Voltron

Double damn from 30k feet!

Ivan the Terrible looks terrible. Hope he gets better soon.

...Let it be Lowenbrau

Were you a child actor in any of those commercials?!

Hurray for Fred's good day! Hope you guys get some more.

Welcome PM. Read it.

Look up a couple posts, old man! My older sisters were rocking the Mateus and Lancers when they were the hippie chicks and all that.

Hey Thaddy, welcome to the real deal. Hope you hang around.

Welcome to the world gorgeous! Great name, especially the middle one. Congrat Naaman and mom!

Maybe you should slow down on the chocolate covered bacon!

Jarhead? That's just mean-spirited.

Wow, out of the sandbox [frying pan] and into the delivery room [fire]! Glad you made it in time, and good luck to you and your wife. Get ready for one of the best days of your life.

I think we have only seen the first 6 but maybe it was 8. I really like it.

Welcome home Naaman! Now get to work on the drinking and smoking and such before your wife kicks your ass and your baby girl takes over EVERYTHING!

I think it is a cool nickname and it came from his playing in NOLA as a youngster. Here is the first paragraph of his bio on his website and it is pretentious but the music is anything but smooth jazz: Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews' new album, Backatown (Verve Forecast April 20), is the work of a rare artist who can draw both the unqualified respect of jazz legends and deliver a high-energy rock show capable of mesmerizing international rock stars and audiences alike. With such an unprecedented mix of rock, funk, jazz, hip-hop and soul, he had to create his own name to describe his signature sound: Supafunkrock! Andrews is the kind of player who comes along maybe once in a generation, and Backatown is the latest, clearest proof that his artistry is as singular as his raw talent.

11? Couldn't you at least say 18?

Oh, damn, Steve. I didn't see your post before blathering about the swanky hotel. Truly sorry you and Fred are going through this, and I know how hard the decision is to make. I still think about my last dog BillBob all the time and was looking just a couple days ago at the last pics we have of him. He looked awful with lumps and his front paws were so turned in from arthritis that I cringed. He was 14, though, and we had a lot longer time to make the tough decision. The only advice I would dare to offer is to go with your gut and if you think he is really unhappy and uncomfortable do what you have to do. It is incredibly quick and painless for him. But if he is OK and not hurting and just has a different, sleepier life ahead for what time he has left then hang out with him while you can. We sure had old BillBob hobbling around for a long time, and carried him up and down stairs even toward the end, but the vet said he wasn't hurting and he seemed happy to be with us still. Good luck buddy, and take care of yourself too.

Room service at The Pierre. Lobster Club sandwich and mesclun greens. Late lunch CA time or early dinner NY time, not sure yet.

Got up early and flew to NYC for work. Staying at The Pierre, which seems quite swank. The Lounge looks like a good cocktailing spot, although I am hoping to make it to the East Village for a couple drink spots sometime in the next few days. The snacks spread was a good indication of the service and pampering. The mini bar selection and Fever Tree mixers sealed the deal. One problem, though. There are only one of each of the liquors. Might have to call for backup.

Happy road birthday Tyll! It's my sister's today as well. Have fun for two! Cheers!

Nice.

Dexter is awesome.

Trombone Shorty -- Backatown