tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38906886968991259542024-02-07T04:54:41.099-05:00Tales from the road....Stories and quick funnies from the JSE bus.Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-17068484721822804762011-10-19T02:18:00.002-04:002011-10-19T02:28:10.411-04:00Not Without Love<div>For the past few months, I have been working tirelessly with Mom and Morgan on Morgan's new album, Not Without Love. It's the first album she's done in years, and in my opinion, the first "true" album from her as an artist. For this album, I've written, sang, played guitar, and even produced. I have heard this thing about 100 times all the way through. LOTS of listening and re-listening. After months of getting songs, musicians, special guests, mixes, and more mixes the album is finally complete! It will be released 11/11/11 and is currently available for pre-order (link provided below). I couldn't be more excited! I really hope you take a listen to the preview (YouTube link provided) and pre-order your copy today!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; ">Pre-Order Not Without Love - <a href="http://t.co/2jzTQa6j" url="http://tinyurl.com/3jpgm4m" title="http://www.shop.jeffandsherieaster.com/product.sc/?categoryId=1&productId=35" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="twitter-timeline-link" url="http://www.shop.jeffandsherieaster.com/product.sc/?categoryId=1&productId=35" url="tinyurl.com/3jpgm4m" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(47, 194, 239); text-decoration: none; ">http://tinyurl.com/3jpgm4m</a></span></div><div><br /></div>Preview Not Without Love - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ivLP6rsJ9IMaddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-65772180238844831892009-12-03T01:22:00.000-05:002009-12-03T01:25:35.675-05:00Blog Coming SoonI realize that I haven't posted a blog since September. A lot has been going on, I'll update you all in a few days.<br /><br />Everyone here is doing just fine, hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving!<br /><br />-ME<br /><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-52380220322972197312009-09-02T13:30:00.003-04:002009-09-02T23:48:10.561-04:00September Is Upon Us<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.jeffandsherieaster.com/images/picture_29.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 244px; height: 248px;" src="http://www.jeffandsherieaster.com/images/picture_29.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Ah, the smell of German roasted nuts, new carpet, popcorn, and freshly pressed suits. If all of that didn't give you a warning maybe the surplus of new products will... NQC is near. A time to fellowship with other artists, be it in Freedom Hall or gathered around someone's iPhone reading comments on <a href="http://www.averyfineline.com/">A Very Fine Line</a> to see how well your group performed last night.<div><br /></div><div>NQC means new CDs and DVDs from many of the artists, and this includes us. In a few weeks, you will be able to purchase our brand new album, Expecting Good Things exclusively from us. Expecting Good Things is in the duplication process right now and will be available by NQC. This project has been in the making since June of 2008. A lot of hard work has gone into making this album the best it can possibly be, and I feel, it is one of the best albums Jeff and Sheri have ever released. </div><div><br /></div><div>I won't go into repeating details. You can search through my previous posts to hear all of that information. I will say that I have really enjoyed being a part of this album, from it's conception to it's release, and that you are all in for a treat.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope to see many of you in Louisville in a few weeks.</div><div><br /></div><div>ME</div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-5316244994600124552009-08-27T04:48:00.008-04:002009-08-27T15:24:53.494-04:00Movies, Movies, Movies... and a little TV<div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica, fantasy;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/reedactionheros.jpg"><img src="http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/reedactionheros.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px; height: 309px; " /></a><br />A friend of mine and I LOVE making lists, AND we are both major movie buffs. So we've emailed each other our 100 favorite movies (in no particular order). I figured posting this would give you all a little taste of some of my favorites. As I told my friend, I probably forgot about 50 movies. These are just the first 100 off the top of my head.<div><br /></div><div>*Note* The ?'s mean that I didn't know if that particular movie fit into that category or another.*</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;">Action/Adventure<div>1. Die Hard<div>2. Raiders Of The Lost Ark</div><div>3. Fight Club</div><div>4. Kill Bill (Vol. 1&2)</div><div>5. Terminator 2: Judgement Day</div><div>6. Star Wars Episode 5:The Empire Strikes Back</div><div>7. Reservoir Dogs (?)</div><div>8. Pulp Fiction(?)</div><div>9. The Matrix</div><div>10. Heat</div><div>11. Sin City</div><div>12. Predator</div><div>13. Batman Begins</div><div>14. The Dark Knight</div><div>15. The Untouchables(?)</div><div>16. Inside Man</div><div>17. Shoot Em' Up</div><div>18. Back To The Future</div><div>19. Back To The Future Part II</div><div>20. Star Trek (2009)</div><div>21. Gladiator</div><div>22. Tombstone</div><div>23. Jurassic Park</div><div>24. The Rock</div><div>25. Goldfinger (Didn't want to put a Bond flick, because then I'd have to put 10... but this one needed to be on)</div><div><br /></div><div>Comedy/Romance</div><div>1. That Thing You Do!<div>2. The Princess Bride</div><div>3. This is Spinal Tap</div><div>4. Tommy Boy</div><div>5. Dumb and Dumber</div><div>6. Anchorman</div><div>7. When Harry Met Sally</div><div>8. Young Frankenstein</div><div>9. Blazing Saddles</div><div>10. Home Alone</div><div>11. Home Alone 2: Lost In New York</div><div>12. Mallrats</div><div>13. Very Bad Things</div><div>14. Clerks</div><div>15. Amelie</div><div>16. The Notebook</div><div>17. Kiss, Kiss Bang, Bang</div><div>18. Sleepless In Seattle</div><div>19. The Goonies</div><div>20. The Sandlot</div><div>21. As Good As It Gets</div><div>22. Jerry Maguire</div><div>23. Big Fish(?)-May be Adventure</div><div>24. Ghost</div><div>25. Sabrina</div><div><br /></div><div>Drama</div><div>1. 12 Angry Men<div>2. The Godfather</div><div>3. The Godfather Part II</div><div>4. Goodfellas (?)</div><div>5. The Departed (?)</div><div>6. The Shawshank Redemption</div><div>7. Forrest Gump</div><div>8. Schindler's List</div><div>9. American History X</div><div>10. American Beauty</div><div>11. To Kill A Mockingbird</div><div>12. Saving Private Ryan(?)</div><div>13. Gone With The Wind</div><div>14. Scarface(?)</div><div>15. One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest</div><div>16. The Deer Hunter</div><div>17. Dead Poets Society</div><div>18. Silence Of The Lambs (?)</div><div>19. Braveheart</div><div>20. Fargo</div><div>21. Almost Famous</div><div>22. Quentin Tarantino's IB (didn't want to offend anyone... even though it is the title of the movie)</div><div>23. JFK</div><div>24. The Green Mile</div><div>25. The Usual Suspects</div><div><br /></div><div>Horror/Thriller</div><div>1. Let The Right One In<div>2. The Others</div><div>3. The Shining</div><div>4. The Thing</div><div>5. The Lost Boys</div><div>6. Fright Night</div><div>7. The Descent</div><div>8. Rear Window</div><div>9. Psycho</div><div>10. Dawn Of The Dead</div><div>11. Misery</div><div>12. Se7en</div><div>13. Memento (?)</div><div>14. Saw</div><div>15. Planet Terror</div><div>16. 12 Monkeys</div><div>17. Alien</div><div>18. Aliens</div><div>19. Interview With The Vampire</div><div>20. Donnie Darko</div><div>21. The Sixth Sense</div><div>22. Scream</div><div>23. A Nightmare On Elm Street</div><div>24. The Hitcher</div><div>25. The Frighteners(?)</div><div><br /></div><div>Funny thing: I own all of these... and that's only about 1/6th of my total collection.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica, fantasy;">And now, the top 15 Television programs...</span></div></div></div></div></div></span></div></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://patrickdonohue.freedomblogging.com/files/2007/12/alan_ball_six_feet_under_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 530px; height: 398px;" src="http://patrickdonohue.freedomblogging.com/files/2007/12/alan_ball_six_feet_under_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><div><div><div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, fantasy;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;"><div><div><div><div>1. Six Feet Under</div><div>2. Dexter</div><div>3. True Blood</div><div>4. The Office</div><div>5. Arrested Development</div><div>6. Lost</div><div>7. Friends</div><div>8. The Wire</div><div>9. The X-files</div><div>10. Oz</div><div>11. Entourage</div><div>12. The Wonder Years</div><div>13. Boy Meets World</div><div>14. Dead Like Me</div><div>15. Seinfeld</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And to answer your final question... Yes, I am extremely bored.</div></div></div></div></span></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div></span></div>Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-37712515468812623282009-08-13T08:38:00.002-04:002009-08-13T08:43:00.670-04:00Videos-Gaither Alaska Cruise/Video ShootHey everybody,<div><br /></div><div>Just wanted to say that I'll be recording and posting a lot of videos to my youtube account over the next week. We'll be in Alaska doing the Gaither cruise/video shoot. Between me, Wes, and Mark, you should all get a pretty good idea of what's going on. </div><div><br /></div><div>To view my videos go <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/maddyfatty07">here</a>. I'll probably post the first one today, Shan and I have to go to the mall to get a few last minute items. </div><div><br /></div><div>Talk to ya soon,</div><div>ME</div>Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-60903184277489615992009-08-09T12:50:00.001-04:002009-08-09T12:50:33.103-04:00Testing A New AppThis app I just downloaded SHOULD allow me to write my blogs while I'm not on my computer. <br /><br />I'm so glad you all seem to be enjoying the new album from the clips. As far as a release date, we still don't have one. My money is on it being before NQC in September. If you can make it to any of our shows in the next few months, you'll be sure to hear a few of the cuts. <br /><br />Help us pump this thing up, link our website's sample to other forums, blogs, etc. If you like it, pass it on.<br /><br />We're so excited about this record. It's sure to be a favorite.<br /><br />Talk to you soon,<br />ME<br /><br /><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-61130757886482260262009-07-29T08:53:00.003-04:002009-07-29T08:56:38.253-04:00Free Sample Anyone?We've put up a little sneak peak of our new album over at our website. Don't judge the site though, the real set up is still under construction. The current layout is just a temporary fix.<div><br /></div><div>Post your comments about the album here, at my blog. I'll make sure Mom & Dad see every comment. </div><div><br /></div><div>www.jeffandsherieaster.com</div><div><br /></div><div>-ME</div>Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-63095588988168049452009-06-25T12:30:00.004-04:002009-06-25T13:02:59.423-04:00June UpdateMom had her last reconstructive surgery two days ago, nothing major, just finishing everything up. She is recovering and doing very well. We are so happy to be on the other side of this thing, it's hard to believe it has almost been a year (July 2nd was the day we all found out). It's been a tough road, but I know for a fact it has made everyone in this family stronger than ever. We all really appreciate every-single-one of you that prayed for us and sent us countless letters and e-mails. <div><br /></div><div>Now that we're all done with this mess we can look ahead, we have the new album coming out and I just got off the phone with Mom, she just gave me permission to release my three favorite songs from the new album. This will be the first place where we have released official titles from this record. <div><br /></div><div>First off, I think my favorite song from the album is Born to Climb. This song, along with EVERY other song on the album, describes a specific part of the past year. The song features all three vocalists and has a blend that you wouldn't believe, it is in the same vein as Over and Over. </div><div><br /></div><div>My second favorite song on this album, Sun Will Shine Again. Written by Jim Brady of the Booth Brothers. He told us when he first wrote this song he could only think of us. It has come out sounding awesome! I really love this tune, the melody is great and the music is rockin'!</div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, Love Remains. This song was written by Hillary Lindsey (Jesus Take the Wheel). It has a cool little Beatles feel to it. For you musicians, the verses progress from a 1, 5m, 4, 4m so that should give you a feel of the tune. That video I posted a while back... the solo came from Love Remains.</div><div><br /></div><div>All in all I think this album will really be enjoyed by our fans. There are 13 tracks in all, and I am happy with all of them. </div><div><br /></div><div>Take Care,</div><div>-ME</div><div><br /></div><div>P.s. The story behind the Q&A... Mom has her answers and Morgan's answers on her computer, since we all just went on vacation we haven't had 30 sec. together for me to get them from her. I promise they will be up as soon as I get a chance. They were all great questions that I had fun answering. </div></div>Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-44597555162909737842009-06-04T20:47:00.005-04:002009-06-04T21:05:08.925-04:00Yup... I Love BTTF, And Had Some Extra Cash Lying Around<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqb5rMcF0191kDhSsFSD_eiAi9TITHH5_G8D7hfJAyfJDtOJ6cTArC_07aaywsNLFOqQJR6k83cg247dYc_cezCIE6w79rk4BHT4g3qyuafk0uQOs2UqAciJU6y1aEvfb2qozk_S5OIjx/s1600-h/DSC06275.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqb5rMcF0191kDhSsFSD_eiAi9TITHH5_G8D7hfJAyfJDtOJ6cTArC_07aaywsNLFOqQJR6k83cg247dYc_cezCIE6w79rk4BHT4g3qyuafk0uQOs2UqAciJU6y1aEvfb2qozk_S5OIjx/s400/DSC06275.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343639035841353986" /></a>If I were forced to name a favorite move, one that I could watch over and over until the end of time... It'd probably have to be Back To The Future. I don't know if it has anything to do with the fact that it was on TV in the delivery room while I was being born, or if it's just that great of a flick, but that trilogy NEVER gets old to me.<div><br /></div><div> I was perusing the inter-webs and found a site that sells nothing but BTTF memorabilia. Once this beauty caught my eye, I knew it had to go in my collection of movie goodies. My geek shrine, if you will, contains things such as my Dark Knight bobbleheads, my Heroes action figures, my Dexter bobbleheads, Office bobbleheads, my Dark Knight script and other things of that nature. Now my shrine will have the Gray's Sports Almanac (with transparent blue receipt). Now I just need my flux capacitor to be built into my amp, and I will be set.<div><br /></div><div>I'm sooo cool.</div><div><br /></div><div>-ME</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre; "><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rRrSp6Pqlz4&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rRrSp6Pqlz4&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></span><br /></div></div>Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-60728726762382618672009-05-11T22:09:00.005-04:002009-06-03T11:53:53.397-04:00Any Questions?Ok, so I'm going to steal something from a buddy of mine, this should be pretty fun. Over at CrabbRevival's blog, Micah has a set up <a href="http://www.crabbrevival.net/blog/?p=33">a little Q&A</a>, the cool thing about this is that the fans get to come up with the questions. I'll take the first 15 questions and have everyone in our group answer them individually. If you have a question for a specific person and don't really want everyone to answer, then address the question to the person you'd like to answer. Got it?<div><br /></div><div>This should be fun...<br /><div><br /></div><div>Go!</div><div><br /></div><div>**UPDATE**</div><div>Questions are in! I'll get everyone to start answering them tonight. I think I'm going to post a video blog too... Wes and Mark inspired me. That'll be up soon too. Stay tuned.</div><div><br /></div><div>***LATER UPDATE***</div><div>Taking a little longer than originally planned. Mom, Morgan, and I have answered, but Kyle and Dad have not. I promise, I will post the answers ASAP. Thank you all again for these great questions. I may do these once every few months.</div><div><br /></div><div>****EVEN LATER UPDATE****</div><div>GEES!!! I've been trying to get Kyle and Dad to do this thing and it's just not working right now. I will post Mom's, Morgan's, and My answers today or tomorrow. I'm really sorry about the delay, y'all.</div><div><br /></div><div>-ME</div></div>Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-71369956476068964752009-04-25T13:53:00.002-04:002009-04-25T13:57:25.678-04:00New WebsiteI just received a comment asking about our website. Our website is under construction, and the current page is temporary. We're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Keep checking in to see if it has been updated.Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-62016569013009038812009-04-14T19:21:00.004-04:002009-04-15T13:48:37.168-04:00Update On MomMom is doing great! She had her port removed about a week ago, the port was used to inject the chemo into her body so, needless to say, she was thrilled to have that quick operation. She's gone through a few of the minor surgeries and she is doing very well. It seems like she goes to a different doctor's appointment every day, but as long as they keep telling us "100% cancer-free" she can go as many times as she wants. <div><br /></div><div>She really does appreciate everyone that prayed for her through this difficult time, and she lets every one of them know that she felt every single prayer. It was a tough year, but we got through it. Bad things happen, and the only way you can get back to the good is to know that you have to win the battle, and if you have faith that you can... you will. What I just said sums up my favorite song from the new album, "Don't be afraid of the mountain, because, you were born to climb." </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm ready for people to hear this thing. Strong stuff on there.</div><div><br /></div><div>Take Care,</div><div>-ME</div>Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-59003966061336898352009-04-14T19:16:00.003-04:002009-04-14T19:35:18.166-04:00The Third Tidbit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7Gi0kghUk84kQ6HNZ33RnBGWZrbl7oSee_Cb4aYMDUXHs2mc354VkoKHIHjufuCtQZNtKKgtR6cpTT-NK79Q14Im8AoOmgmoOsHaBEyY5vljsP36jQfSFX9APoLi5h_e5xHGFnjr6rNM/s1600-h/photo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7Gi0kghUk84kQ6HNZ33RnBGWZrbl7oSee_Cb4aYMDUXHs2mc354VkoKHIHjufuCtQZNtKKgtR6cpTT-NK79Q14Im8AoOmgmoOsHaBEyY5vljsP36jQfSFX9APoLi5h_e5xHGFnjr6rNM/s400/photo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324691012958265682" /></a><br />Another special guest we'll have on the album... Mr. Eddie Stubbs. You may know him as the voice of the Grand Ole Opry.Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-2346997817352465662009-04-14T19:10:00.003-04:002009-04-14T19:13:06.070-04:00My Time is Valuable<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; font-family:Arial;font-size:10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px; "><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ecDUmjwkQ7o&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ecDUmjwkQ7o&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object></span><br /></span>Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-67961331751249997782009-04-13T09:44:00.003-04:002009-04-13T09:49:54.358-04:00Well Then...<div>I spent about 45 minutes typing up a blog, then "Safari unexpectedly shut down." So, now I'm a tad irritated. I'll get back on later and try again. </div><div><br /></div><div>Just letting you know, a blog is coming.</div><div><br /></div><div>-ME</div>Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-51949233519414135152009-03-12T14:41:00.004-04:002009-03-12T16:52:08.584-04:00TwitterHey there,<br />As you can tell from reading my blog, it's difficult to write on the road. So I've set up a twitter account to help me keep fans updated, but this way I can do it quickly, and from my phone. For those of you that don't know, twitter is basically a blog that is only a few sentences long. The URL that you will need to enter into your web browser is www.twitter.com/MaddyFatty -Nice nickname huh? Let's give this a try, let me know how you think it is working by leaving me comments here on my blog. Oh and by the way, I will continue writing blogs, I'll just twitter more often.Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-59932285039032461172009-02-28T18:00:00.002-05:002009-02-28T18:03:34.722-05:00The Second Tidbit<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>As I said in my last post, we are going to have a few special guests on this album. The first two are......<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEWd65LX_uL25h19pxjaLYaKli9TdmCzcX6YIEGdb07Fr60M6kepSd_6TuNxnyjodN3PmSh6AlQAFFMD6YI7Jymw06D9pZu-aUORqVveNVgJddpiKs0sO2aDC4Y-quCHxQ_e5MxYbjZZWO/s1600-h/DSCN2779.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEWd65LX_uL25h19pxjaLYaKli9TdmCzcX6YIEGdb07Fr60M6kepSd_6TuNxnyjodN3PmSh6AlQAFFMD6YI7Jymw06D9pZu-aUORqVveNVgJddpiKs0sO2aDC4Y-quCHxQ_e5MxYbjZZWO/s400/DSCN2779.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307987414064746162" /></a><br /><div> Marty Stuart & Connie Smith</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-22326421415438191432009-02-28T17:54:00.004-05:002009-02-28T18:00:15.111-05:00Sasquatch<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZsTbrgfefknKGW72UeHnXp8lPYwZ8_SpKKlcHsib0ebX00H5PSaFuHK0ANL14m5ZRjzP_Hcu8mUT8ALl95zW01W0FUvaXfViaTQiph-znJxBrQRI1F_EE-EafyXjXE6STiVEyFhuBPSGS/s1600-h/sasquatch.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZsTbrgfefknKGW72UeHnXp8lPYwZ8_SpKKlcHsib0ebX00H5PSaFuHK0ANL14m5ZRjzP_Hcu8mUT8ALl95zW01W0FUvaXfViaTQiph-znJxBrQRI1F_EE-EafyXjXE6STiVEyFhuBPSGS/s400/sasquatch.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307986662961402290" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">4lb Patty, 1 full onion, 1 full tomato, 1lb of Fries, 2 whole dill pickles.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Needless to say... I was defeated.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-27090393320378768562009-02-26T15:31:00.001-05:002009-02-26T15:32:56.743-05:00The First Tidbit<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">As promised, I'll give you guys (and gals) little sneak peaks at our new album. This first one isn't very juicy, just a few liner notes and things of that nature, but I promise that they will get better as time progresses. <br /><br />First thing's first: musicians. We used some phenomenal musicians on this record, and their talent really shows in the sound of the songs. <br /><br />Electric Guitar-Brent Mason<br />Acoustic Guitar-Bryan Sutton<br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Piano/Organ/Keyboards-Gord</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><wbr></span><span class="word_break" style="display: block; float: left; margin-left: -10px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">on Mote<br />Bass Guitar-Duncan Mullins<br />Drums-Scott Williamson<br />Fiddle-Aubrey Haynie<br />Steel Guitar-Paul Franklin<br /><br />Now songs. We have, I feel, one of the best collections of songs that we've ever had on one album. We've got everything from a dirt country tune to a rocking Beatlesesque pop tune. And lyrically, every song touches on what we have been through this past year. The songs come from amazingly talented writers and even artists themselves, such as Jim Brady of The Booth Brothers, Wayne Haun, Hillary Lindsey, and, as she has on almost every album, Mom has written a few songs for the record.<br /><br />On Life is Great... We had a few special guests (Daryle Singeltary and Vince Gill) come in and lend us their vocals, and this album will stay in keeping with that. I'm not going to say who we've got so far, but I will say that you all will enjoy it. <br /><br />This will also be Morgan's first album with the group singing on every song. She's come a long way in a year's time, and I only see her getting better. I truly believe that she is going to make a lot of you very proud.<br /><br />Well, I guess that's about it. We will be cutting lead vocals this Friday and Sunday so keep checking in to find out more information on the new album, and, at some point, maybe a few sound clips. I'm not exactly sure how Blogger works, but I'm pretty sure if you go to my profile and follow my blog, it will e-mail you when I have a new post.<br /><br />Talk to you soon.<br /><br />-ME</span>Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-44225002502924902392009-02-15T12:14:00.004-05:002009-02-15T14:25:56.259-05:00Just a Quick UpdateHey,<div><br /></div><div>I realize my last blog was posted on Dec. 24, sorry about that. After a relaxing holiday, the touring started back up pretty quickly. We just got off of the Singing(Jubilee?) at Sea cruise, and we had a blast! It was nice to just see some friends, hang out, and eat like we were never going to have the chance to see food again. We also had a chance to squeeze in a few games of Mafia with a few of the other groups.</div><div><br /></div><div>Mom is doing very well, she's about the same as she was in my last update. She'll be 100% cancer-free for one year this July. For anyone that didn't know, the doctors declared Mom cancer-free before she decided to have chemo treatments, she opted to do that as a precaution.</div><div><br /></div><div>Morgan and Kyle are also fixing to reach their one year anniversary with the group. </div><div><br /></div><div>The new album is kicking! I'll see if I can give you a sneak peak at some point...</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, that's about it. Not too much going on here. I'll try my best to stay on this thing to keep you updated, summer is just around the corner, there should be some free time there.</div><div><br /></div><div>Take Care,</div><div>ME</div>Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-61644375201331658712008-12-24T14:08:00.006-05:002008-12-24T14:19:47.400-05:00Notes From Underneath the Mistletoe<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">‘Twas the night before Christmas…sorry couldn’t resist. So, Christmas is my hands-down favorite holiday. You are allowed to binge on food without people looking at you like you were one of the animals present at Jesus’ birth, you get to curl up by the fire and watch holiday movies and tell everyone what you’re thankful for, and it’s the only time of the year where you can pick up eggnog at the grocery store. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> A big part of the Christmas season to me, is sitting down to watch my favorite Christmas movies. Tonight, Shan and I will chill out in front of the TV to watch Home Alone 1 & 2, Gremlins, Christmas Vacation, and of course Die Hard. We (the Easter family + Shan) all sat down to watch Home Alone 2: Lost In New York the other night, it was Maura’s first viewing and it was fantastic to see the light, yet slight worry, in her eyes whenever Harry or Marv were injured. Another bonus, for me, when it comes to Home Alone 2, is I get to hear one of my favorite Christmas songs in the middle of the movie…..Enjoy.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/G2mQXQjY130&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/G2mQXQjY130&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Aside from becoming a vegetable in front of the television, we will exchange gifts with my uncle (Mom’s brother) and cousins, Shan’s family, and Greg & Char. Funny thing about our gifts for everyone else, we got them yesterday. As you can tell from that little factoid and from keeping up with my blog, I’m a world-class procrastinator. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> So, that’s about it for my plans for the evening. On Christmas day, we'll spend some time with the Lewis side of the family here in Lincolnton, then on the 26<sup>th</sup>, we’re going to my grandparents’ house in North Carolina. It’s always fun to see them, we’ll exchange gifts, maybe go to a movie, play a few board games, and then we’ll head home.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> I know a lot of you are wondering, Mom is doing very well, she is done with chemo and she is feeling a lot better. This was a tough year, but I know it has made us all stronger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It was bad, don’t get me wrong, but in a way, I’m thankful that I experienced that no one is untouchable, any of us can be caught off guard by life’s inconveniences. We just have to work through them and know that we’ll be stronger on the other side of them.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas, and to those of you who are going through tough times this Christmas, hang in there, you have people praying for you and thinking of you, whether you know it or not.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Merry Christmas,</p> <p class="MsoNormal">ME</p> <!--EndFragment-->Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-75251307139579621222008-11-26T05:50:00.003-05:002008-11-26T06:06:10.998-05:00He's Heeeeerrrrrrreeeeee.......<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqNHGv_tL7ANshH0vQnCLHGDsCMaM8B_iqb5iALjcFcjp3bQlWDOSF0mRqo3tmUuuKjVxSR4GwvOVqVVxAlVG3vEDvEdBwLScjnKnabbL0KF6woW0Y9jKZlWv25mPCyN9TLiLuTNnK712p/s1600-h/videoThumb-nvijoqbphc.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqNHGv_tL7ANshH0vQnCLHGDsCMaM8B_iqb5iALjcFcjp3bQlWDOSF0mRqo3tmUuuKjVxSR4GwvOVqVVxAlVG3vEDvEdBwLScjnKnabbL0KF6woW0Y9jKZlWv25mPCyN9TLiLuTNnK712p/s400/videoThumb-nvijoqbphc.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272920515532512690" /></a><br /><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="OLE_LINK1"></a><a name="OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1">Hello again,</span></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1">When I started this blog, I had no idea how difficult it would be to keep up to date. My current college schedule doesn’t make updating any more convenient. We just finished up on the Gaither west coast tour, it was a blast but it that kind of a run will really wear you out, I got to do a lot of really cool things over the past two weeks though. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"> Shannon, Morgan, Shawn, and I got to go see the Beatles Cirque Du Soleil LOVE show (pictured above), in one word it was simply scrumtrulescent (so amazing a word had to be created). We also got to spend a day in a cabin out on Lake Tahoe, play around in Disneyland, and hang out in Vegas for a day. It was an awesome trip but like I said, tiring.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"> I know a lot of you want to know how Mom is handling her treatments. She is doing very well, We only have one more treatment left! This has been a tough phase but it’s almost over, and I can honestly say it has made each of us stronger. She wants me to thank everyone for their prayers, they’ve really gotten us through.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"> Let’s see…What else has happened since we last spoke? Like I said a few posts ago, we are listening to songs for our new album. We are going to start tracking on December 17<sup>th</sup> in Nashville. I’m really excited about this new record, it has a lot of heart and soul put into it already.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"> We’re fixing to start our vacation time, we normally take the latter half of December off for personal time. It gives us a nice little break until the new year has started. The vacation let’s us kick off the new year refreshed and ready to play. I’m going to go down to Orlando for a few days with some close friends, I think we’re going to go to Disney and Universal. After Vegas, I may try to catch another Cirque show.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"> Well, I think that should catch you up a little bit. Keep commenting and checking in for updates, I’ll try to get better at this thing. I haven’t forgotten about the questionnaires, I’ll try to get Morgan’s up ASAP.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"> Take Care,</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1">ME</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1">P.s. I’m 20 today.</span></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-50197645201303083852008-11-04T08:49:00.002-05:002008-11-04T08:52:57.592-05:00Another Little Break...Sorry I haven't logged on recently, I'm starting a new class and the schedule is a little hectic. I'll try to post a full blog this week giving you updates on Mom and everyone else.<div><br /></div><div>Until then,</div><div><br /></div><div>ME</div>Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-3479873423070146272008-09-25T13:44:00.005-04:002008-09-25T13:53:48.511-04:00I'm Baaaack...<div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">First I want to say, there was a mix-up a few weeks ago with the comments. I selected about four of them and instead of clicking "approve" I clicked "reject", rookie mistake. So just letting those people know, there wasn't any reason why your comments weren't approved, other than it was my mistake. Sorry about that.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></div><div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">So, NQC.... If you ever wondered how Superman felt after being exposed to kryptonite, go to NQC as a part of a group. You come home feeling beaten, and don't ask me why. I would think it'd be a pretty easy week, set up once, perform short sets, work the table for a certain shift and that's it. But for some reason, you feel like you lose a few months in that one week. </span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">So I'm going to do a little questionnaire every few days, to help everyone get to know our group on a more personal level. I'll start with my own:</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Name- Madison Allen Easter</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Birthday- 11/26/1988</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Interests- Playing guitar, reading, watching movies, and talking to anyone about anything.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">What is your occupation with Jeff & Sheri? Guitarist</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Favorite Movies- That Thing You Do!, This is Spinal Tap, Tombstone, The Shawshank Redemption, Batman (1989), Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, Office Space, anything by Kevin Smith (Clerks, Dogma, Mallrats, etc.), any Quentin Tarantino flicks, Almost Famous, Tommy Boy, The Shining, Goodfellas, any Tom Hanks flick, Fight Club....there are way too many to list ALL of my favorites. After all, I AM a movie buff.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Favorite Albums- Diorama - Silverchair, Continuum - John Mayer, Big Ones - Aerosmith, The Life of Chris Gaines - Garth Brooks, Hot Wired - Brent Mason.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Favorite Artists- John Mayer, Bruce Hornsby, Brent Mason, Peter Cetera, Don Henley, Richard Marx.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Favorite Books- The Bible, The Shining, The Long Halloween, The collective works of Edgar Allen Poe, The Screwtape Letters.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Favorite Waste of Time- Watching TV/Movies and playing video games.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Favorite Pizza Toppings- Pepperoni, I'm a simple fellow.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Favorite Television Programs- Heroes, The Office, Arrested Development, The X-Files, Friends, Dexter, Family Guy, Boy Meets World.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">What type of car do you drive? Lincoln Blackwood and a 1968 Camaro.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">How many vehicular accidents have you ever had? 0</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">What was the last movie you saw in theaters? Tropic Thunder</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">What was the last concert you attended (leisurely)? Matchbox 20 and Alanis Morissette</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Top 3 websites you check every day- Joblo.com, Engadget.com, Superherohype.com</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Most embarrassing moment- I have a new one almost every night, but there's one that really sticks out though. We were doing a show in North Carolina a few years ago, I had a brand new PRS guitar with a little cheap-o strap. The guitar is a very heavy one, so when you add that factor to the cheap strap, the outcome won't be a good one. The strap gave way in the middle of the set and the guitar fell to the ground and knocked a nice little chunk out of it.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Favorite part of traveling- Meeting new people and seeing my friends from other groups.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Something fans don't really know about you- I'm a HUGE movie buff! You name it, I've seen it at least once. I'm also a giant Batman buff.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">If you could have any other job, What would it be? I'd honestly love to be an English teacher if music had no part in my life. </span></p></div></span><img style="text-decoration: underline;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ1hsVbQ7ykq3cfZbF0O09nLK-lcEaBrcgvVzSszc3Wi0OTHKh0DI_MFGp4BIaYRQXW1sEPCeZQO83dmbuIdxvmcO8gRGDTKh4SZh8nfAjs8e1J9h0vex8_M0JhsfOC_uxQ2YN2A-5FqdZ/s400/100_0921.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250017614462783202" /><div style="text-align: center;">My DVD collection. I have about 350, I'm still working on it though.</div><div><br /></div><div> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica">So that's it, I'll probably get Morgan and Kyle to fill out their questionnaires later this weekend. We are in Mt. Airy, NC for Mayberry Days this weekend. I can't believe it has been a full year since we shot that video! That show is always a blast, I love doing the "We Are Family" shows, it's so much fun to play as one big group. </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica">I know all of you are wondering about Mom, she has gone through her second round of chemo and she is doing fantastic! This is all going much better than I expected. I don't mean to make it sound like a "nothing" thing, it's still difficult, but we're handling it well.</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica">Keep the comments coming, they're always a fun read!</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica">Take care,</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica">ME</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> </div>Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890688696899125954.post-270080620304845902008-09-17T04:19:00.002-04:002008-09-17T04:24:55.591-04:00I'm Still HereDon't worry, I am still here and I am going to write a full blog in a few days. I am simply whipped from the NQC trip. I've been home for a day or so and I'm just starting to get my head straight. <div><br /></div><div>I got to meet a few of you at NQC, some of you are people I've known for a while but I had no clue that you had even found this page. It's still pretty cool, to me, that so many of you are reading this stuff. Thank you so much!</div><div><br /></div><div>Until next time,</div><div><br /></div><div>-Maddy</div>Maddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650568685359379535noreply@blogger.com11