I'm been listenesting to the lastest from Seether, which includes not one but two remakes of Careless Whisper. Right after the other. I still hit the back button and listen to both again. WHAT a haunting guitar. It really sticks in my mind. Job well done!
Indeed Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces
Curiousity killed the cat, well please have my "Six Gun Quota" here since I listened to the "original" by WHAM, off of Make It Big. I think those boys had something entirely different on their mind. Just my opinion, but pleeeeasssse! Hey to each it's own, as long as they do it to each their own.
It's not a perfect world out there, but coming from Seether, Careless Whisper, is "cleaner than a cat's ass"
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Diamonds in the Rough!
Great Job on Top Ten Studio Albums, hey if my ipod still calls them albums, so will I.
Let's dig a little deeper. How bout a song from each of your top ten that wasn't "the song" for the album. Could be your favorite, could be one with a great line or lyrics or could be one you want us to listen to and say, that's impressive. It would be a sleeper to those unfamiliar with!
Montrose-self titled Make It Last
Foghat-Stone Blue Sweet Home Chicago
AC/DC-Highway To Hell Touch Too Much
Sammy Hagar-I Never Said Goodbye Hands and Knees
Who-Who's Next Bargain
Triumph-Progression of Power Hard Road
Led Zeppelin-IV When the Levee Breaks
Nugent-self titled Hey Baby
April Wine-The Nature of the Beast Sign of the Gypsy Queen
Aerosmith-Rocks Nobody's Fault
there's the gauntlet
Let's dig a little deeper. How bout a song from each of your top ten that wasn't "the song" for the album. Could be your favorite, could be one with a great line or lyrics or could be one you want us to listen to and say, that's impressive. It would be a sleeper to those unfamiliar with!
Montrose-self titled Make It Last
Foghat-Stone Blue Sweet Home Chicago
AC/DC-Highway To Hell Touch Too Much
Sammy Hagar-I Never Said Goodbye Hands and Knees
Who-Who's Next Bargain
Triumph-Progression of Power Hard Road
Led Zeppelin-IV When the Levee Breaks
Nugent-self titled Hey Baby
April Wine-The Nature of the Beast Sign of the Gypsy Queen
Aerosmith-Rocks Nobody's Fault
there's the gauntlet
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Just the Facts
The following is based on a true story. The names have not been changed to protect the innocent, or the guilty. If there are under-age reviewers, get out now, if you are offended, get over it. It is a funny true-life story and nothing else.
While out the Doctor's office yesterday, I had my blood drawn. Been there, done that. I had a pretty nurse do this, and thought we were getting along great, it was Honey this, Honey that, OK by me. She checked my left arm, thumping it, the way they do, and decided to do the right arm instead. Again, thumping the right arm even more, found what she was looking for. She stated "I knew if I played with it, it would pop up". Well, sometimes silence is golden, as I had many thoughts, yet remained silent, really didn't want to embarrass her even more. The second thing I found funny was the lapse of time between her saying this and the time she realized what she had said. Funny! She, in an apologetic manner, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it that way." Sorry, hell, you made my day. We laughed, and had a quick smoke - just joking don't smoke!
While out the Doctor's office yesterday, I had my blood drawn. Been there, done that. I had a pretty nurse do this, and thought we were getting along great, it was Honey this, Honey that, OK by me. She checked my left arm, thumping it, the way they do, and decided to do the right arm instead. Again, thumping the right arm even more, found what she was looking for. She stated "I knew if I played with it, it would pop up". Well, sometimes silence is golden, as I had many thoughts, yet remained silent, really didn't want to embarrass her even more. The second thing I found funny was the lapse of time between her saying this and the time she realized what she had said. Funny! She, in an apologetic manner, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it that way." Sorry, hell, you made my day. We laughed, and had a quick smoke - just joking don't smoke!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Thing's Postal
The other thing that caught me off guard, when I started, was the supervisors. I have had a few jobs in my time and the supervisors always were the best workers, hey, they did a job and supervised. We have people not only who can not do a job, and surely are unable to supervise!June 28th, 2007, as if I don't remember it, I was called into office for doing my job. I have a major dispatch, a truck was late and needed help. I got the help myself, to get the job done. Little Mis-management was very loudly ranting and raving on the workroom floor and I was called into office. First words out of her mouth "I didn't realize a truck was late" End of meeting, eh? NO! She continued her ranting and raving, and when I had enough, trying real hard not to say what was really on my mind, said "you really don't know what goes on over there", her response was, "I DON'T HAVE TO KNOW YOUR JOB TO BE YOUR SUPERVISOR". How do you respond to that, without getting fired! I went silent. She was furious, "this is a two-way conversation", no little mis-management, this is you bitching at me for me doing my job, probably saving your ass at the same time.
Mis-management or..............
I've been working here since 1981. After the almighty "90 days" I became a steward. I could see many things that needed improvement. There are a couple of things to which I can understand why the language was written that way, but disagreed with and still do.
I was told by one of the best Union Representatives ever, Mr Peter Vogel, that management has the right to mismanage. Yes, they are running the ship, but I was thinking, as I am now, how far does the language take it. My thoughts are that if their "mismanagement" leads to the distruction of the company, well that is no longer a "right", but an abuse. They should be held accountable for their actions!!!! For the total lack of accountability, they, just like the private sector, have cashed in on the cash cow. They have very deep pockets. Do they realize what they are doing? Sure, I say. Since the "bonuses" were first issued it has been a numbers game. Don't be naive to think that they don't know who will be working in the next 90 days, the next year, the next five years. They have a printout, they have the numbers.
The other thing that caught me off guard, when I started, was the supervisors. I have had a few jobs in my time and the supervisors always were the best workers, hey, they did a job and supervised. We have people not only who can not do a job, and surely are unable to supervise!
June 28th, 2007, as if I don't remember it, I was called into office for doing my job. I have a major dispatch, a truck was late and needed help. I got the help myself, to get the job done. Little Mis-management was very loudly ranting and raving on the workroom floor and I was called into office. First words out of her mouth "I didn't realize a truck was late" End of meeting, eh? NO! She continued her ranting and raving, and when I had enough, trying real hard not to say what was really on my mind, said "you really don't know what goes on over there", her response was, "I DON'T HAVE TO KNOW YOUR JOB TO BE YOUR SUPERVISOR". How do you respond to that, without getting fired! I went silent. She was furious, "this is a two-way conversation", no little mis-management, this is you bitching at me for me doing my job, probably saving your ass at the same time.
Maybe that one needs to go under my other blog.
I was told by one of the best Union Representatives ever, Mr Peter Vogel, that management has the right to mismanage. Yes, they are running the ship, but I was thinking, as I am now, how far does the language take it. My thoughts are that if their "mismanagement" leads to the distruction of the company, well that is no longer a "right", but an abuse. They should be held accountable for their actions!!!! For the total lack of accountability, they, just like the private sector, have cashed in on the cash cow. They have very deep pockets. Do they realize what they are doing? Sure, I say. Since the "bonuses" were first issued it has been a numbers game. Don't be naive to think that they don't know who will be working in the next 90 days, the next year, the next five years. They have a printout, they have the numbers.
The other thing that caught me off guard, when I started, was the supervisors. I have had a few jobs in my time and the supervisors always were the best workers, hey, they did a job and supervised. We have people not only who can not do a job, and surely are unable to supervise!
June 28th, 2007, as if I don't remember it, I was called into office for doing my job. I have a major dispatch, a truck was late and needed help. I got the help myself, to get the job done. Little Mis-management was very loudly ranting and raving on the workroom floor and I was called into office. First words out of her mouth "I didn't realize a truck was late" End of meeting, eh? NO! She continued her ranting and raving, and when I had enough, trying real hard not to say what was really on my mind, said "you really don't know what goes on over there", her response was, "I DON'T HAVE TO KNOW YOUR JOB TO BE YOUR SUPERVISOR". How do you respond to that, without getting fired! I went silent. She was furious, "this is a two-way conversation", no little mis-management, this is you bitching at me for me doing my job, probably saving your ass at the same time.
Maybe that one needs to go under my other blog.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
He Will Be Turning Over In His Grave!
I been wanting to Ramble On about this for awhile, wasn't sure what to call it, still not sure! I would like to start something here about work. I'm thinking of mainy two categories, or two types. One, something we find humorous being postal workers, and Two something so outrageous being done at work, that makes you want to STAND UP AND SHOUT! This can be done when you see as needed, who knows maybe down the road, we will have a collection and publish! A new Top Ten!
I have to start with the number Two type, real number two doo-doo. A real STINKER!
Just before ending my shift a member of the SPBS crew approaches me with an Express, nothing new. Upon quick examination I realize that it is cremated remains from Boxwell Brothers. Yes, the great leadership of the USPS has decided to have cremated remains to go Express Mail. Past policy was Registered only, you know secure, hand to hand transactions!
I have only been given a one line type of regulation, saying it's OK to Express. I have tried and tried, from the MDO to Management to get all of the regulations, they are either uncapable or unwilling to do so, or both.
OK, this package was mailed from the GMF window unit, I'm asking how did it get to the SPBS to begin with? Not having worked in this operation, I can only wonder how many times this package has been thrown and how roughed up while there. The only markings only this package was the Express Mail label. Having been a window clerk, I can recognize cremated remains. Now, having this mixed with Express Mail, well I know it will be thrown around some more.
THERE OUGHT TO BE A LAW for this, not postal bs, a real law. Do we NOT RESPECT those who have passed on? With any new regulation one, with any type of common sense would think that all the bases would be covered, before enacting a new regulation. You would have to think of all of scenerios, yes there are stupid people out there, we need just to look around. How about having waiver of signature, and left on porch. Dogs would attack it, smells good to me! Or sudden snow storm, yes those do happen, and package not found.
I have thought of a new word, please the more input, the better. POSTUPIDITY, postal stupid, used to use Postal Logic, we have goned way beyond that.
An example of a type One would be; Having returned from vacation, yes I still call it vacation, refusing to give in to Postal Terminalogy, a co-worker asked how was it? (the vacation spent away) Not be on best terms with this co-worker, I tried the ever popular, short & sweet answer, too short. This was followed by, so what does the Phoenix Post Office look like? Having worked here for this long, that did not surprise me. I informed co-worker that I do my best to avoid even the local Post Office, while out of these walls. What was going through my mind was, does he visit the "local" Post Offices while he is on vacation!!!!
Yes, I can see a New York Times Top Ten Best Seller here!
I have to start with the number Two type, real number two doo-doo. A real STINKER!
Just before ending my shift a member of the SPBS crew approaches me with an Express, nothing new. Upon quick examination I realize that it is cremated remains from Boxwell Brothers. Yes, the great leadership of the USPS has decided to have cremated remains to go Express Mail. Past policy was Registered only, you know secure, hand to hand transactions!
I have only been given a one line type of regulation, saying it's OK to Express. I have tried and tried, from the MDO to Management to get all of the regulations, they are either uncapable or unwilling to do so, or both.
OK, this package was mailed from the GMF window unit, I'm asking how did it get to the SPBS to begin with? Not having worked in this operation, I can only wonder how many times this package has been thrown and how roughed up while there. The only markings only this package was the Express Mail label. Having been a window clerk, I can recognize cremated remains. Now, having this mixed with Express Mail, well I know it will be thrown around some more.
THERE OUGHT TO BE A LAW for this, not postal bs, a real law. Do we NOT RESPECT those who have passed on? With any new regulation one, with any type of common sense would think that all the bases would be covered, before enacting a new regulation. You would have to think of all of scenerios, yes there are stupid people out there, we need just to look around. How about having waiver of signature, and left on porch. Dogs would attack it, smells good to me! Or sudden snow storm, yes those do happen, and package not found.
I have thought of a new word, please the more input, the better. POSTUPIDITY, postal stupid, used to use Postal Logic, we have goned way beyond that.
An example of a type One would be; Having returned from vacation, yes I still call it vacation, refusing to give in to Postal Terminalogy, a co-worker asked how was it? (the vacation spent away) Not be on best terms with this co-worker, I tried the ever popular, short & sweet answer, too short. This was followed by, so what does the Phoenix Post Office look like? Having worked here for this long, that did not surprise me. I informed co-worker that I do my best to avoid even the local Post Office, while out of these walls. What was going through my mind was, does he visit the "local" Post Offices while he is on vacation!!!!
Yes, I can see a New York Times Top Ten Best Seller here!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Top Ten Singers
1. Roger Daltry - Who
2. Robert Plant - Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant
3. Rik Emmett - Triumph, Rik Emmett
4. David Gilmour - Pink Floyd, David Gilmour
5. Freddie Mercury - Queen
6. Ozzy Osbourne - Black Sabbath, Ozzy
7. Klaus Meine - Scorpions
8. Paul Rodgers - Bad Company - Queen
9. Derek St Holmes - Nugent, Derek St Holmes
10Mark Farner - Grank Funk Railroad, Mark Farner
2. Robert Plant - Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant
3. Rik Emmett - Triumph, Rik Emmett
4. David Gilmour - Pink Floyd, David Gilmour
5. Freddie Mercury - Queen
6. Ozzy Osbourne - Black Sabbath, Ozzy
7. Klaus Meine - Scorpions
8. Paul Rodgers - Bad Company - Queen
9. Derek St Holmes - Nugent, Derek St Holmes
10Mark Farner - Grank Funk Railroad, Mark Farner
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Rock On!
Rock on, how many times have we said it, but really how many times have we heard it. It's been used from country music (?) to Nascar. Please, give me a break! Rock is it what it is, just because it has endured the test of time, don't label something "Rock" because you think it might help in it's popularity! It's not bubble gum, Pop, disco or anything close to country. Please let us take back all of the misuses of "Rock" and for once in this world have it Politically Correct. Ozzy would be turning over in his grave, or is he still with us?(maybe in body, you know he's been the Prince of Darkness since 79!
ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Cooperstown
On my recent journey to the Valley of the Sun I got to check out Cooperstown. Not the Hall of Fame, maybe the Hall of Shame, jj. I didn't realize Alice considered himself a Jock, I've heard him talk about golf, but a Jock? I got a shirt - where jocks and rock meet. Resembles a Hard Rock Cafe, really had some nice R&R pix & guitars, but also had some Baseball, Football, (and others) jerseys authographed on the wall.
His menu has Nightmare Nachos, but the jock menu item that had me rolling was the "Big Unit." Now I did not order this item, but by now you should have guessed what it is. Times up!
A Two-foot long hot dog!
I did enjoy the pretty girls with the "eye" makeup on.
Only in America!
His menu has Nightmare Nachos, but the jock menu item that had me rolling was the "Big Unit." Now I did not order this item, but by now you should have guessed what it is. Times up!
A Two-foot long hot dog!
I did enjoy the pretty girls with the "eye" makeup on.
Only in America!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Robert Plant DVD
Caught this one on Soundstage, recorded in Chicago in 2006. High-Def
This is not a Led Zepellin DVD, it's all Robert Plant. There are some Zep songs
No Quarter, Black Dog, Four Sticks, Gallows Poles & Whole Lotta Love. The band
is Strange Sensation, but this is all Robert Plant. Close your eyes, listen, and he's
25 again. Liked it some much, bought the DVD, says alot if you know me.
A welcome addition to the collection
rickey
This is not a Led Zepellin DVD, it's all Robert Plant. There are some Zep songs
No Quarter, Black Dog, Four Sticks, Gallows Poles & Whole Lotta Love. The band
is Strange Sensation, but this is all Robert Plant. Close your eyes, listen, and he's
25 again. Liked it some much, bought the DVD, says alot if you know me.
A welcome addition to the collection
rickey
Dean Custom Flying V Guitar
This is the public debut of Ramble On. What do you start out with? An announcement!
I just became the proud owner of Rik Emmett's trademark - his Flying V guitar!
yea, I know, it's not the original, hey that's in the Hall of Fame, but I'm proud of this addition to the family!
rickey
I just became the proud owner of Rik Emmett's trademark - his Flying V guitar!
yea, I know, it's not the original, hey that's in the Hall of Fame, but I'm proud of this addition to the family!
rickey
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