Janis, Jason, & Jesus - What Have I Done

eh, just too funny. This morning, noisemaker and I decided to burn off at the pit. We have mega, mega deadwood but we also have a fire ban. I wanted to walk up and get the mail so noisemaker said he would attend the fire.

Oh my, I got the mail and there were THREE notices of parcels to be picked up. Lordy, I get so excited when I receive parcels. I came back home and asked noisemaker to continue pit watch while I go to tend to thank yous' for the folks that sent me parcels.

Now, parcels - I have to travel about 35 miles to the post office when the parcels do not fit in the box, but that is ok - we work the travel out when we make a trip into the village. I called to the post office because I have to know who sent me parcels. Audrey, she is a happy-go-lucky lady and she gave me the list.

There was a roll up (that was from OhBoy - it is the poster), another parcel from my brother, and the last parcel is from Janis (skunkeyejan). I proceeded to email the folks (with the exception of OhBoy) and tell them the parcel is received at the post office and we will pick up on Friday.

For the email message to skunkeye, well. . . she is preparing for an adventure - she is very busy. I told her she best tend to the laundry, get the clothes folded, get suppers done, tend to the kids...only thing was I sent the message to Jason Wilber! Janis/Jason - yep - they are very close on the contact list.

When I realized what I had done, I returned email to Jason and said - Pardon Me, that message was not meant for you...Best Regards...

Then, I wrote to Janis and explain oh my, I sent a post to Jason instead of you. Too funny - this will keep me laughing for a day or two.

When I had a moment I went and change the contact information for Janis to a nickname I have for her. Naj - that is Jan spelled backwards. She is now located in "N". She stands alone. Fear not Jason, I will not again tell you to get the laundry done, get suppers complete for the week, fear not!

Some folks would find this embarassing, I do not. I am human, I make mistakes. I get things rollin' in my mind, it just overloads. Well, actually - it doesn't really overload, it mixes very well together. Just like some John Prine songs do. I have those new verses of Long Monday and Saddle In The Rain blending very well. I can go from Late John Garfield Blues into a song by T-Rex.

Thank god noisemaker is tending the fire; I would not want that to blend in with anything.

Blossoms

Wild Lupins. I include the dandilion as it does serve to remembrance of my Mom.

Just prior to her death, she was hospitalized in Vancouver, at that time we lived in a suburb of Vancouver. I spent many days with her, I'd take the train in. There was not much that the doctors could do. She was failing.

On the last visit to the hospital, she told me she saw her Mom/sisters. The names she gave, well - they all had passed years ago. I knew she would be joining them soon. She had seen the dead.

I asked her to tell me, what did you do with your sisters - your Mom. She proceeded to tell me how they picked dandilions. She laughed and said we (her sisters) picked bouquets of dandilions for our Mom, (my Baba).

I miss you all.

John Prine - Memphis - June 5th, 2010

John Prine will be playing Memphis this Saturday, June 5th with Keith Sykes (http://www.keithsykes.com/). In attendance will be Donna Laurent Palmer and Charlene Stevenson.

I cannot imagine listening to John Prine sing Paradise with Keith Sykes. That would be a Paradise moment. Heck, I'd be paradise wavin', toe tappin', head noddin', John Prinein'.....

In the photo is Donna and Keith Sykes taken 2005 at the Orpheum in Memphis. Thank you for the photo Donna.

Oh My, OhBoy - It's Prine

After hugging my delivery package from OhBoy Records, listening to the IP&OS, viewing endlessly the deck of cards and my new t-shirt. I was nearing not Prine overload. I awaited Letterman.

The new John Prine - In Person & On Stage - well, it is like you are right there. John Prine IS in your living room. The dedication to Tom Reynolds and listening to My Mexican Home, I brought the box of kleenex/tissues. Cried my little eyes out and I never met Tom Reynolds.

Odd how it is when you meet these folks on line and you become one big Prine family. You care for them, you have feelings for them and their loved ones. I have an extended family, but I never dreamed it would carry on to on line. I have a virtual son, Chad. I have sisters mega. I have RS and Florida John. I have Chuck from over yonder - cross the pond. I love it all and I am thankful for it. My life has been enriched by Prine Friends!

In the parcel from OhBoy they give a card to download - good heavenly days, I will not live that long to download. I am dial up/dial down. I am giving my card to my brother (he is on high speed), maybe he can download and burn for me. I did contact OhBoy to see if I needed permission to do so. OhBoy should have made a package deal for the Tribute and IP&OS. I tell ya - nothing pisses me off more than paying border crossing fees. I got a bad bee stung and paid double from musicpress. It is hit and miss and by no means is it the fault of musicpress, it is a governmental issue.

Letterman - well, I was rather disappointed that Letterman did not take a moment to speak with John. I do not watch Letterman but understand he does not rightly or lefty communicate with his musical guests. ah...but did they not all look good. Prine Supreme!

Such a nice note I had from Jason Wilber via the wordpress today. His notes on being on David Letterman. How nice is that when a musician takes the time to take notes and send it on to his fans. I visit a few websites and did mention John Prine/Jason Wilber/David Jacques would be on Letterman.

Bottom line - enjoyed John Prine - but who is the guy playing guitar - that hunk. I returned post -...my friends - that is Jason Wilber!

It Is A John Prine Day!

eh, I got it in the mail today - oh my! New cards, a t-shirt and best of all, In Person & On Stage! It's a Paradise Delight (I am Paradise Wavin' - hootin' and hollerin').

Bonus - David Letterman tonight - John Prine with Jason Wilber and David Jacques.

Family

Thank you Jaden, for the photo.

Yours truly, noisemaker, Greg, and his daughter, Kayla.

Greg and Colbey

My stepson, Greg ~ and his son, our grandson -Colbey.

Thank you Kayla for the photo.

Artwork of Kayla

My granddaughter, Kayla made some drawings for us - priceless. She is so special to us. All the grandkids are special to us.

We had just listened to In Spite Of Ourselves (John Prine). She liked the rainbow part...we'll end up sitting on a rainbow...hence the rainbow in the middle of the photo. Under the rainbow is To: Gramma and Grampa - Kayla S.

I had purchased special treats for them and cooked mountains and mountains of food. We have not many leftovers, the loved everything!

Such a special weekend, it was.

WOW!

My stepson emailed yesterday morning to say he and the grandkids would travel to our abode. They made it safe and sound - oh my, have the kids grown. My daughter-in-law stay to be with her Mom. Her Mother is not doing well, hope for the best, anticipate the worse and come out true medium at F 2 1/2. (Did you all get that - F 2 1/2 is a true medium pencil - teehee).

We attended our annual bake sale, enter the draws, and went for a drive lakeside.

What are the odds of this happening....I won the door prize for the adults - my granddaughter won the door prize for the kids. I was so happy for her - she was beaming. When we entered the hall to collect our prizes - everyone clapped for her - geez, the biggest smile on her face near brought a tear to my eye. So, honey we are the Big Door Prize (In Spite Of Ourselves - John Prine)

We toted our winning baskets back home and noisemaker had to come out and carry them in. Geez, they were heavy. Kayla, my granddaughter - opened hers' up. Again, smiles abound! My living room is now toy territory mega. There were crayons, sidewalk chalk, coloring books, chips, socks (pink), everything an 11 year old child would love. After she looked at everything, then again, once more...she says to her brothers - I will share with you. Proceeded to make piles for her brothers, herself, and a third pile. I inquired - what is this pile for? She replies Gramma, we share. I cannot use this pile; I will take it to school - give it for other kids. We hugged, hi 5ed.

I was so happy for her. Many times we have hugged and hi5ed - since bringing our winning baskets home.

And that, my friends - it priceless. It is called Family.

Ouch - This Sucks

Just received word my stepson and family will not be coming to visit today. Our daughter-in-laws' Mom suffered a stroke so they had to return home. This is the third stroke in less than three months.

It is important now they be with the other side of the family.

My Baking For The Annual Community Bake Sale

Every May long weekend, our community has a bake sale; it is to be held this Sunday.


I made patches of chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cookies, and chocolate chunk cookies. I did breakfast loaves of Honey Pecan and Banana Chocolate Chip.


This sale is a big event here and the funds generated by it go mainly to the fire department. Funds also go to families in need - it is a good thing all the way around.


My company arrives late this evening, oh my, a busy, busy weekend I am going to have. It will be fun especially to have the grandkids around and visit with the stepson and daughter-in-law. I get along well with them. I have taught them to Prine; they enjoy Mr. Prine. Wait til they see my new autograph, holy smucksville!