hello Joe, all my condoleances

Pip - yeah, love that movie. Did you get the elfin' I sent you lol? Sorry I can't swap the Christmas climate, I can't imagine spending Christmas in the cold or with snow. I love the warm sunny Christmas morning and lunch, backyard cricket and World Cup badminton, snooze in the hammock etc.

Looks like the snow finally got to where it usually goes...those images looked quite nasty though, hope everyone is safe tonight.

We're back to our typical December weather, low 60's & lots of sun. But, they're saying we have a small chance of a white Christmas this year, so we'll see.

Couple of great concerts already lined up for 2010, Norah Jones is coming in April, and I already have my floor ticket for Megadeth / Slayer in January.

elpp - Yes, I bought two tickets for the Downey show...third row center (woohoo!).

I have every intention of going (although I haven't yet decided with who), but that may change based on my job situation. If I still don't have one I might not be able to afford to go, and if I do have one I might not be able to get the time off. But I went ahead and bought tickets now because I figure they'll be easy to resell if I have to. But hopefully everything works out. :-)

What about you? Do you have tickets yet?

sorry to hear about your mother,its sad to see some you love suffer like that , but knowing now she's at peace... Its been three years now since i lost my mother and i still have my moments, but I'm moving on slowely..

Ibanez:yup 1st in football history t win all 6 cups absolutely astonishing...congrats BCN!

Rage on in Ireland give em yer support peeps

Another Chickenfoot article with some quotes from Chad about his plans

edit-couple quotes from Sammy too

Ever notice that if we removed Monday and Tuesday fron the weekday workday calendar we would be left with......

Hello ppl of T2J and JOE,..........I received an email portrait "Happy Holidays" greeting from Steve Vai. He is sitting on a royal red chair with his EVO at his side. He thanks all us fans for our support in 2009 and wishes us all a Happy New Year. My favorite quote on that page, "Music is Everything."

JOE--When I think of you as a special fan of Steve's and Steve likewise yours, it makes me smile. I hope thinking about this helps you smile, too.

Hope everyone who celebrates Christmas and/or the multitude of holidays (so many this time of year) feels the joy of sharing good times (including music) with loved ones.

Love, peace, happy times and lots of beautiful music!

I HAVE to go to El Paso to finish up my Christmas shopping. Wait times at the border crossing are 3+ hours. Not happenin'

Smart move Austin, those tix will become very valuable as the venue sells out.

I'm skipping that one, while I liked the song being played on the teaser video, I recall hearing Bridge Across Forever and giving up halfway thru it, so I'm not really a fan of them. I'd rather keep some money in the bank in case DT decides to do a special show to compensate their lack of touring in 2010. (Or in case Petrucci tours behind his next solo album)

R.I.P. Brittany Murphy