OK this is awesome. You have made a sale.

And that base line is tight.

Hi, I'm in Toronto.

re: #3 Alouette

Hi, I'm in Toronto.

howdy, I'm in Albuquerque

Loving this so far, sounds very much like the direction music was heading during that Gentle Giant/Genesis/ELP era... good stuff and I wish more musicians were as skilled as these guys before they stepped foot into studios.

re: #3 Alouette

Hi, I'm in Toronto.

How's the family?

re: #1 LudwigVanQuixote

OK this is awesome. You have made a sale.

likewise. Thanks for the rec, CJ.

re: #6 Aceofwhat?

How's the family?

The kids are loving the presents I brought them!

re: #3 Alouette

Hi, I'm in Toronto.

Hope you enjoy it up there. Take some good pics

re: #5 Thanos

Loving this so far, sounds very much like the direction music was heading during that Gentle Giant/Genesis/ELP era... good stuff and I wish more musicians were as skilled as these guys before they stepped foot into studios.

it's okay...the drummer is excellent, but I'm an R/B fan...I did see ELP open for Yes one time...back when Emerson rocked his upright piano back and forth til it fell over

re: #8 Alouette

The kids are loving the presents I brought them!

visiting kinfolk?...
enjoy!

re: #8 Alouette

The kids are loving the presents I brought them!

I don't remember anything my grandmothers bought me. (Except for the fabric, because I made it into a dress I wore for years, but that's another story.)

I remember them, and how they love(d) me, vividly.

My one remaining grandmother is 85. I sat and talked to her recently, with a little voice in my head reminding me to do this now, and how much I wish I could talk to the other one.

I'm glad they like the toys. I'll bet they like you more.

Oof. Emmmieg, thread killer terrible.

re: #13 EmmmieG

Oof. Emmmieg, thread killer terrible.

Nah, it's just gone quiet.

I'm still flailing around trying to finish cleaning the computer room.

re: #14 SanFranciscoZionist

Nah, it's just gone quiet.

I'm still flailing around trying to finish cleaning the computer room.

I can stir something up if needed?

re: #14 SanFranciscoZionist

Nah, it's just gone quiet.

I'm still flailing around trying to finish cleaning the computer room.

Cleaning. Interesting idea. I'm working on the church bulletin. I can't really leave the house today because my oldest son is with a boy scout trroop in Atlanta, Georgia. They were stuck there overnight after thunderstorms delayed a flight. Tonight's flight is delayed, too, but if they can just get off the ground it's a nonstop flight back home.

So I can't miss any phone calls.

re: #15 Walter L. Newton

I can stir something up if needed?

Just made a pietersite and chrysoprase (lower grade-c-nice brown inclusions) bracelet for my sister, because I owe her a thank you. It was a fun half-hour, but I can't get the cord to sit right with the clasp.

Tony Levin Band - "Elephant Talk" (Mexican TV show)

It's only talk.

re: #17 EmmmieG

Just made a pietersite and chrysoprase (lower grade-c-nice brown inclusions) bracelet for my sister, because I owe her a thank you. It was a fun half-hour, but I can't get the cord to sit right with the clasp.

What kind of cord (stretch, multi-core steel ?) and what kind of clasp.

,,,. Hope. Change. (I’m trying out that neurolinguistic programming stuff from the previous post.)

From the previous post?

Hell, it worked great in the previous ELECTION!!

re: #17 EmmmieG

Just made a pietersite and chrysoprase (lower grade-c-nice brown inclusions) bracelet for my sister, because I owe her a thank you. It was a fun half-hour, but I can't get the cord to sit right with the clasp.

Here is a nice article and SEVEN pictures of various clasps and how they are "tied" off.

[Link: jewelry.about.com...]

re: #19 Walter L. Newton

What kind of cord (stretch, multi-core steel ?) and what kind of clasp.

Tigertail. The problem is the clasp is a two-hole box clasp, but the pietersite won't admit two cords. I'm thinking of switching to silk. It would break, eventually, but it has a nicer drape.

re: #21 Walter L. Newton

Thanks.

re: #18 Racer X

Tony Levin Band - "Elephant Talk" (Mexican TV show)

[Video]It's only talk.

Arguments.
Agreements.
Advice.
Answers.

re: #22 EmmmieG

Tigertail. The problem is the clasp is a two-hole box clasp, but the pietersite won't admit two cords. I'm thinking of switching to silk. It would break, eventually, but it has a nicer drape.

making me horny

re: #25 albusteve

making me horny

You're becoming a unicorn!?

re: #26 sattv4u2

You're becoming a unicorn!?

Actually, I was wondering what mentioning rat tail, mouse tail, leather cord etc would do. Very weird avenue of thought.

cat fight in Georgie tonight

The two candidates to become the Democrat candidate for the Secretary of State have their claws sharpened for tonights debate!

re: #27 EmmmieG

Actually, I was wondering what mentioning rat tail, mouse tail, leather cord etc would do. Very weird avenue of thought.

It's Steve. You'll have that...

re: #27 EmmmieG

Actually, I was wondering what mentioning rat tail, mouse tail, leather cord etc would do. Very weird avenue of thought.

There are some islands in the Pacific where that mixture is an aphrodisiac!!
/

re: #26 sattv4u2

You're becoming a unicorn!?

rinosaurus...

re: #31 albusteve

rinosaurus...

maybe you can get a rhinoplasty

re: #22 EmmmieG

Tigertail. The problem is the clasp is a two-hole box clasp, but the pietersite won't admit two cords. I'm thinking of switching to silk. It would break, eventually, but it has a nicer drape.

You mean the hole drilled in the pietersite is too snug to fit the two cords?

re: #31 albusteve

rinosaurus...

What did the rhino say to Napoleon Bonaparte?

A: Nothing...rhinos don't speak french.

re: #34 Aceofwhat?

What did the rhino say to Napoleon Bonaparte?

A: Nothing...rhinos don't speak french.

I don't get it

re: #35 albusteve

I don't get it

sorry. it's the blinding speed again/

re: #27 EmmmieG

Actually, I was wondering what mentioning rat tail, mouse tail, leather cord etc would do. Very weird avenue of thought.

Actually, I stay away from making bracelets or any fix length items. At least in bulk. And when I do make a bracelet, it's usually custom and I have had the chance to measure the person wrist.

re: #33 Walter L. Newton

You mean the hole drilled in the pietersite is too snug to fit the two cords?

Obviously, I know the individual well. The chrysoprase is an inside joke, because we are both Terry Pratchett fans. Yeah, the pietersite hole won't fit two tigertail cords. I think I will try silk.

re: #24 darthstar

Arguments.
Agreements.
Advice.
Answers.

Doubletalk.
Doubletalk.

Image: pshop-02.jpeg

snappy tune in the Key of G.. I like the little riff that goes from G- F#m and some Crazy little Cm aug chord..The drummer is awesome.. The lead stayed strictly in a G scale..Jon Scofield would have torn that shit up...Great Bass player..I forgot to count out the beat..What was that a 5/8 or 7/8?
Fantastic group...

Oh..I forgot my introduction! Good afternoon Lizards!
Did you know my only Domestic quality is that I live in a house?

re: #41 HoosierHoops

Oh..I forgot my introduction! Good afternoon Lizards!
Did you know my only Domestic quality is that I live in a house?

A question mark at the end?

You don't know if you live in a house or not!?!?!

re: #38 EmmmieG

Obviously, I know the individual well. The chrysoprase is an inside joke, because we are both Terry Pratchett fans. Yeah, the pietersite hole won't fit two tigertail cords. I think I will try silk.

Is the pietersite your focal?

re: #38 EmmmieG

Obviously, I know the individual well. The chrysoprase is an inside joke, because we are both Terry Pratchett fans. Yeah, the pietersite hole won't fit two tigertail cords. I think I will try silk.

I don't know your reference to Terry Pratchett and chrysoprase?

re: #42 sattv4u2

A question mark at the end?

You don't know if you live in a house or not!?!?!

I've been up since 5am and just got back to the Hotel at 6pm..
*breaks beer bottle on the table*
You want a piece of me?
/Hi Satt! Hope you are doing well
//

Have great Shabbos all. I'm out.

I just posted another right wing lunatics from the banned post on my mini-blog to keep you entertained.

re: #45 HoosierHoops

I've been up since 5am and just got back to the Hotel at 6pm..
*breaks beer bottle on the table*
You want a piece of me?
/Hi Satt! Hope you are doing well
//

I will be at about 11 tomorrow night

Will have Sunday off after working 5 straight 12+ hour days

A short respite, however as I'll then have to work 7 out of the next 9 days (12 hours at least each!)

re: #46 LudwigVanQuixote

Have great Shabbos all. I'm out.

I just posted another right wing lunatics from the banned post on my mini-blog to keep you entertained.

God Bless..Have a wonderful Shabbos

re: #48 HoosierHoops

God Bless..Have a wonderful Shabbos

You too buddy - and Alouette, you pie has me jealous!

lol PIMF your pie...

re: #10 albusteve

it's okay...the drummer is excellent, but I'm an R/B fan...I did see ELP open for Yes one time...back when Emerson rocked his upright piano back and forth til it fell over

I saw him do that when they opened for Tull... it fell on top of him then he played it upside down while he was under it... he also stabbed it with knives.

re: #40 HoosierHoops

snappy tune in the Key of G.. I like the little riff that goes from G- F#m and some Crazy little Cm aug chord..The drummer is awesome.. The lead stayed strictly in a G scale..Jon Scofield would have torn that shit up...Great Bass player..I forgot to count out the beat..What was that a 5/8 or 7/8?
Fantastic group...

yeah, but can they play Honky Tonk Women?

re: #52 albusteve

yeah, but can they play Honky Tonk Women?

in bed

re: #47 sattv4u2

I will be at about 11 tomorrow night

Will have Sunday off after working 5 straight 12+ hour days

A short respite, however as I'll then have to work 7 out of the next 9 days (12 hours at least each!)

cool, you can see the Cowboys/Bengals HOF game

re: #52 albusteve

yeah, but can they play Honky Tonk Women?

I struggled with that tune until somebody showed me it was played in an open A tuning..

re: #54 albusteve

cool, you can see the Cowboys/Bengals HOF game

SEE it ,,, we're broadcasting from here in Hi Def to Europe!

re: #55 HoosierHoops

I struggled with that tune until somebody showed me it was played in an open A tuning..

Open A? Sounds cool, I've never tried that.

re: #44 Walter L. Newton

Stepped outside to harvest some blueberries. You really should try growing some up there--blueberries like alpine climates, and they're very low maintenance.

The chrysoprase is the focal. The pietersite goes nicely with the inclusions.

Chrysroprase the troll is character in Terry Pratchett's discworld. He is, essentially, the head of the troll mafia. (Trolls in discworld are "classed" by what kind of stone they are. The Watchman Detritus would be a lower class than Chrysoprase. The king of the trolls is Diamond, obviously.

re: #51 Mr Pancakes

I saw him do that when they opened for Tull... it fell on top of him then he played it upside down while he was under it... he also stabbed it with knives.

yup, the knives...I'd forgotten that!...Greg lake had a 4-5ft Chinese gong...at the end he grabbed a mallet and hit it hard, just once in the whole show...but they paled compared to Yes who were promoting their Yes Album...they were awesome...the only time I ever saw either band...East Town Theater in Detroit

re: #55 HoosierHoops

I struggled with that tune until somebody showed me it was played in an open A tuning..

on five strings

re: #54 albusteve

cool, you can see the Cowboys/Bengals HOF game

cool, he can see Dez Bryant whining like a fanboy with a 14k modem/

re: #56 sattv4u2

SEE it ,,, we're broadcasting from here in Hi Def to Europe!

I thought you worked at a liquor store?

re: #61 Aceofwhat?

cool, he can see Dez Bryant whining like a fanboy with a 14k modem/

you suck...you are talking Rookie of the Year, show some respect

re: #58 EmmmieG

Stepped outside to harvest some blueberries. You really should try growing some up there--blueberries like alpine climates, and they're very low maintenance.

The chrysoprase is the focal. The pietersite goes nicely with the inclusions.

Chrysroprase the troll is character in Terry Pratchett's discworld. He is, essentially, the head of the troll mafia. (Trolls in discworld are "classed" by what kind of stone they are. The Watchman Detritus would be a lower class than Chrysoprase. The king of the trolls is Diamond, obviously.

Blueberries... we live on the side of a hill, two acres, lots of vole holes, not very easy to plant a patch of anything and bears have enough attraction to our garbage, I wouldn't want them coming over the fence getting onto the property any more than they do.

Can you use a reaming tool to increase the size of the hole in the chrysoprase? If you were here, I'd drill it out for you myself.

I laid a divorcee in New York City
I had to put up some kind of a fight
heh...

re: #64 Walter L. Newton

Blueberries... we live on the side of a hill, two acres, lots of vole holes, not very easy to plant a patch of anything and bears have enough attraction to our garbage, I wouldn't want them coming over the fence getting onto the property any more than they do.

Can you use a reaming tool to increase the size of the hole in the chrysoprase? If you were here, I'd drill it out for you myself.

bears, exactly...like a friggin magnet

re: #63 albusteve

you suck...you are talking Rookie of the Year, show some respect

He has Speed, Strength, moves and huge soft hands..I am impressed with him..

re: #59 albusteve

yup, the knives...I'd forgotten that!...Greg lake had a 4-5ft Chinese gong...at the end he grabbed a mallet and hit it hard, just once in the whole show...but they paled compared to Yes who were promoting their Yes Album...they were awesome...the only time I ever saw either band...East Town Theater in Detroit

Are you sure it wasn't Carl Palmer with the gong?
I've seen Yes a bunch of times... they are always great. Saw them with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra next to the bay a few years back... great time.

re: #62 albusteve

I thought you worked at a liquor store?

No. I just stop by one each night on the way HOME from work!!

{hic}

re: #64 Walter L. Newton

Blueberries... we live on the side of a hill, two acres, lots of vole holes, not very easy to plant a patch of anything and bears have enough attraction to our garbage, I wouldn't want them coming over the fence getting onto the property any more than they do.

Can you use a reaming tool to increase the size of the hole in the chrysoprase? If you were here, I'd drill it out for you myself.

I do have a diamond tip file, and I could try to widen the pietersite. The chrysoprase would easily take two tigertail cords.

(There was this time that the doorknob to the garage broke, trapping all of our tools inside, except for the beading tools. Did you know that you cannot saw your way through a case-hardened latch-thingy with a diamond tip file, although you can make some headway. Eventually we went down and borrowed tools from a neighbor.)

re: #67 HoosierHoops

He has Speed, Strength, moves and huge soft hands..I am impressed with him..

hell yeah...he's a beast
but he's in the NFL now...we'll see

and they will have some surprises...speed

re: #68 Mr Pancakes

Are you sure it wasn't Carl Palmer with the gong?
I've seen Yes a bunch of times... they are always great. Saw them with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra next to the bay a few years back... great time.

the drummer...Carl Palmer?, they all look alike

re: #71 albusteve

hell yeah...he's a beast
but he's in the NFL now...we'll see

and they will have some surprises...speed

If I was Dez after Roy Williams gave him crap about carrying his pads.. I would have carried his pads..Then put a pink slip in his locker to freak him out..
Roy is way over rated and has never shown me anything

re: #73 HoosierHoops

If I was Dez after Roy Williams gave him crap about carrying his pads.. I would have carried his pads..Then put a pink slip in his locker to freak him out..
Roy is way over rated and has never shown me anything

he's on the bubble and he knows it...I never liked the deal in the first place...I love the young guys and always favor them in most case...they have this track star project, Teddy Williams, forget where he's from, runs a 4.25 40

re: #74 albusteve

he's on the bubble and he knows it...I never liked the deal in the first place...I love the young guys and always favor them in most case...they have this track star project, Teddy Williams, forget where he's from, runs a 4.25 40

Randy Moss speed? Oh Crap!

Randy Moss doesn't have Randy Moss speed anymore

He's doing it now with body position and timing routes
short,,, short ,, short , (lul the defense to sleep) ,, then BANG ,, a long ball

re: #75 HoosierHoops

Randy Moss speed? Oh Crap!

yeah, and they drafted a safety that goes like 4.35...Owusu-Ansah...and he's a hitter...but their schedule is just brutal...if they win 11 games again they will do good

re: #76 sattv4u2

Randy Moss doesn't have Randy Moss speed anymore

He's doing it now with body position and timing routes
short,,, short ,, short , (lul the defense to sleep) ,, then BANG ,, a long ball

I have it on source that when the Pat's timed Moss down in Florida he ran a 4.27/40.. That's why he got the Contract..

re: #78 HoosierHoops

I have it on source that when the Pat's timed Moss down in Florida he ran a 4.27/40.. That's why he got the Contract..

That was 3 years ago

re: #76 sattv4u2

Randy Moss doesn't have Randy Moss speed anymore

He's doing it now with body position and timing routes
short,,, short ,, short , (lul the defense to sleep) ,, then BANG ,, a long ball

I hate that guy...first time he played Dallas he caught three balls for over 200 yds and two TDs

re: #79 sattv4u2

That was 3 years ago

you tie him up at the line and he quits...always has

re: #81 albusteve

you tie him up at the line and he quits...always has

Not since he's been with the Pats

The coaches won't get on him if he does,,, the PLAYERS will,, and he knows it

re: #82 sattv4u2

Not since he's been with the Pats

The coaches won't get on him if he does,,, the PLAYERS will,, and he knows it

good for them...I exaggerate a bit, but he really doesn't like to play downfield...we've all seen the tapes I suppose...he's great otherwise, and he can take a hit

I'm a league guy and a team guy...don't care for morose superstars that never laugh or seem to enjoy the game

Fareed Zakaria returned his ADL Hubert H. Humphrey First Amendment Freedoms Prize and $10,000 honorarium in protest of the ADL's response to the Park51 Community Center & Mosque project:

[Link: mobile.politico.com...]

CNN host and Newsweek International editor Fareed Zakaria has returned an award from the Anti-Defamation League in protest of the ADL’s coming out against the mosque at Ground Zero.

Zakaria explained his decision in his column today:

Bloomberg’s speech stands in stark contrast to the bizarre decision of the Anti-Defamation League to publicly side with those urging that the center be moved. The ADL’s mission statement says it seeks “to put an end forever to unjust and unfair discrimination against and ridicule of any sect or body of citizens.” But Abraham Foxman, the head of the ADL, explained that we must all respect the feelings of the 9/11 families, even if they are prejudiced feelings. “Their anguish entitles them to positions that others would categorize as irrational or bigoted,” he said. First, the 9/11 families have mixed views on this mosque. There were, after all, dozens of Muslims killed at the World Trade Center. Do their feelings count? But more important, does Foxman believe that bigotry is OK if people think they’re victims? Does the anguish of Palestinians, then, entitle them to be anti-Semitic?

Five years ago, the ADL honored me with its Hubert H. Humphrey First Amendment Freedoms Prize. I was thrilled to get the award from an organization that I had long admired. But I cannot in good conscience keep it anymore. I have returned both the handsome plaque and the $10,000 honorarium that came with it. I urge the ADL to reverse its decision. Admitting an error is a small price to pay to regain a reputation.

...
In response to Fareed Zakaria returning an award that was presented to him in 2005, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) said it was "saddened, stunned and somewhat speechless" by his decision.
...
"I am not only saddened but stunned and somewhat speechless by your decision to return the ADL Hubert H. Humphrey First Amendment Freedoms Prize you accepted in 2005," Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director, wrote in a letter responding to Mr. Zakaria.

"As someone I greatly respect for engaging in discussion and dialogue with an open mind, I would have expected you to reach out to me before coming to judgment," Mr. Foxman added.

Mr. Foxman said he hoped that Mr. Zakaria "will come to see that ADL acted appropriately" and would reclaim the award bestowed upon him.

re: #84 albusteve

I'm a league guy and a team guy...don't care for morose superstars that never laugh or seem to enjoy the game

BTW..Sports radio is insane in Oklahoma...Just crazy..It's like listening to crazy radio sports hosts mixed in with Rush and Beck with a touch of Dobbs..
I'm not saying they are over the top...They must have gone there years ago..
There is this one guy that inhales Helium and screams into the Mike..Funnier than Hell

re: #86 HoosierHoops

BTW..Sports radio is insane in Oklahoma...Just crazy..It's like listening to crazy radio sports hosts mixed in with Rush and Beck with a touch of Dobbs..
I'm not saying they are over the top...They must have gone there years ago..
There is this one guy that inhales Helium and screams into the Mike..Funnier than Hell

Soonerland...soon come