Michelle, is your stepdad getting treatment? I know how it feels to be helpless when a loved one is ailing. There aren't too many worse feelings.

I wonder if we all sweet talk Mikey-san, if he would put us up for some of the Japanese G3 dates ;-)

Clarky & Slan, very sweet tune!! :-)

Miguel, my son likes Stu, Flea, Geezer Butler, Geddy Lee, & Rob Trujillo to name a few. He knows who Sheehan is, and likes to watch the Live in London DVD, but he doesn't really listen to him at any other time. He made a cd titled "Bass Songs". He has a nice selection of tunes on it including Stu's bass solo from LISF.

Alexandre, I meant every word of it honey. You're the best :) I saw my mom's dog Emmie today - a dog like Hadji, but Emmie is a fatty. To many goodies. lol! She was so happy to see us. Such sweet dogs they are. Give Hadji much love for me. A big hello to Filipa too!

estrela & Tracie, thank you so much for all the info. I was pretty shocked when I read the numbers, so I didn't write back right away. Man, he IS in bad shape. They have him doped up on a muscle relaxer because he was having back spasms. They also have him on an anti-inflamitory for pain he is having in his hand and ankle. The pain in his knee went away, so hopefully the rest will follow. They aslo have him on Amaryl for the diabetes. I don't think they did enough testing on him to prescribe that stuff. I'm thinking it was just a band-aid to try to improve his condition until Wednesday when they see him again. They have to get this under control before they can persue other things, but I really think they should have checked his heart & kidneys. He looks so bad, and he says he's never been this sick. We're all pretty scared. I have to get after my mom to get to one of those classes. They both need to learn more about the disease. Thanks again for all your help. The one true thing we can always count on is support from out T2J friends.

Ronnie, thanks for your thoughts too. My stepdad isn't a geeser yet, he's only 58. My mum's an old bird, but she snagged a catch 13 years her junior. lol! He's like a rock. Always there when ya need him, strong as an ox, and loved us girls even when we hated him. In the past few years I've realized that I was chasing some fantasy of how great my real dad is and denying my stepdad any "real" dad status, when he's the guy who has been taking care of us for the past 30 years. My real dad is an ass, though I love him very much, he breaks my heart. My stepdad deserves all the kudos of raising 4 girls. My dad took on his new family and never looked back. I'm glad I've finally let the wall down and have let my stepdad know how much I love and appreciate him. If, God Forbid, anything would happen, I would have no regrets or unsaid words to him. I can't say the same about my real dad.

Geez, this is turning into a page from "Dear Diary". Sorry peeps.

Jazzy, Stevee, Marty, Alex, thanks.

Powerslave, read my message to estrela & Tracie.

Thanks everybody. God Bless you all.

michelle...im really sorry to hear about that..but i no how u feel...my dad found out he had skin cancer a couple months ago...its really hard..especially that he lives in florida...i never get to see him...but i hope everything is alright and dont worry it....everything will be fine..

hey michelle, you're stepfather sounds like a cool dude. take good care of him.

Mahavishnu!!!! how in the world are we bidding on the SAME thing again!!!!!

I kept my mouth shut here abou the Joe Satriani Keychain so that no one would bid on it......and now you are!!!!!!!!

nicky...hey man just wanted to say hi...havnt talked to u in a while..hope alls well with u and everyone down up there..tell everyone i said hi and cant wait to see them when i come up this spring....but yea i heard ab out that play that ull be at tonight and everything...good luck...ill talk to u online or just give me a call sometime....

-your bro philip-

MICHELLE- I just read Your post about Your StepDad. Gee, I am very sorry, I will keep Him, and You, and Your entire Family in my daily prayer's,. I will pray for a quick recovery! Again, Michelle, I am Saddend by the new's. God Bless You, and May miracles, and, well wishes, Be bestowed on you!

js22, my real dad has skin cancer too. He was diagnosed about 20 years ago. He spent his younger years slathered in iodine & baby oil in the sun every summer. He goes to the doctor every 6 months and gets a thorough check-up and gets any spots frozen off. Your dad has to be careful now. Lots of sunscreen, hats, and clothing to cover up. Best of luck to him.

Steven, thanks honey. Prayers are much appreciated :)

ALEXANDRE- Alway's good to seee You! That's great You are going to submit A tune in. Hope thing's are well with you! I know you have a real busy schedule! But getting Much done! Rock On, My Freind!..........................DCK- Yes mark, That was, defenetly a cool tune! Great Stuff! Thank's for sharing! Hope thing's are well!.........................Esterela- How are You? Enjoying the Vibe's!..........................SteveeT- El quatro el doritto's uno suite! Ala amoura, Beu french-boutiquat? Freufvenuggen, autobhan 80 KPH, Luntville...........................ZENFISH- Good luck with the drummer's! And keep pounding out the Jam's!...........................ANGIE READ- What's Up? pretty busy, i am supposing! Hope all's well, and keep up the positive vibes, and Grooves!........................Suzie, Hey, Where are ya' ? Hope your okay! I sent you an' E-mail! Is everyhting okay? Hope to see you soon! :-)..............................MARIMARI- Hey there! Well, My day went' a little better today! I am still gonna' actively search for another place to Live, Hopefully, this place is just very stressing on the nerves! Anyway, Hope you had a nice day! Talk soon!.................................962- How's it going? hope your feeling better! it's A drag, when We get down, and not really sure whats doing it! Well, Take care!

GOD!! SOME PEOPLE ARE IDIOTS!!!! MAYBE NOT REAL IDIOTS, BUT IF THEY GET A CHANCE TO MEET SOME OF TODAY'S TOP MUSICIANS, DO NOT SCREW IT UP!!!

mikesb, you're right. Thanks for the prayers.

Jazzy, all those rock & rollers look alike. lmao! NOT!

You guys are the best *sniff*

thanks!

I am drinking Pepsi tonite. Hell yes.

DCK: The guy obviously didnt make mistakes while putting the pics up. He didnt know anything about any of them except for Tremonti (assume he's a creed fan). Also, spelled "Vai" as "VIE." Nutcase.

Clouday... let's talk about BLUES.

Yesterday, i've seen a program about Chinese Interior Martial Art... A master was saying that this art gets two great steps: the first is to learn the gestures, & learn & learn, & practice until a perfect level. & then, & only then, the second step can start: the interior feeling of the energy in all gestures.

Listening to this guy, a little light has suddenly said two me : that's exaclty the same way than the BLUES.

So a great thanx to:

Barbecue Bob, Skip James, Charlie Patton, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Son House, Leroy Carr, Charlie Spand, Memphis Minnie, Ma Rainey,Tampa Red, Bessie Smith, "Pine Top" Smith, Sleepy John Estes, Memphis Jug Band, Louis Amstrong, Lonnie johnson, Big Joe Williams, Tommy McClennam, Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, Robert Johnson, Kokomo Arnold, Casey Bill Weldon, Washboard Sam, Johnny Temple, Roosevelt Sykes, St Louis Jimmy, Memphis Slim, Georgia White, Jimmy Yancey, Curtis Jones, Bea Booze....

Edit: ........ Blind Boy Fuller & Sonny Terry, Brownie Mcghee, Jazz Gillum, Big Bill Broonzy, Lil Green, Sonny Boy Williamson, Champion Jack Dupree, Big Maceo, Doctor Clayton, Josh White, Louis Jordan, Joe Turner, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James, Muddy Waters, Howlin' wolf, Screamin' Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, BBking, Albert King, Lucky Peterson, Son Seals, Luther Allison, Ike Turner, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Melvin Taylor, & of course,

Charlie Parker... oups sorry.... Jimmy Hendrix..... Jim Morrison....

OME: dude, I couldnt get it to work still. But thanks a lot!