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That's why I mailed a check. Make sure the check is issued from a solvent bank, Jim...

Don't know the guy, but keep on poppin dude!

Auction off your cds here or on ebay, Jeff. You can then send what you want to Jim. Thanks Conn! I'll probably do just that. No need Jeff, really... Let those donate who can afford to do so. No need to feel guilty or whatever if you're not in a good situation.

Answer: BIG ASS BUCKS!!

What a marvelous idea!! How come I never thought of doing that as a kid?

I don't believe this. I got pounded pretty good by a 6'3" 200lb father up to the age of 10. He believed that it was important that I not grow up as a "Mama's boy." In the end, I grew up as a "Mama's Boy" anyway! I've never hit my kid, but I'd sock him pretty good if he tried to kill himself by running into a street full of cars in the example given by Jim Sangry. My father didn't explain his beatings like Jim Albertson's Dad did. That sure would have been nice! But I knew I was bad when he hit me. Dad did this when he was in his 20s and stopped when he was around 35. I think he just had a hard time dealing with marriage and kids after a rough day of work. I think he hit me out of anger when his temper was short; but I also think he hit me as a proxy when my Mom screamed at him for something. He was also a warmhearted father and gave me hugs as well. I don't think I carry any scars from the beatings. He never punched me, but he slapped full-strength. Ouch!

Auction off your cds here or on ebay, Jeff. You can then send what you want to Jim.

Glad to hear the good news, Jim.

Game over. Wonder who the Pats will have left to man their secondary next Sunday...

Cornerback Randall Gay goes down again. Steelers were well prepared over the bye week for the Pats. It's very painful for me to watch this game, which ended early in the third quarter. Pats have no chance to come back. Brady is just padding his throwing stats right now, while the Steelers are doing all the right things to wrap up the win. Congrats to the Steelers for outplaying New England.

Patriots getting their butts kicked. Injuries to starting corners Ty Law and Tyrone Poole make them very thin in the secondary. The Steelers are playing great and the Pats are flat. First half is about to end with a 24-3 lead. I'm declaring this game as lost. Even if they narrow the score, I think the Steelers are playing too well to let this one go. The streak had to end. Might as well end with a bang! Corey Dillon was listed as "probable" yesterday but is inactive for the game. What was Bill Belichick up to? I think the Pats will probably lose at KC and at NY Jets as well. This won't be their only loss of the season.

That was a shame, Jim. UM had to come back by 17 points, I think. Sorry...

I'm leaving a big bowl outside the front door, and watching the Patriots NFL game on TV... -_-

The music is well known from previous issues. I give a big thumbs up to the remastering. Sound is fantastic. Been listening all night...

As long as Randy has a "heads up", let the sucker go. No skin off my but. You've got skin on your butt?

Miles Davis, "The Complete Concert 1964 My Funny Valentine + Four & More" 2 cds Columbia. $13 with postage paid. Miles Davis Story DVD $12 postage paid. Checks or cash only. No cowrie shells or red agates accepted... B-)

Are we talkin' 'bout Toledo? Grand Rapids, Chuck... B-)

Do you mean he's not posting directly from the mother country? Well, let's nuke the place...

And now is the time, then, comrade Conn, that we must reveal to you that "Jim Alfredson" is a virtual construct--and that you have just given money to a people's-jazz-front for THE ELECTION DEFENSE FUND OF JOHN KERRY AND JOHN EDWARDS!!! Good to have you aboard at last. Blasted Red is a real menace. Anyway we can get this guy deported? INS? Somebody???

Seems like a little donation from me wouldn't hurt...

Just got my set in today's mail. I'll be listening and hope to post a few comments soon.

then you just lose...

or cornered by rooks...

I've heard this said before. Where's the evidence? I'm totally useless outside of the game. Somebody's making this crap up!