Countdown to Jazz Fest 2009 !!!

[swag]

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Aw, a little baby Lieutenant Dan! :)

[NeenAtlanta]

Aw, a little baby Lieutenant Dan! :)

OH MY GOD!!

Hot tea out the nose once again.

[Amy Winette]

I see your game Swag, you're trying to distract from the Swag daddy allegations based on the fest fat to the similarities with Rosie :)

It was a good concert, got a little chilly, but we were well bundled.

[mwgirlonherown]

26 days and bouncing off the walls in Texas!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Are you ready?

H E double hockey sticks yeah!
Earlier this morning, I got goosebumps at the Target checkout.
Who knew how exciting purchasing purell and ziplocks could be?

[festbabe]

..

Who knew how exciting purchasing purell and ziplocks could be?

I hear ya!

[Phatpapa]

Aw, a little baby Lieutenant Dan! :)

Wouldn't that be baby Lieutenant Danielle?

Dang, she is adorable!!

[funkkjunkie]

lmao, mwgirl. Heeehee.

[festivalgirl]

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uusYtHcucQ

[jhjpotter]

Wow! I'm very much anti-snow, but that kinda looks like fun.It was a lot of fun, and it wasn't just snowing, it was DUMPING!!! 18 inches of fresh the next morning!! Best ski day of the year for me!!

[Soft Shell Boys]

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[Corona]

This actually looks kind of appetizing...Wait! what is Cisco doing! :eek: Never mind!
bwahahaha....too funny!

[Corona]

For streetcar art info, look here: http://www.youngleadershipcouncil.org/site20.php
Loved your slide show Vic! Just getting caught up on the bored this morning....

[Corona]

I'm Tired of being cold at Jazzfest Warm Ups!!! When will 28 DAYS BE UP? Ozomatli was fun in spite of the snow though!

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Damn girl! That's not how I pictured an Ozo concert! lol! Baby Nat looked adorable all bundled up though :)

[Zydekitten]

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[Amy Winette]

Haha, good one Kitty!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Bwahahahaha! That made me spit Diet Coke...

[festbabe]

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/Jack_24_Countdown.jpg

Love it!

[jhjpotter]

Damn girl! That's not how I pictured an Ozo concert! lol! Baby Nat looked adorable all bundled up though :)A member of Ozo at one point said, "We've never played a show like this. It's snowing and everyone's drinking Pabst!"

Opener Jay Nash, a former Jackson Hole resident and avid skier, would recount in the gondola line the next morning that the storm took on a magical quality, well aware that in a ski town snow tops the list of essentials.

The snow definitely brought up the energy level, the building anticipation of what would be on the mountain the next morning. Hmmmm. Sound familiar anyone? Building anticipation?

[jhjpotter]

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/Jack_24_Countdown.jpgJACK!!

[swag]

A member of Ozo at one point said, "We've never played a show like this. It's snowing and everyone's drinking Pabst!"

Opener Jay Nash, a former Jackson Hole resident and avid skier, would recount in the gondola line the next morning that the storm took on a magical quality, well aware that in a ski town snow tops the list of essentials.

The snow definitely brought up the energy level, the building anticipation of what would be on the mountain the next morning. Hmmmm. Sound familiar anyone? Building anticipation?

My favorite snow concert memories:
http://www.swagland.com/festivals/canyons05/2005Canyons.html

[Amy Winette]

A member of Ozo at one point said, "We've never played a show like this. It's snowing and everyone's drinking Pabst!"

Opener Jay Nash, a former Jackson Hole resident and avid skier, would recount in the gondola line the next morning that the storm took on a magical quality, well aware that in a ski town snow tops the list of essentials.

The snow definitely brought up the energy level, the building anticipation of what would be on the mountain the next morning. Hmmmm. Sound familiar anyone? Building anticipation?

I was just cold ;)

[Phatpapa]

A member of Ozo at one point said, "We've never played a show like this. It's snowing and everyone's drinking Pabst!"

Opener Jay Nash, a former Jackson Hole resident and avid skier, would recount in the gondola line the next morning that the storm took on a magical quality, well aware that in a ski town snow tops the list of essentials.

The snow definitely brought up the energy level, the building anticipation of what would be on the mountain the next morning. Hmmmm. Sound familiar anyone? Building anticipation?

Annnnnticcccciippaaaaaattionnnnnnnnnnnn


We can never know about the days to come
But we think about them anyway
And I wonder if I'm really with you now
Or just chasing after some finer day.

Anticipation, Anticipation
Is making me late
Is keeping me waiting

And I tell you how easy it is to be with you
And how right your arms feel around me.
Bit I rehearsed those words just late last night
When I was thinking about how right tonight might be.

Anticipation, Anticipation
Is making me late
Is keeping me waiting

And tomorrow we might not be together
I'm no prophet, I don't know natures way
So I'll try to see into your eyes right now
And stay right here, 'cause these are the good old days.

[BigDag]

That's very clever, Kitten.

[Orleansnj]

Bwahahahaha! That made me spit Diet Coke...

me too ! Kitty that is a riot !

[jhjpotter]

My favorite snow concert memories:
http://www.swagland.com/festivals/canyons05/2005Canyons.html
Thought you said snow ;) I remember you talking bout those park city shows.

[Gards]

My favorite snow concert memories:
http://www.swagland.com/festivals/canyons05/2005Canyons.html

I wish that there could of been some gigs like that during the 2 months I spent living near Ron Jeremy ranch whis was just out of Park City,but alas no luck.Im thinking that the Gigs would have to be in the middle of the day and work would have interfered anyway.
Cheers
Gards

[Corona]

A member of Ozo at one point said, "We've never played a show like this. It's snowing and everyone's drinking Pabst!"

Opener Jay Nash, a former Jackson Hole resident and avid skier, would recount in the gondola line the next morning that the storm took on a magical quality, well aware that in a ski town snow tops the list of essentials.

The snow definitely brought up the energy level, the building anticipation of what would be on the mountain the next morning. Hmmmm. Sound familiar anyone? Building anticipation?
nice :)

[ohio]

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[Corona]

oooh it's really almost here! We leave 2 weeks from today!

[NYMAMA]

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[Belle]

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Nice one Mama...Is that Staxson or his twin?

[NYMAMA]

Nice one Mama...Is that Staxson or his twin?

I think it's his alter ego.;)

[saturn]

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That is one scary pic! (Of course that might be because I am in the front row.)

[NeenAtlanta]

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Nice - I'm sitting here spinning along in time in my desk chair.
SPINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!

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[NeenAtlanta]

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LMAO - good one sweetie!

[Staxsun]

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I'm honored!!! And 22 is one of my favorite numbers (it's my birthday)!!!

[almarco]

I'm honored!!! And 22 is one of my favorite numbers (it's my birthday)!!!

who was that masked man? the lone ranger? a famous wrester?

[rosetree]

who was that masked man? the lone ranger? a famous wrester?

Mil Mascaras....;) :D

[BigDag]

Holy Putz!!! I've just realized it's only three weeks away!!! I have so much to do between now and then. Geez... I'm going to be so busy!!

[pokerchick66]

Holy Putz!!! I've just realized it's only three weeks away!!! I have so much to do between now and then. Geez... I'm going to be so busy!!

Thank you.

[jhjpotter]

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Thats certainly the most disturbing Stax outfit, this is the most festive IMHO!!
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[jerseygirl67]

Holy Putz!!! I've just realized it's only three weeks away!!! I have so much to do between now and then. Geez... I'm going to be so busy!!

Yeah....I am packing my house, moving, getting married, looking for a job and then packing for fest!!!! OMG! I need to head to the bar now....so need a dink!

[mariena]

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Days to Fest!

This is the day my Mom and Dad came to join us. It was cool!
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[jhjpotter]

My sis came last year and LOVED it!! This year my other sister is coming too, along with two of her friends!!

[jerseygirl67]

My sis came last year and LOVED it!! This year my other sister is coming too, along with two of her friends!!

So, when does the raffle go off? I need to know when I win Rosie's balls!!!!!! :eek:

[rosetree]

So, when does the raffle go off? I need to know when I win Rosie's balls!!!!!! :eek:

:eek: careful......:D

[Amy Winette]

So, when does the raffle go off? I need to know when I win Rosie's balls!!!!!! :eek:

I think we specified on the raffle site, sales end 4/20 and I think we're drawing most prizes in advance this year (4/21 or 4/22, can't remember?) We'll save a few to draw at the raffle patry for dramatic effect :)

[Carolina Beadhead]

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[jerseygirl67]

:eek: careful......:D

How are you doing there RT? Haven't seen you 'round da bored lately....Hope all is well. So looking forward to RT Fest and the glass bowl!!!!!! Very excited!!!

[sharon_loves_fats]

Holy crap, only 20 days!!!!! I can't believe it! FEST is really almost here!!!!!!!!!!!!

[funkkjunkie]

PUter is not happy and is being worked on so this is it for my post, friends.
19 days until the fest of all fests opens its gates and we hear that beautiful voice coming from the cooler: Welcome to the jazzfest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Start packing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Orleansnj]

And thanks to Swag - we can listen a little early.....
http://www.swagland.com/jazzfest/welcome.htm

[almarco]

And thanks to Swag - we can listen a little early.....
http://www.swagland.com/jazzfest/welcome.htm

Gotta love the talking cooler!

[Michelino]

Gotta love the talking cooler!

I still think it is time you became a Big Hair Olive (http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/showthread.php?p=230812#post230812)

Mardi Gras is over!

[pokerchick66]

I still think it is time you became a Big Hair Olive (http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/showthread.php?p=230812#post230812)

Mardi Gras is over!

Thank you!

[festivalgirl]

I still think it is time you became a Big Hair Olive (http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/showthread.php?p=230812#post230812)

Mardi Gras is over!

i don't know .... do you really want a hairy olive??? how 'bout sun glasses & a fest shirt.

[Lostcajun]

aaaaaaaaaahhhhyyyyyyyyeeeeeiiiiiiiii

[NeenAtlanta]

And thanks to Swag - we can listen a little early.....
http://www.swagland.com/jazzfest/welcome.htm

OMG - I can't believe Swag got hold of an audio from Larry, the Talking Cooler. Gave me goose bumps listening to it.

Just two weeks and 3 days for me!!!!!!!!!

[festbabe]

I love that talking cooler! I've sent it to non-festing friends and they think I'm a freak.

[NYMAMA]

I love that talking cooler! I've sent it to non-festing friends and they think I'm a freak.
Well yeah.....aren't we all?

[marignygreg]

I love that talking cooler! I've sent it to non-festing friends and they think I'm a freak.

My cooler is talking to me right now, saying " I know it is still morning, but you are out of work. Go get yourself an Icehouse";)

[nolanatalie]

18 Days till I get to see this and that and this...
http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/19285/2822423990103339302S500x500Q85.jpg
and that and uh oh do i see this or that? and how do i see those guys if I'm seeing these guys? too much to see!!
http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/44542/2104622070103339302S500x500Q85.jpg
AHHHH FOMS!!!!!!!!!
http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/7894/2296096510103339302S500x500Q85.jpg

[glinda]

Heehee nolanat! Not only can you read the grids and experience FOMS, but you can read upside-down!!!

OMG it's getting close!

[Mexi]

HAAAHAA! That is so cute & funny! :D

[marignygreg]

That last pic says it all !!

[Irishnms]

What a wonderful way to start a Monday! Thank you NolaNatalie!

[pokerchick66]

lmao, that is adorable, Amy! :D

[sharon_loves_fats]

Those are too cute!!!!

[NOLA]

I love that talking cooler! I've sent it to non-festing friends and they think I'm a freak.

You say that like its a bad thing....

[Corona]

OMG - I can't believe Swag got hold of an audio from Larry, the Talking Cooler. Gave me goose bumps listening to it.

Just two weeks and 3 days for me!!!!!!!!!
soo cool Swag!!!! :D gave me chills too!

[NeenAtlanta]

Awww - great shots of little Natalie with the cubes. Too cute Amy!

[saturn]

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of making plans


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[MegaJFester]

Got to love that talking cooler. I remember when Swag first posted/pointed it out. What a treat! My office-mate thinks I'm crazy as I think I've been listening to it for longer than may be normal.
Normal's not nearly as much fun....I may be a freak - but proud of it!

[Lostcajun]

That cooler is a very important part of JF. I have a strange attraction to it. I wonder if the recording is on iTunes? It might be a good way to earn some extra bucks for the foundation. After a day at fest several of us meet at the Gentilly entrance until we are all together so we'll hear it repeat for 15 minutes. You'll see several people lip sinking to it as they walk out!

[swag]

I remember getting the other recording ("Jazzfest Express buses to the left, taxis and RTA buses to the right") but can't seem to find it...

[Lostcajun]

I'm serious about finding the recordings. It's not something that I would play often, but it would be awesome to play it on a small boom box at a Fest party while the Fest music is jamming on the big stereo system!

[swag]

I'm serious about finding the recordings. It's not something that I would play often, but it would be awesome to play it on a small boom box at a Fest party while the Fest music is jamming on the big stereo system!

Email me thru my site, and I'll be happy to mail you an mp3 version of the recording.

[Amyloves...]

Email me thru my site, and I'll be happy to mail you an mp3 version of the recording.

Swag pass it on to me too please! Now I've just got to hear that cooler voice that I love so much. I'm giggling right now cause i'm hearing it in my head from swag's post about the taxis and RTA busses. After that he says...."THANKYOOOOU for attending the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage festival"

[piscesgirl]

That is too cute, Amy. I just want to squish her little cheeks!

[glinda]

That is too cute, Amy. I just want to squish her little cheeks!

:D LOL --- for a second there I thought you were talking about amyloves' cheeks!

[Corona]

18 Days till I get to see this and that and this...
http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/19285/2822423990103339302S500x500Q85.jpg
and that and uh oh do i see this or that? and how do i see those guys if I'm seeing these guys? too much to see!!
http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/44542/2104622070103339302S500x500Q85.jpg
AHHHH FOMS!!!!!!!!!
http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/7894/2296096510103339302S500x500Q85.jpg
Oh my gawd! That is the most precious of all!!! lol I love it. Thanks for the smile Ames :)

[festivalgirl]

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thanx festbabe!!!!

[stlbarb]

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thanx festbabe!!!!

impressive, but its still tuesday here. ;)

[rosetree]

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http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/b0617b2d0c5de6bc75e360c13477a517.gif
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thanx festbabe!!!!

Mmmmm, pork products! :D

[festivalgirl]

impressive, but its still tuesday here. ;)

i know but by the time i could post tomorrow, it would be passover. i thought i'd get in under the wire. ;)

[stlbarb]

i know but by the time i could post tomorrow, it would be passover. i thought i'd get in under the wire. ;)

posting pork for passover. how sweet.

[Amy Winette]

That bacon vodka is in the raffle by the way!! :)

[festivalgirl]

That bacon vodka is in the raffle by the way!! :)

already bid on it ...... before i grabbed the picture

[festivalgirl]

posting pork for passover. how sweet.

food laws are over rated ..... i didn't get this ass for nothing, you know.

[rosetree]

i know but by the time i could post tomorrow, it would be passover. i thought i'd get in under the wire. ;)

Posting pork products on Passover ain't Kosher! ;)

[festivalgirl]

Posting pork products on Passover ain't Kosher! ;)

Nope but it sure is tasty!! :rolleyes:

[rosetree]

Nope but it sure is tasty!! :rolleyes:

With everything that went on this week, I forgot all about Passover!:eek:

[festivalgirl]

With everything that went on this week, I forgot all about Passover!:eek:

quite honestly, i put the pig post together before i looked at the calendar myself.

[ohio]

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t38/slangius/pork/e1ff866dc02156c4f470d71c64cf9e98.gifhttp://fotos.fotoflexer.com/b0617b2d0c5de6bc75e360c13477a517.gifhttp://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t38/slangius/posts/getimagephp3.jpgthanx festbabe!!!!
Ahhhh, nothing like bacon vodka to wash down craklin's!

[swag]

What are the 2 pics in the middle, above the vodka?

[pokerchick66]

What are the 2 pics in the middle, above the vodka?

Looks like a pork chop sandwich and ribs.

[NYMAMA]

What are the 2 pics in the middle, above the vodka?ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PULLED PORK?

[Moon]

Pork chop samminch and either sausage or some sort of pork danish.

[swag]

Looks like a pork chop sandwich and ribs.

The ribs I recognized. I was wondering about the cinnamon bun looking thing.

[Amy Winette]

Looks like some kind of sausage to me too, Swag.

[festbabe]

The ribs I recognized. I was wondering about the cinnamon bun looking thing.

bacon cinnamon bun, that's brilliant.

[stlbarb]

Pork chop samminch and either sausage or some sort of pork danish.

pork danish! :D

yes, the swirly thing is sausage.

[tvengineer]

TWO WEEKS AND TWO DAYS AND COUNTING...

Swag Items just arrived ... and they look great!
Can't wait...

Louis

And just a few more posts and I make "senior member".... when do I get my AARP card!?

[Belle]

And just a few more posts and I make "senior member".... when do I get my AARP card!?

You can have my AARP card if I get your age!!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

bacon cinnamon bun, that's brilliant.


<snort!>

[tvengineer]

You can have my AARP card if I get your age!!

it ain't that good a swap... my real AARP card is due in just a few month anyway :-(

Louis

[Phatpapa]

Only 4 more days until I can start checking out the 10 day weather forecast

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssss:)

[CEfromLA]

it ain't that good a swap... my real AARP card is due in just a few month anyway :-(

Louis

I throw those mailers in the trash the instant they're out of the mailbox (and have been for two years). AARP? Me? How is that even possible?!
Denial.....ahhhhhh......

[djgriff]

Only 4 more days until I can start checking out the 10 day weather forecast

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssss:)

Accuweather.com gives a 15 day forecast. Not that it's ever right that far out but it's fun to check anyway.

[Phatpapa]

Accuweather.com gives a 15 day forecast. Not that it's ever right that far out but it's fun to check anyway.

ooh, that's news to me. Thanks djgriff

[BigDag]

I throw those mailers in the trash the instant they're out of the mailbox (and have been for two years). AARP? Me? How is that even possible?!
Denial.....ahhhhhh......

Yeah, I was in denial for about a year too...

Until I discovered I could save good money at many of my favorite New Orleans hotels.

My membership pays for itself, easily.

[Orleansnj]

Only 4 more days until I can start checking out the 10 day weather forecast

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssss:)

e- if you go to accuweather.com you can get a fifteen day forecast....:)

[festivalgirl]

What are the 2 pics in the middle, above the vodka?

Pork chop samminch and either sausage or some sort of pork danish.

Fried Pork Chop Sammich & Pork Sausage (classic Italian style) ...... tried for Boudin, but the pictures weren't very appetizing. I've eaten a lot of Danish in my day ... never thought of Pork!!

Roast Pork Bao is a Dim Sum must!! Kinda Chinese Danish. If Jews eat Chinese on Sunday, do the Chinese eat Deli on Sunday??? ;)
http://www.fancypantsgangsters.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/pork-bao.jpg

[Carolina Beadhead]

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[Amy Winette]

Does that mean we're down to 13 days? By my math, I think it does.

WA-FRICKIN-HOO!!!!!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Does that mean we're down to 13 days? By my math, I think it does.

WA-FRICKIN-HOO!!!!!

Yep! 13 days today!

It's coming fast... gotta get busy!!

[Amy Winette]

I am so not ready!! That's okay though, two more weekends of prep time, my parents are coming down next week so I'll have babysitters and can get a ton of work done (the work list is scaring me right now!)

[Phatpapa]

Does that mean we're down to 13 days? By my math, I think it does.

WA-FRICKIN-HOO!!!!!

WA-FRICKIN-HOO is right, Amy.

And with all the anticipation over the last 340 days or so for this little throw down we call JAZZ FEST, I have to remember to slowly take it all in as soon as I step foot on New Orleans soil as the 11 days will be over before I know it

Spinnnnnnnnnnnnniiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggg gggggggggggggggggggg

[ohio]

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[saturn]

Way cool, Bry!

[ohio]

I'd like to thank Google Earth...

[Amy Winette]

Love it Bry! Thanks Google Earth :)

[festbabe]

I'd like to thank Google Earth...

yipee!

[Zydekitten]

That IS way cool, Bry!!!

Okay . . . yesterday was my day (14), but I was a naughty kitten and forgot (somehow I thought it was today). So, here's my makeup (apologies to my friends who are Bon Jovi fans):

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/14hood_Countdown.jpg

[Phatpapa]

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/bryanr1234/13daze.gif


THAT Freaking ROCKS, Bry

Thanks Google Earth!!

[ohio]

I think I need something a little more heavy-duty than this...

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[ohio]

http://www.legaljuice.com/body%20armor%20full-thumb.bmp

[Zydekitten]

http://www.legaljuice.com/body%20armor%20full-thumb.bmp
Hee Hee!

[MegaJFester]

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/bryanr1234/13daze.gif


That was AMAZING! Thanks for that treat!

[glinda]

Wow, Bry, LOVE it! And also love that it's getting so DAMN CLOSE!!!!!

[rosetree]

That IS way cool, Bry!!!

Okay . . . yesterday was my day (14), but I was a naughty kitten and forgot (somehow I thought it was today). So, here's my makeup (apologies to my friends who are Bon Jovi fans):

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/14hood_Countdown.jpg

I took this the opposite way, Kitty...
Bon Jovi's performance will be so hot that you will need a welder's outfit to watch it.....
And no Barb, it is not a man-crush or bromance thing!:p

[Lit]

I'd like to thank Google Earth...

Very cool. I wish my trip there could be that fast!

[Zydekitten]

I took this the opposite way, Kitty...
Bon Jovi's performance will be so hot that you will need a welder's outfit to watch it.....
And no Barb, it is not a man-crush or bromance thing!:p
Well, it did occur to me that the Pro-Jovi crowd might think that and not be too cross with me for my little joke :D

[pokerchick66]

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/bryanr1234/13daze.gif


Wow, besides the UFO one, I think that's my favorite one yet! :D

[rosetree]

Wow, besides the UFO one, I think that's my favorite one yet! :D

This is great and a little scary at the same time! :cool:

[pokerchick66]

This is great and a little scary at the same time! :cool:

I love it! It's like an amusement park ride. :p

[NYMAMA]

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/bryanr1234/13daze.gif

I love this one birthday boy.

[NYMAMA]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/MISC/JAZZFESTGATE-2-1.gif

[Festngator]

See the future
http://www.accuweather.com/us/la/new-orleans/70112/forecast3.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&metric=0

[sharon_loves_fats]

Beautiful forecast!

Only 12 days to go! WOO HOOOOO!!!!!!

[ohio]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/MISC/JAZZFESTGATE-2-1.gif
A fine sight! come to think of it, I haven't entered that gate in about 15 years....

[BigDag]

See the future
http://www.accuweather.com/us/la/new-orleans/70112/forecast3.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&metric=0

I hope it's a few degrees cooler. No mention of the r word though.

You know it's getting closer when you can't keep up with all the threads.

[Amy Winette]

Yeah, the board is hopping today! And it's a weekend, and a holiday! Going to be hard to keep up from here on out.

[mfrankkk]

I hope it's a few degrees cooler. No mention of the r word though.

You know it's getting closer when you can't keep up with all the threads.

No r word, but there is the s word!

[Corona]

wahooo, that'll be the same weather we're leaving behind in Tortola! Hope it sticks!!

[trixie]

See the future
http://www.accuweather.com/us/la/new-orleans/70112/forecast3.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&metric=0

Now that is a thing of beauty, can it get any better?!? I think not! Thanks for posting that, it made my day.
:D

[Moon]

Special K and I have each purchased a pair of big rubber boots. This almost guarantees good weather. If not, at least I won't leave any more Nikes in the track.

[Lester_leaps_in]

wahooo, that'll be the same weather we're leaving behind in Tortola! Hope it sticks!!

When you were in Tortola, did you visit Bomba's Shack?

http://www.bareboatsbvi.com/bombas_shack.html

[jhjpotter]

Special K and I have each purchased a pair of big rubber boots. This almost guarantees good weather. If not, at least I won't leave any more Nikes in the track.Got Amy a pair for her B-day for fest!! If you bring it you won't need it!!

[Michelino]

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/bryanr1234/13daze.gif


Sweet !! I thought about doing one something like this myself, don't think mine would be so smooth.

[Michelino]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/MISC/JAZZFESTGATE-2-1.gif

This is my ninth Jazz Fest in the last fifteen years...looking at this picture for some reason, I have all the anticipation almost like it going to be my first. The magic never stops.

[BigDag]

First weekend update. It would be great if it's on target:

http://www.accuweather.com/us/la/new%20orleans/70112/forecast3.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&metric=0

[MegaJFester]

First weekend update. It would be great if it's on target:

http://www.accuweather.com/us/la/new%20orleans/70112/forecast3.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&metric=0

It's close enough for a weather report! Hooray!

I agree - would be great on target, but will be happy to be at Fest regardless!

[Lit]

Gotta stop reading this thread--it's making me nervous because it's getting too close and I'm not nearly ready yet.

[sophisticated sissy]

We're on the threshold of Jazz Fest and I wonder, "Will I be able to adapt?"

37 degrees F here today. I still have my down parka out!
Meanwhile, it's 81 in New Orleans. Am I just going to melt when I get there?:eek:

Lit, I'm in the same boat as you. I still have to go shopping!

I did haul my bag upstairs on Saturday. About the only thing I've decided about night shows is not to go to Piano Night this year. Just hoping for some warmer temps here before I get on the plane on the 23rd!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

We're on the threshold of Jazz Fest and I wonder, "Will I be able to adapt?"

37 degrees F here today. I still have my down parka out!
Meanwhile, it's 81 in New Orleans.

37 here too. I keep asking myself why I'm here and not there.

[BigDag]

So, here's my situation..

The friends who were coming over to spend the first weekend with me have decided to come over second weekend instead..

Which is fine, except I have another friend who is planning on crashing with me second weekend, which means the hotel room is going to be a bit cramped..

That means now I have space for the first weekend. I have another friend, who was coming for the first weekend and planning to crash with a guy who lives there, but now the girlfriend of the guy who lives there has decided to visit him first weekend. He has space for all of them, but she's major league psycho, so my friend now wants to stay with me, especially since he wants to come a day early to go to the Brass Band Blowout at the Howlin' Wolf, which is fine except I know the psycho chick will show up too and put a crimp in everybody's good time.

I don't really care. I'm on such a high during Fest that everyone's drama doesn't bother me at all. But if you run into me during fest, and there's some kind of odd vibe circling around, I apologize.

[festbabe]

So, here's my situation..
..

I don't really care. I'm on such a high during Fest that everyone's drama doesn't bother me at all. But if you run into me during fest, and there's some kind of odd vibe circling around, I apologize.

If I run into you, and there's a weird vibe, I'll buy you a drink.

[Lit]

So, here's my situation..

The friends who were coming over to spend the first weekend with me have decided to come over second weekend instead..

Which is fine, except I have another friend who is planning on crashing with me second weekend, which means the hotel room is going to be a bit cramped..

That means now I have space for the first weekend. I have another friend, who was coming for the first weekend and planning to crash with a guy who lives there, but now the girlfriend of the guy who lives there has decided to visit him first weekend. He has space for all of them, but she's major league psycho, so my friend now wants to stay with me, especially since he wants to come a day early to go to the Brass Band Blowout at the Howlin' Wolf, which is fine except I know the psycho chick will show up too and put a crimp in everybody's good time.

I don't really care. I'm on such a high during Fest that everyone's drama doesn't bother me at all. But if you run into me during fest, and there's some kind of odd vibe circling around, I apologize.

Stay Clear of Ditches.

[rosetree]

So, here's my situation..

The friends who were coming over to spend the first weekend with me have decided to come over second weekend instead..

Which is fine, except I have another friend who is planning on crashing with me second weekend, which means the hotel room is going to be a bit cramped..

That means now I have space for the first weekend. I have another friend, who was coming for the first weekend and planning to crash with a guy who lives there, but now the girlfriend of the guy who lives there has decided to visit him first weekend. He has space for all of them, but she's major league psycho, so my friend now wants to stay with me, especially since he wants to come a day early to go to the Brass Band Blowout at the Howlin' Wolf, which is fine except I know the psycho chick will show up too and put a crimp in everybody's good time.

I don't really care. I'm on such a high during Fest that everyone's drama doesn't bother me at all. But if you run into me during fest, and there's some kind of odd vibe circling around, I apologize.

Who's on first?
I need scorecard to follow this....:eek:
Dag, take some deep breaths and remember that you will be at Jazz Fest! :D

[Carolina Beadhead]

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/rowdymom81/Countdown/Countdown-09---10.gif

Woooo hoooo! TEN DAYS!

[stlbarb]

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/rowdymom81/Countdown/Countdown-09---10.gif

Woooo hoooo! TEN DAYS!

pretty awesome. but i think one of the bulbs are loose. it occassionally flashes. :confused: :D ;)

[Corona]

When you were in Tortola, did you visit Bomba's Shack?

http://www.bareboatsbvi.com/bombas_shack.html
We sure did! Full Moon party too....damn, that was insane. Mushroom tea anyone? lol

[Corona]

So, here's my situation..

The friends who were coming over to spend the first weekend with me have decided to come over second weekend instead..

Which is fine, except I have another friend who is planning on crashing with me second weekend, which means the hotel room is going to be a bit cramped..

That means now I have space for the first weekend. I have another friend, who was coming for the first weekend and planning to crash with a guy who lives there, but now the girlfriend of the guy who lives there has decided to visit him first weekend. He has space for all of them, but she's major league psycho, so my friend now wants to stay with me, especially since he wants to come a day early to go to the Brass Band Blowout at the Howlin' Wolf, which is fine except I know the psycho chick will show up too and put a crimp in everybody's good time.

I don't really care. I'm on such a high during Fest that everyone's drama doesn't bother me at all. But if you run into me during fest, and there's some kind of odd vibe circling around, I apologize.
lol....the drama eh Dag? you're a good man :)

[Moon]

Got Amy a pair for her B-day for fest!! If you bring it you won't need it!!


That's the plan. A few years ago somebody gave me a nice, lightweight slicker to wear when I go sailing. I've brought to Fest everyday since and never needed it.

[NeenAtlanta]

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/bryanr1234/13daze.gif


The coolest yet!!!

[Moon]

Neen: That is cool. I just sent you an e-mail.

[NeenAtlanta]

Neen: That is cool. I just sent you an e-mail.

Hi honey - just got it. I'll em you back with directions, tonight works fine.

[Lester_leaps_in]

We sure did! Full Moon party too....damn, that was insane. Mushroom tea anyone? lol

So, did you make any personal contributions to the decor?

[funkkjunkie]

ONLY 9 DAYS until we get our FEST on!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Click here for festivalitis!!!!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP9i6d2zDhE
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u120/funkkjunkie2/jazzfest08/PICT0062-1.jpg

[Lostcajun]

whoo hoooo

[Corona]

anyone else have problems with the sound or is it just me? Great pics Vic! A trip down memory lane :)

[saturn]

anyone else have problems with the sound or is it just me? Great pics Vic! A trip down memory lane :)

It's just you. :p ;)
Worked OK for me.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

That was FanTasTic!

[Corona]

It's just you. :p ;)
Worked OK for me.
opened it in realplayer and it all worked except the stanton moore part...wtf? lol

[i wanna be in NOLA]

I've just watched it for the second time --- can't stop smiling.

[ibjamn]

Love it, vic vic!

[Irishnms]

Very cool Vickster!!

[Apostrophe (')]

ONLY 9 DAYS until we get our FEST on!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Click here for festivalitis!!!!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP9i6d2zDhE


yeah Yeah YEAH, SINGLE DIGITS!!! That got me all fired up fer some festin'!

[MegaJFester]

Can't believe it's SINGLE digits already!!!! Woohoo!

[NYMAMA]

ONLY 9 DAYS until we get our FEST on!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Click here for festivalitis!!!!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP9i6d2zDhE
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u120/funkkjunkie2/jazzfest08/PICT0062-1.jpg

WOW Thanks Vic that really got my juices going!!!!

[festbabe]

Funkk - that was great. Wow - I shed a tear. For almost 10 minutes I'm not so panicky about leaving next week, cause no matter what, I'll have a great time.
:)

[funkkjunkie]

It was great fun to make it. stanton moore(i forgot to take him off the credits) and many pix were taken out because it was over the youtube 10 minute limit by 3. So there's a little silent gap in the middle. But it's all good. Just wanted to help yall get your fest on and I loved having the first single digit day!!!!!!!!

[funkkjunkie]

And I wanted to give our virgins, like ' , a peek at some of the stages and clubs. :D

[jhjpotter]

We're on the threshold of Jazz Fest and I wonder, "Will I be able to adapt?"

37 degrees F here today. I still have my down parka out!
Meanwhile, it's 81 in New Orleans. Am I just going to melt when I get there?:eek:

Lit, I'm in the same boat as you. I still have to go shopping!

I did haul my bag upstairs on Saturday. About the only thing I've decided about night shows is not to go to Piano Night this year. Just hoping for some warmer temps here before I get on the plane on the 23rd!We're getting snow here and a few hours to the north in MT, they woke up to a foot of snow this morning... BRING ON THE 85 degree temps!!

[Apostrophe (')]

And I wanted to give our virgins, like ' , a peek at some of the stages and clubs. :D

Well ya done good cuz I can't stop watching it :)

Love the songs, love the pictures... I can almost feel the drums and the blast of the horns and the heat. "That potent smell of seafood shells"... haha, great song, love that line... can't wait to get my first whiff of nola funk. :D

[saturn]

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/countdown%20edited.gif


DAYS!


http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/we%20are%20on%20our%20way%20to%20jazzfest.JPG
(I am the kitty on the right!)

[NYMAMA]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/MISC/big_smile.gif

I AM SOOOOO EXCITED!

[ohio]

We're getting snow here and a few hours to the north in MT, they woke up to a foot of snow this morning... BRING ON THE 85 degree temps!!
I heard CO was getting 3 feet today!

[ohio]

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/countdown%20edited.gif


DAYS!


http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/we%20are%20on%20our%20way%20to%20jazzfest.JPG
(I am the kitty on the right!)


Hah!

[ohio]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/MISC/big_smile.gif

I AM SOOOOO EXCITED!
that's just disturbing.....

[glinda]

I'm a couple days behind.

Funkk, that was way cool!

[jhjpotter]

I heard CO was getting 3 feet today!
I believe it!!! MT got 3-4 ft in the mountains. We just got a few inches that melted quickly. Phew!! Sposed to be pushing 60 this weekend.

[Michelino]

And I wanted to give our virgins, like ' , a peek at some of the stages and clubs. :D

Thanks...some of this stuff makes me feel like a virgin. Well not quite but you all get it.

[Bluemon]

kk - That was great!! I can't wait. It is all out obsession now. Going to see Rockin' Jake tonight. The laniappe's got delivered today. Great job on the first single digit day!!!

[Phatpapa]

I heard CO was getting 3 feet today!

Some parts along the front range are but we've only gotten about 16" so far with another 8"-10" tonight

[Apostrophe (')]

Click here for festivalitis!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP9i6d2zDhE


Seriously, when was the last time folks watched this video? :D

Funkkjunkie, who's that in the picture at about 1:10? Three guys in a circle playing snare drums... I need to put that on my must see list.

[funkkjunkie]

THAT's the boys in Sharde Thomas (Otha Turner's granddaughter) Rising Star drum and fife band. Mississippi Hill Country primitive blues with drums and fife and Sharde's lovely voice. They are also at 6:48 and that's Sharde at 7:00. They're a couple years older now. She's a freshman in college. So glad you're enjoying it, '. Just wish it didn't have the big silent gap in the middle. :D

[Festngator]

Thanks...some of this stuff makes me feel like a virgin. Well not quite but you all get it.

I get IT

[Apostrophe (')]

THAT's the boys in Sharde Thomas (Otha Turner's granddaughter) Rising Star drum and fife band. Mississippi Hill Country primitive blues with drums and fife and Sharde's lovely voice. They are also at 6:48 and that's Sharde at 7:00. They're a couple years older now. She's a freshman in college. So glad you're enjoying it, '. Just wish it didn't have the big silent gap in the middle. :D

Shoot, unsolvable FOMS. We don't get in until that night. I'm puttin' them first on the list for next year. :)

[funkkjunkie]

They don't play every year but you can come to Mississippi to Kenny Brown's picnic or Sunflower river fest and see them any summer. :D You can also see Cedric Burnside and Lightnin Malcolm 2nd Sunday. They're MS Hill Country boys. Lightnin is in the festivalitis slide show. He's blonde and is playing drums in the picture. Here's a little history and a cd review:
http://www.stlblues.net/lightnin_malcolm.htm

[festivalgirl]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djvInlSq_x4
The YouTube Nazi's removed the music from my video (Before anyone gets mad, I'd be willing to pay a royalty fee ala iTunes .99 download fee. YouTube/WMG doesn't even give you that option. Pretty silly, think of the money they're losing.)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t38/slangius/numbers/d75660c99d26ebd79577f1105dd4e0cc.gif

The City of New Orleans
by Steve Goodman

Riding on the City of New Orleans,
Illinois Central Monday morning rail
Fifteen cars and fifteen restless riders,
Three conductors and twenty-five sacks of mail.
All along the southbound odyssey
The train pulls out at Kankakee
Rolls along past houses, farms and fields.
Passin' trains that have no names,
Freight yards full of old black men
And the graveyards of the rusted automobiles.
CHORUS:
Good morning America how are you?
Don't you know me I'm your native son,
I'm the train they call The City of New Orleans,
I'll be gone five hundred miles when the day is done.

Dealin' card games with the old men in the club car.
Penny a point ain't no one keepin' score.
Pass the paper bag that holds the bottle
Feel the wheels rumblin' 'neath the floor.
And the sons of pullman porters
And the sons of engineers
Ride their father's magic carpets made of steel.
Mothers with their babes asleep,
Are rockin' to the gentle beat
And the rhythm of the rails is all they feel.
CHORUS
Nighttime on The City of New Orleans,
Changing cars in Memphis, Tennessee.
Half way home, we'll be there by morning
Through the Mississippi darkness
Rolling down to the sea.
And all the towns and people seem
To fade into a bad dream
And the steel rails still ain't heard the news.
The conductor sings his song again,
The passengers will please refrain
This train's got the disappearing railroad blues.

Good night, America, how are you?
Don't you know me I'm your native son,
I'm the train they call The City of New Orleans,
I'll be gone five hundred miles when the day is do

[Apostrophe (')]

They don't play every year but you can come to Mississippi to Kenny Brown's picnic or Sunflower river fest and see them any summer. :D You can also see Cedric Burnside and Lightnin Malcolm 2nd Sunday. They're MS Hill Country boys. Lightnin is in the festivalitis slide show. He's blonde and is playing drums in the picture. Here's a little history and a cd review:
http://www.stlblues.net/lightnin_malcolm.htm

Thanks FJ, but we're gonna miss cedric and malcolm too...
More evidence that the whole enchilada is required :D

Found this video of sharde, what a voice, so effortless...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRvV_xP17Gc&feature=related

[funkkjunkie]

Ah, that was at Kenny Brown's picnic. I was just on the other side of the fence. Must've been standing right next to the person making the video. :D

[Michelino]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djvInlSq_x4
The YouTube Nazi's removed the music from my video (Before anyone gets mad, I'd be willing to pay a royalty fee ala iTunes .99 download fee. YouTube/WMG doesn't even give you that option. Pretty silly, think of the money they're losing.)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t38/slangius/numbers/d75660c99d26ebd79577f1105dd4e0cc.gif
The City of New Orleans
by Steve Goodman

Riding on the City of New Orleans,
Illinois Central Monday morning rail
Fifteen cars and fifteen restless riders,
Three conductors and twenty-five sacks of mail.
All along the southbound odyssey
The train pulls out at Kankakee
Rolls along past houses, farms and fields.
Passin' trains that have no names,
Freight yards full of old black men
And the graveyards of the rusted automobiles.
CHORUS:
Good morning America how are you?
Don't you know me I'm your native son,
I'm the train they call The City of New Orleans,
I'll be gone five hundred miles when the day is done.

Dealin' card games with the old men in the club car.
Penny a point ain't no one keepin' score.
Pass the paper bag that holds the bottle
Feel the wheels rumblin' 'neath the floor.
And the sons of pullman porters
And the sons of engineers
Ride their father's magic carpets made of steel.
Mothers with their babes asleep,
Are rockin' to the gentle beat
And the rhythm of the rails is all they feel.
CHORUS
Nighttime on The City of New Orleans,
Changing cars in Memphis, Tennessee.
Half way home, we'll be there by morning
Through the Mississippi darkness
Rolling down to the sea.
And all the towns and people seem
To fade into a bad dream
And the steel rails still ain't heard the news.
The conductor sings his song again,
The passengers will please refrain
This train's got the disappearing railroad blues.

Good night, America, how are you?
Don't you know me I'm your native son,
I'm the train they call The City of New Orleans,
I'll be gone five hundred miles when the day is do


Riding that very train on the way down April 23rd via connection with the Lakeshore in Chicago....every time I do this I think of Steve's song, sometimes I hum it, especially when sitting at breakfast in the diner. I hear the domed sightseeing car is back on The City Of New Orleans...the ride throught Mississippi and Louisianna wetlands is one of the highlights of the trip especially as it signifies that we are getting closer to that Fantasy of Festdom, that Lagniappe from the Land of Dreams, The Queen City of Culture, Where America goes to Dance , New Orleans and the 40th Annual Jazz & Heritage Festival.

WOO TO THE HOO CAN YOU TELL I AM READY!

[festivalgirl]

Riding that very train on the way down April 23rd via connection with the Lakeshore in Chicago....every time I do this I think of Steve's song, sometimes I hum it, especially when sitting at breakfast in the diner. I hear the domed sightseeing car is back on The City Of New Orleans...the ride throught Mississippi and Louisianna wetlands is one of the highlights of the trip especially as it signifies that we are getting closer to that Fantasy of Festdom, that Lagniappe from the Land of Dreams, The Queen City of Culture, Where America goes to Dance , New Orleans and the 40th Annual Jazz & Heritage Festival.

WOO TO THE HOO CAN YOU TELL I AM READY!

We went to Chicago before Fest in '05 .... The City of New Orleans is a great route. We're on the Sunset Limited from LA. We still sing the song since we're on our way to NOLA!! We got our Dome car back last year!!

I think the movie was pretty good ... we'll figure out a way to send it out.

[rosetree]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djvInlSq_x4
The YouTube Nazi's removed the music from my video (Before anyone gets mad, I'd be willing to pay a royalty fee ala iTunes .99 download fee. YouTube/WMG doesn't even give you that option. Pretty silly, think of the money they're losing.)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t38/slangius/numbers/d75660c99d26ebd79577f1105dd4e0cc.gif

The City of New Orleans
by Steve Goodman

Riding on the City of New Orleans,
Illinois Central Monday morning rail
Fifteen cars and fifteen restless riders,
Three conductors and twenty-five sacks of mail.
All along the southbound odyssey
The train pulls out at Kankakee
Rolls along past houses, farms and fields.
Passin' trains that have no names,
Freight yards full of old black men
And the graveyards of the rusted automobiles.
CHORUS:
Good morning America how are you?
Don't you know me I'm your native son,
I'm the train they call The City of New Orleans,
I'll be gone five hundred miles when the day is done.

Dealin' card games with the old men in the club car.
Penny a point ain't no one keepin' score.
Pass the paper bag that holds the bottle
Feel the wheels rumblin' 'neath the floor.
And the sons of pullman porters
And the sons of engineers
Ride their father's magic carpets made of steel.
Mothers with their babes asleep,
Are rockin' to the gentle beat
And the rhythm of the rails is all they feel.
CHORUS
Nighttime on The City of New Orleans,
Changing cars in Memphis, Tennessee.
Half way home, we'll be there by morning
Through the Mississippi darkness
Rolling down to the sea.
And all the towns and people seem
To fade into a bad dream
And the steel rails still ain't heard the news.
The conductor sings his song again,
The passengers will please refrain
This train's got the disappearing railroad blues.

Good night, America, how are you?
Don't you know me I'm your native son,
I'm the train they call The City of New Orleans,
I'll be gone five hundred miles when the day is do


What a nice ear-worm you gave us for the day! ;) :D

[pokerchick66]

What a nice ear-worm you gave us for the day! ;) :D

I agree. :)

[festivalgirl]

What a nice ear-worm you gave us for the day! ;) :D

I agree. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfxoM6trtZE

here's the young man hisself!! :)

(if you open two windows, my movie and this clip might work together)

[Amy Winette]

The hamsters!!

We blew day 8, too much going on trying to get ready for vaca, our apologies!

[stlbarb]

The hamsters!!

We blew day 8, too much going on trying to get ready for vaca, our apologies!

i was just thinking that NolaNatalie has not posted in quite some time.
is she busy packing?

[Amy Winette]

Indeed. We had to pull out all the shorts and tank tops (we sure haven't needed them yet) and went shopping for a few sun dresses today :)

[stlbarb]

Indeed. We had to pull out all the shorts and tank tops (we sure haven't needed them yet) and went shopping for a few sun dresses today :)

You & Nat both have good reasons that last years clothes dont fit.

[BigDag]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djvInlSq_x4
The YouTube Nazi's removed the music from my video (Before anyone gets mad, I'd be willing to pay a royalty fee ala iTunes .99 download fee. YouTube/WMG doesn't even give you that option. Pretty silly, think of the money they're losing.)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t38/slangius/numbers/d75660c99d26ebd79577f1105dd4e0cc.gif

The City of New Orleans
by Steve Goodman

Riding on the City of New Orleans,
Illinois Central Monday morning rail
Fifteen cars and fifteen restless riders,
Three conductors and twenty-five sacks of mail.
All along the southbound odyssey
The train pulls out at Kankakee
Rolls along past houses, farms and fields.
Passin' trains that have no names,
Freight yards full of old black men
And the graveyards of the rusted automobiles.
CHORUS:
Good morning America how are you?
Don't you know me I'm your native son,
I'm the train they call The City of New Orleans,
I'll be gone five hundred miles when the day is done.

Dealin' card games with the old men in the club car.
Penny a point ain't no one keepin' score.
Pass the paper bag that holds the bottle
Feel the wheels rumblin' 'neath the floor.
And the sons of pullman porters
And the sons of engineers
Ride their father's magic carpets made of steel.
Mothers with their babes asleep,
Are rockin' to the gentle beat
And the rhythm of the rails is all they feel.
CHORUS
Nighttime on The City of New Orleans,
Changing cars in Memphis, Tennessee.
Half way home, we'll be there by morning
Through the Mississippi darkness
Rolling down to the sea.
And all the towns and people seem
To fade into a bad dream
And the steel rails still ain't heard the news.
The conductor sings his song again,
The passengers will please refrain
This train's got the disappearing railroad blues.

Good night, America, how are you?
Don't you know me I'm your native son,
I'm the train they call The City of New Orleans,
I'll be gone five hundred miles when the day is do


I've got the 45 around somewhere, but I'm too lazy and drunk to look for it.

I'll see if i can find it on line.

Edit:

Here it is. I love the internet. I didn't even have to get out of bed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfxoM6trtZE

[ohio]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfxoM6trtZE

here's the young man hisself!! :)

(if you open two windows, my movie and this clip might work together)
Which is exactly what I did- very nice! Thanks!

[festivalgirl]

Which is exactly what I did- very nice! Thanks!

Yay!!! :)

I worked really hard on that one. It was so disappointing that YouTube scuttled me.

[Jazzowls]

Whats up with parking this year? Need info soooon!
First weekend folks.give us the scoop when you get there!

[saturn]

Whats up with parking this year? Need info soooon!
First weekend folks.give us the scoop when you get there!

http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/showthread.php?t=9125&highlight=parking

[Phatpapa]

Ahhhhh

Today,

I don't have to say I'll be at Jazz Fest next year or next month or next week but I can FINALLY say

I WILL BE AT JAZZ FEST THIS WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SOUNDBUM]

We just got through FQF this past weekend and all though cloundy and windy we had no rain during fess times. As of right now everything is looking good for the first weekend. We are ready for the greatest time of the year down here, we have had our warm up game in preperation for the big game. It's time! It is a beautiful day here in NOLA today and the weekend looks to be the same. It's time to put your party hat on.

[piscesgirl]

I'm ready! I'm ready!

[ohio]

Yay!!! :)

I worked really hard on that one. It was so disappointing that YouTube scuttled me.
I wonder how they discovered that? I wonder if it was some encoding in the music file you used. Did you use MovieMaker?

[ohio]

coming later today: my final countdown animation for Fest '09- "Solution to FOMS"

[Soft Shell Boys]

Coming Yesterday...WHOOPS...Our last day...well maybe tonight too..

Here's last year's Five Day WOOHOO ITS COMING starring the lovely Mrs Mich

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/Michelino/Countdown/oNLYfIVE.gif

[Soft Shell Boys]

And a HEY ITS ONLY FOUR DAYS Lagniappe from Last Year

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/Michelino/Countdown/4DaysSm.gif

[jtd7]

Safe travels and great festing to all threadheads! Sadly we won’t be joining you this year – She Who Must Be Obeyed is still out of work. The good news is, She has a second interview the week after Fest, so She’ll be using Her time at home to prepare a presentation. I’ll be using it to encourage Her. Somebody sip a Sazerac for me, somebody else Rock’N’Bowl, somebody else chow down on a fried oyster po’boy, and EVERYBODY relax into the generous vibe of NOLA and JazzFest.

[Michelino]

Safe travels and great festing to all threadheads! Sadly we won’t be joining you this year – She Who Must Be Obeyed is still out of work. The good news is, She has a second interview the week after Fest, so She’ll be using Her time at home to prepare a presentation. I’ll be using it to encourage Her. Somebody sip a Sazerac for me, somebody else Rock’N’Bowl, somebody else chow down on a fried oyster po’boy, and EVERYBODY relax into the generous vibe of NOLA and JazzFest.

I'll take the po'boy chore in your honor! And the Sazerac...see you back in paradise next year!

[Zydekitten]

And a HEY ITS ONLY FOUR DAYS Lagniappe from Last Year

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/Michelino/Countdown/4DaysSm.gif

Hey! Are you postjacking my countdown day???!

Well, in any case - here's my Day 4 Countdown Post:


http://gickr.com/results/anim_4b26fdcd-730c-c704-d127-02f5c04c43f6.gif

[festivalgirl]

I wonder how they discovered that? I wonder if it was some encoding in the music file you used. Did you use MovieMaker?

Steve used the file he used for our CD last year - made it a WAV file. I used Windows Live to make the movie & uploaded to YouTube. I got the "you can't use the music" email a few hours later. The song was recognized and use denied by WMG (Warner Music Group). Big Brother Bot is listening.

[jef]

Hey! Are you postjacking my countdown day???!

Well, in any case - here's my Day 4 Countdown Post:


http://gickr.com/results/anim_4b26fdcd-730c-c704-d127-02f5c04c43f6.gif

Stay clear of bitches...LOL

[Michelino]

Hey! Are you postjacking my countdown day???!

Well, in any case - here's my Day 4 Countdown Post:


http://gickr.com/results/anim_4b26fdcd-730c-c704-d127-02f5c04c43f6.gif

It was just a leftover Lagniappe my dear..."Postjacking" should be added to the Threadhead Dictionary wherever that is kept these days. Didn't someone do that to freestyledesign's account way back in the none thread at one point?

[ohio]

Love that sign!

[Orleansnj]

that is a riot........

[ohio]

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/bryanr1234/3b.gif

[glinda]

Was just fantasizing I could move around the fairgrounds like that. Would come close to eliminating FOMS.

[NYMAMA]

Are those jet packs available on the threadhead site?

[Festngator]

Are those jet packs available on the threadhead site?

Item 201 in the raffle

[ohio]

Are those jet packs available on the threadhead site?Not yet, however I can hook you up with one for the sum of $200,000, a portion of which will be donated to Fest4Kidz.

[Amy Winette]

We need to get one in the raffle next year ;)

[jhjpotter]

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/bryanr1234/3b.gif
I see our flag!! Time to make the trek in with a case-O-beer!! Or maybe i can hitch a ride?

[NeenAtlanta]

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/bryanr1234/3b.gif

OMG - you are so damn funny Bry. Great one!!!

[piscesgirl]

I thought the black helicopters were coming. I was about to put on my foil hat!

[funkkjunkie]

You better put it on just in case, pg. On the youtube denial: My guess is it might have been using the song title in the title of the video.

[ohio]

I thought the black helicopters were coming. I was about to put on my foil hat!
don't leave home without it!

[Michelino]

One of the coolest ever...although I was a hoping a flying cochon de lait would zp by eventually. That's how I'm riding into the fairgrounds. OK, maybe it will take a dozen in my case, but roast pork on the wing would be a great way to travel.

[ohio]

One of the coolest ever...although I was a hoping a flying cochon de lait would zp by eventually. That's how I'm riding into the fairgrounds. OK, maybe it will take a dozen in my case, but roast pork on the wing would be a great way to travel.
Good idea for next year's countdown!

[Belle]

One of the coolest ever...although I was a hoping a flying cochon de lait would zp by eventually. That's how I'm riding into the fairgrounds. OK, maybe it will take a dozen in my case, but roast pork on the wing would be a great way to travel.

As a food lover too I knew I loved you for more than your art.

[NYMAMA]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/MISC/4fwso68.gif

ONLY


http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/MISC/arg-2-50-trans.gif

MORE DAYS


http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/MISC/small303003.gif

[mendelj2]

this the only time I hate being a second weekender!