Finally back from Portland OR and very proud to report that my son is OREGON STATE CHAMP in the 1A/2A division 189 lb. weight class. Thank you for the well wishes and good vibes...they are very much appreciated

At Memorial Colisium before the final matches the music playing was CHICKENFOOT.......!!! It was sooo coool .......I considered it a positve sign of some serious Ju-Ju at work......lol

Peace Lily - congrats and big pat on the back to the Oregon State Champ and his Mum!!!!

Well done Canada I was grieving that I couldn't watch it (waved Joey 2 off to school camp) but can't wait to see the replay tonight musta been a thriller.

It's great to hear Out Of The Sunrise from LIP on Joe's Nicecast. Man, I wish we could've heard that song on the US leg of the PSATMOR tour.

And Joe, I think you sound better with the Marshalls in Chickenfoot, but I'm really going to miss your JSX tone at your solo shows.

Woo, Congrats to Peas Lily Jr!!

Chip, I'm watching the closing ceremonies. We were switching channels so I'm sure I missed something. We kept turning cause it's so lame. Did Rush play? The only thing I liked so far was Neil Young.

Yes, it looks like I might be able to see Joe at Sweetwater. Does anyone know what I should do/prepare when I meet with Joe. This will be my first time ever to see him.

Joe: I wasn't quite sure what you'll be doing at Sweetwater, but will you be doing any signings/autographs by chance, plus taking pictures? I do have all your albums & DVDs and I was hoping if you will be able to sign them all. I did call Sweetwater about the in-store appearance, and left a message. Hopefully they'll call me back and give me more information. It would be quite a priviledge to meet and get to know you. If you know what's happening, could you let me know; I gratefully appreciate it. By the way, great to see that blue.

Peace Lily: Congratulations to your son! WOOHOO!

Elpp: I might get my chance/experience to meet Joe.

Chris, glad you had a great Birthday.

Ibanezplyr: Hope you're doing well. Stay strong!

Dave, I'll check out your gig online soon. Looking forward to seeing it.

I saw the Olympic Closing Ceremonies. i can't wait for the next Olympics (London 2012). I love the Olympics, Summer and Winter. It would be an experience to see it up close. I enjoy watching all of it.

That is great Glitz, enjoy!!

I have never been to in-store signings, only radio appearances and waiting at the bus for him to show up :) I would say bring a camera and divide the stuff you would want him to sign into 2 groups: 2 or 3 items that you must have signed, and the rest. That way if someone says "only 2 items will be signed per person" you will still be ready, and if no one says anything you can have him sign all your CD covers like he did to me in 2000 :D

Hello Joe,

I am new here.

I bought the new 2400 guitar.

Please advice me for an amp, matching the guitar.

Sinds I see you givving lessons on internet can I use that as beginner or should I learn the basics first?

Best regards,

Glitzy - you lucky, lucky boy you'll get to meet Joe!!! And if you buy a JS20th you get a half hour lesson GO FOR IT GLITZY YOU CAN"T PASS THAT UP!!!

Oh, and can I ask a favour Glitzy? When you meet Joe could you please say hi from me and give him a big kiss from Skippy (OK a hug will do)? Would be great to see a pic of him with you.

I reckon Do The Stu and cosmic_ape have the whole in-store thing sussed out, I recommend you get their tips for a terrific experience.

ELLP: Thanks.... well you may add me at facebook. type baritaki mara and i guess you 'll find me and i can send you their page.....

Skippy - lol, you know that's somewhere in the region of $6000 you're suggesting Glitz drops on a guitar?

Peace Lily, big congrats to your son, what a wonderful accomplishment, bet yer all flyin high today!! WOO WOO!!!

Congrats to Canada, I was on the road so didn't get to see the game but hear it was a good one, and wherever I did go, people were talking about it while working, keeping each other updated. Sounds like it was very exciting!

Glitz, I've only been to one in-store appearance so far for Joe, and they requested you only ask him to sign one thing per person. He had so many people to see, and Joe is the kind of person who will stay till EVERYONE gets their chance, if his schedule will permit. He's doing these in-stores at the same time as the Hendrix tour, so his time will likely be kinda limited. Elpp had good advice to divide stuff up...I know Joe will do all he can for ya cuz he's just that kind of guy! :) Enjoy!!

Pip, Chris sez thanks....he's back home again after a good weekend together. Couldn't bring his guitar on the bus so you can imagine how happy he is to be back with his "babies", lol!!