This was worth the Waits

All the boxes will be unpacked by 2019. Just in time for the next move.

Ever get the feeling you're all alone, shug?

oh, crap ... a music thread ... I just posted this in the last thread ... Sharmuta posted it yesterday ... I believe ...

re: #4 JacksonTn

oh, crap ... a music thread ... I just posted this in the last thread ... Sharmuta posted it yesterday ... I believe ...

Very nice, Jackson, I listened last night and went looking for more. :-)

Make sure the food gets unpacked first.

Waits has a serious voice problem...and people criticized Dylan

Bon Jovi

So sad. Mark "The Bird" Fidrych died today. I was too young to watch his unbelievable 1976 season, but as a baseball fan he was one of a kind. Talking to the baseball, smoothing out the mound with his bare hands, running around and hugging his teammates after they made good plays. And a great guy, from what I hear.

I've not my wife our next move was going to be utilizing the lighter fluid and match method.

Try this
Your text to link...

Come On-A-My House

All your cryin don't do no good
Come on up to the house
Come down off the cross
We can use the wood
Come on up to the house

One of my favorite lyrics.

re: #14 Killgore Trout

All your cryin don't do no good
Come on up to the house
Come down off the cross
We can use the wood
Come on up to the house

One of my favorite lyrics.

deep man

One more time, well, two more times.
Bon Jovi

Great song, great vid.

re: #7 albusteve

Waits has a serious voice problem...and people criticized Dylan

Waits has a distinctive voice, described by critic Daniel Durchholz as sounding "like it was soaked in a vat of bourbon, left hanging in the smokehouse for a few months, and then taken outside and run over with a car."

The world is not my home
I'm just a passin' thru

Word.

re: #18 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

/you say that as if it was a bad thing :)

Cool vid. Just the lyrics, yet it added something to the song.

re: #2 NonNativeTexan

All the boxes will be unpacked by 2019. Just in time for the next move.

Dozen guitars, half dozen bicycles, A brace of old servers, a knife fork and spoon, poster of Farah Faucet... All this takes time.

re: #20 brookly red

Nope. Pretty serious vocalist. Big Waits fan.

re: #18 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Waits has a distinctive voice, described by critic Daniel Durchholz as sounding "like it was soaked in a vat of bourbon, left hanging in the smokehouse for a few months, and then taken outside and run over with a car."

whatever...it's awful

STOP THIS AT ONCE.
Music is sinful.

re: #23 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Yeah, he is good. And pretty much one of a kind.

re: #25 occasional reader

STOP THIS AT ONCE.
Music is sinful.

No, but dancing to it is. /

re: #26 brookly red

Yeah, he is good. And pretty much one of a kind.

it's crap...even he knows it

BEHEAD THOSE WHO... ahhh you know the rest.

re: #24 albusteve

whatever...it's awful

But Waits' voice is supposed to be awful. It's part of his persona, the role he plays.

Tom Waits is a treasure. A lot of sly humor in his songs, too.

Hey y'all - just dropped by to see how Charles was coming with his move in and see that he's got us up and running already! Way to go, Charles!
And Happy Birthday, Charles!

Charles, I'm bringing over a tuna noodle casserole with brocolli florets and a nice chianti.

You've earned it.

re: #30 Alberta Oil Peon

But Waits' voice is supposed to be awful. It's part of his persona, the role he plays.

Tom Waits is a treasure. A lot of sly humor in his songs, too.

I don't get into commercial 'roles'...his music is seriously ho-hum...hardly a treasure imo

re: #31 realwest

We been runnin' all day. Charles didn't miss a beat.

re: #30 Alberta Oil Peon

But Waits' voice is supposed to be awful. It's part of his persona, the role he plays.

Tom Waits is a treasure. A lot of sly humor in his songs, too.

Kinda like Dylan, with grit.

Such an exquisitely ugly voice.

re: #34 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

We been runnin' all day. Charles didn't miss a beat.

Its made my day complete...

re: #27 NonNativeTexan

No, but dancing to it is. /

Sayed Qutb would be Greeley bummed out if he saw us dancing to it.

re: #34 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

We been runnin' all day. Charles didn't miss a beat.

It didn't stop Pamela and Robert from taking advantage of the move and his birthday to post more poison, though.

re: #27 NonNativeTexan

No, but dancing to it is. /

My hometown was very religious. Couples didn't dare make love standing up for fear someone would see them and think they were dancing.

re: #28 albusteve

it's crap...even he knows it

well at least I agree with you politics...

Well, here's the latest from John Hiatt. It's way different from his usual... Dedicated to Honorary Yooper:

re: #40 Soona'

Man,,, that was a set-up. You stole my joke! :)

re: #35 Irish Rose

Kinda like Dylan, with grit.

I have a feeling Waits would hardly agree with you...but to each their own

re: #38 pre-Boomer Marine brat

MWAH!

I am starting to get worried about you, Charles. It seems that the only topic you are posting about any more these days is moving. I am concerned that it is becoming an obsession for you.

I have been coming to this blog for years for your excellent coverage of witty puns and not so witty rhymes, but this movement bashing is getting to be too much. I hardly ever visit LGF anymore these days, and I just may stop altogether if you don't take a step back from your anti-movement crudase. It's a real turn off.

I suppose you won't be happy until everyone in America agrees with your wrong headed cause and decides to remain stationary for the rest of their lives. So much for freedom movement.

///Happy birthday.

re: #47 Slumbering Behemoth

True,,, Charles has really become a MOVIST!

WaPo/NY Times’s “anti-Semitic” cartoon becomes Hezbollah propaganda

I'm hoping Charles is kicked back in his new digs and would answer just one question from me..
What is your favorite Guitar? And what do you thing of ES335's? ( I know..that's 2 questions)
please Charles?

re: #47 Slumbering Behemoth

LMAO

re: #46 goddessoftheclassroom

MWAH!

MWAH!

re: #50 HoosierHoops

I'm hoping Charles is kicked back in his new digs and would answer just one question from me..
What is your favorite Guitar? And what do you thing of ES335's? ( I know..that's 2 questions)
please Charles?

Go ahead, ask him what he plays ;).

re: #39 Irish Rose

It didn't stop Pamela and Robert from taking advantage of the move and his birthday to post more poison, though.

Just went over there...dead video?

re: #50 HoosierHoops

I'm hoping Charles is kicked back in his new digs and would answer just one question from me..
What is your favorite Guitar? And what do you thing think of ES335's? ( I know..that's 2 questions)
please Charles?

/thought I'd fix that before the Goddess arrived..

re: #52 buzzsawmonkey

One can only hope his new quarters have been intelligently designed.

We know it was created green.

I thought CJ's B-day was the 20-somethingth?!

I like several singers with non-standard voices - Dylan, Neil Young, Lucinda Williams to name a few. I get the feeling though that Waits' voice is completely contrived while the ones I listed aren't - am I wrong?

re: #47 Slumbering Behemoth

Damn it! I forgot the "I'll pray for you" part.

Next time.

re: #50 HoosierHoops

I like the 335. I have one. Sounds great through my Fender Twin.

re: #58 occasional reader

I thought CJ's B-day was the 20-somethingth?!

Depends on whether it's counted in lizard years.

To make his birthday happier, why not hit the Charles Tip Jar!

re: #53 pre-Boomer Marine brat

MWAH!

hahahahahahahahahaa

re: #56 HoosierHoops

/thought I'd fix that before the Goddess arrived..

uh, she HAS arrived ... but she's busy clawing my eyes out
*whimper/howl*

:D

re: #48 sattv4u2

True,,, Charles has really become a MOVIST!

Movist seek an answer to the eternal question...
Is there life after moving?

re: #61 Killgore Trout

I like the 335. I have one. Sounds great through my Fender Twin.

I love collecting guitars..I'm not a good player...I like guitars..

re: #59 jamgarr

I like several singers with non-standard voices - Dylan, Neil Young, Lucinda Williams to name a few. I get the feeling though that Waits' voice is completely contrived while the ones I listed aren't - am I wrong?

it's certainly contrived...it's his whole schtick...it's phony in other words

Oh man... I may have to log off for a while.
My dog ate a can of Alpo this afternoon, and her farts are gagging me out.

re: #66 JCM

Movist seek an answer to the eternal question...
Is there life after moving?

Only inertia.

re: #68 albusteve

it's certainly contrived...it's his whole schtick...it's phony in other words

That's part of why I was never a Leon Redbone fan.

re: #69 Irish Rose

Oh man... I may have to log off for a while.
My dog ate a can of Alpo this afternoon, and her farts are gagging me out.

thank you for sharing...

re: #52 buzzsawmonkey

One can only hope his new quarters have been intelligently designed.

"I hope Charles' move FAILS."

-R. Limbaugh

re: #69 Irish Rose

Oh man... I may have to log off for a while.
My dog ate a can of Alpo this afternoon, and her farts are gagging me out.

Alpo deviled eggs?

re: #67 HoosierHoops

I love collecting guitars..I'm not a good player...I like guitars..

I love guitars and I don't play at all...actually I love players

re: #48 sattv4u2

True,,, Charles has really become a MOVIST!

No, no, no... he is not a real MOVIST.

Charles is an antimovist.

re: #56 HoosierHoops
Hey Hoops! I'm pretty sure Charles plays a custom made guitar (hand made for him). What do you want to know about that Gibson? Are you planning on buying one? On E-bay?
I played one of those ES-335 with Humbucker pickups and it was sweet!
Y'all can go to [Link: www.shopzilla.com...] to get a price estimate on that model - but what kind of shape is it in?

re: #73 buzzsawmonkey

Tell that to Pavarotti, who I am sure speaks in operatic tones when ordering dinner.

Or at least when reheating left-overtures.

But I love Dan Hicks. I think it's "singing in a style" rather than a schtick.

re: #73 buzzsawmonkey

Tell that to Pavarotti, who I am sure speaks in operatic tones when ordering dinner.

don't relate...he probably has a fine voice if you're into that stuff...I'm not

re: #79 occasional reader

Or at least when reheating left-overtures.

Or En-cor frozen dinners.

Syrah and I believe Mr Waits to be one of few musicians with a constrained vision.

re: #71 jamgarr

That's part of why I was never a Leon Redbone fan.

I kind of liked 'ole Leon. Couldn't listen to him all day, though.

re: #80 jamgarr

But I love Dan Hicks. I think it's "singing in a style" rather than a schtick.

and his Hot Licks...he has had some really fine bands

re: #67 HoosierHoops
Ah well, that's a good guitar! A very good guitar!

re: #73 buzzsawmonkey

Tell that to Pavarotti, who I am sure speaks in operatic tones when ordering dinner.

And that guy who yells all his commercials (name escapes me for the moment). and Vince the Shamwow guy who probably wears a headset in the shower...

re: #81 albusteve

don't relate...he probably has a fine voice if you're into that stuff...I'm not

so, what do you like?
jus askin

If he moves the front of his boat,
Is it a bow movement?

re: #85 albusteve

and his Hot Licks...he has had some really fine bands

Last Train to Hicksville is fantastic!

Just put away the essentials, and move all the other boxes into one room and tell everyone it's your 'wait' room.

Happy Birthday Charles!

/Moving, imho, is the 2nd worse thing in the world--the 1st being divorcing.

That was very interesting animation.

re: #79 occasional reader

Or at least when reheating left-overtures.

He has my symphony...

re: #90 buzzsawmonkey

Whether or not you "relate" is beside the point; most performers have performance voices different from their conversational ones--including, dare I say it, Mick Jagger.

Keith Richards has a speaking voice like sandpaper, but has a very pleasant high singing voice.

re: #92 buzzsawmonkey

The En-Dor frozen dinner is bewitchingly good.

Especially when prepared in an E-wok.

re: #93 gettinby

Just put away the essentials, and move all the other boxes into one room and tell everyone it's your 'wait' room.

Happy Birthday Charles!

/Moving, imho, is the 2nd worse thing in the world--the 1st being divorcing.

Umm- I would say the first worst thing is serious health issues. Nothing worse than hanging out at the hospital.

re: #90 buzzsawmonkey

Whether or not you "relate" is beside the point; most performers have performance voices different from their conversational ones--including, dare I say it, Mick Jagger.

did I suggest otherwise?...Waits works hard to garble his voice...it's all he has...he is a marginal musician and an average songwriter

re: #87 LGoPs

And that guy who yells all his commercials (name escapes me for the moment). and Vince the Shamwow guy who probably wears a headset in the shower...

...and when he deposits all that money in the bank.

Here's a real funny clip of Tom Waits doing The Piano Has Been Drinking on the old TV sitcom Fernwood Tonight.

re: #86 realwest

Ah well, that's a good guitar! A very good guitar!

Hy Real! Hope today finds you well...I've collect mostly Strats..And if I ever had learned to play one great...I could send you tickets to our world wide tour this year...It's pretty bad when your 16 yr old can smoke you on guitar.

re: #93 gettinby Hey {red} how about getting divorced and then having to move out?!?

re: #102 buzzsawmonkey

...which those hospital gowns make so very easy to do.

Why don't we just pan this subject.

The second worst thing in the world is being forced to listen to Morrisey.

OMG there it is again, FOX referring to the last surviving pirate as a "teenager".

/headbang

re: #88 brookly red

so, what do you like?
jus askin

I've posted all kinds of stuff...
the Stones
Hiatt
Derek Trucks/Susan Tedeschi
subdudes
Sonny Landreth
Raitt
Cooder
Neville Bros
Marley/Tosh
the Band
Little Feat
Beatles
Andres Osborn
Grateful Dead

Reach for It

Something special in that one.

re: #105 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Why don't we just pan this subject.

Better yet, why don't we jes skillet...

re: #103 HoosierHoops
Now, now Hoops - I'm sure your 16 year old can only smoke you on guitar cause he like, practices a lot while you have to work to make a living!
:)
But that is a fine guitar - depending on the condition - NEVER buy a guitar without thoroughly examining it,playing, have your 16 year old play it - especially at the prices I saw for it on that link I gave you at #78.

re: #105 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Why don't we just pan this subject.

I see you want to put the subject behind you. I suspect you might have a revealing story to tell us.

Meanwhile, over at JihadWatch, Spencer takes another swipe at Charles - and me. Apparently he and I are now "cohorts". While I feel honored by the association and tickled at the use of the Roman term, Robert's implication, that Charles and I are both core operatives in the anti-anti-jihadist conspiracy, is plain pathetic.

Anyway, in case any of you ever wanted to know my real identity, I'm now outed at JW. Guess I should expect hate mail from the Atlas/JW hordes any minute now. Perhaps it's time I got my own blog.

re: #106 Sharmuta

The second worst thing in the world is being forced to listen to Morrisey.

heh

re: #25 occasional reader

We'll make you dance to a different tune.//

re: #108 albusteve

Oh man. I thought "Raitt" said "Ratt". I was about to reevaluate my opinion of you.

re: #106 Sharmuta

The second worst thing in the world is being forced to listen to Morrisey.

No--Madonna does Gershwin.

re: #112 JCM

I see you want to put the subject behind you. I suspect you might have a revealing story to tell us.

Putting it behind me is better than an embedding.

re: #108 albusteve

OK, pretty well rounded...

re: #107 Irish Rose

OMG there it is again, FOX referring to the last surviving pirate as a "teenager".

/headbang

He's just a young buck - aneer...

re: #117 calcajun

Hell-Madonna does everyone.

Grateful Dead

Loves me some Jerry guitar on China Cat Sunflower!

re: #116 Bloodnok

Oh man. I thought "Raitt" said "Ratt". I was about to reevaluate my opinion of you.

and here's something...I saw Joan Osborne last fall and she and her band blew me away...very good stuff...she is quite the blues singer...I was totally taken aback

re: #117 calcajun

No--Madonna does Gershwin.

Yoko does Mozart.

re: #121 calcajun

Hell-Madonna does everyone.

colllddd !

:D

re: #122 jamgarr

Grateful Dead

Loves me some Jerry guitar on China Cat Sunflower!

Workingman's Dead...oh boy

re: #98 Sharmuta

Umm- I would say the first worst thing is serious health issues. Nothing worse than hanging out at the hospital.

Hmmm...having done that, too, perhaps it could overtake moving (thanks for the correction to worst, lol). But, thinking about the times I've had serious health issues...still have to go with moving being the worst. But that's just me.

re: #104 realwest

Hey {red} how about getting divorced and then having to move out?!?

Hiya {realwest}!

Double worsts. LOL

Well ok, I've posted this before, but it's worth listening to again:

Moving is like the Tao- it's bad and good. I always unpack the bathroom first because 1) I'm going to need that room within hours, and 2) it's usually easy. Next I work on the kitchen because 1) I'm going to need that room within hours, and 2) it's kind of fun to figure out the new space to my cooking needs. A lot of it is logical. Put the pans by the stove, the dishes close to the sink or dishwasher (because who wants to move clean dishes across the room?)

It's a new beginning, and it can be both a pain and exciting.

re: #119 brookly red

OK, pretty well rounded...

there is alot more...blues

Gotta go eat some dinner now you all, hope I get the chance to see you all down the road and Charles - just cause you've moved, don't be a stranger!
:)

re: #113 Cato the Elder

Meanwhile, over at JihadWatch, Spencer takes another swipe at Charles - and me. Apparently he and I are now "cohorts". While I feel honored by the association and tickled at the use of the Roman term, Robert's implication, that Charles and I are both core operatives in the anti-anti-jihadist conspiracy, is plain pathetic.

Anyway, in case any of you ever wanted to know my real identity, I'm now outed at JW. Guess I should expect hate mail from the Atlas/JW hordes any minute now. Perhaps it's time I got my own blog.

I saw that. I think it is despicable that Robert did that to you. Your writing is blogworthy, IMHO. If this gives you the impetus, then good may come of it.

re: #124 Soona'

Yoko does Mozart.

Bjork does Bach

re: #130 albusteve

there is alot more...blues

Taj Mahal? (sp)

Gotta run...

re: #135 JCM
Hey don't forget to warm up and stretch first, ya know, at your age...!

re: #133 calcajun

Bjork does Bach

Obama does Streisand. (maybe)

Alvin Lee...and his 335

re: #134 Soona'

Taj Mahal? (sp)

oh yeah...of course

re: #113 Cato the Elder

Definitely a blog I would visit regularly.

/Still so much for people like me to learn.

One of Spector's forgotten groups.

re: #138 albusteve

Alvin Lee...and his 335

Youtube Video

Are you familiar with the Alvin Lee Mylon Lefevre collaboration? Some good stuff.

I know that many of you don't watch "television". I am watching "The Big Bang Theory". It is actually a very funny show.

for you blues heads out there...I IMPLORE you to check out Buddy Guys new record...it's a masterpiece, full of all kinds of great back up players...go to CDNow for some samplers...it is an OMG record

re: #141 LC LaWedgie

bad day for him, no?

re: #113 Cato the Elder

Meanwhile, over at JihadWatch, Spencer takes another swipe at Charles - and me. Apparently he and I are now "cohorts". While I feel honored by the association and tickled at the use of the Roman term, Robert's implication, that Charles and I are both core operatives in the anti-anti-jihadist conspiracy, is plain pathetic.

Anyway, in case any of you ever wanted to know my real identity, I'm now outed at JW. Guess I should expect hate mail from the Atlas/JW hordes any minute now. Perhaps it's time I got my own blog.

Pathetic. Does he really have nothing better to do?

re: #124 Soona'

Yoko does Mozart.

I always thought she broke up the patronage of the Habsburgs.

re: #142 jamgarr

Are you familiar with the Alvin Lee Mylon Lefevre collaboration? Some good stuff.

yes...only a bit

re: #113 Cato the Elder

Anyway, in case any of you ever wanted to know my real identity, I'm now outed at JW.

Whoa.
That is a serious invasion of privacy.

And WTF did he go after Iron Fist? That's new.

re: #145 brookly red

Well, yeah, but there've been lots of people associated with him who've had worse.

re: #148 albusteve

yes...only a bit

Album called On The Road to Freedom. Worth checking out. Hari Georgeson also participated.

re: #65 pre-Boomer Marine brat

uh, she HAS arrived ... but she's busy clawing my eyes out
*whimper/howl*

:D

This one's for Charles...

re: #141 LC LaWedgie

One of Spector's forgotten groups.

I haven't forgotten them...

I never heard of them.

re: #138 albusteve

Alvin Lee...and his 335

[Video]

I read something years ago..Think it was the Rolling Stone..That Eddie Van Halen did a charity Jam with Alvin..The reviewer said Eddie was just out of his league and was embarrassed jamming with Lee.. It wasn't hard rock 3 chord crunch rifts..You had to know some shit to play with Alvin..
I'll never forget reading that blurb..

re: #150 Sharmuta

And WTF did he go after Iron Fist? That's new.

who?...that pisses me off

Every time pammy and bobby need to whip up a frenzy and boost their numbers of comments and traffic, we can expect an anti-Charles rant.

re: #154 wrenchwench

heh - not even this one?

re: #156 albusteve

who?...that pisses me off

Robert Spencer. He goes after Killgore and I too.

re: #155 HoosierHoops

I read something years ago..Think it was the Rolling Stone..That Eddie Van Halen did a charity Jam with Alvin..The reviewer said Eddie was just out of his league and was embarrassed jamming with Lee.. It wasn't hard rock 3 chord crunch rifts..You had to know some shit to play with Alvin..
I'll never forget reading that blurb..

Alvin Lee is a huge player...huge!...nobody really cares anymore...surf his stuff, I mean the guy is a virtuoso you are right

re: #157 Sharmuta

Every time pammy and bobby need to whip up a frenzy and boost their numbers of comments and traffic, we can expect an anti-Charles rant.

Personally? I think that they deserve to have their asses handed to them in a court of law.

re: #147 Bloodnok

I always thought she broke up the patronage of the Habsburgs.

With her voice, she could break anything.

re: #143 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I know that many of you don't watch "television". I am watching "The Big Bang Theory". It is actually a very funny show.

Are you watching pron?

re: #159 Sharmuta

Robert Spencer. He goes after Killgore and I too.

that fuck...I'm behind on that story...how can he stoop so low to attack individual posters?...he is very insecure...any of you would tear him a new asshole me thinks

Alvin Lee/Mylon LeFevrehttp:

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=T32_k4QH95k
So Sad

re: #165 jamgarr

Alvin Lee/Mylon LeFevre

Youtube Video

So Sad

contemporary blues...Alvin Lee...very soothing

And now for something different...

This strikes me as either the most absurd example of moonbat politics or the most appropriate, given the player.
How to get rid of your opponent without lifting a finger

Of course there is an implied suggestion of honesty involved, which I suspect will be found wanting.

re: #161 Irish Rose

The irony is that Charles warned them their affiliation with euro-fascist scum would be used against them, but instead of getting a wake-up call when CAIR actually uses it against them, they attack Charles.

re: #166 jamgarr

thanks for that...

re: #159 Sharmuta

Robert Spencer. He goes after Killgore and I too.

I haven't been paying attention; but any tips on how to become infamous?

re: #167 albusteve

contemporary blues...Alvin Lee...very soothing

[Video]

albusteve ... love it ... but now I want to cry ... and pour a stiff drink ...

re: #158 LC LaWedgie

heh - not even this one?

OK, familiar with the song, but I had no idea who did it. Thanks !

re: #172 JacksonTn

albusteve ... love it ... but now I want to cry ... and pour a stiff drink ...

it's an awsome cut...he does that stuff all the time

Spencer is just pissed because Charles' legitimate criticism about his questionable associations is cutting into his book sales.

re: #144 albusteve

for you blues heads out there...I IMPLORE you to check out Buddy Guys new record...it's a masterpiece, full of all kinds of great back up players...go to CDNow for some samplers...it is an OMG record

Buddy has a new one? What's it called? Is it on iTunes yet? (The problem with instant gratification is it takes to f-ing long...)

re: #171 Naso Tang

I haven't been paying attention; but any tips on how to become infamous?

State facts about the two of them, such as "they support european ethnic nationalists". Just by doing this yesterday my words have been distorted to I called pam a neo-nazi. I of course said no such thing. I said she supports european ethnic nationalists groups, and that's true.

re: #176 Cato the Elder

Buddy has a new one? What's it called? Is it on iTunes yet? (The problem with instant gratification is it takes to f-ing long...)

it's called 'Skin Deep' his first production believe it or not...
[Link: www.amazon.com...]

Sonny Landreth has a new record out as well...same thing...full of stars playing with him...a must have record...surf it

re: #176 Cato the Elder

Buddy has a new one? What's it called? Is it on iTunes yet? (The problem with instant gratification is it takes to f-ing long...)

it says it was released in 2008 ... well that is what it says on itunes ... I will buy it ...

re: #129 Sharmuta

Moving is like the Tao- it's bad and good. I always unpack the bathroom first because 1) I'm going to need that room within hours, and 2) it's usually easy. Next I work on the kitchen because 1) I'm going to need that room within hours, and 2) it's kind of fun to figure out the new space to my cooking needs. A lot of it is logical. Put the pans by the stove, the dishes close to the sink or dishwasher (because who wants to move clean dishes across the room?)

It's a new beginning, and it can be both a pain and exciting.

You make it sound simple, and you make yourself sound young (good thing, right?).

Been there and done that may times, but now all I can say is that I hope our kids have large enough homes to take the irreplaceable mementos, and "antiques", that clutter the garages and closets and attic when we eventually downsize.

... who was the blogger that Robert threatened to sue for delinking him? Anyone remember

re: #180 JacksonTn

it says it was released in 2008 ... well that is what it says on itunes ... I will buy it ...

it's a killer...no shit

re: #181 Naso Tang

You're only as old as you feel. I've had my fair share of moving experiences, and one of the things I do is utilize the garbage before, during, and after packing. If I really don't need it, I don't bother moving it past the trash.

re: #178 albusteve

it's called 'Skin Deep' his first production believe it or not...
[Link: www.amazon.com...]

Going for happy happy downloading right now! Thanks, I need a boost.

An old GF introduced me to Buddy. He's the only thing she left behind that I still love.

re: #185 Cato the Elder

Going for happy happy downloading right now! Thanks, I need a boost.

An old GF introduced me to Buddy. He's the only thing she left behind that I still love.

I've met him...he is an awsome man...you will not be disappointed

Has anyone heard of Tom Waitt's moronic ballad "road to peace"? Like any other lefty loon he views the conflict as a cycle of violence and at worst presumes Israel's guilt in perpetuating it. What's more he also questions why America sells arms to Israel. Leftist ignorance at its most painful.

re: #157 Sharmuta

pammy and bobby ?

What are we now? Dallas on the internet? What does that make Charles? Is Mandy Suellen?

re: #188 calcajun

Sue Ellen.

re: #189 Sharmuta

I was being derisive. A old teacher of mine hated the show and would spell the character's name that way.

My mom lived for CBS on Friday nights for Dallas and Falcon Crest. I called it "shit-kickers" and "grape-pickers"

re: #187 sneezey

"Has anyone heard of Tom Wait's moronic ballad "road to peace"? Like any other lefty loon he views the conflict as a cycle of violence and at worst presumes Israel's guilt in perpetuating it. What's more he also questions why America sells arms to Israel. Leftist ignorance at its most painful."

He's a musical hero of mine but unfortunately, he's about as moonbatty as they come. I cut the guy some slack because real, actual, honest to God poets are very rare.

I'd throw a vote out for Rain Dogs being his best album.

re: #184 Sharmuta

You're only as old as you feel. I've had my fair share of moving experiences, and one of the things I do is utilize the garbage before, during, and after packing. If I really don't need it, I don't bother moving it past the trash.

Yes, but there are two of us...and I don't have the last word.

I gotta get to the grocery store, and can't tear myself away from listening to Tom Waits now...Thanks Charles, and happy b'day.

Waits, 'Come on Up to the House' has a very creole spiritual sound and the lyrics are heart and soulful in a way that is befitting to the present times of our woes.

"Mule Variations"? Really?

A good album, but I wouldn't list it as one of his best. "Raindogs" and "Swordfishtrombones" would be up there. "Alice", as well.

I'd list "Mule Variations" with "Bone Machine" and "The Black Rider". Good albums, but not his best.

re: #195 Daddy-O

"Mule Variations"? Really?

A good album, but I wouldn't list it as one of his best. "Raindogs" and "Swordfishtrombones" would be up there. "Alice", as well.

I'd list "Mule Variations" with "Bone Machine" and "The Black Rider". Good albums, but not his best.

I would put MV just behind Raindogs, Trombones and Frank- kinda tied with Bone. Not Tom's best but still better than 99.9% of most recorded music.

Very good... but I heard that Waits was a creationist; therefore, he has nothing of value to contribute to our society or culture, right?

re: #197 kenhumphrey

Get off my website.

Registered in July 2007 and that's its first comment.

Crazy