Philip Nelson

Article: Governments can’t handle run on Gold Coins

Philip — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:56:10 +0000

This morning, I ran across this interesting article from the New York Post website.

Excerpt:

THERE’S a worldwide run on gold coins.

Even as the price of the precious metal itself comes under pressure along with commodities like oil and copper, people around the world are demanding so many of the valuable coins that government mints are having difficulty filling orders.

A spokesperson for the US Mint tells me that gold coins in this country, for the past month, “are being allocated because of an increased demand.”

To read the full article, click HERE

German Green Party pics Wolverine as new leader!

Philip — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:41:22 +0000

It’s nice to see Wolverine getting out from behind the mask a bit and getting more into German Politics!

Read the story HERE

Philip visits “Queen”

Philip — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:40:55 +0000

Saturday night was a free night and the rock band “Queen” just happened to be playing at Wembley Arena… Since were WERE at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, the counselors all pretty much were friends with the band.

Chuck Silber, Rex Olson and I headed out to see the show with none other than Chris Slade, Legendary drummer for AC/DC, The Firm, Tom Jones and more.

L to R (Rex Olson, Chris Slade, Chuck Silber, Cool Guy from Rock Camp & Philip Nelson)

Since we were there with rockers, needless to say, we had pretty good seats. What follows are some various photos shot throughout the night..

Paul Rogers, Andy Taylor and Brian May Rock the house

Brian May brings the boys to the front of the stage for a little acoustic jam

Roger Taylor gives new meaning to Bass/Drum Solo

After the Queen Show. Philip Nelson & Chris Slade (AC/DC, The Firm)

Abbey Road Experience

Philip — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:14:05 +0000

The greatest albums of all time were recorded within the walls of Abbey Road Studios. There is so much history here that it’s almost overwhelming.

Abbey Road Studio 3 is where Pink Floyd created some of their most legendary music.

Philip Nelson in Abbey Road Studio 2. Standing where the Beatles recorded. This was a pretty awesome experience.

Philip Nelson having tea in Studio 2 at Abbey RoadNotice what the bottom of the coffee mug says.

This was on the tree in front of Abbey Road Studios.. I'm always looking out for "falling conkers".

Philip goes to Rock Camp!

Philip — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:53:46 +0000

This week I’m in London, England helping webcast Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp. WOW! What a crazy week. It’s one Rock & Roll legend after the next. Queen, Beach Boys, Winger,Whitesnake, AC DC are all represented.

You can catch the live streaming action at www.rockcamp.com

The American can understand why the steering wheel is missing

Philip Nelson switched a Q&A for Cool Friend of NewTek, Todd Rundgren

Todd Rundgren check out TriCaster at Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp

Philip Nelson at John Henry Studios - London, England

Philip Nelson with top iTunes artist, Aruba Red

Skinning the Snake

Philip — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:58:15 +0000

When it comes to wildlife, I hate to waste anything that is killed. Since I waited too long, we couldn’t eat the Rattlesnake meat but I decided to try my hand at skinning it. Since I pretty much blasted it’s head, I lost about 6 inches of savable snake..

First step was to cut off the remainder of the head and mangled area. Then we started snippind down the belly to remove the skin.

My trusty assistant insisted that we wear rubber gloves while skinning the snake.

The girls are actually excited to get in on the fun.

The "fruits" of our work. I thought it was only fitting to wear a GI Joe Cobra shirt while skinning the snake.

Next order of business was to pin the skin to a board and spreak salt on the “inside”..

My youngest daughter is incharge of the salt.

Rattlesnake Roundup

Philip — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:09:23 +0000

Hoping to see a trophy buck, we spent the weekend with my Dad and my son at the ranch. At the end of the day, we got more than we bargained for.. I head that dreaded rattle and looked down to see a +3ft long rattlesnake!

To give you some perspective of the size, below is a picture of my 7 year old daughter holding the snake.. You can tell from the mangled head that my Glock did the trick.

My 7 year old daughter checks out the Diamondback.

Capoeira Fighters in action

Philip — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:51:40 +0000

I must admit that when I first heard about the Brazilian martial art of Capoeira that I thought it was a bit silly. Having a wife who is a three time national fighting champion in Shotokan, I’m brainwashed to be more of a martial arts purist.

You are going to LOVE this video of a Capoeira fighter vs a brawler in the ring.

Vegas Baby - Getting Ready for NBA D-League Training

Philip — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:27:16 +0000

Arrived in Vegas today to get ready for tomorrows TriCaster training for the NBA D-League..

On the way to lunch, I saw a store just HAD to be photographed.. Enjoy..

After an amazing dinner at the Palm hotel, we hit the Playboy club were were spent the night CHUGGING Pellegrino.

Go Go Go!

Palin on SNL

Philip — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:30:39 +0000

Enjoy the opening of Saturday Night Live featuring Gov. Sarah Palin

and the funniest bit of the night.. The legendary Palin Rap