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1. What four things do you need to do this weekend?
It is a big birthday extravaganza weekend. I need to find out the plan, buy a present and go to the celebration. Oh yeah, and vacume.

2. What were the last three things you purchased?
Gas, bottled water, prescription refills.

3. The name of your very first best friend?
I am surrounded by many, many dear dear and close friends. But the very best friend, who has joined me in the pledge to destroy the other’s porn in case of a major tragedy or indcident, that would be Ed. (Oops. I totally read this question wrong! My very first Best friend was a neighbor kid, Clancy Kingsbury. We were inseparable up until his family moved to Rapid City, SD. )

4. What does it say in the signature line of your emails?
” . . .but, I coulda used a little more cowbell. Gene, really explore the studio space this time. I mean really,explore the space. I like what I am hearing. – Bruce Dickenson

5. If you had vanity plates on your car, what would they read? If you already have them, what do they say?
“OMCSTYL” = OMC (Old Man Car) Style.

1. What is the best thing about the city in which you live? What is the worst?
Denver, and especially its climate, is one the best kept secrets in the world. A really nice piece of heavan. One of the worst things about Denver? No real water. How perfect would this town be if it had a waterfront!

2. Describe an idea or invention of yours that you would like to see turned into reality.
A lot of good stuff is already out there. But in a real Rube-Goldburg way, looking much like a Dr. Suess machine, I envision a morning, grooming, breakfast making, coffee brewing system that flings from bed, to shower, to closet to the table and ready to eat some breakfast and start the day – with no effort on my part whatsoever.

3. If you could strike one word from the English language, which word would you choose and why?
Well, there are so many arent’ they. But the word that should be striken, because in fantasy world it would no longer exist would be Cancer. Either that or Murder.

4.If the world had a front porch, what would you do on it?
Stare at the stars and wave to my friendly Martian neighbors. Delightful Martini always on hand.

5. Did you think that being an adult would be cool?
I have always anticipated the next stage in life. I am 41 years old now and have no problem accepting the new challenges, wonder, limitations and prospects with being a full fledged adult.

1. Can you share a tale of a favorite summer cookout/get together?2. What is a favorite summer ritual of yours?
Of late, I think it is the annual pilgrimage to the gay rodeo in Jefferson County. What a spectacle. And cheap! Well, that and gallons and gallons of gin.

3. After a long hot summer day, what is your favorite way to quench your thirst?
Gallons and gallons of gin. Heh. Seriously though – ahem. I enjoy Gin or Vodka and tonic in the summer and I enjoy sitting on a deck of a nice bistro or restaurant on a Saturday afternoon and getting my snoot full.

4. The 4th of July is coming up, what plans, if any, do you have?
It is odd, but there don’t seem to be many plans. I have been invited up to the mountains to see some jam bands. And I am contemplating a trip to Greeley to see some rodeo, music and fireworks. And I am sure someone is going toss together a barbecue.

5. What are you looking forward to doing most before the summer ends?
I want to get up to my mom’s house and spend some time on the ranch – take in the beauty and solitude. I had a pretty action packed June already and some unplanned downtime is now my main goal.

1. What was the last dream that you had about?
Last night, the dream was a bit spooky. All of us Nextel folks (soon to be Sprint folks) were climbing a big hill to this sky scraper and taking the stairs up to a human resources office to apply for a job at a new company. Frankly, I didn’t like where that dream was going! But the coffee, in the dream, was divine. And my dad was there too – fishing and drinking a diet Coke.

2. Does it hold any significant meaning to you?
Well, yeah. We are going through a merger and work and so yeah, I am certain my subconscious is concerned about a lay off.

3. Do you dream in color or black and white?
Full, head on color, baby! I take very vitamin C and vitamin rich daily nutritional supplement shake twice a day and regardless of any health benefits, the Reliv shake I faithfully consume gives me the wackiest and richest-in-detail dreams!

4. What is the most frightening dream you ever had?
I had a very traditional falling of a cliff dream many years a go that startled me out of my slumber. And years later I still remember it.

5. Is there one dream that stays clear in your mind despite the fact it was more than a few years ago?
See above. Jeez, who screens these questions anyway. Oh wait. I do. I do have another recurring dream. More in that almost awake but not stage in the early morning – when I want to just go back to sleep. I will day dream myself back to sleep dreaming of winning the lottery and how I will spend the money. Puts me right to sleep.