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The Allman Brothers Band Jessica I would think the OP is eligible to return in mid July. You can find her if you do a search.

Ah dunno about the banjo interlude, sort of sounded like a nylon stringed acoustic thing-a-ma-jig. Now for some banjo we could visit with the Megadeth-like duo of Flatt and Scruggs with; Foggy Mountain Breakdown for some hillbilly high speed dirt road chasin' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APl9fRFmdC0

"I'll sunshine yo' ass if anyone wakes me up ag'in."

Let's get Physical ....Grafitti Come on and get Physical.... Grafitti. I think I'll jump that train that never stops. Night Flight Led Zeppellin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm-TaMqWo3U&feature=related

I like Shymale because for a bashful fella, he sure gets around. Still waters run deep.

My brother had this poster in colour back in the early 70's of Disny characters behaving out of Disny character. Not as easy to see in this two tone version but we have Pluto peeing on Mickey's picture, Goofy is doing Minnie at bottom left. Mid left the 7 Dwarves are taking turns with Snow White right beside Huey, Duey and Luey looking up Daisy Duck's skirt. Dumbo is taking a dump from the air. Mid right, Prince Charming has disocvered Sleeping Beauty's other charms while just above them the Big Bad Wolf seems to be threatening the Little Pigs. Bottom right Tinkerbell is dancing for Capt. Hook and the boys. I believe this poster was actually banned so I wish we still had it. I remember my Dad not being too pleased when he saw it hanging in our room. I think we had to move it to the basement.

I guess my answer would be when my Mum changed from having general hallucinations which our family was told were related to poor eyesight and cognitive ability, to full out dementia and her requiring hospitalization. Now we went from dealing with a mother who was confused at times but could be reassured, to a woman who would try do physical harm to you if she could just reach you and when she couldn't, would threaten to kill you. What is fortunate when we had to deal with this situation is my Mum had the forsight to prepare for this type of circumstance in that she had designated powers of medical care and attorneys in our family so to mitigate the level of stress that would compound an already difficlut medical situation. We knew what her wishes were and we had the power to see to them. For a time that power meant to have to use restraints on our Mum so she would not hurt herself or others. This is something the hospital has to receive permissiion to do, from a legal gaurdian. That process to determine if she is fit to manage her won affairs is no fun either. In one sense you hope some mis-diagnosis has been made and she will pull through and return to her old self. On the other hand you're wondering, what if she fools the social worker into beliving she can take care of herself. How would we manage then? It was a long process to settle her medications and get her into a long term care of our choosing, but I was fortunate other members of my family live in Ottawa and we could spare each other off and not have to carry on without support. So what can be seen as a potentially stressful time can be also be looked upon in a positive way. I am closer to my siblings as we have worked through this. You learn what you can put up with in helping someone take care of their basic bodily needs, especially when you know she did it for you so many years ago. Also, you get to see how our society really has developed a decent care system to look after people who require continuous medical and mental support. We have lost many faamily members to cancer over the years, my own father now 30 rears ago. These were very sad times but I"m not sure the way I see them as being difficult times. This is part of life. I guess I sse the thread question being more about having to make your most difficult decision. So having to permit the use of restraints on our Mum as she pleads not to, was the hardest. Thanks fo rthe chance to mention this. I'll be off to see her soon with a new pack of Werthers

You know you're old when Nancy Greene was an influence on major purchases. Number one was my first decent pair of skis, Rossignol Strato 102's, 207 cm. Just like Nancy (middle) used. The second was a Mars bar a day, at work, rest or play. Now that might not seem like much but I only stopped eating Mars bars in 2007 so that is 40 years by 365 days = 14,600.

I twisted up Blackie and the Rodeo Kings and ended up with lots of Kinks and today was also a Sunny Afternoon. My special request for my 1/2 K is from the film O Lucky Man, the final scene version of the song 'O Lucky Man', written and performed by Alan Price.

Penelope, in honour of this milestone I have acquired a $1,000 dollar bill for you. Sorry that should read "photo of a $1,000 dollar bill.

Eveery Mother's Son Come on Down to My Boat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50b-Q-Z1bF0

Oh, love that Mississippi Queen. Let's stay in the mountains for now though. Led Zepellin Misty Mountain Hop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxSEDnJ-1eA&feature=share Hey Whoopy cats!

I never thought of it as a collection either but I collect tools. I have so many I never use but will not part with. 8 axes, 4 adzes, bark spuds, cant hooks, drawknives, probably about a dozen hammers (not in a sack). Lots of stuff from Lee Valley that looks cool but I used once or twice. One of these days I got's to get organazized.

I get it now. R G . Are God. Can you do something about all this freezing rain we're getting?

The Yardbirds Shape of Things 3 Yeahs beat 2 Yardbirds

Chuck Connors lost his stripes for the accusation of being a coward in the U. S. Cavalry. He was Branded.

Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. Mark Twain If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the biggest one first. Mark Twain

Sorry to be a nit picker and I do love the Beach Boys, but this is The Tokens version from 1961 of a Solomon Linda song dating back to 1939. Speaking of token, I'm sure Mr Buffet would recall settin' around just One Toke Over the Line. Brewer and Shipley. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejvcd-JeVCQ

Spirit Nature's Way

Four onions, mushrooms and a bunch of Swiss chard sauteed in a large skillet. Place portion in a rimmed plate. Cover with rich, reekin' haggis and a beefy brown gravy. "Drive on till you weel-swall'd kytes are bye and bye bent like drums." And say the Lord, be thankit.

I enjoy writing a recommendation for a lady but initially it took me about 6 months on this site before I finally got around to posting my first one. In general, I usually wait until after a second visit as I write more about what I like about the woman then what the session was like. I use these as chance to try to be a bit more creative in my writing skills. I'm a slow writer at best and always do a lot of editing before I finally figure out what I want to say so this can be a bit of a process at times. It's well worth it though when you send it off for the lady's input and it meets with her approval. I have never been asked outright to write a recommendation but there are enough threads out there to make it common knowledge that most ladies appreciate it when you do make one. This took me 75 minutes to write.

Just over 250 years ago Robert Burns was born this day in 1759. Many celebrations of his life and work have already taken place around the world and will continue through this following weekend. In celebrating his life with Burn's Suppers much is made of the drinking of scotch and his love of the ladies, which is true enough. If you have a chance though, have a go at some of his poems and songs that live on today with their humour, stance for social justice and insight into the plight of the everyday person. Oh, and many a tribute to the loves of his life, the ladies. Here is a link to a site with many of his works, side by each with English translation: http://www.worldburnsclub.com/poems/translations/index.htm Some favourites are: To a Mouse http://www.worldburnsclub.com/poems/translations/554.htm John Barleycorn http://www.worldburnsclub.com/poems/translations/john_barlecorn.htm My Peggy's Face http://www.worldburnsclub.com/poems/translations/my_peggys_face.htm and lastly, Address to a Haggis http://www.worldburnsclub.com/poems/translations/address_to_a_haggis.htm

I went a knockin' on Heaven's door just to check out the place for future consideration. You wouldn't believe the monthly fees they charge there. May have to look into other options. Anyway I digress. Whilst there I see Ms Etta James is unpacking her things and who would be there helping her out but Otis Redding. To make a long story short, he offered to sing a song in tribute to Etta and the fact that tomorrow is her birthday. Johnny Otis, who helped launch Etta's career, was busy preparing for her birthday festivities and could not be reached for comment. Try A Little Tenderness http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXmLjbTBcdU

Hopefully this does not escalate into something more tragic. You would think area security cameras, on Delta or nearby buildings would pick up the activity at that time of night.

I'm just in from walking the dog out on the river. Nice and quiet and had a few puffs on a cigar. I don't smoke so this is another of my guilty pleasures. Other nights it's usually toasted rye with peanut butter and honey or yoghurt with meuslix.