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by blessedcurse
Wed Feb 20, 2019 2:06 pm
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: Homecoming 2019: Feb 13-16 (Thur., Fri, Sat.) Sold Out)
Replies: 500
Views: 146626

Re: Homecoming 2019: Feb 13-16 (Thur., Fri, Sat.) Sold Out)

DUDE! It was great hanging out with and getting to know you, and to share this experience with your son... you have a great family, and must be doing something right if they are willing to travel to Athens GA with you and hang out with our gang of misfits! Tell mini-me to keep his head up in the ne...
by blessedcurse
Wed Feb 20, 2019 1:59 pm
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: Homecoming 2019: Feb 13-16 (Thur., Fri, Sat.) Sold Out)
Replies: 500
Views: 146626

Re: Homecoming 2019: Feb 13-16 (Thur., Fri, Sat.) Sold Out)

(And now I find out even more 3DD handles!) Blessed, it was so great to spend a little time with you and my new Favorite Canadian Family . Blessedcurse Jr. seems like such an incredibly lovely young man. I'm so glad you had that time with him, in THAT environment. (He'll remember it forever.) No co...
by blessedcurse
Wed Feb 20, 2019 1:56 pm
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: Homecoming 2019: Feb 13-16 (Thur., Fri, Sat.) Sold Out)
Replies: 500
Views: 146626

Re: Homecoming 2019: Feb 13-16 (Thur., Fri, Sat.) Sold Out)

Smitty wrote: You have the sweetest, most beautiful family and it was a pleasure meeting them.
Thanks man...always great to see you and LaDonna...someday I hope to have a little more time to engage you in conversation
by blessedcurse
Wed Feb 20, 2019 9:04 am
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: Homecoming 2019: Feb 13-16 (Thur., Fri, Sat.) Sold Out)
Replies: 500
Views: 146626

Re: Homecoming 2019: Feb 13-16 (Thur., Fri, Sat.) Sold Out)

Arrived home late last night and I am running on fumes at the moment but wanted to say this: - there was something truly magical about this Homecoming. I feel like I got the chance to immerse myself and get to know a bunch of y'all - a hearty shout out for all those you took the time to make my kids...
by blessedcurse
Sat Feb 02, 2019 6:47 pm
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: Rarities We'd Like to Hear: HC 2019 Edition
Replies: 52
Views: 14383

Re: Rarities We'd Like to Hear: HC 2019 Edition

Cooley - Primer Coat, Pulaski, Self Destruction Zone

Patterson - Sandwiches for the Road, After the Scene Dies, Monument Valley
by blessedcurse
Sat Feb 02, 2019 6:38 pm
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: Homecoming 2019: Feb 13-16 (Thur., Fri, Sat.) Sold Out)
Replies: 500
Views: 146626

Re: Homecoming 2019: Feb 13-16 (Fri.&Sat. Sold Out)

Slipkid42 wrote:I will not be able to make it to my happy place this year. I have 1 ticket for each night (Wed. - Sat.) on will call free to anyone still in need. I’m not sure how to transfer. Also, I have a room at the Daze that I haven’t cancelled yet.
Sorry to be missing you brother...
by blessedcurse
Sun Jan 20, 2019 4:58 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit
Replies: 20791
Views: 4869546

Re: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit

https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/50247546_10108894387308381_6928176947352567808_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=638ab829490f19814b0ed9eb3974ead6&oe=5CD00832 A picture is worth a thousand words. The problem is all the members of the two respective political sports teams k...
by blessedcurse
Thu Nov 22, 2018 7:58 am
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: The Company We Keep- Drive-By Truckers' Homecoming Book
Replies: 108
Views: 53046

Re: The Company We Keep- Drive-By Truckers' Homecoming Book

A hardy thanks to all involved I am so looking forward to getting a copy of this for myself and another to wrap up for my brother in arms. That said, and I really really really hate to be 'that' guy - will there be any at HC to purchase? The $65US shipping fee ($90.00 Can) is a bit kick in the pant...
by blessedcurse
Wed Nov 21, 2018 4:21 pm
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: why isn't...
Replies: 24
Views: 3780

Re: why isn't...

211poundsofpork wrote:Emerald isn't the greatest song ever. It is just a kick-ass song on a fantastic album. Jailbreak isn't even my favorite Lizzy album. Johnny the Fox is. What it comes down to is I love all Lizzy albums from Nightlife right on through to Black Rose which is an absolute gem.
Yup!
by blessedcurse
Wed Nov 21, 2018 4:20 pm
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: why isn't...
Replies: 24
Views: 3780

Re: why isn't...

any song on jailbreak is in the running for greatest song ever I may stand alone on this, but that's a statement I just can't get behind. Nothing against the band or that album, but greatest song ever is a bold, bold statement hyperbole, there isnt a greatest song evet except perhaps in the case of...
by blessedcurse
Wed Nov 21, 2018 4:18 pm
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: The Company We Keep- Drive-By Truckers' Homecoming Book
Replies: 108
Views: 53046

Re: The Company We Keep- Drive-By Truckers' Homecoming Book

A hardy thanks to all involved I am so looking forward to getting a copy of this for myself and another to wrap up for my brother in arms. That said, and I really really really hate to be 'that' guy - will there be any at HC to purchase? The $65US shipping fee ($90.00 Can) is a bit kick in the pants...
by blessedcurse
Tue Oct 30, 2018 11:04 am
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: Homecoming 2019: Feb 13-16 (Thur., Fri, Sat.) Sold Out)
Replies: 500
Views: 146626

Re: Homecoming 2019: Feb 13-16 (tix on sale 10/31 @ noon)

DO NOT SLEEP on booking your hotels folks - some places are already sold out. Well if the shows are truly 18+ there will be a downtown 2 bedroom Airbnb condo available soon. We are thinking of bringing our 16 year old son as well as our 20 year old daughter. If you find some helpful info, i would b...
by blessedcurse
Wed Aug 22, 2018 4:18 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Mrs. W in IA
Replies: 745
Views: 259052

Re: Mrs. W in IA

still just an old man. Maybe so, but one of the finest I've ever known. Your strength, perseverance and love of your wife and family are beyond inspirational. You're my motherfuckin' hero, man. Seriously. So, from my distant, facebookless, northeast vantage point - based on our occasional brief mom...
by blessedcurse
Sat Aug 04, 2018 7:05 am
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: Who's Everyone Seeing Live?
Replies: 7480
Views: 2057108

Re: Who's Everyone Seeing Live?

David Lowery solo last night - a one off gig during his family holiday in Nova Scotia - some local players sat in for part of the set - after the show I asked him if he would ever consider scheduling the Camp In on the weekend before Homecoming - he laughed and said the 40 Watt crew would probably p...
by blessedcurse
Sun Jul 22, 2018 2:41 pm
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: Video of the day~
Replies: 654
Views: 356836

Re: Video of the day~

Dang Swamp...Shattered! Thanks for that
by blessedcurse
Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:30 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The TV thread
Replies: 3666
Views: 1042580

Re: The TV thread

Speaking of Ray McKinnon....I aint a big TV- NetFlix watcher - i prefer entertainment on the turntable whilst at home....but...Holy mother of gawd.... Rectify is one of the most magnificent journeys I have ever experienced. Well done Ray - i am deeply moved.
by blessedcurse
Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:29 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: World Cup 2018
Replies: 24
Views: 6323

Re: World Cup 2018

Here is a good little quiz to help fans with no rooting interests select a team to support https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/world-cup-quiz/ It told me I should support Tunisia And speaking of 538, here are their predictions https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2018-world-cup-predictions/ [/quot...
by blessedcurse
Tue Jun 12, 2018 10:31 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit
Replies: 20791
Views: 4869546

Re: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit

The hottest recesses of hell are reserved for those who scorn Donald J. Trump...apparently....there are the tweets and the lackeys doing the talking head route - personal attacks...nothing of substance on policy. All for saying the same farking thing he said countless times over the past week. WTF!...
by blessedcurse
Mon Jun 11, 2018 1:03 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit
Replies: 20791
Views: 4869546

Re: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit

The hottest recesses of hell are reserved for those who scorn Donald J. Trump...apparently....there are the tweets and the lackeys doing the talking head route - personal attacks...nothing of substance on policy. All for saying the same farking thing he said countless times over the past week. WTF!!...
by blessedcurse
Fri Jun 08, 2018 12:06 pm
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: What's Everyone Listening to?
Replies: 62447
Views: 14031542

Re: What's Everyone Listening to?

beantownbubba wrote:Charles Bradley - "Changes" (Black Sabbath cover)

Yessir - stumbled on a live version of this on youtube a couple of days ago - mind absolutely blown!
by blessedcurse
Fri Jun 01, 2018 6:44 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit
Replies: 20791
Views: 4869546

Re: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit

Enter Trade Wars. The G7 has morphed into the G6 and the USA. We have become a threat to US national security after a century of being brothers in arms. Mr. Trudeau calls it a turning point in US-Canada relations, and by the fuck, he is talking retaliation. Standing up to the bully is the word on th...
by blessedcurse
Thu May 10, 2018 7:07 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Happy Birthday Beantownbubba!
Replies: 25
Views: 4962

Re: Happy Birthday Beantownbubba!

Happy Birthday my friend!!
by blessedcurse
Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:56 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit
Replies: 20791
Views: 4869546

Re: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit

Thanks Bubba for taking the time. I learned a lot from that reply. My impression is that things may be in much more disarray than I imagined.

You are correct, there is unlikely enough beer in Athens ;)
by blessedcurse
Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:55 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit
Replies: 20791
Views: 4869546

Re: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit

Not exactly what Iowan said, but in the same spirit, I don't think it's helpful to label the NRA as terrorists. True, false or kind of true but exaggerated, it will not get us closer to the goal. As for the 2nd Amendment, I absolutely believe we have to comply with it. I differ with you, Iowan, to ...
by blessedcurse
Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:21 am
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: thread to go to bat for maligned albums/songs/bands
Replies: 50
Views: 16698

Re: thread to go to bat for maligned albums/songs/bands

Pink Floyd's "The Final Cut" gets slagged for being (basically) a Roger Waters solo album with Nick and David along for the ride. The band was breaking up, Rick had already been fired, etc., but there are some really amazing songs on that record For me, the Waters/Floyd question has never been an i...
by blessedcurse
Fri Nov 17, 2017 8:18 am
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: What's Everyone Listening to?
Replies: 62447
Views: 14031542

Re: What's Everyone Listening to?

https://exclaim.ca//images/mays_2.jpg Matt Mays - Once Upon a Hell of a Time This is one of the suggested artists that Spotify throws at you. I'm digging the song Station Out of Range. Nice BK - this guy is from my neck of the woods. Been a fan of his for a while - picked this one up on vinyl last ...
by blessedcurse
Thu Sep 07, 2017 5:09 pm
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: random musical youtube goodness
Replies: 1659
Views: 558596

Re: random musical youtube goodness

Merci - one of my top five albums from the 80s.

I saw DBT at this theatre back in 2007.

Montreal is on of coolest urban spaces on the planet.
by blessedcurse
Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:39 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: DBT Happy Hour at Hanging Hills Brewery (Hartford, CT)
Replies: 8
Views: 3062

Re: DBT Happy Hour at Hanging Hills Brewery (Hartford, CT)

Thanks for the invite - I think there is a strong chance that I will be stopping by.
by blessedcurse
Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:03 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Utah? Utah??!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 7241

Re: Utah? Utah??!!!

errrrr...not going to speak for Bubba (cause you know, the man can bloody well command the English language), but I think the point is that...ahh, Maine is like the lobster capital of the good ol US of A. In Commonwealth terms, it would be like some one from Saskatchewan winning a lobster roll compe...