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Matt Dorado Portland, OR USA Plays: Guitar (53 years)
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Cuth - I'm in CAPS
We have had the technology to implement a replacement for the road-maintenance section of the gas tax without letting Big Brother ride shotgun for quite some time. They are called toll booths. They would only need to be used on freeways (the most expensive of roads to maintain). Counties are quite capable of handling their own roads through some other non-intrusive means.
YOU CAN'T PUT TOLL BOOTHS ON EVERY ENTRANCE OR EXIT OF THE FREEWAY SYSTEM. YOU HAVE THE COST OF INSTALLATION + MAINTENANCE + STAFFING. THE COUNTIES STILL, FOR THE MOST PART, GET THEIR FUNDING FROM THE STATE THROUGH THE GAS TAX. PLUS THIS WILL HELP OUT THE LOCAL JURISDICTIONS. I DON'Y KNOW ABOUT WHERE YOU ARE BUT THE CITY OF PORTLAND HAS A HORRIBLE ROAD SYSTEM DUE TO LACK OF FUNDING.
Yes, expensive such booths would be, but how expensive will it be to put a GPS into every car? Right, legislate them as mandatory in all new vehicles sold in Crapifornia (commentary on the legislature, not the state in general) or Oregon, and they are "free" to the consumers, right? Wrong! The cost for such mandates is alway passed onto the consumer from the manufacturer.
tHEY ARE WORKING WITH THE MANUFACTURERS. BUT HELL A GPS UNIT IS NOTHING IN THE PRICE OF A CAR.
This doesn't address retrofits, and I am guessing that you would see many people resisting buying new vehicles for that reason. In order to keep revenues level, the states would implement the (ahem) replacement tax with the promise of repealing the maintenance portion of the gas tax after total compliance can be forced. The rub is, what government willingly gives up its new fat from the trough after having a few years to grow used to the tase. Few and none.
i HAVEN'T SEEN ANYTHING ON THE RETROFITS. YOU WILL NEVER GET FULL COMPLIANCE BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LOVING CARS IN THIS COUNTRY. THERE WILL ALWAYS HAVE TO BE TWO SCALES.
I can't wait to get pulled over and charged with a felony some day for attempting do drive on the "freeway" with a non-compliant car. Land of the free, indeed.
DON'T KNOW IF IT WOULD GO THAT FAR BUT WHO KNOWS WHAT THE FUTURE WILL HOLD.
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Todd Grosenbach Fort Collins, CO USA Plays: Guitar (47 years)
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Hello to all! I feel privileged to have joined this group of fans and friends. I originally sent this message to the webmaster but was encouraged to post here instead. I am open to comments from anyone regarding this message.
Joe,
Greetings!! Glad to hear you're over your pneumonia
and back on tour.
I am a long-time fan and have most of your CD releases
and three of your live DVD releases. When I play one
of the live DVDs, my three-year old exclaims,
"JOE!!!!!" Both he and my eleven-month old really jam
and dance to "Surfing With The Alien" too.
Unfortunately, I have not been able to catch a live
show in Denver when you've come through town.
Hopefully next time.
I was wondering how the other guitarists on your G3
tours are selected. Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, John
Petrucci and others are excellent supporting
acts--each brings something unique to the stage. I
especially enjoyed Yngwie Malmsteen on the G3 Denver
DVD. I think you've chosen some great players that
were once pretty huge in bands or on their own. Other
guys I'm thinking about that I haven't heard from
in a while are Paul Gilbert, George Lynch, Michael Schenker (here in the states though), Gary Hoey, Neil
Schon (other than Journey), and I could list more I'm
sure.
I don't want to seem disrespectful because I know alot
of thought goes into lining these guys up with
everything else that is going on in their lives as
well as yours. And maybe it's easier for me to make
these suggestions since I have only seen the limited
DVD footage and not experienced a full-on,
balls-to-the-wall live show. I'll do my best to see
you next time and enjoy the spectacle first-hand.
Stay healthy and keep rockin'!!!
All my best,
Todd Grosenbach (Toddzilla)
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Steven Wilde
ShredZone, CaliFunia USA Plays: Guitar (21 years)
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Kd6aaj- Hi again, hey, i was going through my filing cabinet,
and sorting out thing's, And i came across your website!
I had totaly forgotten I had it their, It usualy would be under Favorites. Anyway, I was reading, It and Wanted to express, We share many similar view's! Right on! Glad to know that Your of the flock! Hey, Just in case, You are intersted. Heres is My E-
Address-wildestudio@aol.com.
everyone has it! I Love to chat away about music, Our Lord's love, and The great Journey of Joe's music. And Our own talent, that is found outside of Mainstream media.
BTW I really Like the cool photo of Your Kramer guitar!
I jsut got a deal, on A Red Samcik. A Korean made S' sort of style guitar! it is Now My favorite! Better than my Ibanez-pro-line, and Jackson Dxmg. One question.
I didn't see anyway to reach info on Your sight, So that is why I am writing you here! Well, You, and Your Family are in My prayer's, and well wishes! Bye for now. take care, see ya'
Stevie C.
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Steven Wilde
ShredZone, CaliFunia USA Plays: Guitar (21 years)
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Toddzilla- Hi, And A warm welcome to the site!
Yes, Webmaster is right, here is where it's at Hee! Hee!
There is also a chatroom to, as matter of fact i think 2 of them. But Here is used a lot! Yes, feel free to talk about anythng! take care, and enjoy!
Stevei C.
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Ed Burton KD6AAJ Eureka (In the Redwoods), California USA Plays: Guitar (44 years)
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Steve Wilde: Remember these songs/albums?
Songs for the Shepherd by Keith Green
Little Ones by Phil Keaggy
Colours by Rez Band (they played here, I even ate Pizza with them!)
The Best Is Yet To Come by Joe English (Saw him play at my High School!)
Run From The Darkness by Daniel Band (saw them in Redding)
Restless by David and the Giants
I updated my website before you saw it. Got paranoid and removed the email addresses. Anyhow, it is a simple page for now.
The Kramer picture was from www.MusicYo.com
They also sell Steinberger guitars and other stuff.
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Ed Burton KD6AAJ Eureka (In the Redwoods), California USA Plays: Guitar (44 years)
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I'm Gonna' OD on Chocolate!
My wife bought me a big heart full of creme filled chocolatesssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
(my head landed on keyboard from chocolate induced coma)
(Just Kidding)
I can't afford to buy a GPS for hobbies, let alone my car!!!
National ID CARD? Next they will want to put a chip in my forehead or my right hand.............
"He who has wisdom, let him calculate the number of the Beast, it is a man's number, 666" Revelations 13:18 I forget what translation
Ain't nobody gonna track how many times I drive to Blockbuster Video, or my Church, or Cub Scouts!!!
"Yup, let's stick this here GPS thingy on top-o-that-thar model-A pick-um-up, jethro." :)
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Angela Read Silverhill, AL USA Plays: Guitar (20 years)
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Joe Satriani: Good afternoon! I hope all is well with you and your family.
Fan for life, Angie
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Philip Ravanello Duluth, GA USA Plays: Bass (23 years)
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hey everyone...i just got home from school and i was catching up on the posts...and i noticed theres alot of newbies to the site and everything...just wanted to say welcome to everyone and that its and awesome site and ull have a good time..the people on here r awesome and everything..satchland is the best place to be...
-philip-
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civgeek
Matt Dorado Portland, OR USA Plays: Guitar (53 years)
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kd6aaj - Before you get all crazy about being tracked remember how GPS works. Sat's beam a coordinated signal. The GPS unit uses the signal from 3 sat's calculates the arrival time difference and triangulates it's place on the planet. Now unless there is transmitter in the car to relay this info there is now way to be "tracked." Overall I feel this is going to happen. Here in Oregon first , most likely, but eventually nationwide. There is a big push in transportation for data intergration and distribution.
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Glenda
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Joe
A lot of your fans here in Brisbane, Australia will not be able to attend your show because the venue is 18 years+ only. Will you be doing any promotions here where they might get a chance to see you & the band?
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Steven Wilde
ShredZone, CaliFunia USA Plays: Guitar (21 years)
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Kd6aaj- Wow! I am not to familiar with those names, excpt, Phil keagey, and Keith Green, Is on My worship CD's
His song "there is A redeemer" it's a newer one I think. I also Listen to Amy Grant, Deleirious, Sonic flood, and superchicK-they really rock! Cool guitar sound's! I suppose these are all pretty much Nowaday artist's? a few anyway.
There is so much positive praise song's that are just overwhelming! I have A prais Album out! It's stuff I did when i was first learning. Great experiance toput that together!
Oh, BTW,
I understand about taking your E-mail addy away!
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Steven Wilde
ShredZone, CaliFunia USA Plays: Guitar (21 years)
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Kd6aaj- Wow! I am not to familiar with those names, excpt, Phil keagey, and Keith Green, Is on My worship CD's
His song "there is A redeemer" it's a newer one I think. I also Listen to Amy Grant, Deleirious, Sonic flood, and superchicK-they really rock! Cool guitar sound's! I suppose these are all pretty much Nowaday artist's? a few anyway.
There is so much positive praise song's that are just overwhelming! I have A prais Album out! It's stuff I did when i was first learning. Great experiance toput that together!
Oh, BTW,
I understand about taking your E-mail addy away!
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Clarky Thanks for the feedback on Bach man........... nice tits too.. , roflmao.............Nice to see somethings don't change ;-)
SuppaDave I feel bad for you about the band dude, the last band that I was in was like that, one guy just kept booking gigs without consulting anybody else, and when the rest of the band kicked off he would never have the balls to cancel.................... it's tough finding the right people. Btw, congrats on your impending arrival.
Oh .............. 'burning finger dude'........... too much man, I can't see that helping at all........................ why don't you try sandpaper? - lmao ;-)
Steven W Nice description of the view from your room man, don't ya just love it when you get an 'insight' into the world like that. Hope your feeling good man.
Alexandre Get well soon man.
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Aarren Mowle Bradford, Yorkshire, UK Plays: Hide & Seek Plays: Guitar (36 years)
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DCK - You didnt reply to my last message so I will have to ask again. I have a question about the T2J CD. Can I have a guest vocalist on my track as she is about to be signed and it could be a bonus for the CD if she does well. All of the music is written by me but she will be writing the vocals. I will be, however, getting her in to the studio to record her vocals. Here is her website - Schula's Website
Aarren
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Joe, Is there any possibility that you will finally tour the N.Y. area. The last time i can remember seeing you in our area was the Flying in a blue dream tour at Darien Lake Six Flaggs.
I know you were hear on the G3 tour w Vai and kenny wayne, But could you try and come on a solo tour sometime soon. I know you have lots of fans that would love to see you perform live. A huge Fan from Rochester NY.
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MARCIA BARBOSA São Paulo, SÃO PAULO BRAZIL
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ANGIEREAD: hello ! nice game ! tks ! have you seen the link i posted yesterday? i'm posting again for those who didn't see http://www.zip.com.au/~mayor/satriani/science_main.html
STEVENWILDE: Hi Steven! everything is fine! thanks! That's great you have all Joe's albuns! I have only 8 and 3 DVDs, but i will complety this very soon! Yesterday you posted a very beautiful message describing the view from you window, you are a great poet besides been a musician! congrats! i note your email address and i was wondering if we could talk about karma by email... if it is not possible that's ok, don't worry! God bless you ! my good friend, and take care of yourself! :- )..................................................................
MIKESB: i think that Suzie2000 was referring to herself sitting on the fence, not Joe. Am i right ?
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TODDZILLA: Wellcome ! have a nice moments with us!
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ALEXANDRECAETANO: I hope you can be better soon ! My best wishes !.............................................................................
Hi STEVEE T ! tudo bom ? ..........................................................
Hi LUCYSORETS, SUZIE2000, ZINCMASTER, CIVGEEK, KD6AAJ, SAXPLAYER, JAZZZZY, ZENFISH, MICHELLE, BIGBUNNY & THE CATS !.........A BIG HUG !!..............................
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hey JOE !!! WE MISS YOU ! : -) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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