Peter Johnson

Oh yeah? Well,

Well, Chris, if you had been a lawyer...well, a litigator, you would spend many nights in the office, eating Chinese food at your desk, calling your colleagues to complain about your secretary, and fretting about deadlines! Well, I'm KIND OF kidding. That's part of it. But I count myself in with what seems to be about 10% of lawyers who really enjoy what they do. I actually do estate litigation--so while there's always a winner and a loser, I (and my firm) frequently have the opportunity to really help people when they're in a time of need; we see it all the time, when someone's loved one has passed, all they want to do is wrap up the estate, but they have a greedy relative/employee/friend who wants to hijack the proceedings. It ain't cool, but there are solutions. It's a hell of a lot better than arguing on the phone all day, like some of my commercial litigator friends tell me they do! That being said, I've always wondered (seriously!) what my life would have been like if I'd gone into broadcasting! Something I've been curious about forever...used to think maybe I could get a summer job as a DJ at my favorite radio station in Portland, OR--never panned out. Still wondering!!!

Spooky! I usually go straight for the "never before released" issues; since I missed out on Sonic Boom first time around, I pulled the trigger. I generally collect vinyl, which is why I held off on Bossa Nove Bacchanal....one day I'll find it, one day! (Yes, I've got the "rainbow series" issues of mothership and sonic boom, but I've never cared for the sound on them. Come on guys--time to issue Clubhouse!!!)

Yahoo! Just pulled the trigger on Mother Ship, Sonic Boom and Passing Ships for $12.59 each on preorder at cduniverse.com. Last time 'round I did this, and I got them the day after they were released. Thought y'all might like the heads-up! PJ

Hey Jim! I know you're busy having babies and all, but how about a mini version of this as a clickable smiley??

Wow! Waiting for the Boogaloo Sister, indeed!!! Felicitations, Jim!

My first car! Yes, a four-door Corvair! Two-speed automatic transmission, rear engine, no seatbelts; got it in 1989 with about 42,000 miles on it. Previous owner had been hit by a bus, got spooked, and garaged it until I came around. It was pretty exciting to hit 70 on the highway; with the rear engine, the nose began to lift like an airplane!!! After about a year, I traded it in for what has been one of the two best cars I've ever owned, a 1972 Volvo p1800:

Yeah, Lon--they may look like tractors, but if you have a 90/6 like the photo you posted, you know all too well that you can leave the squids on their hondayamasuki ninkjas in the dust with a mere flick 'o the wrist! Love the TT ragtop as well!

Oh man are you going to get suggestions from Rooster Ties! For my part, I heartily recommend Arvo Part's other works on ECM; dark and moody. You might also enjoy Britten's Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridges for string orchestra. Try out Bartok's Divertimento for string orchestra, and I think some clear winners for you will also be Stravinsky's Firebird and Saint-Saens' Piano Concerti (there are five of them) and Symphonies (three of them--you usually hear the "Organ Symphony" (number 2), which is phenomenal, but the others are undersung gems IMHO. That should do you for late 1800's to early 1900's; I'm going to let RT jump in with suggestions that will take us up to the present day. I hope this helps; let me know if you want more suggestions, and if you give these a listen, what you think of them!

I visited it yesterday, I promise! You can check my i.p. address!

Damn, Lon--this is freaky!!! Here's a picture of me and my (recreational) ride--a 1972 r75 (sorry for the size)!!! This is on a trip my wife and I took from Philly to Kentucky & back last May. Glad I'm not the only one here who loves horizontally-opposed cylinders!

Man oh man is this a subject near and dear to my heart. Catesta, I couldn't agree more with the following choice as one of the sickest designs ever. I'll throw the following out as one of times car designers have gotten something RIGHT in the last five years: 98 Jag XK8 It's very derivative without being a mockery. Unfortunately, I hear (but even more unfortunately, I don't acually KNOW ) that the handling/spirit is not as derivative as the skin... Must drive both of these cars someday!!!

Yeah--are you thinking of going? I'm also contemplating hearing Terasson's trio at the art museum, but am leaning in favor of seeing Bud since I think Jacky's going to be with us a lot longer...

Dan, does it make sense to post a list so those of us who want to be on the list can make sure we are (and you'll stop getting PM's)? PJ

Damn!!! Okay, does anyone here want to buy my copy of Another Workout for $80.00? I'll even toss in free shipping (media mail, natch)!

Count me in as a "yes" vote on adding a Vinyl Korner to these esteemed forae (???). I don't want to "give assignments," Use & Jim, but perhaps it could be given a trial run, and if it doesn't take off, the threads could be moved elsewhere? That being said, who else here grooves with a Thorens?

I dig your style, Soul--I'm on Windows 98, First Edition (old skool!) virus- and worm-free!!!

This place does f'in rule, and to share the love, Temple, I will tell you that I almost bought a copy of Into Something (Young), conn series at the Broad Street Tower yesterday (on sale for 12.99) but didn't because a quick check o' the Palm indicated that I ALREADY HAVE IT...so if you don't, I recommend you proceed to Tower post haste before the sale goes off!!! PJ

Solamente uno!!! Page One, by good ol' Joe. Got it before I found it on wax, and have kept it for the office!

Any way to retain the feature solely for the offering looking for section?

Well, that's just fucked up. There was a lot of stuff I learned from those threads, and the DSL thread was instrumental in my moving in that direction. Waaaaaaaaaah. Cry me a river, man--get over yourself!

Yippee--I was able to score this at duffelbag, and I'm listening to it now. I agree with you on both fronts, sidewinder; that this is an undersung gem, and that the *********** piano should have been in tune. I guess I'll try to convince myself that it's part of the "mood!" But I do enjoy this record. The original UA and PJ records must have been VERY limited pressing, because in my years of crate-digging I've NEVER seen either of them. Thanks for your suggestions on where to find this!

RESURRECT IT!!!!

Come on, you guys--where y'all finding this artwork? Enough with the secrets! Inquiring minds wanna know!