Hello friends ;-)

just a quick note for you all, to know, that I´m still alive...... the last weeks I had so much to do, that I didn´t find the time to look what´s goin´ on here :-(
I think, I will have the same problem the next weeks, but I hope too, it will change then....

So, how are you all doin´?
Having a great summer everyone?

estrela,marimariSRV - thanx for you funny mail attachments, how are you ladies? News: I will get my Vai tickets the next days :-)

LucySorets, BigBunny - hy, how´s life?

StevenWilde - hy friend, how are you, I heard from estrela, you´re doin´ not so good, I wish you the best :-)

Shredinator

That sucks - having the vcr eat REEL SATRIANI - that is just wrong.

Good Morning Satchland...... How are you guys?

Went to Wis.for the weekend for my in laws home owners association party. It was great. They had a bon fire where the flames rose to about 8 or 9 feet. They had two piece band that played country songs to backing tracks and they were good. There's something to be said about alcohol and Country music. It's pretty much a perfect marrage. lol ! ! !

On a sad note..... The official report on Todds death was affixiation. Lack of oxygen caused there deaths. I'm not sure I'm buying this one. If you guys remember....two days prior to the accident two men were in the same manhole all day working. Something sucked the oxygen out and I'm leaning toward Methane gas. Anyway it's closure and thanks for all your support and comments.

aussie...... What's up? I work with Pro Tools LE with the Digi 002. If I can help. Let me know.

Stevee T....... How did the lesson go with Gregg? What are you workin on with him?

Delphino....... Sounds like you have a nice project goin' on. I'd like to see a pic of the guitar when you're done.

Michelle..... How are you dear? How's the family? What have you bee up to lately?

Mari...... How have you been? I see you discovered a new drink. Speaking of Vodka. I saw a taste test on TV with Vodka. It was Grey Goose lovers over other brands. The price range was $35 to $13 a bottle. Everyone said they would taste the differance between the great taste of Grey Goose agaist a bargin brand. They did just that. The problem ....all said Grey Goose tasted the worst and most chose the Smirnoff the cheapest out of the bunch as there favorite tasting Vodka. I found that interesting. Anyway....How was Indigenous on Fri? Did you get any good pics? Were you able to get my DVD to them? I'd like to see the pics if possible.

tune....Good to see you posting. Hope all is well.

Cheese / Estrela..... How are you ladies? What's goin' on in your worlds?

Joe Satriani...... Please talk to us. Let us no what you've been up to. Hugs to Rubina and Z.Z. and the band and crew.

Have A Great Day Everyone ! ! ! !

Zinc Master it is good news about the Jimi Hendrix DVD, I will be getting my hand on it the day it comes out. As for Peter Jennings, its a darn shame too, he wasnt that old. I raise my glass to the fellow Canadian.

Joe get out here and do some posting man, we all want to hear from you. Big Bad Moon is the best Satch song around.

Cheers

Hey Satchland !

Keniko. Sorry that it appears to be a cover up about Todd's demise...probably protecting their insurance policy...

Hello Joe, I played guitar since 1991, and ever since I’ve been following your music and style. I really like you as a guitarist and I do have a question to make, guitar related; How do you make the strings/tone cry like that?, I mean the trick you usually do; playing a note as we would normally do, but than you transport down your left hand (neck oriented), until you reach your right hand (around pick ups area), than you grab the tremolo with your right hand. It sounds like a harmonic and/or open note, traveling from up to down. It actually sounds like a note crying. What’s the trick?, where can I find more tips like this?

BOUDREAUX AND 'D SNAKE

Boudreaux been fish'n down by de bayou all day an he done run outta night crawlers. He be bout reddy to leave when he seen a snake wita big frog in his mouf. He knowed dat dem big bass fish like frogs, so he decides to steal dat froggie.

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Dat snake, he be a cotton moufed water moccasin, so Boudreaux had to be real careful or he'd get bit. He snuk up behine de snake and grabbed him roun de haid. Dat ole snake din't lak dat one bit. He squirmed and wrapped hisself roun Boudreaux's arm try'n to get hisself free. But Boudreaux, him, hada real good grip on his haid, yeh.

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Well, Boudreaux pried his mouf open and got de frog and puts it in his bait can. Now, Boudreaux knows dat he cain't let go dat snake or he's gonna bite him good, but he had a plan. He reach into de back pocket of his bib overhauls and pulls out a pint a Tennessee hillbilly moonshine likker.

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He pour some drops into de snakes mouf. Well, dat snake's eyeballs roll back in his haid and his body go limp. Wit dat, Boudreaux toss dat snake into de bayou, den he goes back to fish'n.

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Helloooo Satchland!

I have to say that I am deeply touched and saddened by the loss of Peter Jennings. It has affected me as if he was one of my patients and or friend. He was a friend, a very trusted friend for many years. He will be truly missed! Cancer Sucks! I have a pin that says.... "Cancer Sucks!! Ain't no better way to describe it. I am truly devastated by his passing. We have lost a great human being. I feel like he was a part of my family yet he was the consummate journalist. Truly a Professional! Exteremely committed and deeply respected by the professionals in his field for telling both sides of the story. Something that the news media had often neglected in doing. He's been a part of my life as long as I can remember.......it just saddens me terribly! Even though this is a part of my life I am still human and cry and mourn for those that touch my soul.......you'd think he was my family. Hell, he was in a way. My thoughts and prayers for his family and loved ones....

Peace and God Bless!

Mikesb: In honor of Peter Jennings (a fellow Canadian I think) Frank Marino's RealLive Disc One..."Stories of a Hero" is a fitting song. The more I learned about him the more I was saddened by his passing and our loss. Dan Rather was visibly shaken, he's human and had the utmost respect for his collegue. I find that extremely honorable. I bow to them.

Cheese: Thanks for the Boudreaux and 'D Snake! Made me laugh and feel better. I need a pet snake like dat! LOL! Make sure you work out so you are in shape for the next rafting trip, if you can. Can't hurt right?! ;))

Michelle: It looks like I'm going to the reunion after all in NY along the Hudson.....very beautiful! Let's plan on September, I'll let u know the possible dates. My sister asked me to be Christopher Ryan's God Mother....... (my Darth Vader Voice....."Chris.... I am your God Mother"!) LOL!

Keniko: Indigenous was great...I missed about a half hour and they only played for hour and a half. I did give him you DVD and my Index sheets of photos from the last time I saw them. I'll email you with the details. It was almost a bust...i was ready to go home because I couldn't find the place with 2 sets of Directions!! WYF!! and I can find my way just about anywhere EXCEPT Bethlehem, PA!! They had closed a few streets.......and so on etc! What a f*in nightmare!!

DCK: Mark, YOU ROCK DUDE!! Congrats!! Let us know when we can hear that tune with the other great ones! I told you that A*hole was jealous ........see?! "I Believe" in you!!

Alatariel: Ruth, Happy Birthday!! I hope you have a wonderful day and many more!! :))

FabLawyerSBM: Hey Ronnie!! I'l email you in the next day or so. I hope your trip to the UK was smooth and relaxing!! Guess what?! I'm going t be Christopher's GODMOTHER!! How cool is that?! I'm the Godmother of my other sister's 1st born son Tyler. So does this mean now I'm a really powerful Godmother?! NOT.....I'm just happy traveling the world photographing Rock Bands and holding a little red haired baby named Christopher Ryan......what more could I want?! hehe. ;))

Joe Satriani: How's the new album coming along?! We can't wait to hear it.....I hope you had a nice vacation, Lord knows you've earned it! I'm really looking forward to your next tour. God Bless. If your not too busy, pop into the chat sometime....... we'd love to have your presence Joe. It's always an honor and a pleasure. :) We love blue.....

All the best to you Joe and your family.