Where's "Distant Voice"? The mysteries need to be

[conversationpc]

...and it's Friday morning. You seem to be living to stir up trouble where there is none.

How about giving the board a chance to be the way most of us and the board admin want it to be?

Oh...my...GOD!! It's TRUE! Perry Loons have absolutely NO sense of humor - none - nada - zilch - they are obviously just dyed-in-the-wool Perry People (PPs) who live for one thing and one thing only - the day Perry sings again as the front man for Journey, and you folks will obviously do whatever it takes to protect the man's gilded image, even if it means walking around with blinders on; blinders to humor, blinders to reality, and blinders to common sense!!

Do some research. I'm not a Perry loon and never have been. I love most of the stuff the guys have done with Augeri and don't have any delusions about Perry rejoining the band.

Are you talking to me? I've hardly been one of the many stirring up trouble on this board over the last few weeks.

[nolippin]

No, man. I'm not talking about you at all. I included your quote because I agree with you. Sorry I didn't make that clear. I'm talking to the shit stirrer that started this thread by trying to call up someone who finally crawled back under his rock.

...and it's Friday morning. You seem to be living to stir up trouble where there is none.

How about giving the board a chance to be the way most of us and the board admin want it to be?

Oh...my...GOD!! It's TRUE! Perry Loons have absolutely NO sense of humor - none - nada - zilch - they are obviously just dyed-in-the-wool Perry People (PPs) who live for one thing and one thing only - the day Perry sings again as the front man for Journey, and you folks will obviously do whatever it takes to protect the man's gilded image, even if it means walking around with blinders on; blinders to humor, blinders to reality, and blinders to common sense!!

Do some research. I'm not a Perry loon and never have been. I love most of the stuff the guys have done with Augeri and don't have any delusions about Perry rejoining the band.

Are you talking to me? I've hardly been one of the many stirring up trouble on this board over the last few weeks.

[conversationpc]

No, man. I'm not talking about you at all. I included your quote because I agree with you. Sorry I didn't make that clear. I'm talking to the shit stirrer that started this thread by trying to call up someone who finally crawled back under his rock.

Gotcha...

[Matthew]

...As much as Steve Probably likes having the huge amounts of money he apparently has, I don't see where it's a big deal to make more for him, otherwise something would have happened by now. He's making enough on re-issues and re-masters, DVD's etc. I'm sure.

Yep, I agree. He has no need to get back on stage. If he did, it would be ego and that's all, since he does not need the money.

So what is Schon and Cain's motive for being on stage? Is it simply an ego-free love of the hits they co-wrote twenty-five years ago?

[conversationpc]

So what is Schon and Cain's motive for being on stage? Is it simply an ego-free love of the hits they co-wrote twenty-five years ago?

It could be any number of things...Money, love of the music, playing in front of big crowds, etc., etc. Anyway, they're the only ones who know for sure.

[Matthew]

The dream scenario!

That's what the ROR Tour was and even though a number of great songs came from that CD, they were mostly created with Valory and Smith.

If Perry was back in the band now, it wouldn't be the "dream scenario" as you tend to think because it's very doubtful that Perry could hit the highs anymore and in that regard, Jeff (and Deen) does an infinitely better job of it now than Perry could, I'm sure. For Perry Only diehards, that probably doesn't matter, no more than those who loved Elvis months before he fell off the toilet from a drug overdose could only say "he was as good as he ever was" after seeing him in concert. The smart Elvis fans got bored with his antics (lying down on stage, forgetting the words to the songs, his voice sounding like crap and looking Jabba the Hut) and either left the shows in disgust or refused to purchase tickets.

This Elvis analogy is absurd. Perry might not be able to hit the high notes (and nor could Augeri - and JSS is missing them by a mile now) but it doesn't therefore follow that he's a drug-addled fat has-been who falls off toilets and sounds like crap.

In fact, he's retained his dignity in a way that some current members of Journey spectacularly have not.

[fred_journeyman]

...and it's Friday morning. You seem to be living to stir up trouble where there is none.

You seem to be wanting to weigh in on this issue. You're right, it's Friday, but that's what happens when your office is in your home - one day turns into another and it's easy to lose track. My wife is working from home today as well and that made me think it was Saturday.

How about giving the board a chance to be the way most of us and the board admin want it to be?

Now, don't go trying to ruin my happy-go-lucky mood for the day!

You've all had plenty of chances to do try and make this board what you want it to be and if Andrew or any admin has a problem with my postings, they're free to let me know about it. Now in checking, it doesn't look like...wait a minute...no, I don't see your moniker up there as one of the admins.

The Perry board here was closed down due to the constant infighting, and I had nothing to do with that. In fact, I've had nothing to do with MOST of the fighting that rages on this board since my return. Nothing at all.

This is part of the problem though...there are too many humorless individuals such as yourself who deign to think that YOU know best about what should BE. Me? I'm here having fun because NONE of this is as serious as some of you make it out to be. None of it.

[larryfromnextdoor]

i like to read ur post fred, when i can make the time ,, ur like reading from the newspaper or a magazine,, most of us are like postcards,, have a peaceful easy friday!!

...and it's Friday morning. You seem to be living to stir up trouble where there is none.

You seem to be wanting to weigh in on this issue. You're right, it's Friday, but that's what happens when your office is in your home - one day turns into another and it's easy to lose track. My wife is working from home today as well and that made me think it was Saturday.

How about giving the board a chance to be the way most of us and the board admin want it to be?

Now, don't go trying to ruin my happy-go-lucky mood for the day!

You've all had plenty of chances to do try and make this board what you want it to be and if Andrew or any admin has a problem with my postings, they're free to let me know about it. Now in checking, it doesn't look like...wait a minute...no, I don't see your moniker up there as one of the admins.

The Perry board here was closed down due to the constant infighting, and I had nothing to do with that. In fact, I've had nothing to do with MOST of the fighting that rages on this board since my return. Nothing at all.

This is part of the problem though...there are too many humorless individuals such as yourself who deign to think that YOU know best about what should BE. Me? I'm here having fun because NONE of this is as serious as some of you make it out to be. None of it.

[Blueskies]

I have'nt seen you be funny before, so why should we assume you started with this?

[fred_journeyman]

This Elvis analogy is absurd. Perry might not be able to hit the high notes (and nor could Augeri - and JSS is missing them by a mile now) but it doesn't therefore follow that he's a drug-addled fat has-been who falls off toilets and sounds like crap.

In fact, he's retained his dignity in a way that some current members of Journey spectacularly have not.

Hmmm, okay, I'll try to explain this better. My analogy was simply meant to show:
1) That no matter how bad Elvis got, some people believed he was "better than ever!"
2) No matter how much of his voice he may have lost (and yes, Perry has put on some weight by the way, which WILL affect his singing), some people will say that he is "better than ever!"

That was all. Nothing more.

[fred_journeyman]

I have'nt seen you be funny before, so why should we assume you started with this?

Hey, I've been funny PLENTY of times, but your post simply proves what I've said about humorless people on this board...

[fred_journeyman]

i like to read ur post fred, when i can make the time ,, ur like reading from the newspaper or a magazine,, most of us are like postcards,, have a peaceful easy friday!!

Shoot, that is DANG swell, Larry! I'm having a WONDERFUL Friday. Headin' out to go joggin' now with my gorgeous wife! Y'all take care now, y' hear?

(I tried to keep this short, Larry so you could read it one sitting.)

[larryfromnextdoor]

uhhh,, fred, could u take it easy on the king, elvis,, hes his own leaque of legend,, use bands like a bananarama in ur comparisons,but not the king,,2 different worlds,, bad, bad,,medicine

The dream scenario!

That's what the ROR Tour was and even though a number of great songs came from that CD, they were mostly created with Valory and Smith.

If Perry was back in the band now, it wouldn't be the "dream scenario" as you tend to think because it's very doubtful that Perry could hit the highs anymore and in that regard, Jeff (and Deen) does an infinitely better job of it now than Perry could, I'm sure. For Perry Only diehards, that probably doesn't matter, no more than those who loved Elvis months before he fell off the toilet from a drug overdose could only say "he was as good as he ever was" after seeing him in concert. The smart Elvis fans got bored with his antics (lying down on stage, forgetting the words to the songs, his voice sounding like crap and looking Jabba the Hut) and either left the shows in disgust or refused to purchase tickets.

This Elvis analogy is absurd. Perry might not be able to hit the high notes (and nor could Augeri - and JSS is missing them by a mile now) but it doesn't therefore follow that he's a drug-addled fat has-been who falls off toilets and sounds like crap.

In fact, he's retained his dignity in a way that some current members of Journey spectacularly have not.

[Blueskies]

I have'nt seen you be funny before, so why should we assume you started with this?

Hey, I've been funny PLENTY of times, but your post simply proves what I've said about humorless people on this board...

Dude, you must be the only one reading your posts, I generally skip over them, because you are one long winded blow hard. To much self absortion going on there.

[larryfromnextdoor]

I have'nt seen you be funny before, so why should we assume you started with this?

Hey, I've been funny PLENTY of times, but your post simply proves what I've said about humorless people on this board...

Dude, you must be the only one reading your posts, I generally skip over them, because you are one long winded blow hard. To much self absortion going on there.

VL , that fred can write!! holy smokes , when i come home i save fred for the end,, i read all the simple stuff first,, ie .. favorite album covers ect.. hey ,, dont tell fred,, but lets getem going , see if we can provoke him !!! ummm HEY FRED,, WHAT DO U THINK THE SIMILARITIES ARE BETWEEN TRICKLE DOWN ECONOMICS AND JOURNEY GOING ON TOUR FOR RAISED ON RADIO AND PLAYING 2 PERRY SOLO SONGS LIVE?
hehhehehehheh,, shhhhhhhh...................just fooling fred,, right on!!!!!

[Matthew]

This Elvis analogy is absurd. Perry might not be able to hit the high notes (and nor could Augeri - and JSS is missing them by a mile now) but it doesn't therefore follow that he's a drug-addled fat has-been who falls off toilets and sounds like crap.

In fact, he's retained his dignity in a way that some current members of Journey spectacularly have not.

Hmmm, okay, I'll try to explain this better. My analogy was simply meant to show:
1) That no matter how bad Elvis got, some people believed he was "better than ever!"
2) No matter how much of his voice he may have lost (and yes, Perry has put on some weight by the way, which WILL affect his singing), some people will say that he is "better than ever!"

That was all. Nothing more.

I thought the Voice looked in pretty good shape back in May - but yes - I take your point.

I guess the same denial of reality can be found in supporters of the current line-up of Journey...and although they haven't reached Elvis levels of sadness they're not that far off from the scene in Spinal Tap where the band plays second on the bill to a puppet show.

[Blueskies]

I have'nt seen you be funny before, so why should we assume you started with this?

Hey, I've been funny PLENTY of times, but your post simply proves what I've said about humorless people on this board...

Dude, you must be the only one reading your posts, I generally skip over them, because you are one long winded blow hard. To much self absortion going on there.

VL , that fred can write!! holy smokes , when i come home i save fred for the end,, i read all the simple stuff first,, ie .. favorite album covers ect.. hey ,, dont tell fred,, but lets getem going , see if we can provoke him all day long!!! ummm HEY FRED,, WHAT DO U THINK IS THE SIMILARITIES ARE BETWEEN TRICKLE DOWN ECONOMICS AND JOURNEY GOING ON TOUR FOR RAISED ON RADIO AND PLAYING 2 PERRY SOLO SONGS LIVE?
hehhehehehheh,, shhhhhhhh...................just fooling fred,, right on!!!!!

This is why I called you the master......in master of comedy!...............................still laughing!

[A Fire Inside]

I thought the Voice looked in pretty good shape back in May - but yes - I take your point.

He was fat. He was nowhere in "good shape". Don't get me wrong, I don't care WHAT weight he is, but you can't say he was in good shape. The man has been putting on the pounds since he left the band.

I guess the same denial of reality can be found in supporters of the current line-up of Journey...and although they haven't reached Elvis levels of sadness they're not that far off from the scene in Spinal Tap where the band plays second on the bill to a puppet show.

Ah, but didn't the Tap get a comeback at the end of the movie?

[fred_journeyman]

I thought the Voice looked in pretty good shape back in May - but yes - I take your point.

I didn't say he was OBESE. You can't deny he's packing it on, but that also comes with age. I've been fighting it for a while myself, but jogging helps quite a bit.

I guess the same denial of reality can be found in supporters of the current line-up of Journey...and although they haven't reached Elvis levels of sadness they're not that far off from the scene in Spinal Tap where the band plays second on the bill to a puppet show.

Good imagery! I mean it. Like I've said before, I have no interest in seeing Journey this time out. Same ol', same ol'.

[fred_journeyman]

...dont tell fred,, but lets getem going , see if we can provoke him !!! ummm HEY FRED,, WHAT DO U THINK THE SIMILARITIES ARE BETWEEN TRICKLE DOWN ECONOMICS AND JOURNEY GOING ON TOUR FOR RAISED ON RADIO AND PLAYING 2 PERRY SOLO SONGS LIVE?hehhehehehheh,, shhhhhhhh...................just fooling fred,, right on!!!!!

Good gosh almighty Lar, I jes don' know where you been hangin' out all mah life. Where WAS you anyhoo?

Hey, when you come to the Sacramento area for your stand up comedy, let me know will you? I'll be the first one to buy tickets.

[Argus]

I thought the Voice looked in pretty good shape back in May - but yes - I take your point.

I didn't say he was OBESE. You can't deny he's packing it on, but that also comes with age. I've been fighting it for a while myself, but jogging helps quite a bit.

I guess the same denial of reality can be found in supporters of the current line-up of Journey...and although they haven't reached Elvis levels of sadness they're not that far off from the scene in Spinal Tap where the band plays second on the bill to a puppet show.

Good imagery! I mean it. Like I've said before, I have no interest in seeing Journey this time out. Same ol', same ol'.

To me it looked like he's been on cortisone treatments because of the size of his cheeks

[fred_journeyman]

I have'nt seen you be funny before, so why should we assume you started with this?

Hey, I've been funny PLENTY of times, but your post simply proves what I've said about humorless people on this board...

Dude, you must be the only one reading your posts, I generally skip over them, because you are one long winded blow hard. To much self absortion going on there.

Dude, look at your response to my post when you said "I have'nt seen you be funny before...blah, blah, blah." That more than implies that you actually HAVE read my posts before, you knucklehead. Now, get it right, either you HAVE or you HAVE NOT read my posts, but you can't SAY that you haven't read my posts, while attempting to imply that you have never found my posts funny before. Kids today...what DO they teach in these public schools anyway?

[fred_journeyman]

To me it looked like he's been on cortisone treatments because of the size of his cheeks

That's certainly possible, but if he was on steriod treatment, wouldn't he still gain weight all over? Look at Jerry Lewis. The poor guy suffered a very dibilitating back condition, which was only relieved through steroid treatment. He ballooned up like an apple, but the pain went away.

[larryfromnextdoor]

just foolin fred,, i know u know that ,, theres about 6 or 7 folks on here that can "put" things,, much more articulate than myself,, your one of them,, and ya'll get on each other once in a while making for worth while reads,, i like reading ur posts,, and u got that whole quote this and that down!!! good with the key strokes,, some of the rest of us are just subject drifters,, some of us are just nutty,, take moon beam for instance............

...dont tell fred,, but lets getem going , see if we can provoke him !!! ummm HEY FRED,, WHAT DO U THINK THE SIMILARITIES ARE BETWEEN TRICKLE DOWN ECONOMICS AND JOURNEY GOING ON TOUR FOR RAISED ON RADIO AND PLAYING 2 PERRY SOLO SONGS LIVE?hehhehehehheh,, shhhhhhhh...................just fooling fred,, right on!!!!!

Good gosh almighty Lar, I jes don' know where you been hangin' out all mah life. Where WAS you anyhoo?

Hey, when you come to the Sacramento area for your stand up comedy, let me know will you? I'll be the first one to buy tickets.

[larryfromnextdoor]

did i miss it ,, was "distant voice" ever found???

[fred_journeyman]

just foolin fred,, i know u know that ,, theres about 6 or 7 folks on here that can "put" things,, much more articulate than myself,, your one of them,, and ya'll get on each other once in a while making for worth while reads,, i like reading ur posts,, and u got that whole quote this and that down!!! good with the key strokes,, some of the rest of us are just subject drifters,, some of us are just nutty,, take moon beam for instance............

Damn! That is some good readin', that thar is, Lar! Seriously, it's not hard to do the "quotes" thing and the reason I do it is to AVOID misquoting someone when I refer to their post in my text. Unfortunately, some like to think that I just to look at my own words/posts, when in reality I'm trying to be as faithful as possible to the original poster's text, that's all.

I honestly don't know where you're coming from Larry. I also have to honestly say - for the record - it doesn't matter, so you and VL, or anyone else can have at it.

Now, excuse me, but I gots to go and get me some of this here work done on my 'puter. I be finishin' layin' out a book on model building that's gonna be publish'd later this year. Gator done... fer now...

[Blueskies]

I have'nt seen you be funny before, so why should we assume you started with this?

Hey, I've been funny PLENTY of times, but your post simply proves what I've said about humorless people on this board...

Dude, you must be the only one reading your posts, I generally skip over them, because you are one long winded blow hard. To much self absortion going on there.

Dude, look at your response to my post when you said "I have'nt seen you be funny before...blah, blah, blah." That more than implies that you actually HAVE read my posts before, you knucklehead. Now, get it right, either you HAVE or you HAVE NOT read my posts, but you can't SAY that you haven't read my posts, while attempting to imply that you have never found my posts funny before. Kids today...what DO they teach in these public schools anyway?

I said GENERALLY in meaning: break up the thought process into smaller bits sometimes. I don't disagree with you all the time, just sometimes, so relax and quit stalking Perry!

[Moon Beam]

some of us are just nutty,, take moon beam for instance............
quote]

Nutty is a hell of a lot better than what
I get called around here.
Thanks for shellin me up that way

[A Fire Inside]

Nutty is a hell of a lot better than what
I get called around here.
Thanks for shellin me up that way

Don't listen to Z, he appears to be a few cards short of a deck... you're all right, Moon.

[Blueskies]

Yeah Larry! Why did ya pull Moon into it? Ya gotta go in the flames by yourself, grasshopper.