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Lazy, lazy weekend. I watched the 3 game series between The Boston Red Sox and The Toronto Blue Jays, 2W-1L isn’t bad at all. Sort of figured that was going to happen just looking at who the Starting pitcher would be for each game? Stayed up too late last night watching the Kurt Cobain documentary “Montage of Heck”. Got up too early since Hannah and Jolene were picking up Kim this morning for Kim to see Hanna’s gymnastics & Hannah wanted to see Brewster & I. I think I’ll have a nap shortly.
Chad Smith, drummer for Red Hot Chili Peppers, & Jack Johnson
I fell asleep to “The Watchmen” first I listened to the entire album “Silent Radar” then put on the album “In the Trees”. First a track from “In the Trees”
I’m a BIG fan of The Watchmen, originally out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Now they tour once in a while, no new music from them since the early to mid 2000s & are now in Ontario.
I exercised to “Corrosion of Conformity” 7 albums on shuffle.
Exercise total for the week; 6000 crunches, 1200 crunches 5 days a week, 40 each day, only 4 days this week 160 leg lifts, & 110 squats, 30 one day then 40 today & yesterday. Monday I only did my crunches.
At first I hated exercising. Now if I miss a day, which hasn’t happened other than the week I took a break from it, I feel like I’ve “wasted the day”. That entire week seemed like a waste to me. I felt guilty that I was sitting on my butt reading on my Kindle or watching TV. That’s what weekends are for.
I’m OK with Mondays, it’s Thursdays that get me. A Thursday is not hump day or Friday. I always think “DAG NAM IT! It’s only Thursday, one more day to go!”
This week has been totally backwards for me. I started off feeling tired & lazy. As the week went on, I seemed to get more energy with every passing day. Which means I had the energy to increase the number of squats I do, only 10 more but it felt like a step in the right direction!
Pre-ordered “Chevelle” last night & got this tune with the pre-order
It’s coming back, just different segments. I do miss the Friday group discussion though, it got tanked?
Alter Bridge update from the studio
“11 songs down. 3 to go. Tracking with Elvis and Jeff.” This is Myles doing the vocals! “I want it now”! With the lack of Tool & Foo Fighters on hiatus, take Tremonti & Alter Bridge!
At least Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne are civil in this appearance
I’ll be a U2, Barenaked Ladies, & Foo Fighters fan forever.
U2 was my first favourite group, Barenaked Ladies were my first concert, & Foo Fighters took over my first favourite band roll in High School. 1992 I saw Barenaked Ladies for my first concert at the age of 12.
I fell asleep to “Billy Joel” Greatest Hits! You know, when your crew walks in & you break into song?
I exercised to “Anthrax” the new album “For All Kings”
I went to post the weekend update yesterday & everything was against me. Technology is supposed to make things easier isn’t it? When it doesn’t work lots of people are upset don’t they? If you drop or lose your cell phone, you have a mini temper tantrum because you’ve scheduled your life in it?
I don’t have a cell phone, personal choice. If I ever go somewhere by myself, which likely wont happen, then I’ll need a cell phone.
Yesterday, Kim & Brewster were at the front door waiting for me since we were going to my parents for my dad’s birthday supper. So they’re waiting to go & I said “I’ll just be a second I’m posting a blog.” No problem! I click on “Publish” & after 2 minutes it said “Error, could not publish post”. I’ve never seen that before, so I tried again, published within 30 seconds. I go to facebook to see if it transferred. Nope, facebook had an issue as well. Didn’t transfer & I was unable to share the link on my personal timeline. So now that my website screwed up & facebook did at the same time while I’m trying to rush out the door, it was just a “Murphy’s law” moment.
In the end, it was fine. Going through that can be a mini crisis for some, I figure “Meh, it happens, tomorrow’s a new day”. I think all of us, me included rely on technology a bit too much.
I stayed up too late watching TV, so this should be short, I’ll need to rest or nap a bit. Got up early to exercise & watch the game from Boston. They started early because today is the Boston marathon.
Highly Suspect & Royal Blood would be at the top of my list for favourite new band. That’s as much of a review you’ll get from me! LANGUAGE, THAT I NEVER HEAR?????????????????
Ian Fletcher Thornley live……
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
This would probably 2nd go to Pearl Jam album, just because of the 2 songs below. I really like the “Yield” album though, that is easily the Pearl Jam album for me!
I fell asleep to “Soundgarden” the album “Badmotorfinger” after most of “In Flames” album “Soundtrack to your Escape” then the first album of the double album of “The Beatles” album “The White” album
I exercised to “Foo Fighters” the album “There is Nothing Left to Lose”
The 3rd album containing the first mistake they made, in my opinion. Most Foo Fighters fans love this song & sing along to it. I think last year was the first time I’ve seen them not play since the release of this album in November of ’99.
^^That’s Dave Grohl’s mother that flips him the middle finger at the beginning. He had to teach her how to do it, from what I heard at the time.
Here’s the deal. If I have to shave my face, the top of my head will be bald also, if not the beard comes back. My hair is down to ¼ or ½ inch, being completely bald isn’t that far away! Those are now the rules, shaving sucks or blows, whatever is worse!
Well it is no longer “ancient times”. Saskatchewan residents do not change their clocks. Why? Because we don’t need to! If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
I exercised to “Coldplay” the latest album “A Head Full of Dreams” Then some “Eve 6” all 4 albums on shuffle.
So the Blue Jays start the season with a bang wining their first 2 games & go on to lose the next 4. Marco Estrada, the starting pitcher out of nowhere, won on Sunday, The Blue Jays are now 3W-4L. Last April they had a poor start to the season as well. I’ll give them 10-12 games or the month of April before I hit the panic button.
I was sitting around just doing nothing, & it felt wrong, so I worked out & decided to come in here & write a blog. I don’t enjoy working out but it’s a weekday it felt like I should be doing something.
My muscles are still a little tender, not going to stop me though! The addition of my squat exercise is making a huge difference, you can even see muscle in my quads/front of my thighs. Kim & I were watching TV Sunday night & I said to her “Hey, you can even see & feel muscle here! Check it out!” When we go walking, which we need to do more often, all of these exercises seem to help. I gotta say it’s nice to see some improvement finally. I can be patient with others, but not myself! The only problem is still my belly. I have an 8 pack but it’s covered up by a keg. I just need to do more cardio! Hopefully sooner than later!!!!! I didn’t have much alcohol this weekend either. 4 drinks & one was a hot rum tottie for my throat, that doesn’t count in my mind?
I’ve had cancer & I’m fine. My aunt has cancer & I don’t have a clue as to what I should say? I beat cancer, but I had a different type of cancer, 2 completely different scenarios. Her cancer & my cancer are not the same & won’t be treated the same at all. So what do I know about her cancer? Nothing! I say “…just keep swimming…” & enjoy everyday! Don’t worry about tomorrow, it hasn’t happened yet. My aunt is just doing her thing & being awesome at it! She likely has as much or more love & support as I did. AWESOME!!! Keep it up aunt Diane!!!!!!!!
Megadeth was in Canada, I believe they also chose Moose Jaw over Saskatoon or Regina? Smaller venue, it must sound fantastic, Regina’s arena sounds terrible, even Ed Sheeran alone had his sound distorting?
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver CENSORED LANGUAGE!!!
I tried to fall asleep to “Finger Eleven” the album “Five Crooked Lines”
Listened to probably half of that & it just didn’t feel right. I put on “Dream Theater” their self titled album that was released in the summer of 2008 while I was in the hospital.
I exercised to “The 1975” the album “I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it”
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Perfect season so far for the Toronto Blue Jays. 4 home runs in 2 games. 3 Monday & 1 Sunday. Troy Tulowitzki, MVP Josh Donaldson, 2 run home run from LF Micheal Saunders & 1 from the highly unlikely back catcher Josh Thole (his 9th career home run). Time for another young guy who throws around 95MPH to start the game tonight. I hope he does well!
No thank you, the rest of the solo album is really good. Don’t mess with a classic you released in 1997 on Big Wreck’s debut album. I may be on my way to being a grumpy old man set in my ways, but I’ll always prefer the original version.
New studio album from The Rolling Stones! They could just tour if they wanted to. It’s not like they have a limited catalogue of songs to play.
I can hear my dog dreaming in the living room. Quiet dog barks! He’s hilarious, catches my attention all of the time when flopping around on the floor & we’re watching TV.
Jimmy Fallon lip sync battle with Melissa McCarthey!
HOWEVER YOU’RE GETTING THIS, PLEASE PASS IT AROUND?
Friday night & Saturday afternoon are the last 2 spring training games for the Toronto Blue Jays in Montreal. Sunday, April 3rd they play Tampa Bay in Tampa as their first regular season game!!! I’ll see Kim again in the fall once the season’s wrapped up! Well I guess until all of the seasons finish I’ll be watching “Blue Jays in :30” the games highlights in 30 minutes. I hate watching those, but it’s better than nothing.
Ian Fletcher Thornley performing the song “Secrets” live.
Kongos are done their new/3rd album!!!!
“We’re very excited to announce that our new album, Egomaniac, comes out June 10th! The first single, Take It From Me, will be available on all digital platforms on April 15th. Pre-orders for Egomaniac also start on April 15th.”
All of this slamming Ben Affleck, yet Batman vs. Superman is the number 1 movie in the world? Ben Affleck says thank you for your money, walks away & drops the mic!
LANGUAGE!!!!!!!! Notice that he’s not an official movie reviewer, but a fan?
Now a word from another random fan on facebook about the movie.
“Screw the critics ..Fans loved it”
Any review on anything should be taken with a grain of salt. Make up your own mind about it. Do you want to follow the crowd, or march to the beat of your own drum? That’s exactly why the majority of this blog is me saying “Hey, I like this, maybe check it out if you like?”
This may be a good way to look at things. I don’t like sub genres. Metal is metal, rock is rock, pop is pop, country is country, EDM is EDM, etc. It’s either good or bad, whatever type of music it is. “You like Lamb of God? You must like everything metal”. Nope, but nice try!
Thursday evening we just hunkered down the couch & watched some TV. Friday was mostly waiting to see “The Watchmen” play at the casino, 2 concerts down & at least 2 more to go. Corey & Jolene stopped by Friday morning with Hannah. They brought some muffins & coffee from Tim Hortons early day but it was good. The Watchmen show was REALLY great! Still nothing has attained the success of seeing “Tool” in Edmonton during August of 2006. I don’t usually sing along during concerts, but it just came out at The Watchmen, that never happens!
Saturday was our Easter with Kim’s family. Her parents came down Friday afternoon & stayed with Sherry & James, but all were here for Easter supper. Ham, corn, & hash brown casserole. Enough cheese & sour cream to cover up the taste of potatoes for me! If they aren’t scalloped, hash brown casserole, poutine, or fries with Ketchup or gravy, there’s a good chance they aren’t on my plate!
I can’t wait for summer! Regular season baseball with the air conditioning on full blast so it feels like a meat locker in here! It hit 25 degrees Celsius in here with the blinds closed! If it’s over 23 I sweat just sitting on the couch doing nothing.
Just had Easter Sunday supper with my grandparents & more family members at my grandparents condo…………………& who doesn’t like their grandmothers cooking!? Turkey ( I can eat it with gravy & stuffing, but I do prefer ham), stuffing, gravy, carrots, & mashed potatoes. There’s not enough gravy in the world for me to even consider eating mashed potatoes!
Only thing missing from the turkey suppers this weekend? TURNIPS!
Ian Fletcher Thornley royal screwed up his own song released in 1997!
ORIGINAL BELOW!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the 1 song I don’t like from his solo album. I’ll take the version from 1997 any day!
As much as I’m not a fan of Disturbed, I totally agree with this! Put your phone away for 2 hours & watch a concert with your EYES! I think I just blew everyone’s mind!! You’re welcome, you needed it! Video inside the link containing LANGUAGE!!!!
Here are a few cover songs followed by the original version
^^That snare drum is close to the snare drum sound on Metallica’s ‘St. Anger’. That’s not a good thing. I think Bob Rock produced that Metallica album & did nothing but collect a paycheck.
There are plenty more out there, but these are some you may not have known about.
Some “Third Ion” for you. From the upcoming/2nd album.
DC vs. Marvel at the movies via Consequence of Sound.
Naked on stage moments. I’ve never been naked on stage, but I’ve preformed in nothing but my underwear………………I may have had 2 liters of……..”courage” in me…………
OK, just stop bashing Ben Affleck because I have also heard the exact opposite from some comic book website that proclaimed him the “Best Batman yet”! Who do you trust more in this scenario? Comic book fans or critics that sit upon their pedestal, look down their nose and say “Oh, rubbish”? I’ll take the hard core comic book fans. Face it, you’ve already decided months ago if you’re going to see it or not. I still plan on seeing it or just buying it on blu-ray! Just because someone’s title is “film critic” doesn’t mean they’re right. All it means is they watch a lot of movies! Has any “Star Wars” movie ever been handed an Academy Award?………..NO! Has the franchise ranked in a PILE of money?…YES!!!
When you see an incredible concert like The Watchmen on Good Friday, it becomes a Great/Wonderful Friday & you ask yourself “Why don’t I listen to their CDs more often?” Because I’m an idiot!
I don’t think anyone would think going to war would be remotely close to a walk in the park!
Alter Bridge are finishing the bass tracks for their 5th studio album!!!!!!!!
“Via Elvis: “Finishing our last day of bass on the new Alter Bridge”
3 hours later
“ABV Bass is complete and I cannot say enough about this production team. Tones are sick and they make recording simply seamless. Thanks guys.. Can’t wait for y’all to hear these tracks!!”
That usually means guitar & vocals left to record!!!!!!!!!!!
He was a member of “Smashing Pumpkins” I guess now he’s rejoining the band! Does this mean “A Perfect Circle” is done? Or will he do both?
I fell asleep to “I Mother Earth” the album released 20 years ago “Scenery & Fish” woke up to go to the washroom (I hold water like a camel) & switched it to their singles before I got up.
I exercised to “Linkin Park” their first release “Hybrid Theory” only 37+minutes, so once that was done I listened to “Linkin Park” the album “Meteora”
I will never understand the attraction to streaming music sights? You pay money for a subscription to rent music? The artists still don’t get a full dollar on an album sale. I probably pay more for my music through iTunes, but at least I own it. However you’re getting your digital music, it just doesn’t matter really, the musicians that payed thousands of dollars recording the album or song that someone got, wont see the majority of what it’s been payed for.
This is what Dave Lombardo (drummer) moved on to after “Slayer”
Mark Tremonti just keeps sharing link to his lyric video.
Hahahahahaha! This is your brain on marijuana, all in good fun! NO I DIDN’T LOOK FOR THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ian Fletcher Thornley live
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver LANGUAGE!!!!!
Clutch’s facebook status
“Back to Paris this summer.
Vendredi 26 Août 2016 : The Last Shadow Puppets / Two Door Cinema Club / Birdy Nam Nam / Eagles Of Death Metal / Caravan Palace / Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley / Anderson Paak / Breakbot / Clutch / Royal Republic / Wakrat”
I first tried to fall asleep to “Dream Theater” the self titled album. Only about half of the album, I then switched to “Crowded House” the self titled album for 3 or 4 songs. I finally settled on all songs by “Chevelle”
I exercised to “Fine Young Cannibals” the album “The Raw & The Cooked”, then a portion of “Dire Straits” the album “Brother in Arms”
MORE BASEBALL TOMORROW AFTERNOON! SHORT POST TOMORROW!!!
I watch some sports. Mostly Toronto Blue Jays baseball & the Canadian Football League. Never the NFL/National Football League, the NBA/National Basketball League & very little NHL/National Hockey League. The NHL, for me, has gone on a steady decline since the mid ’90s when the New Jersey Devils created the neutral zone trap, a fancy word for a style of defense. Ever since that time & whatever commissioner Gary Bettman has done to the game, just sucks. It’s all about fist fighting and really hard body checking. I think I could count on one hand, maybe 2, the amount of periods of NHL I’ve watched since the recent strike/lockout. Parts of games, never an entire game.
They’re doing this shoot out thing now after 1 period of overtime. I don’t get that at all, it’s just like watching the skills competition at the All-Star break. If they did the same thing in baseball it would be like the home run derby the day before the All-Star game. 1 pitcher, 1 back catcher & pick 3 or 4 hitters from the other team. No defense at all. If it’s not a home run, it’s a strike. 3 batters in the top & bottom of one inning. Now that would be BORING!!
I miss hockey from the 1980s & the 1990s. Play however many sudden death periods of overtime until someone scores. Sure it takes longer, but that’s more exciting to me. Maybe the game goes until midnight, oh well? If a professional athlete is making $100,000-$12,000,000 a year they should earn their paycheck. Overtime isn’t an everyday occurrence in the NHL. Tie games in baseball don’t happen during the regular season or the playoffs they play until someone wins!
And that’s why I don’t watch much hockey at all. Most of the NHL I watch is because it’s on a TV at a bar or restaurant right in front of my face.
I felt like yesterday should have been Friday, probably because I’ve been doing more exercise.
Yes, we didn’t go walking this. We’re both tired at the end of the day. So we’ve made a schedule to go walking twice a week, & for me to use the recumbent exercise bike for 45 minutes or more once a week. The squats make a huge difference though. I’ve been doing those all week.
Pre-order on this Friday. Album release April 29th.
‘Batman v. Superman’ on Wednesday’s Rock It Out Blog
Todd Bryanton’s www.youtube.com site. He’s a very talented/creative guy! It was great having him play drums in “Chemical Horizon”!
A time laps video of my father’s company setting up their display at the “Spring Home & Garden Show” ‘ONAV’ is the company’s name. Pretty much anything electronic, security system, flat screen TVs, home theaters, any wiring, etc. As my dad says “Your money, & our time, we can do anything”
If Donald Trump is elected President of the USA, I could almost guarantee a WWIII. Somebody will say something he doesn’t like & he’ll immediately hit the red button. I don’t vote in Canada for anything, but if I could vote as a USA citizen, it certainly wouldn’t be a vote for Trump.
a million miles away 