I was impressed by their sound too, not to mention their energy for such an "experienced" group!! Not autographs but I managed to catch a pick thrown by Steve Morse. As soon as I got home I played Smoke on the Water with it.

Very cool!!

So I went to see Deep Purple last night! That alone is enough for this post. However, sitting next to me, in the front row I might add, on one side was a long time friend. On the other were two men, I didn't know them, they were also childhood friends. One was quadriplegic . They went to see the show the night before in another city. My point...we talked about the concerts we had all gone to and were still on our wish list. Of course I mentioned Zeppelin, which I have not seen in any form, when the gentleman in the wheel chair lit up and said "I saw them!!" His speech was not the best unfortunately, but he lived in Germany with his parents as a kid (this is where the two of them became friends) if I understood correctly he went to Mannheim to see them in 1979. He might have said Munich though, the "1979" was clear. To see him brighten up when talking about it was so great. For me it was great to speak, for the first time, to someone who was "there" . Oh, they just nailed "Smoke on the Water"

@ Magic...a healthy young man I hope! How long till you think you can make the trip? @ Minxter...you are okay! Of course, as I'm sure you have been told many times by now...the car can be fixed.

We're glad you didn't change your mind why-att! Once again, as said before, it's great to see who we are talking too.

Thanks Jahfin. I have been to their site previously but was still unsure which version of the band I was going to see. I'm guessing the current members are closest to the Mark ll members. Not so much the "Hush" line up as the "Smoke on the Water" line up.

^^^^^ How's Henry doing?^^^

Hmmmm....I have a BMW and a Ford! So...what's my point? ? I'm not really sure. Spent the afternoon with my daughter!! That's always a good thing.

Going to see Deep Purple in 2 weeks. Anyone know what version the current line-up resembles? As I recall there are 3 versions of the band according to who was in the band at the time. First week of March I will be going to see Brit Floyd. Currently made up of several (?) members of The Australian Pink Floyd Show. So far anything I have read about them indicates they have put together a better show than TAPFS. What great selections some of you have in your area. I am pleased we get what we get.

Hey Paul, loved that one. I know all RUSH fans have see/heard this one lots, but I enjoyed the different setting...

I would like to say thanks to all that have posted their picture on here. All beautiful people. All having much more nerve than I. It is great to see who we all are talking to. And remember...respect the teachings of your Mama! (thanks Walter)

Minus 15c yesterday (-25 wind chill) 16cm of snow over night plus 7 and rain at supper time today down to -19 forecast for the end of tomorrow.

I love it! My daughter and I call her Bouncy Knowles! Now her kid has to go through life with the name Blue! Not that her life will be all that bad.

That cold from hell is making it's way around the world. Day 9 for me. Not keeping me away from work though. Now that I think of it, I have had this cold since last year!!

Comparing to the tattoos I've seen...that is original!! In a good way. Can I ask the significance?

THREE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS!!!!!!! cough cough

Okay...now that's some good blues!!! Have liked Prince from "Little Red Corvette" onward, just would not have considered myself a fan. After seeing these posts/videos (there has been a lot of talk of him on a Fender guitar forum lately too) my "like" is likely to graduate to "fan". Dang that's good Deborah J!!!!

Kiwi!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc-EdW1amwg Thanks! That is so awesome! I know there are pics of it on the interweb, but when you (sorta) know the photographer it just looks better. I would like to email a copy to my mum. Ps: just wanted to say I have a niece who's nick name is Kiwi.

Kiwi did you happen to get a picture of the Bean Rock light house? It is very old, a great history and, at least for here, very different than ours. My mother, also a Zep fan at 71, is a huge fan of light houses.

What a day Kiwi! Love the pics from far away (for me). What a beautiful place. I know I'm going out on a limb here...but...you love your mom don't you? Did you enjoy the ferry trip?

greenman, and all, what great photography! If I may add a snap from January of this year...

Thanks Deborah J! Right now this is the closest I'll be getting to seeing these guy's. Gotta hope for a north east tour that I could get to.