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Do you really look like a drunk Satyr?
Often. At work I'm clean-cut, respectable, and professional. During my down time, I am every bit as drunken and lecherous as my avatar appears.
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Have you ever been to the Norskie Nook? (Its close to Eau Claire, but recently opened a second one by Sun Prairie).
Until now, I had sadly never even heard of Norskie Nook. In fact, I'm not sure I've ever even been to Wisconsin.
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Do you even play this game?
Not anymore.
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How much did you pay Tacticslion to favorite your whole thread?
At one point, Tacticslion took it upon himself to "favorite" everything I posted, which was a big distraction, because every time I go off on another ego trip and click on "Favorited By Others," it's just pages of him "favoriting" random inane comments!
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You even PF bruh?
I don't know what this means.
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You even PF bruh?I don't know what this means.
Sorry, meant this in response to the bag's post, not a question in general.
Carry on!
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Why have you never asked me any questions on my thread?
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No one asked about music, but I'll volunteer that I pretty much just listen to the Blues, although I do have a soft spot for Iron Maiden and NWA, and, when I'm drunk, Irish folk songs.
Since you like the blues, try any one of these collections there pretty awesome
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Why have you never asked me any questions on my thread?
Didn't see it.
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Since you like the blues, try any one of these collections there pretty awesome
I have most of those songs on cassette, but it would be nice to grab them all on one CD for the car. Thanks!
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And, as an FYI, "Montrose" no longer exists. We (the people who were Montrose people before gentrification and Californication) now call it "Near Woodlands".
My bad. I didn't mean to step into a mine field. ;-D Montrose is what the dude on "The Daytripper," called it so it's the only name I knew.
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And, as an FYI, "Montrose" no longer exists. We (the people who were Montrose people before gentrification and Californication) now call it "Near Woodlands".My bad. I didn't mean to step into a mine field. ;-D Montrose is what the dude on "The Daytripper," called it so it's the only name I knew.
No, I'm sorry, I'm just sad my quirky and strange corner of the world turned into a hipster/yuppie commercialized zone devoid of character. The gay/punk/artist vibe that defined Montrose has been stamped out by trendy restaurants and a CVS or Mattress Giant on every corner.
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If there are other questions, I'll try and answer them before HD unloads a barrel of excrement on you...
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Do you have a favourite era/subgenre of blues, and if so, what is it?
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Do you have a favourite era/subgenre of blues, and if so, what is it?
I don't have a favorite era or style per se, but I do like to trace certain lineages, and notice some favorites there.
For example, Blind Lemon Jefferson (1893-1929) is one of the old fathers of the genre; he either taught or directly influenced T-Bone Walker (whom I think is OK) and Lightnin' Hopkins (one of my favorites). You can hear Walker's influence in Earl Hooker and B.B. King (both of whom I like, not not overly-so), and in Albert Collins and Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (neither of whom I'm paricularly a fan of). On the other hand, you can hear Hopkins' influence in Susan Tedeschi (one of my favorites -- I saw her open for B.B. King in the 90s, before she became known, a few times since then, and more recently saw her a couple of times with the Tedeschi-Trucks band, which is awesome).
I also fancy I can hear a bit of old Blind Lemon in Howlin' Wolf (see below) and in Albert King (one of my all-time favorites).
Charley Patton (1891-1934), "Father of the Delta Blues," was another old-school giant; from his direct tutelage or influence we get the likes of Willie Brown, Son House, and Howlin' Wolf -- all major influences themselves, although of the three I personally prefer Howlin' Wolf (and have been to see the big mural of him on the side of a building in his birth place of West Point, Mississippi). Son House taught or contributed to Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters, both very popular and very good, but neither one a favorite of mine. Howlin' Wolf's harmonica player was James Cotton (who later played with Muddy Waters); Luther Allison, who is one of my favorites, played with both Howlin' Wolf and James Cotton before becoming a protege of Freddie King.
Note that these lineages cut across the usual country (delta/piedmont)/urban divisions, the acoustic/electric divide, and across various time periods over a century.
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I love Jimi Hendrix.
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Hey Kirth, how did Cora enjoy Christmas?
I love Jimi Hendrix.
Hendrix took his trick of playing his guitar upside-down (because he was left-handed) from Albert King, also a leftie. King was a big influence on Hendrix; he also directly mentored Stevie Ray Vaughan.
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Hey Kirth, how did Cora enjoy Christmas?
She LOVED it! Ball pit for the win! Of course, her favorite thing is to throw all 200 balls out of the pit, so that we spend the rest of the day trying to find them all and put them back before someone trips over one and kills him/her self. We are not aided in this endeavor by Cooper, who occasionally steals one of the balls for his own use.
I should have introduced you to Little Joe before he passed away. He had some awesome stories about playing with the greats. I was locked up with Cliff Antone as well.
My understanding is that Cliff was the man who made Austin such a music city. I hesitate to think what more he could have done if not for the idiotic "War on Drugs" (aka "Fill the Prisons" initiative).
By "Little Joe," you mean the Tejano singer?
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Nice! I freely admit, ball pits look fun, ever at 35.
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I should have introduced you to Little Joe before he passed away. He had some awesome stories about playing with the greats. I was locked up with Cliff Antone as well.My understanding is that Cliff was the man who made Austin such a music city. I hesitate to think what more he could have done if not for the idiotic "War on Drugs" (aka "Fill the Prisons" initiative).
By "Little Joe," you mean the Tejano singer?
Little Joe Washington. Houston blues legend, all around cool dude, and a good friend. He passed away last year. :-(
Cliff was a trip, he had some amazing stories.
He died well, though I doubt the young lady he was with would agree with me.
He only did two years after throwing his connect under the bus (and getting him a life sentence). Don't feel too bad for him. ;-)
I hadn't heard this part of it. That changes my opinion just a bit -- like, 180 degrees.
Little Joe Washington. Houston blues legend, all around cool dude, and a good friend.
Gotta go through all my old cassettes and see if I have any of his stuff on there.
In any case, very sorry for the loss.
How much did you pay Tacticslion to favorite your whole thread?At one point, Tacticslion took it upon himself to "favorite" everything I posted, which was a big distraction, because every time I go off on another ego trip and click on "Favorited By Others," it's just pages of him "favoriting" random inane comments!
My favor is given and it is taken; my reasoning is my own, and whether ego-boosting or validating, 'tis taken as it is taken and interpretations are many.
Merry Christmas, and God bless you!
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Happy Chanukkah, and a serene Solstice.
Here is a question...
If knowledge is power...and power corrupts....does that mean knowledge corrupts?
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Absolutely. I have been called by friends "the font of all useless trivia," and look at me!
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I DEMAND MORE QUESTIONS!
MOAR!
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Should I make one of these threads, or continue in my U-Boat-esque "surface, launch torpedo, run away" approach to most of the forum?
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I DEMAND MORE QUESTIONS!
MOAR!
Star Trek: The Animated Series, great trek or the greatest trek?
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Why, in your opinion, are Masters of the Universe plush weapons not available in Germany?
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Should I make one of these threads, or continue in my U-Boat-esque "surface, launch torpedo, run away" approach to most of the forum?
In general, sniping is far more fun than engaging in pointless sieges. Just ask TOZ, thread-sniper extraordinaire!
Star Trek: The Animated Series, great trek or the greatest trek?
All Star Trek sucks. Seriously. All of it.
Except maybe "Wrath of Khan," but that scrapes by only by the grace of Ricardo Montalbahn's relentless chewing of the scenery.
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Why, in your opinion, are Masters of the Universe plush weapons not available in Germany?
Because He-Man having been played by Dolph Lundgren (a Swede) ruined it for them. If He-Man had been played by David Hasselhoff, rest assured that all of the toys and other paraphernalia would be available in every German store and household.
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The answer to today's unasked question is "yes."
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I have! Mrs Gersen and I attended one as sort of an anthropology trip. Unfortunately Joel Osteen was out on tour, so we got sort of a second-string backup preacher, but the turnout was still impressive (in the tens of thousands of people) and people in the audience were waving their arms, speaking in tongues, etc.
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Assembly of God?
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Assembly of Osteen, a.k.a. Church of Prosperity.
Wikipedia calls it "a nondenominational charismatic Christian megachurch" and claims it has the largest congregation in the U.S. (which, having been there, I believe).
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Hmm. I've heard the name (Joel Osteen), but I'm not much into the "mega-church" as a concept.
A local Assembly of God church ran/sponsored the private high school I attended, so when you referenced the raising of hands and speaking in tongues, I knew exactly what you meant :)
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Assembly of Osteen, a.k.a. Church of Prosperity.
Wikipedia calls it "a nondenominational charismatic Christian megachurch" and claims it has the largest congregation in the U.S. (which, having been there, I believe).
I hear he packs in about 40k per service, I like his speeches very positive stuff.
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Assembly of Osteen, a.k.a. Church of Prosperity.
Wikipedia calls it "a nondenominational charismatic Christian megachurch" and claims it has the largest congregation in the U.S. (which, having been there, I believe).
Wonder what it says about me that I've never heard of these guys before now.
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I'm not much into the "mega-church" as a concept.
I'm not much into the "church" as a concept, but I like to broaden my horizons.
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The largest congregation can't match the awesome-ness of the fastest growing congregation!