Peter Johnson

Let me google that for you!

Saw Gil Scott-Heron last night--a terrific show at a crappy venue (Blue Note in NYC). Gil was in fine form, jovial, and amusing, and he and his tight band played some nice old favorites--Pieces of a Man, Winter in America, The Bottle--and others. George Clinton was watching from the stairwell, and the entire crowd was into it. Great night.

Here's an obit up at the Iridium website, where Les Paul had a standing weekly gig. Les Paul Obit @ Iridium

I think the sets sold at Best Buy came shrink wrapped with a DVD to the outside of the package; it only has two tracks, iirc. I still have mine--just not the box (until a few days from now, anyway--thanks Adam!)

Double thanks--got both of those Trane boxes for forty bucks en route to my doorstep. Helluva deal.

Thanks, SS1! This is one of those cases, though, where I want the physical thing. I appreciate the lead, though!

Friends: I know a lot of you (including me) took advantange of the sick Best Buy "sale" (read: misprice) on this set some time ago. Sadly, although I still have the bonus DVD that came with my set, my box has gone missing in one of my many moves over the last few years. So I beseech the forum: does anyone have this box who doesn't want it and would like to part with it for some cash at a reasonable price? Drop me a PM if so. I've got a line on a set online for around $70, which isn't too bad--but thought I'd see if someone here wanted to sell theirs. Cheers, Peter

Free, what kind of filters do you use? I've been thinking about getting a chemex myself.

Waaaaaahhhhhhhh I miss Africabrass

Don't know about casters, but I used the large-size expedit unit; it was terrific. Didn't reinforce. It swallowed my entire collection; didn't buckle; and survived a move. Highly recommended.

What a drag, man--that's right in the nabe. :-( Hopefully something nice will replace it--hopefully with music. Sadly, other than the standbys, the W. Village is littered with the remains of places trying to put music out there that "just didn't make it." No idea why. Yes, that was it.

About to walk out the door to see Lew Tabackin's trio (!) at Small's in NYC. Two sets: 10:30 and midnight. Psyched!

Me too...

Thanks, Ron!

cc hit for about 3/4 of my order. Will report back...when arrival occurs!

I hate to get off topic, but this seems as good a place as any. I've been noticing this for a while now--the sort of "written affectation" where someone (in this case, you, RT! ) will write something, then use strikethough, and then say what they meant to say. Why not just back up and delete and say what you meant to say rather than saying both? Sorry if I'm overlooking something obvious--but I am curious.

Lamb sausage from the Catskills, corn grilled then shorn off the cobb and sauteed with basil, salt, and pepper; gazpacho from market staples to start! Rhubarb pie (also homemade) for dessert. A productive day!

Me too--keeping my fingers crossed, but it did seem a bit too good to be true.

Not scared in the least; but even better, it looks like we've arranged an in-person handoff in New York! Completely agree - don't let the distance scare you! Seconded.

PM sent!

Whoa, now, let's keep some things to ourselves!

J.H.--Thanks! SS1--each issue has been shrinkwrapped, and all have arrived in terrific shape.

Thanks guys, I'll check out the leads. J.H., would love the hookup when you have a chance. Thanks!

A very significant portion of my practice is drafting wills for folks who have quite a lot--and no, sadly, it does not surprise me--either that advisors didn't suggest it, or if they did, that he didn't listen. It's unfortunate for many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that is the chief method in almost every state by which an individual can name a guardian of his or her minor children, to take effect upon death. His mother has petitioned, and received (at least temporarily) custodianship of his kids; who knows if that bears any resemblance to the result he would have wanted. Chuck has it right--this will be tied up in trust & estate litigation for years--something I take it upon myself to do everything in my power to avoid. The lawyers will be the winners, I fear. I heard on the radio today that nobody is sure if he had a will. Can you imagine someone that wealthy whose financial advisors did not insist that he have a will? I can imagine someone that wealthy not listening to those advisors had they suggested he make a will.