Great gig last night!!!!! Photos coming soon. The set was recorded too, so that'll be up on the site soon also. To add to that, we had some very exciting feedback via e-mail. I'll say no more for now...

OCPS - Yeah, I do enjoy it. It can get a bit much sometimes though...

Clarky - lol... Yeah, I suppose did!! I haven't done many as yet, but it's still early days I guess!

Delfino - Firstly, "Outstanding Guitarists" -LMAO!!!!! Now, back to the topic. Chris' advice was spot on. It's a kind of push/pull motion with the right hand, and defenitely neck p/up all the way. Information on how to sweep-pick will be on my upcoming instructional DVD, so stay tuned for that!!!! (It'll be fun to see if anyone else notices what I just said -you're the first to know... ;-))

hello people how are you all? I am very very good, I acutaly got some training in for my race yayyayyayyyy!!! It was so awsome.

Clarky, if you told me, I forget - is it your picking hand or your fingering hand? Might I suggest you go easy for a bit and let them heal. Mangling your already mangled fingers isn't going to strengthen yer chops any. lol! Just keep your hand up as much as possible to keep the swelling down, and use it as a good excuse to keep a cold pint in yer hand :)

Keniko - *big hug*

Alexandre, hiya honey! Things are good here. Cats are good too. lol! Kisses to you and yours.

TomSr, hello! I can't wait for the show :)

Mari, thanks for the offer on the lamps. My nephew is still living with his cousin, so I'm not sure what he needs or when he'll need it. Of course, he only calls me when he wants or needs something. lol! At least that was I always know what to expect when it comes up on the caller ID. lol!

I'm catching up backwards instead of from the beginning. Why? lol!

Hi Slan *waving*

Man, I'm so tired. I feel like I could sleep for a week!

They were selling chocolate King Tut on a stick. No wonder there is a curse.

Steve Martin - King Tut - 1978

You can see the skit online just google it. Available as a ringtone.

Actually the clips have been up for 2 days on the website. All should work and have a little bit of info for each tune - thanks to Mikesb's interrogation.

Happy Birthday Slansh. Thanks for your words bro. I still agree with VFR though ;o)

Mikesb – Nope. Did my corrections for curvature and refraction. Accounted for my delta V between the EDM angle and the theodolite angle. What sucked was the first problem of the final was the reference for the rest of the test. So if you jacked that up you screwed yourself for the other answers.

I can see how surveying in the winter where you are would be a slightly unpleasant experience!!

Keniko I'm glad that you weren't offended by my words. Get Well Soon, man that filled me up, children are so pure. Live HUGE yourself bro'......that is a positive message from an awful tradegy. Stay strong man. Peace.

Slansh A little bit happy.................. you go man, I'm a little bit sad for you as well............. a free guy with his wings clipped. Chase the dream man, there's a lot of people pullin' for ya in here. Happy birthday man. :-)

Fabollox roflmao man................ in honour of our boy's special day I held off that comment - heh heh ;-) I hope you can help Slansh fulfil his dream, I know that you would get as much pleasure from his success as he would. Good on ya man, I really hopin' that 'the team' makes it. Hope you're well man and that life's been good to you.

Happy Birthday Ronnie (FAB Bollox) & Roy (Slanshroom)!!! Hope it's a blast! My best to you both today and always. I bow to you.

Luv, Mari

PS: Ronnie and Stevee T .....15 days till EJ @ BB Kings! There are 2 shows for Eric, his website confirms it. Oh well, I'll get to see him 3x then! I'm hoping Jeff will come through with a ticket for the 2nd show for me. I've always bought my tickets even though he's said not to. I say you have to supprt the artist and I'm not looking for a handout. Once in a while is cool though......saves me some dough! Hey that rhymes...hehe!

Brother Al: Happy Belated Birthday! Hope it was a good one! Nice shots of the moon, which by the way was "The Full Strawberry Moon". Named by the American Indians since it's the full moon during strawberry harvest. ;-)) Luv the native American Indian Culture!

VFRocker...... Thanks man, you're awesome. I can't close the book just yet. I have to know how they died. My inlaws live in Wisconsin( Todds hometown ) and thats the connection. When OSHA has completed thier investigation....We'll know then. Thanks again

michelle...... I was jonesin' for a story to cheer me up. The cyber hug fixed that. Thanks. Hugs to U....Glad you got those tix. Let me know how the show went.

Thanks again everyone. You guys (gals) are great.

Later Peeps. Have A Great Weekend

mikesb...we'll check you for radiation.

Clarky....NYC area!

marimariSRV...EJ at BB's on Saturday the 9th?

Roy...happy birthday!

THIS REALLY PISSES ME OFF!! I POST A MESSAGE AND THE WEBSITE IS NOT RESPONDING SO I JUST LOST THE LAST 45 MINS OF MY LIFE! IT WAS NOT TOO LONG BUT IT TOOK TIME AN NOW I HAVE TO REDO IT?!! SUCKS!! From NOW on it's a copy and paste even if it's short. F'in SUCKS!

This is the abbreviated version of my post that evaporated.........I just can't stand it when THAT happens!!

SteveeT: Yes, EJ is Sat July 9th at 8 and 10:30 pm!! I've got my tix for the 8pm show. Ronnie too! There was just one show at 1st... I'll be getting there around 3 or 4 so we can have a table front and center. I'll tell Jeff at the Philly show that we'll be at the NYC show. No promises. I'm sure there will be no meet and great after the 1st show, maybe 2nd show? 2 shows confirmed BB's and EJ's websites.

Shel: Congrats on the tix!! DT & Megadeath will be playing @ AC House Of Blues tix go on sale tomorrow! Not sure if I'm going since I'm going to see VAi In the UK ..still working on my itinerary. I hope Suzie2000 will help with figuring out my tour schedule. Just asked her a few hours ago..... She ROCKS! Can't wait to meet her & hubby Matt as well as the other UK T2J'ers. Gonna be a great mini tour!! The lamps were donated yesterday but my Mom's downsizing so if he needs anything PLEASE let me know soon before it's gone! It will all be gone very soon, they are in Alaska on a cruise now. They will be getting a dumpster in a week..... can't believe they will be moving. We moved in when I was 9 1/2. Wow....

Estrella: Thanks sweetie! Have a great weekend! Love those photos! Wasn't able to see the 1st batch u sent but so far so good!! Yes, always copy and paste!! Tough lesson learned....

Clarky: I musta missed it!? What happened to your hand?????Take it easy with those hands bro. Let me know when you'll be in Cleveland. Maybe I'll head out too if my schedule permits and the boys ( SteveeT & mikesb) don't mind! Maybe Stevee and I can carpooI?..... 'l hopefully will be in the UK in Oct for VAi......i'm working on it! Can't wait.....WoooooHoooo!!

Alexandre: I miss you Alex.. I'm so glad things are working out for you!! Good Luck with Goncalo Pereira's Workshop. Say hello to everyone and thank them for signing my CD... I love it!! Maybe he will be at the next NAMM Show? I will be there for sure, I have the time off already! NAMM 2006 is Jan 19 to the 22. I'm not sure if it's in Anaheim again but I WIL BE THERE!! No doubt's this year. I've plenty of backup to get in! I'd love to go back to Anaheim Have a great trip to Denver. I hope someday to visit you! Hugs and kisses ~~ Sea Eyes~~

Keniko: I'm so very sorry for Todd's untimely passing. He was taken from this world too soon. It's such a tragic and unfortunate loss. Your words made me sorrowful but reminded me an important lesson...... Life is so short, cherish what you have and those that you love today!! You never know what tomorrow brings.....

Peace,

Phrydom: It didn't work . It kicked me outa the web site completely. Very Weird......1st for everything but copy and paste is the ONLY way to go. Live and Learn!! HAve a great weekend Dave! Stay cool....we are going to PHRY! (FRY) hehe! ;-))

~~mari~~

Catch yah later....gonna soak in the tub listening to Vai's 7th song......just love relaxing to that one in the bath. ;-)) Have a great weekend y'all!!

Stevee T: go for the 1st show if u think u can make it by 8...I'll save u a seat! It'll be a table for 4. Ronnie has a friend coming with him and since I'll be there very early we will hopefuly have a table right against the stage. I'll do my best! Sound good?? I have the Blues Brothers (Dan Ackroyd & Jim Belushi) with Buddy Guy the next night In AC at the House Of Blues....it's gonna ROCK The HOUSE!!!! Or just go for the 2nd show and bring Greg Howe with you!! ;-)) I'm sure EJ would love to meet him!! ;-))

Edit: Sorry for all the posts.....just been a rough week catching up.....