So late, so tired.

Had a gig tonight. Small opening gig... we've been out of the scene for a year now. Lots more shows lined up. A fella was at the show, told me to email him, set up something at the club he books.

Oh, can I tell you, it was so good to get out there again. Music is the BEST.

GC

Yeah Gray!

SLH,

I downloaded that song and listened to it. It's very pretty. I can't say I feel that way though...yet.

SLH:

"2long, you're not the old fart you'd have us believe -- not for a minute. Nice try though. Spies is telling."

Yep, I most CERTAINLY am! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

It was my DAUGHTER who 2rned us on2 Coldplay.

Bet you don't remember this one!:

"Itchycoo Park" - Small Faces

"Over Bridges of Sighs
To rest my eyes in shades of green
Under Dreaming Spires
To Itchycoo Park, that's where I've been

(Chorus 1)
What did you do there? - I got high
What did you feel there? - Well I cried
But why the tears there? - I'll tell you why - yyyyy
It's all too beautiful, It's all too beautiful
It's all too beautiful, It's all too beautiful

(Bridge)
I feel inclined to blow my mind
Get hung up, feed the ducks with a bun
They all come out to groove about
Be nice and have fun in the sun

I'll tell you what I'll do - What will you do?
I'd like to go there now with you
You can miss out school - Won't that be cool
Why go to learn the words of fools?

(Chorus 2)
What will we do there? - We'll get high
What will we touch there? - We'll touch the sky
But why the tears there? I'll tell you why
It's all too beautiful, It's all too beautiful
It's all too beautiful, It's all too beautiful

I feel inclined to blow my mind
Get hung up, feed the ducks with a bun
They all come out to groove about
Be nice and have fun in the sun
It's all too beautiful, It's all too beautiful
It's all too beautiful, It's all too beautiful"

-ol' 2long
P.S. Trust me, you had 2 be there. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Or this one (perhaps my favorite "Power of Now" themes):

"Remember", - The Association

"There'll come a day when you and I are one
A day when we no longer need the sun
Out of time and space we'll be
Aside all of eternity

You'll hear my voice with different ears
You'll live the dreams of timeless years
Your eyes will be the silver stars
That live and shine and see so far

Though thoughts and things have come between
And we exist in different scenes
I'll recognize you on the day
When all the darkness goes away
And we won't count our time by day

So sing your songs of now, my dear
And make your voice so loud and clear
And when the songs change - well, never mind (never mind)
For they were made to stay behind (stay behind)
And we were meant for nevertime
...Remember"

-ol' 2long

Hey Weaver.

What was that site you mentioned before for downloads? I use iTunes, but a lot of the truly COOL stuff simply ain't there!

-ol' 2long

I go to Overnet or eDonkey; usually a pretty good selection, especially on a weekend.

2long, it doesn't matter WHO turned you on to the music; the fact that you listen to it at all means you are young inside.

~ StillLovingHim

2long,

I use BearShare. Just make sure you have good virus protection. I use Mozilla Firefox and also have Norton installed on my computer.

Oh and Coldplay? I just downloaded a bunch after you guys were discussing them. I was not familiar with their music. Now I just LOVE it.

I was reading Pepper's thread about the affair being the enemy. There was weaver's response... maybe love is the enemy.

Uh huh.

The sparrow is not a good person. I'm sorry to say, I think very little of her. I hope that some day she'll be redeemed, though I don't have any faith in her.

I told her in my PBL, and I think I also told her over the phone once, that I believed in her.

I don't any more. That makes me really, really sad. It's my new challenge, figuring out where in my heart I'm supposed to keep her. I can't find a place for her in there.

Even though I'm doing very well, I'm still grieving for her. Today I shed a few tears because I can't figure out how to remember her.

Once, she was this sweet girl who adored me, and now she's this creature who just a few days ago stared me down, placed insane demands on me, and showed no trace of humility or compassion.

Without the attachment, she'd be just another person, accepted for who she is, good and bad and everything else.

Don't worry on me though. I'm okay. Just workin' through the guck.

I had a crazy weekend. Party party party.

Oh, and about Revenge of the Sith: Anakin's attachment to Padme is his undoing.

GC

Gray, I am so glad you had a gig and had some fun! Where sparrow lands in your heart only time will tell. Don't dwell on it. You are really doing great. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

And thanks for the hugs.

FF, dear, edit my name out please!

GC

So so sorry!!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Hi Gray,

Just lettin' you know I am NOT ignoring you, my friend. You all seem to be enjoying the musical discussion, to which I CANNOT contribute.

NCWalker

(Tho' I CAN play a few showtunes with armpit farts, does that count?)

Have only read the past two pages so while you're on the theme of music, I watched a film yesterday called "Ladder 49" with John Travolta & Joaquim Phoenix. Nothing special although my 3 daughters bawled their eyes out at the end. But it had a lovely soundtrack. Gaelic sounds, David Gray and others. If anyone likes a bit of Irish music, you might want to tune in.

>If anyone likes a bit of Irish music,

Those who don't should be flogged with a haggas.

Hey Gray...d'ya ever go to Milwaukee? Damn fine Irishfest they have there.

Och! Per'apsn' ye wee lassies will share some names wi' an auld friend? I LOVE Gaelic music, and I'd appreciate any names you could toss my way for downloads. You should know that after Idiotville Saturday night, lol!!!

Will write more later, need to get something done today!

Hugs to all,

StillLovingHim

I'm like NCW.

Music is something I like, but don't know much about.

I also like the irish stuff......I think.

Let's see, didn't the Irish rovers do the unicorn song?

Gray is probably too young, and that's not what you meant, but what the heck.

Gray, I was angry, but I gave it up.
I feel for Weaver, hope she heals. I don't think she ever has yet.

SS

Gray, I've wanted to ask you how you felt about the Sparrow, if being angry was some sort of salvation, if forgiveness didn't provide the protective armament that revulsion, or even blazing animosity, could. Would you now change the way you feel about her if you could? Would you give up any of the things she has brought to you, those gifts of contributing to whom you have become, not through the horrors, but during the light of your love?

I've been reluctant to ask because I didn't want to pry; please feel free to rebuke me if you wish.<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

SS, how are you now? I know so little about you but you always know what to say. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

My prayer is that one day soon Weaver can heal and become the person we all see her as, inside. . . maybe her recess from the board will offer her some clarity. I hope so.

slh

Slh,
You are very kind - I wish I FELT like I always knew what to say.

I had a good weekend. My problem is having so much to do I don't get to do some of the things I would like to do, such as posting more often. Oh well, it's all in the choices, I could say no -

I came to MB by accident, we had no A at our house. I realized this information could improve our M, and it has improved it. My W and I sometimes discuss these posts, and those I post to. Sometimes I ask her for advice, but she has never posted herself. I think I read for 4 or 5 months before I first posted.

We have 8 children, 5 of them are married, I turn 50 this year.

Sorry if that is too much.

You do welll yourself, I can tell you care about people, and what happens to them. I hope the things are improving for you.

Oh, and....... I have met 2long, and Graycloud in person, that's how I know so many good things about them both. I have respect and admiration for both of them.

(I held it down on purpose Gray, out of respect for your feelings, but next time, I will say ALL the good stuff, and won't hold back.)

Weaver does seem to be hurting right now. Wish we could help more.

SS

I don't call it forgiveness when the other person isn't remorseful.

Even if you could forgive a remorseless person, it's hard to forgive your attacker when she's still attacking you.

How do I feel about her? Lots of different things. Mostly I feel disappointment. I thought she was above all this. Some people are, you know.


I don't know. I usually avoid those games, like asking would I give up my past with her. I admit, though, that once, when I was feeling a bottomless sort of sorrow, I said that I'd erase her from my past if it were possible.

She gave me the opportunity to love her for a while. Maybe that's all she gave me. She promised more than that, but she broke the promise, and soon it'll be time for me not to protest that any more. I've protested enough.

GC