FireOpal Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) What made me happy today: news of an Alan Partridge movie, and an accompanying photo of Steve Coogan in a powder-blue leisure suit such as I haven't seen since childhood. Why don't men dress like this anymore? The world would be a happier place, for certain. What made me sad today: said movie is not being released in the U.S., as far as I could determine. Sob. Edited July 24, 2013 by FireOpal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 A friend I haven't seen in a hundred years owns a bar in the theatre district in Boston. Went in for lunch. It's a hole in the wall...and the food is great! Intermission Tavern, if anyone is in the 'hood. Go in. You'll enjoy yourself!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 There are some days when the generally feeling of Happiness is as rare as rocking horse shit. But today is one of those days. I had been feeling pretty shitty for a few days - sun/heat stroke ( yeah don't scoff as this is England) I had had since the weekend. Note: Wear a hat in the sun !!. So today the humidity is slowly dropping and it is a perfect summers day. Now Thursday is cleaning day as always. So I cracked on and dug out my TMOQ boot of 14/09/1971 at Berkeley. Never have I enjoyed a show as much. The boys were totally on fire on that glorious California evening. As I type, the sweet strings of Going To California are flowing out of my Missions, the sun is out and all is well with the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Good for you CP, I'm glad you're feeling better! That's one of my favorites as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharrison Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) Actually I dont want to post what just posted here now. Edited July 25, 2013 by sharrison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 So Whole Lotta Love has finished and I am about to keep the general feeling of happiness going by slipping on the previous evenings show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Actually I dont want to post what just posted here now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3 Cyco Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 My wife got nearly as many admiring looks on the beach today as my car did on the esplanade.If she had got more admiring looks than the car, that would have made me unhappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planted Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) I got to meet STRIDER!!! It's about freakin time!!! Woohoo! Hubby and I met him at Doyle's Irish Pub @ 3484 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, Boston. We got a quick bite to eat then took the trolley over to the Sam Adams Brewery for a tour and tasting. Went back to Doyle's for more beer. (Why the hell not?!?) I am still smiling. Edited July 27, 2013 by planted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestBandStill Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Saw my wife sleeping while i made her breakfast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I got to meet STRIDER!!! It's about freakin time!!! Woohoo! Hubby and I met him at Doyle's Irish Pub @ 3484 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, Boston. We got a quick bite to eat then took the trolley over to the Sam Adams Brewery for a tour and tasting. Went back to Doyle's for more beer. (Why the hell not?!?) I am still smiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weslgarlic Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Can I come to Australia ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planted Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Thank you, Jules. We had a wonderful time together, even though it was brief. I am definitely having Strider-withdrawals this morning! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 While I'm not exactly happy to be leaving Boston, I am thrilled to have met such wonderful people this week! Thanks for a great time planted and Strider!!! Looking forward to next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planted Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 While I'm not exactly happy to be leaving Boston, I am thrilled to have met such wonderful people this week! Thanks for a great time planted and Strider!!! Looking forward to next time! You are so welcome, and thank you for everything! Hubby is keeping tabs on your O's, it's so funny... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Strider Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 (edited) My New England vacation is over, and leaving yesterday made me unhappy. But as I am rolling thru the Pennsylvania Amish Country now, I am still flushed with a joyful happiness over the fun I have had over the past two weeks. I had a bad experience around 10 years ago involving someone I met on an internet forum, but everyone I have met on this forum has been a genuine pleasure to know and hang out with. From Melanie and Gigi in Texas to planted, ebk, and my lovely host, jb126 in New England, you all have restored my faith in people and friendships. I even finally talked to SuperDave...too bad my time in NYC wasn't longer or I might have been able to meet you at Prospect Park. A special note to planted: Yes, FINALLY our meeting took place! Thank you for your patience(now I know why your patients love you so) and for being even more FAB in person than I even imagined. Edited July 28, 2013 by Strider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Let me know when you plan a tour of Canada – I’ll show you around the Atlantic and maybe Northern New England and we can have a very tall glass of water together! My New England vacation is over, and leaving yesterday made me unhappy. But as I am rolling thru the Pennsylvania Amish Country now, I am still flushed with a joyful happiness over the fun I have had over the past two weeks. I had a bad experience around 10 years ago involving someone I met on an internet forum, but everyone I have met on this forum has been a genuine pleasure to know and hang out with. From Melanie and Gigi in Texas to planted, ebk, and my lovely host, jb126 in New England, you all have restored my faith in people and friendships. I even finally talked to SuperDave...too bad my time in NYC wasn't longer or I might have been able to meet you at Prospect Park. A special note to planted: Yes, FINALLY our meeting took place! Thank you for your patience(now I know why your patients love you so) and for being even more FAB in person than I even imagined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planted Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 My New England vacation is over, and leaving yesterday made me unhappy. But as I am rolling thru the Pennsylvania Amish Country now, I am still flushed with a joyful happiness over the fun I have had over the past two weeks. I had a bad experience around 10 years ago involving someone I met on an internet forum, but everyone I have met on this forum has been a genuine pleasure to know and hang out with. From Melanie and Gigi in Texas to planted, ebk, and my lovely host, jb126 in New England, you all have restored my faith in people and friendships. I even finally talked to SuperDave...too bad my time in NYC wasn't longer or I might have been able to meet you at Prospect Park. A special note to planted: Yes, FINALLY our meeting took place! Thank you for your patience(now I know why your patients love you so) and for being even more FAB in person than I even imagined. You are so sweet, Sean! We are still talking with family and friends about meeting you and ebk. You guys are the tops! And yes, bad experiences can happen, but we move on, right? "Have a little faith in me..." Patience is a virtue and I am a firm believer is the old saying: good things come to those who wait. Those words haven't failed me yet. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 glad you guys had a great time hubby and i went for a drive around the coast, and found a lookout. we were just looking around, and saw some whales! and we had the binoculars with us, so we got a good look. they were actually really close. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotplant Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 CLOUDS!!!!! We've had the hottest summer on record. 101, 104, 105, too hot to enjoy the outdoors. So I'm way happy for clouds today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 CLOUDS!!!!! We've had the hottest summer on record. 101, 104, 105, too hot to enjoy the outdoors. So I'm way happy for clouds today. I hear ya, Hotplant! On my way east on my road trip, the heat and humidity was nigh unbearable. Now, as I head west back across the U.S. it is far more bearable. Actually got some rain just as I entered Oklahoma this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I took this today when visiting a client Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I finally had a chance to see Tucumcari, New Mexico. A mere blip on the map along Route 66, I've always wondered about this place ever since seeing the Sergio Leone-Clint Eastwood classic "For a Few Dollars More"."This train will stop at Tucumcari." If you're a fan of that movie, you'll understand what I'm talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I finally had a chance to see Tucumcari, New Mexico. A mere blip on the map along Route 66, I've always wondered about this place ever since seeing the Sergio Leone-Clint Eastwood classic "For a Few Dollars More"."This train will stop at Tucumcari." If you're a fan of that movie, you'll understand what I'm talking about. I've been from Tuscon to Tucumcari Tehachapi to Tonapah Little Feat - Willin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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