Tim McG

In a Dan Gould sort of way, yes.

I date back to the old Jazz Central Station and the Jazz on Line daze of BBS yore. It was a tough deal to watch those sites go down, too. So many good conversations and excellent information regarding Jazz and so much to learn. Then Jazz Corner came along and so did Oganissimo. Jazz Corner can be a bit bawdy and "loud" at times, but some good Jazz folks post there in Speak Out. Might be an alternative.... I really have been very lucky to be a part of these and the information I have garnered over the last four years on Organissimo and Jazz Corner really shaped my knowledge of Jazz and the subtle intricacies of the genre and the musicians who play/create it.

As to a moderator....we could see if Dan Gould is available. Sorry. Couldn't resist

BeBop, You're in Fresno? I'm just down the road a piece in Tulare County.

I'm in. BTW, my e-mail....if you are so inclined: goodspeak@yahoo.com Tim

Oh, and thank you, Jim. It's been a fun four years and I will miss this BBS.

I am very sorry to learn of this and I, too, will miss coming here to read and to post. Are we sure this is going to happen? Is there a final day set? Personally, I hope it does not happen....too much good stuff here and much to learn about Jazz. Tim

Have a great day, Brooks!

As I PM'd Aloc, I have been crying on and off all day now and the fresh memory of our last moments together just tear at my Soul. Even in her weakest state, she urged her body toward me to pick her up just one more time. Then she cuddled with me and moaned a terrible cry. When the doctor came, they had to pry her claws out of my shirt. I have put two other cats down, but in spite of that I am crushed by this loss. I'll get over it, but until then....I weep. Thank you for the all positive vibes and for your humanity. Tim

Shadow is facing the camera....her sister, Silver, is asleep to my right. Sadly, I have only one computer buddy, now. Listening to Are you Going With Me by Pat Metheny....my heart is broken. See you in a few days.

Acute-renal shut-down claimed the life of one of my cats today. Her name is Shadow and she was only 10 years old. She was named that for a lake in the Sierras. She went blind on Thanksgiving Day, fell into convulsions this morning, I took her to the vet, there was nothing we could do....and I will miss Shadow, very much. Tim

I patiently await your oh-so-abusive retort....replete with the obligatory obscenities, of course. Babble on, Dan.

And Keith Scherer was involved with this case, um...how again? Court TV? Blog, blog, blog, Dan.

Speak to Dan Gould.

A very Happy Thanksgiving to all of you, as well. Hope it's a great day! Tim

My apologies, Aloc.

True dat. Although some folks ramp up the adrennaline a bit more than others around here, er...not me, of course

My suggestions for trades, free agent signings and whatnot: Torii Hunter needs to go to the Giants. A-Rod needs to hire a new agent. Gagne needs to retire. And Mike Metheny is a free agent...?

Not a lot of movement around the MLB of late. I guess we'll have to wait until after the Holidays to find out who is going where.

Speaking of the Weed Whacker Bowl, I heard the Kansas coach, Mangino, say he opposed a playoff system because he believed in the history and tradition of the bowl system. ... huh? ... I'd bet the number of bowls has doubled in the past 10-15 years. ... And they sell-out their names to corporations. What tradition? Rose Bowl: Pac10 vs Big Ten. Oldest New Years Day Bowl in the history of the college game.

Gee, I so hope Dan wasn't offended by that. [Dan, please respond in 58 cuss words or less, OK?]

Uh....if you say so, Brother Noj. Cutting edge art, apparently.

Seems the bully can't be bullied Telling someone they're an idiot hasn't the slightest thing to do with being a "bully". Telling someone that they have to change their avatar because you are offended, then refuting anyone who points out how you can avoid seeing the avatar, IS the act of a bully. See? Forcing someone to do something against their will - that's what a bully does. Telling you you're a fucking moron because ninety nine times out of a hundred you post nonsensical crap - that's the act of a friendly neighborly sort who doesn't tolerate stupidity. I don't care whether you ever start posting intelligent commentary about Bonds/steroids/baseball in general. Just as you shouldn't care what aloc has as his avatar. Another Classic, Dan-post. Yer on a roll, Dan! [saved for posterity]

Uh, Dan....could you please change your avatar?

True, a disgusting drawing, but still a drawing. I'll go to church this Sunday and repent of my art critic ways. Thanks, Noj....I have seen the light