I'm Rick James Bi#$%#@ . Show Charlie Murphy your ti#%#% ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Sunday, May 09, 2010 12:14:08 AM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Charlie Murphy doing his bit about Rick James on the Dave Chappelle show. LOL! Decorum prohibits me from posting the youtube. LOL!!!!!
The embarassing part of the story is not the song, which I love by the way, but you admitted to driving a Pontiac 6000 ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Sunday, May 09, 2010 2:11:43 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
As long as we are on this topic, no "sorry" necessary. I stick by my guns. I flipped a Pontiac 6000 doing 100MPH+ to "Locked in." I can look back and laugh now but that album meant a lot to me back in the day. I WILL say that I didn't like "Turbo Lover" in the second to last tour. Brought it all to a screeching halt, I say.
I also await a KILLER new album from the One and Only. In the meantime, I am trying to figure out how to wrap work around Halford / Ozzfest! I am looking at IL (first) or PA for anyone who can join me.
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Point Of Entry "CRAP"? Turbo "CLASSIC"? LOL! All I have to say is "WOW". Yes Point Of Entry is not the greatest,but it kicks the shit out of "Turbo" in my books.The 4 embarrassing songs on the album are Don't Go,You Say Yes,Trouble Shooter and All The Way. The On The Run track is dull but passable.
Turbo's entire side one is utterly embarrasing! Turbo lover,Locked In is total shit(sorry Ron & Guido this song fuckin sucks! HAHA)Private Property,Parental Guidance and Rock You All Around The World...all 5 songs are Priest at thier lowest point in theier career. Out In The cold is not shining Judas Priest,Wild Nights is way but too poppy,Hot For Love is embarrasing and Reckless is alright.
9 songs off the Turbo album and only one song is passable "Reckless" the other 8 are shit. And not to mention the image of Turbo...YUK,the "sound" of Turbo is trendy and unacceptable.Point Of Entry was a let down coming off British Steel but nowhere near the letdown Turbo was coming off an album titled 'Defenders Of the Faith"? What were they thinking?
Jimmy thinks Hot Rockin is lame,I can't fathom that but if that is lame then what is side one of Turbo? lol! At least Point Of Entry has 5 good songs,even take one away ...4 good songs and Turbo has one.Turbo is Judas Priest's worst album of all time,even worse than Nostradamus but I'm glad you enjoy it Ron,if I ever hear that album again "it will be too soon"!!!!!! Arrghh I fuckin hate that album with a freakin passion!!
(Quoting Message by ron h from Sunday, May 09, 2010 11:21:06 AM)
A one year old and a drum set ! The relative that gave that gift is laughing their butt off as they drive home ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Friday, December 25, 2009 10:56:25 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Same thing here regarding presents this year: mainly for the kids. My one year-old nephew got a tiny drum kit from a relative, and he's been playing it non-stop ever since. He's gonna be the next Scott Travis, I'm telling ya!! Food-wise, Mom made some delicious posole (a kind of soup). Tasty!
I don't get much for Christmas. Pretty much focus on the kids. Did make a kick ass prime rib roast in the smoker. Serving sizes would have made Fred Flintstone proud !
Soooooooooo busy ! Work is crazy. Moving from our 2,000 building to our new 4,000 sq ft building this week. Scary but exciting. Either going to make some real money or lose some real money. Hopefully the world is on the way up. How have you been ?
[TIMBONI] Wednesday, September 30, 2009 1:18:48 PM
Fernando Alonso will drive for Ferrari in 2010 with Kimi Raikkonen leaving the team.
The two-time former World Champion has agreed a three-year deal with the Maranello marque.
He will partner Felipe Massa, currently recovering from serious injury. Giancarlo Fisichella, who recently signed for the team as a stand-in for Massa, will take the role of reserve driver.
That means Raikkonen, World Champion in 2007, is left looking for another team
Fernando Alonso will sign a five-year contract with Ferrari worth €25 million (£23 million), according to Spanish media.
Media reports claim that Ferrari will make an announcement on Thursday and team boss Stefano Domenicali has all but confirmed the deal saying: "As soon as we are ready we will let you know. We don't want to wait too long."
Speculation is rife that Alonso's departure will lead to Kimi Raikkonen returning to McLaren while BMW driver Robert Kubica is expected partner Romain Grosjean at Renault next year.
[TIMBONI] Saturday, September 19, 2009 11:09:31 PM
I can guarantee that ! I might not be welcome home by the end of it, but fun will be had ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Saturday, September 19, 2009 11:03:48 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That's cool!! Hope you two have fun!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Got a call from an old friend / singer of mine from Toronto. Plan to get together, barbeque some meat and talk old times. Haven't seen him since '88. Damn near all of my best life stories involve this S.O.B. some how. Can't wait !
[TIMBONI] Saturday, September 19, 2009 10:57:47 PM
Got a call from an old friend / singer of mine from Toronto. Plan to get together, barbeque some meat and talk old times. Haven't seen him since '88. Damn near all of my best life stories involve this S.O.B. some how. Can't wait !
[TIMBONI] Saturday, September 19, 2009 10:50:06 PM
It's good to be back. Missed you all . Crazy days, crazy times. I've tried to keep an eye, but it's been hard to stay for long. Much like the pic, not always seen but never far from sight.
ROME (AP) -- Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher is making a comeback for Ferrari to replace injured driver Felipe Massa.
Ferrari said Wednesday in a statement that the German had agreed to get back in the cockpit until Massa is fit to return. The next race is the European Grand Prix on Aug. 21-23 in Valencia, Spain.
Not for the first time - and PF1 seriously doubts if it will be for the last time either - Ferrari have denied signing Fernando Alonso.
Earlier this week, Diario AS reported that Fernando Alonso would be heading to Ferrari next season, having signed a five-year contract.
The Spanish daily even went as far as to say that the Scuderia would be confirming the Spaniard on the Friday of the Italian GP weekend and would be including him in their post-season parties.
Ferrari will reportedly confirm the signing of Fernando Alonso at their home race, the Italian Grand Prix.
Rumours of his pending move to Ferrari have dogged Alonso for the past three years, however, instead of joining the Italian marque he spent the 2007 season at McLaren before returning to Renault.
But his days at Renault are reportedly numbered.
Spanish daily Diario AS is claiming that on the Friday of the Italian Grand Prix, Ferrari will confirm that Alonso will be joining them next season, having signed a five-year contract.
Sounds like an interesting way to becoming a millionaire ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, May 23, 2009 7:20:11 PM)
spapad wrote:
"Pardon my French, but Cameron is so tight that if you stuck a lump of coal up his ass, in two weeks you'd have a diamond."
I don't know. I just looked under images for Symerna Beach and there it was ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, May 23, 2009 7:09:31 PM)
spapad wrote:
Holy Hammer Head! I hope that's photoshop!
TIMBONI wrote:
Uh . . . . looks like this big fella was out at your beach. YIKES !
spapad wrote:
That's so true! I have no desire to be some big fishy's lunch! Gulp!
TIMBONI wrote:
That's the scariest part about the ocean. Something really scary and dangerous can be inches from you and you won't even know it . . . but "it" does !
Uh . . . . looks like this big fella was out at your beach. YIKES ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, May 23, 2009 7:01:20 PM)
spapad wrote:
That's so true! I have no desire to be some big fishy's lunch! Gulp!
TIMBONI wrote:
That's the scariest part about the ocean. Something really scary and dangerous can be inches from you and you won't even know it . . . but "it" does !
Sardines, yes but . . . . "No anchovies please ! " [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Sunday, May 10, 2009 9:13:11 PM)
Head banger wrote:
what about anchovies?
TIMBONI wrote:
It's my Italian / American heritage . . . " I'm sorry Senator, I have no recollection of that event. I'm a simple olive oil importer".
Head banger wrote:
you sound like a rock star!!! its all a blur!!
TIMBONI wrote:
It's all such a blur . . . I can't seem to remember a thing.
Head banger wrote:
HA!
you might recall that way back when there was another tim associated with this band
TIMBONI wrote:
Yeah, when it gets to the level you are describing it's definitely out of line. I do suck, but I don't need it posted on a website for worldwide consumption !
Head banger wrote:
well, there was a lot of inteligent dialog like "fuck you" "tim sucks" "Rip off this"
but I will never agree with the idea that all conflict is bad. some is good and nessesary.
TIMBONI wrote:
I miss some of that. I rather like people with strong opinions as long as they can present them in an intelligent manner. The political thread has all but died and it used to be such an interesting read. It's all got a little too "feel good" for me. It's ok to disagree, even to argue, as long as it's kept in perspective. It's all just a bit boring now.
Head banger wrote:
yeah, people come on prety strong about that. I jumped to defend tim and the other 4. but yeah, not the best time
spapad wrote:
I could see how only talking about the band could get pretty heated, especially that "era" so many of us were not pleased. So many of you yearned to see the orginal line up again. By the thoughts going through my head just now, I can see how that would become heated.
Head banger wrote:
I might have overstated it, but there was a fair bit of agression. there were good people also, and good discussions. but, the structure of the board led to only priest discussions. there was a lot of ripper centered discussion, which got heated quickly
spapad wrote:
In that case, I'm glad it changed, I would hate to be told "Fuk Off" everytime I offered and opinion, that would suck! I still get told things like that sometimes (just not in those words always) but who really cares, those incidents are very seldom. I enjoy the friends I have made here and that is what makes this place so enjoyable, and debate more cordial.
Head banger wrote:
it has changed, people are more into building a relationship than pushing their point. the average reply to a contrary opinion used to be a good hearty "fuck off".
I think thats where we get so many more posts now, rather than discussing one point about priest, we discuss all kinds of things
spapad wrote:
Holy shit! I just did some backreading and I didn't realize what a land of the lawless this used to be. I think we are somewhat better behaved now for the most part. Probably most because DF has been a voice of reason for so long it finally caught on some. True there are some people, including myself at times who don't know when to STFU but, seems some things have gotten better over the years. There are alot of missing members I wish would come back, while I never had the pleasure of meeting Breezy there are several that used to be here, I do miss. Hope I don't step on your toes with this post as it was never my intention to do so.
mystique wrote:
Talking of missing members....where's that naughty little girl called Breezy????
It's my Italian / American heritage . . . " I'm sorry Senator, I have no recollection of that event. I'm a simple olive oil importer". [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Sunday, May 10, 2009 9:09:27 PM)
Head banger wrote:
you sound like a rock star!!! its all a blur!!
TIMBONI wrote:
It's all such a blur . . . I can't seem to remember a thing.
Head banger wrote:
HA!
you might recall that way back when there was another tim associated with this band
TIMBONI wrote:
Yeah, when it gets to the level you are describing it's definitely out of line. I do suck, but I don't need it posted on a website for worldwide consumption !
Head banger wrote:
well, there was a lot of inteligent dialog like "fuck you" "tim sucks" "Rip off this"
but I will never agree with the idea that all conflict is bad. some is good and nessesary.
TIMBONI wrote:
I miss some of that. I rather like people with strong opinions as long as they can present them in an intelligent manner. The political thread has all but died and it used to be such an interesting read. It's all got a little too "feel good" for me. It's ok to disagree, even to argue, as long as it's kept in perspective. It's all just a bit boring now.
Head banger wrote:
yeah, people come on prety strong about that. I jumped to defend tim and the other 4. but yeah, not the best time
spapad wrote:
I could see how only talking about the band could get pretty heated, especially that "era" so many of us were not pleased. So many of you yearned to see the orginal line up again. By the thoughts going through my head just now, I can see how that would become heated.
Head banger wrote:
I might have overstated it, but there was a fair bit of agression. there were good people also, and good discussions. but, the structure of the board led to only priest discussions. there was a lot of ripper centered discussion, which got heated quickly
spapad wrote:
In that case, I'm glad it changed, I would hate to be told "Fuk Off" everytime I offered and opinion, that would suck! I still get told things like that sometimes (just not in those words always) but who really cares, those incidents are very seldom. I enjoy the friends I have made here and that is what makes this place so enjoyable, and debate more cordial.
Head banger wrote:
it has changed, people are more into building a relationship than pushing their point. the average reply to a contrary opinion used to be a good hearty "fuck off".
I think thats where we get so many more posts now, rather than discussing one point about priest, we discuss all kinds of things
spapad wrote:
Holy shit! I just did some backreading and I didn't realize what a land of the lawless this used to be. I think we are somewhat better behaved now for the most part. Probably most because DF has been a voice of reason for so long it finally caught on some. True there are some people, including myself at times who don't know when to STFU but, seems some things have gotten better over the years. There are alot of missing members I wish would come back, while I never had the pleasure of meeting Breezy there are several that used to be here, I do miss. Hope I don't step on your toes with this post as it was never my intention to do so.
mystique wrote:
Talking of missing members....where's that naughty little girl called Breezy????
It's all such a blur . . . I can't seem to remember a thing. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Sunday, May 10, 2009 8:00:18 PM)
Head banger wrote:
HA!
you might recall that way back when there was another tim associated with this band
TIMBONI wrote:
Yeah, when it gets to the level you are describing it's definitely out of line. I do suck, but I don't need it posted on a website for worldwide consumption !
Head banger wrote:
well, there was a lot of inteligent dialog like "fuck you" "tim sucks" "Rip off this"
but I will never agree with the idea that all conflict is bad. some is good and nessesary.
TIMBONI wrote:
I miss some of that. I rather like people with strong opinions as long as they can present them in an intelligent manner. The political thread has all but died and it used to be such an interesting read. It's all got a little too "feel good" for me. It's ok to disagree, even to argue, as long as it's kept in perspective. It's all just a bit boring now.
Head banger wrote:
yeah, people come on prety strong about that. I jumped to defend tim and the other 4. but yeah, not the best time
spapad wrote:
I could see how only talking about the band could get pretty heated, especially that "era" so many of us were not pleased. So many of you yearned to see the orginal line up again. By the thoughts going through my head just now, I can see how that would become heated.
Head banger wrote:
I might have overstated it, but there was a fair bit of agression. there were good people also, and good discussions. but, the structure of the board led to only priest discussions. there was a lot of ripper centered discussion, which got heated quickly
spapad wrote:
In that case, I'm glad it changed, I would hate to be told "Fuk Off" everytime I offered and opinion, that would suck! I still get told things like that sometimes (just not in those words always) but who really cares, those incidents are very seldom. I enjoy the friends I have made here and that is what makes this place so enjoyable, and debate more cordial.
Head banger wrote:
it has changed, people are more into building a relationship than pushing their point. the average reply to a contrary opinion used to be a good hearty "fuck off".
I think thats where we get so many more posts now, rather than discussing one point about priest, we discuss all kinds of things
spapad wrote:
Holy shit! I just did some backreading and I didn't realize what a land of the lawless this used to be. I think we are somewhat better behaved now for the most part. Probably most because DF has been a voice of reason for so long it finally caught on some. True there are some people, including myself at times who don't know when to STFU but, seems some things have gotten better over the years. There are alot of missing members I wish would come back, while I never had the pleasure of meeting Breezy there are several that used to be here, I do miss. Hope I don't step on your toes with this post as it was never my intention to do so.
mystique wrote:
Talking of missing members....where's that naughty little girl called Breezy????
Even with the new "moniker", I knew it could only be you ! No chance for the Yankees this year. The league is actually testing for the juice now. If the Red Sox go down, it won't have anything to do with A-Roid and the Jankees !
Yeah, when it gets to the level you are describing it's definitely out of line. I do suck, but I don't need it posted on a website for worldwide consumption ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Thursday, May 07, 2009 10:43:26 PM)
Head banger wrote:
well, there was a lot of inteligent dialog like "fuck you" "tim sucks" "Rip off this"
but I will never agree with the idea that all conflict is bad. some is good and nessesary.
TIMBONI wrote:
I miss some of that. I rather like people with strong opinions as long as they can present them in an intelligent manner. The political thread has all but died and it used to be such an interesting read. It's all got a little too "feel good" for me. It's ok to disagree, even to argue, as long as it's kept in perspective. It's all just a bit boring now.
Head banger wrote:
yeah, people come on prety strong about that. I jumped to defend tim and the other 4. but yeah, not the best time
spapad wrote:
I could see how only talking about the band could get pretty heated, especially that "era" so many of us were not pleased. So many of you yearned to see the orginal line up again. By the thoughts going through my head just now, I can see how that would become heated.
Head banger wrote:
I might have overstated it, but there was a fair bit of agression. there were good people also, and good discussions. but, the structure of the board led to only priest discussions. there was a lot of ripper centered discussion, which got heated quickly
spapad wrote:
In that case, I'm glad it changed, I would hate to be told "Fuk Off" everytime I offered and opinion, that would suck! I still get told things like that sometimes (just not in those words always) but who really cares, those incidents are very seldom. I enjoy the friends I have made here and that is what makes this place so enjoyable, and debate more cordial.
Head banger wrote:
it has changed, people are more into building a relationship than pushing their point. the average reply to a contrary opinion used to be a good hearty "fuck off".
I think thats where we get so many more posts now, rather than discussing one point about priest, we discuss all kinds of things
spapad wrote:
Holy shit! I just did some backreading and I didn't realize what a land of the lawless this used to be. I think we are somewhat better behaved now for the most part. Probably most because DF has been a voice of reason for so long it finally caught on some. True there are some people, including myself at times who don't know when to STFU but, seems some things have gotten better over the years. There are alot of missing members I wish would come back, while I never had the pleasure of meeting Breezy there are several that used to be here, I do miss. Hope I don't step on your toes with this post as it was never my intention to do so.
mystique wrote:
Talking of missing members....where's that naughty little girl called Breezy????
No shit ? Let's put a band together and tour with Priest ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Sunday, May 03, 2009 11:49:06 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
POPEVIL? I am from friggin' Michigan and I have never heard of this no-name band. They were a no-name God-band before the change of name, so it seems. Just cut an album?! Ummm...played CANTON, MI?! No offense as I have been there many a time as it is the hometown of one of my good friends but pull out a map and laugh when you see it. Perhaps they wanted to go to the Novi mall after?! Seem to have never even played Detroit and now they are on the ticket with Priest. Good googly goo.
The person who thought of that smooth move should be drawn and quartered with their parts burned then scattered across the four corners of the Earth. Guess I'll be missing them a few times this summer while waiting for Priest.
I'm with you H.B. I just didn't care for R.R. As for Nostradamus, I can sit and analyze it ( like I already did ), but I would choose to listen to something else. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Wednesday, May 06, 2009 7:22:17 AM)
Head banger wrote:
if everyone were like me the world would be perfect. HA!!!
I dont like RR, never have. its just boring. that and nost, I dunno, I could give nost another try sometime, RR, nope. if they re recorded it or played bits live, fine and well. but, perhaps turbo works for me as I was right in the target audience when it came out, think I was 13 when I got it. dunno, but I would in a total ranking put in probably close to the middle. there are a few other discs below it, if I realy think about it. POE, its all good stuff, but on the disc I dont care for it as much, live is beter. sounds very restrained on the disc, lacking energy
that RR cover is awesome though.
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Wow Head Banger...Turbo better than "ROCKA ROLLA"????? Man,the hardest thing for me to do at this website is having to realize that we all have different opinions.....
But man,....in my ears Rocka Rolla's song writting and an album as a whole knocks the socks off of Turbo so much I can't begin to post how !! LOL!!
And "way" better than Nostradamus...I have to go with Nostradamus....I still believe to me that the songs on Turbo are the very worst of Judas Priest.
If there was an album called " The Worst Of Judas Priest" and it had 10 songs on it....7 of them would be from Turbo.lol!
What do you call it when a Turbo album is smashed and it still plays afterwards? ..... "A Shame". LOL Head Banger!!!!! J/K
LOL! But to each his own man,its still cool to see different opinions even if you don't agree with them.If we all had the same thoughts,it would be boring right?
(Quoting Message by Head banger from Tuesday, May 05, 2009 5:45:31 PM)
Head banger wrote:
dissagreeing with you here. sure its not the hardest, or the best writen, but its way beter than nost, and beter than Rocka Rolla, which could have been beter, but they just didnt get there. I actualy like this disc, for what it is, dumb, teen metal. not their best, but not the worst. still finds its way into my playlist regularily
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
How can anybody disagree that "Turbo" is Judas Priest's worst album? Man Maple Syrup this album reeks of terrible songwritting."Turbo Lover and Locked In are two of Judas Priest's worst songs they have ever written
and in my book is an embarrasment to fans of Judas Priest and the entire heavy metal community. YUK! LOL!
"Turbo lover"........."Locked In"..... "Private Property"......."Parental Guidance"....."Rock You All Around The World"......."Out In The Cold"........"Hot For Love"......."Wild Nights".......
These are "*" of Judas Priest's worst songs ever recorded!!!!!!!!!!! Grade this album an "F" for "failure".
Maple Syrup wrote:
Wasnt their worst J.D sorry....This flyer featues: Locked In & TL..1986 MpleSyrp Edited at: Sunday, May 03, 2009 9:44:10 PM
I miss some of that. I rather like people with strong opinions as long as they can present them in an intelligent manner. The political thread has all but died and it used to be such an interesting read. It's all got a little too "feel good" for me. It's ok to disagree, even to argue, as long as it's kept in perspective. It's all just a bit boring now. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Tuesday, April 14, 2009 9:41:02 PM)
Head banger wrote:
yeah, people come on prety strong about that. I jumped to defend tim and the other 4. but yeah, not the best time
spapad wrote:
I could see how only talking about the band could get pretty heated, especially that "era" so many of us were not pleased. So many of you yearned to see the orginal line up again. By the thoughts going through my head just now, I can see how that would become heated.
Head banger wrote:
I might have overstated it, but there was a fair bit of agression. there were good people also, and good discussions. but, the structure of the board led to only priest discussions. there was a lot of ripper centered discussion, which got heated quickly
spapad wrote:
In that case, I'm glad it changed, I would hate to be told "Fuk Off" everytime I offered and opinion, that would suck! I still get told things like that sometimes (just not in those words always) but who really cares, those incidents are very seldom. I enjoy the friends I have made here and that is what makes this place so enjoyable, and debate more cordial.
Head banger wrote:
it has changed, people are more into building a relationship than pushing their point. the average reply to a contrary opinion used to be a good hearty "fuck off".
I think thats where we get so many more posts now, rather than discussing one point about priest, we discuss all kinds of things
spapad wrote:
Holy shit! I just did some backreading and I didn't realize what a land of the lawless this used to be. I think we are somewhat better behaved now for the most part. Probably most because DF has been a voice of reason for so long it finally caught on some. True there are some people, including myself at times who don't know when to STFU but, seems some things have gotten better over the years. There are alot of missing members I wish would come back, while I never had the pleasure of meeting Breezy there are several that used to be here, I do miss. Hope I don't step on your toes with this post as it was never my intention to do so.
mystique wrote:
Talking of missing members....where's that naughty little girl called Breezy????
Sorry Tim my friend but Manny is being Manny in LA and the fans could not be happier about it! What a player! I don't think the fans are quite as happy as they were yesterday, unless of course you are talking about the Boston fans. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Thursday, May 07, 2009 4:47:29 PM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
Yeah. I saw that. It is interesting how they ALWAYS claim they did not know or a doctor did it. Always. So sad. I really, really like Manny. He has done SO much for L.A. and the team. It is great to see all of that. Sad, indeed.
YEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks to Live Nation, I just bought my ticket for the Judas Priest and Whitesnake show in Concord, CA!!! SECTION 1, ROW DD (a.k.a fourth row!!) SEAT #11!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, yeah! And I'm on Glenn's side again!! WEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
Well, that's true. Everyone plays other people's songs for a while. But if you're up to it . . . write ! To me, music is all about expression and communication. Why would you want to communicate someone else's feelings ? Something I have always loved to do is to turn on the radio ( especially when KNAC was still on the air ) and ignore the vocals. Then I would just solo all over it like it was my personal backing track. Every time the song changes, you have to change with it. The key changes, the tempo changes, the type of emotion changes, etc. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by paperflowers from Wednesday, April 22, 2009 7:04:54 AM)
paperflowers wrote:
uhhh so if I didn't learn any songs then what would I be playing? are there chord scales?
TIMBONI wrote:
I never really got into playing other people's songs. I did the cover thing when I was in high school, but after that it was all about creating to me. I would concentrate on developing your dexterity. After that, to me, it's about taking the essence of your favorite players. Not necessarily copying them. You might be surprised at how good your own music can be since it will always mean more to you than someone elses expressions of themselves.
paperflowers wrote:
Hi guys! I am (still) a beginner guitar player and would like to play something someday. What is the easiest song in the entire world that a complete idiot can play? To date, I am completely stumped by Iron Man, Crazy Train, Sweet Child of Mine and Smells Like Teen Spirit. Maybe I need to trade the V in for a drum set?
I never really got into playing other people's songs. I did the cover thing when I was in high school, but after that it was all about creating to me. I would concentrate on developing your dexterity. After that, to me, it's about taking the essence of your favorite players. Not necessarily copying them. You might be surprised at how good your own music can be since it will always mean more to you than someone elses expressions of themselves. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by paperflowers from Tuesday, April 14, 2009 10:54:08 PM)
paperflowers wrote:
Hi guys! I am (still) a beginner guitar player and would like to play something someday. What is the easiest song in the entire world that a complete idiot can play? To date, I am completely stumped by Iron Man, Crazy Train, Sweet Child of Mine and Smells Like Teen Spirit. Maybe I need to trade the V in for a drum set?
This sucks. First I have to endure an NFL season without Tom Brady and now after all the hard work I have to see an NBA playoffs without Kevin Garnett. Thank goodnes the Bruins are looking good and healthy !
Unfortunately that is NASCAR's way. Always trying to create a level playing field instead of rewarding innovation. The gas crisis in the 70's would have killed it anyway, but it would have been interesting to see what could have been. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by SadWingsRaging from Wednesday, April 15, 2009 1:27:17 AM)
SadWingsRaging wrote:
Only reason I posted the cougar was it was NOT a stang, camaro, charger, Ect. Ect.
In the end, there can be only ONE King of the road!
Just think what this car could have done if Dodge had of been allowed to finish their R&D on the DOHC 426 Hemi. But since Ford & GM went crying to nascar about the "Winged wonder" & NASCAR buckled under rather than saying "Buck it up boys, build a badder car" rather than dictating some pathetic engine only for the aero cars or add weight to them if you run the Hemi so everyone else could compete. Not that the tires could have taken much more than the speeds they were reaching with this car but a little R&D from goodyear & a lower profile would have taken care of that quite nicely. What could have been,
True that companies are always looking for the cheaper option, as long as it can acheive the same goal. And yes, I do understand that there is always some kind of training involved at a new job since every company has it's own ways of doing things. But just think. How much time, effort and money is spent obtaining degrees in order to do a job that could be learned through on the job training and getting paid, not paying, to learn it. Personally, I believe that the job has either got to be something that you love or be worth a huge amount of money to bother with higher education these days. By the time you're done spending the time getting the education ( and not earning money on the job ) and then repaying all the loans taken to get the education how much is the degree holder actually making versus all the money lost during the process ?
Not to insult anyone and their pursuit of education, but experience is extremely valuable. I have encountered many "book smart" people who couldn't common sense their way out of a wet paper bag. The job pays what the job pays. If I'm going to hire someone to do it, I want someone who can do it right and do it right away. If I have to train them, they are not qualified for the job.
Unfortunately a degree just doesn't mean what it used to. There was a time when schools only excepted the exceptional and the degrees they earned reflected the hard work and dedication it took to obtain them. Now it seems that anyone who can afford to go can go. As with most things these days, mediocrity is the norm. It was deemed necessary to find ways for all to attend college and obtain degrees. This cheapened their value to the point that the degree alone meant little compared to actual experience doing the job one is applying for. It's a shame that the truly intelligent and hard working get the same degree as the mediocre and there is no way to tell the difference since employers do not have access to grades and actual achievement during their schooling. Edited at: Monday, April 13, 2009 11:57:09 PM
Anything sausage is awsome, but with curry must be friggin' amazing ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Phantom A6 from Sunday, April 12, 2009 9:05:18 PM)
Phantom A6 wrote:
Curry spiced fried sausage. It's awesome!!
TIMBONI wrote:
What is a currywurst ?
ShadowVT wrote:
shadow gets michael a pack of real belgium frieten and a curryworst (frikadel)
Phantom A6 wrote:
That makes me hungry!! Do you have Pommes Frites??
I mean the originals from belgium!!
ShadowVT wrote:
Glad you like it Paor, other great cities to visit in belgium are Gent, Antwerp brussels
paorcamp wrote:
well mr shadow tv...it seems you added a new destination to my "countries to visit" list...I was watching some pictures and bruges is awesome!!!
At the volumes of my consumption one must always be budgetarily conscious. Not to mention my need to maintain my girlish figure ! HA ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Phantom A6 from Sunday, April 12, 2009 8:35:28 PM)
Phantom A6 wrote:
Miller?? Gawd!!
TIMBONI wrote:
I don't happen to have one of those handy, but a cold Miller Lite is always at hand !
Phantom A6 wrote:
Hi, Tim! Hi, Becky!
Koen, I need a cold Coke Light, please!
TIMBONI wrote:
Hi everyone ! I went to fetch my Priest video from MySpace, but it appears it did not survive. Sucks. I worked forever on that darn thing.
You have noooooooooooooo idea ! That Eyespot site was the biggest pain in the butt I've ever experienced. I honestly must have spent close to 30 - 40 hours on that thing. If the site did not have so many problems it would have only taken about 3 hours ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by ShadowVT from Sunday, April 12, 2009 8:30:43 PM)
ShadowVT wrote:
That's not so pleasant, aspecialy when you worked so hard on it and put so much time to make it.
TIMBONI wrote:
Hi everyone ! I went to fetch my Priest video from MySpace, but it appears it did not survive. Sucks. I worked forever on that darn thing.
I don't happen to have one of those handy, but a cold Miller Lite is always at hand ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Phantom A6 from Sunday, April 12, 2009 8:32:01 PM)
Phantom A6 wrote:
Hi, Tim! Hi, Becky!
Koen, I need a cold Coke Light, please!
TIMBONI wrote:
Hi everyone ! I went to fetch my Priest video from MySpace, but it appears it did not survive. Sucks. I worked forever on that darn thing.
Great job ! You really matched the sonic and visual moments well. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by ShadowVT from Sunday, April 12, 2009 7:49:49 PM)
ShadowVT wrote:
Shadow puts on a tune for the cafe
Becks wrote:
Yeah, I get busy brain ALL the time haha! Especially when over excited lol. I will surely introduce him to the board, you'll all be glad to know he is also a Priest fan
spapad wrote:
Oh, your talkin' busy brian! I hate when that happens! But Koen is right, within the last days he is supposed to get home you will just not sleep too well from the exictment! You'll have to introduce him to us when he's all settled in for a few days!
Becks wrote:
Haha Shadow, you're not wrong there! Once my mind starts buzzing then I'll never sleep haha. The night before will probably be the worst.
ShadowVT wrote:
these day's if i play a game then it's command and conquer generels zero hour
that's super news Becks, bet your gonna have some sleeples nights and i geuss that will be around the last tree nights
No kidding ! Can anyone say Sybil ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Sunday, April 12, 2009 5:22:52 PM)
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Which asshole may you be refering to TIMBONI...there are several of them! lol!
TIMBONI wrote:
I'll never understand why anyone would put that much energy into hate. Especially towards someone they've never even met. I might not be the nicest guy on the planet but, DAMN, that guy's a total asshole ! How the hell does someone this stupid even afford to have internet access ?
I'll never understand why anyone would put that much energy into hate. Especially towards someone they've never even met. I might not be the nicest guy on the planet but, DAMN, that guy's a total asshole ! How the hell does someone this stupid even afford to have internet access ?
I knew it ! You sicko ! You aren't getting my hot crossed buns ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Saturday, April 11, 2009 12:23:17 AM)
guidogodoy wrote:
I would kill for one...just name the member. Timbo? Strat? Freeze? LOL!!!
Becks wrote:
LOL Guido, I remember that rhyme!
First lot are done, who wants one? Yes the crosses look funny but who cares LOL, they're still hot cross buns
Anything that looks that hot and gooey must be good. Count me in ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Becks from Saturday, April 11, 2009 12:20:16 AM)
Becks wrote:
LOL Guido, I remember that rhyme!
First lot are done, who wants one? Yes the crosses look funny but who cares LOL, they're still hot cross buns
Uh, yes. Several different versions ! By the way . . . . I do not yet fart dust ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Saturday, April 11, 2009 12:11:36 AM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Timbo...tell me you have heard Hot cross buns (lol!)
Freeze certainly has but, then again, he also farts dust.
Sorry, but I've stepped on more than my share of toes around here so I didn't want to offend. Especially when it comes to religious holidays. Might just have to make me a batch. Sounds delicious.
Didn't want to offend if it was a strict "Easter tradition". So a berry filled with a raspberry jam cross or a banana filled with chocolate cross is cool ?
I couldn't believe how stupidly easy it was. They officially go on sale tomorrow @ 1pm, but I went on Live Nation and registered with them which allowed me to buy them earlier today. Next thing you know, I've got a pair of tickets near the front ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Friday, April 10, 2009 10:12:31 PM)
Yeah, that's a rough part of the world for shows. Beautiful country, but not exactly the center of the entertainment world. What about Lexington, Knoxville, Greensboro or Charlotte ? Are they any closer ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, April 10, 2009 7:57:27 PM)
spapad wrote:
I live in Southwest VA, and the Cap Center, is 5 hours away, which I would gladly do, or Bristow, in Manassas, But thusfar no love for the South! Closest thing is Cinci! Would like something closer!
Great you get to take your Son! Flora almost always is out of the country when the good shows are going on! Maybe, just maybe they wont forget something a little further south! Fingers Crossed!
TIMBONI wrote:
I am so psyched. My son's first concert and it will be Priest and Whitesnake. Not to mention they will be playing all of British Steel ! Not bad for someone's first show ! He always gets kind of screwed since his birthday is Dec 20 so it's nice to able to do something cool for him sometime during the year.
Where in VA are you ? I used to live in Annandale and we saw all kinds of shows at the Captal Center. If you're up north, they've got to be playing shows.
spapad wrote:
Good for you Tim! Have a great night! I'm still hoping for a date that isn't a forever drive to get to! Sigh.
I am so psyched. My son's first concert and it will be Priest and Whitesnake. Not to mention they will be playing all of British Steel ! Not bad for someone's first show ! He always gets kind of screwed since his birthday is Dec 20 so it's nice to able to do something cool for him sometime during the year.
Where in VA are you ? I used to live in Annandale and we saw all kinds of shows at the Captal Center. If you're up north, they've got to be playing shows. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, April 10, 2009 7:31:33 PM)
spapad wrote:
Good for you Tim! Have a great night! I'm still hoping for a date that isn't a forever drive to get to! Sigh.
McLaren face being hauled before the World Motor Sport Council for the third time in under two years following their deception in the furore surrounding the Australian Grand Prix.
Sporting director Dave Ryan was made the sacrificial lamb by the team as he has been suspended for deliberately misleading race stewards investigating the chaos that unfolded last Sunday.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- Defending Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton was disqualified from the Australian Grand Prix on Thursday for giving misleading evidence to race stewards.
The McLaren driver was awarded third place after the season-opening race in Melbourne last weekend when stewards ruled Toyota's Jarno Trulli breached regulations by passing Hamilton during a safety car period.
Trulli was reinstated to his original third-place finish, while Hamilton and McLaren were excluded from the results and receive no points.
On that we agree . . . you are definitely nuts my friend ! In this economy I figured you'd be dropping the price along with the drawers ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u a.k.a. theWOLFMAN from Saturday, March 21, 2009 6:00:39 PM)
Soylentgreen4u a.k.a. theWOLFMAN wrote:
$1.99 ????....ARE YOU KIDDING ME?.......I'M WORTH AT LEAST $2.50 AND A BAG OF PEANUTS TOO!...
TIMBONI wrote:
Oh, he'll be ok. We all love Soy. AND YOU CAN TOO FOR ONLY $1.99 A MINUTE ! CALL NOW !
MG_Metalgoddess wrote:
Oh anything for my little loonie..... LOL
LOL @ Timbo... hes gonna shit when he sees the caption I put on that pic about his habs...LMAO (Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, March 21, 2009 5:16:09 PM)
spapad wrote:
I love that last photo. The way his eyes reflect off the table. He's a cuttie soy! Thanks for posting them MG.
MG_Metalgoddess wrote:
Heavy Metal SPock Soy's Kitty
Spock wiping his butt on the Montreal Canadians towel... LMAO
You should try New Orleans. Everything is above ground since the city is under sea level. It's very elaborate. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by MG_Metalgoddess from Saturday, March 21, 2009 5:29:21 PM)
MG_Metalgoddess wrote:
I love old cemetarys.. I actuall go for walk in them.. its so peaceful and quiet, The older english cemetarys are beautiful.. I love the nostalgic statues, and old stone monuments.. I think its beautiful there.. ( my morbid side)
Necroticist wrote:
Yea actually - is VERY old place...i'd have to research to get actual dates...but am sure this one is second oldest locally...er...not to get too morbid..but i have a couple relations there...the bench i use is right near...soz..
spapad wrote:
I grew up right across the street from a cemetary. Everyone in the neighborhood used to walk through it. Nice place to walk. I liked to go back to the old grow over section with stones from the mid 1800's. I'm sure they dont seem that old to someone living in Britain. Must have stones dating back to early AD.(Quoting Message by Necroticist from Saturday, March 21, 2009 5:02:12 PM)
Necroticist wrote:
Actually i do - wasn't my main 'trade' kinda work...but very relaxing...as u can imagine...in fact i live a stone's throw away from one and often spend time in there....with walkman, flask...and a good book...
Oh, he'll be ok. We all love Soy. AND YOU CAN TOO FOR ONLY $1.99 A MINUTE ! CALL NOW ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by MG_Metalgoddess from Saturday, March 21, 2009 5:19:45 PM)
MG_Metalgoddess wrote:
Oh anything for my little loonie..... LOL
LOL @ Timbo... hes gonna shit when he sees the caption I put on that pic about his habs...LMAO (Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, March 21, 2009 5:16:09 PM)
spapad wrote:
I love that last photo. The way his eyes reflect off the table. He's a cuttie soy! Thanks for posting them MG.
MG_Metalgoddess wrote:
Heavy Metal SPock Soy's Kitty
Spock wiping his butt on the Montreal Canadians towel... LMAO
I do like the little guy's taste in beer ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by MG_Metalgoddess from Saturday, March 21, 2009 5:19:45 PM)
MG_Metalgoddess wrote:
Oh anything for my little loonie..... LOL
LOL @ Timbo... hes gonna shit when he sees the caption I put on that pic about his habs...LMAO (Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, March 21, 2009 5:16:09 PM)
spapad wrote:
I love that last photo. The way his eyes reflect off the table. He's a cuttie soy! Thanks for posting them MG.
MG_Metalgoddess wrote:
Heavy Metal SPock Soy's Kitty
Spock wiping his butt on the Montreal Canadians towel... LMAO
HA ! Despite my allergies, I think I love that cat ! Drinks beer and wipes his butt on the Habs ? LOVE IT ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by MG_Metalgoddess from Saturday, March 21, 2009 5:11:25 PM)
MG_Metalgoddess wrote:
Heavy Metal SPock Soy's Kitty
Spock wiping his butt on the Montreal Canadians towel... LMAO
As much as I loved him, you are right. I'd love to see Barichello do well. He's been such a staple in Formula 1. Would love to see Trulli and Fisichella come into the fight also. Unfortunately, I don't think any of them have the cars to do so. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by _strat_ from Monday, March 09, 2009 2:39:18 AM)
_strat_ wrote:
... Or we may see another epic battle, like the one between Senna and Prost! I dont want to be mean or anything, but Formula 1 has certainly become very interesting since Schumacher retired. Its actually interesting now.
TIMBONI wrote:
I'm anxious to see if Alsonso can bring the battle he wants to bring to Hamilton. He's looked fast in testing and he seems to have something personal with Hamilton. If they mix it up on a personal level it could create opportunities for others on the track.
_strat_ wrote:
No one of those you mentioned can rise to the top. Because of a simple fact that Hamilton will be there.
Ross Braun may be a good surprise tho. He really is a genius, and Im looking forward to see how his team will do.
TIMBONI wrote:
So . . . . . any thoughts for the new year ? Ross Braun a team owner ? Is this man such a genius that he was able to see into the future and this is why he would leave a team like Ferrari ? Alonso rising back to the top ? Kimi finally living up to his potential ? Barichello still has a ride . . . good / bad ? Anybody !
Absolutely. When you pay for something, it's not unreasonable to expect the results you want. Not the results they want. That's not bitchy, that's just right ! But you know what ? If that's what people want to call it, cool. Like when people tell me I'm an asshole. My response is " Yeah, and . . . ."
You're too nice. Just go in and tell them " just put it back like this when we're done " [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Sunday, March 08, 2009 4:24:56 PM)
spapad wrote:
Because they all do it no matter where I go! They do! So I have given up!
TIMBONI wrote:
This may sound incredibly simplistic, but why don't you go to a different salon ?
spapad wrote:
Why, why, why, why, why!.............Every time!!!!................I go to the salon to have my hair done and I walk in having it styled the way I like it styled, and when I walk out it's styled so dumb! I look like the cartoon of Prince Valiant! They always say, so.......how do you like it? and I take my hands and mess it up and say, I guess I'll fix it when I get home. I still tip well simply because it takes them two hours to lighten my hair, but my God, cant they just put my hair back to the way it was when I came in the door!! Men, I know you have not a clue what I'm bitching about! LOL
This may sound incredibly simplistic, but why don't you go to a different salon ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, March 06, 2009 7:11:46 PM)
spapad wrote:
Why, why, why, why, why!.............Every time!!!!................I go to the salon to have my hair done and I walk in having it styled the way I like it styled, and when I walk out it's styled so dumb! I look like the cartoon of Prince Valiant! They always say, so.......how do you like it? and I take my hands and mess it up and say, I guess I'll fix it when I get home. I still tip well simply because it takes them two hours to lighten my hair, but my God, cant they just put my hair back to the way it was when I came in the door!! Men, I know you have not a clue what I'm bitching about! LOL
There's no "r" in "Chowda-head" ! I really hope he stays. I want to hate him, but I can't. I really love what he brings to the game when he's got his head into it. He's such a character. I loved the play when he caught the fly ball and jumped up and high fived the fan in the stands ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Sunday, March 08, 2009 10:53:34 AM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
Quite possible, Tim. Spoken like a true Chowder-head!!! HA!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously, it may be only one year but I will take it. IF management made the right moves around him, they will be back in the playoffs.
Oh, and by the way...... USA 6 Canada 5!!! World Baseball Classic Round One!!! Take THAT you snow lovin', French speakin', ice skatin', ham eatin' CanNucks!!!!!!!!!!! BWWAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's never too cold for a good nut scratch, but I've got to go with ya on the spitting. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Sunday, March 08, 2009 11:07:26 AM)
Head banger wrote:
its too cold here for us to practice scratching our nuts, and if you spit, it freezes to your beard.
Deep Freeze wrote:
Quite possible, Tim. Spoken like a true Chowder-head!!! HA!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously, it may be only one year but I will take it. IF management made the right moves around him, they will be back in the playoffs.
Oh, and by the way...... USA 6 Canada 5!!! World Baseball Classic Round One!!! Take THAT you snow lovin', French speakin', ice skatin', ham eatin' CanNucks!!!!!!!!!!! BWWAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm anxious to see if Alsonso can bring the battle he wants to bring to Hamilton. He's looked fast in testing and he seems to have something personal with Hamilton. If they mix it up on a personal level it could create opportunities for others on the track. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by _strat_ from Sunday, March 08, 2009 4:17:18 AM)
_strat_ wrote:
No one of those you mentioned can rise to the top. Because of a simple fact that Hamilton will be there.
Ross Braun may be a good surprise tho. He really is a genius, and Im looking forward to see how his team will do.
TIMBONI wrote:
So . . . . . any thoughts for the new year ? Ross Braun a team owner ? Is this man such a genius that he was able to see into the future and this is why he would leave a team like Ferrari ? Alonso rising back to the top ? Kimi finally living up to his potential ? Barichello still has a ride . . . good / bad ? Anybody !
So . . . . . any thoughts for the new year ? Ross Braun a team owner ? Is this man such a genius that he was able to see into the future and this is why he would leave a team like Ferrari ? Alonso rising back to the top ? Kimi finally living up to his potential ? Barichello still has a ride . . . good / bad ? Anybody !
Hate to tell you guys, but he's got an "opt out" clause after 1 year. He could be back on the free agent market next year or whenever he senses the economy is ready for the offer he really wants. Manny looks after Manny and nobody else. He's not a team player and the only reason he "chose" the Dodgers is because it was the only choice. He laid down on the Red Sox and the league will remember that forever.
No thanks. Our receivers are in place with newly acquired Greg Lewis. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u a.k.a. theWOLFMAN from Thursday, March 05, 2009 4:12:32 PM)
Soylentgreen4u a.k.a. theWOLFMAN wrote:
COWBOYS PART WAYS WITH T.O. ....PLEASE DON'T GO BACK TO THE 49ers ...GO TO OAKLAND OR THE PATRIOTS...YOU'RE A Q.B. KILLER,NOT THAT THE RAIDERS HAVE ONE,BUT YOU'D FIT IN THERE QUITE NICELY.
Excellent choice ! One would think our foes could come up with a more imaginative attack. Everyone knows that a virus is easily killed with "bug" spray ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Wednesday, March 04, 2009 12:25:18 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
These are harsh economic times for the kingdom, fellow friend. It was the best idea we had at our disposal that was within our budget.
TIMBONI wrote:
It must have taken many a can to expel such an attack. Chemical warfare is so banal !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Yes, I did...thank you.
Thank goodness the plague is gone. Nothing a little magic spray can couldn't fix!
TIMBONI wrote:
Lady Vail ! Did you get my belated birthday wishes ? Sorry for my absence. Upon my return to the kingdom, I was warned against my return due to a plague that had infested the kingdom. It was not until it's irradication that I could take my post again.
It must have taken many a can to expel such an attack. Chemical warfare is so banal ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Wednesday, March 04, 2009 12:13:36 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Yes, I did...thank you.
Thank goodness the plague is gone. Nothing a little magic spray can couldn't fix!
TIMBONI wrote:
Lady Vail ! Did you get my belated birthday wishes ? Sorry for my absence. Upon my return to the kingdom, I was warned against my return due to a plague that had infested the kingdom. It was not until it's irradication that I could take my post again.
Lady Vail ! Did you get my belated birthday wishes ? Sorry for my absence. Upon my return to the kingdom, I was warned against my return due to a plague that had infested the kingdom. It was not until it's irradication that I could take my post again. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Wednesday, March 04, 2009 12:02:19 AM)
That's what it's all about. Can anyone say "David Beckham" ? Ticket sales & marketing ! Can anyone say "Manny Ramirez" ? Ticket sales & marketing ! Like you said, it's the business of winning. Even more so, it's a business. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Monday, February 09, 2009 10:01:22 PM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
VERY interesting take, Tim. And not far at all from what I was saying earlier. Ticket sales, baby! So very, very (sadly) true...
TIMBONI wrote:
The unfortunate part of this is that MLB is just as wrong in the whole affair. They turned a blind eye to steroids ( thus the lack of reprimand / punishment / suspension when players were testing positive. No institution of mandatory testing. Nothing. They knew darn well that the use of steroids was creating a more exciting environment for the fan and was a major reason for the resurgence of professional baseball. Steroids saved baseball.
The unfortunate part of this is that MLB is just as wrong in the whole affair. They turned a blind eye to steroids ( thus the lack of reprimand / punishment / suspension when players were testing positive. No institution of mandatory testing. Nothing. They knew darn well that the use of steroids was creating a more exciting environment for the fan and was a major reason for the resurgence of professional baseball. Steroids saved baseball.
I have to admit that I am not up to date on the current situation, but if the past serves to represent the present , the comparison is really not on equal footing. If the U.S. imposed the same tariffs on imported products as other countries imposed on our products exported to them we would probably be ok, but that never seems to be the case. The U.S. is always expected to compete on an uneven playing field and just shut up and play.
True. People love a close game, although the score did not really reflect the tone of the game. I thought the refs got involved a little too much. Some of those penalties, on both sides, were kind of cheap. Being that my team is the Patriots, I've had a rough year. Lame call costs the Super Bowl and then we crush the Cardinals and can't even get into the playoffs with an 11 - 5 record. Hard to take from an 8 - 8 team. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by ronhartsell from Sunday, February 01, 2009 10:39:18 PM)
ronhartsell wrote:
...if Warner doesn't throw an interception at the half, even if they only get a field goal...that's a 10 point swing and there is no final drive...it was a very entertaing game regardless...good offense and defense...and plenty of personal fouls for everyone!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
I have to say that I watched this game under protest. I can't believe the Cardinals even got into the playoffs with the record they had. The Steelers played like crap and were lucky to pull it out. That score should have been 35 -14 or something like that. That's what happens when my boys get left out of the playoffs with an 11 -5 record after totally destroying the Cardinals 47 - 7 !
Well, unfortunately for you, I didnt rob Saddam Husseins household guard... My guns are not only real, but are really, really big. And cool. And multi-purpose.
guitardude wrote:
I usually only have to point it at some poor fool and that gets the job done. If all else fails, I`ll beat them about the head and body with it!!!
_strat_ wrote:
Wow! A beauty! Folding stock, the caliber looks like a 7,62, so Im guessing its an AKS, maybe AKMS or one of the non-Soviet variants...
Theres just one problem to... You know, a gold gun cannot fire.
guitardude wrote:
Nah, this is all the gold I will ever need.
_strat_ wrote:
Lack of C vitamin?
Oh, and my sailors all agree - golden teeth are sooooooooooo 70s.... 1670s, to be precise, but hey... We are not all fancy-asses like someone I could mention. Btw, ever considered gold plating your ribs?
guitardude wrote:
Yes Strat it is gold plated, but have you ever wondered why all your sailors are toothless?
_strat_ wrote:
Oooohh... Fancy, are we? I bet its gold plated... You are the most fashionable skeleton I ever met!
guitardude wrote:
Can`t you see in the photo below that my "handbag" has a strap made from chain!! When you`re all bones like I am...you tend to have issues!!!!
_strat_ wrote:
Oh, come on now... What are YOU going to do? Beat me with your handbag?
guitardude wrote:
Never under estimate the "bad attitude" of a sissy!!!!
(Quoting Message by _strat_ from Wednesday, January 28, 2009 4:26:41 PM)
_strat_ wrote:
Ah... Theres nothing like an old fart with an attitude. Is he retired now? I sure hope so. Him, I would be afraid of. But that grandchild of his is really a sissy.
guitardude wrote:
628 why? He still kicked ass up to 750.
_strat_ wrote:
He has a wrinkled skull... How old was he when that pic was taken? 500?
guitardude wrote:
OK Strat, you`ve stumbled onto one of the "secrets" to be a defender of Kmac!!! That is to share family photos with the high command!! Damn handsome fellow isn`t he???
_strat_ wrote:
Well, I dont play tennis. And I think thats GDs grandpa on that pic.
guidogodoy wrote:
IOW, I give up.....Nice one, Djokovic!
_strat_ wrote:
Hey, its early morning here... Im not exactly in my top form right now.
And as you will notice in my posts, I NEVER put in the apostrophes. Partialy because I think its a stupid English thing, and mainly because I cant be arsed.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Strat, you forgot to put an apostrophe between the third 'e' and 's' in "Freezes" to indicate possession of a particular item, in this case Freeze's children. Unfortunately for me, I'm not one for Freeze's children. You misspelled "members", as well.
_strat_ wrote:
FFS... Are all Freezes children memebers here?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That's actually spelled "bully"...
_strat_ wrote:
Hey!!!! Dont be so mean! You even made our Predator cry! And you know what a tender soul he is... Shame on you, you bullie!
guidogodoy wrote:
_strat_ wrote:
But he is a spy! Honest! He hacked a sattelite to watch me in the shower! Look how good I am! Wouldnt you take me in his place?
guitardude wrote:
Well Strat, you had me up until you accused General Guido of being a spy!! Now I remember the good old days as well. And they were good. If you can convince General Guido and Sir Tim that your intentions are honest, then who am I to argue with my superiors.
But beware... Sir Tim will not be an easy sell, he may lopp off your arm just for fun and beat you about the torso with it!!
_strat_ wrote:
Well, boys and gals and skeletons... Ive been backreading this thread... I mean really, backreading... The days when we were a team... Wasnt that nice? Remember, Guido, when we came up with the idea for it? Geez.... Heres the deal: I will forget about your petty insults. All of them, no matter how annoying they were. And I want my Admiral rank back. Then I will consider rejoining you. What say you?
I have to say that I watched this game under protest. I can't believe the Cardinals even got into the playoffs with the record they had. The Steelers played like crap and were lucky to pull it out. That score should have been 35 -14 or something like that. That's what happens when my boys get left out of the playoffs with an 11 -5 record after totally destroying the Cardinals 47 - 7 !
Can`t you see in the photo below that my "handbag" has a strap made from chain!! When you`re all bones like I am...you tend to have issues!!!!
_strat_ wrote:
Oh, come on now... What are YOU going to do? Beat me with your handbag?
guitardude wrote:
Never under estimate the "bad attitude" of a sissy!!!!
(Quoting Message by _strat_ from Wednesday, January 28, 2009 4:26:41 PM)
_strat_ wrote:
Ah... Theres nothing like an old fart with an attitude. Is he retired now? I sure hope so. Him, I would be afraid of. But that grandchild of his is really a sissy.
guitardude wrote:
628 why? He still kicked ass up to 750.
_strat_ wrote:
He has a wrinkled skull... How old was he when that pic was taken? 500?
guitardude wrote:
OK Strat, you`ve stumbled onto one of the "secrets" to be a defender of Kmac!!! That is to share family photos with the high command!! Damn handsome fellow isn`t he???
_strat_ wrote:
Well, I dont play tennis. And I think thats GDs grandpa on that pic.
guidogodoy wrote:
IOW, I give up.....Nice one, Djokovic!
_strat_ wrote:
Hey, its early morning here... Im not exactly in my top form right now.
And as you will notice in my posts, I NEVER put in the apostrophes. Partialy because I think its a stupid English thing, and mainly because I cant be arsed.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Strat, you forgot to put an apostrophe between the third 'e' and 's' in "Freezes" to indicate possession of a particular item, in this case Freeze's children. Unfortunately for me, I'm not one for Freeze's children. You misspelled "members", as well.
_strat_ wrote:
FFS... Are all Freezes children memebers here?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That's actually spelled "bully"...
_strat_ wrote:
Hey!!!! Dont be so mean! You even made our Predator cry! And you know what a tender soul he is... Shame on you, you bullie!
guidogodoy wrote:
_strat_ wrote:
But he is a spy! Honest! He hacked a sattelite to watch me in the shower! Look how good I am! Wouldnt you take me in his place?
guitardude wrote:
Well Strat, you had me up until you accused General Guido of being a spy!! Now I remember the good old days as well. And they were good. If you can convince General Guido and Sir Tim that your intentions are honest, then who am I to argue with my superiors.
But beware... Sir Tim will not be an easy sell, he may lopp off your arm just for fun and beat you about the torso with it!!
_strat_ wrote:
Well, boys and gals and skeletons... Ive been backreading this thread... I mean really, backreading... The days when we were a team... Wasnt that nice? Remember, Guido, when we came up with the idea for it? Geez.... Heres the deal: I will forget about your petty insults. All of them, no matter how annoying they were. And I want my Admiral rank back. Then I will consider rejoining you. What say you?
Such a nice Italian boy. Who could want to miss an episode ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Tuesday, January 27, 2009 11:48:38 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Hmmmm...I see you side-stepped the Tony Danza question. Sends up red flags. You must either like Tony Danza or are trying to suck people into that living rerun hell.
TIMBONI wrote:
Ha ! Not long enough for one who enjoys his work !
guidogodoy wrote:
DAMN! How freakin' long does this purgatory business take???
Is it true that the only thing on TV there is Tony Danza in "Whose the Boss?" If so, that is an immediate deal-breaker.
TIMBONI wrote:
Please hold . . . . . . .
guidogodoy wrote:
I am also interested in subscribing to your newsletter. What does purgatory have to offer me?
Best be quick, though. It is well-documented that I don't like waiting around for long!
TIMBONI wrote:
This is a dream come true . . . . . . wanna be central ! Holy Kingdom ? Consider me . . . PERGATORY !
Ha ! Not long enough for one who enjoys his work ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Tuesday, January 27, 2009 11:35:30 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
DAMN! How freakin' long does this purgatory business take???
Is it true that the only thing on TV there is Tony Danza in "Whose the Boss?" If so, that is an immediate deal-breaker.
TIMBONI wrote:
Please hold . . . . . . .
guidogodoy wrote:
I am also interested in subscribing to your newsletter. What does purgatory have to offer me?
Best be quick, though. It is well-documented that I don't like waiting around for long!
TIMBONI wrote:
This is a dream come true . . . . . . wanna be central ! Holy Kingdom ? Consider me . . . PERGATORY !
I am also interested in subscribing to your newsletter. What does purgatory have to offer me?
Best be quick, though. It is well-documented that I don't like waiting around for long!
TIMBONI wrote:
This is a dream come true . . . . . . wanna be central ! Holy Kingdom ? Consider me . . . PERGATORY !
Hey!!!! Dont be so mean! You even made our Predator cry! And you know what a tender soul he is... Shame on you, you bullie!
guidogodoy wrote:
_strat_ wrote:
But he is a spy! Honest! He hacked a sattelite to watch me in the shower! Look how good I am! Wouldnt you take me in his place?
guitardude wrote:
Well Strat, you had me up until you accused General Guido of being a spy!! Now I remember the good old days as well. And they were good. If you can convince General Guido and Sir Tim that your intentions are honest, then who am I to argue with my superiors.
But beware... Sir Tim will not be an easy sell, he may lopp off your arm just for fun and beat you about the torso with it!!
_strat_ wrote:
Well, boys and gals and skeletons... Ive been backreading this thread... I mean really, backreading... The days when we were a team... Wasnt that nice? Remember, Guido, when we came up with the idea for it? Geez.... Heres the deal: I will forget about your petty insults. All of them, no matter how annoying they were. And I want my Admiral rank back. Then I will consider rejoining you. What say you?
You'd think they could manage to put a roof on this place ! That way it would only be around 100 ! Ha ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Monday, January 26, 2009 11:10:21 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Shit. Update. 129 degrees now. Fifty three PLUS C. (I should move this to the weather thread but, sorry, they keep showing the temps). Edited at: Monday, January 26, 2009 11:12:08 PM
Now that's hot ! ( He says in his best Paris Hilton voice ) [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Monday, January 26, 2009 11:04:14 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Shit, correct THAT...just announced 120 degrees F ON COURT!! DAMN!!!
48.9 C?!?
(Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Monday, January 26, 2009 10:58:15 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
I'll check it out. Then you gotta try a race car in 106 F ! Now that's hot !
guidogodoy wrote:
Turn this on, bro. It is a KILLER match. ESPN2! Get out of that Nascar rut and move to a REAL sport (harumph...as if racing cars around is a "sport"). First set tie-break with two guys who hate each other. Good stuff! (Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Monday, January 26, 2009 10:54:40 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
Is that all ? Hmph ! Give me a break . . . whimps ! Sounds like summer in L.A.
guidogodoy wrote:
Man, if they were paying me the $ these guys are getting for reaching the quarterfinals (PLUS endorsements) to stand the heat, sign me up.
I'd have plenty of money for those needed skin-grafts to repair the blistering sunburn.
They just announced the temp, btw. 105.6F (about 40.9C!!!! CRAP!)
devils_child wrote:
I'm in Brisbane and it's been raining all day... but i have heard they are experiencing some sort of heat wave in Victoria of which Melbourne is the capital. Screw playing sport in the heat like that!!
guidogodoy wrote:
Crap on toast, DC. How damn hot IS it there? Watching this match live and you can actually see steam coming off the tennis court there in Melbourne!
I'll check it out. Then you gotta try a race car in 106 F ! Now that's hot ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Monday, January 26, 2009 10:56:40 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Turn this on, bro. It is a KILLER match. ESPN2! Get out of that Nascar rut and move to a REAL sport (harumph...as if racing cars around is a "sport"). First set tie-break with two guys who hate each other. Good stuff! (Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Monday, January 26, 2009 10:54:40 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
Is that all ? Hmph ! Give me a break . . . whimps ! Sounds like summer in L.A.
guidogodoy wrote:
Man, if they were paying me the $ these guys are getting for reaching the quarterfinals (PLUS endorsements) to stand the heat, sign me up.
I'd have plenty of money for those needed skin-grafts to repair the blistering sunburn.
They just announced the temp, btw. 105.6F (about 40.9C!!!! CRAP!)
devils_child wrote:
I'm in Brisbane and it's been raining all day... but i have heard they are experiencing some sort of heat wave in Victoria of which Melbourne is the capital. Screw playing sport in the heat like that!!
guidogodoy wrote:
Crap on toast, DC. How damn hot IS it there? Watching this match live and you can actually see steam coming off the tennis court there in Melbourne!
Is that all ? Hmph ! Give me a break . . . whimps ! Sounds like summer in L.A. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Monday, January 26, 2009 10:51:52 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Man, if they were paying me the $ these guys are getting for reaching the quarterfinals (PLUS endorsements) to stand the heat, sign me up.
I'd have plenty of money for those needed skin-grafts to repair the blistering sunburn.
They just announced the temp, btw. 105.6F (about 40.9C!!!! CRAP!)
devils_child wrote:
I'm in Brisbane and it's been raining all day... but i have heard they are experiencing some sort of heat wave in Victoria of which Melbourne is the capital. Screw playing sport in the heat like that!!
guidogodoy wrote:
Crap on toast, DC. How damn hot IS it there? Watching this match live and you can actually see steam coming off the tennis court there in Melbourne!
It just looked very "odd" that all the starters came from only 4 teams and that Montreal was very well represented in a home town game. Granted they are huge hockey fans and probably spent every waking moment voting. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u a.k.a. theWOLFMAN from Monday, January 26, 2009 10:26:27 PM)
Soylentgreen4u a.k.a. theWOLFMAN wrote:
ACTUALLY IT'S NOT RIGGED,THE FANS VOTED IN THE PICKS...ALL THE TEMS YOU LISTED ARE DOING QUITE WELL IN THE STANDINGS,PLUS THEY ALL HAVE 'STAR POWER' IF YOU WILL...
OTHER THAN THE TWO BONEHEADS (WHO GUIDO AND I WERE HAVING A BIT OF FUN AT EACH OTHER),THE STARS WERE THERE,AND THAT'S WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT...PEOPLE PAY BIG BUCKS TO SEE THESE EVENTS,SO THEY DESERVE TO BE REWARDED BY THESE MILLIONAIRES..
IF I'M NOT MISTAKEN,YOU'RE A BRUINS FAN TO SOME DEGREE...WELL THEY WERE WELL REPRESENTED:THOMAS,SAVARD,CHARA,HEAD COACH JULIEN...CHICAGO HAD THEIR UP AND COMING YOUNG GUNS THERE...TOEWS AND KANE... PITTSBURGH OF COURSE YOU HAVE CROSBY(WHO DIDN'T PLAT BUT DID SHOW UP AT LEAST) & MALKIN...SO IT WASN'T THAT BAD OF A MIX.
TIMBONI wrote:
Hey guys ! I know I'm a relative hockey newbie, but is it just me that thinks the whole starting lineup of the all star game was rigged ? It seemed more like Montreal / Pittsburgh V.S. Chicago / Anaheim. Then the rest of the league was sprinkled in. These teams aren't even leading their divisions and they are dominating the starting linups.
But really, guys like Ovechkin and Tim Thomas not being starters ? Are hockey fans in general really that ignorant or does the league have a hand in this ? That would be like Kobe Bryant or Labron James not being starters for the NBA all stars !
Hey guys ! I know I'm a relative hockey newbie, but is it just me that thinks the whole starting lineup of the all star game was rigged ? It seemed more like Montreal / Pittsburgh V.S. Chicago / Anaheim. Then the rest of the league was sprinkled in. These teams aren't even leading their divisions and they are dominating the starting linups.
Ah yes, I've been well trained in the defensive arts of " fresh fruit " ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Sunday, January 11, 2009 11:09:22 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Hey, what is going on here. Ahhh...back to the ol' cookie ploy, eh? Well, our troops are well-prepared. Even against the dreaded passion fruit!!
_strat_ wrote:
Oh, that so nice... I think Im going to fade.
And just for the record:
1. I went away on my own accord, because you guys were so mean.
2. It wasnt chocolate, it was cookies. But, hell, it worked with Dawn (for a day or so), I guess I can try it again.
Spapad, Join me, and all this is yours:
(Quoting Message by guitardude from Saturday, January 10, 2009 7:10:00 PM)
guitardude wrote:
Now Strat, you know that` not true, we didn`t use you and then throw you away, we just threw you away!!!
And if the General caught you, who would we beat and abuse here?? So see we still love ya man!!! So what`s next, gonna try and brbe her with chocolate??
_strat_ wrote:
Now, come on... Why do you side with the kings mob? You can join me... They will use you, like they did me, then they wont care about you anymore.... Join me! I reward my subjects! See?
A nice Swarovsky dog collar! Come on, you know you want it...
Don't really know what the whole " throwing out the window" thing is ( although random violence does intrigue me ), I do admire the zero enrollees on the ignore list as you know. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Sunday, January 11, 2009 11:06:39 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Oh, you are too cruel. After all, he tried to "befreind" me! HAAAAA!!!!!! Don't really know what that is nor do I care to know! LOL!!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Ha ! Too easy to ignore . . . to bother to ignore !
guidogodoy wrote:
HAAAAAA!!!!!! Norman! Too funny!!! Were I to be the ignore in your list (sorry, too lazy to look), I wouldn't respond. I'd much rather, well, IGNORE!
Nope, not me. Not a soul on my ignore list. Seems that your oh-so-clever new identities must have caught another's eye. Ahhhh...as I say, good to be home!
Ha ! Too easy to ignore . . . to bother to ignore ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Sunday, January 11, 2009 10:58:45 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
HAAAAAA!!!!!! Norman! Too funny!!! Were I to be the ignore in your list (sorry, too lazy to look), I wouldn't respond. I'd much rather, well, IGNORE!
Nope, not me. Not a soul on my ignore list. Seems that your oh-so-clever new identities must have caught another's eye. Ahhhh...as I say, good to be home!
Hey Strat...why don't you come and give the collar yourself...????You would be very useful as a toothpick!!!!!
How could i ever join the side of a toothpick????Besides spapad and i are old friends......!!!!!
Does anybody know how i call .......running Strat??????FAST FOOD!!!!BBBWWWWAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!
_strat_ wrote:
Now, come on... Why do you side with the kings mob? You can join me... They will use you, like they did me, then they wont care about you anymore.... Join me! I reward my subjects! See?
A nice Swarovsky dog collar! Come on, you know you want it...
I have been sent from the future to terminate your hairy ass....
Sorry... Still under the influence of Conan... Or should I say Arnie...
jimmy7 wrote:
Hey Strat...why don't you come and give the collar yourself...????You would be very useful as a toothpick!!!!!
How could i ever join the side of a toothpick????Besides spapad and i are old friends......!!!!!
Does anybody know how i call .......running Strat??????FAST FOOD!!!!BBBWWWWAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!
_strat_ wrote:
Now, come on... Why do you side with the kings mob? You can join me... They will use you, like they did me, then they wont care about you anymore.... Join me! I reward my subjects! See?
A nice Swarovsky dog collar! Come on, you know you want it...
This is a Public Service announcement
All Infidels, live in fear, as you`re worst nightmare has returned!All Hail the return of Sir Tim!!!
(Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Saturday, January 10, 2009 10:59:32 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
guitardude wrote:
Perhaps a sparring match between J7 and our"Predator", to determine who rules the night!!! (Quoting Message by jimmy7 from Thursday, January 08, 2009 4:27:52 PM)
jimmy7 wrote:
I smell.....blood!!!!!When the night comes down.....the beast .......rules the land!!!
Our soccer teams season is officially over. After a brilliant win after 2 overtimes and a shootout they earned a spot in the area playoffs that were played yesterday. We needed to win all three games. They won the 8 am game and then dominated the 10:30 game 7-2. Unfortunately, they lost the third game and the year is over for us.
Thanks for the thoughts. Although I've been intermittently absent, I have no plans of completely disappearing. Like any good "Predator", I might not always be seen but I'm always right in front of your eyes ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by I.M.P. from Saturday, January 10, 2009 11:06:08 PM)
I.M.P. wrote:
Well, I've not been around in a while, but in my perusings I've noticed Sullivan "Sully" Titwillow and Hard As Iron haven't been around in a while, also can't forget JD Diamond and a Belgian fellow by the name of Metalwarrior (I believe). Place was pretty rocking way back when, even if my head wasn't screwed on quite right. Wonder if Timboni is still posting. And Robocaster too.
I can tell you that I saw Jennifer doing "Flight" on a daily basis in 1986 @ M.I. during group lessons. She had obviously been doing it for quite a while at that point to be able to perform it at that level. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by SDBinNY from Thursday, January 08, 2009 4:56:29 PM)
SDBinNY wrote:
Batten is an Ibanez endorsee and she does tap it, but it is a far more pleasant rendition. Kee Marcello (replaced John Norum in Europe) was the first I ever saw do it, and his was awesome as well. IIRC that was in 1986...
The dexterety is impressive,but Bumble is chromatic, and becomes rather mechanical after a while. I can't help but wonder how fried his tendons will be in 5 or 10 years....
Perhaps a sparring match between J7 and our"Predator", to determine who rules the night!!! (Quoting Message by jimmy7 from Thursday, January 08, 2009 4:27:52 PM)
jimmy7 wrote:
I smell.....blood!!!!!When the night comes down.....the beast .......rules the land!!!
Just enjoying your little show. Good seat, huh ? You look like what's left of the ribs I barbequed yesterday !
(Quoting Message by _strat_ from Sunday, December 28, 2008 5:53:10 PM)
_strat_ wrote:
Ok, this thread has been devoid of action for too long. Where are the Kings Minions? I want to do battle with them. Tim? GD? Guido? Anyone? Where are you, I want to kick some ass!
Ok, this thread has been devoid of action for too long. Where are the Kings Minions? I want to do battle with them. Tim? GD? Guido? Anyone? Where are you, I want to kick some ass!
Believe me, I am not fool enough to believe that all that the U.S. does outside it's borders are "good". Many times it is directly tied to profit, which would support your argument.
As for my views of Communism, yes some would be a result of "propaganda". The other portion of it came from F-16's screaming over my house to meet the Bear bombers coming over the North Pole and escort them down to the Carolina's. The next morning there would be a picture on the front page of the paper with the bomber and it's fighter escort. This happened a couple of time a month. I always knew what was happening. Normally, the fighters flew a circular pattern around the neighborhood for exercises. When it was time for business, they screamed right over the house and it shook like an earthquake. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by _strat_ from Sunday, December 28, 2008 7:29:26 AM)
_strat_ wrote:
Well, I guess we could squeeze in a word or two about the US supported juntas and totalitarian regimes as well. Not everything that the US does outside its borders is good.
TIMBONI wrote:
Hurrah ! Another one of my pet peeves. The world seems to want to spite us, but when the "pit bull" is needed they don't hesitate to call or even blame us for not forseeing the need even if the call never came ! Protect the world, feed the world, but leave the world alone. NOBODY RIDES FOR FREE ! If the world wants to be left alone, leave the U.S. out of it and stop asking us to give "life and limb" for you and then spit on us and tell us to get out.
spapad wrote:
A very interesting point of view from a place I have never been. You see, americans are dreadfuly aware that we live in a free country and we boast of it all the time, and go to other countries and generally make asses out of ourselves.
I have been abroad, like many of my friends on this site, and it is sad to find out that our aspect of us as Americans is seen so diffterent around the world becuase of our foreign policy mostly. We Americans don't know our foreign policy, we just live and watch news, that is slanted to our view.
We are also though, not to my happiness, the world's Pit Bull. ...........Something going on no one wants to get their hands dirty with but wants the job done, well, Hell Yeah~! Call the U.S. of A.!
With that said!
Yes we are blissfully ignorant about some things!
Yes we are obnoxious!
Yes we are proud even where others think we should not be!
BUT We as a collective, are a great country just like yours and any other country. I BIG PLACE built by idividuals who stand as a whole.
Love to all!(Quoting Message by _strat_ from Saturday, December 27, 2008 7:33:49 PM)
_strat_ wrote:
Communism as a political ideology actualy supports full democratic decision making in regards to how busineses should be run. It is in the Manifesto, and has been advocated (although admitedly not actualy carried out as it should have been) by all socialist regimes so far.
And that was not a joke. I do not know the details for other parts of Yugoslavia (although it is a fact that the elections took place in all republics and both autonomous provinces), but in Slovenia the elections were held on the 11th November 1945. The parties were those that were on the winning side in WW2, and included the Communist Party, the Social Democrats and the Christian Socialists. Although I do not remeber the exact percentage of the vote, the Communist party won with well over 50% (come to think of it, it was higher even than that). Also, they were the first elections in our history where women were allowed to vote.
Do not think for a minute that just because you live in a so called "free country", that there is no propaganda. Infact the anti-communist propaganda in the USA is something that even Goebbels would have been proud of.
Moving on... As far as Im concerned, any minute spent on designing, manufacturing and above all using weapons is a minute wasted. Shame that the people who do it always think that they should use it as well, making us all inseczre and threatened.
And unions... Was it their idea? Did they come up with it? Not bloody likely. What I find much more likely is that the CEOs and managers didnt want to give up what would have been a small part of their spoils, and instead moved the factories to China.
And as I said, creativity can be good or bad, depending on how we use it, so I agree on the atomic energy bit.
Accordingly can be difficult to decide, I know. I like to compare it to freedom. You only get as much as you can without interfering in somebody elses. I guess this should apply to dealing the profit as well? That is something that should be thought on. Though right now not by me, because I will be going to bed shortly. So, if I am MIA, that means good night, and see you tomorrow.
TIMBONI wrote:
" Blue collar " is a term used to describe the working class. The "get your hands dirty" portion of the workforce.
Elections ? That's funny ! You always have that sense of humor. I think that aside from knowing our history, we need a little more realism and honesty. Communism has NEVER supported open and honest elections.
"Lavishly rewarding the musician is not a requirement for the musician to make good music" ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AGREED.
Kalashnikov's design of the AK-47 was extremely creative. A "blue collar" weapon and deserving of all the credit he has received. It's influence being positive or negative is perspective.
This is where we disagree the most. Creativity is EVERYTHING. It is ideas . . . invention . . . something from nothing ! Atomic energy was an amazing discovery that has changed the world, both for better and worse. It creates power for lighting, heat, etc. It also has the power to take lives. The idea has no contribution until the user decides how to use it.
Now to "how it is used": outsourcing. We have come full circle. UNIONS ! Unions created outsourcing. They created an atmosphere where there is no loyalty ( yes, I already know the return fire but if we are at unions we are beyond the point prior to their creation ) The pendulum swung the other direction and the employees ( unions ) became the ogre in the workplace "creating" the necessity to find a cheaper workforce in order to supply the same product at an affordable price. It's a vicious circle. The worker wants more to afford wants, the company charges more for the goods to pay the employee, the prices of goods go up and worker want more to afford them, etc . . .
Lastly, I would like to know what you consider accordingly and who decides that ? Here, the market decides. If one is willing to pay for it, it is "accordingly". If the market considers it out of line, purchases cease and the product either dies or the price is adjusted to suit the willingness of the consumer to buy.
_strat_ wrote:
First of all, could you please explain "blue collar"? First time I hear of that term.
Well, the communist party had a very wide public support, that was expressed in very well documented and trasparent elections right after WW2, and with the popluar support during the war itself. But I think its better that we leave this subject behind. Im sure that we each know the history of our nations.
As for Priest, I dont exactly know how they actualy do business. I know how business is done in my area of expertise, and Im coming out of that position. Tho I will say that lavishly rewarding the musician is not a requierment for the musician to make good music.
Ok, creativity... First of all we need to make clear what creativity are we talking about. Mikhail Kalashnikov was very creative and inovative when he designed the AK-47, but that doesnt necesarily mean that his invention was a positive contribution to the humanity. Infact, it was quite the opposite, as is with practicly every weapon that was, is, or will be designed. What Im basicly trying to say is that creativity is not an inherently good thing. It entirely depends on how it is used and for what. A business example: outsourcing. I guess that when ot first came along it was creative. Move the work to somewhere where its cheaper, save money, higher profits, the CEO bags more money in rewards. Workers in developed countries lost their jobs, while workers in 3rd world countries got jobs... That are more similar to slavery than employment.
Sure creativity can be used for "good", or so to speak, but we must be carefull about what is good, for whom and why is it good. And reward it accordingly, instead of lavishly.
TIMBONI wrote:
I have to say that this is incredibly interesting to see how the same subject is viewed from different perspectives. I understand your point about the work environment being created by and serving the community without the need for an individuals desires for greatness. It's a very "blue collar" view as we would call it.
I'm not exactly so sure that the entrance and exit of communism was as voluntary as you would like to believe and there are ALWAYS foreign governments influencing EVERYTHING. No matter what country you are in. Even here.
As for the Priest, I give them far more credit than you. I'm no expert, but I've played "the game" at the elementary level. At this point in their career, the record company had better be the ones serving them or they have done something drastically wrong. Look at Rob. He has made bold moves to gain as much control of his "product" as possible. Look at how he distributes his music, mostly via download eliminating the "middle man".
The one thing I think you are not allowing to enter the equation is creativity. This is one of the primary aspects of a capitalist economy and that is why it can be so richly rewarded.
_strat_ wrote:
Well, I still think that it is very much correct. The enviroment is created by all the people that work for it. A company would not be able to hire new employees, if it wasnt for the old employees making enough profit to make it possible. Now, I know that it had to start somewhere, with some guy who just started a business and employed an assistant, or something similar, but the further we go from there, the more alienated the leadership will become with the rest of the employees. My work enviroment was not created by the CEO of my company. It was created by the people that worked in a particular section of the company that decided that they need another employee to get the work done. And with my work I am repaying for it.
Now, you totaly missed the next point. We went under "communist control" as you put it, volountarily, just as we left it volountarily, in both cases with certain sacrifices and a strong popular support, without the intervention of "foreign governments". But that is beside the point, really. What I was trying to illustrate is that there are alternatives to capitalist mode of production, and we had one of it, that was working well. Most of the companies that still form the bulk of our economy today were not created in private hands. They were created in a socialist, state-planned economy. They were created not because of "one mans dream of greatness" or anything like that. They were established when and where there was need for them, and they were developed and expanded accordingly. And more importantly, they were not created by one man that would make great risks or sacrifices. They were made collectively, and served the entire society, instead of one mans pocket. Im also absolutely sure that we are not the only such example. They can be found all over the former eastern bloc, even in the "evil empire", the former USSR. Now, say what you want about communism and red scare, and stuff like that, but that aproach to economy is better than just letting the busineses to do what they want, and then throw billions at them when they are in trouble.
If anything, Judas Priest serve a corporation that is their record company, and it is exactly because of the greed of the record companies that we have to pay such ridiculously high prices for the music.
TIMBONI wrote:
Unfortunately, it would be the fifth time you have incorrectly pointed out that. It is NOT the poor that have created the environment in which they work. It is the "rich" or at least someone who is able to "risk" that has done that. You claim is was not the CEO that took the risk. In some instances you are correct, in others you are not. How big of a company are we speaking ? In most of the environments that you and I might earn a living, the CEO is the one that took the risk. We don't all work for IBM, GM or other such initialed companies.
There are always risks. It's just a matter of who took them. In your case, your country took them. Along with the backing of all the countries that did not want your country to come under communist control. Do not for one minute think that there was no risk. It was just not by an individual, it was by multiple governments. I agree that there are many alternatives to capitalism, but let's be clear when we speak.
By the way, I would check carefully. Although I have not checked myself, I would almost be willing to bet that Judas Priest is a corporation. I agree that, to make a point, I stretched the subject but at this point Judas Priest is not just artistic. They took a chance ( risk ) and are reaping the rewards. They had an idea and are reaping the rewards. They employ a workforce and do not necessarily share their income equally with that workforce even though they would be back in the clubs without them.
Think ! It might not be what you want to hear, but it's a perfect comparison !
_strat_ wrote:
Youre not reading well, in that case. "For no other reason than that the poor want what the rich have"? I say that the poor create what the rich have. I think this has to be about the fifth time I made that point in the course of this discussion.
How does the employer judge what we earn? If anything the employer judges what we will get. There is a massive difference between the two. We can, as you say, accept it or not. But the fact is that we need jobs. And if every employer is only willing to give us so much... What power of choice do we actualy have? Only the power to pick the lesser of many evils. Thank the unions for their historic role, since its because of them and because of the two centuries worth of class struggles that there are at least some minimums that an employer has to fulfill! They cannot give us less than the minimal wage, cannot force us to work longer than the maximum work hours, and cannot fire us for looking at them the wrong way. But outside of that, its still the game of supply and demand... But with people instead of products.
Risk... Ok, someone took the risk. It can be done without it, but lets forget about that for a line or two. Was it the CEO of a big and well established corporation that took the risk to create it? No. Was it the great grandson that inherited the business? No. Sure, some people had to take risks, but then again, how do you value that risk in terms of money? Not to mention that we can do it without risks. We established our entire post-WW2 economy within the framweork of state planning. No one took big loans, no one risked his/her home, yet we developed big and succesfull companies, that are still alive and well! There are plenty alternatives to the capitalist economy, and the capitalist way of doing business.
Judas Priest are not a corporation. They are a band, and their greatness comes from skill and musicianship. You took my statement well out of context here, since I think you know perfectly well what sort of "greatness" I was refering to, since we were tlaking about economy and big corporations.
TIMBONI wrote:
I really cannot believe what I am reading. If I understand you correctly, you want Robin Hood. Take from the rich and give to the poor for no other reason than that the poor want what the rich have. You state that the working class " should be getting what they earn". Who judges what they earn. I'll tell you who. The employer that hired them at a certain wage for a certain job. The employee either accepts this or not. The power is actually with the worker at this point. If the worker takes the job, DON'T COMPLAIN !
You also state that "upper clases that get rediculously more than they earn". It's not entirely about "earning". It's also about risk. I believe HB has already gone into this, but to cut to the chase it's gambling. Someone risked their money, home, savings, future, etc on an idea and they deserve the lion share of the return for that. Their willingness to risk themselves for this return created the jobs for the workers. If people did not risk, the jobs would not exist.
Now let's get to "stiffling greatness . . . why the fuck not ? ". Let's make it obvious. We are all on a Judas Priest site chatting. This site would not exist because the band would not exist. They would never, AND I DO MEAN NEVER, have gone through what they did if they were required to share it all with those that did not experience those sacrifices with them. Without the possibility of great reward, there will never be any great sacrifice. Thus we all become mediocre and plain and the world SUCKS for all of us.
_strat_ wrote:
Ok, leave if you want, but I will still answer this, and maybe someone else will pick up the flag...
THAT is terribly falacious. The whole point that I was making about the subject of capitalism is that we (or you or me, whichever way you put it), should be getting what we earn. Not to share it with the upper classes that get ridicilously more than they earn, since more often than not they earn nothing at all. What "greater good"? What "plight of the struggling labourer"? Sure, both these things could be used to describe socialism, as something which aims to achieve the "greater good" of all by fighting the "plight of the struggling labourer", but its really down to we getting what we earn. The difference between the two of us here would be that you think that capitalism can give that opportunity, while I do not, and I think I listed plenty of reasons for that. "Spreading the wealth" is imo a part of this, for reasons that I have already presented as well.
"Stiffling greatness"... Why the fuck not? If the great cannot be great without the help of mediocre ( as is the case)... Should they be great at all? And of course, how do you generaly define "better"? Is someone that is prepared to take risks that endanger him/herself and tons of other people really great... Or just plain irresponsible and dumb? And, when does one accomplish greatness? Is it when one has a huge corporation? What is so great about that?
Deep Freeze wrote:
Well, I believe I will jump out of this now. Does not seem to be getting anywhere and I think BS hit it right on the head. You see, I do not care about the "greater good", either! I care about me. I went to school for me. I spent twenty years in business for me. I sacrificed for me. The thing about all this talk on socialism is that it stifles greatness. Spreading the wealth is a fine sentiment but it give no incentive to the great to be great. I could not care less about the "plight of the struggling laborer". We all have our lot in life.
Now, I realize that last comment opens me up for a bunch of nastiness but I suppose I will accept that. The truly great men (and women) in the world are better. They strive to be more. To accomplish more. They strive for greatness. Some people do not have these lofty aspirations. They are content to be mediocre. Worse, there are those that would have the few be great and the mediocre be allowed to reap the benefits. No thank you. I do not care for what one person believes is "right". That makes NO difference to me. Fairness can go that way as well. If I am better, and I produce more and I accomplish greatness, I do not see why I should share that with a slug. I want more. I earned every bit. I stood above the others. I took the risk. That is how it is. If a company recognizes that and rewards me, that is just as it should be.
I do not advocate "firing" someone because I find a guy that can do his job "10 minutes faster". I advocate hiring that faster guy, too! Now I have TWO guys working and , with any luck, the slower one will find motivation in competition. If not, he can stay in his position so long as he DOES HIS JOB!! The faster guy may get promoted, who knows? I suppose it depends on how valuble time is to my company! As long as you are doing what you are paid to do, you should feel relatively safe. In difficult times, the faster guy might be more valuble? This is business not a contest to save people's feelings. Don't like that? OPEN YOUR OWN BUSINESS and do it YOUR way.
Although my Patriots didn't get in the playoffs, it was rather poetic that Miami won. After all, Chad Pennington was kicked to the curb like yesterdays news for Brett and now the Jets miss the playoffs, fire their coach and if Brett retires they have no proven quarterback at all !
Turn it up really friggin' loud, watch him blow on his hand to dry the sweat and enjoy the ear ringing goodness ! Edited at: Saturday, December 27, 2008 11:45:48 PM
Too bad for old XYZ. They grabbed at the name to get a deal and got screwed in the long run. Same as Dokken really. The deal was Don's from his time in Germany. That's why the crew had to put up with the tyrant. He did have some pipes though ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Saturday, December 27, 2008 11:32:32 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Yeahhhhh booooyyyyyy!!! Where's Uncle Miltie? Oh yeah, Round and Round! LOL! You know you hit MY soft spot there!
Now please remove your thumb! (Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Saturday, December 27, 2008 11:29:56 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
Edited at: Saturday, December 27, 2008 11:34:16 PM
Drummer used to live across the hall from me in Hollywood. Cool guy, too bad they couldn't get out from under the thumb of Don Dokken. Wanted to dump him as producer, but they'd lose their deal if they did. Might have been better in the long run, but who's to know. Edited at: Saturday, December 27, 2008 10:47:13 PM
I think I've got it. George Lynch is the hell child of Joe Perry. How about a band with George & Joe on guitars and Steven Tyler on vocals ? Couldn't even sell t-shirts at the concerts since nobody wears shirts in the freakin' band !
I was living behing the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood when they filmed this. Needless to say, it was VERY COOL ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Saturday, December 27, 2008 9:53:09 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Well you could have made it easier and made it a link! LOL!!! Let me do you one better! YEEEHAAAAA!!!!
"Why baby, why? Did you make me let you go and leave you so lonely????" (wait, is this the singing thread?). (Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Saturday, December 27, 2008 9:49:25 PM)
Give me a deuce and a half as I'm diggin' on DiMartini rocking " Nobody Rides for Free ". How appropriate to the Social thread of late ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Saturday, December 27, 2008 9:29:15 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
As do I, compadre. Lynch was God. Don had freakin' PIPES!
Too bad the sound fluctuates in this one...I'll have to find the original! Until then...Kiss of Death!
Don't knock it ' til ya try it. Can anyone say blue cheese ? It'll get your head spinning . . . and your stomach ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Saturday, December 27, 2008 9:19:26 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
WELL ACTUALLY YOU DON'T NORMALLY BUY IT CONGEALED,BUT AFTER A WHILE......I'LL GIVE YA' A HINT: REMEMBER THE MOVIE 'ALIEN NATION'?....WHAT DID US GUYS GET DRUNK ON?
TIMBONI wrote:
What ? I never saw the "congealed egg nog" thing coming !
It would be nice. Too many people ready to be offended, ready to be right, ready to hate in the name of a higher purpose. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, December 27, 2008 8:42:26 PM)
spapad wrote:
Amen!
Still with all the hostility in this world. Let peace reign someday!
TIMBONI wrote:
Or better said, hated by those that find out that freedom comes with a price tag. We paid for it with the lives of our own. If you can't get it done yourself, then you owe the people that gave their lives for your freedom. I'll say it again because it bears repeating . . . . NOBODY RIDES FOR FREE !
spapad wrote:
While that is true, we can not cut ourselves off. We are like the comic book hero. Feared by many, hated only by those who know we are comming for them.(Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Saturday, December 27, 2008 7:54:02 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
Hurrah ! Another one of my pet peeves. The world seems to want to spite us, but when the "pit bull" is needed they don't hesitate to call or even blame us for not forseeing the need even if the call never came ! Protect the world, feed the world, but leave the world alone. NOBODY RIDES FOR FREE ! If the world wants to be left alone, leave the U.S. out of it and stop asking us to give "life and limb" for you and then spit on us and tell us to get out.
spapad wrote:
A very interesting point of view from a place I have never been. You see, americans are dreadfuly aware that we live in a free country and we boast of it all the time, and go to other countries and generally make asses out of ourselves.
I have been abroad, like many of my friends on this site, and it is sad to find out that our aspect of us as Americans is seen so diffterent around the world becuase of our foreign policy mostly. We Americans don't know our foreign policy, we just live and watch news, that is slanted to our view.
We are also though, not to my happiness, the world's Pit Bull. ...........Something going on no one wants to get their hands dirty with but wants the job done, well, Hell Yeah~! Call the U.S. of A.!
With that said!
Yes we are blissfully ignorant about some things!
Yes we are obnoxious!
Yes we are proud even where others think we should not be!
BUT We as a collective, are a great country just like yours and any other country. I BIG PLACE built by idividuals who stand as a whole.
Love to all!(Quoting Message by _strat_ from Saturday, December 27, 2008 7:33:49 PM)
_strat_ wrote:
Communism as a political ideology actualy supports full democratic decision making in regards to how busineses should be run. It is in the Manifesto, and has been advocated (although admitedly not actualy carried out as it should have been) by all socialist regimes so far.
And that was not a joke. I do not know the details for other parts of Yugoslavia (although it is a fact that the elections took place in all republics and both autonomous provinces), but in Slovenia the elections were held on the 11th November 1945. The parties were those that were on the winning side in WW2, and included the Communist Party, the Social Democrats and the Christian Socialists. Although I do not remeber the exact percentage of the vote, the Communist party won with well over 50% (come to think of it, it was higher even than that). Also, they were the first elections in our history where women were allowed to vote.
Do not think for a minute that just because you live in a so called "free country", that there is no propaganda. Infact the anti-communist propaganda in the USA is something that even Goebbels would have been proud of.
Moving on... As far as Im concerned, any minute spent on designing, manufacturing and above all using weapons is a minute wasted. Shame that the people who do it always think that they should use it as well, making us all inseczre and threatened.
And unions... Was it their idea? Did they come up with it? Not bloody likely. What I find much more likely is that the CEOs and managers didnt want to give up what would have been a small part of their spoils, and instead moved the factories to China.
And as I said, creativity can be good or bad, depending on how we use it, so I agree on the atomic energy bit.
Accordingly can be difficult to decide, I know. I like to compare it to freedom. You only get as much as you can without interfering in somebody elses. I guess this should apply to dealing the profit as well? That is something that should be thought on. Though right now not by me, because I will be going to bed shortly. So, if I am MIA, that means good night, and see you tomorrow.
TIMBONI wrote:
" Blue collar " is a term used to describe the working class. The "get your hands dirty" portion of the workforce.
Elections ? That's funny ! You always have that sense of humor. I think that aside from knowing our history, we need a little more realism and honesty. Communism has NEVER supported open and honest elections.
"Lavishly rewarding the musician is not a requirement for the musician to make good music" ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AGREED.
Kalashnikov's design of the AK-47 was extremely creative. A "blue collar" weapon and deserving of all the credit he has received. It's influence being positive or negative is perspective.
This is where we disagree the most. Creativity is EVERYTHING. It is ideas . . . invention . . . something from nothing ! Atomic energy was an amazing discovery that has changed the world, both for better and worse. It creates power for lighting, heat, etc. It also has the power to take lives. The idea has no contribution until the user decides how to use it.
Now to "how it is used": outsourcing. We have come full circle. UNIONS ! Unions created outsourcing. They created an atmosphere where there is no loyalty ( yes, I already know the return fire but if we are at unions we are beyond the point prior to their creation ) The pendulum swung the other direction and the employees ( unions ) became the ogre in the workplace "creating" the necessity to find a cheaper workforce in order to supply the same product at an affordable price. It's a vicious circle. The worker wants more to afford wants, the company charges more for the goods to pay the employee, the prices of goods go up and worker want more to afford them, etc . . .
Lastly, I would like to know what you consider accordingly and who decides that ? Here, the market decides. If one is willing to pay for it, it is "accordingly". If the market considers it out of line, purchases cease and the product either dies or the price is adjusted to suit the willingness of the consumer to buy.
_strat_ wrote:
First of all, could you please explain "blue collar"? First time I hear of that term.
Well, the communist party had a very wide public support, that was expressed in very well documented and trasparent elections right after WW2, and with the popluar support during the war itself. But I think its better that we leave this subject behind. Im sure that we each know the history of our nations.
As for Priest, I dont exactly know how they actualy do business. I know how business is done in my area of expertise, and Im coming out of that position. Tho I will say that lavishly rewarding the musician is not a requierment for the musician to make good music.
Ok, creativity... First of all we need to make clear what creativity are we talking about. Mikhail Kalashnikov was very creative and inovative when he designed the AK-47, but that doesnt necesarily mean that his invention was a positive contribution to the humanity. Infact, it was quite the opposite, as is with practicly every weapon that was, is, or will be designed. What Im basicly trying to say is that creativity is not an inherently good thing. It entirely depends on how it is used and for what. A business example: outsourcing. I guess that when ot first came along it was creative. Move the work to somewhere where its cheaper, save money, higher profits, the CEO bags more money in rewards. Workers in developed countries lost their jobs, while workers in 3rd world countries got jobs... That are more similar to slavery than employment.
Sure creativity can be used for "good", or so to speak, but we must be carefull about what is good, for whom and why is it good. And reward it accordingly, instead of lavishly.
TIMBONI wrote:
I have to say that this is incredibly interesting to see how the same subject is viewed from different perspectives. I understand your point about the work environment being created by and serving the community without the need for an individuals desires for greatness. It's a very "blue collar" view as we would call it.
I'm not exactly so sure that the entrance and exit of communism was as voluntary as you would like to believe and there are ALWAYS foreign governments influencing EVERYTHING. No matter what country you are in. Even here.
As for the Priest, I give them far more credit than you. I'm no expert, but I've played "the game" at the elementary level. At this point in their career, the record company had better be the ones serving them or they have done something drastically wrong. Look at Rob. He has made bold moves to gain as much control of his "product" as possible. Look at how he distributes his music, mostly via download eliminating the "middle man".
The one thing I think you are not allowing to enter the equation is creativity. This is one of the primary aspects of a capitalist economy and that is why it can be so richly rewarded.
_strat_ wrote:
Well, I still think that it is very much correct. The enviroment is created by all the people that work for it. A company would not be able to hire new employees, if it wasnt for the old employees making enough profit to make it possible. Now, I know that it had to start somewhere, with some guy who just started a business and employed an assistant, or something similar, but the further we go from there, the more alienated the leadership will become with the rest of the employees. My work enviroment was not created by the CEO of my company. It was created by the people that worked in a particular section of the company that decided that they need another employee to get the work done. And with my work I am repaying for it.
Now, you totaly missed the next point. We went under "communist control" as you put it, volountarily, just as we left it volountarily, in both cases with certain sacrifices and a strong popular support, without the intervention of "foreign governments". But that is beside the point, really. What I was trying to illustrate is that there are alternatives to capitalist mode of production, and we had one of it, that was working well. Most of the companies that still form the bulk of our economy today were not created in private hands. They were created in a socialist, state-planned economy. They were created not because of "one mans dream of greatness" or anything like that. They were established when and where there was need for them, and they were developed and expanded accordingly. And more importantly, they were not created by one man that would make great risks or sacrifices. They were made collectively, and served the entire society, instead of one mans pocket. Im also absolutely sure that we are not the only such example. They can be found all over the former eastern bloc, even in the "evil empire", the former USSR. Now, say what you want about communism and red scare, and stuff like that, but that aproach to economy is better than just letting the busineses to do what they want, and then throw billions at them when they are in trouble.
If anything, Judas Priest serve a corporation that is their record company, and it is exactly because of the greed of the record companies that we have to pay such ridiculously high prices for the music.
TIMBONI wrote:
Unfortunately, it would be the fifth time you have incorrectly pointed out that. It is NOT the poor that have created the environment in which they work. It is the "rich" or at least someone who is able to "risk" that has done that. You claim is was not the CEO that took the risk. In some instances you are correct, in others you are not. How big of a company are we speaking ? In most of the environments that you and I might earn a living, the CEO is the one that took the risk. We don't all work for IBM, GM or other such initialed companies.
There are always risks. It's just a matter of who took them. In your case, your country took them. Along with the backing of all the countries that did not want your country to come under communist control. Do not for one minute think that there was no risk. It was just not by an individual, it was by multiple governments. I agree that there are many alternatives to capitalism, but let's be clear when we speak.
By the way, I would check carefully. Although I have not checked myself, I would almost be willing to bet that Judas Priest is a corporation. I agree that, to make a point, I stretched the subject but at this point Judas Priest is not just artistic. They took a chance ( risk ) and are reaping the rewards. They had an idea and are reaping the rewards. They employ a workforce and do not necessarily share their income equally with that workforce even though they would be back in the clubs without them.
Think ! It might not be what you want to hear, but it's a perfect comparison !
_strat_ wrote:
Youre not reading well, in that case. "For no other reason than that the poor want what the rich have"? I say that the poor create what the rich have. I think this has to be about the fifth time I made that point in the course of this discussion.
How does the employer judge what we earn? If anything the employer judges what we will get. There is a massive difference between the two. We can, as you say, accept it or not. But the fact is that we need jobs. And if every employer is only willing to give us so much... What power of choice do we actualy have? Only the power to pick the lesser of many evils. Thank the unions for their historic role, since its because of them and because of the two centuries worth of class struggles that there are at least some minimums that an employer has to fulfill! They cannot give us less than the minimal wage, cannot force us to work longer than the maximum work hours, and cannot fire us for looking at them the wrong way. But outside of that, its still the game of supply and demand... But with people instead of products.
Risk... Ok, someone took the risk. It can be done without it, but lets forget about that for a line or two. Was it the CEO of a big and well established corporation that took the risk to create it? No. Was it the great grandson that inherited the business? No. Sure, some people had to take risks, but then again, how do you value that risk in terms of money? Not to mention that we can do it without risks. We established our entire post-WW2 economy within the framweork of state planning. No one took big loans, no one risked his/her home, yet we developed big and succesfull companies, that are still alive and well! There are plenty alternatives to the capitalist economy, and the capitalist way of doing business.
Judas Priest are not a corporation. They are a band, and their greatness comes from skill and musicianship. You took my statement well out of context here, since I think you know perfectly well what sort of "greatness" I was refering to, since we were tlaking about economy and big corporations.
TIMBONI wrote:
I really cannot believe what I am reading. If I understand you correctly, you want Robin Hood. Take from the rich and give to the poor for no other reason than that the poor want what the rich have. You state that the working class " should be getting what they earn". Who judges what they earn. I'll tell you who. The employer that hired them at a certain wage for a certain job. The employee either accepts this or not. The power is actually with the worker at this point. If the worker takes the job, DON'T COMPLAIN !
You also state that "upper clases that get rediculously more than they earn". It's not entirely about "earning". It's also about risk. I believe HB has already gone into this, but to cut to the chase it's gambling. Someone risked their money, home, savings, future, etc on an idea and they deserve the lion share of the return for that. Their willingness to risk themselves for this return created the jobs for the workers. If people did not risk, the jobs would not exist.
Now let's get to "stiffling greatness . . . why the fuck not ? ". Let's make it obvious. We are all on a Judas Priest site chatting. This site would not exist because the band would not exist. They would never, AND I DO MEAN NEVER, have gone through what they did if they were required to share it all with those that did not experience those sacrifices with them. Without the possibility of great reward, there will never be any great sacrifice. Thus we all become mediocre and plain and the world SUCKS for all of us.
_strat_ wrote:
Ok, leave if you want, but I will still answer this, and maybe someone else will pick up the flag...
THAT is terribly falacious. The whole point that I was making about the subject of capitalism is that we (or you or me, whichever way you put it), should be getting what we earn. Not to share it with the upper classes that get ridicilously more than they earn, since more often than not they earn nothing at all. What "greater good"? What "plight of the struggling labourer"? Sure, both these things could be used to describe socialism, as something which aims to achieve the "greater good" of all by fighting the "plight of the struggling labourer", but its really down to we getting what we earn. The difference between the two of us here would be that you think that capitalism can give that opportunity, while I do not, and I think I listed plenty of reasons for that. "Spreading the wealth" is imo a part of this, for reasons that I have already presented as well.
"Stiffling greatness"... Why the fuck not? If the great cannot be great without the help of mediocre ( as is the case)... Should they be great at all? And of course, how do you generaly define "better"? Is someone that is prepared to take risks that endanger him/herself and tons of other people really great... Or just plain irresponsible and dumb? And, when does one accomplish greatness? Is it when one has a huge corporation? What is so great about that?
Deep Freeze wrote:
Well, I believe I will jump out of this now. Does not seem to be getting anywhere and I think BS hit it right on the head. You see, I do not care about the "greater good", either! I care about me. I went to school for me. I spent twenty years in business for me. I sacrificed for me. The thing about all this talk on socialism is that it stifles greatness. Spreading the wealth is a fine sentiment but it give no incentive to the great to be great. I could not care less about the "plight of the struggling laborer". We all have our lot in life.
Now, I realize that last comment opens me up for a bunch of nastiness but I suppose I will accept that. The truly great men (and women) in the world are better. They strive to be more. To accomplish more. They strive for greatness. Some people do not have these lofty aspirations. They are content to be mediocre. Worse, there are those that would have the few be great and the mediocre be allowed to reap the benefits. No thank you. I do not care for what one person believes is "right". That makes NO difference to me. Fairness can go that way as well. If I am better, and I produce more and I accomplish greatness, I do not see why I should share that with a slug. I want more. I earned every bit. I stood above the others. I took the risk. That is how it is. If a company recognizes that and rewards me, that is just as it should be.
I do not advocate "firing" someone because I find a guy that can do his job "10 minutes faster". I advocate hiring that faster guy, too! Now I have TWO guys working and , with any luck, the slower one will find motivation in competition. If not, he can stay in his position so long as he DOES HIS JOB!! The faster guy may get promoted, who knows? I suppose it depends on how valuble time is to my company! As long as you are doing what you are paid to do, you should feel relatively safe. In difficult times, the faster guy might be more valuble? This is business not a contest to save people's feelings. Don't like that? OPEN YOUR OWN BUSINESS and do it YOUR way.
What ? I never saw the "congealed egg nog" thing coming ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Saturday, December 27, 2008 8:39:18 PM)
Or better said, hated by those that find out that freedom comes with a price tag. We paid for it with the lives of our own. If you can't get it done yourself, then you owe the people that gave their lives for your freedom. I'll say it again because it bears repeating . . . . NOBODY RIDES FOR FREE ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, December 27, 2008 8:11:58 PM)
spapad wrote:
While that is true, we can not cut ourselves off. We are like the comic book hero. Feared by many, hated only by those who know we are comming for them.(Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Saturday, December 27, 2008 7:54:02 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
Hurrah ! Another one of my pet peeves. The world seems to want to spite us, but when the "pit bull" is needed they don't hesitate to call or even blame us for not forseeing the need even if the call never came ! Protect the world, feed the world, but leave the world alone. NOBODY RIDES FOR FREE ! If the world wants to be left alone, leave the U.S. out of it and stop asking us to give "life and limb" for you and then spit on us and tell us to get out.
spapad wrote:
A very interesting point of view from a place I have never been. You see, americans are dreadfuly aware that we live in a free country and we boast of it all the time, and go to other countries and generally make asses out of ourselves.
I have been abroad, like many of my friends on this site, and it is sad to find out that our aspect of us as Americans is seen so diffterent around the world becuase of our foreign policy mostly. We Americans don't know our foreign policy, we just live and watch news, that is slanted to our view.
We are also though, not to my happiness, the world's Pit Bull. ...........Something going on no one wants to get their hands dirty with but wants the job done, well, Hell Yeah~! Call the U.S. of A.!
With that said!
Yes we are blissfully ignorant about some things!
Yes we are obnoxious!
Yes we are proud even where others think we should not be!
BUT We as a collective, are a great country just like yours and any other country. I BIG PLACE built by idividuals who stand as a whole.
Love to all!(Quoting Message by _strat_ from Saturday, December 27, 2008 7:33:49 PM)
_strat_ wrote:
Communism as a political ideology actualy supports full democratic decision making in regards to how busineses should be run. It is in the Manifesto, and has been advocated (although admitedly not actualy carried out as it should have been) by all socialist regimes so far.
And that was not a joke. I do not know the details for other parts of Yugoslavia (although it is a fact that the elections took place in all republics and both autonomous provinces), but in Slovenia the elections were held on the 11th November 1945. The parties were those that were on the winning side in WW2, and included the Communist Party, the Social Democrats and the Christian Socialists. Although I do not remeber the exact percentage of the vote, the Communist party won with well over 50% (come to think of it, it was higher even than that). Also, they were the first elections in our history where women were allowed to vote.
Do not think for a minute that just because you live in a so called "free country", that there is no propaganda. Infact the anti-communist propaganda in the USA is something that even Goebbels would have been proud of.
Moving on... As far as Im concerned, any minute spent on designing, manufacturing and above all using weapons is a minute wasted. Shame that the people who do it always think that they should use it as well, making us all inseczre and threatened.
And unions... Was it their idea? Did they come up with it? Not bloody likely. What I find much more likely is that the CEOs and managers didnt want to give up what would have been a small part of their spoils, and instead moved the factories to China.
And as I said, creativity can be good or bad, depending on how we use it, so I agree on the atomic energy bit.
Accordingly can be difficult to decide, I know. I like to compare it to freedom. You only get as much as you can without interfering in somebody elses. I guess this should apply to dealing the profit as well? That is something that should be thought on. Though right now not by me, because I will be going to bed shortly. So, if I am MIA, that means good night, and see you tomorrow.
TIMBONI wrote:
" Blue collar " is a term used to describe the working class. The "get your hands dirty" portion of the workforce.
Elections ? That's funny ! You always have that sense of humor. I think that aside from knowing our history, we need a little more realism and honesty. Communism has NEVER supported open and honest elections.
"Lavishly rewarding the musician is not a requirement for the musician to make good music" ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AGREED.
Kalashnikov's design of the AK-47 was extremely creative. A "blue collar" weapon and deserving of all the credit he has received. It's influence being positive or negative is perspective.
This is where we disagree the most. Creativity is EVERYTHING. It is ideas . . . invention . . . something from nothing ! Atomic energy was an amazing discovery that has changed the world, both for better and worse. It creates power for lighting, heat, etc. It also has the power to take lives. The idea has no contribution until the user decides how to use it.
Now to "how it is used": outsourcing. We have come full circle. UNIONS ! Unions created outsourcing. They created an atmosphere where there is no loyalty ( yes, I already know the return fire but if we are at unions we are beyond the point prior to their creation ) The pendulum swung the other direction and the employees ( unions ) became the ogre in the workplace "creating" the necessity to find a cheaper workforce in order to supply the same product at an affordable price. It's a vicious circle. The worker wants more to afford wants, the company charges more for the goods to pay the employee, the prices of goods go up and worker want more to afford them, etc . . .
Lastly, I would like to know what you consider accordingly and who decides that ? Here, the market decides. If one is willing to pay for it, it is "accordingly". If the market considers it out of line, purchases cease and the product either dies or the price is adjusted to suit the willingness of the consumer to buy.
_strat_ wrote:
First of all, could you please explain "blue collar"? First time I hear of that term.
Well, the communist party had a very wide public support, that was expressed in very well documented and trasparent elections right after WW2, and with the popluar support during the war itself. But I think its better that we leave this subject behind. Im sure that we each know the history of our nations.
As for Priest, I dont exactly know how they actualy do business. I know how business is done in my area of expertise, and Im coming out of that position. Tho I will say that lavishly rewarding the musician is not a requierment for the musician to make good music.
Ok, creativity... First of all we need to make clear what creativity are we talking about. Mikhail Kalashnikov was very creative and inovative when he designed the AK-47, but that doesnt necesarily mean that his invention was a positive contribution to the humanity. Infact, it was quite the opposite, as is with practicly every weapon that was, is, or will be designed. What Im basicly trying to say is that creativity is not an inherently good thing. It entirely depends on how it is used and for what. A business example: outsourcing. I guess that when ot first came along it was creative. Move the work to somewhere where its cheaper, save money, higher profits, the CEO bags more money in rewards. Workers in developed countries lost their jobs, while workers in 3rd world countries got jobs... That are more similar to slavery than employment.
Sure creativity can be used for "good", or so to speak, but we must be carefull about what is good, for whom and why is it good. And reward it accordingly, instead of lavishly.
TIMBONI wrote:
I have to say that this is incredibly interesting to see how the same subject is viewed from different perspectives. I understand your point about the work environment being created by and serving the community without the need for an individuals desires for greatness. It's a very "blue collar" view as we would call it.
I'm not exactly so sure that the entrance and exit of communism was as voluntary as you would like to believe and there are ALWAYS foreign governments influencing EVERYTHING. No matter what country you are in. Even here.
As for the Priest, I give them far more credit than you. I'm no expert, but I've played "the game" at the elementary level. At this point in their career, the record company had better be the ones serving them or they have done something drastically wrong. Look at Rob. He has made bold moves to gain as much control of his "product" as possible. Look at how he distributes his music, mostly via download eliminating the "middle man".
The one thing I think you are not allowing to enter the equation is creativity. This is one of the primary aspects of a capitalist economy and that is why it can be so richly rewarded.
_strat_ wrote:
Well, I still think that it is very much correct. The enviroment is created by all the people that work for it. A company would not be able to hire new employees, if it wasnt for the old employees making enough profit to make it possible. Now, I know that it had to start somewhere, with some guy who just started a business and employed an assistant, or something similar, but the further we go from there, the more alienated the leadership will become with the rest of the employees. My work enviroment was not created by the CEO of my company. It was created by the people that worked in a particular section of the company that decided that they need another employee to get the work done. And with my work I am repaying for it.
Now, you totaly missed the next point. We went under "communist control" as you put it, volountarily, just as we left it volountarily, in both cases with certain sacrifices and a strong popular support, without the intervention of "foreign governments". But that is beside the point, really. What I was trying to illustrate is that there are alternatives to capitalist mode of production, and we had one of it, that was working well. Most of the companies that still form the bulk of our economy today were not created in private hands. They were created in a socialist, state-planned economy. They were created not because of "one mans dream of greatness" or anything like that. They were established when and where there was need for them, and they were developed and expanded accordingly. And more importantly, they were not created by one man that would make great risks or sacrifices. They were made collectively, and served the entire society, instead of one mans pocket. Im also absolutely sure that we are not the only such example. They can be found all over the former eastern bloc, even in the "evil empire", the former USSR. Now, say what you want about communism and red scare, and stuff like that, but that aproach to economy is better than just letting the busineses to do what they want, and then throw billions at them when they are in trouble.
If anything, Judas Priest serve a corporation that is their record company, and it is exactly because of the greed of the record companies that we have to pay such ridiculously high prices for the music.
TIMBONI wrote:
Unfortunately, it would be the fifth time you have incorrectly pointed out that. It is NOT the poor that have created the environment in which they work. It is the "rich" or at least someone who is able to "risk" that has done that. You claim is was not the CEO that took the risk. In some instances you are correct, in others you are not. How big of a company are we speaking ? In most of the environments that you and I might earn a living, the CEO is the one that took the risk. We don't all work for IBM, GM or other such initialed companies.
There are always risks. It's just a matter of who took them. In your case, your country took them. Along with the backing of all the countries that did not want your country to come under communist control. Do not for one minute think that there was no risk. It was just not by an individual, it was by multiple governments. I agree that there are many alternatives to capitalism, but let's be clear when we speak.
By the way, I would check carefully. Although I have not checked myself, I would almost be willing to bet that Judas Priest is a corporation. I agree that, to make a point, I stretched the subject but at this point Judas Priest is not just artistic. They took a chance ( risk ) and are reaping the rewards. They had an idea and are reaping the rewards. They employ a workforce and do not necessarily share their income equally with that workforce even though they would be back in the clubs without them.
Think ! It might not be what you want to hear, but it's a perfect comparison !
_strat_ wrote:
Youre not reading well, in that case. "For no other reason than that the poor want what the rich have"? I say that the poor create what the rich have. I think this has to be about the fifth time I made that point in the course of this discussion.
How does the employer judge what we earn? If anything the employer judges what we will get. There is a massive difference between the two. We can, as you say, accept it or not. But the fact is that we need jobs. And if every employer is only willing to give us so much... What power of choice do we actualy have? Only the power to pick the lesser of many evils. Thank the unions for their historic role, since its because of them and because of the two centuries worth of class struggles that there are at least some minimums that an employer has to fulfill! They cannot give us less than the minimal wage, cannot force us to work longer than the maximum work hours, and cannot fire us for looking at them the wrong way. But outside of that, its still the game of supply and demand... But with people instead of products.
Risk... Ok, someone took the risk. It can be done without it, but lets forget about that for a line or two. Was it the CEO of a big and well established corporation that took the risk to create it? No. Was it the great grandson that inherited the business? No. Sure, some people had to take risks, but then again, how do you value that risk in terms of money? Not to mention that we can do it without risks. We established our entire post-WW2 economy within the framweork of state planning. No one took big loans, no one risked his/her home, yet we developed big and succesfull companies, that are still alive and well! There are plenty alternatives to the capitalist economy, and the capitalist way of doing business.
Judas Priest are not a corporation. They are a band, and their greatness comes from skill and musicianship. You took my statement well out of context here, since I think you know perfectly well what sort of "greatness" I was refering to, since we were tlaking about economy and big corporations.
TIMBONI wrote:
I really cannot believe what I am reading. If I understand you correctly, you want Robin Hood. Take from the rich and give to the poor for no other reason than that the poor want what the rich have. You state that the working class " should be getting what they earn". Who judges what they earn. I'll tell you who. The employer that hired them at a certain wage for a certain job. The employee either accepts this or not. The power is actually with the worker at this point. If the worker takes the job, DON'T COMPLAIN !
You also state that "upper clases that get rediculously more than they earn". It's not entirely about "earning". It's also about risk. I believe HB has already gone into this, but to cut to the chase it's gambling. Someone risked their money, home, savings, future, etc on an idea and they deserve the lion share of the return for that. Their willingness to risk themselves for this return created the jobs for the workers. If people did not risk, the jobs would not exist.
Now let's get to "stiffling greatness . . . why the fuck not ? ". Let's make it obvious. We are all on a Judas Priest site chatting. This site would not exist because the band would not exist. They would never, AND I DO MEAN NEVER, have gone through what they did if they were required to share it all with those that did not experience those sacrifices with them. Without the possibility of great reward, there will never be any great sacrifice. Thus we all become mediocre and plain and the world SUCKS for all of us.
_strat_ wrote:
Ok, leave if you want, but I will still answer this, and maybe someone else will pick up the flag...
THAT is terribly falacious. The whole point that I was making about the subject of capitalism is that we (or you or me, whichever way you put it), should be getting what we earn. Not to share it with the upper classes that get ridicilously more than they earn, since more often than not they earn nothing at all. What "greater good"? What "plight of the struggling labourer"? Sure, both these things could be used to describe socialism, as something which aims to achieve the "greater good" of all by fighting the "plight of the struggling labourer", but its really down to we getting what we earn. The difference between the two of us here would be that you think that capitalism can give that opportunity, while I do not, and I think I listed plenty of reasons for that. "Spreading the wealth" is imo a part of this, for reasons that I have already presented as well.
"Stiffling greatness"... Why the fuck not? If the great cannot be great without the help of mediocre ( as is the case)... Should they be great at all? And of course, how do you generaly define "better"? Is someone that is prepared to take risks that endanger him/herself and tons of other people really great... Or just plain irresponsible and dumb? And, when does one accomplish greatness? Is it when one has a huge corporation? What is so great about that?
Deep Freeze wrote:
Well, I believe I will jump out of this now. Does not seem to be getting anywhere and I think BS hit it right on the head. You see, I do not care about the "greater good", either! I care about me. I went to school for me. I spent twenty years in business for me. I sacrificed for me. The thing about all this talk on socialism is that it stifles greatness. Spreading the wealth is a fine sentiment but it give no incentive to the great to be great. I could not care less about the "plight of the struggling laborer". We all have our lot in life.
Now, I realize that last comment opens me up for a bunch of nastiness but I suppose I will accept that. The truly great men (and women) in the world are better. They strive to be more. To accomplish more. They strive for greatness. Some people do not have these lofty aspirations. They are content to be mediocre. Worse, there are those that would have the few be great and the mediocre be allowed to reap the benefits. No thank you. I do not care for what one person believes is "right". That makes NO difference to me. Fairness can go that way as well. If I am better, and I produce more and I accomplish greatness, I do not see why I should share that with a slug. I want more. I earned every bit. I stood above the others. I took the risk. That is how it is. If a company recognizes that and rewards me, that is just as it should be.
I do not advocate "firing" someone because I find a guy that can do his job "10 minutes faster". I advocate hiring that faster guy, too! Now I have TWO guys working and , with any luck, the slower one will find motivation in competition. If not, he can stay in his position so long as he DOES HIS JOB!! The faster guy may get promoted, who knows? I suppose it depends on how valuble time is to my company! As long as you are doing what you are paid to do, you should feel relatively safe. In difficult times, the faster guy might be more valuble? This is business not a contest to save people's feelings. Don't like that? OPEN YOUR OWN BUSINESS and do it YOUR way.
Hurrah ! Another one of my pet peeves. The world seems to want to spite us, but when the "pit bull" is needed they don't hesitate to call or even blame us for not forseeing the need even if the call never came ! Protect the world, feed the world, but leave the world alone. NOBODY RIDES FOR FREE ! If the world wants to be left alone, leave the U.S. out of it and stop asking us to give "life and limb" for you and then spit on us and tell us to get out. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, December 27, 2008 7:48:08 PM)
spapad wrote:
A very interesting point of view from a place I have never been. You see, americans are dreadfuly aware that we live in a free country and we boast of it all the time, and go to other countries and generally make asses out of ourselves.
I have been abroad, like many of my friends on this site, and it is sad to find out that our aspect of us as Americans is seen so diffterent around the world becuase of our foreign policy mostly. We Americans don't know our foreign policy, we just live and watch news, that is slanted to our view.
We are also though, not to my happiness, the world's Pit Bull. ...........Something going on no one wants to get their hands dirty with but wants the job done, well, Hell Yeah~! Call the U.S. of A.!
With that said!
Yes we are blissfully ignorant about some things!
Yes we are obnoxious!
Yes we are proud even where others think we should not be!
BUT We as a collective, are a great country just like yours and any other country. I BIG PLACE built by idividuals who stand as a whole.
Love to all!(Quoting Message by _strat_ from Saturday, December 27, 2008 7:33:49 PM)
_strat_ wrote:
Communism as a political ideology actualy supports full democratic decision making in regards to how busineses should be run. It is in the Manifesto, and has been advocated (although admitedly not actualy carried out as it should have been) by all socialist regimes so far.
And that was not a joke. I do not know the details for other parts of Yugoslavia (although it is a fact that the elections took place in all republics and both autonomous provinces), but in Slovenia the elections were held on the 11th November 1945. The parties were those that were on the winning side in WW2, and included the Communist Party, the Social Democrats and the Christian Socialists. Although I do not remeber the exact percentage of the vote, the Communist party won with well over 50% (come to think of it, it was higher even than that). Also, they were the first elections in our history where women were allowed to vote.
Do not think for a minute that just because you live in a so called "free country", that there is no propaganda. Infact the anti-communist propaganda in the USA is something that even Goebbels would have been proud of.
Moving on... As far as Im concerned, any minute spent on designing, manufacturing and above all using weapons is a minute wasted. Shame that the people who do it always think that they should use it as well, making us all inseczre and threatened.
And unions... Was it their idea? Did they come up with it? Not bloody likely. What I find much more likely is that the CEOs and managers didnt want to give up what would have been a small part of their spoils, and instead moved the factories to China.
And as I said, creativity can be good or bad, depending on how we use it, so I agree on the atomic energy bit.
Accordingly can be difficult to decide, I know. I like to compare it to freedom. You only get as much as you can without interfering in somebody elses. I guess this should apply to dealing the profit as well? That is something that should be thought on. Though right now not by me, because I will be going to bed shortly. So, if I am MIA, that means good night, and see you tomorrow.
TIMBONI wrote:
" Blue collar " is a term used to describe the working class. The "get your hands dirty" portion of the workforce.
Elections ? That's funny ! You always have that sense of humor. I think that aside from knowing our history, we need a little more realism and honesty. Communism has NEVER supported open and honest elections.
"Lavishly rewarding the musician is not a requirement for the musician to make good music" ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AGREED.
Kalashnikov's design of the AK-47 was extremely creative. A "blue collar" weapon and deserving of all the credit he has received. It's influence being positive or negative is perspective.
This is where we disagree the most. Creativity is EVERYTHING. It is ideas . . . invention . . . something from nothing ! Atomic energy was an amazing discovery that has changed the world, both for better and worse. It creates power for lighting, heat, etc. It also has the power to take lives. The idea has no contribution until the user decides how to use it.
Now to "how it is used": outsourcing. We have come full circle. UNIONS ! Unions created outsourcing. They created an atmosphere where there is no loyalty ( yes, I already know the return fire but if we are at unions we are beyond the point prior to their creation ) The pendulum swung the other direction and the employees ( unions ) became the ogre in the workplace "creating" the necessity to find a cheaper workforce in order to supply the same product at an affordable price. It's a vicious circle. The worker wants more to afford wants, the company charges more for the goods to pay the employee, the prices of goods go up and worker want more to afford them, etc . . .
Lastly, I would like to know what you consider accordingly and who decides that ? Here, the market decides. If one is willing to pay for it, it is "accordingly". If the market considers it out of line, purchases cease and the product either dies or the price is adjusted to suit the willingness of the consumer to buy.
_strat_ wrote:
First of all, could you please explain "blue collar"? First time I hear of that term.
Well, the communist party had a very wide public support, that was expressed in very well documented and trasparent elections right after WW2, and with the popluar support during the war itself. But I think its better that we leave this subject behind. Im sure that we each know the history of our nations.
As for Priest, I dont exactly know how they actualy do business. I know how business is done in my area of expertise, and Im coming out of that position. Tho I will say that lavishly rewarding the musician is not a requierment for the musician to make good music.
Ok, creativity... First of all we need to make clear what creativity are we talking about. Mikhail Kalashnikov was very creative and inovative when he designed the AK-47, but that doesnt necesarily mean that his invention was a positive contribution to the humanity. Infact, it was quite the opposite, as is with practicly every weapon that was, is, or will be designed. What Im basicly trying to say is that creativity is not an inherently good thing. It entirely depends on how it is used and for what. A business example: outsourcing. I guess that when ot first came along it was creative. Move the work to somewhere where its cheaper, save money, higher profits, the CEO bags more money in rewards. Workers in developed countries lost their jobs, while workers in 3rd world countries got jobs... That are more similar to slavery than employment.
Sure creativity can be used for "good", or so to speak, but we must be carefull about what is good, for whom and why is it good. And reward it accordingly, instead of lavishly.
TIMBONI wrote:
I have to say that this is incredibly interesting to see how the same subject is viewed from different perspectives. I understand your point about the work environment being created by and serving the community without the need for an individuals desires for greatness. It's a very "blue collar" view as we would call it.
I'm not exactly so sure that the entrance and exit of communism was as voluntary as you would like to believe and there are ALWAYS foreign governments influencing EVERYTHING. No matter what country you are in. Even here.
As for the Priest, I give them far more credit than you. I'm no expert, but I've played "the game" at the elementary level. At this point in their career, the record company had better be the ones serving them or they have done something drastically wrong. Look at Rob. He has made bold moves to gain as much control of his "product" as possible. Look at how he distributes his music, mostly via download eliminating the "middle man".
The one thing I think you are not allowing to enter the equation is creativity. This is one of the primary aspects of a capitalist economy and that is why it can be so richly rewarded.
_strat_ wrote:
Well, I still think that it is very much correct. The enviroment is created by all the people that work for it. A company would not be able to hire new employees, if it wasnt for the old employees making enough profit to make it possible. Now, I know that it had to start somewhere, with some guy who just started a business and employed an assistant, or something similar, but the further we go from there, the more alienated the leadership will become with the rest of the employees. My work enviroment was not created by the CEO of my company. It was created by the people that worked in a particular section of the company that decided that they need another employee to get the work done. And with my work I am repaying for it.
Now, you totaly missed the next point. We went under "communist control" as you put it, volountarily, just as we left it volountarily, in both cases with certain sacrifices and a strong popular support, without the intervention of "foreign governments". But that is beside the point, really. What I was trying to illustrate is that there are alternatives to capitalist mode of production, and we had one of it, that was working well. Most of the companies that still form the bulk of our economy today were not created in private hands. They were created in a socialist, state-planned economy. They were created not because of "one mans dream of greatness" or anything like that. They were established when and where there was need for them, and they were developed and expanded accordingly. And more importantly, they were not created by one man that would make great risks or sacrifices. They were made collectively, and served the entire society, instead of one mans pocket. Im also absolutely sure that we are not the only such example. They can be found all over the former eastern bloc, even in the "evil empire", the former USSR. Now, say what you want about communism and red scare, and stuff like that, but that aproach to economy is better than just letting the busineses to do what they want, and then throw billions at them when they are in trouble.
If anything, Judas Priest serve a corporation that is their record company, and it is exactly because of the greed of the record companies that we have to pay such ridiculously high prices for the music.
TIMBONI wrote:
Unfortunately, it would be the fifth time you have incorrectly pointed out that. It is NOT the poor that have created the environment in which they work. It is the "rich" or at least someone who is able to "risk" that has done that. You claim is was not the CEO that took the risk. In some instances you are correct, in others you are not. How big of a company are we speaking ? In most of the environments that you and I might earn a living, the CEO is the one that took the risk. We don't all work for IBM, GM or other such initialed companies.
There are always risks. It's just a matter of who took them. In your case, your country took them. Along with the backing of all the countries that did not want your country to come under communist control. Do not for one minute think that there was no risk. It was just not by an individual, it was by multiple governments. I agree that there are many alternatives to capitalism, but let's be clear when we speak.
By the way, I would check carefully. Although I have not checked myself, I would almost be willing to bet that Judas Priest is a corporation. I agree that, to make a point, I stretched the subject but at this point Judas Priest is not just artistic. They took a chance ( risk ) and are reaping the rewards. They had an idea and are reaping the rewards. They employ a workforce and do not necessarily share their income equally with that workforce even though they would be back in the clubs without them.
Think ! It might not be what you want to hear, but it's a perfect comparison !
_strat_ wrote:
Youre not reading well, in that case. "For no other reason than that the poor want what the rich have"? I say that the poor create what the rich have. I think this has to be about the fifth time I made that point in the course of this discussion.
How does the employer judge what we earn? If anything the employer judges what we will get. There is a massive difference between the two. We can, as you say, accept it or not. But the fact is that we need jobs. And if every employer is only willing to give us so much... What power of choice do we actualy have? Only the power to pick the lesser of many evils. Thank the unions for their historic role, since its because of them and because of the two centuries worth of class struggles that there are at least some minimums that an employer has to fulfill! They cannot give us less than the minimal wage, cannot force us to work longer than the maximum work hours, and cannot fire us for looking at them the wrong way. But outside of that, its still the game of supply and demand... But with people instead of products.
Risk... Ok, someone took the risk. It can be done without it, but lets forget about that for a line or two. Was it the CEO of a big and well established corporation that took the risk to create it? No. Was it the great grandson that inherited the business? No. Sure, some people had to take risks, but then again, how do you value that risk in terms of money? Not to mention that we can do it without risks. We established our entire post-WW2 economy within the framweork of state planning. No one took big loans, no one risked his/her home, yet we developed big and succesfull companies, that are still alive and well! There are plenty alternatives to the capitalist economy, and the capitalist way of doing business.
Judas Priest are not a corporation. They are a band, and their greatness comes from skill and musicianship. You took my statement well out of context here, since I think you know perfectly well what sort of "greatness" I was refering to, since we were tlaking about economy and big corporations.
TIMBONI wrote:
I really cannot believe what I am reading. If I understand you correctly, you want Robin Hood. Take from the rich and give to the poor for no other reason than that the poor want what the rich have. You state that the working class " should be getting what they earn". Who judges what they earn. I'll tell you who. The employer that hired them at a certain wage for a certain job. The employee either accepts this or not. The power is actually with the worker at this point. If the worker takes the job, DON'T COMPLAIN !
You also state that "upper clases that get rediculously more than they earn". It's not entirely about "earning". It's also about risk. I believe HB has already gone into this, but to cut to the chase it's gambling. Someone risked their money, home, savings, future, etc on an idea and they deserve the lion share of the return for that. Their willingness to risk themselves for this return created the jobs for the workers. If people did not risk, the jobs would not exist.
Now let's get to "stiffling greatness . . . why the fuck not ? ". Let's make it obvious. We are all on a Judas Priest site chatting. This site would not exist because the band would not exist. They would never, AND I DO MEAN NEVER, have gone through what they did if they were required to share it all with those that did not experience those sacrifices with them. Without the possibility of great reward, there will never be any great sacrifice. Thus we all become mediocre and plain and the world SUCKS for all of us.
_strat_ wrote:
Ok, leave if you want, but I will still answer this, and maybe someone else will pick up the flag...
THAT is terribly falacious. The whole point that I was making about the subject of capitalism is that we (or you or me, whichever way you put it), should be getting what we earn. Not to share it with the upper classes that get ridicilously more than they earn, since more often than not they earn nothing at all. What "greater good"? What "plight of the struggling labourer"? Sure, both these things could be used to describe socialism, as something which aims to achieve the "greater good" of all by fighting the "plight of the struggling labourer", but its really down to we getting what we earn. The difference between the two of us here would be that you think that capitalism can give that opportunity, while I do not, and I think I listed plenty of reasons for that. "Spreading the wealth" is imo a part of this, for reasons that I have already presented as well.
"Stiffling greatness"... Why the fuck not? If the great cannot be great without the help of mediocre ( as is the case)... Should they be great at all? And of course, how do you generaly define "better"? Is someone that is prepared to take risks that endanger him/herself and tons of other people really great... Or just plain irresponsible and dumb? And, when does one accomplish greatness? Is it when one has a huge corporation? What is so great about that?
Deep Freeze wrote:
Well, I believe I will jump out of this now. Does not seem to be getting anywhere and I think BS hit it right on the head. You see, I do not care about the "greater good", either! I care about me. I went to school for me. I spent twenty years in business for me. I sacrificed for me. The thing about all this talk on socialism is that it stifles greatness. Spreading the wealth is a fine sentiment but it give no incentive to the great to be great. I could not care less about the "plight of the struggling laborer". We all have our lot in life.
Now, I realize that last comment opens me up for a bunch of nastiness but I suppose I will accept that. The truly great men (and women) in the world are better. They strive to be more. To accomplish more. They strive for greatness. Some people do not have these lofty aspirations. They are content to be mediocre. Worse, there are those that would have the few be great and the mediocre be allowed to reap the benefits. No thank you. I do not care for what one person believes is "right". That makes NO difference to me. Fairness can go that way as well. If I am better, and I produce more and I accomplish greatness, I do not see why I should share that with a slug. I want more. I earned every bit. I stood above the others. I took the risk. That is how it is. If a company recognizes that and rewards me, that is just as it should be.
I do not advocate "firing" someone because I find a guy that can do his job "10 minutes faster". I advocate hiring that faster guy, too! Now I have TWO guys working and , with any luck, the slower one will find motivation in competition. If not, he can stay in his position so long as he DOES HIS JOB!! The faster guy may get promoted, who knows? I suppose it depends on how valuble time is to my company! As long as you are doing what you are paid to do, you should feel relatively safe. In difficult times, the faster guy might be more valuble? This is business not a contest to save people's feelings. Don't like that? OPEN YOUR OWN BUSINESS and do it YOUR way.
Ideology and real life practice are very far apart and we both know it. You also seem to use the terms Communism and Socialism interchangeably. They are not the same.
Let's see. The parties in the election were, as you stated, the Communitst Party, Social Democrates and Christian Socialists. Doesn't sound like much of a choice and the results were as to be expected. I think if you look around, you will find that those margins are to be expected in an "election" in which the Communist Party is a participant.
"Propaganda" ? I don't recall using that word. You're revealing yourself Comrade !
I agree on the subject of weapons being a waste of time, however the actual creativity that I love is usually not at that level. Normally, the creativity is in the theory not the application. Splitting the atom and nuclear power was genius. The military application is another matter. Let me pose this to you. Being that most people cannot see into the future, aside from Nostradamus ( nice little Priest reference ! ), how do you see the dropping of the atomic bombs in Japan ? Did they help to end a war that was unprovoked by a surprise attack ? Was it the mis-use of a creative vision ? Something other ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by _strat_ from Saturday, December 27, 2008 7:33:49 PM)
_strat_ wrote:
Communism as a political ideology actualy supports full democratic decision making in regards to how busineses should be run. It is in the Manifesto, and has been advocated (although admitedly not actualy carried out as it should have been) by all socialist regimes so far.
And that was not a joke. I do not know the details for other parts of Yugoslavia (although it is a fact that the elections took place in all republics and both autonomous provinces), but in Slovenia the elections were held on the 11th November 1945. The parties were those that were on the winning side in WW2, and included the Communist Party, the Social Democrats and the Christian Socialists. Although I do not remeber the exact percentage of the vote, the Communist party won with well over 50% (come to think of it, it was higher even than that). Also, they were the first elections in our history where women were allowed to vote.
Do not think for a minute that just because you live in a so called "free country", that there is no propaganda. Infact the anti-communist propaganda in the USA is something that even Goebbels would have been proud of.
Moving on... As far as Im concerned, any minute spent on designing, manufacturing and above all using weapons is a minute wasted. Shame that the people who do it always think that they should use it as well, making us all inseczre and threatened.
And unions... Was it their idea? Did they come up with it? Not bloody likely. What I find much more likely is that the CEOs and managers didnt want to give up what would have been a small part of their spoils, and instead moved the factories to China.
And as I said, creativity can be good or bad, depending on how we use it, so I agree on the atomic energy bit.
Accordingly can be difficult to decide, I know. I like to compare it to freedom. You only get as much as you can without interfering in somebody elses. I guess this should apply to dealing the profit as well? That is something that should be thought on. Though right now not by me, because I will be going to bed shortly. So, if I am MIA, that means good night, and see you tomorrow.
TIMBONI wrote:
" Blue collar " is a term used to describe the working class. The "get your hands dirty" portion of the workforce.
Elections ? That's funny ! You always have that sense of humor. I think that aside from knowing our history, we need a little more realism and honesty. Communism has NEVER supported open and honest elections.
"Lavishly rewarding the musician is not a requirement for the musician to make good music" ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AGREED.
Kalashnikov's design of the AK-47 was extremely creative. A "blue collar" weapon and deserving of all the credit he has received. It's influence being positive or negative is perspective.
This is where we disagree the most. Creativity is EVERYTHING. It is ideas . . . invention . . . something from nothing ! Atomic energy was an amazing discovery that has changed the world, both for better and worse. It creates power for lighting, heat, etc. It also has the power to take lives. The idea has no contribution until the user decides how to use it.
Now to "how it is used": outsourcing. We have come full circle. UNIONS ! Unions created outsourcing. They created an atmosphere where there is no loyalty ( yes, I already know the return fire but if we are at unions we are beyond the point prior to their creation ) The pendulum swung the other direction and the employees ( unions ) became the ogre in the workplace "creating" the necessity to find a cheaper workforce in order to supply the same product at an affordable price. It's a vicious circle. The worker wants more to afford wants, the company charges more for the goods to pay the employee, the prices of goods go up and worker want more to afford them, etc . . .
Lastly, I would like to know what you consider accordingly and who decides that ? Here, the market decides. If one is willing to pay for it, it is "accordingly". If the market considers it out of line, purchases cease and the product either dies or the price is adjusted to suit the willingness of the consumer to buy.
_strat_ wrote:
First of all, could you please explain "blue collar"? First time I hear of that term.
Well, the communist party had a very wide public support, that was expressed in very well documented and trasparent elections right after WW2, and with the popluar support during the war itself. But I think its better that we leave this subject behind. Im sure that we each know the history of our nations.
As for Priest, I dont exactly know how they actualy do business. I know how business is done in my area of expertise, and Im coming out of that position. Tho I will say that lavishly rewarding the musician is not a requierment for the musician to make good music.
Ok, creativity... First of all we need to make clear what creativity are we talking about. Mikhail Kalashnikov was very creative and inovative when he designed the AK-47, but that doesnt necesarily mean that his invention was a positive contribution to the humanity. Infact, it was quite the opposite, as is with practicly every weapon that was, is, or will be designed. What Im basicly trying to say is that creativity is not an inherently good thing. It entirely depends on how it is used and for what. A business example: outsourcing. I guess that when ot first came along it was creative. Move the work to somewhere where its cheaper, save money, higher profits, the CEO bags more money in rewards. Workers in developed countries lost their jobs, while workers in 3rd world countries got jobs... That are more similar to slavery than employment.
Sure creativity can be used for "good", or so to speak, but we must be carefull about what is good, for whom and why is it good. And reward it accordingly, instead of lavishly.
TIMBONI wrote:
I have to say that this is incredibly interesting to see how the same subject is viewed from different perspectives. I understand your point about the work environment being created by and serving the community without the need for an individuals desires for greatness. It's a very "blue collar" view as we would call it.
I'm not exactly so sure that the entrance and exit of communism was as voluntary as you would like to believe and there are ALWAYS foreign governments influencing EVERYTHING. No matter what country you are in. Even here.
As for the Priest, I give them far more credit than you. I'm no expert, but I've played "the game" at the elementary level. At this point in their career, the record company had better be the ones serving them or they have done something drastically wrong. Look at Rob. He has made bold moves to gain as much control of his "product" as possible. Look at how he distributes his music, mostly via download eliminating the "middle man".
The one thing I think you are not allowing to enter the equation is creativity. This is one of the primary aspects of a capitalist economy and that is why it can be so richly rewarded.
_strat_ wrote:
Well, I still think that it is very much correct. The enviroment is created by all the people that work for it. A company would not be able to hire new employees, if it wasnt for the old employees making enough profit to make it possible. Now, I know that it had to start somewhere, with some guy who just started a business and employed an assistant, or something similar, but the further we go from there, the more alienated the leadership will become with the rest of the employees. My work enviroment was not created by the CEO of my company. It was created by the people that worked in a particular section of the company that decided that they need another employee to get the work done. And with my work I am repaying for it.
Now, you totaly missed the next point. We went under "communist control" as you put it, volountarily, just as we left it volountarily, in both cases with certain sacrifices and a strong popular support, without the intervention of "foreign governments". But that is beside the point, really. What I was trying to illustrate is that there are alternatives to capitalist mode of production, and we had one of it, that was working well. Most of the companies that still form the bulk of our economy today were not created in private hands. They were created in a socialist, state-planned economy. They were created not because of "one mans dream of greatness" or anything like that. They were established when and where there was need for them, and they were developed and expanded accordingly. And more importantly, they were not created by one man that would make great risks or sacrifices. They were made collectively, and served the entire society, instead of one mans pocket. Im also absolutely sure that we are not the only such example. They can be found all over the former eastern bloc, even in the "evil empire", the former USSR. Now, say what you want about communism and red scare, and stuff like that, but that aproach to economy is better than just letting the busineses to do what they want, and then throw billions at them when they are in trouble.
If anything, Judas Priest serve a corporation that is their record company, and it is exactly because of the greed of the record companies that we have to pay such ridiculously high prices for the music.
TIMBONI wrote:
Unfortunately, it would be the fifth time you have incorrectly pointed out that. It is NOT the poor that have created the environment in which they work. It is the "rich" or at least someone who is able to "risk" that has done that. You claim is was not the CEO that took the risk. In some instances you are correct, in others you are not. How big of a company are we speaking ? In most of the environments that you and I might earn a living, the CEO is the one that took the risk. We don't all work for IBM, GM or other such initialed companies.
There are always risks. It's just a matter of who took them. In your case, your country took them. Along with the backing of all the countries that did not want your country to come under communist control. Do not for one minute think that there was no risk. It was just not by an individual, it was by multiple governments. I agree that there are many alternatives to capitalism, but let's be clear when we speak.
By the way, I would check carefully. Although I have not checked myself, I would almost be willing to bet that Judas Priest is a corporation. I agree that, to make a point, I stretched the subject but at this point Judas Priest is not just artistic. They took a chance ( risk ) and are reaping the rewards. They had an idea and are reaping the rewards. They employ a workforce and do not necessarily share their income equally with that workforce even though they would be back in the clubs without them.
Think ! It might not be what you want to hear, but it's a perfect comparison !
_strat_ wrote:
Youre not reading well, in that case. "For no other reason than that the poor want what the rich have"? I say that the poor create what the rich have. I think this has to be about the fifth time I made that point in the course of this discussion.
How does the employer judge what we earn? If anything the employer judges what we will get. There is a massive difference between the two. We can, as you say, accept it or not. But the fact is that we need jobs. And if every employer is only willing to give us so much... What power of choice do we actualy have? Only the power to pick the lesser of many evils. Thank the unions for their historic role, since its because of them and because of the two centuries worth of class struggles that there are at least some minimums that an employer has to fulfill! They cannot give us less than the minimal wage, cannot force us to work longer than the maximum work hours, and cannot fire us for looking at them the wrong way. But outside of that, its still the game of supply and demand... But with people instead of products.
Risk... Ok, someone took the risk. It can be done without it, but lets forget about that for a line or two. Was it the CEO of a big and well established corporation that took the risk to create it? No. Was it the great grandson that inherited the business? No. Sure, some people had to take risks, but then again, how do you value that risk in terms of money? Not to mention that we can do it without risks. We established our entire post-WW2 economy within the framweork of state planning. No one took big loans, no one risked his/her home, yet we developed big and succesfull companies, that are still alive and well! There are plenty alternatives to the capitalist economy, and the capitalist way of doing business.
Judas Priest are not a corporation. They are a band, and their greatness comes from skill and musicianship. You took my statement well out of context here, since I think you know perfectly well what sort of "greatness" I was refering to, since we were tlaking about economy and big corporations.
TIMBONI wrote:
I really cannot believe what I am reading. If I understand you correctly, you want Robin Hood. Take from the rich and give to the poor for no other reason than that the poor want what the rich have. You state that the working class " should be getting what they earn". Who judges what they earn. I'll tell you who. The employer that hired them at a certain wage for a certain job. The employee either accepts this or not. The power is actually with the worker at this point. If the worker takes the job, DON'T COMPLAIN !
You also state that "upper clases that get rediculously more than they earn". It's not entirely about "earning". It's also about risk. I believe HB has already gone into this, but to cut to the chase it's gambling. Someone risked their money, home, savings, future, etc on an idea and they deserve the lion share of the return for that. Their willingness to risk themselves for this return created the jobs for the workers. If people did not risk, the jobs would not exist.
Now let's get to "stiffling greatness . . . why the fuck not ? ". Let's make it obvious. We are all on a Judas Priest site chatting. This site would not exist because the band would not exist. They would never, AND I DO MEAN NEVER, have gone through what they did if they were required to share it all with those that did not experience those sacrifices with them. Without the possibility of great reward, there will never be any great sacrifice. Thus we all become mediocre and plain and the world SUCKS for all of us.
_strat_ wrote:
Ok, leave if you want, but I will still answer this, and maybe someone else will pick up the flag...
THAT is terribly falacious. The whole point that I was making about the subject of capitalism is that we (or you or me, whichever way you put it), should be getting what we earn. Not to share it with the upper classes that get ridicilously more than they earn, since more often than not they earn nothing at all. What "greater good"? What "plight of the struggling labourer"? Sure, both these things could be used to describe socialism, as something which aims to achieve the "greater good" of all by fighting the "plight of the struggling labourer", but its really down to we getting what we earn. The difference between the two of us here would be that you think that capitalism can give that opportunity, while I do not, and I think I listed plenty of reasons for that. "Spreading the wealth" is imo a part of this, for reasons that I have already presented as well.
"Stiffling greatness"... Why the fuck not? If the great cannot be great without the help of mediocre ( as is the case)... Should they be great at all? And of course, how do you generaly define "better"? Is someone that is prepared to take risks that endanger him/herself and tons of other people really great... Or just plain irresponsible and dumb? And, when does one accomplish greatness? Is it when one has a huge corporation? What is so great about that?
Deep Freeze wrote:
Well, I believe I will jump out of this now. Does not seem to be getting anywhere and I think BS hit it right on the head. You see, I do not care about the "greater good", either! I care about me. I went to school for me. I spent twenty years in business for me. I sacrificed for me. The thing about all this talk on socialism is that it stifles greatness. Spreading the wealth is a fine sentiment but it give no incentive to the great to be great. I could not care less about the "plight of the struggling laborer". We all have our lot in life.
Now, I realize that last comment opens me up for a bunch of nastiness but I suppose I will accept that. The truly great men (and women) in the world are better. They strive to be more. To accomplish more. They strive for greatness. Some people do not have these lofty aspirations. They are content to be mediocre. Worse, there are those that would have the few be great and the mediocre be allowed to reap the benefits. No thank you. I do not care for what one person believes is "right". That makes NO difference to me. Fairness can go that way as well. If I am better, and I produce more and I accomplish greatness, I do not see why I should share that with a slug. I want more. I earned every bit. I stood above the others. I took the risk. That is how it is. If a company recognizes that and rewards me, that is just as it should be.
I do not advocate "firing" someone because I find a guy that can do his job "10 minutes faster". I advocate hiring that faster guy, too! Now I have TWO guys working and , with any luck, the slower one will find motivation in competition. If not, he can stay in his position so long as he DOES HIS JOB!! The faster guy may get promoted, who knows? I suppose it depends on how valuble time is to my company! As long as you are doing what you are paid to do, you should feel relatively safe. In difficult times, the faster guy might be more valuble? This is business not a contest to save people's feelings. Don't like that? OPEN YOUR OWN BUSINESS and do it YOUR way.
" Blue collar " is a term used to describe the working class. The "get your hands dirty" portion of the workforce.
Elections ? That's funny ! You always have that sense of humor. I think that aside from knowing our history, we need a little more realism and honesty. Communism has NEVER supported open and honest elections.
"Lavishly rewarding the musician is not a requirement for the musician to make good music" ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AGREED.
Kalashnikov's design of the AK-47 was extremely creative. A "blue collar" weapon and deserving of all the credit he has received. It's influence being positive or negative is perspective.
This is where we disagree the most. Creativity is EVERYTHING. It is ideas . . . invention . . . something from nothing ! Atomic energy was an amazing discovery that has changed the world, both for better and worse. It creates power for lighting, heat, etc. It also has the power to take lives. The idea has no contribution until the user decides how to use it.
Now to "how it is used": outsourcing. We have come full circle. UNIONS ! Unions created outsourcing. They created an atmosphere where there is no loyalty ( yes, I already know the return fire but if we are at unions we are beyond the point prior to their creation ) The pendulum swung the other direction and the employees ( unions ) became the ogre in the workplace "creating" the necessity to find a cheaper workforce in order to supply the same product at an affordable price. It's a vicious circle. The worker wants more to afford wants, the company charges more for the goods to pay the employee, the prices of goods go up and worker want more to afford them, etc . . .
Lastly, I would like to know what you consider accordingly and who decides that ? Here, the market decides. If one is willing to pay for it, it is "accordingly". If the market considers it out of line, purchases cease and the product either dies or the price is adjusted to suit the willingness of the consumer to buy. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by _strat_ from Saturday, December 27, 2008 6:49:36 PM)
_strat_ wrote:
First of all, could you please explain "blue collar"? First time I hear of that term.
Well, the communist party had a very wide public support, that was expressed in very well documented and trasparent elections right after WW2, and with the popluar support during the war itself. But I think its better that we leave this subject behind. Im sure that we each know the history of our nations.
As for Priest, I dont exactly know how they actualy do business. I know how business is done in my area of expertise, and Im coming out of that position. Tho I will say that lavishly rewarding the musician is not a requierment for the musician to make good music.
Ok, creativity... First of all we need to make clear what creativity are we talking about. Mikhail Kalashnikov was very creative and inovative when he designed the AK-47, but that doesnt necesarily mean that his invention was a positive contribution to the humanity. Infact, it was quite the opposite, as is with practicly every weapon that was, is, or will be designed. What Im basicly trying to say is that creativity is not an inherently good thing. It entirely depends on how it is used and for what. A business example: outsourcing. I guess that when ot first came along it was creative. Move the work to somewhere where its cheaper, save money, higher profits, the CEO bags more money in rewards. Workers in developed countries lost their jobs, while workers in 3rd world countries got jobs... That are more similar to slavery than employment.
Sure creativity can be used for "good", or so to speak, but we must be carefull about what is good, for whom and why is it good. And reward it accordingly, instead of lavishly.
TIMBONI wrote:
I have to say that this is incredibly interesting to see how the same subject is viewed from different perspectives. I understand your point about the work environment being created by and serving the community without the need for an individuals desires for greatness. It's a very "blue collar" view as we would call it.
I'm not exactly so sure that the entrance and exit of communism was as voluntary as you would like to believe and there are ALWAYS foreign governments influencing EVERYTHING. No matter what country you are in. Even here.
As for the Priest, I give them far more credit than you. I'm no expert, but I've played "the game" at the elementary level. At this point in their career, the record company had better be the ones serving them or they have done something drastically wrong. Look at Rob. He has made bold moves to gain as much control of his "product" as possible. Look at how he distributes his music, mostly via download eliminating the "middle man".
The one thing I think you are not allowing to enter the equation is creativity. This is one of the primary aspects of a capitalist economy and that is why it can be so richly rewarded.
_strat_ wrote:
Well, I still think that it is very much correct. The enviroment is created by all the people that work for it. A company would not be able to hire new employees, if it wasnt for the old employees making enough profit to make it possible. Now, I know that it had to start somewhere, with some guy who just started a business and employed an assistant, or something similar, but the further we go from there, the more alienated the leadership will become with the rest of the employees. My work enviroment was not created by the CEO of my company. It was created by the people that worked in a particular section of the company that decided that they need another employee to get the work done. And with my work I am repaying for it.
Now, you totaly missed the next point. We went under "communist control" as you put it, volountarily, just as we left it volountarily, in both cases with certain sacrifices and a strong popular support, without the intervention of "foreign governments". But that is beside the point, really. What I was trying to illustrate is that there are alternatives to capitalist mode of production, and we had one of it, that was working well. Most of the companies that still form the bulk of our economy today were not created in private hands. They were created in a socialist, state-planned economy. They were created not because of "one mans dream of greatness" or anything like that. They were established when and where there was need for them, and they were developed and expanded accordingly. And more importantly, they were not created by one man that would make great risks or sacrifices. They were made collectively, and served the entire society, instead of one mans pocket. Im also absolutely sure that we are not the only such example. They can be found all over the former eastern bloc, even in the "evil empire", the former USSR. Now, say what you want about communism and red scare, and stuff like that, but that aproach to economy is better than just letting the busineses to do what they want, and then throw billions at them when they are in trouble.
If anything, Judas Priest serve a corporation that is their record company, and it is exactly because of the greed of the record companies that we have to pay such ridiculously high prices for the music.
TIMBONI wrote:
Unfortunately, it would be the fifth time you have incorrectly pointed out that. It is NOT the poor that have created the environment in which they work. It is the "rich" or at least someone who is able to "risk" that has done that. You claim is was not the CEO that took the risk. In some instances you are correct, in others you are not. How big of a company are we speaking ? In most of the environments that you and I might earn a living, the CEO is the one that took the risk. We don't all work for IBM, GM or other such initialed companies.
There are always risks. It's just a matter of who took them. In your case, your country took them. Along with the backing of all the countries that did not want your country to come under communist control. Do not for one minute think that there was no risk. It was just not by an individual, it was by multiple governments. I agree that there are many alternatives to capitalism, but let's be clear when we speak.
By the way, I would check carefully. Although I have not checked myself, I would almost be willing to bet that Judas Priest is a corporation. I agree that, to make a point, I stretched the subject but at this point Judas Priest is not just artistic. They took a chance ( risk ) and are reaping the rewards. They had an idea and are reaping the rewards. They employ a workforce and do not necessarily share their income equally with that workforce even though they would be back in the clubs without them.
Think ! It might not be what you want to hear, but it's a perfect comparison !
_strat_ wrote:
Youre not reading well, in that case. "For no other reason than that the poor want what the rich have"? I say that the poor create what the rich have. I think this has to be about the fifth time I made that point in the course of this discussion.
How does the employer judge what we earn? If anything the employer judges what we will get. There is a massive difference between the two. We can, as you say, accept it or not. But the fact is that we need jobs. And if every employer is only willing to give us so much... What power of choice do we actualy have? Only the power to pick the lesser of many evils. Thank the unions for their historic role, since its because of them and because of the two centuries worth of class struggles that there are at least some minimums that an employer has to fulfill! They cannot give us less than the minimal wage, cannot force us to work longer than the maximum work hours, and cannot fire us for looking at them the wrong way. But outside of that, its still the game of supply and demand... But with people instead of products.
Risk... Ok, someone took the risk. It can be done without it, but lets forget about that for a line or two. Was it the CEO of a big and well established corporation that took the risk to create it? No. Was it the great grandson that inherited the business? No. Sure, some people had to take risks, but then again, how do you value that risk in terms of money? Not to mention that we can do it without risks. We established our entire post-WW2 economy within the framweork of state planning. No one took big loans, no one risked his/her home, yet we developed big and succesfull companies, that are still alive and well! There are plenty alternatives to the capitalist economy, and the capitalist way of doing business.
Judas Priest are not a corporation. They are a band, and their greatness comes from skill and musicianship. You took my statement well out of context here, since I think you know perfectly well what sort of "greatness" I was refering to, since we were tlaking about economy and big corporations.
TIMBONI wrote:
I really cannot believe what I am reading. If I understand you correctly, you want Robin Hood. Take from the rich and give to the poor for no other reason than that the poor want what the rich have. You state that the working class " should be getting what they earn". Who judges what they earn. I'll tell you who. The employer that hired them at a certain wage for a certain job. The employee either accepts this or not. The power is actually with the worker at this point. If the worker takes the job, DON'T COMPLAIN !
You also state that "upper clases that get rediculously more than they earn". It's not entirely about "earning". It's also about risk. I believe HB has already gone into this, but to cut to the chase it's gambling. Someone risked their money, home, savings, future, etc on an idea and they deserve the lion share of the return for that. Their willingness to risk themselves for this return created the jobs for the workers. If people did not risk, the jobs would not exist.
Now let's get to "stiffling greatness . . . why the fuck not ? ". Let's make it obvious. We are all on a Judas Priest site chatting. This site would not exist because the band would not exist. They would never, AND I DO MEAN NEVER, have gone through what they did if they were required to share it all with those that did not experience those sacrifices with them. Without the possibility of great reward, there will never be any great sacrifice. Thus we all become mediocre and plain and the world SUCKS for all of us.
_strat_ wrote:
Ok, leave if you want, but I will still answer this, and maybe someone else will pick up the flag...
THAT is terribly falacious. The whole point that I was making about the subject of capitalism is that we (or you or me, whichever way you put it), should be getting what we earn. Not to share it with the upper classes that get ridicilously more than they earn, since more often than not they earn nothing at all. What "greater good"? What "plight of the struggling labourer"? Sure, both these things could be used to describe socialism, as something which aims to achieve the "greater good" of all by fighting the "plight of the struggling labourer", but its really down to we getting what we earn. The difference between the two of us here would be that you think that capitalism can give that opportunity, while I do not, and I think I listed plenty of reasons for that. "Spreading the wealth" is imo a part of this, for reasons that I have already presented as well.
"Stiffling greatness"... Why the fuck not? If the great cannot be great without the help of mediocre ( as is the case)... Should they be great at all? And of course, how do you generaly define "better"? Is someone that is prepared to take risks that endanger him/herself and tons of other people really great... Or just plain irresponsible and dumb? And, when does one accomplish greatness? Is it when one has a huge corporation? What is so great about that?
Deep Freeze wrote:
Well, I believe I will jump out of this now. Does not seem to be getting anywhere and I think BS hit it right on the head. You see, I do not care about the "greater good", either! I care about me. I went to school for me. I spent twenty years in business for me. I sacrificed for me. The thing about all this talk on socialism is that it stifles greatness. Spreading the wealth is a fine sentiment but it give no incentive to the great to be great. I could not care less about the "plight of the struggling laborer". We all have our lot in life.
Now, I realize that last comment opens me up for a bunch of nastiness but I suppose I will accept that. The truly great men (and women) in the world are better. They strive to be more. To accomplish more. They strive for greatness. Some people do not have these lofty aspirations. They are content to be mediocre. Worse, there are those that would have the few be great and the mediocre be allowed to reap the benefits. No thank you. I do not care for what one person believes is "right". That makes NO difference to me. Fairness can go that way as well. If I am better, and I produce more and I accomplish greatness, I do not see why I should share that with a slug. I want more. I earned every bit. I stood above the others. I took the risk. That is how it is. If a company recognizes that and rewards me, that is just as it should be.
I do not advocate "firing" someone because I find a guy that can do his job "10 minutes faster". I advocate hiring that faster guy, too! Now I have TWO guys working and , with any luck, the slower one will find motivation in competition. If not, he can stay in his position so long as he DOES HIS JOB!! The faster guy may get promoted, who knows? I suppose it depends on how valuble time is to my company! As long as you are doing what you are paid to do, you should feel relatively safe. In difficult times, the faster guy might be more valuble? This is business not a contest to save people's feelings. Don't like that? OPEN YOUR OWN BUSINESS and do it YOUR way.
Dive right in, the water's fine. Everyone has something to say and it all counts equally in my book. I think you summed it up perfectly if I'm reading you right. Creative mind + quality product = success ( reward ) Simple math to me.
I have to say that this is incredibly interesting to see how the same subject is viewed from different perspectives. I understand your point about the work environment being created by and serving the community without the need for an individuals desires for greatness. It's a very "blue collar" view as we would call it.
I'm not exactly so sure that the entrance and exit of communism was as voluntary as you would like to believe and there are ALWAYS foreign governments influencing EVERYTHING. No matter what country you are in. Even here.
As for the Priest, I give them far more credit than you. I'm no expert, but I've played "the game" at the elementary level. At this point in their career, the record company had better be the ones serving them or they have done something drastically wrong. Look at Rob. He has made bold moves to gain as much control of his "product" as possible. Look at how he distributes his music, mostly via download eliminating the "middle man".
The one thing I think you are not allowing to enter the equation is creativity. This is one of the primary aspects of a capitalist economy and that is why it can be so richly rewarded. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by _strat_ from Thursday, December 25, 2008 8:56:44 AM)
_strat_ wrote:
Well, I still think that it is very much correct. The enviroment is created by all the people that work for it. A company would not be able to hire new employees, if it wasnt for the old employees making enough profit to make it possible. Now, I know that it had to start somewhere, with some guy who just started a business and employed an assistant, or something similar, but the further we go from there, the more alienated the leadership will become with the rest of the employees. My work enviroment was not created by the CEO of my company. It was created by the people that worked in a particular section of the company that decided that they need another employee to get the work done. And with my work I am repaying for it.
Now, you totaly missed the next point. We went under "communist control" as you put it, volountarily, just as we left it volountarily, in both cases with certain sacrifices and a strong popular support, without the intervention of "foreign governments". But that is beside the point, really. What I was trying to illustrate is that there are alternatives to capitalist mode of production, and we had one of it, that was working well. Most of the companies that still form the bulk of our economy today were not created in private hands. They were created in a socialist, state-planned economy. They were created not because of "one mans dream of greatness" or anything like that. They were established when and where there was need for them, and they were developed and expanded accordingly. And more importantly, they were not created by one man that would make great risks or sacrifices. They were made collectively, and served the entire society, instead of one mans pocket. Im also absolutely sure that we are not the only such example. They can be found all over the former eastern bloc, even in the "evil empire", the former USSR. Now, say what you want about communism and red scare, and stuff like that, but that aproach to economy is better than just letting the busineses to do what they want, and then throw billions at them when they are in trouble.
If anything, Judas Priest serve a corporation that is their record company, and it is exactly because of the greed of the record companies that we have to pay such ridiculously high prices for the music.
TIMBONI wrote:
Unfortunately, it would be the fifth time you have incorrectly pointed out that. It is NOT the poor that have created the environment in which they work. It is the "rich" or at least someone who is able to "risk" that has done that. You claim is was not the CEO that took the risk. In some instances you are correct, in others you are not. How big of a company are we speaking ? In most of the environments that you and I might earn a living, the CEO is the one that took the risk. We don't all work for IBM, GM or other such initialed companies.
There are always risks. It's just a matter of who took them. In your case, your country took them. Along with the backing of all the countries that did not want your country to come under communist control. Do not for one minute think that there was no risk. It was just not by an individual, it was by multiple governments. I agree that there are many alternatives to capitalism, but let's be clear when we speak.
By the way, I would check carefully. Although I have not checked myself, I would almost be willing to bet that Judas Priest is a corporation. I agree that, to make a point, I stretched the subject but at this point Judas Priest is not just artistic. They took a chance ( risk ) and are reaping the rewards. They had an idea and are reaping the rewards. They employ a workforce and do not necessarily share their income equally with that workforce even though they would be back in the clubs without them.
Think ! It might not be what you want to hear, but it's a perfect comparison !
_strat_ wrote:
Youre not reading well, in that case. "For no other reason than that the poor want what the rich have"? I say that the poor create what the rich have. I think this has to be about the fifth time I made that point in the course of this discussion.
How does the employer judge what we earn? If anything the employer judges what we will get. There is a massive difference between the two. We can, as you say, accept it or not. But the fact is that we need jobs. And if every employer is only willing to give us so much... What power of choice do we actualy have? Only the power to pick the lesser of many evils. Thank the unions for their historic role, since its because of them and because of the two centuries worth of class struggles that there are at least some minimums that an employer has to fulfill! They cannot give us less than the minimal wage, cannot force us to work longer than the maximum work hours, and cannot fire us for looking at them the wrong way. But outside of that, its still the game of supply and demand... But with people instead of products.
Risk... Ok, someone took the risk. It can be done without it, but lets forget about that for a line or two. Was it the CEO of a big and well established corporation that took the risk to create it? No. Was it the great grandson that inherited the business? No. Sure, some people had to take risks, but then again, how do you value that risk in terms of money? Not to mention that we can do it without risks. We established our entire post-WW2 economy within the framweork of state planning. No one took big loans, no one risked his/her home, yet we developed big and succesfull companies, that are still alive and well! There are plenty alternatives to the capitalist economy, and the capitalist way of doing business.
Judas Priest are not a corporation. They are a band, and their greatness comes from skill and musicianship. You took my statement well out of context here, since I think you know perfectly well what sort of "greatness" I was refering to, since we were tlaking about economy and big corporations.
TIMBONI wrote:
I really cannot believe what I am reading. If I understand you correctly, you want Robin Hood. Take from the rich and give to the poor for no other reason than that the poor want what the rich have. You state that the working class " should be getting what they earn". Who judges what they earn. I'll tell you who. The employer that hired them at a certain wage for a certain job. The employee either accepts this or not. The power is actually with the worker at this point. If the worker takes the job, DON'T COMPLAIN !
You also state that "upper clases that get rediculously more than they earn". It's not entirely about "earning". It's also about risk. I believe HB has already gone into this, but to cut to the chase it's gambling. Someone risked their money, home, savings, future, etc on an idea and they deserve the lion share of the return for that. Their willingness to risk themselves for this return created the jobs for the workers. If people did not risk, the jobs would not exist.
Now let's get to "stiffling greatness . . . why the fuck not ? ". Let's make it obvious. We are all on a Judas Priest site chatting. This site would not exist because the band would not exist. They would never, AND I DO MEAN NEVER, have gone through what they did if they were required to share it all with those that did not experience those sacrifices with them. Without the possibility of great reward, there will never be any great sacrifice. Thus we all become mediocre and plain and the world SUCKS for all of us.
_strat_ wrote:
Ok, leave if you want, but I will still answer this, and maybe someone else will pick up the flag...
THAT is terribly falacious. The whole point that I was making about the subject of capitalism is that we (or you or me, whichever way you put it), should be getting what we earn. Not to share it with the upper classes that get ridicilously more than they earn, since more often than not they earn nothing at all. What "greater good"? What "plight of the struggling labourer"? Sure, both these things could be used to describe socialism, as something which aims to achieve the "greater good" of all by fighting the "plight of the struggling labourer", but its really down to we getting what we earn. The difference between the two of us here would be that you think that capitalism can give that opportunity, while I do not, and I think I listed plenty of reasons for that. "Spreading the wealth" is imo a part of this, for reasons that I have already presented as well.
"Stiffling greatness"... Why the fuck not? If the great cannot be great without the help of mediocre ( as is the case)... Should they be great at all? And of course, how do you generaly define "better"? Is someone that is prepared to take risks that endanger him/herself and tons of other people really great... Or just plain irresponsible and dumb? And, when does one accomplish greatness? Is it when one has a huge corporation? What is so great about that?
Deep Freeze wrote:
Well, I believe I will jump out of this now. Does not seem to be getting anywhere and I think BS hit it right on the head. You see, I do not care about the "greater good", either! I care about me. I went to school for me. I spent twenty years in business for me. I sacrificed for me. The thing about all this talk on socialism is that it stifles greatness. Spreading the wealth is a fine sentiment but it give no incentive to the great to be great. I could not care less about the "plight of the struggling laborer". We all have our lot in life.
Now, I realize that last comment opens me up for a bunch of nastiness but I suppose I will accept that. The truly great men (and women) in the world are better. They strive to be more. To accomplish more. They strive for greatness. Some people do not have these lofty aspirations. They are content to be mediocre. Worse, there are those that would have the few be great and the mediocre be allowed to reap the benefits. No thank you. I do not care for what one person believes is "right". That makes NO difference to me. Fairness can go that way as well. If I am better, and I produce more and I accomplish greatness, I do not see why I should share that with a slug. I want more. I earned every bit. I stood above the others. I took the risk. That is how it is. If a company recognizes that and rewards me, that is just as it should be.
I do not advocate "firing" someone because I find a guy that can do his job "10 minutes faster". I advocate hiring that faster guy, too! Now I have TWO guys working and , with any luck, the slower one will find motivation in competition. If not, he can stay in his position so long as he DOES HIS JOB!! The faster guy may get promoted, who knows? I suppose it depends on how valuble time is to my company! As long as you are doing what you are paid to do, you should feel relatively safe. In difficult times, the faster guy might be more valuble? This is business not a contest to save people's feelings. Don't like that? OPEN YOUR OWN BUSINESS and do it YOUR way.
The EVIL EMPIRE has returned in all it's glorious pinstripes. New stadium, 425 million on three new players, 275 million on A-Rod and 189 million on Jeter. There's only one catch. They've got this team and the bill they created for the next decade. If they can't gel as a team and win, they're fucked ! The Yankees weren't an issue last year, so that eliminates the last two. The Angels weren't a problem for years so that gets rid of Tex. C.C. was a gas can once he had to face American League hitters and Burnett . . . It's a BIG gamble . . . one that may just bring the house down.
Unfortunately, it would be the fifth time you have incorrectly pointed out that. It is NOT the poor that have created the environment in which they work. It is the "rich" or at least someone who is able to "risk" that has done that. You claim is was not the CEO that took the risk. In some instances you are correct, in others you are not. How big of a company are we speaking ? In most of the environments that you and I might earn a living, the CEO is the one that took the risk. We don't all work for IBM, GM or other such initialed companies.
There are always risks. It's just a matter of who took them. In your case, your country took them. Along with the backing of all the countries that did not want your country to come under communist control. Do not for one minute think that there was no risk. It was just not by an individual, it was by multiple governments. I agree that there are many alternatives to capitalism, but let's be clear when we speak.
By the way, I would check carefully. Although I have not checked myself, I would almost be willing to bet that Judas Priest is a corporation. I agree that, to make a point, I stretched the subject but at this point Judas Priest is not just artistic. They took a chance ( risk ) and are reaping the rewards. They had an idea and are reaping the rewards. They employ a workforce and do not necessarily share their income equally with that workforce even though they would be back in the clubs without them.
Think ! It might not be what you want to hear, but it's a perfect comparison ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by _strat_ from Wednesday, December 24, 2008 5:08:17 AM)
_strat_ wrote:
Youre not reading well, in that case. "For no other reason than that the poor want what the rich have"? I say that the poor create what the rich have. I think this has to be about the fifth time I made that point in the course of this discussion.
How does the employer judge what we earn? If anything the employer judges what we will get. There is a massive difference between the two. We can, as you say, accept it or not. But the fact is that we need jobs. And if every employer is only willing to give us so much... What power of choice do we actualy have? Only the power to pick the lesser of many evils. Thank the unions for their historic role, since its because of them and because of the two centuries worth of class struggles that there are at least some minimums that an employer has to fulfill! They cannot give us less than the minimal wage, cannot force us to work longer than the maximum work hours, and cannot fire us for looking at them the wrong way. But outside of that, its still the game of supply and demand... But with people instead of products.
Risk... Ok, someone took the risk. It can be done without it, but lets forget about that for a line or two. Was it the CEO of a big and well established corporation that took the risk to create it? No. Was it the great grandson that inherited the business? No. Sure, some people had to take risks, but then again, how do you value that risk in terms of money? Not to mention that we can do it without risks. We established our entire post-WW2 economy within the framweork of state planning. No one took big loans, no one risked his/her home, yet we developed big and succesfull companies, that are still alive and well! There are plenty alternatives to the capitalist economy, and the capitalist way of doing business.
Judas Priest are not a corporation. They are a band, and their greatness comes from skill and musicianship. You took my statement well out of context here, since I think you know perfectly well what sort of "greatness" I was refering to, since we were tlaking about economy and big corporations.
TIMBONI wrote:
I really cannot believe what I am reading. If I understand you correctly, you want Robin Hood. Take from the rich and give to the poor for no other reason than that the poor want what the rich have. You state that the working class " should be getting what they earn". Who judges what they earn. I'll tell you who. The employer that hired them at a certain wage for a certain job. The employee either accepts this or not. The power is actually with the worker at this point. If the worker takes the job, DON'T COMPLAIN !
You also state that "upper clases that get rediculously more than they earn". It's not entirely about "earning". It's also about risk. I believe HB has already gone into this, but to cut to the chase it's gambling. Someone risked their money, home, savings, future, etc on an idea and they deserve the lion share of the return for that. Their willingness to risk themselves for this return created the jobs for the workers. If people did not risk, the jobs would not exist.
Now let's get to "stiffling greatness . . . why the fuck not ? ". Let's make it obvious. We are all on a Judas Priest site chatting. This site would not exist because the band would not exist. They would never, AND I DO MEAN NEVER, have gone through what they did if they were required to share it all with those that did not experience those sacrifices with them. Without the possibility of great reward, there will never be any great sacrifice. Thus we all become mediocre and plain and the world SUCKS for all of us.
_strat_ wrote:
Ok, leave if you want, but I will still answer this, and maybe someone else will pick up the flag...
THAT is terribly falacious. The whole point that I was making about the subject of capitalism is that we (or you or me, whichever way you put it), should be getting what we earn. Not to share it with the upper classes that get ridicilously more than they earn, since more often than not they earn nothing at all. What "greater good"? What "plight of the struggling labourer"? Sure, both these things could be used to describe socialism, as something which aims to achieve the "greater good" of all by fighting the "plight of the struggling labourer", but its really down to we getting what we earn. The difference between the two of us here would be that you think that capitalism can give that opportunity, while I do not, and I think I listed plenty of reasons for that. "Spreading the wealth" is imo a part of this, for reasons that I have already presented as well.
"Stiffling greatness"... Why the fuck not? If the great cannot be great without the help of mediocre ( as is the case)... Should they be great at all? And of course, how do you generaly define "better"? Is someone that is prepared to take risks that endanger him/herself and tons of other people really great... Or just plain irresponsible and dumb? And, when does one accomplish greatness? Is it when one has a huge corporation? What is so great about that?
Deep Freeze wrote:
Well, I believe I will jump out of this now. Does not seem to be getting anywhere and I think BS hit it right on the head. You see, I do not care about the "greater good", either! I care about me. I went to school for me. I spent twenty years in business for me. I sacrificed for me. The thing about all this talk on socialism is that it stifles greatness. Spreading the wealth is a fine sentiment but it give no incentive to the great to be great. I could not care less about the "plight of the struggling laborer". We all have our lot in life.
Now, I realize that last comment opens me up for a bunch of nastiness but I suppose I will accept that. The truly great men (and women) in the world are better. They strive to be more. To accomplish more. They strive for greatness. Some people do not have these lofty aspirations. They are content to be mediocre. Worse, there are those that would have the few be great and the mediocre be allowed to reap the benefits. No thank you. I do not care for what one person believes is "right". That makes NO difference to me. Fairness can go that way as well. If I am better, and I produce more and I accomplish greatness, I do not see why I should share that with a slug. I want more. I earned every bit. I stood above the others. I took the risk. That is how it is. If a company recognizes that and rewards me, that is just as it should be.
I do not advocate "firing" someone because I find a guy that can do his job "10 minutes faster". I advocate hiring that faster guy, too! Now I have TWO guys working and , with any luck, the slower one will find motivation in competition. If not, he can stay in his position so long as he DOES HIS JOB!! The faster guy may get promoted, who knows? I suppose it depends on how valuble time is to my company! As long as you are doing what you are paid to do, you should feel relatively safe. In difficult times, the faster guy might be more valuble? This is business not a contest to save people's feelings. Don't like that? OPEN YOUR OWN BUSINESS and do it YOUR way.
I really cannot believe what I am reading. If I understand you correctly, you want Robin Hood. Take from the rich and give to the poor for no other reason than that the poor want what the rich have. You state that the working class " should be getting what they earn". Who judges what they earn. I'll tell you who. The employer that hired them at a certain wage for a certain job. The employee either accepts this or not. The power is actually with the worker at this point. If the worker takes the job, DON'T COMPLAIN !
You also state that "upper clases that get rediculously more than they earn". It's not entirely about "earning". It's also about risk. I believe HB has already gone into this, but to cut to the chase it's gambling. Someone risked their money, home, savings, future, etc on an idea and they deserve the lion share of the return for that. Their willingness to risk themselves for this return created the jobs for the workers. If people did not risk, the jobs would not exist.
Now let's get to "stiffling greatness . . . why the fuck not ? ". Let's make it obvious. We are all on a Judas Priest site chatting. This site would not exist because the band would not exist. They would never, AND I DO MEAN NEVER, have gone through what they did if they were required to share it all with those that did not experience those sacrifices with them. Without the possibility of great reward, there will never be any great sacrifice. Thus we all become mediocre and plain and the world SUCKS for all of us. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by _strat_ from Tuesday, December 23, 2008 4:33:32 PM)
_strat_ wrote:
Ok, leave if you want, but I will still answer this, and maybe someone else will pick up the flag...
THAT is terribly falacious. The whole point that I was making about the subject of capitalism is that we (or you or me, whichever way you put it), should be getting what we earn. Not to share it with the upper classes that get ridicilously more than they earn, since more often than not they earn nothing at all. What "greater good"? What "plight of the struggling labourer"? Sure, both these things could be used to describe socialism, as something which aims to achieve the "greater good" of all by fighting the "plight of the struggling labourer", but its really down to we getting what we earn. The difference between the two of us here would be that you think that capitalism can give that opportunity, while I do not, and I think I listed plenty of reasons for that. "Spreading the wealth" is imo a part of this, for reasons that I have already presented as well.
"Stiffling greatness"... Why the fuck not? If the great cannot be great without the help of mediocre ( as is the case)... Should they be great at all? And of course, how do you generaly define "better"? Is someone that is prepared to take risks that endanger him/herself and tons of other people really great... Or just plain irresponsible and dumb? And, when does one accomplish greatness? Is it when one has a huge corporation? What is so great about that?
Deep Freeze wrote:
Well, I believe I will jump out of this now. Does not seem to be getting anywhere and I think BS hit it right on the head. You see, I do not care about the "greater good", either! I care about me. I went to school for me. I spent twenty years in business for me. I sacrificed for me. The thing about all this talk on socialism is that it stifles greatness. Spreading the wealth is a fine sentiment but it give no incentive to the great to be great. I could not care less about the "plight of the struggling laborer". We all have our lot in life.
Now, I realize that last comment opens me up for a bunch of nastiness but I suppose I will accept that. The truly great men (and women) in the world are better. They strive to be more. To accomplish more. They strive for greatness. Some people do not have these lofty aspirations. They are content to be mediocre. Worse, there are those that would have the few be great and the mediocre be allowed to reap the benefits. No thank you. I do not care for what one person believes is "right". That makes NO difference to me. Fairness can go that way as well. If I am better, and I produce more and I accomplish greatness, I do not see why I should share that with a slug. I want more. I earned every bit. I stood above the others. I took the risk. That is how it is. If a company recognizes that and rewards me, that is just as it should be.
I do not advocate "firing" someone because I find a guy that can do his job "10 minutes faster". I advocate hiring that faster guy, too! Now I have TWO guys working and , with any luck, the slower one will find motivation in competition. If not, he can stay in his position so long as he DOES HIS JOB!! The faster guy may get promoted, who knows? I suppose it depends on how valuble time is to my company! As long as you are doing what you are paid to do, you should feel relatively safe. In difficult times, the faster guy might be more valuble? This is business not a contest to save people's feelings. Don't like that? OPEN YOUR OWN BUSINESS and do it YOUR way.
So much for social equality. Check this out. A little more info on those "poor" auto workers.
Gold-Plated Health Care
Health care costs the Big Three so much because the UAW negotiated gold-plated health benefits that include medical, hospital, surgical, and prescription drug coverage. These benefits also cover durable medical equipment (e.g., hearing aids), dental benefits, and even Lasik eye surgery.[4] For all this, GM workers and retirees must pay monthly premiums of $10 for an individual and $21 for families.[5] As a result, UAW workers and retirees have some of the most comprehensive and least expensive health care in America.
Competitive Disadvantage
These gold-plated health care benefits put the Big Three, and especially GM, at a competitive disadvantage. For example, GM has three times as many retirees as active workers, and health care costs for both groups cost the company $4.6 billion in 2007. The UAW's lavish health benefits added $1,200 to the cost of each vehicle produced in the United States.
The Japanese automakers, by contrast, provide standard health benefits to their American employees. Consequently, health care for active workers cost Toyota $215 per vehicle in 2006.[6]
Every American buying an auto made in Detroit pays an extra $700 to $1,000 to support health benefits far more generous than most Americans receive.
The average private sector worker earned $25.36 an hour in 2006--$17.91 an hour in cash wages and $7.45 an hour in benefits such as pensions, paid time off, and health insurance.[1] Autoworkers at Japanese plants located in the United States earn substantially more than this: between $42 and $48 an hour in wages and benefits, which amounts to over $80,000 a year in total compensation--hardly cheap labor.[2]
The typical UAW worker at the Big Three earned between $71 and $76 an hour in 2006. This amount is triple the earnings of the typical worker in the private sector and $25 to $30 an hour more than American workers at Japanese auto plants. The average unionized worker at the Big Three earns over $130,000 a year in wages and benefits.[3]
nday, December 22, 2008 9:28:31 PM Edited at: Monday, December 22, 2008 9:29:08 PM Edited at: Monday, December 22, 2008 9:29:41 PM Edited at: Monday, December 22, 2008 9:32:00 PM
You've not done the math correctly. If a worker earns $75 per hour, he is costing the employer roughly $150 per hour. Imagine overtime @ time and a half ! How about the 85% pay for retirees plus the benefits. How many workers and retired workers are being payed versus how many workers are actually producing anything to sell ? Now, how many CEO's are there ? You've got it backwards. I'm no great advocate for the CEO's of the world doing a whole lot of nothing for millions, but they are a drop in the bucket compared to the union workers and ex-union workers still being payed for doing nothing.
As for the comparison between the worst socialism v.s. the best capitalism ( I'm going to risk some major assumptions here ), sounds like the voice of someone at the bottom of the ladder. Once you start climbing that ladder, your tune will likely change.
Lastly, "Crazy Ivans" are Communists not Socialists no matter what the late Soviet Union would like one to think. Or is that believe. Or is that become re-educated to follow.
I will say this. I do agree that the be all value of one's work is not all about money. I personally have foregone much in the way of monetary compensation in order to live the life I have chosen ( concentrating on my kids versus money ) however that is my choice. I am grateful to have to opportunity to make that choice myself and I did not have it chosen for me. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by _strat_ from Saturday, December 20, 2008 10:28:47 AM)
_strat_ wrote:
Maybe. Or maybe they start out in such positions. The thing is, not all people start at the bottom, and it would be interesting to see how many corporate leaders started out as "the guy that screws on the tail light". And even if all people would start out at the bottom and rise to the top, would it still justify all their privileges? The high wages and the insane amount of power they hold in a company? I dont think so. And even if a CEO runs the company for a year and fails... With all the rewards and bonuses he gets, he has enough money that would suffice you or me for years.
And just a note, CEOs that rise to that position dont own the company in most cases, but are employed by the owners of the company to lead it. As for the owners... Well, dont even get me started on them.
Over here the rights and duties of the employer and the employee are clearly defined by law. If an employee screws up bad enough that the employer has a valid reason to fire him/her, that will happen and the unions cant do shit. Unfortunately, the unions cant do shit about other things as well, like an employer getting outside his/her rights and demanding more from employee than is allowed.
Ok, moving on to Tim...
I was actualy shocked to hear that a factory worker over there gets 75 $ per hour. Thats the amount of money that I make in two days of work. But that aside, I hardly think that the guy who gets 75$ per hour would be a bigger reason for the high prices of cars than the guy that gets a couple of thousand $ per month + all the insanely high rewards. I mean, if we put all those numbers that we saw in the Blah thread together... A CEO gets more money than all the factory workers put together! Maybe if a CEO would get a regular wage, the cars could be much more affordable, without having to make cuts at the bottom, where it most hurts. Not to mention that 75$ is not a lot in a car that may cost a few thousand $ as a finished product. If it is 75$ per car anyway, because I can hardly imagine that screwing on a single component (like the now infamous "tail light") would take an entire hour. Havent you guys heard of norms?
Employment. Well, yes, you have to prove it. And you can work hard and try hard, but so can the other guy. Its a competition where there are few winners but many losers. And of course, the employer is the one that will ultimately decide who gets the job. And of course, I agree that we shouldnt go firing people because a new candidate has been found after the old one was already employeed. That is a matter of job security, and with it social security.
Social equality is in my opinion definately something that we should work for. From experiences in my country, social equality is a quarantee of a peacefull society, with considerably lower crime rates, suicide rates, ect. A society like we have now, with competition on every corner, and massive class divisions does completetly the opposite.
As for the pros and cons of a socialist system... Well, as far as Im concerned the worst kind of socialism is better than the best kind of capitalism. Its not all crazy Ivans with nukes, you know.
Moving on to Freeze... (3 on 1! It aint a fair fight! :D)
Ot goes back to basic capitalist economics. Thats not the only kind of economics, and as I said a lot of time before, it is not without alternatives. The thing is, that people of all proffesions contribute to the wealth of a society, and even though someones work might be valued less in terms of money, it doesnt mean that we can do without it.
Head banger wrote:
Strat, your right in the difference between decent wage and decent life. A wage may help make a decent life, but its not the end all. your right too that education by itsself doesnt qualify you for any job. the work a person is willing to do is a part of them, and their character, but its sure not the only thing. but, rarely do people rise to leadership positions, and hold them for any length of time without leadership skills. some are learned, mistakes get made, but if you dont have the basic skills, you either own the company, or your daddy does. and in those cases, if you dont know your shit, you fail, and the company does too.
unions, question, do your unions defend all workers who recieve dicipline? even if they did do the wrong thing? ours do. they take dues and contribute them to political causes, without asking the membership, spend money on the leaders trips, not that they help the workers any. today, a union is just like any business, selling a "service" not a physical product. but they just sell, and are just there to make money, just as a business is. in fact, the unionized office workers of a union near here went on strike to complain about the way they were treated there.
_strat_ wrote:
You can open up another window, go to JP.com and have it right there... But anyway, I wanted us to relocate here, because this is the thread for it, and we were going on in a general discussion one.
Ok, to the point:
Value as a human being was not my point either. The point was that the education you need to have to do a certain job, does not automaticaly make you fit for that job. If we take a CEO, a manager, or even an ordinary boss, whats the thing you would expect from them? Well, expertise is one, and I grant you that can be pretty much learned. But what about the things like leadership abilities, organisational abilities, being a responsible person... etc.? Those things are a matter of character if they are of anything. And as I said the ONLY thing that a good education proves about you, is that you are willing to learn and work. There is MUCH more to a person, and much more to the work that the person does.
The pros and cons of capitalism are actualy very much connected to the entire issue that we have been discussing lately. And it is connected to the next point as well: unions.
Now, I dont know how your unions work, so I can speak for our unions, and say that they do a very good job, within their abilities in the current socio-economic system. They are always the first to point out corruption, and the first ones to defend the rights of the working class. I think that we would have it a lot worse, if it wasnt for our unions.
As for life... We have choices, sure. But the thing is that in any society, our choices collide with the choices of others. The example that I gave earlier about five people applying for a job and only one getting it is perfect for this. All want it, but only one gets it. The choice is in the hands of the employer, not the candidate. Tho my comment was of course on how to value decent life, when I pointed out that we value it by the lives of the people around us, and that is also my argument for promoting social equality.
Oh, and mybe we should talk about religion? We agree on that.
Ok, now, ill probably stick around for awhile, but dont be surprised to have me MIA until next morning. Its pretty damn late here.
Deep Freeze wrote:
OK strat, I will try to comment on your Blah post but, as you well know, I have a rather feeble mind and I cannot recall everything you mentioned.
I agree that a degree does not automatically make you intelligent. I have met some "dumb-ass" college people, too. As for your value as a human being, I do not remember EVER saying anything about value. If I did, I need to apologize NOW because value was never my point. The pros and cons of capitalism are ANOTHER issue all together. I am aware of your opinion. I respect it. Don't agree with it, but then you and I rarely agree. That is OK.
I do not care for unions. They had their time and did what they needed to do MANY years ago. They are as corrupt as the high-level corporate managers you so despise, in my humble opinion. And as for having a decent life, I believe your life is what you make of it. I do not expect any corporation to do anything more than let me try my best and get as far as I can. I do not wish to be a CEO, either! WAY too much work and responsibility for me! As I said, I like my weekends.
My kids don't really like her tunes, but they do think she's hot. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Monday, December 22, 2008 10:51:12 AM)
Head banger wrote:
we can but hope. my kids think her music is great.
Deep Freeze wrote:
Yes my dear, I know. But the fact is, infanticide is nothing new either. I hate sounding so insensitive, I really do but the same crap happened with that Ramsey kid in Colorado and so on. Let me know when Miley Cyrus turns up missing............
Jeanine wrote:
Freeze, I understand your frustration with the media spending hours and hours on this case. I believe the reason it received so much coverage is because apparently her Mother obviously killed her (or did she???) and she was very non-chalant about it, paryting as if it was no big deal her daughter was missing, etc. I think the more intriguing thing about this case is the Mother's mental status more than anything.
Look, I am as compassionate as the next guy. I know it is a heartbreaking situation but for cryin' out loud! WHAT makes this kid so friggin special??? Why is this WORLD news???? Makes absolutely NO sense to me but , then again, I do not subscribe to the notion that children are any more special than anyone else. I mean, a life is a life..young, old ..doesn't matter. All this nonsense about children somehow having greater value is garbage. So there you have it. I can see the nasty attack-posts coming now!! HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, I've just read your post on the Blah and the one I'm quoting and you've managed to cover so many points that I don't know if it's actually possible to respond to each of them in a complete and intelligent manner. I guess the first thing that one must assess is " what is a decent life for me ?" I have opted to concentrate less on the job and more on my family for now. Given that, I have to disagree with your assertion that the employer has the power of choice.
As for what qualifies a person for a managers position, I agree with most of what you have to say but you leave out one important point. You must prove that you can do it and earn the position. Just because an employee may have more job experience and may possibly make a better manager it does not mean that they should just assume the position and displace a person who has put in the time and earned that position as the best choice at the time the choice was made.
Your comment about social equality just scares me and I don't want to sidetrack into a conversation about the pros and cons of a socialist system. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by _strat_ from Friday, December 19, 2008 5:37:41 PM)
_strat_ wrote:
You can open up another window, go to JP.com and have it right there... But anyway, I wanted us to relocate here, because this is the thread for it, and we were going on in a general discussion one.
Ok, to the point:
Value as a human being was not my point either. The point was that the education you need to have to do a certain job, does not automaticaly make you fit for that job. If we take a CEO, a manager, or even an ordinary boss, whats the thing you would expect from them? Well, expertise is one, and I grant you that can be pretty much learned. But what about the things like leadership abilities, organisational abilities, being a responsible person... etc.? Those things are a matter of character if they are of anything. And as I said the ONLY thing that a good education proves about you, is that you are willing to learn and work. There is MUCH more to a person, and much more to the work that the person does.
The pros and cons of capitalism are actualy very much connected to the entire issue that we have been discussing lately. And it is connected to the next point as well: unions.
Now, I dont know how your unions work, so I can speak for our unions, and say that they do a very good job, within their abilities in the current socio-economic system. They are always the first to point out corruption, and the first ones to defend the rights of the working class. I think that we would have it a lot worse, if it wasnt for our unions.
As for life... We have choices, sure. But the thing is that in any society, our choices collide with the choices of others. The example that I gave earlier about five people applying for a job and only one getting it is perfect for this. All want it, but only one gets it. The choice is in the hands of the employer, not the candidate. Tho my comment was of course on how to value decent life, when I pointed out that we value it by the lives of the people around us, and that is also my argument for promoting social equality.
Oh, and mybe we should talk about religion? We agree on that.
Ok, now, ill probably stick around for awhile, but dont be surprised to have me MIA until next morning. Its pretty damn late here.
Deep Freeze wrote:
OK strat, I will try to comment on your Blah post but, as you well know, I have a rather feeble mind and I cannot recall everything you mentioned.
I agree that a degree does not automatically make you intelligent. I have met some "dumb-ass" college people, too. As for your value as a human being, I do not remember EVER saying anything about value. If I did, I need to apologize NOW because value was never my point. The pros and cons of capitalism are ANOTHER issue all together. I am aware of your opinion. I respect it. Don't agree with it, but then you and I rarely agree. That is OK.
I do not care for unions. They had their time and did what they needed to do MANY years ago. They are as corrupt as the high-level corporate managers you so despise, in my humble opinion. And as for having a decent life, I believe your life is what you make of it. I do not expect any corporation to do anything more than let me try my best and get as far as I can. I do not wish to be a CEO, either! WAY too much work and responsibility for me! As I said, I like my weekends.
This has been one heck of a year in the old coaching world. Basically got the soccer team tossed in my lap also ! Parents realized that, although I'm no expert on the game, I now how to coach a hell of a lot better than the real coach and as much as I have tried to support the coach the team is looking to me. Now I've got a soccer team going into post season and baseball sign ups tomorrow ! No rest for the wicked ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by _strat_ from Friday, December 19, 2008 3:27:50 AM)
_strat_ wrote:
TIM!!! You live! Where were you? havent seen you for ages.
TIMBONI wrote:
I think I'll just take your word for it on that one !
I believe that unions should accept a large part of the decline of American life. They have become the very evil they were created to fight and have driven most of the quality manufacturing jobs out of the U.S. I don't have the patience to explain it all, but I hold the unions responsible for the current condition of the automotive industry. How do you make an affordable car of any quality when you pay some lazy asshole over $25 an hour plus benefits and vacations to insert the left door panel of a single model of car ! That costs the company over $75 per hour to get that job done. This does not include the retirement packages. These are rumored to be in the range of 75% of their wages ! It's like paying multiple work forces for the production of one ! I say let them file for bankruptcy and bust the unions !
Keep me up to speed, I've got an un-opened bottle of Silver Patron with your name on it ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Thursday, December 18, 2008 11:14:15 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Timbo...we meeting up in Cabo for a tequila with Sammy or what? 30th! I am in SoCal!
Oh come on now. How about a semi-nasty assault ? A snide remark ? Rude comment ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Thursday, December 18, 2008 10:54:40 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
No nasty attacks from me. Like you, I regret the loss of ANY life and especially that of a child. However, it dominates the "news"!!<==I use the term loosly.
The parade of three "experts" about the new evidence all spewing common-sense info that they they'll do plant / insect studies to try and determine if the body was placed there and then ANOTHER four saying the exact same thing? This is news?!? It is sensationalism. With so much going on in the world I simply can't stand all this attention paid to one case that has absolutely NO new information.
Seriously, I get more news here that is important to me and I am a news junkie. Not just heavy metal. I refer to the big international stories that we just don't see here. I sincerely appreciate all you people who post news here. Especially you non-USA members.
Look, I am as compassionate as the next guy. I know it is a heartbreaking situation but for cryin' out loud! WHAT makes this kid so friggin special??? Why is this WORLD news???? Makes absolutely NO sense to me but , then again, I do not subscribe to the notion that children are any more special than anyone else. I mean, a life is a life..young, old ..doesn't matter. All this nonsense about children somehow having greater value is garbage. So there you have it. I can see the nasty attack-posts coming now!! HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a "sandwich" my dad used to make :
Thinly sliced veal cutlets ( leg meat only & pounded out ) are used as the bread. Then alternate with Salami, Capacolla, Hot Ham, Prosciutto, Swiss Cheese, Provolone, and Muenster. Lightly bread the veal and pan fry at medium heat. Cook only until the cheeses are melted inside. Do NOT over cook the veal ( yuck ! ). It's not cheap, but it's good !
Damn ! Now we know the real reason we call you Deep Freeze ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Thursday, December 18, 2008 5:23:33 PM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
OK, at GREAT personal risk I will tell you all what is really PISSING ME OFF;
Who killed Caley Anthony? WHO FRIGGIN CARES?!?!?!?!? I mean, PLEASE do not misunderstand me! It is clearly a tragedy. I feel terribly for the family involved but, WHAT THE F&@*#????? Kids get kidnapped and killed EVERYDAY. It is incredibly unfortunate. It is terribly sad. It is horrible... BUT, it is just another kid! What the hell?? Was this kid a genius that was on the verge of develpoing a cure for cancer or something?? WHY is this such "big" news??? WHY do so many people give a rat's ass??? I am so sick of hearing about it. All over the news. All over the tabloids. All over the television. COME ON PEOPLE! There is absolutely NOTHINGspecial about this child! Go ahead and villify me if you will! As heartless as I may sound , she was just another horribly unfortunate kid that met with an untimely demise. Nothing more, nothing less.
I can keep quiet no longer . . . WHAT THE HELL ARE THE DODGERS DOING ! It's not like they're clearing out the budget to keep Manny, so what's going on in the minds of the powers that be ? I get it that all the guys that are fleeing the team are not the latest or greatest, but it's not like they've got anything better to turn to that I'm aware of. Even worse than that, they are not courting any players to fill the void ! If teams like the Nationals can throw the bank at Tex, then somebody's going to step up and pay Manny what he wants and then the Dodgers will be left with nothing. Right now they are just hemoraging !
Not to mention that Eddie Trunk was right in saying that the sound is actually distorted in many places. You'd think after 15 years they could at least make it clear.
Like I said, I'm an outsider looking in. For someone outside Green Bay, it looked rather orchestrated on Brett's part. Once it got started, it was obvious the Packers took the ball and ran with it in a direction 180 degrees away from Brett. I think it was a mutual betrayal with each party trying to make the other look like the bad guy. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Jeanine from Sunday, December 14, 2008 1:13:51 AM)
Jeanine wrote:
Well Timboni, I won't argue but I have to say, Ted Thompson wanted to get rid of Brett Favre the day he was hired (maybe even before then). They hate each other.
TIMBONI wrote:
Being on the "outside, looking in " I saw it exactly the opposite. It looked like Brett had the whole thing planned to get out of Green Bay and make the Packers look like the bad guy in the process, but it kind of blew up in his face. That being said, he is playing pretty good ( Damn it ! )
Jeanine wrote:
Jets 8-5
Packers 5-8Kinda funny how Brett's presence or lack thereof changes a team's record. Sorry for the rant but I guess I am still a little sore about our "trade" and how disrespectful the Packers were to a player who gave us about 16 years of football bliss. Edited at: Sunday, December 07, 2008 10:27:34 PM Edited at: Sunday, December 07, 2008 10:28:16 PM
Well, it's finally over. It started out good. If you can get past the "it's not G&R" thing and take it for what it is, it got my attention through the first few songs. I can even look past the next couple of tunes not being "worth the wait". I really am trying to give this CD the benefit of the doubt, but I can't.
I really owe Priest an apology. I was quite vocal about waiting so long for their last CD. They took on one hell of a task and finished it more than 10 years faster than Axl ! It wasn't exactly my favorite Priest record, but it was better than Chinese Democracy and it didn't take a freakin' generation to finish.
Another aside comment . . . I'm really getting slapped in the face here. Now I am hearing exactly why my bands could not get past that final hurdle for a deal. We used to do the same shit that's being done here. Over thought, self indulgent, forgoing the passion for "musicianship and artistry". In the end, it just lays flat.
9 ) Riad N' the Bedouins : Again, way too little for the amount of time spent. I've watched guys come up with a groovy little tune like this in an afternoon and it had a lot more balls than this over produced song. Again with the tapping, staccato solo crap. Gimmicks piss me off.
Aside comment . . . It's obvious Axl has his shit together and is really trying to make something here. He just got too wrapped up in it and nobody had the balls to stop him before he fucked it up with too much thought.
6) There Was a Time : Odd tune. All over the map sonically and arrangement. Can't wrap my head around it yet. Separately the pieces are good, but together it's hard to make sense of it. It comes together at the end, but since the first part was so sporadic, it's difficult to understand how the song got here and why.
5) If the World : Whoa ! Left turn ! 70's funky with synths and fat bass line. Here comes the guitar. If you can handle a funky Axl, you'll dig this. I like it, very cool. I picture driving through downtown ( fill in the blank ) at 2 am in a 'de Ville.
3) Better : Interesting, if not odd, intro. Comes in quick so it's not too annoying. Nice punchy groove into a strong B section ala Lynch Mob feel. I like this one alot. A lot "Better". Seriously, I think it's cool.
Just started it again.
1) Chinese Democracy : Good tune. Nothin' new, but good tune.
2 ) Shackler's Revenge : Not bad, but sounds like a Rob Zombie rip off.
Missed my free D.P. just like my free taco during the world series ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Saturday, December 13, 2008 11:49:41 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Did ANYONE in the US get a free Dr. Pepper?! All I really want to know!
TIMBONI wrote:
So far, I think I like it. It's odd to hear after all this time. I think it's the third track, if I remember right, has a nice groove to it.
guidogodoy wrote:
I, for one, anxiously await your verdict. Stuck in the 80s at the moment (what else is new)...Blinded me With Science!
Ok, I'm ready for my thrashing. I BOUGHT IT ! I've only listened to the first few tracks so far. Very disjointed so far. I do like a couple of tracks, but some of it is obviously pieced together from different time periods. Axl sounds pretty good and the band is tight. I'll give it a fair shake and chime in more later. Anything somebody worked on this long at least deserves a couple of turns.
Edited at: Saturday, December 13, 2008 11:34:15 PM
So far, I think I like it. It's odd to hear after all this time. I think it's the third track, if I remember right, has a nice groove to it. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Saturday, December 13, 2008 11:33:20 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
I, for one, anxiously await your verdict. Stuck in the 80s at the moment (what else is new)...Blinded me With Science!
Ok, I'm ready for my thrashing. I BOUGHT IT ! I've only listened to the first few tracks so far. Very disjointed so far. I do like a couple of tracks, but some of it is obviously pieced together from different time periods. Axl sounds pretty good and the band is tight. I'll give it a fair shake and chime in more later. Anything somebody worked on this long at least deserves a couple of turns.
Edited at: Saturday, December 13, 2008 11:34:15 PM
Ok, I'm ready for my thrashing. I BOUGHT IT ! I've only listened to the first few tracks so far. Very disjointed so far. I do like a couple of tracks, but some of it is obviously pieced together from different time periods. Axl sounds pretty good and the band is tight. I'll give it a fair shake and chime in more later. Anything somebody worked on this long at least deserves a couple of turns.
Being on the "outside, looking in " I saw it exactly the opposite. It looked like Brett had the whole thing planned to get out of Green Bay and make the Packers look like the bad guy in the process, but it kind of blew up in his face. That being said, he is playing pretty good ( Damn it ! ) [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Jeanine from Sunday, December 07, 2008 10:25:35 PM)
Jeanine wrote:
Jets 8-5
Packers 5-8Kinda funny how Brett's presence or lack thereof changes a team's record. Sorry for the rant but I guess I am still a little sore about our "trade" and how disrespectful the Packers were to a player who gave us about 16 years of football bliss. Edited at: Sunday, December 07, 2008 10:27:34 PM Edited at: Sunday, December 07, 2008 10:28:16 PM
uhhhhhhhh. I think that's a little too much. I love Glenn as much as the next guy, but Vai, Johnson and DiMeola ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guitardude from Saturday, December 06, 2008 10:45:10 PM)
guitardude wrote:
Take any video of these two bands and turn down the sound. then watch these guitarists do their thing.... Glenn clearly outguns Hammett. Power and prestige is what Glenn brings to us in his playing,Hammett while talented,doesn`t have the same finesse and grace. I like Metallica,but have never thought of Hammett as a premier player.
To go another one....George Lynch is my personal favorite guitarist,but even he doesn`t have the qualities that I have described for Glenn.
Other players that I feel have the same qualities as Glenn... would be Steve Vai,Eric Johnson and Al Dimeola. Edited at: Saturday, December 06, 2008 10:45:49 PM
That would be awsome ! Someone along the lines of a Doro would kick ass ! Might be interesting to see Pat Benatar rock with the Priest too. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by paperflowers from Saturday, December 06, 2008 9:47:45 PM)
paperflowers wrote:
If he were to leave, they oughta make the auditions co-ed. Now that would really fuck with people!
But for what it's worth there's no one like Halford
I'm as amazed as anyone ! I watched a couple of games, looked in the paper ( yes, I can read ! ) and they are doing damn near as good as the Celtics ! By the way . . . I'm the president of the Matt Cassel fan club !
I just had another one of those coaching days. I have been helping my son's soccer team this season and our head coach had to go to some kind of national teacher's conference in Washington D.C. this weekend. He asked me to take over, so I have spent the last couple of days taking on-line courses for certification in order to do so.
All season I have been practicing with them. In part to help the team and, in all honesty, in part for the exercise.
Today was my first time being head coach of a soccer team. What an amazing experience. Our first game ended in regulation a tie 1-1. After two 5 minute overtimes we went into penalty kicks. If this is still tied after the first 5 shooters, you continue until the tie is broken. Not only did we win on the 5th kick, but it was this kids first goal of the year !
This put us in the Championship game and they continued to give their all. After 2 of my players were literally carried off the field, one on his way to the emergency room, we lost 4-3. I can't tell you what an honor and priveledge it is to be involved with a group of kids willing to give up their bodies, hearts and souls for a team and to respect me enough to allow me to take part in this with them and give their all. What an amazing day !
Their is a silver lining. In the after game ceremonies it was announced that, although we did not win the championship, we did earn the wild card spot and will be moving on to sectionals along side the park champions.
Back episodes of Battlestar Galactica ? I love that show. I do hate that they take sooooooo much time off between seaons though ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Friday, December 05, 2008 9:58:57 PM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
I am watching from a website (Sci Fi Channel) and I am fed up. It keeps doing that and I am OUT of patience! Going to bed!! Good Evening!!
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Are you watching programs from a website or a DVD?
Deep Freeze wrote:
Unfortunately, apart from closing all other programs (which I did), I have NO idea what she said to do!!!!!!!! I am completely lost with that! Sorry. And I am STILL PISSED OFF!!!!! HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Usually the "speed demons" prefer it. It works well with the combination of the need for speed and the super relaxed light touch it takes to achieve it. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guitardude from Sunday, November 30, 2008 4:33:19 PM)
guitardude wrote:
I have really been paying attention to the whole "scalloped" issue lately. KK has his entire fretboard done this way on many of his newer guitars, but I haven`t noticed if Glenn has or not. Yngwie has the whole board done. Steve Vai has frets 14-24 done on his Jem`s. There must be something to it,but only a limited few seem to prefer them.
Um . . . . may I have one of these for Christmas ? Pleeeeeeeeeease ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guitardude from Friday, December 05, 2008 4:30:11 PM)
I run into this all the time with my antiquated pile of *&%$#$# , If it allows I just start the video and then pause it. Allow it to load far in advance of the current view and then watch. Everything is set up for the latest and greatest so unless that is what you have it will never keep up. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Friday, December 05, 2008 4:46:31 PM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
OK techno-nerds of JP.com, I NEED HELP!!! (NO! Not that kind!) Please tell me WHY it is that, when I try to watch "full episodes" of programs on my computer, the damn video stops and starts constantly??!?!?!?!? What the hell do I have to do to get it to STOP this most IRRITATING event?????????????
ITS PISSING ME OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very true. My father died of cancer back in Sept. 2005. Although I never really made it a public subject, they really helped me deal with the situation. Sometimes it was just the fact that I had some place to act like a fool in the Kmac area or make jokes with old 70's show references ( thanks to those who know who you are ). If you've got things to handle then handle them, but don't feel guilty about living and/or being happy. It took me a while to learn that and much of it was thanks to the people here. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by scorpion01 from Monday, December 01, 2008 9:24:33 PM)
scorpion01 wrote:
MG - I'LL BET MOST PEOPLE ON THIS SITE HAVE BEEN THROUGH HAVING A LOVE ONE HAVING CANCER. I HAVE! I'M SURE WITH TODAYS TECHNOLOGY YOUR MOM IS GETTING THE BEST TREATMENT POSSIBLE.
DON'T STOP COMING TO THIS SITE! IT'S AT TIMES LIKE THIS THAT YOU WILL NEED FRIENDS LIKE YOU HAVE HERE TO TALK TO. CHATTING WITH US CAN HELP RELEIVE SOME OF YOUR STRESS AND THAT WILL BETTER ENABLE YOU TO HELP YOUR MOM.
WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS WE CAN HELP.
MG_Metalgoddess wrote:
Yep.. this is exactly what Iam talking about.. Its too bad that these people really have no clue..
For reasons such as this and others Its no-wonder this site may shut down..
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 ?
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!!!!
Man that sounds like one hell of a spread ! Have a great day my friend. Happy Thanksgiving to everybody ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Thursday, November 27, 2008 2:29:08 PM)
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!!!!
Hats off to Hamilton. He had a great season and was solid throughout. I do find it ironic that Ferrari wins the Constructor's Championship and from my point of view they are the ones that cost Massa the Driver's Championship. Between engine reliability ( or lack of ) and that stupid lighted release system for pit stops I can come up with at least 3 potential victories lost that had nothing to do with Massa himself.
If you add in "hit home runs", about 20 million [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Tuesday, October 28, 2008 4:53:21 PM)
Head banger wrote:
how much do you get paid to scratch your nuts and spit?
Deep Freeze wrote:
That's true, but can you really blame them after that disaster with Andrew Jones????? I would be a bit skittish I can assure you.
My thought is they will not pay Manny what he wants and that is too bad. He was awesome for them. Fact is, he is why they made the playoffs. Garciaparra is too old and they really need to look for another starting pitcher. They have some solid players in Furcal (if he stays healthy) and DeWitt. I do not know the story on Casey Blake but I would love to see him stay. Dump Nomar,Jones, and Kent (if he does not retire). Use the 30 plus million to get some pitching and find a way to keep Manny!
TIMBONI wrote:
I know that in the Red Sox case it was too little, too late. Lowell was out, Papi wasn't hitting well and Ellsbury didn't make the fireworks he did last year. They both had a hell of a season though and there's always next year. Still pretty heated about whether or not the Dodgers have the balls to spend real money and try to win or if they are content to be mediocre without top flite players. It's easy to have guys like Manny when someone else is paying his salary for you.
Deep Freeze wrote:
TIM!!! GREAT to see you, my friend! What the heck happened to my Dodgers and your Sox??? I cannot tell you how much I was anticipating the "showdown" that never was!!!! ARRRRGGGHHH!!!!!
I know that in the Red Sox case it was too little, too late. Lowell was out, Papi wasn't hitting well and Ellsbury didn't make the fireworks he did last year. They both had a hell of a season though and there's always next year. Still pretty heated about whether or not the Dodgers have the balls to spend real money and try to win or if they are content to be mediocre without top flite players. It's easy to have guys like Manny when someone else is paying his salary for you. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Tuesday, October 28, 2008 12:25:24 PM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
TIM!!! GREAT to see you, my friend! What the heck happened to my Dodgers and your Sox??? I cannot tell you how much I was anticipating the "showdown" that never was!!!! ARRRRGGGHHH!!!!!
Fernando Alonso has vowed to help Felipe Massa beat his former McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton to this year's World title.
Last season Alonso, then driving for McLaren, was the one involved in a title battle with Hamilton, which led to a great deal of rivalry and animosity within the team and Alonso's subsequent departure after just one year.
This year, though, it's Massa whose locked in the title race with Hamilton, with Alonso vowing to do all he can to help the Ferrari driver beat his former team-mate.
"Yes, no doubt, if I can help, I will help Massa," Alonso told AS newspaper.
HAPPY TUESDAY EVERYBODY ! Sorry for the long absence, but it seems that I've inherited a soccer team. Yes, much like my baseball team, someone was required to step up and I just don't know how to say no. I wish I could meet a lady like that. HA ! As is my custom, we are in first place and are fighting back and forth with another team to stay there ! Fires have put a halt to all the soccer activity for now though. Very smoky and the San Fernando Valley is practically surrounded by fire. Me and mine are fine as we are not nearly affluent enough to reside on the hillsides or in the canyons.
Freeze, good to see you around. What the hell is going on with our baseball teams my friend. I thought we would finally get the World Series we were hoping for. I've still got my fingers crossed ( remembering comeback against the Yankees ), but it's not looking good.
Better quit while you're ahead you crazy ass Cannuck or you'll be sober for life ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Saturday, September 20, 2008 8:50:08 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO..........MUST I COMMAND MY ARMY OF HELLISH MINION'S TO DEAL WITH YOU???...BEWARE FOUL HUMAN,
WE DRINK MORE BECK'S THEN TURN OUR DEMONIC ATTENTION TO YOU SOON ENOUGH!!!...
Phantom A6 wrote:
And you think I believe this shit, huh?
You shouldn't lying to me!
Two weeks without Becks!
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
BUT PA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....I JUST OPENED MY FIRST BECK'S......
Phantom A6 wrote:
With the "Bigfeets family", huh?
In the ghostly woods, huh?
You're nuts? You're drunken or stoned , huh?
24 bottles alone for you in one row, huh?
Enough is enough! You're grounded!
One week without Becks!
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
24!!!!!!!!!....THAT'S JUST A START!!!!....THEN WE ORDER MORE,GO TO THE GHOSTLY WOODS NEARBY AND DRINK WITH THE "BIGFEETS" FAMILY!....
Phantom A6 wrote:
Look at "watcha drinkin" Mom.
Soylentgreen have enough Becks, believe me.
He wants that I come down to Canada to kill his beer reservoir with him! 24 Bottles!!!!!!!!
loripip wrote:
BELIEVE ME --NOW THAT I'M ADDICTED TO RASPBERRY WINE COOLERS --YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY !! (Quoting Message by Phantom A6 from Saturday, September 20, 2008 4:40:32 PM)
Phantom A6 wrote:
Mom, believe me, he has enough Becks.
loripip wrote:
That doesn't sound so good--did ya at least have a Beck's to wash it down with ?!!
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
YES,PINEAPPLE ON PIZZA IS DEEEEELICIOUS...TRIED IT A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO FOR THE FIRST TIME AND WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED!....ON THE FLIPSIDE HOWEVER,I MISTAKENLY TOOK A BITE OF A SLICE WITH SARDINES!!!....UGGGGGGH....ARRRRRRGH....GREAT PUDDLES OF PUKE,BATMAN..NOOOOOOOOOOOO...NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!.........
loripip wrote:
IN HALF AN HOUR OR IT'S FREE --PINEAPPLE PIZZA !!
Edited at: Saturday, September 20, 2008 5:32:38 PM
I remember when she got the Michael Jackson gig. She was like a kid in a candy store. Play guitar for a living ? Getting paid 5 grand a week in 1986 with all expenses paid ? Are you fucking kidding me ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Saturday, September 20, 2008 1:06:38 AM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Holy Shit! So fast she even changes guitars! And I thought my big sis' had the best modern version of flight of the bumblebee (who the hell did that...some techno band of the 80s).
No Eddie V (turn your back to the audience to hide your "tricks") to be sure. I just hope she still has all her hair now. That was some serious primping!
TIMBONI wrote:
Another person who would do her thing and make sure she was at school at the crack of dawn. Show you anything in her arsenal and not think twice about it. I think I still have her hand out on "Flight of the Bumble Bee". Check it out. www.youtube.com/watch
guidogodoy wrote:
CRAP!!! That woman has some chops, eh? Even offsets the horrible wardrobe of her or Mike? I am more than impressed!
TIMBONI wrote:
And a genuinely great fucking guy. Nice as hell. Would show you anything. Gave up all his "secrets" to the students. Not only would play a gig with Racer X, but would be at school at 7am the next morning to teach all us wanna be's with one of the greatest attitudes ever. Him an Jennifer are saints in my book. Here's Jennifer. www.youtube.com/watch
guidogodoy wrote:
GOD FUCKING DAMNIT!!! That is incredible! Boinks one near the end...crap...who cares.
Thanks! Never seen this.
TIMBONI wrote:
I'll tell ya who makes these lists. The people who never mention one of the most incredible guitarists ever. Notice that this man uses less distortion than almost anyone else. Why ? Because he doesn't need it to hide his slop ! I got the priveledge to study a bit with him at M.I. back in the 80's. No, I can't play like this. He boinks one near the end, but it 's just like him to laugh it off and try it again and nail it. And yes, Paul came up with the drill, NOT EDDIE VAN COPY A LOT. www.youtube.com/watch(Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Saturday, September 20, 2008 12:04:30 AM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Will do, promise.
On another yet similar note, after watching the VH1 80s show, RATT was there, where the hell was Dokken?! In My Dreams in my ears as I type. You know I love RATT but Dokken was WAY up there if not greater. Technically, no DOUBT! Mr. Scary? CRAP!! We have talked (typed) on the topic before. SCARY is right!! Tooth and Nail to follow. Bastiches!!!! Who makes these lists? Despite the fact that, like a train wreck, I cannot turn away...LOL!
TIMBONI wrote:
Give the word ! We'll get all fired up and rock the shit out of Wabo !
guidogodoy wrote:
Oh man, now THAT I would have liked to have seen! Great. Got a Guitar Center in Cabo??? I am still heading that direction with the New Year. Come on down and have a tequila with me and Sammy!
TIMBONI wrote:
You know what was really fun ? We went out to dinner for my B-day. After that we went over to Guitar Center and my kids went fucking ape shit on everything ! It was so awsome to see them get loud and proud and be so exited about every little thing that they were doing. They went nuts on the drums and then we went over to the guitars and I set them up with a crazy old school metal sound and they went nuts on that. Even I didn't know that sounds like that could be made, but it kicked ass and the staff was laughing their asses off. It was great !
guidogodoy wrote:
And cool guy is to put it mildly. Hell, to put up with a Priest nut like me for a few days, he and his family couldn't be anything BUT! Sadly, he had his amps packed away for the move but I was glad to have made the choice to bring the Phantom rather than the Gibson. The GT GIBSON is amazing for it's tone. Same goes for the KK Gibson. Still, no amp would have been a waste.
Ok, Kiss of Death remake was heavy but I still prefer the original. Playing THAT now!
TIMBONI wrote:
I would have loved to hear that. I can tell he can shred the shit of a shingle. He just lacks the one thing that holds almost everyone back. CONFIDENCE. It killed me and I know it. You have to be walking the edge of confidence / arrogant asshole. Thank god really. That's probably why he's such a cool guy.
guidogodoy wrote:
LACK of CommunicaTION! Lack OF! - Yeeeeehaaaaa!!!!!
(man, you should have seen guitardude bust some chops on my Phantom with Kiss of Death. He underestimates his talent. Next song in my playlist. )
TIMBONI wrote:
Now for some YouTube blasting of George Lynch. Live "Kiss of Death" ! www.youtube.com/watch Edited at: Friday, September 19, 2008 11:23:29 PM
Edited at: Saturday, September 20, 2008 12:19:27 AM
[TIMBONI] Saturday, September 20, 2008 12:56:37 AM
Another person who would do her thing and make sure she was at school at the crack of dawn. Show you anything in her arsenal and not think twice about it. I think I still have her hand out on "Flight of the Bumble Bee". Check it out. www.youtube.com/watch [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Saturday, September 20, 2008 12:52:54 AM)
guidogodoy wrote:
CRAP!!! That woman has some chops, eh? Even offsets the horrible wardrobe of her or Mike? I am more than impressed!
TIMBONI wrote:
And a genuinely great fucking guy. Nice as hell. Would show you anything. Gave up all his "secrets" to the students. Not only would play a gig with Racer X, but would be at school at 7am the next morning to teach all us wanna be's with one of the greatest attitudes ever. Him an Jennifer are saints in my book. Here's Jennifer. www.youtube.com/watch
guidogodoy wrote:
GOD FUCKING DAMNIT!!! That is incredible! Boinks one near the end...crap...who cares.
Thanks! Never seen this.
TIMBONI wrote:
I'll tell ya who makes these lists. The people who never mention one of the most incredible guitarists ever. Notice that this man uses less distortion than almost anyone else. Why ? Because he doesn't need it to hide his slop ! I got the priveledge to study a bit with him at M.I. back in the 80's. No, I can't play like this. He boinks one near the end, but it 's just like him to laugh it off and try it again and nail it. And yes, Paul came up with the drill, NOT EDDIE VAN COPY A LOT. www.youtube.com/watch(Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Saturday, September 20, 2008 12:04:30 AM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Will do, promise.
On another yet similar note, after watching the VH1 80s show, RATT was there, where the hell was Dokken?! In My Dreams in my ears as I type. You know I love RATT but Dokken was WAY up there if not greater. Technically, no DOUBT! Mr. Scary? CRAP!! We have talked (typed) on the topic before. SCARY is right!! Tooth and Nail to follow. Bastiches!!!! Who makes these lists? Despite the fact that, like a train wreck, I cannot turn away...LOL!
TIMBONI wrote:
Give the word ! We'll get all fired up and rock the shit out of Wabo !
guidogodoy wrote:
Oh man, now THAT I would have liked to have seen! Great. Got a Guitar Center in Cabo??? I am still heading that direction with the New Year. Come on down and have a tequila with me and Sammy!
TIMBONI wrote:
You know what was really fun ? We went out to dinner for my B-day. After that we went over to Guitar Center and my kids went fucking ape shit on everything ! It was so awsome to see them get loud and proud and be so exited about every little thing that they were doing. They went nuts on the drums and then we went over to the guitars and I set them up with a crazy old school metal sound and they went nuts on that. Even I didn't know that sounds like that could be made, but it kicked ass and the staff was laughing their asses off. It was great !
guidogodoy wrote:
And cool guy is to put it mildly. Hell, to put up with a Priest nut like me for a few days, he and his family couldn't be anything BUT! Sadly, he had his amps packed away for the move but I was glad to have made the choice to bring the Phantom rather than the Gibson. The GT GIBSON is amazing for it's tone. Same goes for the KK Gibson. Still, no amp would have been a waste.
Ok, Kiss of Death remake was heavy but I still prefer the original. Playing THAT now!
TIMBONI wrote:
I would have loved to hear that. I can tell he can shred the shit of a shingle. He just lacks the one thing that holds almost everyone back. CONFIDENCE. It killed me and I know it. You have to be walking the edge of confidence / arrogant asshole. Thank god really. That's probably why he's such a cool guy.
guidogodoy wrote:
LACK of CommunicaTION! Lack OF! - Yeeeeehaaaaa!!!!!
(man, you should have seen guitardude bust some chops on my Phantom with Kiss of Death. He underestimates his talent. Next song in my playlist. )
TIMBONI wrote:
Now for some YouTube blasting of George Lynch. Live "Kiss of Death" ! www.youtube.com/watch Edited at: Friday, September 19, 2008 11:23:29 PM
Edited at: Saturday, September 20, 2008 12:19:27 AM
[TIMBONI] Saturday, September 20, 2008 12:48:33 AM
And a genuinely great fucking guy. Nice as hell. Would show you anything. Gave up all his "secrets" to the students. Not only would play a gig with Racer X, but would be at school at 7am the next morning to teach all us wanna be's with one of the greatest attitudes ever. Him an Jennifer are saints in my book. Here's Jennifer. www.youtube.com/watch [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Saturday, September 20, 2008 12:29:52 AM)
guidogodoy wrote:
GOD FUCKING DAMNIT!!! That is incredible! Boinks one near the end...crap...who cares.
Thanks! Never seen this.
TIMBONI wrote:
I'll tell ya who makes these lists. The people who never mention one of the most incredible guitarists ever. Notice that this man uses less distortion than almost anyone else. Why ? Because he doesn't need it to hide his slop ! I got the priveledge to study a bit with him at M.I. back in the 80's. No, I can't play like this. He boinks one near the end, but it 's just like him to laugh it off and try it again and nail it. And yes, Paul came up with the drill, NOT EDDIE VAN COPY A LOT. www.youtube.com/watch(Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Saturday, September 20, 2008 12:04:30 AM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Will do, promise.
On another yet similar note, after watching the VH1 80s show, RATT was there, where the hell was Dokken?! In My Dreams in my ears as I type. You know I love RATT but Dokken was WAY up there if not greater. Technically, no DOUBT! Mr. Scary? CRAP!! We have talked (typed) on the topic before. SCARY is right!! Tooth and Nail to follow. Bastiches!!!! Who makes these lists? Despite the fact that, like a train wreck, I cannot turn away...LOL!
TIMBONI wrote:
Give the word ! We'll get all fired up and rock the shit out of Wabo !
guidogodoy wrote:
Oh man, now THAT I would have liked to have seen! Great. Got a Guitar Center in Cabo??? I am still heading that direction with the New Year. Come on down and have a tequila with me and Sammy!
TIMBONI wrote:
You know what was really fun ? We went out to dinner for my B-day. After that we went over to Guitar Center and my kids went fucking ape shit on everything ! It was so awsome to see them get loud and proud and be so exited about every little thing that they were doing. They went nuts on the drums and then we went over to the guitars and I set them up with a crazy old school metal sound and they went nuts on that. Even I didn't know that sounds like that could be made, but it kicked ass and the staff was laughing their asses off. It was great !
guidogodoy wrote:
And cool guy is to put it mildly. Hell, to put up with a Priest nut like me for a few days, he and his family couldn't be anything BUT! Sadly, he had his amps packed away for the move but I was glad to have made the choice to bring the Phantom rather than the Gibson. The GT GIBSON is amazing for it's tone. Same goes for the KK Gibson. Still, no amp would have been a waste.
Ok, Kiss of Death remake was heavy but I still prefer the original. Playing THAT now!
TIMBONI wrote:
I would have loved to hear that. I can tell he can shred the shit of a shingle. He just lacks the one thing that holds almost everyone back. CONFIDENCE. It killed me and I know it. You have to be walking the edge of confidence / arrogant asshole. Thank god really. That's probably why he's such a cool guy.
guidogodoy wrote:
LACK of CommunicaTION! Lack OF! - Yeeeeehaaaaa!!!!!
(man, you should have seen guitardude bust some chops on my Phantom with Kiss of Death. He underestimates his talent. Next song in my playlist. )
TIMBONI wrote:
Now for some YouTube blasting of George Lynch. Live "Kiss of Death" ! www.youtube.com/watch Edited at: Friday, September 19, 2008 11:23:29 PM
Edited at: Saturday, September 20, 2008 12:19:27 AM
[TIMBONI] Saturday, September 20, 2008 12:18:58 AM
I'll tell ya who makes these lists. The people who never mention one of the most incredible guitarists ever. Notice that this man uses less distortion than almost anyone else. Why ? Because he doesn't need it to hide his slop ! I got the priveledge to study a bit with him at M.I. back in the 80's. No, I can't play like this. He boinks one near the end, but it 's just like him to laugh it off and try it again and nail it. And yes, Paul came up with the drill, NOT EDDIE VAN COPY A LOT. www.youtube.com/watch[Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Saturday, September 20, 2008 12:04:30 AM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Will do, promise.
On another yet similar note, after watching the VH1 80s show, RATT was there, where the hell was Dokken?! In My Dreams in my ears as I type. You know I love RATT but Dokken was WAY up there if not greater. Technically, no DOUBT! Mr. Scary? CRAP!! We have talked (typed) on the topic before. SCARY is right!! Tooth and Nail to follow. Bastiches!!!! Who makes these lists? Despite the fact that, like a train wreck, I cannot turn away...LOL!
TIMBONI wrote:
Give the word ! We'll get all fired up and rock the shit out of Wabo !
guidogodoy wrote:
Oh man, now THAT I would have liked to have seen! Great. Got a Guitar Center in Cabo??? I am still heading that direction with the New Year. Come on down and have a tequila with me and Sammy!
TIMBONI wrote:
You know what was really fun ? We went out to dinner for my B-day. After that we went over to Guitar Center and my kids went fucking ape shit on everything ! It was so awsome to see them get loud and proud and be so exited about every little thing that they were doing. They went nuts on the drums and then we went over to the guitars and I set them up with a crazy old school metal sound and they went nuts on that. Even I didn't know that sounds like that could be made, but it kicked ass and the staff was laughing their asses off. It was great !
guidogodoy wrote:
And cool guy is to put it mildly. Hell, to put up with a Priest nut like me for a few days, he and his family couldn't be anything BUT! Sadly, he had his amps packed away for the move but I was glad to have made the choice to bring the Phantom rather than the Gibson. The GT GIBSON is amazing for it's tone. Same goes for the KK Gibson. Still, no amp would have been a waste.
Ok, Kiss of Death remake was heavy but I still prefer the original. Playing THAT now!
TIMBONI wrote:
I would have loved to hear that. I can tell he can shred the shit of a shingle. He just lacks the one thing that holds almost everyone back. CONFIDENCE. It killed me and I know it. You have to be walking the edge of confidence / arrogant asshole. Thank god really. That's probably why he's such a cool guy.
guidogodoy wrote:
LACK of CommunicaTION! Lack OF! - Yeeeeehaaaaa!!!!!
(man, you should have seen guitardude bust some chops on my Phantom with Kiss of Death. He underestimates his talent. Next song in my playlist. )
TIMBONI wrote:
Now for some YouTube blasting of George Lynch. Live "Kiss of Death" ! www.youtube.com/watch Edited at: Friday, September 19, 2008 11:23:29 PM
Edited at: Saturday, September 20, 2008 12:19:27 AM
Give the word ! We'll get all fired up and rock the shit out of Wabo ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, September 19, 2008 11:45:40 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Oh man, now THAT I would have liked to have seen! Great. Got a Guitar Center in Cabo??? I am still heading that direction with the New Year. Come on down and have a tequila with me and Sammy!
TIMBONI wrote:
You know what was really fun ? We went out to dinner for my B-day. After that we went over to Guitar Center and my kids went fucking ape shit on everything ! It was so awsome to see them get loud and proud and be so exited about every little thing that they were doing. They went nuts on the drums and then we went over to the guitars and I set them up with a crazy old school metal sound and they went nuts on that. Even I didn't know that sounds like that could be made, but it kicked ass and the staff was laughing their asses off. It was great !
guidogodoy wrote:
And cool guy is to put it mildly. Hell, to put up with a Priest nut like me for a few days, he and his family couldn't be anything BUT! Sadly, he had his amps packed away for the move but I was glad to have made the choice to bring the Phantom rather than the Gibson. The GT GIBSON is amazing for it's tone. Same goes for the KK Gibson. Still, no amp would have been a waste.
Ok, Kiss of Death remake was heavy but I still prefer the original. Playing THAT now!
TIMBONI wrote:
I would have loved to hear that. I can tell he can shred the shit of a shingle. He just lacks the one thing that holds almost everyone back. CONFIDENCE. It killed me and I know it. You have to be walking the edge of confidence / arrogant asshole. Thank god really. That's probably why he's such a cool guy.
guidogodoy wrote:
LACK of CommunicaTION! Lack OF! - Yeeeeehaaaaa!!!!!
(man, you should have seen guitardude bust some chops on my Phantom with Kiss of Death. He underestimates his talent. Next song in my playlist. )
TIMBONI wrote:
Now for some YouTube blasting of George Lynch. Live "Kiss of Death" ! www.youtube.com/watch Edited at: Friday, September 19, 2008 11:23:29 PM
Nobody has the volcanic style of playing guitar like George Lynch. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, September 19, 2008 11:37:12 PM)
You know what was really fun ? We went out to dinner for my B-day. After that we went over to Guitar Center and my kids went fucking ape shit on everything ! It was so awsome to see them get loud and proud and be so exited about every little thing that they were doing. They went nuts on the drums and then we went over to the guitars and I set them up with a crazy old school metal sound and they went nuts on that. Even I didn't know that sounds like that could be made, but it kicked ass and the staff was laughing their asses off. It was great ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, September 19, 2008 11:35:34 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
And cool guy is to put it mildly. Hell, to put up with a Priest nut like me for a few days, he and his family couldn't be anything BUT! Sadly, he had his amps packed away for the move but I was glad to have made the choice to bring the Phantom rather than the Gibson. The GT GIBSON is amazing for it's tone. Same goes for the KK Gibson. Still, no amp would have been a waste.
Ok, Kiss of Death remake was heavy but I still prefer the original. Playing THAT now!
TIMBONI wrote:
I would have loved to hear that. I can tell he can shred the shit of a shingle. He just lacks the one thing that holds almost everyone back. CONFIDENCE. It killed me and I know it. You have to be walking the edge of confidence / arrogant asshole. Thank god really. That's probably why he's such a cool guy.
guidogodoy wrote:
LACK of CommunicaTION! Lack OF! - Yeeeeehaaaaa!!!!!
(man, you should have seen guitardude bust some chops on my Phantom with Kiss of Death. He underestimates his talent. Next song in my playlist. )
TIMBONI wrote:
Now for some YouTube blasting of George Lynch. Live "Kiss of Death" ! www.youtube.com/watch Edited at: Friday, September 19, 2008 11:23:29 PM
Must be one hell of a kid ! No avoiding it, given his birthday ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Jeanine from Friday, September 19, 2008 11:32:23 PM)
Jeanine wrote:
Hey, who ya callin' bastard? Alright Timboni, it is noted your b-day is the 14th (that's my son's birthday too).
guidogodoy wrote:
See? I don't know why people continue to argue with me. I am always right. Your birthday is on the 14th and you just turned 65. Bastards. Been fighting doubters all my life!
TIMBONI wrote:
Talk about late, that's ME ! Thanks everyone. By the way Guido, you are right. It is the 14th.
I would have loved to hear that. I can tell he can shred the shit of a shingle. He just lacks the one thing that holds almost everyone back. CONFIDENCE. It killed me and I know it. You have to be walking the edge of confidence / arrogant asshole. Thank god really. That's probably why he's such a cool guy. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, September 19, 2008 11:26:35 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
LACK of CommunicaTION! Lack OF! - Yeeeeehaaaaa!!!!!
(man, you should have seen guitardude bust some chops on my Phantom with Kiss of Death. He underestimates his talent. Next song in my playlist. )
TIMBONI wrote:
Now for some YouTube blasting of George Lynch. Live "Kiss of Death" ! www.youtube.com/watch Edited at: Friday, September 19, 2008 11:23:29 PM
Not to worry. I'm so friggin old, all that comes out is dust. Just follow me around with one of those new fangled "hepa filter" vacuums and it's all good ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, September 19, 2008 11:00:37 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Haaaa!!!! As long as I don't have to hold the colostomy bag! Get yourself a damn hook, already!
TIMBONI wrote:
"Resistance is futile". I stopped fighting it a long time ago. Just got my AARP card and headed off to Denny's to my $1.99 Grand Slam ! Here, hold my teeth.
guidogodoy wrote:
See? I don't know why people continue to argue with me. I am always right. Your birthday is on the 14th and you just turned 65. Bastards. Been fighting doubters all my life!
TIMBONI wrote:
Talk about late, that's ME ! Thanks everyone. By the way Guido, you are right. It is the 14th.
"Resistance is futile". I stopped fighting it a long time ago. Just got my AARP card and headed off to Denny's to my $1.99 Grand Slam ! Here, hold my teeth. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, September 19, 2008 10:45:30 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
See? I don't know why people continue to argue with me. I am always right. Your birthday is on the 14th and you just turned 65. Bastards. Been fighting doubters all my life!
TIMBONI wrote:
Talk about late, that's ME ! Thanks everyone. By the way Guido, you are right. It is the 14th.
I guess that all depends on how you choose to live your life. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by midnightblue from Friday, September 19, 2008 11:54:03 AM)
midnightblue wrote:
Having to listen to the same crappy songs on the radio again and again-is that music or background noise?
Agreed ! I personally hope it's something along the lines of a mixture of Painkiller & Screaming for Vengeance. Wait a minute, wouldn't that be Halford ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Angry-Rocker from Friday, September 19, 2008 1:35:03 AM)
Angry-Rocker wrote:
I certainly hope that Nostradamus tour next year will not be the last thing that Judas Priest do together. I remain hopeful that after Rob releases the new Halford album and tours, Priest will make at least one more album and tour it.
When it comes to politics, the only side I take is the truth. By the way, yes I think he was right. He'll fight until the last man is dead. We won't. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Painkiller1990 from Thursday, September 11, 2008 6:14:27 PM)
Painkiller1990 wrote:
What's up, Tim. Hey, you can't post that information in here regarding Nuclear material removed from Saddam's regime showing he did actually have a nuclear program, that would show how stupid the left is and their demonization of the truth which they do not represent.
Ooops! Didn't mean to go off here, but........ speaking of the truth, here's a little something for everyone.
Edited at: Thursday, September 11, 2008 6:14:59 PM
I'm sure it won't be all sunshine and roses for me either. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Jeanine from Monday, September 15, 2008 9:29:22 PM)
Jeanine wrote:
The Jets first loss it is gonna be a long season for me.
Packers 2-0
Jets 1-1
TIMBONI wrote:
They might not be the blowouts of last season, but the train just keeps on rollin' !
the refreshments put it best, the world is full of stupid people.
TIMBONI wrote:
"Metal is not musical" ? Flying the flag of igorance for all the world to see. To take it to it's most basic form, as apparently it needs to be, metal is classical on steroids. A lot more muscle and and dirty up the tone with distortion and voila ! Classical music becomes metal music. Can we please put an end to the idiot parade ?
"Metal is not musical" ? Flying the flag of igorance for all the world to see. To take it to it's most basic form, as apparently it needs to be, metal is classical on steroids. A lot more muscle and and dirty up the tone with distortion and voila ! Classical music becomes metal music. Can we please put an end to the idiot parade ?
I'm not so sure there is anything "classy" about what I have to post, but I do try to keep it reasonably edgy. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Sunday, September 07, 2008 10:20:27 PM)
Head banger wrote:
yep, the appreciation for the "classy nude" is quite limited.
TIMBONI wrote:
I've got plenty of material, but the "rules" are keeping me from posting. What I consider classy and appropriate is not exactly right for our younger audience.
I've got plenty of material, but the "rules" are keeping me from posting. What I consider classy and appropriate is not exactly right for our younger audience.
I certainly can appreciate your focus. It's "hard" for us guys to maintain our focus through all the "material". [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by kitty12 from Sunday, September 07, 2008 9:47:47 PM)
kitty12 wrote:
Timboni,
I am glad you appreciate what I have done so far. It it hard to find pictures. I have to search. Once I find a website that has pretty good pictures I use that until I depleted all of my resources. I am sure you know from you posting on this thread; you have to shift through all of the porn. Porn has its place and all for consenting adults ,but I just want the stuff that is used on this thread.
TIMBONI wrote:
I know I haven't been much help lately, but I with the departure of Lidija this thread would be nothing without you. Kitty, you bring a breath of fresh air and I look forward to future contributions ! I'll do my best to throw in my two cents, but I'm finding it harder and harder to find pics that "live up to my standards". Sorry, just kind of picky that way.
audience ( Hi , busy summer. Soccer season started. Practicing with my son's AYSO team. Losing weight like crazy and having a blast doing it. They won 3-0 and my boy scored one. How's things in your world ? )
I know I haven't been much help lately, but I with the departure of Lidija this thread would be nothing without you. Kitty, you bring a breath of fresh air and I look forward to future contributions ! I'll do my best to throw in my two cents, but I'm finding it harder and harder to find pics that "live up to my standards". Sorry, just kind of picky that way.
MONTEREY, Calif. (Aug. 28) - Phil Hill, the only American-born Formula One champion, died Thursday of complications from Parkinson's disease. He was 81.
Good. Stay on your toes. Remember I'm an old fart. I had the unenviable experience of living through the 70's and 80's in New England. Got to see all those fighters screaming over my house to meet the Bear bombers coming over the pole. As for the Golden Rule bit, don't worry, you just haven't thought it through far enough yet. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by stratlover from Saturday, August 30, 2008 12:54:23 AM)
stratlover wrote:
I am absolutely sure, and Im also starting to get a bit suspicious of you.
TIMBONI wrote:
Are you sure ? At least about the whipping part.
stratlover wrote:
I hope that the golden rule doesnt apply to masochists. I sure wouldnt like someone to whip me, or pull out my fingenails or something like that, hoping that I will do the same to him.
TIMBONI wrote:
My theory is that Democracy gives you the freedom to do whatever you want to do . . . until it interferes with someone else's right to do whatever they want to do. Think about it. Do you have the right to kill ? NO, because it interferes with the other person's right to live. Do you have the right to steal ? NO, because it interferes with someone else's right to work hard and earn those things. Etc, etc, etc. It's as simple as "The Golden Rule", do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Jpz #1 fan wrote:
yes i agree the US has a very questionable history....
democracy its funny term isnt it...some say its the right to speak out others say its the right to basic needs...
lets not forget if the Soviets had not been on the allied side we would all be under Nazi domination right now...we surely must be greatful for that
Palmer Griffiths wrote:
I Just wanted to add a little more on this subject. What I'm about to say is not aimed at the entire American People.I have nothing against Americans, but those few who are on top of the Ivory Tower Like the Government and Big Business etc. Altough I find what's going on in that region of the World alarming the U.S. is claiming Russia has attacked and Invaded a soveriegn Country ..But what about the United States? They've done that sort of thing countless times in Latin American Countries and other nations around the Globe.They had Fulgencio Batista in power in Cuba who was corrupt as Well the Sha Of Iran who was put in power and Henry Kissinger was quoted as saying " He's a Bastard,But he's our Bastard." They've installed Governments in Countries as long as it suited there domestic interests.Now they're coming to the aid of the Georgians? I didn't exactly see them do that when there was a Genocide going on in a place like Rwanda.I guess there was no Oil Reserves or other natural resources for Big Business to exploit. Just want to close off with what The Late George Carlin stated in his bit called The Owners Of this Country " You're not Free ! You're Owned.The owners of this Country they own you.They own all the important Land they control and own the Major Media outlets and they have The Senate,Judges,Congress all in there back pocket.This Country was bought and paid for a long time ago.They got you by the Balls! It's a Big Exclusive Club and Guess what !..You and Me..We're not in it." This can be said for my country to and others as well.
Are you sure ? At least about the whipping part. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by stratlover from Saturday, August 30, 2008 12:48:59 AM)
stratlover wrote:
I hope that the golden rule doesnt apply to masochists. I sure wouldnt like someone to whip me, or pull out my fingenails or something like that, hoping that I will do the same to him.
TIMBONI wrote:
My theory is that Democracy gives you the freedom to do whatever you want to do . . . until it interferes with someone else's right to do whatever they want to do. Think about it. Do you have the right to kill ? NO, because it interferes with the other person's right to live. Do you have the right to steal ? NO, because it interferes with someone else's right to work hard and earn those things. Etc, etc, etc. It's as simple as "The Golden Rule", do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Jpz #1 fan wrote:
yes i agree the US has a very questionable history....
democracy its funny term isnt it...some say its the right to speak out others say its the right to basic needs...
lets not forget if the Soviets had not been on the allied side we would all be under Nazi domination right now...we surely must be greatful for that
Palmer Griffiths wrote:
I Just wanted to add a little more on this subject. What I'm about to say is not aimed at the entire American People.I have nothing against Americans, but those few who are on top of the Ivory Tower Like the Government and Big Business etc. Altough I find what's going on in that region of the World alarming the U.S. is claiming Russia has attacked and Invaded a soveriegn Country ..But what about the United States? They've done that sort of thing countless times in Latin American Countries and other nations around the Globe.They had Fulgencio Batista in power in Cuba who was corrupt as Well the Sha Of Iran who was put in power and Henry Kissinger was quoted as saying " He's a Bastard,But he's our Bastard." They've installed Governments in Countries as long as it suited there domestic interests.Now they're coming to the aid of the Georgians? I didn't exactly see them do that when there was a Genocide going on in a place like Rwanda.I guess there was no Oil Reserves or other natural resources for Big Business to exploit. Just want to close off with what The Late George Carlin stated in his bit called The Owners Of this Country " You're not Free ! You're Owned.The owners of this Country they own you.They own all the important Land they control and own the Major Media outlets and they have The Senate,Judges,Congress all in there back pocket.This Country was bought and paid for a long time ago.They got you by the Balls! It's a Big Exclusive Club and Guess what !..You and Me..We're not in it." This can be said for my country to and others as well.
Considering what I'm seeing from the East right now, I think I'd prefer the asylum. I don't care to live under Russia part 2 [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by stratlover from Saturday, August 30, 2008 12:47:51 AM)
stratlover wrote:
Well, as far as Im concerned, democracy means that we get to decide on what to do, how to do it, how things are, ect.
Not the thing that is usualy called democracy in the west, when it just basicly means that we get to choose on which lunatic should run the asylum (a government).
Jpz #1 fan wrote:
yes i agree the US has a very questionable history....
democracy its funny term isnt it...some say its the right to speak out others say its the right to basic needs...
lets not forget if the Soviets had not been on the allied side we would all be under Nazi domination right now...we surely must be greatful for that
Palmer Griffiths wrote:
I Just wanted to add a little more on this subject. What I'm about to say is not aimed at the entire American People.I have nothing against Americans, but those few who are on top of the Ivory Tower Like the Government and Big Business etc. Altough I find what's going on in that region of the World alarming the U.S. is claiming Russia has attacked and Invaded a soveriegn Country ..But what about the United States? They've done that sort of thing countless times in Latin American Countries and other nations around the Globe.They had Fulgencio Batista in power in Cuba who was corrupt as Well the Sha Of Iran who was put in power and Henry Kissinger was quoted as saying " He's a Bastard,But he's our Bastard." They've installed Governments in Countries as long as it suited there domestic interests.Now they're coming to the aid of the Georgians? I didn't exactly see them do that when there was a Genocide going on in a place like Rwanda.I guess there was no Oil Reserves or other natural resources for Big Business to exploit. Just want to close off with what The Late George Carlin stated in his bit called The Owners Of this Country " You're not Free ! You're Owned.The owners of this Country they own you.They own all the important Land they control and own the Major Media outlets and they have The Senate,Judges,Congress all in there back pocket.This Country was bought and paid for a long time ago.They got you by the Balls! It's a Big Exclusive Club and Guess what !..You and Me..We're not in it." This can be said for my country to and others as well.
I suppose you could call it that. Although, if the Big Captain gets in ya, you'll probably get the shot too ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Friday, August 29, 2008 11:41:35 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
You mean having the whole bottle instead of the shot?
TIMBONI wrote:
I guess the only thing worse would be "having a BIG Captain in you ! "
guidogodoy wrote:
DAMN man, you are ON tonight!
TIMBONI wrote:
I'll tell you what sucks . . . . "having a little captain in you"
I guess the only thing worse would be "having a BIG Captain in you ! " [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, August 29, 2008 11:28:19 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
DAMN man, you are ON tonight!
TIMBONI wrote:
I'll tell you what sucks . . . . "having a little captain in you"
Found the perfect way to get back into "fighting shape". My son's soccer coach is allowing me to practice with their U-14 team. It's killing me, but it's fun and the kids are great !
Here's something to think about when coming to a conclusion. "Who invented metal ? " Think of 3 bands that you would say "invented metal". How did they play ? I think they were far different than most of you want to define metal. If they invented it, would it not follow that they define it ? Just a thought.
My theory is that Democracy gives you the freedom to do whatever you want to do . . . until it interferes with someone else's right to do whatever they want to do. Think about it. Do you have the right to kill ? NO, because it interferes with the other person's right to live. Do you have the right to steal ? NO, because it interferes with someone else's right to work hard and earn those things. Etc, etc, etc. It's as simple as "The Golden Rule", do unto others as you would have them do unto you. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Jpz #1 fan from Friday, August 29, 2008 7:00:19 AM)
Jpz #1 fan wrote:
yes i agree the US has a very questionable history....
democracy its funny term isnt it...some say its the right to speak out others say its the right to basic needs...
lets not forget if the Soviets had not been on the allied side we would all be under Nazi domination right now...we surely must be greatful for that
Palmer Griffiths wrote:
I Just wanted to add a little more on this subject. What I'm about to say is not aimed at the entire American People.I have nothing against Americans, but those few who are on top of the Ivory Tower Like the Government and Big Business etc. Altough I find what's going on in that region of the World alarming the U.S. is claiming Russia has attacked and Invaded a soveriegn Country ..But what about the United States? They've done that sort of thing countless times in Latin American Countries and other nations around the Globe.They had Fulgencio Batista in power in Cuba who was corrupt as Well the Sha Of Iran who was put in power and Henry Kissinger was quoted as saying " He's a Bastard,But he's our Bastard." They've installed Governments in Countries as long as it suited there domestic interests.Now they're coming to the aid of the Georgians? I didn't exactly see them do that when there was a Genocide going on in a place like Rwanda.I guess there was no Oil Reserves or other natural resources for Big Business to exploit. Just want to close off with what The Late George Carlin stated in his bit called The Owners Of this Country " You're not Free ! You're Owned.The owners of this Country they own you.They own all the important Land they control and own the Major Media outlets and they have The Senate,Judges,Congress all in there back pocket.This Country was bought and paid for a long time ago.They got you by the Balls! It's a Big Exclusive Club and Guess what !..You and Me..We're not in it." This can be said for my country to and others as well.
How the hell does a person get a negative paycheck ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Where AmI from Tuesday, August 26, 2008 4:56:06 PM)
Where AmI wrote:
I'm expecting a certain (bleeped) company to have a class action lawsuit against them sometime in the future.
Does a $-850 paycheck make sense to you? I have lived that way for years. There is far worse out there too.
DemonCat wrote:
1st paychecks piss me off!
1. 3 days of training = $134
2. State tax = ridulous amount subtracted.
3. Federal tax = ridiculous amount subtracted.
4. FICA & SS = ridiculous amount subtracted.
5. Uniform cost = $15 subracted.
The final result = ridiculous amount in debt...must wait another 2 weeks, before one actually makes any money! Edited at: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:19:45 AM
Now that's a war worth fighting. I just can't decide what side I want to be on ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Where AmI from Monday, August 25, 2008 1:42:34 PM)
It's called stress. Ain't it great ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by paperflowers from Sunday, August 03, 2008 8:56:22 PM)
paperflowers wrote:
I went shopping today because my jeans were too loose. I had to get a FOUR!! This is so fucking weird. Two weeks ago, I was comfortably wearing an 8 and this counts the 11 days I spent hanging around the hospital without time to sleep let alone work out.
I am not one of those girls with the crazy high metabolism. I have always had trouble with my weight. Up until a few months ago I had spent my entire adult life in a 12. I thought it was my thyroid. Fuck, I don't know what to think!
So I hear. Not liking that very much ! Ha ! I may not like how he handled the situation, but I'll never deny that the man can play. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Jeanine from Monday, August 18, 2008 10:53:38 PM)
Jeanine wrote:
Tim - that is very cool! Very nice to get that. This past weekend did not look so good for the Packers but the Jets first quarter looked pretty good.......
TIMBONI wrote:
Guess what my surprise from my boss was this morning. An autographed football from Tom Brady ! We did some work for him a few months back. My boss told me he wasn't able to get an autograph. He not only got the ball signed, but got a case for it too !
Like the ladies say . . . all men are dogs. We live for the reward system. Arf, Arf ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Tuesday, August 19, 2008 12:20:04 AM)
guidogodoy wrote:
5am workouts?!? DAMN, SAM! That is just about when I go to bed! HAAA!!!
You're right. I did my five mile run tonight. That'll allow me to eat / drink all the crap I want tomorrow! Reward system, man!
Was able to give up all the junk food and get back into the 5am workouts, but damn that last one is tough. Especially since my metabolism will still let me get away with it. Hell, I'm even riding my stupid spinner bike for 30 minutes a day. Just not ready to give up my very last vice just yet I guess, but I'm still working on it. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Tuesday, August 19, 2008 12:05:26 AM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Hey, what happened to that no beer doing the week, ya liar!
TIMBONI wrote:
Not too much. Just chillin' with a cold one, watching the Olympics. Sounds like you had one hell of a day. Good to hear you survived it.
Guess what my surprise from my boss was this morning. An autographed football from Tom Brady ! We did some work for him a few months back. My boss told me he wasn't able to get an autograph. He not only got the ball signed, but got a case for it too !
Guess what my surprise from my boss was this morning. An autographed football from Tom Brady ! We did some work for him a few months back. My boss told me he wasn't able to get an autograph. He not only got the ball signed, but got a case for it too !
I agree, except for one variable. I see Russia as more of a "loose cannon" today as opposed to the old Soviet Union. And let's face it, they still have all those nukes. If the president says that there is a cease fire and the troops aren't doing it there is only 2 possiblities. He's a liar & / or he has no control of the military. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Craig Wagenhoffer from Monday, August 18, 2008 12:46:49 PM)
Craig Wagenhoffer wrote:
I don't think Russia is a real threat for the West right now. Let's not forget that it took the Russians almost a decade to regain full control over Chechnya, a tiny republic in the Northern Caucasus. Russia is the biggest country in the world and Chechnya has the same size as Connecticut. There over 140 million Russians and only 1 million Chechens. So go figure...
Russia is a big joke, they don't know how to run a country efficiently. There's a lot of violence, filth, racism and alcoholism down there. Many Russian men are obese and have a serious drinking problem. It's like planet of the apes down there. That's why the Russian population continues to decrease.
But the Russians and their sub-chimpanzee president want to make a statement and show the world that they are still one of the baddest gorillas in the jungle. So they attacked a dwarf state like Georgia, because they can't lose that war. Needless to say that I'm not impressed. The Russians are playing filthy games in the Caucasus. The war that's going on in Georgia right now is an old conflict. When the Soviet Union collapsed and Georgia declared it's independence, the ethnic Abkhaz people in Georgia's western province of Abhkazia made up only a whoppin' 18% of the population. The majority of the people in that province were Georgian. But with heavy support of the Russians the ethnic Abkhaz mountain people forced the entire Georgian population to leave the province. Between 10.000 and 30.000 Georgians were brutally murdered during this campaign of ethnic cleansing.
There's a very interesting article about this on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnic_cleansing_of_Georgians_in_Abkhazia Everyone should read this. If you don't want to read the entire article, than only read the testimonies. It's crazy stuff. It blew my mind! Just a little example:
"The local villagers (including women and children) were massacred while the church of St George became the scene of a blood bath.The nuns were raped and killed in front of the orthodox priests, father Yuri Anua and father Andria. Both priests were taken outside of the church and questioned about the ownership of the land in Abkhazia. After answering that Abkhazia was neither Georgian nor Abkhaz land but God's, they were shot by a confederate soldier."
Atrocities like these happened in the 1990's in Eastern Europe, they were committed by terrorists with heavy support of the Russians. That goes to show that the evil empire is still out there. (Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Sunday, August 17, 2008 9:05:53 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
This is really scary for me. I grew up seeing pictures of Bear bombers on the front page of the newspaper when they would come over the pole and get greeted by the squadron from Otis AFB. Difference here is the lack of structure. Russia still has all the firepower they used to have, but with no real centralized government. This could get really bad, really fast. If Iran fires up at the same time, welcome to hell !
This is really scary for me. I grew up seeing pictures of Bear bombers on the front page of the newspaper when they would come over the pole and get greeted by the squadron from Otis AFB. Difference here is the lack of structure. Russia still has all the firepower they used to have, but with no real centralized government. This could get really bad, really fast. If Iran fires up at the same time, welcome to hell !
He's a racer. You aren't going to take that out of him and you shouldn't want to. It's part of who he is and why you were drawn to him. It's a lot more than just the "at the track" part of him too. Please don't push to take this away from him. You don't want to deal with the resentments that will result. Believe me, I know about giving up dreams and it breeds some very deep resentments. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by paperflowers from Wednesday, August 13, 2008 4:03:42 PM)
paperflowers wrote:
My husband has a broken shoulder, broken arm, half a dozen broken ribs and a newly-healed punctured lung from a crash on 7/18. I have been taking care of him 24 hours a day ever since.
This weekend he wants to go watch motorcycle racing AT THE SAME FUCKING RACETRACK and then stop by the RV dealership to look at a trailer for next season.
I don't know what to say. I don't even want to think about this.
Good lord that thing has a lot of knobs for a Marshall ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Judas Deth from Friday, August 15, 2008 1:54:39 PM)
That's a very cool design. Must be very exciting to see it on K.K. ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by QT from Friday, August 15, 2008 12:02:49 AM)
QT wrote:
One more (It's still thursday here.) This one is REALLY great because KK IS WEARING ONE OF MY NECKLACES!!!!!! YES!!! FINALLY!!! I get to see one around thier necks!!! Me sooo happy!!! It's so sexy on him. I call this one a Tribal Fire Wheel. I actually gave this necklace to Rob....But happy to see it on KK.
Are you kidding me ? If that's an invite to Cabo, I'm there ! Give the word bro ! I keep my "home brew" in a Cabo Wabo bottle. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, August 15, 2008 12:01:42 AM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Whatcha doing for New Years? I'll be in San Clemente and then taking a little cruise to have a couple of shots with Sammy in Cabo right afterwards. Come on along!
TIMBONI wrote:
Oh no, I'm definitely the psycho one. But your ass better give a call if you're out this way. Lots of meat and beer !
guidogodoy wrote:
Haaaa!!! Now just HOW could I guess that you'd have something to say about that comment?
I could see it coming. I'm psychotic! No wait...
TIMBONI wrote:
Organic frijoles ? Soy carne ? Shit bro, you gotta look me up when you get here. I'll crank up some tequila soaked infidel that will kick your ass ! "WE DON'T DO SOY" !
guidogodoy wrote:
Haaa!! Eating one of the messiest tacos ever known to man! I should be there. Organic frijoles and soy carne! I'll fit right in when I go to CA this winter, eh? They'll all think I am from L.A.!
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I just ate some chicken burritos, and I'm still hungry!!!!
Oh no, I'm definitely the psycho one. But your ass better give a call if you're out this way. Lots of meat and beer ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:22:55 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Haaaa!!! Now just HOW could I guess that you'd have something to say about that comment?
I could see it coming. I'm psychotic! No wait...
TIMBONI wrote:
Organic frijoles ? Soy carne ? Shit bro, you gotta look me up when you get here. I'll crank up some tequila soaked infidel that will kick your ass ! "WE DON'T DO SOY" !
guidogodoy wrote:
Haaa!! Eating one of the messiest tacos ever known to man! I should be there. Organic frijoles and soy carne! I'll fit right in when I go to CA this winter, eh? They'll all think I am from L.A.!
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I just ate some chicken burritos, and I'm still hungry!!!!
Give me every full length piece of video they have. Don't give me any little clips. I'll find what I need. Just give me the ability to work for hours on end without all my hard work taking a shit on me.
Organic frijoles ? Soy carne ? Shit bro, you gotta look me up when you get here. I'll crank up some tequila soaked infidel that will kick your ass ! "WE DON'T DO SOY" ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Thursday, August 14, 2008 1:49:04 AM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Haaa!! Eating one of the messiest tacos ever known to man! I should be there. Organic frijoles and soy carne! I'll fit right in when I go to CA this winter, eh? They'll all think I am from L.A.!
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I just ate some chicken burritos, and I'm still hungry!!!!
This is sooooooooo frustrating. I have so many ideas swirling around in my head and I can't get them out. I love this idea, but the site just can't handle it. I spent almost 3 hours at work trying again to create "mix # 3" and eventually it just freaked on me again. I lost 3 hours of work for 2 1/2 minutes of video.
I don't think there will be much to cheer about with the Patriots latest aquisition, we like to collect old guys with a bit left in the tank :
BOSTON (TICKER) —Veteran free agent safety John Lynch apparently has found a new home.
Lynch, who asked to be released from the Denver Broncos rather than accept a diminished role, has signed with the defending AFC champion New England Patriots, according to the Boston Globe.
Ooh sorry Tim, you and Healer are Patriots fans. They are a great team but I must cheer for Brett. Hopefully we can still get along during football season?
TIMBONI wrote:
Damn ! Now he's in the same division as my beloved Patriots. The Jets were always a "thorn in their side", but now they could be a ligitimate threat.
Now I've heard it all. Chad Johnson on the Bengals wants to legally change his last name to "Ocho Cinco" so he can wear it on his jersey without getting fined by the league ! Does this guys ego have no boundaries ?
Ok, I'm losing my fucking patience with this bullshit. Everytime I log on, the trims change. I have no way, that I am aware of, to save any previous work. There are complete pages of trims that are not coming up. Last night, after 2 1/2 hours of work I had 2:46 worth of video and the fucking piece of shit froze again! I swear if I ever meet the mother fucking piece of shit who invented this torturous site I will rip his fucking head off and shit down his neck. My ass will be the last thing seen in what's left of his/her extremely short fucking life !
It's cool. It was good to see the Packers fans get behind Rodgers last night. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Jeanine from Sunday, August 10, 2008 10:08:28 PM)
Jeanine wrote:
Ooh sorry Tim, you and Healer are Patriots fans. They are a great team but I must cheer for Brett. Hopefully we can still get along during football season?
TIMBONI wrote:
Damn ! Now he's in the same division as my beloved Patriots. The Jets were always a "thorn in their side", but now they could be a ligitimate threat.
From what I can tell, the Patriots are sticking to the draft and other "young" choices. Junior Seau may or may not return, but with or without him, they need to start to find some youth before the old guys can't get it done anymore. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by DemonCat from Monday, August 11, 2008 9:23:13 AM)
DemonCat wrote:
You know me...I'll discuss anything openly out here. Even to the point where it may be "too much info". LOL I don't have anything to hide, and am getting better at caring less, if people don't like what I've got to say.
Lisa had been looking for 4-5 months for a job. Frustrating is a most fitting word for that, as your wife knows all too well as well. Today's her first day, and here I sit at home on my day off. For the moment all's quiet. Jason probablly stayed up late playing Xbox, and I'm willing to bet Megan was up early this morning with Lisa. I told her to wake me if she did wake up, but Lisa was probably able to get her right back to sleep. Megan's not completely weened from the breast yet. However Lisa did manage to pump a couple ounces into a bottle for me to give her...so...I'm not sure.
Yes she's feeling great about the job. Especially since we both work at the same Dominos. That makes it easy for Jared (our store manager) to schedule us opposite hours like we require. We are parents who don't like babysitters, or even family members taking care of our kids. That's our responsibility, and healthier for the entire family structure. We simply wouldn't have it any other way.
Since Philip Daniels went down for the season, we definately needed Jason Taylor, and he was available. Maybe the Patriots had a salary cap issue. Dunno even if they went after him, or not. Taylor should be a great asset to our team...we'll see. Besides you, and I both know only two teams can go to this years Superbowl, and that means his only choices were the Skins, or Patriots! HA
(Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Sunday, August 10, 2008 11:59:55 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
I have to admit that it's been a very long time since anyone has issued a virus warning about me, but it's not necessarily unheard of . Don't know why, but I heard the site's had some issues recently. Very good to hear that things are looking up. It must be nice for Lisa to be out and about. It's always a good thing to feel productive and be contributing to the family. Don't sweat the private stuff. Until it's cleared up, put it on the boards. There isn't anything I would mind being public. Sounds like you are working hard, but are happy. That's all that counts. By the way . . . what the heck are the Redskins doing getting a hold on Jason Taylor ? I thought the Patriots had the market on collecting old defensive players !
DemonCat wrote:
Thank you Guido, Vail, and Joe! It's great to be back! I'll be entertaining Megan, and Jason, and of course they'll take up a lot of my time when I'm off. Lisa, and I both have Mondays, and Tuesdays off to allow time for each other as well. I may not be on as much as previously, but a little's better than none. So I'm in the middle of my "weekend". I am definately enjoying it, as I hadn't had two days off in a row for a few weeks.
Joe I appreciate your thinking of me, and it's certainly nice to be missed. I sure missed the majority of the people here, and I thought often of the many friends I have here.
It's also nice to see a hello from DF, and the great news that he'll be returning soon!
Tim, I tried to private message you, but recieved a virus warning. So, needless to say, until that's removed from the site, I won't be doing any of those. I was just going to let you know that I'm delivering for Dominos, and making pretty good money despite gas prices, and Lisa landed the Assistant manager job at the same store. It's going to work out great as she won't get to boss me around! We'll have opposite shifts! I'll actually get more time with her at home this way anyways. As it was, I only had 1 day off a week, and was dividing that amongst all three of them. There just wasn't enough of me to go around, and I was missing being home with just that little amount of time.
So...how's everyone been doing lately? I pray all's well with each of you. Ohhh by the way Nostradamus is great to jam to while deliviering pizzas!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited at: Sunday, August 10, 2008 11:37:28 PM
Of course as soon as I say that, there is more to choose from. I tried to make another one, but the site is freezing up like mad and I thought it better NOT to stick my fist through my monitor.
That is good if it's tube. I got lucky. When I was in the market, I found a music store clerk who needed the cash and let his mid '70s 50 watt half stack go for $350. He locked the store up and we went to his house. Cash and carry of course, but that amp kicked ass. I used to run it in stereo with my Carvin 100 watt through my Boss ME-5. Tough set up, but it was worth it. I was the only guitartist, but it sounded like there was two of us because the sounds were so different. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Judas Deth from Friday, August 08, 2008 9:57:06 AM)
Judas Deth wrote:
lol i saw one at guitar centre for $500.
TIMBONI wrote:
When was the "cheap Marshall half stack" invented ?
Judas Deth wrote:
i'm looking at getting a new amp sometime next spring and im thinking about getting either a 75 watt line 6 spider 3 or maybe a cheap marshall half stack but im not sure.
I have to admit that it's been a very long time since anyone has issued a virus warning about me, but it's not necessarily unheard of . Don't know why, but I heard the site's had some issues recently. Very good to hear that things are looking up. It must be nice for Lisa to be out and about. It's always a good thing to feel productive and be contributing to the family. Don't sweat the private stuff. Until it's cleared up, put it on the boards. There isn't anything I would mind being public. Sounds like you are working hard, but are happy. That's all that counts. By the way . . . what the heck are the Redskins doing getting a hold on Jason Taylor ? I thought the Patriots had the market on collecting old defensive players ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by DemonCat from Sunday, August 10, 2008 11:33:15 PM)
DemonCat wrote:
Thank you Guido, Vail, and Joe! It's great to be back! I'll be entertaining Megan, and Jason, and of course they'll take up a lot of my time when I'm off. Lisa, and I both have Mondays, and Tuesdays off to allow time for each other as well. I may not be on as much as previously, but a little's better than none. So I'm in the middle of my "weekend". I am definately enjoying it, as I hadn't had two days off in a row for a few weeks.
Joe I appreciate your thinking of me, and it's certainly nice to be missed. I sure missed the majority of the people here, and I thought often of the many friends I have here.
It's also nice to see a hello from DF, and the great news that he'll be returning soon!
Tim, I tried to private message you, but recieved a virus warning. So, needless to say, until that's removed from the site, I won't be doing any of those. I was just going to let you know that I'm delivering for Dominos, and making pretty good money despite gas prices, and Lisa landed the Assistant manager job at the same store. It's going to work out great as she won't get to boss me around! We'll have opposite shifts! I'll actually get more time with her at home this way anyways. As it was, I only had 1 day off a week, and was dividing that amongst all three of them. There just wasn't enough of me to go around, and I was missing being home with just that little amount of time.
So...how's everyone been doing lately? I pray all's well with each of you. Ohhh by the way Nostradamus is great to jam to while deliviering pizzas!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited at: Sunday, August 10, 2008 11:37:28 PM
No problem, we just have to use the bigger fly swatter. I kind of feel bad for Brett. It seems like he never really wanted to retire. On the other hand, if he was trying to play a poker hand, I think he just got schooled. Brett's a great quarterback, but the Jets don't have the team to put around him and since he played his cards so late in the game there is little chance that it can change. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Jeanine from Sunday, August 10, 2008 10:02:44 PM)
Jeanine wrote:
These pictures are fantastic! Thank you very much for sharing them. Glad you had a great time and you finally got your hands on Glenn!! That is the best thing!!
Healer wrote:
Hi QT and everyone again. Storms have passed and my pictures are uploaded. Well, the meet and greet pictures from last night were posted but mine is no where to be seen and I've noticed there are a few others not there either and some of the pictures are very washed out. I cannot believe for the amount of money the tickets cost that they would not have a professional photgrapher taking the pictures. Not only that, it is a digital camera so she should be able to view them right away to see if their ok and give people the option to retake. I'm hoping she just hasn't finished uploading the pictures but I did e-mail them. They rushed us so much, I didn't even get to stand next to Glenn but I was between Rob and Scott . As far as how close I was? We had front row seats and were in front of KK. The way the venue was set up there was no room between the seats and the Barrier and there wasn't much of that either so we were very, very close to the stage. The stage was so huge though that it still seemed like the guys were far away. You can see in the some of the pictures that Scott especially looked like he was a mile away. Here is the link to the pictures, Enjoy! http://good-times.webshots.com/album/565317308BrCjHW
QT wrote:
Hi Healer. Can't wait to see the rest of the pictures. How close were you actually to the stage? I'll keep my fingers crossed that your photo with the men of Priest turned out good for you. It seems that Amanda's pictures taking skills are not getting better. But I guess she's doing the best with such little time and in some cases, poor lighting. I feel sorry for all the people that got horrible pictures. For me the pictures is and was very important. Good luck!
Healer wrote:
Hey everyone! Back from NJ. Had a great night! Finally got to meet the Band and got our picture taken with them. It's not posted yet and I'm getting so anxious cause I have no idea how it came out. I hardly had a chance to say anything to the band. They rush you through pretty fast. I did get to hug, Ian, Glenn, and Scott. When Scott signed my concert ticket from 1981 I did tell him that although I know he wasn't with the band then to me he "is" the Priest drummer and always will be. He thanked me and gave me a big hug! Real sweetheart. I am working on getting my pictures uploaded but had to share this one of KK. He knew I was trying to take his picture and so he started playing with the spot light with his foot that was located right in front of me and because of that the picture never focused right but you see him laughing at me. By the way, because I was right in front of KK, I got some really good shots of him this time
Come on Big Joe, put it out there. You are the intelligent foil to my side of the story. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Bazooka Joe from Sunday, August 10, 2008 8:32:09 PM)
Bazooka Joe wrote:
Well I was gonna say something.... but..... yeah... haha. Good point.
TIMBONI wrote:
Kudos Joe ! A brilliant recording of an incredible band. I have only one bone to pick. " Thrash band" , I think not. They not only had the power to destroy anyone in their path, but groove also. If a stripper can dance to it, it's not thrash.
Bazooka Joe wrote:
Release Date - 1990
Rating - 5/5
Woo now here's a classic of one of the greatest thrash bands ever! Cowboys from Hell. One of the greatest albums to ever be released in general. The good thing about Pantera is they just kept getting better and better, but the bad thing, sadly, they aren't around anymore. R.I.P. Dimebag. One of, if not the greatest modern metal guitarist of the this and the last decade. It's a shame he had to be brutally gunned down and losing him was a hard blow to metal all over the world. There music has had such a huge impact on everybody and this truely is one of there best. Even with it's late timing in 1990 on the verge of the grunge invasion, this album still did well and built a huge fan base. Even the album cover has that instantly recognisable feel to it, along with being one of the funniest album covers ever made. Vinnie has a sandwich in his hand for god's sake!
With the opener that gave them there nickname and countless tattoos for, Cowboys From Hell opens this album. One of the grooviest riffs every made this song surely is one of there best when they said "HEY! Fuck you we're gonna dress whatever way we want and play whatever the fuck we want!" And Look what it did, it made them massive and garned them massive respect world wide. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, this is what I'd say: "JUST FUCKING BUY THE CD!"
Up next is Primal Concert Sledge with it's very primal drumbeat and heavy guitars. Clocking in at just over two minutes it's the shortest song on the albu. All in all, not really much to say about this track, just Time For Primal Concert Sledge!
Fuck if this next track doesn't get you headbanging I don't know what will? Slayer? Anyway this next one is Psycho Holiday. The one and only. Chugging guitars galore and powerful vocals from Phil Anselmo. Definitly one of the stand out tracks. Kinda makes ya think, why can't we all just go crazy and have a nice "holiday"?
Heresy, with that harmonic intro it's unmistakable. Definitly a good song, but not overly the best song on the album. It does contain some of Phil's higher register screams.
Cemetery Gates. The one and only. Arguable one of the best songs they've ever written, here it is in all it's glory. Clocking in at just about 7 minutes, the length of it does not make this song boring, it just makes it even more epic and heavy. It contains a beautiful acoustic intro riff that is heard many times through out and goes into an almost eerie interlude for one of the most recognisable riffs in history. Nobody can pull a pinch harmonic like Dimebag ever could. Phil is all over this song, full power and when he chooses to use his actual singing voice, he almost has a Geoff Tate tinge to his voice. It's got just the right amount of screams, growls, and singing to make it great. Also, I think anyone who listens to it can relate to the lyrics no problem, and the emotions Anselmo puts into his voice. Proudly also, this song contains one of the top solos ever written and has landed on many many charts to prove it, usually being very high up. And the ending to this song is nothing but legendary with the vocal/guitar battle of who can go higher? Amazing ending. Phil really shows what he's made of.
Domination!!! FUCK! Nuff said. *Bangs Head*
I could end my review right now and those 6 songs are worth the purchase along but no, we've got 6 more left! Starting the second half of the album with Shattered, a fast paced in your face thrasher with some powerful screams all over the place. It definitly sets the pace and is a great overall example of the whole album. Clash With Reality follows closely behind. Another groovy main riff, proving why Pantera was at the forefront of "Groove Metal". If your music doesn't make you get up and do something, why bother listening to it?
Featuring a "heavy as balls" riff, Medicine Man is the 9 track. Really, these boys are almost like Black Sabbath in terms of how they play there instruments. Each member compliments the other and works pefectly each to create some damn good music.
Message In Blood is up next. A heavy mid tempo rocker with lots of random heavy fills and a good groove. Again with the Geoff Tate esque high screams but sound a lot more reinforced and powerful this time around.
The Sleep is the next song and when I first heard it, I thought "Oh my god Diary of a Madman!" But when the song kicks in that feeling goes away instantly. Heavy, chunky and full of attitude. It features Phil singing softly on the chorus which is very rare on account of he's known as one the most brutal thrash singers around. Another beautiful and melodic solo from none other then Dimebag, who else could rip something that great?
Opening with a steady bassline, The Art of Shredding ends the album very well. A nice mid tempo rocker that turns into something very... well... Pantera. And that's a good thing.
Well, with this album containing some of the most original riffs, ripping solos, brutal vocals, animal like drumbeats and everything else in between, this really is one of the metal's greatest albums and has a lot to be proud of. Without a doubt Cowboys will stand the test of time and has built up enough respect to be recorded in the metal pantheon forever. What more can I say really? If you don't have Cowboys From Hell, you definitly should, even fans of ligher metal should own this just to widen there range in terms of what they listen to. If not, fair enough. But in true Pantera spirit, a big "Fuck you!" to those who disagree and say this album is even a little bad.
R.I.P. Dimebag Darrell Abbott, one of the greatest.
Kudos Joe ! A brilliant recording of an incredible band. I have only one bone to pick. " Thrash band" , I think not. They not only had the power to destroy anyone in their path, but groove also. If a stripper can dance to it, it's not thrash. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Bazooka Joe from Sunday, August 10, 2008 6:29:57 PM)
Bazooka Joe wrote:
Release Date - 1990
Rating - 5/5
Woo now here's a classic of one of the greatest thrash bands ever! Cowboys from Hell. One of the greatest albums to ever be released in general. The good thing about Pantera is they just kept getting better and better, but the bad thing, sadly, they aren't around anymore. R.I.P. Dimebag. One of, if not the greatest modern metal guitarist of the this and the last decade. It's a shame he had to be brutally gunned down and losing him was a hard blow to metal all over the world. There music has had such a huge impact on everybody and this truely is one of there best. Even with it's late timing in 1990 on the verge of the grunge invasion, this album still did well and built a huge fan base. Even the album cover has that instantly recognisable feel to it, along with being one of the funniest album covers ever made. Vinnie has a sandwich in his hand for god's sake!
With the opener that gave them there nickname and countless tattoos for, Cowboys From Hell opens this album. One of the grooviest riffs every made this song surely is one of there best when they said "HEY! Fuck you we're gonna dress whatever way we want and play whatever the fuck we want!" And Look what it did, it made them massive and garned them massive respect world wide. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, this is what I'd say: "JUST FUCKING BUY THE CD!"
Up next is Primal Concert Sledge with it's very primal drumbeat and heavy guitars. Clocking in at just over two minutes it's the shortest song on the albu. All in all, not really much to say about this track, just Time For Primal Concert Sledge!
Fuck if this next track doesn't get you headbanging I don't know what will? Slayer? Anyway this next one is Psycho Holiday. The one and only. Chugging guitars galore and powerful vocals from Phil Anselmo. Definitly one of the stand out tracks. Kinda makes ya think, why can't we all just go crazy and have a nice "holiday"?
Heresy, with that harmonic intro it's unmistakable. Definitly a good song, but not overly the best song on the album. It does contain some of Phil's higher register screams.
Cemetery Gates. The one and only. Arguable one of the best songs they've ever written, here it is in all it's glory. Clocking in at just about 7 minutes, the length of it does not make this song boring, it just makes it even more epic and heavy. It contains a beautiful acoustic intro riff that is heard many times through out and goes into an almost eerie interlude for one of the most recognisable riffs in history. Nobody can pull a pinch harmonic like Dimebag ever could. Phil is all over this song, full power and when he chooses to use his actual singing voice, he almost has a Geoff Tate tinge to his voice. It's got just the right amount of screams, growls, and singing to make it great. Also, I think anyone who listens to it can relate to the lyrics no problem, and the emotions Anselmo puts into his voice. Proudly also, this song contains one of the top solos ever written and has landed on many many charts to prove it, usually being very high up. And the ending to this song is nothing but legendary with the vocal/guitar battle of who can go higher? Amazing ending. Phil really shows what he's made of.
Domination!!! FUCK! Nuff said. *Bangs Head*
I could end my review right now and those 6 songs are worth the purchase along but no, we've got 6 more left! Starting the second half of the album with Shattered, a fast paced in your face thrasher with some powerful screams all over the place. It definitly sets the pace and is a great overall example of the whole album. Clash With Reality follows closely behind. Another groovy main riff, proving why Pantera was at the forefront of "Groove Metal". If your music doesn't make you get up and do something, why bother listening to it?
Featuring a "heavy as balls" riff, Medicine Man is the 9 track. Really, these boys are almost like Black Sabbath in terms of how they play there instruments. Each member compliments the other and works pefectly each to create some damn good music.
Message In Blood is up next. A heavy mid tempo rocker with lots of random heavy fills and a good groove. Again with the Geoff Tate esque high screams but sound a lot more reinforced and powerful this time around.
The Sleep is the next song and when I first heard it, I thought "Oh my god Diary of a Madman!" But when the song kicks in that feeling goes away instantly. Heavy, chunky and full of attitude. It features Phil singing softly on the chorus which is very rare on account of he's known as one the most brutal thrash singers around. Another beautiful and melodic solo from none other then Dimebag, who else could rip something that great?
Opening with a steady bassline, The Art of Shredding ends the album very well. A nice mid tempo rocker that turns into something very... well... Pantera. And that's a good thing.
Well, with this album containing some of the most original riffs, ripping solos, brutal vocals, animal like drumbeats and everything else in between, this really is one of the metal's greatest albums and has a lot to be proud of. Without a doubt Cowboys will stand the test of time and has built up enough respect to be recorded in the metal pantheon forever. What more can I say really? If you don't have Cowboys From Hell, you definitly should, even fans of ligher metal should own this just to widen there range in terms of what they listen to. If not, fair enough. But in true Pantera spirit, a big "Fuck you!" to those who disagree and say this album is even a little bad.
R.I.P. Dimebag Darrell Abbott, one of the greatest.
Oh man, don't give me that much credit. I can't speak a lick of German. It just looked funny to me, given the running joke. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Phantom A6 from Sunday, August 10, 2008 5:02:27 PM)
Phantom A6 wrote:
That's a matter of opinion. Tim, I know what you mean but you can translate "Good in end" in German: "War's am Ende gut?"(Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Sunday, August 10, 2008 4:57:43 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
"Good in End" ?
Phantom A6 wrote:
"Good'n'Tight" in German: "Gut und eng".
ronhart wrote:
I thought it was GOODENTIGHT!!!
That's no fair, your a REAL German lol! Edited at: Sunday, August 10, 2008 4:44:25 PM
Amen to that. When the hell is musicianship going to get back in vogue ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by EriktheRed9 from Sunday, August 10, 2008 3:04:54 PM)
EriktheRed9 wrote:
Hair bands are sexy heavy metal, RATT < DOKKEN>....and had a very unique sound back in the day and Martini and lynch were smoking it down live bigtime and there aint a morbid death metal guitarist that even comes close so all you evil death bangers with your slop guitar leads and your shit vocals can kiss my ass.
I know it doesn't have anything to do with the song, but I like it. eyespot.com/share Edited at: Saturday, August 09, 2008 8:11:09 PM Edited at: Saturday, August 09, 2008 8:19:03 PM
Yes, but I'll bet me saying so was the only reason you tortured yourself with such a cruel form of restraint ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, August 08, 2008 11:20:28 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
See? I didn't say it? What an affront to my character. I am insulted Timbo. It was Joe!!
Bazooka Joe wrote:
Haha you said Anal!
TIMBONI wrote:
I think it's an awsome idea ! The site is frustrating the shit out of me, but I'm going into work Saturday when I can be "alone" ( ha ha ) and spend some time on it. I have to admit that I'm EXTREMELY anal when it comes to working on things like this.
Glenn looks like he's gonna strangle that thing. Great shot ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Friday, August 08, 2008 9:24:32 PM)
I've decided to try it again Saturday on my work computer. My "Big Daddy Dell". My boss asked me what I wanted, so I told him. It only cost him $2500 ! Hey, I gotta play Trackmania while I work. Let's get our priorities straight ! Plus I was reminded of my anal tendencies ( let it go Guido ) when it comes to anything creative. Bit of a perfectionist. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Thursday, August 07, 2008 11:20:41 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
You know, I could kinda see that coming. Played a little bit with that site myself and it did hiccup a couple of times for me. As I have nary a creative bone in my body, I decided to let it go and go back to my current preocupation....trying to figure out what to have the guys sign!! THAT is currently pissing me off.
TIMBONI wrote:
The worst part is that I actually know how to do it. I am clipping a 20 second clip down to 7 seconds to get just the part I want, then going to a 15 second clip of music very intentionally due to the lyrical content then back to the very same clip, but a different 10 second section because of the content of that. I've gotten as high as a total of one minute and then it just stalls on me and loses the whole thing. It's all I can do not to beat the shit out of my computer !
guidogodoy wrote:
Tell me what you want and I'll do it for you. You gotta give me the guitar when you win, though....
TIMBONI wrote:
This mother fucking video making website is fucking making me explode ! Maybe I'm a bit anal, ok alot anal, but I know what I want and I know how to get it and this god damn site is fucking stalling, farting, spitting, etc at every turn. At this rate it will take me six months to make a video that should take me a couple of hours tops even with this primitive software !
I think it's an awsome idea ! The site is frustrating the shit out of me, but I'm going into work Saturday when I can be "alone" ( ha ha ) and spend some time on it. I have to admit that I'm EXTREMELY anal when it comes to working on things like this.
The worst part is that I actually know how to do it. I am clipping a 20 second clip down to 7 seconds to get just the part I want, then going to a 15 second clip of music very intentionally due to the lyrical content then back to the very same clip, but a different 10 second section because of the content of that. I've gotten as high as a total of one minute and then it just stalls on me and loses the whole thing. It's all I can do not to beat the shit out of my computer ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Thursday, August 07, 2008 10:45:17 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Tell me what you want and I'll do it for you. You gotta give me the guitar when you win, though....
TIMBONI wrote:
This mother fucking video making website is fucking making me explode ! Maybe I'm a bit anal, ok alot anal, but I know what I want and I know how to get it and this god damn site is fucking stalling, farting, spitting, etc at every turn. At this rate it will take me six months to make a video that should take me a couple of hours tops even with this primitive software !
This mother fucking video making website is fucking making me explode ! Maybe I'm a bit anal, ok alot anal, but I know what I want and I know how to get it and this god damn site is fucking stalling, farting, spitting, etc at every turn. At this rate it will take me six months to make a video that should take me a couple of hours tops even with this primitive software !
When was the "cheap Marshall half stack" invented ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Judas Deth from Thursday, August 07, 2008 7:37:56 PM)
Judas Deth wrote:
i'm looking at getting a new amp sometime next spring and im thinking about getting either a 75 watt line 6 spider 3 or maybe a cheap marshall half stack but im not sure.
Please excuse my ignorance, but without knowledge of your circumstance, this doesn't make a lot of sense. There are very few instances where the person being punished is truly ignorant of why they are in the wrong. In those cases when this is true, I agree that it is a diabolical injustice. Unfortunately, Murphy's Law is not a defense or excuse for anything. It's just a little joke. If a person consistently puts oneself in a position to have things go wrong for them then they say " Oh that's just Murphy's Law". NO, that's just bad judgement on a consistent basis. A person CANNOT allow there lives to be dictated by such lack of personal resposibility. Things happen that are beyond our control and I really do understand that, but to try to deny the responsibility of anothers death when you are the cause is far more diabolical than any punishment that could be rendered. Truth be told, a lie is the worst crime of all. It always leads to more crime. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by EriktheRed9 from Tuesday, August 05, 2008 9:42:13 PM)
EriktheRed9 wrote:
No punishment is just when the one punished is ignorant of the cause. Punishment under such circumstances not only ceases to be just, but becomes a diabolical injustice. I have been slammed by evil and am a walking diabolical injustice where murphys law has taken over the yin and yang...that is a diabolical injustice. Edited at: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 9:44:29 PM
All the more reason for an old fashioned ass kicking. Show some respect for an old fart ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Monday, August 04, 2008 10:58:29 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Ahh...but I did mention that they were "close to me." I didn't mean physically.
TIMBONI wrote:
I'd have to say that this is an "old fart rant". Why ? Because you aren't telling us that you did kick them in the throat !
guidogodoy wrote:
Ok, is this a "pissing me off," "how to know you are a diehard fan" or "old fart rant?"
Some stupid bastards close to me badmouthed Priest today and thought it was funny. Personally, I wanted to kick those close-minded Michael Bolton loving fans who know no better in the throat. Hell, one would think I'd after a lifetime of hearing such comments, it would be easier by now, eh? HELL NO!!! Edited at: Monday, August 04, 2008 10:45:44 PM
I'd have to say that this is an "old fart rant". Why ? Because you aren't telling us that you did kick them in the throat ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Monday, August 04, 2008 10:41:50 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Ok, is this a "pissing me off," "how to know you are a diehard fan" or "old fart rant?"
Some stupid bastards close to me badmouthed Priest today and thought it was funny. Personally, I wanted to kick those close-minded Michael Bolton loving fans who know no better in the throat. Hell, one would think I'd after a lifetime of hearing such comments, it would be easier by now, eh? HELL NO!!! Edited at: Monday, August 04, 2008 10:45:44 PM
Compassion ? Are we supposed to have more, less or equal compassion for the killer or the killed ? Just because the victims are dead, are they to be felt for less ? This fool should have been put to death decades ago. The cost to the state, the mental anguish of the famililes and the mental anguish / stress of the killer are the real "cruel and unusual punishment ". Holding someone on death row for over 20 years is far crueler than actually killing him immediately. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Monday, August 04, 2008 10:03:02 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
INMATE IN OHIO SAYS HE'S TOO FAT FOR EXECUTION BY LETHAL INJECTION,FOR RAPING AND MURDERING TWO YOUNG WOMEN IN 1986...IF FIRST DRUG DOESN'T WORK,THE EXECUTION COULD BE EXCRUCIATING....MY TAKE ON THIS IS (JUST MY OPINION):WHAT ABOUT THE RIGHTS OF THOSE TWO WOMEN WHOSE LIVES HE BRUTALLY TOOK AWAY...YES,YES
,YES,I KNOW,I'M SUPPOSED TO HAVE COMPASSION FOR ALL...BUT SORRY I CAN'T BRING MYSELF TO CARE ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL...BUT WHAT COMPASSION DID HE SHOW,WHEN HE CARRIED OUT THIS VIOLENT PREMEDITATED ATTACK?....WE LIVE IN A FREE SOCIETY(PRETTY MUCH ANYWAY) AND I APPRECIATE THIS...WE ARE VERY LUCKY...HOWEVER,WE SAY THIS AND WE SAY THAT ABOUT OTHER CULTURES, THE MID-EAST,CHINA,ETC....IN THIS PARTICULAR INSTANCE THOUGH,CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT THEY WOULD HAVE DONE WITH THIS CLOWN IN THOSE AREAS OF THE WORLD...OHHHH YEAH,WE WOULDN'T EVEN BE TALKING ABOUT HIM NOW,HE'D HAVE BEEN DEALT WITH BIG TIME, LONG AGO...MAYBE A GOOD STONING IS WHAT HE DESERVES....AS A PUNISHMENT FOR SUCH HEINOUS CRIMES I WONDER HOW THAT WOULD SERVE AS A DETTERENT OVER HERE?...JUST A THOUGHT.
AMEN ! All that and getting Mick back amongst the living is an amazing feat. I would have been happy if helping Mick was all that came of it, but they are doing so much more. Can you imagine how creative Nikki must be to be able to write for Crue & Sixx AM ? Guys awesome !
Isn't it funny how life works. A dyslexic transcriber. The worst subject in school I ever had was Geometry and then I proceeded to spend the next dozen years after high school making a living as a land surveyor. I guess we both love a challenge ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, August 01, 2008 10:13:06 PM)
spapad wrote:
So, where is DF? haven't seen him in close to a month? whats up with that!
And Yes, I know I am the typo queen! Dyslexia! cant't believe I do transcript for a living!
TIMBONI wrote:
Well , I'll dun do me best to fix alls my stoopid mesteaks and I'z try to do bitter next tyme.
guidogodoy wrote:
Your spelling was too proper and filled with decorum. FIX IT!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Yeah, let's talk behind his "back". Aren't we a bunch of "backstabbers" ? Damn, you are right, we suk !
guidogodoy wrote:
Deep Freeze likes tiaras. I have seen it in a previous post! LOL!!! Let's attack those who can't defend themselves!!!
Freeze, I am with you their! Peeple with out propar gramer sux!
spapad wrote:
I dont need a tiara, it would mess up my hair! LOL!!! Yes I am vane aren't I!
TIMBONI wrote:
Ok, how about a secret spy camera mounted on the center jewel of you tiara !
spapad wrote:
Me? .............Put a Hat on my head! Shit I'm just worried about having to wear glasses to see far away and you want me to mess up my doo too!? LOL No, I don't have a camcorder anymore, but will see what I can shoot with the phone and camera during the concert!
TIMBONI wrote:
And a video camera under a hat perhaps ? Come on, a little hook up would be appreciated !
spapad wrote:
I'll take plenty of pics for you! They will be on sinful a few days later, wont be home till then!
TIMBONI wrote:
I guess I'll have to live vicariously through you guys until things change, but when they do LOOK OUT !
spapad wrote:
You know I charged this one to the hilt! I felt like after I don't even know how many years, I deserved it! And I'm gonna wallow in it like a pig in slop! LOL!!
TIMBONI wrote:
I'm afraid I'm going to miss it. Too many "responsibilities" and not enough cash. Going to have to remember the "Screamin' " tour for now.
Much abliged. I've dun been complimented nun better in my life ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, August 01, 2008 10:10:30 PM)
spapad wrote:
You both Certifiably insane! I'll try to drop more g's and twang more! LOL
If you're up to the trip, I'd love to hook up and we can take it down to old Hollywierd and get the Hamer set up right ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, August 01, 2008 10:09:55 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Hey, y'all. I don't mean to tell you you b'znizz but I am gettin' along jest fIIINE!
Honestly, I have never met more polite people in my LIFE! (if only I could find a cow to fix my Hamer).;
spapad wrote:
Yes my grammer is not right! I'm southern! I don't what it means to talk proper, ah, guid, you hippocritt! Living in TN and not talkin slow and sounthern yet what will I do with you!
guidogodoy wrote:
Deep Freeze likes tiaras. I have seen it in a previous post! LOL!!! Let's attack those who can't defend themselves!!!
Freeze, I am with you their! Peeple with out propar gramer sux!
spapad wrote:
I dont need a tiara, it would mess up my hair! LOL!!! Yes I am vane aren't I!
TIMBONI wrote:
Ok, how about a secret spy camera mounted on the center jewel of you tiara !
spapad wrote:
Me? .............Put a Hat on my head! Shit I'm just worried about having to wear glasses to see far away and you want me to mess up my doo too!? LOL No, I don't have a camcorder anymore, but will see what I can shoot with the phone and camera during the concert!
TIMBONI wrote:
And a video camera under a hat perhaps ? Come on, a little hook up would be appreciated !
spapad wrote:
I'll take plenty of pics for you! They will be on sinful a few days later, wont be home till then!
TIMBONI wrote:
I guess I'll have to live vicariously through you guys until things change, but when they do LOOK OUT !
spapad wrote:
You know I charged this one to the hilt! I felt like after I don't even know how many years, I deserved it! And I'm gonna wallow in it like a pig in slop! LOL!!
TIMBONI wrote:
I'm afraid I'm going to miss it. Too many "responsibilities" and not enough cash. Going to have to remember the "Screamin' " tour for now.
Well , I'll dun do me best to fix alls my stoopid mesteaks and I'z try to do bitter next tyme. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, August 01, 2008 10:07:13 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Your spelling was too proper and filled with decorum. FIX IT!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Yeah, let's talk behind his "back". Aren't we a bunch of "backstabbers" ? Damn, you are right, we suk !
guidogodoy wrote:
Deep Freeze likes tiaras. I have seen it in a previous post! LOL!!! Let's attack those who can't defend themselves!!!
Freeze, I am with you their! Peeple with out propar gramer sux!
spapad wrote:
I dont need a tiara, it would mess up my hair! LOL!!! Yes I am vane aren't I!
TIMBONI wrote:
Ok, how about a secret spy camera mounted on the center jewel of you tiara !
spapad wrote:
Me? .............Put a Hat on my head! Shit I'm just worried about having to wear glasses to see far away and you want me to mess up my doo too!? LOL No, I don't have a camcorder anymore, but will see what I can shoot with the phone and camera during the concert!
TIMBONI wrote:
And a video camera under a hat perhaps ? Come on, a little hook up would be appreciated !
spapad wrote:
I'll take plenty of pics for you! They will be on sinful a few days later, wont be home till then!
TIMBONI wrote:
I guess I'll have to live vicariously through you guys until things change, but when they do LOOK OUT !
spapad wrote:
You know I charged this one to the hilt! I felt like after I don't even know how many years, I deserved it! And I'm gonna wallow in it like a pig in slop! LOL!!
TIMBONI wrote:
I'm afraid I'm going to miss it. Too many "responsibilities" and not enough cash. Going to have to remember the "Screamin' " tour for now.
Amen girl. I'm with you on that one ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, August 01, 2008 10:01:06 PM)
spapad wrote:
I think I look pretty good for 43, and each year when a B-day rolls around I just look in the mirror and say, well I don't look and older than I did yesterday, so it's cool. LOL
TIMBONI wrote:
If you got it, flaunt it. That's my motto. Ok, it's an old motto, but I like it. It's not our fault. Like the old commercial says " don't hate me because I'm beautiful ! "
spapad wrote:
I dont need a tiara, it would mess up my hair! LOL!!! Yes I am vane aren't I!
TIMBONI wrote:
Ok, how about a secret spy camera mounted on the center jewel of you tiara !
spapad wrote:
Me? .............Put a Hat on my head! Shit I'm just worried about having to wear glasses to see far away and you want me to mess up my doo too!? LOL No, I don't have a camcorder anymore, but will see what I can shoot with the phone and camera during the concert!
TIMBONI wrote:
And a video camera under a hat perhaps ? Come on, a little hook up would be appreciated !
spapad wrote:
I'll take plenty of pics for you! They will be on sinful a few days later, wont be home till then!
TIMBONI wrote:
I guess I'll have to live vicariously through you guys until things change, but when they do LOOK OUT !
spapad wrote:
You know I charged this one to the hilt! I felt like after I don't even know how many years, I deserved it! And I'm gonna wallow in it like a pig in slop! LOL!!
TIMBONI wrote:
I'm afraid I'm going to miss it. Too many "responsibilities" and not enough cash. Going to have to remember the "Screamin' " tour for now.
Yeah, let's talk behind his "back". Aren't we a bunch of "backstabbers" ? Damn, you are right, we suk ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, August 01, 2008 9:59:21 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Deep Freeze likes tiaras. I have seen it in a previous post! LOL!!! Let's attack those who can't defend themselves!!!
Freeze, I am with you their! Peeple with out propar gramer sux!
spapad wrote:
I dont need a tiara, it would mess up my hair! LOL!!! Yes I am vane aren't I!
TIMBONI wrote:
Ok, how about a secret spy camera mounted on the center jewel of you tiara !
spapad wrote:
Me? .............Put a Hat on my head! Shit I'm just worried about having to wear glasses to see far away and you want me to mess up my doo too!? LOL No, I don't have a camcorder anymore, but will see what I can shoot with the phone and camera during the concert!
TIMBONI wrote:
And a video camera under a hat perhaps ? Come on, a little hook up would be appreciated !
spapad wrote:
I'll take plenty of pics for you! They will be on sinful a few days later, wont be home till then!
TIMBONI wrote:
I guess I'll have to live vicariously through you guys until things change, but when they do LOOK OUT !
spapad wrote:
You know I charged this one to the hilt! I felt like after I don't even know how many years, I deserved it! And I'm gonna wallow in it like a pig in slop! LOL!!
TIMBONI wrote:
I'm afraid I'm going to miss it. Too many "responsibilities" and not enough cash. Going to have to remember the "Screamin' " tour for now.
If you got it, flaunt it. That's my motto. Ok, it's an old motto, but I like it. It's not our fault. Like the old commercial says " don't hate me because I'm beautiful ! " [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, August 01, 2008 9:55:51 PM)
spapad wrote:
I dont need a tiara, it would mess up my hair! LOL!!! Yes I am vane aren't I!
TIMBONI wrote:
Ok, how about a secret spy camera mounted on the center jewel of you tiara !
spapad wrote:
Me? .............Put a Hat on my head! Shit I'm just worried about having to wear glasses to see far away and you want me to mess up my doo too!? LOL No, I don't have a camcorder anymore, but will see what I can shoot with the phone and camera during the concert!
TIMBONI wrote:
And a video camera under a hat perhaps ? Come on, a little hook up would be appreciated !
spapad wrote:
I'll take plenty of pics for you! They will be on sinful a few days later, wont be home till then!
TIMBONI wrote:
I guess I'll have to live vicariously through you guys until things change, but when they do LOOK OUT !
spapad wrote:
You know I charged this one to the hilt! I felt like after I don't even know how many years, I deserved it! And I'm gonna wallow in it like a pig in slop! LOL!!
TIMBONI wrote:
I'm afraid I'm going to miss it. Too many "responsibilities" and not enough cash. Going to have to remember the "Screamin' " tour for now.
Ok, how about a secret spy camera mounted on the center jewel of you tiara ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, August 01, 2008 9:52:47 PM)
spapad wrote:
Me? .............Put a Hat on my head! Shit I'm just worried about having to wear glasses to see far away and you want me to mess up my doo too!? LOL No, I don't have a camcorder anymore, but will see what I can shoot with the phone and camera during the concert!
TIMBONI wrote:
And a video camera under a hat perhaps ? Come on, a little hook up would be appreciated !
spapad wrote:
I'll take plenty of pics for you! They will be on sinful a few days later, wont be home till then!
TIMBONI wrote:
I guess I'll have to live vicariously through you guys until things change, but when they do LOOK OUT !
spapad wrote:
You know I charged this one to the hilt! I felt like after I don't even know how many years, I deserved it! And I'm gonna wallow in it like a pig in slop! LOL!!
TIMBONI wrote:
I'm afraid I'm going to miss it. Too many "responsibilities" and not enough cash. Going to have to remember the "Screamin' " tour for now.
Haaaaaa!!!! It isn't the quantity rather the quality!
Wait, strike that, reverse it!
guitardude wrote:
Hey Tim and Guidz,all I can attest to right now ,is not what I`m drinking but as to how much,my kids have found my last nerve tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! later guys!!
And a video camera under a hat perhaps ? Come on, a little hook up would be appreciated ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, August 01, 2008 9:45:55 PM)
spapad wrote:
I'll take plenty of pics for you! They will be on sinful a few days later, wont be home till then!
TIMBONI wrote:
I guess I'll have to live vicariously through you guys until things change, but when they do LOOK OUT !
spapad wrote:
You know I charged this one to the hilt! I felt like after I don't even know how many years, I deserved it! And I'm gonna wallow in it like a pig in slop! LOL!!
TIMBONI wrote:
I'm afraid I'm going to miss it. Too many "responsibilities" and not enough cash. Going to have to remember the "Screamin' " tour for now.
I guess I'll have to live vicariously through you guys until things change, but when they do LOOK OUT ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, August 01, 2008 9:40:28 PM)
spapad wrote:
You know I charged this one to the hilt! I felt like after I don't even know how many years, I deserved it! And I'm gonna wallow in it like a pig in slop! LOL!!
TIMBONI wrote:
I'm afraid I'm going to miss it. Too many "responsibilities" and not enough cash. Going to have to remember the "Screamin' " tour for now.
Hey Dude. Sounds like it's time to order them to bed and get something to drink ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guitardude from Friday, August 01, 2008 9:40:24 PM)
guitardude wrote:
Hey Tim and Guidz,all I can attest to right now ,is not what I`m drinking but as to how much,my kids have found my last nerve tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! later guys!!
Remember . . . never accept artistic judgement from someone, or something, that will enjoy eating your toe jam ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, August 01, 2008 9:39:45 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
BWWWAAAHAAA!! Calvin friggin' RUNS from the room whenever I pick up a guitar. Perhaps he is telling me something? (it is the damn buzz...yeah, that's the ticket!)
TIMBONI wrote:
Looks as though he's saying " You aren't really going to do this, are you ? I thought you said you loved me ! "
I caught a listen to it on my friends I Pod. It's some good shit! I will buy it, just have not gotten around to it!
TIMBONI wrote:
At the risk of being hung, I've mostly been listening to Motley Crue lately. I love their new album. Those guys still got the nasty !
guidogodoy wrote:
Man, I am gearing up for some royal tunage. LOL. Just got my headphones out so as not to scare the dog! I was just thinking today that I have not listened to anything since Nostra was released. In my car, in my headphones when I am on the riding mower (haa!). Here goes the earphone marathon.
Oh yeah, and Calvin at this moment....(well, took a minute or two to shoot and upload...)
spapad wrote:
Awesome my metal breathern are having a good time! Blasin' a little nostalgic myself, just finished listening to "Cheater". And of course I've got my Mich Ultra at hand!
guidogodoy wrote:
EVENIN' Spa!! What's shakin'? MGD at hand? Hope so. Let me describe the scene in front of me. Sleeping dog (Calvin), chips / salsa and a BL lime! Got Nostra blasting as well. Who could ask for more.
Tim. LOVE the VOX that guitardude recommended to me a while back. Had my buddy over last night and he commented the same. Great sound. Only sore point is that he asked why my lower stirings were friggin' buzzing!!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Sorry, got a little distracted. Playing around with my latest toy. Crate Profiler 5 amp. Amp is not so great, although I've at least found I setting I like so far, but I'm really looking forward to learning the recording software that came with it.
At the risk of being hung, I've mostly been listening to Motley Crue lately. I love their new album. Those guys still got the nasty ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, August 01, 2008 9:30:31 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Man, I am gearing up for some royal tunage. LOL. Just got my headphones out so as not to scare the dog! I was just thinking today that I have not listened to anything since Nostra was released. In my car, in my headphones when I am on the riding mower (haa!). Here goes the earphone marathon.
Oh yeah, and Calvin at this moment....(well, took a minute or two to shoot and upload...)
spapad wrote:
Awesome my metal breathern are having a good time! Blasin' a little nostalgic myself, just finished listening to "Cheater". And of course I've got my Mich Ultra at hand!
guidogodoy wrote:
EVENIN' Spa!! What's shakin'? MGD at hand? Hope so. Let me describe the scene in front of me. Sleeping dog (Calvin), chips / salsa and a BL lime! Got Nostra blasting as well. Who could ask for more.
Tim. LOVE the VOX that guitardude recommended to me a while back. Had my buddy over last night and he commented the same. Great sound. Only sore point is that he asked why my lower stirings were friggin' buzzing!!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Sorry, got a little distracted. Playing around with my latest toy. Crate Profiler 5 amp. Amp is not so great, although I've at least found I setting I like so far, but I'm really looking forward to learning the recording software that came with it.
Aw, it's not that hard. We all started somewhere. All you have to do is have the patience and the willingness to expose your true feelings and it always sounds great. No matter what the "skill level", if you're true to the heart it always sounds good. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, August 01, 2008 9:27:31 PM)
spapad wrote:
Rock on Tim! That sounds like fun too bad I cant pat my head and rub my belly at the same time or I would try to play guitar.
TIMBONI wrote:
I'm doing the same. Having a few ( ok, more than a few ) cold ones and playing with my new toy. Man it's good to be loud again !
spapad wrote:
Not much just chillin' listening to the old stuff, then I think, I switch out for Halford latter
spapad wrote:
Awesome my metal breathern are having a good time! Blasin' a little nostalgic myself, just finished listening to "Cheater". And of course I've got my Mich Ultra at hand!
guidogodoy wrote:
EVENIN' Spa!! What's shakin'? MGD at hand? Hope so. Let me describe the scene in front of me. Sleeping dog (Calvin), chips / salsa and a BL lime! Got Nostra blasting as well. Who could ask for more.
Tim. LOVE the VOX that guitardude recommended to me a while back. Had my buddy over last night and he commented the same. Great sound. Only sore point is that he asked why my lower stirings were friggin' buzzing!!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Sorry, got a little distracted. Playing around with my latest toy. Crate Profiler 5 amp. Amp is not so great, although I've at least found I setting I like so far, but I'm really looking forward to learning the recording software that came with it.
I'm doing the same. Having a few ( ok, more than a few ) cold ones and playing with my new toy. Man it's good to be loud again ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, August 01, 2008 9:23:35 PM)
spapad wrote:
Not much just chillin' listening to the old stuff, then I think, I switch out for Halford latter
spapad wrote:
Awesome my metal breathern are having a good time! Blasin' a little nostalgic myself, just finished listening to "Cheater". And of course I've got my Mich Ultra at hand!
guidogodoy wrote:
EVENIN' Spa!! What's shakin'? MGD at hand? Hope so. Let me describe the scene in front of me. Sleeping dog (Calvin), chips / salsa and a BL lime! Got Nostra blasting as well. Who could ask for more.
Tim. LOVE the VOX that guitardude recommended to me a while back. Had my buddy over last night and he commented the same. Great sound. Only sore point is that he asked why my lower stirings were friggin' buzzing!!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Sorry, got a little distracted. Playing around with my latest toy. Crate Profiler 5 amp. Amp is not so great, although I've at least found I setting I like so far, but I'm really looking forward to learning the recording software that came with it.
Sorry, got a little distracted. Playing around with my latest toy. Crate Profiler 5 amp. Amp is not so great, although I've at least found I setting I like so far, but I'm really looking forward to learning the recording software that came with it.
Sounds like a simple truss rod adjustment. How far are you from Memphis ? Got to be a bunch of places with the expertise to handle it there. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, August 01, 2008 8:56:54 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Fifth fret and above buzzes like crazy on the lower three. Driving me INSANE!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
I've been lucky so far. After that last obnoxious heat wave, the weather has been pretty good. Except, of course, for the 5.4 earthquake this week ! HA ! What's L.A. without a little drama right ? Sounds like you might just have just a little hump in the neck or a worn spot on the frets. Where do you find yourself normally playing ? Is there a favorite pattern or fret area that you play ?
guidogodoy wrote:
Come on over, Timbo! Can't talk about what I am drinking all night long...people might get the right impression! HAAAA!!!!!!!
Getting damn HOT here in TN. Only real change. Work, home, same ol' same ol' but I must say that my latest gripe has actually been with the Hamer. Friggin' guitar HAS a buzz in the low end and no one will believe me. Took it to a guy (hour away from my piss-ant city) who did nothing as I posted a while back. Damned if it doesn't still sound, though. Pissin' me off!
Other than that, good! Been floating in the pool most days. Like a sauna there. Road trip, my man!!
I've been lucky so far. After that last obnoxious heat wave, the weather has been pretty good. Except, of course, for the 5.4 earthquake this week ! HA ! What's L.A. without a little drama right ? Sounds like you might just have just a little hump in the neck or a worn spot on the frets. Where do you find yourself normally playing ? Is there a favorite pattern or fret area that you play ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, August 01, 2008 8:36:06 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Come on over, Timbo! Can't talk about what I am drinking all night long...people might get the right impression! HAAAA!!!!!!!
Getting damn HOT here in TN. Only real change. Work, home, same ol' same ol' but I must say that my latest gripe has actually been with the Hamer. Friggin' guitar HAS a buzz in the low end and no one will believe me. Took it to a guy (hour away from my piss-ant city) who did nothing as I posted a while back. Damned if it doesn't still sound, though. Pissin' me off!
Other than that, good! Been floating in the pool most days. Like a sauna there. Road trip, my man!!
I am so sorry my friend for passing the rotten apple to your Dodgers. This is probably the best place for that drama queen, but I don't wish that on you or the Dodgers. It was tolerable when he was slamming homers and playing hard, but now it's just getting friggin' old. Jason Bay looks good. Stats are equal and he seems to do it quietly. Hopefully that will help get the Sox back on track.
Been awhile bro. How's things in your parts ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, August 01, 2008 8:25:15 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
OH, DEAL!! Good man.
For those looking in...anyone who asks for a Corona in a mexican restaurant is the source of laughter for a true mexican! Bwwwaaahaaa!!! Ask for a Negra Modelo (my fav) or Tecate even (swill).
TIMBONI wrote:
Sorry dude, it's a package deal. Just don't tell me you're drinkin' Corona and I'll respect you in the morning ! For a Mexican beer, I'll go with Bohemia every time. (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, August 01, 2008 8:19:32 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Ahhh...remember, mi amigo. Despite the seemingly italian name, I am of mexican heritage. LIME with my beer!!
Plus, that miller crap SUX! (je...wouldn't mind HER bringing me one, though...)
TIMBONI wrote:
I'm disappointed Guido. Fruit and beer only go together in West Hollywood ! I'll go with this. Happy Friday everybody ! (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, August 01, 2008 8:12:35 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
After cutting the lawn on a hot TN day, I am on a wonderful summer beer. BL lime. I HATE Bud, mind you. Beer snob all the way. This stuff isn't bad at all. Will go well with the enchiladas I am planning for dinner.
Sorry dude, it's a package deal. Just don't tell me you're drinkin' Corona and I'll respect you in the morning ! For a Mexican beer, I'll go with Bohemia every time. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, August 01, 2008 8:19:32 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Ahhh...remember, mi amigo. Despite the seemingly italian name, I am of mexican heritage. LIME with my beer!!
Plus, that miller crap SUX! (je...wouldn't mind HER bringing me one, though...)
TIMBONI wrote:
I'm disappointed Guido. Fruit and beer only go together in West Hollywood ! I'll go with this. Happy Friday everybody ! (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, August 01, 2008 8:12:35 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
After cutting the lawn on a hot TN day, I am on a wonderful summer beer. BL lime. I HATE Bud, mind you. Beer snob all the way. This stuff isn't bad at all. Will go well with the enchiladas I am planning for dinner.
I used Carvin exclusively back in '87-'88. They were an awsome company with great equipment and an even greater amount of integrity and commitment to quality. I loved their speaker cabinets. At the time, they were the only affordable option for fully enclosed cabs with big speakers ( 4x12 ). The bass knock out of those were incredible. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by screaming_leads from Friday, August 01, 2008 12:00:32 AM)
screaming_leads wrote:
guitar dude. The Roland is quite good. I spent years looking for a good clean channel and something that I could scream the hell out of for a lead channel. I love the hell out of my Carvin Legacy and V3 amp heads running through Vintage 30 speakers. The Legacy is my main rig but the V3 is better for really dirty harsh nue metal. When I play live, sound guys love me. My setup cuts through the mix, maintains low end and is very easy for them to work with.
I'm disappointed Guido. Fruit and beer only go together in West Hollywood ! I'll go with this. Happy Friday everybody ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, August 01, 2008 8:12:35 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
After cutting the lawn on a hot TN day, I am on a wonderful summer beer. BL lime. I HATE Bud, mind you. Beer snob all the way. This stuff isn't bad at all. Will go well with the enchiladas I am planning for dinner.
I guess I wasn't the only one sick of that B.S. Jason's a good player and seems to do a good job "quietly" ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Friday, August 01, 2008 7:44:48 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
WOW!!!!!!....NICE STANDING OVATION FOR JASON BAY'S FIRST AT BAT IN FENWAY PARK....I'M SURPRISED.
I feel sorry for Freeze. He's a Dodger fan. As if there's not enough drama in L.A., now there's Manny. I think without his attitude around the team can get back on track. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:14:27 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
JASON BAY (A CANUCK) TO THE RED SOX ...DOES THIS MEAN I HAVE TO SOMEWHAT ROOT FOR THE SOXXXXX,IF THEY MAKE THE PLAYOFFS???...LET'S SEE...I HATE THE BRUINS...THE
PATRIOTS...THIS IS GONNA BE A TOUGH SELL...I KNOW...I HOPE JASON GOES IN THERE AND ABSOLUTELY KILLS THE BALL AND THE SOXXXXXX MISS THE PLAYOFFS...MAYBE HE'S JUST A RENTAL ANYWAY.......OHHHH LIGHTEN UP SOXXXXX FANS...IT'S NOT LIKE I'M A YANKEES FAN.
Finals MVP Paul Pierce, who recently spent three days at a ball camp in Madrid, is making, ahem, news about what he said to a Spanish reporter. The money translation, via RedsArmy: "Q: Is Kobe really the best player in the world? Pierce: I don't think Kobe is the best player. I'm the best player. There's a line that separates having confidence and being conceited. I don't cross that line but I have a lot of confidence in myself." Surprisingly, Spurs fans seem more upset by this than actual Lakers fans. (Update: OK, Lakers Nation is pretty upset, too.)
MARANELLO, Italy (AP) -- Formula One's 10 teams created an association Tuesday to safeguard their interests in response to rule changes proposed by motor sports' governing body.
Ferrari said in a statement that the meeting at its headquarters had produced a unanimous decision to establish a new "Formula 1 Teams Association" to work with the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) "to agree upon regulations and commercial conditions which will provide a framework for a strong and dynamic sport."
Just wasted two hours of my life with a crap of a film from Brazil called "Se eu fosse voce ("If I were you")." GAAAAHHH! Freaky Friday - body swapping piece of crap that we have seen here in North America since forever! Tom Hanks and (believe it or not) Lindsay Lohan did it better!.
Umm. from guido if you happen to live in a market where you have access to such horrible foreign films. RUN!
My 9 year old getting pissed off at the Jonas Bros. They started playing a song and all of a sudden he pops up and says " They stole that from me ! I wrote that on a school bus on my last field trip ! I bet they steal all their songs. "
It's for you . . . it's for me. It's for all of us to see ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Sunday, July 27, 2008 12:02:17 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Heheh...
...And its on and on and on...
ITS TENACIOUS D!!!!!!!!!
I CAN SEEEEEE....
TIMBONI wrote:
The Boston 3 Party completely agrees ! (Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Saturday, July 26, 2008 11:57:38 PM)
Not since an ex-girlfriend brought me back some Alpine when she visited family on P.E.I. That was over 20 years ago ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Saturday, July 26, 2008 9:41:07 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
....TWO MASSIVE METAL THUMBS UP....FIND ANY GOOD CANUCK BEER YET????....
TIMBONI wrote:
100% agree ! I'd even put all the "hair metal" bands up against todays groups. There are no real, new musicians out there today. And don't even try to come to the table with all that Eastern Euro death metal crap. It's nothing but punk on steroids. If I can't understand what the hell your saying, you aren't getting your message across to me.
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
I TRULY BELIEVE THE 80'S WAS THE BEST 10 YEAR SPAN FOR PURE METAL...ALTHOUGH I KNOW THERE ARE STILL SOME GREAT ACTS OUT THERE AND MORE TO COME...SOME OF MY 80'S PICKS: (and i'm aware of the fact that some of these groups began in the 70's)
-OF COURSE... JUDAS PRIEST
-BLACK SABBATH
-IRON MAIDEN
-SLAYER
-MOTORHEAD
-METAL CHURCH
-VOI VOD
-RAVEN
-HELLOWEEN
-EXODUS
-IRON ANGEL
-EXCITER
-GRAVE DIGGER
.....................TO NAME A FEW....
100% agree ! I'd even put all the "hair metal" bands up against todays groups. There are no real, new musicians out there today. And don't even try to come to the table with all that Eastern Euro death metal crap. It's nothing but punk on steroids. If I can't understand what the hell your saying, you aren't getting your message across to me. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Saturday, July 26, 2008 9:11:05 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
I TRULY BELIEVE THE 80'S WAS THE BEST 10 YEAR SPAN FOR PURE METAL...ALTHOUGH I KNOW THERE ARE STILL SOME GREAT ACTS OUT THERE AND MORE TO COME...SOME OF MY 80'S PICKS: (and i'm aware of the fact that some of these groups began in the 70's)
-OF COURSE... JUDAS PRIEST
-BLACK SABBATH
-IRON MAIDEN
-SLAYER
-MOTORHEAD
-METAL CHURCH
-VOI VOD
-RAVEN
-HELLOWEEN
-EXODUS
-IRON ANGEL
-EXCITER
-GRAVE DIGGER
.....................TO NAME A FEW....
So you are saying you are a metal cinderella ? If the shoe fits . . . . . . [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Saturday, July 26, 2008 7:40:45 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
NOSTRADAMUS...WHILE DRINKING BEER FROM A GLASS BOOT!!!!!!....
Think back to junior high when kids would just blurt out things and do things that made absolutely no sense to anyone but themselves. To me, that's what it's about. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by The Dreamer from Saturday, July 26, 2008 7:32:48 PM)
The Dreamer wrote:
I just began reading this topic, and gentlemen, I have no idea what any of you are on about.
Doing well, thanks. Regardless of their migratory tendencies, an unladen swallow would not be laden with a coconut. No such luck on the over priced, over regarded Canuck swill. If I spend that kind of money, I'll drink the real deal. Something like Pilsner Urquell. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Saturday, July 26, 2008 7:26:54 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
A-HAAAAAAAAAAA....ANOTHER SILLY AMERICAN WITH YOUR KNEES-BENT RUNNING ABOUT...DRINKING ANY OF YOUR NASTY-ASS YANKEE SO-CALLED BEER TONIGHT???......
OR DID YOU GET LUCKY AND FIND SOME ROYAL CANADIAN BREW????.....AFRICAN SWALLOWS ARE NON-MIGRATORY!!!!!!!............RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT...FORWARD....DRINK!!!....(hi tim,how ya' doin').....
TIMBONI wrote:
What is "you" name ? An unladen swallow, by definition is "unladen" thus, carries nothing. While it may fly in formation with two other swallows from Assyria, it is not gripping a coconut by the husk because again it is "unladen". Come on man . . . "too easy Drill Sargeant ! "
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
VERY WELLLLLLLLL :
-"WHAT IS YOU NAME"?.....
-"WHAT IS YOUR QUEST"?.....
-WHAT IS THE AIR-SPEED VELOCITY OF AN UNLADEN SWALLOW CARRYING A SIX-PACK OF MOLSON CANADIAN BEER,WHILE FLYING IN FORMATION WITH TWO OTHER SWALLOWS FROM ASSYRIA GRIPPING A COCONUT BY THE HUSK"???????????.......
...
guidogodoy wrote:
Why, I just might join you. Let's see if I am motivated enough to go to the store in this heat. 100+ here today.
If it happens...do your worst, bridgekeeper. I am not afraid! (certainly no mich ultra for me, though!)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
IT'S SAT. EVENING SOON...SO WHO ELSE IS HAVING A COLD ONE TONIGHT????....I WANNA PICK AT SOMEBODY LATER!!!.... Edited at: Saturday, July 26, 2008 1:45:23 PM
And you had to sit there painting that ugly bitch making her think she's hot so she'll sit still. Big time props to you man ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Saturday, July 26, 2008 7:02:25 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
HEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE MONA LISA??????...YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW LONG IT TOOK ME TO GET HER TO SIT STILL AND PAINT THAT FU%$#@G THING!!!!!...
P.S. ...JUST FOR THE RECORD,VAIL ISN'T A MAN...........OOPS!
MASI 73 wrote:
The cd and all the tracks are in perfect order and harmony... You know, I love you armchair producers and musicians, you sit there passing judgement on the work of others as if you were some kind of expert. I respect the fact that all of us have opinions, but you my friend (Vaillant 3.0), are an opinionated little man. Who are you to sit there and tell this band how they should conduct their business, considering they have done a great job for over 30 years. I mean really, don't air the video, this song here, that song there... Yes, we all have opinions but you take the cake!!!
The cd is a masterpiece, the arrangments are flawles and very intricate. Nothing in this world is perfect ( look at the Mona lisa, or The Last Supper), but they are still a masterpiece. So don't be so anal and enjoy the work of art others have brought to life for you to enjoy, rather than sitting there and picking it apart.
What is "you" name ? An unladen swallow, by definition is "unladen" thus, carries nothing. While it may fly in formation with two other swallows from Assyria, it is not gripping a coconut by the husk because again it is "unladen". Come on man . . . "too easy Drill Sargeant ! " [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Saturday, July 26, 2008 2:12:53 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
VERY WELLLLLLLLL :
-"WHAT IS YOU NAME"?.....
-"WHAT IS YOUR QUEST"?.....
-WHAT IS THE AIR-SPEED VELOCITY OF AN UNLADEN SWALLOW CARRYING A SIX-PACK OF MOLSON CANADIAN BEER,WHILE FLYING IN FORMATION WITH TWO OTHER SWALLOWS FROM ASSYRIA GRIPPING A COCONUT BY THE HUSK"???????????.......
...
guidogodoy wrote:
Why, I just might join you. Let's see if I am motivated enough to go to the store in this heat. 100+ here today.
If it happens...do your worst, bridgekeeper. I am not afraid! (certainly no mich ultra for me, though!)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
IT'S SAT. EVENING SOON...SO WHO ELSE IS HAVING A COLD ONE TONIGHT????....I WANNA PICK AT SOMEBODY LATER!!!.... Edited at: Saturday, July 26, 2008 1:45:23 PM
I just ordered the Crate Profiler 5 practice amp. For $100 I couldn't resist and it comes with recording software. I'm sure it's not top of the line, but Crate usually makes decent amps and for a C-note how can you go wrong.
Oh, and let me add this . . . maybe if they raced like men and stopped all this etiquette bullshit, they might actually get the American following that they used to have and have been trying to regain for years. I have to admit that I'm a huge fan of the lack of traction control. I wish they would get rid of the tire rule to use both compounds and just let them use the tire that works best for them. I'd also like to see "real" qualifying. Nobody watches qualifying live in any form of racing. Why does Bernie think his stands should be full for it ? I like the knock out format, but kill the "race fuel load" rule in the last round.
I say let them cry. Nobody passed Schumi like that unless they earned it or his car was injured and he was hanging on for points. A couple of "fouls" and the field would think twice about charging up on him. Look at Coulthard, Barichello or Trulli. They fight hard, but they don't "foul". They just take everything they can until the blue flag is practically thrown into the cockpit. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by attila.f from Friday, July 25, 2008 8:22:08 PM)
attila.f wrote:
sadly that killer instinct that you say is punished by the stewards these days its a chance for the hard done by to cry foul. i miss the days when it was a real fight. to a certain extent massa didnt have the pace to fight lewis anyway , so risk a shunt and no points. in my veiw massa did the smart move and took what was realy there to grab.kimi fell asleep.
That's where my heart is, but Hamilton has been so dominant the past two races that it's hard to stay positive. I'd like to see a little more "killer instinct" from Massa too. He practically pulled over and let Hamilton pass.
First . . . going well thanks. Sounds like things are great for you right now. Second . . . I really hope you are wrong about Ferrari, but I think you are right. The car seems to have plenty of speed since, even having a horrible finish, Kimi was super fast in the speed trap. I think they don't have the handling down. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by attila.f from Friday, July 25, 2008 6:31:55 PM)
attila.f wrote:
Hey Timboni , 3 things. First ...hello hows it goin. Second....sadly Ferrari are in troubles now, Hamilton is on fire, Kimi has really let us down , Massa still my guy for the title even after the horror of Silverstone. Hungary will again favour Mclaren, but from then on I will play "NOSTRADAMUS " and predict Ferrari will come back.
Third....Got to work for Judas Preist yesterday here in Vancouver Canada. SHIT PILES OF FUN!!!! Worked with the stage mgr on the whole thing, stage, and backline.
Backline is term for band gear , I am a drummer for as long as I could walk so setting up Scott Travis's drum kit was a thrill for me. Christmas in July for me lol.Than I sat back and took in the whole show. WOW, needless to say they were more than able to give us a METAL MELTDOWN here in Van.Than Halford melted my face off with that still incredible voice. ABSOLUTLY AWSOME. FORZA FERRARI . PREIST...!!!! PREIST!!!! PREIST!!!!
Don't get me wrong. I completely respect the man and his abilities as an athlete. I just don't like the behind the back tactics he seems to be using. To the "outsider" it looks like he was trying to get out of a contract and go for the top dollar using the " I'm retiring" story. Trouble is, he's played the " I love Green Bay " card too many times. As it appears now, he's a two faced liar and after all these years I really hope that it's NOT true. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Jeanine from Wednesday, July 23, 2008 11:12:17 PM)
Jeanine wrote:
Well, this is what I think, it does seem like a huge soap opera which has gotten ridiculous, but, I don't completely blame Brett for it. It is Brett and Ted Thompson. Whatever happens to Brett I will be ok with it. If he stays retired, so it shall be but today I did hear 8 teams may have an interest in him, Tampa in particular. I will watch him in another uniform and I wish the Packers well with Aaron Rodgers. If Brett stays retired, good for his family. You can't blame a guy for trying (to come back). This would be his last chance to do so, so maybe this is his last hurrah so to speak. I still love him.
I was with you until you got to Beethoven. I'd rather go with Mozart. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by EriktheRed9 from Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:14:59 PM)
EriktheRed9 wrote:
what's up guitar dude....You'll learn a lot from VH but if i had a choice of a foundation to get better i would pluck Malmsteen runs out of the tablature with Lynch and Priest and definately transpose every thing you can from Beethovan by ear to guitar then you'll be smokin for sure......E.
MILWAUKEE (Ticker) - Brett Favre knows how to call an audible. A phone call could be another matter.
Favre made “repeated” calls to a pair of Minnesota Vikings coaches using a cell phone issued by the Green Bay Packers, according to a story in Tuesday’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Citing sources, the newspaper reported that the nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback made numerous calls to both Vikings coach Brad Childress and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell.
Green Bay officials learned of the phone calls by checking the phone records, according to the Journal Sentinel.
Cya later. Have fun training to torture small children with motion sickness ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:33:52 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
As Freeze himself would say, "HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Well, I'm off to bed. It will be Wednesday soon...and before you know it, it will be Paycheck Day!!
Goodnight, Timbo!! Take care!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
" Son of Freeze " Sounds like a horror movie ! You know we love ya Freeze. Even if your Dodgers have an addiction to having 10 runs scored on them. With or without a win. (Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:22:33 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I'm only his substitute, not his son!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Oh, so sorry . . . FREEZE JUNIOR ! Ok, you busted me.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
HA!!! I'll go check it out!!!
By the way, it is "dieties", not dietes...OH! and "in their own right".
TIMBONI wrote:
Ah, "after work". Two of the greatest words ever invented ! Got some new vids on the space. Not the Gods, but certainly some dietes in there own right.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
The training isn't too bad, but I still feel like I'm in the dark about certain things...at this point I'm just trying things out and hoping my supervisor likes the results. As hectic as it might get, as least I can look foward to some great music from the Metal Gods after work!!
(Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:57:03 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
It's a pain, but it happens every so often. Training for a new job, now that's stressful. How's it going ?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That must have been irritating. For me, its just going through job training, and just praying I don't screw anything up.
(Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:51:40 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
One of those days when the phone rings off the hook, but it's just a bunch of people either bitching or wanting you too help them to the point where you spend an hour on the phone with them and don't make a dime. I hate that. Busy as hell and all for nothing.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hi, Timbo!! I'm feeling a bit tired...but I'm still alive nonetheless. Today was okay, but it could have been better. How was yours?
" Son of Freeze " Sounds like a horror movie ! You know we love ya Freeze. Even if your Dodgers have an addiction to having 10 runs scored on them. With or without a win. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:22:33 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I'm only his substitute, not his son!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Oh, so sorry . . . FREEZE JUNIOR ! Ok, you busted me.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
HA!!! I'll go check it out!!!
By the way, it is "dieties", not dietes...OH! and "in their own right".
TIMBONI wrote:
Ah, "after work". Two of the greatest words ever invented ! Got some new vids on the space. Not the Gods, but certainly some dietes in there own right.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
The training isn't too bad, but I still feel like I'm in the dark about certain things...at this point I'm just trying things out and hoping my supervisor likes the results. As hectic as it might get, as least I can look foward to some great music from the Metal Gods after work!!
(Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:57:03 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
It's a pain, but it happens every so often. Training for a new job, now that's stressful. How's it going ?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That must have been irritating. For me, its just going through job training, and just praying I don't screw anything up.
(Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:51:40 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
One of those days when the phone rings off the hook, but it's just a bunch of people either bitching or wanting you too help them to the point where you spend an hour on the phone with them and don't make a dime. I hate that. Busy as hell and all for nothing.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hi, Timbo!! I'm feeling a bit tired...but I'm still alive nonetheless. Today was okay, but it could have been better. How was yours?
Oh, so sorry . . . FREEZE JUNIOR ! Ok, you busted me. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:15:16 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
HA!!! I'll go check it out!!!
By the way, it is "dieties", not dietes...OH! and "in their own right".
TIMBONI wrote:
Ah, "after work". Two of the greatest words ever invented ! Got some new vids on the space. Not the Gods, but certainly some dietes in there own right.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
The training isn't too bad, but I still feel like I'm in the dark about certain things...at this point I'm just trying things out and hoping my supervisor likes the results. As hectic as it might get, as least I can look foward to some great music from the Metal Gods after work!!
(Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:57:03 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
It's a pain, but it happens every so often. Training for a new job, now that's stressful. How's it going ?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That must have been irritating. For me, its just going through job training, and just praying I don't screw anything up.
(Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:51:40 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
One of those days when the phone rings off the hook, but it's just a bunch of people either bitching or wanting you too help them to the point where you spend an hour on the phone with them and don't make a dime. I hate that. Busy as hell and all for nothing.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hi, Timbo!! I'm feeling a bit tired...but I'm still alive nonetheless. Today was okay, but it could have been better. How was yours?
Ah, "after work". Two of the greatest words ever invented ! Got some new vids on the space. Not the Gods, but certainly some dietes in there own right. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:03:39 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
The training isn't too bad, but I still feel like I'm in the dark about certain things...at this point I'm just trying things out and hoping my supervisor likes the results. As hectic as it might get, as least I can look foward to some great music from the Metal Gods after work!!
(Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:57:03 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
It's a pain, but it happens every so often. Training for a new job, now that's stressful. How's it going ?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That must have been irritating. For me, its just going through job training, and just praying I don't screw anything up.
(Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:51:40 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
One of those days when the phone rings off the hook, but it's just a bunch of people either bitching or wanting you too help them to the point where you spend an hour on the phone with them and don't make a dime. I hate that. Busy as hell and all for nothing.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hi, Timbo!! I'm feeling a bit tired...but I'm still alive nonetheless. Today was okay, but it could have been better. How was yours?
It's a pain, but it happens every so often. Training for a new job, now that's stressful. How's it going ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:55:33 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That must have been irritating. For me, its just going through job training, and just praying I don't screw anything up.
(Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:51:40 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
One of those days when the phone rings off the hook, but it's just a bunch of people either bitching or wanting you too help them to the point where you spend an hour on the phone with them and don't make a dime. I hate that. Busy as hell and all for nothing.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hi, Timbo!! I'm feeling a bit tired...but I'm still alive nonetheless. Today was okay, but it could have been better. How was yours?
One of those days when the phone rings off the hook, but it's just a bunch of people either bitching or wanting you too help them to the point where you spend an hour on the phone with them and don't make a dime. I hate that. Busy as hell and all for nothing. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:50:03 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hi, Timbo!! I'm feeling a bit tired...but I'm still alive nonetheless. Today was okay, but it could have been better. How was yours?
If there is any stepping up to be done it will be done by Massa. As usual, the "number two" Ferrari driver is showing he's nobody's bitch. Given the right car, almost any of these guys could kick ass. Given a Ferrari, I think Massa is putting Kimi on notice. He's the Ferrari numero uno. Unfortunately, there is more to the story that involves one of my most hated drivers on the planet. The arrogant gun for hire Fernando Alonso. Rumor has it, that if Kimi were to retire, Alonso would go to Ferrari. Why would they want him ? God forbid the Ferrari fall behind a Force India. Alonso would probably jump ship to them the very next year. I hope it's not true. I'd love to see Trulli in that role. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by JUDAS0922 from Tuesday, July 22, 2008 8:16:21 AM)
JUDAS0922 wrote:
wow hamilyon took every one to school at hockenhime kimi needs to step up
I've been cooped up in a hospital room for four straight days with my husband, who took a bad spill on the motorcycle. It bogs my mind that there are nurses everywhere and I still can barely find a minute to shower or find something to eat. People are calling on the horn all day wanting to help. Gee, you really wanna come up here and hold the pee bottle or the bloody spit cup??
Um . . . I didn't exactly enjoy the . . . pass interference, lack of "in the grasp call", another need for a New York team to win . . . result of the Super Bowl either. It must be odd to have a generational quarterback, but that's kind of what I'm talking about. If the Pack doesn't think change, they are going to get left behind for another generation. I think it's almost disgraceful that Brett would not consider staying in a backup role. If he truly cares about the team and the city they way he claims, he should want nothing more than to advance the future of the team that gave him everything he has today. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Jeanine from Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:03:35 PM)
Jeanine wrote:
I can understand what you are saying but really it had been the media hounding him about retirement. They always brought it up to him in interviews and I always thought it was unfair of them to do so. I am not sure what will happen though it looks as if he will not return as the QB for Green Bay. I will always love the guy, I mean we were one play away from the Superbowl last year. I am just glad the team that beat us went all the way (sorry Healer!), it just made the Packers look better. My oldest son is 16 and Brett was QB for Green Bay for 16 years. He will just always be special to me (my son and Brett - LOL).
TIMBONI wrote:
You'd probably know more about that than I would, but without having the "local info" it looks like a scam gone bad. Not to mention that Brett has been pulling at the public's hearts for years with talk of retirement. Management probably just got tired of playing the game and at his age they have to move on some time or it will be another 20 years before the Packers are good again. They suffered from the 60's until the 90's. I don't think they want another drought like that again.
Jeanine wrote:
I don't know Tim, I think Ted Thompson had it in for Brett since day one. I hate that guy.
TIMBONI wrote:
If there's a line forming to kick the ever loving shit out of Bret Farve for his bullshit deceptive tactics I would like to be the first in line to kick his teeth in. Green Bay loves the hell out of him and he's playing them like a fiddle.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP)—The Packers aren’t about to let Brett Favre become a free agent. And while he’s now free to return to Green Bay for another season, there’s no guarantee he’ll be the Packers’ starting quarterback if he does.
I hope the front office bury his career and expose him for the asshole he is.
You'd probably know more about that than I would, but without having the "local info" it looks like a scam gone bad. Not to mention that Brett has been pulling at the public's hearts for years with talk of retirement. Management probably just got tired of playing the game and at his age they have to move on some time or it will be another 20 years before the Packers are good again. They suffered from the 60's until the 90's. I don't think they want another drought like that again. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Jeanine from Tuesday, July 22, 2008 6:30:52 PM)
Jeanine wrote:
I don't know Tim, I think Ted Thompson had it in for Brett since day one. I hate that guy.
TIMBONI wrote:
If there's a line forming to kick the ever loving shit out of Bret Farve for his bullshit deceptive tactics I would like to be the first in line to kick his teeth in. Green Bay loves the hell out of him and he's playing them like a fiddle.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP)—The Packers aren’t about to let Brett Favre become a free agent. And while he’s now free to return to Green Bay for another season, there’s no guarantee he’ll be the Packers’ starting quarterback if he does.
I hope the front office bury his career and expose him for the asshole he is.
I don't know if I'd go with "appetizing", but it does rock ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Monday, July 21, 2008 11:54:53 PM)
Ummmm . . . yeah. That's it. She's a horrible cook ! She burns everything she comes in contact with. BECAUSE SHE'S SO FREAKIN' HOT ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Monday, July 21, 2008 9:46:27 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
It is not fair, damnit! It is not fair!!
(well, I bet she burns everything she tries to cook...harumph!)
TIMBONI wrote:
HA ! The Green Monster isn't just a wall in Fenway Park is it ?
guidogodoy wrote:
Posted on behalf of the I Hate Rick Ocasek Coalition (IHRO)
HA ! The Green Monster isn't just a wall in Fenway Park is it ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Monday, July 21, 2008 9:39:34 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Posted on behalf of the I Hate Rick Ocasek Coalition (IHRO)
Now that things have developed, I think he tried to pull a "Junior Seau". He had talked with the Vikings. He "retires". Then he comes back after the Packers have moved on. Pulls on the heart strings of the public for the Packers to release him so he can play. One problem . . . we all know about the conversation with the Vikings and he's not at the end of his contract like Junior was. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Sunday, July 13, 2008 12:34:45 AM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
WOULD HAVE TO SOMEWHAT AGREE WITH YOUR ASSESSMENT OF THIS...I LIKE FOOTBALL,I POSITIVELY LOVE OUR C.F.L. UP HERE (A GREAT GAME CANADA'S LITTLE SECRET)....BUT YES,IT SEEMS TO ME HE'S TRYING TO EMBARRASS THE ORGANIZATION WITH THIS ATTEMPTED COMEBACK OF HIS. WE SEE AN AWFUL LOT OF THIS KIND OF CRAP IN THE N.F.L.,PLAYERS MAKING TEAMS JUMP THROUGH HOOPS FOR THEM,OR IN THIS CASE TRYING TO MAKE THEM LOOK BAD....WHAT WAS WITH ALL THE CRYING AND EVERYTHING AT HIS RETIREMENT PRESS GATHERING ....AND THEN TO COME BACK AND PULL THIS HORSESHIT?....GO AWAY!
TIMBONI wrote:
If there's a line forming to kick the ever loving shit out of Bret Farve for his bullshit deceptive tactics I would like to be the first in line to kick his teeth in. Green Bay loves the hell out of him and he's playing them like a fiddle.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP)—The Packers aren’t about to let Brett Favre become a free agent. And while he’s now free to return to Green Bay for another season, there’s no guarantee he’ll be the Packers’ starting quarterback if he does.
I hope the front office bury his career and expose him for the asshole he is.
I think the Mopar crowd might have a little something to say about that. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by DirtyHarley from Monday, July 21, 2008 6:11:36 PM)
DirtyHarley wrote:
if is not GM is not a great American car, unless is a Shelby or a Viper.
Those cars always remind me of the Road Warrior. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Sunday, July 20, 2008 5:28:20 PM)
spapad wrote:
You only hate it because it's not yours! Ever Seen an Old AMX limited edition, that thing was fast, furious, and wild! Had it's number printed on the dash. Looked like a hybrid Mustang! My old Boyfriend had it, bought it someone for next to nothing because they had it in the garage for years (Their son killed on war, the owner of the car) But it fell into my boyfiends capable hands and he changed all the seals and such. That Car Was Billiant. Had No back seat, just carpet.
That is the car I would Kill to own!
TIMBONI wrote:
And fast. Big enough engine to have a great top end, but small enough to get off the line pretty quick. Damn I hate that car ! HA !
spapad wrote:
Nope, firebird, looks alot like Javelin or aAMX, Ah well, shes a beauty
HA ! First thing that came to mind was " Is the wife coming to work ? ". [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Sunday, July 20, 2008 11:23:02 AM)
guidogodoy wrote:
"Getting told all the things you do wrong?" You should be used to it by now. Aren't you married? LOL!!!
And fast. Big enough engine to have a great top end, but small enough to get off the line pretty quick. Damn I hate that car ! HA ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Sunday, July 20, 2008 5:17:59 PM)
spapad wrote:
Nope, firebird, looks alot like Javelin or aAMX, Ah well, shes a beauty
Yanks ? I thought you were Canadian. Or wait, was that French. No, with the "Yank" you must be a Brit. Where the hell are you Soy ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Tuesday, July 15, 2008 7:45:02 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
OHHHHH YEAH.....WE CANADIANS HAVE ACCESS TO MICHELOB HERE...IT'S CALLED TAP WATER!!!!!.......AHHHH YOU YANKS AND YOUR LOUSY BEER.......MICHELOB TV AD: NONE OF THE CALORIES....AND NONE OF THE TASTE!!....AH,AH....BE NICE NOW!!!......
(HOW MUCH FUN CAN YOU HAVE ON TAP WATER ANYWAY?)....
spapad wrote:
In Greece Heineken and Amstel. Just about the only thing going. Myself, Im a Michelob Ultra girl, all the fun non of the weight gain. LOL
G'night. Thinking the same thing myself. Cya tomorrow. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Tuesday, July 15, 2008 12:09:33 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
peace
(Well, off to bed. Am feeling sleepy already. Goodnight, Timbo!!)
That and us poor folk expect a heck of lot more life from our strings than just one show ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guitardude from Monday, July 14, 2008 6:14:15 PM)
guitardude wrote:
Moved here for the proper thread for this response to the KK guitar in the "Sinfully Delicious" thread.
Regarding the new Double ball end strings that KK is using on his new White V.
Very cool,but there are things that can go wrong with those. If a string stretches to far,it must be replaced,rather than re-tuned,as there is not enough play left in the string to stretch it out properly. The tuners on the tremelo bridge are just like on a reguler tremelo,they`re fine tuners and do not have enough room for a complete retune.Now ,that being said,they are particularly reliable,but just not perfect. But if KK has faith in them,who am I to question our Metal God!! Edited at: Monday, July 14, 2008 6:31:12 PM
If there's a line forming to kick the ever loving shit out of Bret Farve for his bullshit deceptive tactics I would like to be the first in line to kick his teeth in. Green Bay loves the hell out of him and he's playing them like a fiddle.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP)—The Packers aren’t about to let Brett Favre become a free agent. And while he’s now free to return to Green Bay for another season, there’s no guarantee he’ll be the Packers’ starting quarterback if he does.
I hope the front office bury his career and expose him for the asshole he is.
San Fernando Valley here. Thankfully under 100 here, but unseasonably humid. Being an East Coast native, I'll take humidity over heat any day. I love it when they say "it's going to be 110 but it's a dry heat". Screw that ! I'll take a "wet" 90 any day.
Because you're a smart man ! Yeah, it's John. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by stratlover from Saturday, July 12, 2008 6:13:51 PM)
stratlover wrote:
I dont know why, but somehow I cant concentrate on guitars in that video...
Anyway, is that Sykes on the guitar?
TIMBONI wrote:
I know I've been down this road before, but this is the guitar I'm talking about. It's NOT a Blaze. Trust me. I met the maker at M.I.T. Baddest axe I've ever played. AND I MEAN EVER ! See Vivian. www.youtube.com/watch
Gotta have Screaming for Vengeance & Defenders of the Faith [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by PointOfEntry66 from Saturday, July 12, 2008 5:59:09 PM)
PointOfEntry66 wrote:
Hello to all the JP fans out there. I have just joined the site and i am from Australia. I have the Metalogy box set, The essential Judas Priest double CD, Point of Entry, Stained Class and Nostradamus as far as cds go. The dvds i have are Electric Eye and Classic Albums dvd British Steel. What else would you fans recommend for me.
YES ! THANK YOU ! THIS HAS BEEN DRIVING ME NUTS FOR ALMOST A YEAR ! I had even posted on Vivian's web site in "ask Viv", but I never got a response. Everyone kept telling me I was nuts and it's a Nightswan. I knew it wasn't, but could not remember the name for the life of me. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by SDBinNY from Saturday, July 12, 2008 3:36:03 PM)
SDBinNY wrote:
If memory serves me correctly, that guitar in the Whitesnake video is a Rand. Prior to the Nightswans, Vivian never really had a sponsorship. Although he was given a Charvel, Charvel/Jackson players never got a sponsorship deal other than one free guitar a year.
Too bad. The portions are huge and the table in the kitchen is a lot of fun when it's available. Very noisy, but fun. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Saturday, July 12, 2008 11:47:11 AM)
Head banger wrote:
a bit warm, but not to bad, all the cooling mist stations at universal helped. we did eat on citywalk, but only fast food crap. wife and 3 kids dont like real food. it was tacos or burgers every damn day.
TIMBONI wrote:
How'd you like the weather ? A bit warm huh ! Did you happen to eat on City Walk ? I love to go to Buca di Beppo's ? Best Italian food in the entire city !
Head banger wrote:
the theme park was in fine shape. didnt see beer there, but then again I dont drink it.
TIMBONI wrote:
That's why we usually go to Universal. Beer everywhere ! Gotta wait until they put it back together now.
spapad wrote:
Yes Soy, really got taken. But if you want a buzz at Disney, you'll pay any price for just one! Believe me a week with two kids bickering, one not even mine, I needed that over priced Beer! I demanded it! BTW Molson, LeBatts is not that great! What else you Canadians have worth drinking. Oh, should have gone to Beer camp in my twenties like I wanted to!
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
$ 5.75?...FOR TAP WATER?...OOPS I MEAN AMERICAN BEER? ....SORRY,SORRY....
spapad wrote:
I felt ripped off everytime I paid $5.75 for a 12.oz beer at Disney too, but some contracts, it pays to read the fine print. I believe you are right, I mean they should refund the money but if it's in their small print and you missed it they don't care. Just like 90% of the worlds money making machines.
Where AmI wrote:
Hello? The show was cancelled and tickets MUST be refunded.
Go to a bar, ask for a beer, pay in advance. Bartender gets your money then says he's out of beer. Sooooorry. No refunds, the money is in the register. He can't open it unless you pay $6.95 for the act of opening the register.
Hmmmmm
Say rip off...
spapad wrote:
Note for the future, always buy the ticket insurance, then you'll get your money back, even if it's really your fault because you car broke down. $6.95 is a small price to pay for ensuring you get your money back.
K2M wrote:
No refund for my tickets to a cancelled concert. THe tickets were purchased from live nation. I am working on it. But the policy is no refunds. THat fucking ercks me. I fucking really hate the band i was going to see. This is a nother good reason to dislike that bullshit forever.
Yes, as in Buddy Blaze, but the maker of the guitar came to M.I. and tried to sell them to us and it wasn't him. They were $1200, but he'd be willing to deal if we could order 3 or more. Yeah, right ! M.I. students are even poorer than other students. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guitardude from Saturday, July 12, 2008 9:23:07 AM)
guitardude wrote:
Geez man! Our CD collections must be the same! ALL of these songs have a significance to me of some type or another,WELL DONE TIM!
Those Nightswan`s were fabulous! There`s been a link floating around that will take you a vintage sight that has alot of info on the Nightswan and it`s creation,unfortunately,I don`t know it! Blaze? As in Buddy Blaze?Edited at: Saturday, July 12, 2008 9:25:18 AM Edited at: Saturday, July 12, 2008 9:31:14 AM
I'm feelin' that. That song should either be the opener or the closer to every show. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Judas-Is-Rising from Friday, July 11, 2008 11:57:16 PM)
Judas-Is-Rising wrote:
I hear you. I also don't consider it a true 'Priest concert if there's no Judas Rising
TIMBONI wrote:
I would not consider it a Priest concert if I did not hear Green Manalishi. Include whatever you want, but the show isn't over until I hear Manalishi !
Judas-Is-Rising wrote:
They should also do "Better By You, Better Than Me" instead of The Green Manalishi
I know I've been down this road before, but this is the guitar I'm talking about. It's NOT a Blaze. Trust me. I met the maker at M.I.T. Baddest axe I've ever played. AND I MEAN EVER ! See Vivian. www.youtube.com/watch
Hah ! Hash pipe. I scored 100 black beauties at the Blizzard of Oz show for that. Traded a Ozzy shirt for 100 hits while we shared a little hash as businessmen. Worst week of my life. I've never rode a roller coaster like that before or since and never will again ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, July 11, 2008 11:42:45 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Weezer - Hash Pipe. Gotta love a band named after a Leave it to Beaver character and also on the Win95 install CD. Yeah, I am a nerd.
Unfortunately, cancer runs in my family. That's why I don't go to the doctor. Haven't seen one since I had my knee put back together when I was 19. I feel fine. If I feel that bad, I'll go to the doctor. Otherwise, I don't want to know. I have no intention of taking part in the culture of fear. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, July 11, 2008 11:38:08 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Bwwaahaaaaaaaa!!!!!!! Personally, I want to go out in my sleep like Grandpa. Not screaming like the passengers on the bus he was driving.
TIMBONI wrote:
Oh hell no! I'm not going out like that. Maybe I didn't climb Mt. Olympus, but I'm not falling clear down to Shit Creek !
guidogodoy wrote:
Perhaps you should set your sights a bit lower there, old man!
TIMBONI wrote:
Got the traps and delts. God damn beer is holding me back on the abs !
guidogodoy wrote:
Easy Rambone. We don't have enough body bags!
TIMBONI wrote:
Here's the goal. Figure if I fall short it ain't too bad for 42.
spapad wrote:
A girl's gotta have her standards!
TIMBONI wrote:
Right on. I new I liked ya for a reason. Ding Ding !
spapad wrote:
OK, not pudge, but to me anything over me "fightin weight" pisses me off!
TIMBONI wrote:
Well, there isn't exactly a "pudge". I just have rather high standards. Those standards include taste ! Ha ! I think I'll treat myself to some Pilsner Urquell on Sunday, but it's back to Crystal Light on Monday.
spapad wrote:
Drink Mich Ultra so you don't put that pudge right on again!
TIMBONI wrote:
Just like the good old days. Naked and bearing beer !
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
WELL WHAT DO YA' KNOW????....FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY CENTURIES-OLD EXISTENCE I'VE ACTUALLY GIVEN AN AMERICAN BRAND OF BEER A SECOND LOOK!!!...WILL WONDERS EVER CEASE? !!!!!!!!!!...........HERE KITTY,KITTY.KITTY.....
TIMBONI wrote:
IT'S THE WEEKEND ! NO MORE CRYSTAL LITE UNTIL MONDAY !
Oh hell no! I'm not going out like that. Maybe I didn't climb Mt. Olympus, but I'm not falling clear down to Shit Creek ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, July 11, 2008 11:33:32 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Perhaps you should set your sights a bit lower there, old man!
TIMBONI wrote:
Got the traps and delts. God damn beer is holding me back on the abs !
guidogodoy wrote:
Easy Rambone. We don't have enough body bags!
TIMBONI wrote:
Here's the goal. Figure if I fall short it ain't too bad for 42.
spapad wrote:
A girl's gotta have her standards!
TIMBONI wrote:
Right on. I new I liked ya for a reason. Ding Ding !
spapad wrote:
OK, not pudge, but to me anything over me "fightin weight" pisses me off!
TIMBONI wrote:
Well, there isn't exactly a "pudge". I just have rather high standards. Those standards include taste ! Ha ! I think I'll treat myself to some Pilsner Urquell on Sunday, but it's back to Crystal Light on Monday.
spapad wrote:
Drink Mich Ultra so you don't put that pudge right on again!
TIMBONI wrote:
Just like the good old days. Naked and bearing beer !
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
WELL WHAT DO YA' KNOW????....FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY CENTURIES-OLD EXISTENCE I'VE ACTUALLY GIVEN AN AMERICAN BRAND OF BEER A SECOND LOOK!!!...WILL WONDERS EVER CEASE? !!!!!!!!!!...........HERE KITTY,KITTY.KITTY.....
TIMBONI wrote:
IT'S THE WEEKEND ! NO MORE CRYSTAL LITE UNTIL MONDAY !
Got the traps and delts. God damn beer is holding me back on the abs ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, July 11, 2008 11:27:57 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Easy Rambone. We don't have enough body bags!
TIMBONI wrote:
Here's the goal. Figure if I fall short it ain't too bad for 42.
spapad wrote:
A girl's gotta have her standards!
TIMBONI wrote:
Right on. I new I liked ya for a reason. Ding Ding !
spapad wrote:
OK, not pudge, but to me anything over me "fightin weight" pisses me off!
TIMBONI wrote:
Well, there isn't exactly a "pudge". I just have rather high standards. Those standards include taste ! Ha ! I think I'll treat myself to some Pilsner Urquell on Sunday, but it's back to Crystal Light on Monday.
spapad wrote:
Drink Mich Ultra so you don't put that pudge right on again!
TIMBONI wrote:
Just like the good old days. Naked and bearing beer !
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
WELL WHAT DO YA' KNOW????....FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY CENTURIES-OLD EXISTENCE I'VE ACTUALLY GIVEN AN AMERICAN BRAND OF BEER A SECOND LOOK!!!...WILL WONDERS EVER CEASE? !!!!!!!!!!...........HERE KITTY,KITTY.KITTY.....
TIMBONI wrote:
IT'S THE WEEKEND ! NO MORE CRYSTAL LITE UNTIL MONDAY !
Here's the goal. Figure if I fall short it ain't too bad for 42. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, July 11, 2008 11:02:05 PM)
spapad wrote:
A girl's gotta have her standards!
TIMBONI wrote:
Right on. I new I liked ya for a reason. Ding Ding !
spapad wrote:
OK, not pudge, but to me anything over me "fightin weight" pisses me off!
TIMBONI wrote:
Well, there isn't exactly a "pudge". I just have rather high standards. Those standards include taste ! Ha ! I think I'll treat myself to some Pilsner Urquell on Sunday, but it's back to Crystal Light on Monday.
spapad wrote:
Drink Mich Ultra so you don't put that pudge right on again!
TIMBONI wrote:
Just like the good old days. Naked and bearing beer !
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
WELL WHAT DO YA' KNOW????....FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY CENTURIES-OLD EXISTENCE I'VE ACTUALLY GIVEN AN AMERICAN BRAND OF BEER A SECOND LOOK!!!...WILL WONDERS EVER CEASE? !!!!!!!!!!...........HERE KITTY,KITTY.KITTY.....
TIMBONI wrote:
IT'S THE WEEKEND ! NO MORE CRYSTAL LITE UNTIL MONDAY !
Right on. I new I liked ya for a reason. Ding Ding ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, July 11, 2008 10:53:27 PM)
spapad wrote:
OK, not pudge, but to me anything over me "fightin weight" pisses me off!
TIMBONI wrote:
Well, there isn't exactly a "pudge". I just have rather high standards. Those standards include taste ! Ha ! I think I'll treat myself to some Pilsner Urquell on Sunday, but it's back to Crystal Light on Monday.
spapad wrote:
Drink Mich Ultra so you don't put that pudge right on again!
TIMBONI wrote:
Just like the good old days. Naked and bearing beer !
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
WELL WHAT DO YA' KNOW????....FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY CENTURIES-OLD EXISTENCE I'VE ACTUALLY GIVEN AN AMERICAN BRAND OF BEER A SECOND LOOK!!!...WILL WONDERS EVER CEASE? !!!!!!!!!!...........HERE KITTY,KITTY.KITTY.....
TIMBONI wrote:
IT'S THE WEEKEND ! NO MORE CRYSTAL LITE UNTIL MONDAY !
Not even close. Love ya like a bro . . . hell yes. Pity you . . . no. I grew up on Cape Cod. Had to drive 30 minutes to the nearest friggin Mickey D's ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, July 11, 2008 10:42:34 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Oh crap! Here I am about to drive some 11+ hours to see them in Dallas and am even considering using my free tix to go 11+ hours to see them in Penn the week before!
Hour and a half. I have to drive an hour to get to a MALL! HAAAA!!!!!! Yeah....I live in a hole in the ground. Pity me.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
It takes about an hour and a half to get there driving. Not too bad.
guidogodoy wrote:
How far is it, Vail? Driving or flying?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I'm going to the show in Devore, CA. on Aug. 30th. A long way to go, but I can wait.
Maple Syrup wrote:
Hats off to you Vaillant. Where are u headed on the US/Canada leg? I am going to PNC, NJ & Jones Beach, NY... Cannot wait.. MSyrup
Oatmeal Stout huh ? If I need to go I'd prefer to have a salad and drink a beer that's not associated with regularity ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, July 11, 2008 10:40:08 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Never had a Fat Tire? Micro-brew out of Colorado (I believe) gone national. Have a whole line out there. I had an Amber Ale tonight. Not my fav. They have a pale ale that is better.
Personally, I much prefer Sierra Nevada's Oatmeal Stout. Would have had to drive to Kentucky for that and, after a long day, no way. Ten whole minutes down the road!!
TIMBONI wrote:
I don't know what a Fat Tire is, but I do know that the only thing fruit and beer make is Fruity Beer !
guidogodoy wrote:
Just had a Fat Tire and now onto a Bud Light Lime. HATE Bud Light, not a fan of Bud but this stuff ain't bad!
Rough day. Had to open the pool in 90+ temps! Ahhh...how many frogs died by my hand today.
I don't know what a Fat Tire is, but I do know that the only thing fruit and beer make is Fruity Beer ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, July 11, 2008 10:33:11 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Just had a Fat Tire and now onto a Bud Light Lime. HATE Bud Light, not a fan of Bud but this stuff ain't bad!
Rough day. Had to open the pool in 90+ temps! Ahhh...how many frogs died by my hand today.
This band was "IT". Damn Yankees fuckin' rocked ! Wrong time and got a label put on them. Too bad. Great players and great chemistry. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, July 11, 2008 10:16:02 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Uncle TED! Local boy. Love it!
TIMBONI wrote:
I can't believe I found this. Look at the band. This is how I felt it back in '77. www.youtube.com/watch
I'm with you. I hope they stick a flashlight up his ass to find the last nickel needed to pay off anyone who asks for it ! He should be asking for protection from his cell mate and I hope they say NO to that too ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Thursday, July 10, 2008 2:41:22 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
SCUMBAG,LOWLIFE,DOG TORTURING-KILLING BASTARD MICHAEL VICK CLAIMING BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION ....HEY MICHAEL,I GOT A PROTECTION PLAN FOR YA': HOW ABOUT WE HIDE YOU FROM ALL THE GOOD PEOPLE YOU OWE MONEY TO, IN A BIG 'OL DEEP PIT,WE'LL GIVE YOU WARM CLOTHES AND 3 SQUARE MEALS A DAY ...HECK WE'LL EVEN THROW (PUT) IN A FEW OF THOSE INNOCENT ANIMALS YOU BEAT AND TORTURED TO KEEP YOU COMPANY ...BUT DON'T WORRY YOU'LL ALSO HAVE A NICE LITTLE STICK TO PROTECT YOUR SELF!!!
ENJOY GOOD BUDDY !!!!!
Damn good singer if he's still got the stuff ! Have fun. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Friday, July 11, 2008 9:22:16 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
OFF TO HEAR DENNIS DE YOUNG (REMEMBER STYX?)..HE'S SINGING IN THE PARK A BLOCK AWAY FROM ME...HEY,WHY NOT??????.....MUSIC IS UNIVERSAL.
Well, there isn't exactly a "pudge". I just have rather high standards. Those standards include taste ! Ha ! I think I'll treat myself to some Pilsner Urquell on Sunday, but it's back to Crystal Light on Monday. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, July 11, 2008 9:05:29 PM)
spapad wrote:
Drink Mich Ultra so you don't put that pudge right on again!
TIMBONI wrote:
Just like the good old days. Naked and bearing beer !
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
WELL WHAT DO YA' KNOW????....FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY CENTURIES-OLD EXISTENCE I'VE ACTUALLY GIVEN AN AMERICAN BRAND OF BEER A SECOND LOOK!!!...WILL WONDERS EVER CEASE? !!!!!!!!!!...........HERE KITTY,KITTY.KITTY.....
TIMBONI wrote:
IT'S THE WEEKEND ! NO MORE CRYSTAL LITE UNTIL MONDAY !
I would not consider it a Priest concert if I did not hear Green Manalishi. Include whatever you want, but the show isn't over until I hear Manalishi ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Judas-Is-Rising from Friday, July 11, 2008 8:54:18 PM)
Judas-Is-Rising wrote:
They should also do "Better By You, Better Than Me" instead of The Green Manalishi
I don't try to pose and say " I love the old stuff " ( meaning the material from the 70's ) . It's good and I enjoy it, but I went to high school in the 80's and to me the best Priest albums are British Steel, Point of Entry, Screaming for Vengeance and Defenders of the Faith. I include Hell Bent for Leather ( 1979, close enough ) in that group. That's when the guitars were loud and proud and Rob's vocals were at their prime. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Friday, July 11, 2008 8:37:50 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
LOVE P.O.E., GET'S REGULAR PLAY HERE.....BELIEVE IT OR NOT I JUST GOT THE C.D....I WAS WEARING THE ALBUM OUT.......HAVE HEADING OUT TO THE HIGHWAY ON MY CELL PHONE.
TIMBONI wrote:
I have to say that I'm surprised at the rank that people have given Point of Entry. To me it has at least two "classic" tunes and yes I said "classic". Obviously there is "Heading Out to the Highway" which probably has one of the all time best intro's when it comes to overall sound and power, but there is also "Desert Plains" which is an awsome song ! Just listen to the drums on that tune and Rob's vocals are top notch. Some people may say that "Hot Rockin' " should be on that list too.
That's funny ! I was just posting my disappointment about where people were ranking that album. I love it. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Friday, July 11, 2008 8:21:13 PM)
I have to say that I'm surprised at the rank that people have given Point of Entry. To me it has at least two "classic" tunes and yes I said "classic". Obviously there is "Heading Out to the Highway" which probably has one of the all time best intro's when it comes to overall sound and power, but there is also "Desert Plains" which is an awsome song ! Just listen to the drums on that tune and Rob's vocals are top notch. Some people may say that "Hot Rockin' " should be on that list too.
My parents new they were in trouble. 11 years old and it comes on the radio. I'm jumping around the old Dodge window van like a maniac ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guitardude from Friday, July 11, 2008 7:53:25 PM)
guitardude wrote:
Cat Scratch Fever!!!!!!! yea man! great opening riff,gives me goose bumps everytime I hear cranked up!! The opening for Stranglehold is awesome also.
TIMBONI wrote:
For me, it was the sound of Ted Nugent's "Cat Scratch Fever". That sound was just the most agressive and powerful thing I had ever heard.
Just like the good old days. Naked and bearing beer ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Friday, July 11, 2008 7:42:41 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
WELL WHAT DO YA' KNOW????....FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY CENTURIES-OLD EXISTENCE I'VE ACTUALLY GIVEN AN AMERICAN BRAND OF BEER A SECOND LOOK!!!...WILL WONDERS EVER CEASE? !!!!!!!!!!...........HERE KITTY,KITTY.KITTY.....
TIMBONI wrote:
IT'S THE WEEKEND ! NO MORE CRYSTAL LITE UNTIL MONDAY !
Which valley are you in ? My valley isn't 200 miles from Anaheim and thank God it wasn't 112 either. I'm glad that crap is gone for now. It's 5:20 and the sun is out for the first time today. That's really weird. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by mgdman from Friday, July 11, 2008 3:04:49 PM)
mgdman wrote:
It's about 250-275 miles north of Anaheim. a good 3+ hour drive. Yeah it was miserable if you were outside yesterday
Head banger wrote:
where is that relative to anaheim?
thank (whoever/all) that I wasnt out in 112, I would die.
mgdman wrote:
Enjoy that cool weather! Here in the valley we broke two 112 year old records! The over night low was 82 previous was 80 and the high for the day 112 previous was 111. Cooler weather coming in the next few days YEAH ! stayin' cool with some Ice Tea
Head banger wrote:
it wasnt that bad last week either. the 2nd and 3rd were high, but after that anaheim seemed cooler. when we went to sandiego, it was in the 70's, which was great!!
TIMBONI wrote:
We're actually "only" in the 90's this week. Lucky break, but it won't last forever. Tomorrow's Friday ! Friday's part of the weekend right ?
Good call Guido. There was some good stuff happening out here. Not all the bands were bullshit. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, July 11, 2008 5:31:19 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Ooooo...Please put a period, semi-colon or something between Ratt, Motley / Faster Pussycat and Warrant. Sidestepping the question of Ratt being "metal" or not (hey, they appear in my Big book of Heavy Metal), the first two are in a different category from the other bunch of ass-clowns. Bleah!!!!
mgdman wrote:
No Not Heavy Metal I agree with a few posts on Hair metal. A form of metal but i can't agree to them being called Heavy. Nor is the L.A. bands of that time, Motley, Faster Pussy, Warrant and the likes
How'd you like the weather ? A bit warm huh ! Did you happen to eat on City Walk ? I love to go to Buca di Beppo's ? Best Italian food in the entire city ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Friday, July 11, 2008 7:58:21 AM)
Head banger wrote:
the theme park was in fine shape. didnt see beer there, but then again I dont drink it.
TIMBONI wrote:
That's why we usually go to Universal. Beer everywhere ! Gotta wait until they put it back together now.
spapad wrote:
Yes Soy, really got taken. But if you want a buzz at Disney, you'll pay any price for just one! Believe me a week with two kids bickering, one not even mine, I needed that over priced Beer! I demanded it! BTW Molson, LeBatts is not that great! What else you Canadians have worth drinking. Oh, should have gone to Beer camp in my twenties like I wanted to!
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
$ 5.75?...FOR TAP WATER?...OOPS I MEAN AMERICAN BEER? ....SORRY,SORRY....
spapad wrote:
I felt ripped off everytime I paid $5.75 for a 12.oz beer at Disney too, but some contracts, it pays to read the fine print. I believe you are right, I mean they should refund the money but if it's in their small print and you missed it they don't care. Just like 90% of the worlds money making machines.
Where AmI wrote:
Hello? The show was cancelled and tickets MUST be refunded.
Go to a bar, ask for a beer, pay in advance. Bartender gets your money then says he's out of beer. Sooooorry. No refunds, the money is in the register. He can't open it unless you pay $6.95 for the act of opening the register.
Hmmmmm
Say rip off...
spapad wrote:
Note for the future, always buy the ticket insurance, then you'll get your money back, even if it's really your fault because you car broke down. $6.95 is a small price to pay for ensuring you get your money back.
K2M wrote:
No refund for my tickets to a cancelled concert. THe tickets were purchased from live nation. I am working on it. But the policy is no refunds. THat fucking ercks me. I fucking really hate the band i was going to see. This is a nother good reason to dislike that bullshit forever.
That's why I only wear mine for "special occasions" I'm a sentimental old fool I guess, but I DONT CARE! I LOVE IT THAT WAY!
TIMBONI wrote:
No kidding. All my shirts died except my Joe Perry Project shirt. Screaming for Vengeance, Blizzard of Oz, Moving Pictures. They just get so thin they practically disintegrate.
spapad wrote:
unfortunately, anything you did not buy at the show feels fake. LOL
TIMBONI wrote:
By "real deal" I was refering to "vintage" or circa 1980. I didn't think it would be fake, just new.
hellrider 31038 wrote:
hey timboni the link i posted for you is the REAL DEAL to.offical judas priest british steel shirt
TIMBONI wrote:
I was more talking about the one I had from 1980. The "Real Deal".
hellrider 31038 wrote:
i cant believe you dont have one.FALL TO YOUR KNEES AND REPENT IF YOU PLEASE.lol.definite must for us defenders .below is a link for you to purchase one.its your duty
No kidding. All my shirts died except my Joe Perry Project shirt. Screaming for Vengeance, Blizzard of Oz, Moving Pictures. They just get so thin they practically disintegrate. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Thursday, July 10, 2008 10:07:35 PM)
spapad wrote:
unfortunately, anything you did not buy at the show feels fake. LOL
TIMBONI wrote:
By "real deal" I was refering to "vintage" or circa 1980. I didn't think it would be fake, just new.
hellrider 31038 wrote:
hey timboni the link i posted for you is the REAL DEAL to.offical judas priest british steel shirt
TIMBONI wrote:
I was more talking about the one I had from 1980. The "Real Deal".
hellrider 31038 wrote:
i cant believe you dont have one.FALL TO YOUR KNEES AND REPENT IF YOU PLEASE.lol.definite must for us defenders .below is a link for you to purchase one.its your duty
That's why we usually go to Universal. Beer everywhere ! Gotta wait until they put it back together now. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Thursday, July 10, 2008 10:02:47 PM)
spapad wrote:
Yes Soy, really got taken. But if you want a buzz at Disney, you'll pay any price for just one! Believe me a week with two kids bickering, one not even mine, I needed that over priced Beer! I demanded it! BTW Molson, LeBatts is not that great! What else you Canadians have worth drinking. Oh, should have gone to Beer camp in my twenties like I wanted to!
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
$ 5.75?...FOR TAP WATER?...OOPS I MEAN AMERICAN BEER? ....SORRY,SORRY....
spapad wrote:
I felt ripped off everytime I paid $5.75 for a 12.oz beer at Disney too, but some contracts, it pays to read the fine print. I believe you are right, I mean they should refund the money but if it's in their small print and you missed it they don't care. Just like 90% of the worlds money making machines.
Where AmI wrote:
Hello? The show was cancelled and tickets MUST be refunded.
Go to a bar, ask for a beer, pay in advance. Bartender gets your money then says he's out of beer. Sooooorry. No refunds, the money is in the register. He can't open it unless you pay $6.95 for the act of opening the register.
Hmmmmm
Say rip off...
spapad wrote:
Note for the future, always buy the ticket insurance, then you'll get your money back, even if it's really your fault because you car broke down. $6.95 is a small price to pay for ensuring you get your money back.
K2M wrote:
No refund for my tickets to a cancelled concert. THe tickets were purchased from live nation. I am working on it. But the policy is no refunds. THat fucking ercks me. I fucking really hate the band i was going to see. This is a nother good reason to dislike that bullshit forever.
By "real deal" I was refering to "vintage" or circa 1980. I didn't think it would be fake, just new. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Thursday, July 10, 2008 7:47:43 PM)
hellrider 31038 wrote:
hey timboni the link i posted for you is the REAL DEAL to.offical judas priest british steel shirt
TIMBONI wrote:
I was more talking about the one I had from 1980. The "Real Deal".
hellrider 31038 wrote:
i cant believe you dont have one.FALL TO YOUR KNEES AND REPENT IF YOU PLEASE.lol.definite must for us defenders .below is a link for you to purchase one.its your duty
It's been far longer than a year ( 21 to be exact ) since I've been to Puerto Vallarta, but it was so much fun. Did you take a catamaran trip or dive at Los Arcos. That's what I liked the most. It was like swimming in an aquarium. The fish were amazing ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Monday, July 07, 2008 12:25:05 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I've been to Puerto Vallarta about a year ago, and I loved it. Its a nice city, mixing the old with the new. Here's a couple of pics I took while I was there:
Here are some statues by the beach:
Here's the city's oldest church (pretty, ain't it?):
And tthere's always the occasional long-necked fisherman...
My fingers are too short. I have to have the thin and narrow necks. The easiest guitar I ever played was one of the "snake skin" style Warren DiMartini guitars made by Performance. It seemed so small. They told me they had scaled it down a little for easier playing, but I wouldn't know if that's true or not. All I know is my little hands got around that neck like . . . . . [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guitardude from Wednesday, July 09, 2008 7:48:52 PM)
guitardude wrote:
The Ibanez Wizard necks are fabulous! They have 2 or 3 versions of the neck,each one is a progression of the last one. They are amazing. My personal favorite for necks is still the Jackson dual compound radius necks though. I like them wide and flat. The Ibanez Wizards are actually thinner than the Jackson`s but the same(or nearly) the same width. either one is a beauty to hold!!
stratlover wrote:
Mhm. I played my uncles Ibanez a few times, and it was really easy, compared to my Strat. Nice neck, strings were really low, almost touching the fretboard... Really cool.
I never played an SG before, but it looks cool to me. I specialy like it how the highest notes are very accesible (or seem to be, anyway). On a strat, I almost have to break my fingers when I want to play above the 17th fret on the low strings.
TIMBONI wrote:
From my experience, I think the reason that people say the SG has such a fast neck is because it's so much sleeker than a Les Paul or any other Gibson that I've ever played. Flater, narrower and just plain easier to get around. I'd still toss it aside for an Ibanez for playing ease though.
I was tempted to dump a shot into the pink lemonade. I think I'll try it this weekend. There's an ad for Crystal Light. Goes great with your favorite alcohol with only half the calories ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Monday, July 07, 2008 10:40:13 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
I was gonna say tequila! How many calories can there possibly be in a shot of Cuervo gold? They make Cuervo light?
spapad wrote:
All the more reason to drink Mich. Ultra!
TIMBONI wrote:
Hey, I know me . You should have started worrying a very long time ago !
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
OK...IT'S OFFICIAL,NOW I'M STARTIN' TO WORRY!!!!!!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Unfortunately, I'm not 20 anymore. 6-8 beers a night isn't doing any good for me and at 100 calories each they aren't helping the waistline either ! Gotta maintain my girlish figure !
guidogodoy wrote:
OMG! Timbo! You must be sick and dying! Bwwwaaaa....and so young too....
TIMBONI wrote:
Yeah and on top of that . . . I'm drinking Crystal Light. No more beer during the week for me.
mgdman wrote:
Mid week temps for the valley are predicted to be 105 to 110 I think i'll find a nice cool spot and stay INDOORS!!
Treat her like a lady and she screams ! HA ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by stratlover from Tuesday, July 08, 2008 5:38:08 PM)
stratlover wrote:
So... How do you play the Red Bitch? (Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Tuesday, July 08, 2008 10:26:32 AM)
TIMBONI wrote:
I had a red Bich and a black Warlock back in the early 80's. Very cool looking, but very heavy. That's what gave them their growl !
guitardude wrote:
Ibanez make some awesome guitars! No doubt about that. You`re right about the Les pauls ,they are heavy. The BC Rich that I have is light,but it`s made of Alder I think? I have held some that were very heavy(Mockingbird and the Bich)
stratlover wrote:
Yes, I have nice lines...
Seriously tho, I think that the shape of a stratocaster, or a telecaster is impossible to beat. I played quite a few guitars, but I still think that those two are the best. Gibson Les Paul is like weight-lifting, imo, and same is BC rich (tho I never played a BC rich guitar - just a friends bass which is a copy of a BC Rich).
Also, some Ibanez guitars (the ones that look similar to Fender Strats) are pretty cool.
guitardude wrote:
For smooth flowing lines,the Strat is hard to beat. I personally prefer the Strat type of body,they seem to fit me well. I`ve had a variety of guitars over the years,but the start is always my go to shape. the Les paul type is cool, as of recent years had some Epiphone LP`s,but they just don`t fit me as well.
The angular bodies of the Warlock and the Splitail can be hard to get used to!
I found this "interesting" from the Associated Press:
The last major remnant of Saddam Hussein's nuclear program - a huge stockpile of concentrated natural uranium - reached a Canadian port Saturday to complete a secret U.S. operation that included a two-week airlift from Baghdad and a ship voyage crossing two oceans.
The removal of 550 metric tons of "yellowcake" - the seed material for higher-grade nuclear enrichment - was a significant step toward closing the books on Saddam's nuclear legacy. It also brought relief to U.S. and Iraqi authorities who had worried the cache would reach insurgents or smugglers crossing to Iran to aid its nuclear ambitions.
Ibanez make some awesome guitars! No doubt about that. You`re right about the Les pauls ,they are heavy. The BC Rich that I have is light,but it`s made of Alder I think? I have held some that were very heavy(Mockingbird and the Bich)
stratlover wrote:
Yes, I have nice lines...
Seriously tho, I think that the shape of a stratocaster, or a telecaster is impossible to beat. I played quite a few guitars, but I still think that those two are the best. Gibson Les Paul is like weight-lifting, imo, and same is BC rich (tho I never played a BC rich guitar - just a friends bass which is a copy of a BC Rich).
Also, some Ibanez guitars (the ones that look similar to Fender Strats) are pretty cool.
guitardude wrote:
For smooth flowing lines,the Strat is hard to beat. I personally prefer the Strat type of body,they seem to fit me well. I`ve had a variety of guitars over the years,but the start is always my go to shape. the Les paul type is cool, as of recent years had some Epiphone LP`s,but they just don`t fit me as well.
The angular bodies of the Warlock and the Splitail can be hard to get used to!
From my experience, I think the reason that people say the SG has such a fast neck is because it's so much sleeker than a Les Paul or any other Gibson that I've ever played. Flater, narrower and just plain easier to get around. I'd still toss it aside for an Ibanez for playing ease though.
Just watched "The Soup" on TV. They were making fun of reality shows / soap operas that all involved over indulging in alcohol. Funniest part was a segment they did about drinking something to counter the effects. Boritrol or whatever they named it. Of the noted effects included: holding a job, acting responsibly and speaking endlessly about your marathon training. I HAD to laugh at that last one. Couldn't be more accurate!
TIMBONI wrote:
Thanks. I'm going to need it. I've done it before, but it sure is boring !
spapad wrote:
Good luck with it Tim. What am I doing..............go to bed, must go to bed now, got the dragon lady to deal with tomorrow.
TIMBONI wrote:
. . . . . or worse !
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
JACK LEMONADE????...SOUNDS LIKE A GUY PEEING IN A CUP TO ME!!........
spapad wrote:
Pink Lemonade, you poor poor man! Unless thats Jack Lemonade. LOL
Thanks. I'm going to need it. I've done it before, but it sure is boring ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Monday, July 07, 2008 10:35:48 PM)
spapad wrote:
Good luck with it Tim. What am I doing..............go to bed, must go to bed now, got the dragon lady to deal with tomorrow.
TIMBONI wrote:
. . . . . or worse !
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
JACK LEMONADE????...SOUNDS LIKE A GUY PEEING IN A CUP TO ME!!........
spapad wrote:
Pink Lemonade, you poor poor man! Unless thats Jack Lemonade. LOL
Hey, I know me . You should have started worrying a very long time ago ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Monday, July 07, 2008 10:26:17 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
OK...IT'S OFFICIAL,NOW I'M STARTIN' TO WORRY!!!!!!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Unfortunately, I'm not 20 anymore. 6-8 beers a night isn't doing any good for me and at 100 calories each they aren't helping the waistline either ! Gotta maintain my girlish figure !
guidogodoy wrote:
OMG! Timbo! You must be sick and dying! Bwwwaaaa....and so young too....
TIMBONI wrote:
Yeah and on top of that . . . I'm drinking Crystal Light. No more beer during the week for me.
mgdman wrote:
Mid week temps for the valley are predicted to be 105 to 110 I think i'll find a nice cool spot and stay INDOORS!!
Unfortunately, I'm not 20 anymore. 6-8 beers a night isn't doing any good for me and at 100 calories each they aren't helping the waistline either ! Gotta maintain my girlish figure ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Monday, July 07, 2008 10:14:05 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
OMG! Timbo! You must be sick and dying! Bwwwaaaa....and so young too....
TIMBONI wrote:
Yeah and on top of that . . . I'm drinking Crystal Light. No more beer during the week for me.
mgdman wrote:
Mid week temps for the valley are predicted to be 105 to 110 I think i'll find a nice cool spot and stay INDOORS!!
Unfortunately not, but I'm trying to get back to "fighting weight" and this will eliminate about 600-800 usless calories a day out of my diet. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Monday, July 07, 2008 9:59:53 PM)
spapad wrote:
Pink Lemonade, you poor poor man! Unless thats Jack Lemonade. LOL
Yeah and on top of that . . . I'm drinking Crystal Light. No more beer during the week for me. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by mgdman from Sunday, July 06, 2008 8:50:45 PM)
mgdman wrote:
Mid week temps for the valley are predicted to be 105 to 110 I think i'll find a nice cool spot and stay INDOORS!!
I was more talking about the one I had from 1980. The "Real Deal". [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Sunday, July 06, 2008 1:40:26 PM)
hellrider 31038 wrote:
i cant believe you dont have one.FALL TO YOUR KNEES AND REPENT IF YOU PLEASE.lol.definite must for us defenders .below is a link for you to purchase one.its your duty
Maybe, but I love long weekends here. Everyone leaves town and makes my life so quiet ! It's my favorite time in this city ( when most everyone else is gone ) ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Sunday, July 06, 2008 12:22:44 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
MEOW!!!
(Tough times, I guess...)
TIMBONI wrote:
Real quiet here. Nobody even set off the illegal ones this year.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
MEOW!!
(Yes. Most of them legal. Any illegal ones that were lit up were too far away to cause any damage.)
TIMBONI wrote:
Yes, a fairly calm 4th. Pleasantly surprised. See any fireworks last night ?
Real quiet here. Nobody even set off the illegal ones this year. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Sunday, July 06, 2008 12:17:58 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
MEOW!!
(Yes. Most of them legal. Any illegal ones that were lit up were too far away to cause any damage.)
TIMBONI wrote:
Yes, a fairly calm 4th. Pleasantly surprised. See any fireworks last night ?
Yes, a fairly calm 4th. Pleasantly surprised. See any fireworks last night ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Sunday, July 06, 2008 12:13:49 AM)
Price gouging the ladies again ? You're no better than the oil companies ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Friday, July 04, 2008 4:58:34 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
HEY!!!!!!!!...F%#k YOU! ....IT'S THE WEEKEND,THAT'S $2.50....PLUS SHE'S GOTTA BE REEEEEEEL PURDY!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Need him ? Just kidding. I love Soy . . . and you can too for only $1.99 !
spapad wrote:
LOL Tim! Where is Soy when you need him?
TIMBONI wrote:
No different than "real life". You think you know somebody and you put your faith and trust in them. Now you wait to see if it's warranted or not. Eventually, we all let each other down. It's human nature. The real question is what we do after that . . . . Oh god ! Too f ' ing deep for a holiday. Quick Soy, tell me to shut the hell up !
That does make sense. Appendicitis is pretty much a no brainer for a doctor these days. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Friday, July 04, 2008 4:49:31 PM)
hellrider 31038 wrote:
hey spapad yeah i doubt its his appendix also.i get the impression there not sure what the problem is so thats why they toke all the test.well if they have to rescedule the toronto show that would be no problem for myself.glenns heath is more way more important
spapad wrote:
I doubt it is appendicitis. Otherwise he would have had surgery then and there. A busted appendix leads to parotonitis, which leads to septic blood. Not some thing you would take chance with. Must be something else. Possibly something more invassive. More tests, no tests other than X-ray for appendicits.
Something else.
hellrider 31038 wrote:
i think its great.but i will feel much better when the medical issue is dealt with
paperflowers wrote:
So, boys, how do we feel about Glenn being able to perform again?
Need him ? Just kidding. I love Soy . . . and you can too for only $1.99 ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, July 04, 2008 4:47:29 PM)
spapad wrote:
LOL Tim! Where is Soy when you need him?
TIMBONI wrote:
No different than "real life". You think you know somebody and you put your faith and trust in them. Now you wait to see if it's warranted or not. Eventually, we all let each other down. It's human nature. The real question is what we do after that . . . . Oh god ! Too f ' ing deep for a holiday. Quick Soy, tell me to shut the hell up !
No different than "real life". You think you know somebody and you put your faith and trust in them. Now you wait to see if it's warranted or not. Eventually, we all let each other down. It's human nature. The real question is what we do after that . . . . Oh god ! Too f ' ing deep for a holiday. Quick Soy, tell me to shut the hell up !
I can't believe you still have one ! Mine practically disintegrated back in the 80's. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Friday, July 04, 2008 4:38:15 PM)
hellrider 31038 wrote:
yeah im really pissed.i just noticed i have a big rip on the back of my british steel shirt.FU?K.FUUUUUUUUUUCCCKKKKKKKKKK
It's kind of backing off now. Should be back to normal by Saturday. Lack of infidels making life a little boring. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Friday, July 04, 2008 12:13:06 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
MEOW!!!
(We're getting temps. in the mid-80s, so its just uncomfortable...not too bad.)
TIMBONI wrote:
Taking advantage of the lack of sun. Getting into triple digits again ! How are you doing in the heat ?
Oh, I'm sorry ! Maybe big bowl of Mac and Cheese will hold things together until you "tighten things up" again ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:46:08 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Haaa!!!! I actually got stopped at customs. Seems like the five kilos of GOOD coffee set someone's shorts on fire and made them "profile me!" At least they wore gloves....
STILLLLLL Best Buy didn't have a copy and I pre-ordered the vinyl! Where the hell is it? Oh, Zeus, why hast Thou forsaken me?
TIMBONI wrote:
Hey tough guy, quit your bitchin'. Sell all that coke you brought home, get your lazy ass down to Best Buy and get a CD like the rest of us !
guidogodoy wrote:
Wanna know what is currently pissing me off? Well, glad someone asked....I still haven't gotten my TRIPLE DOUBLE SUPER version of Nostra! Crap, I have been in the jungle of South America for the last few weeks for crap's sake!!! AAAAARGH!!! Here's hopin' my buddy the UPS guy was looking out for me.
Hey tough guy, quit your bitchin'. Sell all that coke you brought home, get your lazy ass down to Best Buy and get a CD like the rest of us ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:38:21 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Wanna know what is currently pissing me off? Well, glad someone asked....I still haven't gotten my TRIPLE DOUBLE SUPER version of Nostra! Crap, I have been in the jungle of South America for the last few weeks for crap's sake!!! AAAAARGH!!! Here's hopin' my buddy the UPS guy was looking out for me.
And that's my brother in law. About 6 something, white and not a word of anything but English. Accident waiting to happen. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:34:08 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Safe zones getting smaller and smaller, I am sorry to say. Beautiful land but major trouble if you are big, white and don't speak portuguese. For good or bad, I don't have any such trouble! HAA!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
So I've heard. My brother-in-law likes to vacation in Rio and he is sure to tell us that he stays in the "safe zones".
guidogodoy wrote:
Haaa!! Truth be told, that is the beach of Niteroi. Across the bay from Rio. Suburbs, in other words! Er...perhaps you couldn't tell that she wasn't exactly a tourist... (truth be told, took my life in my hands taking a camera out in that neighborhood!).
TIMBONI wrote:
Yeah, but this guy goes to Rio. RIO ! and comes back with that ! Oh my God, if that was the first thing I saw on the beach at Rio I'd kill myself !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Whats wrong with that one? I've posted worse...
TIMBONI wrote:
For Christ Sake ! Lie to me damn it ! Lie to me ! You take a trip to Rio and the only chick you can find is a bald, fat assed train wreck and you post it HERE ! You should be burned at the stake for heresy !
guidogodoy wrote:
Deep Freeze. As promised. These were the first pictures I took on day one! I kid you not. Print with "Olha a dieta" (watch the diet) and pin to the fridge! LOL!!!!!! Never let it be said that I don't do what I say!!! Welcome to the REAL Brazil!
So I've heard. My brother-in-law likes to vacation in Rio and he is sure to tell us that he stays in the "safe zones". [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:29:27 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Haaa!! Truth be told, that is the beach of Niteroi. Across the bay from Rio. Suburbs, in other words! Er...perhaps you couldn't tell that she wasn't exactly a tourist... (truth be told, took my life in my hands taking a camera out in that neighborhood!).
TIMBONI wrote:
Yeah, but this guy goes to Rio. RIO ! and comes back with that ! Oh my God, if that was the first thing I saw on the beach at Rio I'd kill myself !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Whats wrong with that one? I've posted worse...
TIMBONI wrote:
For Christ Sake ! Lie to me damn it ! Lie to me ! You take a trip to Rio and the only chick you can find is a bald, fat assed train wreck and you post it HERE ! You should be burned at the stake for heresy !
guidogodoy wrote:
Deep Freeze. As promised. These were the first pictures I took on day one! I kid you not. Print with "Olha a dieta" (watch the diet) and pin to the fridge! LOL!!!!!! Never let it be said that I don't do what I say!!! Welcome to the REAL Brazil!
Hey, I don't ask for much in this life. LIE TO ME ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:24:22 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Welcome to reality...
TIMBONI wrote:
Yeah, but this guy goes to Rio. RIO ! and comes back with that ! Oh my God, if that was the first thing I saw on the beach at Rio I'd kill myself !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Whats wrong with that one? I've posted worse...
TIMBONI wrote:
For Christ Sake ! Lie to me damn it ! Lie to me ! You take a trip to Rio and the only chick you can find is a bald, fat assed train wreck and you post it HERE ! You should be burned at the stake for heresy !
guidogodoy wrote:
Deep Freeze. As promised. These were the first pictures I took on day one! I kid you not. Print with "Olha a dieta" (watch the diet) and pin to the fridge! LOL!!!!!! Never let it be said that I don't do what I say!!! Welcome to the REAL Brazil!
Dude, that friggin' suit must feel like the Continental Divide ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:19:55 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
That was for DF, not you, Mr. Peanut Gallery! LOL!!! Sorry to say that "Uncle Ronald" has arrived and is thriving in the DEEEEP South! Bwwwwaaahaaaa!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
For Christ Sake ! Lie to me damn it ! Lie to me ! You take a trip to Rio and the only chick you can find is a bald, fat assed train wreck and you post it HERE ! You should be burned at the stake for heresy !
guidogodoy wrote:
Deep Freeze. As promised. These were the first pictures I took on day one! I kid you not. Print with "Olha a dieta" (watch the diet) and pin to the fridge! LOL!!!!!! Never let it be said that I don't do what I say!!! Welcome to the REAL Brazil!
Yeah, but this guy goes to Rio. RIO ! and comes back with that ! Oh my God, if that was the first thing I saw on the beach at Rio I'd kill myself ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:18:43 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Whats wrong with that one? I've posted worse...
TIMBONI wrote:
For Christ Sake ! Lie to me damn it ! Lie to me ! You take a trip to Rio and the only chick you can find is a bald, fat assed train wreck and you post it HERE ! You should be burned at the stake for heresy !
guidogodoy wrote:
Deep Freeze. As promised. These were the first pictures I took on day one! I kid you not. Print with "Olha a dieta" (watch the diet) and pin to the fridge! LOL!!!!!! Never let it be said that I don't do what I say!!! Welcome to the REAL Brazil!
Going to hit up a 24-hour establishment...Good night everyone!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Damn ! That's good. You're even more messed up than me !
jerZgirl wrote:
LOL!!! I have the JP site, Facebook and the Quorum, plus an IM, and texting on my cell phone while talkign on the real phone.
ok, now everything is quiet for a few mins...
I just missed star wars on the east coast. Damn.
TIMBONI wrote:
Are you kidding me ! Got the JP site, MySpace and Star Wars all going. I'm multi-tasking ! Oh who the hell am I kidding. I'm just catering to my short attention span.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Ahhh...Time Warner cable. We used to have that, but not anymore. We have satellite now, so I'll have to do some searching. I'll probably get off soon to watch it!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Ha ! Ok, let's start at the beginning. Vail . . . Star Wars is on Spike TV. Channel 48 on Time Warner in the Valley. Scott is one buff and tall ass M.F. and yeah I'm a guy and not a problem to say so.
spapad wrote:
Tim are we on Scott or Star Wars? what? Scott is near a door could be something your watching? Hmmm.
TIMBONI wrote:
Ok, I'm kickin' the door open so get ready with the pot shots. When you're as buff as he is, maybe the rest should try to emulate him !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That does suck doesn't it? It ain't easy being tall, but still....He's a tall sexy man!!!! Pretty funny, too!!!!
spapad wrote:
Poor Scott, My Virginia Boy! Always forced to bend down to make the rest of the band look taller. I have seen very few pics of Scott up to his full height.
Is that down the road just past the big oak tree ? Take a left by the fork in the river and it's just a couple of miles after the big hole in the road. You can't miss it, right ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:16:21 PM)
spapad wrote:
Oh God! You can mapquest it. It would be easier than me trying to explain. I live the the tiny little town of Rock Gap Va, outside of the larger Tiny town of Bluefield, WV accross the state line, outside of the tiny town of Bluefield, VA as well since there are two Bluefields.
Reminds me of something from childhood, "We live on the tiny island of Pago Pago", that is so obscure that even I don't know what show its from it just popped into my head!
TIMBONI wrote:
Ha ! If they only knew how cool this was back in the 70's. Where abouts in Va are ya ? I spent about 6 yrs in Annandale as a kid.
spapad wrote:
Yes, he is Buff and American. How good is that! Just nice to see a VA Boy in a "God status" band!
I've seen Star Wars a million times. Ya know my kid hates the old Triology because the graphics bore her!? Oh well!
TIMBONI wrote:
Ha ! Ok, let's start at the beginning. Vail . . . Star Wars is on Spike TV. Channel 48 on Time Warner in the Valley. Scott is one buff and tall ass M.F. and yeah I'm a guy and not a problem to say so.
spapad wrote:
Tim are we on Scott or Star Wars? what? Scott is near a door could be something your watching? Hmmm.
TIMBONI wrote:
Ok, I'm kickin' the door open so get ready with the pot shots. When you're as buff as he is, maybe the rest should try to emulate him !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That does suck doesn't it? It ain't easy being tall, but still....He's a tall sexy man!!!! Pretty funny, too!!!!
spapad wrote:
Poor Scott, My Virginia Boy! Always forced to bend down to make the rest of the band look taller. I have seen very few pics of Scott up to his full height.
For Christ Sake ! Lie to me damn it ! Lie to me ! You take a trip to Rio and the only chick you can find is a bald, fat assed train wreck and you post it HERE ! You should be burned at the stake for heresy ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:10:51 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Deep Freeze. As promised. These were the first pictures I took on day one! I kid you not. Print with "Olha a dieta" (watch the diet) and pin to the fridge! LOL!!!!!! Never let it be said that I don't do what I say!!! Welcome to the REAL Brazil!
Damn ! That's good. You're even more messed up than me ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by jerZgirl from Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:11:41 PM)
jerZgirl wrote:
LOL!!! I have the JP site, Facebook and the Quorum, plus an IM, and texting on my cell phone while talkign on the real phone.
ok, now everything is quiet for a few mins...
I just missed star wars on the east coast. Damn.
TIMBONI wrote:
Are you kidding me ! Got the JP site, MySpace and Star Wars all going. I'm multi-tasking ! Oh who the hell am I kidding. I'm just catering to my short attention span.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Ahhh...Time Warner cable. We used to have that, but not anymore. We have satellite now, so I'll have to do some searching. I'll probably get off soon to watch it!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Ha ! Ok, let's start at the beginning. Vail . . . Star Wars is on Spike TV. Channel 48 on Time Warner in the Valley. Scott is one buff and tall ass M.F. and yeah I'm a guy and not a problem to say so.
spapad wrote:
Tim are we on Scott or Star Wars? what? Scott is near a door could be something your watching? Hmmm.
TIMBONI wrote:
Ok, I'm kickin' the door open so get ready with the pot shots. When you're as buff as he is, maybe the rest should try to emulate him !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That does suck doesn't it? It ain't easy being tall, but still....He's a tall sexy man!!!! Pretty funny, too!!!!
spapad wrote:
Poor Scott, My Virginia Boy! Always forced to bend down to make the rest of the band look taller. I have seen very few pics of Scott up to his full height.
Well that's the problem. It's you and your mom. Spike TV is "television for men". It's "hormonal interference"! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:11:17 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Unfortunately, we don't get Spike TV. Its there, but its not viewable...gonna have to whatever mom's watching...
TIMBONI wrote:
Are you kidding me ! Got the JP site, MySpace and Star Wars all going. I'm multi-tasking ! Oh who the hell am I kidding. I'm just catering to my short attention span.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Ahhh...Time Warner cable. We used to have that, but not anymore. We have satellite now, so I'll have to do some searching. I'll probably get off soon to watch it!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Ha ! Ok, let's start at the beginning. Vail . . . Star Wars is on Spike TV. Channel 48 on Time Warner in the Valley. Scott is one buff and tall ass M.F. and yeah I'm a guy and not a problem to say so.
spapad wrote:
Tim are we on Scott or Star Wars? what? Scott is near a door could be something your watching? Hmmm.
TIMBONI wrote:
Ok, I'm kickin' the door open so get ready with the pot shots. When you're as buff as he is, maybe the rest should try to emulate him !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That does suck doesn't it? It ain't easy being tall, but still....He's a tall sexy man!!!! Pretty funny, too!!!!
spapad wrote:
Poor Scott, My Virginia Boy! Always forced to bend down to make the rest of the band look taller. I have seen very few pics of Scott up to his full height.
Ha ! If they only knew how cool this was back in the 70's. Where abouts in Va are ya ? I spent about 6 yrs in Annandale as a kid. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:06:52 PM)
spapad wrote:
Yes, he is Buff and American. How good is that! Just nice to see a VA Boy in a "God status" band!
I've seen Star Wars a million times. Ya know my kid hates the old Triology because the graphics bore her!? Oh well!
TIMBONI wrote:
Ha ! Ok, let's start at the beginning. Vail . . . Star Wars is on Spike TV. Channel 48 on Time Warner in the Valley. Scott is one buff and tall ass M.F. and yeah I'm a guy and not a problem to say so.
spapad wrote:
Tim are we on Scott or Star Wars? what? Scott is near a door could be something your watching? Hmmm.
TIMBONI wrote:
Ok, I'm kickin' the door open so get ready with the pot shots. When you're as buff as he is, maybe the rest should try to emulate him !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That does suck doesn't it? It ain't easy being tall, but still....He's a tall sexy man!!!! Pretty funny, too!!!!
spapad wrote:
Poor Scott, My Virginia Boy! Always forced to bend down to make the rest of the band look taller. I have seen very few pics of Scott up to his full height.
Are you kidding me ! Got the JP site, MySpace and Star Wars all going. I'm multi-tasking ! Oh who the hell am I kidding. I'm just catering to my short attention span. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:02:51 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Ahhh...Time Warner cable. We used to have that, but not anymore. We have satellite now, so I'll have to do some searching. I'll probably get off soon to watch it!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Ha ! Ok, let's start at the beginning. Vail . . . Star Wars is on Spike TV. Channel 48 on Time Warner in the Valley. Scott is one buff and tall ass M.F. and yeah I'm a guy and not a problem to say so.
spapad wrote:
Tim are we on Scott or Star Wars? what? Scott is near a door could be something your watching? Hmmm.
TIMBONI wrote:
Ok, I'm kickin' the door open so get ready with the pot shots. When you're as buff as he is, maybe the rest should try to emulate him !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That does suck doesn't it? It ain't easy being tall, but still....He's a tall sexy man!!!! Pretty funny, too!!!!
spapad wrote:
Poor Scott, My Virginia Boy! Always forced to bend down to make the rest of the band look taller. I have seen very few pics of Scott up to his full height.
Ha ! Ok, let's start at the beginning. Vail . . . Star Wars is on Spike TV. Channel 48 on Time Warner in the Valley. Scott is one buff and tall ass M.F. and yeah I'm a guy and not a problem to say so. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:57:02 PM)
spapad wrote:
Tim are we on Scott or Star Wars? what? Scott is near a door could be something your watching? Hmmm.
TIMBONI wrote:
Ok, I'm kickin' the door open so get ready with the pot shots. When you're as buff as he is, maybe the rest should try to emulate him !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That does suck doesn't it? It ain't easy being tall, but still....He's a tall sexy man!!!! Pretty funny, too!!!!
spapad wrote:
Poor Scott, My Virginia Boy! Always forced to bend down to make the rest of the band look taller. I have seen very few pics of Scott up to his full height.
Ok, I'm kickin' the door open so get ready with the pot shots. When you're as buff as he is, maybe the rest should try to emulate him ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:47:32 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That does suck doesn't it? It ain't easy being tall, but still....He's a tall sexy man!!!! Pretty funny, too!!!!
spapad wrote:
Poor Scott, My Virginia Boy! Always forced to bend down to make the rest of the band look taller. I have seen very few pics of Scott up to his full height.
Ha ! You sounded like Yoda there. "Hmmm. Not cut out for the I-web, must be. Hmmm." Sorry, watching Star Wars on TV right now. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Bev from Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:37:09 PM)
Bev wrote:
And all this time I thought Lidija made them. Ah, well. Maybe she did and they ended up on that site (shrugs)
I have to be the most gullable stiff alive. Just not cut out for the I-Web, must be.
spapad wrote:
There is a Japanese site that has those nice banners running across their page. Just dont think I bookmarked and probably don't know how I ended up there. LOL
Bev wrote:
In the new member section, Celebrate the Metal Gods. That is where this set is from.
spapad wrote:
Did that come from the Japanese site, I've seen it some place.
Hear that one. Every so often, I see the Exile van on Roscoe Blvd. Makes me crazy. Would love to own one of those bikes. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:21:25 PM)
spapad wrote:
Very Nice bikes! I wish I could afford a Harley. Well I could, but it's just not the thing I want to spend my last dime on.
TIMBONI wrote:
I love those bikes. Look like something from Exile Cycles.
First settlement ? Wasn't St. Augustine, Florida settled by the Spanish in 1565 ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Thursday, July 03, 2008 12:48:37 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
HAPPY 400th ANNIVERSARY TO QUEBEC CITY (JULY 3,1608) (BONNE FETE)...AT 11AM
BELLS RANG OUT ACROSS CANADA TO MARK A 400 YEAR OLD MOMENT IN HISTORY...SAMUEL de CHAMPLAIN THE FIRST EUROPEAN TO SET FOOT IN THIS PART OF THE WORLD ON JULY 3 1608,ARRIVED TO ESTABLISH THE FIRST WESTERN SETTLEMENT IN NORTH AMERICA.
Too bad you have to put up with so much crap. I don't know why they flock to you. Miss having you around. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Bev from Thursday, July 03, 2008 11:30:52 AM)
Bev wrote:
Much as some would like you to believe otherwise I prefer invisible. It is more practical that trying to disquise myself. Takes a lot less effort.
Love it. When cable stops showing commercials, I'll be concerned about them. I thought the idea was we paid for television so we didn't have to see ads. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Tuesday, July 01, 2008 10:22:34 PM)
spapad wrote:
Saw many a film that way. FREE!
Word:
Grifter
TIMBONI wrote:
Nice ! Admire the ingenuity.
spapad wrote:
My Prefered method to recieve HBO was with a piece of FM wire and I slid tin foil up and down it till I got the channel. Did that for two years before they figured out how to block it.
TIMBONI wrote:
With a clothes hanger and tin foil !
spapad wrote:
You need rabit ears for that.
Channel 50 before cable had stations above 13
TIMBONI wrote:
UHF ( yeah, it's video. How about this one ? )
spapad wrote:
VHF? was that video? It was either that or sports equipment.
I really need to go to bed not to swift on the uptake.
My Prefered method to recieve HBO was with a piece of FM wire and I slid tin foil up and down it till I got the channel. Did that for two years before they figured out how to block it.
TIMBONI wrote:
With a clothes hanger and tin foil !
spapad wrote:
You need rabit ears for that.
Channel 50 before cable had stations above 13
TIMBONI wrote:
UHF ( yeah, it's video. How about this one ? )
spapad wrote:
VHF? was that video? It was either that or sports equipment.
I really need to go to bed not to swift on the uptake.
I didn't think of it that way, but I think you're right. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by kit kat from Tuesday, July 01, 2008 7:38:25 AM)
kit kat wrote:
I bought the CD a few days ago,,,, is it just me or what. I hear a lot old style Priest on it. Even the way Rob sings on the CD, just reminds of what he sung on the first 3 albums. I have always liked Rocka Rolla, Sad Wings, Sin After Sin.I don't know maybe it's just me. But I do like it. Everybody's saying that it's a new direction, if you ask me I think they come full circle.
Ha ! Bring your Canadian butt down here. It's going to be over 100 degrees for the rest of the week. I can't wait to see what you think of it ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Monday, June 30, 2008 5:43:52 PM)
Head banger wrote:
well all, tomorow I leave for disneyland, so I may not be back with you all for a while. I will try to check in. play nice.
I know this is a little late, but quite frankly that's assault. A human bite is one of the nastiest things on the planet and quite frankly the chance of infection is high. My son was actually suspended for a day for fighting in the first grade ( 6 yrs old ) It wasn't really a fight, but rules are rules. He got physical and he was suspended. What you are talking about is grounds for a lawsuit. Directed at both the parents and the school. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by joedraper from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 11:25:06 AM)
joedraper wrote:
Hello!!
What a fecking day I had yesterday. First, I totally left it for the last minute so it's my own fault, I need to get a fancy dress outfit for my 2 year old for friday morning. They're having a fancy dress day at school with the theme of people who help other people. So I got my son a fire fighters outfit, no problem there. I thought of sending Zoey as a nurse because she'd look really cute dressed as a nurse. I can't find anything remotely close to fitting her size and I tried to improvise by getting a white dress and just adding pips, lappels and nursy type logo's etc.. So now I have tomorrow to come up with something fantastic.. right
Then, yesterday when I went to pick up my children from playschool, I was met at the gate by the teacher who told me Zoey had been involved in an 'incident'.
So calmly I enquired about what had happened. I was told that a little boy had cornered Zoey and bit her. So I figured, the perp is probably a three year old, how bad can it be? I see my daughter from one side and she's acting normal and doesn't seem at all traumatized. Then she turns around and I see her cheek. Her whole cheek is covered in a fecking nasty bite. HER WHOLE CHEEK! I was in shock so I let it slide. Every time I look at the wound I get more and more angry and I feel I should've acted or been more assertive but I was just so shocked. I got to school this morning and they at least said that the perps mother feels terrible about what happened. Maybe I'm being mellodramatic here but if it was my son who'd bitten another child, I'd have asked for the victims phone number and at least called to apologize or find out if the other kid was ok. The wound is open as well as bruised. I've been disinfecting it so I don't think it'll get infected but I hope that it doesn't leave a scar. Any advice on what I should do? if infact I can do anything about this?
"invade" all you want. As you can see, I'm not exactly infallible myself. Very little of what I say or do I take very seriously. It's just hard to tell when it's in type. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Sunday, June 29, 2008 11:18:02 PM)
spapad wrote:
Tim, I have no musical talent what so ever and will not invade any more of your musical strings. I just dont have a clue what I am looking at.
TIMBONI wrote:
Ok, it's official. I'm a flake. I forgot the a note on the G string. Ha ! What's new ? Forgot the flat 5.
4 - 5 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 12
TIMBONI wrote:
No. You are right. I got confused when I translated the paragraph. The second half starting on the 12th fret is ok, but the first part starting on the E string is like Redman said.
Now ,how did that go again?5-7-8......holy fark man,this may take awhile!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Oh, one other thing. One of the coolest scales, in my opinion, is the combination of the Blues Scale and the Natural Minor Scale. The simple Blues Scale is 1-4,1-3,1-3,1-3,1-4,1-4. Try this one. Let's say we start on A on the 6 string. So, by fret, it goes 5-7-8, 5-7-8, 5-7, 4-5-7, 5-6-8, 5-7-8. With the addition of a little tail. If you start on the G string with the 4-5-7 you can then slide up to the 9th fret and finish it off with the blues scale on the B and E strings with 8-10, 8-10.
Very George Lynch.
No. You are right. I got confused when I translated the paragraph. The second half starting on the 12th fret is ok, but the first part starting on the E string is like Redman said.
Now ,how did that go again?5-7-8......holy fark man,this may take awhile!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Oh, one other thing. One of the coolest scales, in my opinion, is the combination of the Blues Scale and the Natural Minor Scale. The simple Blues Scale is 1-4,1-3,1-3,1-3,1-4,1-4. Try this one. Let's say we start on A on the 6 string. So, by fret, it goes 5-7-8, 5-7-8, 5-7, 4-5-7, 5-6-8, 5-7-8. With the addition of a little tail. If you start on the G string with the 4-5-7 you can then slide up to the 9th fret and finish it off with the blues scale on the B and E strings with 8-10, 8-10.
Very George Lynch.
I wish I could find my first car. What a widow maker it was. 1972 240Z. Killed everything in site. Would jump off the line in second gear at 9000 rpm with a rip snort. God forbid you anyone wanted to try her on a curvy road. God I loved that car. Took my buddies '69 Firebird to task. Took an '80s Celica Supra ( sorry, at a buck 20 down the highway I didn't note the exact year ). Things happen very fast at that speed ! No romance with that car. Even my girlfriend at the time didn't want anything to do with it. Talk about "Heading Out to the Highway". Some very "lean muscle" ! Edited at: Sunday, June 29, 2008 10:35:35 PM
I'm cool with Soy. He's the only one with thick enough skin for me to fuck with and vice-versa. Don't worry, we're cool with each other. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Sunday, June 29, 2008 8:02:49 PM)
spapad wrote:
Funny Tim. But I actually love you both to death. Soy is a very personal thing to me because he was the first to talk to to me.
DID HE ADD ME AS HIS FRIEND? NO. But I love the guy anyway.
TIMBONI wrote:
No, he actually is an alien. Why do you think I call him "slimy bug" ?
spapad wrote:
Alien? God did I miss something?
TIMBONI wrote:
Lose the "Alien" language !
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
NON SEQUITUR !!!!!!!!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
But you couldn't come up with 5 favorite ? Even out of context of a concept I could come up with 5 !
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
THEM THARS FIGHTIN' WORDS.................
TIMBONI wrote:
Come one you slimy bug, listen harder !
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
1-VISIONS
2-NOSTRADAMUS
3-PROPHECY
....UNFORTUNATELY I PRETTY MUCH LUMP THEM IN TOGETHER AFTER THAT.
No, he actually is an alien. Why do you think I call him "slimy bug" ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Sunday, June 29, 2008 7:51:55 PM)
spapad wrote:
Alien? God did I miss something?
TIMBONI wrote:
Lose the "Alien" language !
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
NON SEQUITUR !!!!!!!!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
But you couldn't come up with 5 favorite ? Even out of context of a concept I could come up with 5 !
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
THEM THARS FIGHTIN' WORDS.................
TIMBONI wrote:
Come one you slimy bug, listen harder !
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
1-VISIONS
2-NOSTRADAMUS
3-PROPHECY
....UNFORTUNATELY I PRETTY MUCH LUMP THEM IN TOGETHER AFTER THAT.
But you couldn't come up with 5 favorite ? Even out of context of a concept I could come up with 5 ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u from Sunday, June 29, 2008 7:02:09 PM)
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
THEM THARS FIGHTIN' WORDS.................
TIMBONI wrote:
Come one you slimy bug, listen harder !
Soylentgreen4u wrote:
1-VISIONS
2-NOSTRADAMUS
3-PROPHECY
....UNFORTUNATELY I PRETTY MUCH LUMP THEM IN TOGETHER AFTER THAT.
Yeah, that whole "your not a fan" stuff is bullshit. In all honesty, I didn't think I was going to like it and I ended up diggin' it big time. There are a couple of tracks that I could do without, but all in all I like it. That does NOT mean that I'm any bigger or better a fan than anyone else. If I didn't like it, I'd be saying that. Immaturity is exactly what it is. Many of the people who talk so tough were not even born when I started listening to Priest. I will never officially "ignore" anyone, as I don't believe in doing so, but I won't put much stock in their opinions. Ass kissing is not an admirable trait in anyone. I'd much prefer to hear an opinion that disagrees with mine rather than one that is just what I want to hear. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by metalmaz from Sunday, June 29, 2008 3:20:42 PM)
metalmaz wrote:
Very true and I knew it wouldn't be British Steel etc. But I just don't think it's worked. I can see what they were getting at, but it is really in need of some serious paring down. Don't get me wrong there are some cracking songs there - but it's padded out with "rock opera" fills.
I can't believe the venom from the "Priest Stalinists" who are pouring out contempt to forum members who have dared pass a negative opinion. "If you don't like it, you're not a fan" and all that immature bullshit.
TIMBONI wrote:
It's a tough listen. You first have to get your head around the whole "concept" idea and listen to it like a story, not a headbanging session. If you didn't like "Operation Mindcrime", you definitely won't like this. It's waaaaaaaaaaaaay more heady and requires a lot more from the listener. The songs on Mindcrime could stand alone. Some songs on Nostradamus can, but are much better in context. Some people got into "Tommy" and some didn't. That didn't mean that any one of them wasn't a Who fan.
It's a tough listen. You first have to get your head around the whole "concept" idea and listen to it like a story, not a headbanging session. If you didn't like "Operation Mindcrime", you definitely won't like this. It's waaaaaaaaaaaaay more heady and requires a lot more from the listener. The songs on Mindcrime could stand alone. Some songs on Nostradamus can, but are much better in context. Some people got into "Tommy" and some didn't. That didn't mean that any one of them wasn't a Who fan.
Now this is wierd, but not a mistake. Sometimes when finishing a phrase, I'll hammer on and pull off on the B string between the 5th and 6th fret. Then play the 6th fret on the G string ( C# / Dd ) then back to the B string 5th fret ( E ) and close it on the D string 7th fret ( A ). It's out of tune a bit, but it's quick and adds an exotic sound that I like.
No. You are right. I got confused when I translated the paragraph. The second half starting on the 12th fret is ok, but the first part starting on the E string is like Redman said.
I think that is correct now. Sorry if I led anybody down a wierd track. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Redman from Sunday, June 29, 2008 5:58:33 AM)
Now ,how did that go again?5-7-8......holy fark man,this may take awhile!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Oh, one other thing. One of the coolest scales, in my opinion, is the combination of the Blues Scale and the Natural Minor Scale. The simple Blues Scale is 1-4,1-3,1-3,1-3,1-4,1-4. Try this one. Let's say we start on A on the 6 string. So, by fret, it goes 5-7-8, 5-7-8, 5-7, 4-5-7, 5-6-8, 5-7-8. With the addition of a little tail. If you start on the G string with the 4-5-7 you can then slide up to the 9th fret and finish it off with the blues scale on the B and E strings with 8-10, 8-10.
Very George Lynch.
Now down the hall to register your "rediculous walk". ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by soylentgreen4u from Saturday, June 28, 2008 10:32:52 PM)
soylentgreen4u wrote:
I LIKE THAT RULE.....RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT FORWARD.....DRINK!!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Not to worry. I'm more of a marathoner than a sprinter. Rule #1 : You must always have a beer in your hand.
soylentgreen4u wrote:
QUICK,QUICK......BOLT THE DOORS...HAMMER GREAT PIECES OF CROOKED WOOD AGAINST YOUR WINDOWS...TIM IS GETTIN' HAMMERED!!!!!!!!!! ...CHEERS FRIEND.
TIMBONI wrote:
Gotta earn it man ! I'm willing to do the time.
soylentgreen4u wrote:
HOME BREW TEQUILA?..ARE YOU INSANE???.......HOWEVER,LITA FORD...YUMMY!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Right now I'm sippin' on some home brew Tequila. Clear as water. Deadly as Lita Ford !
Not to worry. I'm more of a marathoner than a sprinter. Rule #1 : You must always have a beer in your hand. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by soylentgreen4u from Saturday, June 28, 2008 10:27:38 PM)
soylentgreen4u wrote:
QUICK,QUICK......BOLT THE DOORS...HAMMER GREAT PIECES OF CROOKED WOOD AGAINST YOUR WINDOWS...TIM IS GETTIN' HAMMERED!!!!!!!!!! ...CHEERS FRIEND.
TIMBONI wrote:
Gotta earn it man ! I'm willing to do the time.
soylentgreen4u wrote:
HOME BREW TEQUILA?..ARE YOU INSANE???.......HOWEVER,LITA FORD...YUMMY!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Right now I'm sippin' on some home brew Tequila. Clear as water. Deadly as Lita Ford !
It was fun. 13 minutes eh ? That's amazingly accurate. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Darth_Painkiller_0870 from Saturday, June 28, 2008 8:48:12 PM)
Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:
Tim and Sapad, I absolutely loved the track-by-track review. One of the coolest and funniest things I've had the pleasure of reading all day. I'm out of here in 13 mins.
So that's what I get for havin' your back. You slimy bug ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by soylentgreen4u from Saturday, June 28, 2008 8:43:13 PM)
soylentgreen4u wrote:
...YUP.....BUDWEISER .....OR ANOTHER GOOD NAME MIGHT BE "PREDATOR PISS"
NOW,NOW.....BE NICE TIM.....
TIMBONI wrote:
Good God, she's not only American but a bad one at that. Given the choice, we'd all drink Canadian !
soylentgreen4u wrote:
JUST POPPED OPEN MY FIRST COLD ONE...SATURDAY NIGHT EH!!!...A GOOD OL' BOTTLE OF FOSTER'S (G'DAY MATE) MY LADYFRIENDS' FRIEND BROUGHT OVER A 6-PACK OF BUD ..SO I'M HAVING FUN WITH HER,TELLING HER TO DRINK CANADIAN OR GO HOME (SHE'S AMERICAN) I TOLD HER SHE SHOULD HAVE SAVED HER MONEY ON THAT BUD STUFF,CAUSE I HAVE NICE COLD TAP WATER HERE,SAME THING ....FORTUNATELY SHE'S COOL SO IT'S ALL IN GOOD FUN.
Good God, she's not only American but a bad one at that. Given the choice, we'd all drink Canadian ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by soylentgreen4u from Saturday, June 28, 2008 8:16:27 PM)
soylentgreen4u wrote:
JUST POPPED OPEN MY FIRST COLD ONE...SATURDAY NIGHT EH!!!...A GOOD OL' BOTTLE OF FOSTER'S (G'DAY MATE) MY LADYFRIENDS' FRIEND BROUGHT OVER A 6-PACK OF BUD ..SO I'M HAVING FUN WITH HER,TELLING HER TO DRINK CANADIAN OR GO HOME (SHE'S AMERICAN) I TOLD HER SHE SHOULD HAVE SAVED HER MONEY ON THAT BUD STUFF,CAUSE I HAVE NICE COLD TAP WATER HERE,SAME THING ....FORTUNATELY SHE'S COOL SO IT'S ALL IN GOOD FUN.
Now ,how did that go again?5-7-8......holy fark man,this may take awhile!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Oh, one other thing. One of the coolest scales, in my opinion, is the combination of the Blues Scale and the Natural Minor Scale. The simple Blues Scale is 1-4,1-3,1-3,1-3,1-4,1-4. Try this one. Let's say we start on A on the 6 string. So, by fret, it goes 5-7-8, 5-7-8, 5-7, 4-5-7, 5-6-8, 5-7-8. With the addition of a little tail. If you start on the G string with the 4-5-7 you can then slide up to the 9th fret and finish it off with the blues scale on the B and E strings with 8-10, 8-10.
Very George Lynch.
Oh, one other thing. One of the coolest scales, in my opinion, is the combination of the Blues Scale and the Natural Minor Scale. The simple Blues Scale is 1-4,1-3,1-3,1-3,1-4,1-4. Try this one. Let's say we start on A on the 6 string. So, by fret, it goes 5-7-8, 5-7-8, 5-7, 4-5-7, 5-6-8, 5-7-8. With the addition of a little tail. If you start on the G string with the 4-5-7 you can then slide up to the 9th fret and finish it off with the blues scale on the B and E strings with 8-10, 8-10.
Very George Lynch.
Take care and thanks for the "escort" through the CD. It was fun ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 28, 2008 7:42:14 PM)
spapad wrote:
Night Tim!
TIMBONI wrote:
On a positive note, friggin' be-a-u-ti-ful guitar work on "Future of Mankind" ! Great choices, awsome tone. Perfect !
I'm just messin' with ya a bit. I think it's great if kids have an opportunity to experience the kind of independence and freedom that we got to have when we were young. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 28, 2008 7:40:39 PM)
spapad wrote:
Yes, I asure you I will get off of here after this but she has been going since she was a very small child, and once when she was an infant, so I know all about the taking up the summer vacation time with someone else than me. I have her almost all year, so I can not complain.
TIMBONI wrote:
Not really. I sent my oldest son off for 3 weeks to Vegas and he's only 12 ! We start young around here.
spapad wrote:
Wow, that sounds like the dumbest thing I ever said, but it's true.
spapad wrote:
Need to go I have to finish packing my daughter off to Greece.
Not really. I sent my oldest son off for 3 weeks to Vegas and he's only 12 ! We start young around here. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 28, 2008 7:36:18 PM)
spapad wrote:
Wow, that sounds like the dumbest thing I ever said, but it's true.
spapad wrote:
Need to go I have to finish packing my daughter off to Greece.
Ok, now I have an issue. I think that "Nostradamus" and "Future of Mankind" are in the wrong order. "Future of Mankind" should have come first and "Nostradamus" as more of a narrative of the man should have come last. Especially with it's strong and abrupt ending to wrap up the entire story ( album . . . sorry, CD )
Sorry . . . thought you were referring to the font style rather than the word itself. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 28, 2008 7:31:27 PM)
spapad wrote:
Yes, I know that.
TIMBONI wrote:
Sans - French for " without "
spapad wrote:
Sans is a word to me! Sans serif, etc............ Typographic word.
TIMBONI wrote:
Ha ! No, I was talking about the word "sans". Blue works in every lanuage !
spapad wrote:
By French do you mean Blue? Yes I can do that good. I also know how to cuss people out in Greek, but it's really not fun when your the only one who knows what it means!
HA!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Maybe, but you can throw in the occasional French word. That has to count for something.
spapad wrote:
HA! Someone should beat me for how bad I spell sans spell check.
TIMBONI wrote:
HA ! The first spelling was more appropriate anyway !
spapad wrote:
Just spelled Chain Mail wrong and may be spelling it wrong now. HA!
As soon as I heard it, I told D.C. that I needed to hear it in context. It's hard to release a piece of a concept on it's own. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 28, 2008 7:30:38 PM)
spapad wrote:
Absolutely agree, the first time I heard Nos. I just could not accept that is was what we were in for and I was pleasantly supprised when the whole thing came out.
TIMBONI wrote:
Let the horns sound, it's "Nostradamus" ! Now the drama of the song makes sense. On it's own, it sounds odd. After the entire experience it all makes sense and now the sonic assault !
Cool ! Mine is almost over. It's like a Nostradamus in rounds ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 28, 2008 7:28:50 PM)
spapad wrote:
Oh, Halford just ended which means its time for my Nos to start again!
TIMBONI wrote:
I love that beat.
spapad wrote:
Toned down but I dont really get pink. Oh god what is the song with the absolute Terminator drum beat, cant think.
TIMBONI wrote:
Into "New Beginnings" now. A little too "Pink Floyd" for me.
Sans is a word to me! Sans serif, etc............ Typographic word.
TIMBONI wrote:
Ha ! No, I was talking about the word "sans". Blue works in every lanuage !
spapad wrote:
By French do you mean Blue? Yes I can do that good. I also know how to cuss people out in Greek, but it's really not fun when your the only one who knows what it means!
HA!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Maybe, but you can throw in the occasional French word. That has to count for something.
spapad wrote:
HA! Someone should beat me for how bad I spell sans spell check.
TIMBONI wrote:
HA ! The first spelling was more appropriate anyway !
spapad wrote:
Just spelled Chain Mail wrong and may be spelling it wrong now. HA!
Let the horns sound, it's "Nostradamus" ! Now the drama of the song makes sense. On it's own, it sounds odd. After the entire experience it all makes sense and now the sonic assault !
Ha ! No, I was talking about the word "sans". Blue works in every lanuage ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 28, 2008 7:22:11 PM)
spapad wrote:
By French do you mean Blue? Yes I can do that good. I also know how to cuss people out in Greek, but it's really not fun when your the only one who knows what it means!
HA!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Maybe, but you can throw in the occasional French word. That has to count for something.
spapad wrote:
HA! Someone should beat me for how bad I spell sans spell check.
TIMBONI wrote:
HA ! The first spelling was more appropriate anyway !
spapad wrote:
Just spelled Chain Mail wrong and may be spelling it wrong now. HA!
Maybe, but you can throw in the occasional French word. That has to count for something. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 28, 2008 7:18:25 PM)
spapad wrote:
HA! Someone should beat me for how bad I spell sans spell check.
TIMBONI wrote:
HA ! The first spelling was more appropriate anyway !
spapad wrote:
Just spelled Chain Mail wrong and may be spelling it wrong now. HA!
And now "Visions" kicks in. Again, a very cool groove. Please forgive me all you "metal heads", but you could dance to this. I'd love to see a strip show to this one ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 28, 2008 7:11:16 PM)
spapad wrote:
It is awsome isn't it!
TIMBONI wrote:
And now the strings . . . and then the guitars. From the basement to the clouds. Awesome ! And a classic scream and wailing guitars to finish it off. YES !
And now the strings . . . and then the guitars. From the basement to the clouds. Awesome ! And a classic scream and wailing guitars to finish it off. YES !
For my first listen, I wanted to follow the lyrics and experience the story. The lyrics to "Exiled" hit home for me. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 28, 2008 7:01:10 PM)
spapad wrote:
I have to admit because I choose to just listen, I get messed up on what song I am on at times unless its one of my recent loves. The whole album will come to me but the manuscript does nothing for me, I have to hear it.
spapad wrote:
Just keep going, and let it happen to you instead of trying to make sense of it all.
TIMBONI wrote:
Maybe I just didn't get it. It is my first listen, but to me it feels odd between songs like "Death", "Conquest", "Persecution" and "Exiled".
That is a song that would probably be much better on a different record. It could and should stand on it's own. Not surrounded by all the ass kicking that's going on around it. When I get through the whole thing, I'm going back to it and listen to it on it's own. By then I'll probably have the proper B.A.C. to accept it ! HA ! Seriously, I think it's a good song, just out of place. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 28, 2008 6:48:20 PM)
spapad wrote:
It's a Last Rose of Summer thing. The first time I heard it I teared up, thanks to Bud, but then again I could attend a stranger's wedding and cry.
TIMBONI wrote:
"Lost Love" doesn't do much for me except the solo. Very "Scopionesque" if that's a word and if it's not then I just invented it.
It's really strange. It's like I've heard the songs before. I can sing along with many parts and I'm just feeling the pitch changes in the vocals. I'm no singer by any means, but I'm feeling where they are going. This is really fun !
As a song unto itself, "War" doesn't stand out much for me. However, it is VERY powerful. Not only that, it helps tie the story together into "Pestilence & Plague" and creates a good deal of tension which is now being relieved with the opening of "P&P". A lot of thought went into the arrangements. That's obvious.
One little trick that may come in handy. You can really turn the tables on people if you understand that if you are in the Key of G major you are, in essence, also in the Key of E minor. Three steps ( frets ) back and that's the relative minor key. Now that's when you start to make "Mary had a little lamb" sound like "Get on your knees and pray" !
Aha, so basicly if Im playing a certain scale with a root in (for example) G, then Im playing in the key of G. Well, that isnt all that complicated.
Not that I want to know all about music theory (which is as shitty as it is boring). Its just that the "keys" stuff is mentioned a lot in tabs, and I wanted to know whats it all about.
Thanks guys.
TIMBONI wrote:
Think of keys as families of notes. Keys are a group of notes that work well together. Around this scales are created. Of course there are always exceptions to the rule. In many fusion / jazz applications the players will intentionally use notes that are technically "out of key" to create the effect of tension in the music or to lead the listener's ear to an intended "key change". It sounds really technical, but it's not. If you forget everything I just said and just play what you think sounds good, there is probably some place in music theory to justify it. Music theory is almost as full of shit as psychology. Just learn the scales and try them. If it sounds good, go with it. If it sounds like shit, move on.
stratlover wrote:
Ive got a question for those who know music theory a bit.
What does it mean that something is in a certain "key"? I hear a lot of time how certain songs or parts of songs are in the key of E, E minor, A, ect. What is that all about?
I'll dress like a girl if I don't have to bring the beer ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by paperflowers from Saturday, June 28, 2008 3:45:37 PM)
paperflowers wrote:
Right on, ladies!! Well, actually I'd have to settle for "gal pal." I'm not really a nice girl - I just play one on TV
Can I at least come up and visit? I'll bring beer and hey, I'll even drive the golf cart! Don't worry, I never drink and race. Er, drive.
You really are testing the limits aren't you ? Good luck at Catholic Church. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Friday, June 27, 2008 10:48:45 PM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
PC?!?!? Me???? Now, now Tim. No reason to hit me "below the belt", as it were. I am about as far from PC as on can get. I will always look up moronic Threads with disdain, I can assure you. I also take great pains to be "open" to the views of others. I do not wish to perpetuate discord. If I can find a way to get everyone to be friends and have a nice discussion, I will.
In any event, I believe it is time for me to call it a night. I am beat and I have my niece's baptism tomorrow morning. Ah, the Catholic faith...nothing but a party! HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Night All!
TIMBONI wrote:
Come on Freeze ! Since when are you so P.C. ? The reason that these people create new threads is so they can stand up on their soap boxes, make a stupid comment and say "look at me". I call them attention whores.
Deep Freeze wrote:
HAHAHHAHAA!!! OK, strat! You have exposed me! DAMN!!
Betrayer, you make a VERY solid point. I am very much a supporter of debate. It really is a good thing to see healthy disourse and I should be grateful that it is at least sporadically constructive. I guess I need to take the advice of the others that know me so well and relax, put the dentures in the glass and drink my warm milk. HA!!!!!!!!!
I will always lament the continuous creation of idiotic Threads just to ask ONE stupid question or make a comment, but I guess it is a matter of looking at it as you said...it fosters debate. So long as we all manage to participate in such a way as to maintain friendship, decorum and dignity, I am all for it!
Eternal Betrayer wrote:
Fair enough, Mr Freeze.
To me, your opinion is just as important as the next person's.
It's all good fun, plus (un)healthy banter, and for a "useless" thread, it appears to be causing quite a bit of debate - which is never be a bad thing (as long as you've got the time & inclination, of course).
Deep Freeze wrote:
BWWWAAAHAHAHAHAAA!!! Thanks, soylent. I took the "blue" one..eyes getting heavy.....Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh....
Betrayer, not that I expect you to understand my position but, I have no problem with "freedom of speech". It is also not my intention to control anyone. I suppose MY right to complain about the REDUNDANCY of Threads is is a violation of said freedom? Or perhaps it is not important that I have an opinion? I don't know.
I do not wish to make more of this than already has been made. In the past two or three years, I have griped about the creation of useless Threads and they continue to pop up, so it is rather obvious that what I say is not very effective. I do not believe that I will change my opinion anytime soon and I am certain that morons will keep creating Threads regardless of the abundancy we enjoy.
I will do my very best to "lighten up". I do not want to make anyone feel oppressed.
soylentgreen4u wrote:
.....PAST YOUR PILL TIME..OH,OH.......WHY DO PEOPLE GET SOOOOOOO UPSET AT ANOTHER PERSONS THOUGHTS ON HERE??? JUST LET IT GO MAN...I CAN UNDERSTAND BEING A BIT UPSET AT PERSONAL ATTACKS(WHICH SOME OF THE BONEHEADS HERE THRIVE ON) BUT EEEEEEEEASY MAN,WATCH YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE..YOU MUST BE WHAT...60 NOW! ....BE CALM.....OMMMMMM...OMMMMM...BREATHE IN,BREATHE OUT...BE ONE WITH NATURE!!!!....WHAT WAS THAT YOU JUST CALLED ME?...
Deep Freeze wrote:
AAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGHHH!!!! You guys are KILLING me!!!! This is NOT ABOUT FREE FRIGGIN' SPEECH or having an OPINON!!!!! Alli, JD you guys know I love you dearly but I CAN'T STAND IT ANYMORE!!!!! This has NOTHING to do with liking or disliking the new album!!!! This is about creating A MILLION FRIGGIN' THREADS for the SAME FRIGGIN' SUBJECT!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh MAN!! I am going straight over the freaking cliff!!! Hello WALL! How are YOU today?? Do YOU have an opinion?? GREAT !! Let me hear it!! Oh? You don't like the new album? really? WOW!! THANK YOU, WALL!!! Sorry you guys, but I had to let that out! HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Other than the freebies, I haven't heard it yet. I bought it the other day, but I'm not going to listen to it until the weekend when I can listen to it all front to back. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, June 27, 2008 10:35:29 PM)
spapad wrote:
I found I started Loving Nos. as soon as I set the lyrics down and just listened at the level I wanted to hear. I heard more and took in more not reading lyrics along with the songs. Weird huh? I love the CD.
TIMBONI wrote:
Exactly. I think Nostradamus will be kind of the same way. It's different and sometimes it's hard to accept change, but if it's a change for the better it will eventually grow on you.
spapad wrote:
But, its good no doubt about it. It was the way the guitars sung the verbal part of the beginning that just kind of threw a lump in the road. Now I listen, and find myself swaying with the guitars.
TIMBONI wrote:
Yeah, that was a tough one for me to get used to. Especially compared to something like "Nailed to the Gun" which is blasting through my speakers right now via the Metal God's site.
spapad wrote:
That song kicks ass, but you know what I found myself liking after I had already dissed it first time round and several times was "Twist away". I just love it now.
TIMBONI wrote:
For the last 3 years the song my son and I would just blast before each baseball game was " The One You Love to Hate". What an inspiration to go in to "hostile territory" and kick ass !
spapad wrote:
I was blown away be resurrection.
TIMBONI wrote:
At the risk of causing a riot, I think his work away from Priest is his best. I wish he would / could bring some of that to Priest. So raw and powerful !
spapad wrote:
I love the man and everything he stands for. His Halford work was brilliant.
TIMBONI wrote:
For different reasons, same here. It's hard when your heroes turn out to be something different than you envision ( or have built them up to be ), but after my New England conservative mind got past it he exceeded everything I thought.
spapad wrote:
Tim, I can not answer for paper, but as I remember a few tears were shed on Mrytle Beach that night. Must have been the Bud.
TIMBONI wrote:
I wasn't exactly "in the know" myself until that video. It just reminded me of those old 60's movies when the girl waves her little frilly whatever to start the drag race. That's one of those things that made me go hmmmmmm.
paperflowers wrote:
Hey Timboni, I'm one of those people who absolutely cannot tell. I've never been able to figure it out.
TIMBONI wrote:
Are you really serious ? The Heading Out to the Highway video didn't "tip you off" ?
paperflowers wrote:
Yeah, I had a hard time with that one. I actually read about it. It's not like you can tell from the Turbo Lover video. What was that book you mentioned?
I should probably make myself scarce now that my newness is showing. I think I hear shaving cream cans......
Come on Freeze ! Since when are you so P.C. ? The reason that these people create new threads is so they can stand up on their soap boxes, make a stupid comment and say "look at me". I call them attention whores. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Friday, June 27, 2008 10:34:56 PM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
HAHAHHAHAA!!! OK, strat! You have exposed me! DAMN!!
Betrayer, you make a VERY solid point. I am very much a supporter of debate. It really is a good thing to see healthy disourse and I should be grateful that it is at least sporadically constructive. I guess I need to take the advice of the others that know me so well and relax, put the dentures in the glass and drink my warm milk. HA!!!!!!!!!
I will always lament the continuous creation of idiotic Threads just to ask ONE stupid question or make a comment, but I guess it is a matter of looking at it as you said...it fosters debate. So long as we all manage to participate in such a way as to maintain friendship, decorum and dignity, I am all for it!
Eternal Betrayer wrote:
Fair enough, Mr Freeze.
To me, your opinion is just as important as the next person's.
It's all good fun, plus (un)healthy banter, and for a "useless" thread, it appears to be causing quite a bit of debate - which is never be a bad thing (as long as you've got the time & inclination, of course).
Deep Freeze wrote:
BWWWAAAHAHAHAHAAA!!! Thanks, soylent. I took the "blue" one..eyes getting heavy.....Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh....
Betrayer, not that I expect you to understand my position but, I have no problem with "freedom of speech". It is also not my intention to control anyone. I suppose MY right to complain about the REDUNDANCY of Threads is is a violation of said freedom? Or perhaps it is not important that I have an opinion? I don't know.
I do not wish to make more of this than already has been made. In the past two or three years, I have griped about the creation of useless Threads and they continue to pop up, so it is rather obvious that what I say is not very effective. I do not believe that I will change my opinion anytime soon and I am certain that morons will keep creating Threads regardless of the abundancy we enjoy.
I will do my very best to "lighten up". I do not want to make anyone feel oppressed.
soylentgreen4u wrote:
.....PAST YOUR PILL TIME..OH,OH.......WHY DO PEOPLE GET SOOOOOOO UPSET AT ANOTHER PERSONS THOUGHTS ON HERE??? JUST LET IT GO MAN...I CAN UNDERSTAND BEING A BIT UPSET AT PERSONAL ATTACKS(WHICH SOME OF THE BONEHEADS HERE THRIVE ON) BUT EEEEEEEEASY MAN,WATCH YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE..YOU MUST BE WHAT...60 NOW! ....BE CALM.....OMMMMMM...OMMMMM...BREATHE IN,BREATHE OUT...BE ONE WITH NATURE!!!!....WHAT WAS THAT YOU JUST CALLED ME?...
Deep Freeze wrote:
AAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGHHH!!!! You guys are KILLING me!!!! This is NOT ABOUT FREE FRIGGIN' SPEECH or having an OPINON!!!!! Alli, JD you guys know I love you dearly but I CAN'T STAND IT ANYMORE!!!!! This has NOTHING to do with liking or disliking the new album!!!! This is about creating A MILLION FRIGGIN' THREADS for the SAME FRIGGIN' SUBJECT!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh MAN!! I am going straight over the freaking cliff!!! Hello WALL! How are YOU today?? Do YOU have an opinion?? GREAT !! Let me hear it!! Oh? You don't like the new album? really? WOW!! THANK YOU, WALL!!! Sorry you guys, but I had to let that out! HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Exactly. I think Nostradamus will be kind of the same way. It's different and sometimes it's hard to accept change, but if it's a change for the better it will eventually grow on you. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, June 27, 2008 10:29:00 PM)
spapad wrote:
But, its good no doubt about it. It was the way the guitars sung the verbal part of the beginning that just kind of threw a lump in the road. Now I listen, and find myself swaying with the guitars.
TIMBONI wrote:
Yeah, that was a tough one for me to get used to. Especially compared to something like "Nailed to the Gun" which is blasting through my speakers right now via the Metal God's site.
spapad wrote:
That song kicks ass, but you know what I found myself liking after I had already dissed it first time round and several times was "Twist away". I just love it now.
TIMBONI wrote:
For the last 3 years the song my son and I would just blast before each baseball game was " The One You Love to Hate". What an inspiration to go in to "hostile territory" and kick ass !
spapad wrote:
I was blown away be resurrection.
TIMBONI wrote:
At the risk of causing a riot, I think his work away from Priest is his best. I wish he would / could bring some of that to Priest. So raw and powerful !
spapad wrote:
I love the man and everything he stands for. His Halford work was brilliant.
TIMBONI wrote:
For different reasons, same here. It's hard when your heroes turn out to be something different than you envision ( or have built them up to be ), but after my New England conservative mind got past it he exceeded everything I thought.
spapad wrote:
Tim, I can not answer for paper, but as I remember a few tears were shed on Mrytle Beach that night. Must have been the Bud.
TIMBONI wrote:
I wasn't exactly "in the know" myself until that video. It just reminded me of those old 60's movies when the girl waves her little frilly whatever to start the drag race. That's one of those things that made me go hmmmmmm.
paperflowers wrote:
Hey Timboni, I'm one of those people who absolutely cannot tell. I've never been able to figure it out.
TIMBONI wrote:
Are you really serious ? The Heading Out to the Highway video didn't "tip you off" ?
paperflowers wrote:
Yeah, I had a hard time with that one. I actually read about it. It's not like you can tell from the Turbo Lover video. What was that book you mentioned?
I should probably make myself scarce now that my newness is showing. I think I hear shaving cream cans......
Yeah, that was a tough one for me to get used to. Especially compared to something like "Nailed to the Gun" which is blasting through my speakers right now via the Metal God's site. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, June 27, 2008 10:24:29 PM)
spapad wrote:
That song kicks ass, but you know what I found myself liking after I had already dissed it first time round and several times was "Twist away". I just love it now.
TIMBONI wrote:
For the last 3 years the song my son and I would just blast before each baseball game was " The One You Love to Hate". What an inspiration to go in to "hostile territory" and kick ass !
spapad wrote:
I was blown away be resurrection.
TIMBONI wrote:
At the risk of causing a riot, I think his work away from Priest is his best. I wish he would / could bring some of that to Priest. So raw and powerful !
spapad wrote:
I love the man and everything he stands for. His Halford work was brilliant.
TIMBONI wrote:
For different reasons, same here. It's hard when your heroes turn out to be something different than you envision ( or have built them up to be ), but after my New England conservative mind got past it he exceeded everything I thought.
spapad wrote:
Tim, I can not answer for paper, but as I remember a few tears were shed on Mrytle Beach that night. Must have been the Bud.
TIMBONI wrote:
I wasn't exactly "in the know" myself until that video. It just reminded me of those old 60's movies when the girl waves her little frilly whatever to start the drag race. That's one of those things that made me go hmmmmmm.
paperflowers wrote:
Hey Timboni, I'm one of those people who absolutely cannot tell. I've never been able to figure it out.
TIMBONI wrote:
Are you really serious ? The Heading Out to the Highway video didn't "tip you off" ?
paperflowers wrote:
Yeah, I had a hard time with that one. I actually read about it. It's not like you can tell from the Turbo Lover video. What was that book you mentioned?
I should probably make myself scarce now that my newness is showing. I think I hear shaving cream cans......
For the last 3 years the song my son and I would just blast before each baseball game was " The One You Love to Hate". What an inspiration to go in to "hostile territory" and kick ass ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, June 27, 2008 10:20:31 PM)
spapad wrote:
I was blown away be resurrection.
TIMBONI wrote:
At the risk of causing a riot, I think his work away from Priest is his best. I wish he would / could bring some of that to Priest. So raw and powerful !
spapad wrote:
I love the man and everything he stands for. His Halford work was brilliant.
TIMBONI wrote:
For different reasons, same here. It's hard when your heroes turn out to be something different than you envision ( or have built them up to be ), but after my New England conservative mind got past it he exceeded everything I thought.
spapad wrote:
Tim, I can not answer for paper, but as I remember a few tears were shed on Mrytle Beach that night. Must have been the Bud.
TIMBONI wrote:
I wasn't exactly "in the know" myself until that video. It just reminded me of those old 60's movies when the girl waves her little frilly whatever to start the drag race. That's one of those things that made me go hmmmmmm.
paperflowers wrote:
Hey Timboni, I'm one of those people who absolutely cannot tell. I've never been able to figure it out.
TIMBONI wrote:
Are you really serious ? The Heading Out to the Highway video didn't "tip you off" ?
paperflowers wrote:
Yeah, I had a hard time with that one. I actually read about it. It's not like you can tell from the Turbo Lover video. What was that book you mentioned?
I should probably make myself scarce now that my newness is showing. I think I hear shaving cream cans......
At the risk of causing a riot, I think his work away from Priest is his best. I wish he would / could bring some of that to Priest. So raw and powerful ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, June 27, 2008 10:14:12 PM)
spapad wrote:
I love the man and everything he stands for. His Halford work was brilliant.
TIMBONI wrote:
For different reasons, same here. It's hard when your heroes turn out to be something different than you envision ( or have built them up to be ), but after my New England conservative mind got past it he exceeded everything I thought.
spapad wrote:
Tim, I can not answer for paper, but as I remember a few tears were shed on Mrytle Beach that night. Must have been the Bud.
TIMBONI wrote:
I wasn't exactly "in the know" myself until that video. It just reminded me of those old 60's movies when the girl waves her little frilly whatever to start the drag race. That's one of those things that made me go hmmmmmm.
paperflowers wrote:
Hey Timboni, I'm one of those people who absolutely cannot tell. I've never been able to figure it out.
TIMBONI wrote:
Are you really serious ? The Heading Out to the Highway video didn't "tip you off" ?
paperflowers wrote:
Yeah, I had a hard time with that one. I actually read about it. It's not like you can tell from the Turbo Lover video. What was that book you mentioned?
I should probably make myself scarce now that my newness is showing. I think I hear shaving cream cans......
Uh oh. I better split. Italian and Native American. You can imagine the size of my nose. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, June 27, 2008 10:12:52 PM)
spapad wrote:
What is it with me and men with big noses. My Ex had a big nose, KK has a big nose and Rob too. LOL just adds something for me I guess. Maybe because I have a big nose. Do I? not sure.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
He makes a great Metal God, doesn't he?
spapad wrote:
Vail, Rob is the greatest man ever for character. I love him completely. He is honest, and absolutely down to earth.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
HalfordsDoll and Bouchon (members of this site) are BIG Rob Halford fans, and they're both female. They don't come here too often, but they always have great pics of Rob to share here.
For different reasons, same here. It's hard when your heroes turn out to be something different than you envision ( or have built them up to be ), but after my New England conservative mind got past it he exceeded everything I thought. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, June 27, 2008 10:09:40 PM)
spapad wrote:
Tim, I can not answer for paper, but as I remember a few tears were shed on Mrytle Beach that night. Must have been the Bud.
TIMBONI wrote:
I wasn't exactly "in the know" myself until that video. It just reminded me of those old 60's movies when the girl waves her little frilly whatever to start the drag race. That's one of those things that made me go hmmmmmm.
paperflowers wrote:
Hey Timboni, I'm one of those people who absolutely cannot tell. I've never been able to figure it out.
TIMBONI wrote:
Are you really serious ? The Heading Out to the Highway video didn't "tip you off" ?
paperflowers wrote:
Yeah, I had a hard time with that one. I actually read about it. It's not like you can tell from the Turbo Lover video. What was that book you mentioned?
I should probably make myself scarce now that my newness is showing. I think I hear shaving cream cans......
It's the Italian male in me. I hear everything. I just don't choose to speak on it all. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, June 27, 2008 10:03:42 PM)
spapad wrote:
I think Tim is off talking about cars.
paperflowers wrote:
Hey Timboni, I'm one of those people who absolutely cannot tell. I've never been able to figure it out.
TIMBONI wrote:
Are you really serious ? The Heading Out to the Highway video didn't "tip you off" ?
paperflowers wrote:
Yeah, I had a hard time with that one. I actually read about it. It's not like you can tell from the Turbo Lover video. What was that book you mentioned?
I should probably make myself scarce now that my newness is showing. I think I hear shaving cream cans......
I wasn't exactly "in the know" myself until that video. It just reminded me of those old 60's movies when the girl waves her little frilly whatever to start the drag race. That's one of those things that made me go hmmmmmm. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by paperflowers from Friday, June 27, 2008 10:01:19 PM)
paperflowers wrote:
Hey Timboni, I'm one of those people who absolutely cannot tell. I've never been able to figure it out.
TIMBONI wrote:
Are you really serious ? The Heading Out to the Highway video didn't "tip you off" ?
paperflowers wrote:
Yeah, I had a hard time with that one. I actually read about it. It's not like you can tell from the Turbo Lover video. What was that book you mentioned?
I should probably make myself scarce now that my newness is showing. I think I hear shaving cream cans......
I understand completely. There are a few young ladies I feel the same way about. I want first hand carnal knowledge. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, June 27, 2008 9:41:07 PM)
spapad wrote:
Tim, I was in denial. I need first hand knowledge.
TIMBONI wrote:
Are you really serious ? The Heading Out to the Highway video didn't "tip you off" ?
paperflowers wrote:
Yeah, I had a hard time with that one. I actually read about it. It's not like you can tell from the Turbo Lover video. What was that book you mentioned?
I should probably make myself scarce now that my newness is showing. I think I hear shaving cream cans......
Are you really serious ? The Heading Out to the Highway video didn't "tip you off" ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by paperflowers from Friday, June 27, 2008 9:34:36 PM)
paperflowers wrote:
Yeah, I had a hard time with that one. I actually read about it. It's not like you can tell from the Turbo Lover video. What was that book you mentioned?
I should probably make myself scarce now that my newness is showing. I think I hear shaving cream cans......
The thanks go to you. Nice to have new blood in the thread. Cya later. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by attila.f from Friday, June 27, 2008 8:58:31 PM)
attila.f wrote:
Schumi will allways be the king.I miss him alot.Hamilton's fate lay with Mclaren's ability to find more time in the car coz its not fast enough to beat Ferrari at the moment.His talent is there , that is for shure.As for BMW they are in the same boat , the car and kubica are good , but not enough yet.No matter how you look at it this year has bein a good fight and will continue to be. thanx for the chat , see you again at the races........cheers
I certainly hope lady luck will befriend Massa, but we can't forget about Hamilton. He's shown himself to be extremely talented, but even more emotional than Trulli which breeds mistakes. That's what made Schumi so great. He was able to become a machine in the cockpit. It wasn't until the end when emotions got into the cockpit with him that he decided to retire. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by attila.f from Friday, June 27, 2008 8:35:48 PM)
attila.f wrote:
The good news is that Masa's in the lead of the points chase so now its Kimi who must work hard to get back in front, but as i aid is luck on his side this year or not?
I would love for Massa to win the Championship. He's a great driver, a great personality ( not enough of those in F1 ) and I think he's somewhat offended by being second to Raikonnen after doing his time behind Schumacher. Personally, I'd like to see Massa in first seat and Trulli in second at Ferrari. I believe that Trulli can be a very irratic and emotional driver, but has never really had the gear under him to show his true potential. Even during his time at Renault, it was very obvious he was second as constrained by team orders.
Thank you for that. Ferrari is the best and so is Preist.Raikonnen won there last year but than again he won france too, that didnt seem to stop luck from being on Massa's side,If you had to choose from them , who would be your world champion? I pic Massa this year coz i think it would be fitting as Schumi's apprentice. L.A. is great , I grew up there than moved to Vancouver,big mistake!!! it is so lame here,Where in L.A. do you live?I miss cali, FORZA FERRARI!!!!!!
Just took a look at the track layout. Long straights and half the corners are taken at 4th gear or higher. Should be a good day for Ferrari. I'd look out for BMW also. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by attila.f from Friday, June 27, 2008 6:48:37 PM)
attila.f wrote:
OK so who will win silverstone? If the weather doesnt suck like it so often does I am going for ferrari.
Think of keys as families of notes. Keys are a group of notes that work well together. Around this scales are created. Of course there are always exceptions to the rule. In many fusion / jazz applications the players will intentionally use notes that are technically "out of key" to create the effect of tension in the music or to lead the listener's ear to an intended "key change". It sounds really technical, but it's not. If you forget everything I just said and just play what you think sounds good, there is probably some place in music theory to justify it. Music theory is almost as full of shit as psychology. Just learn the scales and try them. If it sounds good, go with it. If it sounds like shit, move on. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by stratlover from Friday, June 27, 2008 4:47:11 PM)
stratlover wrote:
Ive got a question for those who know music theory a bit.
What does it mean that something is in a certain "key"? I hear a lot of time how certain songs or parts of songs are in the key of E, E minor, A, ect. What is that all about?
Priest, Formula 1 and pulling for Ferrari. I see we will get along just fine ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by attila.f from Friday, June 27, 2008 6:48:37 PM)
attila.f wrote:
OK so who will win silverstone? If the weather doesnt suck like it so often does I am going for ferrari.
Yeah, that is kind of strange. Seems pretty hot to debut at #11 ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Bulldawg from Friday, June 27, 2008 10:01:40 AM)
Bulldawg wrote:
go it....thanks.......I guess I was looking at "hot 100"......................don't know why someone would be number 11 on top 200, and not be in the "hot 100"................
Sorry for the lame colors. I just cut and pasted from Billboard.com. It's their lame colors ! Those are albums 11, 12, 13 and 14. Edited at: Friday, June 27, 2008 9:51:23 AM
Ha ! I thought you were getting "interpretive" with it. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 11:51:53 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Sorry...couldn't come up with anything else with "Hurricane" in it.
That does explain a lot about my eating, or drinking, habits. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 2:28:38 PM)
spapad wrote:
A new mathmatical equation could be born here.
The amount of coffee you drink in the morning = the amount of beer you should have in the evening.
That way you could counteract any healthy benifits, who ever they are, say your getting.
Its the law of equalibrium.
soylentgreen4u wrote:
AS REPORTED IN THE NEWS: DRINKING MORE COFFEE CAN BE HEALTHY FOR YOU!!! YEAH OK!
GEEZ..WONDER WHO HAD A HAND IN THIS REPORT?
(I AM THE CEO OF MAXWELL HOUSE AND I APPROVE OF THIS AD...GIDDY UP...DRINK UP,DRINK UP,DRINK UP)
I had a Commodore 64 back in '85. That was it until about '99. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 9:12:51 PM)
spapad wrote:
I had a computer in 89 and I was soooooooooooo..............thrilled it had 2 megabytes of hardrive!
TIMBONI wrote:
You had a computer in ' 92 ? LUCKY !
spapad wrote:
Thanks Tim, because right now I feel like I own the same computer I owned in 92.
TIMBONI wrote:
Dump Internet Explorer. It's garbage. Firefox just came out with another update last week. Download it. Open it and use it. I think a lot of your problems will be solved.
spapad wrote:
Internet explorer. I need to change to Firefox. I have it downloaded but it sometimes causes big conflicts if I use both.
TIMBONI wrote:
What internet browser do you use ? When I first joined I could not post a pic. It was because the site was not up to speed with Firefox. They got that handled pretty quickly, but it may be something similar for you.
spapad wrote:
half the functions on my post board dont work. updated Java but that did not do it. Just sucks to be me.
TIMBONI wrote:
Please . . . . explain.
spapad wrote:
Oh God! Please let me find out why my posting board does not work properly! OK so I don't attend church but this is just a tech question!
Thanks Tim, because right now I feel like I own the same computer I owned in 92.
TIMBONI wrote:
Dump Internet Explorer. It's garbage. Firefox just came out with another update last week. Download it. Open it and use it. I think a lot of your problems will be solved.
spapad wrote:
Internet explorer. I need to change to Firefox. I have it downloaded but it sometimes causes big conflicts if I use both.
TIMBONI wrote:
What internet browser do you use ? When I first joined I could not post a pic. It was because the site was not up to speed with Firefox. They got that handled pretty quickly, but it may be something similar for you.
spapad wrote:
half the functions on my post board dont work. updated Java but that did not do it. Just sucks to be me.
TIMBONI wrote:
Please . . . . explain.
spapad wrote:
Oh God! Please let me find out why my posting board does not work properly! OK so I don't attend church but this is just a tech question!
Dump Internet Explorer. It's garbage. Firefox just came out with another update last week. Download it. Open it and use it. I think a lot of your problems will be solved. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 9:03:32 PM)
spapad wrote:
Internet explorer. I need to change to Firefox. I have it downloaded but it sometimes causes big conflicts if I use both.
TIMBONI wrote:
What internet browser do you use ? When I first joined I could not post a pic. It was because the site was not up to speed with Firefox. They got that handled pretty quickly, but it may be something similar for you.
spapad wrote:
half the functions on my post board dont work. updated Java but that did not do it. Just sucks to be me.
TIMBONI wrote:
Please . . . . explain.
spapad wrote:
Oh God! Please let me find out why my posting board does not work properly! OK so I don't attend church but this is just a tech question!
What internet browser do you use ? When I first joined I could not post a pic. It was because the site was not up to speed with Firefox. They got that handled pretty quickly, but it may be something similar for you. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 9:00:09 PM)
spapad wrote:
half the functions on my post board dont work. updated Java but that did not do it. Just sucks to be me.
TIMBONI wrote:
Please . . . . explain.
spapad wrote:
Oh God! Please let me find out why my posting board does not work properly! OK so I don't attend church but this is just a tech question!
Ha cha cha cha ! I'm here all week. Don't forget to tip your waitress. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:55:37 PM)
She's almost as bad as Freeze, but she keeps me on my toes. Between the two of them, my use of the English language has improved immensely. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:54:03 PM)
spapad wrote:
HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get em girl!
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Uhhh...that would be "grenades" Tim.
TIMBONI wrote:
Sorry. I forgot about that, eh. Sometimes even I like to fish with hand granades !
Deep Freeze wrote:
Easy on him, Tim! What do you expect from a CanNuck??? HAHAHAHAHAA!! Love you, soylent!
TIMBONI wrote:
Main Entry:
per·verse
Pronunciation:
\(ˌ)pər-ˈvərs, ˈpər-ˌ\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French purvers, pervers, from Latin perversus, from past participle of pervertere
soylentgreen4u wrote:
THAT'S "PERVERCE"...U SIK F#K.....(SPEL CHEK)......
Deep Freeze wrote:
Umm..you forgot to capitalize the "e" in English teacher...HAHAHHAHAAA!!!!!! Sorry, just "busting your chops", my friend!!! I have a perverse love affair with the English language...(grammar in particular) No offense intended!!
(Quoting Message by spapad from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:19:18 PM)
spapad wrote:
Are you an english teacher? or what. You will find I f*ck up alot. Mostly because I just don't care. I transcribe for a living and the Dr.s get things way off all the time. Oh well, still have to type what they say. HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deep Freeze wrote:
It's not. It would be council. And when you said, "Freeze, your too funny", you used the possessive pronoun "your" rather than the proper contraction, "you're", indicating state of being.. but hey, who's counting? HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
If theres not, you need to run for town counsil. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.... the word counsil does not look right but what the hell, I'm not going to look it up.
Deep Freeze wrote:
Good point. Not to mention I am almost certain there are several City ordinances regarding "Ear Violation"....... HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
I could make it 3 days but maybe I need to send the Intervention Squad instead! Brittney playing loud enough for anyone to hear could hurt your nearest 20 neighbors. But thanks for the light on,...... Just like Motel 6!
Deep Freeze wrote:
HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's a deal! How quickly can you get to Vegas?? I will leave the porch light on and "Oops, I Did it Again" playing on the stereo! HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
If you own a Brittney CD, please burn it , as in cremate it, now! No wait, I'll have to come to your house and actually see that you do before you burn it. Then we will have a ritual house cleansing with burning sage and ALL that mess! LOL
Deep Freeze wrote:
HA!!!!!!!! Well said! I think I should just avoid going back in that Thread as well. I have looked in and seen further comments that completely miss my point, as usual. I am not sure the majority of the people that come here speak English. At least not with any understanding.
I have NO problem with people stating their opinions! I never said they should not! My complaint is that we are in a state of Thread OVERLOAD! Yet another moron posted in that Thread declaring his "right" to an opinion. YE GODS!!! That is FINE!!! Opine away! Just do it in a friggin Thread we already have!!!!!!!!!!
I think I will go listen to my Brittney Spears Cd.....HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
DF there are alot of discussions about Nos. but at least its not about some worthless thing like the crap you see about celebs everday when you sign on to a home site to just go to a decent place to view things you actuallly want to hear about instead of MS. Whoops, I did it again, Spears.
BTW, since I refuse to go into the Priest downfall page ever again, since I was tainted by the shear disgust of it, would someone go in there and tell them they need to rename the page the "Fans of Judas (the betrayer) and not any thing mentioning Priest." LOL
Deep Freeze wrote:
OK, I am certain that I am not alone in the coming rant and, at great personal risk, I venture forth.....
I am sick of "Nostradamus Threads"!!! That's right! I said it! For CRYIN' OUT LOUD, people!! Just how many of these mindless Threads do we need??? I get that not everyone likes the new album. Great! Super! Go buy the latest from Disturbed or something! Is it really necessary to create TEN Threads about this?????
I have no control over the stupidity of people that come to this site. Wouldst that I did. It is bad enough to have two or three of these, but it has become absolutely ridiculous. Why is it that an allegedly rational, sane human being has such difficulty going to a Thread that has already addressed this subject and making a post?? Do we really need all of this garbage?
I do not begrudge anyone their opinion. It is perfectly alright by me if you don't like Nostradamus. But the downfall of Judas Priest????? WHAT?!??!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!!?!!! Perhaps it is simply a matter of difficulty with the English language? I cannot say but clearly we do NOT need multiple Threads about this! STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I beseech you!!!
Of course they are better like that! Imagine the huge catch you get.
TIMBONI wrote:
Sorry. I forgot about that, eh. Sometimes even I like to fish with hand granades !
Deep Freeze wrote:
Easy on him, Tim! What do you expect from a CanNuck??? HAHAHAHAHAA!! Love you, soylent!
TIMBONI wrote:
Main Entry:
per·verse
Pronunciation:
\(ˌ)pər-ˈvərs, ˈpər-ˌ\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French purvers, pervers, from Latin perversus, from past participle of pervertere
soylentgreen4u wrote:
THAT'S "PERVERCE"...U SIK F#K.....(SPEL CHEK)......
Deep Freeze wrote:
Umm..you forgot to capitalize the "e" in English teacher...HAHAHHAHAAA!!!!!! Sorry, just "busting your chops", my friend!!! I have a perverse love affair with the English language...(grammar in particular) No offense intended!!
(Quoting Message by spapad from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:19:18 PM)
spapad wrote:
Are you an english teacher? or what. You will find I f*ck up alot. Mostly because I just don't care. I transcribe for a living and the Dr.s get things way off all the time. Oh well, still have to type what they say. HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deep Freeze wrote:
It's not. It would be council. And when you said, "Freeze, your too funny", you used the possessive pronoun "your" rather than the proper contraction, "you're", indicating state of being.. but hey, who's counting? HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
If theres not, you need to run for town counsil. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.... the word counsil does not look right but what the hell, I'm not going to look it up.
Deep Freeze wrote:
Good point. Not to mention I am almost certain there are several City ordinances regarding "Ear Violation"....... HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
I could make it 3 days but maybe I need to send the Intervention Squad instead! Brittney playing loud enough for anyone to hear could hurt your nearest 20 neighbors. But thanks for the light on,...... Just like Motel 6!
Deep Freeze wrote:
HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's a deal! How quickly can you get to Vegas?? I will leave the porch light on and "Oops, I Did it Again" playing on the stereo! HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
If you own a Brittney CD, please burn it , as in cremate it, now! No wait, I'll have to come to your house and actually see that you do before you burn it. Then we will have a ritual house cleansing with burning sage and ALL that mess! LOL
Deep Freeze wrote:
HA!!!!!!!! Well said! I think I should just avoid going back in that Thread as well. I have looked in and seen further comments that completely miss my point, as usual. I am not sure the majority of the people that come here speak English. At least not with any understanding.
I have NO problem with people stating their opinions! I never said they should not! My complaint is that we are in a state of Thread OVERLOAD! Yet another moron posted in that Thread declaring his "right" to an opinion. YE GODS!!! That is FINE!!! Opine away! Just do it in a friggin Thread we already have!!!!!!!!!!
I think I will go listen to my Brittney Spears Cd.....HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
DF there are alot of discussions about Nos. but at least its not about some worthless thing like the crap you see about celebs everday when you sign on to a home site to just go to a decent place to view things you actuallly want to hear about instead of MS. Whoops, I did it again, Spears.
BTW, since I refuse to go into the Priest downfall page ever again, since I was tainted by the shear disgust of it, would someone go in there and tell them they need to rename the page the "Fans of Judas (the betrayer) and not any thing mentioning Priest." LOL
Deep Freeze wrote:
OK, I am certain that I am not alone in the coming rant and, at great personal risk, I venture forth.....
I am sick of "Nostradamus Threads"!!! That's right! I said it! For CRYIN' OUT LOUD, people!! Just how many of these mindless Threads do we need??? I get that not everyone likes the new album. Great! Super! Go buy the latest from Disturbed or something! Is it really necessary to create TEN Threads about this?????
I have no control over the stupidity of people that come to this site. Wouldst that I did. It is bad enough to have two or three of these, but it has become absolutely ridiculous. Why is it that an allegedly rational, sane human being has such difficulty going to a Thread that has already addressed this subject and making a post?? Do we really need all of this garbage?
I do not begrudge anyone their opinion. It is perfectly alright by me if you don't like Nostradamus. But the downfall of Judas Priest????? WHAT?!??!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!!?!!! Perhaps it is simply a matter of difficulty with the English language? I cannot say but clearly we do NOT need multiple Threads about this! STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I beseech you!!!
Got me ! Never said I was perfect, just anal ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:52:00 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Uhhh...that would be "grenades" Tim.
TIMBONI wrote:
Sorry. I forgot about that, eh. Sometimes even I like to fish with hand granades !
Deep Freeze wrote:
Easy on him, Tim! What do you expect from a CanNuck??? HAHAHAHAHAA!! Love you, soylent!
TIMBONI wrote:
Main Entry:
per·verse
Pronunciation:
\(ˌ)pər-ˈvərs, ˈpər-ˌ\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French purvers, pervers, from Latin perversus, from past participle of pervertere
soylentgreen4u wrote:
THAT'S "PERVERCE"...U SIK F#K.....(SPEL CHEK)......
Deep Freeze wrote:
Umm..you forgot to capitalize the "e" in English teacher...HAHAHHAHAAA!!!!!! Sorry, just "busting your chops", my friend!!! I have a perverse love affair with the English language...(grammar in particular) No offense intended!!
(Quoting Message by spapad from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:19:18 PM)
spapad wrote:
Are you an english teacher? or what. You will find I f*ck up alot. Mostly because I just don't care. I transcribe for a living and the Dr.s get things way off all the time. Oh well, still have to type what they say. HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deep Freeze wrote:
It's not. It would be council. And when you said, "Freeze, your too funny", you used the possessive pronoun "your" rather than the proper contraction, "you're", indicating state of being.. but hey, who's counting? HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
If theres not, you need to run for town counsil. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.... the word counsil does not look right but what the hell, I'm not going to look it up.
Deep Freeze wrote:
Good point. Not to mention I am almost certain there are several City ordinances regarding "Ear Violation"....... HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
I could make it 3 days but maybe I need to send the Intervention Squad instead! Brittney playing loud enough for anyone to hear could hurt your nearest 20 neighbors. But thanks for the light on,...... Just like Motel 6!
Deep Freeze wrote:
HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's a deal! How quickly can you get to Vegas?? I will leave the porch light on and "Oops, I Did it Again" playing on the stereo! HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
If you own a Brittney CD, please burn it , as in cremate it, now! No wait, I'll have to come to your house and actually see that you do before you burn it. Then we will have a ritual house cleansing with burning sage and ALL that mess! LOL
Deep Freeze wrote:
HA!!!!!!!! Well said! I think I should just avoid going back in that Thread as well. I have looked in and seen further comments that completely miss my point, as usual. I am not sure the majority of the people that come here speak English. At least not with any understanding.
I have NO problem with people stating their opinions! I never said they should not! My complaint is that we are in a state of Thread OVERLOAD! Yet another moron posted in that Thread declaring his "right" to an opinion. YE GODS!!! That is FINE!!! Opine away! Just do it in a friggin Thread we already have!!!!!!!!!!
I think I will go listen to my Brittney Spears Cd.....HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
DF there are alot of discussions about Nos. but at least its not about some worthless thing like the crap you see about celebs everday when you sign on to a home site to just go to a decent place to view things you actuallly want to hear about instead of MS. Whoops, I did it again, Spears.
BTW, since I refuse to go into the Priest downfall page ever again, since I was tainted by the shear disgust of it, would someone go in there and tell them they need to rename the page the "Fans of Judas (the betrayer) and not any thing mentioning Priest." LOL
Deep Freeze wrote:
OK, I am certain that I am not alone in the coming rant and, at great personal risk, I venture forth.....
I am sick of "Nostradamus Threads"!!! That's right! I said it! For CRYIN' OUT LOUD, people!! Just how many of these mindless Threads do we need??? I get that not everyone likes the new album. Great! Super! Go buy the latest from Disturbed or something! Is it really necessary to create TEN Threads about this?????
I have no control over the stupidity of people that come to this site. Wouldst that I did. It is bad enough to have two or three of these, but it has become absolutely ridiculous. Why is it that an allegedly rational, sane human being has such difficulty going to a Thread that has already addressed this subject and making a post?? Do we really need all of this garbage?
I do not begrudge anyone their opinion. It is perfectly alright by me if you don't like Nostradamus. But the downfall of Judas Priest????? WHAT?!??!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!!?!!! Perhaps it is simply a matter of difficulty with the English language? I cannot say but clearly we do NOT need multiple Threads about this! STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I beseech you!!!
Smart and good looking ? Nice combo ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:51:15 PM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
Smart?? I thought I looked "Italian"...? HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
soylentgreen4u wrote:
NOOOOOOOOOOOO WORRIES, IT'S THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS...WHAT D.F. DOESN'T TELL YA', IS THAT HE HAS A DICKSHUNAIRY IN FRONT OF HIM TO MAKE HYMN LOOK SHMART!!!
spapad wrote:
Like alot of things on my posting board, spell check does not work either. Can I post a photo?...............NO! Can I spell check?....................No!>>>>F*ck it!
soylentgreen4u wrote:
THAT'S "PERVERCE"...U SIK F#K.....(SPEL CHEK)......
Deep Freeze wrote:
Umm..you forgot to capitalize the "e" in English teacher...HAHAHHAHAAA!!!!!! Sorry, just "busting your chops", my friend!!! I have a perverse love affair with the English language...(grammar in particular) No offense intended!!
(Quoting Message by spapad from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:19:18 PM)
spapad wrote:
Are you an english teacher? or what. You will find I f*ck up alot. Mostly because I just don't care. I transcribe for a living and the Dr.s get things way off all the time. Oh well, still have to type what they say. HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deep Freeze wrote:
It's not. It would be council. And when you said, "Freeze, your too funny", you used the possessive pronoun "your" rather than the proper contraction, "you're", indicating state of being.. but hey, who's counting? HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
If theres not, you need to run for town counsil. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.... the word counsil does not look right but what the hell, I'm not going to look it up.
Deep Freeze wrote:
Good point. Not to mention I am almost certain there are several City ordinances regarding "Ear Violation"....... HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
I could make it 3 days but maybe I need to send the Intervention Squad instead! Brittney playing loud enough for anyone to hear could hurt your nearest 20 neighbors. But thanks for the light on,...... Just like Motel 6!
Deep Freeze wrote:
HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's a deal! How quickly can you get to Vegas?? I will leave the porch light on and "Oops, I Did it Again" playing on the stereo! HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
If you own a Brittney CD, please burn it , as in cremate it, now! No wait, I'll have to come to your house and actually see that you do before you burn it. Then we will have a ritual house cleansing with burning sage and ALL that mess! LOL
Deep Freeze wrote:
HA!!!!!!!! Well said! I think I should just avoid going back in that Thread as well. I have looked in and seen further comments that completely miss my point, as usual. I am not sure the majority of the people that come here speak English. At least not with any understanding.
I have NO problem with people stating their opinions! I never said they should not! My complaint is that we are in a state of Thread OVERLOAD! Yet another moron posted in that Thread declaring his "right" to an opinion. YE GODS!!! That is FINE!!! Opine away! Just do it in a friggin Thread we already have!!!!!!!!!!
I think I will go listen to my Brittney Spears Cd.....HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
DF there are alot of discussions about Nos. but at least its not about some worthless thing like the crap you see about celebs everday when you sign on to a home site to just go to a decent place to view things you actuallly want to hear about instead of MS. Whoops, I did it again, Spears.
BTW, since I refuse to go into the Priest downfall page ever again, since I was tainted by the shear disgust of it, would someone go in there and tell them they need to rename the page the "Fans of Judas (the betrayer) and not any thing mentioning Priest." LOL
Deep Freeze wrote:
OK, I am certain that I am not alone in the coming rant and, at great personal risk, I venture forth.....
I am sick of "Nostradamus Threads"!!! That's right! I said it! For CRYIN' OUT LOUD, people!! Just how many of these mindless Threads do we need??? I get that not everyone likes the new album. Great! Super! Go buy the latest from Disturbed or something! Is it really necessary to create TEN Threads about this?????
I have no control over the stupidity of people that come to this site. Wouldst that I did. It is bad enough to have two or three of these, but it has become absolutely ridiculous. Why is it that an allegedly rational, sane human being has such difficulty going to a Thread that has already addressed this subject and making a post?? Do we really need all of this garbage?
I do not begrudge anyone their opinion. It is perfectly alright by me if you don't like Nostradamus. But the downfall of Judas Priest????? WHAT?!??!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!!?!!! Perhaps it is simply a matter of difficulty with the English language? I cannot say but clearly we do NOT need multiple Threads about this! STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I beseech you!!!
Unfortunately, I'm probably right behind Freeze on the language issue. It's anal I know, but that's what you get with an asshole like me ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:48:11 PM)
spapad wrote:
Soy, Tim dug up dictionary.com on you. I'm telling Mom! Tim!
TIMBONI wrote:
Main Entry:
per·verse
Pronunciation:
\(ˌ)pər-ˈvərs, ˈpər-ˌ\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French purvers, pervers, from Latin perversus, from past participle of pervertere
soylentgreen4u wrote:
THAT'S "PERVERCE"...U SIK F#K.....(SPEL CHEK)......
Deep Freeze wrote:
Umm..you forgot to capitalize the "e" in English teacher...HAHAHHAHAAA!!!!!! Sorry, just "busting your chops", my friend!!! I have a perverse love affair with the English language...(grammar in particular) No offense intended!!
(Quoting Message by spapad from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:19:18 PM)
spapad wrote:
Are you an english teacher? or what. You will find I f*ck up alot. Mostly because I just don't care. I transcribe for a living and the Dr.s get things way off all the time. Oh well, still have to type what they say. HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deep Freeze wrote:
It's not. It would be council. And when you said, "Freeze, your too funny", you used the possessive pronoun "your" rather than the proper contraction, "you're", indicating state of being.. but hey, who's counting? HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
If theres not, you need to run for town counsil. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.... the word counsil does not look right but what the hell, I'm not going to look it up.
Deep Freeze wrote:
Good point. Not to mention I am almost certain there are several City ordinances regarding "Ear Violation"....... HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
I could make it 3 days but maybe I need to send the Intervention Squad instead! Brittney playing loud enough for anyone to hear could hurt your nearest 20 neighbors. But thanks for the light on,...... Just like Motel 6!
Deep Freeze wrote:
HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's a deal! How quickly can you get to Vegas?? I will leave the porch light on and "Oops, I Did it Again" playing on the stereo! HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
If you own a Brittney CD, please burn it , as in cremate it, now! No wait, I'll have to come to your house and actually see that you do before you burn it. Then we will have a ritual house cleansing with burning sage and ALL that mess! LOL
Deep Freeze wrote:
HA!!!!!!!! Well said! I think I should just avoid going back in that Thread as well. I have looked in and seen further comments that completely miss my point, as usual. I am not sure the majority of the people that come here speak English. At least not with any understanding.
I have NO problem with people stating their opinions! I never said they should not! My complaint is that we are in a state of Thread OVERLOAD! Yet another moron posted in that Thread declaring his "right" to an opinion. YE GODS!!! That is FINE!!! Opine away! Just do it in a friggin Thread we already have!!!!!!!!!!
I think I will go listen to my Brittney Spears Cd.....HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
DF there are alot of discussions about Nos. but at least its not about some worthless thing like the crap you see about celebs everday when you sign on to a home site to just go to a decent place to view things you actuallly want to hear about instead of MS. Whoops, I did it again, Spears.
BTW, since I refuse to go into the Priest downfall page ever again, since I was tainted by the shear disgust of it, would someone go in there and tell them they need to rename the page the "Fans of Judas (the betrayer) and not any thing mentioning Priest." LOL
Deep Freeze wrote:
OK, I am certain that I am not alone in the coming rant and, at great personal risk, I venture forth.....
I am sick of "Nostradamus Threads"!!! That's right! I said it! For CRYIN' OUT LOUD, people!! Just how many of these mindless Threads do we need??? I get that not everyone likes the new album. Great! Super! Go buy the latest from Disturbed or something! Is it really necessary to create TEN Threads about this?????
I have no control over the stupidity of people that come to this site. Wouldst that I did. It is bad enough to have two or three of these, but it has become absolutely ridiculous. Why is it that an allegedly rational, sane human being has such difficulty going to a Thread that has already addressed this subject and making a post?? Do we really need all of this garbage?
I do not begrudge anyone their opinion. It is perfectly alright by me if you don't like Nostradamus. But the downfall of Judas Priest????? WHAT?!??!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!!?!!! Perhaps it is simply a matter of difficulty with the English language? I cannot say but clearly we do NOT need multiple Threads about this! STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I beseech you!!!
Sorry. I forgot about that, eh. Sometimes even I like to fish with hand granades ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:47:24 PM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
Easy on him, Tim! What do you expect from a CanNuck??? HAHAHAHAHAA!! Love you, soylent!
TIMBONI wrote:
Main Entry:
per·verse
Pronunciation:
\(ˌ)pər-ˈvərs, ˈpər-ˌ\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French purvers, pervers, from Latin perversus, from past participle of pervertere
soylentgreen4u wrote:
THAT'S "PERVERCE"...U SIK F#K.....(SPEL CHEK)......
Deep Freeze wrote:
Umm..you forgot to capitalize the "e" in English teacher...HAHAHHAHAAA!!!!!! Sorry, just "busting your chops", my friend!!! I have a perverse love affair with the English language...(grammar in particular) No offense intended!!
(Quoting Message by spapad from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:19:18 PM)
spapad wrote:
Are you an english teacher? or what. You will find I f*ck up alot. Mostly because I just don't care. I transcribe for a living and the Dr.s get things way off all the time. Oh well, still have to type what they say. HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deep Freeze wrote:
It's not. It would be council. And when you said, "Freeze, your too funny", you used the possessive pronoun "your" rather than the proper contraction, "you're", indicating state of being.. but hey, who's counting? HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
If theres not, you need to run for town counsil. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.... the word counsil does not look right but what the hell, I'm not going to look it up.
Deep Freeze wrote:
Good point. Not to mention I am almost certain there are several City ordinances regarding "Ear Violation"....... HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
I could make it 3 days but maybe I need to send the Intervention Squad instead! Brittney playing loud enough for anyone to hear could hurt your nearest 20 neighbors. But thanks for the light on,...... Just like Motel 6!
Deep Freeze wrote:
HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's a deal! How quickly can you get to Vegas?? I will leave the porch light on and "Oops, I Did it Again" playing on the stereo! HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
If you own a Brittney CD, please burn it , as in cremate it, now! No wait, I'll have to come to your house and actually see that you do before you burn it. Then we will have a ritual house cleansing with burning sage and ALL that mess! LOL
Deep Freeze wrote:
HA!!!!!!!! Well said! I think I should just avoid going back in that Thread as well. I have looked in and seen further comments that completely miss my point, as usual. I am not sure the majority of the people that come here speak English. At least not with any understanding.
I have NO problem with people stating their opinions! I never said they should not! My complaint is that we are in a state of Thread OVERLOAD! Yet another moron posted in that Thread declaring his "right" to an opinion. YE GODS!!! That is FINE!!! Opine away! Just do it in a friggin Thread we already have!!!!!!!!!!
I think I will go listen to my Brittney Spears Cd.....HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
DF there are alot of discussions about Nos. but at least its not about some worthless thing like the crap you see about celebs everday when you sign on to a home site to just go to a decent place to view things you actuallly want to hear about instead of MS. Whoops, I did it again, Spears.
BTW, since I refuse to go into the Priest downfall page ever again, since I was tainted by the shear disgust of it, would someone go in there and tell them they need to rename the page the "Fans of Judas (the betrayer) and not any thing mentioning Priest." LOL
Deep Freeze wrote:
OK, I am certain that I am not alone in the coming rant and, at great personal risk, I venture forth.....
I am sick of "Nostradamus Threads"!!! That's right! I said it! For CRYIN' OUT LOUD, people!! Just how many of these mindless Threads do we need??? I get that not everyone likes the new album. Great! Super! Go buy the latest from Disturbed or something! Is it really necessary to create TEN Threads about this?????
I have no control over the stupidity of people that come to this site. Wouldst that I did. It is bad enough to have two or three of these, but it has become absolutely ridiculous. Why is it that an allegedly rational, sane human being has such difficulty going to a Thread that has already addressed this subject and making a post?? Do we really need all of this garbage?
I do not begrudge anyone their opinion. It is perfectly alright by me if you don't like Nostradamus. But the downfall of Judas Priest????? WHAT?!??!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!!?!!! Perhaps it is simply a matter of difficulty with the English language? I cannot say but clearly we do NOT need multiple Threads about this! STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I beseech you!!!
THAT'S "PERVERCE"...U SIK F#K.....(SPEL CHEK)......
Deep Freeze wrote:
Umm..you forgot to capitalize the "e" in English teacher...HAHAHHAHAAA!!!!!! Sorry, just "busting your chops", my friend!!! I have a perverse love affair with the English language...(grammar in particular) No offense intended!!
(Quoting Message by spapad from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:19:18 PM)
spapad wrote:
Are you an english teacher? or what. You will find I f*ck up alot. Mostly because I just don't care. I transcribe for a living and the Dr.s get things way off all the time. Oh well, still have to type what they say. HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deep Freeze wrote:
It's not. It would be council. And when you said, "Freeze, your too funny", you used the possessive pronoun "your" rather than the proper contraction, "you're", indicating state of being.. but hey, who's counting? HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
If theres not, you need to run for town counsil. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.... the word counsil does not look right but what the hell, I'm not going to look it up.
Deep Freeze wrote:
Good point. Not to mention I am almost certain there are several City ordinances regarding "Ear Violation"....... HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
I could make it 3 days but maybe I need to send the Intervention Squad instead! Brittney playing loud enough for anyone to hear could hurt your nearest 20 neighbors. But thanks for the light on,...... Just like Motel 6!
Deep Freeze wrote:
HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's a deal! How quickly can you get to Vegas?? I will leave the porch light on and "Oops, I Did it Again" playing on the stereo! HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
If you own a Brittney CD, please burn it , as in cremate it, now! No wait, I'll have to come to your house and actually see that you do before you burn it. Then we will have a ritual house cleansing with burning sage and ALL that mess! LOL
Deep Freeze wrote:
HA!!!!!!!! Well said! I think I should just avoid going back in that Thread as well. I have looked in and seen further comments that completely miss my point, as usual. I am not sure the majority of the people that come here speak English. At least not with any understanding.
I have NO problem with people stating their opinions! I never said they should not! My complaint is that we are in a state of Thread OVERLOAD! Yet another moron posted in that Thread declaring his "right" to an opinion. YE GODS!!! That is FINE!!! Opine away! Just do it in a friggin Thread we already have!!!!!!!!!!
I think I will go listen to my Brittney Spears Cd.....HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
DF there are alot of discussions about Nos. but at least its not about some worthless thing like the crap you see about celebs everday when you sign on to a home site to just go to a decent place to view things you actuallly want to hear about instead of MS. Whoops, I did it again, Spears.
BTW, since I refuse to go into the Priest downfall page ever again, since I was tainted by the shear disgust of it, would someone go in there and tell them they need to rename the page the "Fans of Judas (the betrayer) and not any thing mentioning Priest." LOL
Deep Freeze wrote:
OK, I am certain that I am not alone in the coming rant and, at great personal risk, I venture forth.....
I am sick of "Nostradamus Threads"!!! That's right! I said it! For CRYIN' OUT LOUD, people!! Just how many of these mindless Threads do we need??? I get that not everyone likes the new album. Great! Super! Go buy the latest from Disturbed or something! Is it really necessary to create TEN Threads about this?????
I have no control over the stupidity of people that come to this site. Wouldst that I did. It is bad enough to have two or three of these, but it has become absolutely ridiculous. Why is it that an allegedly rational, sane human being has such difficulty going to a Thread that has already addressed this subject and making a post?? Do we really need all of this garbage?
I do not begrudge anyone their opinion. It is perfectly alright by me if you don't like Nostradamus. But the downfall of Judas Priest????? WHAT?!??!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!!?!!! Perhaps it is simply a matter of difficulty with the English language? I cannot say but clearly we do NOT need multiple Threads about this! STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I beseech you!!!
You must be related to Gene Simmons ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:03:52 PM)
spapad wrote:
Well then, I shall have to ask for them back! I trademarked HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! last year! LOL
Deep Freeze wrote:
Actually, they are not my words...I just borrowed them. HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spapad wrote:
DF, your too funny. In your words HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Deep Freeze wrote:
HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great to see you again!!! And thank you for the support and perception! Sadly, I do not think it will help. We are doomed to endure idiocy.
kpholmes wrote:
Hello Freeze,how are you today? Just wanted to stop by and say hi. And yes, I agree that the downfall thread is retarded, redundant, and absolutely free of any intellegent thought.
Have fun. I'll catch up with you around 4 pm . [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:54:05 AM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
Excellent. You and I are in the same time zones so I will not miss it!! Congratualtions on your jersey! Wear it proudly...although I have difficulty believing you look anything like Pierce...HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, I am off to handle those errands!
TIMBONI wrote:
Game starts at 4 pm here in L.A. and I'm expecting a very different game tonight for sure.
As for my boys, you didn't hear the pop of champagne after the game. My neighbors sure did and they let me know just how much they appreciated it ! Ha ! My Paul Pierce jersey arrives today ( I tracked it ). It may very well be a repeat of teams next year. Celtics and Lakers aren't just going away.
Deep Freeze wrote:
A very Good Morning to you too, Tim! I am not on my computer so I am suffering from a terrible connection. It is taking a good two to three minutes just to get a screen!!! AAARRRRGGGHH!!!
I am not sure what time the game starts and I have errands to run. I hope I don't miss it. Last night's effort was not really worth watching, to me. I hope for a better finish.
By the by, I bet you are still tired from the celebration of your triumphant Celtics!! Well done, indeed! The better team clearly won. For all the Lakers have going for them, they are still a one-man show and that does not win championships.
TIMBONI wrote:
Mornin' Freeze. Ready for the big CWS finale this afternoon ? Should be a hot one !
Game starts at 4 pm here in L.A. and I'm expecting a very different game tonight for sure.
As for my boys, you didn't hear the pop of champagne after the game. My neighbors sure did and they let me know just how much they appreciated it ! Ha ! My Paul Pierce jersey arrives today ( I tracked it ). It may very well be a repeat of teams next year. Celtics and Lakers aren't just going away. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:37:23 AM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
A very Good Morning to you too, Tim! I am not on my computer so I am suffering from a terrible connection. It is taking a good two to three minutes just to get a screen!!! AAARRRRGGGHH!!!
I am not sure what time the game starts and I have errands to run. I hope I don't miss it. Last night's effort was not really worth watching, to me. I hope for a better finish.
By the by, I bet you are still tired from the celebration of your triumphant Celtics!! Well done, indeed! The better team clearly won. For all the Lakers have going for them, they are still a one-man show and that does not win championships.
TIMBONI wrote:
Mornin' Freeze. Ready for the big CWS finale this afternoon ? Should be a hot one !
You may want to rethink that, although your cost of living is far less than L.A. My guys pay their own gas and make about $200 a day. Unfortunately, gas is about $4.60 a gallon here so it goes pretty fast unless you are working in a very condensed area. Free pizza does go a long way though ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by DemonCat from Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:54:42 PM)
DemonCat wrote:
He speaks the truth. I've landed 1 job, but am now looking to replace it for a better one. I think I'll go back to what I make the most money at. Delivering pizza for Dominoes. Can't beat $20 an hour! May take me about 3 months to get to know the area well enough to make it, but it's worth it...especially if they pay enough for each run to cover gas. That's the key for me.
TIMBONI wrote:
Tough time to be looking for a job. Good luck and kick butt.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I've been good...just job-hunting....which I realized is harder than I thought it would be.
DemonCat wrote:
Summer break for Jason. He passed with A's & B's to the 10th grade!
Megan's growing like a weed...much too fast for my likes. She's picking up about 3 words a day now. Not doing sentences yet. She wanted to walk before she crawled, and now is running before she can really walk with good balance. So alot of falling. Lisa (my wife) is weening her from the breast, and looking for a job, and I myself am busy running our online store, selling stuff on Ebay, and about to get a job as well.
That's about all I'll share out here. Busy with other stuff, and it's almost too much to handle. There's just not enough time in a day, and I can't go 24/7 like when I was younger.
You?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
So how's it going, DC? Anything new from the East Coast??
Tough time to be looking for a job. Good luck and kick butt. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:45:24 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I've been good...just job-hunting....which I realized is harder than I thought it would be.
DemonCat wrote:
Summer break for Jason. He passed with A's & B's to the 10th grade!
Megan's growing like a weed...much too fast for my likes. She's picking up about 3 words a day now. Not doing sentences yet. She wanted to walk before she crawled, and now is running before she can really walk with good balance. So alot of falling. Lisa (my wife) is weening her from the breast, and looking for a job, and I myself am busy running our online store, selling stuff on Ebay, and about to get a job as well.
That's about all I'll share out here. Busy with other stuff, and it's almost too much to handle. There's just not enough time in a day, and I can't go 24/7 like when I was younger.
You?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
So how's it going, DC? Anything new from the East Coast??
I don't think any "fuzzy slippers" are in the future. That would be embarrasing for his uncle. Another warrior of a Western Frontier. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guitardude from Monday, June 23, 2008 4:50:08 PM)
guitardude wrote:
General Guido is on the road at the moment,but I`m sure Calvin will get along with "dog" just fine. As long as dog doesn`t have any fuzzy slippers!! Those are Calvin`s fav`s for chewing on! (Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Monday, June 23, 2008 12:23:09 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
One question:
Would "dog" and Calvin get along? If he does, then we can name "dog" Hobbes!
TIMBONI wrote:
God no. That's why I came to you guys. I've just been calling the toothy little guy "dog" !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
HA!!!!! Do you have any better ideas?
TIMBONI wrote:
I don't know about killing, but he'll be doing a whole lot of damage to ankles !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Ah...I apologize. How about "Killer", as he will be killing infidels by the thousands?
TIMBONI wrote:
Now that's not very nice. I do not intend to add him to the barbeque with the infidels !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hmmm...how does "Frank" sound for the Puggy Predator?
Love Gun - Kiss ( Another band you may know a little bit about ) [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by DemonCat from Tuesday, June 24, 2008 9:16:19 PM)
DemonCat wrote:
Love's a loaded gun - Alice Cooper
I just happen to be on an Alice Cooper marithon tonight! Great songs mentioned!!!!
He's having one of those photo session moments. "What the hell am I doing this for" or maybe " God I feel like an idiot " or even " The next guy that tells me to look sexy I'm going to punch " [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Monday, June 23, 2008 12:28:16 AM)
Hmmmmmm. I honestly don't know. We don't run in to too many visitors out here and those that we do run into are usually infidels. We all know their fate. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Monday, June 23, 2008 12:23:09 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
One question:
Would "dog" and Calvin get along? If he does, then we can name "dog" Hobbes!
TIMBONI wrote:
God no. That's why I came to you guys. I've just been calling the toothy little guy "dog" !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
HA!!!!! Do you have any better ideas?
TIMBONI wrote:
I don't know about killing, but he'll be doing a whole lot of damage to ankles !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Ah...I apologize. How about "Killer", as he will be killing infidels by the thousands?
TIMBONI wrote:
Now that's not very nice. I do not intend to add him to the barbeque with the infidels !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hmmm...how does "Frank" sound for the Puggy Predator?
God no. That's why I came to you guys. I've just been calling the toothy little guy "dog" ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Monday, June 23, 2008 12:19:02 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
HA!!!!! Do you have any better ideas?
TIMBONI wrote:
I don't know about killing, but he'll be doing a whole lot of damage to ankles !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Ah...I apologize. How about "Killer", as he will be killing infidels by the thousands?
TIMBONI wrote:
Now that's not very nice. I do not intend to add him to the barbeque with the infidels !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hmmm...how does "Frank" sound for the Puggy Predator?
I don't know about killing, but he'll be doing a whole lot of damage to ankles ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Monday, June 23, 2008 12:14:07 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Ah...I apologize. How about "Killer", as he will be killing infidels by the thousands?
TIMBONI wrote:
Now that's not very nice. I do not intend to add him to the barbeque with the infidels !
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hmmm...how does "Frank" sound for the Puggy Predator?
Now that's not very nice. I do not intend to add him to the barbeque with the infidels ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Monday, June 23, 2008 12:09:17 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hmmm...how does "Frank" sound for the Puggy Predator?
My, whoever are you talking about ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Tephra Rising from Sunday, June 22, 2008 8:57:42 PM)
Tephra Rising wrote:
Well, cool pic nonetheless. If I ever get techno-savvy I will try to find a couple classic shots of me and a buddy of mine taken in 1985 where we modeled ourselves after Halford and Downing around "Unleashed" time frame. I sang, he played guitar. But I never got serious about it.....certainly not enough to write a 3-page, "ooh, ooh, ooh, look at me, I sang in Priest for a week" biography.
Personally, I think old Deano would have loved it !
MEDALGODDESS wrote:
Thats cute.. I like those.. I like dean martins music.. LOL ( Iam such a headbanger.. could you have seen me @ one of his concerts, fish-nets on high heels boots)
I dont think I would have fit in...LMAO
Tephra Rising wrote:
REEELY STOOPID JOKE FOR MEDAL GODDESS (and anybody else who's interested)
From the comic strip "Pearls Before Swine:"
First panel:
Two of the characters are at the aquarium.
One character is singing "When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie....."
The other tells him to shut up because it's interrupting his enjoyment of the aquarium.
Second panel:
A big eel is in the tank in front of them.
First character: "What kind of eel is that?"
Second character: "Thats A MORAY."
(The final panel is one of the characters sitting on the cartoonist's shoulder begging him to retire early.)
Long ass time ago man. I think that was '95 at Mancini's in Reseda. That was home base and we had kind of become the house band. Last hurrah after the deal with MCA fell apart ( or never really got started ). [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Tephra Rising from Sunday, June 22, 2008 8:53:55 PM)
Tephra Rising wrote:
Question for Timboni.....dude, how long ago was that pic of you jamming on the guitar taken???
Personally, I think old Deano would have loved it ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by MEDALGODDESS from Sunday, June 22, 2008 8:49:56 PM)
MEDALGODDESS wrote:
Thats cute.. I like those.. I like dean martins music.. LOL ( Iam such a headbanger.. could you have seen me @ one of his concerts, fish-nets on high heels boots)
I dont think I would have fit in...LMAO
Tephra Rising wrote:
REEELY STOOPID JOKE FOR MEDAL GODDESS (and anybody else who's interested)
From the comic strip "Pearls Before Swine:"
First panel:
Two of the characters are at the aquarium.
One character is singing "When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie....."
The other tells him to shut up because it's interrupting his enjoyment of the aquarium.
Second panel:
A big eel is in the tank in front of them.
First character: "What kind of eel is that?"
Second character: "Thats A MORAY."
(The final panel is one of the characters sitting on the cartoonist's shoulder begging him to retire early.)
It used to be blaring during family reunions at the Knights of Columbus. All the old men giving the kids glasses of wine and playing bocci. Just like the movies. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by MEDALGODDESS from Sunday, June 22, 2008 8:43:04 PM)
MEDALGODDESS wrote:
LOL.. yes thats the song Iam talking about.. I like it! SO shoot me!
Kind of like the Road Warrior, he doesn't really have name. Out here in the heat, we just kind of know. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Sunday, June 22, 2008 8:35:46 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Does he have a name yet?
TIMBONI wrote:
A little twist here, a little dab there. Damn thing was sooooooo ugly, I had to do something to make a bit more bearable to look at. Now look at the cute little guy !
guitardude wrote:
Now that`s a face only a mother and a proud poppa could love!! Cool Dog.
Been playing in the lab again Tim?
TIMBONI wrote:
Hi Vail. Check out my new dog. A Predators best friend ! What a cutie pie !
Wouldn't happen to be related to another "Bissonette drummer" would you ? A Gregg maybe ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by daniel bissonnette from Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:17:56 AM)
A little twist here, a little dab there. Damn thing was sooooooo ugly, I had to do something to make a bit more bearable to look at. Now look at the cute little guy ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guitardude from Sunday, June 22, 2008 5:01:03 PM)
guitardude wrote:
Now that`s a face only a mother and a proud poppa could love!! Cool Dog.
Been playing in the lab again Tim?
TIMBONI wrote:
Hi Vail. Check out my new dog. A Predators best friend ! What a cutie pie !
Good night and never fear. I'll use my head as the light house while you sleep ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Tephra Rising from Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:55:41 AM)
Tephra Rising wrote:
I resemble that remark (he said, as the light glinted off of his ever-so-slightly advancing forehead).......
BTW, a buddy of mine just got back from a tour in Iraq and while he said things are improving there (improving being a relative term), Afghanistan remains relatively FUBAR by comparison, did not realize things were as bad as they apparently are over there.......but that is a subject for another time.....
Night all........Vail, big kiss and thanks for saving me from the Scary Clown.
Take it easy baldy ! Like I'm one to talk. Don't be a stranger. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Tephra Rising from Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:51:07 AM)
Tephra Rising wrote:
Well everybody.......speaking of baldness, it's almost time for "The Shield" to come on so will go watch it. (favorite show) Thanks for letting me in on this powwow, I had fun. Chat again tomorrow, fellow Hellions.....
Don't give it a second thought. I had a girlfriend back in Massachusetts who had family in P.E.I. ( Prince Edward Island, Metal Jesus' home ) and even as far back as the '80s they would come down to the states and buy like crazy. I think the socialized medicine seriously devalues their economy. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by DemonCat from Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:49:43 AM)
DemonCat wrote:
Well that shoots down my theory about the U.S. gas prices being hiped to support the war in Afghanastan. I didn't know it was that high in Canada.
Head banger wrote:
think our dollar is worth more, so its probably only $5
beer in a bar is probably cheaper
TIMBONI wrote:
Damn ! Disregarding the exchange rate, just the conversion from Litres to Gallons makes it $5.16 per gallon !
Head banger wrote:
us gallon is 3.88 L
dunno the exchange rate
funny, we had a different gallon, which was bigger.
if the dollar is close to yours, which I think its within 5% we are getting screwed. damn taxes
TIMBONI wrote:
What's the exchange rate and conversion to gallons ? Too many beers for math right now.
Head banger wrote:
$1.33 here
of course thats canadian dollars and liters, dunno, dont want to do that math. probably more than anywhere in the states, it usualy is.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Its alright!! It does get kind of hard to identify people in cyberspace at times.
Anyway, gas prices in SoCal are in the $4.50s and above. Not a great time to drive.
Tephra Rising wrote:
Vail, please forgive me if I have said anything here that could be insensitive, etc. Here in cyber space sometimes it's hard to sort out genders, orientations, etc. So forgive me for any case of mistaken identity. I can relate if your having trouble regarding affairs of the heart. I've had mine kicked in many times. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you you have my sympathies.
Take care H.B. Go Ferrari tomorrow ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:40:50 AM)
Head banger wrote:
well, it does cost more to get gas to these places. I heard some are having trouble getting it at all now. would love to do that drive
well, I should be in bed, think I have shit to do tomorow
nice to chat with you all for a bit
Tephra Rising wrote:
Back in 1989 I did a 4-day marathon drive from Alaska through the Yukon Territory and northern BC to get to Washington State and back (2300 miles one-way). I remember some of the gas prices in the more remote stops along the Alcan Highway were approaching highway robbery as they were the only place you could stop for gas for 100 or so miles, if not longer, also remember the confusion of converting liters to gallons and kilometers to miles......I suck at math, even when I'm cold sober.
Damn ! Disregarding the exchange rate, just the conversion from Litres to Gallons makes it $5.16 per gallon ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:38:22 AM)
Head banger wrote:
us gallon is 3.88 L
dunno the exchange rate
funny, we had a different gallon, which was bigger.
if the dollar is close to yours, which I think its within 5% we are getting screwed. damn taxes
TIMBONI wrote:
What's the exchange rate and conversion to gallons ? Too many beers for math right now.
Head banger wrote:
$1.33 here
of course thats canadian dollars and liters, dunno, dont want to do that math. probably more than anywhere in the states, it usualy is.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Its alright!! It does get kind of hard to identify people in cyberspace at times.
Anyway, gas prices in SoCal are in the $4.50s and above. Not a great time to drive.
Tephra Rising wrote:
Vail, please forgive me if I have said anything here that could be insensitive, etc. Here in cyber space sometimes it's hard to sort out genders, orientations, etc. So forgive me for any case of mistaken identity. I can relate if your having trouble regarding affairs of the heart. I've had mine kicked in many times. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you you have my sympathies.
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ! I'll do my best to handle it or take one for the team ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:33:23 AM)
What's the exchange rate and conversion to gallons ? Too many beers for math right now. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:34:17 AM)
Head banger wrote:
$1.33 here
of course thats canadian dollars and liters, dunno, dont want to do that math. probably more than anywhere in the states, it usualy is.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Its alright!! It does get kind of hard to identify people in cyberspace at times.
Anyway, gas prices in SoCal are in the $4.50s and above. Not a great time to drive.
Tephra Rising wrote:
Vail, please forgive me if I have said anything here that could be insensitive, etc. Here in cyber space sometimes it's hard to sort out genders, orientations, etc. So forgive me for any case of mistaken identity. I can relate if your having trouble regarding affairs of the heart. I've had mine kicked in many times. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you you have my sympathies.
Don't sweat it. We've all made the same mistake at one time or another. It's a bitch not being able to see someone's expresssions or hear the intonation of their voice. We all step in the poop sooner or later and as soon as we clean it off we seem to step in it again ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Tephra Rising from Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:22:33 AM)
Tephra Rising wrote:
Vail, please forgive me if I have said anything here that could be insensitive, etc. Here in cyber space sometimes it's hard to sort out genders, orientations, etc. So forgive me for any case of mistaken identity. I can relate if your having trouble regarding affairs of the heart. I've had mine kicked in many times. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you you have my sympathies.
Ahhhh. Let it go. If nothing else, you meet a lot of people and learn what you DON'T like. At best . . . . . . [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:20:08 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Nope. I'm a girl with an "uptightness" problem.
Tephra Rising wrote:
I had a nice shoulder-length 'do until about 2000 when my "inferior genetics" (thanks Mom) took over and it was either cut it short or apply to Colonial Williamsburg to play Ben Franklin. I keep it short these days but just can't quite bring myself to go "chrome dome" quite yet. (I really, really miss my hair.)
Is Vaillant suffering from lady trouble? If so, I feel for ya bro, 2 failed marriages under my belt and at 40 it isn't exactly getting easier to find Miss Right. Had a fantastic date with a great gal about 2 weeks ago, one of the best dates I think I've ever had, was really crazy about her but she let me know on no uncertain terms she didn't have those kind of feelings for me. So I can relate. I still search against all odds for Miss Right. Love sucks sometimes......(oh well, we were 200 miles apart anyway. Long-distance never seems to work for me.)
Where to start ? As for the hair, I choose to go down with dignity. If some of my personal heroes ( Rob Halford, Mark Martin, etc. ) can handle it so can I.
As for Vail, unless there is something she hasn't mentioned to me ( and that's entirely posible ) I don't think there is lady trouble, but only she can answer that. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Tephra Rising from Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:14:16 AM)
Tephra Rising wrote:
I had a nice shoulder-length 'do until about 2000 when my "inferior genetics" (thanks Mom) took over and it was either cut it short or apply to Colonial Williamsburg to play Ben Franklin. I keep it short these days but just can't quite bring myself to go "chrome dome" quite yet. (I really, really miss my hair.)
Is Vaillant suffering from lady trouble? If so, I feel for ya bro, 2 failed marriages under my belt and at 40 it isn't exactly getting easier to find Miss Right. Had a fantastic date with a great gal about 2 weeks ago, one of the best dates I think I've ever had, was really crazy about her but she let me know on no uncertain terms she didn't have those kind of feelings for me. So I can relate. I still search against all odds for Miss Right. Love sucks sometimes......(oh well, we were 200 miles apart anyway. Long-distance never seems to work for me.)
Nice ! Bit of schoolin' for us. I guess we've all got another thing comin', heh ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:13:14 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
You're right. There's only one life... gotta live it up, right?
DemonCat wrote:
It's best to let little things like that go Vail. Life's short, and she won't always be there. One day you may find youself looking back, and when you do...be thankful that she even listened, or read something that means so much to you. That's one way to make it a positive instead of a negative for you. Maybe you won't get so mad next time as a result, and may even see the humor, or whatever it is from her point of view. Most important is that you do have moments with her like that, which will build up memories. Some people don't even have that.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Yeah, although I sometimes get too worked up and get mad if she makes fun of something important during a song (lyrically, most of the time). Its a little flaw of mine I still need to work on.
DemonCat wrote:
Then it's a special thing between the two of you, and a good thing!
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I do that sometimes too, making fun of little quirks in the music she hears. We do that to each other every once in a while as our strange way of bonding. (Quoting Message by DemonCat from Sunday, June 22, 2008 12:35:28 AM)
DemonCat wrote:
Maybe it's one of those things where she saw the seriousness of it, and threw out some sarcasm. Try to look at it that way, and see if it that's not what it was. Then maybe you can appreciate it better, and share more. I may be stepping out of bounds here, and be dead wrong, but it's better to share what's important to you w/her, than to drift apart, from a misunderstanding.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
She knows English pretty well despite being from Mexico, so she understood the lyrics. Only problem is she likes to poke fun at anything that's supposed to be serious. Its one reason why I don't share most of my music with her.
DemonCat wrote:
You may do better by showing her the lyrics. At least that's how I connected w/my mom w/Ozzy's Miracle Man. She'd seen the story on the news, and I shared Ozzys funny poke at them. It was certainly "a moment".
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I think my mom is pretty tolerant to it, but she wouldn't hear it on a daily basis. She allows me to listen to what I like, as long as I do well in school. I only showed her Nostradamus CD because she knew about the prophet and thought he was very wise. If anything, she made fun of one of the songs.
As far as having something in common with your son at that level, I think its great!! The more you have in common with your son the more you two can bond, IMO.
DemonCat wrote:
Is your mom usually hip to heavy metal? I mean...I know my son thinks I'm a cool dad, and he also understands that I'm still his parent, and NOT his friend, but we have a blast so far together in life with each others company. That's been very important to me...that I could identify with him in whatever he may be going through. Am I taking that to a more intense level? Is it too much?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I'll ask her in a little bit. She's in the living room watching a Mission Impossible movie en Español. (Quoting Message by DemonCat from Saturday, June 21, 2008 11:57:48 PM)
DemonCat wrote:
My mom would have never made it through the first chord. Yer lucky! Gonna have to ask her opinion sometime, and share it w/us.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That was cool!!! I shared my Nostradamus CD with my mom on the car today on the way to the store. She heard the 1st CD, from Dawn of Creation to War. She seems to have liked it!! She didn't give me her opinion, though.
DemonCat wrote:
Hot, and sweaty, but nowehere near what Tim just went through. My story's simple. My son, and I just finished a full performance of Nostradamus on air guitar...standing up on the jaguar shoe shaped chairs...jumping all over the living room, and putting on a stage show to no-one. LOL Had a blast, but sweating profusely atm.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hey, DC!!!! How's it going??
DemonCat wrote:
Howdy Tim. and Vail!!! Good to see some great friends on here at the same time I am for a change!
Ha ! Got the same "hair affliction" myself. If nothing else, after having it halfway down my back, it's so much less trouble ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Tephra Rising from Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:07:21 AM)
Tephra Rising wrote:
No worries, DC. Actually I was only poking mild fun, I thought Rob actually looked really cool with his mullet, although I think I liked him best with the British Steel "Living After Midnight" shoulder-length 'do (a style I emulated myself for a while in high school). I suffer Rob's same affliction these days but haven't broken down and shaved it all off yet.......did I mention I'm not only the Hair Club President I'm also a member!!!???
Don't worry about Dokken. I have found in the metal world you either love 'em or hate 'em. I will say for the record that out of all the "hair bands" (Poison, Warrant, etc.), I found Dokken to be more concerned with the actual music they were playing and not how much lipstick and hairspray you had on.
The songs weren't the greatest when compared to Priest or Queensryche, but the guitar playing and that nasty violent sound George got just captured me. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by DemonCat from Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:03:52 AM)
DemonCat wrote:
You're gonna lose me talking about Dokken. Never got into them, and Rob's mullet was one of his best hairstyles IMO, but don't let my opinions discourage you from continuing. I respect anyones opinion, and you'll just have to excuse my ignorance about Dokken.
Tephra Rising wrote:
I don't know if you've had the chance to listen to the latest Dokken CD which was released last month. It's called "Lightning Strikes Again" and it's fucking incredible. Dokken back and firing on all cylinders. I must have listened to it 100 times and it sounds just like they did 20 years ago. Lynch isn't in the lineup anymore (too many pissing contests with Don, I suspect) but their current axe man can play just like Lynch and the riffs will bring him to mind. I imagine that's an easier thing to do than replace Don, but then again this band was always Don's baby. Oh those rock star egos. What is one to do???
Vaillant already knows my story of Priest with Don Dokken opening that I caught on the Painkiller tour in Alaska in 1991. I think Priest/Ryche 3 years ago is about the closest one to that. Another spectacular concert.
My "live baptism of Priest" was during the Turbo tour in Tacoma, WA, 1986 (Rob with a mullet, hahaha) The opener: Dokken.
True it was Don's baby, but Don got his deal in Germany and had to actually get a talented band to keep it. He really should have been more open to the band's input as Don's ideas got pretty dated quick. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Tephra Rising from Sunday, June 22, 2008 12:58:46 AM)
Tephra Rising wrote:
I don't know if you've had the chance to listen to the latest Dokken CD which was released last month. It's called "Lightning Strikes Again" and it's fucking incredible. Dokken back and firing on all cylinders. I must have listened to it 100 times and it sounds just like they did 20 years ago. Lynch isn't in the lineup anymore (too many pissing contests with Don, I suspect) but their current axe man can play just like Lynch and the riffs will bring him to mind. I imagine that's an easier thing to do than replace Don, but then again this band was always Don's baby. Oh those rock star egos. What is one to do???
Vaillant already knows my story of Priest with Don Dokken opening that I caught on the Painkiller tour in Alaska in 1991. I think Priest/Ryche 3 years ago is about the closest one to that. Another spectacular concert.
My "live baptism of Priest" was during the Turbo tour in Tacoma, WA, 1986 (Rob with a mullet, hahaha) The opener: Dokken.
Oh shit, if you're bringin' the mighty George Lynch ( aka THE MAN ) into the convo, you're never too late. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Tephra Rising from Sunday, June 22, 2008 12:49:54 AM)
Tephra Rising wrote:
Hey Vaillant and DC, I wondered if it's too late for me to jump into this discussion regarding the Mighty Ryche which is in my top 3 metal favorites (Dokken in a head-on tie with Priest always, always being #1). I was born in Seattle and so grew up with Queensryche. Matter of fact I got to see Geoff and Co. open for Priest in Vancouver WA during the AOR tour in 2005. What a show!!!! Also can relate to parents not relating to my love of metal. My dad (now passed on) once declared that I would "outgrow" Priest and metal by the time I was 20. I'm 40 now. I love Priest and metal more than ever.
I just wish I could have seen that. I may not even be able to catch this Priest tour. Money is tight and business is down. We are just circling the wagons and trying to ride it out. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by DemonCat from Sunday, June 22, 2008 12:46:42 AM)
DemonCat wrote:
Geoff Tate was always my 2nd favorite heavy metal vocalist for that very reason. That's why see Queensryche open for Judas Priest last tour was soooooo special to me.
It brought me to a memory I had with my favorite teacher. He had seen Led Zeppelin open for the Who. I was envious at the time, and have since dismissed such feelings from my life. However, I have now had what I believe to be an equal experience as a result!
TIMBONI wrote:
Yes, and dare I say, one of the only vocalists to actually approach Rob's range and abilities.
DemonCat wrote:
One of my favorite albums...oops CDs. LOL
I've always said Queensryche was "thinking mans" heavy metal. Most people don't understand it, yet it seems they did, and still put it down. Sad IMO.
TIMBONI wrote:
That can be frustrating. I had a similar experience when I tried to share Queensryche's "Operation Mindcrime" with my parents. They called it "subversive counter culture paranoia". As you can tell by the fact that I remember that, it left an impression. I had always thought my parents were more intelligent and open than that.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
She knows English pretty well despite being from Mexico, so she understood the lyrics. Only problem is she likes to poke fun at anything that's supposed to be serious. Its one reason why I don't share most of my music with her.
DemonCat wrote:
You may do better by showing her the lyrics. At least that's how I connected w/my mom w/Ozzy's Miracle Man. She'd seen the story on the news, and I shared Ozzys funny poke at them. It was certainly "a moment".
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I think my mom is pretty tolerant to it, but she wouldn't hear it on a daily basis. She allows me to listen to what I like, as long as I do well in school. I only showed her Nostradamus CD because she knew about the prophet and thought he was very wise. If anything, she made fun of one of the songs.
As far as having something in common with your son at that level, I think its great!! The more you have in common with your son the more you two can bond, IMO.
DemonCat wrote:
Is your mom usually hip to heavy metal? I mean...I know my son thinks I'm a cool dad, and he also understands that I'm still his parent, and NOT his friend, but we have a blast so far together in life with each others company. That's been very important to me...that I could identify with him in whatever he may be going through. Am I taking that to a more intense level? Is it too much?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I'll ask her in a little bit. She's in the living room watching a Mission Impossible movie en Español. (Quoting Message by DemonCat from Saturday, June 21, 2008 11:57:48 PM)
DemonCat wrote:
My mom would have never made it through the first chord. Yer lucky! Gonna have to ask her opinion sometime, and share it w/us.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That was cool!!! I shared my Nostradamus CD with my mom on the car today on the way to the store. She heard the 1st CD, from Dawn of Creation to War. She seems to have liked it!! She didn't give me her opinion, though.
DemonCat wrote:
Hot, and sweaty, but nowehere near what Tim just went through. My story's simple. My son, and I just finished a full performance of Nostradamus on air guitar...standing up on the jaguar shoe shaped chairs...jumping all over the living room, and putting on a stage show to no-one. LOL Had a blast, but sweating profusely atm.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hey, DC!!!! How's it going??
DemonCat wrote:
Howdy Tim. and Vail!!! Good to see some great friends on here at the same time I am for a change!
Yes, and dare I say, one of the only vocalists to actually approach Rob's range and abilities. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by DemonCat from Sunday, June 22, 2008 12:37:33 AM)
DemonCat wrote:
One of my favorite albums...oops CDs. LOL
I've always said Queensryche was "thinking mans" heavy metal. Most people don't understand it, yet it seems they did, and still put it down. Sad IMO.
TIMBONI wrote:
That can be frustrating. I had a similar experience when I tried to share Queensryche's "Operation Mindcrime" with my parents. They called it "subversive counter culture paranoia". As you can tell by the fact that I remember that, it left an impression. I had always thought my parents were more intelligent and open than that.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
She knows English pretty well despite being from Mexico, so she understood the lyrics. Only problem is she likes to poke fun at anything that's supposed to be serious. Its one reason why I don't share most of my music with her.
DemonCat wrote:
You may do better by showing her the lyrics. At least that's how I connected w/my mom w/Ozzy's Miracle Man. She'd seen the story on the news, and I shared Ozzys funny poke at them. It was certainly "a moment".
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I think my mom is pretty tolerant to it, but she wouldn't hear it on a daily basis. She allows me to listen to what I like, as long as I do well in school. I only showed her Nostradamus CD because she knew about the prophet and thought he was very wise. If anything, she made fun of one of the songs.
As far as having something in common with your son at that level, I think its great!! The more you have in common with your son the more you two can bond, IMO.
DemonCat wrote:
Is your mom usually hip to heavy metal? I mean...I know my son thinks I'm a cool dad, and he also understands that I'm still his parent, and NOT his friend, but we have a blast so far together in life with each others company. That's been very important to me...that I could identify with him in whatever he may be going through. Am I taking that to a more intense level? Is it too much?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I'll ask her in a little bit. She's in the living room watching a Mission Impossible movie en Español. (Quoting Message by DemonCat from Saturday, June 21, 2008 11:57:48 PM)
DemonCat wrote:
My mom would have never made it through the first chord. Yer lucky! Gonna have to ask her opinion sometime, and share it w/us.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That was cool!!! I shared my Nostradamus CD with my mom on the car today on the way to the store. She heard the 1st CD, from Dawn of Creation to War. She seems to have liked it!! She didn't give me her opinion, though.
DemonCat wrote:
Hot, and sweaty, but nowehere near what Tim just went through. My story's simple. My son, and I just finished a full performance of Nostradamus on air guitar...standing up on the jaguar shoe shaped chairs...jumping all over the living room, and putting on a stage show to no-one. LOL Had a blast, but sweating profusely atm.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hey, DC!!!! How's it going??
DemonCat wrote:
Howdy Tim. and Vail!!! Good to see some great friends on here at the same time I am for a change!
Good advice my friend. No reason to drift apart without a real reason. She may have thought she was being funny. Unfortunately, it may have just been bad timing is all. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by DemonCat from Sunday, June 22, 2008 12:35:28 AM)
DemonCat wrote:
Maybe it's one of those things where she saw the seriousness of it, and threw out some sarcasm. Try to look at it that way, and see if it that's not what it was. Then maybe you can appreciate it better, and share more. I may be stepping out of bounds here, and be dead wrong, but it's better to share what's important to you w/her, than to drift apart, from a misunderstanding.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
She knows English pretty well despite being from Mexico, so she understood the lyrics. Only problem is she likes to poke fun at anything that's supposed to be serious. Its one reason why I don't share most of my music with her.
DemonCat wrote:
You may do better by showing her the lyrics. At least that's how I connected w/my mom w/Ozzy's Miracle Man. She'd seen the story on the news, and I shared Ozzys funny poke at them. It was certainly "a moment".
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I think my mom is pretty tolerant to it, but she wouldn't hear it on a daily basis. She allows me to listen to what I like, as long as I do well in school. I only showed her Nostradamus CD because she knew about the prophet and thought he was very wise. If anything, she made fun of one of the songs.
As far as having something in common with your son at that level, I think its great!! The more you have in common with your son the more you two can bond, IMO.
DemonCat wrote:
Is your mom usually hip to heavy metal? I mean...I know my son thinks I'm a cool dad, and he also understands that I'm still his parent, and NOT his friend, but we have a blast so far together in life with each others company. That's been very important to me...that I could identify with him in whatever he may be going through. Am I taking that to a more intense level? Is it too much?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I'll ask her in a little bit. She's in the living room watching a Mission Impossible movie en Español. (Quoting Message by DemonCat from Saturday, June 21, 2008 11:57:48 PM)
DemonCat wrote:
My mom would have never made it through the first chord. Yer lucky! Gonna have to ask her opinion sometime, and share it w/us.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That was cool!!! I shared my Nostradamus CD with my mom on the car today on the way to the store. She heard the 1st CD, from Dawn of Creation to War. She seems to have liked it!! She didn't give me her opinion, though.
DemonCat wrote:
Hot, and sweaty, but nowehere near what Tim just went through. My story's simple. My son, and I just finished a full performance of Nostradamus on air guitar...standing up on the jaguar shoe shaped chairs...jumping all over the living room, and putting on a stage show to no-one. LOL Had a blast, but sweating profusely atm.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hey, DC!!!! How's it going??
DemonCat wrote:
Howdy Tim. and Vail!!! Good to see some great friends on here at the same time I am for a change!
That can be frustrating. I had a similar experience when I tried to share Queensryche's "Operation Mindcrime" with my parents. They called it "subversive counter culture paranoia". As you can tell by the fact that I remember that, it left an impression. I had always thought my parents were more intelligent and open than that. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Sunday, June 22, 2008 12:24:17 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
She knows English pretty well despite being from Mexico, so she understood the lyrics. Only problem is she likes to poke fun at anything that's supposed to be serious. Its one reason why I don't share most of my music with her.
DemonCat wrote:
You may do better by showing her the lyrics. At least that's how I connected w/my mom w/Ozzy's Miracle Man. She'd seen the story on the news, and I shared Ozzys funny poke at them. It was certainly "a moment".
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I think my mom is pretty tolerant to it, but she wouldn't hear it on a daily basis. She allows me to listen to what I like, as long as I do well in school. I only showed her Nostradamus CD because she knew about the prophet and thought he was very wise. If anything, she made fun of one of the songs.
As far as having something in common with your son at that level, I think its great!! The more you have in common with your son the more you two can bond, IMO.
DemonCat wrote:
Is your mom usually hip to heavy metal? I mean...I know my son thinks I'm a cool dad, and he also understands that I'm still his parent, and NOT his friend, but we have a blast so far together in life with each others company. That's been very important to me...that I could identify with him in whatever he may be going through. Am I taking that to a more intense level? Is it too much?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I'll ask her in a little bit. She's in the living room watching a Mission Impossible movie en Español. (Quoting Message by DemonCat from Saturday, June 21, 2008 11:57:48 PM)
DemonCat wrote:
My mom would have never made it through the first chord. Yer lucky! Gonna have to ask her opinion sometime, and share it w/us.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That was cool!!! I shared my Nostradamus CD with my mom on the car today on the way to the store. She heard the 1st CD, from Dawn of Creation to War. She seems to have liked it!! She didn't give me her opinion, though.
DemonCat wrote:
Hot, and sweaty, but nowehere near what Tim just went through. My story's simple. My son, and I just finished a full performance of Nostradamus on air guitar...standing up on the jaguar shoe shaped chairs...jumping all over the living room, and putting on a stage show to no-one. LOL Had a blast, but sweating profusely atm.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hey, DC!!!! How's it going??
DemonCat wrote:
Howdy Tim. and Vail!!! Good to see some great friends on here at the same time I am for a change!
Yes, you would definitely have to share Ozzy's lyrics to break through the visual preconceptions. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by DemonCat from Sunday, June 22, 2008 12:18:02 AM)
DemonCat wrote:
You may do better by showing her the lyrics. At least that's how I connected w/my mom w/Ozzy's Miracle Man. She'd seen the story on the news, and I shared Ozzys funny poke at them. It was certainly "a moment".
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I think my mom is pretty tolerant to it, but she wouldn't hear it on a daily basis. She allows me to listen to what I like, as long as I do well in school. I only showed her Nostradamus CD because she knew about the prophet and thought he was very wise. If anything, she made fun of one of the songs.
As far as having something in common with your son at that level, I think its great!! The more you have in common with your son the more you two can bond, IMO.
DemonCat wrote:
Is your mom usually hip to heavy metal? I mean...I know my son thinks I'm a cool dad, and he also understands that I'm still his parent, and NOT his friend, but we have a blast so far together in life with each others company. That's been very important to me...that I could identify with him in whatever he may be going through. Am I taking that to a more intense level? Is it too much?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I'll ask her in a little bit. She's in the living room watching a Mission Impossible movie en Español. (Quoting Message by DemonCat from Saturday, June 21, 2008 11:57:48 PM)
DemonCat wrote:
My mom would have never made it through the first chord. Yer lucky! Gonna have to ask her opinion sometime, and share it w/us.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That was cool!!! I shared my Nostradamus CD with my mom on the car today on the way to the store. She heard the 1st CD, from Dawn of Creation to War. She seems to have liked it!! She didn't give me her opinion, though.
DemonCat wrote:
Hot, and sweaty, but nowehere near what Tim just went through. My story's simple. My son, and I just finished a full performance of Nostradamus on air guitar...standing up on the jaguar shoe shaped chairs...jumping all over the living room, and putting on a stage show to no-one. LOL Had a blast, but sweating profusely atm.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hey, DC!!!! How's it going??
DemonCat wrote:
Howdy Tim. and Vail!!! Good to see some great friends on here at the same time I am for a change!
Just don't spread it around. I don't want my "sensitive side" to get out . Seriously, I think that's why people are driven to have kids. We all want someone like ourselves around. It makes life so much easier when we are agreeing instead of arguing all the time. How many times have any of us said something like " I wish I could clone myself so that I could . . . . . " ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by DemonCat from Sunday, June 22, 2008 12:12:20 AM)
DemonCat wrote:
Damn bro...you do get it! I knew we connect for more than the few dozen previous reasons.
TIMBONI wrote:
Not for me. I totally get it. It's a real special time when you connect with a person at that level. It does not happen often and it's even more special when it's your child and you can see a part of yourself in them.
DemonCat wrote:
Is your mom usually hip to heavy metal? I mean...I know my son thinks I'm a cool dad, and he also understands that I'm still his parent, and NOT his friend, but we have a blast so far together in life with each others company. That's been very important to me...that I could identify with him in whatever he may be going through. Am I taking that to a more intense level? Is it too much?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I'll ask her in a little bit. She's in the living room watching a Mission Impossible movie en Español. (Quoting Message by DemonCat from Saturday, June 21, 2008 11:57:48 PM)
DemonCat wrote:
My mom would have never made it through the first chord. Yer lucky! Gonna have to ask her opinion sometime, and share it w/us.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That was cool!!! I shared my Nostradamus CD with my mom on the car today on the way to the store. She heard the 1st CD, from Dawn of Creation to War. She seems to have liked it!! She didn't give me her opinion, though.
DemonCat wrote:
Hot, and sweaty, but nowehere near what Tim just went through. My story's simple. My son, and I just finished a full performance of Nostradamus on air guitar...standing up on the jaguar shoe shaped chairs...jumping all over the living room, and putting on a stage show to no-one. LOL Had a blast, but sweating profusely atm.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hey, DC!!!! How's it going??
DemonCat wrote:
Howdy Tim. and Vail!!! Good to see some great friends on here at the same time I am for a change!
Not for me. I totally get it. It's a real special time when you connect with a person at that level. It does not happen often and it's even more special when it's your child and you can see a part of yourself in them. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by DemonCat from Sunday, June 22, 2008 12:03:44 AM)
DemonCat wrote:
Is your mom usually hip to heavy metal? I mean...I know my son thinks I'm a cool dad, and he also understands that I'm still his parent, and NOT his friend, but we have a blast so far together in life with each others company. That's been very important to me...that I could identify with him in whatever he may be going through. Am I taking that to a more intense level? Is it too much?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I'll ask her in a little bit. She's in the living room watching a Mission Impossible movie en Español. (Quoting Message by DemonCat from Saturday, June 21, 2008 11:57:48 PM)
DemonCat wrote:
My mom would have never made it through the first chord. Yer lucky! Gonna have to ask her opinion sometime, and share it w/us.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
That was cool!!! I shared my Nostradamus CD with my mom on the car today on the way to the store. She heard the 1st CD, from Dawn of Creation to War. She seems to have liked it!! She didn't give me her opinion, though.
DemonCat wrote:
Hot, and sweaty, but nowehere near what Tim just went through. My story's simple. My son, and I just finished a full performance of Nostradamus on air guitar...standing up on the jaguar shoe shaped chairs...jumping all over the living room, and putting on a stage show to no-one. LOL Had a blast, but sweating profusely atm.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hey, DC!!!! How's it going??
DemonCat wrote:
Howdy Tim. and Vail!!! Good to see some great friends on here at the same time I am for a change!
I would have loved to be a fly on the wall for that one ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by DemonCat from Saturday, June 21, 2008 11:53:32 PM)
DemonCat wrote:
The twin chairs mentioned. Now picture each of us one foot on the seat, the other on the top. One of portraying KK, and the other Glen...jamming out, and headbanging...then jumping over the back, landing on 1 knee during subsequent solos/ Ohhhhh man fun fun fun!
TIMBONI wrote:
Oh, man. I remember the pics of those chairs. They are seriously cool and an air guitar show jumping off them would be even cooler !
DemonCat wrote:
Hot, and sweaty, but nowehere near what Tim just went through. My story's simple. My son, and I just finished a full performance of Nostradamus on air guitar...standing up on the jaguar shoe shaped chairs...jumping all over the living room, and putting on a stage show to no-one. LOL Had a blast, but sweating profusely atm.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hey, DC!!!! How's it going??
DemonCat wrote:
Howdy Tim. and Vail!!! Good to see some great friends on here at the same time I am for a change!
I laughed too until it aired at 8 pm. The power came on about 2 minutes after and a DWP truck came to the house to make sure we had power. I guess the pen is indeed mightier than the sword. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Saturday, June 21, 2008 11:49:54 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
A little uncomfortable from the heat, but okay...and laughing after seeing the kids protest about the power outage.
DemonCat wrote:
How are the 2 of you tonight? BRB gotta answer Tims private message LOL
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hey, DC!!!! How's it going??
DemonCat wrote:
Howdy Tim. and Vail!!! Good to see some great friends on here at the same time I am for a change!
Oh, man. I remember the pics of those chairs. They are seriously cool and an air guitar show jumping off them would be even cooler ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by DemonCat from Saturday, June 21, 2008 11:43:26 PM)
DemonCat wrote:
Hot, and sweaty, but nowehere near what Tim just went through. My story's simple. My son, and I just finished a full performance of Nostradamus on air guitar...standing up on the jaguar shoe shaped chairs...jumping all over the living room, and putting on a stage show to no-one. LOL Had a blast, but sweating profusely atm.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hey, DC!!!! How's it going??
DemonCat wrote:
Howdy Tim. and Vail!!! Good to see some great friends on here at the same time I am for a change!
Good to hear. The little ones are so vulnerable to the heat. It was hilarious. I come home from work and there they are with signs protesting the workers ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Saturday, June 21, 2008 11:33:58 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I'm okay....just been busy.... AND HOT!!!!!!!!!!! HOLY CRAP, WAS IT BURNING-HOT TODAY!!!!!!!!
My nephew is doing fine, by the way, not to worry.
TIMBONI wrote:
I wonder how Vail is doing. She's down here in So. Cal. too.
Good to hear. Hey, check out the Kcal website. My kids were on the news last nite protesting the second day of power outages. My youngest ( 9 yrs ) got pissed at the DWP guys not fixing it fast enough. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Saturday, June 21, 2008 11:33:58 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I'm okay....just been busy.... AND HOT!!!!!!!!!!! HOLY CRAP, WAS IT BURNING-HOT TODAY!!!!!!!!
My nephew is doing fine, by the way, not to worry.
TIMBONI wrote:
I wonder how Vail is doing. She's down here in So. Cal. too.
There ya go. Like a song that the name escapes. Just needed a nudge to remember. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 21, 2008 10:54:05 PM)
spapad wrote:
And Stephanie is the beautiful brat princess, DING, DING, knew it from somewhere.
TIMBONI wrote:
Extremely small. It's in the south of France, but it's a separate country. It's the country where Grace Kelly became Princess Grace.
spapad wrote:
Monaco? Is that a very small country? I just happened to think I know its in the Mediteranian but where?
TIMBONI wrote:
I've had the same dream since I was 13. One of these days, I'll sit in the tunnel at Monaco while Formula 1 cars scream through it. I don't think they let anyone in there during an actual race, but maybe practice. I don't know, but I'll die trying. I'd also love to go to Cento, Italy. The home of my family.
spapad wrote:
Right now with the dollar being as low as it is, European travel is just very expensive. My Ex takes my daughter to Greece each year and half the time his family has to pay half of the cost because he can not afford it each year and he earns a middle class wage.
TIMBONI wrote:
Sounds great. I've been trying to get anywhere in Europe since I was in high school. Had several opportunities, but everytime it seems to go wrong.
spapad wrote:
Not at all, I went to Greece, handed the kid over to Yia Yia and partied the whole time I was there almost. None of my family in the states helped me with me child so it was the first break from parenthood I ever had. I broke plates and bottles on floors (even though it is not supposed to happen anymore) and I had the best time ever. The only drawback was missing hearing english. I went to dinner one night with all people who could speak english and they all spoke in greek all night. I told the bartender to keep em comming.
TIMBONI wrote:
Wow. That takes a lot of patience to travel to Greece for over a month with a newborn. Have you been nominated for sainthood yet ?
spapad wrote:
Athens Greece is tough on a young one too but my child did just fine and we had no AC the entire 5 weeks in Greece.
TIMBONI wrote:
They've got a new baby in the family. This heat would be tough on the little one.
spapad wrote:
I have not seeen her today, but I'm sure she will be fine.
TIMBONI wrote:
I wonder how Vail is doing. She's down here in So. Cal. too.
Extremely small. It's in the south of France, but it's a separate country. It's the country where Grace Kelly became Princess Grace. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 21, 2008 10:46:17 PM)
spapad wrote:
Monaco? Is that a very small country? I just happened to think I know its in the Mediteranian but where?
TIMBONI wrote:
I've had the same dream since I was 13. One of these days, I'll sit in the tunnel at Monaco while Formula 1 cars scream through it. I don't think they let anyone in there during an actual race, but maybe practice. I don't know, but I'll die trying. I'd also love to go to Cento, Italy. The home of my family.
spapad wrote:
Right now with the dollar being as low as it is, European travel is just very expensive. My Ex takes my daughter to Greece each year and half the time his family has to pay half of the cost because he can not afford it each year and he earns a middle class wage.
TIMBONI wrote:
Sounds great. I've been trying to get anywhere in Europe since I was in high school. Had several opportunities, but everytime it seems to go wrong.
spapad wrote:
Not at all, I went to Greece, handed the kid over to Yia Yia and partied the whole time I was there almost. None of my family in the states helped me with me child so it was the first break from parenthood I ever had. I broke plates and bottles on floors (even though it is not supposed to happen anymore) and I had the best time ever. The only drawback was missing hearing english. I went to dinner one night with all people who could speak english and they all spoke in greek all night. I told the bartender to keep em comming.
TIMBONI wrote:
Wow. That takes a lot of patience to travel to Greece for over a month with a newborn. Have you been nominated for sainthood yet ?
spapad wrote:
Athens Greece is tough on a young one too but my child did just fine and we had no AC the entire 5 weeks in Greece.
TIMBONI wrote:
They've got a new baby in the family. This heat would be tough on the little one.
spapad wrote:
I have not seeen her today, but I'm sure she will be fine.
TIMBONI wrote:
I wonder how Vail is doing. She's down here in So. Cal. too.
I've had the same dream since I was 13. One of these days, I'll sit in the tunnel at Monaco while Formula 1 cars scream through it. I don't think they let anyone in there during an actual race, but maybe practice. I don't know, but I'll die trying. I'd also love to go to Cento, Italy. The home of my family. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 21, 2008 10:37:52 PM)
spapad wrote:
Right now with the dollar being as low as it is, European travel is just very expensive. My Ex takes my daughter to Greece each year and half the time his family has to pay half of the cost because he can not afford it each year and he earns a middle class wage.
TIMBONI wrote:
Sounds great. I've been trying to get anywhere in Europe since I was in high school. Had several opportunities, but everytime it seems to go wrong.
spapad wrote:
Not at all, I went to Greece, handed the kid over to Yia Yia and partied the whole time I was there almost. None of my family in the states helped me with me child so it was the first break from parenthood I ever had. I broke plates and bottles on floors (even though it is not supposed to happen anymore) and I had the best time ever. The only drawback was missing hearing english. I went to dinner one night with all people who could speak english and they all spoke in greek all night. I told the bartender to keep em comming.
TIMBONI wrote:
Wow. That takes a lot of patience to travel to Greece for over a month with a newborn. Have you been nominated for sainthood yet ?
spapad wrote:
Athens Greece is tough on a young one too but my child did just fine and we had no AC the entire 5 weeks in Greece.
TIMBONI wrote:
They've got a new baby in the family. This heat would be tough on the little one.
spapad wrote:
I have not seeen her today, but I'm sure she will be fine.
TIMBONI wrote:
I wonder how Vail is doing. She's down here in So. Cal. too.
Sounds great. I've been trying to get anywhere in Europe since I was in high school. Had several opportunities, but everytime it seems to go wrong. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 21, 2008 10:30:18 PM)
spapad wrote:
Not at all, I went to Greece, handed the kid over to Yia Yia and partied the whole time I was there almost. None of my family in the states helped me with me child so it was the first break from parenthood I ever had. I broke plates and bottles on floors (even though it is not supposed to happen anymore) and I had the best time ever. The only drawback was missing hearing english. I went to dinner one night with all people who could speak english and they all spoke in greek all night. I told the bartender to keep em comming.
TIMBONI wrote:
Wow. That takes a lot of patience to travel to Greece for over a month with a newborn. Have you been nominated for sainthood yet ?
spapad wrote:
Athens Greece is tough on a young one too but my child did just fine and we had no AC the entire 5 weeks in Greece.
TIMBONI wrote:
They've got a new baby in the family. This heat would be tough on the little one.
spapad wrote:
I have not seeen her today, but I'm sure she will be fine.
TIMBONI wrote:
I wonder how Vail is doing. She's down here in So. Cal. too.
Wow. That takes a lot of patience to travel to Greece for over a month with a newborn. Have you been nominated for sainthood yet ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 21, 2008 10:21:14 PM)
spapad wrote:
Athens Greece is tough on a young one too but my child did just fine and we had no AC the entire 5 weeks in Greece.
TIMBONI wrote:
They've got a new baby in the family. This heat would be tough on the little one.
spapad wrote:
I have not seeen her today, but I'm sure she will be fine.
TIMBONI wrote:
I wonder how Vail is doing. She's down here in So. Cal. too.
I lived in Northern Virginia for a while. Does it get as hot in your area. I can remember 95 and the same for humidity for most of the summer. At least we don't have the humidity here. If it were 110 and high humidity it would be a killer ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 21, 2008 10:19:04 PM)
spapad wrote:
Funny, I live in southwest Virginia and I am the only one around here who does not speak hill billy.
TIMBONI wrote:
Well, after a few more beers my Massachusetts accent will probably come back. Is that close enough ? Kind of sounds like Mark Wahlberg.
spapad wrote:
Muster the heaviest Philly accent you can get and say "They starte it, not me"
TIMBONI wrote:
Just like Col. Troutman says in Rambo, "What you call hell, he calls home ! "
spapad wrote:
Beer and scantily clad people, what more can you ask for. Sounds like heaven to me.
TIMBONI wrote:
Well, brunch in Van Nuys is not exactly a vacation destination and hell is exactly what everyone said it would be . . . HOT ! It does have it's upside though. Cars are fast, music is heavy, beer is cold and the weather causes people to dress "appropriately" for the heat .
spapad wrote:
So, give us the reveiw! What is hell like and do I want to go there for brunch?
TIMBONI wrote:
I am praying for a situation where the temp suddenly drops 15 degrees. That way it would only be 100 !
MEDALGODDESS wrote:
Shit there is a HELL of a storm coming.. the wind just suddenly blew the front door open.. I had to run around and shut the windows, and the Temp dropped about 15 degress.
OMG Toto.. I dont think we are in Kansas anymore!! LOL
They've got a new baby in the family. This heat would be tough on the little one. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 21, 2008 10:16:55 PM)
spapad wrote:
I have not seeen her today, but I'm sure she will be fine.
TIMBONI wrote:
I wonder how Vail is doing. She's down here in So. Cal. too.
Well, after a few more beers my Massachusetts accent will probably come back. Is that close enough ? Kind of sounds like Mark Wahlberg. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 21, 2008 10:14:53 PM)
spapad wrote:
Muster the heaviest Philly accent you can get and say "They starte it, not me"
TIMBONI wrote:
Just like Col. Troutman says in Rambo, "What you call hell, he calls home ! "
spapad wrote:
Beer and scantily clad people, what more can you ask for. Sounds like heaven to me.
TIMBONI wrote:
Well, brunch in Van Nuys is not exactly a vacation destination and hell is exactly what everyone said it would be . . . HOT ! It does have it's upside though. Cars are fast, music is heavy, beer is cold and the weather causes people to dress "appropriately" for the heat .
spapad wrote:
So, give us the reveiw! What is hell like and do I want to go there for brunch?
TIMBONI wrote:
I am praying for a situation where the temp suddenly drops 15 degrees. That way it would only be 100 !
MEDALGODDESS wrote:
Shit there is a HELL of a storm coming.. the wind just suddenly blew the front door open.. I had to run around and shut the windows, and the Temp dropped about 15 degress.
OMG Toto.. I dont think we are in Kansas anymore!! LOL
Just like Col. Troutman says in Rambo, "What you call hell, he calls home ! " [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 21, 2008 10:11:12 PM)
spapad wrote:
Beer and scantily clad people, what more can you ask for. Sounds like heaven to me.
TIMBONI wrote:
Well, brunch in Van Nuys is not exactly a vacation destination and hell is exactly what everyone said it would be . . . HOT ! It does have it's upside though. Cars are fast, music is heavy, beer is cold and the weather causes people to dress "appropriately" for the heat .
spapad wrote:
So, give us the reveiw! What is hell like and do I want to go there for brunch?
TIMBONI wrote:
I am praying for a situation where the temp suddenly drops 15 degrees. That way it would only be 100 !
MEDALGODDESS wrote:
Shit there is a HELL of a storm coming.. the wind just suddenly blew the front door open.. I had to run around and shut the windows, and the Temp dropped about 15 degress.
OMG Toto.. I dont think we are in Kansas anymore!! LOL
Well, brunch in Van Nuys is not exactly a vacation destination and hell is exactly what everyone said it would be . . . HOT ! It does have it's upside though. Cars are fast, music is heavy, beer is cold and the weather causes people to dress "appropriately" for the heat . [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 21, 2008 10:03:49 PM)
spapad wrote:
So, give us the reveiw! What is hell like and do I want to go there for brunch?
TIMBONI wrote:
I am praying for a situation where the temp suddenly drops 15 degrees. That way it would only be 100 !
MEDALGODDESS wrote:
Shit there is a HELL of a storm coming.. the wind just suddenly blew the front door open.. I had to run around and shut the windows, and the Temp dropped about 15 degress.
OMG Toto.. I dont think we are in Kansas anymore!! LOL
No. It's just too much usage and it overloads the system. Kind of sucks when you don't have A.C. in the first place and that's usually what causes the outage. Then I don't even get to use the fans and my darn beer gets warm. Now that really pisses me off ! After all, I'm Italian not English.
Oh man, I've been melting here. I'm praying for that storm. It's been like an oven here in L.A. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by MEDALGODDESS from Saturday, June 21, 2008 9:58:04 PM)
MEDALGODDESS wrote:
LOL .. see Tim you werent gone that long... Nothing and noneone has changed!!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
Oh my God ! The power finally comes back on today after 6 hours and I see a convo about lemony fresh asshole sniffing during oral sex. NICE !
Worse today. We woke up with power, but it went out again around 1 pm. Saw the paper this morning and it topped out at 111 yesterday. Was supposed to be 112 today. My youngest got so pissed off yesterday that he made signs and protested the DWP workers to restore the power. He ended up on the 8 o'clock news ! I honestly have no idea where he gets it from. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Darth_Painkiller_0870 from Saturday, June 21, 2008 2:03:41 PM)
Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:
No power? No AC and it's 109 degrees? Man oh man...Tim, you've got my sympathies.
What's pissing me off are certain people (you know who you are) who dislike the CD and keep bashing it every chance they get. Okay, if you don't like the CD, fine...you're entitled to your opinion. Now, since you've got nothing nice to say, do us all a favor and say nothing until you can find something positive to say.
TIMBONI wrote:
Triple digit temperatures again today. Supposed to get to 109 AND NO AIR CONDITIONING ! We haven't even had power for most of the last 36 hours !
I am praying for a situation where the temp suddenly drops 15 degrees. That way it would only be 100 ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by MEDALGODDESS from Saturday, June 21, 2008 6:27:37 PM)
MEDALGODDESS wrote:
Shit there is a HELL of a storm coming.. the wind just suddenly blew the front door open.. I had to run around and shut the windows, and the Temp dropped about 15 degress.
OMG Toto.. I dont think we are in Kansas anymore!! LOL
No. I think you had it right. I didn't notice any Priest review either. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guitardude from Saturday, June 21, 2008 5:38:02 PM)
guitardude wrote:
I didn`t notice any Priest review!! Maybe I should check it again!!
paperflowers wrote:
Is it just me or are the banner ads on this Priest review rather distracting?!?!
Argh ! I'll put ya to sleep you wise acher ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by soylentgreen4u from Monday, June 16, 2008 10:55:19 PM)
soylentgreen4u wrote:
BLAH,BLAH,BLAH.....WELL,WELL THANK YOU PROFESSOR,NOW I'LL BE ABLE TO SLEEP TONIGHT!!! ....
TIMBONI wrote:
"Cog", yes. Many people are "cogs" in the machine of life. As to his importance, I would leave that up to history. Most people that are referred to as "cogs" are not also known as "important".
soylentgreen4u wrote:
'TIS A SOLID POINT...ONE MUST REMEMBER,HISTORY IS STILL MADE BY A SERIES OF EVENTS...REGARDLESS EVEN IF YOU DON'T APPROVE..."NOSTRADAMUS" WOULD NOT EXIST,IF NOT FOR THE TIMETABLE IN WHICH PRIEST HAD EVOLVED. HE WAS AN IMPORTANT COG IN THE MACHINE THAT IS JUDAS PRIEST TODAY.
TIMBONI wrote:
We probably would never have even heard of the band if he'd stuck with it. Thank God he left.
Judas-Is-Rising wrote:
For fucks sake. That guy can't get over the fact that he quit Judas Priest, and the fact that they have commercially been acclaimed, this has come out too in the wake of the release of Nostradamus. I can't help he's a little butthurt. Why can't he for a change just be happy for Judas Priest??? Fuck you Al Atkins. Edited at: Sunday, June 15, 2008 12:26:45 AM
A "properly" mixed CD is better by far, but those are few and far between. Check out some Sting CD's for good examples. If done right, the sonic experience is beyond anything an album can produce but so few are willing to invest the time, money or effort to do it right.
Believe me when I say that I was no natural, but when you don't have choice you find a way real quick ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Monday, June 16, 2008 10:42:10 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Thank you for your sage advice, Timboni. I shall keep these words in mind during my next encounter with the little one.
TIMBONI wrote:
It's easy for me, since I've been through it twice. Try this. Relax, hum quietly in very even tones so it more resonates from within rather than sounds out loud
and make sure his head is close to your heart so he can hear it beating. If you are relaxed, the slow and even sound of your heart couple with the monotone
humming will more than likely quiet him right down. By the way, this works with most "animals". I've used it on humans, dogs, cats, horses and birds.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
He was only 10 days old, so I had every reason to try to be scared.
TIMBONI wrote:
Little secret. Your fear is what made him cry. The more calm and relaxed you can be, the safer and more comfortable he will be with you. Don't worry.
You aren't going to do anything that will cause any permanent damage.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I saw him this afternoon. He was really small and quiet, although he became mad when I tried to hold him. I lack experience in the baby-holding field, I'm afraid...
TIMBONI wrote:
Lady Vail, a pleasure to see you again. Sorry for the interruption by the "slimy alien". As I said, they talk a good game. But as with most, they are only strong in numbers. If you can catch one or two alone, consider them ready for the barbeque ! By the way, congratulations on the addition to the family. Have you gotten home yet to see the little one yet ?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
MEOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(TIMBO!!!!!!!!!! ITS SO GOOD TO SEE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
TIMBONI wrote:
You know it. They talk a good game, but most are pretty puny and pathetic. Did manage to bag a couple of keepers though. Just like fishing, you've got to get the picture. (Quoting Message by guitardude from Monday, June 16, 2008 4:35:33 PM)
guitardude wrote:
Glad your back Tim! So how was the hunting trip to the outer regions? Bag many of those slimy Alien creatures? (Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Saturday, June 14, 2008 11:22:39 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
ENOUGH ! This place has gone to shit in a fucking basket. I'm back, kickin' ass and takin' names in that fuckin' order.
Are you going to tolerate this ? Didn't you already reprimand her for "skipping" previously ? This is just downright defiant. I hope your justice is swift and with extreme prejudice ! Seriously, I hope she's ok. Hasn't been around too much lately. Although neither have I.
It's easy for me, since I've been through it twice. Try this. Relax, hum quietly in very even tones so it more resonates from within rather than sounds out loud
and make sure his head is close to your heart so he can hear it beating. If you are relaxed, the slow and even sound of your heart couple with the monotone
humming will more than likely quiet him right down. By the way, this works with most "animals". I've used it on humans, dogs, cats, horses and birds. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Monday, June 16, 2008 10:30:00 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
He was only 10 days old, so I had every reason to try to be scared.
TIMBONI wrote:
Little secret. Your fear is what made him cry. The more calm and relaxed you can be, the safer and more comfortable he will be with you. Don't worry.
You aren't going to do anything that will cause any permanent damage.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I saw him this afternoon. He was really small and quiet, although he became mad when I tried to hold him. I lack experience in the baby-holding field, I'm afraid...
TIMBONI wrote:
Lady Vail, a pleasure to see you again. Sorry for the interruption by the "slimy alien". As I said, they talk a good game. But as with most, they are only strong in numbers. If you can catch one or two alone, consider them ready for the barbeque ! By the way, congratulations on the addition to the family. Have you gotten home yet to see the little one yet ?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
MEOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(TIMBO!!!!!!!!!! ITS SO GOOD TO SEE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
TIMBONI wrote:
You know it. They talk a good game, but most are pretty puny and pathetic. Did manage to bag a couple of keepers though. Just like fishing, you've got to get the picture. (Quoting Message by guitardude from Monday, June 16, 2008 4:35:33 PM)
guitardude wrote:
Glad your back Tim! So how was the hunting trip to the outer regions? Bag many of those slimy Alien creatures? (Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Saturday, June 14, 2008 11:22:39 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
ENOUGH ! This place has gone to shit in a fucking basket. I'm back, kickin' ass and takin' names in that fuckin' order.
"Cog", yes. Many people are "cogs" in the machine of life. As to his importance, I would leave that up to history. Most people that are referred to as "cogs" are not also known as "important". [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by soylentgreen4u from Sunday, June 15, 2008 1:08:36 AM)
soylentgreen4u wrote:
'TIS A SOLID POINT...ONE MUST REMEMBER,HISTORY IS STILL MADE BY A SERIES OF EVENTS...REGARDLESS EVEN IF YOU DON'T APPROVE..."NOSTRADAMUS" WOULD NOT EXIST,IF NOT FOR THE TIMETABLE IN WHICH PRIEST HAD EVOLVED. HE WAS AN IMPORTANT COG IN THE MACHINE THAT IS JUDAS PRIEST TODAY.
TIMBONI wrote:
We probably would never have even heard of the band if he'd stuck with it. Thank God he left.
Judas-Is-Rising wrote:
For fucks sake. That guy can't get over the fact that he quit Judas Priest, and the fact that they have commercially been acclaimed, this has come out too in the wake of the release of Nostradamus. I can't help he's a little butthurt. Why can't he for a change just be happy for Judas Priest??? Fuck you Al Atkins. Edited at: Sunday, June 15, 2008 12:26:45 AM
Little secret. Your fear is what made him cry. The more calm and relaxed you can be, the safer and more comfortable he will be with you. Don't worry.
You aren't going to do anything that will cause any permanent damage. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Monday, June 16, 2008 10:24:49 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I saw him this afternoon. He was really small and quiet, although he became mad when I tried to hold him. I lack experience in the baby-holding field, I'm afraid...
TIMBONI wrote:
Lady Vail, a pleasure to see you again. Sorry for the interruption by the "slimy alien". As I said, they talk a good game. But as with most, they are only strong in numbers. If you can catch one or two alone, consider them ready for the barbeque ! By the way, congratulations on the addition to the family. Have you gotten home yet to see the little one yet ?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
MEOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(TIMBO!!!!!!!!!! ITS SO GOOD TO SEE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
TIMBONI wrote:
You know it. They talk a good game, but most are pretty puny and pathetic. Did manage to bag a couple of keepers though. Just like fishing, you've got to get the picture. (Quoting Message by guitardude from Monday, June 16, 2008 4:35:33 PM)
guitardude wrote:
Glad your back Tim! So how was the hunting trip to the outer regions? Bag many of those slimy Alien creatures? (Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Saturday, June 14, 2008 11:22:39 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
ENOUGH ! This place has gone to shit in a fucking basket. I'm back, kickin' ass and takin' names in that fuckin' order.
Are you going to tolerate this ? Didn't you already reprimand her for "skipping" previously ? This is just downright defiant. I hope your justice is swift and with extreme prejudice ! Seriously, I hope she's ok. Hasn't been around too much lately. Although neither have I. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Monday, June 16, 2008 7:22:47 AM)
With the thread's tag line, this seemed like a no-brainer !
Sing me a song, youre a singer
Do me a wrong, youre a bringer of evil
The devil is never a maker
The less that you give, youre a taker
So its on and on and on, its heaven and hell, oh well
Lady Vail, a pleasure to see you again. Sorry for the interruption by the "slimy alien". As I said, they talk a good game. But as with most, they are only strong in numbers. If you can catch one or two alone, consider them ready for the barbeque ! By the way, congratulations on the addition to the family. Have you gotten home yet to see the little one yet ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Monday, June 16, 2008 10:07:23 PM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
MEOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(TIMBO!!!!!!!!!! ITS SO GOOD TO SEE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
TIMBONI wrote:
You know it. They talk a good game, but most are pretty puny and pathetic. Did manage to bag a couple of keepers though. Just like fishing, you've got to get the picture. (Quoting Message by guitardude from Monday, June 16, 2008 4:35:33 PM)
guitardude wrote:
Glad your back Tim! So how was the hunting trip to the outer regions? Bag many of those slimy Alien creatures? (Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Saturday, June 14, 2008 11:22:39 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
ENOUGH ! This place has gone to shit in a fucking basket. I'm back, kickin' ass and takin' names in that fuckin' order.
You know it. They talk a good game, but most are pretty puny and pathetic. Did manage to bag a couple of keepers though. Just like fishing, you've got to get the picture. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guitardude from Monday, June 16, 2008 4:35:33 PM)
guitardude wrote:
Glad your back Tim! So how was the hunting trip to the outer regions? Bag many of those slimy Alien creatures? (Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Saturday, June 14, 2008 11:22:39 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
ENOUGH ! This place has gone to shit in a fucking basket. I'm back, kickin' ass and takin' names in that fuckin' order.
Good stuff H.B. Cool belt on the first girl. Heck, I would've worn that on stage back in the day or maybe even turned it into a guitar strap ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Sunday, June 15, 2008 9:22:15 AM)
We probably would never have even heard of the band if he'd stuck with it. Thank God he left. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Judas-Is-Rising from Sunday, June 15, 2008 12:25:45 AM)
Judas-Is-Rising wrote:
For fucks sake. That guy can't get over the fact that he quit Judas Priest, and the fact that they have commercially been acclaimed, this has come out too in the wake of the release of Nostradamus. I can't help he's a little butthurt. Why can't he for a change just be happy for Judas Priest??? Fuck you Al Atkins. Edited at: Sunday, June 15, 2008 12:26:45 AM
Sorry for straying from the subject, but have you ever considered writing as a career. You really do have a way of captivating people with your words. Passionate, insightful and I wanted to read EVERY word. Sorry if I am avoiding the point of the thread, but beside a spot on interpretation of the subject, you really should write. You are an "interesting read ". By the way, I also liked the Mark Twain like "language of the people" instead of getting all heady about it. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Justin Kenny from Monday, June 09, 2008 11:18:11 AM)
Justin Kenny wrote:
I dunno if this will thoroughly answer DF's questions (however poignantly asked...as I've pondered much of the same things), or..for that matter...ANYONE'S questions...but this is how I see it:
Love is fathomless. We truly do NOT have dominion over love and its fathomless, most ambiguous of meanings. Capturing it is difficult enough...defining it is tougher. But if you think about it, love is a rather primordial emotion. We love our family, we love our closest friends, we may have even loved one of our teachers that really made an impact on us at one point or another. If you ask me...the REAL challenge is-- do you LIKE a given person? What is it about them you LIKE?? Do you like that person enough to want them around day in and day out?? I'm sure a healthy number of us have said something along the lines of, "....I dunno...I love (so-and-so) and all...I don't wish him/her dead or anything...but right about now, I don't like him/her." So...does this mean that liking someone is a bit more important than loving them??
We feel the burn of losing one we love (be it by death, a breakup, or what have you) because of the time and energy we invested in that person. Yes..it may seem like a futile, hopeless waste of time when we are grappling with the emotions of having lost the one(s) we love(d)...but what keeps us coming back for more (I think) is what our souls resonate to our conscious minds. It is our souls that yearn to feel and give the love we're capable of administering...especially when we've had the qualitative time to grieve and get over the loss of a love we once enjoyed. Think about those among us who lost a spouse. As time goes on (and its time that varies from individual to individual), the one who survived the loss could find themselves in love again and could marry again for it. Does that mean they've forgotten the one they loved and lost? Of course not. The memory of that person is very much alive and well. Often we hear people lament, "...I'll never love another person again the way I loved so-and-so..." Well, of course you won't. The next person you fall in love with (or find love with) will be a whole 'nother individual--with their own personality, humor, character and idiosyncrasies; the love given that person in turn will be different in dynamic and energy from the way they felt 'love' for the person they lost...and yet, if the relationship is good and complete...and they LIKE that new person...it will still have a feel of completion. It's our souls that tell us whether or not that completion we seek has been found....hence the answer to the age old question, "How do you know you found it!??"
Damn good choice. Gotta settle for Miller Lite. Moosehead's too rich for my blood down here ( $7 a 6'er ) as opposed to $10 per 18 pack. Still, not bad for American piss water. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by soylentgreen4u from Saturday, June 14, 2008 8:19:37 PM)
Christ ! If that's all it takes to write a friggin' autobiography, we could all write one. Hell, anyone that's been in even a halfway decent band can spin some stories. Give me a break. If he wants money, he could stand outside the supermarket and pretend to be collecting for charity like all the other good con men. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Metal Jesus from Saturday, June 14, 2008 10:39:55 PM)
Metal Jesus wrote:
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins has completed work on his autobiography, titled "Dawn of the Metal Gods: My Life in Judas Priest and Heavy Metal". The book, which was was written with Neil Daniels — a freelance rock writer and heavy metal fan who befriended Atkins during the writing of Neil's book "The Story of Judas Priest: Defenders of the Faith" (Omnibus Press) — will tentatively be released before Christmas via Iron Pages.
Commented Atkins: "The book is gonna look fantastic! There'll be some really cool photos and shots of vintage PRIEST memorabilia that I'm confident is very rare, like a picture of the first-ever JUDAS PRIEST recording.
"The book will feature contributions from:
* Bruno Stapenhill (JUDAS PRIEST Mark I)
* Ernie Chataway (JUDAS PRIEST Mark I)
* John Ellis (JUDAS PRIEST Mark II)
* Trevor Lunn (ex-JUDAS PRIEST roadie)
* David Howells (Gull Records)
* Dave Corke (ex-JUDAS PRIEST manager 1970-'76)
* Norman Hood (IMA Agency)
"And maybe a surprise or two!!"
Atkins added: "Obviously it's not all about PRIEST: I'll tell you about my old band LION, my travels around Europe and my solo career right up to my latest band THE HOLY RAGE. And that's not all because some of my good friends and people I admire have also contributed like Dennis Stratton, Paul Di'Anno, Jess Cox, Brian Tatler, Johnny Lokke, Graham Bonnet, Taz Taylor and Simon Lees."
In a previous posting on his web site, Atkins revealed his reasons for writing an autobiography: "For some time now, I have wanted to write my own book about my amazing life in heavy metal. Finally that dream has come true; after befriending Neil Daniels, we have come up with some great ideas together. Of course there will be some great stories from my few years in PRIEST but also, loads of info on the Sixties music scene in Birmingham and the West Midlands. I knew bands like SLADE, TRAPEZE and THE BAND OF JOY. I saw CREAM live, befriended BUDGIE and supported ROD STEWART. Also, I was in a band called LION in the late '70s and we supported the SEX PISTOLS and THE STRANGLERS. I also have a solo career and have released five albums so far; my new CD is called 'Demon Deceiver'. It should make for an exciting read. There'll also be loads of photos from the early years of JUDAS PRIEST and pictures of ticket stubs, posters, memorabilia, etc."
The book's description reads as follows: "Al Atkins is the former lead singer and founder of the multi-million selling British metal band JUDAS PRIEST. But where and when did it all begin?
"During the Sixties, when the highly lauded Brum Beat era produced bands such as THE MOVE and THE BAND OF JOY, Atkins played in various local outfits some of which laid the blue print for the heavier progressive sounds of early JUDAS PRIEST. And so it was in 1969 that a disillusioned Atkins decided to have a go at forming yet another band with his childhood friend Bruno Stapenhill. The band in question was JUDAS PRIEST.
"JUDAS PRIEST quickly built up a reputation in the Midlands as a powerful live act and even secured a record deal with Immediate, which was owned by ex-ROLLING STONES manager Andrew Loog Oldham. Unfortunately Immediate folded and so did PRIEST. Undeterred, Atkins formed yet another lineup of PRIEST in 1970 with guitarist K.K. Downing and bassist Ian Hill. At Atkins' behest Downing and Hill ditched the name FREIGHT and resurrected JUDAS PRIEST. Through the early Seventies, PRIEST supported many bands, including SLADE, STATUS QUO and BLACK SABBATH. Lineup changes continued until May 1973 when Atkins finally decided to call it a day.
"Atkins is the co-writer of several PRIEST songs which are included on the band’s first two albums 'Rocka Rolla' and 'Sad Wings of Destiny', both of which eventually went gold. Atkins co-penned the heavy metal classic 'Victim of Changes' which was a combination of Rob Halford's song 'Red Light Lady' and Atkins' own 'Whiskey Woman'. He also co-wrote 'Winter', 'Never Satisfied', 'Dreamer Deceiver' and 'Caviar and Meths'.
"In 1989 Atkins released his debut solo album 'Judgement Day' to great acclaim. But it was 'Heavy Thoughts' and 'Victim of Changes' (the latter being his collaborative album with ex-JUDAS PRIEST drummer Dave Holland) that brought him strong sales and critical acclaim around the world. Recently Atkins has formed THE HOLY RAGE and has shared the bill with ex-RAINBOW singer Graham Bonnet in California.
"In 'Dawn of the Metal Gods', Atkins shares his entertaining life story with the reader. This is not just a book for JUDAS PRIEST fans but a bible for all those wishing to form a band in the tumultuous world of heavy metal."
The part that caught my ear was " if you go to Judas Priest . com ". I, for one, owe them one hell of an apology. So maybe they don't come around, crack a beer and shoot the shit with all their fans like a local garage band would but they are keeping an eye on this place and they do care about what we are thinking and saying. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Metal Jesus from Saturday, June 14, 2008 4:58:26 PM)
Metal Jesus wrote:
Trust me, you'll be the first to know when something comes up for ACDC.
Rob Halford Interview
Metal Hammer chatted with JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford at this year's Download festival, which is being held June 13-15 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, UK. They talked about "Nostradamus", avoiding nostalgia and returning to the home of heavy metal. Watch the six-minute clip below.
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST performed right before headliners KISS on the main stage at the Download festival 2008 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, UK Friday evening (June 13). Check out photos at this location.
Dressed in a body-length studded leather jacket, singer Rob Halford told the crowd, "It's great to see you all at Donington again! We've been making metal for over three decades now, and next year is a bit of an anniversary. The name JUDAS PRIEST first came about in 1969, so that will be 40 years!"
According to NME.com, the group's setlist was as follows:
01. Dawn of Creation
02. Prophecy
03. Metal Gods
04. Eat Me Alive
05. Between The Hammer And The Anvil
06. Devil's Child
07. Breaking The Law
08. Hell Patrol
09. Death
10. Dissident Aggressor
11. Angel
12. Hellion/Electric Eye
13. Rock Hard, Ride Free
14. Sinner
15. Painkiller
16. Hell Bent For Leather
17. Another Thing Coming
MEDALGODDESS wrote:
Still no word on my other fav Band..
I am searching for word on this album/cd.. and the farewell tour.. Hopefully something will be said soon!!!!!!!!! LOL
Thanks bro. Good to have someone around that's got some thick skin and a good sense of humor ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by soylentgreen4u from Saturday, June 14, 2008 9:53:01 PM)
soylentgreen4u wrote:
MY PLEASURE...WE DO HAVE FUN,DON'T WE...ENJOY THE GAME TOMORROW.
TIMBONI wrote:
Yes, but I do appreciate you entertaining my delusions.
soylentgreen4u wrote:
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH,YOU HAVE MADE ME ANGRY,VERY ANGRY INDEED!!!!!!!!! .....................WELL NOT REALLY...YOU'RE DELUSIONAL
TIMBONI wrote:
Oh come now, don't get angry. It's completely understandable that all those thousands of Aliens that had infested that spaceship couldn't manage to keep from being completely obliterated by a couple of girls. It's ok. I know they were much tougher then the crew below and that's why it took so many to lose so badly. Oh, and by the way . . . I was alone.
soylentgreen4u wrote:
SOME MONEY?????....WE MADE ENOUGH MONEY TO KICK THOSE SORRY ASS PREDATORS OF THEIR SHITTY LITTLE DUST-BALL OF A PLANET AND RELOCATE THEM TO PLANET LOOOOOSER 12,IN THE GALAXY OF PITIFUL BEINGS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
So you made some money, but pay attention and follow the bouncing ball
Yes I got my ass kicked by a second rate actor, but at least he was an ass kicker and looked like this
I didn't get my ass handed to me on a silver platter by a chick and a kid and I didn't have a "hatchery" full of help
soylentgreen4u wrote:
ALIEN...MY BOYS ROCK----PREDATOR GOT OUTWITTED BY ONE OF THE WORST ACTORS IN HISTORY, TEE-HEE.........PREDATOR FILMS MADE $198.57.....ALIEN MOVIES MADE $89,000,000,000,000 & 23 CENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, but I do appreciate you entertaining my delusions. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by soylentgreen4u from Saturday, June 14, 2008 9:38:43 PM)
soylentgreen4u wrote:
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH,YOU HAVE MADE ME ANGRY,VERY ANGRY INDEED!!!!!!!!! .....................WELL NOT REALLY...YOU'RE DELUSIONAL
TIMBONI wrote:
Oh come now, don't get angry. It's completely understandable that all those thousands of Aliens that had infested that spaceship couldn't manage to keep from being completely obliterated by a couple of girls. It's ok. I know they were much tougher then the crew below and that's why it took so many to lose so badly. Oh, and by the way . . . I was alone.
soylentgreen4u wrote:
SOME MONEY?????....WE MADE ENOUGH MONEY TO KICK THOSE SORRY ASS PREDATORS OF THEIR SHITTY LITTLE DUST-BALL OF A PLANET AND RELOCATE THEM TO PLANET LOOOOOSER 12,IN THE GALAXY OF PITIFUL BEINGS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
So you made some money, but pay attention and follow the bouncing ball
Yes I got my ass kicked by a second rate actor, but at least he was an ass kicker and looked like this
I didn't get my ass handed to me on a silver platter by a chick and a kid and I didn't have a "hatchery" full of help
soylentgreen4u wrote:
ALIEN...MY BOYS ROCK----PREDATOR GOT OUTWITTED BY ONE OF THE WORST ACTORS IN HISTORY, TEE-HEE.........PREDATOR FILMS MADE $198.57.....ALIEN MOVIES MADE $89,000,000,000,000 & 23 CENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh come now, don't get angry. It's completely understandable that all those thousands of Aliens that had infested that spaceship couldn't manage to keep from being completely obliterated by a couple of girls. It's ok. I know they were much tougher then the crew below and that's why it took so many to lose so badly. Oh, and by the way . . . I was alone. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by soylentgreen4u from Saturday, June 14, 2008 9:20:15 PM)
soylentgreen4u wrote:
SOME MONEY?????....WE MADE ENOUGH MONEY TO KICK THOSE SORRY ASS PREDATORS OF THEIR SHITTY LITTLE DUST-BALL OF A PLANET AND RELOCATE THEM TO PLANET LOOOOOSER 12,IN THE GALAXY OF PITIFUL BEINGS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
So you made some money, but pay attention and follow the bouncing ball
Yes I got my ass kicked by a second rate actor, but at least he was an ass kicker and looked like this
I didn't get my ass handed to me on a silver platter by a chick and a kid and I didn't have a "hatchery" full of help
soylentgreen4u wrote:
ALIEN...MY BOYS ROCK----PREDATOR GOT OUTWITTED BY ONE OF THE WORST ACTORS IN HISTORY, TEE-HEE.........PREDATOR FILMS MADE $198.57.....ALIEN MOVIES MADE $89,000,000,000,000 & 23 CENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From our mouths to God's ears. Just like Papi. I don't make my allegiances any secret ! Go little Papi ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Healer from Saturday, June 14, 2008 9:19:00 PM)
Healer wrote:
Thanks, I was mistaken though. Friday wasn't their championship game. But they did win that game so now they are playing in the championship on Tuesday the 17th! We all know what that day is so could be double great!
TIMBONI wrote:
Got my fingers crossed for you and your son. We got to the championship game ( also in the Majors ), but lost . Tell him good luck and kick butt for me !
Healer wrote:
My son's baseball team (he's in the majors) played their 1st playoff game tonight and won 3-0. This was the 3rd straight day playing in 95+ degree weather and they were facing a team they had yet beaten this season The team has nicknamed my son "Tommy Ortiz" Hehe. And to think this is his 1st time playing baseball since "instructional". Still needs practice in fielding but he has turned out to be a good and consistant hitter. Wacked a good one right into left field tonight! So now they wait till Friday to see who they will play for the Championship!
So you made some money, but pay attention and follow the bouncing ball
Yes I got my ass kicked by a second rate actor, but at least he was an ass kicker and looked like this
I didn't get my ass handed to me on a silver platter by a chick and a kid and I didn't have a "hatchery" full of help
ALIEN...MY BOYS ROCK----PREDATOR GOT OUTWITTED BY ONE OF THE WORST ACTORS IN HISTORY, TEE-HEE.........PREDATOR FILMS MADE $198.57.....ALIEN MOVIES MADE $89,000,000,000,000 & 23 CENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good to hear all is well. I'm with you. I think everything will make a lot more sense when we can hear the album ( sorry CD ) in it's as a whole so the story can be told. Should be great ! As for the Celtics, most want them to win it at home. I say screw that. Revenge is a dish best served cold . . . and on the other teams home court ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by soylentgreen4u from Saturday, June 14, 2008 8:17:40 PM)
soylentgreen4u wrote:
NOT BAD...THANKS FOR ASKING...HOPE EVERYTHING IS A-ONE WITH YOU...I HOPE YOU'RE AS EXCITED AS I, ABOUT THE NEW C.D. NEXT WEEK...AND WHETHER I LOVE IT OR NOT,I'M ANXIOUS TO ADD IT TO MY JUDAS COLLECTION...I THINK IT WILL BE A UNIQUE LISTENING EXPERIENCE...I'LL PM YOU WITH MY OPINION ON IT,HOPE YOU WILL DO THE SAME...GOOD LUCK TO YOUR TEAM SUN. NIGHT...HOPE KOBE GOES 0 FOR 18 FROM THE FREE THROW LINE.....YOU PREDATOR LOVIN' BASTARD YOU!!!! ....ALIEN ROCKS...PREDATOR,NOT SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TIMBONI wrote:
I knew I could flush you out . How the hell are ya man !
Let me say this, at the beginning of the year i had only 3 Judas Priest albums..And i bought them in spurts mind you..I had "British Steel", "Defenders Of The Faith" and "Angel Of Retribution",i only liked a few songs so i of course bought those albums..But now I have the entire Priest catalog..im a late bloomer....And yes im 38,i know i should have really gotten into them sooner...But hands down 'Painkiller" is m y favorite album.."Hell Patrol"is my favorite song .."Leather Rebel" great, "Painkiller" a shrieking piece of heavy roaring thunder...My favorite album and one of my favorite album covers........
Paul DiAnno is to Bruce Dickinson as Alien is Predator. NOT EVEN CLOSE ! I can't even imagine Rob even considering singing with Paul. Like a concert violinist playing fiddle at the hoe down ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by soylentgreen4u from Saturday, June 14, 2008 5:55:51 PM)
My current dream is to have a great father's day with my boys and to cap off the day with a Celtics victory for the NBA championship. I've been waiting since high school for this. Go get 'em boys !
Got my fingers crossed for you and your son. We got to the championship game ( also in the Majors ), but lost . Tell him good luck and kick butt for me ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Healer from Monday, June 09, 2008 8:56:28 PM)
Healer wrote:
My son's baseball team (he's in the majors) played their 1st playoff game tonight and won 3-0. This was the 3rd straight day playing in 95+ degree weather and they were facing a team they had yet beaten this season The team has nicknamed my son "Tommy Ortiz" Hehe. And to think this is his 1st time playing baseball since "instructional". Still needs practice in fielding but he has turned out to be a good and consistant hitter. Wacked a good one right into left field tonight! So now they wait till Friday to see who they will play for the Championship!
Nice little shakeup in qualifying today. I would have liked to see Kubica keep pole.
01 L. Hamilton McLaren 1:17.886
02 R. Kubica BMW 1:18.498
03 K. Räikkönen Ferrari 1:18.735
04 F. Alonso Renault 1:18.746
05 N. Rosberg Williams 1:18.844
06 F. Massa Ferrari 1:19.048
07 H. Kovalainen McLaren 1:19.089
08 N. Heidfeld BMW 1:19.633
09 R. Barrichello Honda 1:20.848
10 M. Webber Red Bull no time
11 T. Glock Toyota 1:18.031
12 K. Nakajima Williams 1:18.062
13 D. Coulthard Red Bull 1:18.238
14 J. Trulli Toyota 1:18.327
15 N. Piquet jr. Renault 1:18.393
16 S. Bourdais Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:18.916
17 A. Sutil Force India F1 1:19.108
18 G. Fisichella Force India F1 1:19.165
19 J. Button Honda 1:23.565
20 S. Vettel Scuderia Toro Rosso no time
The only National League team I really pay any attention to is the Dodgers. How could the Rockies let their team fall apart like that ? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Darth_Painkiller_0870 from Tuesday, June 03, 2008 4:38:02 AM)
Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:
Uh, Tim? In case you haven't noticed, the Rockies are HORRRRRRIBLE this year! Their pitching staff is the National League's equivalent of the Texas Rangers - maybe worse!
TIMBONI wrote:
WOW ! Did the Dodgers eat a double dose of steroid laden Wheaties this morning or what. Third inning and they're spanking the Rockies !
Hey Freeze ! Sorry I've been a little pre-occupied lately, but between my Celtics making it to the finals for the first time in 22 years and my little league team, things have been pretty hectic. We ended up the regular season at 5 - 4. Not real great, but considering what I thought I had to work with at the beginning of the season I was very happy to at least have a winning season. Then something happened. I think that game that they were beating the 1st place team for a couple of innings with only 8 players really showed them that they were better than they thought. They've been kickin' ass a takin' names ever since. Last playoff game we were down 9 - 2 and in the course of the next 2 innings they pulled out a 10 - 9 victory ! At one point at the start of the rally, my son hit what should have been a single. He rounded 1st base and stood still with about a 10 foot lead and dared them to try to throw him out. He intentionally got caught in a pickle and beat it . Thanks to an error at second and the fact that he's the fastest kid in his middle school ( in 6th grade ) he made an infield home run. I'll kill him if he ever tries that again, but man did it get the team fired up ! The bats came alive and by the end of the inning it was 7 - 9. They shut them down 1-2-3 and got back to batting and picked up the last three to put them away. With everything that has gone on between inheriting the team to getting to the final game, WHAT A SEASON ! I'll let you know Friday who is the champion. Keep your fingers crossed !
APPARENTLY, WE DIDN'T ALL GET "THE RAISE" ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guitardude from Monday, June 02, 2008 7:25:30 PM)
guitardude wrote:
Uh,General Guido,you must have missed the memo about the raises,we got the indoor plumbing instead!!
guidogodoy wrote:
Haaaa!!! Just like the Upper-Class Twit of the year. The Defenders of Kmac are MAGNIFICIENT! We don't know when we beaten, we don't know when we are winning, either. In fact, we have no sort of sensory apparatus known to man! Think this is impressive? See you in five years! Bwwwwwaaahaaaa!! By the way, where are our raises?
kmac wrote:
Hey guys !!
Lol somehow you have managed to keep this thread alive for ages .....really amazing actually !!
Im never around anymore : ( ...... am a busy guy, leavin school on tuesday so thats pretty cool
Sorry man, but I'm chin deep in leading a 5-4 baseball team to the CHAMPIONSHIP GAME ON THURSDAY ! That and watching the Celtics games are keepin' me pretty tense these days. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Sunday, May 18, 2008 9:49:17 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Thinking the same.
And hey Coach, what happened to YOU at nights?
MEDALGODDESS wrote:
STILL NO WORD ON OR FROM JU4DAS??? I wonder what happend to him.. He was a nice man...
HA !
THAT SUCKS !
...GO TO OAKLAND OR THE PATRIOTS...YOU'RE A Q.B. KILLER,NOT THAT THE RAIDERS HAVE ONE,BUT YOU'D FIT IN THERE QUITE NICELY.
GET DRUNK ON? 
! Fires have put a halt to all the soccer activity for now though. Very smoky and the San Fernando Valley is practically surrounded by fire. Me and mine are fine as we are not nearly affluent enough to reside on the hillsides or in the canyons. 
, huh?
We'll have opposite shifts! 
.....OOPS!
LMAO
Have a good Nite All!!!!!!!!!!! Vail was fine last time I talked to her out here.. 
