Gateway Tire & Service Center saves my day – Cordova TN

For all you travelers out there who happen to be driving through Cordova TN and need some kind of auto services I highly recommend looking at going to the Gateway Tire & service Center on Macon Road in Cordova.  Click here for the web link.

  Last week my I stopped to buy some groceries at Schnucks on Germantown Road and when I attempted to start my car it would not start.  I called a local friend and after he messed around he suggested we go over to Gateway, which we did.  I discussed my car problem with Michael and asked if he had a towing service he would recommend and he gave me a name.  I called the towing service and because Gateway was closed by the time the tow truck came, they towed my car over to Gateway and dropped my keys in the night box.

  The first thing the next morning Gateway called and we discussed my problem and they said they would check several options.  They promptly called back and by the end of the day I picked up mu car and was on my way.  I must say that this entire experience was handled professionally and I was very impressed with the folks at Gateway.

  So if your traveling on the highways and byways that go through Cordova TN and need some auto assistance, give Gateway a call for your needs

  I have nothing more to say except “Thanks you guys at Gateway!”

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 — Top 14 Pics’s

Top 7 Guys:

       

   Top 7 Girls:

          

I have nothing else to report at this time except if you “mouse over” the picture you will get the name associated.  It is going to be an awesome Season 6 !

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Week #3 Results

This is the first night the viewing audience voted and the bottom 6 are chosen from the results.  The bottom 6 dancers will “dance for their life” and the judges will cut one guy and one girl.  This will continue until the Top 10 dancers are established.  Then only the voting audience will decide the fate of the dancers.  The judges will only be on for giving their opinions.

  The opening dance tonight was all the dancers dancing to “Warrior’s 2”  I thought it was a very good job done by all.

 The bottom three gals and guys were then revealed.
  Bottom 3 Guys were Ryan, Peter, and Kevin.  The bottom 3 Gals were Elenore, Pauline, and Karen.

  In my opinion Kevin and Karen should NOT have been in the bottom group, it should have been Mollee and Nathan.  Mollee and Nathan were terrible last night and frankly have not done all that good up to then.  Kevin and Karen “killed” their routine last night.  Come on America, it’s called dancing not popularity!  (Sigh)

  So the bottom six all danced for their lives and the Gal cut was Pauline and the Guy Peter.

 Too Peter and Pauline we at “AAN” send our congratulations for making the Top 20 and even though the both of you are leaving tonight, “Let nothing stand in your way as you continue your journey to complete your dream.”

 Next week will be the Top 14.

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Week 3 Performance Top 16

 

Tonight the viewing audience votes and the bottom three gals and three guys will dance for their lives on tomorrow nights results show.  The judges will then cut one gal and one guy tomorrow nigh..

 The judges tonight were Nigel, Mary, and Adam.

 Here is my performance review for tonight’s show in the order performed:

1] Kevin and Karen – Style Hustle – Song “Come To Me”
Adam said, “You guys made it work. You both owned it. Fantastic.”  Mary said, “Amazing, very good.”  Nigel said, “Kevin you delighted me and Karen you bring something new every week.”  I thought it was a “wow”, very good.

2] Ashleigh and Jakob – Style Jazz – Song “Relax”
Adam said, “Ashleigh you belong on this show.  Jakob you are strong and flexible at the same time.”  Mary said, “This is a perfect partnership.  Ashleigh is growing and Jakob is brilliant.”  Nigel said, “Ashleigh you are growing each week and Jakob you remind me of Joel Grey.”  I thought this was a great routine and liked it very much.

3] Pauline and Peter – Style The “dreaded” Quick Step – Song “Hey Baby!”
Adam said, “There were some missteps, but Peter you were on fire and Pauline you are adorable.”  Mary said, “You guys pulled it off.  The performance was amazing.”  Nigel said, “I don’t really caer about the technique, the performance was great.”

4] Kathryn and Legacy – Style Broadway – Song “I wanna be like you”
Adam said, “Kathryn you needed more character, but the dancing was good.  Legacy you have taken a huge step in your growth.”  Mary said, “Adorable routine and Legacy you are growing by leaps and bounds.”  Nigel said, “Kathryn I was a little disappointed in your dancing.  It was somewhat childish.  Legacy you are terrific and an inspiration.”  I don’t really like Broadway but I really like this routine.  Excellent job!

5] Channing and Victor (New couple this week) – Style Contemporary – Song “Be Be your Love”
Adam said, “this is a good partnership.  Beautiful routine and good quality of movement.”  Mary said, ”Beautifully done.  Tremendous job.”  Nigel said, “Technically danced well. It was a tough routine for a new couple.”  I liked this new couple.  Very good job.

 6] Ellenore and Ryan – Style Hip Hop – Song “Lost Boiz Anthem”
Adam said, “You did good, a yeomans job.  Ryan this was a huge step for you.”  Mary said, “It wasn’t great, but good.”  Nigel said, “Not good at all.  The style wasn’t there in the dancing.”  I agree with Nigel, not good at all.  Last week was a “bravo” this week a “yuck.”

7] Mollee and Nathan – Style Salsa – Song “Quinbara”
Adam said, “Not good at all. Your weakness was exposed.”  Mary said, “That was french fried and not a bright moment.”  Nigel said, “From beginning to end that did not work.”  I like this couple but I must agree with the judges, it was not good at all.

8] Russell and Noelle – Style Afro Jazz – Song “Frog Dance”
Adam said, “There was an enormous amount of joy and character and both of you were committed to the routine. Fantastic!”  Mary said, “That was “Crazy” (In a good way).  Both of you gave me far more than expected.”  Nigel said, “I loved the routine.  Russell no question you are a star this season and living up to it.  Noelle that was a good job.”  I thought this was an excellent routine and I completely enjoyed it.  I am amazed constantly by Russell who is way out of his element and dancing excellent every week.

  AAN “Best of Night” performance – Russell and Noelle

 I have nothing further to add tonight except that The Dizzyfeet Foundation is having a special event later this month.  Please visit the web site for details.  Click Here

  Tune in tomorrow night for the audience voting results show.

Extreme Makeover — Home Edition

Extreme Makeover – Home Edition is a show we have been watching for several years.  This show packs as much inspiration as any show on television. If you have never watched this show, in a nutshell it features families who are living their dream and struggling because of circumstances.  Unlike SYTYCD this show is mainly about families devoted to helping their communities and because of the situation, whether it be physical illnesses, loss of a partner, etc. they need new homes to continue.  EM steps in and not only builds these families new homes in a week, they sometimes pay the mortgages off, or supply full scholarships to the children in the family and sometimes help pay the outstanding bills.

  What I really like on this show is depending on the situation, information can be gathered by the viewing audience about each of the situations, which if you know someone going through the same type of circumstance, you can pass the information on to your community of a specific individual you might know.

  And of course the stories about the families are the inspiration.  I sometimes just sit and watch and think “Wow!  These folks are sure heroes.” 

 On Sunday night everyone in my family sits together to watch.  Of course there are re-runs of past shows on other cable channels, but Sunday night is our family night.

  The show itself is on ABC and there are several participating companies that also contribute.  The main three are Ford Motors, CVS Pharmacy, and Sear’s.  To support the participation of these companies, we as a family make it a point to first look to these companies or their affiliates for our shipping requirements.

  Finally, it you’re looking for inspiration I strongly suggest you tune in for yourself and you will see that nothing compares to this show for a family experience of a mere hour of viewing.

  To ABC We say “Way to go!  Keep this show on the air!”

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 — Top 16 Pic’s

Top 8 Guys:

       

   Top 8 Girls:

          

I have nothing else to report at this time except if you “mouse over” the picture you will get the name associated.  It is going to be an awesome Season 6 !

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Week 2 Performance Top 18

It was announced that Billy Bell will be joining SYTYCD next year in the top 100 in “Vegas”. (Yeah!)

  Also announced was that FOX waved the rule on making the top 20 for Brandon and he can try again next year if he so chooses.  (Good choice FOX!)

  Finally, Noelle is back from her injury and will be dancing tonight.

  Once again tonight, the judges will be making the decision as to who will be leaving the show.  They said this is because of the World Series eating up the time slots.  (Hope someone wins soon.)

The announcement will be made at the end of the show. (I have already posted the results.)  Next week the audience will start deciding the bottom vote getters.

  The judges tonight were Nigel, Mary, and Adam.

  Here is my performance review for tonight’s show in the order performed:

 1] Russell and Noelle – Style Hip-Hop
Nigel said, “It looked like you did not get hold of the routine.  Russell was better tonight than last week, but the routine was not very strong for the couple.”  Mary said, “Russell that was a wow and Noelle good job, but you needed to give more.”  Adam said, “You guys did well, but you seemed overwhelmed.”  I thought it was good.

2] Ashleigh and Jakob – Viennese Waltz
Nigel said, “Ashleigh tonight you are proving some people wrong, good job.  Jakob you are a beautiful dancer, great lines and movement.”  Mary said, “Ashleigh that was wonderful.  Good job. Jakob, you could have been better, I expected more.”  Adam said, “You guys can do no wrong.  That was beautiful.” I thought Jakob was outstanding and as a couple it was well danced.

3] Bianca and Victor – Broadway
Nigel said, “Not strong enough.  It did not sit well with me.”  Mary said, “It was good, but I wanted more.”  Adam said, “It was danced well but I think you missed the point.”  I thought it was a good job.

4] Mollee and Nathan – Style Baliwood
Nigel said, “Fabulous, Mollee you are maturing as a dancer and Nathan you had very good control of the movements.”  Mary said, “I adored it from the beginning to the end.  Great energy from the both of you.”  Adam said, “You guys are an exciting couple.  Mollee your dancing is  growing and maturing wonderfully.”  I like this routine from the beginning.  They were together on the moves and it was high energy.

5] Channing and Phillip – Samba
 Nigel said, “Phillip you had bad lines, your back was to straight and you had trouble with the lifts.  Channing I thought you did well, your partner let you down.”  Mary said, “Phillip you struggled with the lifts and Channing you did well.”  Adam said, “You guys struggled with this one.  Channing you had very good hip action and both you had good chemistry.”  I it was a shaky routine, the lifts especially.  Not very good at all.

6] Kevin and Karen – Style Hip-Hop
Nigel said, “Karen you had great movement and a pleasure to watch.  You have the traits of a true performer.  Kevin I expected you to be great and you were.”  Mary said,” Karen excellent.  You have got the ‘IT’.”  Adam said, “Karen you are a Latin dancer and you tore that routine up (In a good way).  Kevin that was fantastic I really enjoyed it.”  I really like this routine.  They both danced together and because Kevin was in his element I really watched Karen and she did great.

7] Kathryn and Legacy – Style Contemporary
Nigel said, “That was a touching routine.  Legacy you did fabulous on the moves and you are growing faster than anyone I have seen on this show.  Karen so far this season you have been under the radar, no long though.”  Mary said, “Legacy you are now dancing, great job.  Karen you “nail it” every week and my eyes are now wide open.”  Adam said, “That was a special routine.  Legacy you are awesome and Karen I am so proud of you.”  They had my attention from the moment they started dancing.  I thought it was an awesome performance.

8] Pauline and Peter – Style Contemporary (A new couple this week)
Nigel said, “This was one of those routines that you either like it or not.  Peter you need to loosen your shoulders and Pauline that was very good and elegant.”  Mary said, “I like the concept of the routine and you guys danced it well.”  Adam said, “You guys were 1000% committed to this performance and I like that.  Peter very good and Pauline great job.”  This was a Wade routine and I look forward to his routines each show.  He gets the most out of the dancers is a variety of ways.  I like the routine tonight and thought it was danced well.

9] Ellenore and Ryan – Style Argentine Tango
Nigel said, “That was danced perfectly.”  Mary said, “Ellenore your dress was cought in the heel of your shoe and you continued on with a wonderful calmness.  Excellent.  Ryan you were the total partner and your technique was outstanding.”  Adam said, “You guys has a laser like chemistry and it was outstanding.”  I also noticed that Ellenore’s dress was caught in her heel and she continued on like it was no big deal.  This was another routine that had my attention from the moment it began.  This style is one that if the dancers don’t “nail” it you know it.  They did an awesome job.  Bravo!

We at AAN nothing usually pick a “Best of Night” performance, but tonight we picked two –  Legacy and Kathryn along with Ryan and Ellenore.

This concluded the performances and then the judges picked two guys and two girls to “dance for their life.”  The two guys were Phillip and Victor (I was surprised on this one.)  The two girls were Noelle and Bianca.

 The final decision was Bianca and Phillip was cut from the competition. (There is a separate blog already posted.)

 I have nothing further to add tonight except that I like the way Nigel stated to Bianca and Phillip that “This ends your journey with us.”  A much more positive statement than the way Cat says, “This is the end of your journey.”  (I never did like it when she said that and still don’t.)

 Next week is Season 6 Performance week 3 of the Top 16.

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Week #2 Results

 Cut from the top 18 tonight was Phillip and Bianca.

  This week the judges once again made the final decision as to who will be leaving the show.

 

  Last week Brandon was called in to take the place of Billy.  He only had one and one half days to prepare for the performance. Because the rules say that if a contestant makes the Top 20 they can not come back for another season.  Nigel said, “Because of the circumstances surrounding Brandon coming back he was going to talk with the folks at FOX and see if he could get that rule wavered for Brandon. UPDATE – FOX waved the rule and Brandon can return next year for the auditions.

 Nigel commented “Two “tappers” gone tonight and that breaks my heart.”  (We agree 1000%.)

  Too Phillip and Bianca we at “AAN” send our congratulations for making the Top 20 and even though the both of you are leaving tonight, “Let nothing stand in your way as you continue your journey to complete your dream.”

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 — Top 18 Pics

Top 9 Guys:

       

  

 

 Top 9 Girls:

          

I have nothing else to report at this time except if you “mouse over” the picture you will get the name associated.  It is going to be an awesome Season 6 !

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Week 1 Performance

To start tonight it was announced that Billy Bell had to leave the show because of illness and Noelle would not be performing tonight because of a knee injury. 

Noelle was scheduled for an M.R.I this week and hopefully will be back next week.  If she does not return, she will cut from the show.  We here at ABN hope you return next week.

 The Billy news is also a disappointment.  Billy is a very gifted dancers and I for one was looking forward to this season watching Billy dance.  Billy, we here at ABN are wishing you a speedy recovery and hope to see you again later in your journey.

 Also it was announced tonight that the judges will be making the decision as to who will be leaving the show.  The announcement will be made at the end of the show. (I have already posted the results.)

 The judges tonight were Nigel, Mary, and Adam.

 Here is my performance review for tonight’s show in the order performed:

1] Channing and Phillip – Style Jive
 Nigel said, “Phillip was good and Channing needed more balance.”  Mary said, “Not bad, wants more from the couple.”  Adam said, “Phillip, good job.  Channing surprised me in a good way.”  I thought it was a so-so performance.  No chemistry.

2] Ashleigh and Jakob – Style Broadway
Nigel said, “Ashleigh good job.  Jakob you are one of the most gifted dancers I have ever seen.”  Mary said, “Ashleigh excellent and Jakob, you were perfect.”  Adam said, “Ashleigh needs to finish the lines of the dance moves.  Jakob, you are setting the standard for dance this season.”  I thought it was a good routine and Jakob was excellent.  His dancing was awesome.

3] Peter and Ariana – Style Hip-Hop
Nigel said, “I missed the theme.  Not a very good job.  You both need more.”  Mary said, “It was sloppy in the middle.”  Adam said, “Something was missing.  You did not move together at all.”  I thought it started good, and there was good energy.  I have to agree with the pair not dancing together, it made the dance fractured.

4] Russell and Noelle (Melody the choreographer of the routine) stood in for Noelle.
Nigel said, “You just proved why children need to learn dance in school.  You were totally out of your element and did a very good job.  You are an inspiration to others.”  Mary said, “You did a respectable job.  You were spot on in the beginning.”  Adam said, “That was amazing, fantastic job.”  I agree, Russell is a “Crumper” and was completely out of his element.  Great job!

5] Bianca and Victor – Style Contemporary
Nigel said, “You’re the most connected couple yet.  Bianca you are growing and Victor that was excellent.”  Mary said, “Bianca good job and great energy.  Victor, you took this dance to another level.”  Adam said, “Bianca that was very good, but you need more.  Victor, you were a revelation and dancing in you’re “sweet spot.”  I thought this routine was a “wow”.  Bianca surprised me with her performance and Victor was right on.

6] Kevin and Karen – Style Cha-Cha
Nigel said, “Kevin that was a very good performance.  Karen, excellent!”  Mary said, “Kevin that was very good and Karen you were sharp and sexy.  Very good.”  Adam said, “Kevin that was really good, great job.  Karen “YIKES” that was great.”  I thought this was another “wow”

7] Ellenore and Ryan – Style Contemporary
Nigel said, “I enjoyed it completely.”  Mary said, “You guys had great chemistry.  Ryan you nailed it and Ellenore you did a great job.”  Adam said, “Beautiful routine.  Bravo!  You two are an exciting pair of dancers.”  I thought it was danced very well by both.

8] Pauline and Brandon  — Style Smooth Waltz Brandon was called back to stand in for Billy
Nigel said, “It was not strong enough.  It needed more.”  Mary said, “You two make a great couple but Brandon you need growth.  Pauline you were elegant and had good movement.”  Adam said, “Beautiful performance.”  I thought they had good chemistry and it was very well danced.

9] Kathryn and Legacy – Style Hip-Hop
Nigel said, “Legacy you brought it.  Karen you brought together also.  I am looking forward to your partnership.”  Mary said, “Legacy you nailed it and were so precise.  Karen, right on.  You pulled it off.”  Adam said, “Great routine and great chemistry.  Good job.”  I like this one a lot.  They had great chemistry and the dance moves were awesome.

10] Mollee and Nathan – Style Disco
Nigel said, “Great energy and that was fabulous.  You guys brought it!”  Mary said, “You guys nailed it and had awesome charisma.”  Adam said, “That routine had infectious energy and I am a big fan of this routine even though I really don’t like disco.”  I thought this was the best routine of the night.  Great chemistry, awesome energy, and the routine pushed both dancers to another level.

This concluded the performances and then the judges picked two guys and two girls to “dance for their life.”  The two guys were Brandon and Russell (I was surprised on this one.)  The two girls were Ariana and Pauline.

 The final decision was Arian and Brandon was cut from the competition.
Too Brandon and Ariana we at ABN send our congratulations for making the Top 20 and even though you are leaving tonight, “Let nothing stand in your way as you continue your journey to complete your dream”.

 I have nothing further to add tonight except that I am looking forward to next weeks show.