "fall off the cliff" without the right signals.
Exercise can keep the immune system in top shape: eager to attack foreign bodies, but not itself. Exercise also increases antioxidant proteins such as superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase that prevent proteins from damage and body lipids (fat) from becoming rancid. Oxidation of fats including LDL and HDL are now thought to lead to an maladaptive immune response and plaque formation in arteries. Tampa heat and humidity have an added benefit in that the heat stress increases a class of proteins called heat shock proteins that appear to be strong protectors of the heart. A colleague does some neat research with turtles that can dive for an hour without breathing. Heat shock proteins protect their hearts from oxygen deprivation. Also injecting animals with "extra" heat shock proteins stops or lessens the severity of a heart attack.
Healthy skeletal muscle has been found to raise HDL (good cholesterol - I hate these terms, but...) and lower LDL or bad cholsterol. More importantly, it protects LDL from oxidation which can trigger an auto-immune response and also helps the heart to pump blood more efficiently taking the proverbial piano off the back of the heart.
A new PAC group, of sorts, called RID has been formed to further funding for research into sedentary lifestyle as a disease contributing to many pathologies including heart diseae, hypertension, stroke, cancer, etc.
email George Pell or Dr. Frank Booth to request their periodic newsletter:
Rid@missouri.eduSomething that is as important as exercise is to consume as many servings of fruits and veggies as you can stand. The more variety the better. Graze at the old salad bar.
If your hematocrit is over 40, give blood periodically. I'm serious. Iron is a major catalyst of heart disease. Iron in hemoglobin is essential, but if you can keep your hematocrit at 40 or just under (you won't become anemic at these levels), there's a lower risk of atherosclerosis (plaque building) than 45+.
1000 mgs ester C twice daily
I hate to sound redundant, but I would get as much C from OJ, and 250 mg/day as a supplement (but no more). High Vit C + high hematocrit MIGHT lead to problems, but no longitudinal studies...
1000/1000mgs equal gamma and alpha E
800-1200 IU for someone with a family history protect fats from becoming rancid and prevents overgrowth of smooth musch cells in arteries that can choke off blood. Consistenly shown to reduce heart disease and heart attacks.
100mgs total gels Co-enzyme q-10
Might work, as an antioxidant in a live human, but not proven. Haven't heard of toxicity problems.
100 mgs of each B complex 3 times daily
Can't hurt. The CRITICAL B is FOLIC ACID, which removes homocysteine, a big time, but preventable risk for heart disease. Most "mature" vitamin formulas have enough folic acid (400-800 µg or mcg). Supplements are OK, too.
4000iu(?) Garlic(Garlinase)
OK, but Go natural. Emeril and 40 cloves... sautŽ in EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
Alpha Lipoic acid - not sure dosing. Many supplements are 50-100 mg, which I think is a little low, in this case. Expensive but good stuff, though.
GNC "Mega Men" multi vitamin twice daily. Go into the local Wal-Mart, get some of the OneSource "Mature" multi-vitamins. You'll have more cash for Dan on e-Bay and a better formula for vitamins and minerals
Green Tea caps -not sure dosage
I've read a lot of good stuff about green tea as an antioxidant. Obviously, the best way to go is to BREW green tea. Relaxing stuff.
Zinc picolinate 25mg twice daily
Can't argue there. Only a small concern if your blood iron levels are actually low (which again is very positive re: heart disease risk)
Tocotrienols(68iu daily)
Pretty good. However, I would eat lots of mixed veggies and fresh seafood, instead.
EPA fish oil(900 mgs daily). Evidently, there were lots of EPA in the fish within the lakes of the rift of Africa where our ANCIENT ancestors were from...
Beta Glucan - no idea
Trace Minerals - see about Wal-mart Mature vitamins
Potassium - eat a banana instead
NO ANTIBIOTICS! except in emergency...
Actually, there's one theory and interesting epidmiological evidence that the major factor contributing to the small reduction in incidence of heart attacks over the past 30 years is the increased us of antibiotics. Things would be better, except that we're big, fat slobs now (I'm on my way - same weight fro 18 years then BOOM, a couple of years ago - I'm still reeling, but taking up power-walking and pushps)...
Oh, and 8-10 12oz Budweiser/week
A couple of glasses of wine (red best) or a pint of ale seem to be protective of the heart. It just doesn't get any better than this...
Not looking for "free" advice, but any thoughts?
That's close to the truth most of the time (in fact, we have to PAY to dissmeinate in print). Just thankful for an attentive audience...
Most people on this board can understand English fine. English is clas' 2nd language, and I think it sometimes leads to miscommunication, i would never, ever write or think people should die because of what they believe or say. i do believe that when you are at war, which we are, then you destroy the enemy. that means get them dead or captured. and that's all i meant and all i said. I ain't no war hero, but I was trained in the Army, and I know from my own life, not from Hollywood, that's how you prosecute a war.also, most of us understand that these terrorist crazies are trying to kill us and will keep trying whether we fight back or not. which is why getting them dead is the obvious course. nonviolence is beautiful. Gandhi and ML King are my heroes. but nonviolent resistance works only against a civilized democracy. against a hitler, a stalin, a saddam, it just gets you dead. i'm sorry for boring you with these self-evident truths. but i felt i ought to respond to these weird attacks from clas. My wife and I had some good times with him and his wife Lena. I honestly don't think he's well and feel bad for him and for her. I hope he gets better. and my name's not Goldberg.
Big Blackie--thank you for that.Dragon--thanx to you too, grrrlfriend. Right on about antibiotics. Too many run to them (both the sick and the provider!) when it's not indicated. They don't do shit for viruses--even the highly-advertised anti-flu meds don't give much benefit over rest and fluids (maybe 24 hours less symptoms. Maybe that's really important to some people.). I worry about tens of thousands of people taking ciprofloxacin for 60 days at a time for anthrax prophylaxis.
Q--The alcohol may be blunting whatever good you're doing with the other stuff. Remember that A, D, E, & K are fat-soluble and you can OD on them (see chronic hypervitaminosis A or D--no one can really say how much over the RDA is too much). And if you're taking all that PLUS a multi you should add 'em up to see exactly what you're getting. There is lots of controversy about the benefits & risks of super-physiologic doses of vitamins & other supplements, and since they're unregulated, there's a lot of trash out there masquerading as fact. Now Mu, there's a guy whose FIELD is antioxidants, so I listen to him. But the exercise and lots of fresh fruits & vegies and not smoking are probably doing your heart the most good. BTW, how you can take that much zinc daily and still shit is beyond me, especially if taking calcium too!
Well I'd save the thousands, if it were a sure thing.But I wonder what Gina would do?
Clas -- I had planned on posting a stop bashing Clas message but in light of your misguided tyrade (sp?) on Oleader and The Stranger...
You have to stop a man from reaching a button that would send a detonation signal to a bomb that would cause the death of several thousand people. This man is right in front of you, only a few yards away. You have a gun. But this man has a hostage, and he is hiding behind the hostage in such away there is no possible way for you to shoot the man without killing the hostage before the man reaches the button. Do you shoot and kill the hostage, or do you try to explain to the families of the several thousand people the man's bomb killed that you didn't want to be responsible for the death of the hostage?
Clas -- Have you been drinking again? Why are you attacking Oleander and The Stranger? I don't see where The Stranger said they deserve to die. So what are you talking about, buddy?Q -- That symbol you are looking for is called "mu". And no one should take antibiotics unless it is determined that they need them. In other words if you have the flu people you don't need antibiotics. You need lots of soup, herbal tea, lots more liquids and rest (this (includes)means staying home so you don't infect your co-workers).
LIZZIE FROM IRELAND -- Welcome. Ignore the trouble makers. And if your age is unusual for being a fan you are in the company of some unusual folk.
Sincerely,
Dragon
Dear Mr./Ms./Mrs. "u"(international units symbol?) (also,sorry I'm font challenged),Good thread for all, especially during "these times"
What are your thought on this regimne for "maintenance" - 39 yr old male/family cardio/stroke history...
Exercise- 3 mile / day jog
1000 mgs ester C twice daily
1000/1000mgs equal gamma and alpha E
100mgs total gels Co-enzyme q-10
100 mgs of each B complex 3 times daily
4000iu(?) Garlic(Garlinase)
Alpha Lipoic acid - not sure dosing
GNC "Mega Men" multi vitamin twice daily
Green Tea caps -not sure dosage
Zinc picolinate 25mg twice daily
Tocotrienols(68iu daily)
EPA fish oil(900 mgs daily)
Beta Glucan
Trace Minerals
Potassium
NO ANTIBIOTICS! except in emergency...
Oh, and 8-10 12oz Budweiser/week
Not looking for "free" advice, but any thoughts?
yeah marthalard
Clas: I'm glad you're leaving, go fuck some terrorist in the ass! You've got a LOT of fucking nerve breaking people's anonymity on here.
http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/people/A0811456.htmlCharles = Carl
MC: Hope it works out. Hand in there...
now that was fairly funny... amber's such a sap... i swear those kids make women dopey... and then they finally grow up...
mu....thanks for the info....I'll likely try a few of those that will work with my current set of circumstances.St.Al....not to worry, the faithful will keep coming back as long as there's a place to come to.
angel....what is it about time shares that you don't like? You seem to have a pretty strong opinion regarding them and I'd like to know more about it! Post here or e-mail me at:
midnitecruiser@hotmail.com
MC
... Sometimes, the inflammatory limb can go into overdrive which can damage tissues...American male
olive oil and fish ... Act as membrane stabilizers
MC: I wonder if you're run into an antibiotic resistance strain or antibiotic resistance has been induced. It seems if the docs are trying different classes that that should help, but...The immune system is complex. Activated white blood cells (leukocytes), Natural Killer Cells, T-cells ,etc. are important in warding off disease. Sometimes, the inflammatory can go into overdrive which can damage tissues and impede defense as well - good cop, bad cop. The method to boost the immune system, while controlling for an inflammatory or auto-immune response can be tricky.
my 2 piasters:
Boosting health immune defense:
1. Exercise. This may be difficult now, and could further depress the immune system in your current state. But when you feel better, moderate intensity exercises (walking, power-walking, jogging, tennis or basketball (if you knees can take it), moderate weight lifting to a lesser extent). 3-5 times per week 30-60 min should help in the future. Avoid starting too fast and overtraining. They depress the immune system. I know an ultramarathon runner who is sick (colds, etc) for 2 weeks following each race.
2. zinc. Can be tough on the stomach and can interfere with iron absoprtion. (The Cold-eeze may not be bad if you can't handle a straight supplement). But, if you are like most American males of the species, you have a bit too much iron. If your hematocrit is in the close to 40 or above, no problem A little orange juice (Vitamin C) will help during meals to absorb iron if that's a concern.
Reducing over-inflammatory response of the immune system (which injures tissues as well as T-Cells and NK Cells)
1. Vitamin E. I'd go for 800 iU per day. Just not a lot in food besides the dreaded wheat germ. Safe levels that also reduce heart disease and Alzheimer's. Safe at these levels
2. Lipoic Acid. Works synergistically with Vitamin E to protect against cell membran and tissue damage (500 mg/day). Very safe stuff.
3. Vitamin C. Works synergistically with Vit E and lipoic acid . I would get most from OJ (80 mg/glass). Important, but the literature shows that you might avoid any supplement over 250 mg. Most of the time Vit C is safe and anything in excess of 1 g/day is peed away. BUT if tissue damage involves release of free iron (don't know in your case), megadoses of Vit C could worsen you condition (more Good cop, bad cop)
4. olive oil and fish - Cook with lots of extra virgin; avoid stick margarine. Act as membrance stailizers
5. Calcium supplementation: Try with food and supplements to get 1200-1400 mg/day. Make sure you get enough Vitamin D (milk, yogurt, UV light, or supplement)
6. Gingko biloba (120-240 mg/day). Anti-inflammatory properties (through inhibition of an enzyme called iNOS - inducible nitric oxide synthase). Avoid if taking aspirin or blood thinners.
7. Glucosamine: beside a component of cartilage, new studies show it also inhibits iNOS (500-750 mg/day). Avoid if you have high blood pressure or diabetes.
Clas: shhhh...Don't mention the war...
Collaterals are unavoidable, especially when the Taliban is hiding behind innocents, poisoning dropped US food rations. Since we've let an opportunity slip away, we should concentrate on wiping out the Taliban front line above Kabul and McCain said today, we'll have to send ground troops in and take losses. The people in that part of the world are more likely to be behind us if we win via hand-combat with some air support.
We're all involved over here one way or another. Better an armchair QB I guess than excessive worry or handwringing or... an arm-chair country. Don't mention the war. For what it's worth, a few people close to me have an outside chance of getting ivolved in either war front. Me? I'm too old and washed up. Can't fit into narrow caves anymore, run a 5 min mile, or bench press twice my weight. We *could* send a herd of Chicago Bears or Cleveland Browns dogpound fans with uzis, large wrenches and BBQ pits to finish the job.
the sound a dummy makes hitting the floor
you stupid Apple Pie, no Swedish kings have had the name Charles, it's Karl XII, and our king today, his name is Carl Gustaf.C
I posted earlier this morning, when I pushed the submit-button the site crashed.Martha ”Oleanders” Salyers - I saw eight dead kids and a crying father on the news yesterday, he said -I'm just a poor sucker, why are they doing this to me? His kids died while they were having breakfast. The US-bomb came right out from the blue.
Ivan ”The Stranger” Goldberg is saying ”Those people deserve to die”.
You, Martha, are letting him get away with that, why? That's not your style, is it?
And that goes for you other scared little pricks too, are you afraid of if critizing The Stranger and his paranoia over Arabs he will insinuate you are Anti-Semits?
Ivan, I am ashamed over that I have shared the same table and restaurants with you. I hope you burn in hell, and don't bother to respond, I wont be back to read it.
StAl - delete the GBook CD-site, let some American Marmelade Boy do that job, I won't do it.
Take it as a political statement.
Audi and Out
C
PS/ SteveeDan; it's Mexico City; Eb/F - Ebmaj9
ohhhh what fun...
db
P.S. anyone know who Wolley man is '' he'' spent all of saturday in chat but didn't say a word.
Must have been one of Gina's silent protests i thought
Go Girl Go ... LOL
db
Duncan: Just say NO to cheap CD-R media. It absolutely matters. Read this...http://www.informationweek.com/story/IWK20010719S0003
Howard:
Thanks for the DVD info, I was thinking of buying a player for my TV too will the said disc still ''work''
db
oh, lizzy? where are you? here is your test:1. the PBS concert - do you have it on VHS or DVD?
2. how many times have you seen "the making of aja"?
3. your thoughts on "i got the news"? "glamour profession"? "jack of speed"?
4. if you were to use the B-52's in a bombing mission over the afghan terriorties, which one of their songs would you play?
5. who should play Donald/Walter on the impending ABC made-for-tv movie due out summer 2002?
6. your thoughts on the microphones used in the 96 tour
7. your thoughts on larry carlton's real or imagined influence?
8. how many re-mastered steely dan cd's do you own?
9. who is john beasley and what does he mean to you?
10. your top 3 female vocalists
11. which administration do you blame for foul-ups, real or imagined, on the US middle east policies? if you are not a US citizen, then discuss the issue in general using BBC's website, please post url's only
12. what do you think stood in the way for Swedish world dominance, either imperialistic and/or economic?
13. most ironic public place where you heard a steely dan song playing
14. your last e-bay purchase?
15. the influence of organized religion on attempts at world dominance -
and as a bonus question, should the world sign onto the prime directive?take your time - other posters are welcome to join in the fun too
I've just noticed that some of my ''cheap'' CD's at home & work seem to be de-composing around the edgesCould I be right..
Some black spots have appeared towards the centre on some & around the edges it looks like they've be left standing in something wet?
I thought that I may have splashed some cheap Wine on them but I have checked the one's at work & some of them are the same & I certainly don't remember drinking at work lately.
Are they affected by the damp? Heat?
Cheap CD's false economy?
Off to back up all my backups must save the family's photo albums & Linda's work.
Great news & stories from our friends in NY yesterday will pass on later if I get a chance
db
Oh & Wasps (winged assassins) are now my friends came into work this morning to find 2 Rats ''playing'' in the back workshop, Another job for today's list
Ref: Angel have fun with your HTML adventures it's worth it in the end.
I remember my first website effort Jesus I can still feel the pain it caused my eyes just looking at it, LOL
I find now that less is more & Steer clear of CCS for now
I've just caught the tail-end of the plush DVD thread, but UK or European Dan-fans should know that it *is* possible to buy the Steely Dan Plush DVD and get it to play properly.I bought it, and apart from a few PC install problems, got it to play. I think you just need to be careful where you buy it from - i.e make sure you get the Europe region version (amazon.com - no good, amazon.co.uk - OK!)
Howard
This is getting ridiculous. I have pruned this website down as far as I can yet the guestbook keep zeroing out based on the fact I have no room to write to the disc. It's becoming painfully evident that after 6 years at Seanet it may be time for a change. I've resisted this for many reasons. One, cost. If I switch to a different service I'll have to pay 2 ISP's (my home webserver can't handle the traffic of this site). Two, after 6 1/2 years there are far too many established links to this site and I hate breaking them (I can hear the Webdrone groaning as I type this). Three, it's a hassle of immense proportions...Anyway, I really do apologize for the recent crashes. I was lucky to have had a cached copy at home I could restore up to Sunday afternoon. I haven't even had a chance to restore stuff Ed sent from the last crash. However, once again I'm asking if you've got any missing posts, please send them to me.
Thanks for your patience. And something else. Everyone is always thanking me for maintaining this site. I want to thank all of you for hanging in throughout the years. It's been, and will continue to be, a gas!
StAl
PS: Thanks Hoops for publishing "Phillipe's" letter about the article including perceptions of DF/WB/Aja/2VN,etc. by a punk rocker in The Dandom Digest. Very astute bloke, that punker/post punker is!
Anyone else dig Patricia Barber? Jazz vocals and arrangements to die for. Production quality that's out of this world.
I'm sure I'm late to her party, but she oozes cool- Modern Cool, that is.Ole, I'll never forget your perma-smile at Atlanta. It was as big as the stage. Great times. When IS the next tour, darn it - I could use a fresh breeze...
FLDave, I owe you and I owe you.
JK, if your out there, how the fuck are you? If I have to, I'm buying you a new VCR for Christmas, sheesh!****** J. MINER ****** - PLEASE EMAIL ME!!
My email server crashed at the time losing your emails/address - now I found your old email, but you've changed your email address
Clas - I got your "more serious" quiz, but, I find some ambiguities there. Would you clarify ... "A foreign town is coming up in the lyrics in this song ...". Would that be foreign to you (in Sweden) or to me (in America).I also am not sure if you are still on the Fagen or The Nightfly still, or if you are opening this question up to the entire catalogue of Steely Dan Material.
From The Nightfly's I.G.Y. there is "90 minutes from New York to Paris"
From Countdown To Ecstasy's My Old School there is "Oh no, Guadalahara won't do now"
From Gaucho's Glamour Profession these is "All aboard the Caribbe Cannibal, off to Barbatos just for a ride"
So as you can see, this is far too vague for me to give just one answer -- and by the way, I know the chords for every Fagen and Steely Dan song. I am still working (actually, I haven't devoted any time to it yet) on Becker's 11 TOW, but when given a challenge, I unlock a song in less than 20 minutes. It's typing up the chord charts that take so much time.
So, please reword the question and I will get to work on it.
We may now call you "Clas the Quizmeister?"
Out here in Los Angeles, I meet a lot of interesting people. Just 2 weeks ago, I met a guy who is a recording engineer, and he mentioned that he just finished up the recording of a new record by Jeff "Skunk" Baxter. That item is for you Midnight C.I was helping a friend of mine move to his new house and this guy (Grant) was there helping install the big screen-surround sound entertainment extravaganza system.
Grant also told me that he was there at the last recording session that Jeff Porcaro did, the night before he died, and to those of you who thought that Jeff's untimely demise was a combination of things including pesticide, you were right, and I stand corrected. (I guess Jeff's accountant, who told me that he died solely due to pesticide poisoning, who's name also is Jeff, is drinking out of strange toilets.)
... careful what you carry ...
Steveedan
Clas since you lack a penis and a brain, let me help you. If you run a search using any search engine and put in keywords like Peter Great and Sweden, hundreds of historical websites will come up and show you at least one King of Sweden called Charles. That one would be Charles XII whose dream of Swedish world domination died at Poltava. Here's on URL for you to surf. http://www.multied.com/dates/1700ad.html#Anchor-35281 Now if the King at the turn of the 18th century was the 12th Charles, presumably there were at least 11 more and who knows how many since. You have now confirmed that you know nothing about the history of your "own" nation. You obviously no nothing about the middle east or America. So take the Stranger's advice. Say it in Swedish, have you ever been out before?
Clas,
Your lack of knowledge leads you down strange, twisted roads. I never tried to ban Gina from the board. Ever. You must have me mixed up with some othe Jew. For a person who knows Americans and has visited America, you just don't know much about it. Of course non-Jews can make fun of Jews. Who said they can't? All the different backgrounds of Americans make America infinitely more pleasant than some cold, suicidal lands in northern Europe I could name. Because I live in California, for instance, I speak a few works of Tagalog. You know how they say fuck off in Tagalog? Same way they say it in Samoan: Fuck off.
interesting read from a link on hoops! Dandom Digest about Jeff Baxter:http://www.vh1.com/thewire/content/news/1450114.jhtml
Clas . Nope! I'm sure it's not Bull. The conection between Bull and Atlanta is although a good one. Try to visit the "Southern Spurs Rodeo" when in Georgia. A 'gay-rodeo' with bull-riding. Maybe S mixed up the events.
Lars - Yepp! Cigar! I've heard about that too. But his name wasn't Charles? What was his name again? Bull?s - and ”blow-job”, translated to Swedish that means you fuck someone, ”give someone a blow-job” = ”he got diddled”.
Like ”The Sting”, have you seen that one?
C
C - Either someone who mixed up Alexandra Charles with our king (that's easy to do. Doin' it myself all the time.) Or our kings resemblance to Ray Charles. That explains the reference to Atlanta too. Maybe it was Ray Charles who visited that club in Peachtown?by the way S - details, details pleeeease... . looks like you visit the club often. Blowjob... . I thougt you inhaled. I once read something about a cigar. Was it "Charles" or do I confuse him with another one?
your tzg wants me to tell all you 'mericans to set your clock back... Daylight savings time is over, so make the most of that extra hour......w.t.t.k
S - ”Another example of Swedish disrespect for the laws of other countries. You are living proof of that also. Why would I go to bed in the middle of the day, you ignorant fool?”Man, you don't have to go to bed if it's against the law, I didn't know that. Sorry pal.
C
right again, let's see if I can come up with something harder, but don't cheat;A foreign town is coming up in the lyrics in this song, quite surprising, and the two chords played under the city-name are?
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Remember, no cheating.
C
Lars - w h o t h e h e l l i s C h a r l e s X I I ?---
S - son, I've been searching all night, in books, on the net, I can't find any Swedish king named ”Charles”. Would you care to explain?
You know, I'm not a mind-reader, or as Walter Becker (Steely Dan) put it - ”Okay, I AM a mind-reader, but I'm way behind reading”.
And ”the Gold Club”, christ! I thought that was a Credit Card or something. I didn't know that was a whorehouse. Don't tell me I got ”American Express” at the back of my foot too?
”What a blast, and her fifteen minutes went so fast - come to the American Express if you're in a hurry!”
Charles Charles Charles, hmmm, are you sure you're not talking about Great Britain?
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Cyn - that's funny, Indie-Clown. Funny stuff, this barking. They're just like people.
And this; we live in an apartment and I have to walk the damn dog five times a day, which is probably good for ME, but it's pretty annoying when I've been out with him for the last time at night, I put myself in bed, the Great Movie is about to begin and in comes The Dog, saying; -sorry pal, have to take a dump. And I am saying; -why the hell didn't you do that when we were out twenty minutes ago?
There's no way back, I have to roll out of bed, and go out again, in the darkness.
And he's not taking that dumpster anywhere, last nite I walked around the block two times so he could find the right spot.
Sorry for talking shit like this but... if you HAVE to do it, why the hell is it so important WHERE you do it? I just can't figure.
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dr Mu - hey you, you Desktop Tiger, you're really into this killings, aren't you? Put up strategies and so, I guess you'd love to be among the big marmelade boys, standing there with maps and shit. As long as you don't have to risk you're own life of course...
See you,
C
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Glass Onion.Wow!
Music as we know it has yet to recover.
Clas can't pee from a TWA building only from a TWATerminal because the "man" has no penis.
Hmmm... Just checked out Afghan climatology. While the Afghan mountains can rise past the 20,000 ft mark and get electron cold, Kabul and other cities (where the Talis are whacking) have the same *harsh* winter weather as... Cincinnati! Which seques into the obvious question: If Clas pees from the TWA building or a mosque, and the stream doesn't freeze on the way down, is it still considered a harsh winter?
Lars: That was exactly the reaction my wife had! We had a good laugh as well...
Had some tears listening to WOH... Oh and heard "Only A Fool Would Say That" at Evanston's Barnes & Noble.
ole....glad to see someone else who appreciates Ricky Jay. I saw him on HBO about a year or so ago and