From: owner-rockford-files-digest@smoe.org (The Rockford Files) To: rockford-files-digest@smoe.org Subject: The Rockford Files V1 #156 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 Wednesday, June 17 1998 Volume 01 : Number 156 Today's Filings: ----------------- I...Am....Posting...Once...Again... Bring the noise!!! Jealousy what the....hey! Underground (Remember That?) Hard Rock Live other bands we might like Our Chicago Bulls Heart Breaker?? Totally NBFFC but oh well! Blurry Random musings Randomness Real World! Atlanta show comments ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 04:27:03 EDT From: HndOfChaos@aol.com Subject: I...Am....Posting...Once...Again... Mmm.... (Why do almost all my posts start out like that???) WELL, **My** favorite part of "Barbie Girl" by Aqua (don't worry, I only have ONE...) is where the "rap" guy says: "Come on *bimbo* friend, let us do it again...." That cracks me up every single time. Am I sick, or what? > maybe Kathyrn, because we don't know her all that well...she > might have piercings everywhere and purple hair and be a > messenger... What is this, Erik? I've posted, like, two times and I'm already a Real World "cast member"? Shock! Actually I'm better at Scrabble than Trivial Pursuit. Well, maybe not. I think I'm better at Monopoly. No...Minesweeper? Naw...Damn. I think I pretty much lose at everything. :( But it's not whether you win or lose, it's who you leave with after the game...I choose Dylan McDermott....:D Interesting vibes there, FL. How many drinks can I person have that early in the morning? :) Well...for some reason you've latched on to my nickname given to me by my younger brother at age 5: Kathy-rin...No, I do NOT have purple hair...I prefer blue. Aw, what the hell, no matter what I do, my hair always looks the same. It looks BLACK. But, it's not...actually being a shade of dark brown...Try telling *that* to the police officer. > Kathryn: OK, so I stole my "thoughts at random" idea from you. Please don't > be upset. I'm lazy during my vacation and it's the best I could come up > with today. You talking to me? You talking to me? Now that's interesting...how could ya steal an idea from me if...ah....I don't remember having it in the first place, eh? Why am I posting again? I should sleep. Soon. ~Kathryn ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 10:06:04 -0400 (EDT) From: Eric Patton Subject: Bring the noise!!! Before you guys start getting into this letter, bear in mind that I've had 12 hours of sleep since Saturday, I got called into work an hour early, and I'm starting to go through delusions of grandeur, but I'm used to those. Anyway, let's begin. First and foremost, bring it on, Courtney! My head is a repository for useless knowledge, and I've answered more questions subconciouslsy than most people get by trying in Trivial Pursuit. Second, what do you mean I'm too cute for the Real World? I mean, I can get into a band, or become a freaky bike messenger, and I could most definitely sleep with somebody in the cast! Thirdly, I'm sorry, Kristin! I forgot to have Eris look out for you last night. I took her to a party, and well, she started hitting the bottle pretty hard, and you know how she gets then. I'm glad you're alright, though. If there's anything I can do for you, like talk to my buddy Joe, the mechanic at Brewers, just let me know. Fourthly, damn, I guess I'd better throw some Bentent in here somewhere. Does anyone know the server for the BFF irc channel? I feel like bugging people anyway. Okay, I'm going back to my sleep dep sympony of the senses. Laters all! I love you, FL! ERIC _______________________________________________________________________________ "Can't shake the Devil's hand and say you're only kidding." -TMBG _______________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 10:25:34 -0400 (EDT) From: "Kelly A Vallender" Subject: Jealousy So I sit here and read about the Atlanta show and I'm absolutely pained that I didn't make it down there. It sounds like it was a great show. Jake: Way to take control. He He* Ben did freebird in either GR Rapids or Cinncinati also, it was quite funny. Everyone always shouts it but no one actually thinks that the band will play it . HA JR: Nice! Givin' up the shirt, I always am a fan of that. I think that a few of us once saw Ben do a strip tease at a certain show in Chicago, am I right? Could it have been the Riviera? HE IS SOOOOOOO BUFF!!!!!!! ;) I, for one, cannot wait to read Emily's story. She is *Fucking Amazing*, to say the least. See ya ' Calvin ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 09:30:27 -0600 From: "Erik C. Lyons" Subject: what the....hey! What is this? A baby being born live on my PC? Holy canolies!! What ever happened to the Little House on the Prairie days? I can tell you with some confidence that my beloved Kate shall not be subjected to any cameras whatsoever. Whoa..... BUST OUT DA WEDGES! I fear not the Science and Nature (green wedge) category. Oh. What is a scheelite you ask? Only a natural form of calcium tungstate which occurs in igneous rocks. Bring it vegasbaby. New music from Ben Folds Five? What the hell? That is like asking for Mikey, Scotty, Denny and Phillip to return next year (which of course will happen / YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST). So I guess we can expect some *propa* tunage from the trio next year. Cool. Spencer. YOU ARE OUT OF ORDER! You can't handle the truth! Ahem. oops. I guess I lost it. The truth shall set you free. And the truth (as reported here last week) is that the date is July 16 for Conan (the Barbarian). Oh Arnold, your pecks are so, well, *blush*.......whatever...... Kathy-rin. Butofcourse. Such an impression was made by you that you were the last addition to the RF Real World House (RFRWH...dontcha just love ANOTHER new acronym?? sure, I knew you did...). But don't you be puttin' out your cigarette butts in dirty glasses...if I see one more butt in the sink I will.... Atlanta sounded, well, swell. I am damn mad I missed it. I would like to see Snuzz AS WELL AS Bus Stop sometime. I've had those CD's for a long time and listen to them quite often. Here's some BENTENT. Apparently out FAVORITE SONG IN THE WHOLE WIDE WIDE WORLD is going to be pooped, oops, I mean popped on vh1. Yeah!!! Three cheers for masonry.....hip hip #$#&%#hooray! They need to pop BOWCCL so when they say this list's favorite line, the bubble reads: "A fan maillist of crazy fans which fights with rival maillists." Yeah, I know, we are very, very bad people. Bad. Spank me mommy. Ahhh...er, I mean ouch. Eric. You need to let your hair grow out for the next casting...maybe that will help get in...maybe you could hook up with one of the cast though and just be the annoying friend who is always over, having sex in the shower...making loud noises...oh sweet mama! BULLS and CUBS, in the same year??? Oh GOD! The thought has made me damp and I must run home and find dry linen. I have decided that sugar cookies and a pot (no spencer) of coffee before 10 a.m. is maybe, just maybe, not such a good thing... What's your name....who's your daddy?? (for an orange wedge Courtney) - -?? ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 07:48:35 -0700 From: "Kamp, Marcus S" Subject: Underground (Remember That?) I dunno if anyone gives a rat's wet, soggy arse, but if ya might still be lookin' for the UK CD single of Underground, I found it over the weekend @ CD Warehouse on 1st Ave in downtown Seattle for $1.99! I remarked to the flunkie @ the register that it's relatively difficult to find a copy these days & he said, "uhh, really? We've got a bunch in back." I told him I'd tell everybody I know (great Keb Mo song, btw!). If ya want a copy, either schlep your ass there & purchase it or I'll do it for ya (for a fee!). Email (emailine?) me on the side & lemme know. Otherwise...rock(ford) on w/your bad selves! ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 11:25:27 -0600 From: "Erik C. Lyons" Subject: Hard Rock Live VCR alert. Here's the TENTATIVE line-up for Hard Rock Live this season. I posted all that they gave me because I know tastes vary on the list. Kewl. And before anyone else posts...I gotta say, Earth, Wind and Fire in the mutherf*ckin' house....saw them live (minus P. Bailey) and whoa! Also, like M, gotta love Yes...(and the MB's)...oooooo, is that Ani I see???? Fri 07/10 Pretenders Fri 07/17 3rd Eye Blind / Natalie Imbruglia Fri 07/24 Moody Blues / Yes Fri 07/31 Boyz II Men / Brian McKnight - --------------------------------------------------------- Fri 08/07 Ben Folds Five / Squeeze - --------------------------------------------------------- Fri 08/14 Earth Wind & Fire Fri 08/28 Soul Asylum / Ani DeFranco Fri 09/11 Ringo Starr / Peter Frampton Fri 10/09 Trisha Yearwood / Mavericks Fri 10/16 Allman Brothers Band - -fl ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 12:26:27 -0400 From: vito Subject: other bands we might like If you like bff youll like the Jellyfish as well. Also, i managed to pick up a copy of bus stop & Snüzz self titled, which both rock (Chuck Folds is in Snüzz and Bus Stop... so is eddie walker). People like me who are pissed about being taken over by a bunch of brick fans, might want to check out the Jellyfish... the "new ben folds five" to me. I know there will never be another, but hey... they rock! also, exclusive to Rockford files members, i uploaded 2 Snüzz songs. Please listen to them because i know youll love em. They are in realaudo: http://www.geocities.com/sunsetstrip/club/4363/endofworld.ra http://www.geocities.com/sunsetstrip/club/4363/lemonade.ra whatever and ever vito BBB EEEE N N FFFF OO L DD SS FFFF I V V EEEE B B E NN N F O O L D D S F I V V E BBB EEE N N N FFF O O L D D S FFF I V V EEE B B E N NN F O O L D D S F I V V E BBB EEEE N N F goATman1@geOCitiES.com F I V EEEE - ----- http://www.Geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Palms/7544/bf5.html ----- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 13:30:14 -0500 (CDT) From: wplusb@ix.netcom.com Subject: Our Chicago Bulls So, who says PR doesn't pay? Not me. My boss is cozy-cozy with the sports desk at the Tribune, and our whole office got *seats* for the rally today in Grant Park for the Bulls. Nice. Kukoc carried the sixth trophy, and he didn't screw it up! Couldn't understand a word Longley said...loopie Aussie ;) Maybe some facial yoga would do him some good... Then we got free lunch. Whoo-hoo! Anyway, there was a lot of roof-raising going on, and I couldn't help but smile...I think there's a few of us out there who know a little too much about that. No pogo-ing or ba-ba-ba's or ah's...just not the same. Did you know that only the female mosquito bites for blood? It's true. The male prefers to dine on plant nectar. Gotta love research. Only three more days until the Spanky Lee reunion! Emily ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 12:53:59 PDT From: "Big Mouth" Subject: Heart Breaker?? Say it ain't so? Look for a possible nuptial announcement from one of the members of Ben Folds Five in the not so distant future... Girls, looks like you might have to resort to being a homewrecker... ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 16:41:44 -0400 From: Jessica Brandt Subject: Totally NBFFC but oh well! So who hasn't checked out The Shrubbery this month? We're trying desperately to get those 1000 hits (pleeease, don't go apeshit and mega-hit us. It messes up the advertising account). If you haven't read the June issue, here's some of what you're missing: Hilarious columns, totally off-the-wall poetry, reviews of the new DMB album and the Jim Mathus project CD, a review of the Truman Show, essays from England and Sri-Lanka (one having BenTent), and most of all, for you KIDS IN THE HALL fans, an interview with paul Bellini, a HEAR bellini contest, and a review of Buddy Babylon. Plus there's more. You can easily access all of out back issues, which i painfully indexed. http://www.theshrubbery.prohosting.com okay so that was my commercial. Hmm...Bentent.....ah! So once again, i am asking for tapers. Specifically, FEMALE tapers. I'm writing an artcle for the July shrubbery about taping and sending out a survey via e-mail to some hardcore tapers i know to fill out. I'd like to get the point of view of some girl tapers other than myself. So, if you're a hardcore taper (ie over 50 shows, good deck, your own shows, etc) and a girl, i'd like to hear from ya! btw i'm not taping anymore, for the moment. So don't ask me. oh, Bentent....uhm....I've been watching mr. rogers, and he totally reminds me of ben. The sweaters, the goofy look, the converse shoes, the piano playing...hehe jess **************************************************************** I'm not just naked, I'm Naked for Jesus!!! * --+-Read The Shrubbery-+-- * http://www.theshrubbery.prohosting.com --New Every Month- -Humor, News and More-- * Ben Folds Five International Fans Page * http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Backstage/6814/fans.html --Get a "Ben" Pal- -Now Spans 11 Countries-- **************************************************************** ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 16:03:23 -0500 (CDT) From: wplusb@ix.netcom.com Subject: Blurry I just saw the little note I made earlier in the day about why I *really* wanted to post... Courtney! Calvin (# 8)! Damon! Oh yeah... That's all. Emily ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 18:32:43 -0500 From: Clayton Smith Subject: Random musings Random musings from various posts...... from good morning.... But wait! Isn't there always a gay person? Oh my. Who is gay amongst us? - - Everyone automaticly thinks gay person when they think about the real world...why is it that it seems like you have a better chance of getting on the show if you are gay, as my friend Travis says. I dont think there is an openly gay person on this cast....i watched the casting special! Oh yes, and Spencer. How could I forget Spencer (except when he sells me that skunk, then I forget EVERYTHING). - Spence sells skunks(say that one fast)! thats very cool! maybe Kathyrn, because we don't know her all that well...she might have piercings everywhere and purple hair and be a messenger - - KATHRYN ISNT PUCK!!!! shes a normal person...gee whiz! from Skyrockets in flight...afternoon delight (not old enough to know what song that is) The Daily Show "Book of 5 questions" is now in stores. - - I need that. very good show. Plus, I'm nowhere *near* a piano so I can't play it. This usually results in Spencer suffering withdrawl symptoms somethin' horrible. Gotta have my piano fix or I get the shakes. -lol Spencer is a piano addict Anne: I got some finger cymbals for your bellydancing routine. What else do you need? - is it just me or does nobody else see Anne bellydancing?? note: Spence is a really cool guy so i quote things from his post.....and whatever happened to him getting an appointment to heggmomen or somthing?? from atlanta! by Ginger Nance note: let me say even though i live in austin texas, I WANT TO GO TO THE ATLANTA SHOW!!! All the reviews make it sound like one of the cooler shows....plus all the ppl that got together there.... Oh yeah, we made Scott eat grits for the first time at a Waffle House after the show...too funny. -lol Scott eating grits....see i told you i missed some good stuff in Atlanta from Bring the noise!!! Does anyone know the server for the BFF irc channel? - ive heard it before on the MA but i dont know it...its one of the bigger ones. speaking of IRC shouldnt the RF have an IRC channel....i could whip one up if there was ppl that wanted it....just a thought from peripatetic Methinks this sounds like an activity for the next ConBENtion. Which, by the way, is happening on the west coast this time. - can we have the next conBENtion in texas........that would be just great for the southern cool folks that want oh so bad to go to a conBENtion! Ok, enough Clayton Smith ctsmith@onr.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 21:44:57 -0400 (EDT) From: Katy Demcak Subject: Randomness Re: The Real World Wasn't there a rumor that Genesis wasn't really gay, but that she had pretended to be so that she could get cast? I have seen the show all of two times, but when they were filming in Boston, they had sightings of the cast in the local newspapers all the time. Re; Trivial pursuit You're on! Add Trivial Pursuit to the list of good things that came from the '80s. Bentent: Along the lines of Jen Relapathy, in Where's Summer B? I thought Ben was singing, "There goes Joe Camel again" which didn't make sense but I thought it had somethingto do with North Carolina being the Cigarette State . xoxo Katy ________ Katy Demcak kdemcak@wellesley.edu http://wilbur.wellesley.edu/a-m/kdemcak/kdemcak.html "I don't want you to lose your inhibitions/Just to be a bit more flexible by dictionary definitions/Be a bit more ductile like me" -- Ben Lee ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 22:51:56 -0500 From: Clayton Smith Subject: Real World! I want the real world house. It is cool like you wouldnt even know. The first song to be used as backround music for this real world cast was BFF's very own hit song Brick.(is there anything the song doesnt do???) I figured i would comment on that. The cast is very cool too. Irene seems a little left out but they like they really get along. Talk to you guys later. Clayton Smith ctsmith@onr.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 00:22:57 -0400 From: Sonny Pieper Subject: Atlanta show comments Atlanta was great! I won't reiterate the set list here. However, I still think Carrboro last November was the best ever BF5 show!!! Enjoyed meeting everyone. Katie and Mom from Kansas! Scott from Mad City in Wisconsin, Kim and Josh from UGA, Ms. Ginger of UNC & Charlotte fame, .88 stickers. Golly, I guess we have our own little inside jokes for the RF... I was the one who "threw" the other 2 black t-shirts on stage. (Mildly disappointed to see Ben wear a BLUE t-shirt, instead of one of my BLACK t-shirts!) I will take offense to Sanders claim that I can't shoot baskets! My first one was "for effect." Tall & high, right in the middle of the stage. Most everyone around me was amused. The last one I threw to soft to hit Darren. I guess we were too low. I guess I have an excuse. I could barely see Darren's drum set over Ben's piano. The Tabernacle is a cool venue! Can't wait to see Big Bad Voodoo Daddy next month there... Gotta run! whatever and ever, AMEN... Sonny Pieper Treasurer, SouthEastern Lacrosse Conference (SELC) Member, USILA Associates Committee SouthEastern Lacrosse Conference: http://www.selc.org The USILA Associate Members Home Page: http://www.mindspring.com/~sonnyp/usila/main.html hCD7xC ------------------------------ End of The Rockford Files V1 #156 *********************************