Merry
Christmas!

to all my musician friends, miss you, Happy New Year too!
~chicka

I think I did fall off the face of the earth. I found a house and got moved. The little house is fabulous, I even have a FIREPLACE!!!!! I will get back out on the music trail soon! Hope everyone has a Happy Holiday!

~chicka

You all must think I have fallen off the face of the earth, but alas, that little thing called life has intruded on my lovely night life! Not only have I been working 14-15 hour days and weekends, but now, in their infinite wisdom the NEW owners of my apartment building have decided that 29 of us are not worthy and have evicted us to make way for new condos! So, I am in the process of moving! GROSS!! I hate moving...

Carl Storie : Chammps : Friday, August 19

It was GREAT to see you all! Thanks for helping me celebrate my birthday!

The Flying Toasters : Mickey's : Friday, August 19

BILL! You guys rocked as usual! Oh, and a Happy BIRTHDAY to YOU!!!


luv,
~chicka

Happy Birthday to me!!!!

The Flying Toasters : Knights of Columbus Brickyard Party : Saturday, August 6

BILL! You guys rocked as usual! Sorry I have been neglecting you! And as always, I just show up and I am treated like family! You all are SOOOO nice to me. I love you all... Jason, I don't know, a stage air conditioner? Are you sure it wouldn't spoil you? hehehe BTW-anyone got an XL red, white & blue shirt I can buy? Ya'll were out last night :( Gotta get a FT shirt! :)

luv,
~chicka

Happy 4th to All!!! Remember to thank a soldier today!


Fun, sun, parades & fireworks... and absolutely fabulous weather!!! gotta love that!

A definate change from slogging in the nasty mess I found in my apartment when I returned from a 5 day trip (and the 4 hour drive home that accompanied it)...

HIKE Benefit w/Carl Storie : Muncie Performing Arts Center : Saturday, April 23

Did I scare you? What an absolutely fabulous thing you have done! I really enjoied it! My two worlds finally touched! Your daughter is great, I hope she decides to be a Job's Daughter! I do hope you can do it again!

HIKE: Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund — Kids helping kids hear!

Ahhh, to my favorite bands that I have been neglecting — I hope to be out again soon. I have been so very busy… I have missed you all, and will be ready for some awsome tunes! (this includes Zanna-doo, Carl, Toasters and Jennie....)

Cool Jerk : Lulu's : Tuesday, May 3

Henry, you've done it again! What a fun evening! Playing what you don't know! Hmmm, GREAT IDEA! Now, if only I can come up with a bunch of STUMP the BAND songs!!! Play on!

Shake-n-Bake : Gallagers II : Saturday, April 15

Thanks for the warm welcome! You ROCK! It was great seeing everyone again! Even Mr. "and I Helped" John!!! Fabulous job!

Carl Storie : Mickey's : Friday, April 14

WHAT FUN! :)

Flatbed Twitch : Joe's 2 : Friday, April 14

What can I say Sparky, but "WOW!" Thanks for telling me! April, Thanks for your kind words. Just remember its ALL about the music! (Of course a little love never hurts!)

The Flying Toasters : Avalon : Friday, March 11

Thanks for the song Jason! You all ROCK! Thanks for treating me like family! Bill, Jason- everyone that matters say HI back! Bill - yeah, yeah! – I've said it before and I'll say it again, WHAT FUN! :)


BIRTHDAY BOY & crew: Moe & Johnny's

Wade, hope you had a good birthday. We must chit chat soon over a Sterling vine! My ear is always available to listen and my heart is there for you. You matter to me, of course I would never forget!

~chicka

Just some musings:

just a wierd dream, a visit from a ghost - making me think about some choices I am making and wondering how to handle them... Should I follow my heart or complete the promise I made to someone, even though it really means giving up my dream a second time? Wishing I could do both, even though in certain circles its frowned upon? And there isn't anyone out there who really understands. Its the ONE dream I always wanted, and have been denied for 20 years... and this is the absolute LAST chance to try to follow it, should I? I wish I could talk to someone about this dream and what it means, but who would get it? And I still want it, even after everything that has happened these past few years. I still love the group and what it stands for...

What happens to a person when they give up their dreams?

Three Pound Universe : Toppers : Saturday, February 19

Well Wade, it was all that I expected and more. You and the boys were fantastic! The bar was cool, your friends were nice, and I haven't seen you so animated, wound up and on in a while! I am so glad you insisted I come! (I didn't cramp your style too much did I?) I hope you enjoyed yourself as much as you seemed to be! (even trying to sneak those shots in front of mom! ;) ) The only trouble now, the next gig isn't until APRIL! Get on it and fix that schedule!!!! Meanwhile, we shall have to make due with AB,CB stuff... Give me more music suggestions soon, I need input!

The Flying Toasters : Kelly's Grille : Friday, February 18

Bill! Just as always - you and the gang were tons of entertainment! Gotta love it! The improvements at Kelly's are just what this band follower needed!!!!


Candy Bomber : Lulu's : Thursday, February 17

All we need now is a pool table for me to sit on and a couple of Wendy drinks!


Alligator Brothers : Lulu's : Wednesday, February 16

FUN!!!

Alligator Brothers : Lulu's : Wednesday, January 5

Simply marvelous darlings!!!! :)

Greg Foresman : Slippery Noodle : Thursday, January 6

Man, I had forgotten just how much I enjoyed listening & watching Greg play! It was a whole new experience!!! ;)

Greg, I had a good time. Thanks for the hug & kiss! and the conversation! Hope you enjoy the Hammerheads video as much as I enjoyed making it…

Zanna-Doo! : Kelly's Grille : Friday, January 7

What a fun time! ZDoo - I missed you! Greg, I forgot to get a spooky laugh :(
Thanks SaucySauce.........

Alligator Brothers/Henry Lee Summer : Adam's Mark : Friday, December 31

WOW! an absolutely fabulous show. Henry was all fired up! Gianna- you looked smashing! Eric, Jason, Birdy - all on it! Sparky - Wade: What can I say, I was so enthralled by what you were playing and where you were going... Robere: ;)

I hope the food was ok. I tried to do a variety of items, I didn't want you to go hungry! I really enjoyed the down time with you all, football, jokes, food and good fun!

Can I hang out with you all again?

The Flying Toasters : Kelly's Grille : Thursday, December 30

Hope you all had a great NYE! The show was great for a pre NYE party ;)


Alligator Brothers : Lulu's : Wednesday, December 29

What a great warm up for NYE!!! I expect great things!