What will the nickname be after the scuba gear is gone? razzledaz???? No sarkdaz!!!!

Hope you get decent coin back, expensive shit!!!

roo, are you saying that i should get a satchurater, is it good, Because i have to use the o/d channel on my mg30fx.

Good morning Satchland..... Howzit Going Today?

Thank you all for the congrats. Much appreciated. Special shout out to Mikesb on the 30 yr. club..... Yeah !!!!

axeshredderjc..... I agree on your Van Halen rant. I don't know what happen with all of them but it's obvious through interviews and fans opinions that it came down to the Van Halen Bros. I just don't understand how a man in Ed's position at the top of the Guitar World... (which is not easy to reach) let's it slip away for any reason.... Ego,drugs, alcohol. It just doesn't make sense to me to practice your ass off and reach the level anyone us on this forum would love to have.... and throw it away. Attitude..... plain and simple. When you go around believing your own press.... that's a dangerous thought and position to put yourself into. It leads to no where and obscurity which is what happened to Eddie. It wasn't just no singer and as for Wolffie playing bass.... security net. Why didn't they open the floor and audition unknown singers like Slash did? Those guys ended up with Scott Wieland anyway but at least they took it to the streets and went through thousand's of tapes. Try to find some one. You're the #1 band in America for Christ sake....I think that's a little credit to Sammy but that's another story. Journey found a guy from you tube.... It's a shame. I remember watching a you tube vid of Eddie announcing the Fender partnership. He could barely stand and talk a complete sentence. It was so sad to see. End of rant....

Keniko: Happy Anniversary to you & your wife.

SKippygirl: Yeah, nice sig. AYE! Australia in the Asian Cup? A little ironic, don't you think!? AYE!

McDave: Sounds cold over there. How's the family doing?

At the guitar store now, and gave all the guitars a quick/good tune up. Later today, I have my running group so it will be good to run with the gang again.

congrats Keniko & mikesb!

cool siggy skippy! & cool that you have friends that think of you at times when others only think of themselves!! love that vid, thanks for the link. did anyone notice that JOE looked at his fingers when he said that he quadrupled that!! AYE!

as far as the EVH stuff. everyone entitled to thier opinion, just don't be abusive about it and others should respect it for what it is, an opinion. why bother debating? Van Halen is the past, eddie made sure of that, no one else, Chickenfoot is the future!

RIP

Captain Lou Albano dies at 76

I just saw this on MSN . . .

American wrestler and entertainer Captain Lou Albano, known for his outrageous declarations and unruly hair, has died. He was 76.

Geez.. it happened again.

I don't know if you guys are familiar with the new Gran Turismo game for the PSP system, but I've noticed a song in there that is another "copy" of Satch's "If I Could Fly". The melody is a cheap variation of the original guitar solo, but the chord progression is THE SAME THING. I'm a big fan of Joe's music and I can't stand this sort of plagiarism. Time has come for another lawsuit, Joe! Hahahaha.

Take it easy, you guys

McDave - have to agree with you there... why is it for something that's supposed to be doing me good I feel like crap after (running) lol

Michelle - I think (and it was only bronchitis as opposed to bronchitis plus other stuff) it didn't take too long to get over once it was under control with the meds. I'll keep sending the good vibes...

BTW, this pippy thing is getting out of hand!.... doh, here we go again

Roo - fairy muff. I figured you'd have had them sealed before collection. Good luck with it. I find my JS's to be the most super feedbacky guitars... ever. Must try stuffing some foam around the pickups a la Mike

Cappy Steve - I'm just saying but is this "Oh yeah, all together now, imagine the Skippy one wearing just a security pass" in any way related to your morning glory?

Skippygirl - factor 30 mr Joseph, and watch out that Brett Michaels doesn't try and chat him up (he loves Cabo too). If it's a Porsche 911 (turbo) or above, I'm there. If it's a Cayenne, Coxster, etc I'm not a fan.

BTW, there will be no illegal 'hen' fights between me and Cappy to determine who's is best....

Slanshroom - only white trash? I felt sure you'd summon up the same name I hear every time someone says his surname. Rhyming is good lol

Keniko--30 years and it must seem like yesterday when you got married. Does that sound about right? Congratulations. Marriage is a great thing. Love, bonding, sleeping together....ahhh.....it's heaven. And at times it can be heartbreaking, but it's one of life's worthwhile adventures and I highly recommend it.

scubadaz: i use a ibanez RG1570L, i think the wood on it is 5pc maple/walnut wizard neck. it's also got some dimarzio pickups.

And you know what amp i have, but I'm planning to get a JVM205C because i played it in bonners and it sounds pritty good.

guitarvibes - LOL!

Cappy - ahem.......

Glitzy - ta for that. Yes we're in the Asian Cup which is far better than the Oceania one which was ridiculous.

Don1963 - thanks, and yes some very kind peeps on T2J i am lucky.

Pipsy - LMAO!! The king of the double entendre.

Keniko
A bit late, but congrats for your 30th wedding a.

EDIT: Do NOT read if you are eating your tea......lunch or whatever...Sorry about this, but here goes....it was received in my inbox today, but thought I better share.......

Envelopes and Stamps

I used to work for a print shop(32 years ago), and we were told NEVER to lick the envelopes. I never understood why until I had to go into storage and pull out 2500 envelopes that were already printed and saw several squads of cockroaches roaming around inside a couple of boxes with eggs everywhere. They eat the glue on the envelopes.

After reading this you will never lick Another envelope or stamp again.

Joe does what might be considered an informed explanation about feedback for FiaBD on this video taken at a Guitar Center clinic.

As for Edward, what can be said has been said by Paul Gilbert:

(liner notes to GOMY)

“My biggest guitar hero is named Edward. I have seen visions of freedom, virtuosity, and unspeakable joy that remain unmatched. I hope he can find his way to a place free of all pollution and once again show us the beauty of his music and soul."

Skippy: you mad girl!...

"perked up"? Haven't you heard that expression?

I used to have a bfp jem, loved that guitar, I miss it..:(

I sold it to by a js3! NOT regretting the decision in the slightest!! :)

This episode of top gear was the main reason I decided on an rx8 when I was choosing between a few options. People are amazed that you can actually fit 4 adults comfortably (but not basketball players).

And.... Here's mine! :) he he he.... It's very fun!
Roo

Oh, and a mate sent me this quote:

"The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side."

-Hunter S. Thompson
Roo