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Nothing to See Here, Folks...
I've no idea what I'm doing here. Please avert your eyes while I figure this out.
And this?
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But, will it work?
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Comments (44)
And...
the answer would be no.
June 18, 2008 6:14 PM | Reply | Permalink
I apologize to anyone who stumbles in here. This may be the definition of wasted space.
June 18, 2008 6:15 PM | Reply | Permalink
You mean drifts ... drifts in here.
June 19, 2008 10:03 AM | Reply | Permalink
Sometimes reading is fundamental.
But why not give you a Recommend! for trying?
Personally, I love the experiementation. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. And again. And once more with feeling this time...
;)
June 18, 2008 6:24 PM | Reply | Permalink
The horror. Please no recommends. Then everyone will know I never read the details and my ineptitude will be on full display. I've even accepted the terms of software before without really reading them.
June 18, 2008 6:28 PM | Reply | Permalink
You're not alone... we all just clicked the box without reading...
You know the old saying, "As a last resort, read the directions."
Been there, done that.
Smiling with you...
June 18, 2008 6:33 PM | Reply | Permalink
As Jade suggests, we're not laughing at you, we're laughing near you. ;)
June 19, 2008 2:29 PM | Reply | Permalink
Recommended!
June 18, 2008 6:32 PM | Reply | Permalink
Because it's so damn cute.
June 18, 2008 6:34 PM | Reply | Permalink
Agree! Recommended! :-D
Hey, drifter. Here's something that trips up even the long-timers here at TPM:
When you're posting
on your blog, you use the instructions Jade gave you--highlight text, then click the box.However, when commenting on a blog post thread, you do your own html tagging.
Don't be self-conscious. There are folks here at all levels of html skill. We're not judgmental about formatting--only about intellectual honesty!
Looking forward to your posts!
June 18, 2008 7:06 PM | Reply | Permalink
and the inconsistency between posting and commenting gets everybody kerfluffled.
I try to remember if I'm seeing buttons, use them. No buttons, code.
Thanks for pointing out that distinction LJ!
June 18, 2008 8:14 PM | Reply | Permalink
Et tu, Flowers?
June 18, 2008 7:02 PM | Reply | Permalink
This is so going to the rec list...
June 18, 2008 7:05 PM | Reply | Permalink
Never has a post been more accurately titled!
:)
June 18, 2008 7:08 PM | Reply | Permalink
Rec list? What happens there?
I have a feeling I won't like it.
Save yourselves while you can.
June 18, 2008 7:25 PM | Reply | Permalink
PS Jordan - thanks for the heads up on the comments.
June 18, 2008 7:25 PM | Reply | Permalink
And even when you think things should work -- like say adding an image for your avatar -- you find it doesn't work like you'd expect.
June 18, 2008 8:26 PM | Reply | Permalink
so you're not alone... nor completely up a creek with out a paddle...
June 18, 2008 8:33 PM | Reply | Permalink
This reminds me of that really awesome guy who popped in here one night and posted a really oddly named blog and all of us adored his sense of humor.
Deja vu, I guess.
Carry on.
And Jade, I thank you for the Smedley/Muttley correction and I love your avatar.
June 18, 2008 8:57 PM | Reply | Permalink
Lis, I was thinking the same thing! (But I think we were just talking about it yesterday too.)
But welcome Drifter. I hope you stick around.
And I never read the terms of service either.
June 18, 2008 9:06 PM | Reply | Permalink
TERMS? They got terms? Oh shit.
June 18, 2008 9:29 PM | Reply | Permalink
'K Lis....
You got Deja Vu.... Carry On.... Lessee how many more CSNY song titles you can do off the top of your head. No cheating.
I saw that.
June 18, 2008 9:31 PM | Reply | Permalink
WTF does CSNY mean?
And...do we really have terms here? I didn't know that either, when I joined. I've probably broken at least 20 rules by now.
Oh well.
June 18, 2008 10:29 PM | Reply | Permalink
Sorry. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. You know.... Woodstock... Teach Your Children.... Ohio....
Jeez. I'm 49 and past my "Sell By." I need a drink.
June 18, 2008 10:40 PM | Reply | Permalink
Well if it makes you feel better, I got your comment. I saw a Guinevere reference on another thread...was it from Lis? Check Hilary's post about le Fay.
Lis is only a year younger than I am. She should know who CSNY is!!
Lis, you should know at least one of these: "Our House" (...is a very, very, very fine house), "Southern Cross," "Wasted on the Way," "Just a Song Before I Go" (...traveling twice the speed of sound, it's easy to get burned)
June 18, 2008 10:52 PM | Reply | Permalink
By the way, I've seen CSNY live about a half dozen times, I think. Always among the best live shows I've ever seen.
I saw them in Seattle in 2007. They are as energetic and inspiring as they were the first time I saw them--nearly 25 years ago.
June 18, 2008 11:01 PM | Reply | Permalink
I'm overjoyed that this has come to be a place to converse but mortified that I have likely stolen a spot on the vaunted rec list from a much more deserving poster.
Suite Judy Blue Eyes?
But the real question is, was CSN as good as CSNY?
You know they stopped those crazy bastards at Woodstock from rioting in the rain?
June 18, 2008 10:59 PM | Reply | Permalink
Anh! Don't worry about it! Most folks here are laid back. We'll consider this a "welcome, drifter" thread. Rec spots have gone to much less worthy purposes. Trust me.
Daylight Again.
Trick question. Singly or in any combination, David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young are superior musicians and composers who are in a class all their own.
June 18, 2008 11:09 PM | Reply | Permalink
Great try Drifter. This is a WONDERFUL recommend. We all know how difficult it can be to post here - blog or comment. A lot of us have even experienced the damnable double post. What I like about your post is another reminder to the TPM makers how difficult and discouraging it can be. You are recommended for your attempt.
I never saw CSNY but love them Teach your Children is so current don't you think?
June 18, 2008 11:24 PM | Reply | Permalink
I even ended up witha triple posted coment one time.
June 19, 2008 4:46 PM | Reply | Permalink
Well thanks folks. I guess you make a few friends even when you do it in the most clumsily possible way!
Teach your Children. Great song. My ma emails me the lyrics all the time.
Ok, so while we're at it then, new question - CSNY or Lynyrd Skynyrd?
June 18, 2008 11:36 PM | Reply | Permalink
Seriously? Definitely CSNY. Skynyrd may sport monster chops on their instruments, but they're not in the same league as CSNY in song composition. CSNY's compositions and vocal harmonies are products of genius.
IMHO! ;-)
June 18, 2008 11:53 PM | Reply | Permalink
Adore CSNY, and all of 'em individually. Skynyrd too.
But Neil? Neil Young is 2nd only to the Bobster as a songwriter. (and weird guy.) He's been cranking for 40 years, never stopped. Buffalo Springfield, CSNY, his own stuff, hell - Sweet Home Alabama was a response TO him, 'Rockin' In The Free World', the godfather of Kurt/Pearl Jam & Grunge, and he's still cranking. Of course... up here, here IS kinda God.
Here's Neil & CSNY. 2 songs - 2 written in one day, with a 103 fever.
http://www.imeem.com/people/kX4Dhqp/music/hCmSHgrA/crosby_stills_nash_young_medley_the_lonercinnamon_girl/
June 19, 2008 12:12 AM | Reply | Permalink
I like a few CSNY tunes, but Young is someone who I appreciate as a songwriter and influence to others but just can't listen to. "Old Man" and "Cinnamon Girl" probably the exceptions. His rock is somehow offputting, and listening to his Harvest/acousticy stuff just makes me want to put on some Nick Drake.
Can't stand Skynyrd, though. I'm missing the southern rock gene.
June 19, 2008 2:51 AM | Reply | Permalink
Oh yeah, I forgot: "Helplessly Hoping"
June 19, 2008 12:02 AM | Reply | Permalink
You wanna see "Hopelessly Hoping" ?? I've got some Hopelessly Hoping for ya'.
June 19, 2008 9:59 AM | Reply | Permalink
Best lyric by Neil Young:
"it doesn't mean that much to me to mean that much to you"
June 19, 2008 11:34 AM | Reply | Permalink
Red means run, son... and numbers add up to nuthin'.
June 19, 2008 1:03 PM | Reply | Permalink
Meh. It's no Dear Chairman Dean. That was a classic.
But welcome, Drifter. I'm glad that you're a good sport.
June 19, 2008 1:22 PM | Reply | Permalink
No way Genghis. Frank Mullen wins hands down. ;)
June 19, 2008 1:45 PM | Reply | Permalink
Frank Mullen's post was also a classic but different, I think, in that his writing was very clever and self-conscious, almost as if he expected the attention. His post lacked the urgent, earnest frustration that made DCD so compelling, though Frank himself was hilarious.
In any case, I'm certainly disappointed that Frank hasn't followed up with his promised contributions.
June 19, 2008 2:42 PM | Reply | Permalink
Dang! I totally missed both of those.
I hate when I miss the fun parties...
June 19, 2008 3:22 PM | Reply | Permalink
Point taken. As long as both make it onto the classic list, I'm happy.
June 19, 2008 4:10 PM | Reply | Permalink
What if someone gets more recommends than one that is already on there though? And when will they take this off? I thought for sure it'd be gone by now.
June 19, 2008 5:44 PM | Reply | Permalink
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