Non-football related stuff that really makes your day

[DeanUK]

Nice one ruf, one in the eye for all those doubters [groan smiley]

[Islair]

After several tests, interviews, trips and time invested. I got a mail today from an Hospital telling me that i was accepted to do the Residency in Ophthalmology. So this made my day and my year also lol

That kicks ass!! Awesome job rufiux!!

[kayrone]

Not sure how I missed it but congrats ruf!

[Kapture1]

[THE STEE]

those are some great pics

[Marko69]

Little Johnny's neighbors had a baby. Unfortunately the baby, was born without ears. When the mother and new baby came home from the hospital, Johnny's family was invited over to see the baby.
Before they left their house, Little Johnny's dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears. His dad also told him that if he so much as mentioned anything about the baby's missing ears or even said the word "ears" he would get the spanking of his life when they came back home. Little Johnny told his dad he understood completely. When Johnny looked in the crib he said," What a beautiful baby."
The mother said, "Why, thank you, Little Johnny."
Johnny said, "He has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands, cute little nose and really beautiful eyes. Can he see?"
"Yes, the mother replied, "we are so thankful. The doctor said he will have 20/20 vision "
"That's great," said little Johnny, "cuz he'd be shit-outta-luck if he needed glasses."


Just a very old joke just for you Rufiux......, massive congrats buddy.

[Septem]

Wtf Marko, this is not the joke thread...when I started to read, ?a baby with no ears?, thought...how?s that makes Marko's day? Good one tough!

Btw, what makes my day...

Discovering yesterday that the game today will be live on ESPN! So in 5 days, being able to see the Lions twice on HD TV and not in shity live streams, that makes my day!

[DanO]

Good for you, Septem.

[rufiux]

Great septem, lol thanks marko

[Panoptes]

The RUSH concert last night was the best from them that I've been to yet. And there have been many.

Had 23rd row seats in front of GEDDY but while walking down to the floor, we stuck to some open seats just left of the stage about 25 feet from Getty. Like being on stage.

Photos to follow after I figure out how to get them off the wife's iPhone nd into a useable format

[Marko69]

Best RUSH concert Panoptes....., or best concert of all the bands you have seen? Cant imagine many bands being able to top MAIDEN live....., Metallica come close.

[Panoptes]

Best RUSH concert Panoptes....., or best concert of all the bands you have seen? Cant imagine many bands being able to top MAIDEN live....., Metallica come close.

RUSH alone

Thinking about it more, as an event enjoyed with my wife, it's top 3 ever.

[Tony G]

The boys can still bring it eh?

[Panoptes]

First review:

Live review: Rush at its grandest in Anaheim


Geddy Lee lets out a big note at Honda Center. Photo: Rod Veal, The Orange County Register. Click for more.

Every legendary band has its hardcore followers, but the faithful who are drawn to Rush deserve credit on a number of fronts.

Unlike many classic rock shows where audiences seem more interested in talking on their cell phones, posing for pictures with pals or going on an endless number of beer runs, the majority of fans seated around me were fully tuned into Saturday night’s three-hour show (plus brief intermission) at Honda Center. I can’t remember another Southern California arena audience over the past few years quite as riveted as this one.

These devotees were not only magnetized by the band’s biggest hits but also stood and cheered the involving material from the group’s latest album, Clockwork Angels, which comprised the majority of the second set. Sadly, most audiences consider new songs a time to sit, thereby stalling momentum. Not Rush junkies; they even air drum in time.

Those dedicated fans were rewarded in Anaheim with an impressive showcase of the band’s always striking prog-rock chops, intelligent songcraft and breathtaking arrangements. (The trio plays again Monday, Nov. 20, at Gibson Amphitheatre.)

The concert unfolded in three distinct parts – first an hour-long set featuring many of Rush’s best-known radio gems, with Clockwork Angels the focus of the middle section and the epic 2112 celebrated during a rewarding encore. And the set design added to the night’s magic. In addition to a fantastic rear-projection screen, there were 10 floating miniature monitors utilized throughout later segments.

Behind guitarist Alex Lifeson were what appeared to be old megaphones but actually were more screens, while positioned behind singer Geddy Lee was an assortment of eye-grabbing circus-ready props, including an old popcorn machine and a gigantic brain in a jar. Drummer Neil Peart’s rotating drum riser also came decorated with colorful lights that enhanced the retro theme.

An electrifying “Subdivisions” opened the long night, Lee juggling keyboard and bass duties with precision. A strong back-to-back performance of the driving “Limelight” and a textured “Territories” also stood out in the early set. Lifeson’s fretwork was particularly impressive on “Grand Designs,” his key solo featuring ringing harmonies, fluid chording and thrilling runs, all sprinkled with bashes of his whammy bar to add vibrato.

Clockwork Angels, another in a long line of Rush’s concept albums, was celebrated via assorted pyrotechnics, including towering real-life flames (very hot!), as well as colorful videos and strong performances overall, assisted by an eight-member string section. “The Anarchist” was powered by thundering yet dynamic work from Peart; “Carnies” rocked equally hard, albeit with symphonic touches.

Those strings also magnified the beautiful, immediately accessible piece “The Wreckers,” while the disc’s final cut, “The Garden,” grew from tender folk-rock to majestic grandeur in its finale. And lest the second set get too bogged down in fresh stuff, a rip through “The Spirit of Radio” further charged the arena’s atmosphere.

With Rush set to release a deluxe edition of its 1976 opus 2112 next month (bolstered by three live bonus tracks), it seemed likely the band would spotlight that seminal album at some point. Filling up the encore with selections from it made the most sense, after first elating fans with a faithful handling of “Tom Sawyer.”

The band really seemed to have a great time throughout the night, but it was especially evident during that last burst – Lee and Lifeson patrolled the big stage, unleashing virtuoso firepower, and normally serious Peart could be seen twirling his sticks playfully amid the thunder.

Set list: Rush at Honda Center, Anaheim, Nov. 17, 2012

First set: Subdivisions / The Big Money / Force Ten / Grand Designs / Limelight / Territories / The Analog Kid / The Pass / Where’s My Thing? / Far Cry

Second set: Caravan / Clockwork Angels / The Anarchist / Carnies / The Wreckers / Headlong Flight / Halo Effect / Wish Them Well / The Garden / Dreamline / Drum Solo / Red Sector A / YYZ / The Spirit of Radio

Encore: Tom Sawyer / 2112 Part I: Overture > Part II: The Temples of Syrinx > Part VII: Grand Finale

http://soundcheck.ocregister.com/2012/11/18/live-review-rush-at-its-grandest-in-anaheim/100351/

[FVD]

The RUSH concert last night was the best from them that I've been to yet. And there have been many.

Had 23rd row seats in front of GEDDY but while walking down to the floor, we stuck to some open seats just left of the stage about 25 feet from Getty. Like being on stage.

Photos to follow after I figure out how to get them off the wife's iPhone nd into a useable format

Were you Slappin da bass, mon?

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