Ed S

Yeah I'll check it out. I don't spend nearly as much time on the net as I once did so unless there's a mass exodus this will continue to be my message board home. I check out AAJ from time to time and imagine that I'll do the same with the BNBBE. I used to check out JC and Harlem but have not gone to either in a very long time.

I remember Jonas Kullhammer from the BNBB (Sorry if I botched the spelling). Maybe he lurks here and/or posts under a different name.

FWIW, Blue Note has launched a new Blue Note Europe website - complete with bulletin board.

When I go, I'm leaving them to my wife and chilldren to keep or dispose. I will leave recommendations as to how to go about it. For example, if they want to sell my Mosaics and ebay is still around, I'd give them an idea how much a set is worth and advise them to sell off a couple at a time. I'll also give then an idea of which of my collection are essentials or my favorites if they want to keep a few to learn about jazz or just to remember dear old dad. The way I look at it is this - If my kids don't care for jazz, I'll be happy to pass them on to someone who does. Selling them is as good a way as any to do this and my survivors will benefit somewhat from the sale.

Choose your poison

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This bidder sandboybob apparently wants this set at any price. He put in a bid on Feb 1 and was outbid by one 55michelle. He then bid again on Feb3 to become the high bidder. Anyone want to see if he's ______________________ enough to top another bid?

Ed, he related to the kids very well and had a great sense of humor. Everyone genuinely liked him as a person. Extremely well spoken, he commanded the attention of everyone in the class, buzzer to buzzer. Sounds like a great guy. I had a Social Studies teacher much like that in my Junior year of High School. His name was David Borgioli. Very demanding, precise, and intelligent. No nonsense from a work standpoint but engaging from a teaching standpoint. Great sense of humor. I'll never forget the day that he announced that in his 20+ years of teaching he had never given a A, until I earned one in his class. Funny thing is, he quit teaching after that year and went to work as a toll collector at the broder crossing between Buffalo and Fort Erie.

No doubt that raising the bar etc etc is good for kids and the education process. To me it's quite clear from the principal's remarks that no matter how intelligent this applicant was, he did not have the skills to relate to and/or motivate the kids. That "intellectual comportment" remark is very telling. Like I said above, to me it translates to pompous braniac. The guy seemed very eager to tell us exactly how smart he is and all that he has done. I'm guessing the interview went very much like that. Out of curiosity Noj, how would your characterize you history teacher's demeanor and comportment?

Teaching is not done through osmosis. I don't think that he was being told that he is overqualified at all. The principal's response - worded as kindly as possible, IMO - tells all. "Your demeanor and therefore your presence in the classroom would serve as an unrealistic expectation as to what high school students could achieve or become(or, reading between the lines, want to become - my words). However, it is highly recommended that you seek employment at the collegiate level; there your intellectual comportment would be greatly appreciated." I would love to have been a fly on the wall for that one as well. My transaltion of the principal's response - based partly on the way he presented himself in the opening paragraphs of article - is that he probably came off as some pompous braniac who would have no chance at all of relating to his students. The intellectual comportment would go over really well in high. I think the principal was right in this case. The guy was not a suitable candidate to teach high school students in a public school system. Students need to be able to relate to their teachers. Sounds to me that this guy doesn't have a clue.as to what it takes to be a good high school teacher.

Holy smokes. At a time like this who knows really what to say. Best wishes to you and your family. You seem to be dealing with things so very well right now and recognize that there are some tough times ahead in the coming days. The strength that you are exhibiting now will no doubt help you all in the days ahead when your impending loss becomes a reality. Try to remember that your feelings and emotions at that time are an expression of the love that you had for her. Let them flow and be there for your dad as the reality hits him. The positive things you have written indicate that you had a great family life. Your mother may not be with you much longer but your memories of her and your family life will be with you for as long as you live. Sounds like you have some great ones and that is truly something to be thankful for.

Anyone who can't wait for the Mosaic Select can bag the original release of Dex's Nights at the Keystone right here: Nights at the Keystone And don't forget, the Select will not come with the ultra rare Purple Blue Note label.

It was the thermal fuse. By the way, there is no statute of limitations when applying past money saved toward Mosaic purchases. 3 to 4 repairs probably saved you around $300 factoring inflation. I recommend the Capitol set. B)

Holy smokes - I on a streak of bad luck with appliances Yesterday, I had some clothes in the dryer and noticed that there was no heat in the drum. What the heck do I know about dryers? I spent a little time on the net yesterday checking out some do it yourself sites. I took an educated guess as to which of the "fixes" I would try. This morning, I found out that my local Sears Parts Store was open 10-3. So I made the trek to the store and after about 2 hours including travel time and $9 for the part, my dryer is working perfectly. I think I may have found a new career A repair guy walking in the door is at least $50 plus an hour labor. I'm guessing $100-$125 for a professional. Hmmm - the new Brookmeyer and Shank/Cooper Selects perhaps?

Geez, that looks familiar

That reminds me. I haven't reached for the Braith Conn for a while. I'll have to give it a spin today.

What I think is funny about this type of spammer is that their posts are so obviously spam by their wording, the tone the message takes, and the phoneyness they exude. It's like they can't help themselves and/or don't realize how they come across. Much like the worst of the stereotypical over the top salespeople we all know and love- used care salesman, gadget pumpers at county fairs, the old snake oil peddlers and television informercials. MMMMM...... Now that's great bass!

I think that the technician is called a technician because in addition to doing the highly technical work of running the modern high tech cash registers, they can also dump pills through the even higher tech pill counter and stuff. It's all very technical you know and far better than being a lowly cashier

You know, you could be on to something there. I wonder if she would like the Patton or Chambers Selects.................................

Funny thing is some of the bidders made multiple bids

When did he say the BNBB would reopen? May 2003? Don't care if it ever does, btw. Just pointing out that I would not count on anything.

I got home today and my furnace was not working. It's about 20 degrees F outside and 65 degrees inside. So, I go downstairs, do the obligatory poking around, give up, and call for service. About 2 hours later the service guy calls. Once he determines that I have a Lennox furnace, he informs me he can't fix it if it needs any parts as he's no longer an authorized Lennox dealer. When I describe the symptoms, he tells me exactly what he would do - remove the vent pipe, remove the upper fan motor cover, then the fan itself and check to see if it's jammed. If it is, free it up and give it a try. He tells me to try this before calling the Lennox dealer and really get hosed. So I do. Guess what - it worked. It took me about two hours but I did it. The furnace is up and running and I saved myself $85 for the off hours service call plus the $85 per hour labor charge. I figure I saved at least $170, maybe $200 if it took him a little over an hour. B) Seeing as I would have had to fork out $185-200 for a lousy furnace repair, I'd say I now have an opportunity to pick up a couple Mosaics. I've had my eye on the Roach set, what with the Stuff Smith disaster still fresh in my mind - and a couple of Selects perhaps - the Pearson and Amy or one of the new ones. Now mind you I just picked up the Eldridge, Mulligan and a partial Stuff set about two weeks ago justifying that purchase by saying that I returned a leather coat that I received as a Christmas gift and received enough money back to cover the cost of that purchase. Think this one will fly with headquarters?

Avast. So this bilge rat thinks he can scare off the likes of me???? Well blow me down. Why in t' name o' Blue Beard did he post this image on t' net in t' first place? Aaarrrrrr. Blast his stinkin' hide. I oughtta have him keel hauled and strung from the yard arm. Aaaaaaaaaarrrrr. I fart in his general direction.

A.J. Casson