Part I

Well, I did it again. I just wrote the post to end all posts. Extreme case of babbling gone awry. Spent two and a half hours catching up and typing away like a fool. And then, I lost it all. Gone. No back button action to save me. When will I learn? OK, let's see if I can remember even a tenth of what I wrote.

michelle: My lil buddy seems to be doing fine, but he still isn't talking to me. Have yet to road test him yet lol. Fingers crossed on getting the signed booklet to you.

Clarky: Cool man, no hurry, like I said before. I look forward to your comments.

PhryDom: So, if I say, "Hey dude!" You won't know that I'm talking to you? Well, why the hell not? lol

Shogun Vai: I've got the kisses covered for her. Believe me, I know exactly how lucky I am to have her. For example: I can't stand for any real amount of time, so showers are out. But my wonderful woman is kind enough to put me in the tub and bath me. Yeah, I have it made. I'm not sure if I want to get better. When I do, I just might fake it for a lil while lol.

death cube K: The last time I was in for my wisdom teeth I had a moment of sheer brilliance. It was about five years ago. The oral surgeon had this really hot blonde working as an assistant. Well, they put me under for the surgery and when I started to wake up I was horrified to find that some old woman was taking care of me and not her! So I, being the pinnacle of smoothness and tact, proclaimed very loudly that I wanted "the hot chick" to be working on me! I don't remember any of this myself, my mom told me later. Anyway, I had to go back to get the stitches removed. I walk in and there's the hot chick. She says, "I'll be taking your stitches out today. I assume you approve?" I felt about as smart as a can of corn. I tried to joke about it and ask her out, but she wouldn't have it. Oh well.

Joeman9: Sure man, send me an email anytime. trutina@aol.com

Part II

Austin: Feel free to quiz away on those one thousand posts. I'm ready. I have an excellent memory. And an even better ability to look stuff up and cheat lol.

Artanis I: I couldn't agree with you more about the Crush of Love. I cringe on the LISF menu. My fingers can't work the remote fast enough.

TASTEY: The LS650 is a great starter bike, trust me. Very thin and easy to maneuver, low seat height, cool chopper look, dependable and easy to work on. They haven't really changed them other than the rear fender since 88 so if that tells you anything. Good luck and take care of yourself out there. Remember, cars don't see us. Always assume that you are invisible to everyone at all times when you are riding. Even when you are right in front of them.

VFRrocker: Yeah, that's what they call them over here. The name goes back to the early eighties when Honda brought over the first true, full fairing sport bike. The VF750F. I'd like to have one of those for collector's sake. Pretty cool for it's time. Worst carbs to work on ever. Well not really that year. I rebuilt carbs on a 1987 California model VFR700F. California emissions suck and the funny thing is they don't even do anything. Oh well, it makes em feel better I suppose. Anyway, working on V4 carbs suck, Cali model or not. I'm not certain, but I believe it's like the fifth ring of hell.

As far as my thoughts on the votes, I have a few complaints. I like Satch Boogie and all, but dammit, Midnight kicks ass. Champagne? is a big loss too. For those of you that voted against Hordes of Locusts, I wish for The Electric Slide to get stuck in your head for a week. The Eight Steps over Banana Mango? If you are the same people previously mentioned, add three more weeks. Motorcycle Driver over New Blues? What the hell are you people smoking? Another month. If you voted against Summer Song but also voted against Hordes of Locusts, Banana Mango and New Blues, subtract 9 days from your Electric Slide punishment

Jazzy Boy: All of the guitars on your list of possibilities are very nice. My personal vote would be the Les Paul. I bought mine because I knew it be one I kept for the rest of my life. Some guitars come and go, but that one will always be with me.

mischevious: Thanks for checkin on me. i-hugs are good :)

TASTEY: No problem at all. If you have any bike questions at all, between VFRrocker and I, we can answer pretty much anything. Feel free to ask. Oh, and Corned Beef and Cabbage? And you question my hamburger helper? j/k

michelle: Pep Rally? LMAO, I'll have to bring that up to Miranda, see if she's up for raising my spirits among other things lol. I do need to check out Shool of Rock. Jack Black is awesome. High Fidelity is in my all time 50 best films list.

mowlie2000: Do you think they would mind that it was just a cdr? It would probably be better to give them a finished product copy, but let me know what you think.

mikeysan: My god, you seem to be going thru an identity crisis lol. And yeah, the baths rule. I'm spoiled to a point of no return now lol. Oh, did I ask you about a complete listing of Gilbert's discography on my last post? If not, that's one of the things I forgot lol. Anyway, know where I can find one?

962 Another thing I forgot was about Eric Sardinas. I met him on Vai's Ultra Zone tour and he's a very cool cat. Kinda funny, like Ethn said, he's quiet, almost shy. Full on attitude on stage, but after the show he's just a quiet guy drinking a beer and signing cds. Really surprised me.

Sammy Andrews: Congrats on the new amp. Man, I need a new toy too lol.

Austin: Motorcylce Driver over New Blues. I don't know what to say to you. At least you are man enough to admit it. For that, you can subtract one day off your punishment.

re: Filesharing I have a lot of mixed feelings about it. From what I'm reading from everyone here, they use it in what I would consider a responsible way. I know a lot of people that don't though. Personally, I don't download anything that is available commercially that isn't approved by the artist themself. If my internet connection was better I probably would download songs from albums I already own, just to have them on my computer without having to go thru the trouble of burning them and converting the wavs to mp3s. But really, there is so much good music out there on soundclick or iuma that is free I don't really see the reason I'd need to look for commercial stuff. A lot of the independent stuff is better anyway, in my opinion.

Clarky: Congrats on the charts man! By the way people, perfect example of good free music available to download right here

Naked pictures of Bea Arthur for G3! Airheads rocked lol

Quote of the day: "When men are pure, laws are useless. When men are corrupt, laws are broken." Disraeli

962: Things are getting better and better, thanks for asking. And yeah, it is kinda funny to watch someone play that kill yer cheatin wife kinda blues and then be as friendly as a good neighbor afterwards. Actually, I wish he was my neighbor. My neighbors aren't friendly at all. They suck lol.

Jazzy Boy: I've got a Les Paul Classic and I love it. I don't think the "studio" models have the sustain the full weighted ones do, so you might shy away from those if that's what you're after. Other than that, it's all about what sounds good to you.

mikeysan: Thanks man, I've been looking for a complete list. Why doesn't he have that on his site?

Sammy Andrews: Yeah, I'm still stuck in solid-state world myself. Since I record a digital signal before it makes it to the amp, it isn't high on my priority list to upgrade, but there are some tubes in my future.

Joeman9: Thanks man, I appreciate it. Got your mail too, thanks.

michelle: LOL, yeah Mindlessness was funny to do, pure nonsense. Oh, and don't worry, holding tight, I won't be letting go of her in this lifetime.

mowlie2000: That's what I figured, but yes we can definately get a copy for them the moment they are available. I'll keep ya posted. And my bad on the Les Paul Studio. That was my assumption, had no fact to base that on so shows you what I know lol.

juju808: I'm a huge Kevin Smith fan. In my studio I have a framed autographed movie poster from Chasing Amy and my Evening With Kevin Smith DVD is signed by him too. Yeah, I'm a freak lol.

death cube K: OK, that makes sense then. Like I said, it was just an assumption on my part. As far as my Les Paul, I've only seen one other just like it. It just happens to be owned by Sammy Hagar lol. And before anyone says that I'm a Hagar Clone (yeah, I do the simple, catchy riffs and predictable solos like he does) I've had mine longer than him! Anyway, here's a pic of Sammy playing it, mine's exactly the same minus the alien head sticker

Sharif: Thanks man, I'm gonna check out your new tunes in the morning. Sound interesting the way you described them lol.

Jazzy Boy: I'm certain the Les Paul will be able to handle as much distortion as you can throw at it. I test mine weekly, just to be sure lol.

Austin: Well, ummm... ya got me. Take another day off your punishment lol. Thanks a ton for putting up round two. Lots of good songs are gonna bite the dust on this one.

Ethn: In this world gone mad, we won't spank the monkey. The monkey will spank us.

WARNING!!! EXTREME CASE OF BLABBERMOUTH COMING.

Snuck out of bed to get a brownie and just couldn't help myself. I really need to learn how to shut up lol.

Part I: Before the sun came up...

eta: I had managed to miss that edit somehow, thanks man and lol on the pavement.

VFRrocker: I'm excited for ya on the VFR man, those things are so cool, I want one now. But I can't anymore. I don't work at the Honda shop anymore so they're kinda off limits lol. However the shop I'm at just serviced up a brand new 999 for a "demo" so I'm really excited for when I get back to work. I'll be needing to do a quality control check for Ducati on that one. Oh, the pains I go thru for my job. Somebody has to do it. Might as well be me. Have fun on monday, keep the rubber side down. As far as people knocking the current version of the VFR, they're smoking crack. I admit I was skeptical when they quit using the gear driven cams, but the V-tec is really cool. It makes the bike more rideable in any situation. There is not, regardless of what the crackheads say, any lack of power. It's there. Oodles of it. Enjoy. Oh, one last thing. When you get the exhaust system, pay someone to put it on. Your knuckles, your bike, your pride and your wife will thank you lol. Installing v4 exhaust will make you invent curses you never dreamed of. And get a power commander module too. Must have for a full system.

TASTEY: No, I'm an Affleck fan too. Sometimes. Depends on the flick. All of his Kevin Smith roles are good, Armageddon, Changing Lanes, The Sum of All Fears and Good Will Hunting were all good roles for him too. The rest I could do without though lol.

mikeysan: Well, I couldn't keep the bath thing going unfortunately lol. It was great while it lasted, but I had to weigh my options. If she thinks I don't have the strength to take a shower, she would be less likely to do a "pep rally" for my lil buddy lol. That's cool on the Gilbert info, and really cool that he has responded to you. You need to tell him to get with Joe and do a G3! Thanks for the comments on the song too, it was really simple stuff, but it felt good to accomplish anything right now so I just had to share my little personal victory lol.

mowlie2000: That's cool man, I never knew they could sustain like that. So, is there still a substantial weight savings as opposed to a regular LP?

962: Yeah, I think Steve said it best, but I think he ruined his chances of ever making the cover with that one. Betcha he doesn't give a shit though lol.

greyfox88: Well, this is a band name I suggested to Plum Loco but he didn't take me up on it, so it's still up for grabs as far as I know. Gag Reflex Testing Tools. Just an idea for ya.

Jazzy Boy: I think you are wrong on Jennifer Lopez being a Strat. She'd have to be a like a Gibson 335 or a Gretch with those curves lol. And Britney would be a JSY2K Crystal Planet. Very cool to look at, although transparent and doesn't sound all that great lol.

Part II: Shit, the sun is up.

Ollyno1uk: Thanks for the link to ITLIS, got mine ordered. I didn't listen to the samples. I did that with SBM and I was dying in anticipation to hear the rest of the songs. I just found it too frustrating lol.

Sharif: Hey man, I listened to the new tunes. The Peanuts theme had some cool moments, nice take on the song, cool attitude to it, but Broadway Bass Line was really cool. I really dug that one. Nice work.

death cube K: Yeah I know, it's kinda funky being a classic and not having a pickguard. Not sure why that is, but I dig it. Dry socket sucks, I had that too. Do you smoke? They say that greatly ups the chances for it. That's what they told me after the fact anyway lol. It'll be gone in a day or two. Stay medicated and watch cartoons or something lol.

michelle: My shorts are much worse than that lol.

Zenfish: I see what you are saying about trying to overlook an artist's character and only judge on the art itself. However I can only do that to a certain point. For example, imagine if Hitler in his spare time had been able to shred. Would you enjoy it as much? No, I'm not saying that being a drunk, a junkie or just a plain asshole is as bad as being Hitler, but just making a point. Now I'm starting to wonder what the Mein Kampf CD would sound like lol.

In my spare time I've been watching a lot of music DVDs and have some observations to share with you all. First G3 03. I thought Yngwie played antique white strats, but that one looks yellow. I figure he thinks he looks like a great big twinkie. Anyway, on a serious note, I don't understand how is a heavy as he is. He has a very high energy stage presence, it seems like he would burn more than enough calories to keep himself relatively trim. I don't get it, but his performance is amazing. I love the triple neck action Steve did. Very cool indeed. Miranda didn't get it at all. She was like, "I know you are into all this strange guitar stuff, but why does he have a guitar like that?" to which I replied, "Shhh woman! Listen and learn!" She then rolled her eyes and muttered something sounding vaguely like "hit his head too many damn times.." or something along those lines. Joe's set is great. I never fully appreciated Starry Night until this came out. The jams were cool, I don't really think Yngwie ruined anything, he was just being Yngwie. What else was he supposed to do?

Now, drum solo comparisons between Vai's Live at the Astoria, Rush in Rio and Dream Theater's Metropolis 2000. Three very different drummers. Three very different solos. Three kick ass performances. First, on the Astoria, Donati seems as comfortable with his kit as anyone I've ever seen. He looks like he's in the womb he knows it so well. I'm certain he could do the entire show blindfolded. Second, Rush's Peart is flawless and determined. A fierce look of intense concentration make it obvious he is very serious about beating the shit out of things with sticks. Last, Portney is the exact opposite. He looks like he's having more fun than all three bands in the DVDs put together. Very relaxed, very accurate, makes it all look to damn easy. So who's the best out of the three? Hard to say. This was the first time I'd seen Donati so he really surprised and impressed me. I've heard most of the stuff Peart played before, so that takes away a little bit, but in the end I have to go with Portney because you just have to smile along with him when you watch him play.

Kirch: Yeah, Portney always manages to amaze, impress and confuse me. The man is a walking polyrhythm.

juju808: Yeah, choices to be made lol. Tonight cabin fever finally got to me and I took her out shopping. I rented this little wheelchair for going out just in case I can't stand for long or whatever and it works out pretty good. I wanted to do something nice for her for everything she's done and since I can't exactly take her out dancing I can at least buy her a bunch of clothes lol. I made a good human shopping cart since I was in the chair lol.

michelle: I'm glad you got your autographed booklet! I can now uncross my fingers, it was really making it tough to play guitar lol.

mikeysan: You have to get Rush in Rio man, it's awesome. Easily the best Alex has ever been caught live, I can attest to that. It has a ton of cool stuff too, multi angle songs, some easter eggs to find, nice little behind the scenes documentary. And the intermission cartoon as well, which is great for when they return to the stage. Can't explain, would ruin the surprise, but go get it now!

alexandrecaetano: Yeah, Mangini rocks! He's awesome. Is he teaching now, or what is he up to? I like him better than the current guy Vai has. Not that Colson sucks or anything, but Mangini is too cool.

SupaaDave: When I saw Vai on the Ultra Zone tour, he played Fever Dream with the heart shaped triple neck. I though, ok, this is another Vai poser gimmick, and then he proceeded to play each and every nuance of that song himself using all three necks. I took one of my non guitarist employees with me cause a buddy of mine backed out and I thought he was gonna shit himself watching that song. I've never doubted Vai's creations again lol.

Zenfish: Yes, I agree. Wise words.

962: I ate the brownies all up. I tore into those poor unsuspecting little bastards and they never knew what hit them, except when I took a moment to talk a little shit to them before I devoured them. "Hey there Miss. Brownie, I'm gonna tear your ass up! That's right, cry all you want, you're goin' down now! No one can hear your cries for help. And if they could, they'd come eat you too, so scream all you want!" Sorry, flashbacks from years ago when I asked Joe if he ever talked shit to his food before he ate it. He never replied. Not sure why that is lol. Also, please note I made a conscious effort not to joke about eating young pre-girl scout girls this entire time. I'm proud of me lol.

mick87: Wired is damn cool man, enjoy. My copy is out in the truck and I haven't made it out there to listen to it recently, but I miss it. I'll have to remember to grab it whenever I'm allowed to get in my truck again lol.

death cube K: That is weird on the LP, and also on your dry socket. Hang in there man, those things will make ya grumpy for sure.

Song of the day: Wonderful World Louis Armstrong

Well, I went as far back as my last post saying I was gonna catch up on everything, and that's as far as I'm goin. Sorry. I'm feeling a wee bit lazy.

As far as my choice last night, I have to thank you all for your approval, but it wasn't like what you may have thought. It was really sweet and loving, just holding close and dozing off into a sweet slumber. She had a long day running working on a paper for school and then class last night. She was very tired and just needed a good rest with me to help support her for a change. Of course I tore it up this morning, but hey, she was well rested lol. She's gonna kill me if she reads that lol.

mowlie2000: My condolences to you , that sucks man.

alexandrecaetano: How have you been man? Hope all is well in with you.

Mikey Vai: Cool man, I'm glad the Jem worked out for you. That pattern is by far my favorite of the floral jems, very cool. Definitely a keeper. And congrats on getting Rush in Rio. Such a cool DVD. Peart kicks ass. I credit Rush for getting me into instrumental music. It's thru them that I ended up here.

SupaaDave: On the guitar geek thing, I think that whole routing is shown backwards. It has the pedals lined up left to right which just doesn't jive, so not sure I'd pay that much attention.

Sargent: What guitars are they that need named?

Clarky: The best thing about "internet theory" is that if you don't like an answer that is given to you, you can ask around a few more places and eventually find someone that will agree with you lol.

michelle: You've got a whole band in the house now! Hubby on guitar, son on bass, daughter on drums, looks like your singin!

Artanis I: "Who is Alex Lifeson." Sure, go ahead and use that "we don't know much about (insert any subject here) down under" lol.

Jazzy Boy: Doesn't that make about as much sense as not liking the color of your mattress? I mean, what possible difference can it make to someone if someone in a band they like is gay? I never have and never will understand that one.

Sammy Andrews: The best way to "memorize" scales is not to memorize them at all. Instead of learning mechanically where they are all in every key, just learn the intervals of what the scale sounds like and then apply that to whichever key to like. Try not to think of it as, "it goes here, then here, then here, then here," more like "half, half, two full, half, one full, half...." Don't know if that makes sense, but it's late ya know lol.

PhryDom: Damn man, Denny's sounds pretty good right now. Hmmm. If I wake her, I'm dead. If I leave and she wakes up, I'm dead. Fruity Pebbles it is.

Artanis I: OK, draw then lol.

eta: Yes, a very good sleep.

webboogie: Wow, I've never heard of a place demanding only Ibanez guitars being signed. That sucks and I can assure you that Joe won't like that one bit. On the G3 tour, Yngwie, who is a Fender endorsee, when signing anything other than a Fender guitar would write "play fender" along with his signature. When Joe saw this, he'd write, "play what you want" with his.

Mikey Vai: Yeah man, things are coming along nicely. Getting back to normal in bits and pieces, my penis is talking to me again, life is good.

SupaaDave: Yeah, it's kinda weird, but may be just an oversight. The order of everything, with the exception of the DS1 infront of the Octave seems to be pretty normal though, so I don't know.

Austin: The biggest difference between high school and college for me was the responsibility factor. You don't show up for high school classes and you are in trouble. Cut college ones and they don't even care, your loss. So that can give ya some very bad habits. Well, it did me anyway lol.

michelle: "You'll know who I am in five years" LMAO. And yeah, I can be a sweetheart at times. I thought enduring taking her shopping was a big step. I could have just handed her money and sent her on her way, but I helped pick out stuff and all that. This is what I have learned: Shopping with one woman = not bad. Shopping with two or more women = impossible.

Stu Clone: Wow, they blew a hell of a long way didn't they. And to think Tex-Mex food didn't come from Texas lol

Powerslave214: Oh, we definitely talk the same language. He's always saying, "Hey man, you think she'd go for it now? I think now's a good time. So what if there are people around? I don't care. I've got needs dammit! Come on, please? What did I ever do to you? I've always been there for you, never let you down! And this is the thanks I get? No one would mind if you bent her over the Little Debbie display and just.." (censored for the delicate ears of T2J). But anyway, that's a normal conversation between me and my lil buddy lol

michelle: I think when your hubby is walking into the back of you, he's losing an argument with his buddy lol. Or perhaps it's a compromise or even a well designed cooperative plan between the two of them. Never underestimate the slyness of a man and his penis working together for a common cause lol!

Clarky: Exactly! I'll find someone to tell me it's ok dammit. Oh, and you should really hose off the birds before you do them. Make her feel more like a lady lol.

Attention All T2J Song Contributors: Believe it or not, I'm still working on the CD, just been slow going. I just need to make a quick run through to make sure all my ducks are in a row so again, I need to get a lil info from all contributors. I know that since this project was started a lot of things may have changed with you guys. I would like all contributors to email me their current physical addresses, an email address and or website that can go in the liner notes of the CD, and three million dollars in unmarked, nonconsecutive twenties. OK, you can skip the third one lol. Anyway, I know a lot of the info I have for some of you may be out dated so I just want it all to be current. As always, any questions, comments or concerns are welcome. Ask away, but not necessarily here because I just might miss it. Email me at trutina@aol.com. Thanks for the continued patience and support everyone. It's gonna be well worth it. Oh, and if anyone here doesn't know what the T2J CD is, then click on this big mass of blue text.

Flagg: My brother still hasn't forgiven Rush for Roll The Bones lol. Oh well, his loss.

Quito: Whenever I mention getting a new Rush CD, a lot of people that I know that was listening to Rush back in the seventies always asks, "Do they sound like Rush again, or is it like all their crap since Moving Pictures?" I discovered Rush around the time Presto came out and worked my way backwards so it all sounds like Rush to me.

espguitarlord: I have the Secret Jewel Box and it's pressed cardboard. I wouldn't exactly call it low quality or anything, and the "secret" in the box is pretty nifty if you're a diehard Vai fan. I recommend it.

Yayogakk: I guess Luini calls it the official answer to keep himself covered if a venue won't allow it for whatever reason. That way someone can't say, "But it says you can on satriani.com!" But yeah, the way I understand it is that Joe has no problems with it as you well know. That answer has been in the FAQ section since Jon added it way back when, so it isn't some new policy or anything.

Sammy Andrews: Yeah, sorry about the confusion. I guess what I'm trying to say is just feel the scale. Learn it inside and out so that you know exactly where it goes and how it gets there. Scales are like roads. Some straight and some pretty curvy. The more you drive them the more comfortable you feel with them. Changing keys is just a matter of adapting to driving conditions. Kinda. Not really, but it almost pulls this whole metaphor thing together. Real close. Not that close. Oh well, good luck driving the Lydian Highway.

Ethn: It should, it works for me. The site's acting kinda funny I think, not used to all the traffic or something I guess. I put a link up at Vai's bulletin board too when I was checking on their CD project. Maybe Dave can get it sorted out for us quickly.

alexandrecaetano: Congrats on the DS1 those things are cool. I remember when I first got mine I grinned for at least a week lol. Thanks for the mentions too, you are way too kind.

UF Dean: So what are you planning careerwise with those majors? Working in import/export? Sounds interesting anyway. I studied French and Spanish and have regressed to the point of knowing less than I did when I was a kid watching Sesame Street lol.

Powerslave214: Don't blame Little Debbie, she's just an innocent bystander lol.

gruskada: Sorry about that, didn't want anyone to miss it lol. I guess it worked, now if the site will cooperate on a regular basis we'll be good to go lol.

Artanis I: Valuhost is the provider for the T2J site. What page did it direct you to when you clicked the link. Earlier it seemed to be working fine and now it gets to the "Enter" page and then craps out on me. Did it take you somewhere else?

OCPS470: Definitely sounds cool. Keep us posted on the progress of it.

T2J CD Song Contributors: Thanks for the quick replies from a lot of you. Sorry to have asked you all to do that again, but I know some people have moved, gotten new websites and email addresses so I just want to be current as we round third base on this project. Also, I forgot to mention this earlier because I'm, well, an idiot. If there are any additional musicians or drum programmers or engineers or whatever let me know so they can get proper credit too. Sorry for forgetting about that earlier. Here's another link to the T2J CD site. I'm thinking that maybe the provider has put us on a back burner server do to lack of hits so maybe if we keep hitting the site they'll move us to one that can handle the traffic.

Clarky: I'll be looking for the three million anyday now lol. And "tits first" lmao