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Re: Anyone else upset about the state of the world?

Joanna ·
Canada is a really great country in so many ways (sorry for the shameless plug). I could go on and on� I can�t speak for other Canadians but I think many of us have mixed feelings about this situation (not including our Prime Minister�s Communications Director who obviously is not a Bush fan). I think most of us feel that the U.S. is our more powerful, popular, wealthy and successful older brother (or sister). Sometimes you feel jealous of what they have and the attention they receive, but...
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Re: Photos of YOU

drthirsty ·
Pic time!!!! I'll post an older one of my brother and I. I'm the hoser on the right.
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Re: Donny Osmond and DDIO

chigirl ·
...Hey, lighten up on Donnie. He lived in Chicago back in the 90's for 3 or 4 years doing Joseph and I heard him say in an interview what a fan of CH he was. His style is WAY different than Neil's, but at least he is doing his part to get the Finn music out to the public....he recorded a few years back selections from "Rent" that kinda freaked me out, too, but...he's Donnie Freakin Osmond!!! He is 100% nice and looks good for a 46 year old...it would be like hating your brother for singing a...
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Re: LOTR (Non-spoilers only)

Heidi in Pittsburgh ·
lol @ Sara re: "Boramir: DIE ALREADY!!!!" I felt like I was Elaine Benis watching the English Patient. I remember turning to my husband and saying "At least he hasn't said 'I'm so cold'" and then he said "I'm so cold." lol....and then when he was like. "my captain....my king...." I whispered "kiss me!" and while my husband thought it was really funny, my brother-in-law was far from amused. I have a similar thread going on an unrelated list I'm on, and a friend there who read my same review...
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Re: Photos of YOU

DeleteMe ·
me and my sisters in our garden... quite a while back though one of my sisters and me with my baby brother. he was so tiny.. hell, he's 15 now!!! so i was about 7 on that photo...
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Re: What Split Enz live material is available on cd?

Texas Surf ·
I have been looking as well for DVDs of Split Enz. My brother has a couple of VHS tapes of them playing most of the stuff from Time and Tide record LIVE on stage, in Melbourne I think. It might have been from an MTV concert (circa 1981). It is one of my favorite concerts to watch on TV. He also has a tape of videos from the early days to the last days that someone (MTV?) compiled and aired on Cable TV in Tulsa, OK. They are both prizes, but I can't find any copies anywhere...so I am going to...
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Re: anyone going to the denver show?

jamesina ·
Hi paimaopi, thanks for the reply. My brother just moved to Denver so I figured I'd pay him a visit and catch Neil's show at the same time. I'm kind of new to the board and was curious if there are any Denver fans who post. I'm also going to the L.A. show. Wish I could make it up to the Warfield but don't think I can get the time off from work. Maybe I'll just call in sick! - jamie
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Re: anyone going to the denver show?

paimaopi ·
Hi Jamie - Visiting your brother sounds like a great thing to add in to a trip to see Neil. I'd love to join you, except that I have a few things on the homefront that I can't leave right now. I think Neil came to Denver a few times when I was there, but for some reason the idea of seeing him live hadn't occurred to me yet in life (I think that was because I got into Crowded House long before I became a concert goer and the thought never translated that gap). I did get to see him here in SF...
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Re: VOTE FOR EVERWOOD!!!

grace0418 ·
Thanks you all! As if my brother being on the show wasn't enough reason for me to vote for "Everwood," tonight's episode had a lovely surprise... ...Our very own Mr. Neil Finn playing clearly in the background of a party scene ("Last to Know" - almost the entire song!). And at the end of the show they plugged One All and directed viewers to the record label's site for more information!!!! How awesome is that?!?! I think I better make a second post in the Neil Finn section. "Everwood"...
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Re: Neil on the Dubya-Bee! (WB)

grace0418 ·
Well, you beat me to it pinahead, and I won't question your taste at all because my dear brother Tom happens to play Dr. Abbott on Everwood. Anyway, I was just going to post the good news about hearing our very own Mr. Finn on the WB tonight, but saw you already posted it. For those of you who'd like to see it with your own eyes, they replay Everwood on Sundays (at like 4 or 5 Central time, I'm not sure). Check it out. Almost the entire song plays quite clearly during a party scene, then...
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Re: Neil on the Dubya-Bee! (WB)

paimaopi ·
Hey there. I heard it too and a did a little dance around my apartment when they did the little "Music on tonight's episode of Everwood by Neil Finn" announcement. Yeay Neil! (and what appropriate lyrics for someone finding their way 'back' from a coma) I like Everwood. I actually usually see it because it's on after my favorite show 7th Heaven, which I like b/c it's so simple and positive - except for some of their new characters (yikes!) Everwood brings me nostalgia for my days in...
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Re: Neil on the Dubya-Bee! (WB)

Bean ·
Ok, so being a completely curious person (I haven't really had the chance to see Everwood), I thought I would go to the WB site and check out Grace's brother and then see what else I could find out. And sure enough, I came across this Neil link on Everwood's homepage: http://www2.warnerbros.com/web/all/link/partner.jsp?url...b.com/&frompage=main Please read and scroll to the feedback section at the bottom of the page. You can submit feedback! Enjoy!
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Re: Photos of YOU

grace0418 ·
Thanks Jenn, You do look like your avatar. So glamorous!! It is fun seeing everyone's pictures. I feel so homely compared to all you gorgeous folks. Anyway, I added a second picture of me with some members of my family taken in October. It's the same link, http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid1380147, and from left to right it's my niece Nia, my brother Tom, my sister-in-law Beth Ann (she's married to my brother Paul but Paul isn't in the picture), my husband Noel, my mom, my brother John, and his...
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Re: Neil on the Dubya-Bee! (WB)

grace0418 ·
Here, try this link: http://www.thewb.com/Music/Artist/0,10943,86322,00.html That should take you right there. And thanks you all! I will pass your kind words on to my brother. I'm afraid I don't really know what contract my brother has, but he's been in the business for many years now so I imagine he's both...maybe? It is always so cool to hear Neil's music somewhere besides my own cd player. I was very excited as well. A bunch of people posted really nice feedback, are they all Frenz?
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Re: What Split Enz live material is available on cd?

Texas Surf ·
Bean 1404, I think you jogged my memory, I do believe it was Ontario on that "Time and Tide" tour concert. I'm not sure, but if you have seen it, Tim does one handed push-ups on " Nobody Takes Me Seriously Anyway:" And he does "Shark Attack" , "I See Red" etc, ...wears a shirt with puffy sleaves and a captains hat....Is that the one? Because that's the one my Brother has, which I would like to burn on DVD for my own personal viewing. But bootleg is better than nothing. See ya in Te Awatamutu!
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Re: Neil on the Dubya-Bee! (WB)

Sweet Secret Peace ·
Man, I'm sorry I missed it, but WOW!! That's so friggin' cool. I still haven't watched the show, but man, grace, your brother actually rivals Treat Williams in dashing good looks... woof woof! (hee hee hee)
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Re: re: neil arrogant

chigirl ·
...whew! I don't go up to Neil after shows, though my husband does and I've had alot of Finn-interaction over the years that has been meaningful. Though I gave advise to the person who questioned wanting to meet Neil, I say this: he is a man, he's doing his job, etc...he's tired after shows and I bet a ton of people give him gifts, etc or say things he's heard a million times. When he tours, his life is in disarray (Who among us hasn't traveled for work and been bummed by it???) and he's...
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Re: Signed Crowded House or Finn stuff

finned ·
Is your brother a fan club member? They usually have a signed photo or cd for sale, well worth the membership. you can email Peter Green for details.
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Re: Best Movies EVER!!!

grace0418 ·
These are in no particular order. Moonstruck (I've seen this movie about 100 times. It made me forgive Cher for YEARS of bad career moves. Alas, it was to be one of her only successes in my opinion) A Room with A View (see my comment about Cher above, same goes for Julian Sands) Raising Arizona The Big Lebowski O Brother Where Art Thou? (Coen bros rock!) Mystery Train Ghost World (Steve Buscemi rocks!) Amelie (Oh, my God I love this movie so much. Sorry Heidi, I love you but I guess we can't...
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Re: All I Ask

If I recall correctly, from the 5 years I've been on this forum, reading and posting, the advertisement in question could be something to do with "Planet Ark" some sort of environmental group or maybe something to do with the home less. When I was in my teens I recall this Tim Finn song All I Ask being played on TV and I always thought it was a classic oldies song. Later when I heard it on Woodface I still believed Tim covered it. That's a testimony to the power of the song and how Tim (who...
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Re: Misheard Lyrics...probably done before

jenn ·
Here are my all time favorites: My friend thought that the the song "Call Me" by Blondie was actually "Chow Mein" My best friend's brother thought that the song "Eyes Without A Face" was actually "I Supply the Faith" And, my friend Amy's cousin thought that in the song Lucille by Kenny Rogers that instead of saying "four hungry children and a crop in the field" the line was actually "400 children and a crab in the field"
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Re: Bad Behavior?

sacrednavel ·
I used to do mean sneaky things to my brother, such as put rocks in the snowballs I chucked at him. He paid me back though with worms in my shoes and his muddy hands all over my white pants. Here's a kids-and-markers story: in '99, my two had back to back go rounds with chicken pox. After recovery, we were very late getting out of the house for something important. I was in the shower and they came in, pulled back the curtain and said "Cant' go, mom...we've got chicken pox again." They'd...
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Re: Chicago Vic Set list/ review

paimaopi ·
What a wonderful night! I'm so happy for all of you. How cold was it outside??? Thanks so much for your great reviews. Now those of us on the west coast do know indeed what to put on our airplanes ! And who sent the PRONOIA quote? I've used that too for an e-mail signature. I thought it was coined by our local astrology guru, but perhaps its showing up around the world... that would certainly be in line with the hundredth monkey idea! Grace, so nice to see you ~ and with Neil! You look a...
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Re: Bad Behavior?

kia kaha ·
Mona's smoking comments put me in mind of something rather disgusting that my brother and I took to doing when we were kids. We were playing some board game (I forget what exactly, now) across the living room table, quite close to a half-full ashtray my father had left there. I was talking, while at the same time leaning down to move a board piece, and accidentally happened to blow in the ashtray, making the ash "dance". Needless to say my younger brother thought this was funny and wanted to...
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Re: Bad Behavior?

likerain ·
this isn't really bad behavior - but it's pretty funny. i was 8 or so and got mad at my mom - who knows for what - and said i was running away. i got my backpack, put a few things in it, and as i was walking out the door she said "here. you're going to get hungry." SHE'D PACKED ME A LUNCH! the thing was, to get anywhere, i would have had to cross a busy street, a street i was not allowed to cross alone. she knew i wouldn't do it. and she found me where she knew i'd be, about an hour later.
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Re: Neil in Denver

paimaopi ·
Hi Jamie - Thanks for filling us in on the highlights of the Denver show! I'm glad to hear you made it there and got to see your brother too. Ah, Denver. Someday I may return... and then I also may not... but either way it's great to know that Neil visited my old stomping grounds. Happy travels home! ~ Colleen
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Re: Car = Personality??

boarderGurl ·
GREAT additional questions, Geddy! YAY! This first car I ever drove was when I was 11....my 18 year old brother had a '69 Pontiac Catalina convertible! Her name was Ragtop Annie, and she was a LAND YACHT!!!!! lol Seriously, you didn't DRIVE this car somewhere....it just kind of FLOWED. HAHAHAHA!! DEFINITE smooooooothness! I was a late driver and didn't get my license till I was 19 when my dad called me up out of the blue telling me he'd bought me a car, so I'd better come back to New Mexico...
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Re: Bad Behavior?

ValerieH ·
When my younger son was about two years old, I awoke one morning to see him standing next to my bed, and he was covered in red. My first thought was, "Oh my GOD! He's bleeding!" When I discovered what he'd been up to, bleeding would have been too good for him. He'd gotten hold of a bottle of bright red nail polish and had "painted" himself (and the living room rug and the chair) with it. Yeesh. That rug was never the same... My brother at about the same age managed to open a new bottle of...
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Re: Photos of YOU

grace0418 ·
Yes, welcome Sandrine (agreed, lovely pic!). And, Masters-shmasters, you must go see Neil next time he comes around. If you've been a fan since 1986 (same as me!) you will be BLOWN AWAY by the experience. Nothing we could describe in our gushing posts could do a Neil Finn concert justice. He's that good, even on an off day. Anyway, hopefully he'll be touring soon with brother Tim and you can see what I mean. The first time I saw Neil (sadly, I never was able to see Crowded House ) was when...
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Re: If you were alive in the 80s.....

kia kaha ·
Oh, for the record Melmo, Mork came from Ork. I am so embarrassed I even remember that. Speaking of my favourite decade, check this out, folks... it's a flash recreation of the original Nintendo Game and Watch handheld console of the immortal "Donkey Kong Junior"... (I opened this up, not specifically recalling the game, then screamed, "Oh my GOD, my little BROTHER used to have this one!!!!!") ... off now to email this link to little brother, now 25 and working in IT in Melbourne, Australia.
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Re: Vinyl fans

kia kaha ·
It's one of the advantages of being an "old(er) fart", ey Sue.N.S... I remember my brother envying the plastic covers which protect my 12 inch vinyl... I grinned at him and said, "Well, it's a matter of being in the right place at the right time" - i.e. while he was still in junior high school, and listening to CD's, I was five years older and scouring the record stores who were selling out of vinyl, and selling off their plastic record covers.... And years later, my brother the DJ, the...
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Re: portland show

pinahead ·
I was waiting to review the Seattle show, mainly because I didn't have a set-list and I was hoping others would produce one... But all I can do is say "YEAH! What Sweet Secret Peace and Boardergurl said!" Catherine--thank you for that transcription of Neil's version of Skin... I'm glad someone was taking notes. And that home-made chocolate... was Jackie the source of that airplane-shaped (I think?) chocolate thingy on a stick that Neil picked up? It would figure if it was... And I, too, had...
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Re: Bad Covers

kia kaha ·
Belle, I spent my first 29 years in Australia, and almost 20 of those in Melbourne (original home of Kylie). My poor little brother nearly had to attend Camberwell High, the alma mater of... *ahem, guess who* - and by all accounts, a pretty bad-ass school by the late eighties. I think he'd join me as voting that a near-miss I have several bad Kylie memories from filmclips (what's with the hotpants, K.M?)... recalling them all at once may be detrimental to my health.
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Re: Farewell, Mister Rogers

jane ·
My son and daughter are close, and they have any number of shared jokes. Evidently one day they were watching Mister Rogers and King Friday was having a tea party, but there were no spoons. Now all either of them has to say is, "You can't have tea without spoons!" in King Friday's deep majestic voice and they go off into peals of laughter. Thanks, Mister Rogers - maybe it wasn't what you were going for, but that's something fun for a brother and sister to share forever so I know you would ...
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Re: What other artists do Neil Finn fans like????

chigirl ·
Great replies!!! Great bands!!! I am sooooo ashamed, though, that I forgot my fave band of all time next to CH...QUEEN!!!! I went to a show in 1982 when I was a wee child, my brother took me...most AMAZING concert ever!!!!! Also..The Smiths, New Order and The Cure! Can you tell I was a teen in the mid-80's????
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Re: Fall at your Feet

chigirl ·
"sigh!"...that was Chicago, Sept 1991...I remember so well because it was 1 week after my husband and I were married...it was a WXRT free show, my brother won the tix and gave to us! The venue was called The World Music Theatre (since changed to Tweeter Centre) and fit about 30,000....they played "World where you live" in honor. Man, they sounded soooooo good. Tim was in rare form that night, too bad they had that falling out not so much after.
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Re: FINN III - Pacific Style?

shakespeare ·
Shakespeare tells me that it was Tiny Tim who got the bad rap. Tim (Tiny) merely explored the novelty side of the instrument but had an in depth knowledge of the Tin Pan Alley origins of those novelty tunes. Tim (big) and brother Neil (little) recognize the legitimacy of the instrument. They don't overdo it or undercook it. The ukulele is just there, in their music bathing some of their tunes with its unique and exotic sound. It is gentle and idyllic. To be coupled with such wonderful songs,...
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Re: Opinion on NF/CH listener demographics?

Martine ·
Let's just say that Neil and I are of an age that I might've been in his kindergarten class with him. I have become a fan only in the past year. I dug up Split Enz albums that I had completely forgotten that I had. I remember that when those albums were new, I skipped over almost everything Tim sang lead on (except "I Hope I Never" at the time I thought that was one of the most beautiful songs I had ever heard) and played the Neil songs over and over and over again. Sadly I slept through...
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Re: What did you think about the Police?

grace0418 ·
Sorry, been off the forum for a few days...chiming in now. I knew about the induction ceremony but don't have cable so I haven't seen it either Heidi. Jenn, I was the same way... actually my brother bought Ghost in the Machine and we played it (literally) to death. Had to buy another copy. Then I went backwards from there. As Heidi pointed out, the Laminated List thread mentions that I was OBSESSED with Sting for a few years there. I listened to the Police nonstop. If anyone feels like...
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Re: Neil's DVD's poll

Martine ·
Hi Jeremy, Thanks for this great thread: 1. Split Enz: I'm more of a Neil/CH/Finn Bros fan, but I added this to my collection anyway. I have watched it several times and am delighted with it. Although I was a SEnz fan in the early 80s--I wasn't aware of anything prior to Waiata, True Colours and Tide and Time or anything after it. This DVD has given me a greater appreciation for SEnz and has encouraged me to re-listen to all the CDs. I now have several new firm favourites due to this DVD 2.
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Re: Everybody Rub Your Buddha...

grace0418 ·
Aw, shucks, that's so nice Sue! Ingrid, he's beautiful! What a gorgeous child, and is that his big brother in the picture? What a cutie, too. In fact, a lovely family all around. Please tell your sister that we'er thinking of her and hope everything goes well. xoxo Grace P.S. It's weird to see other women under the age of 80 but over the age of 10 with the same name as me. It was not a fashionable name when I was born. Now I hear it all the time in the grocery store, and always takes me a...
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Re: Getting to Know You...

Droopy ·
My job is: Student of Applied Computing (for 3 more months) The best thing about it is: I get to be a student The worst about it is: I hate computers If I didn't do the work I do, I'd would be a: Personal trainer to Jennifer Lopez My best Finn moment was: Staying up til 3am to tape the "Farewell To The World" highlights My best non-Finn moment was: Sleeping afterwards My favourite: o Food: Steak pie + chips o Book: Playing The Moldovans At Tennis (Tony Hawks) o T.V Programme: Never Mind The...
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Re: Chicken Pox

Patti (4huskies) ·
(where's the itchy icon??) Ahhhhh, this is where my 3 yrs as a host over on BabyZone pays off- the topic of Fifth's and Chicken Pox comes up constantly Since it came up before, it doesn't sound like Fifth's, as that rash has a slapped skin appearance. I've actually heard it referred to as the "Slapped Face Disease". Once the rash has appeared, the virus has pretty much run it's course and over with, though the rash can last for a few weeks. Chicken Pox, and you poor girl if this is what you...
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Re: What kind of teenager were you?

BEDLAMITE ·
Hmm i'm still only 19 so i guess i'm still a teen for a few months. I was just normal, i had a good group of friends, i played sports and i've been in my band since i was 12. I did pretty well at school, got in the 90s for my HSC score, but i wasn't really a study type guy, i just kinda did my work and i got the grades. Because of some circumstances, my teenage years are kind of split into groups. after my brother was killed when i was 12, i went a little weird for a while, got angry alot,...
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Re: a very sad day in our house

tonguetied ·
I cried for three weeks when one of my cats died. It's a very tough time and I know a lot of people underestimate the grief felt on losing a much loved pet. *hugs* When my cat's brother died she was a bit confused for a few weeks but then happily adjusted to being the sole centre of attention. It's a bit rough watching it though. Thinking of you xxxxxx
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Re: Tim the Temp

Jeremy Loder ·
Well it's pretty easy for most people to be truthful and still be tactful. Sadly thats not an artform that Nick has mastered. I'll have to disagree that CH was even partly Nicks band. Neil was always in total control. He hired Nick, fired Nick for a time, and only when Neil felt ready did he invite Nick back. When Tim joined, Nick and Paul didn't get a say in it, they were just told by Neil. CH breaking up wasn't a band decision, Neil just decided that was it and told the others. Paul, Tim...
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Re: Tim the Temp

lavar78 ·
Don't you think that might not sit well with Nick? I agree with you in theory, but the truth of the matter is that it was Nick's band (as well as Paul's and Neil's). Neil was the unquestioned leader, but both Nick and Paul brought special things to the group besides technical prowess. Nick isn't the best bass player ever, but CH without Nick is definitely missing something -- especially on stage. The chemistry between the original three (both good and not-so-good) was a major part of CH.
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Re: Spinning Around- 50 years of Festival Records

kia kaha ·
More info... is this open to the rest of us? Not the industry party, natch, I mean, the exhibition. Looks like I'll have to visit that brother of mine in South Yarra... Cheers for the heads-up, Peter
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Re: When are you too old?

grace0418 ·
Gen I actually SAW that club last time I was in Seattle!!!! My brother used to live a block from the Space Needle and we drove by it several times. There's actually an indentical club here in Chicago (same name and everything) but it's full of really annoying trixies and well, Chicago clubs are not smoke-free so that sucks no matter where you go. But the one in Seattle is good you say? Hmmm, I'll have to check it out the next time I visit. I imagine I'll at least *visit* there in the next...
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Re: How do I get over the guilt? Random ramblings....

Heidi in Pittsburgh ·
First, thanks everyone who has allowed me to both vent and receive support here. It is invaluable. Of course, my first course of action was to contact my lawyer...that's a given. I also contacted the child support office and the social security administration, and it seems my kids may be eligible for benefits BUT ONLY AFTER 6 MONTHS' waiting period (during which I obviously won't receive any child support). And to get the benefits, the red tape will be significant. I don't want to seem...
 
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