You're favourite, really? Since there's no OTHAFA in the setlist, and that was one of the high points of the concerts for me, I'm skeptical of calling any '77 show lacking OTHAFA the best. What's the sound quality like on your audience tape?

For you chillumpuffer:

I would never have guessed that about you, Jules, for you seem so personable and nice. You have that easy Aussie laidback charm that is a trademark of your country. I hope you and your long-lost friend have fun reconnecting. I'm happy about many things today. The Oregon Ducks kicking K State's ass in the Fiesta Bowl, for one. Better yet, I sent out 20 packages thru the mail for Christmas and today I had confirmation of all of the packages arrived safely to their intended destination...some were late but at least they got there.

Hooray Ducks!

I'd love to...but until I see the video or hear a tape from the show, I'm not qualified to say anything.

As Barbra Streisand would say: Hello gorgeous! LZG, I know sometimes you have bad days but I hope you realize how truly beautiful you are. Every time you look in the mirror should reaffirm to yourself that you are a good person. I know women who would kill for your skin and lips. What shade of lipstick is that, btw?

^^^ I was wondering when you would get back to your Bond-a-thon, Ady. "Moonraker" is the last of the good Roger Moore-Bonds. It's a large dry spell from here to Daniel Craig's "Casino Royale". Good luck.

I have to say Bong-Man, that looks beautiful.

With his frequent partner-in-crime, Sara Watkins...Part 1: Part 2:

Happy birthday to Mr. John Baldwin...John Paul Jones! Multi-talented, multi-faceted. The phrase "still waters run deep" was invented for men like Jonesey. As far as I'm concerned, JPJ was MVP of the entire promotional press they all did in 2012 for "Celebration Day". His droll, deadly wit was the highlight of many a press conference or tv appearance. Here's to you, Mr. Jones. Unlike Dylan's Mr. Jones, you always know where it's at. Some of my favourite JPJ moments. Rocking the Fretless bass: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6RnMCl5WZU&feature=youtube_gdata_player Getting freaky with Diamanda Galas: The monster bass with Them Crooked Vultures: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGEaMtS4KsA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

^^^ So people in the East never fail to remind me, hehe.

Why are you up so early?

^^^ Well, I learn something new every day. Thanks Shep, old boy...I'd never heard of that before.

There's a nice cheerful movie. Still, it's a good one, sad though it may be. Slogged my way through "Les Misérables" earlier tonight. Started dozing halfway through...was an effort to stay awake to the end. A typical Cameron Mackintosh elephantine musical that fetishizes the poor...especially poor little blonde children. "Master of the House" is the only memorable, hummable song. The other well-known song...the one that shall not be named...has long been ruined for me through overuse. Anne Hathaway makes a game attempt but in the end succumbs to histrionics. Very disappointing...especially if you love the Victor Hugo book. So...I've knocked off 6 new movies this past week and in order of preference, I rank them thus: 1. Django Unchained 2. Zero Dark Thirty 3. Silver Linings Playbook 4. The Hobbit 5. The Guilt Trip 6. Les Misérables

^^^ SAD?

Don't hold your breath. The Stones have been running on autopilot for years now. They're a corporate brand and corporations need product, whether it's good or not, to satisfy the bottom-line. Fortunately for the Stones, there are just enough delusional Stones-sycophants who will swallow whatever shit they put out.

I think he's talking about that photo he posted above. KB, that may be parsley in your photo BUT basil is the traditional way of making tomato soup/bisque.

Phil fucking Collins?!?

Get a room, you two.

Match Day on Fox Soccer Channel...just minutes before the start of Chelsea vs. QPR match. I could also torture myself by watching the sad Liverpudlians playing Sunderland over on ESPN2. But why start 2013 on a sour note?

Best Nightmare of them all...apart from the first one, of course. The rest are meh. Pete, nice list...I've still a few new ones to see (Django Unchained, Amour, Les Miserables, The Impossible) before I complete my Top 10 list.

D'yer like? I've tried three times in the past week to see "Django Unchained", and it was sold out each time. I'm gonna try again today after the Rose Bowl...either that or I'll go to the Marx Brothers double-feature at the Cinematheque: "Duck Soup" and "Monkey Business".

Turn on the Rose Bowl game on ESPN right now and you(and millions of other snowbound Midwesterners and Easterners) can see what the weather is like where I am.

I actually was fine with Jack Black's intro, but since you asked... I thought it would have been interesting to have Pete Townshend do the honours. Pete is articulate and eloquent and a fellow Kennedy Center Honoree, to boot. My mind reels at what Pete would have said, hehe. Or perhaps Cameron Crowe could have done the honours and maybe done a better job than Jack Black of placing Led Zeppelin's importance in the musical firmament.

Tonight is my last concert of the year...by rough estimate somewhere between my 50th and 60th show. I saw around 10 in October alone. Monday December 31, 2012: Redd Kross and the Melvins @ Alexandria Hotel Ballroom. It's a Ballroom Blitz!