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[Battybarb]

people really need to get their facts right before opening their traps,could get them in a whole heap of trouble !

[JennaG]

I'm quite glad I'm not a fan of Beyonce right now.

I'm not sure I'd like the idea of paying the kind of prices I've seen her tickets going for on eBay.

[RSG]

I like some of Beyonce's music videos.. usually just put em on, turn down their volume at bottom of the screen and play the music of something Steiny. :)
Can't argue she's lip syncing anything that way too ;) ;)

[RSG]

My sense of humor is often dry. I'm participating in writing a 'storybook' and enjoying the short time we spend here together. Having a couple laughs and as much joy as one reasonably can. Here's to thinking my artist page will make me a career someday. :twisted: And if it won't, here's a quote:

"Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self." Cyril Connolly

[duke knooby]

Stupid time to waken on a Sunday

[RSG]

Haven't been to sleep and it's now Sunday.. probably should get some soon tho ;)
What time is it in belfast?

[JennaG]

Haven't been to sleep and it's now Sunday.. probably should get some soon tho ;)
What time is it in belfast?

Well it's 8:39 where I am and we're on the same timezone as Belfast.

[duke knooby]

poor wee fox

dunno how it died, but i dont particularly fancy removing it...

equally not particularly keen on it staying out the back either

hopefully theres more foxes out and about, cause i like foxes, and i aint seen one round here in ages

[tonyloaf]

harvester or frankii & bennys at the o2 arena tonight????

[Cherry.Loaf]

First day of my work trial today :)Here's hoping by my next day off (March 17th I think) I'll have a new job!

[chairboys]

harvester or frankii & bennys at the o2 arena tonight????

Harvester, by a mile.
I'm holding a grudge against our local F & B! When my kids were tiny we visited said outlet and were seated downstairs in the two-tier restaurant. They were at an age when very frequent trips to the lavatories constantly disrupted the meal. It was a particularly quiet lunchtime, virtually deserted in F & B's.
So, "I need to go to the toilet" was followed by a hike to the upstairs loos. No problem. This happened more than once. Then the nice young waitress who was serving us, kindly suggested that we may, in future, use the facilities which were only five yards from our table.
So, upon the next pitstop request, I used the room set aside for the disabled. Not something I tend to do, but I was in and out in a flash with absolutely no possibilty of delaying anyone who genuinely needed to use it.
Upon exiting the toilet I glanced across the very sparsely populated restaurant.
The manager, oblivious to the thoughtful waitress' conversation with us, shot a stare at me that, to this day, I will never ever forget. If his eyes were capable of firing lasers I would have been decapitated on the spot.

[JennaG]

Frankie and Benny's has been a bit of a hit and miss experience for me. On occasions the food has been great, the service has been great and we've left happy but on other occasions it has been the complete opposite.

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[Monstro]

Frankie and Benny's has been a bit of a hit and miss experience for me. On occasions the food has been great, the service has been great and we've left happy but on other occasions it has been the complete opposite.

Have eaten there once, the result of which means it'll be a cold day in hell before I eat there again. Fortunately there's always a choice so very unlikely they'll be given a second chance.

[duke knooby]

the sun is shining, the sky is a beautiful blue, theres not a cloud to be seen anywhere, no wind at all, im on holiday all week, got a gig to go to on my birthday... and meats dates have been confirmed

somedays are just FANTASTIC :)

[chairboys]

im on holiday all week

enjoy your week off.

[duke knooby]

thank you

[LucyK!]

Just made a noise outloud at a KFC advert...oh dear!

[duke knooby]

The one with the dips box?

[LucyK!]

Yes!!!

[Battybarb]

gone really cold again

[samurai7]

Have eaten there once, the result of which means it'll be a cold day in hell before I eat there again. Fortunately there's always a choice so very unlikely they'll be given a second chance.

There's three near me, and I've found them all to be very good indeed. However Harvester has the salad bar, so that also gets a thumbs up.

[AndyK]

Anything with a salad bar is good, loading the bowl with as much as possibleis an art form many haven't trained in. (Tomatoes always go in your pocket as they take up too much space!)

[LucyK!]

I kid you not, you've not experienced a salad bar until you've done it with Andy! There's a whole "right way" to fill the bowl as full as you can, it's an education!

[Monstro]

I kid you not, you've not experienced a salad bar until you've done it with Andy! There's a whole "right way" to fill the bowl as full as you can, it's an education!

Must admit that some of the fun left when Pizza Hut let you refill your salad bowl as many times as you want lol

[Hypnobabe]

Anything with a salad bar is good, loading the bowl with as much as possibleis an art form many haven't trained in. (Tomatoes always go in your pocket as they take up too much space!)

The people in Hong Kong do it best, so I'm told, as they don't have shredded iceberg lettuce, instead they have kos lettuce, which they used to line the outside of the bowl to make a massive bowl... Talk about getting the most for your money, lol...

[duke knooby]

must be damn near 3 years to the day since the hang cool london listening event

[LucyK!]

Certainly is, long ago and far away!

[AndyK]

Must admit that some of the fun left when Pizza Hut let you refill your salad bowl as many times as you want lol

The challenge is even greater when you only have one attempt!

The people in Hong Kong do it best, so I'm told, as they don't have shredded iceberg lettuce, instead they have kos lettuce, which they used to line the outside of the bowl to make a massive bowl... Talk about getting the most for your money, lol...

That's hat sliced cucumber, croutons salad dressing and if you're really lucky celery sticks are for, construct a wall!

[LucyK!]

That's hat sliced cucumber, croutons salad dressing and if you're really lucky celery sticks are for, construct a wall!

Meanwhile I eat meat, and pizza!

[Cherry.Loaf]

I don't think I've ever been to a Harvester :( Am I missing out?

[duke knooby]

Me neither, I'd no idea what they were as they aren't over here.

But a combine harvester yes! Been on one of them :)

[RSG]

Pizza and salad sounds great this week!

[duke knooby]

pizza and two for tuesday sounds great


why am i so addicted to those bloody things???

[duke knooby]

Not long now till the gig :)

[melon]

Had a running session... No energy now. My problem hammys and glutes hurt... Coffee.

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[JennaG]

Just applied for a new job. It's a little bit different from anything I've done before but I'm trying to be hopeful.

[BostonAngel]

May will be a very interesting fun-filled month for me. And September may turn out to be a very good month too. Hopefully I will be in Vegas sometime in Sept. Time will tell

[duke knooby]

that was a brilliant gig, great company

a good birthday :)

[RSG]

Hang Cool Teddy Bear like nearly every Meat Loaf album sounds real good on stereo earphones... it just sounds good. Lyrically there's so much grit and bite.. so much emotion and talented musicians. I read the one star reviews... and I just don't hear what they're hearing. A lot of people want Meat and Jim again. That be great. But I can totally dig these last two albums.. and if Meat and Jim work again, that kickass. If not.. it's all good.

[duke knooby]

that official pub thread thread was a good thread...

but my will power has prevented me posting in it again

[duke knooby]

That was a good sleep :)

Shouldn't have done back stretching exercises yesterday though :(

[duke knooby]

need sleep

and lots of it


today is the first time i remember ever having the opportunity to get meat tickets the moment they went on sale

[BostonAngel]

Looking forward to my Motley Crue weekend! While some of you are enjoying Meat's show on May 17th in Ireland I will be seeing the Crue at Meadowbrook Pavilion in Gilford NH. Then on May 18th I get to see them again at Mohegan Sun Casino in CT. Now I just need a Meat Loaf show for the year to complete my concert schedule. Rock on!

[RSG]

Rock on, BostonAngel, Rock On! \m/

[melon]

Sitting at work, on a saturday with no work email access or hard drive access.... what I shame lol

Just chopped back a tree in the car park and now twiddling thumbs...

[JennaG]

Less than three weeks after I worked a seven-day straight, I'm working a six-day straight.

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[Hypnobabe]

Nearly done with the pressie buying run - Valentine's Day, three birthdays and a Wedding Anniversary done, one more birthday to go...

[Cherry.Loaf]

Less than three weeks after I worked a seven-day straight, I'm working a six-day straight.

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I know that to well! I'm currently on day 8 of 15/16 days straight :(

[duke knooby]

car insurance renewal time... not my favourite time of the year

[duke knooby]

and theyre being sneaky

[Cherry.Loaf]

My last ever shift at Tk tomorrow can't believe it

[duke knooby]

My last ever shift at Tk tomorrow can't believe it

good luck

[JennaG]

My last ever shift at Tk tomorrow can't believe it

How was it?

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[Cherry.Loaf]

How was it?

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Pretty good thanks! We were all feeling a little fuzzy headed due to mine and a managers leaving do the night before but as days go it was good. Everyone chipped in and got me a box of chocolates and a cactus for my desk :)

[melon]

I may soon have a number of car crashes to rival Meat's number of concussions :/

[Hypnobabe]

I may soon have a number of car crashes to rival Meat's number of concussions :/

That doesn't sound too good, hope you're okay :0)

[melon]

That doesn't sound too good, hope you're okay :0)

I'm ok, the car is not so... On the bright side, no one was hurt & I no longer need to get those tires changed lol

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[Monstro]

Accommodation is really cheap in Vegas................I feel a plan coming on

[duke knooby]

yes!!!

ever so tired though

[chairboys]

Bonnie Tyler to represent the UK at Eurovision with a Desmond Child song.

[LucyK!]

Is the Bonnie Tyler thing true?! Seen it a couple of places now, not sure if it's a wind up!

[chairboys]

Well, it's in today's Mail, so it must be true!

[LucyK!]

Saw it on TV this morning...don't think I'll be making too much effort to catch that somehow!

[Monstro]

Is the Bonnie Tyler thing true?! Seen it a couple of places now, not sure if it's a wind up!

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[LucyK!]

Yeah...cheers for that.... :?

[Battybarb]

O2 tickets arrived yesterday...getting closer !

[duke knooby]

being able to reprint insurance certificates is the best feature ever :)

as my ability to have no idea where the current certificate is... but be able to find the previous 10 years worth is not a great feature...

time to go and get some road tax :|

[The Flying Mouse]

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:twisted: Rest of Europe might as well not turn up :mrgreen:

[duke knooby]

as my 2 weeks off draw to a close... i can say with all honesty, i did pretty much ~~~~ all... apart from catch up on some much needed sleep :)

(and answer almost daily work related texts lol)

[Battybarb]

great couple of months to look forward to ...going down to London to see all my babies and might just go and see The great Man himself lol ...getting closer now

[duke knooby]

£150.9/litre

thats the dearest ive ever had to buy :(

[Battybarb]

lovely surprise this morning ..knock on the door and loads of lovely flowers and a lovely plant from all the kids...love them so much cant wait to see them next week

[duke knooby]

Nearly 4 hours into my shift on my proper first day back, and it seems like I was never away! Less than 2 hours sleep sucks though.

[Cherry.Loaf]

First Sunday off today :D Spent the morning peeling Veg and baking Scone and butter puddings x 2

[JennaG]

Why has this year been so lousy?

[duke knooby]

Cream crackered

[RSG]

Forty Days by ML is BIG. And if 'Brave And Crazy' is Bombastic .. Ear Candy .. I'm pumped for it :)

[Sebastian.]

Mock run in the gym today 2.4km in 11mins. Considering I`m at 2000ft in dry hot conditions I`m happy. Oh amd Jim Steinman just sent me a message on Facebook, major confidence boost!

[Battybarb]

lovely lucnch,lovely pressies and messages what better for mothers day

[melon]

Ho-Hum, it's Monday, back to work :-(

But it's 3.20am, so currently it's BACK TO BED!

[Gez]

grandbaby no 5 will be arriving in august ...makes me feel really old now

Congrats :cheer:

[JennaG]

Well April is going to get off to a great start. :(

I found out yesterday that I'm going to be made redundant on the 2nd April.

[Monstro]

Well April is going to get off to a great start. :(

I found out yesterday that I'm going to be made redundant on the 2nd April.

How long you worked for them?

[JennaG]

How long you worked for them?

Only since May last year although I worked for a different branch of the company from Oct 2009 until January 2012. However as there is a gap in my service, I won't get a redundancy payout. :(

It'll be the third time I'll have been made redundant in five years.

[duke knooby]

Shouldn't you get a 30 day consultation period?

[LucyK!]

I thought that Jonty...a while back I had a little job and was faced with going from being paid weekly to monthly, and even with that they had to put things in place so that I didn't have to suddenly go three weeks without pay.

As it goes it didn't happen but I thought that they can't just stop your pay (short of being fired!)?

[JennaG]

I'll get four weeks notice pay but that's about it.

I'm a bit surprised at how soon they're planning to close us but there you go. I've known for a couple of months that this was a possibility but it doesn't make it any easier to deal with.

My concern is finding another job. Retail is all I have ever done and it's such an uncertain field to be working in these days

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[Monstro]

I'll get four weeks notice pay but that's about it.


Hate to say it but that's quite good, they could get away with none as you've been there less than two years


My concern is finding another job. Retail is all I have ever done and it's such an uncertain field to be working in these days

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!!!!

[JennaG]

Hate to say it but that's quite good, they could get away with none as you've been there less than two years

They're also giving us double time for the last two weeks of trading so it's a lot better than some employers would offer. I'm just going to have to be careful with money for a while and save what I can.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!!!!

Thanks.

I'm keeping my eyes out for suitable jobs in other fields anyway because you never know.

[Vickip]

Good luck Jenna. Have you thought about pursuing a career in website design ?
I don't know what would be involved, but you really do have a great talent.

[JennaG]

Good luck Jenna. Have you thought about pursuing a career in website design ?
I don't know what would be involved, but you really do have a great talent.

I'm studying with the Open University at the moment to try and get a qualification that I hope will make it easier to go into that field. I don't know for definate that I will but it's an option that I'm considering.

[ninja]

I'm studying with the Open University at the moment to try and get a qualification that I hope will make it easier to go into that field. I don't know for definate that I will but it's an option that I'm considering.

good luck, Jenna!!! your artworks are really great!!! fingers crossed for you!

[duke knooby]

good luck on the job front Jenna!!

[duke knooby]

as a general rule, ive always been lucky, though very unorganised... but maybe im leaving this farewell tour gig a touch too late :?

[LucyK!]

Having dispatched 22 hand-stitched bags today (!!!!!) I'm sitting with my feet up, a well earned G&T, and flicking through some of the old fanclub RVMs....I forgot how much I love them! The photos in them are so brilliant, it's such a shame they had to stop

[JennaG]

Having dispatched 22 hand-stitched bags today (!!!!!) I'm sitting with my feet up, a well earned G&T, and flicking through some of the old fanclub RVMs....I forgot how much I love them! The photos in them are so brilliant, it's such a shame they had to stop

I think I should have joined the Meat Loaf fanclubs well before I plucked up the courage to do so. The RVM's were something that I missed out on.

[LucyK!]

They were wonderful. I joined MLUKFC in 1998, missed the first three issues but got all the others, they were just brilliant. The reviews were always great with stunning photos and fan accounts of events, some interesting interviews too.

I guess with the forums and a review thread per show there's less of a need for them now, but they were special, they're a treasured record of my Meaty life!

[duke knooby]

heard adele's skyfall tune for the first time today... and by less than 2 mins in, i was singing along with " diamonds are foreveeerrrrrr"

[duke knooby]

and there was a great bruce springsteen song on the radio, from a japanese import version of the album, cardboard... looks like an lp... and can i remember the name of song now????

midnight, darkness, city??? cant remember :(

good song though!

[duke knooby]

but theres a good reason i forgot the name of the springsteen song

i have a terrible habit with cd's, of not putting them back in the correct cases, especially when listening in the car... and its not unusual to have several discs shoved into the wrong case. but ive been dyin to listen to hell in a handbasket, since that thread when did you last listen to hiab, but i'd no idea where i put the cd.

tonight i found it :)... i said i hadn't listened to it since may... and it was in the case of the album i bought in may oops

then in my excitement at finding the cd, ive forgotten the name of the springsteen song

lack of sleep messes with ones memory!!!

[Julie in the rv mirror]

and there was a great bruce springsteen song on the radio, from a japanese import version of the album, cardboard... looks like an lp... and can i remember the name of song now????

midnight, darkness, city??? cant remember :(

good song though!

Jungleland?

Beneath the city two hearts beat
Soul engines running through a night so tender
In a bedroom locked in whispers of soft refusal
And then surrender...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PTJHhUeAfc

Which album was it?

[duke knooby]

ive no idea which album it was, i was hoping yourself would know from my random pieces of info.. it wasnt jungleland

whats more worrying is my growing appreciation for springsteen... even if i cant remember the songs lol gettin old

[Julie in the rv mirror]

ive no idea which album it was, i was hoping yourself would know from my random pieces of info.. it wasnt jungleland

whats more worrying is my growing appreciation for springsteen... even if i cant remember the songs lol

Tell me more- do you know how many of his songs have "night" in them someplace? :lol:

New song? Old Song? Slow? Fast?

Remember any more lyrics?

Was it "Something in the Night'? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oaGsxfGoVY
That would be pretty obscure for radio, though; "City of Night" even more so.

Was it "Darkness on the Edge of Town"? "New York City Serenade"? That's pretty obscure, too.

There's been a number of Japanese reissues, so that doesn't help much.

What's worrying about liking Bruce? :shock:

[duke knooby]

Tell me more- do you know how many of his songs have "night" in them someplace? :lol:

New song? Old Song? Slow? Fast?

Remember any more lyrics?

Was it "Something in the Night'?

There's been a number of Japanese reissues, so that doesn't help much.

What's worrying about liking Bruce? :shock:

no idea
dunno
cant rem
ok
his music never really appealled to me before

[Adje]

LOL

This is like "I saw this Bruce Willis movie and there was this scene... where he had a weapon. Do you know what movie that was?"


:lol:

[duke knooby]

lol... i could use iplayer, and listen again

but thats not as much fun

[Julie in the rv mirror]

Do you remember what the album cover looked like? :lol:

You said you heard it on the radio, but how did you know it was a Japanese release/ looked like an LP?



Lyric search results for the word "night": :lol:

http://brucespringsteen.net/?s=night&post_type=bruce_song&search_type=song-lyric

"city": http://brucespringsteen.net/?s=city&post_type=bruce_song&search_type=song-lyric

"darkness": http://brucespringsteen.net/?s=darkness&post_type=bruce_song&search_type=song-lyric

"midnight": http://brucespringsteen.net/?s=midnight&post_type=bruce_song&search_type=song-lyric

Maybe that will help narrow it down for you. ;)

[duke knooby]

Do you remember what the album cover looked like? :lol:

You said you heard it on the radio, but how did you know it was a Japanese release/ looked like an LP?

cause the dj said that version he played was from a japanese release he has, and described it like an lp cover..and went on to say he has about 4 different versions of the album


the bbc radio ulster team play a big variety of tunes :D

its no big deal... was a good song what ever it was!!


need sleep, and lots of it

[Julie in the rv mirror]

cause the dj said that version he played was from a japanese release he has, and described it like an lp cover..and went on to say he has about 4 different versions of the album


the bbc radio ulster team play a big variety of tunes :D

its no big deal... was a good song what ever it was!!


need sleep, and lots of it

I'm dying to know what it was now! :lol:

I have a feeling it was something from "Born to Run". (Seeing as how I personally have about 6 vinyl copies and at least 3 different CD versions. :angst: ;) :lol: )

[LucyK!]

Jonty, do yourself a favour and see Bruce live. Seriously!!!

Andy's always been a big fan but I was never bothered, he booked us tickets to see him at the O2 back in 2006 and I only really went to see Max Weinburg and Roy Bittan, but by 30 seconds into the first song I was hooked. Springsteen's albums are great but they are nothing compared to what he does live.

You will be converted, I promise!

[Adje]

My wife had an interview for a big weekly magazine and that interview is in stores today. She was very pleased with the foto they used of her.

In short- Wife=happy, me=happy :D

[duke knooby]

Too much alcohol yesterday, feel like crap today.

I never thought this day would come

[Hypnobabe]

Too much alcohol yesterday, feel like crap today.

I never thought this day would come

Not enough alcohol yesterday, situation to be rectified later, once I've finished working :0D

[duke knooby]

fully recovered... now to find out whast song it was

[chairboys]

On an all day stag do tomorrow. Not sure I've got the stamina for them anymore. Roll on Sunday.

[duke knooby]

I'm dying to know what it was now! :lol:



darkness on the edge of town :-)

lovely bit of piano work

[Julie in the rv mirror]

Springsteen's albums are great but they are nothing compared to what he does live.

You will be converted, I promise!

Ding, ding! We have a winner! ;)

[Julie in the rv mirror]

darkness on the edge of town :-)

lovely bit of piano work

My favorite Springsteen album! :cool:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUTPsRJ6e2k


All of the songs are better in their live incarnations, though, IMO (especially Racing in the Street). I almost never listen to the original album anymore.

Darkness.. and Racing in the Street are about the same characters, I believe, as is The Promise, which was a Darkness outtake. Those songs follow the narrative from Thunder Road, from Born to Run.

Take a look at the lyrics, if you get a chance. ;)

[duke knooby]

My favorite Springsteen album! :cool:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUTPsRJ6e2k




thoroughly enjoyed that, thank you

mellow, country vibe to it

[Julie in the rv mirror]

thoroughly enjoyed that, thank you

mellow, country vibe to it

You're welcome! I'm glad you liked it. :-)

I never thought about it having a country vibe, but Factory certainly does: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK-LY3D_TJs

Although, I prefer the alternate version, Come On (Let's Go Tonight) :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJIhmQbWnlU

[RSG]

Stoked he's touring this year. Meat is awesome! Looking forward to what's to come as far as gig set lists, reviews & more about Brave And Crazy. Gotta hunch he'll do excellent. Hope that we get to see/hear something from the tour professionally someday. Like to think the thing in Vegas will happen as well. As of right now, not feeling really sad but just positive for the one and only Meat Loaf.

[Battybarb]

On an all day stag do tomorrow. Not sure I've got the stamina for them anymore. Roll on Sunday.



enjoy...:-)

[Vickip]

Stoked he's touring this year. Meat is awesome! Looking forward to what's to come as far as gig set lists, reviews & more about Brave And Crazy. Gotta hunch he'll do excellent. Hope that we get to see/hear something from the tour professionally someday. Like to think the thing in Vegas will happen as well. As of right now, not feeling really sad but just positive for the one and only Meat Loaf.

:up:

[stretch37]

these forums are never going to be the same once Meat is no longer a touring artist :( its finally hitting me really hard

[melon]

Too much alcohol yesterday, feel like crap today.


Me too

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[Vickip]

these forums are never going to be the same once Meat is no longer a touring artist :( its finally hitting me really hard

Meat will still be around ... don't forget he still a couple of great CDs in the works, fingers crossed the shows in Vegas, and
who knows how many tv appearances and movies ;) I'm sure people will still find a lot to talk about on here :-)

[duke knooby]

Jonty, do yourself a favour and see Bruce live. Seriously!!!


steady on... got to get meat tickets first

priorities!!

[Monstro]

steady on... got to get meat tickets first

priorities!!

POTD!!!!!

[melon]

Crazy to think that in just over 2 weeks I will be on my way over to the UK lol

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[Cherry.Loaf]

It may be a farewell tour but it's not a goodbye forever; we still have albums to come and maybe the odd show :)

[Sebastian.]

2 longest days of my life. 4 hour drive to Bahrain from Riyadh, day in Bahrain, then Bahrian-Dubai and a 7 hour wait through the night in DXB and finally DXB-MAN. If it had been any other airline than Emirates then that flight would have been a nightmare!

[ninja]

Meat will still be around ... don't forget he still a couple of great CDs in the works, fingers crossed the shows in Vegas, and
who knows how many tv appearances and movies ;) I'm sure people will still find a lot to talk about on here :-)

:up::D

[duke knooby]

Why is max chilton in f1

[LucyK!]

Why is max chilton in f1

Same as most of them - ££££££!

[duke knooby]

Jonty, do yourself a favour and see Bruce live. Seriously!!!



I think you're probably right btw

[LucyK!]

On this issue I promise you I am! :))

[duke knooby]

9 shows over 18 years. Im a meat tour amateur lol

[JennaG]

9 shows over 18 years. Im a meat tour amateur lol

I've been a fan since 1999 and have only been to one show. I'm definately an amateur.

[RSG]

Been a fan since '91 but been fanatical since 2002+ I've been to one Hang Cool Tour; and that was standing up front, young & fresh. Great stuff!!

[LucyK!]

So long as you've enjoyed every show you've been to then you're alright! :up:

[duke knooby]

It's all over now, baby blue

Will it end with the wooden spoon?

[RSG]

Neat Avatar pic JennaG.

[duke knooby]

I can honestly say I enjoyed each and every show, and there have been magic special moments and surprises throughout the years. But the first show has remained extra special to me :)

[RSG]

First show? Which year was that? I agree there was magic at the Hang Cool Tour, for starters that acoustic guitar intro from Crook on 'Rock And Roll Dreams' simply Woah.

[Cherry.Loaf]

Been a fan since 89 but my first show was 2008 when I was 18 :) the next one was 2010 just after my 21st when I'd not long started seeing Ash :) but have met the man himself twice and signings (the first one being the best day of my life hands down!) Not been to a lot of shows due to age and fundage but I've been lucky to have had the opportunities I've had

[Sebastian.]

Internets sooo slow. Too many pictures and videos to upload.

an re last tour:

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmazhfgtMJ1qgm4ji.gif

[RSG]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmazhfgtMJ1qgm4ji.gif

We'll be in the street singing Nah nah nah nah nah, I won't change! :-P

[LucyK!]

There's a magic to your first show that can't be replicated - other shows might be fantastic but there's something about the first one!

[RSG]

I got scared the night before band hit the stage.. Enjoyed it, but I never seen anything so close so live; and of all bands it was Meat Loaf And The Neverland Express!

[duke knooby]

Wales are playing brilliantly

[Battybarb]

Meat will still be around ... don't forget he still a couple of great CDs in the works, fingers crossed the shows in Vegas, and
who knows how many tv appearances and movies ;) I'm sure people will still find a lot to talk about on here :-)

well said Vicki :-)

[duke knooby]

It's all over now, baby blue

Will it end with the wooden spoon?

nope... france got the wooden spoon :D

[duke knooby]

was different listening to qualifying rather than watching it lol

[The Flying Mouse]

:twisted: My dog's a GNR fan :shock:
I swear to god, you've never seen a dog rock out like he's just been doing :wtf:
He likes You Could Be Mine & Civil War :nuts:

Nice to see i've brought him up proper :metal:

[chairboys]

enjoy...:-)

I did thanks and I am feeling surprisingly sprightly this morning.

[Cherry.Loaf]

I'm so thankful that I brought insurance on my travelodge room now we need to cancel it the night after Cardiff! Stupid Ash's new work not letting him have the day after the concert off >.<

[duke knooby]

im very lucky to live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world :)

[The Flying Mouse]

:twisted: We need a head count to see how many blatantly dumb people there are in the world. :bleh:

[melon]

Fingers crossed that today is the first in 3 days I don't feel like crap... Felt like crap for the whole weekend, and still played cricket, crazy!

So far so good anyway.

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[JennaG]

Fingers crossed that today is the first in 3 days I don't feel like crap... Felt like crap for the whole weekend, and still played cricket, crazy!

So far so good anyway.

Fingers crossed.

[RSG]

I really like this.. and never seen this coming from Snoop.

-clSytjgiAY

best,

ae

[tonyloaf]

wants a new job!

[chairboys]

Attendance chance made an an extremely positive move this morning. Left me with a warm "ready brek" feeling. Best not count the chickens, though. But, the mercury in my excitement thermometer has moved up quite considerably.

[melon]

Fingers crossed.

All good!! It's been a good day!

[Adje]

No luck today. My wife had a 2nd job interview today. Only she and another candidate left. My wife didn't get the job :(

[Hypnobabe]

No luck today. My wife had a 2nd job interview today. Only she and another candidate left. My wife didn't get the job :(

My sister went through the same thing three times last year, and the job she has now is in a better place, with better hours and better pay - it's just the Universe keeping her available for something better :0)

[The Flying Mouse]

No luck today. My wife had a 2nd job interview today. Only she and another candidate left. My wife didn't get the job :(

:twisted: Sorry to hear that Adje.
Hope a better job comes along soon and she has more success. :up:

[chairboys]

RIP Captain Peacock

[Cherry.Loaf]

Been so happy today because we where viewing a gorgeous little place straight after work within our price range and bills included. Got a phone call when we were less than 5 minutes away saying it had been rented :( absolutely gutted.

[duke knooby]

not sure im liking this new bbc news

[duke knooby]

carlos is onboard for one final meat gig, so i guess theres just one thing left to do

get some tickets!

[duke knooby]

no 2 things left to do, get more tickets for another show

[RSG]

I really enjoy that Jackson Browne song - Doctor My Eyes

his song Lawyers In Love I enjoy as well.

[duke knooby]

a drop of snow is forecast :)

[chairboys]

a drop of snow is forecast :)

putting it mildly!

[duke knooby]

putting it mildly!

nah, would just be rain then :-P

[Vickip]

Went to see Rodney Atkins in concert last night and it was an amazing show :D
Lots of fun for him, his band, and the audience as well ... hopefully I'll get the
chance to see him again sometime !

[duke knooby]

as much i enjoy snow... im a bit nervous this time

last time i drove it in snow it kept trying to go ditch finding with its arse

and... insurance renewal is on monday

[Monstro]

as much i enjoy snow... im a bit nervous this time

last time i drove it in snow it kept trying to go ditch finding with its arse

and... insurance renewal is on monday

completely irrelevant post, try it on a motorbike and I'll listen, wuss!!!!!

[chairboys]

I have the green light for Birmingham.
Now to book a hotel room and make a proper night of it.
I am one very happy chairboy.
Feelings for the last tour? Pure joy!

[Monstro]

I have the green light for Birmingham.
Now to book a hotel room and make a proper night of it.
I am one very happy chairboy.
Feelings for the last tour? Pure joy!

obviously never been to Birmingham before lol

[JennaG]

I don't think watching Meat's episodes of Celebrity Apprentice was a good idea. Now I'll have nothing to watch on the train to London in a couple of weeks time.

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[melon]

Not long now!!

[duke knooby]

its ever so cold

[duke knooby]

i didn't know mr ake had become a tv star

[Monstro]

i didn't know mr ake had become a tv star

His fame is ballooning :D

[Mr. Happy]

Just got a ticket to a second Springsteen show. Rod Laver on Tuesday, Hanging Rock on Sunday. I'm so unbelievably pumped :D

[duke knooby]

Just got a ticket to a second Springsteen show. Rod Laver on Tuesday, Hanging Rock on Sunday. I'm so unbelievably pumped :D

That's awesome. I bet you're happy! :)

[duke knooby]

His fame is ballooning :D

I liked that :)

[Mr. Happy]

That's awesome. I bet you're happy! :)

Happy? Is that the understatement of the century? I do believe so :lol:

Also, I'm getting so tired of seeing a certain someone expressing their "opinion" on everything Meat Loaf-related online. Went to watch FCOL with the MSO, and once again it's impossible to avoid. Getting really, really old.

[duke knooby]

Happy? Is that the understatement of the century? I do believe so :lol:

Also, I'm getting so tired of seeing a certain someone expressing their "opinion" on everything Meat Loaf-related online. Went to watch FCOL with the MSO, and once again it's impossible to avoid. Getting really, really old.

Well understated excellence is part of my normal style :-p

[AndyK]

Just got a ticket to a second Springsteen show. Rod Laver on Tuesday, Hanging Rock on Sunday. I'm so unbelievably pumped :D

Nice one. Looking at the reviews his shows are a blast down under, some excellent set lists. Looking forward to him getting back to the UK again in the summer, expecially the show at Leeds in the new 15 000 seat arena, which will be an intimate gig after Wembley and Cardiff.

[chairboys]

Bought my first suit in nearly 15 years today.

[duke knooby]

Bought my first suit in nearly 15 years today.

What's the occasion?

[chairboys]

What's the occasion?

I have worn the same outfit for christenings, weddings and funerals for too long now. I do, though, flip between a bright tie and a black one.
With my pal getting married on Easter Saturday, I have decided to show some respect with a swish new look. Plus, he his returning from his just-booked honeymoon two days before the Birmingham gig which means I am able to attend (we work together so I would have had to still cover him if he was away at the time of the Meat show)
Suits do seem a little pricier than I remember.

[duke knooby]

That was an interesting race

[duke knooby]

The snow has been amazingly beautiful, and amazingly dangerous and destructive. I've lots of amazing pictures :)

[duke knooby]

I have worn the same outfit for christenings, weddings and funerals for too long now. I do, though, flip between a bright tie and a black one.
With my pal getting married on Easter Saturday, I have decided to show some respect with a swish new look. Plus, he his returning from his just-booked honeymoon two days before the Birmingham gig which means I am able to attend (we work together so I would have had to still cover him if he was away at the time of the Meat show)
Suits do seem a little pricier than I remember.

On the brightside at least you still fit in a suit from 15 years ago, good news about the gig though!

[LucyK!]

We need to get a few more girls actively posting on here, I need a "what's everyone wearing on tour" thread! :lol:

[AndyK]

We need to get a few more girls actively posting on here, I need a "what's everyone wearing on tour" thread! :lol:

Sexist. :p

Jeans and a shirt.

[LucyK!]

Not sexist, I just know that in a thread full of men the two responses will be "jeans and a shirt" and "jeans and a t-shirt" - possibly trousers for variation. Not like girls who spend weeks co-ordinating with each other!

Don't know why I'm worrying, Meat will wear black trousers and a pale yellow shirt at least twice! :lol:

[RSG]

Sexist. :p

Jeans and a shirt.

Jeans and a Batman T Shirt :-P

[duke knooby]

i hadn't even considered what im gonna wear yet

it's the accessories that take the longest, but are the most important to achieve the desired look

[JennaG]

We need to get a few more girls actively posting on here, I need a "what's everyone wearing on tour" thread! :lol:

I'm trying to decide what to wear at the moment. Every time I think I've decided, I think of something else.

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[Sebastian.]

Jeans and a shirt or T-Shirt.

Sorted.

[duke knooby]

id wear my beautiful black frilly shirt... but it aint gonna fit now!!

[LucyK!]

Jeans and a shirt or T-Shirt.

Sorted.

Case and point! :lol:

[melon]

Case and point! :lol:

And me too, and I'm a girl lol

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[chairboys]

On the brightside at least you still fit in a suit from 15 years ago, good news about the gig though!

I've afforded myself an extra notch on the new suit.
I may substitute the faded levis and t-shirt for the new suit at B'ham.
I'm expecting a full orchestra for FCOL so I need to dress for the occasion.

[JennaG]

I don't want to be photographed for my M&G photos wearing something like a jeans and a t-shirt. I wore that at my last M&G and when I look at the photo now I wish I'd have worn something nicer.

Because I love Meat's sparkly jackets that he wears on stage, my sister has made me a jacket with a rhinestone design which I'm planning on wearing to one of the M&G's although I haven't yet decided what I am going to wear with it.

[LucyK!]

I'm aiming for happy and comfy!

[misterfive]

Everyone else may disagree with me but due to Meat's age, health, and lets face it a drop in quality in his vocals it would be best if he did retire from public preforming. Although I still would like at least 5 more albums out of him before he retires for good.

[JennaG]

Everyone else may disagree with me but due to Meat's age, health, and lets face it a drop in quality in his vocals it would be best if he did retire from public preforming.

Well you said that people may disagree with you and you're right on that one.

I really don't think that there has been a drop in quality in his vocals. Yes, his voice sounds different than it did 35, 15 or even 10 years ago but I personally don't think it's of a lesser quality.

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[LucyK!]

... lets face it a drop in quality in his vocals... Although I still would like at least 5 more albums out of him before he retires for good.

So he's so crap he should retire, but good enough that you want 5 more albums first? :??:

[anotherday]

Everyone else may disagree with me but due to Meat's age, health, and lets face it a drop in quality in his vocals it would be best if he did retire from public preforming. Although I still would like at least 5 more albums out of him before he retires for good.

You're a bit contradictory there, HMM.

[Vickip]

You're a bit contradictory there, HMM.

My thoughts exactly.

[Vickip]

I don't want to be photographed for my M&G photos wearing something like a jeans and a t-shirt. I wore that at my last M&G and when I look at the photo now I wish I'd have worn something nicer.

Because I love Meat's sparkly jackets that he wears on stage, my sister has made me a jacket with a rhinestone design which I'm planning on wearing to one of the M&G's although I haven't yet decided what I am going to wear with it.

The jacket sounds beautiful Jenna ... I'd love to see a picture of it :D

[RSG]

Thinkin' I gonna play the Hell In A Handbasket today.. after hearing California Dreamin' in a new light.. there's more intricacies in than I previously thought. Me just gonna just listen. Will report back to MLUKFC HQ after.. over

[JennaG]

The jacket sounds beautiful Jenna ... I'd love to see a picture of it :D

I'll be sure to post a picture when it's done. ;)

[Cherry.Loaf]

I have a dress that I'm dying that I'm hoping to wear but if that goes wrong I may fall back on one of my trusty Rockabilly dresses or possibly my new corset

[midniteangel]

I sure wish that I could be going overseas to see one of Meats concerts since this is going to be the Last at Bat Tour, and I haven't seen any of the bat concerts except on dvd. Hmm wih I could win the lottery. Anyhow Love ya Meat and NLE band I hope that yall kick butt and take names, and safe journeys to you all(the band and everyone else going over there.)

[duke knooby]

ive had 26 days to sort out the car insurance, and i have managed to be no longer insured in less than an hour...

and until the insurance is sorted, there will be no meat tickets purchased :|

[The Flying Mouse]

Everyone else may disagree with me but due to Meat's age, health, and lets face it a drop in quality in his vocals it would be best if he did retire from public preforming. Although I still would like at least 5 more albums out of him before he retires for good.

:twisted: He doesn't sound the same as he did 20 years ago (if he looked and sounded the same 20 years latter, we'd have to start going to shows wearing crucifixes and carrying cloves of garlic) but still, as far as i'm concerned, on his worst day he still blows the rest off the stage :metal:

As i've said before, Vegas will be a great thing for Meat.
He'll be performing shows without all the energy sapping travel that goes into a tour, and being a Storytellers format will mean that it will be more relaxed, casual, and fun for Meat.
Not to mention that the venue will be smaller than the big theatres he's been playing to.

I'm gutted I won't get to see one of these shows (without a lottery win) but i'm really happy for Meat that this has come along for him 8)

Being based in one place and not being out on the road also means that making new music can also be a part time project if he wants it to be.

[misterfive]

You're a bit contradictory there, HMM.


Not really, I think Meat Loaf would be better suited for studio preforming due to his health for one thing. By the way there is no need to be critical about my opinion, but lets all be completely honest. Who here likes Meats live version of The Giving Tree like the one he did on Jay Leno Tonight compared to the album version? His voice breaks, he wheezes, and he can't move around as much as he could he has to stand stationary to hit high notes the man can't go on like that forever.

So sue me for worrying about my personal hero enough to put out there that he should quit live preforming. That part of his life is over, I don't think he should quit singing but doing tours where he passes out and requires knee surgery isn't a good idea. And with his waning vocals it might be a good idea to stress them out.

[melon]

I don't think the touring has necessarily resulted in him needing knee surgery... People have knee replacements all the time, and they're people that don't tour and perform....

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[duke knooby]

i have no idea about current pop music!!!

just saw an advert for now 84, and have no idea who most of the performers are lol

[suzieq]

By the way there is no need to be critical about my opinion, but lets all be completely honest.

No one is being critical of your opinion.....it's when you lump people into the "let's face it" and "lets ALL be completely honest".....verbage followed by an opinion which some don't share. See the difference. I don't agree with your opinion of his vocals. I like the "live" Giving Tree with the breathiness .... he lives within the song. I feel it to be organic. I'm not going to convince you to like it or see it my way. I'm not attacking you or being "critical", just disagreeing with you.

And I do agree with Melon, people have knee replacements all the time regardless of occupation, hobby, or age for that matter.

[Julie in the rv mirror]

Just got a ticket to a second Springsteen show. Rod Laver on Tuesday, Hanging Rock on Sunday. I'm so unbelievably pumped :D

Sooo...... how was the show? :-)

[Vickip]

No one is being critical of your opinion.....it's when you lump people into the "let's face it" and "lets ALL be completely honest".....verbage followed by an opinion which some don't share. See the difference. I don't agree with your opinion of his vocals. I like the "live" Giving Tree with the breathiness .... he lives within the song. I feel it to be organic. I'm not going to convince you to like it or see it my way. I'm not attacking you or being "critical", just disagreeing with you.

And I do agree with Melon, people have knee replacements all the time regardless of occupation, hobby, or age for that matter.

:up: I second that Suzie. And imho watching Meat perform The Giving Tree
and Mad Mad World live last summer were truly spectacular, one of the
highlights of the entire tour :-)

As far as the knee replacements go, my Mom (who's 81) has been saying
for years that she needs to have hers replaced. She's not a performer on
stage, but she sometimes I have a hard time keeping up with her !

[CarylB]

So sue me for worrying about my personal hero enough to put out there that he should quit live preforming. That part of his life is over, I don't think he should quit singing but doing tours where he passes out and requires knee surgery isn't a good idea. And with his waning vocals it might be a good idea to stress them out.

He preforms, even performs, just fine for me. You make it sound like he routinely "passes out" (which is utter tosh), or routinely has difficulty .. ditto. And as Mel says, you cannot lay his knee surgery directly at the door of touring. Meat was heavily into sports and remains an energetic man .. the strain on his joints won't be simply due to touring, the improvement should enhance his whole life, not merely moving on stage.

I saw some of the best shows I've seen last tour, and expect to see some great ones next month. Meat imo is entitled to make his own decisions and do what HE wants to do. Hopefully this will include some shows from time to time, because he is a consummate performer in the round .. not merely a man who comes on stage to sing a number of songs, and should not imo be judged as such. He is bigger than that, fills and lights up the stage, makes a connection with his audience that is surpassed by none.

[misterfive]

I don't think the touring has necessarily resulted in him needing knee surgery... People have knee replacements all the time, and they're people that don't tour and perform....

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Yes but standing in place while hitting power notes doesn't help.

[Mr. Happy]

Sooo...... how was the show? :-)

I had the time of my life. Holy crap. Two nights on and I'm still in shock, he's more incredible than I could have possibly imagined live. I lost my shit when he started playing We Are Alive. I wasn't expecting to get that all, so I may or may not have got a little more excited than I should have when I realised what he's speech before it was preluding :lol: The dedication to Clarence in My City of Ruins was beautiful, too. I teared up when he went over to Clarence's side of the stage and did his thing. Lots of morons didn't quite get it and did the usual catcalling, though :roll:

Oh, and he ~~~~ed up Badlands! They got to the false ending, and there was the count in to come back in...and more than one person went into completely the wrong section somehow. "Key of E, boys!" :lol:

Sunday can't come soon enough, I have to do that all over again. I'm lining up hours and hours early to get right at the front of the GA this time (I had pretty dodgy seats Tuesday), so it's going to be even better. If that's possible :cool: I'm tossing up between Racing in the Street, Kingdom of Days, Drive All Night and Land of Hope and Dreams as a sign request. I know he might do LOHAD anyway, so I'm not leaning towards it, but it's the one song I really want to hear. So it's under consideration. What's your advice on that song selection? I'm very undecided as to what I'd prefer right now :D

[LucyK!]

I had the time of my life. Holy crap. Two nights on and I'm still in shock


That's what The Boss will do to ya :)) There's no way to explain a live Bruce show, you've got to experience it.

How did you find Jake in the absence of Clarence? We were nervous about someone "replacing" Clarence but completely fell in love with Jake almost immediately, he certainly takes after his Uncle!

[AndyK]

It has to be Racing In The Street out of that list of yours. If nothing else then you get to hear Roy work his stuff. Although there's a part of me that says don't choose that one ... in case Bruce picks it and then there's potentially less of a chance for us to hear it in the rotation when he gets to the UK, in which case go for Kingdom of Day or LOHAD, the former I'm not keen on anyway and the latter I've heard enough to not really miss it.

Queuing up for the GA is well worth it. Enjoy!

[LucyK!]

See, I wouldn't mind if they left Racing In The Street out of the UK set list, we seem to have had it quite a lot, I'd much prefer Backstreets.

The GA queues are unreal (days long!) but SO worth it! Have a great time!

[Mr. Happy]

How did you find Jake in the absence of Clarence? We were nervous about someone "replacing" Clarence but completely fell in love with Jake almost immediately, he certainly takes after his Uncle!

From that one show I've seen, I think he's the perfect person to step up into Clarence's spot. Not only does he know how work the saxophone, he's also a great foil for Bruce. Seems like a great personality to have on stage. I can't fault him at all, he's got big shoes to fill but he's doing an awesome job of it :D

It has to be Racing In The Street out of that list of yours. If nothing else then you get to hear Roy work his stuff. Although there's a part of me that says don't choose that one ... in case Bruce picks it and then there's potentially less of a chance for us to hear it in the rotation when he gets to the UK, in which case go for Kingdom of Day or LOHAD, the former I'm not keen on anyway and the latter I've heard enough to not really miss it.

I mean this in the nicest way possible, but the fact he might not play it in the UK isn't going to stop me bringing a sign! :lol: Roy's piano was my entire train of thought for approaching Racing, I can't get enough of that.

We'll see, I have a few days to decide yet :D

Queuing up for the GA is well worth it. Enjoy!
The GA queues are unreal (days long!) but SO worth it! Have a great time!

Thank you! I most definitely will :D

[chairboys]

Hotel booked for B'ham. All systems go.

[melon]

My skydive for charity :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M0Riqp-pCk&feature=youtu.be

Raised $1525

[AndyK]

My skydive for charity :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M0Riqp-pCk&feature=youtu.be

Raised $1525
Well done!!

I thought you'd just got a cheap flight to the UK and were parachuting in to save money :))

[duke knooby]

My skydive for charity :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M0Riqp-pCk&feature=youtu.be

Raised $1525

that was amazing!!

congrats and very well done...

[melon]

Well done!!

I thought you'd just got a cheap flight to the UK and were parachuting in to save money :))

The thought did cross my mind :twisted:

that was amazing!!

congrats and very well done...

And thanks to the both of you

[The Flying Mouse]

:twisted: Well done Mel 8) :up:

[melon]

:twisted: Well done Mel 8) :up:

Cheers Mouse

[Vickip]

My skydive for charity :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M0Riqp-pCk&feature=youtu.be

Raised $1525

Congratulations !

[Battybarb]

My skydive for charity :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M0Riqp-pCk&feature=youtu.be

Raised $1525


well done Mel and very brave , my daughter did it a couple of years ago for meningitis and I thought then anyone who does it has really got some guts to do the skydive :-)

[melon]

Congratulations !

well done Mel and very brave , my daughter did it a couple of years ago for meningitis and I thought then anyone who does it has really got some guts to do the skydive :-)

Thank you both :-)

[duke knooby]

mel, have your ears recovered yet??

[Yevonda]

Guess working 7 days a week and crohn's disease does not mix. After a month of non stop working my body finally said enough. Pretty much slept the last two days. Hopefully will start to feel better soon... :(

[melon]

mel, have your ears recovered yet??

I think so, but you know how sometimes you think they're fine, then they pop again? I think that might be the case.

They feel ok though

[chairboys]

congrats mel.