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So last night we went and saw Jethro Tull's 50th anniversary concert, which was pretty special because Shiro first saw them back in '78, and has been to every 10-year tour since then, and Tull's Crest of the Knave tour was NobodysWife's first concert experience.
So many, many memories. And oh, did Tull exploit it ruthlessly. The entire first act was a walk down memory lane, with many songs from their first few albums, and video "visits" by a lot of former band members (over its 50-year lifetime, Tull has had THIRTY-SIX band members!).
The *only* critique I can offer (and I'm afraid it's a significant one) is that Ian Anderson's voice hasn't withstood the test of time. We saw Bob Seger at 70+ a couple of years ago, and he was amazing; his voice was lower, and gravellier, and he made full use of his "new" vocal range to put on a heck of a show.
Mr. Anderson (hee hee hee) has managed to keep the same timbre in his voice, but he's lost a lot of volume and longevity, so he frequently sounded out of breath, or just dropped notes too early because he couldn't maintain them. Yes, running around a stage at 70, prancing around like a twentysomething, and playing a flute while standing on one leg is amazing, and he did use some video duets to great effect to enhance his voice. But I wonder whether perhaps changing the key or otherwise modifying the songs a bit a la Seger would have been more effective.
Anyway, great show, a wonderful trip down memory lane, and watching a bunch of 70-year-olds put on an excellent rock concert gives me hope for my own senescence...
EDIT: And if you don't go to Tull naked, should you even be there at all?
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S*** getting real update:
We told the kids Thursday night. Hermione took it much better than we thought she would and Teensy Valeros already knew.
This morning I finally started packing the library.
Later this morning, we're telling Val's godparents (there will be crying, they adore him), our choir and the rest of our church (more crying and probably hugging, they're like that).
So all that remains is to tell my cousins in Sacramento, which I have been avoiding.
Then I have to figure out a way to get rid of our ancient couch without paying to have it removed.
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So last night we went and saw Jethro Tull's 50th anniversary concert, which was pretty special because Shiro first saw them back in '78, and has been to every 10-year tour since then, and Tull's Crest of the Knave tour was NobodysWife's first concert experience.
So many, many memories. And oh, did Tull exploit it ruthlessly. The entire first act was a walk down memory lane, with many songs from their first few albums, and video "visits" by a lot of former band members (over its 50-year lifetime, Tull has had THIRTY-SIX band members!).
Anyway, great show, a wonderful trip down memory lane, and watching a bunch of 70-year-olds put on an excellent rock concert gives me hope for my own senescence...
EDIT: And if you don't go to Tull naked, should you even be there at all?
We're going to see Chicago in two weeks for a belated anniversary date and I have similar hopes for that concert. I've never seen them live before.
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So, a brief head's up. My mother and the house are okay. It seems that the driver took the curve downhill a little too fast and couldn't straighten out quick enough. It was a glancing blow and not a head-on collision. Nothing lasting but the paint from the car on the wall.
glad to hear everyone is okay.
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So last night we went and saw Jethro Tull's 50th anniversary concert, which was pretty special because Shiro first saw them back in '78, and has been to every 10-year tour since then, and Tull's Crest of the Knave tour was NobodysWife's first concert experience.
So many, many memories. And oh, did Tull exploit it ruthlessly. The entire first act was a walk down memory lane, with many songs from their first few albums, and video "visits" by a lot of former band members (over its 50-year lifetime, Tull has had THIRTY-SIX band members!).
The *only* critique I can offer (and I'm afraid it's a significant one) is that Ian Anderson's voice hasn't withstood the test of time. We saw Bob Seger at 70+ a couple of years ago, and he was amazing; his voice was lower, and gravellier, and he made full use of his "new" vocal range to put on a heck of a show.
Mr. Anderson (hee hee hee) has managed to keep the same timbre in his voice, but he's lost a lot of volume and longevity, so he frequently sounded out of breath, or just dropped notes too early because he couldn't maintain them. Yes, running around a stage at 70, prancing around like a twentysomething, and playing a flute while standing on one leg is amazing, and he did use some video duets to great effect to enhance his voice. But I wonder whether perhaps changing the key or otherwise modifying the songs a bit a la Seger would have been more effective.Anyway, great show, a wonderful trip down memory lane, and watching a bunch of 70-year-olds put on an excellent rock concert gives me hope for my own senescence...
EDIT: And if you don't go to Tull naked, should you even be there at all?
i was born in 1978.
No idea who you are talking about, really...
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Impus Major: Bwoo hoo hoo haa haa haa! Take that, bicyclist! Who's going to save you now?
NobodysWife: Sherlock Holmes!
Impus Major: Aw, ****!
Kerkops, a mythic monkey-fey. Two of those survived meeting Heracles.Math why do you guys keep having links to other thiiiiinnnngssss (will check this one later)Or you could simply check my blog regularly...
Yeah, I know, ridiculous idea...
That requires checking yet another website in addition to the ones I do with no particularly easy manner of making it pop up in my top bar.
I tried to steer a fundamentalist away from thumping his bible at everyone, but he just ended up getting himself banned.I tried, TL.I... what? I missed it. Sorry!
Ah. :/
Thanks!
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Good luck on your belt test Today, Tac. And take care of your hand.
Oh! I'm done - I was finished on Saturday. Thanks!
Anyway: made it!
This time I picked a fight with a guy that weight almost half again my weight and may have been almost that as tall.
It's okay, though, I went easy on him, and didn't beat him too badly.
I'm really sorry to hear about your mom, the car, and whatever else occurred. That's madness! Hope things get fully resolved and in your favor, soon. EDIT: to be clear, I'm glad everyone's okay, but that is really dangerous stuff that could have long-term issues, so I hope it all susses out quickly and well.
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So, a brief head's up. My mother and the house are okay. It seems that the driver took the curve downhill a little too fast and couldn't straighten out quick enough. It was a glancing blow and not a head-on collision. Nothing lasting but the paint from the car on the wall.
*Inspects damages, rubbing wall slightly before giving John and his mother a turtle hug*
*Lumbers uphill and puts up a "Look at your speedometer, stupid!" sign and begins making a speedbump*
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I just caught up on 175 posts. Much better than what Tac's trying to do.
Congrats on the belt test Tac. *salutes*
Aiymi and Zelda are going to leave me for Benedict Cumberbatch now. I can't blame them. I'd leave me for him too.
Hey! I'm down to only 95 pages!
... dang it.
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Hey! I'm down to only 95 pages!
... dang it.
Oh no! Quick! Everyone post more!!!
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Just watched the first episode of Angel Beats, and I am enchanted.
I know Hi will love it (he's an unabashed J-Pop addict), so we'll have to see what Shiro and NobodysWife think of it...
...oh, and the live action Mob Psycho 100 stayed excellent through to the end. We liked it so much we tried to watch the anime again. And ugh, that animation style. It's just... hideous...
We couldn't watch it. It was obviously a conscious choice of style, and I applaud their desire to do something different and cutting-edge...
...but when the animation is so hideous you just want to look away, it doesn't make for an entertaining show.
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I was originally going to make a joke about playing them all at the same time, but then I remembered Genesis.
Of course you did.
How could you forget Phil Collins?
I hope you didn't forget Phil Collins.
Phil Collins gets very angry when he's forgotten, which might make life very unpleasant for YOU!
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You trying to Big Time me bro!
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♫♪ Keep them moving blades sharp... ♫♪
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You trying to Big Time me bro!
Can you feel it coming in the air tonight?
Is it griffon mating season again?
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That's it, dance off, right now!!
Or, can't you dance?
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Depends whether or not an Easy Lover is available.
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S*** getting real update:
We told the kids Thursday night. Hermione took it much better than we thought she would and Teensy Valeros already knew.
Was he spying on you?
This morning I finally started packing the library.
Ok, now the S**T got REAL.
Then I have to figure out a way to get rid of our ancient couch without paying to have it removed.
Give it to the landlord?
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Just watched the first episode of Angel Beats, and I am enchanted.
I know Hi will love it (he's an unabashed J-Pop addict), so we'll have to see what Shiro and NobodysWife think of it......oh, and the live action Mob Psycho 100 stayed excellent through to the end. We liked it so much we tried to watch the anime again. And ugh, that animation style. It's just... hideous...
We couldn't watch it. It was obviously a conscious choice of style, and I applaud their desire to do something different and cutting-edge...
...but when the animation is so hideous you just want to look away, it doesn't make for an entertaining show.
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You trying to Big Time me bro!
one of my favorite musicians, one of my favorite songs...
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S*** getting real update:
We told the kids Thursday night. Hermione took it much better than we thought she would and Teensy Valeros already knew.Was he spying on you?
Val is one of those odd children who acts like a goblin to make you think he's inconsequential, then pays very close attention to what is going on around him and has an iron-clad memory, because he's suspicious of grown-ups and wants to know everything he can.
So, yes.
So... you’re moving to Ocala, right? ... riiiiiiiiiight?
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Was he spying on you?S*** getting real update:
We told the kids Thursday night. Hermione took it much better than we thought she would and Teensy Valeros already knew.Val is one of those odd children who acts like a goblin to make you think he's inconsequential, then pays very close attention to what is going on around him and has an iron-clad memory, because he's suspicious of grown-ups and wants to know everything he can.
So, yes.
A fine future right hand of Impus Major Empire Of Evil!
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So... you’re moving to Ocala, right? ... riiiiiiiiiight?
Sorry, Tac, when I left Crystal River in 1992, I swore I would never come back to Florida, even for Cuban sandwiches and red conch chowder.
I came back for two days in 2007 to say goodbye to my Dad.
Oddly, the place I'm moving to is another one I swore I'd never live again, but it has the benefit of (a) living grandparents, (b) a good job waiting for me, and (c) a really nice house we will eventually inherit.
So... Dallas.
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Good luck on your belt test Today, Tac. And take care of your hand.Oh! I'm done - I was finished on Saturday. Thanks!
Anyway: made it!
This time I picked a fight with a guy that weight almost half again my weight and may have been almost that as tall.
It's okay, though, I went easy on him, and didn't beat him too badly.
I'm really sorry to hear about your mom, the car, and whatever else occurred. That's madness! Hope things get fully resolved and in your favor, soon. EDIT: to be clear, I'm glad everyone's okay, but that is really dangerous stuff that could have long-term issues, so I hope it all susses out quickly and well.
I will never understand how people enjoy beating other people up.
*Mostly non violent cat, except to Gran*
Because he's someone I make an exception for.
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So, a brief head's up. My mother and the house are okay. It seems that the driver took the curve downhill a little too fast and couldn't straighten out quick enough. It was a glancing blow and not a head-on collision. Nothing lasting but the paint from the car on the wall.*Inspects damages, rubbing wall slightly before giving John and his mother a turtle hug*
*Lumbers uphill and puts up a "Look at your speedometer, stupid!" sign and begins making a speedbump*
My Dad speeds, I speed... Seriously they ought to review the speed limits in SG. Only 90km/h on a highway and 60km/h on anything not a expressway? You gotta be kiddin me.
The expressway limit should be changed to 110 km/h. And 80km on non expressways. That way when you're driving on a weekend early in the morning with no one on the road you don't break the speed limit.
Travelling on 90km/h on an expressway would be road hogging as everyone would overtake you.
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Erhazzu, fly-devil logistician of Hell.
So cute! It's like having a house elf get your stuff! I'd keep him in the kitchen so he could help me apport spices! I'd even give him a cut of the meals I prepared with his blessing!
Oh dear. Now I know why I never became a paladin...
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So last night we went and saw Jethro Tull's 50th anniversary concert, which was pretty special because Shiro first saw them back in '78, and has been to every 10-year tour since then, and Tull's Crest of the Knave tour was NobodysWife's first concert experience.
So many, many memories. And oh, did Tull exploit it ruthlessly. The entire first act was a walk down memory lane, with many songs from their first few albums, and video "visits" by a lot of former band members (over its 50-year lifetime, Tull has had THIRTY-SIX band members!).
The *only* critique I can offer (and I'm afraid it's a significant one) is that Ian Anderson's voice hasn't withstood the test of time. We saw Bob Seger at 70+ a couple of years ago, and he was amazing; his voice was lower, and gravellier, and he made full use of his "new" vocal range to put on a heck of a show.
Mr. Anderson (hee hee hee) has managed to keep the same timbre in his voice, but he's lost a lot of volume and longevity, so he frequently sounded out of breath, or just dropped notes too early because he couldn't maintain them. Yes, running around a stage at 70, prancing around like a twentysomething, and playing a flute while standing on one leg is amazing, and he did use some video duets to great effect to enhance his voice. But I wonder whether perhaps changing the key or otherwise modifying the songs a bit a la Seger would have been more effective.Anyway, great show, a wonderful trip down memory lane, and watching a bunch of 70-year-olds put on an excellent rock concert gives me hope for my own senescence...
EDIT: And if you don't go to Tull naked, should you even be there at all?
i was born in 1978.
No idea who you are talking about, really...
Hey Freehold, you aren't too much older then me! I expected you'd be closer to NH's age actually.
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Lol! She called Freehold old!
Wait a minute, I'm slightly older then Freehold... Hey!
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Erhazzu, fly-devil logistician of Hell.So cute! It's like having a house elf get your stuff! I'd keep him in the kitchen so he could help me apport spices! I'd even give him a cut of the meals I prepared with his blessing!
Oh dear. Now I know why I never became a paladin...
He'll appreciate your lawful ways... As he vanishes a quarter of your food, money, and clothing for the forces of hell.
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Lol! She called Freehold old!
Wait a minute, I'm slightly older then Freehold... Hey!
I am slightly younger than Freehold.
Yes, he is old.
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He'll appreciate your lawful ways... As he vanishes a quarter of your food, money, and clothing for the forces of hell.Erhazzu, fly-devil logistician of Hell.So cute! It's like having a house elf get your stuff! I'd keep him in the kitchen so he could help me apport spices! I'd even give him a cut of the meals I prepared with his blessing!
Oh dear. Now I know why I never became a paladin...
We'll come up with an agreement on what he can vanish. My old clothes and stuff I don't like, sure. But not my money. I can give him 1/3rd the food if he wants.
And I can even point him the right direction for more clothes. I keep being given clothes.
It'll be a mutually beneficial arrangement. I get his help to cook nicer meals, and garbage disposal. He gets to get all the stuff I don't want and I'm not asking him what he's gonna do with it. None of my business.
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I'll just take solace in the fact that I'm younger than NH and John.
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I'll just bathe in my youth over here.
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"You don't have to get the stuff at the bottom if you don't want to, it kind of trails off and eventually devolves into fruit emojis" - the General, warning me before sending me a shopping list (which are always fun).
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"Red box crackers, like before"
Looks down the aisle solely devoted to crackers, 90% of which come in red boxes (the rest come in yellow and are just variations of triscuits or wheat thins).
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Commie crackers. Who'da thunk it?
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I'll just bathe in my youth over here.
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Your only as old as you feel.
That in mind it sucks being 5000 years old.
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Your only as old as you feel.
That in mind it sucks being 5000 years old.
You find ways to make it interesting.
Here kitty kitty kitty kitty!!
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Noone summoned you Mum-Ra do back to your crypt and keep playing with your cats you crazy cat mummy.
As a side note does anyone else think that thunder cats is secretly the story of a crazy cat lady just embellished and animed up?