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[filkertom]

I love all you guys. Happy New Year, and may 2009 be easier on us all than 2008 was.

Any particular plans you have for the New Year? Not resolutions, just things you'd really like to do. I've got a couple-three albums to write and record, I need to set up a few more convention gigs, and I'm really hoping to cook some good barbecue this summer.

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[jblaque.livejournal.com]

I've enjoyed reading your posts. Happy new year to you & yours.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Many thanks, and right back atcha. :) And DAYUMM you find some pretty pictures of girls....

[twfarlan.livejournal.com]

No plans. Sleep tonight, work tomorrow.

Happy New Year, anyway.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

To us all, my friend. :)

[david-stowell.livejournal.com]

The big thing is moving into my new apartment/project studio (due next week) - same building, but a two-bedroom, so I can devote a separate room for audio recording as well as using the so-called living room as my main studio space. I've been buying up new gear for the place like crazy (just got a couple of new condenser mics, a new mic pre, and a SansAmp for bass today), as well.

Goals: Really taking off in the producing market, both in rock and in filk. I've been twiddling my thumbs at it for a while, but I want to get busy in 2009. I also want to finally get a CD of my own material released this year, after all these years.

Yes, I'm being ambitious. Happy New Year to you and all of you...

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Aim high, pal, and good luck with it! :D

[podculture.livejournal.com]

One of my biggest goals for 2009 is to get my other podcast The GeekSpin out on a more regular schedule.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

That would be excellent. I've gotta finish up a few things over here in the next couple of days myself....

[wyattkelly.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Tom. I hope the coming year is full of wonderful surprises and joy for you as well...me? I'm just looking forward to noshing on some Prime Rib in about an hour!;9

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Mmmm... prime rib. huskiebear's been making Must Have Slab Of Cow noises, so we may join you.

[catnip13.livejournal.com]

Look at the West coast when setting up those cons if you can, please ... We'd happily host a house concert in Sacramento for you, and I actually think I do have enough room.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Absolutely. Dunno if it'll be this year, but it won't be longer than next.

[jgaleckas.livejournal.com]

Happy New Year to you, Tom. The goal for bosswriter and I for 2009 is to get the house in IL sold and get moved down to the farm in MO.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Good luck with that, and I hope you still make it to the Chicago/Ohio Valley con circuit. :)

[coldironkiss.livejournal.com]

Well, seeing you at least once, with the convention plans I've got set up. Possibly bringing my cousin, too. She's 18 and was exasperated with me when she found out I went to WindyCon without her. *g*

In less Tom-centric plans, to write every day and try to keep up an average of 500 words or more per day, and to get my screen door fixed tomorrow. (Handle broke, got stuck outside waiting for someone to help me pry it open tonight.)

Oh yeah, and mailing off my last Christmas present. >.> In my defense, they didn't tell me about that Secret Santa until late-ish for a handmade gift and I did say mine would probably be late. (In my prosecution, I was in the throes of inspiration and totally forgot that thinner yarn means having to do more work to cover the same area. Sigh.)

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Be sure to come up and say hi! And, listen, I've had to delay giving gifts to my sister's kids twice now. In my defense, it's been all weather.

[bayushisan.livejournal.com]

Thanks Tom :) A very Happy New Year to you and yours as well.

For me? Well I'd like to get that political book I keep threatening to write done. I'll also be visiting Rolla, MO a couple times to visit friens, going to Gen Con (to judge) and hopefully making it to a local con where you'll be performing. Other than that not much really, aside from an SSI hearing I have to go to in January.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

GenCon is one of the conventions I have to call, so, hey. :) I'd be quite interested in that book, m'friend.

Hmm...

[ysabetwordsmith.livejournal.com]

>>Any particular plans you have for the New Year? Not resolutions, just things you'd really like to do.<<

I generally don't make resolutions, but I'll pick something new that I want to try out -- this year it's reusable shopping bags.

>> I've got a couple-three albums to write and record <<

Ooo ... albums ... !!covet!! We had a couple friends over yesterday, and we played songs of yours and The Great Luke Ski's until everyone's face hurt from laughing.

>> I need to set up a few more convention gigs, <<

Any chance of the Ohio Valley Filk Festival being one of them? Someone tipped me to that recently, and we're considering it, if finances permit.

Re: Hmm...

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

I use reusable bags all the time myself. Biggest problems: remembering to get them back to the car, and then remembering to bring them into the store. But, yeah, it's an easy and very good start.

And, there is no chance I'll not be at OVFF. That's not even music for me -- well, okay, yes, it is, lots and lots and lots of music. But it's family. I wasn't in filk fandom for the first one, and I missed one along the way because my job was kicking my ass... but other than that, I simply don't miss OVFF. :)

[maiac.livejournal.com]

Happy, happy new year to you, dear friend.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

And to you, love. Don't see nearly enough of you, and we've gotta do something about that....

[nycshelly.livejournal.com]

Wishing you a healthy and happy new year.

I'm gonna try to not fall or get sick this year. :)

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Especially given the economy, I think that's a very, very wise goal for us all. Good luck with it! :)

[palenoue.livejournal.com]

Let's see, goals for 2009... Buy every song you come out with! No, wait, I do that already (your songs are better than prozac, and a lot cheaper)

I hope to meet some new fandom and other creative people in the Seattle area. The few I started making friends with this year moved out due to job reasons (maybe it's my mouthwash?)

I hope you have a very productive year and reach new fans by the hundreds!

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

I'm hoping for thousands, myself, but I know what you mean. :) And -- Seattle? Hey, Conflikt (http://conflikt.org/) is coming up in just a few weeks....

[alverant.livejournal.com]

I made a list of my resolutions on my LJ here http://alverant.livejournal.com/21096.html I'm still trying to decide if I want to get a PS3, build a media computer that's hooked up to my TV and monitor, or a straight blu-ray player.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Hm. If you're interested in some unsolicited advice, unless you really want a few PS3-specific games I'd say go for the media computer with a Blu-Ray drive. Much more flexible, and you'd have way more control over your system, features, etc.

[fmh.livejournal.com]

Happy new year. :)

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Thumbs-Up from The Master! YES!

[barbarakitten-t.livejournal.com]

Just gonna do the Next Right Thing...Happy New Year to you and all of your loved ones...

*hugs*

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Hugs right back atcha, m'dear. I'm tentatively planning CapriCon -- you...?

[peachtales.livejournal.com]

Happy New Year to you, Tom! *hughugs*

I found out at work today (well, actually, yesterday at this point) that I had a wish come true. My boss has decided to be a stay-at-home mom and leave the company. While much of the harm she has done my perceived quality of work is likely irreparable, I am hoping that the extreme stress and anxiety she greatly contributed to will see some improvement.

I hope to be able to follow through on my plan to get a second job, which I really need. After being sick for almost 5 months in 2008 I cannot pay my bills, even working full time again. I can make it work with a second job. Here's hoping I can find one, and that nothing drastic happens with the creditors until then.

I also want to find ways to feel like I can make a difference, truly, even if I cannot donate any money.

That is my big plan. Oh, and to make time for just relaxing. Not being at home and stressed to the sky and beyond about what nightmare scenario is most likely, but really relax. I hope that maybe I'll be able to find some of my creative impulses again, too. I look forward to it :)

Peace, love and happiness.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Many hugs, sweetie, and Yay! for middle management going away. Just be careful not to overwork yourself. Trust me on this. If there's any way you can find a better-paying job, or somehow get a pay boost or a transfer within the company, it would be better on you in the long run than taking two jobs. You'll never get the rest you need then.

[scifantasy.livejournal.com]

Happy new year to you, too.

Plans? Survive more school. Have a summer job--ideally, working for the EFF via the Google Policy Fellowship.

And maybe live a little while I'm at it. *grin*

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

That would be excellent, and well-deserved. :) Go forth and Do Good, you do-gooder, you!

[tomreedtoon.livejournal.com]

Just a few goals. Continue to audition for new parts in radio shows over at Pendant Audio. Try to get the Cartoon Geeks podcast out quicker and more often. Maybe get some of my song parodies onto the FuMP Sideshow, if I can figure out the rights/royalties situation. And maybe, just maybe, learn to care for myself a little more.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

All very good. By the way, I finally got over to the post office, and got the lovely package you sent for me. Thank you so much, Tom. :)

[hms42]

Happy New Year, Tom.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

And to you, Harold. :) GAFilk?

[blindaurora.livejournal.com]

Happy new year! I plan to be more proactive in my everyday life. :-)

[jannyblue.livejournal.com]

Happy New Year!

This year (2009) I plan to:

Get a passport.

Get more sleep.

Eat more vegetables.

Pay off my student loan completely.

(goes to post this in her LJ)