Aggie87

Enjoy the beer and company, both of you!

Happy Late Birthday here too! Sorry, I thought this was for Clifford Brown, so I missed it previously!

If he tells you, he'd have to kill you...

Happy Birthday, Chris!

By the way, this family now has 17 kids with another on the way!

Fixed it for ya.

Jeez, now Jason Witten has a broken rib. I know injuries are part of the game, but it sure seems like the Cowboys have had more than their share this year.

So now that some time has passed, what's the take on Beckham's value to U.S. soccer? Has he been worth the $$ they've given him? I haven't followed him too much, but it seemed like he was hurt fairly often, and didn't contribute all that much. But that's mostly based upon glances at headlines. I wonder if he's increased attendance at all too.

edit - alot of non-working links above already

I remember you relating that dream before, Ptah, LOL. Weird Dreams thread Strange Jazz Dream thread

Mainly because I *DID* expect about 172 yards of offense out of the Cowboys, LOL. Which I never would have guessed would have won them the game!!! I had a bad week of picks, for sure! I've been picking SD alot this year, and they've not gotten it done. I thought Pit was going to beat the NYG's yesterday, and never would have guessed Miami would upset Buffalo like that. Just some bad decisions for me I guess!

Bev - Not sure where you're drawing your bounds on "classic jazz guitar" style-wise, but Django Reihhardt's gypsy/hot club music is well worth checking out! And Bireli Lagrene has made some wonderful recordings in this style with his Gipsy Project as well. Also second the Tal Farlow Mosaic recommendation, as well as the Wes Montgomery Riverside stuff, and Jim Hall Live! And Joe Pass - Joy Spring, and For Django.

Well, the Cowboys defense looked pretty good against the Bucs yesterday. Despite playing with most of their starting secondary out (Newman, Roy Williams, Pacman Jones, and Anthony Henry getting hurt), they didn't give up any big plays to Jeff Garcia. The young guys (Mike Jenkins, Orlando Scandrick, and Alan Ball) played pretty well. They're all going to have to step up their game this week though, heading up to play the NY Football Giants. And the front 7 better pick up the pace and get some pressure on Eli Manning too. Offensively, I don't recall ever seeing a game like this, where the Cowboys manage only 172 yards total offense, and yet come away with a win. Brad Johnson is TERRIBLE. The Bucs D knew he couldn't throw the long ball, so they defended only the short passes and the running game for the most part. That's not going to cut it against the Giants either. I hope Tony Romo is ready to come back early, or that the Cowboys at least consider putting Brooks Bollinger in the game instead of Johnson. At least Bollinger has something of an arm.

Perfect statement! My desire is for my two children to be able to say this about me when I'm gone. Like most parents, I'm hopeful I'm able to get them to a position in life where they can be independent, support themselves, and be happy.

Happy Birthday Daniel, and best wishes for the coming year.

Sorry - Obviously it's not as clear as I thought it was. "Vajjy" sounded liked a euphemism for a female body part....at least to me. Maybe that says more about me than anything else.

Yes, just like here, but "real"!

Another ECM: Marilyn Crispell - Vignettes

In addition to whatever decisions he made about this board, I think he's had a busy year in the "real world". I haven't spoken with/heard from him since about May, but he was doing well at that time. Good guy.

Have to keep it up. I've got you, Ed, and Vajjy breathing down my neck! :bwallace2: Note to Conn: "Vajjy" is NOT a good nickname for anyone!!!

Happy Birthday Matthew! Wish you'd come back too!