a coherent collection of random statements regarding God, words and tunes

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I'm Going to Tim's Place, Y'All!

It took almost a full generation -- and nearly three years after getting out here -- but it's finally happening. I've finally found enough vacation time that I can use a couple days of it taking the three-hour trip back and forth to scenic Fowler, Colorado -- home of songwriter extraordinaire, curmudgeon, and crisis-monger Tim Byrnes.

(OK, so I question said scenicness, and from the descriptions in punkrockblues I'm thinking Tim questions it even more, but as this trip coincides with my now-annual Early Spring Drive Into the Colorado Wastelands it oughta work either way. Actually, having now peaked my own curiosity, it don't look all that bad.

And by the sounds of it, it may also serve as a warm-up for next year, as fellow Tension Envelopes axis member Rick Neblung is apparently planning a trip out here this time next year. We're gettin' the band back together, duuuuuudes! Woo-hoo!

OK, not really, but it oughta be a good time. Ask anyone who hangs with an old war buddy.)

Anyway, I'll be arriving there midday Thursday and leaving midday Friday. (Arguably, I add this piece of information more for tim's repeated edification. :P) And I'll have tuneage in tow. But I'll be more selective this time, tim, promise. :)

I half-don't know what to expect. The other half assumes it'll be a lot like those days hanging at tim's room in Suffern, New York, where everything and its mother was discussed and/or played. Only with a lot less clutter (see also this). And, of course, a LOT less liquids and/or chemicals. (We're gonna do this sober????  Danged STRAIGHT we are. Pun unintentional but apropos.)

It'll be fun. Maybe we'll even post from there. Then again, that could get really ugly. So maybe not. :P

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In what little other news there is from last time:

1) The perfect storm is almost passed -- four lessons for Quarter 3 are all that remain, although the debate over said lessons is heating up. So, it ain't over til' it's over. But considering the curricular death march of last three months, this is still WAY farther along. I oughta have it resolved before leaving Wednesday.

2) Nothing much to report in the way of new tuneage. A few new kinda interesting things, but nothing to get overly excited about. Although I just spoke with Karen Cleaves (i.e., wife of Slaid Cleaves), and his new album's looking at a fall release, which warms my heart to no end.

So that where we're at. Maybe there'll be a lot more to talk about next week. Then again, maybe not. :P

Oh yes, and as it's Opening Day I would be remiss in not adding: GO ROX!!!

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#1  31 March 2008 - 20:54

 

Yo, midday Friday? I wanted it to be a surprise, but I set up a practice w/Flashback the Barband on Friday. 30 miles East of here and we usually wind up around 4. You in?
tb

timbyrnes

#2  31 March 2008 - 20:54

 

... oh and I have a scorched but functional bass you can use!!!

timbyrnes

#3  31 March 2008 - 21:59

 

Oh, this WILL be ugly. :D

On the other hand, Sid could NEVER play bass. I've have had a dozen or so years to forget.

The only equipment I ask for is one of those super-dura-heavy bass picks. That or a quarter. :D

I'll make sure I get out of here early, then, so I can pull in by noon. I'm usually up by 7:30 even without an alarm these days, so tea, coffee, bacon & eggs & I'll be off. Marion just bought me a "Yard of Beef" for the car. :D (OK, it's really about half a yard, but it weighs three pounds so it oughta be good for both legs of the trip....)

burninglight

#4  31 March 2008 - 22:01

 

Ah yes, and most importantly: Does said bass have one of those knobby things that make it go more or less trebly? :PPPPPPPPP

burninglight

#5  01 April 2008 - 00:43

 

Yes it do! It's called a tone control! It's a little melted (looks like Jimi played her at Monterey) but it works.

timbyrnes

#6  01 April 2008 - 01:31

 

"Liberal and Conservative Libertarians Unite to Issue Joint Statement: 'Rolling Stone Sucks'"

Please allow just a plain "Conservative" to be in on the statement as well.


"Boy, Is Jim Gonna Ever Be Paranoid This Weekend"

Paranoid? Maybe a little (sniff sniff) lonely when online, but paranoid?


"(although frankly I hope we use our limited time together a bit more constructively....)"

The whole purpose of a vacation is to have NOTHING to do with the computer for a while. So I hope I won't see any posts.


Y'know seeng all this "envelope de la tensionne" stuff, makes me wonder. When Carl was finding The Lord, what was Tim doing, and why didn't he go along for The Ride?

And come to think of it, where and how did Carl find The Lord (or vice-versa) to begin with?

Anyone?

Jim

LDVoyager

#7  01 April 2008 - 02:03

 

Respectively:
1) The more the merrier. :)
2) Well, with the blog wars apparently brewing larger as we speak....
3) Actually, I think tim uses the library or something. So the airwaves should be safe. :)
4) He was drinking. Actually, I didn't kick it until a few years later myself. As far as "why he didn't go along," that seems pretty well-documented already....
5) In a gas station, while reading Crime & Punishment. :)
Mind you, there's a whooooole lot more back story than that, but if you wanted the moment in time....

burninglight

#8  01 April 2008 - 02:14

 

"Actually, I think Tim uses the library or something."

But where does he post rom on Saturday and Sunday nights? There have been some Sunday evenings where he has responded faster than the speed of light.


"As far as 'why he didn't go along,' that seems pretty well-documented already...."

You have to admit that his reasoning is far from satisfactory, though. I guess the real question is "Why won't he play it straight with himself, so that he can play it straight with God and others?"


"Mind you, there's a whooooole lot more back story than that, but if you wanted the moment in time.... "

[Jim braces for tidal wave]. ;-)

Jim

LDVoyager

#9  01 April 2008 - 02:28

 

"...I set up a practice w/Flashback the Barband on Friday. ..."

So are you guys going to be playing Moodies album rock, or just their popular hits? ;-)

Jim

LDVoyager

#10  01 April 2008 - 14:26

 

Good point about the Saturday/Sunday thing. I don't have an answer to that one either. But seeing as his PC perished in the fire, I can safely say it ain't happening from home.

And I fully expect to be playing the umpteenth version of "Johnny B. Goode." And perchance, a round of "Slamming Door Repeats." Just the fact that tim & i will be in the same room will make things plenty moody enough. :P

burninglight

#11  01 April 2008 - 15:44

 

"Just the fact that tim & i will be in the same room will make things plenty moody enough."

I guess just keep the conversations about puppy dogs and ice cream, and everything should be fine. :-b

Jim

LDVoyager

#12  01 April 2008 - 15:50

 

That'll happen... :P

burninglight

#13  01 April 2008 - 16:37

 

I'll send you some holy water so that you can pour it around his apartment when he is not looking.

Jim

LDVoyager

#14  06 April 2008 - 02:06

 

holy water scholey water, as long as he don't piss on my couch (like I did to his in my drinking days) Listen, Simmons, apparently antimusic doesn't offer email anymore, at least the log in place is gone so I've opened a new account at timbyrnes@rock.com (tacky I know mbut WTF, right?), so plz send me a message there so I'll have yr addy on file. And if you talk/type to neblung let him know, OK?
THX.
TIM

timbyrnes

#15  06 April 2008 - 15:34

 

Well cool; so you guys are still talking to eachother. It must have went pretty good.

So lots of music, and no religion discussions, eh?

I knew all those Moodies tunes would keep the peace. :-D

Jim

LDVoyager

#16  06 April 2008 - 21:43

 

Yeah, Jim, it was you and the freaking Moody Blues. What a maroon!
tb

timbyrnes

#17  07 April 2008 - 03:15

 

"Yeah, Jim, it was you and the freaking Moody Blues. What a maroon! "

And the Tide Rushes In!!!

3rd song on Question of Balance album, 1970! Another classic Ray Thomas tune, maybe his best, written after getting into a fight with his wife!!!

Jim

LDVoyager

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