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It's kind of admirable in a way, though as it has been almost 8 years since buying his 3rd album he is moseying along. But resources & time are finite, and maybe he's limiting himself to just 1 this year because he needs more Gene Harris. I put similar restrictions on certain artists & hard bop in general to better explore other types of jazz & music. I'm guessing GA is doing the same. If he takes care of himself he'll eventually get to hear all the Silver he wants, though he might need to pick up the pace just a little. (And if it lights a fire he may break his 1 Silver a year promise.) I went with the Jazz Messengers, though Cape Verdean Blues could win on another day. I don't have Horace-Scope (I hate astrology ) or Doin' The Thing (again, limits) but have some others not on the list. Can't go wrong with any. This thread has made me reconsider Doin' The Thing. I have the live Paris Blues disc which I dunno, didn't grab me like I thought it would, so my enthusiasm for another live disc was dampened. In March it'll be a year since my last, so maybe then.

Did you watch one of the extra features that came with season one? The actress is from Tipperary. Let's just say it'd be a whole 'nother vibe if she used her real voice in the role. Looks like I'll wait to watch when it comes out on DVD. What/where is Tipperary? It's a long way to ... Ireland lad, Ireland. She has a nice thick Irish brogue she has. I heard that the song is actually about a pub in london called 'The Tipperary' that was popular during WW11. Ah, whadya know! Which isn't that long a ways from Ireland at least in terms of miles. Regarding English accents and Rome, think Shakespeare. In high school we were treated to Marlon Brando as Marc Antony in this version of JC.

Did you watch one of the extra features that came with season one? The actress is from Tipperary. Let's just say it'd be a whole 'nother vibe if she used her real voice in the role. Looks like I'll wait to watch when it comes out on DVD. What/where is Tipperary? It's a long way to ... Ireland lad, Ireland. She has a nice thick Irish brogue she has.

Did you watch one of the extra features that came with season one? The actress is from Tipperary. Let's just say it'd be a whole 'nother vibe if she used her real voice in the role. Looks like I'll wait to watch when it comes out on DVD.

Especially the first song, as I recall--Phil and Lew really tear it up. The album's cover art must set a record for the most reeds pictured on an album cover. I can vouch for that one too. For some reason when I glance at the cover I think I'm seeing really bad french fries.

What reyles said. I prefer them to Mitsuis, namely because the price is nicer. I've probably bought 1500 or more of them. Another place to try is Cascade Media, especially if you live in the Pacific NW.

I'm guessing it was Plunkett or Grogan who cut your meal short. If it's any consolation the poor guy once was asked in a press conference "Lemme get this straight, Jim. Is it blind mother, deaf father or the other way around?" In a way he was owned a seat at a fine restaurant for that, though not that you should have been the ones to pay. Sheeeesh, I hope at least you got a doggie bag and a discount. I noticed he didn't have to hold the trophy long either. I hear he can't lift one arm above shoulder height and walks like a 100 year old tortoise from all of the hits he took. Man, I haven't had the 2 teams I was rooting for win in the longest time! An old school all midwest matchup! YES!

Shocking but oh so true - you can enjoy Ellington without the presence of Johnny Hodges. Yet another marvelous session.

That would be incorrect, sir. Is this a fairly recent development? Because I seem to remember Kaat & Blyleven being listed as "team record holders" for a while back in the day. And that just didn't seem right. Sometimes announcers make the distinction about leaders in the current city, such as for the Atlanta Braves as opposed to what happened in Boston or Milwaukee. So that's what might have been going on there. Dan's link above for Twins/Senator Ver. 1 pitching leaders works as access to all franchise leaders. Just click "Teams" on the quick index in the light blue stripe near the top. Next click a team of interest. Now on the "Team Index" click either "Batting" or "Pitching" next to "Leaders." Next, pour a drink & watch time fly.

Season 5 have the brilliant "Scott Tenorman Must Die" episode, along with family fun such as "Cripple Fight" and "Proper Condon Use." Oh yes and "How To Eat With Your Own Butt." And "Butters' Very Own Episode." Season 9 has some terrific eps too, such as "Die Hippie, Die," "The Death of Eric Cartman," and "Ginger Kids" to name a few. Season 8's "Woodland Critter Christmas" is one of the great Xmas episodes. It also includes "The Passion of the Jew" ep, and one where the boys are transformed into Japanese magna-style warriors. Seasons 6 & 7 also have some classic episodes within. You could almost make a decision based on whether you come across the sets used (which is how I've gotten mine.) Um, you can also (cough cough) "preview" the episodes at (no "www") mrtwig dot net. Real audio works just great for these eps as it's not a graphics intensive show. I do think this show is a rarity in that it might be better 11 years later than it was in the first few years.

There another on the way in March. Along with the promise (yeah yeah, we'll see) of the archival box in the fall (or at least part of it.) Neil Young Billboard link "On the heels of the first release from his Archives Performance series last fall, Neil Young will unveil another vintage concert on March 13 via Reprise. "Live at Massey Hall" was taped Jan. 19, 1971, at the Toronto venue and finds Young performing solo. Beyond favorites such as "Don't Let It Bring You Down," "I Am a Child," "Ohio" and "Down by the River," Young debuted material that wound up appearing on his next studio album, "Harvest." Among those songs were "The Needle and the Damage Done," "Old Man" and "Heart of Gold," the only No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit of his career. Young claims producer David Briggs urged him to release the Massey Hall concert instead of the studio version of "Harvest," a suggestion he didn't follow. "I was very excited about the takes we got on 'Harvest,' and wanted 'Harvest' out," Young says. "David disagreed. As I listen to this today, I can see why." In related news, Reprise has confirmed a fall release for "Archives Volume I," a vault-clearing project Young has been promising for decades. The collection will comprise 8 CDs and 2 DVDs full of previously unreleased studio and live recordings as well as concert footage and memorabilia."

Yes, but it's telling that despite Iverson's arrival the team has been crap. Guy Oh come on, not only is Carmelo out but so is J.R. Smith (the former #2 option, #3 once everyone is able to play.) Camby also went down for a time. Hardly fair to blame the team's performance when 3/5's of your starters aren't able to play.

Because we pronounce wrong as well, sort of like the beau in Beau Geste. Which isn't correct from what I understand.

I thought we were talking the mammalian persuasion? It's the dolphin-fish, better known is restaurants as mahi-mahi. Especially yummy when lightly marinated in lime and grilled. I'm familiar with it, having lived on the Gulf Coast for over 20 years. Hence my previous comment. Sorry, I've just had a hankerin' to play "name that fish!"

Oh c'mon, it's fun to slag on stuff sometimes. Sort of like how you like to tweak the Christians on this board. You're hardly turning the other cheek there (unless we're talking about lower cheeks.) As for Jay-Z, I just can't respect someone pushing Buttwiper beer. Great Divide, Rogue, North Coast to name a few and I'd feel more positive about him, but Budweiser? Blech.

I thought we were talking the mammalian persuasion? It's the dolphin-fish, better known is restaurants as mahi-mahi. Especially yummy when lightly marinated in lime and grilled.

OUCH. Thanks for pointing that out, as I assumed they'd just free the double disc digipacs from the slipcase. All the more reason to get the box! I still haven't listened to the stereo versions of Horizontal & Idea yet. The mono of 1st really is fantastic!

You aren't kidding! This has been a dee-light to listen to, and the extra discs play better as discs than most discs of extras do. As these are being released individually on the 23rd, at the very least check out Bee Gees' 1st. Though I'm very happy with the box of the 1st 3. I hope they continue on with Odessa & Cucumber Castle.

Hmm, download you say? I ended up greatly enjoying season 1 of Rome. I've read this will be the last season for the series so they're letting it all hang out. Oh well, at least we have the history books so we know how it all turns out for the biggies. Now debating whether to hunt & peck for a download or be patient and wait till next year (or later this year) for the DVD.

Happy Birthday, and wishing you great health.

Not even Babe Ruth or Hank Aaron was 100%. Based on that, there are writers with some fucked up sense of self-righteousness who will leave Ripken (or for that matter, Clemens or Maddux) off the ballot to ensure that no one is unanimous. There was some clown who turned in a blank ballot. Ooooo, big protest there hotshot. Oh I guess I still care about the baseball hall of fame (oops, forgot to capitalize it though), but there's just been so much crap going regarding the voting & changes that it's hard to care as much as I used to. Failure to vote in Buck O'Neil was a big flag as far as how stupid things have gotten. The percentage of votes for many of the guys who didn't make it don't make me feel any better about the institution. I guess the one thing I can be optimistic about is that whenever we get a new commish (I mean, it will happen someday won't it?) that perhaps changes will be made yet again that will be more positive. It does look like though that guys like Rice, Blyleven, almost anybody who doesn't hit the magic numbers of 3000, 500, 300 etc. will have to be voted in by the Vet Committee far off into the future. If that's the case they wouldn't necessarily be in bad company.

On the bright side it looks like Goose might get in. Maybe Hawk too. But it looks like Blyleven will get screwed again. I think they should force the writers to pass some sort of test. That might cull the herd by 60% or so. And give TV & radio baseball announcers of a certain number of years a vote too.

Way to go! Quite the package of goodies. Kind of nice that they throw in the stamps & shirt to go with the fine CD sets. When I was about 10 years old I won a Kodak Instamatic camera at a store drawing. A year later I won a Kodak Pocket Instamatic. It's been all downhill since then.

22.22...% of the way through That Devilin' Tune Vol. 4.

Now I know of a 6 Wives that in the US was shown on Masterpiece Theatre where Henry the 8th was played by Keith Mitchell. IMDB has 2 entries with either 1970 or '72 as the year. I saw it twice, once when I was about 8 and again when I was barely a teen. I recall my Dad loving it, and the portrayal of Henry just seemed so right way back then. A year ago or so I was fooled by PBS thinking I would get to see this again, but instead something newer from 2001 was put on that I had to shut off in 10 minutes. Sure, I never gave it a chance, but it was mainly disgust based on a 30 year memory of something far superior. If that exists on DVD that'd be great!