This thread is exceedingly interesting and entertaining, Strider. Your threads regarding your Zep experiences are even better.

Sunny, warm, and a little humid

Lol. Actually, there were a lot of good things about the job. I made some good friends. But many of the patrons were "rough sorts" who would get rowdy (and often drunk) and verbally abuse, threaten, and occasionally physically assault our staff members. (including our female staff members.) Also, some of our bosses were "questionable characters." Finally, I have vivid memories of continually having to clean up little kids vomit from the various rides which I operated: The roller coaster, the topsy turvey etc, etc.

Tough choice -- I'd probably go with III

The Eagles -- Witchy Woman

Gary Moore (again): Still Got The Blues

Lol. I'd protect you (or simply hang-out with you) on those cold nights, lipslikecherries.

Hepburn's life story is interesting, too: Surviving as a girl in war-torn Europe, etc. She was not only beautiful and talented, but she always carried herself with class, dignity and self-respect. Btw, I think you and she bear a strong physical resemblance

Each of these scenes is great -- SIBLY and D and C are unforgettable.

Hi Planted, I'm a fan of Audrey Hepburn, too. I just saw My Fair Lady a week or so ago. (I particularly like the song, "Get me to the church on time.") Breakfast At Tiffany's is one of my favorite films, too.

Thanks for the kind words CP and Walter. I shot a 92. I "blew up" two holes (triples) and lost a half-dozen balls, but considering my high handicap, and the fact that I was playing from the blue tees (6800 yards) I thought I played pretty well. Thanks again for your encouraging words.

I'm off to play golf today on a long, heavily wooded course with narrow fairways and lots of water hazards. I hope I can break 100. Lol.

I disagree. One prominent critic in the 1970's (Tony Palmer, who has gone on to become an award winning director and producer of classical music films) once said the following about Zep's music, "there is no theater like it...Led Zeppelin has propelled rock and roll into the forefront of artistic achievement in the mid-1970's." Palmer wasn't just talking about music, he was talking about genuine artistic achievement. And he was talking primarily about Jimmy Page. And Palmer was right. The fact that Page hasn't (arguably) been as productive in the past 30 years means nothing. (If Mozart had stopped composing at age 32, would that have detracted at all from his existing work? The answer is "no.") By 1980, Page had earned the right to do anything he wanted to do for the rest of his life: teach, paint, or simply relax and have fun. He deserves a knighthood, and the British establishment has embarrassed itself by not offering him one.

Go for it!! (cruising the Mississippi and the trains.) You'd be a braver man (woman?) than me.

Great photo -- great film -- great actors.

I worked for a summer at an amusement park and carnival -- that killed he flair for me.

I think "1776" is good, too. Also, there are at least two separate (and good) narrative, documentary mini-series about the "Revolution" which regularly air on television. (On the History Channel and PBS, I believe.) Of course, there are also any number of excellent books about the Revolution and the Founding Fathers.

The first things that come to my mind when thinking of '68 (aside from Zep's formation) are the RFK and MLK assassinations, the Tet offensive, the chaos at the Democratic convention, and Nixon's narrowly won election to the White House. (imagine if RFK had won?).

Interesting. Did the pilots take any evasive maneuvers/unusual flights paths into those airports? Did you and the other passengers feel safe?

I used to dream about rafting the length of the Mississippi as well. One important factor which dissuaded me from the idea was learning just how much commercial shipping takes place on the Mississippi these days.

I just watched this documentary for the first time last week -- excellent.

The Devil's Rejects

The Korean airlines shoot-down seemed particularly horrible. A plane taking off from NY and bound for Paris was also (perhaps) accidentally shot down by the US Navy back in the 90's. Other airline disasters have had "questionable" causes as well. It's all very sad.

Enjoyed several glasses of the French dessert wine, Sauternes, as well as several glasses (Lol) of the Hungarian dessert wine Tokaji Aszui (5 puttonyos), one of the world's finest dessert wines, together with cut-up slices of orange, apple, peaches and cake. Today, I'm planning to enjoy the Sauternes and Tokaji with French bread and pastries and fine cheese

Gary Moore