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QUOTE (Janie @ Nov 16 2010, 09:56 PM) Chances are good I'll be chiming in on this thread a lot, soon. Some of you may remember that my little Aedan was first evaluated for Autism when he was about 2 1/2 (real close to his third birthday). He was borderline and I was told he should be re-tested. Long story short, I've known something has been up with my little guy for many years now. I'm leaning more towards Asperger's which I understand is being classified as, "high-functioning" autistic. His "red flags" are pretty blaring. I had a two-hour IEP report meeting with his school (he attends a special needs pre-school) yesterday and it is really apparent that they all see screaming "red flags" and I see the same at home. So... hopefully he'll be re-evaluated ASAP. Oddly, I'm not upset about this. I think because I've known for so long now that there was something up with my little guy. He has a number of issues so I think that has hindered a previous diagnosis. He was born with extreme low muscle tone, severe speech apraxia and mild motor apraxia. He has been seeing therapists (physical, occupational and speech) since he was three months old. Not like any of this is new too me. I figure, let's just do what needs to be done so we can get going on any help that he needs. Just saw this, and didn't want to "read and run". In one way this could be a good thing. Clearly identifying the problem will at least enable you to focus your energies into helping Aeden in the right way. However, he already has that most priceless thing...a loving parent who will look out for him and fight his corner. As I have mentioned before, I have Aspergers, but unlike Aeden, I did not have anyone who cared about me enough to help me....It has been a very long , hard road indeed to get where I am today, and to be honest, the diagnosis I recieved in my early thirties really only served to draw a line under it all. Anyway, I am sure you will be a huge resource to him, but if you ever need a little perspective from someone who knows only too well what it is like and who had to become self-reliant very quickly, then feel free o ask, either publicly or via PM. I always offer this to people nowadays, as I would hate for all the pain I endured to be for nothing, and if I can pass on some "survival" tips then it would certainly make me feel better...

QUOTE (LakesideMaiden @ Nov 22 2010, 07:51 AM) QUOTE (Fridge @ Nov 22 2010, 02:24 AM) QUOTE (LakesideMaiden @ Nov 22 2010, 04:04 AM) He singled out what I said to him with that followup about Asperger's, which to me seemed completely out of left-field... I think you are being too sensitive here. I myself have Aspergers and I actually appreciate people pointing out something that I have done "oddly" or "wrong". Sometimes people get upset or annoyed on our behalf when there is no real need, thouh I appreciate your motives. Hon, I only got upset at the comment after the fact that even after agreeing with him (just not the way he went about it), he got upset with me for saying so, and then made a really random comment about maybe he had Asperger's. Yes, perhaps I was a little touchy about it, because my son was recently diagnosed, and I hate the thought of people being singled out because of a disability - but also because of what my husband is going through with his work right now (he's going to be going in for a neuro-psych eval to find out if he has it as well and it's just been misdiagnosed as ADHD all this time)...he's on the verge of being fired, and I'm under a lot of strain between the two of their situations, so when I get a comment like that, seemingly out of left field, not related to anything, it just pushed a button. I didn't go off on him in there. I said something relatively mild, left it at that, and came into this thread to talk to people here about it...I'm generally un-confrontational. I don't like getting in peoples faces, even cybernettically. I understand where you are coming from, and I appreciate you are under a fair bit of pressure, but from what I can see I don't think he meant any harm, and to be fair he couldn't know about your personal situation. I think how you are feeling is colouring your response in this instance, which is understandable...it is a lot to worry about after all...I hope it works out for you and your husband.

QUOTE (LakesideMaiden @ Nov 22 2010, 04:04 AM) He singled out what I said to him with that followup about Asperger's, which to me seemed completely out of left-field... I think you are being too sensitive here. I myself have Aspergers and I actually appreciate people pointing out something that I have done "oddly" or "wrong". Sometimes people get upset or annoyed on our behalf when there is no real need, thouh I appreciate your motives.

QUOTE (oldphilly @ Nov 20 2010, 04:28 AM) Here goes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBV_3UxyRis Superb stuff...totally different and very interesting...good job.

QUOTE (Sir Lerxst @ Nov 19 2010, 04:58 PM) QUOTE (Fridge @ Nov 19 2010, 02:24 PM) Brilliant - I'm offshore from 11th May to 25th May. Thanks boys...you couldn't have timed it better I presume there is no way you could swap the offshore rotation with someone else? Its a good 5 months notice they would be getting. It's technically possible, but to be quite honest with you, whilst I would have done this twenty five years ago, they just don't really have the goods nowadays to convince me enough to do it. I'll wait and see what other dates they dop...maybe a quick stop off in Germany or something.

Brilliant - I'm offshore from 11th May to 25th May. Thanks boys...you couldn't have timed it better

QUOTE (Sir Lerxst @ Nov 18 2010, 11:28 PM) What happened to these? They are no longer on Soundcloud? oops sorry....decided to reorganise them and forgot to do it! I've added a few more...these are all live efforts in the practice room http://soundcloud.com/fridge2/symphony-of-gray http://soundcloud.com/fridge2/sea-of-red http://soundcloud.com/fridge2/one-horse-town http://soundcloud.com/fridge2/in-the-mirror http://soundcloud.com/fridge2/dont-give-yourself-away http://soundcloud.com/fridge2/dirty-angels http://soundcloud.com/fridge2/day-by-day

QUOTE (Mr. Krinkle @ Nov 17 2010, 05:52 PM) Writing music such as actually taking a blank sheet of manuscript paper and physically writing it? Or.......bashing about on the instrument thinking you just "wrote" the next big song? There's a big disconnect when it comes to the term "writing" music. I like the term for people without musical education and understanding of the language of music to be called "creating" music. They create the sounds but lack the knowledge to put those notes to paper. I take it you got out of the pedantic side of bed this morning?

Brits using American slang. Don't get me wrong, American slang is fine...when used by Americans. However, Britain has an incredibly diverse and expressive slang of it's own built up over centuries, so I'd like to get some things straight here (this does not apply to Yanks) 1. It is "Arse" and NEVER "Ass" 2. "My bad" is NOT an apology 3. Refering to me as "dude" or "man" will earn you a knee in the bollocks Thank you for listening.....

Here's another live one from practice if anyone is interested.... http://soundcloud.com/fridge2/sea-of-red

QUOTE (Sir Lerxst @ Nov 15 2010, 12:51 AM) Sounds awesome Paul. Good Stuff. Cheers mate Here's another...it's all about Aberdeen http://soundcloud.com/fridge2/symphony-of-gray

Folks Just recently decided to form a band doing original stuff with some mates...here's a rough attempt captured live at practice...what do you guys think? http://soundcloud.com/fridge2/day-by-day

QUOTE (WCFIELDS @ Oct 17 2010, 03:13 AM)my all time fav band.....love these guys. Great music, great people. I can only echo what my esteemed colleague Mr Fields has said. Also my favourite band of all time, and three of the nicest guys on the planet...They were extremely good to us and went that extra mile. here's a link to my story which lets you know what fantastic blokes these three guys are. http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?show...dpost&p=1584073

Not for me, but someone very close to me is suffering badly and it's wearing me down... I'm supposed to be the one who sorts/fixes things, but what do you do when things keep going wrong faster than you can deal with them? Oh well, moan over....time to go and do something about it instead of whinging.

I don't think they ever intentionally "sold out" but Presto for me was the start of their creative decline - it's a decent album and some amazing songa are on it, but it's at least 50% filler, which I had never experienced before on a Rush album.

Dear Linday Lohan Who are you exactly? You are this vaguely familar name which pops up now and again in tabloid rags and trashy celebrity magazines, but I can't recall seeing anything with you starring in it, neither can I name a single film that you are a part of... Please enlighten me. Yours sincerely Someone who wouldn't wish you dead, but whose life is totally unaffected by anything you do.

I actually still have a GT8, but I use it now just for effects...I have it hooked up in a four cable method with my amp which does give better tones.... Saying that, you can get decent distortion out of these...the trick is to ensure that your global settings are always set to headphones/line out..it always sounds better that way, don't ask me why. Next, run it through the RETURN of an amp..this is very important as a preamp will colour the sound and make it harder to achieve your tone.

I like it British.. American bacon is very poor

QUOTE (FoxxiStarr @ Aug 18 2010, 01:47 PM) There is nothing to do here ... really... it's all cows and sheep THERE WILL BE NO DISRESPECTING SHEEP WHILE I'M AROUND!!!!!! It's a long story...welcome to the forum.....The more Scots the better I say...feel free to steal my sig and wear it with pride

QUOTE (Mara @ Aug 18 2010, 03:31 AM) The fallout was indescribable. They reckon it will be safe to approach next century.

QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Aug 17 2010, 12:42 PM) QUOTE (different strings @ Aug 17 2010, 08:18 AM) If I am not mistaken, the tour in the summer of 2011 will probably be called the CLOCKWORK ANGELS Tour after the release of the new album. They will do North America and parts of Canada again then they will hit Europe but alas, they will probably miss Australa altogether once again. DS, you gotta hit the UK next year!!! That would be off the wall. Yup... Beers with the "Celtic" contingent is an experience not to be missed....just ensure you have a backup liver Drinking with the Irish and Scots is not for the faint-hearted

QUOTE (ericplayzbass @ Aug 16 2010, 11:43 AM) I've been going out with my girlfriend of right now for 13 months, but she doesn't like Rush, and that's kind of a deal breaker in the marriage field (only here could anyone understand that statement ) I am 17 (will be Eighteen on 9/6/10) Why is it so hard to find a girl my age like this: Favorite band: Rush (obviously) Religious views: doesn't really matter, preferably atheist or at least skeptical. Looks: aren't all that important but obviously plays a factor, I like red heads. Movies: comedies mostly, or Rush videos Likes computers With music being such a MASSIVE part of my life (taking up much of my day), a girl that doesn't like Rush is probably one of the worst things. Now my question to you ladies, am I setting my standards way too high and being unrealistic or does a woman like this exist? You have much to learn, young grasshopper....

QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Aug 13 2010, 07:42 PM) Strawberry. And they'll always be Opal Fruits to me, made to make your mouth water. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O0TxYKbBIk

QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Aug 13 2010, 07:42 PM) Strawberry. And they'll always be Opal Fruits to me, made to make your mouth water. And Snickers will always be Marathon. I liked the Lime myself. Yes, I remember the original name as well...Opal Fruits, kiddies, NOT Starburst. And yes, Snickers is an abominable name...marathon was much better

Mrs Fridge and I on our wedding in June 98... http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i27/Fridge-1967/38667_1338265345904_1509263266_30752297_5357643_n1.jpg