Was 76F earlier. After the short rain storms, it's a balmy 69F.

Right Strider... I don't wish the band failure. I'm just not on board. Yes, another Kingdom Come, perhaps.

Meanwhile, down in Texas tonight...

What I want, is your opinion on the best soloing on Over The Hills And Far Away, *without* regard to Robert's vocal performance or range. I haven't listened to all boots, but my favorite that includes the best soloing, is the 2007 Re-Mastered TSRTS CD version.

I was listening to the OTHAFA from the 2007 Re-Mastered CD. Jimmy's blistering guitar work sets that apart for me, regardless of Robert's vocal range doesn't match the '72 HTWWW version. I don't care. I never went to a Zep concert in the 70's thinking to measure Robert's vocal range/register -- Never. I'll take experiencing LZ live, over a thousand thousand boots!!

Old man, look at my life I'm a lot like you were Old man, look at my life I'm a lot like you were Old man, look at your life 74 and there's so much more Live alone in a paradise That makes me think of two Love lost, such a cost Give me things that don't get lost Like a coin that won't get tossed Rolling home to you Old man, take a look at my life I'm a lot like you I need someone to love me The whole day through Ah, one look in my eyes And you can tell that's true Lullabies, look in your eyes Run around the same old town Doesn't mean that much to me To mean that much to you I've been first and last Look at how the time goes past But I'm all alone at last Bringing it on home to you

It will feel like this

Polar Vortex to follow Bombogenesis https://qz.com/1171475/weather-tracking-the-bomb-cyclone-storms-into-the-northeast/

2018 Winter Storm Grayson Bombogenesis

Sessions totally buys into the false assumption that pot use is always a gateway drug, and, that pot is as bad as heroin. Well golly gee willikers , I remember back in 1967, the Dallas DA, Henry Wade, pushed that false narrative in an informational pamphlet, to scare Jr. High kids from being tempted to using pot. Lie and scare tactic.

Gateway to what?? I would be much more scared for my life and safety because of all this, not a result of pot use: The opioid epidemic. The Millions on prescription pain killers. The Millions that have become alcoholics. But, if think you'd be safer living somewhere that has all of the above, except legalized pot use, then go ahead, and think you're safer..

Well, as more states legalize recreational use, then the % going to Colorado, will come down. California has a moderate climate. I suppose many of the transients and criminals will be headed out west... And the Colorado crime rate will go down..

Nobody should be driving a car if they have drunk any alcohol. How does that sound??? Ahhhh, but that's *not* the law, is it?? Do you realize how many thousands of people are driving vehicles on the road under the influence of "legal" prescription and over-the-counter medications?? They've done those tests where, in a closed area, they've allowed driver's to drink 2 drinks and test them. Then more drinks. Some of the driver's that said they didn't feel like they'd had too much, knocked over the cones. I'd rather see alcohol banned. Yet, with hundreds of thousands of alcohol related deaths, it remains "legal" and acceptable, to even advertise on Television.

A Blast from the Past: The Storm of the Century: The Blizzard of 1949, where the President authorized the US Military to dig people out in a four state area...

Why Do Pipes Burst ? Cold weather can cause serious issues when it affects the water supply pipes in your home. Although cold temperatures generally cause things to contract, ice has more volume than water so when water freezes inside a pipe, it expands and increases pressure inside the pipe. The building pressure needs to escape so it literally bursts right out of the pipe. This sometimes occurs at a weak joint in the pipe but pressure can burst right out the side of the pipe wall. One way to prevent water pipes from bursting during extreme cold is to turn on your faucets to allow a slow but steady stream of water to escape. This will keep water moving through the pipes and, most importantly, prevent pressure from building up inside. To prevent frozen pipes, Insulate exposed water supply pipes with foam pipe sleeves and don’t allow the temperature in the house to fall below 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Open cabinet doors below sinks to allow warm air to circulate around pipes. https://www.rotorooter.com/plumbing-basics/frequently-asked-questions/plumbing-in-your-home/why-do-pipes-burst/

Cold, Cold, Cold, Cold....

2017 Arctic Blast Sunday Morning 18F Wind Chill N Wind Gusting to 23mph Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Wind chill values between 4 and 14. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. http://vortex.plymouth.edu/uschill.gif

No Quarter live, because of the deep wind chills and heavy snows that some are experiencing in the US at this time...

Yes, even the great Beatles had Brian Epstein who made poor decisions concerning their world tours. IF we had had the Internet back in the day maybe fan wishes could have been noted and realized despite what a well-meaning Mr. Grant would have otherwise intended. As to 1973 vs 1975... I saw both tours, and I favor the '75 tour much more than I favor the '73 tour. That's just me and my personal experiences. Visually, the '75 Tour beats the '73 Tour. My dream concert film would be from 1975, easily.

I'll have to get back to you on that...

In hindsight, all of the musical performances should have been fully filmed, so that they could be released in addition to the fantasy sequences. As someone in the band once said... "TSRTS is the most expensive home movie ever made." On a day to day basis, I have no enjoyment watching the fantasy sequences again. Unless you assume I'm eating magic mushrooms every day... watching the fantasy sequences every time is not desirable. Anything that you have to be "under the influence" to enjoy, is not for me. I'd much rather be able to watch the band performing all of the songs. Hard Feelings because the band was not able to produce concert films of the 1975 or the 1977 Tours. But I do understand the love for TSRTS, from those that never had a chance to see the band in person. As to the review that started this thread, I can't waste my time critiquing a (mere) critic.

It's cold and damp...

R.I.P. Jim Nabors