Just Announced Commentary

[Bags]

I did, I said no, he wasn't good enough.  And yet not nearly as annoying as you.  I'm LUCKY lucky lucky!!!

[kosmo vinyl]

Have they pulled off one of the planned All Tomorrows Parties festivals they keep talking about bring to the US?  now thats my kinda of festival...

[kurosawa-b/w]

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
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Charlie, that was WAY out of line and completely incomprehensible since Bags is a fantastic, warm, wonderful person. I think an apology is in order.

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

I think you are wrong. She is the one who has repeatedly insulted me (with the same repeated insult), and I finally felt goaded into a response. If anyone is owed an apology, it is me. Though I certainly don't expect one. Thanks for your opinion though.
 
 I am excited that I have a child on the way. It's by far the single most important thing in my life right now. Yes, it does influence every decision I make, including what concerts I can go to. And thus, I should be able to express my joy, as well as my thoughts regarding the massive effects that having a child will have on my life, without being mocked and derided. Just like someone who blathers on about how important V-fest is to their lives doesn't deserve to get mocked or derided.
 
 Her REPEATED jabs on this topic reek of jealousy and immaturity.
 
   

Originally posted by kurosawa-b/w:
     

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
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Charlie, that was WAY out of line and completely incomprehensible since Bags is a fantastic, warm, wonderful person. I think an apology is in order. [/b]

You tell 'em!  
 
 A child IS a choice!

[Bags]

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
  I think you are wrong. She is the one who has repeatedly insulted me (with the same repeated insult), and I finally felt goaded into a response. If anyone is owed an apology, it is me. Though I certainly don't expect one. Thanks for your opinion though.

My last comments on the issue.
 
 - I did not mock or deride you.  I said you were annoying with the constant references (note I didn't even say you're an annoying person, but that the constant baby references are annoying).  I think that's not quite as mean as you insinuate, but if you believe I was actually nasty, I apologize.  I'm not a nasty person.  Nor immature and absolutely positively not jealous.  I've got a niece on the way (ineveitably within weeks of your progeny), my first, and I think that's absolutely perfect.  Somehow haven't mentioned it yet, even though it's HUGE in our family and I will likely be missing many many shows (and I actually see many many shows) to see and take care of her.
 
 - I do lose patience sometimes, and you've got a special knack.
 
 - The constant references are quite annoying and out of place -- this is a music board, and yet you bring up at what stage of gestation your child is or how old it will be nearly constantly -- for shows you don't give a shit about.  Just more chances to mention the baby.
 
 - Many of the longest standing board members have kids, mention them occasionally -- we love to hear about them, especially the birth announcements.  But they discuss other things, mostly music, on the board.  Yes, it's a phenomenal event in a life.  Does a board of music fans need to hear about EVERY show you can't make because of the one week old, the month old, the 7 month pregnant wife, the 8 month pregnant wife....?  You don't even go to many shows 'pre baby Rhett'.  
 
 - Try  this.   I think you need an outlet.
 
 - It's true, my fault.  After a couple years of just ignoring your rants and incendiary comments, you got me.  I gave you the attention from strangers you appear to so badly need.  Won't comment again.  
 - Sorry to the rest of the board as well for bringing a 'feud' that we haven't seen much of late.
 
 And now, Lollapolooza or V-fest?!?!?!?!

[shemptiness]

Word.

Dude, videotape the birth.  I'm sure O'Mankie will watch it!  

[Bags]

This is kinda fun, doing your best to not 'comment' on the JA thread.  So, in doing --
 
 I'm bummed I'm going to miss the Peter Bjorn and John show.  They got great buzz at SxSW.  I tried to fit them in, but their venue was too far from where I was before and wanted to be after.  Their show certainly comes highly recommended by many hardcore music fans, though...

[Bags]

PS, thanks Kurosawa.  It's been ages!!  Big important jobs must be taking you away from the 'scene' a bit!!  Hope to see you soon....  After few shows for about 6 months, looks like I've got a lot coming up.

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

Apology accepted, even if following it with a lengthy defense of your actions makes it seem halfhearted. I apologize for not controlling my anger better.
 
 I read this board, and I see people talking about trips to Spain, sushi restaurants, fantasy baseball, tv shows, soccer. March madess, internet porn laws, and anything else under the sun that people feel like talking about. It seems like this is more or a rock community chatboard about any and all topics, rather than a music board.
 
 I tend to go to a couple of shows a month, almost always with my wife. If I were single or married to someone who was more of a music scenester, I'd probably go to more. Whether I go to a show or not is directly impacted by what my wife wants to do, and thus being pregnant and having a child in the future is going to impact my every decision regarding shows. I've been a Smiths fan for 20 years, I've never seen the Smiths or Morrissey. I do like to go to shows at Wolftrap, but as I was pointing out, I'm not sure if it's a wise decision to take a one week old.
 
 I have a number of friends who are having children or who have had children. If I mention anything kid related, they find it wonderful and precious. And when they talk abou their kids or pregnancies, I find it the same. Because you are not my friend, I don't expect you to be the same, but you could be more gracious.
 
 People babble on this board about all kinds of annoying personal things. You're right, I have in the past responded to such annoyances in an inappropriate manner. But I think I'm doing a better job of ignoring such annoyances as time goes by.
 
 
 And lastly, the responsiblities of being an aunt is not even comparable to the responsibilities of being a mother. I'm sure you didn't mean to imply that.

[Bags]

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
  the responsiblities of being an aunt is not even comparable to the responsibilities of being a mother. I'm sure you didn't mean to imply that.

Nope, I didn't mean to imply that.  Though it will impinge on how many shows I see.

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[eltee]

Peter Frampton - Live at Belmont on 8/26. Strange, or appropriate booking?

[HoyaSaxa03]

this "feud" seems entirely too mannered