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Kat's back. What did she miss?
Haha! The Hawks win at home again! KC taking the noise record? I guarantee you that won't last. The 12th man rocks!! GO HAWKS!!!!
Because Yours truly is a trumpet player of many years (and I'm good at it), and Wynton came to our high school (in Alaska, no less) and played.
http://youtu.be/rnpQZ_gGY68
Think it was 1996 when he came up. He made a joke about little planes. Band teacher pretty much forced the brass section to go. We had to pay. Imagine asking my dad (the tight wad) for money to go. Top 3 night of my life my life that didn't involve women.
Toot my Horn, Satchamo,😱
No way! Seriously? I've played since 4th grade (not gonna tell you how long ago that was). I've always loved Wyntons' smooth grooves. My two highlight nights (without women) were seeing Doc Severensen in high school, and yes the trumpet section had to go and we had too pay. The other was Maynard Ferguson (RIP). Damn that man had incredible range. Afraid I just play for myself now, but it's a great way to unwind. BTW-the music notes make sense now. :) Play on!
I started in 5th grade. I actually signed up for percussion first, but didn't know what it was so I changed it to trumpet. lol
Always wanted to learn trombone, too. ALA Cmdr William T Riker
Also meant to say there's just something about the sound of a horn in raw brass. Maybe why I like his music so much....
I'd love to see the Canadian brass sometime in my life, too.
Good late afternoon Kidz......sniffle,snorttttttttttt,cough,cough-–Dang, I gotz Kid Cooties AGAIN. May 1,000 pinto beans be shoved up your nose,you little infected Rodent. Ahhhhhhh-I feel better now.
I hope everyone has a Great Weekend....even the 0-6 NY little Giants. :)))
Here's another reason why I'm not a vegetarian.
http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-202_162-10018549.html
It has come to my attention that one of the most hard hitting reporters ( the last of many at CNN ) is leaving after 6 years. Jessica Yellin, Not only a Hot Babe,but a TRUE journalist in the Washington,DC area has said Buh-Bye. She could always hold her own during White House briefings. You will be missed.
Hoy es un gran dia en Puerto Vallarta...sadly I have fly home today. :(
Mom,
Please don't forget my sombrero,this Cali sun is getting to me. Oh, and would you pick me up a guitar,'cuz me and the other Kool Cats in the neighborhood are starting up a garage band. Thank You.
Wake up everyone!! I'm on an early train into Manhattan for a class, have a good day, all.
Wadderya doin' that fer? You already have more class in your little finger than most people 'round these parts.
This place is about 2 miles away from me: http://hudsonvalleyreporter.com/dutchess/2013/10/daryl-hall-to-film-his-tv-show-at-pawlings-old-towne-crier-site-create-new-venue/
Wow.
I sure hope this means you can get the chance to sit in and watch some of these live while they are recording. If nothing else, I'd hang out in the parking lot, I bet the music would still sound good there. And if nothing else, you'd probably meet some cool people.
I hope so, they used to get some good acts in there, I saw Livingston Taylor there once, the friendlier Taylor brother. :-)
Since when did the weather down here decide to turn into Holland weather this morning? It's cloudy and cool, if only for the morning, but temperatures are starting to drop. And I'm in the middle of Florida!
Iknowright? *hands him a mop and the Simple Green* It looks like over here, too. And with a 20% chance of rain no less. Weird. Must be Fall in Floridor. :)
Oh .. and go down to the dungeon and get mopping. >;->
...Wait, what? Why do I have to mop the dungeon? What happened?
RichardHead found a mess down this this morning when he came in. I know I left it completely sanitized when I left las nite. So it was either you, Turth™ or both. Baaaad Cold Stone God!
WHAT?! I always keep the Stone nice and clean! A dirty Stone does not chill efficiently enough to maintain the low temps needed for handling ice cream! Someone's been doing some stuff...
Then it was Turth ... unless the last one out left the door unlocked. If so, he WILL taste my WHIP ..... as soon as he gets back from fishing at the closed gubmint lake.
Two days into vacay and i got a cryptic msg on fb that there is a problem waiting for me back at work...sheesh! hola everyone! have a great day
Easy fix. Turn that silly thing off! You're on vacay after all:)
bbbut, this is the only time i get to visit here anymoe...you are right, time to hit the pool and some chicken tacos for breakfast!
Are you eating chicken tacos now instead of the pink ones Rich likes? How can you tell when IT happens?
When the chicken starts clucking? BOK, BOK, BAKOK!!!!
We are in a Serious Crisis Mode at this time......All company computers have been infected with a hemorrhoid virus,You have the only Washroom key and they are all locked up,and there is some Fat Cat sitting at your desk,playing on your computer. If the above is NOT enough-we are in the middle of a fire drill. SAVE US......
on one of your many trips to starbux, visit the facilities ther, duh...don't forget to save the cat in case of a real fire, the computers are overrated, leave them behind. have a nice day
Why are your fb and work connected?
Never ever tie work and personal together. That is totally unprofessional and most un-cool.
If job wants a fb account, give them one you set up just for work.
not connected at all, I just have one person I know personally from work on fb...
Due to unusually high apathy (even for me), any productivity scheduled for today has been cancelled. Should anyone need me, I will be at lake Georgetown, pursuing the company of game fish.
You may now return to your regularly scheduled Eatocracy.
Due to the government shut down....ALL fish have been instructed to NOT bite at any anglers fly or bait. We are Sorry for this temporary ban.
I am so sorry for your loss....NOT !! Big Papi was waiting in the wings to whip out the BIG Salami...just in case. Maybe next year. I foresee the Boston Redsocks vs. LAD in the World Series and I'm pulling for Chuck Connors team :))
HA! Yeah, it suques, but I'm happy we got that far.
Now ... what was that comment your Big Salami? Why don't we go down to the dungeon and see how Turth & Deej left things last nite? ~_~
Those two boys can make a BIG mess in a short period of time......Guess I better get a case of bleach.
Ok. I'll bring the Simple Green. What's that weird grayish white stain in the corner? Doesn't look like whipped cream or marshmallow fluff ... ~_~
Good morning. Luckily no tornados yesterday, lots of rain and wind but a gorgeous fall day here today.
What's your favorite season where you live?
I don't live there, but October in Maryland is awesome. In Wa. state now and the rainy season has already begun. Had an awesome summer this year though.
No particular favorite out here, but I still miss fall in the NE and all that goes with it. Cooler weather, great foliage, and hunting season. We get all that out here, but it is not the same.
My favorite season is BEER THIRTY .
Hey dood. Was wondering what you thought of this?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/08/truckers-ride-for-the-constitution_n_4061118.html
On a side note. The first sentence brings images of burly truckers sitting around a platic kids table wearing frilly dresses while sipping tea.
TWOOOOOOOOOOO- How 'ya been doing? Well, You asked so here's my take on it--This will only pizz off the people in VA. and DC,plus giving Truckers a worse image than we have now. Besides...the speed limit up there around the loop is 50 mph and every time I've been through,your lucky if you can get up to 25 mph during peak hours. It will not have an impact. Now if these guys had a Brain....and there are some that don't...Think about a complete 3 day Shutdown,say from Monday through Weds...That means NO pick ups...No deliveries,NADA. Think of it this way,most grocery stores have a 3 day supply of food on their shelves and in the back room. The same goes for Food Distribution Centers. So let's say Our Lovely Fearless Leader SLT can't get her Cereal ? Or that she has a secret stash of cereal,But NO Milk. Even worse-What if JBJ couldn't get her Toilet Paper ? Yep, There would be HELL to pay and THIS would open the eyes of Congress and the president. On the Bright side--there would be NO Clown Costumes for sale at Halloween. :))
As I pulled away from the house, this song came on the Ipod in the car this morning and it reminded me of the first album I purchased as a young'un back in 1978...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBUJztI884M
How is everyone doing today? Kat, where did your 700 miles take you? Somewhere fun, I hope.
It's Twophur Tewzdae and I'm feeling a little German ~_~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dThnIJcvQeQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFAf_29KYTs
What's his name?
Germanchokolatekake?
Hmmm, Klaus ... covered in chocolate cake. And just in time for lunch! Mmmm. ~_~
It's all about the frosting........
It's actually a Cold Stone Signature Creation. I could use the Stone to make one if I had the chance...
I think we will need to hose the stone down. I think AleeD was using it from the sounds emanating from the dungeon a while back...
Yeah, she was telling me the other day that it was getting more and more "extracurricular" use...
Juuust keep your spoons in your pants ~_~ I'm cleaning up the last of my day so y'all can get your ice creaming in ... if that is, in fact, what you're going to to together on the stone.
Heh-heh. ~_~ Nytol!
I drove over 700 miles on my time off, and there were tons of trucks on the highway. Couldn't help but wonder if any of them were RH...
How' bout cha Richard Head! Kitten with a Whip a trying, hello, come in...
You should have tried to give him a shout on channel 19. If you couldn't get a copy from him I'm sure you'd have heard from several that knows him. It IS a small world.
Hi Kitten.
Just wanted to say Thank You for thinking of me. I Hope the complicated things in your life have given you an answer,maybe a pathway to peace within yourself.
Jim
I really appreciate that. Thank you.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/05/opinion/stewart-killer-hornets/index.html?hpt=hp_bn7#cnn-disqus-area
I would like to order several dozen of these critters, to be delivered to our friends in Congress and The White House...
I was thinking along the lines of the fleas of 1,000 camels infesting each of their bowels. Same, same for that bunch of greedy basstards.
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Wow. Romo throws for 502yds......and loses! Then tosses and an interception for good measure. Also a dismal day for Seattle. Didn't see that one coming.
I did.
But yeah, sucks to throw for 500+ yards and still lose.
I didn't get a chance to see-how did your 'niners do? Chargers/Raiders was on too late, so I didn't see that either.
34-3, First pass of the game from Schaub was a pick 6. lol. He was eventually benched.
One Mentally Unstable NFL Quarterback-Cannot Rub his tummy and chew gum at the same time. NO Reasonable Offer Refused.Please contact Houston Texans Front Office,and may You All have a pleasant Day.
I think that affliction is prevalent in the NFL this season, especially on the East Coast.
My Brother left me some cold pizza in the refrigerator and a note--5-0. Should I call Dano ?
Morning, everyone. Just got a weather alert that we're under a tornado watch all day, yippee. Guess I need to bring in some of the outdoor stuff before the wind arrives.
How was the weekend?
Batten down the hatches! Hope all goes well.
Buenos dia mi klatckies! In Puerto Vallarta for some well deserved down time, lounging by the pool with mom...
I Bet they don't have Prickly Pear Pink drinks like Matt's ?? Enjoy the time off and tell Mom Hi for me. :))
Dang....Moderated-–Our Fearless Leader must be BACK.
Hola mi amigo! :)
no pwickly pear margaritas here, unfortunately...the chorizo n eggs won out yesterday, machaca today me thinks. Woke up to a spectacular thunder and lightening storm at 3am, all is quiet now tho
I'm just wondering.......are the Thunder claps in Spanish? Pssst...Don't drink the water.
spelling is not my strong suit today...off to find some breakfast. machaca or some chorizo and eggs?
Huevos Rancheros.
Klatsch, klatsch, klatsch, klatsch, klatsch!
Still recovering from that cold/flu thing. Don't feel super horrible, but I still have a runny/stuffy nose.
I hope everyone has a good week!
Ah Fall. The time of year to barack out the monitor cleaner and start politicizing food blogs. ;) Glad you're feeling better Deej.
Good morning all, after taking two weeks off for R&R. How is everyone doing today?
I seriously think that someone needs to go to DC and do some serious head basking of BOTH parties. Lock Boehner and Obozo is a small room, and whoever survives, gets their way. This is beyond absurd.
LIKE! multiplied a bazillion times!
Truth? Truth!? You can't handle the truth.
Its time the Republicans took back their party by fighting terrorism and eject all the teahadists. Holding a law hostage to get the way of a minority is political terrorism. A minority – The Affordable Health Care Act was passed in to law by a majority. Its unprecedented. Accepting this act as politics puts every law passed by congress in the same jeopardy. If this plot works, the next law to be held hostage is the ERA. Women, go back to your kitchens, bare foot and pregnant like a good little subversive, just like the good book says...
Please do not politicize a food blog...
Who is calling the kettle black? Your rebuff is typical of of the very minority of peole who is holding this nation and politics hostage. Terrorist – you don't need a gun or bomb to be one, just rule by threats and fear...
"Women, go back to your kitchens, bare foot and pregnant like a good little subversive, just like the good book says..."
Bah-ha-ha-ha-ha!! Exactly which "good book" are you reading?
Why, The Tea Party Playbook, heavily influenced by their carefully rewritten religious scriptures that are all to held close to heart as fact. But you know that and are just baiting with your question.
CAREFULLY WRITTEN?! Bah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Hillary....Is that You ??? You shouldn't get your panties in a twist-You realize that Janet Napalitano and Susan Rice always have a tough time trying to untangle them. Now be a Dear and go back to sleep with all your LGBT friends...preferably through the year 2016. Enjoy your day.
Seriously is that all you got? Lame.