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Man, you are one busy pup! That's great though! Do you happen to know the Manjikian family? My cousin that is involved somewhat with the UCLA conferences is Jeanne Murachanian.

USC Graduate school? Great! What do you want to do? What do you do in the local Armenian community? Do you ever attend the UCLA conferences? My cousin is somewhat involved with those. I had a friend in college named Brady, which I thought was a cool name, and my wife and I both loved The Brady Bunch as kids (still do ).

quote:Originally posted by Boghos: I remember when the Americahay had t-shirt with the words: "Kiss me, I am Armenian". Never really understood it. Are you talking about the National Geographic picture??? There used to be lots of shirts in the US saying, "Kiss Me, I'm Irish", "Kiss Me, I'm Italian", etc. I think hers was just self-made as a reaction to the other ethnic groups' shirts. [ June 28, 2001: Message edited by: Aghmug ]

quote:Originally posted by TurkeyGuilty: I wish I could know what that one solution was. One of our families is synonymous with one of those churches. That's why the solution would have been easy (although the relationship was simply a wild whirlwind that never got anywhere near that issue!). quote:Originally posted by TurkeyGuilty: You have a 5 year old? How adorable! I absolutely love kids, and I can't wait to have some of my own. What is his/her name? Brady (as in Bunch!). Although he's already hating being called The Brady Bunch. So what do you do now? Mike

Yikes, what a story! The guy sounds like a real winner... Mike P.S. What's with the hash signature? New found cause to champion???

That would be great!!! Too bad it's in Calgary...

quote:Originally posted by TurkeyGuilty: If you don't mind my asking: had the relationship worked out, what would you have done? What kind of concessions would you or your bride have made for each other, or for the sake of the families involved? I can't say why, but there would have only been one solution. quote:Originally posted by TurkeyGuilty: I think this show has to be indoors, and I foresee it to be at the Palladium. I used to work for their management company, and I know the boyz; I'll find out and post the info on the board. Really, you used to work for their management co??? That's SO cool. I've been pretty jaded on new music for a long time, and IMHO they are the most important to band to come round in ages. The Palladium would be tolerable compared to an outdoor deal, but I really don't like the Palladium either. I've seen some great shows there though. One of the greatest (and scariest crowd) was Slayer on the Reign In Blood tour. The main thing I don't like about the Palladium is the place just has bad sound. quote:Originally posted by TurkeyGuilty: Slipknot is a very interesting band. I absolutely love their drums, especially the double-bass. Yeah, "interesting" is a good word. The percussion is their strong point--I think they have three people playing drums/percussion. quote:Originally posted by TurkeyGuilty: 36? Dad of a 16 year old? Did you really want to have kids at 20? 36 is right! No, not a dad of a 16 year old (just a 5 year old). Didn't think when I was 16 slamming at Black Flag shows I'd still be attending this kind of stuff 20 years later! Mike El Viejo

Congrats!!!! Good education is SO important. Mike

quote:Originally posted by TurkeyGuilty: Not just that, but also where the couple would be married (Ferrahian vs. St. Peters for example), who would perform the ceremony, etc. Had an old relationship worked out, I would have faced that exact dilemma--even the two churches you mentioned!!! Coincidentally funny. Yeah, I want to go see System (and I like Slipknot, too). I try not to miss any System shows, but if it's a festival-type deal I may skip it. WAY too old to deal with an Ozzfest-type crowd. Easily old enough to be alot of those kids' dad. Mike

It's probably something old-fashioned like, the husband's faith governs. I can see it though causing strife in a family. My Jesus is better than your Jesus. NO, my Jesus is better than yours. Mike

Carousel in Glendale has a VERY extensive Armenian menu, but annoying music that is more Arabic than Armenian. Everything there seems to be great!!! Go for their chee kufta. I had stopped eating it for years until I went there. Pita Pita in Pasadena is Lebanese and they have amazing luleh kebab. Good pilaf, too. Olive Branch in La Crescenta is Iranian and they also have great kebabs and barbequed vegetables. My mom and grandmother swear by Carnival in Sherman Oaks. Finally, there's a new place on Del Mar and Lake in Pasadena. I understand the food is great, but haven't been there yet. Mike

Oh, Artur...Ur es? Here's a guy that would like to be your "friend". http://www.pixyland.org/peterpan/index.html

Check him out ladies! Don't get too head-over-heels! http://www.supergreg.com/

Kazza, A belated Happy Birthday! Mike

That's great stuff. I'm going to buy that one. Thanks! Mike

quote:Originally posted by MosJan: ...to the jazz/new age fusion of Grammy-winning Glendale native Armen Chakmakian and his seven-member band. My oud teacher (who's famous in his own right) is part of that band. Maybe someday, I start up my lessons again.

I don't follow the text, but I get the joke! So appropriate, it's sad.

On Napster, there used to be one or two users with TONS of Armenian mp3s. Not sure who's left on there though. Mike

quote:Originally posted by THOTH: …And of course there is GONG. You will like them (because they are [in part] French). I recommend “Angels Egg” (very dreamy)…part of a trilogy (Pot Head Pixies)…very hippy dippy stuff…but still nice. Just recently bought the trilogy plus a couple of the earlier ones. So far, Magick Brother is my favorite. They are OUT THERE! I think all of the Canterbury Scene were spacey. Currently on a King Crimson kick, but my tastes run from Doris Day to the Dead Kennedys. Mike

THOTH, Did you go to Chatsworth High by any chance??? John from RHCP went there (one of my friends was one of his teachers). Wow, alot of good rock music discussion going on here that I need to jump in on! Hot Rats!, Mike

Paul, Have you seen the Simpson's episode where Homer joins a Mason-esque group? Awesome. There's another thread on the Masons around here somewhere. Check that one out, too. Mike

quote:Originally posted by Gayane: Planning a wedding: man, this is a hassle. Gayancho, I know what you're going through! The ONLY real fight I have had with my mother in the past ten years or so was over my wedding plans. It's the only time we've been mad at each other and not spoken for days. Oaff, why can't people just back off??? BTW, concidentally, I'm in Florida right now about to go to my sister-in-law's wedding. One thing you'll realize is how much you enjoy going to weddings AFTER your own. Because now, we just go eat, drink, dance and leave. No planning, no anything! Good Luck, kid. Mike

quote:Originally posted by Harut: i received award for math, AP calculas BC.!!!!!! i received $100, chig-chig, for math contest. also, i was elected "salutatorian". Congrats! School is so important! The math thing is being to run in the "family": I have a BS in Math/Statistics and Martin has a Doctorate. Again, congrats!! Mike

Kazza, It's from a webpage that has lots of them. They recently changed their name though and I don't have the new one. You can just right click and copy that one. Mike

Man Berj, I was just about convinced God exists...