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more meaningful to have breast cancer survivors walking with us. Danny was so excited when he signed my teeshirt -- he thought it was exceptionally cool that we were doing that ... and it was! --Pat Bautz and Paul Kingery jammed with Hot Brass Monkey and it was not to be missed! You'd think they'd had enough of us around that ship, but they gave us even more! --Friends! I was thinking on the way home how boring my life would be without all of you. Met so many wonderful people on the cruise and enjoyed being with our long time friends. It feels like family! Love to all! -Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 07:44:12 (MST) Mawia Happy belated Birthday to Susan(CO) and Susan Tawd. Hope you both had a great day! Hope you all had a nice Easter on Sunday. We had 17 people and our background music was Spooner's Scoring Emotions CD. I just love that one! Hope you're all having a good week! -Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 01:19:33 (MST) Spacey Happy birthday! (from my home computer). -Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 21:48:34 (MST) Andwa, again Susan T: Happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day!!! Spooners: Yes! Another cruise would be a great idea!!!! Maybe the rest of us can save up enough $$ for the next time. Pam T: Yes! A double hitter for Iowa! Unfortunately, I am scheduled to work both days. Wouldn't you know it! I'm working on getting at least Friday and Saturday off, but so far it's not looking good. I'll keep working on it. Enjoy your day, swampsters! Andra -Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 15:21:23 (MST) Ligress Happy birthday to Susan Tawd. Blessings, Cindy -Monday, March 24, 2008 at 21:37:05 (MST) Danny Tawd HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SUSAN TAWD! Yes. My beautiful wife has a birthday today. You will always be the love of my life...now and forever. I love you! xxxxxxxxxxxx Danny -Monday, March 24, 2008 at 18:46:22 (MST) Pam T. Hey everyone! I'm back from an absolutely fantastic time aboard the Costa Fortuna. Hi Spooners! Hope Jimmy's finger is healing nicely. There is a lesson to be learned here... no more bungee jumping off the back of the ship! Those propellers are sharp! I see there is an Iowa TDN "double header" scheduled for June. Yippee skippy, I'm going!!!! Hope all my TDN shipmates are back home safe and sound. Lots of love to you, it was an unforgettable time. Mikey, my picture of you turned out quite nicely. The Grover tie was really cool. Thank you! -Monday, March 24, 2008 at 10:51:25 (MST) JRWolfe Its because you triped over the booze while trying to pour yourself a diet coke and broke the bottles ! Can we say mop ? Interesting you brought up Mark's cafe. Been thinking about going to Portland this year to check it out.Just got the Japanese reissue of his "You've Got a Friend " lp on CD from Amazon. Wonder if the Japanese will ever release Cory's "Touch Me' on CD ? -Monday, March 24, 2008 at 08:01:56 (MST) Spacey Is that becasue I don't drink, what so ever? My life is so wild that I used a plastic hotel cup to ice down my knee two nights ago. It was going great until I fell asleep and ended up with ice cubes and water making their way underneath me via the sheets. Saw Mark Linday last night, JR, but somehow forgot to mention your name. The Rock and Roll Cafe is great and thef ood iswonderful I wish that Mikey had his own eatery just so he could have his guitar collection hanging on the walls. (Mark has a coule of Dobros). Well, maybe Mikey could decorate the Swamp walls with a few guitars as long as the humidity wouldn't hurt them! -Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 20:13:19 (MST) JRWolfe oh..oh ,they've docked! Spacey ! For obvious reasons YOU its your job to restock the bar before our barkeep returns ! Get to work gang and get the place cleaned up. I'd help but have a bunny to much on this Easter before her photo shoot. -Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 18:26:54 (MST) Da Spooners God Bless the US. The cruise was interesting. It was fun to hang with the fans, see two TDN shows, participating in the TDN interview session AND the private meet & greet before the rest of the ship had a chance to meet our Dogs. Post fan club M&G, the guys spent three hours meeting the rest of the ship's passengers; taking pictures, signing autographs and exchanging humorous stories. The Dogs were at their best, as usual, and really ROCKED the fans!!!!!! We even got Tenderness. Team Three Dog Night had a whopping turn out for the Susan G. Koman sponsored ship's Walk for the Cure. We met many nice people (too many to mention) on the cruise, all devoted to our Dogs and we have to say that if it weren't for out Dogs the ship would have had a somber atmosphere. Spoonful were great. Joe is very energetic and Mike's drum solo's are orgasmic. Despite Costa Cruise lines not being worth a hill of beans, the friends, fans and shows made it all worth while. Let's not forget Hot Brass Monkey, the ship's main dance band. They really rocked. They even had a couple of celeb musicians, Pat Bautz and Paul Kingery sit in with them. Oooooooo baby! God Bless Mikey for pulling off Heart of Blues. Despite the pain, you were wonderful, which makes you the consummate professional. Then there was Spooner, who played with a sliced and bandaged middle finger during the second show. It became a whole new salute! It's time to bow out and and let all the others speak their piece. TDN should do another cruise, just NOT on Costa. Lots of love, we are thankful to be back on American soil and not swaying back and forth - even though we still feel like we are. Sorry you all couldn't join us physically, but you were all there in our hearts. Back to life as usual, shows as usual and a normal life Jimmy and I so adore! Peace, love and serenity, Jimmy and Susie Greenspoon -Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 16:49:52 (MST) 3DNfan Happy Easter to all my friends and acquaintances. :-) Jill -Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 14:18:46 (MST) A Message From Space Cadet Central Christ is Risen! -Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 10:28:40 (MST) Ligress Only from the neck up Jill. I'm sure your legs are memorable from all that skating, my dear....Have fun kids! -Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 17:39:18 (MST) 3DNfan Uh oh.... if there are cameras, I'd better wear a disguise. Now where'd I put my glasses with the mustache and big nose?? Nobody will recognize me then! -Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 11:24:49 (MST) Cam Tech Attn: Mikey de Sade INC. - as per your instruction, the following cameras were installed and recording activated: 1) skate cam 2) strange-looking-fern-in-the-corner cam 3) peanut-shell cam 4) phone-booth cam 5) deck-jacuzzi cam 6) woodshed-out-back cam 7) meandering-cadet cam All recordings are auto-archived in pre-arranged location. Your personal LIVE link established and fully functional. I trust my work is all you requested and more. Thank you for your patronage. I look forward to servicing your future needs. *Nyuk* -Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 08:44:04 (MST) Ligress Wishing everyone still around at the Swamp a most joyous Easter Sunday. Enjoy your day. Blessings, Cindy p.s., Jill, slow down girl, I'm dizzy just watching you! -Friday, March 21, 2008 at 20:41:00 (MST) 3DNfan All this rollerskating takes me back to a simpler time in my life. Plenty of fun and lots of guys to check out and meet! I never used knee or elbow pads. I don't remember anyone using them. Keep the music coming! Of course I want to hear TDN and add some Guess Who, Ides of March, Steppenwolf, Tommy James and some Carpenters for couple's skating. :-) Throw in some Bon Jovi too. NO COUNTRY unless it's Vince Gill or Garth Brooks. It's been fun rolling around on this old floor while most everyone is away. It's a bit bumpy, but I'm managing to stay upright. I'm not much of a saloon person, so I am taking advantage of the quiet to do my own thing. Time to go round and round again.... WHEEEEEEEEE!!!! -Friday, March 21, 2008 at 20:03:18 (MST) Wowa 3DNFan-I hope you're wearing knee and elbow pads (and not for the reason that Mr. Barkeep would assume, hehe)! Consider the music cranked up, dearie. What tunes would you like to hear? You Can Leave Your Hat On? And how about a senior discount on those tapes? And royalties for appearing in them? How about it Mr. Security Camera Dude? ;~P Drinks are on me tonight, what's everyone's pleasure? -Friday, March 21, 2008 at 16:28:54 (MST) Andwa, again Cam Tech: How about installing a camera or two for us, say behind the bar, under the desk in the office...? How much of a bribe, er um, charge would that be? -Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 13:59:49 (MST) Ligress Crankin' up the sounds, Jill! Please don't get too dizzy roller skating around and around. I would hate to see you end up face first into the hot tub with your skates in the air, especially while I'm still in it......cheez.... -Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 13:35:39 (MST) JRWolfe Aren't the swampsters gone wild at client 9's party in NY ? -Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 11:10:50 (MST) 3DNfan Wheeeeee!!! I'm going around again! Would someone please crank up the music? -Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 08:36:42 (MST) Cam Tech I've got a work order here from Mikey de Sade LLC to install 3 more cameras... -Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 03:35:40 (MST) 3DNfan You all go ahead and look for the "stash". I'm reliving my childhood while there's no one to stop me. I'm going to rollerskate around this place until I'm dizzy and I'm still nekkid! Yahoooooo!!! -Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 19:49:35 (MST) Andwa, again Curses! Foiled again! Ah well. Nothing for it but to smile and wave and head for the hot tub. There's always tomorrow... -Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 13:43:49 (MST) Spacey sorry Andwa, got slowed down while pickin ma nose -Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 11:41:51 (MST) Ligress GOT LAWYERS? -Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 08:55:08 (MST) dancin granny Sign me up for 2 copies, one for the old man, and one to use for evidence in my sanity hearing. Nyuk! -Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 05:42:10 (MST) sex nazi Just wait until the cameras from his stateroom get downloaded. Seniorporn! -Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 23:47:15 (MST) NOTICE THE HIDDEN SECURITY CAMERA'S ARE UP AND RUNNING IN THE SWAMP. SMILE AND WAVE AT THE BOTTLE OF WILD TURKEY ON THE BAR. SAME WITH THE MOTH EATEN MOOSEHEAD ON THE WALL. SMILE Y'ALL !!! THE CAMERA's ARE RUNNING 24/7 and BOY HAVE WE GOT SOME GREAT PICTURES. FOR A LIMITED TIME ORDER THE TWO SET DVD "SWAMPSTERS GONE WILD " AN AMAZING DVD SET WHERE YOU WILL SEE TOPLESS DANCING, SWAMPSTERS RUNNING AROUND NAKED PLUS SO MUCH MORE !!! ALL FOR ONLY 29.95 !!! BE THE FIRST TWENTY TO ORDER AND GET THE DVD " SWAMPSTERS ON SPRING BREAK" !!! YOU JUST HAVE TO SEE THE FUN !!! CALL NOW TO GET YOUR COPY. CALL 1800 SWAMPSTERS. HURRY TO GET YOUR COPY PLUS THE BONUS DVD !!! *** A GREAT PRODUCT OF Mikey De Sade INC. -Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 23:42:17 (MST) Andwa, again OK! Spacey, you start picking the lock. Ligress, you stand guard (you can still stand, can't you?). I'll go out back and get some lawn trimmings. He'll never know the difference! -Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 20:15:09 (MST) Wowa Ok, here goes, I'm doing my best to be distracting-go for it ladies! But be sure to add some weight to the stash, so the Barkeep isn't suspicious when he returns............got my Tina Turner's Proud Mary crankin'. -Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 17:38:09 (MST) Andwa, again Go for it, Wowa! You can keep JR distracted while the rest of us search the backroom! -Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 16:12:11 (MST) Ligress UH-OH!! OK, EVERYBODY pitch in....... -Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 14:54:09 (MST) JRWolfe carefull around the stash..he might have weighed it before he left -Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 12:54:45 (MST) Ligress OOPSHH... I found the Barkeepsh stash....... -Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 12:36:10 (MST) Ligress Is EVERYONE cruisin'? -Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 12:33:41 (MST) Ligress Is EVERYONE cruisin"? -Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 12:33:11 (MST) Spacey ...typical rock and roll comment..." he keeps the good stuff in his pants." -Monday, March 17, 2008 at 21:43:10 (MST) Andwa, again Even the mice are having a party! <:3)~~~~ -Monday, March 17, 2008 at 20:27:19 (MST) Wowa I think he hides the good stuff back in the office. I'll volunteer to go search, if no one else wants to. Never know what we'll find back there. Woohoo! Time to dance topless on the bar! -Monday, March 17, 2008 at 20:26:19 (MST) Ligress Squeek, squeek! -Monday, March 17, 2008 at 17:49:17 (MST) Andwa, again When the cat's away, the mice will play, eh? Anyone know where he keeps the good stuff? -Monday, March 17, 2008 at 17:02:56 (MST) Ligress UH-OH, watch out! -Monday, March 17, 2008 at 08:56:23 (MST) 3DNfan Yahoo! The place is empty. I can finally run around nekkid!! -Monday, March 17, 2008 at 08:38:15 (MST) Spacey But it's free, lol. -Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 11:52:06 (MST) Di Have a fantastic time all you floaters :) How about a bonus issue of Dog Bytes to show us landlubbers all the pics and share LOTSA details? Heh. I'm sure it will be a glorious trip, and I'd love to be in the mix. You could count my total number of flights on all your fingers and toes, and my vacations on about the same. I'm saving my lone flight and off-time this year to welcome my son back from Iraq this fall. Spacey - so sorry to hear about your long wait for care. Sheesh! -Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 11:21:38 (MST) Andwa, again Spacey: What's wrong with the knee? -Friday, March 14, 2008 at 23:00:08 (MST) Andra, again Bon voyage, Swampsters! Have a safe and fun trip! Any of you wimmens--please give Mikey a big ol' hug for me, would ya? And say hello to those other guys, too. Thanks! ;-) Bye! -Friday, March 14, 2008 at 21:55:59 (MST) Spacey ROTFLMAO, I spent time yesterday with the orthopedic surgeon and I'm getting knee surgery after all. The MRI was wicked. I'll be getting surgery sometme around Christmas. Don't you just love Canadian wait lists? this knee and back and medical issues for me have been going on two years last week. Too much FUn. Why are you going to be reading on the cruise? You should be out there with your Wimmens, adoring them for being such devoted fans. (and it's safe to do so, as I will be reading my books and swimming in a hotle pool in Oregon). Somebody sneak into his cabin and see if he sleeps with a teddy bear ah la Radar O'Reilly. Pictures would be nice. -Friday, March 14, 2008 at 20:25:49 (MST) Barkeep And this comes from a woman who has spent a considerable amount of her adult life on her knees! Oooooooooooooooo did I say that? Just kidding. Honest. Holy chit, I'm in deep water now. -Old Raunchy Rock Dude- -Friday, March 14, 2008 at 19:58:59 (MST) Spacey Michael you 'heathen', I'm sure that you have called out the Lord's name many a time during passionate moments. Please remember that you dont' have to be on your knees to do that. -Friday, March 14, 2008 at 19:31:16 (MST) Barkeep You get a big "AMEN"(although it may come from dis heathen) on the Odd Thomas series. Have read all three. -M- -Friday, March 14, 2008 at 15:16:49 (MST) Wowa Another good book to read is the Odd Thomas series by Dean Koontz. Snoflake has got me reading them, I've finished the first two, and will start on the third shortly. Problem is, I keep wanting to call the character "Odd Todd", a reference to the bartender where we used to karaoke. Fun guy, he gave me my first lap dance, on a birthday long ago. Keep picturing 3 drunk people collapsed in a pile on the dance floor one night, but I digress............. -Friday, March 14, 2008 at 15:04:32 (MST) SPACE QUEEN? That was like 4 years ago or soemthing..... I guess I better quit hanging out in front of my mailbox, I'll get a birthday card from you years from now then. BTW, I also reoccomend Lady Chatterly's Lover. (the book, not the lover). -Friday, March 14, 2008 at 11:13:06 (MST) Barkeep SPACE QUEEN: I took your advice and bought a Steven King book that he wrote years ago writing as Richard Bachman. The name of the book: BLAZE. Enjoying it already and am only into about 30 or so pages. Will read on flights and cruise, etc. Thanks for the tip. -M- -Friday, March 14, 2008 at 10:57:55 (MST) Andwa, again, part deux BTW, check out Pollstar. More additions. Unfortunately, none in my area. >:-( -Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 15:35:05 (MST) A Message From Space Cadet Central Thank you for all of the lovely posts and emails. Turning 50 has been totally weird. The good news for today is that the MRI the other week showed some interesting results, so I'll be getting knee surgery for Chritmas thanks to our lovely Canadian medical wait lists! Anyone taking a laptop on board the cruise? I'd love to be kept up to date. Lots of pictures too. -Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 15:12:34 (MST) Andwa, again Been gone for a couple of days, but I'm back now. Just in time to wish all of you going on the cruise a safe and fun trip! I'll be with you in spirit if not in person. Remember, I expect a full report and pictures!!!! Happy birthday, Ray-Honey! Hope to see you again sometime this year! Rob in Austin: Will you be at the Cedar Rapids show? Mikey: We'll hold down the fort here at the saloon. It should be (mostly) intact when you get back. Have fun all! Andra -Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 13:46:35 (MST) Ligress Happy Birthday to Ray-Honey, and to all who share birthdays in March. Best wishes all. Blessings, Cindy p.s., Fogbrat, have you dug yourselves out of the snow yet? We haven't gone north in a couple of weeks because of that. Hope all is well. -Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 11:23:27 (MST) Pam T. Ray-Honey- Happy birthday from Tom and myself. We sure hope we'll see you and Judy at a TDN show this year. -Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 18:27:35 (MST) Ray-H Spacey: I have now turned 55. So I am way ahead of ya. You're still way young!!! Ray-H -Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 17:59:21 (MST) Spacey I hope you've had a good day. Now do I share the day, or just the 'neighbourhood' with you? I hit 50, and I hit it hard. Hope you get to go on the cruise. I'll be in WA & OR, but I plan to make it fun without TDN! The best to you Ray honey! -Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 17:38:23 (MST) Ray-Honey Happy B-Day Spacey! It's been many moons since i posted, but a little birdie told me I had some birthday wishes on Mikey's board. So thanks to you all for the special wishes. And Jimmy you KNOW I can't see, that's why I'm always in the front row!!! Thanks again Ray-H -Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 16:46:44 (MST) Spacey Thank you Maria & JR! It's been so nice to have people from the Swamp remember me and the big 5 0. Thanks to eveyone who cares!! -Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 13:41:21 (MST) Mawia I tried to get on here yesterday, but Mikey's security system wouldn't let me. So, I'm trying again! Happy Birthday to Spacey!! Hope you had a great day! And Happy Birthday to Ray-Honey! Hope you have a great day, too!! -Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 11:12:10 (MST) SPOONER HBD RH (Happy Birthday-Ray Honey) just in case you're too old to read the letters....LOL Spooner & Swuse. -Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 09:54:01 (MST) JRWolfe Happy Birthday to Spacey and Ray...nice to know there are older fans on this board. nyuck -Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 09:46:21 (MST) MAD4TDN Ray Honey is a year older? Ah, but still a hottie! Some got it and some don't! Speaking of hotties ... Happy Birthdy Spacey! March is a very good month around here! --Love you, Mo -Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 06:35:27 (MST) Susan (Colorado) Greetings - And Happy Birthday today to Ray-Honey. I love that you are SO much older than me (teehee). Have a great one & may only good things come your way. Birthday Salutations to you too, Spacey. Susan -Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 05:46:03 (MST) starwight Happy Birthday to Spacey. Hope you had a wonderful day. Love to all, Debbie -Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 04:25:49 (MST) OhDonna Spacey: Hope you were treated extra special on your birthday! Have a wonderful year ahead! Donna -Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 21:29:48 (MST) Ligress Happy Birthday Spacey. Blessings, Cindy -Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 17:13:52 (MST) 3DNfan Spacey - May your next 50 be as good (or better) than the first ones. Happy Birthday! Jill -Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 16:27:38 (MST) Di Wishing a fantastic birthday to our favorite Space Cadet!! May your cobwebs be cleared....and whatever else ya need there. Heh. -Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 15:53:36 (MST) Pam T. Famous Rob- Yes, I am cruising. Which airport are you flying out of, if you don't mind me asking. -Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 13:51:09 (MST) Spacey Steve, you're a good 'un! Thanks! -Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 13:29:56 (MST) Steve HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPACEY! Hope it's a good 'un. -Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 10:19:53 (MST) Famous Rob (A rock Legend In his own Mind) HERE iN SPAMLAND IT GOT UP TO 30,TODAY! The cruise is nearer. Can't wait. Looking forward to meeting all the TDN folks from this site on the cruise (Maybe I will wear a Spam shirt, so say HI!) I am trying desparately to finish my taxes. Listened to the" Nashville live CD over and over and over today while crunching numbers. If it was vinyl I would need a new one! It is great! "AIN'T no two ways about IT!" The "Tuna" is gonna rock. PS Hi to my neighbors too! Are any of ya'll going on the cruise? -Monday, March 10, 2008 at 18:48:13 (MST) JRWolfe Belated Happy Birthday Greetings to MIKEY !!! Been looking for a birthday card to top last years and lost track of the date ! -Monday, March 10, 2008 at 15:29:13 (MST) Spacey Wimmens who sleep on ther backs. -Monday, March 10, 2008 at 12:32:41 (MST) Steve Life jackets? (Let's see if THIS post goes through. Damn codes.) -Monday, March 10, 2008 at 10:59:09 (MST) Spacey King Gwoper likes ladies with big flotation devices. -Monday, March 10, 2008 at 10:54:33 (MST) JRWolfe Susan..my neighbor to the south. Don't forget to pack your inflatable life raft next week. Have a good time crusin ! -Monday, March 10, 2008 at 09:57:16 (MST) Susan (Colorado) Greetings all - I'm baaaack. Had a nice (if fast) trip to Phoenix & Tucson. Got to go to a Rockies Spring Training game & got to "meet" (a few quick words & an autograph) my favorite player, Troy Tulowitzki- aka Tulo. Cute kid & an awesome short stop. Watch him cuz he's going to be something special!! And Pam T - Yorvit hit a home run! It's nice to be out of the car though- whew Now I'm getting excited about next week. Woo Hoo !! Peace, Swampsters. (soon to be)Cruisin' Susan -Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 19:38:25 (MST) Spacey No booze, just cake. And it isn't my birthday yet, so Steve will have to make another cake. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Sex, chocolate and rock n roll. -Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 16:32:25 (MST) Andwa, again Goodness! Spacey, too?! Have a wonderful birthday, Spacey! Barkeep! A bottle of your finest, please, for all you March celebrants! Chef, got any more of that death by chocolate cake? XOXO Andra PS To my neighbor in Austin: Temps are supposed to be in the 40s this week! You believing that? Yeah, same here. I'll believe it when I see it. ;-) -Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 13:53:55 (MST) Spacey Thank you! -Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 13:00:42 (MST) Pam T. Don't want to miss wishing Mawia a happy birthday- hope it was a good one! I could certainly go for 70 degree temperatures...even 30 would be an improvement! Doesn't Ms. Spacey have a birthday coming up too? Happy birthday, Alison! -Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 10:14:06 (MST) 3DNfan I still have a couple of hours left to wish Maria and Michael a "happy birthday". Hope it was a special day for both of you. Jill -Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 21:10:48 (MST) Andwa, again I'll add my best wishes to both Mike and Maria for very happy birthdays! Hope you have days filled with love, laughter, and many hugs! Andra -Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 14:45:03 (MST) Mawia Happy Birthday, Mikey!! Hope you're having a great day and I hope I get to see you sometime this year! Thank you to Nancy, Donna, Madonna, Colleen, Spacey, Debbie, Danny and Susan, and Mikey for all the birthday wishes! It's a beautiful day here today, about 70 degrees and clear as a bell. Nice for a change. -Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 13:49:12 (MST) Danny & Susan Tawds Hi Mikey and Hi Mawia! We would like to wish you both a very happy B-Day. We're snowing in at the moment and our internet connection is very choppy so we're keeping it brief. Have a great one The Tawds -Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 13:07:04 (MST) Pam T. FELIZ CUMPLEANOS A TI, Senor Allsup! Just for your birthday, I will rotate the tires and change the oil on your walker. I will even polish the rear view mirror! Have a great day-xoxoxo Pam T. -Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 11:13:38 (MST) Ligress MICHAEL, as always,j HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY!, to you. Best wishes for a Happy Birthday and a wonderfully productive year ahead. Blessings, Cindy -Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 11:00:38 (MST) Barkeepster So sorry. I posted before reading the previous posts, too. Thank you to all for the happy boithday wishes. I say it doesn't mean anything to me anymore, but ... I lie a lot. Happy one to you, too ... Mawia. -M- -Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 10:57:35 (MST) Sapster Spooner? Spooner? That naem Does sound familiar, but this damn alzheimers .... Oh well, I'm sure he meant well. Still think I may have to kilt his a_ _, though. Thanks for the left handed happy boithday wish, old guy. -M- -Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 10:55:11 (MST) SPOONER Sap, you're closer than I to medicare. Watch out, when you get over 60, our kids have a tendency to shop online for a good Senior Retirement Home to put our sorry asses in......lol Have a good one......Fork. -Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 08:14:22 (MST) starwight Happy Birthday Michael. Hope you have a wonderful day. I just saw that you guys will be in Austin in June. FINALLY, a show I can go to. It's a biker rally to boot. Happy Birthday to Mawia, too. Love to all, Debbie -Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 05:43:08 (MST) Colleen Oh ye of the soulful eyes, mischievous smile, sexy voice, magic fingers, devious personality, and cutest butt in rock and roll...Happy, happy birthday, MIKEY! Lots of love, my friend, XOX Colleen Maria - Happy birthday! Hope your year is filled with happiness! Madonna - Loved your message, but you know my black locomotive can take you anywhere you want to go....and even some places you don't! -Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 04:01:36 (MST) PS Happy birthday to Mawia. -Friday, March 07, 2008 at 22:44:03 (MST) A Message From Space Cadet Central Happy Birthday minus the cards. Love ya alwaya, Space Cadet Alison -Friday, March 07, 2008 at 21:03:22 (MST) OhDonna Maria: Wishing my longtime friend a wonderful birthday! May the year ahead be everything you wish it to be. I was hoping to have gotten down your way in the last month, but it wasn't to be. I have 2 weeks of Federal Jury Duty coming up, but if I'm not in court on St. Patrick's Day -- I will be in your area. Maybe we can celebrate your birthday then! (Lenny & I will be doing our radio show live tomorrow night -- so I'll give you a shout-out if I remember!) Mikey: Wishing a very happy birthday to a great guy who has brought much happiness to many people! Hope it's a great day, and a great year ahead too! Maria & Michael: You will both be in my prayers on your special day. Soaring Nancy: I did see your time-based e-mail. Thank you! I have so many commitments these days, that I was not able to work that into my schedule -- but I hope it's a rewarding experience for those who are able to participate. Glad you & James had fun at the Star Trek convention. You're right -- I wouldn't have been able to go -- but Brian was able to attend on a work-related project. When they have the premiere of the movie he's working on, I plan to attend -- but told him I won't be dressing up in any costumes! (He's the trekkie, after all!) Madonna: Saw your post from weeks ago, and yes -- it is nice when our kids share some of our musical interests. My son Matt & I happen to like a lot of the same types of music, so it's pretty cool. That same week, I had another cool surprise -- when my husband Brian gave me a "Rolling Stone" magazine from September 14, 1972 -- with TDN on the cover for Valentine's Day! I don't think I'd ever seen that before, as I wasn't yet aware of Rolling Stone at age 16. The paper is so brittle, that I haven't been able to read the article yet -- but it's so neat to have a vintage magazine from back in the day! Hope that everyone here in the Swamp has a good weekend. Welcome to the newcomers here -- it seems there are a few since the last time I was on the Board. Don't forget to "Spring Forward" and change your clocks Saturday night. Donna -Friday, March 07, 2008 at 19:39:41 (MST) Di I wish you a most happy, wondrous birthday Michael. May all your bday wishes come true....mmm...except maybe the ones that could find you incarcerated :) *Smooches* -Friday, March 07, 2008 at 14:59:12 (MST) MAD4TDN Thanks, Nancy ... was fun! "Locomotive" my favorite line too. Happy Birthday, Maria! We are waaaaaay past due a concert together! Hope your day is wonderful too! -Friday, March 07, 2008 at 13:48:36 (MST) Soaring Nancy I will be out of town tomorrow so I am also posting birthday wishes early! Happy birthday to MICHAEL. May all the love and fun you have so generously given to others through the years come back to you in full measure on your birthday and the coming year. Happy birthday to MARIA. I wish you a day and year filled with all things that make your heart glow. MADONNA great birthday message to Mikey. I especially like the "can't get there on a Black Locomotive" Soaring Nancy -Friday, March 07, 2008 at 12:48:06 (MST) MAD4TDN Here's Mikey's birthday tribute (a day early and a dollar short!) I'm gonna grab those "GULF COAST LADIES" and head to the nearest TDN concert 'cuz we "BEEN THINKINí ABOUTCHA" ... which is how we got in "THIS CONDITION."î If you'd only "DO RIGHT" Ö we wouldn't have to spend so much time at the "HANKY DAY CAF…." I'm a "BIG CITY WOMAN" heading to the next gig at the "EL SAN JUAN HOTEL & CASINO" -- guess we can't get there in a "BLACK LOCOMOTIVE" ... so we'll just "SAIL ON, SAILOR" instead. If all else fails, you can "GAG ME BACK TO OMAHA BLUES." I don't understand why we can't just "ALL LIVE TOGETHER" and enjoy TDN concerts every day! --Love you, Mo -Friday, March 07, 2008 at 09:45:46 (MST) FogBrat Hmm...it must say something about the company I keep that the only one of these movies I've ever seen is "Wong Foo" (though it just pales in comparison to "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert," which is a genuine treasure of the genre). More snow coming in tonight...at least it'll be under a foot this time (I hope). Finally managed to get my stupid blog fixed...only took a week and a half to convince my hosting service that they'd screwed up the database transfer. If I'm not around tomorrow, a happy birthday, etc to the Barkeep. -Friday, March 07, 2008 at 08:48:14 (MST) Wowa Spacey-so I gather you've never seen him in "To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything"? You're missing out, girl, LOL! What about Dirty Dancing? Head out to the video store, and rent a couple. Not sure you will like them as much as I did, but give it a shot. Later taters I owe, I owe, so off to work I go(in the best Seven Dwarfs imitation I can muster up)).............hehe -Friday, March 07, 2008 at 06:36:42 (MST) Famous Rob (A rock Legend In his own Mind) Happy Birthday a bit early Micheal My wife B day was March 5. Joy to the fishes (picses? sic0 Hello tO my new neighboer over in Rochester. PAM T I bet i winked at you foxy lady at that Surf Gig. I had to be standing real close to ya (Not that my wife saw lol) That was absolutely awesome at the Surf that night. I saw the Dogs about 5 times before that but never so close up and being a former rock legend "in my own mind" I was absolutely blown away by Micheal and Jimi G musician ship , not to mention Paul and and Pat, put that with the voices of Cory and Danny, I realized they were indeed the greatest live band I have ever seen. Unbelievable! I sang every word of that Surf concert as best as I knew them, so hopefully I was on key. I lived that show like it was my own. I have seen only 3 groups who knocked me out vocally in my life, Beach Boys, Oak Ridge Boys and the Statler Bros, and then came TDN. So I am just shaking like the leaves on tree about goingon the cruise. WHo have I seen over my life, ah Jimi Henrix twice, Cream with Eric, Opened for Tommy James several times, Rasclas, Buckinghams, Bob Seegar and the list goes on.. and on. "NOBODY" rocks liek TDN. Micheal has a finnese on that axe that guys like Jumi Hendrix did not have. I saw Hendrix and while i was amazed, Micheal has his axe as an extensin of his soul. Hendrix relied on distortion and sensationlism. DON'T GE ME WRONG HE WAS GREAT Entertainer but I GIVE THE BIG CHECK MARK TO M.A. Jimi and his Hammond are a Phenom. Years ago I knew a group in Milwaukee called the Robbs who were a 4 man group, same set up at the Rascals, B-3,Guitar, Singer and Drummer. The key board player was great and he played bass on the foot pedals. Jimi brought back memoeries when I discovered his muscian ship and of course seeing him live wow If they do Chest Fever on the cruise I may swoon! and I am like 60 year old dude. I saw him do that tune some years ago at a fair in Merrill, Wi. Earth shaking song. Micheal tell Cory he has to do "Tenderness" I have so freaked over Micheaol's expertise, I am contemplating taking the pick guard off my "Strat" and asking him to autograph it. I am so giddy about seeing him rip it up again that I am like a teen age girl loaded on 10 Red Bulls and Mylie Cyrus euphoria. lol Again I am a 60 year old dude! A word of two other older rockers who are friends. They still sound great and have their voices..Tom Shipley and Micheal Brewer aka "Brewer and Shipley" of "One toke over the Line" fame. They still do a nice show and sound great. Do just acoustic stuff now but I have alot of found memories of the guys and am in touch. Tom and I worked together in Broadcasting and did some great fishing and other things when I lived Missouri Ozark back in the 80's It was "More Tokes for Old Folks" Cya on the Tuna! -Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 21:22:33 (MST) JRWolfe Susan (Colorado)..you are my neighbor to the south again.I came back to Colorado for JURY DUTY and already miss that warm AZ sun. Dang snow greeted me Wed morning.Will return to Mesa around the 20th,might stay warm till then,but kinda doubt it. Any news on where to get Pauls CD yet ?? -Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 10:47:16 (MST) Spacey Wowa,no I have never looked at his tushy. My biggest memory or him is on Sat. Night Live with Chris Farley, when they are competing to join the Chippendales. the only movie of him that I have seen is an Officer & A Gentleman. They have been playing the clip of Jeff Healey & Patrick Swayze on all the news coverage lately. What am I doing up this early??? -Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 08:36:16 (MST) Wowa Spacey-nope, I didn't know that Swayze had pancreatic cancer. Bummer! Hope he can beat it. I have Roadhouse on dvd, so I knew about Swayze being on there (BTW, doesn't he have a fine a$$?). Cancer is indeed a vile thang, I agree. Heard yesterday that one of my clients, who has been battling a brain tumor for the last year, now has MORE lesions that showed up on his last MRI. Dang. They operated on him again, and added more meds to his list. This is starting to look more and more dire. I was really hoping he'd beat this. He and his wife are the nicest people in the world, and I hate seeing this happen to them. Chitty. Later taters, keep warm -Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 07:24:32 (MST) Susan (Colorado) Greetings - Wanted to wish everyone a good weekend. I'm outta here for a bit as I head to AZ for some warmth & a couple of Rockies Spring Training games. Fogbrat, sounds like you need to come with me! Happy Birthday on Sat to Michael the magnificent- yeah, you, barkeep! And Mawia, too ! Have lots of fun and don't do anything I wouldn't do - that leaves the field WIDE open. Celebrate in style. Peace to all you Swampsters! -Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 06:35:34 (MST) Pam T. Rob- Welcome and hello from your neighbor to the south in Iowa. I bet I saw you at the Surf- I was standing right in front of Michael the last time the Dogs played there. Don't you think it's time for TDN to make a return trip to the Surf? FogBrat- Wow, I have nothing to whine about compared to your winter situation. It really is a struggle to keep one's spirits up when the weather is so disagreeable. I hope things improve very soon in your neck of the woods. ((Foggy)) Happy Birthday, Cheri! -Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 21:15:00 (MST) Andwa, again Hey, Rob! Greetings from Rochester! Howdy neighbor! -Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 20:13:18 (MST) Spacey Wowa, I don't know if you've heard that Patrick Swayze is battling pancreatic cancer. He was aslso in that movie and had a face to face speaking part with Jeff Healey. I hate cancer. -Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:47:29 (MST) Famous Rob (A rock Legend In his own Mind) I have visted here before, but never left a note. As a Mike A and Jimmie G Fan I appreciate the musicanship they put forth. Looking forward to the "Cruise" so I can escape this glacier I live on in Minnesota! By the way Mike, I saw you guys at the Surf at Clear Lake, Iowa a few years back and how your characterize the place is right on. I had the chance to study you rip that axe from a few feet away that night and it was awesome. Seen ya'll before but never that close up. YOu make that Strat talk! Look Forward to see you folks on the "Tuna" ALso "I love those cords on "Out In The Country, take me where I where I love to be...so mellow Humbly from the Land of Spam (they make here folks 48 million cans a year) Robbo in Austin, Mn -Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 16:51:24 (MST) FogBrat Cindy...4WD just gets you twice as stuck...we leave it off most of the time because it's pretty useless. I miss my old Saab in the winter, that little beater could go anywhere. Right now, it's a sleet storm, so we should be losing power again anytime now. Roofs are still collapsing, and this years' mud season and road washouts should eclipse even last years' Patriots' Day Storm (which completely collapsed every road around us). Yep...hell if you're not prepared. Unfortunately, we played good Samaritan with our firewood for friends that needed a hand, then someone swiped some, and we ended up with nothing. Them's the breaks. Why do I live here? Because I've seen a whole lot of places, and don't feel as comfortable anywhere else (there are a few spots in Canada and one or two in Wisconsin I like, but I simply couldn't live that far away from the Atlantic...I gotta have the mountains, the ocean, the farmland, the forest, and the hard winters to be really happy). It's been a tough year for cabin fever...usually, I'm happy as a pig in poo, but I think the firewood thing really has me whipped this year. Mr. Brat managed to fall off the roof of the shelter yesterday...nothing major...he landed on me (and a snowbank), and I think I hurt more than he does. PS - hey, Chef Steve...Looks like it's gonna be Mr. Rodgers' Neighborhood in GB next season after all (and with a tough schedule). Not what I was expecting. -Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 07:42:37 (MST) Andwa, again Happy birthday, Paul N.! Hope you had a wonderful day! -Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 17:14:20 (MST) Wowa Wow, I'm sorry to hear about Jeff Healey! Was just watching Roadhouse the other night too. We always enjoy his performance on there, it's just about the only movie Mr. Wowa ever wants to watch. And I think I might have one of Jeff's albums around here somewhere. -Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 02:28:20 (MST) Ligress FOGBRAT, thanks for the real report on the weather in N.H., It will help in our decision to visit our neck of the woods this weekend. From what we've heard there has been 6-8 more inches since we've been there last 2 weekends ago. We then had to phone in a contractor with a plow just to open up our driveways entrance to get to our house. Even having 4 wheel drive didn't help in our truck, the next day we had to have our truck pulled up the driveway(it got stuck under all the snow to the ice beneath) to the road by the plow with straps. It certainly is beautiful up there but you are in for a rude awakening if you aren't prepared. Good luck staying warm and safe, Gretchen. Cindy -Monday, March 03, 2008 at 20:09:05 (MST) Soaring Nancy Happy, happy birthday to Paul Nuckolls. James and I look forward to seeing you and Madonna at another concert someday (hopefully in the not too distant future!) Soaring Nancy -Monday, March 03, 2008 at 20:07:36 (MST) Andwa, again FogBrat: And you live there why, again? -Monday, March 03, 2008 at 19:33:35 (MST) Spacey Fogbrat my dear, you need a trip to Modesto. You can housesit for Mikey!!! Here in Lotusland, it snowed sleet today so it is down close to freezing, but not frozen. That might hurt my blooming crocusses, or the daffodil buds. Heck we've got hyacinths ready to go and the tulips are up, too. Must check on the irises and cherry blossoms. .... Yep, there's buds on the trees! -Monday, March 03, 2008 at 18:44:12 (MST) FogBrat Argh. Speak to me not of weather! The snowbanks are up past my roof line, the windows are completely covered, and if we didn't have a bulldozer to move the stuff, we'd be in big trouble. We've had several 2-3 day power outages lately. Potholes are not bad yet, but a few Volkswagen-eating frost heaves, and the snowbanks are encroaching on the roads badly enough so that some spots are impassable for two cars abreast. No one knows what the speed limits are, because all you can see of the signs now is (maybe) the word "SPEED." The rest is covered in snow. Ditto houses...anything smaller than 2 stories is completely hidden from the road by snowbanks. Roofs and buildings are collapsing at a terrifying rate (the local high school, as well as the vacant textile mill in town, which fell into the river). We are supposed to get torrential rain and ice tomorrow night, so I anticipate more destruction. And massive street flooding and road collapses, because all the drainage ditches are full of snow. As for me, I haven't gone anywhere except the shelter in a month. The house is dark because all the front windows are covered in snow, we're almost out of wood again (and still out of bread, but that is nothing new). I desperately need a haircut because I can't see past my bangs anymore, the cat has to be pilled twice a day, and my web hosting service ("Motto: WHAT tech support?") switched platforms on me and managed to eat my entire mySQL database (and hence, my blog)...been over a week, and I cannot get a straight answer out of them other than "We were able to duplicate the error."(thanks, *that* helped!) 'Tis the days of cabin fever. I am wearing what is known in my house as "The Sweater of Misery," a 25-year old hideous creation that is hot, static-y, and butt ugly (but it keeps me warm when the house gets down below 50 degrees). Times like this I wish I could fit under the couch and take recreational drugs until the spring thaw (and given how much snow we have, mud season should be a REAL treat this year). Oddly, I am not in a great mood these days. So if someone wouldn't mind setting up an IV drip of Scotch for me over in the corner, I'd be much obliged. I'll be the one with a sack over my head, whimpering about snow. -Monday, March 03, 2008 at 17:50:07 (MST) JRWolfe Just read about Jeff Healey passing away on AOL News. He was in the movie "Roadhouse"..released some amazing CDs..and was a helluva performer in concert. saw him jam with and blow Little Feat off the stage. Buddy Miles..Mike Smith (DC5)...Jeff Healey.. -Monday, March 03, 2008 at 09:09:56 (MST) MAD4TDN Happy Birthday to the greatest guy on earth who took me to my first TDN concert ... I fell in love with the band and married my date! See what TDN can do? -- Love you, Mo -Monday, March 03, 2008 at 07:36:29 (MST) Susan (Colorado) Greetings - Happy Birthday to Paul Nuckolls - a really, really nice guy with great taste in music and women! Love ya! Have a good one. Susan -Monday, March 03, 2008 at 06:46:35 (MST) Pam T. Spacey- How strange...just yesterday I was trying to recall Jeff's last name. I was thinking about the song "Angel Eyes" and trying to think of his name. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He had a unique guitar style and I loved his voice. RE: weather. We actually melted snow this weekend. Was such a reprieve to have warmer temps. The cold has really weaked havoc with the roads...potholes everywhere and they are deep! Hope my car isn't out of alignment...tried to be careful! Have a wonderful day, Swampsters. -Monday, March 03, 2008 at 06:31:35 (MST) Di Oh wow, I remember Jeff Healey...beautiful voice as well as good guitarist. He was also in the film "Roadhouse" with Patrick Swayze and Sam Eliot. -Monday, March 03, 2008 at 03:26:32 (MST) Spacey Barkeep, remember a few years back you were trying to recall the name of a blind guitarist in Toronto, the one who had a club named after him? Unfortunately, Jeff Healely passed away from a rare form of cancer that he was born with. (retino blastoma?). It had blinded him at one year of age. He had taken up guitar at the age of three and played it accross his lap. He was nominated for a a Grammy in '88 and I know he had some big hits down south in your land. He quit touring when he had his family and opened the club in TO. All set to relaese a new album in a few weeks. Very shocking as he was only 41 and his younger child is 3. Most of Canada is shocked right now. -Monday, March 03, 2008 at 02:26:54 (MST) Ligress And I think New England weather is "off the wall".........Susan,it's official, you win! Blessings all, Cindy -Sunday, March 02, 2008 at 20:44:04 (MST) Susan (Colorado) Greetings - I find weather fascinating and we are having one of those wild and weird Rocky Mtn weather patterns this weekend. Yesterday I was outside all day in a t-shirt and shorts. Even got a little tan. Today we are having one heck of a snow blizzard. I can barely see my barn & the wind is just nuts! Baseball is in Spring Training so Spring must be on the way, right? Please! Have a good weekend all ye Swampsters! -Sunday, March 02, 2008 at 15:58:33 (MST) JRWolfe Yo..Mike B. There are obits all over the net on the late DC5er Mike smith. Especialy on Billboard.com ,Rolling stone.com and AOL News. His official website, www.mikesmith1964.com has not been updated yet.however there is an email address on it where you can send a condolance to his widow. -Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 14:16:24 (MST) Eileen (aka Scarlett) R.I.P. Mike Smith....a gifted musician and lovely person that fought so hard after his accident. May God let you rest now. Eileen (Gettysburg) -Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 20:19:24 (MST) Andwa, again Gunny: Try this: http://www2.rpa.net/theboltons/DC5main.htm -Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 18:56:57 (MST) Michael Burke Oh My! I didn't know Mike died! Is there a place to go to read the obituary? I loved that group. DCF was the counter to all the mersey beat bands. I read once they were only in the business because Dave Clark wanted to buy a soccer team. I don't know if that is true, but I read that somewhere. Semper Fi, Gunny -Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 18:41:27 (MST) Michael Burke (AKA Gunny) Just wanted to say that my wife is from Modesto and we were married there over 32 years ago. Her family still resides there. We are now in San Antonio, TX as that is where I was reared. She and I are now retired from the Marine Corps. She served 20 years and I 22 years. I attended TDN concerts in San Antonio in 1971-72 and again in Hawaii in 1985 (I think). You are amazing and your concerts prove it. Thanks for making this guy smile whenever he hears your songs. Thanks Mike. Michael Burke (AKA Gunny) San Antonio, TX -Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 18:35:16 (MST) JRWolfe Rock n Roll Heaven is getting more crowded this week. First Buddy Miles....now Mike Smith..lead vocalist/keyboards/composer of the Dave Clark 5 passed away today (Feb 28)...just weeks before the Dave Clark 5 are scheduled to be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame. Saw Mr. Smith at a KOOL concert in Denver a few years ago, he rocked the Coors Ampitheatre !!! -Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 17:24:44 (MST) Soaring Nancy (((((MADONNA)))) thanks to you and Barb for all your work on the newsletter. JILL and DONNA I sent you a time-based e-mail (i.e. need to act quickly if you want to take advantage of the offer!) Soaring Nancy -Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 16:56:33 (MST) Spacey Steve, my eyesight is going and I do not use glasses while at the computer. Your last post looks like it said: "good to see you around these pants again". No wonder I dont wear my specs, it keeps me laughing. Thank heavens, wearing black only makes me look 5 pounds thinner. At my weight, who care? Black makes me look like a witch. I'll do dark brwon, navy, forrest green, gray, but no black! Maybe you do have some new clothes thogh Mikey? Do you? -Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 18:45:22 (MST) Steve El Barkeepo!! Where ya been, boss? All the damned Jagermeister is gone, and we're down to the last bottle of Pinch. Time to restock! (ps. good to see you around these parts again!) Wearing black is the oldest trick in the world to look svelte. That's why I wear black most of the time...heh heh Chef Fats Domino Pizza -Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 18:26:18 (MST) JRWolfe Just read that Buddy Miles died yesterday..Feb 26. Considering the sad state of his health when I saw him perform at the Soiled Dove in Denver a few months ago, his passing isn't a shock...but it is very sad to read that it happened. God bless Buddy Miles...he's jamming with Hendrix again. -Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 17:35:05 (MST) Grover OPTICAL ILLUSION is the key phrase here. Thanks Spacey, and I'd certaily like to say "it's so", but ney ... tis not so. Haven't lost anymore weight. Appreciate the "wind blown up the a_ _" though. Nyuk. Some things ARE constant and never change. Always did love good B.S. ... thus this saloon and all it entails. -Mikey- -Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 17:17:32 (MST) Spacey Anyone notice that the pictures of Mikey in the newsletter look like he has lost weight and or goten new black, stage clothes? Looking good, Rock Dude! -Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 15:50:37 (MST) Pam T. Madonna- Lucky you! I am of British origin and have brown hair. The complete opposite, of course! Excellent Dog Bytes once again! I appreciate the time and effort "the team" puts into making it. Thanks! -Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 14:49:18 (MST) MAD4TDN Thank you, Colleen. We appreciate your kind words so much. As you know, Barbara does the beautiful layout and I couldn't begin to do this without my partner in crime! And what about you guys? -- "A Club is only as good as its members!" And you know what??? We've got the BEST! I need to address Pam T on this ... Blonde hair and German??? ... my maiden name was Kniepmann ... I feel like I just hit the motherlode!!!! --Love you, Mo -Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 12:24:40 (MST) Colleen Madonna - another great newsletter! It was great to read about Blue Bang Theory and then relive N'Awlins! And all of the "dogs" look fabulous, but the one I fell totally in love with is Danny's furry pup. Although not the same breed, he could pass for my Stetson's twin...a cuddle pup for sure! Thanks to you and Barb for all your hard work! Hey Mikey - you looked cute, furry, and cuddly too! -Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 04:18:20 (MST) Spacey Dear Chef, I would refrain from having 'joint' and 'stiff' in sentencs so close together. Space Cadet Alison -Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 21:24:53 (MST) Pam T. Yes, I think you must make the New York-Iowa drive this summer, Susan. I hope you will bring along some more interesting archives- loved reading those Flip magazine articles. Fun, fun. (Recalling a certain unnamed barkeep/guitarist prefers blonde German girls.) We're dealing with ice coated streets that are not at all fun. Takes some strategy when driving. This will pass, I remind myself daily. We have more snow forecasted for Thursday and Sunday. Did anyone else see Rick Springfield on Oprah this afternoon? He's adorable. -Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 20:59:04 (MST) Susan (Colorado) New dates !?! Artpark in Lewiston, NY - that was one of my favorite places to go when I was in college. Beautiful setting above the Niagara River. I might just have to plan a trip "home" in June. Hmmmm... Gotta look at the timing. Would be great if I could drive back thru Iowa & catch that show all in one fell swoop... Hmmmm Delicious cake, as always, Chefaroo. Well done. -Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 17:57:21 (MST) Di oops Hmmm...maybe I spoke too soon. The TDN website still lists that show (4/12 Shrine Mosque) as 'private' and I find tickets online for other shows at that venue but NOT TDN. Whassup?? Are we to just hop in the wayback machine and hang out at the stage door?? I'm bringin' a lawn chair! -Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 16:45:22 (MST) Di THANKS for the Pollstar heads-up! Jill, looks like I'll be seeing you in April!! YeeeHAWWW!! I got that phone call I knew was coming last night. My son called from MS at about 6 p.m., and again from his refueling stop in Newfoundland at 11:30 my time. He will awaken in Iraq. *Sigh* Ok....only 179 more sleeps until he's BACK HOME! Love ya'll -Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 16:22:48 (MST) Andwa, again Check out Pollstar, guys. Lots of new listings! Whoo-hoo! -Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 15:55:43 (MST) Steve Death by chocolate. I've got to earn points with the wimmens any way I can. I'm up against some heavy competition here as the Barkeep runs the joint. I was gonna say "stiff competition", but I thought better of it. I just don't wanna know the Barkeep quite THAT well. The Old Chef (oh geez. I had to enter "pp" to post this. That'll give ya something to nyuk about for a bit...) -Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 12:59:37 (MST) spacey kind not kid -Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 09:17:13 (MST) Spacey Bartender, serenade required at the table where the chef is delivering the birthday cake, please! What kid is it,Chefferoozski? -Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 09:16:27 (MST) Susan (Colorado) Greetings - Hey Liz H - Happy Birthday to you! I'm wishing you an awesome day and a great year. May all sweet and wonderful things come your way. Best wishes!! Susan -Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 06:42:27 (MST) Steve again Ah crap, too many onits in that last post. Sorry... Re Pete -Monday, February 25, 2008 at 17:08:32 (MST) Steve Gotcha, Mr. Different Michael. Unfortunately I never got to see the original Dogs. But I did catch the new lineup in 2000, and I was quite pleased. Kinda funny though, the night before the show we were watching some late night talk show on it, and Chuck just happened to be on it. I looked at the wife, and said "Hey COOL!!! We're gonna see him live tomorrow!!" Uhhhh...WHOOPS!! I spoke a bit prematurely. But I enjoyed the show immensely, and thought Cory did a good job of covering Chuck's parts. In the songs, that is...heh heh Found this site about a month or so later, and been a pain in the Barkeep's butt ever since..lol The Old Chef -Monday, February 25, 2008 at 17:07:11 (MST) Michael (different Michael) I was refering to the days when Cory and Danny didn't do any strumming on their shows. I miss seeing/hearing Michael play those Les Paul's. -Monday, February 25, 2008 at 16:19:30 (MST) Steve "No guitar playing singers"??? Hoo boy... Uhhhh...a really great singing guitarist who resides here may take umbrage on that one. Of course he's a great singing guitarist, not a guitar playing singer. Never mind. I had the semantics all wrong. Will the real Michael (Allsup) please stand up? ;~) The Old Chef -Monday, February 25, 2008 at 16:04:24 (MST) Michael (different Michael) Yea, Robbie threw down on 'One'. That performance reminded me of the intensity TDN had back in the day, back when the three singers just sang their butts off, no guitar playing singers! I'll never forget their performance in Denver around 1972. They opened with 'Shambala' and ended the night with 'Jam'. TDN performed 'Woman', Cory Wells blew to roof off the arena that night! Michael -Monday, February 25, 2008 at 15:59:08 (MST) Andwa, again Pam: Yes, ideed! It was a very fine day! Hope to see more and more days like that as winter (finally) winds down. We haven't gotten any snow and aren't supposed to get more than just a few flurries, thankfully! I've personally had enough of the white stuff! Mike: I haven't watched any of the Idol shows this year, so thank's for posting the link. It was a good performance. Not as good as You-know-who's, but still a respectable showing. Enjoy the day, all. Andra -Monday, February 25, 2008 at 15:56:44 (MST) MAD4TDN Thanks for posting the link ... I enjoyed it! Awesome song and he definitely did it justice. I wouldn't imagine that's the easiest song to sing, but I do love it! (And he got my grandson's approval ... which says a whole lot ... tough little critic, that one!)--Love you, Mo -Monday, February 25, 2008 at 14:11:47 (MST) Michael Here is the youtube link to Robbie Carruso singing 'One'. That guys sings it very well! Hope this link works ;-) http://youtube.com/watch?v=NYBxDRce4qk -Monday, February 25, 2008 at 03:11:14 (MST) American Idle, One Admittedly haven't read all the posts regarding AI performance of ONE by Robbie Carrasco, but didn't pickup on any comments regarding him having same home town as Pat Bautz. (Melbourne,Florida) -Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 17:49:49 (MST) Pam T. Madonna- Do you have any more information about the Blue Bang Theory CD? Do you know where Paul plans to make it available? Please tell PK (in a nice sort of way) we're patiently waiting.:-) Andra- Are you enjoying the sunshine? We made it all the way up to 36 today. I took the neighbor's dog out for a long walk- now she's a dirty dog! Looks like snow again on Monday and Tuesday for our area. Imagine that.... Has anyone in the Saloon seen Juno? I may go to see it this weekend. Heard lots of good reviews about it. -Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 16:24:30 (MST) Spacey That's becasue of the cobwebs, Di. -Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 14:25:23 (MST) Di :::Snort laffin' at Spacey's myspace mood::: -Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 06:58:18 (MST) Soaring Nancy (((( DI ))))) Huge cheers and hugs to the doctor who brought the suit and your niece's husband. Things like that make me want to slap the heck out of the bad guys. Things like that (bills being padded, not my wanting to slap the heck out of someone!) happen way too often! When my sister was going over the final medical bills after my mother's death about a year ago, one item stood out, and we both thought "something about that just isn't right." There was a charge for morphine on the 24th. Yes, people are very often given morphine at the end of life, but my mother had died 2 weeks earlier, and we were pretty darn sure she wasn't needing morphine in her new location! When we called to report the error, we were told that they had found case after case where this company was billing for "goods" not delivered. A little something to keep in mind when going over medical bills. I imagine they thought people in their grief wouldn't even check the bills, but fortunately we did. I won't even tell what I think should be done to them! -Friday, February 22, 2008 at 18:37:47 (MST) Soaring Nancy DONNA I didn't even know about the Star Trek exhibit until less than a week before we went! I had seriously thought about calling you and Brian, and once at the exhibit, lamented that you weren't there, but with our going on a weekday and the short notice, I figured there was no way you would be able to attend! I am sure James would love to hear Brian talk about his Star Trek projects. (well, I would too!) JILL and the rest of you too I'll admit to casting a few votes for the guy on American Idol who sang "ONE" based almost strictly on his wonderful song choice! Of course, if I had felt that he murdered the song (like IMHO the girl did with Connie Francis' Where the Boys Are), he would have gotten my scorn instead of a few votes. Everywhere we went in LA a few weeks ago, people were coughing and sneezing. I am not doing either at the moment, but I certainly still don't feel good. Is there some virus going around the U S or are we in Calif the only unlucky ones? ((((SUSIE))))) hope you are mending nicely. ((((MIKEY)))) Be well. Soaring Nancy -Friday, February 22, 2008 at 18:26:59 (MST) Andwa, again Yes, indeed, Pam, it is a lovely day today. The sun was shining so brightly I had to pull the window shades because the glare on my computer screen was giving me a headache! Ahh, much better! Enjoy the day, all! Andra (((Mike))) BTW, how're Cory and Susie feeling these days? All better, hopefully. -Friday, February 22, 2008 at 15:51:30 (MST) MAD4TDN Paul, Barbara, Star and I went to see "Love, Janis" last night. Were we ever blown away! It's a musical based on the life of Janis Joplin and is very well done. The band onstage was awesome ... and the original concept of how it's presented is very clever (there are two Janis's onstage -- one Janis speaks her words from letters and interviews and the other Janis sings ... I mean SINGS!) As Paul said: "She's better than the original!" (I believe the singer's name was Katrina Chester ... I apologize that I don't have my program here with me to verify.) Just know we look forward to hearing this lady again. If you have a chance to see it in your area, you'll be so glad you did! --Love you, Mo -Friday, February 22, 2008 at 15:01:43 (MST) Di Hope this doesn't accidently post twice - I forgot to enter the code on the first try - duh. This is a link to a SoCal news item, highlighted IMO by the winning attorney Mr. Strecker, who happens to be married to my niece. *Beams* I'll borrow Tractor Goddess Susan's WooHOOO!! Marc has been working ceaselessly on this case for about a year. So proud to have two 'shark-free' attorneys in my family! http://www.nbcsandiego.com/mostpopular/15366752/detail.html# (It's not your computer - the only sound in the video is during interviews - weird. Atty Strecker is the last one shown.) Carry on! P.S. My code is C3PO??? Is Mikey at a Star Wars convention?? -Friday, February 22, 2008 at 12:57:44 (MST) Pam T. YEAH!!! The temperature is currently 20 degrees- it feels so warm, I would have guessed it was nearly 60! We took the kids out for recess for the first time all week. They all flocked to the snow "mountain" which actually is the piled up snow from the parking lot. Oh my, what a bunch of crazed, nearly delirious bunch of trolls! Kids were sliding and rolling down the hill in every direction. No injuries, thank goodness- everyone was just so happy to be outside again. I LOVE THE SUN!!!! -Friday, February 22, 2008 at 11:53:17 (MST) Spacey It's on the shelf right next to Richardsmeister. -Friday, February 22, 2008 at 09:48:00 (MST) Mawia Jaegermeister? -Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 02:22:45 (MST) Danny Tawd BARKEEP: Warm ears eh? Funny you mention that..I had some once that made me warm all over. GRRReat stuff....knocked me right out too. I swear that stuff had moonshine in it. I remember it was clear..a bottle of white lightnin' man! Danny -Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 21:01:30 (MST) JRWolfe Madonna..you can hear the AI version of "One" from last night on itunes. -Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 14:32:21 (MST) Ligress Oh no BARKEEP, I think Jill and I feel slighted. Does this mean you will never need/want our "earmuff treatment" again? Oh, how soon we forget. I wish you and your warm ears only happiness.........sniff :-( -Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 14:28:19 (MST) Spacey Schnitzengrudel? -Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 13:56:45 (MST) Barkeep Heyyyyy, I just found a killer vat of cough syrup in the basement/store room. I may never cough again. Strange German label, though. Makes your ears warm. -M- -Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 11:46:05 (MST) Pam T. Good morning Swampsters! Another late start morning due to blowing snow and dangerous wind chill. The extended forecast doesn't hold much hope for relief, so I must continue to grin and bear it. Sigh..... David Letterman said Hillary Clinton was wearing cheese pantsuits hoping to sway voters in Wisconsin. The visual of that cracks me up- Did the barkeep fall into the vat of Jaeger in the basement? Perhaps he's cleaning the hot tub. I haven't seen that man around here for quite some time. -Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 08:13:23 (MST) 3DNfan I just turned on my radio and they were discussing American Idol and the guy that sang "One". Some liked it and some didn't. They followed the discussion by playing the TDN version. I didn't say the guy was bad; I've juat heard him do other songs that I liked better. I was almost always totally opposite of the judges last night. If I liked it, they didn't and vice versa. Shows how much I know! Jill -Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 08:02:56 (MST) MAD4TDN I wasn't watching Idol last night, but I got a phone call from my grandson about it! My son said the instant the song started, Tyler yelled: "Three Dog Night!" and then insisted on calling me ... he was so excited! "One" and "Liar" are his favorites. He kept me on the phone so that I didn't get to see it, but his joy was enough for me! --Love you, Mo -Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 07:45:30 (MST) Mawia Jill, I saw the guy do 'One' on Idol tonight. I thought he did a great job. Not as good as the original, obviously, but a very good job anyway. It was the best cover of a TDN song that I've ever heard. Mikey, did you see it? Hope you're all doing well. Susie, are you feeling better now? -Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 02:44:09 (MST) Spacey Steve, you are baiting me. You just want me to point out that it should be 'hung' not 'hong'. Jiminey. -Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 23:30:33 (MST) 3DNfan Did anyone else see/hear "One" performed on American Idol tonight, with a mention of TDN by Randy Jackson? I wasn't thrilled with the performance, but loved the song choice. Jill -Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 20:20:45 (MST) Steve HOT DIGGETY!! Danny and Jitterz, good to see you both here! Been a long time. Danny, thanks for the B-day wishes. It was a good 'un. Hope to see more of youse around here! Mrs. G- Hope you're feeling better and things are healing up quickly. :~) Now who's hongry? Chef Five-O -Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 15:14:59 (MST) MAD4TDN Wowa and Donna, isn't that the coolest when the kids and grandkids love TDN along with you? Our youngest, Tyler, knows which number on the CD are his favorite TDN songs ... so he'll just call out the number of the song he wants to hear. Dang! That kid is so sharp it's a challenge to keep up with him! "Eli" is Barbara's favorite too (co-editor of newsletter) and except for a couple of times that he just couldn't, Cory tries his best to sing it for her when she asks him. Aw heck, she must have him wrapped around her little finger ... lucky wo-main! --Love you, Mo -Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 13:41:43 (MST) NOTICE THE BEGINNING OF THE WAR WILL BE SECRET. Die Fast And Quiet When They Interrogate You Or Live So Long That They Are Ashamed To Hurt You Anymore. -Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 10:35:29 (MST) Susan (Colorado) Greetings - Hope all that had the day off enjoyed it. I worked in favor of taking a day when I really wanted it - like for a TDN or BBT show. Danny T- thanks so much for your help. You are AWESOME!! Susan (Colorado) -Monday, February 18, 2008 at 19:54:12 (MST) Susan (Colorado) Greetings - Hope all that had the day off enjoyed it. I worked in favor of taking a day when I really wanted it - like for a TDN or BBT show. Danny T- thanks so much for your help. You are AWESOME!! Susan (Colorado) -Monday, February 18, 2008 at 19:53:48 (MST) Spacey Been missing you. -Monday, February 18, 2008 at 09:57:29 (MST) Jitterz Good Morning To All In The House of Allsup~ It has been a long time since I stopped in at the Swamp. Barkeep, I like what you have done with the place. I kind of like the places that have dim lights, and fog from the swamp rolling in. Susie, it is difficult to stay down sometimes, isn't it? But, it sounds like you have somebody who is willing to dote over you and that is a good thing. Take advantage of it, that kind of "being taken care of" doesn't roll around too often in life. Hope you get well quickly. I have been flying back and forth to California almost every weekend since August. My mom is tough as nails and as stubborn to boot. I am trying to get her off the mountain and moved closer to her sister so that she can have a bit more stretching in her life. She has been through hell but only that little Irish woman can kick the devil back in the face and live to tell. Well that is in my book anyway. She is an inspiration to all of us. She has been asking me over the last few months to come home and I am contimplating moving closer to her. I don't want to live on the mountain any longer. I am looking into Lake Oroville, CA. It may be the place for me. I have learned over this last decade that we only have one family and one list of people who really love us and it is important to keep after them so they can keep after me. Anyway, looks like the gypsy is about to take leave from Texas in the next few months. I tried. But, got too home sick. Afterall home is where our parents are or were. Hope you are all doing well. Gottah Fly---------> CHOCOLATE~ CHOCOLATE~ CHOOOOOOOOOCOOOOOLAAATTTTE~ Love to ALL Jitterz -Monday, February 18, 2008 at 06:46:17 (MST) Andwa, again Everyone high-tailed it outta town again, eh? Ah well. Someone has to stay behind and clean up. Where's the broom closet, Barkeep? -Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 22:42:04 (MST) Danny Tawd Hi everyone I am soooooooo behind on posts and I don't think I'll ever catch up. I want to wish belated birthday wishes to those who had them an a special one to Chef Steve...Happy 50! I'll be looking at 49 later this year dude. Susan and I celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary on Jan 25. Neither of us can believe that next month will be a year since we re-newed our wedding vows in Maui. Gee whiz! Where did the time go? I was told long ago that when you turn 40 the years really speed up and now I'm starting to believe it. We had a nice break in the weather today...it was a bit warm for winter in Ohio but it's going to go back to 15 to 20 degrees in the next few days. What a bummer. I feel sorry for those of you who have all that snow to deal with because I hate it so much. Whoever is in the restroom please hurry..all that ice tea is catching up and I really gotta go... Danny -Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 20:29:52 (MST) Spacey Forgot to ask about silver & platinum. -Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 17:43:36 (MST) A question form Space Cadet Central So barkeep, where do you keep your gold records? Are they up on display? Are they a) in your living room, b) in your hallway c) in your bedroom D) in a den or study e) in your family room, f) in your recording studio g) evenly distributed amongst your kids H) on your Dad's walls I) held hostage by an ex-wife? This is one of those Guess Who inspired queries. Suprised to find out where some of these dudes keep 'em. -Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 17:25:16 (MST) Susan (Colorado) Greetings all - Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Its another great day in the Rockies - sunny & will be close to 50 but feels nicer than that. What a relief! Danny Tawd - I gotta question for ya but lost your e-mail address. Would you contact me at westspgs@aol.com? Thanks! Hi Mikey! Susan -Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 11:57:55 (MST) Wowa I don't get a good enough signal with my phone to "share" the guys, either. But once our friends called us when we were on vacation in Nova Scotia, and shared with us the tunes going on in Michigan at Common Ground. (guess my friends have a better phone system-can you hear me now? hehe) -Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 05:15:28 (MST) Di I wonder when's the last time Mikey dampened the field :::insert head tilt here::: -Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 03:52:06 (MST) Andwa, again Di: I've tried that, but I never get a good signal! They must be putting out some kind of "dampening field." ;-) -Friday, February 15, 2008 at 20:00:23 (MST) Di My 'tradition' with my son and TDN is to call him when they do the 'frog song'. It's one that he recognizes. Now, if he were to go see Rick Springfield, he'd call me during "Jesse's Girl". He LOVED that song when he was little, and I have him on an old super 8 movie reel doing a KILLAH air guitar to it. Heh. How many of us grab our cell phones during the show and share the guys with others? -Friday, February 15, 2008 at 18:56:50 (MST) Wowa MO-speaking of TDN songs, I have a frog cookie jar that plays Joy To The World. I've been informed by a new fan, Malachi, that I can no longer sing that song, HE is the one to sing it (he's learning the lyrics). He and his little sister love the song, and play with the cookie jar constantly, the baby dances, and big brother sings. And, he has asked to be able to go with me to a show, so he can see the guys who sing the frog song! -Friday, February 15, 2008 at 05:02:55 (MST) OhDonna Happy Valentine's Day everyone! My son Matt just called, and I thought he was calling to wish me a happy V-Day. Nope! The kid didn't even realize it was V-Day. He was on his way to class in San Diego and was calling because he heard a cool song he had never heard before on the classic rock station. He said it was TDN and was something about "Eli." He thought the song was awesome, and I told him it was one of my all time favorite TDN songs -- Maria can attest to that! I used to go crazy in high school every time I heard it. When Matt & Heather were younger, I used to take them to outdoor TDN concerts -- and I can't say that they were exactly enthusiastic about it then! But now that Matt is 22 and making his own choices in music, he is coming around to appreciating the work of our favorite guys! Hope you are all enjoying a lovely day. Donna -Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 14:15:24 (MST) Spacey Welcome to the SWAMP Wild Joe. Mikey, how you feelin'? -Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 14:10:45 (MST) Ligress C'mon guys, we are NOT old, just older. Cheech! It's Valentines Day, eat a box of chocolates! Enjoy. -Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 11:52:59 (MST) Steve Happy VD!!! Make sure to love the one you're with.... ;~) Spacey, you are old. And I'm even older. But we're still awesome, so don't fret. Chef Five-O -Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 10:48:18 (MST) Spacey I feel old today. -Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 09:45:55 (MST) Ligress Happy Valentines Day to all. Enjoy today with the one you love. Blessings, Cindy -Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 09:21:47 (MST) Susan (Colorado) Greetings all - Happy Valentine's Day. As I recall every year, from a song by one of my favorite singers "Love was meant to spread around, so drench the town..." Peace and LOVE to all you wonderful Swampsters! Susan -Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 06:42:29 (MST) Joe David Cassidy !!! ??? That boy is in big trouble. Late to do a show at my place. Turkey. He won't be doing that anymore. I had to fly out of Vegas to how do ya say it "Have a chat with the kid". But what the hay !!! To all of you nice folks this weekend come on over to Vegas. This weekend the Wilson girls (HEART)are at the Hilton Feb 15 and 16 and we added another show Sunday. The Barkeep has over the years spent some time in my casino's. Hey Mikey stop on in and I will give you some cash so you can buy yourself something nice. To all of yous stop on in and ask for Joe. You might get some nice comps and for sure a 99c shrimp cocktail. I am Joe and you can find me at the Venetian. Hey Mikey maybe you can dance for the ladies in the lounge ??? It's Vegas baby !!!! You are a good guy Mike !!! All the best folks. Joe -Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 00:55:59 (MST) Andwa, again Here we go again! More snow! Someone, please, make it stop!!!! -Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 18:53:38 (MST) MAD4TDN Hi Mrs. G ... gimpy? NAW, not for long! The best part of any surgery is when it's OVER!!! A big sigh of relief, yes? Take it easy, but not too easy! Physical therapy is amazing medicine! God bless, Mo -Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 08:30:32 (MST) Gimpy Mrs. G Chocolate??? Did someone say CHOCOLATE?????? Be still my heart! Hi Everyone! Weenster pretty much nailed the surgical details on the head! Nothing more to add. I was able to put some weight on the right leg yesterday and didn't have to use my crutches. I did, however, need to use my PINK cane. Mr. G is wearing himself out trying to dote on me, but I really don't need much. I'm in bed with the knee elevated, a bag of TheraPEAS (that's my name for a simple bag of peas used for medicinal purposes. Hee! I have my laptop, TV and phone and the love of a great family! Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes. They have, indeed, helped! If it's not too much to ask, we need some more prayers. Jimmy's daughter, Heather, lost her german shephard, Maja, about two weeks ago. She posted lost pet notices, went door to door in a several mile radius from her home and even went on the local radio to ask for assistance in finding Maja. Last week all hope was given up. Yesterday, a man found Maja on the side of the road and thought she might be dead, but she wasn't. She was receptive to his petting. He noticed when she got up she was limping. Maja didn't have her tags anymore (probably came off during her time away) so the man didn't know who she was. He didn't pick Maja, darn it, but saw Heather driving down the road with the notice of Maja being lost. So he called Heather today and told her where he had seen Maja. This was about 20 miles from her home. Heather is on her way to the location and with any luck and a whole bunch of prayers, she will find and bring Maja home today. If you have an extra prayer, could you please throw it Heather's way? Thank you! OK, so Chef Steve, when is that cake going to be ready????? I'm HONGRY!!!!! I meant to misspell that! Thanks again to everyone! Have an AWESOME day! stumbling Swuze -Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 08:13:18 (MST) Eileen (aks Scarlett) Andwa - I love your interpretation of PMS......heehee!!!!! All you men out there - deal with it!!!!!! ;) Eileen (Gettysburg) -Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 07:20:11 (MST) Spacey Brrakeep, I was not being disrespectful. I was being dirty. re-read it a few times. I'm an AGRESSIVe pervert. Duh. -Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 00:28:54 (MST) Andwa, again PMS = Pathetic Male Syndrome. -Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 20:40:42 (MST) Eileen (aka Scarlett) Barkeep - OK....who's the wise guy that had my code for the last post starting out with "PMS.."??? Eileen (Gettysburg) -Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 18:50:16 (MST) Eileen (aka Scarlett) Weenster - Thanks so much for the update on Susie....that's great news that all went well! All our prayers have been answered for sure! Hope you're doing well, sweetie - gotta write you a looong e-mail!!!!! Miss ya!! Hugs to everyone - but especially to our Spoonette, Eileen (Gettysburg) -Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 18:47:29 (MST) OhDonna Maria: Glad to see you posting a bit. Did you get your computer fixed? Hopefully we'll get a little visit in next week! Maybe you'll be able to meeting little baby Sawyer! Donna -Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 17:56:35 (MST) OhDonna Happy, happy birthday to all who have celebrated in the past week or so. Seems like there were a lot of milestones this year -- with Jimmy & the Chef! Hope the year ahead is wonderful for you all! My sister Linda turned 50 a few weeks ago, and a bunch of us surprised her by driving up to Sacramento. It was especially touching for her to have some of the family there for her birthday, since her husband is seriously ill with cancer -- and each day is precious at this juncture. I have been so out of touch, I didn't even realize it was Cory's birthday (for shame!) until I read it in the "Famous Birthday" section of my local newspaper. Praying that he recovering well from his recent illness. Susie: Glad to hear the surgery went well. Wishing you an expeditious and complete recovery. Soaring Nancy: Brian spent a day or two at that Star Trek convention on the Queen Mary for his job. Wish we had known you were going! He has done some editing for a Star Trek project at his regular job, and has been working for months on the side on a new Star Trek movie based on an original 1960s script. (They couldn't film it before because there are some gay characters and it was considered too controverial for the 60s.) It's a bit weird to me to see all these young actors playing the classis roles of Kirk, Spock, Sulu and the rest of the Starship Enterprise crew. I hope everyone is doing well. Sometimes its weeks before I'm able to check in and see how you all are doing. Hiya Mikey! Have a sweet Valentine's Day!!! Donna -Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 17:44:47 (MST) Di Fantastic to hear about Susie :) It seems the waiting (and starving) is always the worstest part. My oldest sister (and I'm talkin' 70 yrs old) recently had both knees replaced and she is just going great guns! She said the key is to really get into the PT afterwards and she must have, because she got glowing reviews from her therapists. Before, she was talking wheelchair - now she can walk a mile or so! Hang in there Suze! Very happy it turned out well! How about the next pre-op we have a banquet...with full alphabetical menu! Rest up Chef! Snowing to beat the band here.....and the sun is shining?! Best to all ((((Swampsters and BwaKeep))))) -Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 16:04:39 (MST) Andwa, again Weenster: Thanks for the update! Nice to know things went smoothly and she'll be recouperating at home soon. Continued wishes, Spoonette, for a speedy recovery. Andra -Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 15:58:23 (MST) Weenster BARKEEP AND ALL, Reporting from hospital central: Jimmy asked me to let all of you know that Susie is in the recovery room and will get to go home in a little while. She is doing fine and the surgeon found several torn ligaments and she has very little cartiledge left in her knee which will eventually require knee replacement. I will let she and Jimmy give you all the details when they can. If I try, I'll get you all confused. All prayers answered. WHEW! I'm soooo relieved. Been holding my breath all day. Love, Ween -Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 13:47:52 (MST) Steve What Susie wants, Susie gets. And I bet that chocolate cake will be just the ticket. :~) Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Mrs. G!! Chef Steve -Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 11:24:45 (MST) Eileen (aka Scarlett) Chef - I think a big, gooey, Death by Chocolate cake is in order for Swusie! Always makes ME feel better!!!! That and a couple of margarita's would do the trick!! Eileen (Gettysburg) -Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 09:21:38 (MST) Susie/Swuze/Mrs. G/Spoonette/Hey You! Thank you all very much for the birthday wishes AND well wishes for my surgery. I can only hope the ugly weather we are expecting will hold off until we get home this evening. It's funny, I don't usually eat much in the morning. However, since I can't have anything to eat until after surgery, I'M STARVING!!! I know it's only because they told me I CAN'T eat! Arrrrrrggggghhhhhh! Perhaps Chef Steve could whip up something for me to munch on post-surgery! Barkeep - I beg to differ with you on the sweeping Jimmy does. Since the day I met him he's been doing nothing BUT sweeping me off my feet!!! He sure knows how to romance a wo-mane! Again, thank you for you kind wishes! Me -Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 07:48:35 (MST) Soaring Nancy Belated Birthday greetings and happy wishes to Jimmy and Susie. I was down in L A on your birthdays. Had a great time doing at the Star Trek thing down in Long Beach, but came back with a sick hubby. BTW, the Star Trek experience is in Southern Ca through the 17th. Thought maybe a few of you looking in might find it fun. Soaring Nancy -Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 00:03:47 (MST) Ligress I was away this weekend, so a belated Happy Birthday to Le Chef . Hope your day was special, like you. Blessings all, Cindy -Monday, February 11, 2008 at 22:55:09 (MST) Barkeep "If you wanna feel old ... feel the barkeep?" Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Me must deal with this agressive wo-maine. Oh, and on Jimmy sweeping Swuse off her feet: The only "sweeping" he does is at 4:00 a.m. in the morning, ... and it's the sidewalk. Totally anal on a cleaning level. Always has been. Actually, as the years have passed ... you may find ME out there at 4:05 a.m. sweeping the sidewalk. He's a strong force. Very influential. A scary thang. -M- -Monday, February 11, 2008 at 20:16:26 (MST) Spacey Whatever I got my hands on, it had wrinkles. -Monday, February 11, 2008 at 19:06:03 (MST) Steve Spacey, I like the way you put that. The Barkeep may disagree though...heh heh A continued THANK YOU for all the birthday wishes! Chef Five-O -Monday, February 11, 2008 at 17:04:28 (MST) Pam T. Andwa- I feel your pain! Someone turn off the crazy snowmaking machine! Happy birthday, Susie! Belated happy birthday to the Chef. -Monday, February 11, 2008 at 16:03:46 (MST) Spacey If you wanna feel old, feel the barkeep, not the chef. -Monday, February 11, 2008 at 15:03:06 (MST) Andwa, again Belated happy birthday wishes to the Chef and Spoonette. Sorry I'm late. I didn't leave the house all weekend. Horribly cold, windy weather with wind chills WAAAAY the heck below ZERO! S'posed to get some snow today and tomorrow. I'm more than ready for this to be over! I want green grass. I want birds chirping. I want to be able to go outside without putting on seven layers of clothes! I want SPRING! More than anything, tho, I WANT A TDN SHOW!!(whimper) -Monday, February 11, 2008 at 15:00:33 (MST) Mawia Happy birthday, Susie! Hope you have a great day today and I'm sure you'll be fine tomorrow. And late birthdy wishes to Chef 5-0! Hope your day yesterday was great! -Monday, February 11, 2008 at 12:16:12 (MST) Eileen (aka Scarlett) Susie - Happy, happy birthday Spoonette!!!!!! Wishing you a wonderful day with your sweetie!! Blessings will be along side you tomorrow during your procedure. Chef - And a happy birthday to you too!! Hope it was great and you didn't have to cook!!!! Hugs to all - stay warm (it's 16 in G'burg right now....where the heck is spring??) Eileen (Gettysburg) -Monday, February 11, 2008 at 10:36:08 (MST) Spacey Chef Steve doesn't feel any older. I checked. Happy birthday Susie. Hope spooner sweeps you off of your knees. |