Aww man, that Paris vid made me so happy! Joe back with JEFF, STUUUUUUUUUUU, & GALEN!! Just what my hurtin' lil' soul needed tonight.

Not sure about Joe's hat, but the jeans make up for it. lol!

Trace, me mum's news isn't so great. I'm really scared for her. She was at the heart doctor today and they said that the blood in her heart was starting to clot. That's NOT good. They gave her a pill of some sort, and told her that if she would start bleeding from her nose or anywhere else tonight, she needs to go to the ER immediately! She was so congested yesterday and coughed so much that now her whole body aches. She also said something about being on percocet. I'm not sure what all they did for her or told her to do. The info never really makes a lot of sense unless I go to the doc with her and hear it for myself. My pop hears one thing, and mum hears something totally different, which means that unless myself or one of my sisters goes, we don't really know what's going on. What I do know is that this is really serious. Her heart has already been damaged by 2 heart attacks and she had bypass surgery about 13 years ago. Her lungs aren't good, and her diabetes is acting up. Like I said, I'm really scared. Prayers for ol' Vivian would be greatly appreciated. I'm going to give her another call now to check in. I think I'll order her some roses while I'm at it. I love me mummy.

I think I'll watch that Paris clip again before I call. I don't want her to know I'm so upset, cause that'll just upset her more.

Hope you got to see yer dad tonight. Give John & Junebugs hugs fer meh.

Hmmm...I have mixed feelings about that clip (more good than bad, though).

I love how the digital effects are mixed with the concert; I think they blend together very well. However, I think the effects themselves look really low budget...especially the two or four scrolling columns of drawings that just fly by.

It looks good at other times, though, like when there's just one larger drawing digitally added in the background behind Joe.

I also love some of the camera angles...they're unlike any other live DVD I've seen. Specifically, I like the shots of Jeff (especially the one through the cymbals), and the many shots of Joe's guitar (and Galen's, sometimes) from an angle that's slightly above.

I look forward to seeing the whole DVD like this, but I bet there will be complaints from outside the core fanbase if there's no option to turn off all of the effects.

Just a few more months...

M - lots of positive hug energy from Australia to Vivian. I may be naive but I sorta have faith that anything to do with the heart is beatable by doctors these days, I hope I'm right, although even if that is the case it's still scary when it's one of your own. Big hug for you too, M. stay strong.

DTS - I concur with your thoughts on the Paris tickler.

Yippeeee it's FRIDAY, drinks after work with buddies and major wind-down mode.

burly - how you doing buddy and how's your daughter coming along?

jj2009- I have an RG1570, plays well. I'm a big guy and really don't have the touch to play the sensitive neck. I prefer a thicker neck like on the Les Paul or Stratocaster. Not reall y cut out for the hotrods.

Chelle- best wishes and prayers

Skippy- She is much better, got a new hard cast and a knee brace that fits. Can't bear weight until Jan. 1 and the foot will never be right, but she's alive. Other than that everything is normal craziness as usual. How are things down under?

The DVD preview that's appeared:
There's a lot of annoying quasi artistic crap there. Joe's guitar artistry is more than enough. Some are going to get a headache from this video style, and epileptic are going to get a seisure. A normal registration but in HD like Steve Vai's new DVD would be cool. Different camera angles: fine, some extra coloring: fine. But Joe's eternal little man drawings don't add anything for me. 'Fast editing' to make something more exciting (which is allready exciting) is not the right way to go, it's childish directing which people see through, and takes away from reliving the concert experience. If you must add something to make it stand out extreme close-ups of players hands would be the way to go.
Just my 2 cents...

What's unique about it? It may be the first time I buy (only) the CD instead of the DVD. Which would be the first time my Joe collection is incomplete.

michelle :- Your mum and my mum share the same first name,all be it different spelling,so I have extra feelings for your situation. My prayers,thoughts and best wishes are with you and yours once again for a positive outcome.Chin up and stay strong,girl.

To all concerned :- It seems some of you are not overly fussed with the look of the Paris preview,so here's my two coins worth:

Joe is not just musically creative,he's also artistically creative and this may just be another artistic avenue he's chosen to dabble in. After all, wouldn't he have the final say on what he creates? Accept it for what it is...a marvellous creation from a truly marvelous creator!

Thanks so much.

Scubz, good vibes or prayers - if it's from the heart is what matters. TY.

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Good Morning Satchland..... Shit weather in Chicago for like ..... the last 3 weeks. 15 to 20 degrees below normal. It Sucks.....

Thanks again to all for the congrats. It really has ben' a GREAT ride. 30 yrs..... I still can't believe it. You peeps are the best. Period....

michelle..... How are you holdin' up? Hope all is well with mum soon. God Bless..... Hugs to you and family. XOXOXO

Have A Great Day Everyone !!!!!

Joe, What fun you've been having with Sammy, Mike and Chad in Chickenfoot! All these collaborations you have had with musicians over your career has definitely made you a richer (in spiritual terms) guitarist, musician and all around human being! I hope you take time to relax with your family during the holidays and do more of what inspires you as time goes on. I'm still waiting to hear more about the Live in Paris DVD and it's release date.....it's got to be excellent since it's taking almost 2 years to perfect and release.

My love to you and yours,