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That's a great night of music there folks. Unfortunately I will not be able to make it. If I could I would.

If Basher ends up securing a ticket elsewhere Evans also indicated an interest when talking with her earlier today MarcO

shutting up three kids in the back seat for 20 minutes is a "functioning value" as far as I'm concerned.

For the most part I agree with you here phorbesie. And the latter sentence is a good point. However, I'm sure depending on the home environment and temper of the parent that even this has the 'potential' to become a slippery slope. Granted, I was spanked, and for the most part those moments were not as impressionable on me as tone and words. And admittedly, intimidation can be very effective. I just don't think its the 'desired effect' I'm looking for with my kid. My son is young and pleasant enough that I have been able to hang onto most of my ideals. I still think that for the most part there are other ways of 'disciplining', teaching, or demonstrating to your child that there are real consequences to actions. For me, its more a matter of how I want to approach my child, and the energy I try to promote in the home. I'd like to think that I don't have to scare my kid into respecting me. I know he will no doubt increasingly push my limits as he grows older, and it will be interesting to see how I respond to that challenge. I hope that I can stick to my intentions. But I think its safe to say he'll likely have some sort of issues due to the range of mistakes I'll no doubt make along the way. I just hope they manifest positively, at least to some extent.

I'll admit, I still don't know who most those artists are, by name anyways. But I'm in nonetheless for sure! Last year's campfire jam has me sold, and yes Schwa, the connections made have been gold.

I could never imagine hitting my little man. Even when he is being a little shit. Which thankfully is not very often. The thought has never crossed my mind. I was spanked, and I don't think I have any real trauma from it. I'd agree with Meggo's comment above on how you don't necessarily have to be hit to be scarred, and for that reason I feel guilty even on the rare occasions when I raise my voice to my son. At that point I've lost control, and what 'positive modelling' can be accomplished at that point? I'm thinkin' this kid's problems probably started long before he wanted to become all gangsta. Our best laid intentions are never fool proof, and I don't know how I'll react when I have a teenager in my face telling me to fuck off as they indulge in reckless, disrespectful behaviour (pray I never have to deal with that), but I'm thinkin even the best behaved kids go through their 'phase'. Hopefully solid roots, patience, love, and an ongoing demonstration of healthy emotional regulation especially during times of stress will help minimize the duration and severity of said phase.

Happy belated belated

Yup, great times for sure. Although I didn't get my butt inside the venue early enough. Unfortunately missed a good five tunes... But the rest of my night was well well worth it. Beautiful. I was a dancin' fool.

Mmmmumford!

In!!

thanks so much for the kind words Marc. Sure made things a lot easier being able to look up to the smiling faces of so many of those that I love. Shucks. It was fun. I had a great night, start to finish. Actually I thought the lounge was a nice setting for a warm holiday vibe.

Apparently cell phones are free game for telemarketers now too, and you can now register cell numbers on the do not call list. https://www.lnnte-dncl.gc.ca/insnum-regnum-eng

Yessir!

You two should just cozy up and get a room already. I plan to be there good and early Deeps.

This thread is gold!

Um. Bump. Guess I'm sitting in with Dan & Todd. In all my years of going to see BNB I don't think I've ever seen Mike & Jeff play as a duo. I've seen Mike solo, and I've seen both of them play in a range of different collaborative formats, but never just the two together. REALLY looking forward to it. Estimated set times Briguy?

Hamilton show please! Oh. Or how bout an Unseen Strangers, Diesel, Cats night at the Lanc? Tonin?

Exactly

I love Macca, and have been listening/watching him a lot more because my son LOVES him too. But I have to say, and I think it comes from working in a pharmacy many years ago where they would play this song every half hour during holiday season, but I HATE the song Wonderful Christmastime. It literally makes me gag. Happy holidays!

If the CTMF set was any indication...this will be smokin!

Pretty amazing how strongly he still resonates today. Can't see that waning any time soon either.

I wish

::shudder:: Way to take the high road.

LOVE that venue (for the right type of show). I have to make my way back to it one of these days. Will they be playing there regularly?