DClog

Happy New Year

Christmas Photos

Christmas eve the Coy clan gathers in Lawrenceville/Dacula GA with about 25 family members present.

Christmas day with Dan, Bev, Ruth, Rachel, Samantha and Django.

I'm allowed to spy: Bush

In the speech defending his program to eavesdrop on the communications of American citizens without a court order, Bush said "You can’t win a chess game when only one side plays by the rules." - does that sound like an admission of guilt to anyone else?

Ice Event

Ice Event Photos

Belgium - webcam

Live Camera in downtown Kortrijk, looking right at the Belfort Hotel.

Set to refresh every 5 seconds.

www.kortrijk.be
babelfish.altavista.com - translate from Dutch to English

Vlaanderen Vlagt

Belgium Flanders
My admiration for Belgian cyclist and the bike racing heritage that is a big part of this culture has lead me to learning more about this place and the people. Last year I discovered that they broadcast live unedited, uninterrupted bike racing and, this time of year weekly World Cup Cyco-cross races, on Sporza TV - I have a source that records and uploads them on alt.binaries.multimedia.sports so myself and others around the world can watch these events within an hour or so of the original broadcast. Road, Track, Cyclo-cross I collect them all and watch them repeatedly, we have nothing like it in this part of the world. Also my understanding of the Dutch language is improving.

True cycling fans will know this "Lion of Flanders" icon well...

http://www.vlaanderenvlagt.org/

They sell hats, flags of all sizes, jerseys, stickers for the car and more...

I mailed a $20 bill about a week ago and received this flag in the mail today

Vlaanderen Vlagt
Grote Beekstraat 15
2340 Belgium

Ivan Mertens
ivan.mertens1@pandora.be

Flanders Online
The VVB - Vlaamse Volksbeweging (Flemish popular movement)

Before, During and After

Here's a couple of photos from the State Championship race the other day. My number 1 daughter, Ruth, was there to watch me win on my birthday so she took these photos - also she picked up the pieces and took me to the doctor to be put back together afterwards. Thanks Ruth for being there for me when it really matters!

BEFORE: the front of the Start line

DURING: across the barriers

AFTER: blood and sweat stained bike

I won't post the picture, instead use your imaginations on the blood soaked handlebars and glove.

Three back to back gigs beginning only hours after the injury has not been good for my recovery but today is a day of rest and I'm glad for that.

45+ Georgia Cyclocross Champion

This morning, for my birthday present, I won the 45+ Georgia Cyclocross Championship race, by being the first GA resident over 45 years of age (52 today) across the finish line. It was a particularly bloody battle as I was forced into a barbed wire fence while passing my nearest competitor during the first lap.

For all you sadistic-types out there, I photo-ed the injuries. For the rest of you nice folks, don't look if you don't have to.
cuts and scrapes on arm
stitches in index finger knuckle

Backyard

Red Leaves

Django

Samantha

Django and Samantha

Dan Coy - Atlanta Guitarist Bio

Dan Coy began actively playing in Atlanta in the late 1970's with bands like Blessed Relief, Windows, Unit Structure and Polydor recording artists, Early Warning System.

In the 1980's the Dan Coy Band was formed and began performing regularly at the Cafe 290, Claude's, Club 131, The Point, RCI Cafe and Fat Tuesdays. Creative Loafing readers voted the Dan Coy Band best Jazz band in Atlanta several years in a row. Meanwhile Dan concurrently performed and recorded with other local bands such as Kodac Harrison, Stephanie Pettis, Berné Poliakoff, Stephen Charles, Fonda Fiengold and Vertex T. featuring engagements ranging from the Florida coast to Europe and the Middle East.

During the early 1990's The Dan Coy Band, featuring Octavia Jones and a host of top local musicians, continued to perform regularly at the Cafe 290, Topaz and Hariston's as well as at regional Jazz festivals and TV shows. Meanwhile Dan also performed and recorded with Nancee Kahlor, Peter Vogl, Sal Padillo, David Ragsdale and Moxie, just to name a few.

In the late 1990's, while seeking a more intimate and expressive musical format, the Dan Coy Trio was created and performed regularly at Smiths Olde Bar. At this time DC3 recorded their widely acclaimed live CD, "Nothing But The Truth". Later DC3 became regulars at Sambuca Jazz Cafe and also were the featured band opening shows for Herbie Hancock, Jeff Lorber, Dave Samuels, Patricia Barber and David Benoit.

The Dan Coy Trio maintained a regular schedule at Sambuca Jazz Cafe and Arturo's in 2000 and 2001. Meanwhile Dan made frequent appearances and recordings with artists such as Rita Graham, Sam Skelton, Moxie, Kodac Harrison, Tempest Little Big Band, Swing Factory and Sentimental Journey Orchestra.

In the later part of 2001 Dan teamed up with his current musical partner, keyboardist Mack McKibben. This dynamic duo has performed every Tu-W-Th at Violette Restaurant since. The duo of Dan and Mack also form the core of various ensembles, including Drive Time, which feature top jazz artists from the region. Dan and Mack, along with their larger ensembles, currently enjoy many bookings at regional concerts, events both private and public as well as their regular duo appearances at Violette.


Web Resources:

Dan Coy: www.dancoy.com
Dan & Mack: www.dancoy.com/duo
Drive Time: www.dancoy.com/drivetime