spring is here!

it's my baby and i think he's the sweetest thing on the planet. he got so excited at the sight of the branches of the trees, with the sun peaking through them.

and....
yes, we shaved off his hair. GASP! MURDER! FIRE! EVIL PARENTS!
(in my defense: we needed to, to treat the rash on his head - which he gets from Other Foods, like this, apparently 'yucky', apple sauce)

baby talk

so we couldn't postpone it any longer - yannick is getting other Foods besides milk.

... and he hates it.

it's quite obvious he's not satisfied with Just Milk though, so i insist he eats his fruit and vegetables (and today even some rice and chicken. woohoo!), and every one of those 'meals' (give or take 10 mini-spoons) are a struggle. if he really, really dislikes what's for dinner, he'll throw up. and i never know in advance, cause one day he'll love apple, the next it's all over the wall.

what worries me is that you can really tell that it affects his breathing. it's wet and heavy. i hope he grows out of it soon. his skin is itching as well and chips/cracks/?. poor baby. i wish i had all the breastmilk in the world to keep feeding him. but my boobies are kaput. and to be honest, the little guy is so tall for his age, i wonder if he would have been satisfied with Just Boob Milk.

did i tell already that he's been saying some stuff for the last month or so? 'pappa' and 'hi' so far. it's quite cute. other than that, he's been himself: he only rolls over if we put him on his stomach because he Hates that, he won't sit unless he sees a bottle of milk in front of him (although i must say that he has better abs than i do - he sits up without pulling or anything, just from the gut), he'll try crawling from time to time, but who needs that when you have wooden floors and you can just slide on your back?

anyway- enough with the boring post. gotta give the little guy his fix.

woohoo!

starbucks is coming to the NL!!!

on a less fun note

my baby keeps throwing up :(

D&T go to church (repost)

It's time for another shitty review!

waiting in line
i actually had fun waiting in line. we arrived at the venue at three and the only others waiting were two canadian girls and an american girl who introduced herself with the words: "i'm hardcore dave and i have a dave-tattoo and i paid $400 for my ticket". i love being annoyed at first sight. anyway...we sat on the steps outside the venue, freezing our butts off but it was all worth it. this other dutch fan bought bitterballen (bitter balls) for the lot of us, which i think the americans only mildly enjoyed, but they were good sports and thanked him and made 'yumm' sounds.

i was actually the very first to get in the door - that never happened to me before and it was kinda cool that it happened at this concert, which i arrogantly had started to call "MY show". we had a little trouble getting the four of us in (sarah, bobbo, sarah's friend amanda and me) because although we had baptised amanda "shayna cramer-dunn" for the occasion, the lady at the door insisted on seeing her ID. thankfully, her co-worker told her to let us in after checking my credit card number.

once inside, we rushed to the stage to get the best spots but the stage was so insanely high that even *i* had trouble looking over the edge. i could already feel a neck spasm coming, so instead we opted for the first row balcony, at the beginning of the stage. the view was no less than absolutely phenomenal. way better than if we would stand in front of the stage. and i'll admit that i preferred to sit. okay, i'm old. there.

Bartender
same opener as in paris. now, for you guys - who go to 1 billion shows every summer - repetition in the setlist would probably suck. for me, it is great to hear songs twice in a row, because the second time around, you hear other things, for example small riffs i didn't notice the first time.So yeah, bartender. Great song in that church setting.

Stay or Leave
I'll tell you what day it is. It is the day you finally made my dream come true. Thank you thank you thank you.

Save Me
Dave says: "Goedenavond en welkom allemaal, dit is mijn goede vriend Tim Reynolds." "Ik weet dat er veel Amerikanen in Amsterdam zijn.... maar dit is belachelijk."

which means:"Good evening everyone and welcome, this is my good friend Tim Reynolds."A little later:"I know there are a lot of Americans in Amsterdam ... but this is ridiculous."

Now, everyone keep their pants on - he said it jokingly and it was just a funny remark for the Dutch audience. No hatin'.

So Damn Lucky
"I'm dizzy from all this spinning" is not a reference to weed you $#^#&'s
Carrying on...

Old Dirt Hill
Again - this accoustic version is really worthy.

Lie in Our Graves
The crowd loved this one. Especially the Tim solo.

Smooth Rider
I finally got what everyone means when they're talking about Dave's 'spastic' legs. Fun to watch. The song? Not my favorite, but again - better version than on the album. And it was obvious that Dave really dug playing this song.

Crush
I put my fingers in my ears right before 'feeling high' - but there were only a few cheers! Yay Amsterdam crowd! Go team!

Grey Street
Oh - if you've read my report on Gorge 2002, you know I used to want to marry these lyrics. Glad I got to listen to it live again.

The Maker
STOP TALKING AMONGST YOURSELVES WHEN THEY'RE PLAYING THE MAKER!!! Who orders beer on the top of their lungs during this one? Barbaric.

Little Thing
No no no - And another thing - Yes yes yes

Jimi Thing
Including WWBOM! Isn't just wonderful to be in almost-your-hometown and Dave and Tim are maybe a meter below you and you can just suck it all in? Isn't it just downright f-in' wonderful?? To realize that this is one of those nights that will stay with you the rest of your life? And the realization that THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING RIGHT NOW!!??

Tim Solo Unknown
I think he took a puff of Dave's joint. That's okay though. The man's a genius under all circumstances.Dave sat on the ground behind Monk's table and watched in awe. After Tim was done, Tim got on his knees and bowed to the audience. Dave got on his knees and bowed to Tim. Tim bowed to Dave. We were all bowing to each other. It's Japan. Only with hookers, bitterballen and tulips.

Gravedigger
Now you should never have to watch
Your only children lowered in the ground

Chills.

Grace Is Gone
"This is a song about Love, Sex and Death. Maybe more about Love and Death and just a liiiiittle bit about Sex".

Oh
Oh, I think this one kinda went by me or it did just not stuck with me. Sorry.

#41 + 1 refrain of Everyday
Yeah. My song at my concert. And yes, I got gaga. And yes, I could keep myself from yelling "Thank you!!". But it was a struggle.

Crash into Me
The Dixie Chickens must taste good. I always liked the accords sequence of this song, in the Tim version. Nice to hear.

Dancing Nancies
Not lost in Amsterdam. But then again, he used to live here for nine months. Dave mentioned thinking that Amsterdam is a great town with a great perspective on things. How that makes it a beautiful city.

This is - honest to god - the FIRST musician that I've seen play at Paradiso that doesn't go on and on about how they can get weed here legally and how that's so awesome bla bla bla bla bla. Very refreshing.
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Some Devil
The break lasted about 5 seconds. Dave had said earlier that they needed to keep a fast pace because the Paradiso disco was about to start. Tim then turned his guitar into a beatbox and Dave added some acid sounds (acid as in: the musical genre). Maybe it was one of those you had to be there moments, but I thought it was pretty funny.

Still Water (tease)--->
Don't Drink the Water
Including the This is your land bit. I love Don't drink the water and Tim was happy too, judging from the sounds he produced. The crowd definitely enjoyed it as well.

Sister
So I heard this one for the second time and this time I f-ing tear up. This song is so beautiful and so delicate. Dave asks everyone to be quiet before he starts playing it. After a collective "Shhhh", you could hear a pin drop.

Two Step
I'm bummed. Will this be the last song of the last time they are here? Will this be the last time I see them play, period?

But Sarah had an awesome surprise for me which cheered me up. A numbered poster, no. 41 and the setlist with the guitar pick taped to it. The three of them will end up in a frame on my wall. I'm not a D&T virgin anymore and I can't wait for the band to get here in May!!

click it

• first in line
• closer than i'll ever get
• dave speaks dutch
• still want to amputate hardcore-dave-i-have-a-dave-tattoo-crazy-girl's piglets and poke out dave-dance-for-me-screamer's eyes
• numbered poster; no. 41
• the setlist
• the guitar pick

last three items sponsored by sarah beara
my head is exploding so more later

YEAH!!!

piece of paper

Repost ordered by Whoops

Finally. Finally I got to see Dave & Tim, finally there was a DM-related show that I did not have to get on a plane for, finally it's MY turn to bore everyone with a song-by-song 'review' (I don't pretend to know anything about music). Anyway, Dave & Tim in Paris with 800 of their closest friends.

The crowd
I think 1/3 American, 1/3 French, 1/3 other nationalities. The French sure love to clap during a show. The Portugese and Italians sure love to scream inappropriate remarks MID-SONG. The Americans behaved very well for the most part. Except for the screaming girl behind us who Sarah told off before anyone would end up killing her. Throughout the show, I tried really hard not to get annoyed by yelling, screaming, hysterical people. And failed a couple of times. But I think it wasn't really bad - of course, I don't have anything to compare.

Dave speaks a little French, but kept apologizing for not speaking enough French throughout the show. He talked a lot of gibberish (which was insanely amusing according to the screaming American girl behind us - "Dave, look at me, I'm laughing!!") . He did a bit about the state of American media which was hilarious for real.

Bartender
Great song to start with. Everybody screams their head off when Dave starts wailing. Luckily, people started to settle down for the most part after they got it out of their system during this song.

Crush
I need Stefan on this song. This version though is more intimate and sweet. Once I stop searching for the sexual longing I'm used to in this song, I quite enjoy it.

So Damn Lucky
It hits me: I'm at a Dave & Tim show and I'm so close I can actually smell the sweat on their foreheads. Dave has a little trouble remembering the words of So Damn Lucky. I really couldn't care less. They're here! By the way - I never really noticed this before but Dave is very attractive. *ducks*

When The World Ends
It's better accoustic. But not my favorite song in the world. There was an extended ending though which was neat (did I just say 'neat'?)

Stay Or Leave
I love this song. Shut up. The lyrics are brilliant. Again, shut up.

Lie In Our Graves
I thought this one was great. Loads of yelling from the crowd during this song though. God, that is annoying.

Old Dirt Hill
I like it! Turns into a really cool and groovy song with just two guitars. A must-have.

Satellite
Dave's fingers are not pleased. Tim smiles from ear to ear.
(That's all I got on this one - never really got into this song, guess I'll never will)

Ants Marching
The boobsalot song. Will always remind me of the big-chested girl at the Gorge (my very first show) who raised hell the entire show until they finally played her request. Silly how that will always stay etched in my memory. But hey, it's Ants Marching and Tim does a lot for this one. Overall, Tim does a lot for everything. I know I noticed this before, when listening to the recordings I have of D&T shows, but somehow it's more noticeable when actually being there.
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Crash Into Me
Dave changed shirts during intermission for those of you keeping score.
Question: why do people spontaneously climax when he sings the Dixie Chicken part?

Little Thing
This is actually 'And Another Thing'. Very nice. Dave's voice is an instrument in itself.

Smooth Rider
Meh. Although once again: better accoustic. Just more rough around the edges and that's what this song needs. I know that 'rough' doesn't rhyme with 'smooth', but the melody is too bluesy for the overproduced version on the album.

Tim Solo
Holy fuck wow. Goosebumps flying all over the place.

Where Are You Going
Okay my memory is failing me. Was it this song that went into Everyday or was it #41? And when did they end in "This is your land"? Mommy's brain.

Gravedigger
It's my husband's favorite tune. I however need a full band on this one.

#41
Yeah - I died here. And cried. And loved every second of it. Especially the extension at the end. Do it to me again in Amsterdam, guys. Kill me some more.

Dancing Nancies
Well, we saw that one coming. I love Dancing Nancies and I loved how everyone was holding their breath when he started singing "could I have been lost somewhere in Paris". The screaming after that line, not so much.
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Cant Stop (tease)

Some Devil
To the male bitch yelling "Stay in Europe, Dave!!" in the middle of this one: STFUOIWFKY

Sister
Everyone is oh so quiet and so still. The air is loaded with... respect. Very moving song.

Still water (tease)
I love teases.

Don’t Drink the Water
ROCK. Suddenly it feels like there is an entire band upon the stage. Courtesy of Tim Reynolds.

Two Step
The girl up on the balcony who called this song all. night. long. (all night), finally got her way. Wonderful ending to an amazing experience.

I WAS AT A DAVE & TIM SHOW.
And I got *the* setlist to prove it.
Two more days until they're in my backyard.

lost somewhere in paris

literally, i'm afraid.

after a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong drive, i finally got to paris on tuesday. after a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong search, i even found the apartment sarah and her friend amanda had rented. everything worked out and i just got back (took me 10 hours. wonderful).

i'm really tired so i'll just give you the highlights:

- starbucks around the corner from the apartment
- sarah and amanda
- presents: cheesy poofs, stickers, dmb influences cd and english children's books (THANK YOU, SARAH!)
- standing in line at the venue in the rain. the cold, very cold rain
- having awesome seats
- dave and tim coming on stage
- being able to see their facial expressions
- americans being quiet and polite
- locals, portugese and italians being obnoxious and loud
- the screaming girl behind us whos face i was about to punch to pulp when sarah saved the day and told her off
- #41. oh dear god.
- #41
- #41!!!
- dave talking about american media ("oh, is the globe like getting warmer??")
- tim solo
- old dirt hill (surprisingly enough) and don't drink the water
- being the proud owner of the one and only setlist (THANK YOU SARAH, AND YOUR BOYFRIEND)
- the shebeen and its bartender, earl. the best kept secret in the latin quarter of paris. and in the dmb community ;)
- forgetting my toothbrush

gotta vote. gotta brush my teeth. gotta sleep. gotta get ready for this weekend.

sure, why not

i might even get bored with them (not really, though)

i know you hate me

5 days baby!

5 DAYS!!