Another Fab. Suggestion For A New Forum Section.

How about something like "Today in Musical History".

I suspect that a lot of geezers will understand this.........

It's just plain interesting to learn stuff you didn't know about. and.......

A reminder of a specific past event, for me, very often triggers tangential memories of "times past" with some great (and not so great) moments being re-lived for a short while. You can veer off from there in a million different directions.
All great stuff for the thinking geezer, with a functioning memory.

And talking about functioning mammaries, Jeff could keep us appraised of the milestones in Cher's illustrious career ! If in fact, they do still function, which, given that they're possibly not hers, they probably don't.

And, how many times have you been reminded that one of your heroes was born/died/released a milestone album on this date, and thought "I haven't listened to X in years", and spun-up an old album and had an absolutely fab. time ? Put a smile on your face and enhanced your day didn't it !
I'd have to confess that on some occassions a "reminder" has often triggered hours of aural pleasure, and the consumption of far more alcohol and herbal jazz cigarettes than is good for any human being !

Mention of Wayne Newton and Barry Manilow to result in instant expulsion from the Forum.

I've just realized that it's still "yesterday" in North America, and I guess, lots of other places as well.

So, here's a significant event to kick-start the subject...........

August 25th 1950. Gary Raymond Walker, AKA Coastie99 born in Hastings, New Zealand. Parents reportedly very afraid.

Hey! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Coastie!! :lol:

Coastageezer or should I say Garageezer,

Let's see, that makes you ah....ah........56! I don't believe I'd a told that . Na, just kidding and a very Happy Belated Birthday to you my friend.

Herbal jazz cigarettes? :?:

The "Today in History" section sounds like a great idea. Of course, some of us have a little more "history" than others.

Hope you have another 50 birthdays.

West

Well thanks guys.

Don't know if I want to have another 50 birthdays - the thought of being 106 rather horrifies me. But then, once upon a time, the thought of being as old as my grand-parents horrified me !

I really can't grasp the fact that I'm "old" after such a short time !
But, I'm absolutely in no doubt that I wouldn't want to start all over again.

8) Happy B'day Gary. I got you by 3.5 years. Many more good ones to follow.

Happy Birthday!!! We just celebrated my youngest son's 2nd birthday yesterday (25th). 8)

Hi Mr. P, you are afew hours north of me. Do you ever get to B'ham?

As far as the AAA, I do not have any fire looking flame like I've seen on some. My cherryburst has a nice top & so does my TRP one. I have no markings which say anything. I like my tops. Some of that flamey stuff starts to look cheap afer awhile.

So Coastie's born in '50 and me in '48. Well anyway, happy birthday, you old fart.

Jake, the flamey stuff really does look cheap when old. Look at West.

Gee, thanks Darryl :lol:

West

Sorry Coastie. I missed the party. A very happy Birthday to you.
I agree with you, wouldn't want to go 'round again.
Benee

I never expected to live THIS long, but I don't think I'd mind starting over - IF I could start at driving age and IF I still know all I know already. Not that I know a lot; I just learned most of it the hard way and I don't think I want to experience that much pain again!

Guildmark

West,

You know what Dolly Parton said: "It costs a lot of money to look this cheap."

And you know what Michael Jackson said: "Did I shave my legs for this?"

Dad Gummit!

I forgot. This is the weekend we were all supposed to show up at Coastie's for the big jam session............and it was his birthday weekend!

What a missed opportunity. Small logistical problem....no airport in Greymouth.

Next year Coaster.

And Darryl, at the risk of sounding like Jeff talking about Cher, I think Dolly STILL looks pretty darned good for her age....for any age .

West

I'd turn Dolly's Grovers anytime. Also Emmylou Harris. Also Linda Ronstadt.

WEST !!

Darryl wasn't supposed to know about that gig, remember ?

I mean, ya wanna maintain some kind of standard, don'tcha ?

Besides, he'd show up and scoff all of the cheese !

Emmylou can come (to my gig).

Yes, Emmy is a fox of a mature woman. She recently did a show with Neil Young that aired on PBS recently. I just saw bits and pieces, but she's still lookin' good. Still sings like a bird too.

West

I'll bet Emmy was the finest of the pieces. And what bits! I saw her live. She was wearing a thin top. And it was cold.... Either that or she noticed me.