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Well, I finally unpacked this bad boy and tried it out for the first time. Ground up a couple chuck steaks. I'd have to say that the resulting burgers were OUTSTANDING! I was amazed at the difference between the freshly ground meat and the store-bought version. It was definitely worth the extra effort. At some point I'm going to attempt some homemade brats/sausage.

Well, I certainly don't skimp on buying recordings, although I have become much more patient and will now often wait until a better price surfaces (unless I have to have it RIGHT NOW! ). I've also become a bit more selective and try to avoid extreme impulse buying, and the need to have "everything" by certain artists. This is quite difficult to do when hanging around this place! I also try not to skimp on: Coffee (including coffee maker and grinder) Shoes Bed (a good mattress is essential) Some foods (I try to buy organic when possible, especially meat) Scotch & Tequila (quality is worth the extra $$ ) Parentheses (just like Rooster Tom)

I believe that it was also called "Hope So Eric" on at least one of the recordings. There's also "Praying with Eric"- is that the same tune? I don't have that recording. It seems the full title (or at least one of the many) was "So Long Eric (Don't Stay Over There Too Long)". Really enjoying the Cornell concert, BTW.

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Yes, the fromunda cheese is rampant.

Oh yes Conn, it's been positively FRIGID here.

Feel free to stop by. I'll whip up some palmetto stir-fry.

Oops, I thought this thread was about Tim Donaghy.

The daily late-afternoon thunderstorm thing has made it a little tricky to know whether or not to fire up the grill. It got "down" to 88 the other day and it felt like 70. Humidity is my new best friend. Apparently.

Well, it's all done. All is well in Tallahassee, hot and humid as expected. Last Friday when the movers arrived it was a record 102 degrees. I think I lost about ten pounds over the last week or so, which is fine w/me. Nothing got damaged and all the CDs are unpacked and in their new home. Finally got internet and cable today- I had to resort to the rabbit ears for the weekend and could only get CBS. Wow, CBS really sucks! I'm thankful the moving process and travel went without any problems. It may be hot here, but I'm very thankful for my new job and life. Yet another chapter begins, one that was unexpected. It's nice to be back online, that's for sure.

All I gotta say is he must have been pretty pissed to confront Mingus.

I couldn't imagine Miles' Blackhawk sessions without all the ambient noise. The sounds of the audience, the cash register, even the drink blender just add to the live aspect IMHO. Occasionally I've experienced performances where a very subtle and seamless transition from one soloist to the next made applause seem inappropriate, and no one made a sound. When you can get an audience to be silent through musical means, those are special moments. I played a gig once where a guy and his party sat close to the band and talked loudly all evening. Both the clubowner and the band asked him to keep it down, or maybe move to a table at the other end of the club, but it didn't do much good. He finally left while we were in the middle of a tune ( but not before flipping the band the finger). Now I tend not to be overly confrontational, but this pissed me off so much I put down my horn and followed him outside and confronted him. He was very surprised to see me and backed down, which was good because I hadn't thoroughly thought out my next step. It wouldn't do me much good to get my teeth knocked in.

Mmm-hmm.

I would have thought your mind was worth more than that.

Oklahoma Joe's. Making the KC BBQ rounds one final time before I move on Monday. I'll be having the pulled pork sammich w/slaw on top. I am going to miss the BBQ!

Waiter, I'll have what he's having.

HappEKE BBBirthday!

It doesn't bother me. What's funny is when they applaud after the head, as if that was an improvised solo. I think for many it lets them feel that they are a part of the creative process (and often they are, IMHO). If the audience feels that they can't spontaneously respond it can only serve to widen the rift between audience and musicians. Just my opinion.

That Ella really has rythem. Jazzy, too.

Have a good gig JK! The Solar Cafe needs a new "jingle" on their website (with real, natural and healthy instruments).

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Wendy's.

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