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

Thanks Peace Lily for the link to the interview. Just wish they would announce they have accepted invitations to Australia :0).

Wonder who exactly has to invite them?? Anybody know, so that I can bang on some doors here?

Saw my brother yesterday and he gave me his Line 6 Spider III amp thingy - it's so cool!!!! Hilarious that I still can't play more than an open chord but I was able to plug in and play around with the effects and it's fantastic!! So much better for Smoke On The Water haha!

Can anyone give me some tips on what I can do with it?? I downloaded the user manual but it assumes a level of prior knowledge ("add dirt to the Crunch") so I have no idea....

OOOOhhhhhh Skippy, yer about to learn a whole new language, LOL!!! Fat, dirty, grinding, gritty, luminous, shimmering.....talk to a guitar player and yer eyes will glaze over :)))) Especially one that's a "gear-head" like my son...or Joe :) Have fun with yer new "toy" !!

Cheesey - you are so right. Apparently my bottom end is going to be screamin as well........!!

Nice gifts for Chris. Hours of joy there. Have a good one, guess it's snowing huh?

Nah, no snow here, just cold and wind and rain....lotsa snow in Michelle's neck of the woods though!

Those dvd's are gonna be an early birthday present for Chrisper, he's got ENUFF Christmas prezzies already, lol!

Love ya tons and lots Joe.....big hugs flyin yer way. Hope you can bask in the love and support of your family and friends...and we're always here for you as well.

burly - Yes, Joe is playing at all of the Experience Hendrix gigs in the spring. The EH website isn't as clear as it has been in the past about just who will be at what show, but Joe specifically said so in an interview that was posted here a few weeks back.

I think there's a song or two on Mike Portnoy's latest instructional DVD...that's all I've heard from the band. I do like Neal Morse / Spock's Beard, though, so I am very excited for the show. I hope it works out.

I have the Lacuna Coil and Eric Johnson DVDs you mentioned...good choices there. And you need to get Dream Theater's Score because, well, I was there! :-)

I don't think Chris knows much Cheap Trick, but I bet they're a band he would appreciate. Their Live At Budokan CD/DVD box set is quite nice.

How you doing Austin?

hello and goodbye to all....

This is the last day i can get on the internet before the holiday...

Can you imagine how many pages to catch up on after two weeks!!!!!

Anyway

Just wanted to give you all a big HUG and a kiss and say...

Have a Happy Holiday...whatever you are doing...

but if you are at a sad place at the moment then know that there are those who are thinking of you and wishing they could make things better...

that would be me for a start...

but I am sure there are many more.

Take care in the snow everyone....

Hugs Satriella xx

Hello Everybody!

A lot has happened for me the past week. I'm no longer working at the Holiday Inn, due to some conflict with one of my bosses, in the workplace. The boss, at first, said I can work at both hotels, and then later, I get written up and said that I can't do both & ordered me to choose and to sign my write-up. Therefore, the next day, I went in and turned in my stuff, I refused to sign that write-up, and told them that I'm going with the Marriott, which was the right move for me. That Holiday Inn is going downhill there, but that's not my problem, since they treated me with disrespect.

Okay, now the running. On the 13th, I did a 5K in 18 minutes & 40 seconds; came in 2nd in the Age Division; 18th overall out of about 100. Last Saturday, I did the Huff 50K Trail Run (which was actually 33 miles for this course). The course was very challenging: Snow, slush, cold temperatures, wind, and the trails were slippery. I slipped about a few times, but don't worry, no injuries. I actually ended up walking at least a mile, going into the last few miles. However, I did manage to finish that Ultra-Marathon in 5 hours, 11 minutes, and 1 second. I came in 36th overall; 2nd in my Age Division. I felt cold & tired, especially my legs, after that "Endurance Challenge"; and felt bad for about a quarter of the participants who dropped out. About 200 participated in the "Man vs. Nature" 50K.

You all can check out the Huff 50K at runrace.net ; fwtc.org ; or runindiana.com. I'm #174, wearing one of my high school shirts (Woodlan).

Joe: I hope I didn't let you down on that 50K Trail Run. This one was for you, your Mom, and family. Best to you & your family during the Holiday Season.

Michelle: Suprised that Brittany Murphy passed away. I remembered her from King of the Hill (Luanne). Too many young people are dying these days. I just don't get it. Prayers to the family. BTW, I also have Dog With Crown & Earring on Joe's ITLiS. I got it from Amazon a while back.

McDave: I saw, "Survivor: Samoa" last night to, while I was getting my laundry & cleaning done. I think Russell H. should have won because he played the best out of everyone. At least he won America's Vote and won $100,000. Congrats to that Natalie girl, who won. Well-deserved by her. Can't wait for the next season, "Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains." Maybe Russell H. will get a second chance.

Skippygirl, Peace Lily, Elpp, & Everyone here: I hope I didn't disappoint all of you on that 50K Run. This run is not like any other run. This was a challenge of endurance, and Man vs. Nature. It's not easy as you think.

Anyone got a guitar for me to play with?!?!?!

May you all have a safe and Happy Holiday season however you celebrate it.

Cheers, Fatape.

McDave: That's true, his mouth, and making big deals & promises, did cost him the game. This just goes to show that on Survivor, or on any reality show, like The Amazing Race or Big Brother, you reap what you sew. Who knows, we might see him again soon, if he is on the next Survivor. I have some picks on who might be on there again. BTW, check your e-mail soon.

Bluebuffalo: Same to you & your wife. How is she doing? I hope she's doing better.

Fatape: G'Day Matey! Happy Holidays to you to!