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James River Batteau Festival
The James River Batteau Festival, in its 27th year, launched this past Saturday from Percival's Island in downtown Lynchburg, VA. A fleet of nineteen boats pushed off from the banks of the river amidst cannon blasts, cheering and applause.
The festival is an 8-day, 120 mile trip down the James River from Lynchburg to Richmond. The launch from Lynchburg celebrates the unique history of these flat-bottomed boats, invented in Amherst, which once carried goods and passengers in the early 8th century. With a draw of only about 6-8-inches these boats carried several thousand pounds of tobacco or other goods on the shallow James River. The batteau carried goods until about 1840 when improvements along the river made navigation by larger vessels possible.
For the first time in 5 years this year's festival included traditional crafters and artisans, historical games, activities and exhibits, storytelling, live music, a bass fishing tournament, a canoe and kayak race and a Monacan Youth Powwow Dance. Due to the resounding success of this year's festival, be on the lookout for the announcement, next year, for the launch date in June 2013.
Flag Day
Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. John Adams introduced the following resolution before the Continental Congress, meeting at Philadelphia, PA: "Resolved, that the flag of the thirteen United States shall have thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation."
In 1914, President Woodrow Wison declared June 14 "Flag Day." In 1949 Congress passed legislation asking President Harry S. Truman to issue an annual proclamation calling for the observance of the hoilday.
The week of June 14 is designated as "National Flag Week." During National Flag Week, the president will issue a proclamation urging all U.S. citizens to fly the American flag for the duration of that week. The flag should also be displayed on all government buildings.
At The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast, in Lynchburg, VA, we fly two flags from our front porch. One is the flag of fifty stars and stripes. The other is a flag of thirty-eight stars and stripes, representing the states of the union in 1878 when our house was completed. The Watts family would have flown such a flag.
Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, although many towns and cities throughout the United States celebrate this day with parades, speeches and other forms of patriotic expression. Perhaps the oldest continuing Flag Day parade is at Fairfield, Washington. Beginning in 1909 or 1910, Fairfield has held a parade every year since, with the possible exception of 1918, and celebrated the "Centennial" parade in 2010.
We look forward to observing flags being flown throughout Lynchburg and Central Virginia.
In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson dubbed June 14 "Flag Day." In 1949 Congress passed legislation asking the president to issue an annual proclamation calling for the observance of the holiday.
Soap Box Derby 2012
On Saturday, June 2nd, the Hill City Classic Derby took place at Falwell Aviation. 22 drivers competed in the double elimination competition, ten in stock and 12 in superstock. The double elimination format meant that some of the drivers raced down the hill as many as six times.
Since there aren't any engines in soapbox derby the difference between stock and uper stock is the size of the driver. Stock cars accommodate drivers in the 10-13 age range. In superstock the cockpit is larger to accommodate drivers aged 13-17.
The drivers must make their cars, using a hard plastic kit that weighs about 60 pounds. According to two of the drivers, the hardest part of building the car is getting the steering cables installed correctly. Most of the drivers had assistance from a helpful adult.
In the 1950′s and 60′s the Derby was a fixture in downtown Lynchburg, the course taking advantage of various hilly streets. This year, Falwell Aviation was chosen as the sight of the derby due to the layout of the land and the slope of the runway. Without an engine, gravity plays a vital role in the running of the race. The track was about 100 yards (the length of a football field) and the drivers reached a speed in excess of 30 miles per hour.
The stock and superstock winners, Fulton Fitzgerald and Nathan Hansen, respectively, will travel to Akron, Ohio to compete in the National Soap Box Derby on July 21st. The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast wishes the best of luck to Lynchburg's representatives!
The derby was such a success the organizers plan to offer the event again next year.
Celebrating Memorial Day
Once a year we celebrate Memorial Day. To some it represents a three day weekend, to others it means sales at the store and to others it represents the unofficial start of summer. To the vast majority of Americans it is a time to reflect on who we are as Americans. Our way of life, the freedoms we enjoy, the opportunities each of us has wouldn't be possible if it weren't for those brave men and women who put themselves in harm's way to protect us and our way of life. Freedom isn't free and our cemeteries are full of the graves of those who gave their lives to protect us. Many of us took the time this weekend to place flowers or flags on the headstones of our fallen heroes. In Lynchburg, there was a service on Sunday in the Confederate section of the cemetery and afterwards flowers were placed on the graves of the soldiers.
Please don't wait until Veterans Day or next Memorial Day to thank a veteran as many of them need our help now. If you are an employer consider hiring a vet. If you know of a family that has someone serving overseas and you can help with their yard work, house cleaning or even babysitting. When you see a veteran thank them for their service. These little acts of kindness will go a long way and will be appreciated. Finally, if you are in downtown Lynchburg on Fridays from noon to 1:00 pm at the foot of Monument Terrace honk to show support of our troops or better yet, get out and talk to the veterans that gather each Friday.
We all have a lot to be thankful for so let's not forget to thank them more than once or twice a year.
The Museum of the Confederacy
The Museum of the Confederacy Appomattox is now open!
Visitors to the museum start and end their tour in the main exhibit area with the museums crown jewel: the sword worn by Confederate General Robert E. Lee at the Army of Northen Virginia's ceremonial surrender on April 12, 1865.
Touring the museum will take about two hours. During this time you will experience exhibits that include: the story of secession and the beginning of the Civil War, Confederate flags, soilders of the war, slavery and the important part it played in the Civil War, war correspondence, five important battle campaigns, the Appomattox surrender and Reconstruction and life after the war. You will not want to miss the Wall of Faces, an interactive feature, that shows pictures of people who lived during the Civil War-era and includes biographies about them.
Located at 159 Horseshoe Road, Appomattox, VA the museum is open daily between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission fees apply.
You will want to combine your visit to the museum with a visit to Appomattox Courthouse National Park, located just a few miles away.
The state flag of each state that belonged to the Confederacy fly at the entrance of the museum as well as the American flag which represents the re-unification of the North and South.
Located about a 25-minute drive to Appomattox, The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast in Lynchburg, VA is a great spot to stay while exploring the area and it's Civil War sites, museums and points of interest. Call 434.846.1388 to make your reservation or visit our web site at www.TheCarriageHouseInnBandB.com.
Historic Garden Week in Lynchburg, Virginia
April 21-28, 2012 is Historic Garden Week in Virginia. On Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Lynchburg, Virginia is proud to host visitors to our city and locals to our Garden Day Tour.
Sponsored by The Lynchburg Garden Club and the Hillside Garden Club this year's tour includes admission to 6 locations: The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast at 404 Cabell Street, 301 Cabell Street, Point of Honor at 112 Cabell Street, 4935 Mountain Laurel Drive, 4924 Mountain Laurel Drive (all in Lynchburg) and Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest at 1542 Bateman Bridge Road in Forest.
The houses and gardens will be open for touring between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. You may visit the properties in any order. Contact the Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce at 434.847.1811 for information about purchasing tickets, in advance, to this day of nature and heritage. Tickets may be purchased at each location on Garden Day.
The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast has limited availability should you wish to stay the night before or after the tour. Call us at 434.846.1388 to inquire about your luxurious accomodations while celebrating Historic Garden Week in Virginia.
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Outdoor performance fabric makers and casual furniture retailers are looking to mood-lifting bright colors, novelty yarns, decorative accessories and a slowly rebounding economy as key signs of life for the industry.
"We see colors for the casual industry continuing to be cheerful, brighter, but not garish," said Howard Ebert, sales manager at Swavelle/Mill Creek. "Times have been tough for the entire country the last two years and we're slowly coming out of it. The colors are bright, but they are all done in good taste. We're seeing blues, yellows and even blacks-and-whites, but in a stunning, eye-popping way. There are also tangerines, mango and spices ... but all happy colors."
"People are ready for color again," concurred Gina Wicker, design and creative director at Sunbrella fabrics maker Glen Raven. "Consumers were conservative last year and if they spent, they did it grudgingly, but they spent on something they thought would have a long life, meaning they didn't take risks with colors or patterns. What we're seeing now is a return to consumers who are ready to have some fun again. I don't expect furniture manufacturers to put flaming orange all over an entire sofa, but I do expect some pops of color with accent throw pillows, side chairs and umbrellas. Those aren't necessarily crayon brights like red, yellow, blue or green, but more secondary colors. Some oranges, but more toward the peachy side - softer - and we'll see the same thing with blues and greens. It won't be that bright apple green, but a more sophisticated, softer color."
"Consumers are coming in and asking about color and they want to see it on the floors," said Jayson Friedman, merchandising manager for retail chain Carls Patio. "Brighter colors like reds and terra cotta have remained popular and we're doing well with accents of yellows, blues and oranges. In fact, we're seeing some real play with bright orange." He said he expects these colors to remain strong for 2011 as well.
Pops of color are being shown with pillow packages, umbrellas and even on the showrooms' walls, Friedman said. "We have painted the walls in our showrooms, which used to be plain white to brighter colors," Friedman said. "And we're using teak furniture as a great way to show off our bright colors like aqua."
Although Phifer Inc. offers orange and other bright colors in its eco-friendly GeoBella Collection, National Market Manager Hugo Benitez doesn't look for quick acceptance from customers. "We expect traditional looks to continue to be strong with a move to driftwood gray finishes," Benitez said. "Neutrals will be sophisticated and textured with color shifting to murky tones."
According to Bew White, president of Summer Classics, various shades of green have been selling briskly. For 2011 he expects shades of gray, tan and what he names "naturals" to be top sellers with his customers.
Twitchell's Bud Styles, business manager for outdoor lifestyle products, also pinpoints naturals as a key color trend for 2011 along with oranges and rusts inspired partly by the uncertain economic times. "These are safe choices strictly because it is such a questionable market," Styles said. "There will be more splashes of lavender in 2011 - a strong influence from Europe - that will start to creep into the industry. But I also expect to see more textural elements like with our twist yarn category. We see growth in that added textural element, and we're already seeing some activity with it now."
Texture, said manufacturers across the board, is important in current collections and will be increasingly so for fabrics in development now for 2011 and beyond. Al Fresco Functional Fabrics has added more than 15 new yarns to its color palette for this season as well as several slub yarns and larger novelty yarns to create new and exciting textures, according to President Todd Nifong. At Sunbury, there will be more mixing of textures like boucles and chenilles, designer Michelle Clark said. Outdura is seeing movement with its linens and silks that are residentially inspired.
"We've taken that look and carried it to the outside with our novelty yarns with one in particular, our boucle," said Natalie Scott, VP Shuford Mills, casual furniture sales and marketing. "It is a proprietary yarn made exclusively for Shuford Mills and the two patterns we're doing well with are Rumor and Hotshot. What I like is that they are beautiful outside of the home, but they do have that linen-like feel, and that can work inside as well."
Swavelle's Tropix line for 2011 will include something entirely new. "This is the first time we will be bringing out eight new fabrics including indoor/outdoor faux leather in a new line called Xposure," Ebert said. "We're very excited about it as it has taken us three years to develop it properly. We'll be offering 21 colors."
The faux leathers are UV resistant upwards of 1,000 hours and are suitable for outdoor rooms that aren't actually fully exposed to weather, but covered by an overhang or with a screen. Ebert expects the line to do well with the contract market particularly with hotels that have bar areas, patios and lobbies that go indoors to outdoor. "This line has expanded our company's customer base to those we haven't sold before and it is allowing us further penetration to customers that we have had, but didn't have this product for them," Ebert said.
Not surprisingly, the faux leather and textural fabrics are creating outdoor performance collections that are also now viable as indoor residential options. As consumers look for upscale fabrics with staying power, stain resistance, water resistance and durability, deep seating outdoor performance fabrics, which continue to evolve in softness and style, are primed for living rooms, great rooms, sunrooms and dens as well as for their already established outdoor use.
Sarah Keelen, senior stylist at Wearbest, agreed that the outdoor market is getting much more sophisticated. "We are now using techniques on outdoor fabrics that we would typically use on indoor fabrics," she said.
As manufacturers continue to expand their designs for either outdoor or indoor use, the challenge will be educating the consumer. "There is no way for a consumer to understand the value of a fabric being offered that passes 1,000 light hours, and passes 15,000 double rubs versus a fabric that passes 2,000 hours and 30,000 double rubs," Nifong pointed out. "This type of information is not trickling down to the consumer so they can make an informed decision on how they would like to spend their hard-earned money."
Because getting the consumer to spend again is a major issue the casual furniture industry faces now and in the immediate future. Accessories, said some, could be a bright spot.
"The pillow business for us continues to explode," said Luis Hernandez, director of sales and marketing for Richloom's Solarium brand. "It's an easy buy and, relative to other product categories, a less expensive buy. The accessory market is an easier pill to swallow, if you will, as the purchase is not a big ticket."
Outdura's Scott agreed with the power of accents. "When you have a room, you get your core pieces. But absolutely it is trending where people want a lamp outside, they want drapes, a rug which has to be weather resistant, and consumers might not want matchy-matchy pillows so there really are a lot of a-la-carte items, if I can call it that, that are being added to the meat. It's huge and we're just seeing the beginnings of it."
Still, the questionable economy has left consumers reticent to spend and cautious about any non-discretionary items.
"Even in the economy that we're in, even though we are recovering slowly, the consumer is still very price-conscious," Ebert said. "You've heard the word 'staycation' and that is all well and good, but the retail customer is still watching their pocketbook."
"In the last six months, things have loosened up a bit," said Friedman. "Before that, customers were coming in and everyone wanted a deal. People wanted to negotiate. It's more positive now, and they're not as conservative as they were a year ago, but we're not fully there yet."
"We're definitely seeing the consumer going for lower price points - even with new merchandise," confirmed White, Summer Classics. "Yes, the economy is rebounding, but people are not spending on non-discretionary product. If you want a watch, you can buy one for $25 or you can buy a Rolex for over $3,000. And we're selling Rolexes here. It's tough because consumers are trading themselves down. My store managers are telling me that customers will come into the store and spend an hour looking, but they don't want to take out that credit card."
"People are paying off their credit cards, not charging on them," said Styles. "That is why warranties, performance and getting the consumer educated is so important. Today, the consumer is shopping for something that is not disposable. They don't want to buy something and then throw it away."
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He was once a big fan of Twitter but it seems Kanye West is tired of the social networking site — at least for now.
The rapper has abandoned his page and mysteriously deleted all but one of his tweets. The remaining Twitter message reads simply: "BE BACK SOON". It would seem that while the star is taking a timeout from micro-blogging, he is keen to let his 8-million-strong followers know it won't be forever.
Kanye is also following just one other Twitter user — his reality star girlfriend Kim Kardashian. At the top of Kanye's page, which notably has a blank background, it says that he has posted 32 tweets, but only his message of absence is visible to users of the site.
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John Cusack, meanwhile, plays the convict with whom Kidman's character corresponds. The movie is based on a novel of the same name written by Peter Dexter, which was inspired by a true story.
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Let's face it--we have all come across some ignorant people during our time with RLS/WED. I'm not talking about the so-called comedians who have no problem making fun of everything and everyone. No, I'm talking about the general public; and sorry to say, about doctors, friends and family.
I came across a website that made fun of (Surprise!) RLS/WED. In it the author said there were two conditions for RLS:
1. You have legs
2. Sometimes they move
Now there is a difference in being ignorant but willing to learn, and being ignorant because you want to prove your point. The later people hear or see something that supports their idea of RLS and no amount of proof otherwise will ever change their little pea-brained minds.
However, here are some come-backs and information you might use or expand on--just in case you come across someone who shows a willingness to learn:
Using Google--there are 24,374,710 results when you type in RLS, Restless Leg Syndrome or Restless Legs Syndrome. That number represents a lot of people looking for answers. If you look up Parkinson's Disease (a well-documented disorder), you get 24,300,000.
Facebook now has 4249 friends and the RLS/WED Foundation Discussion Board has 3018 users. (I was the third person to join the discussion board back in 2004).
There aren't any conclusive tests that prove you have RLS.
There aren't any for the common headache either. So does that mean your headache doesn't exist?
RLS is a made-up disease so the pharamceutical companies can make money.
Sir Thomas Willis first wrote about this in 1672. Sound familiar?
Wherefore to some, when being a Bed
they betake themselves to sleep, presently
in the Arms and Leggs Leapings
and Contractions to the Tendons, and
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The term Restless Legs Syndrome was first used medically in 1945--long before the pharma companies were producing medications for it.
No one heard of RLS before the pharma companies started advertising it. Now everyone thinks they have it.
Did you ever stop to think that maybe "everyone" didn't have a clue what was wrong with them until they saw the ads? I have heard from so many people who were so grateful to finally have a name to put with their problem.
I wrote in a previous blog about all the medical boards and associations that not only believe RLS exists but are doing research and support programs. If the National Institute of Health recognizes RLS/WED, then your ignorant cousin twice-removed should take heed.
There will always be ignorant people in this world that are hard to convince. Look how long it took to persuade people the earth wasn't flat! By becoming educated and talking to others about RLS/WED, you will find yourself better able to deal with them in a calm, rational way. The worst thing we can do is to rant and rave, insult or overwhelm someone we are trying to educate. That makes us look as bad as the worst of them.
Maybe we need to look into mass production of signs that say, "Beware, RLS Dummy". Then when we come across those who are informationally challenged we can hand it to them and say, "Here's your sign!"
**Postings are of my own opinions and may not reflect the opinions of the RLS Foundation**
Moon & Stars,
Friday, March 16, 2012
I'm Not saying You're Ignorant, But....
Let's face it--we have all come across some ignorant people during our time with RLS/WED. I'm not talking about the so-called comedians who have no problem making fun of everything and everyone. No, I'm talking about the general public; and sorry to say, about doctors, friends and family.
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kathy you post it in a much nicer way than i would have! but u know me!! i enjoyed it!
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we are not ignorant.and just making a joke of RLS? it is a serious problem dude.
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Those of us that have RLS/WED are certainly not dumb but sometimes we do become complaisant. There are just people in this world who make fun of things they know nothing about or they just don't care as long as they get a laugh.
It is up to us to set the record straight and not take any slighting comments without using that chance to educate.
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Please believe this--I did not mean to say that those of us with RLS are dumb! I was aiming this at the willfully ignorant. Yes, it is up to those of us who suffer with RLS to set the record straight. In order to do that, we need to be as educated about the disease as we can be. If I was not clear on this I do apologize!
I have had this since i was 15 i am 28 now and have suffered in silence way to long.... The older i get the worse it seems to get. I have talked to many people alot of doctors included and have felt for a long time that the condition is not takin seriously. I crave for new information about this condition to educate myslef better on it because theres nothing the doctors can do. Its always effevted me but the last couple of weeks espically have been torture this is a truly debilatating condition!!!!
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I have always stressed that you have to become educated about this disorder--learn everything you can about it. Not only for your knowledge but because you may have to educate your doctor and all those around you. Plus it helps you gain some control over it. Learn about coping strategies, life-style changes, new medications, where to go for the best information (www.rls.org). I wish you luck. Starting so young is truly hard.
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I'm a WEDF member and just discovered this blog. How great! I've been a victims of ignorant friends and family'. when I say victim, I mean seriously attacked on every level. Thank you for this. I'm thiinking of going public with my condition on Facebook.. I'll have to face my fears that others may also attack me. But some may come to understand, in that case it will be worth it.


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TYPE OF RIDE: Circular off road MTB ride with plenty of singletrack.
DIFFICULTY RATING: Depends on distance and speed ridden – the twisty singletrack gets more challenging the faster you ride and 100km will test even the best riders.
WHEN: Sunday 2nd September
APPROXIMATE START TIMES: 8-10am / FINISH: ALL riders must be back by 5pm.
WHERE: Woodcote, Nr Reading, Oxfordshire / Berkshire – The heart of the Chilterns. In the village hall, in the centre of the village
DISTANCE(S): 100 / 75 / 50 / 25 km's (but not a 25km circuit).
NOTE: There will also be a 10km route for families. Just buy 1 ticket for the whole family.
WHY DO THE RIDE: The Chilterns can be difficult to explore by yourself, but the routes are signed and you can challenge yourself with a big ride, knowing that we can collect you if it goes wheels up. You'll get to ride some great singletrack trails, meet new riders and get hot showers and tea & cake at the end.
NOTE: The village hall is in the recreation grounds, right next to the Children's playground. Bike-widows, non-cyclists and families are welcome to come and go, using the facilities at the village hall throughout the day.
WHAT BIKE: A hardtail (front suspension only) bike is absolutely fine for this area, as the trails are mostly flowing singletrack with rooty sections. However the long distance and numerous rooty sections easily justifies bringing a full suspension bike if you have the choice, for an easier time on your bum.
WHAT TYRES: Good fast, all round tyres with rounded edges work well on this terrain when dry. If it's a bit wet though, some deeper and square edge treads are handy for the fast corners.
PRICE: £15.00 (but a few quid more for on the day entries). Please sign up before so we can get the quantity of 'things' right and rider numbers etc done.
NOTE: The routes share some of the same trails, with the shorter routes peeling off the longer ones as you go – it is not just one 25km loop repeated.
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'Cats triumph in makeup matches
The softball team swept Lewis & Clark College 12-4 and 18-4 in a makeup doubleheader April 7.
Freshman pitcher Shelby VandeBergh earned her first win of the season during the 'Cats first win of the day. She was supported by 4-for-4 hitting from junior catcher Emilee Lepp, who hit one home run and batted in five RBIs.
Four players hit 2-for-3 duringthe second game, but Lepp, junior designated hitter Staci Doucette and senior outfielder Kayla Hubrich recorded 1.000 hitting percentages for the game.
Doucette and Hubrich went 3-for-3, and Lepp was 2-for-2. Doucette drove in an astounding seven RBIs.
The 'Cats are at the top of the Northwest Conference standings at 18-1 and 29-2 overall.
The weather abated long enough for the team to take down Pacific Lutheran University on April 2 and the University of Puget Sound on April 3.
The team's only conference loss came against PLU on March 12, when the second game doubleheader was canceled because of darkness.
Junior outfielder Jaydee Baxter said the team worked hard during practice this week to prepare for the games.
"We were more mentally prepared and definitely had a little fire in our bellies from the [earlier loss]," she said.
Senior pitcher Claire Velaski also cited the previous loss as a factor in the team's improvement.
"Generally in the past when we have lost to a team, it motivates us to work harder and makes us want to beat them even more," she said.
The 'Cats finished the second game of their March 12 doubleheader with PLU on April 2. The game resumed in the fifth inning with the 'Cats up 6-3. The final score was 9-4 in favor of the 'Cats, which gave junior pitcher Lauren Harvey her eighth win of the season.
The 'Cats then took both games of the regularly scheduled doubleheader against PLU, 7-6 and 6-3.
In the first, Doucette finished off a four-run frame with a three-run home run in the bottom of the third inning.
PLU scored one run in the top of the fourth and followed it up by adding five more runs in the fifth, giving it a 6-4 lead.
Freshman pinch hitter Haylie Watson tied the game in the bottom of the sixth inning hitting a two-run double. The game ended when Lepp scored from third base off of a bunt from senior second baseman Alex Hartmann.
Hartmann said the weather conditions that the team has dealt with this year have had some positive effects.
"Having to tarp our field adds about an hour to each practice, and having put in so much time at practice has made us more mentally tough," she said. "So if we get behind in games, we know that we can come back because we have that mental toughness."
In the second game, the 'Cats did all their scoring during the first two innings, with three runs in each frame. Hubrich led the team offensively went 3-for-3 and Doucette went 2-for-3 with another home run.
PLU scored once in the fifth and twice in the seventh inning but the 'Cats pitching and defense held on for a third win.
Velaski and freshman pitcher Karina Paavola also picked up wins in the first and second games, respectively, of the doubleheader.
April 3 saw the 'Cats sweep UPS in three games with scores of 6-1, 1-0 and 8-0. Two of the games were part of the regularly scheduled doubleheader, followed by a makeup for an earlier postponement.
Both Velaski and Baxter said some aspects of the team's play weren't in top form but that the team pulled together to get the wins.
"Our defense and pitching were pretty amazing and picked up for our offensive slump," Baxter said.
Hartmann added that the team still made some decisive hits in spite of the slump.
"We didn't necessarily hit our best, but we had a lot of timely hits and people stepped up when we needed runs," she said.
Velaski won her 12th game of the season in the team's first outing of the day. She pitched a complete game and allowed just four hits while striking out 10 of the UPS batters in the seven innings.
Doucette again led the 'Cats offensively, going 3-for-3, batting in three RBIs and hitting her 12th home run of the season.
Freshman outfielder Katy Brosig put up the only run scored by either team in the second game when she hit her second home run of the season in the third inning.
Harvey pitched the complete shutout and improved her record to 9-0.
Pitching dominated the last game of the day again. This time it was Paavola's turn to record a complete game shutout. She matched Velaski's 10 strikeouts and allowed only three hits.
The 'Cats' offense came back to life in this game. Eight runs paired with Paavola's performance brought the game to an early conclusion after five innings.
Hubrich, Lepp and sophomore third baseman Karleigh Prestianni all went 2-for-3 in the game.
The 'Cats now hold sole possession of first place in the NWC.
The team will travel to Salem for doubleheaders against Willamette University on April 9 and 10.
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Some interested parties for Division 2 have vanished! We need a few brave members to fill these spots! Do you want to kill all your free time evaluating players? (jk, not ALL) Does comparing Adam Kennedy to Martin Prado really get you going? Details inside!
I need 4-6 people willing to join Divison II that are willing to check their team. Trust me it's no fun when 3 or more teams are everyones collective punching bag ...
Standard 5x5 Yahoo! head-to-head league with all your standard positions. Very, very basic stuff here.
Draft is set for March 27th at 5pm. If you can't make it then you will be moved up on the wavier prioity in order to make it a little more fair. Draft will be selelcted randomly by me so we can know what position we have well before the dradft is about to start. Its easier this way.
Im going to wait until Wednesday to send the invites because I'm expecting 2 more of the original invites to sign up. But if they don't, expect 5 spots to be availble. Of course I'll keep everyone posted. (Actaually from the first post blank_38 has first prority)
The comments will act as a waitlist so if you get here first lucky you!
What do you win you ask? You win a spot in the prestigious Division 1! What do you win if you win that? Really I have no idea. A better league? Sure.
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Urban Meyer is coming for you, SEC. (Photo courtesy: USA Today Sports)
Urban Meyer is operating ahead of schedule in Columbus.
In Meyer's three previous head coaching stops – Bowling Green, Utah and Florida – his second season was his peak campaign. A 9-3 year with the Falcons gave way to a 12-0 season and a Fiesta Bowl victory with the Utes, which yielded a 13-1 effort and a national championship with the Gators.
The 48 year-old Meyer is not just immune to the sophomore slump; he is the antidote to it.
So how does Meyer, whom Ohio State hired after Jim Tressel resigned two years ago, improve upon an inaugural season in which the Buckeyes, who were ineligible to play in a bowl game, finished 12-0? You already know the answer.
Meyer is poised to lead a team to his personal third national championship in a third different stadium (the Rose Bowl) in just his past seven seasons. The Buckeyes are stacked offensively, and that at least should garner them a berth in Pasadena next January.
Nine offensive starters return, including this writer's pick to win the Heisman Trophy, quarterback Braxton Miller. In his first season in Meyer's offense, Miller rushed for 1,271 yards. That's a school record for Buckeye quarterbacks. In short, Miller, whom we remind you led Ohio State to an undefeated season, had the year that fans always expected out of his predecessor, Terrelle Pryor.
Four starters return for an offensive line that will do more plowing than any farmer in central Ohio, meaning that Carlos Hyde (95 rushing yards per game in '12) could, like Miller, top the century mark this season in yards per game.
The defense loses its entire front line, including last year's heart and soul, John Simon. However, linebacker and leading tackler Ryan Shazier returns, and it is a typical Buckeye secondary: fleet of foot and hard-hitting. Cornerback Bradley Roby is an All-American.
You know what? Forget, with the exclusion of Miller, roster spots. Last year Meyer, an Ohio native, inherited a team that went 6-7 the year before under interim head coach Luke Fickell – the school's first losing season since 1988 – and led them to 12-0. Two of the victories required overtime, but still that is impressive.
The players understand Meyer even better, and in Miller he has a run-first QB in the mode of Tim Tebow. The Big Ten conference overall is weaker this season than last: the most arduous road game is probably in Evanston on Oct. 5, which will lead to a chuckle or three in the bars on High Street.
Urban Meyer will only be 49 years old when the season begins, and ends. In eight months he may be able to say that he won three national championship and retired to spend more time with his family all before his 50th birthday. The only other living coach who can make that claim, at least the first part of it, is Barry Switzer.
Yes, it is Urban Renewal time along the banks of the Olentangy River. Watch out for the Buckeyes this season. And enjoy. After all, if any Big Ten coach is going to dethrone the mighty Southeastern Conference in the final BCS National Championship Game, why not one who won two national titles while coaching in the SEC?


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STUDENTS at Bowen Public School had to dance for their lunch as part of Woolworths' food revolution program.
The national program, first established in the United Kingdom by chef Jamie Oliver, promotes healthy eating and living in a fun and exciting way, and Bowen students were encouraged to dance for 15 minutes before creating healthy salad wraps.
Woolworths supplied the school with lunch ingredients for every child, including a piece of fruit and bottle of water, and North Orange Woolworths store manager Tony Downing said it was good to see the students excited about healthy eating.
"It is all about getting kids into healthy food, changing the culture and changing the mindsets in the community," Mr Downing said.
"Kids are really able to relate to the fun of food through this program."
The North Orange supermarket has had a partnership with Bowen Public School for over a year, and provides students with fresh fruit every Wednesday, bread and cereals for breakfasts, stationery and puts on other activities.
Mr Downing said the partnership began when student welfare worker Tammie Meachan approached the store and pitched the idea.
"It's not always about sales, sometimes its just the right thing to do. It's about building partnerships in the community and adding value to the school's curriculum," he said.


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Read: Where The Biggest Hole In The Organization Is
In a chat with the Rangers website, Gordie Clark said that the biggest hole in the Rangers organization now is the lack of an offensive defenseman, someone who can be a power play specialist.
Clark notes that with no pick in the first round this year, the Rangers aren't likely to draft someone who will play for them next year and that to address the need the Rangers may need to look at a trade or something else.
Leslie Treff writes at Hockey's Future that the only true offensive blue liner the organization has is 2012 fourth round pick Calle Andersson.
Treff says that a high risk/high reward offensive defenseman would be a good choice for the Rangers and one might be around when they pick in the third round.
Adam Rotter: That position hasn't been filled but it hasn't been for a lack of trying. Bobby Sanguinetti and Michael Del Zotto were drafted two years apart, and while Del Zotto has that promise, he has yet to show it consistently. John Moore has some skills and so does Ryan McDonagh and maybe they will all see an increase in production with Alain Vigneault, but this has been an issue the Rangers have had pretty much since Brian Leetch was traded.


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The Houston Astros have a long list of managerial candidates general manager Jeff Luhnow will sort through.
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Everywhere Dr. Mac went, he had a hat on. Around the holidays, it was a Santa hat, but most of the time, it was his typical, white wide-brimmed hat.
His sister says Dr. Mac started wearing hats a few years ago, when she and their other sister joked with him that he was starting to go bald.
Now, the sisters are mourning the death of their brother. Dr. H. Cameron MacManus died Sunday morning after his plane crashed.
"My brother was fun loving, but most of all, compassionate and deeply caring about his patients," Susan MacManus said.
Dr. MacManus is a professor at USF, and is also a political analyst for FOX 13.
She says her brother came down for a week of golf. They spent a lot of time walking the family's property in Pasco County and talking about their childhood.
"Just walking the property and reminiscing about mom and daddy, and all the times we swam in the lake and fished," she said.
Dr. Mac was a family practice physician in rural Pikeville, Tennessee. Susan MacManus says it was a very impoverished area.
Cam MacManus grew up in Pasco County. He played baseball for Pasco High School. He went on to play baseball for Duke.
Susan says her brother always had a love for flying. He got his license back in high school. But college, and then his career and his family took up his time, so he didn't fly very often. Susan says just recently, he became more interested in flying again, and last fall, he decided to buy a plane.
He didn't tell his family until after he got it.
But Susan says her brother was so happy.
"When he bought that plane, we were all thrilled because we were thinking, finally he did something he could enjoy," she said. "We've never seen him happier in his adult life than he's been recently."
Susan says she is only grateful her brother died doing what he loved.
And that she got to spend so much time with him, in his last hours.
"I think so many people don't have the opportunity to spend what turns out to be the last hours of a loved one's life enjoying things that were special in our younger lives," she said.
Dr. Mac took off from Tampa North Aero Park on Sunday morning, during reportedly foggy conditions.
Susan MacManus knew something was wrong when her brother didn't call them after landing. Dr. Mac's wife then called to say, he hadn't come home.
Monday morning, Susan's sister went to Tampa North Aero park to ask if they knew anything. Later Monday, information came that a ping from Dr. Mac's cell phone came from just north of one of their runways.
Keith Carver, who owns the Aero Park, decided to get up in the air.
"Within ten to 15 minutes, I had two airplanes in the air searching where we were advised that the ping came from. And within 20 minutes, we had found the wreckage," Carver said.
Carver says flight plans are not required of pilots in small airplanes. As long as someone at the airport or family or friends know when you leave and when you are expected and what general path you plan to take.
The wreckage was not found for 31 hours after the plane took off.
At first, no one knew the plane was missing. And then no one knew where to look for it, between Pasco County and Tennessee.
Dr. MacManus is grateful it was found as quickly as it was.
She is comforted with the last memory she had of her brother Cam. They had coffee together Sunday morning and then he got up and stood in the doorway.
"He smiled his big smile and said 'see you in a month.' "
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Ladies We Love: Rachel, Nichelle and Stacie of Cupcakes Take the Cake
October 14, 2009 at 12:20 pm , by Sonia Harmon
Rachel Kramer Bussel, Nichelle Stephens (pictured at right) and Stacie Joy are the women behind one of the sweetest blogs we know, Cupcakes Take the Cake. Now you may be wondering when the whole cupcake fad is going to blow over, but these ladies have been blogging since 2004 and they're convinced that cupcakes are here to stay. Cupcake lovers come to CTTC for recipes, decorating ideas, event listings—you can even find a cupcake shop in your area. So give their blog a look, and we totally don't blame you for stopping by a bakery on your way home!
Rachel Kramer Bussel
What makes me a lady: I write thank you notes (and send snail mail), I'm a good friend and I try to think outside of the box.
Favorite guilty pleasure: Tabloid magazines. (Love 'em and read way too many of them.)
Three things on my life list: Become a mom, cook a fabulous meal for someone special and get published in The New York Times.
If I could have a superpower, it would be: Mind reading.
Ladies I admire: Jeannette Walls, Martha Stewart, Michelle Obama, Anna Quindlen, Mary Lou Lord, Guinevere Turner, Christina Hendricks, Madonna, Virginia Postrel, Molly Crabapple, Samara O'Shea, Hollis Gillespie and Mary Pols.
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November 01, 2006
Indie Artist of the Month
It's finally time to get started with the new Indie Artist of the Month contest on Spread Radio Live. We have selected five new artists that will be participating. You can listen to them and vote for your favorite soon as we will be launching the contest over the next couple of days at the Spread Radio Live site. The winner will be featured on the site and put into heavy rotation on the station. We are still, however, in need of a new Vixen! Anyone? Anyone? I know it must be intimidating to submit any photos as our official SRL girl, Raiana of KHZ, is so smoking HOT, but please, do us this service. By the way, it just so happens that it is Raiana's birthday today!!!! Happy Birthday baby girl!!! We love you! Go over to the KHZ Space and wish her a great day!
The new Storm Large track, Ladylike is now available on iTunes. Storm invited me to play on the track and it really came out killer. Storm is bad ass!!!
Thanx to everyone who helped vote for The Panic Channel and this blog, especially Allan, who kept us updated throughout the process! I can't really figure out who won what, as it appears that they just started over. We shall see.
This just in: Meet Gavin from New Smyrna, Florida! He has put together the year's "scariest" costume idea, but somehow, HE makes it work! What an adorable little dude! Thank you Gavin, I am honored! Thanx to Savannah for sending me the photo. Happy Halloween to you and your family!
November 1, 2006 12:42 PM
Good morning (here in Australia) to you Dave.
Posted by: Maree in Aus at November 1, 2006 01:15 PM
hey Dave
just wanted to let u know itunes screwed up and its not up yet. i really wanna hear it too.
Posted by: jon Fast at November 1, 2006 01:16 PM
The photo of you on the bed with your guitar and in your stocking feets is smokin' hot!!!!
Posted by: Jackie Dubs at November 1, 2006 01:17 PM
Now THOSE are nice ..umm.. shoes!
Posted by: Digger at November 1, 2006 01:17 PM
Dude! Those aren't LiLo's shoes are they?
Posted by: Elise at November 1, 2006 01:17 PM
Hey Dave,
If we submit for Vixen and get selected, do we get to meet ya?
Posted by: jess at November 1, 2006 01:18 PM
Mindsight is a genre in itself; featuring predominately rock, this sound is entwined with melodic hooks and ambient landscapes that transcend through pop and latin influence to ensure a style all their own.
The Mindsight sound is focused through friends, family, life, love & music. Without these great people standing before us cheering and witnessing our music and creativity live, our sound probably would have developed completely different, we are so thankful to ALL who have supported us thus far in our journey. With influences ranging all over the board from Deftones and Head Automatica to Dave Matthews Band and John Butler Trio its hard to put them in one category of musical influence.
If you have yet to come and check out a Mindsight show, please do. They have played venues across the country including: The Roxy and Viper Room in West Hollywood, CA; House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV; Exit/In in Nashville, TN; The Rave in Milwaukee, WI; Congress Theatre, Metro and Double Door in Chicago, as well as many more.
In addition to touring, Mindsight has been honored to open for national acts along the likes of: P.O.D., Phunk Junkeez, Ill Nino, Lacuna Coil, Soulfly, Dark New Day, Powerman 5000, STAIND, Three Days Grace and SOIL. Grab a copy of their newly released demo featuring "Back Alley Requiem" FREE at any upcoming performance and come witness something out of sight, out of mind.
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Posted by: MINDSIGHT at November 1, 2006 01:19 PM
Yep, Stormy's "Ladylike" is not in Itunes. When I searched for Storm Large, the results were the Roger Wilson interviews! WTF?
Yes that picture of you on your bed Dave is obnoxiously hot. I about fell out of my chair when I came to 6767 yesterday. Why hasn't Bill Gates developed the technology yet so that I could jump in the picture with you? Ha.
Dave, I'm going to submit my vixen pictures to you soon. I'm just waiting to get my website done and published to the web first. Can the winner come take your brazilian-yoga-hiphop class that you teach? HAHAHA.
Posted by: Erica at November 1, 2006 01:45 PM
hey Dave let me know where to post my pics ill be your srl girl since i have a kick ass one i just uploaded to my photobucket account..
Posted by: JewlCanadainGirl at November 1, 2006 02:21 PM
thank you
it was and is a pleasure
your comment touched my heart
you and The Panic Channel deserve to win !!!!!!
thanks for the friendship
i keep praying for the troops to get "Back to the USA"--safe and sound !!!
thank you Dave and everyone
peace to all
Posted by: allan palmer at November 1, 2006 03:05 PM
Still no Ladylike available on I-Tunes.....what the fuck?
Posted by: Dawna Allison at November 1, 2006 03:12 PM
Now that's just crazy talk...all those delicious women in your top 20 and none of them want to be a Vixen? Are they bound by contractual obligations? Are they just bound? What about the girl that owns the cool shoes, for that matter, what about the 'girl' from the video?
Nuts, I tell you, Nuts!!
jezzi(don't MAKE me send my picture..muahahaha)
Posted by: jezebel at November 1, 2006 03:14 PM
Afternoon Dave. :-) Hope you had fun rolling with your homies last night. :-) Cool, looking forward to hearing the bands for the next Indie contest. If anyone hasn't picked up a copy of kHz's "Reality On A Finer Scale," yet, do yourself a favor because they f'ing rock and are super sweet peeps. Dave, at least you're fair... you gave us a smookkkin' picture of yourself, yesterday, and today it's the guys' turn with that shot of Raiana. Unfortunately, that kind of hotness is completely wasted on me... but that pic did make me think "OMG Shoes!" LOL "Those shoes *rule.*" Of course, you did mention Stormy, who is also capable of setting objects on fire just by casually brushing past them. LOL So, I figure that means we need another picture of you, again... just to keep the universe balanced. ;-) Hey, I'm just looking out for your karma, dude. ;-) Peace peeps.
Posted by: Sanlin at November 1, 2006 03:33 PM
Dave, that pic of R. is out of this world. Did you take it? If so, inspirations, thoughts, etc.
Posted by: Carly at November 1, 2006 03:38 PM
Maybe you should just be the SRL fox of the month. We don't mind seeing more of you.
Or how about your friend Todd? What does he look like anyway? Is he hot?
Posted by: S at November 1, 2006 03:47 PM
that little Dave Navarro is rockin!
and yes, thanks Allan for reminding us to vote.
Posted by: Season at November 1, 2006 03:59 PM
I'm Jonesing for the Ladylike track... hellllp!
Posted by: Marnie at November 1, 2006 04:33 PM
How's the back doing?
Posted by: Tina at November 1, 2006 05:08 PM
Great pic of Raiana. Lord have mercy!
Posted by: Jamie at November 1, 2006 05:10 PM
Hmm. I'd probably give being a vixen a shot... but I don't have anyone to take fancy pics of me, and I don't have the cami set. Eh, well.
Posted by: The Ren at November 1, 2006 05:35 PM
Q: Seriously Dave, How do you pick the questions for
Sunday 10??? Do you read through all of our nonsense!?
I love the Sunday 10, thanks!
Posted by: Jmitchkc at November 1, 2006 05:35 PM
I am not sure what is creepier, that Navarro doll or Gavin's costume! LOL He's a cutie, but that costume! LOL Clever.
Posted by: VioletWordsmith at November 1, 2006 05:56 PM
Happy Birthday Riania! That boy Navarro is adorable!! Now, that I am at home I can focus and read it all again~ I love your post 2day! ;)
Posted by: Carly at November 1, 2006 06:39 PM
found the new version of Ladylike on MSN sounds great.
Posted by: marylynn at November 1, 2006 06:44 PM
That is a rad little dude,
I bet he got lotsa candy that night!!!
Posted by: Spencer at November 1, 2006 06:48 PM
Ok, so I guess I could claim sleepiness on my not spelling Raina correctly.. I do like that photo~ Peace.
Posted by: Carly at November 1, 2006 06:50 PM
i wanna be a vixen but i still feel a little young to submit- maybe when im 21 at least!!
haha when i go to the gym tonite thatll keep me motivated!!
Posted by: CallyJ at November 1, 2006 06:50 PM
Raiana is a gorgeous name. ;)
Posted by: Carly at November 1, 2006 07:03 PM
awwhh little Gavin's costume is just soooo cute !! He looks so proud to be sporting Dave's tattoos. hehehe
Posted by: CandiTowers at November 1, 2006 07:09 PM
You can get Ladylike from either MSN or Buy.com and let me tell ya, it's FUCKING SICK! Absolutely insane! I loved it before, but dear God, the new mix is totally out of control. It's got to just explode.
Speaking of Storm, Dave, what about Miss Large as the vixen of the month? Seriously.
Posted by: Deena13 at November 1, 2006 08:02 PM
Hey Dave, no idea who won... hope it was you and by the way, it looks like they started over because it's a different contest.. looks like you're up for Sexiest Celebrity, Best Podcast/Radio show, Best Myspacer Crush, Best Actor/Actress, and Best band. So now you and everyone else around here knows, good luck dude, and put the word out, you have plenty of followers to back you!
Much Love,
Posted by: Tiff at November 1, 2006 08:22 PM
Mira...I done shit my pants again, Papi.
Posted by: Papi at November 1, 2006 09:41 PM
Posted by: papi at November 1, 2006 09:43 PM
Hey Dave, (and everyone else)
You're linking to the wrong version of Ladylike in your post...
Click on my name to get the right one, yo.
btw - You sound great on it!
Posted by: tremans at November 1, 2006 10:43 PM
Dave, is it the page layout that caused ass!!! to be below the photo of Raiana? HAHAHA
Posted by: Linda from San Diego at November 1, 2006 10:59 PM
It would be much better to see you in a thong on the blog!
Thanks for all the photos you have posted recently.
Do you picture all your female fans to be 20 year old big breasted beauties? Is it ok that a bunch of 40 year old women are staring too, or does that creep you out, lol..
Posted by: KuT at November 1, 2006 11:57 PM
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Posted by: heiya!!! at November 2, 2006 02:29 AM
Oh fur fucks sake you are so gay, who don't you just admit it, you sleep in pink sheets for fyucks sake. You wear red braces for fucks sake.
Posted by: mathenaticina at November 2, 2006 02:31 AM
Aw Dave, what a cute picture!
Kinda let's you see what the future might hold????
Posted by: Angel at November 2, 2006 04:13 AM
Man, I though you learnt to play on an acoustic?
Posted by: leroy at November 2, 2006 04:32 AM
Kids? Yuck. All they do is shit and barf, and it takes forty fucking years to get rid of them..... if ever.
Don't do it dude.
A parent speaks.
Posted by: I hate babies at November 2, 2006 04:39 AM
Watch out, Dave! Looks like you got some competition.
Hi, Gavin!
Posted by: Jenn at November 2, 2006 06:51 AM
deena13, I was thinking the same thing, what about Storm as the vixen....
Posted by: Bratty at November 2, 2006 07:16 AM
Dave you should do a photo shoot with Raiana, you're both so photogenic and lovely to look at in general.
Posted by: khz'sKate at November 2, 2006 08:23 AM
iTunes has Storm's LADYLIKE under STORM LARGE and The BALLS
Posted by: MusicFan at November 2, 2006 08:29 AM
I know it's a little early, but Billy Idol has a Christmas album...
MySpace video for Jingle Bell Rock:
Posted by: Caffeinated Sue at November 2, 2006 08:30 AM
Good morning! Happy Birthday, Raiana!
What a cute Halloween pic. When is the "Dave Navarro Multicolor Beginner Model" hitting the stores? :)
Speaking of models, surely you jest about needing a SRL vixen... you clearly have LOADS of virtually flawless hot ladies to choose from right in your own back yard. But if you're ever at a loss (yeah, right) and I ever have anything of value to bring to the table (and a brilliant photographer), I'd be glad to help a fellow human being in need.
For now I offer wishes of love, happiness, and peace...
Posted by: Denise at November 2, 2006 09:30 AM
I went to high school with a guy named dave navarro...whenever he entered a room he would say' hey it's dave navarro' !! it was quite funny. i enjoy your blog...peace and love.
Posted by: Laura at November 2, 2006 09:37 AM
Sup Sexies
Damn Raiana is Smoking in that foto...and the booty looks bang'n BOY!!!
So a thread in the asylum is saying that you guys are not touring with Supernova...I just checked and your still listed as opening band on ticketmaster site. Please confirm...again, I'm sure your getting sick of it, but you know a girl'z gotta get her fix of TPC, know what I'm say'n!!!
One more thing honey...I love you 'n all but would you mind keeping your cock out of my dreams at night...it's keeping me up at night and driving crazy. It kind of gives me the insestual creeps if you know what I mean, suga...
Posted by: chrissy at November 2, 2006 09:56 AM
Hey Dave,
Seems your latest pix is a hit with everyone -- you are one sexy man, but you're the whole package - looks, brains, talent. Nice.
I saw Alice in Chains in Albany, NY on Sunday night. They were awesome. You'll be at the Pepsi Arena in Albany in January. Got my tickets and can't wait. (To see TPC anyway - don't really care a great deal about Supernova, but happy to check them out).
Just FYI, as this concept may be of interest to hear about because you're so supportive of fellow artists: I do fundraising for an artists' retreat in upstate NY and we have a lot of visiting composers/musicians. Not rock yet, though (sorry!) -- mostly classical and some jazz. We support all artistic disciplines (writers, painters, composers, etc.) by offering residencies free of charge (application process only - and the competition is steep, as you can imagine) so talented people can come and create their art in a supportive environment.
Who are your top 5 favorite guitarists (we know Hendrix is in there)? And do you know Zakk Wylde?
Hope your back is 100% again. Keep smiling.
Love ya, Lynn
Posted by: Lynn at November 2, 2006 10:06 AM
Scott Dobson v. Patrick Wark
Dave, who would go farther on Supernova, Scott Dobson doing his best impression of Carlos Santana or Patrick Wark playing the air guitar to Zeppelin?
Posted by: bob polin at November 2, 2006 10:08 AM
Thanks for sharing your pictures with us!
Posted by: Dee at November 2, 2006 10:20 AM
Dave and all,
Wish I thought of this first... check out the sellaband site:
The article that I read is located on yahoo at:
Luv ya,
Posted by: Michele at November 2, 2006 11:15 AM
That pic of the mini Dave is just too cute.
Good morning my sweet and sexy Dave. Love CC
Posted by: Crecencia at November 2, 2006 11:36 AM
hope you and all the people are having a good day !!!
this is confusing on the voting :
voting like it is now is difficult to deal with---we can only vote once an hour and in one catagory--so if i vote Dave in one area---i get locked out to vote for Dave in the other areas -----gggggrrrrrr !!!!!!
the SRL indie artist is great --- new sounds and ideas ---
Gavin is quite the rockin' guitarist----Dave and Gavin dueling guitars !!!
peace to Dave and all of you
Posted by: allan palmer at November 2, 2006 12:35 PM
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Dave you have a mini dave ...oh thats sooo cute of a costume..nice to see ya poating it on the site to man love how you always give backl top the fans that love you and suppost their kids being yer body double..cute child..
Savannah yer son is adorable
love to you and the 67/67 family
Posted by: JewlCanadainGirl at November 2, 2006 01:53 PM


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