From: owner-rockford-files-digest@smoe.org (The Rockford Files) To: rockford-files-digest@smoe.org Subject: The Rockford Files V1 #141 Reply-To: rockford-files@smoe.org Sender: owner-rockford-files-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-rockford-files-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk The Rockford Files Tuesday, June 2 1998 Volume 01 : Number 141 Today's Filings: ----------------- Slit skirts, slit skirts... will we have a compound? G105 Big Shindig Ni hao! SNUZZ and gospel... a dash here, a dash there ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 1 Jun 1998 08:50:42 -0400 From: Anne Lyons Subject: Slit skirts, slit skirts... Hey all! Carrie: Glad to hear that you got a job! And a fun one too... bummer about the technology... but it just goes to show that although those computer and software manufacturers keep tryin' to get us to buy that newer, faster model/program (hell, who needs a stable economy anyway?)... there are still those who are determined not to go into debt for technology! *grin* Ginger: Ummmmm... personally, for me, the funny part of Craig's comment was "Stallone puts out a bad movie" -- but that may just be me. Lone Gunman: For those who didn't get Markus's comment in one of the earlier RFs... we had an incident in the high school here where I work... kid threatened to "pull an Oregon" when he got suspended. He got arrested and all that. Apparently he's *really* sorry now... had to go to court for making threatening statements and all that. Sucks to be him! Thank God I'm outta here next year when he becomes a junior and gets even more trigger happy! But I'm not putting away my kevlar just yet... Matthew: Bummer about Saratoga... you will be missed. And I will be bored. But in your honor... I may have to go into the local Sears and start thrashing around, soiling clothes, elbowing workers in the neck, body slamming patrons in the toddler section, and for a grand finale... heading over to the junior department and slashing all the trashy prom/formal gowns while screaming "What have you got to complain & whine about? You have every whim fulfilled! Your life is only going to go downhill from here!" No, seriously. I'm bummed. But you'd know that already... Maybe I'll try to pick up a hitchhiker for the extry ticket I got. Phil Hartman: When Markus e-mailed me the news... I was in shock. This affected me more than Farley or Belushi (yes, and it does have something to do with the fact that they oh-deed.). It's right up there with Gilda Radner (nice call, Carrie). It's an utter tragedy. Did anyone catch the Stern Interview re-run? It was eerie... Phil talking about how his first two wives were crazy and how he could be a total jerk to them (wanting to control them) but that "this one" wouldn't put up with that and how that was good... *shudder* It was frightening. *sigh* I am very sad... Watching the SNL tribute on the Comedy Channel really broguth home the point of just how talented he was. And think... not only was he an important part of NewsRadio (one of the more underrated shows on TV today)... this means no new Troy McClure on The Simpsons... As to the theory that God likes to bring more humor into heaven... that's a thought that the great Elvis Costello had as well: "So there he was on a water-bed Drinking a cola of a mystery brand Reading an airport novelette, listening to Andrew Lloyd-Webber's "Requiem" He said, before it had really begun, "I prefer the one about my son" "I've been wading through all this unbelievable junk and wondering if I should have given the world to the monkeys"... ...While you lie in the dark, afraid to breathe and you beg and you promise And you bargain and you plead Sometimes you confuse me with Santa Claus It's the big white beard I suppose I'm going up to the pole, where you folks die of cold I might be gone for a while if you need me Now I'm dead, now I'm dead, now I'm dead, now I'm dead, now I'm dead and you're all going on to meet your reward Are you scared? Are you scared? Are you scared? Are you scared? You might have never heard, but God's comic" *sigh* - -Anne P.S. There was some Bentent in there... it was just cleverly hidden. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Jun 1998 10:08:32 From: "Hannah Kuhlmann" Subject: will we have a compound? OK guys. . .it's time to put your thinking caps on, and truly earn the name of FJORDERS. I need some advice from the insiders and the elite informed geeky fan club! I got an e-mail from this chick today asking if *I* thought if she send BFF her CD booklet (presumably for a BFF CD, not just hers) with a SASE, would they send it back? or just toss it and not care? So far my recommendation is gonna be to wait till their done with tour and then give it a shot, 'cause hey, they're nice guys. is this OK to tell her? or do you think she'll never see it again, and then hate me? AGH! I can't deal with this pressure to give sage advice. just 'cause I got a webpage, people suddenly think I'm intelligent or something! MILITIA MATT- - -give me more Jeff Buckley! if there's still room on tape 2 and it all flows and everything. I also liked the Brad, huffamoose, *supergrass*, folk implosion and the super sounds of the 70's (it was george baker selection. . .) and of course all the stuff from the CMJ and Loungapalooza CDs, and Gladhands. . . so basically EVERYTHING except the Bran Van 3000. even the Primus is starting to grow on me!- - - END OF BULLETIN TO MILITIA MATTHEW I had this awful nightmare last night in which I had finals, and I'd forgotten about one class and never even gone to it, but I had to take the final anyway. Hmmm. . .pretty enigmatic, HUH? what with my finals next week and registration for next year going on. Crap! can't I ever have any COOL dreams for Anne to figure out? I did have a dream with Dave Foley last night (no Scott Thompson, sorry kids) but there was very little to figure out, he just kind of stood around. It was like a waiting room dream sort of. oh, last thing before I stop rambling. I found a really simple, FREE sheet music notation program online -- if anybody else out there is desperately trying to write out unpublished Ben or anything else for that matter - but can't afford Cakewalk. . .talk to me! I'll point you to my free kiddie program. :) - -Hannah what!? I HAD some Bentent, I swear. right at the beginning. - ------------------------------------------ Hannah Kuhlmann - kuhl0025@tc.umn.edu **FLASHY BEN FOLDS FIVE WEBSITE** AT http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Cafe/1094/ - ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Jun 1998 11:46:34 -0400 (EDT) From: Ginger Nance Subject: G105 Big Shindig Hello all, I just got back from the Big Shindig in Raleigh. It was a pretty rockin' show overall, lots of great, mostly local bands. I got to see Hobex, the Connells, 7 Mary 3, Athenaeum (I went to junior high with Grey Brewster, so imagine my surprise at learning he was in one of my favorite new bands!), Collapsis, Marcy Playground, Dag, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, and Far Too Jones. BFF was headlining this show, so they played late, after I'd been in the sun all day, but I had been saving up my energy and managed to groove away during their set. They played (in no real order): Pyser, Battle, Polka, One Angry Dwarf, Steven's, Julianne, Underground, Eddie Walker, SFTD, Philosophy, Brick, and "the big hit," Raindrops. It was a pretty standard show, no real goofing around or anything, but their incessant touring has ensured that they sound amazing no matter what because they're so tight now. Ben did tell a funny story about guys in caves that had nothing to do with anything, but used it as his intro to Steven's. He did a pretty rockin, assault on the piano with the stool, with a runnig start across the rather large stage. While the sound wasn't quite as cozy as in an intimate setting, the guys amplified really well, which kinda surprised me. Um, the crowd wasn't too bad..just your average Top 40-ish radio crowd. I saw Jay R. and his friend, went with Kim and her friend Jen, and met up with people I knew from school there, plus saw Alessa, so there's the mailing list crowd. Briefly talked to the guys afterwards, Ben was trying to remember the last place he saw me (Austin, BTW), Robert was offended because I wasn't getting anything signed (I managed to placate him, though, and Kim let him try on her nifty foam visor she got), and then Ben told me what originally was the entire purpose of this long, rambling post. Attention all Atlanta folks! We are in some major freakin' luck, because Ben told me that Snuzz was going to be opening for them in Atlanta. Aiee! Talk about a family affair, I'm so excited now! Ginger :) ps--the Steinway was back, but it's on stands right now because they broke the legs while moving it recently..ben didn't say when they're getting legs again Ooooo Ginger Nance ( ) ginger_nance@unc.edu ) ( http://www.unc.edu/~gnance (o) GO HEELS!! ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Jun 1998 11:12:19 -0500 From: "Scott A. Schneider" Subject: Ni hao! Snuzz in Atlanta! YES! That is going to be one cool-ass weekend, I do predict. I can hardly wait... maybe they'll beat out September 67 as my favorite opener so far. Hope so-- I liked the CD... What's the roster for any other RFers going to the show? Madison to Chicago to Detroit to Atlanta: I'm already stocking up on books. Anyone have any suggestions for a good read? One at a time, scott-chan. : : : : : : : : : :: :: :: ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 01 Jun 1998 12:59:38 -0600 From: "Erik C. Lyons" Subject: SNUZZ and gospel... yup. haven't u heard??? Snuzz went and found the lord and decided to become a christian.gospel.rock outfit. so look for some exciting hymns. scott- read one of carrie's favorite books, American Psycho. She absolutely ****ADORES**** the graphic nature. matt- about 60 of themtheredays (and counting as fast as I can) NO GUNS ALLOWED in the possession of the fl's wife. but she is free to holster the super-duper water-sprayer. markus- whatsup? say haaaaaay.... say hoooooooe... just sumthang for ya homie... anne- sooooooo? how's the car? eric- i'm at a loss for words right now. EVERYONE ELSE ON THE LIST- How ya all doin? Haven't heard much from you lately... but that B chilly on the flip side... actually i was just *kidding* about the format change for Snuzz.. They actually are in the midst of writing some serious love/hip-hop melo-dees with George (funk-me-down-to-a-nub) Clinton. Can I just say one more thing? pleeeeese? thanx. what the fuck is up with weekend golfers who won't fix their fucking, yes I said FUCKING, divots they make in the green??? take 2 seconds and bend your fat drunk ass over and fix the damn dent in the green. they must be scared they are going to get it up the butt... homophobics or something... WELL THEN SQUAT LIKE A LADY AND FIX IT... whew. g'day. FL, Australian for Ben-tent...* *and you thought I forgot to include some... ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 01 Jun 1998 16:20:38 -0600 From: "Erik C. Lyons" Subject: a dash here, a dash there a dash of GINGER SPICE out the door. Join me in a cry as we witness the breakdown of a great* musical talent.... - -fl *yeah, right. her playboy pics weren't even that flattering** **unless you like nudity regardless of who is in the picture (like Markus***) ***just wanted to do a three-sy..... ------------------------------ End of The Rockford Files V1 #141 *********************************