From: owner-rockford-files-digest@smoe.org (The Rockford Files) To: rockford-files-digest@smoe.org Subject: The Rockford Files V1 #148 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 9 1998 Volume 01 : Number 148 Today's Filings: ----------------- this is not a clever subject line Just for the record Just a reminder.... Watership Down and assorted ramblings. Armchair/Files Assault Watership Down Bentent (I swear!) many, many knick-knacks New Bs & Sin-tent battered and bruised, but... 2 tix for Jones Beach 4 sale Rockford Files Meet-up on Sunday (Concert) Time to stop lurking, I guess...;-P and tell *my* BFF dream lookin' out for my homies, word. whats brick about??????? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 08 Jun 1998 02:25:14 PDT From: "Courtney Knopf" Subject: this is not a clever subject line Happy monday, fjordians! Okay well mondays actually sick... "tall me why I don't liek mondays..." Anybody remember that scene in The Commitmets with Mikah Wallace testing the mic by slaminming into his forehead (testing *smack* 1, 2, testing *smack*) and then he starts singing "Tell Me Why I Don't Like Mondays." I do SO love that movie. >Hey kats and kitties, I'm Jessica-from-Sandi's-School, new to the >Fjords of BenTent for a week now. Welcome Jess! And may I say you are a goddess for that compilation video of BFF stuff. >question, any & all: how does one know when one's found the One? >uh........just curious. >matthew Well, i'm on a swing mailing list (well really it's less swing than it is a bunch of people who get along well and also all happen to like swing....hey wait! is that what the RF is?!) and instead of Anne as a den mother, we barflies (as we call ourselves) have Koshka. Dear Koshka has been imparting wisdom upon us for awhile, and she just recently found "the One" and knew it the second she stepped off the airplane and saw him for the first time. She likened it to that line in Sleepless in Seattle "It was like coming home...only to no home that I've ever known." (wow, i butchered that line..i need to watch that movie again). So i guess that menas you'll know it when you know it. well that sure was helpful and coherent. NOT! Hey, I want to hear Sinforosa! I mean damn, if they are worthy to have dreams about, I think I need a listen. Markus, can I get some love? Oh! On a very cool note, I was listening to KCRW's web simulcast (as I am wont to do in lieu of any good radio stations in Portland) and they played our theme!! No, not BFF...the actual theme to the Rockford Files TV show! The second I heard it I started spazzing. What a good day:) Oh man my ankles hurt. I was not a person who was made to go hiking. I'm just not "wilderness girl." Gimme a sidewalk, dammit. On a more annoying note, I left my CD file in my friend's car. it had all my heavy rotation CDs. suck. I'll get it back tomorrow, but damn, I have so little to listen to. Well that's bullshit, but I have so little that I am *inclined* to listen to, when all I really want to hear is my Rufus Wainwright CD. Did anyone enjoy the Tony Awards as much as I did? I am jonesing to see Cabaret in the worst way. Alan Cumming is so yum. Meanwhile I am 3000 away from the Great White Way, so I guess that's not happening any time soon. Um....bentent? there was some up there. I swear. ~Courtney The Sultraness of Swing "Men never get this movie." ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 08 Jun 1998 08:39:49 -0600 From: Tina Archer Subject: Just for the record Thanks a whole hell of a lot for reminding me Anne :-) Yes, its true, I will be 30 in five months and six days to be exact. And yes its true, age does equal beauty and wisdom. Hey, wasn't that BFF, Beck and Dave Matthews I saw playing the Chicago Bulls last night?? I think I read somewhere that they were on some kind of a tour. Poor Darren had to guard Jordan, Scottie gave Rob a whupping, Ben played against Stever Kerr (that was a good matchup since they are so similiar), Dave Matthews alternated between Tony Kukoc and Judd Buechler and Beck tried to defend Luc Longley (and we all know how short Beck is, heh FL?). I think Dave's bass player guarded Rodman (ya know, he's in those ads where you only see his back, what are they for??) Anyway, it sure wasn't a professional basketball team the Bulls played last night. Karl is going down. The Dynasty will live on (at least for another year). Peace all and have great weeks, T ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 09:55:05 -0400 (EDT) From: Eric Patton Subject: Just a reminder.... I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!! Heheheheheh, that'd probably mean more if you had beer for me, but that's a small matter. ;) Anyway, I just want to publicly declare that Matthew is now officially Cool Shit, for making a reference to Watership Down, one of my favorite books of all time. And also, I too am fiending for a new album. I mean, come on, I need my fix, man... I'm starting to get the shakes..... Fortunately, I can always think about Darren and dream. (Back off, girls, he's MINE!!! ;> ) Ahhh, if only I were gay. Anyway, talk to y'all later! ERIC _______________________________________________________________________________ "I'm just an ordinary man, living an extrordinary life." -Chris Smith, High Priest of the Church of Unrequited Love _______________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 09:21:21 -0500 From: "Scott A. Schneider" Subject: Watership Down and assorted ramblings. I just thought I'd interject and say that I caught the 'fiver' reference, too. Great book! Wow! You people have good taste! (and yeah, Kate's dad directed the movie, but my opinion says it didn't do the book justice)... Finally caught the MTV Movie Awards last weekend. What a bland choice for the lifetime achievement award. I was disappointed. Some short RF-related notes: Hannah: Your post was the most heart-warming in a while. Good reminder of why we're all here-- and it's a damn good reason. Courtney: I DARE you not to mention Rufus Wainright in your next post! Go ahead! I bet you can't do it! :) :P (When do I get my cheese-by-mail?) And I forget who said it, but I dug the 'Scottyboy Schneider' thing. Wowza. You people are all the coolest. That's why I love this list. And I mean that! *big group hug* Oh yeah, and those who e-mailed me privately... umm, I'll get back to you, I just downloaded my e-mail at home and thus can't reply while here at work. Blech. Monday. Work. Blech. scott BenTent: Atlanta in less than a week! Can't hardly wait... ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 08:28:03 -0700 From: "Kamp, Marcus S" Subject: Armchair/Files Assault This sums it up: "i hate to be the first one to point out how bogus this jerry springer thing is, but THERE IS NO 31ST OF JUNE." I won't even say how clueless this person is, but for those of you who might've missed it-IT'S A JOKE!!! (Sorry to blow your charade, Deke!) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 08 Jun 1998 08:53:08 -0700 From: Stacy Lynn Subject: Watership Down um, hello peoples... I am new to this list, but not new to the Boys (My Boys as I refer to them... heh). I ever recognize some of you all from the armchair... back in the prebrick days when I actually read and posted on a regular basis... Hi, I'm Stacy, and I am a Ben Folds Five-aholic. I'm 20 (or will be in a week), a student at the University of Arizona majoring in linguistics, and I work for the radiostation there which is a ton of fun. Um, been in love with My Boys for 4 years now, all because of a song called "Underground." Yep, yep... Eddie Walker makes me cry. Anyway, I could talk forever. About me, about My Boys, about my life, my friends, my music, and whatnot, but I'm sure you'll get to know me the longer I am on this list. What prompted me to write was someone mentioned Watership down, and that is the book I am reading right now! Yeah, ok, good excuse to write... heh... Stacy *waves to Marcus* remember me? Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba --Ben Folds Five "Fair" http://www.u.arizona.edu/~stacyf icq #7641939 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 09:15:06 -0700 From: "Kamp, Marcus S" Subject: Bentent (I swear!) Robert's tiny little section in the "Stereos of the Stars" article (not its real title) in RS is awesome. Especially in contrast to Poof Poppa & all the other self-important egoists in the article. Read it now & you'll love him even more. Also, if you missed Lucy's post on the MA about the painting on her site, check it out (http://members.aol.com/BlueJellow/BEN.html) as it's quite enjoyable! ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 08 Jun 1998 11:50:20 -0600 From: "Erik C. Lyons" Subject: many, many knick-knacks Watership Down thread: This was *briefly* mentioned eons ago on the MA. I had reference to it on my webpage until Ben and Kate split, at which point I found it useless. WD was reading material for AP Honors English in the high school I attended. I think it was junior reading material. Well, I wasn't actually in that class so I didn't read the book. BUT, more importantly, I saw the movie before I heard of the book. I must say that I *tear* whenever I see the movie. LISTEN UP! Don't be runnin' around telling people this about the FL. I will call upon the Gods in Eric's COF to stalk you and beat you like the fool you are!! ....oh, excuse me there....I think I may have lost it. Okay, well let's just keep this *our* little secret. So anyway, besides this movie having a place in my personal top 10, the one thing out of the movie which makes me so happy and warm (besides bunny rabbits talking (birds also!), is the song Art Garfunkel penned. Beautiful. Sweet even. I tis a great part of my life, but, I will not let my Kate Anne view this movie until she is like 10 due to the graphic nature of the film. Seeing flies around a bunny corpse at an early age is a no-no in my parenting book. Unless of course, her maturity level is as high as her father's (which, according to MA fans, is an impossibility). So that little diddy about WD. Sweet. I am done on the MA. It was really (and I do mean every letter of r-e-a-l-l-y) funny to watch everyone get all funky. I think the RF has become what I envisioned it and I *THANK* all of you who have made it a special place to hang out and post (and lurk. you know who you are!). To be honest, it is always fun watching other people's posts (OPP). Kinda like slowing down to view a horrific accident and getting in an accident yourself...we are all curious georges!...what a great series of books! At this time, I would like to extend a *BIG* hello! to all the new members of the RF who have joined in the past 2 weeks. I will remind you that the RF *is* indeed a peaceful place, and is choke full of sarcasm. Feel free to introduce yourself. Depending on the current thread, it may take a while to slide into a conversation. But once in one, you may never get out! If it isn't what you thought it would be, I am sorry that it didn't work out and thank you for at least checking us out. I would also like to plant the seed of conBENtion revival. I envision another get-together in the future. Of course, this will be down-the-road. BUT, as we are not as independently wealthy as Markus and Tina, I wanted to give everyone a chance to think about a conBENtion trust fund. Unlike the first meeting, we will be trying to include a tad more activity into the mix. Band related stuff possible, but never probable. I will have to beg and plead for that. But, buttons? you bet! and lots of them.....this time. I have so much more to share with you, but someone from the MA is waiting down at the park to kick my arse. I must go. Please pray for your FL. And Spencer, goddammit, has someone (FBI, CIA, AARP) been feeding you information about my past (current) lifestyles?? Ooooooooo man... - -fl ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 09:43:57 -0700 From: "Kamp, Marcus S" Subject: New Bs & Sin-tent Jessica & Jaki: WELCOME!!! Jessica, I, too, have wondered why you weren't here, as you were 1 of my fave-raves on the Armrest! BTW, I still watch the video tape you sent me & love it to pieces. Jaki: Don't worry, there is no fighting on the Files. These are a peaceful Fjord, full of love, hot-sticky e-sex (?!), & Sinfo-dreams for everyone. Carrie (& everyone else for that matter!): The Sinfo-CD of which you speak keeps getting waylaid (as opposed to getting way laid!). Traci (singer) has tried recording her parts for 2 weeks in a row & keeps blowing her voice out, due to too many hours spent training her replacement @ her now-old job. I'll keep y'all posted w/any & all updates. Matthew: The 1 eludes us all & his/her definition is a misty, enigmatic 1 @ best, but I'll email you personally w/more. BTW, I love the serenity of the Files. After a good ol' butt roastin' on the Armwrestle, it's always good to come home to Filer Time! Marcus Kamp TS Documentation Marcus.Kamp@PSS.Boeing.com 425.957.5122 m/c 7M-AT ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 08 Jun 1998 13:12:48 -0600 From: "Erik C. Lyons" Subject: battered and bruised, but... That little fartknocker didn't know what slapped him. That's right. FL in da house. Despite the numerous name-calling tactics of the ma-er, yours truly pulled out the 'ole, "I-know-you-are-but-what-am-I" maneuver. KO'ed the little-angry-dwarf. Of course, what did him in was the classic, "I-am-rubber-you-are-glue-bad-words-bounce-off-me-and-stick-to-you!" You should have seen it. Mental note to all. So, Courtney asks: >>Hey, I want to hear Sinforosa! I mean damn, if they are worthy to have dreams about, I think I need a listen. Markus, can I get some love? << What the hey?! You aren't getting enough love on the Files?? Christ. Try this on for size: = ppPsSSpspppspsppPPPppSSS if you don't understand, ask Annie-pants. She *loves* PandS... Matthew seeks the *one*? Okay. I am sure the opinions on this are like the saying goes, but I gotta tell you, it takes more than first-sight-knowing. How about this: After marriage and the honeymoon is over, and money issues and child rearing and in-laws and every other *fun* aspect of being with the *one* has passed: ask yourself, "Am I *still* with the *one*?" If you so, you have found the one. (Or, at least one that will put up with your shyte). But that is just my opinion today. Just wait until tomorrow!! What else has been floating around the Files lately...hmmm...oh yes, that techno version of Brick. Fl is not always the smartest man. Please tell me that isn't Ben singing. Please. Really. Please. Ouch. And on the subject of Ben, Darren and Rob slapping up and rubbing down some new tunes? Oh yes. Please. Everything original they put together, WITHOUT the pressure of soundtrack funnies, just pleases me like a hot dog at Wrigley Field. Speaking of which, CUBS riding 9-game streak... Sweet! I bet that sweet shit is getting annoying. Sweet!!! Well, I'm off like Anne's prom dress! - -FeArLesS lEadER... ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 15:07:44 -0400 (EDT) From: crv1@is2.nyu.edu (Chris Van Valen) Subject: 2 tix for Jones Beach 4 sale Hi all I have 2 tickets for BFF/Beck at Jones Beach for this Thursday that I want to sell. I just want my initial outlay($54.50) but will accept best offer. Please e-mail me. cv If you have an unpleasant nature and dislike people this is no obstacle to work. -- J.G. Bennett Catch "Forever Knight" on the Sci-Fi Channel every Tue-Thurs at 9PM and 1AM EDT. -- Lucien LaCroix ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 18:34:30 EDT From: FoldinFive@aol.com Subject: Rockford Files Meet-up on Sunday (Concert) Fivers, If anyone on this list is going to the Sunday night BFF concert at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, write back to the list. We should all meet up somewhere either before or after or even during the concert. Post your thoughts... ~Jordan ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 21:46:21 EDT From: HndOfChaos@aol.com Subject: Time to stop lurking, I guess...;-P and tell *my* BFF dream Okay, here goes. Joined the list. Been lurking a while. Decided to stop today--Why? I haven't the slightest idea. So here's my bizarre yet wonderful BFF dream: I had this *absolutely* weird dream. BFF was playing in this venue that looked like an old-style theatre. Red plush seats, the works. Looks like an auditorium. BUT, it was filled with 12-year olds. All 100 seats. But they weren't Brickheads. They were all sitting down and singing along to every single song. But no parents about, strange eh? Naturally, I was the oldest person there, but I was, like, stage manger or something, and I have to keep running in a out of the theatre. I go outside, the rest of the place looks like a modern art museum, windows, sculptures, etc. everywhere. People just dressed up and hanging out the lobby. Bizarre. (Anybody ever been to the Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa?) Its an afternoon show, like 4:30 PM, and the place is almost empty. I walk back into the theatre and oddly enough, I go through the audience doors, instead of some door back stage. The door creaks. In need of oil. Badly. I sneak in, but all the lights are on. CREeeeeeaaaaaaaaakkkkkkkk! Everyone turns to look at me. I realize that they're all sixth graders. I blush, and run backstage. I come back later, to walk up to the soundbooth or something, and guess what happens? CCccccccrrrrrreeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaakkkkkkkkk! Ben stops in mid-song (Stevens, it was, I believe) to stare at me. I attempt to leave, and the door creaks again. Darren starts cracking up. So does Robert. Creaaaaaakkkkkkk! This happens again and again. And, of course, it only happens during songs which are totally ruined by me opening and closing the door. I ruin Eddie Walker, Cigarette, Boxing, and Evaporated. (Strange set list, ain't it?) So, eventually the entire place is rolling with laughter, because the guys can't stop laughing. I give up, somehow find the only empty seat in the place (7 or 8 rows up, dead center) and sit down in a big huff. The boys all look at each other and go, what do we do now? I request One Angry Dwarf. They play it. I am happy. Then, I wake up. Damn. (Why was the auditorium filled with 12 year olds? -- Anne, you've got to tell me the real meaning...) ~Kathryn THE STRANGEST THINGS "Howard, the strangest things have happened lately..." http://members.xoom.com/HndOfChaos `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` ``` ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 08 Jun 1998 20:02:37 PDT From: "Courtney Knopf" Subject: lookin' out for my homies, word. I was just checking out this week's TV listings at rockontv.com and saw that Semisonic is going to be on Reverb on HBO on saturday night. well..maybe it was HBO2...I'm not sure. But anyway, just thought I'd share with you. Any thoughts to share with me on the following artists? Tommy Keene and Bernard Butler. Both have gotten great word of mouth, but if any of you have some words of wisdom for me that goes a bit deeper, please share. Ooh..I have no Bentent. Aside from the requisite "i want the new album NOW" whining. ~Courtney The Sultraness of Swing "Gee, thanks Dave. Bang up job so far." ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 01:55:21 EDT From: Angrydwarf@aol.com Subject: whats brick about??????? Hello all you former MA'ers whose posts I miss reading if I read the MA at all, I'm glad you all decided to stage an attack on the chair, (which has of late become tedious and tiresome) cause now I found your little secret hideout!!!! I kinda knew the armchair was getting bad when I started longing for posts by Pluvius Dope!!! Glad to be among you again, even though apparently now I am going to be classed as a self-centered, egotistical, troublemaker who likes to antagonize the armchair masses. Long live the Resistance!!!!! ~Scott ------------------------------ End of The Rockford Files V1 #148 *********************************