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I bet his daughter actually said "re' tired" (as in "really tired"). You know how little kids don't fully articulate words.

 

Or perhaps his Aston Martin Vanquish needed new tires (or, in the Queen's English, tyres).

There should be three categories:

 

Retired From Touring

 

Retired From Drumming

 

Not Retired

This poll just shows that there are a bunch of old farts that like Rush.

 

It only makes sense that old farts would love a trio of old farts. ;)

 

We've all become old farts together.

 

It is a wonderful thing to grow old along with a band you love. I'm not referring to myself with Rush, but for many of you. You started out with them when you and they were kids. :dweez: <----------------Even Alex could move like that once.

And now, you are all being sure to ask for your 10% senior discount wherever it is available. :codger: :LOLsign:

 

Just over 3 years until I can apply for AARP to get those sweet senior discounts!

I can tell you the exact date: April 1, 1983. Signals tour, Hartford Civic Center. Changed my life.

 

So 32 1/2 years.

I am mostly sad that my son (who will be 5 in February) will never get to see Rush live. And he's definitely becoming a fan (with a little bit of encouragement of course).

 

Hopefully Lee/Lifeson will continue to write music and tour, in whatever form they choose.

Gavin Harrison would be my vote for drummer.

There is a difference between confirming your retirement and saying goodbye with one finger in the air.

 

Tell me where you're read anything that gives that impression? Just because the other two want to tour and he doesn't isn't anything new. Neil has been saying goodbye to touring since the 90's. It's not exactly something new. Except this time he has a child he wants to stay home with. The other two don't.

Don't go giving him kidnapping ideas, now. ;)

 

Yeah, remember when Ricky kidnapped Alex?

The Lee, Lifeson and (Insert drummer who everyone will hate no matter what) Experience has began.

 

Maybe....but not in a band named Rush.

 

No, clearly the option is for Geddy and Alex to create a Rush tribute band.

Actually, I was just watching some of the R40 clips on youtube

 

Earl, my apologies, as I thought that perhaps you might have been exaggerating about Neil, but yeah, it sure looks as if he's thrown in the towel ... Its a shame .

 

It's not about the band or drums or touring - it's his health, and the only body he's got, and he's got to hell with it

 

Imagine how much worse it'll be if he takes time off from the drums - at least he gets a workout doing that

 

C'mon Neil, we love ya .. Show some love for yourself

 

Yep!

 

Lucas, I may called "CRAZY" or "TWISTED" or "INSANE" or a "DRUG ADDICT" or a "SELF ABSORBED PRICK" but dude, I am not a bullshiter.

I'm a realist.

I know I'm over the top but that's my schtick. It's my Forum Persona.

People who can't see through the MASK of my writing are the ones who need to look into the mirror of disillusion.

Luckily most of you are smart, intelligent, fun and get my sense of humor.

 

To the few on this forum who don't get me and who keep bullying me, BRING IT ON!

 

I can take it.

 

"What Does It Take To Be A Man? I'm learning and I will be single forever.

 

Signed,

 

BOSTON

 

The strength to say what you believe!

 

Third Stage, over and out.

I prefer Airplane! KFM is definitely funny, but a little crude for my tastes.

 

They cut their teeth on KFM - without that movie Airplane! wouldn't have been as great as it was. Favorite moments from KFM:

 

Zinc Oxide and You

Big Jim Slade

Feel-A-Round movie (See You Next Wednesday)

Personally I found the two minute epilogue (that aired during Into the Badlands) more interesting than the mid-season finale.

She wasn't trying to discourage me at all. Just stating facts.

 

i question that that is a fact, considering, as i said, that this is the very first i've heard anywhere that it takes two years to actually see a benefit from quitting smoking.

 

did you quit smoking after she told you that?

 

20 minutes - Your blood pressure, pulse rate and the temperature of your hands and feet have returned to normal.

8 hours - Remaining nicotine in your bloodstream has fallen to 6.25% of normal peak daily levels, a 93.75% reduction.

12 hours - Your blood oxygen level has increased to normal. Carbon monoxide levels have dropped to normal.

48 hours - Damaged nerve endings have started to regrow and your sense of smell and taste are beginning to return to normal.

72 hours - Your entire body will test 100% nicotine-free and over 90% of all nicotine metabolites (the chemicals it breaks down into) will now have passed from your body via your urine. Lung bronchial tubes leading to air sacs (alveoli) are beginning to relax in recovering smokers. Breathing is becoming easier and your lung's functional abilities are starting to increase.

10 days to 2 weeks - Blood circulation in your gums and teeth are now similar to that of a non-user.

21 days - The number of acetylcholine receptors, which were up-regulated in response to nicotine's presence in the frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, basal ganglia, thalamus, brain stem, and cerebellum regions of the brain, have now substantially down-regulated, and receptor binding has returned to levels seen in the brains of non-smokers (2007 study).

2 weeks to 3 months - Your heart attack risk has started to drop. Your lung function is beginning to improve.

3 weeks to 3 months - Your

has substantially improved. Walking has become easier. Your chronic cough, if any, has likely disappeared.

8 weeks - Insulin resistance in smokers has normalized despite average weight gain of 2.7 kg (2010 SGR, page 384).

1 to 9 months - Any smoking related sinus congestion, fatigue or shortness of breath has decreased. Cilia have regrown in your lungs, thereby increasing their ability to handle mucus, keep your lungs clean and reduce infections. Your body's overall energy has increased.

1 year - Your excess risk of coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke has dropped to less than half that of a smoker.

5 years - Your risk of a subarachnoid haemorrhage has declined to 59% of your risk while still smoking (2012 study). If a female ex-smoker, your risk of developing diabetes is now that of a non-smoker (2001 study).

5 to 15 years - Your risk of stroke has declined to that of a non-smoker.

10 years - Your risk of being diagnosed with lung cancer is between 30% and 50% of that for a continuing smoker (2005 study). Risk of death from lung cancer has declined by almost half if you were an average smoker (one pack per day). Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus and pancreas have declined. Risk of developing diabetes for both men and women is now similar to that of a never-smoker (2001 study).

13 years - The average smoker who is able to live to age 75 has 5.8 fewer teeth than a non-smoker (1998 study). But by year 13 after quitting, your risk of smoking induced tooth loss has declined to that of a never-smoker (2006 study).

15 years - Your risk of coronary heart disease is now that of a person who has never smoked. Your risk of pancreatic cancer has declined to that of a never-smoker (2011 study - but note 2nd pancreatic study making identical finding at 20 years).

20 years - Female excess risk of death from all smoking related causes, including lung disease and cancer, has now reduced to that of a never-smoker (2008 study). Risk of pancreatic cancer has declined to that of a never-smoker (2011 study).

 

This Public Service Announcement has been brought to you by the American Lung Association, and the letter "M".

My recommendations for Rush should they consider touring in the future:

 

1. Cut back the number of performances to three a week. Jimmy Buffett (who is 68) has been doing this for years (and even has a live disc titled "Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays") and he seems to be holding up well.

 

2. Cut back the show length by about 1/3. Go from 26-7 songs to 20 or so songs, with an intermission. I'd have no problem with a shorter show if it means I can still see you guys play.

 

3. Recommendations specifically for Neil:

a. Stop riding a motorcycle between every show. Drumming like you do for hours is hard enough on your aging body - give it a break!

b. Take your family along for the tour. Get a nice tour bus; take your daughter around the country and show her all the places you find special - national parks and so forth. Your wife could photojournal the whole thing and you can write a book about it after the tour. That would make a great coffee table book.

c. Eliminate the drum solo. We can adjust, and it will mean less punishment on your body.

d. Quit smoking. You'll find you get a lot less winded.

 

Well, that's my $0.02. What say you, TRF'ers?

What if his daughter has school, so you expect him to take her out for months and miss the beginning of her education

 

He has enough money to hire a tutor.

Why would Geddy say that they are going to move to the "A Farewell To Kings" album after they just played "Cygnus X-1" complete with great drum solo?

 

I was wondering when someone would bring that up.

 

Also...not for nothing but after Nat Sci Geddy said they are on the "..right on the verge of the 70's" before playing Jacob's Ladder.

 

Hence - Geddy CONFIRMS that Permanent Waves is an 80's album.

My recommendations for Rush should they consider touring in the future:

 

1. Cut back the number of performances to three a week. Jimmy Buffett (who is 68) has been doing this for years (and even has a live disc titled "Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays") and he seems to be holding up well.

 

2. Cut back the show length by about 1/3. Go from 26-7 songs to 20 or so songs, with an intermission. I'd have no problem with a shorter show if it means I can still see you guys play.

 

3. Recommendations specifically for Neil:

a. Stop riding a motorcycle between every show. Drumming like you do for hours is hard enough on your aging body - give it a break!

b. Take your family along for the tour. Get a nice tour bus; take your daughter around the country and show her all the places you find special - national parks and so forth. Your wife could photojournal the whole thing and you can write a book about it after the tour. That would make a great coffee table book.

c. Eliminate the drum solo. We can adjust, and it will mean less punishment on your body.

d. Quit smoking. You'll find you get a lot less winded.

 

Well, that's my $0.02. What say you, TRF'ers?

Our cat died this morning. He had an aggressive cancer. I don't equate the life of an animal with a human being, nevertheless it is painful and hard to watch an animal die a slow and agonizing death. Cats have mastered well the art of suffering. Never a cry escapes from them. They go find a place apart where they can die alone.

 

Rest in peace, Henry.

 

My condolences :( You are right about cats - they don't let on that they're not feeling well until it's a full blown crisis. We've had to put down a few over the years and it is heart breaking. They don't know what's going on and they are scared to be at the vet's office. But I have held them all as the vet administers the drugs so they know they are loved until the very end.

 

So sad. Just know he is in a better place and will be waiting there for you. I know all of mine will be there when I eventually join them.

Three other words a lot of folks pronounce incorrectly:

 

- Guacamole

- Agua

- Tsunami

 

Jonathan suggests they do a Broadway show for a few months. Geddy says he is down with that and do you want to be our manager? Alex chimes in and says "Or our drummer?" Check it out around 4:30 in.

From hearing all this it's pretty disappointing. I was thinking about going out today and picking it up if the reviews were good, but if all of those mistakes were left in it's going to be really upsetting to listen to.

It is really good----believe me. :rush:

 

Agree. I don't care about the mistakes. Glad I am working from home today and I have the house to myself. Our cats are hiding somewhere due to the volume coming out of the stereo. Get the CDs!!

Just was cranking Cygnus X-1 on the stereo and I had an ear to ear grin. Sounds soooo bad a$$.

 

Liking the mix so far...

What's the quality of the iTunes download? CD's will always sound better than anything that's been compressed...

Happy :rush: Day everyone! Sorry for the delay to our European friends, and elsewhere.

 

I'm as excited as a little boy on Christmas morning. I've set a course in front of Best Buy, northwest of my own home, headed for the heart of my band, headlong into R40!

 

RUSH on everybody! :yay:

 

Come to think of it, my local Best Buy is also northwest of my home.

Driven, Half the World and Resist are the only songs I like from that album.

 

I loved the tour, however - the last time they played 2112 in its entirety. I was lucky enough to see them at Great Woods in MA, and there is a great SB boot of that show - Great Woods and Summer Skies.

I watched the first couple of seasons and I swear the writing was better. Last night was kind of hokey. And if Mouch was such a big fan he would have already seen them when they swung through Chicago earlier in the tour.

 

Having the injured motorcyclist named Neil was a funny touch though.

 

Ged and Al were great, I wish they had more lines!

 

I was OK with them playing Limelight at the end. Very few people who watch that show would have recognized The Anarchist.

Limited edition of 100:

 

http://www.themusiczoo.com/blog/2015/gibson-alex-lifeson-eds-1275-signature-double-neck-guitar/

 

No word if it comes with "Heavy" and "Bastard" on the headstocks.