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Congratulations!! I LOVE that name. It's a very *cool* name with a lot of character that will wear well throughout the years. A good friend has a 3 year old named Milo--I think it's making a comeback. Like the others, I would be interested to know what the name means to you and how you came to choose it. Again, congratulations to you and Melissa.

OK... lemme break it down for you.. I'm referring to the reviewer you referenced from Amazon. He is a known seller of Pat Metheny live bootlegs. He claimed his *cousin* stole his identity and sold the items, not him. (sure...) As C.J. has mentioned, Pat Metheny graciously allows his shows to be taped as long as he isn't aware; he goes into automatic edit mode if he knows he's being recorded. I think it's a no-brainer to assume that Pat Metheny or any musician would not like to see their live boots being sold for profit. There are plenty of live shows that are traded freely. There is no need for anyone to ever pay for one of these shows. This particular reviewer has benefitted immensely from others in the trading community and has in turn offered these up for sale. It is my opinion that this person is a narcissistic a-hole: I've met him. It is fact that he sold these items for profit. Because of what I know about him, I won't put much thought into what he writes. What's to understand? Did you think I was referring to you?

Great points... Let's just say that this particular reviewer (and pardon me for being harsh, I'm usually one who bestows the benefit-of-the-doubt) is a complete narcissistic a-hole (disclaimer: in my opinion) who sells Pat's boots on ebay (disclaimer: that's a fact). Oh wait, I'm sorry, his *cousin* stole his identity and actually listed those items on ebay.... (shurrr Clay, we all believe you bud...). So in this instance I certainly will 'consider the source...' I haven't received my copy yet, and I've only heard it in its entirety once, so I'm anxious to give it the attention that it deserves.

Sidewinder: PMG will be in London on June 12 at the Hammersmith Apollo. I've heard June 11 might be either Brighton or Poole. Edit: I get a lot of my stuff here: http://www.easytree.org You can sign up for automatic emails when new torrents are started.

There's a UK date, but I don't have it at work--I'll post it when I get home.

The Trio returns!

Watched the game last night. The Suns have to be the quickest team in I don't remember how long. Poor Shaq was wheezin'...

Well, we already know you're hot, B3-er-- you do remodeling and get up for 2 am feedings. That's the best combination of hot. The cookware thing (and a big right-on about Viking) is just icing, my friend. (lucky Alison )

Oh... let's save my fetishism for all things laundry for another thread.

Happy Birthday!!

OK... guys who talk about cooking (or even argue about cooking) are hot... Carry on....

If you purchase/pre-order a copy of The Way Up at Amazon, you can get a stream of the entire CD available until January 28th in the US only. For some reason, I was only able to stream the opening and Part III -- not sure why.

Wasn't that a great game! You know he wouldn't have been satisfied to break the record only to lose the game--the 2 pointer was a must. I'm a huge Purdue/ Drew Brees fan so it was kind of bittersweet, although Brees had an excellent game and is having an excellent season. I'm still glad to beat San Diego out of the number 3 spot.

My favorite gift so far: center court tix to Pacers/Detroit Part Deux. Jermaine O'Neal is icing on the cake.

Looks like he's already seriously planning how to live up to his impressive moniker! How about it! Great name for a very handsome boy! Here's something to add to the 'ohmigod did this child just say this!' list. Jennifer and dad attending Pacers game. Jennifer standing on her seat and yelling at top decibel to the ref, "I'm going to eat you up and poop you out!" While dad was chiding little Jennifer that this isn't a nice thing to say, silently he was marveling at the wonders of the gene pool.

I love that scene too. I was talking about that particular scene with a friend at work; she had the same reaction that you had.

It's those eyes! They are heartbreakers! Just wait until she gets to be about 4 and has these intense conversations with you. Here's one I had today with Avatar Jennifer (who has been temporarily replaced by Avatar Rocky the superdog) Jennifer (in very serious tone) : Ra-Ra! I have four things to say to you! Me: OK... tell me what's on your mind. Jennifer: Well....#1) I love you, and #2) I like you, too and #3) when I go to Michigan to see grandma, you are in my heart ( ) and #4) you need to wear jingle bell bows in your hair because it's messy today. I will show you how. Straight shooters, those 4 year olds... Be prepared for hair stuff, tons of hair stuff

Oh. My. God.

Europe will be this summer. There are a few dates listed on his website ("Travels"). I'm sure more will be added.

Yeah... sure.. and I bet there's no Santa, either....

Here's the info that I have:

It's OK, pookie. I was worried that you got bit by the *sexist bug*. Thought I might have to do an intervention and give you a purple herbie or somthin'...

I'm very familiar with Millie Jackson . I thought I was making a somewhat coy reference to a double entendre, not being *in your face descriptive*, a la Ms. Jackson. Hence my puzzlement. Maybe I was thrown off by your choice of the 'disdainful' smiley.

CJ... I'm digging around trying to find my copy of the "Companion" compilation right now.