OK on to business.
Park Lane has finally gotten together again and started rehearsals. It was great to see the guys and play real songs with real people. We got a photo taken as well.
I worked a bit on the new drum set. Sounds great. Most people want to know if it's better than the Starclassics. I'd ask you...what's better chocolate chip cookies or brownies? I don't know either, all depends on your mood!
I started to exercise more regularly. I have a regimen of 3x per week, 3x per week practice, and one day off. It's been great. I've been eating better as well but Jodi is doing way better than me. Speaking of practice, I've been watching Jojo Mayer's video. It's great. I've been tuning up some of my technique. I also started to play with a metronome during Park Lane rehearsals. I don't have an opinion if it's better yet or not...I do think it helps to keep you focused.
On the technology front I got a Sonos system. It allows you to stream music wirelessly and control things from your iphone. It's amazing. I should have got something like that years ago. Speaking of iphone, the new model is coming out soon and I'm due for an upgrade.
You may remember me commenting on my iphone two years ago.
http://drummerm.blogspot.com/2008/07/iphone-first-impressions.html
I said something to the effect of 'this device changes life as I know it'. Two years later I still agree. We got rid of our laptop. It integrates with other devices (Sonos, SYNC, level when installing shelving in a new home) and services (Pandora, Sirius, ebay etc). It can replace other devices (metronome, mp3 player, GPS). It is continuing to evolve and change to my needs thanks to the app store...and mostly for free or very cheap. Jodi said that some other phones are more powerful...they don't have nearly as many apps so for now I plan on sicking with an iphone. Of course I read the other ones can do porn...it helped VHS trump Beta and got the internet started so who knows, maybe in a couple of years the droid will be the only surviving smart phone?
Our home has a new roof, siding, and the deck is stained. Our contractor did a great job. The mortgage company...actually the inspection company hired by the mortgage company has been a major pain in my rear. If I ever have something like this happen again there is no way in heck that I'm going to let the mortgage company take the money! I'm the customer and I will win!
The grass is doing well. Improvements over last year include 1. we actually have grass 2. the grass is green (often times a rich dark green color) and 3. there are virtually no weeks (including those of the 18" tall variety!). We've had lots of rain lately so things are good now. We'll see how it does as the summer progresses. We landscaped the side of the house that was the former weed garden. Things were going well until we got the rock to fill it in. Jodi is not a fan of the rock.
Finally we had our first small group meeting. It was pretty good. We had a good time and people seemed comfortable. I'm looking forward to the second one.
OK, that's about all the exciting stuff I can think about for now. I'll try to keep this more up to date but if not don't sweat it.
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