Hello from Nashville

[Joel Larsson]

That reminds me that we strayed way off topic here. You're still most welcome, Dave!

NP: Yoko Kanno - Run Rabbit Junk

[Richard Prowse]

Originally Posted by Joel Larsson

That reminds me that we strayed way off topic here. You're still most welcome, Dave!

No Joel, WE didn't stray off topic, you and Oran did.

NP. NHOP - This is all I ask.

[Joel Larsson]

Dang... I always try to assume that there is a collective responsibility whenever possible. Now when I know it's all my fault, I won't be able to sleep at night!

[Richard Prowse]

Originally Posted by Joel Larsson

Dang... I always try to assume that there is a collective responsibility whenever possible. Now when I know it's all my fault, I won't be able to sleep at night!

Isn't it always daytime in Norway for about six months of the year? You won't need to sleep.

[Oren Hudson]

We stray a lot around here. That's exactly how I ended up with 3 of the 5 dogs that I currently have. One was a rescue from the pound and the other I inherited from my mother upon her death last July. Quite a group. The largest is a 105 pound Yellow Lab and the smallest is a 10 pound Shiatsu. In between are a 32 pounder overgrown Miniature Schnauzer, a 45 pound Black Lab/Australian Shepherd mix and 45 pound Pit Bull/Doberman mix.

[Richard Prowse]

Originally Posted by Oren Hudson

We stray a lot around here. That's exactly how I ended up with 3 of the 5 dogs that I currently have. One was a rescue from the pound and the other I inherited from my mother upon her death last July. Quite a group. The largest is a 105 pound Yellow Lab and the smallest is a 10 pound Shiatsu. In between are a 32 pounder overgrown Miniature Schnauzer, a 45 pound Black Lab/Australian Shepherd mix and 45 pound Pit Bull/Doberman mix.

I think that this post was really just an excuse, my grit munching friend, so that you could tell us about your dogs.

[Oren Hudson]

Originally Posted by Richard Prowse

I think that this post was really just an excuse, my grit munching friend, so that you could tell us about your dogs.

Huhu sticks. You saw right through the devious ploy to talk about my children. Oh well, you know how parents can be sometime. The "stray" opening was just too much for me to ignore.

[Oren Hudson]

Originally Posted by Richard Prowse

I think that this post was really just an excuse, my grit munching friend, to tell you just how wonderful I truly believe that you are. I so wish that I could be your neighbor so that we could jam and jam and jam and then throw in some grits.

I feel the same way my friend Richard. We've gotten real close over the last couple of months or so.

[Joel Larsson]

Originally Posted by Richard Prowse

Isn't it always daytime in Norway for about six months of the year? You won't need to sleep.

Up here, yes, we have midnight sun. But that's in summer, which I reckon you have down there, but here, we just had a blizzard of sorts. And it's not too late in the year for northern lights!

I would love having a dog or two. It seems that you have all I wish for, Oren. Except that you still have hair. Do you also own your house? I am currently experienceing the downsides of renting apartments, and a dream has taken form in my mind of a small red house on the Swedish countryside which I actually own.

Could you please tell me which form of English I use, my wise friends?

[Richard Prowse]

Originally Posted by Joel Larsson

Could you please tell me which form of English I use, my wise friends?

Swenglish.

[Oren Hudson]

Swenglish? You've been in the Boone's Farm again haven't you Richard. Swenglish is when Swen, the stable boy, and Glish, the fair maiden, join together as one, and become Swen Glish. Now that that's clear, what was the question again? Oh yea, English. I'm not sure. I think I was out that day in school. Probably down at the beer joint (Southern States English) suckin' down some pitchers of Budweiser and trying to pick up girls. So, you might be right after all, my friend Richard.

Speaking of Midnight Sun, there was once a really groovy night spot in Charlotte called The Midnight Sun. With a place called The Cellar being my favorite, The Midnight Sunn was up there too. I frequented those and a few others during my high school and college days. Lots of suds, hot chics and good bands. Good memories indeed.

Both Donna and I have always been lovers of dogs. We actually had one that adopted us prior our marriage. Through our nearly 35 years of marriage, we've had, including the 5 that we have now, a total of 19 dogs! I could have been a millionaire with the money spent on them, but wouldn't want to trade. The first black dog that we had was named Midnight. Sorry about the hair. Happy you have such good tastes in wishing for the things that I have. At your age, I had those wishes too. So, my young bass thumpin pal, the best is yet to come. As to the house, yes, it's ours. It's part of your dream. It is barn RED. But located in the City of Gastonia. We are both city slickers and love it. We do, however, have nearly 1 1/2 acres, so we're not cramped for being in the city.

NP: Junior Walker and the Allstars - Shotgun (Note to Richard. Since one of your brothers plays sax, you should add Shotgun to your set list. One of my favorite bass lines too.)