Sad news from the Big Easy... One of my all time favorites that I have had the pleasure and honor to see on numerous occasions are calling it quits...33 years...4500 shows. THE RADIATORS ! For all the Fishheads out there...it's been quite a ride. :dance: http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2010/11/the_radiators_plan_to_disband.html

once agin edit aint wurkin TONIGHT 8PM ABC CMA Awards will be honoring another Marine Toy Caldwell Can't You See is up for an award of some sort Toy's daughters, Geneal and Cassidy will be there

Ask any Marine. Just ask. He will tell you that the Marine Corps was born in Tun Tavern on 10 November 1775. But, beyond that the Marine's recollection for detail will probably get fuzzy. So, here is the straight scoop: In the year 1685, Samuel Carpenter built a huge "brew house" in Philadelphia. He located this tavern on the waterfront at the corner of Water Street and Tun Alley. The old English word tun means a cask, barrel, or keg of beer. So, with his new beer tavern on Tun Alley, Carpenter elected to christen the new waterfront brewery with a logical name, Tun Tavern. Tun Tavern quickly gained a reputation for serving fine beer. Beginning 47 years later in 1732, the first meetings of the St. John's No. 1 Lodge of the Grand Lodge of the Masonic Temple were held in the tavern. An American of note, Benjamin Franklin, was its third Grand Master. Even today the Masonic Temple of Philadelphia recognizes Tun Tavern as the birthplace of Masonic teachings in America. Roughly ten years later in the early 1740s, the new proprietor expanded Tun Tavern and gave the addition a new name, "Peggy Mullan's Red Hot Beef Steak Club at Tun Tavern." The new restaurant became a smashing commercial success and was patronized by notable Americans. In 1747 the St. Andrews Society, a charitable group dedicated to assisting poor immigrants from Scotland, was founded in the tavern. Nine years later, then Col. Benjamin Franklin organized the Pennsylvania Militia. He used Tun Tavern as a gathering place to recruit a regiment of soldiers to go into battle against the Indian uprisings that were plaguing the American colonies. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and the Continental Congress later met in Tun Tavern as the American colonies prepared for independence from the English Crown. On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress commissioned Samuel Nicholas to raise two Battalions of Marines. That very day, Nicholas set up shop in Tun Tavern. He appointed Robert Mullan, then the proprietor of the tavern, to the job of chief Marine Recruiter -- serving, of course, from his place of business at Tun Tavern. Prospective recruits flocked to the tavern, lured by (1) cold beer and (2) the opportunity to serve in the new Corps of Marines. So, yes, the U.S. Marine Corps was indeed born in Tun Tavern. Needless to say, both the Marine Corps and the tavern thrived during this new relationship. Tun Tavern still lives today. And, Tun Tavern beer is still readily available throughout the Philadelphia area. Further, through magazines it is advertised to Marines throughout the world.

I sure will try RD. The last few times I tried to upload pics I couldnt get it to work....right Rainy? LOL. She tried to help me, bless her heart, but it would never work. But yes I will try when I get home tonite. Love and hugs to ya.

Red Dog, Jodie did not take that pic, someone else did, but we all have it saved on our computer. Cant remember who took it but I can email to a Rite Aid foto shop from my computer and have it printed into a picture for you. What size do you want it to be? It is saved as my screensaver so everyday when I turn the computer on I remeber to say a little prayer for ya!!!

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Hey Pam! Happy Be-Lated Birthday! And Congratulations on your upcoming NYE nuptials!

are folks expecting more show dates than what's on the front page? I'm jonesing for a show, it's been way too long....

Hey, Rainy! I was lucky enough to see Bob Dylan a few years ago in a smaller venue, the Township Theater in Columbia, SC. I don't think there are too many people who would say that his voice is very pleasing at this stage of the game but I guarantee when you hear Bob Dylan singing "Like A Rolling Stone" there are going to be goosebumps all over. I'll never forget it. He still seems a little disdainful of the crowd, though, but I guess that's just his attitude.

Here's just one more... it is a musical morning. Hope you don't mind me inflicting my musical taste on all of you.. It is all about Betts here , I know..but sometimes , I am in the mood for some other tasty tunes... and thought I would share.. :dog: :inlove: Joseph , you are on my mind This went with the post below ...