Ah! Nice and quiet in here now! First, I must say how wonderful it is to see old friends return! Tim, Bev, WW!!! Welcome back and please know that you have been missed. It is my sincere hope that you do not make long absences your habit!

The Princess woke up with a bad cold this morning, courtesy of my two grandsons that brought it along with them! *ugh*  My daughter and the rest just left a while ago and I am, once again, sitting quietly in the living room...alone. It is amazing what turbulence children bring with them and how much we miss it when they go... I do not believe I have ever seen two more stressed out cats! HA!!!   It was truly a wonderful Thanksgiving in spite of the dreadful illness that will soon be passed from the Princess to me. A very small price to pay for the joy of seeing my two, beautiful grandchildren smiling and laughing and asking me a million questions! That, my dear friends, is a joy that I do hope each of you can share someday. And now....silence. Just this computer and the TV. Serenity returns.

This holiday was a gentle reminder of what is really important to me. Family. The love of a daughter that had such a terrible father years ago. The cheer of two adorable grandsons that remind me SO much of me and my brothers. The warmth of an evening by the fire, laughing and remembering that no matter what has happened, there is always redemption. There is love. There is family.  

Yesterday, I celebrated something else that is so very important to me. My fourth year of sobriety. To have my daughter here for that milestone was extra special. For you see, she was the one that endured a childhood without a dad. She had to see things a child should never see. And yet, she loves me. We come together on this special day and we are father and daughter. Something we were not, all those years ago. I treasure this time of my life more than anything. Through clear, sober eyes, I see the woman that was once my daughter. I see the mother that was once my daughter. I see the wife that was once my daughter. And now, I can see the man that was not a dad, but has been redeemed, and I am proud. I am thankful.

Busy as usual.  Soccer tourney this weekend.  5 games in 2 days.  Should be interesting to say the least.  As usual, I can't say no to the kids and have "inherited" the assistant coaching job for my son's soccer team.   Having a blast !  I'm actually getting into some real kind of shape again and the kids love seeing the old man out there with them.  They get pissed at me, but they respect the fact that I can walk the walk.  How's life in the Great White North ? 

		Head banger wrote:
		good to see you again, how have you been?      TIMBONI wrote: Man that sounds like one hell of a spread !  Have a great day my friend.  Happy Thanksgiving to everybody !      guidogodoy wrote: A big HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all as well from me. Taking a bit of a breather between my massive Mexican spread (tradition around my house). Frijoles done, pico de gallo done, tamales done, Lions losing in a big way. Yup! All on track save for the marathon making of the enchiladas which are the final item on the list. So, to all who celebrate, cheers. To all that don't? Have a drink and hug a mexican! LOL!!!!

to all those of you to the south, your six weeks late, so get on and enjoy a hapy thanksgiving.

bye.. If i dont talk to you again before my trip.. have a happy thanksgiving. and enjoy your time with your family

Hugs MG~

		Deep Freeze wrote:
		I have to run to the store!! Talk to you later, my dear!!!! HA!!!!!! GREAT pic!

LOL... The PPP- People....LMAO

Its fun....

		Deep Freeze wrote:
		My dear, I enjoy just about all of your pics. You have a knack for this!      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: LOL.... We try   We really try.....LMAO Did you like my dancing queen.... on the abba thread...LOL      Deep Freeze wrote: HA!!  Between you and guido I  am constantly entertained at your pic-posting-prowess..HA!!! A new term!! I believe I shall refer to it as PPP from here on!!!  HAHAHAHAHAA!!!

NAMM Show 2009

Hey metal freaks....

As announced on the racerxband.com website, Racer X will be playing their first live show in the US since May 2001.

Unfortunately, it will be a private showing for Ibanez, so hopefully you know somebody, who knows somebody, who knows a cousin, who knows someone at Ibanez.  Good luck!

I always behaive......LOL   Have a great time with your family.. and enjoy your holiday...

Hug MG~

		Deep Freeze wrote:
		Well gang, it is time to put the toys away for the evening and watch the second half of the ball game. With the grandkids coming in tomorrow, I cannot say how much time I will have with you over the next few days. I will try to check in early tomorrow morning! Try to behave yourselves should I fail to be here to monitor you. HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL Guido.. by the time you get the coupon it will have expired..

NO SOUP FOR YOU...

		guidogodoy wrote:
		I don't know about everyone else but I have spent the day trying to get my free Dr. Pepper as promised for the release of Chinese Democracy (and answering one idiotic PM)! Site has been down all day but I just now see it up and running. Now where is my damn coupon!? Am I to wait 17 years for THAT to come out now?!?

HA!!!!!!!!! Just don't break any sheep tonight!!!!!

Goodnight, DPK!!!!!!

		Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:
		I cannot speak for anyone else, but I was spending my time with my two wonderful children.  Now, I am off to the land of La, where I will count sheep and sing Breaking The Law in my sleep.  God, that was bloody awful!  I'm keeping it though for the laughter I know people will see in it.

I know...it's just that Justin asked if there were any other "takers" regarding being happy about Thanksgiving. Ah, whatever...I'm still waking up!!

		Deep Freeze wrote:
		Umm..I should think you would prefer to "give"???... Afterall, tis better to give than.. Ah, nevermind!

I'm thinking Freeze was watching the NFL...not the CFL.

		Head banger wrote:
		you watched the grey cup too?  stamps won!!!!      Deep Freeze wrote: Congratulations, joe! I am sure you will enjoy your new friend! And a wonderful Sunday afternoon to all!  Football is in full swing and all is quiet....especially here! Amazing. Perhaps everyone is over on Acid Planet listening to the new music??? HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL... you guys always make me laugh so much when I come out here......  I havent laughed that much latley.. And I did tonight....  Thanks ......  My Metal family.....  Luv YA..

Good nite MG~

		Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:
		I withhold further comment for fear of my life.  LOL      MG_Metalgoddess wrote:    LMAO            Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote: Okay...I'm staying well away from furthering this particular topic of discussion.  LOL      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: They allready know...LOL   So I dont think they would be to surprised...LOL      Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote: I'd almost feel sorry for Scott and KK if you ever got your paws on them...Naughty kitty!   LMFAO      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: Why do you think I was worried about the Noise ordinance....   LMFAO      Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote: It's plain to see where my mind is at.  I am entirely onboard with the idea of us all (including the band) hanging out together for a couple of days.   MG, we don't need to know what you do behind your hotel room door....LMAO!!!!!      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: LMAO... Get your mind out of the Gutter  for 1 Minute,,, LOL  I meant for the time to spend with each other and the band.......  LMAO..... WHat I do behind my hotel door can remain a secret....  ROFL......... MG~      Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote: Absolutely MG...That would be a blast.  Noise ordinance for the hotel sure...not that any self-respecting Priest fan would abide by such a thing!  I don't think you're going to find any city in either the US or Canada without a noise ordinance of some sort, but I say that the hell with 'em.  LOL Somehow, the fact that you would think to ask around to see where Scott and KK are staying isn't surprising to anyone here. LOL  Ummmm...as for the really hang-out...I don't know if I like where that's going.      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: Thanx Darth.... Yes that would be fun...  Hotel Managers beware...  It would have to be some where ... where there is no noise ordinance.. LOL   I could just ask  where Scott and KK are staying ...  what hotel they are going to be staying in... We could all just stay in that one..   Make life a little simpler..LOL   And then we would have to make sure its in a city where they have a lay-over a few days before their next show..   Then we could all really hang-out...   MG~      Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote: MG, you are a great friend to all of us and the reverse of that is also true.  Our prayers are for you and your family during your mother's battle with breast cancer.   I think we all need to fly somewhere central and meet during a Priest show.  Just all of us...f***, that would be a riot!  Hotel managers beware!!!!!!!!!!      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: Thank you so much.. It really does mean alot to me..      Deep Freeze wrote: MG, you know we are always here for you. It is what we do. We ARE family. When one hurts, all hurt. When one cries, we all cry. When one is sad, saddness affects us all. Support is our way of making things better. Of showing we do care. Of showing that internet relationships really are valid. All things are possible through Priest!  Stay strong, my dear.      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: Joe.. Thank you for such a beautiful e-mail on myspace.. just knowing you are there and you understand.. is All I need.   You are a awesome lady!!!!!!!!!!!.....     And thank you to all my Metal Family...  I really do Luv you Guys...  You are such an awesome bunch of people that I have enjoyed to fullest to get know...  I cried a little today when I read all of your well wishes and good thoughts..  It has meant the world to me right now..  Esp the Sinful thread... LOL   J/K  did you think I wasnt going to throw a joke in there???  LOL I try to keep my spirits high.. And keep laughing... Its the greatest medicine for me rigt now..  Hugs MG~      joedraper wrote: I just finished typing this long heartfelt message to you all and my new kitten stepped onto the keyboard and erased it all. Lol, yes, I know it's sort of like that old excuse 'my dog ate my homework' but in this case it really happened. Anyways, MG my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know that things are not good for you at the moment but we're all here for you. Justin.. oh you're such a great friend and you always know just when to say what. Well, as you all know by now, I just got the cutest new kitten. He's an angel and he's making typing a huge problem because he likes to chase the curser on the screen and sit on my keyboard lol... No, I haven't introduced him to the dog or the drums yet... lol thought I'd break him in easy.. don't want him to freak out on his first day here.  We had to pick him up from a cat show yesterday and man, Mara was right, those people are very, very strange indeed! I saw the scariest men (if you can call them that) and the wierdest women ever. They were pretty bitchy too. The guy doing the judging and the MC work was so rude and full of himself. My kitten came second in his breed and I was asked if I would show him at future shows but.. I gotta tell you, those folks scare me lol.

I withhold further comment for fear of my life.  LOL

		MG_Metalgoddess wrote:
		LMAO            Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote: Okay...I'm staying well away from furthering this particular topic of discussion.  LOL      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: They allready know...LOL   So I dont think they would be to surprised...LOL      Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote: I'd almost feel sorry for Scott and KK if you ever got your paws on them...Naughty kitty!   LMFAO      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: Why do you think I was worried about the Noise ordinance....   LMFAO      Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote: It's plain to see where my mind is at.  I am entirely onboard with the idea of us all (including the band) hanging out together for a couple of days.   MG, we don't need to know what you do behind your hotel room door....LMAO!!!!!      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: LMAO... Get your mind out of the Gutter  for 1 Minute,,, LOL  I meant for the time to spend with each other and the band.......  LMAO..... WHat I do behind my hotel door can remain a secret....  ROFL......... MG~      Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote: Absolutely MG...That would be a blast.  Noise ordinance for the hotel sure...not that any self-respecting Priest fan would abide by such a thing!  I don't think you're going to find any city in either the US or Canada without a noise ordinance of some sort, but I say that the hell with 'em.  LOL Somehow, the fact that you would think to ask around to see where Scott and KK are staying isn't surprising to anyone here. LOL  Ummmm...as for the really hang-out...I don't know if I like where that's going.      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: Thanx Darth.... Yes that would be fun...  Hotel Managers beware...  It would have to be some where ... where there is no noise ordinance.. LOL   I could just ask  where Scott and KK are staying ...  what hotel they are going to be staying in... We could all just stay in that one..   Make life a little simpler..LOL   And then we would have to make sure its in a city where they have a lay-over a few days before their next show..   Then we could all really hang-out...   MG~      Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote: MG, you are a great friend to all of us and the reverse of that is also true.  Our prayers are for you and your family during your mother's battle with breast cancer.   I think we all need to fly somewhere central and meet during a Priest show.  Just all of us...f***, that would be a riot!  Hotel managers beware!!!!!!!!!!      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: Thank you so much.. It really does mean alot to me..      Deep Freeze wrote: MG, you know we are always here for you. It is what we do. We ARE family. When one hurts, all hurt. When one cries, we all cry. When one is sad, saddness affects us all. Support is our way of making things better. Of showing we do care. Of showing that internet relationships really are valid. All things are possible through Priest!  Stay strong, my dear.      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: Joe.. Thank you for such a beautiful e-mail on myspace.. just knowing you are there and you understand.. is All I need.   You are a awesome lady!!!!!!!!!!!.....     And thank you to all my Metal Family...  I really do Luv you Guys...  You are such an awesome bunch of people that I have enjoyed to fullest to get know...  I cried a little today when I read all of your well wishes and good thoughts..  It has meant the world to me right now..  Esp the Sinful thread... LOL   J/K  did you think I wasnt going to throw a joke in there???  LOL I try to keep my spirits high.. And keep laughing... Its the greatest medicine for me rigt now..  Hugs MG~      joedraper wrote: I just finished typing this long heartfelt message to you all and my new kitten stepped onto the keyboard and erased it all. Lol, yes, I know it's sort of like that old excuse 'my dog ate my homework' but in this case it really happened. Anyways, MG my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know that things are not good for you at the moment but we're all here for you. Justin.. oh you're such a great friend and you always know just when to say what. Well, as you all know by now, I just got the cutest new kitten. He's an angel and he's making typing a huge problem because he likes to chase the curser on the screen and sit on my keyboard lol... No, I haven't introduced him to the dog or the drums yet... lol thought I'd break him in easy.. don't want him to freak out on his first day here.  We had to pick him up from a cat show yesterday and man, Mara was right, those people are very, very strange indeed! I saw the scariest men (if you can call them that) and the wierdest women ever. They were pretty bitchy too. The guy doing the judging and the MC work was so rude and full of himself. My kitten came second in his breed and I was asked if I would show him at future shows but.. I gotta tell you, those folks scare me lol.

Okay...I'm staying well away from furthering this particular topic of discussion.  LOL

		MG_Metalgoddess wrote:
		They allready know...LOL   So I dont think they would be to surprised...LOL      Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote: I'd almost feel sorry for Scott and KK if you ever got your paws on them...Naughty kitty!   LMFAO      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: Why do you think I was worried about the Noise ordinance....   LMFAO      Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote: It's plain to see where my mind is at.  I am entirely onboard with the idea of us all (including the band) hanging out together for a couple of days.   MG, we don't need to know what you do behind your hotel room door....LMAO!!!!!      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: LMAO... Get your mind out of the Gutter  for 1 Minute,,, LOL  I meant for the time to spend with each other and the band.......  LMAO..... WHat I do behind my hotel door can remain a secret....  ROFL......... MG~      Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote: Absolutely MG...That would be a blast.  Noise ordinance for the hotel sure...not that any self-respecting Priest fan would abide by such a thing!  I don't think you're going to find any city in either the US or Canada without a noise ordinance of some sort, but I say that the hell with 'em.  LOL Somehow, the fact that you would think to ask around to see where Scott and KK are staying isn't surprising to anyone here. LOL  Ummmm...as for the really hang-out...I don't know if I like where that's going.      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: Thanx Darth.... Yes that would be fun...  Hotel Managers beware...  It would have to be some where ... where there is no noise ordinance.. LOL   I could just ask  where Scott and KK are staying ...  what hotel they are going to be staying in... We could all just stay in that one..   Make life a little simpler..LOL   And then we would have to make sure its in a city where they have a lay-over a few days before their next show..   Then we could all really hang-out...   MG~      Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote: MG, you are a great friend to all of us and the reverse of that is also true.  Our prayers are for you and your family during your mother's battle with breast cancer.   I think we all need to fly somewhere central and meet during a Priest show.  Just all of us...f***, that would be a riot!  Hotel managers beware!!!!!!!!!!      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: Thank you so much.. It really does mean alot to me..      Deep Freeze wrote: MG, you know we are always here for you. It is what we do. We ARE family. When one hurts, all hurt. When one cries, we all cry. When one is sad, saddness affects us all. Support is our way of making things better. Of showing we do care. Of showing that internet relationships really are valid. All things are possible through Priest!  Stay strong, my dear.      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: Joe.. Thank you for such a beautiful e-mail on myspace.. just knowing you are there and you understand.. is All I need.   You are a awesome lady!!!!!!!!!!!.....     And thank you to all my Metal Family...  I really do Luv you Guys...  You are such an awesome bunch of people that I have enjoyed to fullest to get know...  I cried a little today when I read all of your well wishes and good thoughts..  It has meant the world to me right now..  Esp the Sinful thread... LOL   J/K  did you think I wasnt going to throw a joke in there???  LOL I try to keep my spirits high.. And keep laughing... Its the greatest medicine for me rigt now..  Hugs MG~      joedraper wrote: I just finished typing this long heartfelt message to you all and my new kitten stepped onto the keyboard and erased it all. Lol, yes, I know it's sort of like that old excuse 'my dog ate my homework' but in this case it really happened. Anyways, MG my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know that things are not good for you at the moment but we're all here for you. Justin.. oh you're such a great friend and you always know just when to say what. Well, as you all know by now, I just got the cutest new kitten. He's an angel and he's making typing a huge problem because he likes to chase the curser on the screen and sit on my keyboard lol... No, I haven't introduced him to the dog or the drums yet... lol thought I'd break him in easy.. don't want him to freak out on his first day here.  We had to pick him up from a cat show yesterday and man, Mara was right, those people are very, very strange indeed! I saw the scariest men (if you can call them that) and the wierdest women ever. They were pretty bitchy too. The guy doing the judging and the MC work was so rude and full of himself. My kitten came second in his breed and I was asked if I would show him at future shows but.. I gotta tell you, those folks scare me lol.

It's plain to see where my mind is at.  I am entirely onboard with the idea of us all (including the band) hanging out together for a couple of days.  

MG, we don't need to know what you do behind your hotel room door....LMAO!!!!!

		MG_Metalgoddess wrote:
		LMAO... Get your mind out of the Gutter  for 1 Minute,,, LOL  I meant for the time to spend with each other and the band.......  LMAO..... WHat I do behind my hotel door can remain a secret....  ROFL......... MG~      Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote: Absolutely MG...That would be a blast.  Noise ordinance for the hotel sure...not that any self-respecting Priest fan would abide by such a thing!  I don't think you're going to find any city in either the US or Canada without a noise ordinance of some sort, but I say that the hell with 'em.  LOL Somehow, the fact that you would think to ask around to see where Scott and KK are staying isn't surprising to anyone here. LOL  Ummmm...as for the really hang-out...I don't know if I like where that's going.      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: Thanx Darth.... Yes that would be fun...  Hotel Managers beware...  It would have to be some where ... where there is no noise ordinance.. LOL   I could just ask  where Scott and KK are staying ...  what hotel they are going to be staying in... We could all just stay in that one..   Make life a little simpler..LOL   And then we would have to make sure its in a city where they have a lay-over a few days before their next show..   Then we could all really hang-out...   MG~      Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote: MG, you are a great friend to all of us and the reverse of that is also true.  Our prayers are for you and your family during your mother's battle with breast cancer.   I think we all need to fly somewhere central and meet during a Priest show.  Just all of us...f***, that would be a riot!  Hotel managers beware!!!!!!!!!!      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: Thank you so much.. It really does mean alot to me..      Deep Freeze wrote: MG, you know we are always here for you. It is what we do. We ARE family. When one hurts, all hurt. When one cries, we all cry. When one is sad, saddness affects us all. Support is our way of making things better. Of showing we do care. Of showing that internet relationships really are valid. All things are possible through Priest!  Stay strong, my dear.      MG_Metalgoddess wrote: Joe.. Thank you for such a beautiful e-mail on myspace.. just knowing you are there and you understand.. is All I need.   You are a awesome lady!!!!!!!!!!!.....     And thank you to all my Metal Family...  I really do Luv you Guys...  You are such an awesome bunch of people that I have enjoyed to fullest to get know...  I cried a little today when I read all of your well wishes and good thoughts..  It has meant the world to me right now..  Esp the Sinful thread... LOL   J/K  did you think I wasnt going to throw a joke in there???  LOL I try to keep my spirits high.. And keep laughing... Its the greatest medicine for me rigt now..  Hugs MG~      joedraper wrote: I just finished typing this long heartfelt message to you all and my new kitten stepped onto the keyboard and erased it all. Lol, yes, I know it's sort of like that old excuse 'my dog ate my homework' but in this case it really happened. Anyways, MG my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know that things are not good for you at the moment but we're all here for you. Justin.. oh you're such a great friend and you always know just when to say what. Well, as you all know by now, I just got the cutest new kitten. He's an angel and he's making typing a huge problem because he likes to chase the curser on the screen and sit on my keyboard lol... No, I haven't introduced him to the dog or the drums yet... lol thought I'd break him in easy.. don't want him to freak out on his first day here.  We had to pick him up from a cat show yesterday and man, Mara was right, those people are very, very strange indeed! I saw the scariest men (if you can call them that) and the wierdest women ever. They were pretty bitchy too. The guy doing the judging and the MC work was so rude and full of himself. My kitten came second in his breed and I was asked if I would show him at future shows but.. I gotta tell you, those folks scare me lol.

Joe.. Thank you for such a beautiful e-mail on myspace.. just knowing you are there and you understand.. is All I need.   You are a awesome lady!!!!!!!!!!!.....    

And thank you to all my Metal Family...  I really do Luv you Guys...  You are such an awesome bunch of people that I have enjoyed to fullest to get know... 

I cried a little today when I read all of your well wishes and good thoughts..  It has meant the world to me right now.. 

Esp the Sinful thread... LOL   J/K  did you think I wasnt going to throw a joke in there???  LOL

I try to keep my spirits high.. And keep laughing... Its the greatest medicine for me rigt now.. 

Hugs MG~

		joedraper wrote:
		I just finished typing this long heartfelt message to you all and my new kitten stepped onto the keyboard and erased it all. Lol, yes, I know it's sort of like that old excuse 'my dog ate my homework' but in this case it really happened. Anyways, MG my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know that things are not good for you at the moment but we're all here for you. Justin.. oh you're such a great friend and you always know just when to say what. Well, as you all know by now, I just got the cutest new kitten. He's an angel and he's making typing a huge problem because he likes to chase the curser on the screen and sit on my keyboard lol... No, I haven't introduced him to the dog or the drums yet... lol thought I'd break him in easy.. don't want him to freak out on his first day here.  We had to pick him up from a cat show yesterday and man, Mara was right, those people are very, very strange indeed! I saw the scariest men (if you can call them that) and the wierdest women ever. They were pretty bitchy too. The guy doing the judging and the MC work was so rude and full of himself. My kitten came second in his breed and I was asked if I would show him at future shows but.. I gotta tell you, those folks scare me lol.

How are you my friend?

		Deep Freeze wrote:
		And a fine morning to you as well, my friend!      Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote: Good Morning MG and to the rest of my fellow Metallians!!        MG_Metalgoddess wrote: Hello and good day to my Metal Family....  Happy Sunday.... Grey cup day here.. LOL  All the Men are watching football  today.. So I feel it is my duty to go Shopping...LOL.. Wouldnt want to interupt the game...LMAO Hugs to you all..  Talk to you later.. MG~  Mrs Downing-Travis

Good Morning MG and to the rest of my fellow Metallians!!  

		MG_Metalgoddess wrote:
		Hello and good day to my Metal Family....  Happy Sunday.... Grey cup day here.. LOL  All the Men are watching football  today.. So I feel it is my duty to go Shopping...LOL.. Wouldnt want to interupt the game...LMAO Hugs to you all..  Talk to you later.. MG~  Mrs Downing-Travis