cosmic_ape - Nice...which delivery service is that?

I have big problems with UPS. If they miss a delivery they put a sticky note on your door (but, being in a locked apartment building, that doesn't always happen). They'll try to deliver it three times, or you can call them and they'll hold it at the distribution center...BUT you have to call them before 7 p.m. With the hours I work, I don't see the notes until like 11 p.m.

Say they try to deliver a package Thursday when you aren't home. You get home at 7:01 p.m. and see their note, so you call to tell them to hold it at their distribution center. But it's after the cutoff, so it'll still go out for delivery again Friday whether you'll be home for it or not. They're closed weekends, so that means you can't pick up your package until Monday morning. So from the end customer's point of view, their weekend is 3 1/2 days long...that's half the week! Ridiculous...

I think FedEx is great, though. The last time I missed a package from them was because I was in the shower. I immediately called them and they said I could pick it up after 6 p.m. THE SAME DAY. ::gasp::

What are your favorite Satch albums to listen to while running? I listen to EOC a lot at the gym, and I think PSATMOR goes great with working out as well. Nothing beats headphones at home, I know, but...

Millie, have you heard of a defibrillator implanted in the brain for epileptic seizures? They just had a bit on msnbc nightly news. Do some research and talk to his doctor.

has anything happened with the coldplay crap yet?

Guitarman77897 - Even though it's been in the news since last year, Coldplay wasn't actually served with the lawsuit until the band was in LA for the Grammy's in February...so that's when the legal "clock" starts.

Coldplay will probably want to drag it out as long as possible, as a ruling against them with a lot of publicity would jeopardize future ticket sales and other stuff. They're touring the US through August, so it'll be a while.

There are court-imposed time limits on things (30, 45, or 90 days, for example), but they can still stretch things out. They could have 30 days do acknowledge receipt of the lawsuit, then another 30 to "try to work things out" before going to court (which I doubt they'll do, as Satch has already tried). And the lawsuit asks for a jury trial, so they have that whole selection process to go through.

If it gets that far, I think the trial itself will be very short. But based on what we know so far (and not every step of the process will make the news), I'd say we could still be at least six months away from any resolution.

In related "news", while searching the internet for lawsuit updates I came across Coldplay's attempt at an April Fools' gag. From their site:

Good morning. It's been announced today that Coldplay are to boldly go where no musicians have gone before, by recording in zero gravity. Later this year, the band will board a modified Boeing 727 aircraft, which can provide zero gravity for periods of 20-25 seconds at a time. Wearing self-designed outfits based on early Russian cosmonaut suits, they will be joined by producer/collaborator Brian Eno, who will use custom-made "heavy" microphones to record the sessions on a 1969 analogue cassette player.

"We've been searching for the right environment to record the perfect snare drum sound for many years now," Chris Martin told Coldplay.com, "and I've just got a gut feeling that zero gravity is the place to do that, y'know?"

::yawn::

Man, they must really like If I Could Fly...

Glitzy - heya buddy I was wondering where you were! Sounds like the running is going just fine, and go for the marathon if that's what you want, don't hold back, just go for it.

Me I'm pluggin' away, sometimes spinning wheels, sometimes making progress. Looking forward to the Chickenfoot stuff and green with envy that I can't go see them but that's life.

Thanks Guys & Gals for the positive comments on my revelation video. Appreciate it, thank you... and to top it off, I also have my CF ticket - sweeeeeet!

Scubadaz - guess maybe you joined up after I'd been posting about it, but to cut it short my cat got sick and then died and I was upset. Revelation was stuck in my head throughout all that and then the video happened and so I put her in.... to remind me. Anyway, which presenter was it you didn't like for F1? Grooved tyres came in in 98 BTW, after Schuey "accidentally" turned right and met Jacques Villeneuve

Igneousiceman - man, it was only days ago when you said "wish they'd punish someone other than Lewis for a change" and then.... typical isn't it. Not that they have anything against the kid or the team!? Brawn have been around for a lot longer really. It's the car that's had the most time spent on it, just not as much on track time, but the simulator and wind tunnel is normally pretty close anyway. Hence it being so good, so far.

Burly - my head got cut off : ) Consider me the headless guitarist. I guess I should learn Joe's Headless Horseman to get a theme going...

Cheese - nah, you don't really want to see all of me in a video. I'm too tall to fit in fer starters. I always thought the train at the start of the boogie vid was relevant to the shuffle rhythm, but other than that.... Joe musta wondered what was goin' on?

Skippygirl - I thought them apples were alright, but wanted webber to win, and when lewis fluked third I was comfortable with that at the time. But I'm not a fan of Jenson Button the person having met him.... so, go Reubens ; )

Ha ha, yep it's looking official now that more and more people are spotting the fingers. I'm pretty long in general. Apparently on one of the vids I'm giving the world 'the bird' LMAO

Roo - thanks mate. Yep, it's a JS3, 1 owner since new. I've mentioned it on here in relation to yours. I met Vai in 06 in Perth (G3) and trust me, my hands were outgunned at the handshake LOL. I expect Pablo Gilberto is the same. It's an optical illusion in my case, but I can see what you mean

JS1200JS1200 - skippy has saved me the old linkety link business, but in case you missed it I've done a few satch covers on youtube, channel is joesatrini. You'll know it's me, I have no head....

Cosmic Ape - thanks man. Is it obvious it's an original Donnie? There are so many good copies out there you obviously have a good eye.

Ibanezplyr - dude, I am in the shot ha ha. It's partially because I shoot widescreen, but mainly as I just focus them on the guitar so that if anyone wants to pick things up from the vids then it's pretty clear what's going on. Plus for anyone that wants to just listen they're don' gett distracted by my Vai style gurning LOL

Do The Stu - thanks for suggestion! I checked the archive and listened to Will Ferrel...sorry, Chad. Good stuff. What ended up on your stereo for the trip? Summer song on permanent loop right : ) Did you post anything about the Paul Gilbert gig? Ignore comment about the trips for the songs, just caught up - here is a Chickenfoot ticket for ya

Blue Moon - NICE shot of the bridge. Was that on the day you cycled it? Hey, you said ECHO ....... ECHO...... echo ...... and now I'm All Alone

Cube - cheers man

Guitarvibes - thanks for the cool chickenfoot link

mikesb - sorry to hear that about your pops

Goldengirl - thank you

Glitzman - wow, 2 half marathons. V Impressive!

Glitz Man i am just hoping that the river crest .. as we are on a flood watch..

Do The Stu: It is hard to choose a favorite Satch album because I like them all and all the songs, which helps me relax and stay focused when I run. When you go on your Chickenfoot road trip, are you going to take somebody, or meet up with any T2Jers? I like to go, but I'm not sure yet. If so, I think we ought to have Michelle, Tracie, Millie, and everyone meet together and have a thrill/experience on seeing Chickenfoot. What do you think?

Scubadaz: Congrats on the Chickenfoot ticket. I'm sure the concert will be an experience like no other. I can't wait for them to do a U.S. Tour here. What does the ticket look like? My blood pressure was 118 over 64 after I got my blood drawn.

Skippygirl: Thank you for your honest answer. I wrote down a list of marathons I might do. The best one for me, right now, is Chicago and that's in October. Sorry I couldn't chat with you sooner. It seems that my job is getting the best of me. We had a number of people staying in our hotel: A college baseball team, the Derby Girls, and even a wedding party. I even have some of my neighbors/tennants at my apartment complex wanting to know about my job there as well. I'm "the source", "the man", or "jack of all trades" for the people. If that's the case, then why aren't they moving me up? They know I'm like one of the best workers and they don't want to admit it, and I'm only 24 years old.

js1200js1000: It's both. I write the names down, but I also try to memorize them as well. I'm glad you had a wonderful vacation with your family. I think I need one badly. I constantly have too many things going on and almost everybody wants/needs me to help them, mostly my coworkers & boss at work. I guess I'm really flexible to them, but they should know better. I have my running and I'm not going to sacrifice my races just to help them out by coming in to work for nothing.

Pip Satriani: Thanks for the praise. I'm getting there on a full marathon. I have done 18 miles nonstop, but now I think I can go further. I saw your Chickenfoot ticket. How cool is that!? I hope you enjoy that amazing experience.

Death Cube K: I hope the water/floods are not causing all of you too many problems. We have some storms going on here and around our area. Prayers to you and your folks.

hi joe I only want to say that you're an incredible guitar playe and each song that i've heard its a new adventure

I hope that chickenfoot come to mexico an america latina I saw you on august 13th in mexico city and only one thing to say the best rock'n roll concert of my young life and the guy who open the concert was incredible to if you make a g3 with him i belive its not a crazy idea

Gee thanks GuitarVibes - just rub it in why don't you? Do you think there is way for you to meet the band at the show, and if so, can you say hi from Skippygirl and give em a hug?

Scubydazzy - *drools from corner of mouth* - wow look at that baby, for heaven's sake don't lose it. All I have in my ticket collection at the moment is -

1. World Cup qualifier Australia Vs. Japan in June at the MCG - awesome 2. Pink in July, mainly for my daughters and a bit of fun with my sister-in-law and her daughter 3. French & Saunders in July, for a larf with my girlfriends.

I need a Joe or a Chickenfoot - Joe please give me some love down here in Oz.

Glitzy - you keep working hard and it will happen, maybe not how you think but it will lead to something up the ladder.

Hi all...

Glitzman - Hey you are getting better...well done...next step 1st in age and 1st overall!!!

cosmic_ape - Ah, interesting... So where's your nearest UPS distribution center, in case you miss delivery and have to go pick it up? I have to drive way out to Cerritos...argh.

I think this summer will be Sammy's first in Europe since he left Van Halen. And VH didn't ever play Australia until after he left, so there's a chance he's never been there.

If the album does pretty well, I think Australia is very likely...

I don't know that I ever did share anything about the Paul Gilbert gig. It was good though, haha. Give me a day to piece some thoughts together and I'll post something here.

If that doesn't work out, I'll probably go to St. Louis to catch a show there in addition to California...I have an uncle there who's a big Sammy Hagar fan.

That was a fun stop to make after a long day of driving. About 10 years ago my family drove to St. Louis and back...and I'll never forget the huge drug store, Wall Drug, in South Dakota that we stopped at. It was the same deal as The Thing, with billboards advertising it 100 miles away...

Gltz,..I 'm doin OK if the weather would dry fro a few weeks, Good luck with the running. I was never good at distance running I suspect because I did not know how to breathe properly. Since I have learn ed to breathe in 2 and out one, expanding my lungs, it really helped me with long stints on the Arc Trainer@ the gym.

Thanks GG2Proud to be a friend. Hope all goes well for you and Steve.

Michelle - look out, yer gonna get swarmed... it's official LOL.

Do The Stu - look forward to the PG post.

Scuba - I didn't see the post, whatever it was, so no offence taken. If I did take offence to something I'm sure I'd say, say no worries there.

Cube - thanks again man but I have no doubt you could do Echo better than I did it. I admire originality more, and you've got it and chops to match!