kidsmoke

Ok, darkstar, this ends here. Maybe you missed the memo, but we don't allow personal attacks here at Via Chicago. If you have a problem, go ahead and send me a pm & we'll discuss it. But no further posts of this type.

Led Zeppelin, I believe.

Nice to see you.

Please, let's all refrain from tossing obscenities around in this thread or others. If you have a problem with another member, feel free to report them & we'll step in if necessary. Fighting on the boards makes for unpleasant reading for all of our members & doesn't get anyone anywhere. "A gentleman is someone who can disagree without being disagreeable." I like that. Please, try it. With thanks, your humble kidsmoke

Thanks for sharing that. Good stuff. Nels is such an interesting guy, and so direct. I enjoy listening to his take on things.

I hope I'm not too late to join in the wild rumpus in celebration of the world's coolest Froggie! Here you go Mende, a cake befitting your lovely and legendary self! May the year ahead be the best one (yet) of your life! We love ya, man.

When my brother died, I was so lost that I couldn't think what to do with myself. I wound up going and just wandering some paths down by the river for hours, needing to be out of the direct flow of the ongoing world. It helped me tremendously to accept that he was gone. It felt transcendent, and music has very much the same qualities to it as solitude in nature. I think the loving hands of the universe steered you well, Jen. You needed to feel a part of something larger than your own pain that night. What a beautiful story of your family sharing his treasured things.....especially his sherif

Be a duck. I'm jealous you schmucks.

Much love to you and your family, Jen.

Well good then, as long as I'm there in spirit, I can still get my laundry done & stuff.

There are no words for how much I wish I could be at this. You guys and gals all have the most perfect of times!

Same here, Kevin.

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I think with. More interesting and nutritious. But I'd be willing to make it however Wilco prefers.

Seven is great, Vanessa. She'll have a headful of stars by the time the night winds up. Lucky girl....and a terrific first show.

Kevin, my love and warmest thoughts to you and yours, at this sad, difficult time. Words are so weak at a time like this, but I just wanted to add my voice to everyone else's here & send love and support. And yes, I will take your advice to pause right now, today, and let my loved ones know how loved they are. Take care of yourself and your family. myboyblue, all the best to you & yours as well. So hard to lose a beloved older family member....shakes the whole family structure. Hang in there.

Andrew, it sounds as though you've had a near-perfect San Franciscan vacation. Couldn't wish it on a nicer guy.

Jen, I hope a sense of pure peace and serenity will come over your mom and your grandfather's wife as they help your grandfather release from this life. I can't imagine anything harder than what your mom is now going through, but there is a rightness and beauty to the fact that she is there to help. I hope she can feel that in her heart and find peace. You, sweetness, are in my thoughts.

Much love to you and Patti, Mart. What a blessing for Dottie to have had Patti there at the end.

Yes, that's what it is. And thank you, you just prompted me to unpile my turntable and put on that album (Sir Douglas Quintet, "Mendocino") as well as "Doug Sahm and Band", with the terrific "(Is Anybody Goin' to) San Antone?" Great stuff!

Didn't anyone ever tell that boy not to play on the freeway?

I'd personally prefer that people not post these sorts of post, but rather just put something in their sig line like, "My band...the Soft Prunes...check this link!" That way, interested persons can investigate. I'd rather not have more forums, though I understand your suggestion.

Augie March!!!!!! I am a huge Augie March fan! O the anguish & jealousy!.....Moo, you bloody choir!.... (Augie March fans understand) Andrew, you lucky dog! Continue enjoying all your beautiful adventures! You are roving in God's own heaven, or at least one of His better creations. Can't wait to see what your photographic skills produce, over the course of this trip.

Those are quite dashing, Julie!

That book sounds intense, Maudie. What's the title? I read a fictional account (very well written) of something similar awhile ago, and the images still haunt me. God save these miners. I can't even imagine the terror. Good news that at least some have been gotten out.