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General Chat / Re: Concerts

« on: March 16, 2009, 08:07:51 PM »

Was the Yes concert on their latest tour, or was it when Jon was working on one of his solo projects?

The latest tour.

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General Chat / Re: Concerts

« on: March 16, 2009, 06:17:08 PM »

I suppose I'll highlight some of the best, followed by an anecdote or two.

Jethro Tull was my first concert. Pretty fun time. The first half of the show was very classically-oriented. When I went into the lobby during intermission, I overheard a conversation. "Man, they is playin' Okistro music in there." Mmhmm.

Porcupine Tree -- Great concert, great music. They came out playing their entire album, Fear of a Blank Planet. I had the opportunity to get a signed poser before the show, so I was walking around with it in my pocket when an inebriated chap came up to me saying, "what are you, and architect or something?"

Yes -- Without Jon Anderson was sort of a pity. Benoit David, who was recruited to replace Jon Anderson, was actually pretty good, but Yes was missing something.
     The punk-rock chick standing next to me had never heard of Yes. When Steve Howe began playing his solo on Siberian Khatru, she turned to me and said, "HE IS AMAZING." I nodded my head in agreement.

Genesis -- Horrible show. There were far too many 50-year-old women who wanted to hear "Follow You, Follow Me," all the while ignoring the brilliant Gabriel-era music that was played (when it was played). The show was a money tour, not geared to the fans of old Genesis, but to the pop-loving baby boomers.

Fish (of Marillion) -- Excellent show. I didn't know a lot of his solo work, having only known him via his work in Marillion, but he really brought his music alive with his passion and energy. Even if you've never heard of him, you ought to check him out.

Spock's Beard / The Flower Kings / The Rocket Scientists / California Guitar Trio / Neal Morse / Transatlantic / IZZ -- This was my first Progressive Rock festival. It was certainly something special, because three of my favorite bands came together on one stage. I got to meet several of the members of the bands, and talk with people who have a similar taste in music as I do.

There are others, but these are the best I can remember.

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General Chat / Re: Feats of Strength

« on: March 12, 2009, 06:55:04 AM »

I think that goes in the "feats of awesome" thread.

I think it's most appropriate here. If you only knew the amount of strength of strength it takes to karate-chop a water bottle...

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General Chat / Re: What's in your 'fridge?

« on: March 06, 2009, 05:10:09 PM »

Funny, I saw one of those at Sears the other day...

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Forum Games / Re: The MS Paint story -- Add one picture!

« on: March 06, 2009, 05:06:32 PM »

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Forum Games / Re: The MS Paint story -- Add one picture!

« on: March 05, 2009, 03:51:13 PM »

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Not at the Dinner Table / Re: Which government should have more rights

« on: February 17, 2009, 05:58:28 PM »

Its not a matter of more, its more of a matter of which.

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General Chat / Re: Winter 2008 ADVANCED Poster Awards

« on: February 16, 2009, 06:04:19 PM »

And when I was involved, even if only behind the scenes.

You know, everything was fine when Koop held the reins.

The power has been returned to me. I can assure you all that the 2009 Fungi Forum Award Jubilee Spectacular will be greater than ever before!

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Mario Chat / Re: Look what I found in the campus library!

« on: February 14, 2009, 08:19:07 AM »

The other one is Super Mario World. I didn't find it too hard to distinguish them.

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Forum Games / Re: The MS Paint story -- Add one picture!

« on: February 13, 2009, 12:47:42 PM »

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Game Blog / Re: Mario Kart "Music" Weirdness... on Youtube, of course...

« on: February 12, 2009, 05:34:13 PM »

Video #2: What tha??? lol

Video #1: Wow, love the song. :D The lyrics are so awesome. It was silly to me at first, and then seemed really sweet! hehe

What? MarlieMoo?

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Fan Creations / Re: Gallery of BP

« on: February 12, 2009, 10:19:23 AM »

I just thought that I'd make it a bit more accurate for you. I also decided to make the background Charmander talk. No need to thank me.

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General Chat / Re: I'm going away! Signed, TMK member

« on: February 11, 2009, 09:57:10 PM »

Koopaslaya, now's your chance to reclaim the poster awards!

I accept. Conflict solved. If you like, I would be more than happy to work in cooperation with you on them. Thank you for your dedicated service to the community in your handling the awards for the past few years. I am honored and humbled that you have returned them to me.

And I would also like to take this opportunity to say that I am not leaving. I remember the same thing happened back 3 or 4 years ago when all the Club 86' people were leaving and everyone was talking about the "downfall of the forums." All of this will blow over soon enough.

My suggestion: We need a Barack Obama figure to restore hope.

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General Chat / Re: I'm going away! Signed, TMK member

« on: February 11, 2009, 05:53:13 AM »

To be honest, however, my motivation as a whole to visit the FF has declined due to school, work, and my obsession with making maps for Team Fortress 2.

Me too...  except for the whole Team Fortress 2 thing. I don't make maps for that. Or play it. So, whatever.

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Forum Games / Re: Let's count the humorless mods FOR REAL

« on: February 10, 2009, 12:39:50 PM »

Image of the year...

Not like that means anything anymore anyway.