There is nothing trivial about sick pets. Our beloved pets are family (for most of us anyway). I hope your German Shepherd is well soon!

Electrophile, i am glad to hear your dad is recovering nicely! Dzldoc, glad you felt good today! I'm happy i have the next two days off. A big week coming up that i'm excited about (swim lessons and gymnastics begin for my little one)

Same here. Since March we have had something like 14 inches of rain. It's cool in the low to mid 70's. Too much rain!!!

Need my roof fixed. Got an estimate today from a very reputable roofing/construction company, and it will only cost $1000 to do the repairs! I was expecting to need $5000 for an entire new roof. I am so overjoyed! Also happy to be going to my two niece's ballet/dance recitals later today. My older niece is quite a dancer!

Hi Danny, Very interesting. I can see your point of view. Growing up in Philadelphia, PA, i am glad i didn't have the same problem with bands like Genesis and YES. Their music was very influential on my teenage years and i still love it today. The nice thing was, FM radio in the late 70's, when i became a fan, would play all the Progressive bands with the Rock bands, and you didn't know there was any difference ... i don't recall when i first heard the term "Progressive" to see that Genesis would be categorized differently than Led Zeppelin, but it wasn't more than a few years ago that i became aware of this. We all know, you are one of the smarties around here for certain!

I remember this topic a while ago and so at the time i looked into what bands are considered Progressive Rock and what meaning is given to the genre. This is one site that lists them: http://digitaldreamdoor.nutsie.com/pages/b...rtistsprog.html I think that some artists, like Peter Gabriel (even Genesis with their "Invisible Touch" album and later) changed their style. The Beatles even get a mention

Virginia, I just saw this and i am so very sorry. My heart felt wishes go out to you and your family. I know how you feel. My loss is still fresh. You were very supportive to me and if you want to talk please let me know. I am really sad for you guys.

I have always loved a few Progressive Rock artists. I guess if you classify ELO and Supertramp in that genre, they were the first i listened to when i was age 10. I considered them pop/rock. Pink Floyd were my first true Progressive rock love. I found Pink Floyd at the same time i discovered Led Zeppelin. To me it was heavy rock.... but Pink Floyd do get ranked high on Progressive rock artists lists, so i will include them. Genesis are one of my top 5 all time favorite bands.... I still love YES (saw them 7 between 1979 - 1989). Other favorites include: Traffic, The Moody Blues, King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, Jethro Tull... i also like some classical music Bigdan, the progressive artists aren't too intelligent for you i know you can hold your own!

JAL, glad to hear your sister is making improvement. Opening up to the family about hurting herself is a huge step. I have a friend who has a teenage daughter who used to do that. She has been in therapy over the past year, and it's been a few months since she did anything to hurt herself. Your sister can overcome all this, and hopefully she will! I had a great day. Nice weather, went swimming at the club, signed my daughter up for swim lessons, and just enjoyed a nice summer day.

I am also sad to hear your news. I hope your sister will find the help she needs. Keep supporting and loving her. I hope you are also getting the support you need. My best wishes to you and your family. I am unhappy about the rain as well. Seen too much of it since early Spring. It rained out swimming today, although we still spent time at the swim club. Hoping tomorrow will be better.

The Killing Moon... Echo and the Bunnymen

A fantastic song: In The Court of the Crimson King... King Crimson

Riders on the Storm... The Doors

Sounds like New York City to me. I will never forget the experience of being in a cab there. Getting tossed around and feeling like magic is on your side every time you miss hitting another vehicle. Those cabbies (all of them) drive out of control... or at least that's how it feels, lol. As for the price, rip off is putting it nicely. You definitely get taken for a ride, I hope you are having fun anyway!

Backstreets... Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

Funny, coming from a homophobe!

Good morning, it's 12:56 in the morning where i am (a day late)! Tasha was a gray and white Tabby. The pic in my avatar (obviously) was under a year old. She was sweet and i still miss her I do have a memory that i can now take comfort in. She once "stepped on" a dumbass ex's head while he was sleeping, lol. He complained about that for years after it happened. What a wuss, Fan_S, thanks for making me feel better!

My daughter's graduation. She still has another year before Kindergarten, but her class sang two songs and it was so joyous to watch the pride these young children have! They got a diploma, too. Happy to see Dzldoc was feeling good tonight!

Maybe because you are so nice you got a nice man Sorry to hear about your injury, slave to zep. Hope you are healed soon! I was happy that my daughter wasn't moody today like she's been the past couple. We had a nice relaxing day off together, enjoyed a trip to Target (it doesn't take much, lol) and had a nice dinner together. Tomorrow is her pre-school graduation and her class will be singing a couple songs! I'm excited.

Sorry your day was spoiled. Have they made up for forgetting? Next year remind them in advance

It does help because i know she felt loved as you closed her eyes for the last time I know she wasn't afraid and died in peace. I actually don't have any cat toys. I did years ago, but my cats stopped playing with toys many years back and whatever ones i once had are gone. I have many pictures to remember her by. It's nice that there are so many animal/pet lovers here. Hearing from so many has helped.

Superman... The Kinks March of the Pigs... Nine Inch Nails can't decide

Thank you so much, Fan_S and i'm sorry for the loss of your cats as well. ! Reswati, thank you also for the good thoughts! I really appreciate everyone's kindness Led Zepp 45, i am sorry to hear about your dog's illness. I hope your dog won't have any pain.

Thank you for the nice words! I remember when you talked about your dog passing away and the adorable pic in your sig! Always in our hearts

Today's weather ws perfect. Sunshine, very light breeze, high around 83 degrees, low humidity. Spent the day swimming and even with the cold water, once you got wet, it felt good. 0