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Yo Chew-Dog... Yeah, I was able to hip Was (Not Was) to the Tyrone Washington railroad accident. He said "Ag, WTF you breakin' my balls about? That side ain't worth putting out, no way no how. And I'm boss-man, ain't nobody else decidin' 'cept me. Now go back and spin "Love Shack" 47 times in a row for penance and then we'll talk about what's in the vaults and what I'mma share witcha." ...or something like that.

Caught the Last Waltz 40 Tour at the Tower Theater in Philly last night. I don't know much about the background of this, but I saw some amazing musicians playing some amazing music for almost 4 hours. Warren Haynes, Jamey Johnson, and Lukas Nelson on guitars & vocals, with John Medeski, Don Was, and Terence Higgins on keys/bass/drum. Also a full horn section (Mark Mullins and the Levee Horns) and guests Cyril Neville, Dave Malone from the Radiators, and Bob Margolin (who was in Muddy Waters' band and was in the original Last Waltz film/show). Got to chat with Haynes, Medeski, and Blue Note President Don Was after. All very friendly. Going back out to see my Texas buddies the Flatlanders tonight.

That is getting more difficult in many cars, as the audio is integrated into the GPS and other controls, with a larger touch screen. It's not usually a stand alone radio head unit like decades ago.

Went to the Phillies/Braves game last night, my first in-person game of the season. Was a one-run game until late, then the Phllies hit a HR and ended up winning 9-5. JT Realmuto looks like a real player for the Phillies. Harper didn't get a hit, and my local friends have mixed feelings about his value based on how much they pay him. Phillies need better pitching before they're going to do much, I think. It was German heritage night too, so of course the Phanatic had to dance to accordion music. I wasn't happy when the Astros moved to the AL involuntarily, but now that I've moved to the Philly area, at least I can continue to root for them in the AL and the Phillies in the NL.

I'm starting to make that a criteria for my next car search. I know the Toyota Camry still offers a CD player, at least for some option levels on the car.

Happy Birthday, Bob! Prost!

Yes, as sidewinder mentioned, I visited them when he was located in the place with the large glass pane front. I loved that shop, and spoke with Tom many times. I live in Stuttgart for 5 years, from the end of 1998 through the end of 2003. It was a wonderful time for me, and my son was born there (at Robert Bosch Krankenhaus). There were a number of music shops I visited - zweitausendeins, Einklang, Vinyl West, Second Hand Records, and occasionally the chain stores back then - Lerche, Media Markt, and WOM. WOM actually had a pretty good inventory at the time, at the location near the Hauptbahnhof. I wish I lived in a city that had that number of music shops today. Are you from Stuttgart originally? What a wonderful place.

Hey Bob - now that I think back, you may have already told me this previously. I remember talking with you about Tom a few times after our get together. Hope all's well with you!

Is Vinyl West still open in Stuttgart, Steve? I used to love that shop during the time I lived there. The guy that owned it (Tom) was very knowledgeable about jazz and ECM in particular. (I met our board colleague Sidewinder there many years ago - Hi Bob!) I just did an online search and it appears that VInyl West appears to be an online operation based in Spain now, but still operated by Tom.

I lived in Wiesbaden for four years, and my parents lived there for twelve years, so I continued visiting them a couple of times per year even after I'd moved. Later I lived in Stuttgart as well, and my son was born there. If the cards line up properly I may live in Germany again some day, I love it there.

I'm not familiar with that wine, but very familiar with the Rheingauer Weinwoche! I think this picture is taken from inside the Rathaus. I played my trumpet on the steps of the Rathaus for a Christmas performance a few times back in the early 1980s.

That's a big deal. They also traded for catcher Martin Maldonado, who was with them last year for a while. Good defensive catcher, but a liability batting - just like Max Stassi was. And they also traded for Aaron Sanchez from the Blue Jays, so a busy day for the 'Stros. I still think they should've kept Charlie Morton, might not have needed to make the trade for Greinke.

May he Rest in Peace.

Prince - Originals

If you walk into an eyeglass shop in your local mall, and try on a few pairs that you might like, and then leave, I don't think they're going to be too upset. If they ask, I just say I'm just browsing. Many people window shop and try things on in just about every shop that sells clothing and so forth. Why would this be any different? I'm sure you've never done that at any local clothes store.

I got my last pair online, about a year ago. Had my eye exam locally, and then visited a number of eyeglass shops and tried on various different pairs until I found the pair I liked the most. Wrote down the model number and then researched online pricing, and found the place with the best price (and one that was reputable), and ordered. Saved substantially over buying them locally. I think the key is trying them on locally before buying, so you know that you're going to like the fit/look, instead of buying online before getting to try them on. Note - usually I prefer to buy and support local shops, but if I am saving over $100 on a purchase that I only make every few years at best, then it became worth it. If the price difference had been $25, I'd have bought locally (although even then that was at a national chain shop).

Apparently it takes 2 people to replace Wetton. Here's the other three original guys playing Heat of the Moment, with Billy Sherwood on bass and Bumblefoot (?!) on vocals.

His birth name is Steven Lento, a bit more Italian. His father passed away, and he later adopted his step-father's last name.

Joshua trees, Mojave Preserve, CA 24 June 2019 Old Post Office, Kelso CA Roy's Cafe, Rt 66, Amboy CA

I know you weren't asking me, but I will tell you in my case, my mother refused to move into independent living, despite the urging from my sister and me. She was probably 77 or so when we first broached the subject. Neither of us lived in the same city as her, and were 3+ hours away, so wouldn't have been able to respond quickly in the case of an emergency. Ane no other immediate relatives lived nearby, either. Her health was deteriorating, she was on oxygen 24/7 (she had pulmonary fibrosis), and she had gotten to the point where she needed someone to help drive her for routine errands. Her primary reason was that she didn't want to die in a place like that. She wanted to die at home, in the space she was comfortable in and had lived in for over 25 years. She wanted to enjoy her possessions (acquired over a lifetime of living in a number of places around the world), and not be forced to downsize to just a small portion of her "things". Her mind was good, so we had to accept her decision. She passed away in her house at 81 years old, so another 4 years after we first considered her alternatives. I think she was generally happy, so it's hard to be upset about her choice, and how she lived her remaining years. Though it did create a huge undertaking for us after she had passed, having to go through 80 years worth of her possessions, and figure out how to get rid of most of it. And then sell the house.

I suspect that may cause confusion with some folks, since your thread title clearly states "FS" or for sale.

I've read that book a couple of times, though it's been a few decades now. But I always enjoyed it. In contrast, the film trilogy is a waste, in my opinion, despite the effort that went into it. I've watched the LotR films many times, and love them.

Roky Erickson passed away today, at the age of 71 in Austin. He and the 13th Floor Elevators were just a little before my time, but I discovered him from that tribute album that came out around '90. The music, lyrics, and his personal story all intrigued me. Went back and explored alot of his work over the following years, and loved it. Not sure what else to say - Rest in Peace, Roky.

How do you like Tame Impala, Matthew? I'm almost curious enough to check them out, but undecided.

I suppose this isn't really rock, but I caught a Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines show here in CC on Friday night. So I've been listening to some of her albums. Love Terri, she's a wonderful singer, songwriter, and player. And Lloyd Maines is, in my opinion, a musical force, and something of an open secret in Texas music. Has played with, recorded with, and produced just about everyone in the Texas/Americana/alt country scene. And he's the father of Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks.