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Allow me to get it started......... Mizzou's loss last night turned out to be pretty costly. No BCS anything for them. That doesn't seem fair. Kansas made out pretty well though. A season like this one, with so many upsets and so many teams peaking late, is a good argument for a playoff system of some sort.

Conn, you're taking steps to change your situation which is something of which to be proud. I think you have better days ahead for sure my friend! And your Abaco pics were very interesting.

I'm not all that crazy about this current method of icing kickers, even though it's completely legal. I was actually kind of glad to see it backfire for once. Edit: ......although today of all days I wouldn't have wished anything bad for the 'Skins.

Wow, Joe Gibbs makes a freshman mistake and calls two consecutive timeouts in a attempt to freeze the kicker. The resulting penalty makes the FG attempt much shorter and Buffalo wins. Tough day for the 'Skins all around.

I need to also mention meeting Joe and Rachel at the Green Mill last spring......that was big fun!

Congratulations, aloc! Glad to hear you're doing well. This was a tough year with all the changes in my life. I do like my new job a lot, although I'm still adjusting to life in Tallahassee- there are no gigs to be had in town and that's been kind of a drag. Plus, undertaking a complete "start-over" is not something I planned on doing at this stage of my life. All in all, though, I'm very grateful that I landed on my feet and I have faith that everything else will eventually work out. I know many here have faced adversity this year, and I hope there are some positive things to emerge from their experiences.

Well, the losses by Mizzou and WVA brought a truly bizarre (and entertaining) season to a close. It will be interesting to see how the whole BCS situation plays out. I'm sure there will be much bitching and moaning.

40% off one DVD box set on 12/3 and 12/4 only Not bad....

So I guess anyone who doesn't have the NFL network won't be seeing the GB/Dallas game, is that correct? That really sucks.

So, Barak, you were saying?

I'm glad something good has emerged from all the BS you must have been dealing with. Congratulations Peter! I'm always happy to see someone get something they want in life.

Sound like an interesting book- I'd also like to read Anthony Boudrain's book "Kitchen Confidential". Edit: I heard an interview w/Boudrain on NPR today. Really a fascinating person who's had quite a life.

Yes, Happy Birthday Strays! The more I study his compositions and arrangements the more I am impressed by his talent. I've been hearing his version of Nutcracker quite a bit lately, and I really love what he did with that music. And what a great vehicle for his skills he had in Duke's band.

Hey now! I resemble that remark!

..plus the Clayton/Hamilton big band. Of course! One of the best in the business today. I did not list it because you mentioned Jeff Hamilton already in your previous post. Yes, although I initially was thinking of him in the small group context (his trio).

Sorry to hear about this.

..plus the Clayton/Hamilton big band.

Somehow I'm worried you're referring to me, even though those aren't my letters! Your name doesn't provide a lot to work with! Several of the ones I posted did seem oddly appropriate, though.

A few current/recent drummer-led groups that I can think of: Matt Wilson Roy Haynes Winard Harper John Hollenbeck Jeff Hamilton Jack DeJohnette (other than the Jarrett trio) Jimmy Cobb Jeff Watts Our very own Johnny E and the Reptet

Here are some board members: Fled jam? No sir! Sell sugar! Syringe Jam Cement line Can She Suck? An Odd Lug Foe Farrell J No ..plus, an old friend: Ear Johnson ...and finally, a former pop icon: A Moonlit Belch

BIG FOOD!

Do we get paid in cash? I can't make the rehearsal. Can my girlfriend get in for free? Is there an open bar? Can we eat? Not that lame sandwich crap, I mean the same stuff the guests are eating. Do we have to play "Electric Slide"? "Macarena"?"Cotton Eyed Joe"? Do we get OT if the gig goes long?

Apparently not.

Happy Beefday!

Sounds like she's doing fine. Great news, Jim. And Peter, I love that pic of your dog.