Most enjoyable afternoon spent with my lady friends at our ladies luncheon.  Lip flappin was working overtime and no one was getting paid double time.  I did my best at the promotion of Prine, but once again...it is John Who...I always say oh no not John Who, it is John Prine - (giggle, giggle).

Several ladies commented when I told of my upcoming events, how I, once again, I will travel down the mountain side to see John Prine (John Who).  They are taken on how people meet on line - and then go to a concert.  I replied, well it is a John Who, thing.  You have a common interest (ours is John Prine and our friendship) and you go for it.  I explained how Janis and I spoke in order to get the tickets, told of the Saturday morning conversation, and now we will meet on May 4th, 2012.  We Prine May 5th. teehee.

oh yes, my Angel Food cake with the lemon glaze was well received at the luncheon.  I was able to bring a slice home for the noisemaker.  There were 14 women in attendance at the luncheon ....they do not bake.  :)   

Luke Bryan

Good heavenly days folks, this Luke Bryan fellow must be a very special man.  The traffic one post generated here, unbelievable.  I only wish I knew more of his music.  I heard that one song two times, loved it - reminded me so much of myself (in my younger years).  You can visit Luke Bryan webpage, here - www.lukebryan.com

The Goddess of Prine

Way too far off funny.  I was outside early this morning, a beautiful day indeed.  The sunshine is warm, a great Easter Sunday.  I wear my cleats still on my boots, because there is still freezing temperatures at night. The geese were flying by - Happy Easter Geese.  Happy Easter my four legged love, Happy Easter Everyone!  Then Prine mode comes....

I looked at the big snow bank, thought to myself, I am going to try and walk this.  It Worked!  I was a goddess of Prine singing Paradise.  I flung my arms up wide like the picture everyone remembers from Titanic.  I said, jesus - I am a goddess, I can walk on water.  Frozen water that is; but it works.  I started to sing Paradise; confusion sets in with the Missing Years...what do you want to be when you grow up...jesus said god.

I said - holy smucksville I am the goddess of Prine, I am walking on water, continue to sing Prine; when suddenly I noticed my seasonal neighbor walking down the street.  She says to me, we can hear you singing.  I replied, that is a John Prine song...her reply John Who, I said, oh no - not John Who - his name is John Prine.

The Rock

I found a new rock yesterday, sitting right in the dirt - ready for pickin'.  Isn't it beautiful.  Size is approximately 1 1/2" x 1 1/2", I do hope it is an omen.  My Noisemaker was even taken by it; once again he tells me, I should build you a rock polisher.  Yeppers, Noisemaker you should!

The Rock - hahaha - Dwayne Johnson - my rock would beat you anytime ;)

Spring Has Arrived

Pussywillows, spring has arrived.

It is a beautiful day outside, the birds are all in a flutter and I am too...only 29 more wake ups to John Prine.  28 to meet Janis/Brett Ferguson. 

Spring is one of my favorite seasons, everything comes a new.  I can plant a lil bit of a garden.  This year, I am starting inside as we have a very short season of summer.  I am going to plant, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, carrots, and a variety of herbs.  Stupice tomatoes are the best, such big flavor - they work great in a homemade salsa.  I purchased the tomato plants from Mr. Tom Ato, he lives about 15 miles up the road.

Easter weekend, so lots of seasonal folks are arriving on the mountain side.  Across the creek there are two young boys - ah, they have such fun.  They are very creative and never seem to disturb nature.  I heard them out there this morning, they were in the creek...one boy says - it is very cold in here, I laughed.

In celebration of Easter, may you all have a roof over your head, food on your table, and the kindness of friends.  Happy Easter to you and yours.

John Prine - Champaign, IL - 2012-04-13

Eric Brace and Peter Cooper

Opening Act for John Prine

Champaign, IL - 2012-04-13

Yes, all the Priners will be flocking into Champaign (Champrine), IL to see John Prine.  Eric Brace and Peter Cooper I have not heard of, but certain to be, if they are opening for John Prine; they'll be great!

One month from today it will be our (Janis/Brett Ferguson and myself) turn to Prine.  Good lord, I get so excited just thinking about it.  I never dreamed I would be able to meet Janis and Brett let alone be Prineing with them.  Oh yes, and for that matter Japa Dogging with them!

John Prine - Vancouver - 2012-05-05

Oh my, I am looking at the date today - smucksville - one month from the day, the time - I will have met another Prinette/Priner - Janis and Brett Ferguson.  Can you believe it.  Oh my, the next day we will meet Will Call - as mentioned - I love that guy.  Then, we Prine!  Prine Smucksville Abounds!

Malcolm Holcombe

Shines, Neil Indeed. 

A Prine acquaintance tuned me into Malcolm Holcombe (see more at www.malcolmholcombe.com).

The acquaintance of Prine was Chad Dunn.  Thank you.  Chad has met Malcolm a few times, a special moment in time for Chad.

I enjoy the music of Malcolm Holcombe - he is not Neil Young, he is not John Prine, he is Malcolm Holcombe. 

John Prine - Blue Tie

Photo - Thank You - Reeda Buresh - www.jpshrine.org ~  A very nice picture indeed! 

I believe when Janis/Brett Ferguson and I attend the concert in Vancouver - May 5th, 2012 we stay at the Blue Umbrella (lol).  I once did have a Blue Umbrella when I lived down there.  It blew away, all I had left was the handle.

How exciting it is going to be.  Wow Prinesville - Wow Smucksville - take your pick!

Malcolm Holcombe

Malcolm Holcombe - Cafe Carpe - Wisconsin - March 2012 - Photo - Thank You - Kari Amettis.

Another Prine friend of mine also raves about Malcolm Holcombe - his name is Chad Dunn.  He will be surprised whenever he arrives here to view this blog and sees I have a new picture of Malcolm.

Kari stated in her post; it was the best date she had ever had, she was with her husband and seeing Malcolm in a small, quaint venue.  Malcolm's words and music - near paradise. 

You Never Can Tell

The other night I was listening to CBC radio, a program titled Vinyl Tap hosted by Randy Bachman (Bachman Turner Overdrive).  The program was about songs that cross over from country to rock/rock to country. 

Generally speaking I rarely hear any songs by John Prine on the radio let alone hear his name.  Well, giggle giggle - Randy starts talking about the song You Never Can Tell - says several people have recorded it; John Prine.  I was thrilled to hear those words.  I figured for sure he would play it by John Prine; but he did not - he played it by Emmy Lou Harris and a version by Chuck Berry.

Only 33 more wake ups before the John Prine concert in Vancouver.  I was chatting with my brother yesterday, he is so happy for me that I get to see John Prine again.  As he says...it goes to show you never can tell.