brownbow1955

Interesting stuff - lots to read on the site you posted.

Any other places I should take a look at?

brownbow1955

I will check the other site out later - I have several things to get to first.

Do The Stu

Great job on the weight loss - just keep it going.

From Musicradar

Steve Vai releases 2-disc live DVD

Where The Wild Things Are out in October

Steve Vai releases a 2-disc live DVD, Where The Wild Things Are, on 5 October 2009 on his own Favored Nations label.

Where The Wild Things Are features 2 hrs 40 mins of Vai in concert, filmed in HD at the State Theatre, Minneapolis during his recent Sound Theories tour.

The DVD also features bonus footage that includes exclusive interviews with band members and Steve's viral hit promotional video for the Jemini distortion pedal. The DVD contains both 5.1 and stereo mixes, plus a commentary track featuring Vai and some of his band members.

The musicians in this band are: Bryan Beller (bass), Jeremy Colson (drums), Dave Weiner (guitar and sitar) and Zack Wiesinger (lap steel).

"Nothing too indulgent!" "When I put a band and a show together I try to create an entertainment experience that I would like to have if I was sitting in the audience," explains Vai. "I like to witness great musicianship but nothing too cerebral or overindulgent, I like to be stimulated by a large dynamic range of emotional intensities and melodic richness, I enjoy when people love their instrument and it shows by their oneness with it, I like to feel as though I'm part of a family with the audience and the band, and I like to walk away feeling uplifted and not beat up by somebody's ego or the things they hate about themselves and the world.

"And of course I want a cool t-shirt."

Do The Stu

I enjoy Vai's, Satch's and a few other bands concert DVD's.

I haven't seen a good one in some time - cannot wait for Vai's too.

scubadaz

That's right.

I hope it is a DVD / CD release - like ususal.

I think Satch has been busy with all the FOOT stuff (which is important too).

A Car Crash

A woman and a man are involved in a car accident on a snowy, cold Monday morning; it's a bad one. Both of their cars are totally demolished, but amazingly neither of them is hurt.

After they crawl out of their cars, the man is yelling about women drivers.

The woman says, 'So, you're a man. That's interesting. I'm a woman. Wow, just look at our cars! There's nothing left, but we're unhurt. This must be a sign from God that we should be friends and live in peace for the rest of our days.'

Flattered, the man replies, 'Oh yes, I agree completely, this must be a sign from God! But you're still at fault...women shouldn't be allowed to drive.'

The woman continues, 'And look at this, here's another miracle. My car is completely demolished but this bottle of wine didn't break. Surely God wants us to drink this wine and celebrate our good fortune.'

She hands the bottle to the man. The man nods his head in agreement, opens it and drinks half the bottle and then hands it back to the woman.

The woman takes the bottle, puts the cap back on and hands it back to the man.

The man asks, 'Aren't you having any?'

The woman replies, 'No. I think I'll just wait for the police...'

MORAL OF THE STORY:

Women are clever, evil bitches.

Citgo Gas Station Issues

I received this from a friend of mine . . .

IN ORLANDO LAST WEEK, AT A CITGO STATION, REGULAR GAS WAS PRICED AT$2.82 PER GALLON, AND NO CUSTOMERS.

HOWEVER, ACROSS THE STREET FUEL WAS SELLING FOR $2.85 PER GALLON AND ALL PUMPS THERE HAD CARS WAITINGTO FUEL UP.

What's going on? Word is getting around!!!!! Read on:

Have you noticed how the CITGO signs have disappeared in the past 7-8 months? A very clever move by Chavez. But guess what, "CITGO" IS CHANGING ITS NAME, too... This is serious, Americans,...make sure you read this very carefully.

NEWS FLASH: Chavez is NOW getting a Russian Weapons Factory built by Putin. The RUSSIANS are building an AK -47 Kalashnikov Assault Rifle factory in Venezuela , to give armament support to Communist Rebel groups throughout the Americas .

Chavez NOW has IRANIANS operating his oil refineries in Venezuela for him. It is likely only a matter of time, if not already, before Chavez has Iranian built LONG RANGE missiles, with a variety of warhead types aimed at: Guess Who?

CITGO is NOW in the process of Changing Its Name to "PETRO EXPRESS" due to the loss of gasoline sales in the USA ...due to the recent publicity of ownership by Chavez of Venezuela.

Every dollar you spend with ''CITGO" or "PETRO EXPRESS" gasoline will be used against you, your basic human rights, and your freedoms. He will start wars here in the Americas that will probably be the death of millions.

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT because Chavez is starting to feel the loss of revenue from his holdings. HE OWNS "CITGO". This is a very important move that everyone should be aware of.

ANNOUNCED JUST RECENTLY: "CITGO", BEING AWARE THAT SALES ARE DOWN DUE TO U.S. CUSTOMERS NOT WANTING TO BUY FROM 'CITGO-CHAVEZ', HAVE STARTED TO CHANGE THE NAME OF SOME OF THEIR STORES TO: 'PETRO EXPRESS'. DO NOT BUY FROM "PETRO EXPRESS" EITHER!!! 'PETRO EXPRESS' IS ALSO 100% OWNED BY "CHAVEZ."

KEEP THIS MEMO GOING SO THAT EVERYONE KNOWS WHAT IS HAPPENING. BOTTOM LINE,-- BOYCOTT "CITGO" & "PETRO EXPRESS" please!!

Stage for French Madonna show collapses; 1 dead

AP - MARSEILLE, France – A stage being built for a Madonna concert in the French port city of Marseille collapsed Thursday, leaving one dead and six injured, the fire department said.

The stage at the Stade Velodrome stadium fell apart on top of several workers. Two of the injuries were serious, Interior Minister Brice Hortefeux said. All of the injured were taken to local hospitals.

The identities of the dead and injured were not immediately released.

The cause of the stage collapse was not clear. The area was cordoned off after the accident.

Madonna "Sticky & Sweet" tour was to arrive in Marseille on Sunday, but the concert was canceled after the stage collapse, according to Maurice Di Nocera, Marseille city councilor in charge of major events.

A Little Boy on a Bus

A little boy got on the bus, sat next to a man reading a book,

and noticed he had his collar on backwards.

The little boy asked why he wore his collar backwards.

The man, who was a priest, said, "I am a Father".

The little boy replied, "My Daddy doesn't wear his collar like that".

The priest looked up from his book and answered, ''I am the Father of many".

The boy said, ''My Dad has 4 boys, 4 girls and two grandchildren

and he doesn't wear his collar that way!"

The priest, getting impatient, said "I am the Father of hundreds", and went back to reading his book.

The little boy sat quietly thinking for a while, then leaned over

and said, "Maybe you should wear a condom, and put your

SENIOR DRESS CODE

Many of us "Old Folks" (those over 50, WAY over 50, or hovering near 50) are quite confused about how we should present ourselves. We are unsure about the kind of image we are projecting and whether or not we are correct as we try to Conform to current fashions. Despite what you may have seen on the streets, the following combinations DO NOT go together And should be avoided :

1. A nose ring and bifocals

2. Spiked hair and bald spots

3. A pierced tongue and dentures

4. Miniskirts and support hose

5. Ankle bracelets and corn pads

6. Speedos and cellulite

7. A belly button ring and a gall bladder surgery scar

8. Unbuttoned disco shirts and a heart monitor

9. Midriff shirts and a midriff bulge

10. Bikinis and liver spots

11. Short shorts and varicose veins

12. Inline skates and a walker

And last, but not least...my personal favorite

Bumper Stickers Seen Around Town

Impotence ... Nature's way of saying "No hard feelings."

The proctologist called ... they found your head

Everyone has a photographic memory ... some just don't have any film.

Save your breath . You'll need it to blow up your date.

I used to have a handle on life...but it broke off.

WANTED: Meaningful overnight relationship.

Some people just don't know how to drive ... I call these people "Everybody But Me."

Heart Attacks...God's revenge for eating His animal friends

Don't like my driving? Then quit watching me.

If you can read this..I can slam on my brakes and sue you.

Some people are only alive because it is illegal to shoot them.

Try not to let your mind wander..It is too small and fragile to be out by itself.

TheHawkGuy

Rockin w/ Dokken

Always enjoyed Lynch's playing with the band.

Last few albums have left me unfulfilled.

TheHawkGuy

Daddy's car in the woods?

Little Johnny watched his Daddy's car pass by the school playground and go Into the woods. Curious, he followed the car and saw Daddy

And Aunt Jane In a passionate embrace.

Little Johnny found this so exciting that he could hardly contain

Himself as He ran home and started to tell his mother.

'Mommy, I was at the playground

And I saw Daddy's car go into the woods with Aunt Jane. I went back to Look and he was giving Aunt Jane a big kiss, and then he helped Her take off her shirt. Then Aunt Jane helped Daddy take his Pants off, then Aunt Jane...'

At This point Mommy cut him off and said, 'Johnny, this is such An interesting story, suppose you save the rest of it for supper Time. I want to see the look on Daddy's face when you tell it Tonight.' At the dinner table that evening, Mommy asked little Johnny To tell his story. Johnny started his story, 'I was at the Playground and I saw Daddy's car go into20the woods with Aunt Jane. I went back to look and he was giving Aunt Jane a Big kiss, then he helped her take off her shirt. Then Aunt Jane helped Daddy take his pants off, then Aunt Jane and Daddy started doing the same thing that Mommy and Uncle Bill used to do when Daddy was in the Army.'

Mommy fainted!

Glitz Man

GREAT RUN !!

Awesome time !!

I've got a 5 miler this weekend - basically a cross country type of race.

Last week was a 5K.

Life Explained

On the first day, God created the dog and said:

'Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years.'

The dog said: 'That's a long time to be barking. How about only ten years and I'll give you back the other ten?'

So God agreed.

On the second day, God created the monkey and said:

'Entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh. For this, I'll give you a twenty-year life span.'

The monkey said: 'Monkey tricks for twenty years? That's a pretty long time to perform. How about I give you back ten like the Dog did?'

So God agreed.

On the third day, God created the cow and said:

'You must go into the field with the farmer all day long and suffer under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer's family. For this, I will give you a life span of sixty years.'

The cow said: 'That's kind of a tough life you want me to live for sixty years.. How about twenty and I'll give back the other forty?'

So God agreed again.

On the fourth day, God created humans and said:

'Eat, sleep, play, marry and enjoy your life. For this, I'll give you twenty years.'

But the human said: 'Only twenty years? Could you possibly give me my twenty, the forty the cow gave back, the ten the monkey gave back, and the ten the dog gave back; that makes eighty, okay?'

'Okay,' said God, 'You asked for it.'

So that is why for our first twenty years we eat, sleep, play and enjoy ourselves.

For the next forty years we slave in the sun to support our family.

For the next ten years we do monkey tricks to entertain the grandchildren.

And for the last ten years we sit on the front porch and bark at everyone.

Ten Peeves that Dogs Have About Humans

'1' Blaming your farts on me...... not funny... not funny at all !!!

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'2' Yelling at me for barking.

I'M A FRIGGIN' DOG

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'3' Taking me for a walk, then not letting me check stuff out.

Exactly whose walk is this anyway?

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'4' Any trick that involves balancing food on my nose.

Stop it!

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'5' Any haircut that involves bows or ribbons.

Now you know why we chew your stuff up when you're not home.

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'6' The sleight of hand, fake fetch throw.

You fooled a dog! Whoooo Hoooooooo what a proud moment for the top of the food chain.

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'7' Taking me to the vet for 'the big snip', then acting surprised when I freak out every time we go back!

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'8' Getting upset when I sniff the crotches of your guests.

Sorry, but I haven't quite mastered that handshake thing yet.

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'9' Dog sweaters.. Hello ???

Haven't you noticed the fur?

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'10' How you act disgusted when I lick myself.

turbo236

I agree - I enjoy listening to concerts - other times I would rather watch the concert.

Sometimes though, it is a space / cost issue for the CD - no need for a double CD or just too much music to squeeze on one.

A woman was sitting at a bar enjoying an after work cocktail with her girlfriends when Steven, a tall, exceptionally handsome, extremely sexy, middle-aged man entered. He was so strikingly handsome, that none of the women could not take their eyes off him.

The young-at-heart man noticed this one woman's overly attentive stare, and walked directly toward her (as all men will). Before she could offer her apologies for staring so rudely, he leaned over and whispered to her, "I'll do anything, absolutely anything, that you want me to do, no matter how wild or kinky, for $20.00, with only ONE condition".

Flabbergasted, the woman asked what the condition was. The man replied, "You have to tell me EXACTLY what you want me to do, in just three words."

The woman considered his proposition for a moment, and then slowly removed a $20 bill from her purse, which she pressed into the man's hand along with her address.

She then looked deeply into his eyes, and slowly, and meaningfully said........

scubadaz

Please tell us how you really feel about that Poker Face song.

Don't hold anything back - it will make you feel better.

Jesus and the Burglar

A burglar broke into a house and shined his flashlight around looking for valuables.

He picked up a CD player when a strange, disembodied voice echoed from the dark saying: 'Jesus is watching you.' He nearly jumped out of his skin, clicked off his flashlight and froze.

When he heard nothing more he continued. Just as he pulled the stereo out he heard: 'Jesus is watching you.'

Freaked out, he shined his light around frantically. Finally, in the corner of the room his light beam came to rest on a parrot.

Did you say that?' he hissed at the parrot. 'Yep,' the parrot confessed, then squawked, 'I'm just trying to warn you that he's watching you.'

The burglar relaxed. 'Warn me, huh? Who in the world are you?'

Moses,' replied the bird.

Moses?' the burglar laughed. 'What kind of people would name a bird Moses?'

"The kind that would name a Rottweiler Jesus."

South Dakota Indians

It's late fall and the Indians on a remote reservation in South Dakota asked their new chief if the coming winter was going to be cold or mild.

Since he was a chief in a modern society, he had never been taught the old secrets. When he looked at the sky, he couldn't tell what the winter was going to be like.

Nevertheless, to be on the safe side, he told his tribe that the winter was indeed going to be cold and that the members of the village should collect firewood to be prepared.

But, being a practical leader, after several days, he got an idea. He went to the phone booth, called the National Weather Service and asked, 'Is the coming winter going to be cold?'

'It looks like this winter is going to be quite cold,' the meteorologist at the weather service responded.

So the chief went back to his people and told them to collect even more firewood in order to be prepared.

A week later, he called the National Weather Service again. 'Does it still look like it is going to be a very cold winter?'

'Yes,' the man at National Weather Service again replied, 'it's going to be a very cold winter.'

The chief again went back to his people and ordered them to collect every scrap of firewood they could find.

Two weeks later, the chief called the National Weather Service again. 'Are you absolutely sure that the winter is going to be very cold?'

'Absolutely,' the man replied. 'It's looking more and more like it is going to be one of the coldest winters we've ever seen.'

'How can you be so sure?' the chief asked.

The weatherman replied, 'The Indians are collecting firewood like crazy.'

Remember this whenever you get advice from a government official!

When I was younger, I hated going to weddings. It seemed that all of the aunts and the grandmotherly types used to come up to me, poke me in the ribs and cackle, telling me, 'YOU'RE NEXT'...

Glitz Man

Still running - just doing 5Ks for now.