Skippygirl
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It's 34 deg C here heading up to 41 deg C for Monday. Sorry to hear about the big freeze in the UK and US hope all T2Jers are OK.
Glitzy - they should give you a wildcard entry into Boston for your running performances already! Good luck with your next ones.
Mikesb - happy birthday mate, as Sammy Hagar says age is juts a state of mind...
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Thu Jan 7 '10 6:58:17 pm
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Blue_Moon
Alan McKenna
Dublin
Ireland
Plays: Guitar (23 years)
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AHEM!
friggin -7 here tonight, my god its cold, read some headline in the paper
we ran outa grit for the roads, ministers in charge are still on holidays and it cost 80,000,000 so far
niiiiiiiiice
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Thu Jan 7 '10 7:02:54 pm
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Glitz Man
Grant Stieglitz
Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Skippygirl: LOL, that would be nice if they did give me a wildcard, but I don't think they have anything of that sort for Boston. I'll have to keep trying until I am able to break 3 hours and 10 minutes. However, there is a lottery that I can be in for the New York City Marathon. Who knows, I might have a chance to get in. Besides, to qualify New York, I have to run 2 hours and 55 minutes; otherwise, I could join a group of some sort and get the chance to run there. I know a lot of business groups do that. I do receive mail from a team/business group called The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Team In Training). This business team does races all over the U.S. so I could get the chance to run in New York or in any state.
My races will start in the middle of February. I'll let you and everyone know what runs are coming up for me. I'll have my FWTC banquet at the end of January and I can't wait. Bill Rodgers is our guest speaker. He's one of the best U.S. runners and is best known for winning Boston & New York City Marathons in the late 1970s. I can't wait to meet him!
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Thu Jan 7 '10 8:26:32 pm
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TheHawkGuy
Danny
California
USA
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I have been a Dokken/Lynch fan for 20 years and this is a very under rated album. Jon Levin who kicked butt with Warlock/Doro back in the day is an exceptional guitarist. When I first listened to the album I immediately started criticizing and comparing Jon to George Lynch's guitar work. But then I took a step back to think objectively. I listened again and the album absolutely kicks from beginning to end. Then I thought to myself, what was I smokin' the first time around... this is awesome and how could I have missed and overlooked this masterpiece. I guess I was too busy critcizing and comparing the guitar work to Lynch. It has flow, diverse musical influences yet unmistakeably classic DOKKEN style, killer licks, riffs, vocals, lyrics,...refreshing and a total package. After listening a few times I rate all songs at least 9 out of 10 (Most are 10s). Yes, the Lynch guitar solos influence is there, but what do you expect...Lynch was one of Jon's guitar heroes back in the 80s. Personally, I think Jon has the potential to be an overall better guitarist, but may be a bit too modest to realize it. I saw Dokken play at JAXX - a small night club in Springfield, VA last year...talked to Jon after the show, got a guitar pick and autographed CD by all members. The only thing I didn't like about the album is the CD cover artwork (I had to find something wrong for the skeptics). Come on Don, you could have done better than that...it looks too cartoonish...but thats O.K. I can live with it. The contents more than make up for the cover. I too hope that Don keeps this lineup, especially Jon. Check out some of the old Warlock and Doro work too (Jon is only on one album though - Force Majeure). At a minimum check out Doro's recent live DVD concert which covers all the great Warlock/Doro stuff. I don't recognize the band members who currently play with her, but they rock! Her music rocks! Her voice is pure, strong, hypnotic, melodic, hard with edge and she just kicks butt! Period!!!! And she still looks as fine as she did 20 years ago!!!! German goddess!!!! Anyway...back to Dokken....and sorry for going off on a tangent. If you are a Dokken fan, especially old school Dokken from 80's this is the one to get. Refreshing yet without the appearance of rehashing old school 80's metal. Just right and just what is needed given today's music climate (or lack thereof). If you are a halfway decent guitarist (or aspire to be one) or have any appreciation for this music genre then you will not be disappointed.
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Thu Jan 7 '10 8:41:29 pm
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michelle
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Ally Wally, settle down Francis! It's not like you have a ditch diggin' job you have to go to in the morning. LOL! You can stay inside in yer Homers and sip tea by the fire :-) It's -2c here now, but I'm toasty warm in my house (thank you jesus!) Should start snowing soon if it isn't already. Anyways, even if you'd freeze solid yer hair would still be nice and shiney and layery.
Just got done watching Celebrity Rehab. Man, is Dennis Rodman a douche! He's actually stomach turning IMO. I can't understand why anyone would want to be in his presence. Nasty Nasty!
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Thu Jan 7 '10 9:06:22 pm
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Blue_Moon
Alan McKenna
Dublin
Ireland
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yes true, but the friggin snows drivin me mad, + i lent carol my car on tuesday for a day, she had it 12 hrs an managed to screw up the batt... shud have it back tomo then i can drive all ova that mofo ice
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Thu Jan 7 '10 9:14:46 pm
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Wooleyman
John Wooley
Middleburg, Florida
US
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was watchin that myself...he thinks he walks on water or somethin'...had to look away when they showed his cup o' pee...damn...he's a train wreck for sho...!!
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Thu Jan 7 '10 9:36:09 pm
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Do The Stu
Austin Lewis, III
Costa Mesa, CA
United States
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Joe - I saw something on Stuuu's Facebook page about him being at the City Club in SF with you and Jeff last night? Any hints on what the event was (concert? private function?) or maybe what you played?
...Austin...
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Fri Jan 8 '10 2:18:44 am
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Keniko
Ken Erickson
Addison, IL.
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Good Morning Satchland How R U ?
Happy Birthday Mike (man I hope he's not peeing and sees my message)
What's everyone ben' up to besides shoveling Snow and trying to stay warm.?
The Weather Channel stated 186 million people( 1/2 of US population) is in a deep freeze. Talk about Global Shrinkage..... Geez.....
Have A Great Day Everyone !!!!!!
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Fri Jan 8 '10 8:43:08 am
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McDave
Cook, MN
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Just watched "Whispering A Prayer" from the Live At The Astoria DVD.....damn near broke my heart. Thinking I should be listening to Steve more than I have been.
edit: ....have'nt been would be more like it.
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Blue_Moon
Alan McKenna
Dublin
Ireland
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wap's one of my favs, best on astoria anyways used to watch that alot and was amazin when he played it live here... ill never forget it really
schools closed here for another week, i wish that happened when i was in school!
its madness over here atm, weathers doing my head in
my sister broke my car and the heatings broken and its set to get worse monday, >:( ...im a lot gtumpier than usual
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