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Rush — Time Stand Still
Album: Hold Your Fire
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Released: 1987
Length: 5:05
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I turn my back to the wind
To catch my breath
Before I start off again
Driven on
Without a moment to spend
To pass an evening
With a drink and a friend

I let my skin get too thin
I'd like to pause
No matter what I pretend
Like some pilgrim
Who learns to transcend
Learns to live
As if each step was the end

Time stand still
I'm not looking back
But I want to look around me now
Time stand still
See more of the people
And the places that surround me now
Time stand still

Freeze this moment
A little bit longer
Make each sensation
A little bit stronger
Experience slips away
Experience slips away
Time stand still

I turn my face to the sun
I close my eyes
I let my defenses down
All those wounds
That I can't get unwound

I let my past go too fast
No time to pause
If I could slow it all down
Like some captain
Whose ship runs aground
I can wait until the tide comes around

Time stand still
I'm not looking back
But I want to look around me now
Time stand still
See more of the people
And the places that surround me
Now

Freeze this moment
A little bit longer
Make each sensation
A little bit stronger

Make each impression
A little bit stronger
Freeze this motion
A little bit longer

The innocence slips away
The innocence slips away
Time stand still
Time stand still

I'm not looking back
But I want to look around me now
See more of the people
And the places that surround me now
Time stand still

Summer's going fast
Nights growing colder
Children growing up
Old friends growing older

Freeze this moment
A little bit longer
Make each sensation
A little bit stronger
Experience slips away
Experience slips away
The innocence slips away
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One of my fav Rush tracks, if not the one, in part because it is a fabulous and very listenable tune all around, but also it was not one of the 3 - 4 that were heard on FM robo boredio 6,474 times. 
Posted 4 months ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 hbs47 wrote:


Easy fix I have all their albums so I can listen to any any  time I choose.


Is Aimee Mann playing bass on this song as well?
Posted 6 months ago by yfb99    [ Reply ]
From 9 to a rare 10 indicating - more or less - musical perfection.
I simply cannot find anything to fault here… Ingenuity, variability, sheer skill… and a song (like the band) that stands the test of time.
Posted 8 months ago by VBR96    [ Reply ]
Hearing Rush on RP always feels like such a precious jewel. 
Posted 1 year ago by libertinesupreme    [ Reply ]
"Hold Your Fire," hit me hard in my formative years, 1987.
Neil Peart is the G O A T... The other two guys in this trio get by.
     מע‎,Meh.
LOL
Posted 1 year ago by alrobley9    [ Reply ]
This song managed to convay a yearning when it first came out and I was younger, more so now  with the passing years and still a cracking tune.
Posted 1 year ago by ne1    [ Reply ]
 rushfan wrote:

One of their finest songs, and that’s saying something. A great song for remembering old friends, and of course my rock hero, RIP Neil Peart.


Well said.
Posted 2 years ago by reguru2112    [ Reply ]
Great!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
One of their finest songs, and that’s saying something. A great song for remembering old friends, and of course my rock hero, RIP Neil Peart.
Posted 3 years ago by rushfan    [ Reply ]
 moodfood wrote:
That drumming!
 
Not to mention the bass!
Posted 4 years ago by ConradD    [ Reply ]
 asocash wrote:
 a guilty pleasure....I've always liked this one...
 

No reason what so ever for feeling guilty about the pleasure you get from RUSH.  Solid, solid rock and roll.
Posted 4 years ago by JKNab    [ Reply ]
That drumming!
Posted 4 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
 AphidA wrote:
Nice Aimee Mann backing on this one.  Rush in general is just amazing, albeit a bit cold. Tough sh**.  My problem is that these are the Rush songs here:

ArtistSong TitleAlbumRushLimelightMoving PicturesRushShapes Of ThingsFeedbackRushSubdivisionsSignalsRushThe Enemy WithinGrace Under PressureRushTime Stand StillHold Your FireRushTom SawyerMoving Pictures

What about Freewill?  Red Barchetta?  Entre Nous?  2112?  Trees?  YYZ?  Closer to the Heart?  Fly By Night? ... C'mon.

 

Easy fix I have all their albums so I can listen to any any  time I choose.
Posted 4 years ago by hbs47    [ Reply ]
I am LOVING the RP rock mix!  Turns out that Bill likes Rush!
Posted 5 years ago by andrew2112    [ Reply ]
If we're looking for a heartfelt melodic Rush song try : 'Second Nature' off 'Hold you Fire' or 'Losing it' from 'Signals' - both proper songs! And a laid back Geddy to boot.
Posted 11 years ago by Rushfan1962    [ Reply ]
 AphidA wrote:
Nice Aimee Mann backing on this one.  Rush in general is just amazing, albeit a bit cold. Tough sh**.  My problem is that these are the Rush songs here:

ArtistSong TitleAlbum
RushLimelightMoving Pictures
RushShapes Of ThingsFeedback
RushSubdivisionsSignals
RushThe Enemy WithinGrace Under Pressure
RushTime Stand StillHold Your Fire
RushTom SawyerMoving Pictures


What about Freewill?  Red Barchetta?  Entre Nous?  2112?  Trees?  YYZ?  Closer to the Heart?  Fly By Night? ... C'mon.

 
Good choices, AphidA - I like "Dreamline," too.  {#Mrgreen}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 yodasan_magoo wrote:


Surprise surprise, a Bob Dylan fan.  Talk about unlistenable and shrill.  Dylan has the only singing voice worse than Geddy.  Geddy is also one of the best bass players in rock. 
 
2 words...

NEIL YOUNG.  (he sounds like a sick cat in heat)  {#Puke}
Posted 14 years ago by chadlymn    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

{#Clap} I couldn't agree more, Fooboy. Rush is probably the only band on RP that I find completely unlistenable. I have never understood their appeal and probably never will. So I join you in your apology to the rest of the world on behalf of Canada. We're sorry!
(This one is saved somewhat by the presence of Aimee Mann, and Geddy's relatively subdued wailing.)

 

Surprise surprise, a Bob Dylan fan.  Talk about unlistenable and shrill.  Dylan has the only singing voice worse than Geddy.  Geddy is also one of the best bass players in rock. 
Posted 14 years ago by yodasan_magoo    [ Reply ]
 scrubbrush wrote:
i've always thought of Rush as the jazz musicians of rock. their music is complicated and often appreciated by musicians for it's technical qualities.

to me it's discordant and not pleasing to the ears in any way.
 

JAZZ? 

They are one of the original heavy metal/hard rock bands.  {#Dancingbanana_2}
And yes, they are technically one of the greatest bands ever, but jazz....never heard that one! 
Next thing is, you'll compare them to Air Supply!!!
Posted 14 years ago by chadlymn    [ Reply ]
i've always thought of Rush as the jazz musicians of rock. their music is complicated and often appreciated by musicians for it's technical qualities.

to me it's discordant and not pleasing to the ears in any way.
Posted 14 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Nice Aimee Mann backing on this one.  Rush in general is just amazing, albeit a bit cold. Tough sh**.  My problem is that these are the Rush songs here:

ArtistSong TitleAlbum
RushLimelightMoving Pictures
RushShapes Of ThingsFeedback
RushSubdivisionsSignals
RushThe Enemy WithinGrace Under Pressure
RushTime Stand StillHold Your Fire
RushTom SawyerMoving Pictures


What about Freewill?  Red Barchetta?  Entre Nous?  2112?  Trees?  YYZ?  Closer to the Heart?  Fly By Night? ... C'mon.

Posted 14 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
This tune took them out of their element a bit. It really worked though...great stuff!
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 Tippster wrote:
I'll take Rush over Dream Theater any day.

That said they should have stopped after Moving Pictures.  The stuff since then has been derivative crap.
 
Completely disagree. And I don't think I'm alone.
Posted 14 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
I used to hate Rush in the 80s, but their music sounds better with age.  Nice that RP is bringing back a few of Rush's better songs and this one is definitely one of their better ones.
Posted 14 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
If you listen you hear the sentiment in the song. Hearfelt.
Coming up close to time standing still.
Posted 14 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
Rush: anytime. Time has and will continue to reflect well on those three and their music.
Posted 14 years ago by majdim7th    [ Reply ]
Love this one - and Aimee Mann as a counter-vocal is just icing on the cake.  Yeah..... Good groove.{#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Fantastic song! Fantastic band. Keep playin' em! Eh?
Posted 14 years ago by jeffreygoupil    [ Reply ]
 dogpound wrote:
best part of this song (and video)=Aimee Mann
 
I *thought* I recognized her voice!  :-)

Neil

Posted 14 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
 Paolo_Chiara wrote:
undervalued, beautiful and elegant example of what 80's were. thanks RP.
 
...eloquently put...  {#Good-vibes}
Posted 14 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
undervalued, beautiful and elegant example of what 80's were. thanks RP.


Posted 14 years ago by Paolo_Chiara    [ Reply ]
best part of this song (and video)=Aimee Mann
Posted 14 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
Never liked Rush. I probably dislike this one the least.
Posted 14 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
I don't really have anything constructive to add to the comments list, other than to offset the recent negative comments.  I've always been Rush fan, and even this stuff, which isn't a great example of their work, is still pretty good.
Posted 14 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
I'll take Rush over Dream Theater any day.

That said they should have stopped after Moving Pictures.  The stuff since then has been derivative crap.

Posted 14 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
I was never a huge fan of Rush, but I always loved this song.
Posted 14 years ago by twcarlin    [ Reply ]
 Fooboy wrote:
As a Canadian - I sincerely apologize for the years of unmitigated torture that has been placed upon mankind from the shrill-sounds of Rush. If we could undo the damage that we have done, we would ......
...by far, the worst band played on this station ( Yes... worse than Dengue Fever )

 
Yeah, I grew up across the lake, and was surprised at the people up there that had the same opinion I had. 

And, ya know. . . . I tried. . .From what I have seen, they are a great bunch of guys - and damn accomplished musicians, and they try to be deep, and try to make a statement, try to make a difference, but it is completely lost on me.  My opinion is however, that per capita, Canada churns out as much musical talent as any country - I'd bet more.

Posted 14 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
 Fooboy wrote:
As a Canadian - I sincerely apologize for the years of unmitigated torture that has been placed upon mankind from the shrill-sounds of Rush. If we could undo the damage that we have done, we would ......
...by far, the worst band played on this station ( Yes... worse than Dengue Fever )

 
{#Clap} I couldn't agree more, Fooboy. Rush is probably the only band on RP that I find completely unlistenable. I have never understood their appeal and probably never will. So I join you in your apology to the rest of the world on behalf of Canada. We're sorry!
(This one is saved somewhat by the presence of Aimee Mann, and Geddy's relatively subdued wailing.)

Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
As a Canadian - I sincerely apologize for the years of unmitigated torture that has been placed upon mankind from the shrill-sounds of Rush. If we could undo the damage that we have done, we would ......
...by far, the worst band played on this station ( Yes... worse than Dengue Fever )

Posted 14 years ago by Fooboy    [ Reply ]
 musickat wrote:

just say NO to RUSH


  Yes,,take your time,sit down,close your eyes and enjoy the sublime sounds from RUSH !  {#Biggrin}


Posted 14 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
my opinion is THIS!
Posted 14 years ago by contractor07    [ Reply ]

just say NO to RUSH


Posted 14 years ago by musickat    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
Rush is mush.
 Except for "Moving Pictures".


Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
They should have let Amy sing the whole song.
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]

Aimee Mann really took them outside their normal style on this tune, which is one my favorites from a long, long list of great Rush tunes.


Posted 14 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
Complete crap. I'd rate it lower than a 1 if I could.
Posted 14 years ago by widespot    [ Reply ]
 j7 wrote:
Was this a top 40 hit?
 
The single charted #3 on the U.S. mainstream rock charts

Released as a single in 1987 credited to "Rush (featuring Aimee Mann)", "Time Stand Still" was also a minor hit single in the United Kingdom, peaking at #41 in the U.K. Singles Chart.

wiki

colbert"{#Arrowu} THE FREE MARKET HAS SPOKEN"




Posted 14 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
I love it.
Posted 14 years ago by Paolo_Chiara    [ Reply ]
Well, it was 1987.
Posted 15 years ago by Pieter    [ Reply ]
Was this a top 40 hit?
Posted 15 years ago by j7    [ Reply ]
 kurtster wrote:


Egads, looking at your diss list, its a wonder you even listen to the music here.  I do give you credit for civility in your remarks, however unlike so many others here who think the song comments are a substitute for the political threads.

 
+1.
Posted 15 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
Tedious 80s pop-rock without any soul. All style no substance. Too much studio stuff (all that reverb...).

Posted 15 years ago by ncollingridge    [ Reply ]
Rush is mush.
Posted 15 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
{#Clap} vivakitty wrote:
Max: I'm too nostalgic. I'll admit it.
Skippy: We graduated four months ago. What can you possibly be nostalgic for?
Max: I'm nostalgic for conversations I had yesterday. I've begun reminiscing events before they even occur. I'm reminiscing this right now. I can't go to the bar because I've already looked back on it in my memory... and I didn't have a good time.

From one of my favorite movies, Kicking and Screaming.
 
{#Clap}

Posted 15 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
Holy cow is this song timely, as I am under so much stress lately.  {#Headache}
Posted 15 years ago by sdn    [ Reply ]
Aww, this one takes me back.  I love these guys (most of the time).
Posted 15 years ago by bhallmark    [ Reply ]
hell to the yeah :) 
Posted 15 years ago by ufamsm    [ Reply ]
Aimee Mann really sounds good on this. I actually like this quite a bit as there is less of Geddy Lee's nails of the chalk board vocals and some actual harmony. As always on the instrumental side, the bands saving grace, they are excellent.

Posted 15 years ago by capandjudy    [ Reply ]
 More_Cowbell wrote:
I've got a fever...and it's gonna take some more cowbell here.
 

Egads, looking at your diss list, its a wonder you even listen to the music here.  I do give you credit for civility in your remarks, however unlike so many others here who think the song comments are a substitute for the political threads.


Posted 15 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
I never liked Rush. That hasn't changed.
Posted 15 years ago by ceviche    [ Reply ]
More Rush, please!

Posted 15 years ago by wtango    [ Reply ]
 tomfchzboi wrote:
Thanks for playing some Rush!!
 
Ditto!!
Posted 15 years ago by rtb    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing some Rush!!
Posted 15 years ago by tomfchzboi    [ Reply ]
 More_Cowbell wrote:
I've got a fever...and it's gonna take some more cowbell here.
 
That's surprising that you of all people would say that.

Posted 15 years ago by Stave    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Jefferson Airship.
Posted 15 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
I actually LOVE Rush, but find this one a bit '80's and ho-hum.  I'm sure if I actually listened to the lyrics, I would enjoy it much more.
Posted 15 years ago by avidfan    [ Reply ]

THANKS FOR PLAYING THIS!!!!!


Posted 15 years ago by raewah    [ Reply ]
Not a big Rush fan.  This one is not bad.  

Posted 15 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
I've always loved their musicianship, but not so much the songwriting ... but this song is an exception.   This is a nicely written song.
Posted 15 years ago by secretsauce    [ Reply ]
I've got a fever...and it's gonna take some more cowbell here.
Posted 15 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
 bacampbe wrote:
Yea, more Rush!

Now how about some of the really older stuff? 
 

Lakeside Park please
Posted 15 years ago by BoneRoller    [ Reply ]
I'm longing for some Journey now, for some odd reason.
Posted 15 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
Time did stand still for these guys. Sounds dated
Posted 15 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
**If I could slow it all down
Like some captain who's ship runs aground
I could wait until the tide comes around**
Best band, great song

Posted 15 years ago by BoneRoller    [ Reply ]
Max: I'm too nostalgic. I'll admit it.
Skippy: We graduated four months ago. What can you possibly be nostalgic for?
Max: I'm nostalgic for conversations I had yesterday. I've begun reminiscing events before they even occur. I'm reminiscing this right now. I can't go to the bar because I've already looked back on it in my memory... and I didn't have a good time.

From one of my favorite movies, Kicking and Screaming.
Posted 15 years ago by vivakitty    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

I grew up on Rush, but somewhere along the way we parted company. . .

 
Me too.  Sometimes I pull out some of the old stuff.

Posted 15 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
I used to love Rush. Exposure to Canadian radio (All Rush, All the time w/ some BTO) has soured those memories.

It's okay in moderation.  Not as cool as I thought it was in high school though. 
Posted 15 years ago by islander    [ Reply ]
 Kaisersosay wrote:
Not a huge rush fan , but this song is my favorite for content.
  

 {#Yes} Peart gets a fair ammount of flack for being pretentious or too existential when it comes to lyrics (especially the early stuff) but he has written some really great stuff.
Posted 15 years ago by Hairfarmer    [ Reply ]
 Peace_tode wrote:
One of my favorite songs along with "Mission" from this album.
 
+1 re: "Mission"...excellent tune & guitar solo.  RUSH is an acquired taste but once you've developed it, there is no substitute.
Cheers,
Tim (RUSH fan since 1980!!!) {#Bananajam}{#Drummer}{#Guitarist}

p.s.
Aimee Mann does the "Time Stand Still" background vocal on this one.  {#Hearteyes}
Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
 lattalo wrote:
Please no more Rush, I can't stand that guy's voice.
 

hey, give 'em a break, they speak Canadian! ;)
Posted 15 years ago by LongGoneDaddy    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite songs along with "Mission" from this album.
Posted 15 years ago by Peace_tode    [ Reply ]
Please no more Rush, I can't stand that guy's voice.
Posted 15 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
 a guilty pleasure....I've always liked this one...
Posted 15 years ago by asocash    [ Reply ]
 apd wrote:
wow - a Rush track that I hadn't heard before and I actually like it. And is that really Aimee Man?
 

You've never heard this...  Still a little wet behind the ears?
Posted 15 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
{#Frustrated} stop its killlllllllllllllllling me
Posted 15 years ago by contractor07    [ Reply ]
Wow, Rush on RP?
Beauty.
Posted 15 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
Not a huge rush fan , but this song is my favorite for content.
Posted 15 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
Time stood still with this song...a great, classic rock song!!

Posted 15 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
 apd wrote:
wow - a Rush track that I hadn't heard before and I actually like it. And is that really Aimee Man?
 
Oh yeah. Geddy Lee was actually said to be responsible for "discovering" her way back when...
Posted 15 years ago by isayhoomhom    [ Reply ]
Rush twice in as many days? is this a new development for RP, or just something I hadn't noticed earlier...
Posted 15 years ago by Westsiders    [ Reply ]
I listen to RP all day at work - nice to see some stuff getting played that I don't hear often.

Posted 15 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
wow - a Rush track that I hadn't heard before and I actually like it. And is that really Aimee Man?
Posted 16 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
THANKS a lot, I really love this one!

Paolo 
Posted 16 years ago by Paolo_Chiara    [ Reply ]
 aquadonia wrote:
Just looking through the playlists I missed, and was happy to see this... and oh so sorry I missed it...

 bacampbe wrote:
Yea, more Rush!
 
Yes! Please!!   There is far too little Rush on RP.
 
I agree.  I'm going to upload some more.

Update Nov 14: Mystic Rhythms and Force Ten were bounced.  It's not lookin good for more Rush on RP.


Posted 16 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
I'm not a big Rush fan but this one Rush song really does it for me.  Go figure!!
Posted 16 years ago by moosejones    [ Reply ]

I love Aimee Mann backup vovals on this one.



Posted 16 years ago by jean-louis    [ Reply ]
Just looking through the playlists I missed, and was happy to see this... and oh so sorry I missed it...

 bacampbe wrote:
Yea, more Rush!
 
Yes! Please!!   There is far too little Rush on RP.


Posted 16 years ago by aquadonia    [ Reply ]
Yea, more Rush!

Now how about some of the really older stuff? 
Posted 16 years ago by bacampbe    [ Reply ]
Totally agree with Spumoni.  I can understand how Rush creates some true loathing, and they don't have the spot in my life that they used to, but I love this song, the lyrics are the best that Neal Peart ever wrote.  Great great tune, that I appreciate even more now, with eighteen years passed in my life since this came out, they have much more significance.  Nice play, Bill!
Posted 16 years ago by billbangert    [ Reply ]
dumb
Posted 16 years ago by zuhanrolo    [ Reply ]
Then consider this a therapy session.  Proceed with the Rush treatment, Dr. Bill!

 manzanitafire wrote:
PLEASE, no more Rush. Early childhood trauma. I have disliked this band since before I had any idea who they were.
 


Posted 16 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
Bravo, Bill!{#Drummer}
Posted 16 years ago by scarletdancer    [ Reply ]
well, as i live and breathe, Rush on RP! this would not be my choice from their catalog by any stretch though
Posted 16 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
Geddy Lee, I wonder if he speaks like an ordinary guy

Posted 16 years ago by Vassilis    [ Reply ]
{#Drummer}Favorite Rush song and favorite drummer!  Time creates an elusive longing for those magical moments in memories mist, in retro they become those once in our lifespan moments - if only we could freeze those moments, to savor, just a little bit longer... This song stirs at the cellular level from the tips of hair to the soles of feet.
Posted 16 years ago by MTachyon    [ Reply ]
Thank You RP !
Great to hear Rush in the rotation ~
then followed by the Pixies !
LOVE IT !!!


Posted 16 years ago by coloradobrophy    [ Reply ]
PLEASE, no more Rush. Early childhood trauma. I have disliked this band since before I had any idea who they were.
Posted 16 years ago by manzanitafire    [ Reply ]
This Sucks. That said, I love RP.
Posted 16 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
I have never felt like switching the channel on Radio Paradise before now. I guess there's a first time for everything
Posted 16 years ago by Mikalew    [ Reply ]
The only Rush song I've ever liked.
Posted 16 years ago by designerGirl    [ Reply ]
I came looking for this one. Let's hear it! P.S. I've been watching the Rush in Rio DVD recently and it smokes! I never really got it before ... now I get it.
Posted 18 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
I was quite the Rush fan for many years, and lately have been getting back into 'em. I still like this one too. Peart's lyrics are affecting, all the more that (gulp) seventeen years have passed since that college student first heard this.
Posted 18 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
I'm not a big Rush fan... but I really like this one. I just love Amiee Mann's back-up vocals on this one. And it's an upload that got accepted immediately!
Of course, anytime one of my 820+ uploads  gets accepted is amazing.
{#Lol}
Posted 18 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]