Cheers:
Glenn: Another triumphant year! I think it goes without saying how much you are appreciated, and how much we have your back. I was very serious about what we discussed outside, and would absolutely love to help you have a dream come true
Shane: To say I'm thrilled to have been able to help you in some small way is an understatement! I've got your back any time, just shout out!
Nick: Much respect and gratitude, my friend. You brought tears to my eyes and made my heart sing all at the same time. Thank you for being one of the highlights of my weekend!
DC: What can I say, but thank you?! Not only did you kick my ass during your set, you kicked my voice up a few notches. Thank you for introducing me to some of your colleagues and for giving props to the PD project. I'll never be the same thanks to your inspiration and influence
Smiley: Dude. Two days and practically no rehearsal and you still slayed the set. Major props to you, my friend. I still say you kick my ass!
Metal: I did not get enough time to hang with you, unfortunately. I still think you are one of the sweetest spirits I've ever known, and I respect your shutzpah immensely.
Michael and Claire: Major props to our *virtual* roomies. I'm quite bummed we didn't procure the Dual Master, but it was still great having you right next door. Definitely couldn't help but grin with you two around
Jan, Wolfgang and the rest of the Dreamscape clan: You along with Tom kicked off the weekend before I even left my house!
Was absolutely stellar talking with you and seeing you again live. Y'all took the preparty stage and made us feel like we were watching the main event. Horns up!
Tom Argo: Next year you have to stay at the same hotel! Thank you for a)being you, and b)sharing some freaking amazing music with me. Much respect, my friend.
Dennis (Symphorce): It was beyond cool to finally meet you in person!
Ben: For being such a great friend, not only to me, but to many others. How many people would call and let someone who couldn't be there listen? You kick ass!
Todd, Tracy and Jaime: Thank you for watching over my sorry ass when the Jaigermeister took hold.
Jeff: For being such a wonderful person, and for having such a great conversation with Todd.
Deborah and Maria: You two make the bars much more inviting each year
And Deb has the coolest dog ever!
The Bouncers: Big ass teddy bears, I swear
To all the wonderful friends I was able to give *real* hugs to and chat in person with:
Doc (the Chimay Man), John (thank you for being you), Flavio, Brendan, Chris, The The Michael (lol), Brett, Alicia, Kim, Shaye, Craig, Norman, Bear, Zilla, Kez, Ralph (you made me blush), Teri, Christina, Babs (finally!! got to meet you), Beth, and the many others I haven't remembered... yet
Jeers:
Biggest goes to ME for getting my sorry ass plowed and missing some of the bands I most wanted to see. NO Jaigermeister for me next year!! And someone please remind me to eat before the festivities, okay?
CheapTickets: For fucking up our reservations, not handling it and leaving us high and dry in the airport terminal all fucking night.
I missed the opp to sing backup for DC because of that situation.
Residence Inn: For screwing us out of our Dual Master Suite and giving it to someone else. We ended up not having the parties we wanted to have thanks to that. (although they did cut us a deal on the room rate, it was still really messed up).
EL: Light the damn stairs already!
